Gary – Great ep. Good form. Good energy. No jerking around.
Jorge has a point. Do you think decanting for 2-3hrs might help that Oak Monster melt off the Ch St Jean?? 4-5 hrs?

QOTD – I was thinking of popping that Philip Togni Spring Mtn 2004, or else maybe that Guigal Cote de Rote Brune et Blonde 2003. I still have to try that CDP Paul Autaard 2003 or the 2003 Ch Montviel Pomerol. Which would you pick 1,2,3,4??

Wish I was with Jonathon M Chicago playing Whistling Straits, but I’ll just have to settle for Centennial in Carmel, NY – my home away from home!

Have a good holiday weekend to you Gary and to all you Vayniacs!!

Had the same experience at my appreciation class last night with Cali Cabs.
QOTD: I just might pop my new 2005 Sea Smoke Southing to see how it’s tasting young. And probably a Sancerre at some point.

I will be making dinner so I will serve the regular Hugal Riesling the 10 dollar one haha not the costly one you reviewed to go with some sea bass and 2000 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos to go with chocolate covered strawberries

Have fun in LA this weekend (my hometown).

QOTD:

After Bern’s Tuesday night, does it really matter?

Nice episode. I’ve been avoiding the Clos du Bois since I had a lame merlot last year.

QOTD: The family is coming in for a cookout, and time to have a California zin to go with the ribs. I think some cheap beer and maybe some sauvignon blanc if the heat moves in.

Mike

A(nswer)otD: Testarossa Vineyards’ 2004 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay

QOTD: 2006 KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC – great wine for the summer.

QOD – I’ll be popping some awsome homebrew (my interpretation of lager) @ my mom’s annual Memorial Day picnic on Sunday. It will pair up great with her chile dogs:-) Maybe some New Zealand sav. blanc &/or dry Austrian riesling as well! Got any wine suggestions to pair with some grilled vidalia onion/panchetta and balsamic vinegar reduction kabobs?

I think the GV is throwing the “fake” term around a little too much these days- I did not get any fakeness in the 1975 Cab at all- When I think fake I think Yellow Tail or Baroosa Shiraz- This is no where near that level. I also did not notice any sweetness to it.

I think the GV is throwing the “fake” term around a little too much these days- I did not get any fakeness in the 1975 Cab at all- When I think fake I think Yellow Tail or Baroosa Shiraz- This is no where near that level. I also did not notice any sweetness to it.

QOTD: hahaha….I have no clue. I have a 2004 Copain I was thinking about opening, or possibly a 2004 Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee…time will tell.

QOTD: I am going to the Austin Wine Festival so most likely we will be drinking a wine from a Texas Hill Country Winery of some kind. Hmmmmm… Though we might go shopping in Austin. 🙂 We will be cooking some 1.5 inch ribeye steaks though for sure. Yummy!

QOTD: Gary you’ve inspired me again to open some of my better bottles.

I was thinking about doing a 1996 Vigneti in Cannubi Barolo.

I know it seems too big for a barbeque, but it needs to be opened!

Great Cab episode…
QOTD: It’s my sister’s graduation so we’ll prob. pop some Cava but that’s just a guess i’ll have to see what my father’s in the mood for.

Bye the Eye of Thundera this was a great episode. I see Cal Cabs as a challenge. Get out there and taste a whole heck of a lot and you’ll be sure to find some great ones. I went to some great wineries in Cali recently and had really nice cabs or cab blends at: Benziger, Kunde, Turnbull, Galante, Georis, Heller, Grgich Hills, etc. I definitely agree that the Oak Monster and his gang of Fakies runs rampant around the state but there are still many many fantastic Cal Cabs at good price points. I tried some from the barrels and have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how many cabs are stearing away from the oak, the sugar, the fruit all up in your mouth and are focusing more on balance, complexity and subtle excellence.
QOTD: 2004 Ch. St. Jean Merlot, 2003 Weisinger’s Rouge Valley Gewurztraminer (an awe awesome Gewurtz!)

Thanks for the cab episode. QOTD – no idea……I’ll peruse my massive collection of two dozen bottles, pick out one of my best and raise a glass to those who can no longer drink with us because they have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our wonderful American way of life.

Nice episode Gary…noticed my photo didn’t make the collage but I asume Chris Mott will hook me up next time around.
QOTD – No memorial day in Canada, but it is my 30th B-day party..gonna pull out some serious shit! 1990 Dom, 1997 Clarendon Hills Cab, 2001 Dominus, 2002 Mosswood Pinot Noir and 1977 Fonseca…It is going to ROCK. IF you are in the area, drop by!

QOTD – Hendry Zin, probably block 28 if only because some old friends are back in town. Bottle number two will be their choice…and they’re big fans of Chard. Uh-oh…

Forgot QOTD: either Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz or Schulz Marcus Shiraz, probably the former as I have 2 of those and only 1 of the Schulz left. Oh wait, it’s a 3 dayer? More likely both. I have my annual physical on Tues. but what’s a little elevated liver function among friends?

Clifford,
No offense intended, if I weren’t a NYer and had some semblance of couth I would’ve said MY being in the top ten and crowing about it is silly. Whatever floats your boat, diversity is what this world is all about.

In retrospect though it does make it easy to skim the first ten knowing there’s no real content…. he he.

Enjoy the trip Gary, it’s not often I get to be envious of the West Coasters.

QOTD: 03 Flowers Pinot with a monster dry aged ribeye sounds good to me.

Damn, I was just in SF this weekend – would have like to make the party!

My attempt at Twittering,, comment style:
Sitting here sipping a 2004 Alban Lorraine syrah,,16.9% alcohol WOW!
Tomorrow, massage in AM, Golf in PM, Beer and Fish fry
Sat: Golf, Golf, Golf,, 29 day dry aged ribeye on grill and old Beringer Cab Reserve 1989-1995 haven’t decided which yet,,1990 Suduiraut for dessert.
Sunday: worship, golf, SpiderMan with the kids, brats and a viognier.
Monday: attend parade honoring those that have made the sacrifice, pontoon Lake Wissota, all you can eat and drink Native Bay hog and microbeers.

How’s that sound Mr. Twitter??!

Greetings Mr Vaynerchuk!

Question of the day: Whatever wine goes best with the last of the season’s morels… leaning towards a French pinot, followed by a good rhone.

enjoy ‘Frisco

QOTD – a hefty dose of Margaritas with perhaps some nice white wine in there somewhere (maybe the Albert Mann Gewurstraminer…not sure just yet). BTW I agree with Lars 100%. We all should pause and give thanks to our service men and women both past and present.

QOTD: I’m LOVING Hungarian Harslevelu.

Good show. Love to see Clos de Bois get routed!
QOTD: V.Sattui 2000 Moriselli vinyard