2007 Napa Valley Tasting

2007 Napa Valley Tasting – Episode #749

October 6, 2009

GV is joined by his dad Sasha to taste some popular wines from the 2007 vintage in Napa.

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“Love you show and now find myself frequently using it as an additional…” by Susan
“Always love seeing Dad on the shows….great as usual.
Rumors abou…” by Zach
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Plumpjack MerlotNapa Merlot
2007 Caymus Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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November 9, 2009

Susan
Love you show and now find myself frequently using it as an additional reference site. I am also a ‘huge’ fan of cellartracker and love the fact you are now linked in with them!

A question: I would love your opinion of how the 2007 Caymus compares to and differs with the 2007 Caymus Special Selection (SS). I respect the fact you do frequently take QPR into account and I am interested in what one gets for the extra $40. I have purchased the regular Caymus and as yet i have not purchased the Special selection, nor have I tasted the SS in the past, thus I would love your opinion.

Thanks a million, and congratulations on your books and the huge success and visibility you have achieved.
Susan. Santa Barbara, CA
October 22, 2009

Zach
Always love seeing Dad on the shows….great as usual.

Rumors about the 07’s have been flying around for some time now. I’ve been a big Caymus fan myself. I decided to pick up a few of these from WL the other day.

Thanks GV and SV!
October 19, 2009

Pat B
These episodes always bring a smile. Wine Library needs to have a Sascha section where we see what he has been drinking / recommending.
October 16, 2009

jayhitek
Love the Sasha episodes.
QOTD: Game already happened.
October 15, 2009

Nate Hill
V, you are hilarious with your dad!!
October 15, 2009

winelover
well now that fish beat NJ……I say u guys have a good rough diamond QB….very impresive….& the fish accidentally found a QB thats humble, smart and has big B…s Sorry jets see ya next time….I though predict if this two guys face each other, it will be a game not for hipertense people …about wines ….I love caymus napa…05 was fantastic…. 06 good but burning ….07 I’ve heard is kicking……about special selection, well, i’ve never tried it…..next week i will…..we’re blind tasting napa 04 high ends Merus, Buccella, Lewis L and caymus select…..let u know the winner will be…..good luck Jets next time…..
October 14, 2009

Hasnain
Loved this show. Funny, light, real. Its great seeing you and your dad together!
October 13, 2009

Derek F.
Great show guys…its always good to see you on the show Sasha.
October 13, 2009

Hersh
As always, great to see you and your father tussle back and forth. Warms the heart even more than wine. You might want to check out Boheme, made by Kurt Beitler, the farmer for the Belle Glos vineyards. He lives out in the vineyards along the coast, and has a deep appreciation of the unique microclimates farming in such cool vineyards, and how they can be a blessing in creating deep, complex pinots, syrahs and chardonnay.
October 12, 2009

Weston
love it. great show
October 11, 2009

M
QOTD: I’ll go copycat since I have no guess of my own, Jets 23- Dolphins 17.
October 11, 2009

Wine Harlots
The shows with Sasha are always my favorites.
Talked about your book today, nice work. http://bit.ly/g52Sj
Cheers!
October 11, 2009

YoungDave
QOTD: I’ll agree with the low-scoring GV prediction of 10-9, Jets, although I don’t love the big green, I can’t stand the Dolphins.
October 11, 2009

AnthonyfromSocal
Gary,

Great episode with pops. i will look up the link and see if you are in LA or the OC. I just came back from Napa and you are rigth on. The wines are special this year.

QOTD: Jets 17-Fish 7
October 10, 2009

Chris maloy
Loved the show … GV your dad is one of a kind man. He is very proud of you.

QOTD: 24:13 Jets
October 10, 2009

WineWild
Wow, that was easily one of my favorite episodes in quite a while. Your dad is hilarious!

Also, love the Cinderella Wines. I sent it to my sister in Oregon (who is now cursing me and her budget) since I can’t get the wine sent to me here in PA. Keep innovating, Gary!
October 10, 2009

Phil G
Hmmm… it will be the Jet’s new receiver Edwards (from Michigan) and company against the Dolphin’s new QB Henne (also from Michigan)… I will be rooting for both of them (and some more love for big man Jake Long).

Jets 27, Fins 17
October 10, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
It’s about time Sasha made another appearance. He was awesome as usual. Glad you are finally coming to some other cities like Atlanta. QOTD – Jets 17 Miami 13.
October 10, 2009

Jeff R
Gary – It’s always an enjoyable episode when your dad is in attendance. Cherish the time, my friend.

QTD – Jets 28, Dolphins 10

Coming from a Clevelander, thanks for taking Braylon off our hands. Seriously, I hope a change of scenery does him well. There is a lot of potential there and I hope Jet coaches can get the most out of him.
October 10, 2009

chukhead-ted
sasha is the best guest ever!!!
October 9, 2009

Matthew Hale
I agree with BurroBoy. Sasha on a blind tasting show would be great.
October 9, 2009

Brock
Hey Gary

Awesome show, your dad cracks me up. He reminds us a lot of Marta’s dad.

If AJ’s not already doing it, he should be using a Magnesium supplement. In fact, anyone with any type of digestive disease would benefit from a Magnesium supplement.

A great book about magnesium is : “Magnesium Miracle” by Carolyn Dean

A great supplement is: “Natural Calm Magnesium”
Here’s a link to their site: http://bit.ly/1eg1UI

Hope all is well Gary, enjoy LessConf!

Brock
October 9, 2009

BurroBoy
Please invite your dad to one of the next blind tasting shows…I think it would be great to see your reactions at the same time.
I got to try the Caymus at a nice wine store tasting bar in Naples, Fl back in the summer…two friendly guys were sharing a bottle and we started talking, and they asked if I would taste. Turns out they were contractors that build big ass houses, and they are currently running a project that is in the next town over from us in Vermont…small world. Big wine.
October 9, 2009

Jim Kelly
Great show. Dad is a wild card. Just back from Napa . 2007 id going to be a amazing year for bold reds.
October 9, 2009

Craig Hamlet
One of your best shows ever Gary. I was waiting for your review of the 07 Caymus. Everyone told me it was awesome and now you have validated that for me. Thanks