How about a doin a vin jaune episode sometime Gary?

QOTD: here at home with friends; thinking about pickin up a Moulin-A-Vent

QOTD: here at home with friends; thinking about pickin up a Moulin-A-Vent

QOTD: here at home with friends; thinking about pickin up a Moulin-A-Vent

Heading to my brother-in-laws house to root for the Lions to pull the upset over the Pack. Gonna bring a Frank Family Zin (that you recommended) and probably a Fallaghia (also your recommendation). Both should be fantastic.

Heading to my brother-in-laws house to root for the Lions to pull the upset over the Pack. Gonna bring a Frank Family Zin (that you recommended) and probably a Fallaghia (also your recommendation). Both should be fantastic.

As my username suggests, I’m a pretty big zin fan, so I always get excited when I see Zinfandel in the title of one of these episodes. I have to be honest though, I was completely underwhelmed and disappointed when I saw the selection of zins you were tasting. I wasn’t familiar with Foxglove and when you’re as into zin as I am, usually that’s not a good sign if I haven’t heard of it, and GV’s review seems to support that. I’ve had a few vintages of the Deloach Russian River and I’ve always found it to be a pretty mediocre zin. For me, the Russian River is a waste of time when compared to their Forgotten Vines zin, or even the OFS or Gambogi. I’d rather spend $30 on one great bottle of Deloach Forgotten Vines, than $30 on 2 mediocre bottles of Deloach Russian River zin. And for Seghesio, the Rockpile is fine, definitely better than their Old Vine, but not nearly as good as their Home Ranch, or even their Cortina or San Lorenzo. I’ve tasted pretty much every Zin Seghesio has released over the last 3 vintages and every vintage, the Home Ranch has been the big winner for me (which is funny because GV has tasted all of them on the show now except the Home Ranch and the San Lorenzo). I also think Rockpile Zins in general tend to be a little overrated. Everyone seems to think any Zin from a Rockpile vineyard is going to be stellar, but I’ve tasted Rockpile zins from Rosenblum (the last 3 vintages), Mauritson, Carol Shelton (the last 2 vintages), and Seghesio (the last 3 vintages) and the only one I’ve found to be worth buying more of was the Rosenblum. Anyhow, sorry to get all wine snobby on here, I guess I’m just hoping that with so much time left before Thanksgiving, maybe GV will still have time to taste some more zin on the show, hopefully with a little better selection. Hey Gary, I know you used to be a bit of a zinhead, but if you need any suggestions for some selections to redeem zin in an episode, I’d be happy to point you in a better direction.

As my username suggests, I’m a pretty big zin fan, so I always get excited when I see Zinfandel in the title of one of these episodes. I have to be honest though, I was completely underwhelmed and disappointed when I saw the selection of zins you were tasting. I wasn’t familiar with Foxglove and when you’re as into zin as I am, usually that’s not a good sign if I haven’t heard of it, and GV’s review seems to support that. I’ve had a few vintages of the Deloach Russian River and I’ve always found it to be a pretty mediocre zin. For me, the Russian River is a waste of time when compared to their Forgotten Vines zin, or even the OFS or Gambogi. I’d rather spend $30 on one great bottle of Deloach Forgotten Vines, than $30 on 2 mediocre bottles of Deloach Russian River zin. And for Seghesio, the Rockpile is fine, definitely better than their Old Vine, but not nearly as good as their Home Ranch, or even their Cortina or San Lorenzo. I’ve tasted pretty much every Zin Seghesio has released over the last 3 vintages and every vintage, the Home Ranch has been the big winner for me (which is funny because GV has tasted all of them on the show now except the Home Ranch and the San Lorenzo). I also think Rockpile Zins in general tend to be a little overrated. Everyone seems to think any Zin from a Rockpile vineyard is going to be stellar, but I’ve tasted Rockpile zins from Rosenblum (the last 3 vintages), Mauritson, Carol Shelton (the last 2 vintages), and Seghesio (the last 3 vintages) and the only one I’ve found to be worth buying more of was the Rosenblum. Anyhow, sorry to get all wine snobby on here, I guess I’m just hoping that with so much time left before Thanksgiving, maybe GV will still have time to taste some more zin on the show, hopefully with a little better selection. Hey Gary, I know you used to be a bit of a zinhead, but if you need any suggestions for some selections to redeem zin in an episode, I’d be happy to point you in a better direction.

As my username suggests, I’m a pretty big zin fan, so I always get excited when I see Zinfandel in the title of one of these episodes. I have to be honest though, I was completely underwhelmed and disappointed when I saw the selection of zins you were tasting. I wasn’t familiar with Foxglove and when you’re as into zin as I am, usually that’s not a good sign if I haven’t heard of it, and GV’s review seems to support that. I’ve had a few vintages of the Deloach Russian River and I’ve always found it to be a pretty mediocre zin. For me, the Russian River is a waste of time when compared to their Forgotten Vines zin, or even the OFS or Gambogi. I’d rather spend $30 on one great bottle of Deloach Forgotten Vines, than $30 on 2 mediocre bottles of Deloach Russian River zin. And for Seghesio, the Rockpile is fine, definitely better than their Old Vine, but not nearly as good as their Home Ranch, or even their Cortina or San Lorenzo. I’ve tasted pretty much every Zin Seghesio has released over the last 3 vintages and every vintage, the Home Ranch has been the big winner for me (which is funny because GV has tasted all of them on the show now except the Home Ranch and the San Lorenzo). I also think Rockpile Zins in general tend to be a little overrated. Everyone seems to think any Zin from a Rockpile vineyard is going to be stellar, but I’ve tasted Rockpile zins from Rosenblum (the last 3 vintages), Mauritson, Carol Shelton (the last 2 vintages), and Seghesio (the last 3 vintages) and the only one I’ve found to be worth buying more of was the Rosenblum. Anyhow, sorry to get all wine snobby on here, I guess I’m just hoping that with so much time left before Thanksgiving, maybe GV will still have time to taste some more zin on the show, hopefully with a little better selection. Hey Gary, I know you used to be a bit of a zinhead, but if you need any suggestions for some selections to redeem zin in an episode, I’d be happy to point you in a better direction.

QOTD: We’re doing the two family, two meal day. Lunch at my Mormon in-laws, so alas no wine there, but we’re definitely drinking with dinner at my Mom’s.
My brother is bringing a NZ Sauvignon Blanc and I’ll bring along a 2007 Georges Duboeuf Saint Amour Cuvee Saint Valentine Beaujolais and a 2008 Rosenblum Kathy’s Cuvee Viognier. Yummy!!!

QOTD: We’re doing the two family, two meal day. Lunch at my Mormon in-laws, so alas no wine there, but we’re definitely drinking with dinner at my Mom’s.
My brother is bringing a NZ Sauvignon Blanc and I’ll bring along a 2007 Georges Duboeuf Saint Amour Cuvee Saint Valentine Beaujolais and a 2008 Rosenblum Kathy’s Cuvee Viognier. Yummy!!!

Would love to see an episode of your fave zins…

QOTD: Family and friends. Zins will be Ridge Geyserville and a couple Turleys, Pinots from Hartford Court and J. Rochioli. Can’t wait!!!

Would love to see an episode of your fave zins…

QOTD: Family and friends. Zins will be Ridge Geyserville and a couple Turleys, Pinots from Hartford Court and J. Rochioli. Can’t wait!!!

Would love to see an episode of your fave zins…

QOTD: Family and friends. Zins will be Ridge Geyserville and a couple Turleys, Pinots from Hartford Court and J. Rochioli. Can’t wait!!!

hahaha, great finish with pause for Mott… “we’re changing the wine world”. I also enjoyed “punch you with cake”, good stuff!

QOTD: With my girlfriend’s family in Millsboro, DE. I make 1 pumpkin and 2 cherry pies from scratch each year. Haven’t decided on the wines yet… I was actually also thinking Gigondas or maybe a 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape (haven’t had one yet)

hahaha, great finish with pause for Mott… “we’re changing the wine world”. I also enjoyed “punch you with cake”, good stuff!

QOTD: With my girlfriend’s family in Millsboro, DE. I make 1 pumpkin and 2 cherry pies from scratch each year. Haven’t decided on the wines yet… I was actually also thinking Gigondas or maybe a 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape (haven’t had one yet)

QOTD: Going to my Mom’s which will be bittersweet since we lost Dad Labor day weekend. My youngest bro and my sis are doing the 2 family deal. I don’t go crazy because I”m the most serious wine enthuisiast of the group. I’ll prob bring a 2006 Argyle Reserve Pinot for dindin and an italian red just for enjoying.

QOTD: Going to my Mom’s which will be bittersweet since we lost Dad Labor day weekend. My youngest bro and my sis are doing the 2 family deal. I don’t go crazy because I”m the most serious wine enthuisiast of the group. I’ll prob bring a 2006 Argyle Reserve Pinot for dindin and an italian red just for enjoying.

QOTD: Going to my Mom’s which will be bittersweet since we lost Dad Labor day weekend. My youngest bro and my sis are doing the 2 family deal. I don’t go crazy because I”m the most serious wine enthuisiast of the group. I’ll prob bring a 2006 Argyle Reserve Pinot for dindin and an italian red just for enjoying.

QOTD- Since I work in the restaurant industry I’ll be at work Thanksgiving, but I had my Thanksgiving party this past Sunday. It was at my apartment so I had 3 bottles for guests.
Cotes de Provence Domaine Fontanyl 2008 Rose, Beaujolais Domaine Pignard 2008, and Twisted Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2007. The Zin was great with the Fried Cajun Turkey!

QOTD- Since I work in the restaurant industry I’ll be at work Thanksgiving, but I had my Thanksgiving party this past Sunday. It was at my apartment so I had 3 bottles for guests.
Cotes de Provence Domaine Fontanyl 2008 Rose, Beaujolais Domaine Pignard 2008, and Twisted Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2007. The Zin was great with the Fried Cajun Turkey!

Well since I’m not actually in Nashville, but in Iraq this Thanksgiving there won’t be any wines on the table this year. But I’m looking forward to making up for lost time with a bunch of good Zins next spring.

Well since I’m not actually in Nashville, but in Iraq this Thanksgiving there won’t be any wines on the table this year. But I’m looking forward to making up for lost time with a bunch of good Zins next spring.

Well since I’m not actually in Nashville, but in Iraq this Thanksgiving there won’t be any wines on the table this year. But I’m looking forward to making up for lost time with a bunch of good Zins next spring.

hey gary;
not the only way; but certainly one really really good way to not have a dry bird is to deep fry it!! awesome; it has become a family tradition and looked forward to by all. you should try it! and it goes with many wines, but especially an oregon pinot!
thanks for the show! and CW!