Arizona wine tasting – Episode #536

September 10, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 4 wines from Arizona and gives us an update on what is going on over in the “The Grand Canyon State”

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“QOTD: My old man lives in Tucson so I think of the Sonoran Desert (Sag…” by Don
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Viognier
2005 La Montana
2006 Keeling Schaefer Grenache
2005 Callaghan Padres

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September 11, 2008

TomW
QOTD:No, havent had am AZ wine.

Hey Gary, whats up with the wine tasting tix? i ordered mine (4) on Monday for my friends’ 15th anniversary and they haven’t been either confirmed or sent yet. Would like to know if we are going….
September 11, 2008

JayGlock
Thanks for the B-Day shout!!!

QOTD: Never had a Arizona Wine…got it on the radar now!!
September 11, 2008

The Doc
QOTD – My Inlaws and the saying “When the mountains turn pink, it’s time for a drink”
September 11, 2008

Greg
QOTD: Never had one. I think of Maynard & the Grand Canyon.
September 11, 2008

Keith Brown
Never had an Arizona wine. I see no reason they can’t be great though. Arizona has some temperate zones, it’s not all blazing desert; though regarding the QOTD: I always think of the Road Runner! *Meep Meep*
September 11, 2008

kaybee
Never had an Arizona wine, the last one sounds like it rocks. Happy birthday to Sasha!
September 11, 2008

Chris
Never tried an Arizona wine due to the fact that the Liquor Borg here in Ontario sucks!. I have been dying to try one of the wines from Caduceus.
C’mon Gary, get Maynard on the show and do a tasting! I cant get my hands on any, but at least I would be able to vicariously taste through you guys!
September 11, 2008

Orion S.
QotD: Never had an Arizona wine. Wouldn’t mind trying the PV. When I think of Arizona, I think of my friend who just moved to Phoenix. Poor sap. Haha.
September 11, 2008

leslie Cserepy
When I think of Arizona, I think of Arizona iced tea
September 11, 2008

cgatesman
I’m surprised you only gave the Callaghan a 90 with as much as you were liking it…

QOTD: Never been to Arizona, and I haven’t had any wine from there.
September 11, 2008

Rhonni Boss
I have a magazine and website about Arizona wines and am happy to see you reviewing them. Yes, we are a new and growing region with some hits and misses. The Keeling-Schaefer that was tasted was from their first real harvest. Their Syrah is very awesome! Also, if you want to try some more great AZ wines, try Pillsbury Wine Co. or Arizona Stronghold (100% AZ grapes). The rest of the vineyards are working into 100% AZ grapes and there are some real strong contenders. Again, thanks for getting the word out – we can only get better from here. More info at http://www.ArizonaVinesAndWines.com.
September 11, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show, big happy birthday to Sascha,

QOTD: Never had one and don’t think it is in my near future.
September 11, 2008

JudeMurphy
It makes me think of desert. And that’s about it!
That last wine sounds fascinating! Wish I could get my hands on something like that but one doesn’t see Arizona wines floatin’ around in Ireland! ; )
Actually, I very rarely see any North American Wines here. I’ve only ever tasted one!
September 11, 2008

Kristen
QOTD: Arizona always makes me think of my best friend, since she and her family moved down there a few years back.

Good show Gary =)
September 11, 2008

Taylor
QOTD Never had an wine from Arizona, but have had some whites from New Mexico and think that if I see one in the near future will be sure to pick it up
September 11, 2008

DaveyDonut
QOTD: When I think about Arizona I think about a place that’s entirely too hot to live! Whether you’re a human or a grape, it’s not natural for things like these to live there with out piping in water from places like Oregon, so what’s the point??

David
September 11, 2008

Redmeat
Have never had a AZ wine as of date…but I will now have to seek some out!

When I think of AZ I think of the London Bridge in Lake Havasu….that and the AZ Cardinals(Booo…Hisss)!

GV…..I wish I could get in on the Secret Pack…BUT…alas…I live in one of the states you do not ship to….I wish there was a way I could get the list of the wines you will be tasting so I could get the chance to try along with You(and get a chance at a free cruise ticket)…anything you can do for us Vaniacs that live in the states you do not ship to so that we can get in on the fun?
September 11, 2008

Keith
QOTD: Nope, never had one. I think of McCain… thats weird.
September 11, 2008

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
QOTD: I have not actually had a 100% AZ wine, but I am about to open a bottle of the 2004 Primer Paso that was Maynard James Keenan’s first wine. He blended a little bit of AZ Malvasia into the Shiraz. It’s been close to two years since I had this wine last. So I am very excited to be trying this again. Sadly it is my last bottle.
September 11, 2008

Capt M
Very cool episode! QOTD: Never in the life I’ve had AZ wine. Sasha.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Concepcion and I hope that you had a marvelous 55 birthday. We’ll see you on the Thundercruise!
September 11, 2008

Rick O'Shea
Interesting show. I’ve never had an AZ wine. Thanks for exploring the world for us!
September 11, 2008

The Toblerone King
QOTD: Never had Arizona wine, but when I think of AZ, I recall the days I lived there, walking home from work in the 114+ degree heat, and stopping at in-n-out on the way to get my fries animal style. Mmmmm
September 11, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: No I haven’t.
QOTD2: Love Arizona. I think about gecko’s and the desert. Golf! Hot chicks!
September 11, 2008

Murso
Happy birthday, Sacha! GV – yer Dad’s same age as my oldest sister. Like you, my first AZ was Callahan, also about ten years ago, Zin, and it was full throttle style w/ deep, jammy fruit. Was good then , but I can’t take fruit bombs anymore… Az? Among many evoked thoughts, I can hardly believe in’t been over 16 years since the huge push for Cave Creek Chili Beer.
September 11, 2008

Rob Howells
I have not tried any wines from Arizona but they sound interesting. I picture rattlesnakes and desert when thinking of Arizona.