Gary, when you say the wine has been open X hours, do you just pop the cork and let them breathe in the bottle? Or, do you decant and then pour them back in the bottle before the show? I am always looking for breathing/decanting advice, so knowing this would help me.

Also, even the champagne was open that long? You seemed surprised it didn’t have many bubbles, but I would have thought that would be expected if it had been open a couple hours.

Maybe you could answer in a future episode for your buddy good old ludwig van. Thanks.

7:51 p.m. EST – Gary is up next on CNBC.

QOD: it makes me want to go out and get a few more bottles to see how the flavor changes and evolves over time.

I loves me some Goddamn wine!

As a long time Fin fan, I can’t back the Jets but you’re ok anyway Gary. Not much of a white wine fan yet but your mention of sushi with Raats caught my attention. I may have to bypass the saki next time. And hey! My second post in a week! I’m on a roll (or maki).

When I drink a nice bottle of wine it makes me feel… hmm. Well it makes me feel old school and closer to earth. That may sound strange I guess but it gives me more of a reaching back feeling. Can’t really explain it but a good bottle of wine makes me feel closer to understanding the grower and the soil. It’ a lot different than beers or spirits which can be made anywhere. So I feel more a part of a community.

qotd…..misty

Had many very enjoyable Loire Valley Chenin ….all styles from dry to sweet to petillante. One I enjoy from California is the Pine Ridge Viognier / Chenin Blanc … Have had several vintages and this one I consider a real value choice .. very consistent… a crowd pleaser

When I drink a nice bottle of wine … it makes me … think of some of the best times in my life!

QOD: It makes me want more money to buy more ggod wine

I’ve always thought of Chenin Blanc as “the little wine that could” (specifically, Chappellet Chenin Blanc).

Two contest questions: 1) Can you enter more than once?!, and 2) Is the trip for one or two people?!

QOD: …share it with someone…

Thanks, Gary, for another terrific episode. (See you CA, baby!!)

I’ve always thought of Chenin Blanc as “the little wine that could” (specifically, Chappellet Chenin Blanc).

Two contest questions: 1) Can you enter more than once?!, and 2) Is the trip for one or two people?!

QOD: …share it with someone…

Thanks, Gary, for another terrific episode. (See you CA, baby!!)

Gary,
Good Old Ludwig Van has a point. Who in their right mind leaves a bubbly open for so long? And when you decant (well, whites are of less consequence) do you then pour them back into the bottle? The ‘Old World’, so called ( by D. Rumsfeld?), takes a hit when you don’t open finer examples, as in this episode, of Chenin Blanc. Methinks the ‘New World’, the tide of Parkeresque dispeptic fantasy wines where even a deceased squirrel after being resurrected from hot gravel and soaked in oak chips could garner a 96, perhaps he, Mr. Parker, may have made as yet unsuspected inroads into your preferred flavor profile. Just as with the Hotlanta TV interview, wherein French wines, read ‘Old World’, were loaded with ‘dirt and worms’, your choice of Chenins was unfocused. Take more time and care. We want to learn, not just take sides.

Great episode Gary.

I’ve seen some ice wines from New Zealand are made from Chenin Blanc. Maybe you should have an episode on NZ ice wine sometimes. Also, can you do an episode on Valpolicella? I have had an Allegrini Valpolicella 2003 and I think it’s pretty good.

“Wine is a compound of light and humor” – Galileo.

QOTD: . . .tell my wine geek friends about it

QOTD= takes me to a great place and time with freinds and Fam, + Great food. Did I tell you I WAS A CHEF??? prob not but hay…..

Another fabulous episode, topped off by quite a toss (the cork that is).

I enjoyed learning about Chenin Blanc. I will pick up a bottle the next time I order. You have done this for me for several other wines (sparkling wines, Sancerre, etc)- get me out of my comfort zone and make me try new things that expand my horizon and add to the enjoyment of wine.

QOTD- … satisfied. The hunt for excellent wine is part of the fun. The suspense of the first pour, swirl, sniff, and then the taste is part of the enjoyment. And when you hit one out of the park and really enjoy a bottle, I feel like I won the game that day.

QOD = Simple…. Happy

and when it’s bad I get sad

Gary, I believe the word you were looking for to describe the Joly is “quince”, a type of fruit much like a bitter apple or pear. Although “rusty penny” works just the same.

Hey Gary,

Nice toss. QOTD – relaxed and realize that life is good.

What’s that I hear, rumbling in the distance?

I think it’s the long-awaited Cheninathon!

Extra bonus points for something I ain’t never seen before (Savennieres), talkin’ smack and tossin’ corks and thoroughly brightening the day.

QOD: it makes me want to remember it. Forever. Because I’m probably going to go and try something else I haven’t had yet.

Lurker – no more!

Great show at least for the cork toss!! Way to stick the landing, Gary!
I’m not a huge Chenin Blanc fan, though. I’d rather have a sharp New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

QOTD-“sad” that I finished the bottle again if my wife doesn’t care to partake,
or “glad” that I shared a terrific wine with friends and/or spouse,
or like a “Vayniac” if I start to describe the nose or taste of chocolate, cream de cassis,
raspberry pie and burnt cedar!!

Nice Vaynergag on the too big sip!!

Since I’m not a lurker anymore, now will you answer my e-mails?
What’s up with the count down? 9 months to parenthood, I hope you should be so blessed?

Weh I drink wane , it akmes me horny baby, yeaaah

Very, very interesting episode. Sam Zen you bad dog. The cork tossing was an INSTANT CLASSIC, a Kodak Moment, a spur of positive energy from Gary. QOD: makes me.. fell love, and love coming! I’m in for this contest 100%. Will submit my first entry when I get the shirt, and very soon there after. Gears in my brain are turning.

Very, very interesting episode. Sam Zen you bad dog. The cork tossing was an INSTANT CLASSIC, a Kodak Moment, a spur of positive energy from Gary. QOD: makes me.. fell love, and love coming! I’m in for this contest 100%. Will submit my first entry when I get the shirt, and very soon there after. Gears in my brain are turning.

Rick: The number is how long the wines had been open. Two hours, 49 min. Haven’t figured out if that’s true for every episode, but I’ll be watching

QOTD: … it makes me want another one!

Naa. A few shows ago the wines were open 4 1/2 hrs!
Gotta be something significant. And it is counting down…

Question of the day…. what else but horny….

BTW nice episode I love Vouvrays. Disappointed in the Foreau since I had some profound and excellent demi-sec and moulleaux. It would be interesting to see a couple of Foreau against Huet. I was in Chapel Hill this weekend and saw the Foreau in a College coffee shop which surprised me. Its great that you are getting into some tastings other than the usual suspects.