EP 164 New Zealand Pinot Noir Tasting

January 11, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

New Zealand Pinot Noir’s are hot, sit back and watch Gary tell you what all the fuss is about.

Latest Comment:

corkscrew2010-04-01 19:03:34

New Zealand Pinot's have always been hot or miss for me…don't think your prediction came true..no bragging will come 3 yrs later..QOTD-already answered, don't remember nothing memorable. http://www.winelx.com

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CHEF

Early today…And I’m #ONE!!!!!
CHEF

Early today…And I’m #ONE!!!!!
Ryan

Number 2
Ryan

Number 2
organicguy

Early, early, maybe top 10?
organicguy

Early, early, maybe top 10?
hinrgman

my favorite – PINOT NOIR

thanks Gary
dwildman

number two…wow….and pinots too….
hinrgman

my favorite – PINOT NOIR

thanks Gary
dwildman

number two…wow….and pinots too….
hinrgman

New Zealand Pinot’s no less
hinrgman

New Zealand Pinot’s no less
Joyce

SIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HA!
Joyce

SIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HA!
Brandon M

Top ten is so lame!
Bohi

I love that you put yourself out there with the predictions. I can’t wait to see you proven right!
Brandon M

Top ten is so lame!
Bohi

I love that you put yourself out there with the predictions. I can’t wait to see you proven right!
Dave-from-Katonah

top ten!
Dave-from-Katonah

top ten!
Dave-from-Katonah

how lame
Dave-from-Katonah

how lame
steve

Iron man??
steve

Iron man??
metsfan

Top 15? Fisr time poster to the Comments section.
metsfan

Top 15? Fisr time poster to the Comments section.
metsfan

first – sorry
metsfan

first – sorry
QueSeraSyrah

Is the Iron Man reference on the whiteboard referring to the newly released Invincible Iron Man DVD? I agree wholeheartedly with your statement that a wonderful way to learn more and taste more is to organize a tasting group amongst friends. Thanks for the great video profiling some NZ pinot’s.
QueSeraSyrah

Is the Iron Man reference on the whiteboard referring to the newly released Invincible Iron Man DVD? I agree wholeheartedly with your statement that a wonderful way to learn more and taste more is to organize a tasting group amongst friends. Thanks for the great video profiling some NZ pinot’s.
AnthonyS

Way early today! Too many people around the office for me to watch now. It’ll have to wait until I get home.
AnthonyS

Way early today! Too many people around the office for me to watch now. It’ll have to wait until I get home.
Tom T.

Never had a NZ Pinot Noir.
What’s IRONMAN?
Tom T.

Never had a NZ Pinot Noir.
What’s IRONMAN?
JavaMonkey

The only Pinot Noir I’ve ever had was Parker Station. Don’t hate me, pity me. Actually, it wasn’t that bad, but I don’t know how it compares to any other Pinot’s.
JavaMonkey

The only Pinot Noir I’ve ever had was Parker Station. Don’t hate me, pity me. Actually, it wasn’t that bad, but I don’t know how it compares to any other Pinot’s.
Dave

QOTD: Never had a New Zealand wine of any sort.

This might be a good theme for my first wine tasting with a group of friends: South Hemisphere wines!
Dave

QOTD: Never had a New Zealand wine of any sort.

This might be a good theme for my first wine tasting with a group of friends: South Hemisphere wines!
Steve R

QOTD: I just had my first NZ Pinot while on a business trip Tuesday. I tried the 2005 Nautilus Estate from Marlborough. Very bright, tart cherry, with smooth tannins and a light mouthfeel. Drinkable, if a bit too acidic, but a steal for a restaurant Pinot ($38/bottle, but 40% off as part of their Tuesday wine promotion). I am very interested in trying more.
Steve R

QOTD: I just had my first NZ Pinot while on a business trip Tuesday. I tried the 2005 Nautilus Estate from Marlborough. Very bright, tart cherry, with smooth tannins and a light mouthfeel. Drinkable, if a bit too acidic, but a steal for a restaurant Pinot ($38/bottle, but 40% off as part of their Tuesday wine promotion). I am very interested in trying more.
Smith MBA

How do you guys consistently post so early? Do you wait all day for the new episode to post? I don’t get it. I like the show but really.
Smith MBA

How do you guys consistently post so early? Do you wait all day for the new episode to post? I don’t get it. I like the show but really.
Coupe 60

Iron man has to be in refernce to New HOF ‘er Cal Ripkin …

(or one of the top three Sabbath songs)But I’m going with the former …
Coupe 60

Iron man has to be in refernce to New HOF ‘er Cal Ripkin …

(or one of the top three Sabbath songs)But I’m going with the former …
Joe. F

Java, get on it. Parker Station WILL NOT get it done as your only pinot. I want Gary to do a starter pinot episode. The most affordable 88-90 point pinots out there. If you want to splurge but have Gary’s backing, I thought the Chasseur was awesome. He reviewed it on a way back episode.

Enjoy
Dan C.

Gary- I have never had an NZ Pinot but will definitely give them a try. Pinot in general does not please my palate, but I keep trying different ones. Mostly from Cal. and Oregon, and a few from Burgundy.

Thanks for bringing something new to the plate again.
Joe. F

Java, get on it. Parker Station WILL NOT get it done as your only pinot. I want Gary to do a starter pinot episode. The most affordable 88-90 point pinots out there. If you want to splurge but have Gary’s backing, I thought the Chasseur was awesome. He reviewed it on a way back episode.

Enjoy
Dan C.

Gary- I have never had an NZ Pinot but will definitely give them a try. Pinot in general does not please my palate, but I keep trying different ones. Mostly from Cal. and Oregon, and a few from Burgundy.

Thanks for bringing something new to the plate again.
waibeans

QOD.. never had a NZ Pinot, I think the next varietal I will explore will be Pinot, so I’ll be sure to try some of them.

I caught another eighties reference goin on there.. what NES games you got sitting on the desk. Don’t tell me you actually have a working system there at WL!? I mean who keeps them around nowadays.. if I need an NES fix, I just boot up MAME. You Crazy GV!
waibeans

QOD.. never had a NZ Pinot, I think the next varietal I will explore will be Pinot, so I’ll be sure to try some of them.

I caught another eighties reference goin on there.. what NES games you got sitting on the desk. Don’t tell me you actually have a working system there at WL!? I mean who keeps them around nowadays.. if I need an NES fix, I just boot up MAME. You Crazy GV!