Comments on: Remirez De Ganuza Mini-Vertical – Episode #525

By: richardvinifera

richardvinifera — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:38:02 +0000

QOTD: Tried the 01 and 02 Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva this year, the 01 was a bit fresher but the 02 was still very good, not a massive difference.

By: looper

looper — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:23:15 +0000

QOTD: I have done this twice.
1st – At Silver Oak, we did a vertical tasting from 1997 – 2004. It was an awesome experience. The variation from year to year was astounding. 2001, and 2002 were the highlights for me. You might have thought that all of them were over oaked but hey, its in the name, you get what you pay for, and I happen to love some of their efforts.
2nd – In tuscany we went to a place called “Casa Emma” which you reviewed on your show, and loved. We had the 2000, 2001, 2002 Chiantis and they were totally different. I loved the 2001, but the 2000 got much better reviews and scores. Different strokes for different palates.
Vertical tasting is soo much fun

By: Dessert Wine Nerd

Dessert Wine Nerd — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:04:22 +0000

Great concept! QOTD: Never tried it before, but im thinking about it now if I can find some moderate wines.

By: yowens

yowens — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:26:56 +0000

Its amazing how the same vineyard cna produce such different wines in different years. QOTD: too new to wine to comment.

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:42:25 +0000

We just got back from a trip to Rioja and the concierge at our hotel told us we should take a tour at Remirez De Ganuza. Nice place. EXTREMELY clean (which differs from a lot of Rioja wineries with their cobwebs all over the bottles). I think we tasted the 2003 and it was nice. They make a ‘Trasnocho’ that they aren’t exporting that is even better.

QOTD: We brought a bottle of 2003 Justin Isosceles to a restaurant we visit often and the sommelier (who we know well) told us they have the 2002 by the half bottle. We hesitated a little since we drove, but then I said – we can cork them and take them home so let’s try it. It was wonderful to experience the differences (they were vastly different) and the evening was just that much more memorable. We shared some of both with our server and the sommelier.

By: M

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:28:45 +0000

I was thinking about that QOTD before asked. I was thinking about a couple of examples while I was watching (I’m still catching up after vacation).

QOTD: 2004 and 2005: Domaine Jaume Vinsobres Altitude 420 Cotes du Rhone. Really enjoyed the 2004. The 2005 is nice but I liked 2004 more.

By: Daniel Schlossberg

Daniel Schlossberg — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:42:42 +0000

love riojas, wish i was a baller and could try these ones. but alas i am not, but i did go to the jet/giant game: go JETS!!!

By: Karl Laczko

Karl Laczko — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:38:21 +0000

Short & sweet…the show, not you Gary! I like the mini-vertical concept, need more!

QOTD – Chateau Musar Rouge. The 1999 was earthy, dark & complex, while the 2000 was lighter, fruitier and a whole different beast.

By: JudeMurphy

JudeMurphy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:06:29 +0000

Not sure about tasting experiences but I have noticed extremely big price differences in the space of just one vintage. We’ve all seen that of course in the 04-05 bordeaux vintages!

By: Dan-o

Dan-o — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:33:12 +0000

I am a big fan of the Riojas!
QOTD – I like to drink mini verticals from time-to-time. I guess the most recent that I did was a Buehler Cab mini-vertical and the 1997 was getting very tired while the 2002 was rocking.