EP 749 2007 Napa Valley Tasting

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

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Plumpjack MerlotNapa Merlot
2007 Caymus Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet

Links mentioned in todays episode.


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luca bercelli

89/100

line of the day – ‘you were on the ball today, not like last time when you were out of your mind’

Banter between father and son…not bad

Tags: 2007 Napa Cab, california, red, review, wine, wines

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  • I love Sasha, great episode GV!!!

  • I love Sasha, great episode GV!!!

  • Mark

    Love how Sasha went for a second glass of Caymus.

  • Mark

    Love how Sasha went for a second glass of Caymus.

  • BF

    great episode.. always love seeing how the ex-KGB agent likes his vino.

  • BF

    great episode.. always love seeing how the ex-KGB agent likes his vino.

  • DaveH

    I always enjoy the shows with your father.

  • I always enjoy the shows with your father.

  • italianwinelovr

    so nice to see Sasha! He is so cute!!!

    QOTD: hell no idea good guess 21-24 Jets //

  • italianwinelovr

    so nice to see Sasha! He is so cute!!!

    QOTD: hell no idea good guess 21-24 Jets \/\/

  • Come to Raleigh. We have all our teeth and everything! Chambourcin country!

    I like the round table. maybe get a purple table cloth, I mean it is a wine show.

    So you were hocking internet website names? ghez. that’s funny.

    QOTD: zzzzzzzzzz

  • Come to Raleigh. We have all our teeth and everything! Chambourcin country!

    I like the round table. maybe get a purple table cloth, I mean it is a wine show.

    So you were hocking internet website names? ghez. that’s funny.

    QOTD: zzzzzzzzzz

  • Eric S.

    Your dad is definitely the best guest you ever have. Love the chemistry between the two of you. What great wines to taste today, my wife and I visted both those vineyards a few years back, fantastic places. Very excited to try the 07 Caymus, have a bottle of the Special Selection that we are saving for a special day to open. Enjoy your trip Sasha!

  • Eric S.

    Your dad is definitely the best guest you ever have. Love the chemistry between the two of you. What great wines to taste today, my wife and I visted both those vineyards a few years back, fantastic places. Very excited to try the 07 Caymus, have a bottle of the Special Selection that we are saving for a special day to open. Enjoy your trip Sasha!

  • 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

  • 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

  • Jim Kelly

    Great show. Dad is a wild card. Just back from Napa . 2007 id going to be a amazing year for bold reds.

  • Jim Kelly

    Great show. Dad is a wild card. Just back from Napa . 2007 id going to be a amazing year for bold reds.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Matthew Hale

    I agree with BurroBoy. Sasha on a blind tasting show would be great.

  • Matthew Hale

    I agree with BurroBoy. Sasha on a blind tasting show would be great.

  • chukhead-ted

    sasha is the best guest ever!!!

  • chukhead-ted

    sasha is the best guest ever!!!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Chris maloy

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

    QOTD: 24:13 Jets

  • Chris maloy

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

    QOTD: 24:13 Jets

  • 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

  • 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

  • Anonymous

    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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • M

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

  • M

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

  • love it. great show

  • love it. great show

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Derek F.

    Great show guys…its always good to see you on the show Sasha.

  • Derek F.

    Great show guys…its always good to see you on the show Sasha.

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