Arizona Wine Show – Episode #705

July 15, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 Arizona wines in honor of our Phoenix native Nathan the Intern.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 2005 Kokoelli Private Reserve Shiraz
2006 Pillsbury Roan Red
2005 Callaghan Z5

Links mentioned in todays episode.

The “Crush It!” announcement page

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July 16, 2009

Zeek27
QOTD – most Chinese Buffets have that chicken on a stick thing going, that can be pretty tasty….
July 16, 2009

oscar falcón lara
It’s very hard to get Arizona wines here since they don’t export yet, but will keep looking for them. No comments read on air today nor yesterday, hmm.

QOTD: favorite way to consume chicken is “a la braise” or stewed with vegetables. (close second favorite: grilled ).
July 16, 2009

YoungDave
GREAT, if unrelated QOTD.

QOTD: Seasoned, seared free range chicken breast strips, dry-rubbed with my personal herb blend, served with some sauteed vegetables or some seasoned vegetable skewers. Lean, healthy, and full of flavor… where is my Loire Cab Franc?
July 16, 2009

Dan B
Good show! Too bad Arizona didn’t show all that well, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

QOTD: With my mouth.
July 16, 2009

KenP
You mentioned Roy Rogers near the end. He was born in Ohio. Like you, he is a Scorpio. Did well in Cali.

It might have been helpful to have mentioned (perhaps you did in the Maynard ep) that Arizona has a state appellation and one sub-ap,, Sonoita, south of Tucson. Fun fact.
July 16, 2009

Drew Ross
No worries Gary. My mind makes rapid jumps like that too. Isn’t is the worst when you mention something that was a few links down the chain and everyone’s wondering what the heck you’re talking about? But for me, a perfectly roasted chicken with crispy chicken over root vegetables basted in the drippings – that’s my favorite way to consume chicken.
July 16, 2009

Medo
@QOTD
I love it as meat.
July 16, 2009

terroirist
Woops spelled my own name/ handel wrong.. tired..
July 16, 2009

terroirist
For 24 Bucks I could buy a decent Gigondas or Vacqueyras.. I don’t think I’ll be reaching for any Az. wine anytime soon. I find it a bit interesting that you initially bought some Arizona wine for Wine Library because Robert Parker gave it a good score. The Chardonay blind tasting you did a few days back should be a good indication that buying a wine that Parker scores high doesn’t really make a lot of sense. You scored the Mt. Edna 68 points while he gave it 96 points. From a business point of view you can slap on a shelf talker that Parker scored Brand X wine 95 points and It’s probably going to draw attention to your customers. About 37 minutes in the blind tasting episode you said that the wide gap in the way you two scored the wine was “borderline embarrissing” – You didn’t finishing the sentence though it was clear you half said embarrissing. You are the one that has taught me to “trust my own Palate.” I admit that I look at certain wine critics and their ratings but, I am beginning to think it’s basically a bunch of bull. Don’t you think wine producers are tailor making wines that they know are going to appeal to Parker so they appear in wine publications and sell a lot of wine? I hope most wine producers have a passion for the wine they are making rather than just having in interest in how much money they can make. I realize that it is a business, and if they didn’t make any money it would very hard to get their wine out there. I know as you said you “Respect Robert Parker immensely.” and I think putting him on a pedestal is not such a good idea. Not to mention just a few monts back he had to write an apology about one of his critic/writers for accepting flights(plane no wine!) and lavish meals and hotels for free to go taste some wine. This surely impacts objectivity.. Anyway.. Sorry for being so long winded, but I think it’s something important for people to think about.

Qotd- Probably Chicken Vindaloo.

Thanks for hearing me out – if you happen to read this,

Terrorist aka Mike in Nebraska
July 16, 2009

wayno da wino
WLTV ROOOOOOOOOOOCKS!!!!! Gooooooo Geeee Gooooooooooooo!!!!!
July 16, 2009

yankee22
QOTD: Greek style: Braised with tomatoes, onions, cinnamon, clove, oregano, stock, orzo, etc.
July 16, 2009

mattw
qotd – easy question. an oporto bondi burger with extra chili sauce. oporto is a homegrown aussie fast food chain that makes these delicious chicken burgers with amazingly delicious chili sauce. i really wish i could go back there and have one right now.
July 16, 2009

Robert F
Great episode, love when you bring us content that’s outside of the box whether it’s regions or varietals. My only complaint is that It’s not so useful to me when I can’t go out to a local wine shop and buy any of the regions/varietals featured on the episode.

QOTD: Oven roasted with a pan jus lié. Simple but delicious.
July 16, 2009

Judge Harry
Enjoyed todays episode. As a 25 year resident of AZ I was disappointed in the Kokopelli review. I have tasted this wine at numerous events but never purchased any since I agree it is over priced. However, I thought the wine was pretty good. We will try to get some of the Callaghan in the future.

I have noticed the last couple of shipments of wine I have received here are leaking through the cork due to the hot weather. However, the taste still seems to be fine. Is this a problem?

QOTD: Roasted Lemon Chicken
July 16, 2009

sycamore
Diggin’ the Boomer Esiason jersey that we caught a glimpse of outside your office!

QOTD: buffalo style (bones or no)…….
July 16, 2009

Chase
QOTD: “Woman, make me some chicken pot pie!”

I’m sure you know this from the 100+ AZ wines you’ve tried, but not all of them are sugarfied! Thanks for featuring more juice from the “other 46″. Next time you’re around the desert, you should take a ride in the WINOBAGO and we’ll get you to any of the local wineries you want to check out… or maybe on a book tour!?
July 16, 2009

Michelle Moye
QOTD: Grilled chicken breasts on a bun = chicken burgers

I love Turley and Biale zins, so I will definitely try to find the Callahan.
July 16, 2009

David T (@ONUMello)
QOTD: It depends, but usually chicken strips or you can never go wrong with wings!
July 15, 2009

Keith
Holy cow, sorry I’m the obnoxious newbie here, I will keep it bried in the future, SERIOUSLY!! but just saw Mike Nelson’s post and have to agree, the 7 blind Chard ep. was ENTHRALLING!!! as Chard is my fav white varietal. Dude I was on the edge of my seat!!! thanks -K
July 15, 2009

Keith
sorry for further post but almost broke the rule,… qotd: Chicken Picata rich garlic butter sauce and heavy on the capers I can take this with a trad chard or mix it up with a New Z Sauv Blanc, but I am crazy So I almost eat any italian with a Chianti..old bad habit from youth lol. P.s. Pats fan tried and true here, forgive me, good luck to your Jets in upcoming season. Just watched the 07 beard episode (plastic simpsons cup etc) ….thanks for your shows man they are invaluable to me as a novice
July 15, 2009

SMB
QOTD: Chicken tacos!
July 15, 2009

Keith
Gary, just found your show a few weeks ago after someone turn me onto it at Caduceus tasting room grand opening, I’m already a hardcore Vayniac!!! forgive the email address, been my nickname since I was 13, 38 now….drummer.. always bringing the thunder….Aaaaaaaaanyways,

thank you so much for hitting Az today, weird thing about it is …I JUST got back from (live in Tucson) Sonoita, I am beginning to help work the vineyards at Canello Hills, with Tim and Joan Mueller (right next door to Callahan) so it was almost spooky that you did this episode today. Good good sign for my future in wine.

Sorry for length really..first post ever. Ugh ….Thanks , was not surprised NOT to see Cad or Stronghold/pagesprings as you covered them with MJK and Eric a lil while back, but I do think if you were gonna hit AZ today they are some of the bigger players, don’t you? and would have shown up better in rep for our Appell.s than Pillsberry and Koko, don’t you?

Either way thanks again for this Ep. I watch about 5 ep.s a day man, fantastic!!! But If anyone wastes the time to read this reply of mine I want to stress I’ve tasted alot of our wines out here and people are doing interesting things with wine here, give us some time, I think you will find our region will find its face and it will be a unique new player on the scene, and if you’ve ever seen a monsoon here then you know…we always bring the thunder, peace Vayniacs, sorry for huge reply

-Keith a.k.a TC
July 15, 2009

Mike Nelson
(I hope you read this)
Gary,

This is a multi-episode post. First your Monday Post. That 7 bottle Chardonnay episode rocked! The best in a long time. I appreciated the thought Ian put into the order of the tastings. Your reactions were genuine and your information very informative. As for the negative comment you read about your demeanor, that guy is a is full of s**t. His comments about your personality and ethnic/cultural background proved 100% that his opinions are based on ignorant prejudiced beliefs and not on an objective assessment of your personality. His generalizations of Russians (largest country in the world by land area) goes to show that he probably hates 5-10 other cultures for the same reasons. AND because you gave a heart-felt reaction of pain and sadness goes to show that his “assessment” of you is totally wrong. Do not in anyway let tripe like that lessen who you are.

I also loved this Arizona episode. I almost booed when the Pillsbury wine was spelled “Roan”, but them I looked in Wikipedia. Did you notice the horse galloping on the front label? Roan is a play on words for a color of a horse (or cow). Check out the link below for full details:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roan_(color)

I noticed you held back with scoring today and referenced negative comments from Monday’s show. Don’t limit yourself. If you want to be more objective, give two wine scores. One will be your score for your palate, and one will be what you think the general public would score it. Different perspectives are great, bashing your own is not.

Cheers,

Mike Nelson
July 15, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
Good to see new wine regions in US being introduced…

QOTD:

Curry Chicken and BBQ chicken
July 15, 2009

Gabe SM
QOTD: Strips southern fried, with a side of buttermilk ranch /drool

Great show as per usual, now if only we could get you to do something on texas wines. Ive yet to find something extra-ordinary, im wondering if you could.