Tremendous episode GV! Great overview of Wash state.. only beef would be to show more of the Whites, I mean this is almost BC Icewine country here. The vintage background is one of those tidbits of info that make wine interesting, thanks for bringing it to light.

Also I’ve got to tell you welcome back to WLTV, I must admit there was a little slump there with the vacations and all, but this one brought back the thunder(remember web2.0 is a fickle audience).

QOD.. the only interesting tidbit of info I have to share was after a dayhike on Mt. Baker I stopped by Mt. Baker Vineyards on the way back to Bellingham, WA. Seemed like tiny operation but inside the tasting room they had a large offering of labels. I didn’t know anything about wine at the time, but I believe my favorite of the day was a Viognier.

Now.. lets try those Syrah Monsters!

Tremendous episode GV! Great overview of Wash state.. only beef would be to show more of the Whites, I mean this is almost BC Icewine country here. The vintage background is one of those tidbits of info that make wine interesting, thanks for bringing it to light.

Also I’ve got to tell you welcome back to WLTV, I must admit there was a little slump there with the vacations and all, but this one brought back the thunder(remember web2.0 is a fickle audience).

QOD.. the only interesting tidbit of info I have to share was after a dayhike on Mt. Baker I stopped by Mt. Baker Vineyards on the way back to Bellingham, WA. Seemed like tiny operation but inside the tasting room they had a large offering of labels. I didn’t know anything about wine at the time, but I believe my favorite of the day was a Viognier.

Now.. lets try those Syrah Monsters!

The last Washington State wine I had was 2001 Columbia Crest Reserve Cab. Not worth the 93 points WS gave it. The wine had no finish and fell flat on its face at the end.

In other news, I concede defeat. What are the numbers in the background? I’ve racked my brain trying to figure out what they mean… I give up. You’ve skirted the issue before. But, I know that I am not the only one out there wondering what they are all about. Throw us a frickin’ bone here and end the mystery will ya’ please.

COLTS SUCK!!! RAVENS RULE!!!

I’ve been sucking down CC Reserve wines for years, and loving it!

BIG SHOW TODAY! It rocked!

QOTD I lived in Spokane in 1999 and being a poor boy out of college just married all we pretty much drank was Columbia Crest, Hogue, and St Michelle. Looks like I need to give some other producers a try.

Gary-
Super ep!
It has been a
LLLLLOOOOOOOONNNNNNGGGG
time since I saw you talk that
FAST!
Wow!
Good stuff!
Your TN’s are fabulous just like always!
Love your descriptions!
Too funny!
🙂

Gary,
Welcome back from the Super Bowl. Great episode today. Very enlightening.
QOD: I have only had the lower-end mass-produced Washington wines, specifically the reislings and gewurtztraminers (hogue, covey run, columbia crest). They were decent quaffers and good with spicy thai food. It is good to see that they do it right at the next price level.

Glad you did a Washington show. Love Wash wine.

Great

Wines from the USA that aren’t from Califionia

Gary,
Great show!I have been fortunate to purchase Cayuse wines from the beginning,Christophe’s family owns a Champagne house in France but he decided to make wines in Wash. state,and I for one am happy he did.You need to try the Betz wines,the 04’s have just been released,serious stuff

Gary,
Great episode!
Broâ?¦.. the monster taste off was epic!
I have been fending to try some Cayuse but I cant find anyâ?¦

QOTD: Col Solare 2002 (gary have you had this? if so what did you think?)

Gary, I think this was your best show EVER. 99 points.

QOTD: I have Cases of Reninger going back to the 2000 vintage!

Joe

QOTD: Snoqualmie 2000 Merlot Reserve. I liked it alot.
Tasted a lot of pricy junk in Seattle.
SS Chris, You are appreciated. I use the spreadsheet resource all the time.

Gary,

I am a home winemaker in Washington and familar with the vineyards (I source from Wahluke Slope, Rattlesake Hills, Yakima Valley, and Horse Heaven Hills). Walla Walla is producing some great Syrahs and I enjoy the Walla Walla Cabs. But the best Cabs come from Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills, & the Wahluke Slope. In my book, Betz, Cadence, Fielding Hills, Amavi,Cougar Crest, Syncline, and Walter Dacon are producing world class reds. If my grapes are an indication, the 2005 vintage will be the best in 20 years and the 2006 has the potential to get close as a match. Also, keep a look out for some Washington Cab Francs (Barrister Winery) and Malbecs. Good stuff.

Does the wine taste like this?
http://www.threadless.com/product/157/Afternoon_Delight

QOTD: Col Solare 03, pretty good, QPR is not that good. L’ecole 41 Cab 03, skip this one too (in addition to the merlot), I guess 03 what not their year. I think I’ll seek out something from Cayuse.

Barrister Winery….if you don’t know it, now you do!

QOTD: I’ve tried and enjoyed the under $20 wines (Covey Run Riesling, 14 Hands Merlot). However, I do have a bottle of Andrew Will 2003 Sheridan Vineyard (Red Bordeaux Blend)purchased on recommendation about a month ago. Can’t wait to try it in another year or two!

After over a month, I’m no longer lurking. Great episode. Looking forward to tasting my first Washington wines.

btw… What’s with the countdown on the board? Days until the Jets kick off the ’07 season???

Shot in the mouth with a paintball gun, unicorns, darth vader and skittles and garage bands, if I wasn’t already into wine, this would be enough to get me hooked! (Not that I like unicorns.)

I’m glad you did those Cayuse, my company just got a bunch in stock last week and I was curious about them…unfortunately they’re a little out of my price range, plus right after they came in, I’ve been seeing the warehouse guys packing them up to go out. But, it’s good to know.

QOD: “Real” Washington wine…hmmm….I’ve had some Leonetti (I forget the vintage or wether it was Merlot or Cab or whatever, but I remember liking it a lot. Owen Roe is a good one. That’s all that comes to mind and I don’t feel like getting a brain anurism trying to remember if there were more.

Alright…seeing that you were rooting for the Colts, I’m glad you got soaked. I’m happy for Dungy and most of the Colts players, but I hope Peyton catches a bad cold and has to have his throwing arm removed due to his constant coughing. Rex. What the heck?!?!?

OK man…I’ll be better in a day or two.
See you later,
GO BEARS!!!!

T

Shot in the mouth with a paintball gun, unicorns, darth vader and skittles and garage bands, if I wasn’t already into wine, this would be enough to get me hooked! (Not that I like unicorns.)

I’m glad you did those Cayuse, my company just got a bunch in stock last week and I was curious about them…unfortunately they’re a little out of my price range, plus right after they came in, I’ve been seeing the warehouse guys packing them up to go out. But, it’s good to know.

QOD: “Real” Washington wine…hmmm….I’ve had some Leonetti (I forget the vintage or wether it was Merlot or Cab or whatever, but I remember liking it a lot. Owen Roe is a good one. That’s all that comes to mind and I don’t feel like getting a brain anurism trying to remember if there were more.

Alright…seeing that you were rooting for the Colts, I’m glad you got soaked. I’m happy for Dungy and most of the Colts players, but I hope Peyton catches a bad cold and has to have his throwing arm removed due to his constant coughing. Rex. What the heck?!?!?

OK man…I’ll be better in a day or two.
See you later,
GO BEARS!!!!

T

Great episode Gary. Columbia Crest almost always delivers. I have had an amazing amount of great Washington State wines: Leonetti Merlots, Reserves, and Cabernets, L’Ecole Cabs and Merlots, Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Dunham Cellars (all), Basel Cellars Estate Winery (all), Seven Hills Winery (all), Hedges Mountain, J. Bookwalter(Zelma Long) Cabernet AMAZING, Owen Sullivan, Forgeron Cellars CAbernet and Meritage , Goose Ridge , Townshend, Spring Valley Vineyard, Sandhill Winery, Desert Wind, amongst others. It is an exciting locale, especially Sevem Hills, and Horse Heaven. It’s an area worth exploring. Is it Napa 13 years ago? Hmmmm interesting thought. Can I give my answer in 10 years?

QOTD: Well, I know why I respect your palate or better yet, glad it’s close to mine. I was waiting with baited breath how you would rate the L’Ecole 41 and I could not agree more. I see the good reviews and try them but have been unimpressed. On the other hand, I’ve had the Walter Clore Cab and loved it.

Great show. Off to order my “Washington Walla Walla Wine.”

Cheers!

P.S. AFC dominates as did the Colts over the Bears. Go Peyton!

QOTD: Well, I know why I respect your palate or better yet, glad it’s close to mine. I was waiting with baited breath how you would rate the L’Ecole 41 and I could not agree more. I see the good reviews and try them but have been unimpressed. On the other hand, I’ve had the Walter Clore Cab and loved it.

Great show. Off to order my “Washington Walla Walla Wine.”

Cheers!

P.S. AFC dominates as did the Colts over the Bears. Go Peyton!

Great Episode….I love the cool, calm intro….and i love wash state….the grunge rock scene and wines….some of my favs:

Cadence, Andrew Will, Reininger, Januik, and i’ve one precious bottle of Quilceda Creek 01 Cab…

FYI for the vayniacs….April 14-15 in Seattle…Huge winefest…check out tastewashington.org.

i’ll be there