EP 310 California Blends

Gary tastes through some California blends and gives his 2 cents.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Beringer Alluvium RedSonoma Red Meritage
2004 Treana Red Paso RoblesOther California Rhone Blends

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Brian Jensen

I just had the Treana red. Really, really liked it.

QOTD: ROOTBEER!!!

Tags: blends, california, meritage, red, review, Rhone, Video, wine, wines

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  • The BoBo

    Oh you know my fellow Mizzou alum #16 Brad Smith has to get some PT.
    Oh my I do remember the 9th grade . . . mmmm Now I go to high school games for their mothers.
    Bring on the draft Root Beer moustache.

    The BoBo

  • The BoBo

    Oh you know my fellow Mizzou alum #16 Brad Smith has to get some PT.
    Oh my I do remember the 9th grade . . . mmmm Now I go to high school games for their mothers.
    Bring on the draft Root Beer moustache.

    The BoBo

  • PATRIOTS WIN!!!

    😉

  • PATRIOTS WIN!!!

    😉

  • Tommy Vernieri

    Root Beer

    Cream Soda’s good occasionally too.

  • Tommy Vernieri

    Root Beer

    Cream Soda’s good occasionally too.

  • vanstritto

    Gotta go Root Beer – check out Saranac for the real deal.

  • Gotta go Root Beer – check out Saranac for the real deal.

  • CUSE WINO

    QOTD- 2 BIG votes for Root Beer in our house!!!

    I love Treana. I had the 2001 at Stack Restaurant in the Mirage in Vegas with a big steak. Both were so good I went back the next night and had the exact same pairing. Buy it if you can find it.

    Great episode. “Wood in gym class” truly classic Gary V and biting the desk is unbelievably good. Keep up the good work and sorry about the Jets. You were right on the 24 point spread if that makes you feel any better.

  • CUSE WINO

    QOTD- 2 BIG votes for Root Beer in our house!!!

    I love Treana. I had the 2001 at Stack Restaurant in the Mirage in Vegas with a big steak. Both were so good I went back the next night and had the exact same pairing. Buy it if you can find it.

    Great episode. “Wood in gym class” truly classic Gary V and biting the desk is unbelievably good. Keep up the good work and sorry about the Jets. You were right on the 24 point spread if that makes you feel any better.

  • Diet A&W Root Beer. No calories, No caffine, big Rooty taste!!!!! And with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Wow!.

  • Diet A&W Root Beer. No calories, No caffine, big Rooty taste!!!!! And with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Wow!.

  • Scottymatt

    Black Cherry Soda on rare occassions when a soda has to do>!

  • Scottymatt

    Black Cherry Soda on rare occassions when a soda has to do>!

  • Fester

    Cream Soda ice cream float!

  • Fester

    Cream Soda ice cream float!

  • Greg B.

    Big G, a tired Friday. Wow and you still put up a 91 +. Nice.

    QOTD: Cream Soda every blue moon.

  • Greg B.

    Big G, a tired Friday. Wow and you still put up a 91 +. Nice.

    QOTD: Cream Soda every blue moon.

  • KW

    QOTD: Cream Soda.

  • KW

    QOTD: Cream Soda.

  • JustinL

    QOTD: Cream Soda

  • JustinL

    QOTD: Cream Soda

  • Kirk

    QOTD: Rootbeer….and with that I think I’m 200

  • Kirk

    QOTD: Rootbeer….and with that I think I’m 200

  • JohnS

    Okay you called me out, been a huge lurker now it’s time to take active part in the community….

    QOTD: Rootbear ROCKS!!!

    How about those Patriots – They destroyed Jets

    The Randy Moss / Tom Brady combo must be one of my all time favorites. Look how Brady just totally covers your pallet on the field…. 😛

  • JohnS

    Okay you called me out, been a huge lurker now it’s time to take active part in the community….

    QOTD: Rootbear ROCKS!!!

    How about those Patriots – They destroyed Jets

    The Randy Moss / Tom Brady combo must be one of my all time favorites. Look how Brady just totally covers your pallet on the field…. 😛

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: No question about it– I can HOUSE a root beer ANY time.

  • YoungDave

    QOTD: No question about it– I can HOUSE a root beer ANY time.

  • JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac

    QOTD: I dont drink pop usually, but in terms of FLAVORS, I like cream soda and rootbeer. So jellbeans and suckers and stuff with those flavors are some of my faves!

    Hope you had a good vacation Gary!

  • JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac

    QOTD: I dont drink pop usually, but in terms of FLAVORS, I like cream soda and rootbeer. So jellbeans and suckers and stuff with those flavors are some of my faves!

    Hope you had a good vacation Gary!

  • JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac

    Hey Gary – when is my wristband coming? I can’t wait to rock it!

  • JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac

    Hey Gary – when is my wristband coming? I can’t wait to rock it!

  • Paul M

    QOTD: Rootbeer

    Ah, yes I too fondly remember 9th grade gym class … her name was Amy and she had the best looking pair of … oops, sorry I have to go sit down.

  • Paul M

    QOTD: Rootbeer

    Ah, yes I too fondly remember 9th grade gym class … her name was Amy and she had the best looking pair of … oops, sorry I have to go sit down.

  • mikeS

    QOTD: IBC Rootbeer hands down.

    Great show, loved the gym class wood line, a classic.

  • mikeS

    QOTD: IBC Rootbeer hands down.

    Great show, loved the gym class wood line, a classic.

  • Gary…I love your podcast, I watch it faithfully (the only one I watch on a daily basis without miss). I think you rule, I think you are awesome…but…lets be honest, you are rooting for the wrong team 😀

    Go Pats!!!!

  • Gary…I love your podcast, I watch it faithfully (the only one I watch on a daily basis without miss). I think you rule, I think you are awesome…but…lets be honest, you are rooting for the wrong team 😀

    Go Pats!!!!

  • RichG

    QOD – Black Cherry….

  • RichG

    QOD – Black Cherry….

  • QOTD – RB

    Classic lines – classic show.

  • QOTD – RB

    Classic lines – classic show.

  • mcj

    QOTD: Creme Soda…specifically Boylan’s Natural Creme Soda. Made with real sugar, and tastes kind of bourbon-y, it’s awesome

  • mcj

    QOTD: Creme Soda…specifically Boylan’s Natural Creme Soda. Made with real sugar, and tastes kind of bourbon-y, it’s awesome

  • KNode

    Hey Gary, I just found the show recently and I’m now addicted! I have watched so many episodes from the archive and also the ones designated “new to wine.” I’ve learned so much already, and I’m looking forward to all the great things to come!

  • KNode

    Hey Gary, I just found the show recently and I’m now addicted! I have watched so many episodes from the archive and also the ones designated “new to wine.” I’ve learned so much already, and I’m looking forward to all the great things to come!

  • I was just referred to your podcast by a new coworker at the wine shop where I work. AWESOME.

    You have a new fan. Hilarious, informative and so much fun.

  • I was just referred to your podcast by a new coworker at the wine shop where I work. AWESOME.

    You have a new fan. Hilarious, informative and so much fun.

  • mattygroves

    QOTD: cream soda of the three choices, but Dre Pepp & ginger beer rule my carbonated palate.

    The gym class quote will forever reign supreme!

  • mattygroves

    QOTD: cream soda of the three choices, but Dre Pepp & ginger beer rule my carbonated palate.

    The gym class quote will forever reign supreme!

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