Carneros Wines Picked By A Facebook Fan

Carneros Wines Picked By A Facebook Fan – Episode #635

March 4, 2009

Yesterday Gary used Twitter and Facebook to send out a message to the fans of the show to pick the show for today, and one of the 200 recommendations was Cyrus’s idea to do Carneros. What is going on with the place that has such a wonderful reputation for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?

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“Havent had an over the top buttered popcorn chard in a while. Have be…” by looper
“Never heard of Carneros ( of course ). Even though the wines didnt…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Rombauer Carneros ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay
2007 Neyers Chardonnay CarnerosNapa Chardonnay
2005 Castle Estate Pinot Noir Los CarnerosSonoma Pinot Noir
2006 Etude Pinot Noir CarnerosNapa Pinot Noir

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

296 Responses

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May 16, 2009

looper
Havent had an over the top buttered popcorn chard in a while. Have been steering away from them. I am going to get that rombauer just for that.
QOTD: no comments in 30 episodes over 2 months. 11 comments since. And I will leave one for every episode I watch here on out.
March 19, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Never heard of Carneros ( of course ). Even though the wines didnt do too well its something to think about when Im at my wine shop in the future. Thanks for the love Gary. I’ll try to continue to be a loyal Vayniac in the future as well as now. QOTD: Ive seen every show, but didnt start commenting until I watched them on here….I watched a bunch on youtube. Id say ive left at least 350 comments, and def. have left a comment on every episode ive watched here.
March 14, 2009

Dan-o
GV – I have been watching the show for about 2.5 years. I comment on every episode that I watch, and I don not miss them, they stay on my e-mail until viewed. Therefore, I would have to say that I have left between 300-400 comments.
March 13, 2009

C-Lo
QOTD: probably 60 or so, some recently some on very old episodes.

I need to comment more though! You are the man
March 11, 2009

JD in DC
QOTD: 5 or 6 comments over the past 4 months.
March 10, 2009

Kate the Great
A mighty 10 comments Gary! But we’ve watched much more:)
March 10, 2009

Denis Poirier
QOTD : this is my 3rd!!!
March 10, 2009

Bill The Wrist Watch Freak
GV, you’re not overbearing in your interview style – in the immortal words of the great Billy Joel, “Don’t go changin’”!

The Butter Bandit – long time no see!

Like the reading of the comments at the beginning. Sorry you weren’t happy about the feel The Nation had (predominately) about your last guest, but we’ve been taught by you to keep it real. Monsieur Joly a few episodes back was “older-school” than Robert, but he rocked the house with his passion and his own style. Plus he was honest…

QOTD: Maybe a dozen or so? Doesn’t matter – you answered my question about your wrist watch, so I will lurk no more!
March 10, 2009

Dr. Lance
Sorry Gary, I’m catching up.
QOTD: Gosh…I have no idea, but probably about 20 comments so far.
March 9, 2009

Brian Thomas Clark
Great show, Gary!

I think I have only left about 5 comments, but I am now committed to leaving one whenever I watch an episode.

Been watching you since last November, so I’ve been doing a lot of catch up.

I know I have purchased wine from the Carneros region before without knowing it, but given the price points on some of these, I might shy away from them. I’m always on the look out for a great under-$20.

Thanks!
March 9, 2009

my2cents
I want to congratulate Gary for his humble remarks while still bashing one of his best selling wines. Keep it up!
Also for making the point that while a wine may not be to your liking don’t assume all wines of that variety will be the same.

I have posted less times than I have watched. I needed to get familiar with things first. I will guess between 28 and 40. That’s a total guess. Maybe Mott knows for sure?
March 9, 2009

Ryan D
Qotd: I’m over 50 or so.
March 9, 2009

Scottie P
Good show! Nice to see GV flying solo after the slew of guests.
QOTD: probably getting close to 100. I have to admit to some lurking here and there…
March 9, 2009

Matthew Bellamy
Great show Gary. Not as familiar with Carneros as they often don’t make it across the pond. QOTD: I often leave comments but not as frequently as you deserve Gary.
March 8, 2009

Rick O'Shea
Nice show. Very informative. I have been watching since your were on Mad Money…and I’d say I’ve left around 30-40 comments.
March 8, 2009

Beau Mitall
About 10 maybe…How terrible is it to have a stuffy nose and watch you smell and taste wine.
March 8, 2009

M
QOTD: I’ve been watching since episode 400-something. Therefore I have left over 200 comments. I am running a few days behind but I always leave a comment. I once got a wrist band for commenting. That was awesome. Thanks.

Recently I began working in a Wine & Spirits shop. I want to do cartwheels when a customer buys a 750ml bottle of wine. Too many boxes of wine are flying off the shelves. Also too many people buy pink zin in the 1.5 L bottles. At least they like wine but I wish they would expand their palates. Too each his own.
March 8, 2009

Chas
QOTD: 2 now

Awesome show, enjoyed the excitement.
March 8, 2009

J Crazy
Gary, you f’in rockin’ the shiz! Too bad Carneros didn’t show better as there are many a great wines made there. And, homie, no sparkling? You’ll just have to do another show all about Cali Sparkling…Hold on now, have you don’t that? Don’t think so! Make it happen!

QOTD: at least 400
March 7, 2009

Abbe Faria
QOTD: Some 20 or 30 give or take.
March 7, 2009

thefaamakesmedrink
Gary Vee,

QOTD: Somewhere in the 50-60 range, with nearly each one more sarcastic than the last…

The FAA Makes Me Drink

P.S. LOVED today’s guest. Hope to see a LOT more of he or she or whatever…
March 7, 2009

Mike B
QOTD: 1 . . . if you count today.

A few years ago, I started working my way through Wine for Dummies. My wife and I only drink about 2 bottles a month. I found your show about 6 months ago and it has gotten me really interested in learning more and expanding my wine knowledge.

Thank you, so much, for putting together such a fun and informative show.
March 7, 2009

Cali Love
You’re right Gary, your fans are great human beings. Huge ups for us.

QOTD: This makes two.
March 7, 2009

Chris Lotz
hey gary, been away for the last couple episodes, but as you say, im “back in the saddle” ive probably left close to 300 comments, mostly belated, but i hope you still read them.
March 7, 2009

Ditch
….lol….a fresh clean T-Shirt kinda smell! Now theres a comment you wont see in the Wine Advocate for sure