German Pinot Noirs – Episode #566

October 28, 2008

Who talks about Pinot Noir from Germany? Gary V does!

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“Gary – I have always found wines to change as they develop in the glas…” by Steve
“My mother is from the Baden region! Everything tastes good there….” by Tobias
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Oberrotweil Pinot Noir Estate
2005 Oberbergen Pinot Noir Select
2005 Karl H. Johner Pinot Noir

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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October 28, 2008

Dominus
Oh yes. Forgot to comment about Thursday’s guest. Bigger than Randall? Could it be Sir RP? Michael Mondavi? Hmmm, maybe Obama? Nahhhhhhh
October 28, 2008

Sean McCann
QOTD: Never had one outside of California.
October 28, 2008

Dominus
Cxns to previous post: “B”aden-Baden and “smooth”

Man oh man.
October 28, 2008

joegz
OK I am leaving a darn comment….

Seriously would love to see an episode dedicated to ports and the differences between tawny, ruby and LBV ports. Winter is coming so time to cozy up with a glass by the fire.
October 28, 2008

Dominus
Ahhh wine from the home country. My ancestors came to the US via baden-Baden and since my brother’s name is “Karl” I will need to procur a few bottles of his namesake.

QOTD: Coldstream Hills from Yarra Valley. Smmoth as silk, very nice bottle of pinot though different than my usual Oregon stash.

Good show.

Colts sux more
October 28, 2008

Bobby Bo
QOTD: I cant make the call on the NZ Pinot, since I cant remember any labels, but I have had German Pinot several times (guess I am in the 2% minority). Mostly it has been very light stuff, not much going on. I never felt Germany took Pinot seriously. Now I will have to keep tasting.
October 28, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
Haven’t found a Pinot Noir I like yet from any continent. Still, I’ll try some more.
October 28, 2008

EtotheC
Gesundheit Gary! Since we’re talking Germany, the only German Pinot Noir I’ve ever had was by a producer called Becker from the Pfalz. It was delightful actually… nothing remarkably complex, but very nice cherry, raspberry fruit, and yet still with some earthy notes & nice tart finish. Probably the BEST non-american, non-french PN I’ve ever had is Kooyong Estate Pinot Noir from Mornington Peninsula (Victoria) Australia. Their chardonnay kicks arse too, but that’s for another show….
October 28, 2008

jahlove
QOTD: Yeah you’re right i was gonna say Otago, but not central. Just had one of the Valli Pinots which I believe came from North Otago. Anyway, thought it was awesome. Super Burgundian. But outside of NZ, France and US, I like Pinot Nero (as it’s referred to) in Alto Aidge. Have not had a South American Pinot that’s convinced me that the grape has a future there. Great show. I like these kinds of shows.
October 28, 2008

rick redekop
hey, whitenail kudos on the british columbia wine mention. Golden Mile {now Road 13) is a great little winery with some value wines including the Pinots. And I agree that the wines from BC are getting better.with some of them being great.
October 28, 2008

Paul Wehrle
Gary, you shamed me into commenting. The last four shows have been fantastic! I’m sorry you didn’t get the Jets seats. You have a huge following out here in Seattle. Ever think of franchising the Wine Library? Love your positive attitude. Love the family values. Continued health and prosperity to you and yours.
October 28, 2008

Susan
Gary -QOTD: Haven’t had many PN’s sssssssssssssssssoooooooooo never had one that is outside CA or France…………………………
October 28, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris – Fabulous, high energy episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 28, 2008

mauijet
Mr. Lurker here, peering out from the digimist. Here on Maui we actually have a little wine bar that serves a German Pinot. Very pretty flavor, can’t remember the name. QOTD: another tasty German Pinot that I can’t remember the name…guess that’s what happens with too much Pinot and Maui’s finest.
October 28, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: Haven’t had a PN from any other countries. Don’t drink alot of Pinot really. Do remember a local wine store had a German PN, now I plan on checking it out.
October 28, 2008

Susan
Gary -UUmmmmmmmmmmmmm…………………….You’re talking to invisible people…………….
October 28, 2008

rick redekop
Mt. Difficulty pinot noir from New Zealand
October 28, 2008

Susan
Gary – Yes, GLAD you called out ALL of the lurkers…………I see you!!!!!!!!!! Lukers: MAKE comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 28, 2008

MattieJ
QOTD: You got me, I’ve never had a non American/French Pinot Noir. I guess that’s something I’ll have to try.

I’ll tell you what though, I was going to wait until election day to break in my new “big ass glass”. But if Thursday’s guest is as big as you say I may have to move up my plans I actually show off my new big ass glass on my video blog @ mattiej.com Cannot believe how big it really is..
October 28, 2008

Richard Ritter
Bless you! Hey is that Gary over there? Yeah, it’s Gary. Great show!

QOTD: All of my Pinot comes from the US and France.

Can’t wait for Thursday.
October 28, 2008

Susan
Gary – HOLD the phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT?????????? YOU were DRINKING the wine??????????? ARE you feverish??????????? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 28, 2008

ZJK
Good episode, I love hearing about pinots from different places. I watch WLTV everywhere, ipod, and on the home comp., you’re entertaining to say the least….
October 28, 2008

Grapedigger
Cool show GV…The only Baden wine available here in Quebec is the Deinhard Pinot gris!! I’d have loved to try some PN from that region. As for the QOTD, you guessed it right, Central Otago Pinot noir for sure (Amesfield is a favorite). Cheers
October 28, 2008

Susan
Gary- Fabulous show but wow!!! That was an interesting fake sneeze!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!
October 28, 2008

Kevin Causey
great episode, no lurking for me. Love the iTunes version because you are full screen!

Btw, safari doesn’t like your page and I couldn’t comment. Firefox is working fine….

QOTD: can’t remember ever drinking a non-CA Pinot, silly me.