2006 Chablis tasting, Chardonnay the way it should be?

2006 Chablis tasting, Chardonnay the way it should be? – Episode #569

November 3, 2008

The Chablis region is the northernmost wine district of the Burgundy region in France and today Gary Vaynerchuk puts these Chardonnay’s to the test, all of which come from the 2006 vintage.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Bernard Defaix Vaillons ChablisChablis
2006 Domaine Pinson Chablis ForetChablis
2006 Joseph Drouhin Vaudesir ChablisChablis

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

186 Responses

November 3, 2008

Hinrgman
Thanks for this episode Gary
November 3, 2008

AbsolutLahmi
I’ve been waiting for this for a while!!
Possibly my favorite white wine show…
Chablis really is ze Bomb.
November 3, 2008

C-Fiddy
The Oak Monster scares me away from most of these, and the fact that the Carlo Rossi jug was a fixture in my house throughout my childhood. Can’t wait for the secret pack!
November 3, 2008

Marc
I’ve never had a Drouhin I didn’t love!

QOTD: drinking anything I can get my hands on in this economy
November 3, 2008

MattieJ
QOTD: I heart Napa cabs… To this day it’s still the only type of Red wine I can drink a whole bottle of (well, except maybe that Dolcetto that one time ). I found a pretty unique one the other day; it was from Vampire Vineyards in Cally. I even video blogged about it at my website http://mattiej.com/2008/11/02/pensblueswinetalk
November 3, 2008

Nolan
Great episode! Loved the energy the show had, and it’s always good to see regions that haven’t been covered in depth yet, especially to this newbie wine drinker to find out new types I haven’t tried yet.

QOTD: Currently drinking 2007 Konzelmann Riesling… everything they’ve said about 2007 Ontario wines so far has been spot on, and this one doesn’t disappoint.
November 3, 2008

Scotty L
Gary-great show,no matter how my tastes evolve i always wind up back in France. This weekend i had an 06 verget chablis la butte and a 03 raspil gigondas. As always what struck me about both was the sence of place that you get nowhere else.
November 3, 2008

SurfCityJay
Great show… had my first ‘true’ Chablis last December with a bottle our friends brought while visiting from France… I look forward to tasting more…

QOTD: I drink what ever strikes my mood… had a Nalle 2005 Dry Creek Zin on Halloween… niiiiiice..
November 3, 2008

JR
“Addicted to acid” (with a quirky raised eyebrow) love it!
November 3, 2008

Withnail
Nice ep! Thanks for the shout out, and I like the new Oak Baby character.
November 3, 2008

bitshiftr
You can tell how thrilled Gary is since the Jets won. Chablis is le tasty. Women love it when I bust it out.
November 3, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: We have a couple of bottles of Drouhin Chablis Vaudesir 2005, and we’re just about ready to drink them. We are still going to New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, and we go to pinots in a pinch. Looking for more Rhone Style wines. So close but yet so far.
November 3, 2008

Hinrgman
very slow on the comments
November 3, 2008

TenaciousE
1999 Chateau Bouscasse Madiran. Quieter than I expected, but harmonized so well with braised lamb shanks.

And hopefully something special tomorrow.
November 3, 2008

italianwinelover
Glad your team won!
November 3, 2008

Paryb
Nice Show Gary, I like the geekout quite a bit!

QOTD: I’m drinking a little Bogle Petit Syrah right now, and EXP Syrah…can’t go wrong with a $10 bottle these days.

Last night I had a good friend over from out of town, we grilled up some steaks, and I decided it was time to crack open a bottle of 2001 Saxon Brown Zinfandel. It was freakin fantastic.
November 3, 2008

David Cole
Great show! Congratulations on the Jet’s win. Loving Farve in a Jet’s uni.

QOTD: I’ve been trying lot’s of Meritage. Wanting to support the American producers! How about a Meritage show?
November 3, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Just back from Cali 10 days of visiting and wine tasting. There are a lot more naked Chards now I think they are starting to wake up in that regard. I found many new Petite Sirahs to try and a few surprises like Van Ruiten Carignane 98 year old vines,beautiful.
November 3, 2008

Dan Manu
Gonna go out a get me a Chablis!

White of choice Semillon… Red of choice Shiraz/Cabernet blends
November 3, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode these 3 wines sounds awesome

QOTD:
-I have been brewing my own beer so I have been drinking that more than the wine lately
November 3, 2008

Ray Barnes
For those who may scoff at Gary’s notion that Chablis is a food-friendly wine par excellence, let me offer this quote: “It hardly sounds a resounding encomium to be the default wine, the no-brainer that fits in with almost any situation, friend, dish, time of day and time of year. But Chablis is that. Chablis is also my favourite white wine, the wine I buy and drink most of for pleasure and out of interest….it is the natural partner for the fish and shellfish I love, and because it works supremely well as a drink….the stony freshness, the flinty, faintly sour acidity of good Chablis has an elemental completeness….Chablis, I sometimes think, was sent down to earth as a model for all wine-makers to imitate.” (Wine – A Life Uncorked, Hugh Johnson, p. 139)

I find Chablis has something in common with red Graves – a very distinctive bouquet and flavour profile that at first may seem less interesting than its illustrious neighbours, but grows upon you over time and becomes very special. And it remains competitively priced for the high quality.

An excellent episode.

QOTD: Yesterday it was the 2006 Thomas Kruse (Gilroy CA) Claire’s Field Red, 60% cabernet sauvignon/40% merlot and very enjoyable. I think in a few years it will be even better. I have also tried the 2005 Domaine Weinbach Sylvaner Reserve, a lovely and inexpensive dry, crisp, green-apple streaked wine, with very lively acidity. The newest edition of the Wine Report considers the 2006 to be “exqusite”. It is a great time to be enjoying all sorts of fine wine.
November 3, 2008

Thom Allen
Not willing to double dip with Mott eh?
November 3, 2008

Jlo31
Thanks Gary for another good show. Now know a little bit more about Chablis. Have not had a bottle for over a year so must go and search one out now. Keep up the great work! Jlo31
November 3, 2008

manonthemoon
Okay way to kick off a big week.

QOTD: I have really been skipping around here lately from all over the place, but tomorrow I am rockin a 2004 Didier Dagueneau Pouilly-Fumé Buisson Renard which should make it a very nice election night.
November 3, 2008

LuvsChandon
Enjoyed this show a lot, especially the explanation on Chablis vineyard designations.

I’m still drinking lots of Spanish wine, a few Bordeauxs and CA Petite Sirahs.
November 3, 2008

Chris Bartow
Baby Oak Monster would have been an amazing Halloween costume.

Right now, I’m drinking black cherry soda. Wine, something new every time I go to the store.
November 3, 2008

Griz4life
Eeek…you sounded like you had just been surprised by a large insect there. Congrats on the jets…I have my head in the sand from the Raiders’ 77 yard output against the FALCONS.

QOTD: I’m about the open a bottle of Deloach Zin…but tequila roared its ugly head over the weekend.
November 3, 2008

catherine
#1- got enough Jets schwag?!

#2- I like the “sniffy sniff”…and the oak baby too!
November 3, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: Bodegas Aguirre Petit Sirah.
November 3, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: Lately, I’ve been enjoying a Merlot based Medoc (2003 Chateau Rollan de By) with heavier foods. When it gets colder out, I tend to pan fry steaks more often – and this is one of my favorite combinations (CRdB with a decently thick fillet is divine!)
November 3, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD — nothing today (dentist visit), but I did try one of the election pack this weekend. I look forward to see what you make of your bottle
November 3, 2008

HuskerJamie
Congrats on the big win GV, hopefully those Favre pick 6s don’t bite you in a big game. Baby Oak Monster needs to be the next t-shirt.
November 3, 2008

Franish
QOTD: Farnito 2001 carpineto 100% cab sauvignon, very very good wine. =]
November 3, 2008

M
I’ve been enjoying St Veran wine and I haven’t even browsed through the Chablis section.

QOTD: I am expanding my palate and trying new things. I enjoy the geeky nerdy lessons. My go-to wine changes every few months. This month is Rhone month, Lirac, Gigondas.
November 3, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: had my first Roero last night and my first wine from Sardinia – both great!
November 3, 2008

Niklas
Great episode as always!

QOTD: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2005, extremely elegant bordeaux blend from South Africa.
November 3, 2008

RichG
Check out any Chablis from Vincent Dauvissat, truly awesome.
November 3, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: For some reason I’ve been on a syrah kick lately – Lagier-Meredith, Turkey Flat, etc.

want the green wristband…
November 3, 2008

SteveF
Nice show Vayner.

QOTD: 2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
November 3, 2008

MikeF
Thanks for the educational show. I’m just entering the land of wine geeks and I appreciate when you throw in some facts about wine regions and history.

QOTD: Last night had a 2006 Schlink Haus Dornfelder.
November 3, 2008

bygdawg1996
Getting ready to do a tasting for my sister wedding. trying to find a red and white they like.

QOTD Martinsancho 07 verdejo
November 3, 2008

Sammy S
Hey Gary,

Great show again!!! I’m a huge Chardonnay fan, looking forward to your California’ Chardy show in the coming days….

QOTD ‘I had a Rufus Stone Heathcote 2006 Shiraz on the weekend, it was an absolute cracker!!!!Get some and have a taste, it won’t let you down.

cheers from down under!!!
November 3, 2008

Neil
QOTD: 2005 A.S. Kiken Red Table wine Diamond Mountain. Yummy.
November 3, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Recently my go to wine has been 2005 Capolan Merlot. It normally retails from $9.99-13.50 but for some reason Trader Joe’s is selling it here on the West Coast for $3.99. I probably would think that it was a pretty good drink (better after 3-4 hrs of air) for $10 but for $4 it is an absolute steal. I have recently also had an 2006 Ancient Peaks Zinfandel $13.99 that was KILLER. Kicking myself that I didn’t try it sooner so that I could have bought more than the 3 initial bottles. The 491 cases went real quick.
November 3, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Ive been away for a week but now Im back in the swing of things and will rewatch and comment on all the missed shows.

QOTD: Recently been drinking — Red: 2005 Ghost Block
White: Alpha Omega Sauvignon Blanc or Treana white blend

–RH
November 3, 2008

Rick D
Gary, you had my mouth watering describing these wines.

I hate to have to give the Jets props since they beat my Bills, but I have to. The AFC East is going to be interesting these next several weeks.

QOTD: I tried my first Albarino last evening with Mussels. Wonderful. And this coming from a Red wine guy. Just goes to show…expand your palate!!! Now on to Chablis.
November 3, 2008

Glen,....winecrazy.com
OK…… I get it now. By the size of that wallaet I now know why you love it when the Jets win. You Bet on them!!! No wonder!!!

Well, now that I figured that out….because you know how NOT interested in sports I am…. but I do liek to gamble. I meean why else would somebody go so crazy when a football team wins a game.

QOTD: I’m not drinking Belle-Vue….because you ran out and I can’t get anymore. So I am drinking ‘BARRUA’ a Wine by Agricola Punica Sardinia….thanks to Ian. Now that’s a wine you should have on the show.
November 3, 2008

Glen,....winecrazy.com
Typo…. that was wallet….as in HUGH!!!
November 3, 2008

DaveyDonut
Fantastic! Love Chablis, and nice work with the knowledge at the beginning. You know I like that. You didn’t talk about the 2007 Chablis, though! 2007 is suppose to be a FANTASTIC vintage in Chablis (perhaps the best in decades)… Already have a few cases on pre-order. Mr. Meadows is loving on them… (gave one point lower score to a Premier Cru I ordered at $20 than the Grand Cru you tasted today) And I love how you can get Grand Cru wines for $40-60 all day long, and I mostly prefer these to Grand Cru whites from the Cote d’Or at 4 times the price.

QOTD: Drinking 2004 Amarone! Galloni blew up the Bussolo Vigneto Alto which I have some bottles of… good stuff coming down the pipe…

David
November 3, 2008

KVolk
Nice show GV i appreciate the wine nerd stuff…I was someone who thought Chablis was just the big jug of wine….

QOTD: looking for new things every day….
November 3, 2008

Jay
QOTD: I’ve recently started hanging out with some wine industry folks out here in WA and they’ve been kind enough to pop all kinds of really big WA cabs. To be honest, I’m not as impressed as I thought I would be. Still very fun, though.
November 3, 2008

Marshall
You dont have to be red or blue, the constitution says nothing about republicans or democrats. I voted independent because I vote for who I believe in and not the “least worst.”
I hope that everyone reading this is going to vote their conscience, not tactics. * Check out the websites of Ralph Nader, Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin*

QOTD:Lately Pinot Noir, but tonight I’m going to have my first Austrailian Malbec.
November 3, 2008

jahlove
QOTD: Don’t have a “go to” wine. I’ve always got something different going. There is always a white and red open on any given night at my house. Right now it’s a Godello from Galicia in Spain and red blend from Costières-de-Nîmes.
November 3, 2008

sharon
qotd: not Chablis though I might be willing to try it again in the above form
November 3, 2008

DrDan
Although I’ve bought a few Barolos over the past couple years, none have really hit their drinking window yet, so I’ve not tried any of them. I went to a wine tasting a couple of weeks ago and tasted my first Barolos then. I’m now hooked. I bought a case of Barolos last week and tried one over the weekend. Another expensive habit has reared its ugly head.
November 3, 2008

RajMonkey
Great show, Gary!

QOTD: I’m all over the place, man! I had a Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Rayas Pignan 04) at Clo NYC yesterday that totally fascinated me. I’m gearing up for a tasting club event on the wines of Spain. 2005 Bordeaux, right and left bank – I’ve been reading Parker, so I’m really excited about tasting more of these regions. Nebbiolo – I’ve got an 07 Grasso Langhe Nebb that’s going on 48 hrs and I’ve been tracking its changes as it gets better and better. Had a Gewurz that rocked my world. Tried my first Riesling Spatlese (didn’t think I’d like it, but I loved it – like a luscious saffron and fruit dessert!). Had a Burg that changed my mind about pinot – sparklingly pretty, high acid with forest floor flavors. I asked the guys at the Corkscrew to pick me out a couple random bottles that I tasted blind – I had a beautiful Chilean carmenere pegged as a Chinon cab franc! I had some Scholium Verdelho from CA that brought serious thunder as well…

What I’d like to know is: What are YOU drinking when you’re not working? Beer?
November 3, 2008

BobZ
QOTD – I’ve been drinking, and liking, some California Syrah. The Saison Des Vins Syrah L’hiver is nice, also Mandolin.
November 3, 2008

CanadaSean
Keep up the wine info sessions, there is so much to learn about wine and it’s hard to know where to start on your own sometimes.

QOTD: Fetzer Zin, and Trapiche Malbec Reserva 2006
November 3, 2008

JimChem
QOTD: Last night I had the Mercer Merlot yu had on your show last week. Really good. We also had a Chatteauneuf-du-Pape which I really loved; nice and earthy.

Once in Chablis I asked if the wine was “oaked”. I got a glare for the owner and an admonishment that “We NEVER oak our wine!”.
November 3, 2008

PeterT
QOTD: I had the 2006 Terra De Verema Triumvirat over the weekend and was totally blown away. Talk about a phenominal QPR wine! Only wish WL still had it in stock. Ester Nin is one very talented wine maker! Would love your recommendations of wines similar to her signature style.
November 3, 2008

sam
We thank YOU Gary, for sharing the wine world with us!

Happy election day to all of you Americanos out there!

QOTD:Vinho verde and other Portuguese wines…LOVE’EM!
November 3, 2008

Jeremy
Great show. I’ve been wondering, why have you dropped the “whether they like it or not.” off the close of the show?

QOTD: Trying different Carmeneres.
November 3, 2008

tennsom
pretty good picks for the day, more educational stuff than actual tasting, but if the notes happen to be posted somewhere i will look there (where are they)

QOTD: everything i can get my hands on, most recently Chateau Mont-Redon red and white both really good, got notes up on corkd i loved the stuff
November 3, 2008

Dominus
And no props for the Colts beatin’ the Cheatin’ Pats! Great, great show though and I will procur some of the Drouhin.

I’ll be locked and loaded for tomorrow night’s show in preparation for tomorrow’s results.

QOTD: Koehler Chardonnay, Beaucanon Cab Franc and Rutherglen Red

Go Colts!

Cheers!
November 3, 2008

Andy
QOTD………… A little bit of Oregon Pinot Noir
November 3, 2008

Nash
Good show! It seems like Gary’s voice is borderline shot today (following the Jets win). I bet $8 that Gary is hungover????
November 3, 2008

Hido53
Good show Gary! Looking forward to the California Chard show. Are you going with a Montelena? Nice, balanced, “burgundian” style (no oak monster!). Maybe something from the Santa Cruz Mountains? Santa Cruz chards typically show good acid.
QOTD: Our own wine. Rhone-style field blend of red varietals with a bit of white aromatics (viognier, orange muscat) mixed in. Also a Dow Colheita 1992 Tawny Port. Needs a bit of a chill on it due to some heat on the finish.

Gary – any news on the new green wristband? I’m hoping that I haven’t missed out on it because I wasn’t able to spring for the election pack, but I have noticed that you had the Statue of Liberty on the wristband, so I’m pretty sure I’m out of luck. Oh well, you still have a devoted Vayniac in me!
November 3, 2008

Z
drinking a few zinfandel’s at home. good but something about these particular bottles is just a little too sweet. getting ready to try my first arneis. great show gary — felt like i learned something.
November 3, 2008

DAve A
Carlo Rossi Chablis! yes! makes for a good foundation of a sangria. Nothing else. smile.

2nd wine – poopy rock smell. I need to get out there and try more wines to find some of your terms. Just wonderful. Straw and hay, i’ve always thought hay was more earthy and straw was more grassy. hmm, need to hang out at the barn more.

QOTD: Walnut Crest South American Cab you highlighted – what a great deal/taste. I have been doing Horizon winery, local in NC, come to NC. I can line you up with a great winery, cooking school, etc.
November 3, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: Just had a Smith Woodhouse Tawny Port…amazing how the acid was cutting my tongue!

A quick recommendation if you are going to get nerdy. Please include the age capability of each wine (which you are usually good about) and whether you may be drinking the wine too soon. Also a discussion of the vintage in that particular region of the wines tasted, which is vitally important when talking quality, price and aging, especially for the wines of Burgundy(which you have also done in the past).
November 3, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Poopy rock smell!!! Like Chablis but unfortunately my taste runs to the Grand Crus that has gotten expensive as of late. My go to wines are Spanish Garnachas for the most part. Had a new one this weekend Castillo de Momesan Garnacha 2007. Really nice and not expensive.
November 3, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Should have been Castillo de Monreson and it is under $10
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November 3, 2008

PTex
I really enjoyed tuning in after a long absence; your enthusiasm is infectious. I also appreciate the facts you shared this episode. I dig Chablis! QOTD- I have been drinking quite a number of wines from the Languedoc, Minervous in particular.
November 3, 2008

ScottEJ
Sadly, you’re dead-on right and I’ve not paid any attention to Chablis given its jug reputation here. Thanks to shows like this, that will change.

QOTD: Getting into WA state wines lately. Cracked the Eppalock Ridge Shiraz recently and thought it was killer.

Keep up the great, nerdy content. It’s really what drives the show.
November 3, 2008

laposte
QOTD: Mostly Rhone during the end of summer early fall.
You are so right Gary, French Chablis is a fabulous wine the steely, wet rock, acid profile pairs well with may food. I have been fortunate to holiday in France several times Chablis is such a beautiful area
November 3, 2008

Matt W
QOTD: I just had the Domaine Pinson the other night and thought it rocked. Other than that alot of Spanish wine (mostly tempranillo) because it is such a good value as I’ve been cutting back on my spending.
November 3, 2008

morgan
just had the 2007 monte novo…also just tried a PV for the first time…loved them both…i used to drink malbec almost exclusively but since i got into WLTV i’ve been adhering to its mantra in full effect…thanks garyvee…you make wine exciting and if i had heard those words come out of my mouth a year ago i would’ve fallen down laughing…
November 3, 2008

Lynda S
I just had a 2002 Hoepler Pinot Noir from Austria. I was surprised by it. Definitely a Burgundy-like wine. Tons of cherries and a little sweetness to it. Other than that recent wine, just about anything. Any wine that is interesting and some from Michigan, being that I live here now.
November 3, 2008

Andrew D
Thanks Gary

QOTD: What am I drinking? Last night a bottle of Chinese wine ‘Suntime Niya Red 2002′ – surprising quaffable. What else – Alsace whites, Pinot, Argentinian wine and trying to try a few unusal thigns from Italy.

Cheers
Andrew
November 3, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – I am trying to drink all kinds of things from around the world. Tomorrow I am attending an Oregon pinot tasting, which is a favorite. But anything new and different is fun.
November 3, 2008

Elliot K
Drinking Pinot Nero from the Alto Adige

– EK (The Original CKC Representative)
November 3, 2008

MattUD
QOTD: I just had an Australian Shiraz, don’t remember exactly which, and am too lazy to go and look. It was pretty good though.
November 3, 2008

Kellen
Great show…love the “nerdy content”!
We started hosting a “wine and cheese” once a month at our house…one of the wines someone brought was “Silkscarf Ensemble 2006″ from the Okanagan Valley in BC. It was one I’ve had lately…had some great ones from Portugal lately too.
November 3, 2008

Bryce Carpenter
QOTD: Last week I was working through a 2002 Chateau Ste Michelle Syrah, this week is 2005 Mondavi PR Cabernet Sauvignon. Still trying to get a feel for different wines, learning a lot from The Thunder Show.

QOTD for last episode: GREAT SHOW, definitely a good idea! I’m a big fan of the longer guest episodes.

Definitely keep with the over the top aspect of the show! (re: sniffy sniff)
November 3, 2008

Doc S
QOTD – In the past week or so… a decent Spatlese from Pfaltz, a totally uninspiring Vin de Pays Rose, and an interesting Alsatian Pinot Blanc.
November 3, 2008

Murso
Good One, GV! Ray Barnes’ quote of Hugh Johnson gets it down to the letter. What I might equate to the Englishman’s ’session beer’. Not too intense, heavy, or cumbersome. Goes right along, by it self, or with light cheese, fruits, smoked whitefish, spreads, salads, or elegant entrees.

Is Drouhin still doing that Vero program? That was a balanced, well made version for the entry level. But as with most pricing structure hierarchies, the cherries at the top of the tree are so much more that the easily obtained ones. I used to get an incredible value from Bichot’s Domaine Long-Depaquit. But realize that in the hot vintages like ‘03, the converse is easily proven true in Chablis, and the wines are subject to flabbiness, due to loss of acidity.

Just so folks know, Chablis is true terroir and varietal characteristic, not hiding behind oak, or Malo lactic ferm (at least, almost never), though that is allowed, and usually at the remarkable, finest cuvees and selections, and even then, subtlly, and gently, so as to avoid having twenty-five dollars of make-up on a five dollar face.
November 3, 2008

Jay
Nice George Costanza wallet. Estimating at least 2″ thick. Couple more cards in there and it’ll explode!
November 3, 2008

BW
We love Chablis. We were lucky enough to spend a couple days there 4 years ago while cycling around following the tour de france. 1st Chard-based wine I could say I loved. 64 bones for the Drouhin ….. pricey, but tempting.

QOTD: Just working thru some everyday drinkers lately; Green Point Shiraz from Australia (Victoria), Ch. St. Michelle Cab over the weekend.
November 3, 2008

amgryger
I have had to explain that AOC Chablis and Carlo Rossi have absolutely nothing in common to my non-wine geek friends so many times that its actually starting to annoy me when I have to repeat the explanation.

QOTD: My wine drinking has actually been way down the past few weeks, but I coincidentally opened a 2006 Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Cote De Lechet last night.
November 3, 2008

Greg Noorman
Gary -

The show with Jancis pulled this lurker from the shadows. She was fabulous and your show rocked! This after a double with Randall was over the top. Needless to say, I very much enjoy when you have guests of this quality. You’re a player in the wine world Gary

A California Chardonnay you must review on your show is from Stony Hill. Theirs is like none other from Napa … very Burgundian. They are pioneers in fine wine from Napa and wonderful folks. They put their heart into their wine and not a fancy tasting room, etc. Juxtopose this style Chard against Rombauer. WOW!

QOTD: I’ve been drinking much wine from our recent trip to the Willammette Valley. I continue to be stunned at the QPR of their wines. Many $25 Pinot Noirs that blow the socks off stuff from Russian River. Interestingly enough because you’ve been talking about it lately, a little known white we fell in love with is an Arneis from Ponzi. Willammette Valley reminds me of what I imagine Sonoma Valley to have been 20 years ago for geography, filled with pleasant laid back folks, making great wines with high QPR all on the cusp of exploding onto the wine scene.

Keep changing the wine world Gary! We like it!!!

- Greg Noorman
November 3, 2008

Jay
Gary: Palette food recommendation: Have you tasted gold kiwi? I just had gold kiwis from New Zealand and it was delicious and distinct enough from regular kiwi to be a worthwhile palette widener.

Regards.
November 3, 2008

Kent
Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Bordeaux, that’s the only wine I have right now. I only have 2 bottles.

(21 year old, budget wine enthusiast here)
November 3, 2008

BruceErik
I’m actually drinking the Le Gourmand Rivesaltes from the last Secret Pack, tempering the extreme sweetness with some chunks from an outstanding Organic Prairie Boule I just picked up from Whole Foods market. Not a big fan of this at all, but I do intend to finish it off.

I recently had my first Chablis in a local wine class, the 2005 Louis Michel & Fils. I have never tasted a Chardonnay that I liked, and didn’t even know that Chablis was Chardonnay. But I liked this one very much and purchased a bottle. Liked it even more, so I’m now a fan of Chablis and looking forward to trying others.
November 3, 2008

drift
I’m drinking gin and tonics. I can’t afford a thunder cruise ticket. How about a contest(Or I could be a roadie?!?!?)Think about, Drift
November 3, 2008

Roberto
Hi Gary,

I so much love the ending without the “whether you like it or not” bit… thank you!!!!

Furthermore, good show, would have been nice for the vayniacs to hear what all 7 Grand Cru Chablis are…other than Vaudesir (they are:Les Clos, Blanchots, Bougros,, Valmur, Preuses, and Grenouilles.)

QOTD: Just had some aweseome Malbec from O Fournier, A Crux… try it!! too young but a 4 hr. decanting job will do the trick…

Go Dolphins…. 3 more wins than last year already!!! plus, Matty ICE Ryan and the Falcons… how bout that BC QB doing his thing huh?!?!?!?
November 3, 2008

Nicholas Lazarus
I loved the energy and the THUNDER you brought with this episode. It was great.

QOTD: Some budget Argentinian whites.
November 3, 2008

dusanmal
QOTD: Sad day, only desert wines left in the wine fridge… Though enjoyed one of them: 2004 Artesa Late Harvest Gewurztraminer …
November 4, 2008

Moselman
Did I hear “ripe green banana”?

Geez, that’s like “dry riesling”…

QOTD: Tonight it was a pop and sip 2003 Ocone Aglianico del Taburno which undoubtedly suffered from lack of aeration. Hope I didn’t ruin it for wifey tomorrow.

But last weekend I got quite a pleasant surprise. We’d made an impromptu stop at a nephew’s home, and I grabbed what I thought was a $10 Malbec I’d bought earlier in the day. We were all amazed at the quality. Incredibly good tasting, soft and luscious. It wasn’t until I got home and checked the receipt and saw I’d inadvertently bought a $20 bottle: La Posta Malbec Angel Paulucci, 2005 I believe it was.
November 4, 2008

Harry
Gary enjoy the show i am a huge chardonnay fan as i live in a smaller town with a somewhat limited selection. Lately i have been drinking a lot of viogner and as well as Burgundian Chardonnay.
November 4, 2008

craig
I am drinking 06′ philippe colin saint aubin les charmois right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and just about every day….is a good day for burgundy. So, yes. I am drinking lots and lots of burgundy. That’s the only thing i want to spend my money on…and the occasional valpolicella …..
Peace and chicken grease.
November 4, 2008

Zach
Awesome episode. Keep nerding it up!
November 4, 2008

rick redekop
I am drinking a whole lot of great BC wines in many differnt varieties. You should try some.
November 4, 2008

TLR
Good solid show!

Hey whatever hapened to Santa Gary V? Looks like he may have been axed by accounting!
November 4, 2008

jjmabaseb
Love the sound of those wines. Going to love the sound of the champagne bottle popping when my candidate wins tomorrow (I’ll keep that to myself, because nobody really wants to start that discussion here)…

QOTD: Tonight…an over-oaked Chard. from LaFond (they make good pinots generally); yesterday: a way to tart, acidic Pinot Noir from Lane Tanner (she’s usually great with Pinots); Friday: a random red blend for Portugal…it was ok, but probably not worth the $16 bucks; on Thursday, a GREAT GREAT GREAT Aussie Shiraz, the 2001 Annie’s Lane Coppertrail…probably the first wine I’ve had where I could definitely taste “days and days” of different flavors coming across the palate. A beginning, middle, and wonderfully long finish.
November 4, 2008

Winetrader
Hi Gary

Nice with some “high end” wines
November 4, 2008

CR Tisdale
Thanks for continuing to bring the education and passion! I sorta want to learn more about the outfits you wear in the wine-nerd cave.

My wife and I are totally pumped about the Thundercruise. It’s our 7th anniversary today, and the cruise will be our first real holiday together since we were married. April can’t come soon enough!

QOTD: I’ve been drinking more Riesling than anything lately, but I also had a pretty good Argentinian Malbec a couple weeks ago (Viña Cornejo Costas don Rodolfo), and hope to find another one or something similar this weekend.
November 4, 2008

Harry
Recently had a Markham Zinfandel from Napa. The wine was OK, the food was better and thankfully the company was excellent.
November 4, 2008

Ben
Great show I can’t wait to try the election pack with you Tomorrow.

QOTD : Thirty Nine Degrees Lake County Petite Sirah is my go to wine. You need to try it on the show Gary V you will be impressed. I also had a York Creek Tempranillo that was good and it was because you that I picked up a tempranillo. Thank you Mr.V you are doing a service for all of us.
November 4, 2008

Medo
Wonderfull show Gary! Just had a 1998 J. Moreau & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos (for 1€ at ebay!) last saturday and it performed quite well!

Looking forward for the cuise!
November 4, 2008

T. Bone
Was halfway thru my jug of Chablis when you killed my buzz, man, dang. Heard something about the EU cracking down on “stolen” Euro appellations, that true? Is my cellar of jug Chablis and Burgundy soon to become collectors items?
November 4, 2008

ev
From Decanter:

The longstanding belief that the film Sideways sent Pinot Noir sales through the roof was confirmed today.

The effects of the film on Pinot Noir ‘were positive across all price points, with the largest impact being on the highest price point of US$20-$40 per bottle,’ a research paper published by Sonoma State University and Sonoma Research Associates says.

It goes on to show the negative effects of Merlot being confined ‘mostly to the lower priced segment, under US$10 per bottle.’

Related stories:

Merlot on the rise in the US

Hitching Post releases Merlot

Pinot Noir overtakes Cabernet in Sonoma County

Wine moves into Hollywood big time

Sideways effect grips America

Merlot movie to redress the balance

In the 2004 film – an unexpected hit – the main character famously waxed lyrical about the virtues of Pinot Noir whilst ridiculing Merlot.

Earlier data from ACNielsen had shown a dramatic initial surge in Pinot Noir purchasing just days after the film’s release – there was a 16% increase in sales compared with the same period a year earlier.

In 2005, glass manufacturer Riedel reported an increase in US sales of 45%, partly because of more demand for its $12-$95 Pinot Noir glasses.

The research, released almost four years after the film’s release, concludes that ‘the positive impact on Pinot Noir appears greater than the negative impact on Merlot.’

The ‘Sideways Effect’ was only temporary, with sales of domestically produced Merlots up, according to data from IRI, by 6% in December 2007.
November 4, 2008

Lurker1000
QOTD: Botalcura, La Porfía Grand Reserve Malbec, 2006 from Chile. Very impressive QPR!
November 4, 2008

BobbyTiger
The Tittarelli Torrontes and Alamos Melbec are currently our go to wines.
Lots of flavor, with a good price point.
Must admit I pass over the Chablis isle. Time for another look?
November 4, 2008

Karl
Great show Garry – still a relative newcomer to wine and didn’t realise Chablis was a region rather than varietal.
To note though, the $ has really strengthened in the last 1/2 months but I guess wine prices won’t start feeding through for a couple of months.
November 4, 2008

Greg Noorman
Your episode with Jancis was epic! That and the double with Randall got this lurker out of the shadows. Congrats on landing the big fish and keep more coming.

Chablis has to be one of the most under appreciated wines, period. Always a favorite food wine. Great show.

For the California Chardonnay show Wednesday, please consider Stony Hill. This is atypical Napa Chard from a pioneer winery of the area. A side by side with Rombauer would be an interesting comparison in styles.

QOTD: I’ve been drinking a lot of wines from our recent trip to Oregon. I continue to be stunned how good wines from the Willammette Valley are. $25 Pinot Noir blowin away stuff from Russian River. Coincidently, you’ve been talking up Arneis lately. We fell in love with one from Ponzi.
November 4, 2008

Classico
Again a very nice show. Like it a lot when you go into the wine and grape content. Currently drinking all sorts of stuf because of the wine course i am following. Very keen on the albarino and gruner veltliner.. Pretty unknown but this will change….

Cheerio
November 4, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: I change it up all the time, constantly trying different things, when there’s something I really like, I purchase additional bottles. Recently had an Allan Scott(New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc that was just as great as the Mahi Sav Blanc which is a personal favorite. Had a 2002 York Creek Cab Franc which I tried at last year’s Grand Tasting. Not sure if Ridge wines has anything to do with this wine, like a 2nd label. At 30 bones or so(had to hunt it down elsewhere cause WL didn’t carry it) a Chinon probably would have been a better value. Tasted like there was some Zin or Carignane blended in. Black Cherries and dark fruit for days–was much better on the 3rd day. Tasted pencil shavings(the oak baby) a litle inky and sun-dried tomato. I’d definitely buy it again, but only if it was at around the mid-twenties price point.
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary- I THINK you need some more JETS stuff………….LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

karlkons
Coming from Germany we drink mainly European, of course with a fair share of German wines, and we have to accept the limits of our budget… Our wine merchant improves his connections to Spain, so the everyday wine tends to be Spanish at the moment. It would be nice to be able to try more American wines, but it is not that easy to find interesting bottles here.

Regards and have a fine election day!
November 4, 2008

italianwinelover
Nice informative show!!

QOTD: On Saturday I met my girlfriend for lunch and I brought a bottle of 2004 Chehalem INOX Chardonnay – we drank the whole bottle! Last night I had a glass of Tabula Rasa-Syrah Grenache Mourvedre blend and tonight I will be drinking Champagne!!!!! Can’t get the election pack I live in IL

Get out and vote!!
November 4, 2008

Tofferotti
Dinking a lot of Red Head Studios Yard Dog red. Picked it up because of high percentage of Petit Verdot. Never had any wine with PV before and as Gary is always loving PV I decided to give it a try. This wine is great and best of all cheap. I try to buy a balance of both cellar dwellers and things that are ready now. I also love Leeuwin Estates wines from Margaret River in Australia. Especially their Chardonnay and Art Series cabs. Great stuff. Can’t wait until the new vintage arrives from pre-sales!
November 4, 2008

EastTennesseeChris
Interesting show. I think it might be nice to include a map (possibly on the wall behind you, on the table, etc) every now & then to show where some of these regions are located. Especially when you’re into a nerdy mood on a given day and wanting to drop some extra knowledge. Just a thought. QOTD: I’m enjoying various wines from Spain at the moment, especially “value” grenache, tempranillo, etc as I recently returned from vacation there.
November 4, 2008

Susan
EVERYONE!!!!! PLEASE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – I’ve been mixing it up a bit recently and trying to buy less and drink more of what I already have. Surprisingly, I have had a few Cabs that I enjoyed. Last night, I grilled up some dinner and enjoyed the Eppalock Ridge Shiraz that you had recommended awhile back. What I liked most about it was the fullness – not in body, but in flavor. Lots of full flavors, and enough tannin/acid to go with my cheeseburger. Thanks, GV.
November 4, 2008

george greece
very educational show!realy nice!if you enjoy banana flavor combine with high acidity,try idisma dryos chardonay 2007 and vivlia chora chardonay 2007.those two will bring thunder to your palette!!!QOTD:FAIVELEY BOURGOGNE 2006 PINOT NOIR is my companion watching the show!
November 4, 2008

Scottie P
I’ve had a Chablis here and there; haven’t avoided them but I haven’t sought them out either.
QOTD: I just oppened the 2 Brothers wine last night. Very different and very good (and for a great cause)! Thanks for the tip on that one GV.

P.S. What about the green wrist bands, bro?
November 4, 2008

pawncop
Good episode, great information, have not been a great fan of Chardonnay so far but always willing to learn more.

QOTD – My go to wine New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc’s, love the acidity and vibrance. Lately, learning red wine’s, did a comparison of California Pinot Noir (Castlerock) to California Cabernet Sauvingnon (Ambroise Jay Anatole), will do another, comparing French Pinot Noir (Louis Jadot) to California Cabernet Sauvignon (Penny Lane). Study hall was never this much fun.
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, FABULOUS episode!!! LOVE Chablis!!!! Also LOVE white CdP as well……………
November 4, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: actually lately we’ve been drinking beer and hard cider. Not that much wine. No particular reason, maybe cuz it’s fall. I did have some Bear’s Lair Cab last night. We’ll see what we end up drinking tonight. (I know I should have done the secret pack but it was a little too much for me alone and the people I know either can’t vote (not american) or don’t drink wine.)
November 4, 2008

Sol
GV, thanks for adding a bit of knowledge in with the Chablis. I never had one before and now it kindda gave me an idea of what to look for.

QOTD: I drink Merlot Riserva, Pignolo, and Refosco dal Penduncolo rosso from Friuli Colli Orientali in Italy. Also, some Amarone Grappa lately. Has anyone every had Amarone Grappa before?
November 4, 2008

Alos
Miss you too have not watched much lately. I’m drinking some Ridge wine cheers
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary, Some of us…………………………….NOW I am showing my age …………..I am sure I know what YOU meant but….uh, well, some may have been thinking of another type of acid…………LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary- I know some who were addicted to acid……………………………..sorry, WRONG acid!!! LOL!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

Garry M.
Great show, thanks

QOTD: Going to try to drink more whites.
Had an Albarino over the weekend that was
quite good.
Petite Syrah is always the “go to” wine.
Like the bold reds but trying to expand.
November 4, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Good episode, Gary! I don’t think I’ve had Chablis in a long time, but I do recall it coming out of a massive jug!

I am drinking Diet Mountain Dew at the moment.
November 4, 2008

Susan
QOTD: Here is a link to the red that I am currently drinking: http://tv.winelibrary.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=421641#421641
November 4, 2008

Ray Barnes
Note to ev: being fairly new to this site I am not sure what its policy is with respect to posting off-topic remarks, even if they are wine-related. Like yourself I also receive the daily decanter.com news alerts (this was today’s lead article), but I would refrain from sending them here unless specifically related to the wine library episode in question.

supplemental answer to QOTD – as a belated celebratory toast to my daughter’s birthday we uncorked a 2004 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Spatlese – I believe AP #5 (this estate bottled two 2004 Spatlesen from this vineyard). This wine opened up wonderfully after a few minutes in the glass – it perhaps ought to have been decanted. The proprietor Thomas Haag is the brother of Fritz Haag whose Brauneberg Juffer and Juffer-Sonnenuhr are wonderful and highly reputed. My wife and I agreed that yesterday’s wine was a worthy match for the family name.
November 4, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G & Mott, COOOOOOOOL Episode!!! Moooooochoo Thanx!! Grrreaaat Win
for “Our” JETS over the weekend!! Hopin’ they Run-the-Table!!!

QOTD: What have i been drinkin’ lately?? Anything & Everything….
Alsacian Gewurtztraminer…Calif Pinot Noir…Zinfandel…Chardonnay…
Auzzie Shiraz…Viognier & Viognier Blends…Sauternes…Bubbly…
Minervois…Languedoc…Bordeaux…Rose…Tokaji…BUUUUURRRRRRP…
November 4, 2008

Ali
QOTD: Lately it’s been a handful of random old vine zins… also stuff from Lodi, CA (especially Michael David Winery).

Love the show, Gary. I always learn something but really love watching because you always make me laugh.
November 4, 2008

Richard Ritter
I liked this episode quite a bit. I love the knowledge portion. Big ups to the JETS for an excellent game and a much needed win!!!

QOTD: I’m on a Pinot Grigio kick. Just had an excellent bottle from Duck Walk Vineyards out in the Hamptons, NY. You should do a road show from out there (seriously). Why not represent a little NY in the house?! We are on the same latitude as France, and the Maritime conditions make for some killer wines that I think you would appreciate very much.
November 4, 2008

Markus
QOTD I`m crazy about CF`s from Loire Valley at the moment. Now I have in my glass Couly-Dutheil La Baronnie Madelaine 2001 from Chinon. It is a decent one and perfect for this cold and rainy autumn night in Finland.
November 4, 2008

Morgan
Great Show, Gary. Way to drop the knowledge-bomb!
November 4, 2008

JudeMurphy
QOTD- Ideally: something new, every time!
Am I a proper “Vayniac” or what? ; )

Gary & Mott for president & vice president! : P
November 4, 2008

JudeMurphy
Of Ireland ; )
November 4, 2008

Karl Laczko
Dinye? That’s Hungarian for melon as well (Slavic seems to be Dinje).

QOTD – still trying everything, currently sipping on a Cave de Saint-Désirat 2004 Saint-Joseph, heavy on the pepper!

Happy voting, make sure the right one gets in, OK?
November 4, 2008

Derek F.
Very nice show on Chablis, has me very interested!!

QOTD: As we speak I am drinking some 2003 Esporao from Alentejo, had it in the decanter since yesterday, was great yesterday but even better today.
November 4, 2008

Sharon
Hi! Never had real chablis. Will one day, sans doute! It’s good that you’re so psyched about the Jets. Favre throws a ton of interceptions, but he’s a winner.
QOTD: Bit o this and that. Currently Masciarelli Montepulciano Maria Cvetic 2004.
November 4, 2008

Lar
Loving my Gruner Veltliner right now. Met up with Laurenz Moser today. He’s the guy behind the Laurenz V. Charming, Friendly and Singing Gruner Veltiners.

His grandfather invented a trellising system that many vineyards now have. He worked for Mondavi in Europe for over 8 years.

Awesome wines, just awesome, wines. The wine world is crying out for a new white hero.

I think we’re on the cusp of a new white revolution and GruVee could be it.
November 4, 2008

Kevin
I had a chance to try a 1er Cru Chablis this summer – I think I paid 14 euros. It was lemon-popsicle city. I’m a fan.

QOTD: 2000 and 2001 Chateau de La Riviere [Fronsac]. So cheap. So good.
November 4, 2008

Rex
QOTD Trying out a Bernkasteler Badstube riesling spätlese 2001 from Dr. H Thanisch. Still fresh with a nice sugar/acidity balance. Hold on a bit more to those 2001 rieslings (at least the better producers).

Six to eight year old Chablis premier crus from a good vintage are usually excellent (at least based on several such Fèvre Fourchaume 1er cru tried over the last couple of years).
November 4, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Had the Pirie Estelle over the weekend. We bought three of those after trying it. A great and different white. Tonight we’ve opened a Lungarotti Rubesco that was given to us as a gift. We’ll see what that’s like as soon as I finish cooking.
November 4, 2008

vinosseur
Hey Gary,

Tropical fruit and banana in a Grand Cru Chablis ?! Doesn’t sound like a Chablis that deserves 93 points! Or perhaps you’ve sniffing too many wines today Gary??
For the viewers out there looking for an awesome (always unoaked) Chablis experience, try Louis Michel’s Chablis’, especially his 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre! High acidity and minerality along with super-focused, citrus driven fruit!

QOTD: After a long phase dominated by Germany Rieslings, I find myself slowly gravitating back to reds from Burgundy and Piemonte!! And, there’s always room for Champagne!
November 4, 2008

Lois and Greg
QOTD: Mas de la Barben 2003
November 4, 2008

Rowland
go jets
November 4, 2008

Vern
We just finished a CULLEN Margaret River “Diana Madeline” 2002 for our 18th anniversary. Went great with a couple of T-Bones and a Brie appetizer.
November 4, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
Had a lovely 2002 Columbia Merlot the other day. It was jammy, smooth, but good tannins. Also searching for a “standard” chard that can be relied on, looking good for the Coppola Gold Diamond right now, but trying a Simi soon. Don’t care much for the apples and pears chards, really want to find one with pineapple flavor profile.
November 4, 2008

Sasha
Gary — thanks for showing some love for Chablis. Along with white Bordeaux, one of my favorite underrated whites! Next time, bust out some older Chablis, I’d love to hear your thoughts about these guys when they get some age on them.
November 5, 2008

Weston
QOTD: Had a bottle of leasingham bin61 shiraz yesterday at work just wanted some big juicey shiraz, other that that I try to drink a different wine never the same in a row
November 5, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Recently: 2004 Chinon, 2005 Old Vine Australian Grenache, and a tasting today of 2001 Lalonde de Pomerol, 2005 Saint Emilion Grand Cru, 2005 Haut- Medoc, and 2003 Graves.
November 5, 2008

Dan-o
GV – good show! It would be nice to see you bring back Chardonnay because it is an exceptional varietal. I particularly like contrasting the Chablis style with a very good California Chard to show people the differences.

QOTD – I have just recently celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary and I will highlight some of the wines that we drank over the course of the week of celebration:
- 2000 Carpe Diem Pinot Noir
- 2003 Branson Coach House Grenock Block Shiraz
- 2005 Lewis Cellars Alec’s Blend
- 2006 Runquist Petite Sirah
- 2006 Ringland Shiraz
The star of the bunch was the Lewis Alec’s blend. It is a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Cab Sauv. It brought the thunder in a very big way!
November 5, 2008

AmandaM
Just got around to watching this episode. Thanks for all of the knowledge. I love learning more about wines.

I’ve been really turned off by the over oaked Chardonnays that I’ve had but I think this weekend I’ll go to my wine shop and pick up a Chablis and give that a try.

QOTD: I recently picked up a Zweigelt to try. It seems like forever ago that you had that on the show, but I really enjoyed it. Always trying new things!
November 5, 2008

Jim Stephens-Wine Dude
Gary, I just began watching your show, and i must say that it is incredible to see someone else who is as passionate about wine as I am. i write a weekly newsletter for the wine store I run, and I feel your show is along the same lines, and totally educational and fun. Cheers to your efforts!

QOTD- I got to have a glorious dinner with Alfredo, the owner of Billington Wines (Importer) and had an AMAZING Chardonnay, the 2005 Catena Alta Chardonnay, specifically. Joseph, Mary, and the Baby Jesus…it was breathtaking! It retails around $50, and is sure to stand up to almost any CA Chard. I hope you can try it=)
Kampai!
November 5, 2008

chito
Gary, great show. Have been a fan of Chablis for a long time. Thanks! Last night was historic although my candidate did not win. As Sen. McCain said, I’m proud to be an American and I will support my new president. Lately drinking a lot of Aussie Shiraz. Nice pours at a good price. I should follow my own advise and switch to nice Chablis and fish dishes.
Al
November 6, 2008

TimCub
QOTD: Right now, I’m drinking some 24/7 Riesling 2007 as I’m watching the show. It’s kinda tasty, with a lot of apricot, morphing a little bluestony with a tiny bit of acid. My go-to wine of the moment, however, is Vina Brava Tempranillo. I’ve enjoyed it ever since you did a show featuring a Tempranillo a while ago. Thank you for introducing me to that grape! And thanks for a great show, Gary!
November 7, 2008

Konstantin
Right now I am really into drinking the classics ( Bdx, Chablis, B.gun.d, elegant Rieslings ).
Nice show – it was fun as usual.
November 7, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Fun show as always – Chablis is good and the teaching you give even better.

QOTD: been a bit addicted to a Mataro from a local winery here in Cyprus – it tastes gooood!
November 7, 2008

Tim Wiseman
Great show – you are really convincing me to get out of this ‘only red wine’ habit I have. Really.

QOTD: Had Pradi Ayala Rioja (’06) last night – breaking open a Monteforche this weekend.
November 8, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD: Las thing I had was a Pinot Grigio – that’s OK though, it is only the second one I have had, so I’m expanding my palate.

One thing, I’ve heard you use the word atypical a couple of times recently – this means NOT typical.
November 8, 2008

Greg
QOTD: Alot of Pinot: Siduri, Chalone, Patty Green, Ken Wright
November 9, 2008

Mason
Thanks for posting a show about Chablis, GV! I have never had one, but I am eager to go find one and try it out sometime.

QOTD: I am not really drinking much right now because my favorite drinking buddy (wife) is pregnant, so she isn’t having any now. So, I don’t have as much either, but hopefully soon!
November 9, 2008

Shawn_944
Loved It
November 9, 2008

Brian
I’m going to run out and grab a few Chablis to try. QOTD, I’m hooked on the 2007 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier. It has become my new house wine I enjoy with food and just sipping while watching Wine Library TV! A wine I would have never tried if not for your show (trying to expand). Keep up the great work.
November 9, 2008

BigBob
Fianlly, Chablis gets some credit!

When I got married my main course wine was Chablis Led Clos!

Not sure how to say it?

http://www.dreyfusashby.com/sounds
November 9, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: 05 burg. and barbera d’alba….which by odd twist of fate in my wine drinking experience, i’ve only recently delved into….
November 10, 2008

Chris
Great show! I liked the wine lesson on the classifications of Chablis. More wine nerdiness please.
November 10, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: I am drinking wine and vodka. Went to a bachelor party this weekend and almost seemed strange getting a beer at the bar when it got down and dirty..
November 10, 2008

Ilse
A very happy show indeed!

QOTD : some nice Rioja’s over the weekend (we went up north in the Basque Country), but now being on my own at home, I’ve changed to a nice Belgian white beer. Tomorrow, my boyfriend’ll return home again, so I think we’ll open a Campo de Borja.
November 10, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
LOVE THE EDUCATION!!!!! Keep it up.

Q – Lots of different wines, when it comes to beer Sam Adams Light is fantastic, as it gets colder i tend to drink less liquor and mixed drinks
November 15, 2008

CraigG
I am drinking the Bouscat right now. Pretty great stuff. Great pick GV.

The Defaix is one of my favorite chards.
November 18, 2008

JayZee
Nice show on my favorite chardonnays – Chablis!! Boy, that last one sounds wonderful, but it is a little pricey.

QOTD: We’ve been drinking a lot of Spanish wines lately, some Riberas and a couple of Riojas and Priorats. Also some CDP and a Cote Rotie (Gangloff 2004 – wow!!!).
November 20, 2008

Kristen
Yay for fun facts!!!

QOTD: It’s run the gamut from 2002 Château Haut Bailey to simple, but excellent Spanish grenaches because good wine comes from everywhere!
November 21, 2008

jeff
Dude
Nice to see a fellow chablis fan, I recently did a tour of drouhin in the motherland and they were a slight bit rude, but there wines were excellent. I sampled the vaudesir as well and found it impressive but not traditional. Fevre and Dauvissat wines have an extra level to them and they treat you like a king when you visit. I am sipping on a 2000 Bougros Bouguerets from Fevre which is carmel, bitter and sappy but long and balanced, it may be in a dumb stage, but interesting.

Tks for the passion,

Jeff
I am buying a case of the gvain Rocq because I have 2,000 bottles of burgundy and need a change of pace. Like it…
December 1, 2008

Aaronb
QOTD: Whatever I’m in the mood for. At the moment, drinking an ‘05 Merlot from Oakstone.

Sorry for the late comment. After 2 weeks vacation and another frantic couple of weeks back at work, I have a whole month of WLTV to catch up on.
December 16, 2008

yowens
I love ordering Chablis at a restaurant and then seeing the looks from all the people who think they know wine but dont who think I’m an idiot for ordering cheap jug wine. QOTD: Really good stuff: Clerico Barbera D’alba (maybe you recommended it)- huge QPR over other peidmont reds
January 25, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Have never thought too much about chablis. Dont know that Id think about jugged wine if someone asked me about it, but its not something ive tasted a lot of. Time to rethink and retool the ol’ noggin! QOTD: The chianti I mentioned several episodes back.
May 21, 2009

TommyB
QOTD: I’m drinking red, lots of red, Spain, Portugal, South France, Italy, VDP, IGT’s, Vinho Regional, Grenache, Malbec, Cahors… you know what – it’s extremely enjoyable!