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EP 418 Pinot Noir Showdown

Continuing with the head to head showdown today Gary compares 2 Pinot Noir’s when something totally unexpected happens.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Amisfield Pinot Noir Central OtagoNew Zealand Pinot Noir
2005 Phillips Hill Toulouse Pinot NoirOther California Pinot Noir

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qotd: tried a Macon-Solutre yesterday that was really good and almost Meursault like

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  • Mark

    2004 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Anniversary Reserve

  • Mark

    2004 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Anniversary Reserve

  • Phil G

    QOTD – the last time I remember feeling like that was for a Kaesler Stonehorse 2005 Barossa GSM…

  • Kev and Ams

    QOTD: One of the Pinots in your secret pack. T-Day I think.

  • Phil G

    QOTD – the last time I remember feeling like that was for a Kaesler Stonehorse 2005 Barossa GSM…

  • Kev and Ams

    QOTD: One of the Pinots in your secret pack. T-Day I think.

  • Sassodoro

    QOTD. I’m not sure that I ever have reacted quite like that. Close maybe.

  • Sassodoro

    QOTD. I’m not sure that I ever have reacted quite like that. Close maybe.

  • cameron w

    QOTD – Probably either Four Vines Anarchy or Eos Reserve Petit Sirah. Bruisers both, but lately I’ve been in the mood for bruisers. Good show, I actually like the fact that it wasn’t OR vs Burgundy which is what I tend to think of for PN head to head. NZ PN is fantastic, I’ve stayed away from CA, as most CA producers wouldn’t know what to do with a PN grape if their life depended on it. But, perhaps I’ll check out today’s offering.

  • Nick Lewis

    Avelar Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927. This was a complete surprise to me. I was expecting something sweet and got something fabulously layered. I think the key to me was the fact that it was not expensive. When you get to taste a pricey burgundy or cabernet or something, your expectations are already high, so it is harder to be blown away.

    My first experience like that was in 1974 when I had a Mondavi Chardonnay and suddenly realized that there was more to this wine thing than I thought.

  • cameron w

    QOTD – Probably either Four Vines Anarchy or Eos Reserve Petit Sirah. Bruisers both, but lately I’ve been in the mood for bruisers. Good show, I actually like the fact that it wasn’t OR vs Burgundy which is what I tend to think of for PN head to head. NZ PN is fantastic, I’ve stayed away from CA, as most CA producers wouldn’t know what to do with a PN grape if their life depended on it. But, perhaps I’ll check out today’s offering.

  • Nick Lewis

    Avelar Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927. This was a complete surprise to me. I was expecting something sweet and got something fabulously layered. I think the key to me was the fact that it was not expensive. When you get to taste a pricey burgundy or cabernet or something, your expectations are already high, so it is harder to be blown away.

    My first experience like that was in 1974 when I had a Mondavi Chardonnay and suddenly realized that there was more to this wine thing than I thought.

  • Bruce Hill

    Arnaldo Capria Sangrantino di Montefalco 25 Ainee 1999

    It changed and evolved dramatically over two hours. A religious OMG experience.

  • Bruce Hill

    Arnaldo Capria Sangrantino di Montefalco 25 Ainee 1999

    It changed and evolved dramatically over two hours. A religious OMG experience.

  • John Farrin

    QOTD:
    Red-2003 St. Jean du Barroux L’Oligocene-your recommendation, thank you.

    White-2005 Nugan ‘Frasca’s Lane’ Chardonnay King Valley, Victoria, Austrailia

    Phillips Hill doesn’t have anything about a mailing or waiting list on their site but they do have some 2006 Toulouse for sale.

  • John Farrin

    QOTD:
    Red-2003 St. Jean du Barroux L’Oligocene-your recommendation, thank you.

    White-2005 Nugan ‘Frasca’s Lane’ Chardonnay King Valley, Victoria, Austrailia

    Phillips Hill doesn’t have anything about a mailing or waiting list on their site but they do have some 2006 Toulouse for sale.

  • JC

    QOTD: Domaine de la Charriere Selection de Raisins Nobles Jasnieres J. Gigou

  • JC

    QOTD: Domaine de la Charriere Selection de Raisins Nobles Jasnieres J. Gigou

  • DerekH

    You’ve got to do something about that German pronunciation. It’s not eeesch, it’s icesssh (ice with a shussshy sshh at the end).

  • DerekH

    You’ve got to do something about that German pronunciation. It’s not eeesch, it’s icesssh (ice with a shussshy sshh at the end).

  • Sev

    Awesome show as usual. New Zealand Pinot is definitely on my list. I have not had Anderson Valley Pinot, but Handley from the Anderson Valley makes some great Chard, Pinot Gris, and Gewurz! I will have to see if they make Pinot.

    QOTD: That last wine that knocked my socks off was the Quinta do Vale Meandro. The only table wine from Portugal I have ever had, but it was awesome. Had muscle, but amazing complexity, and very fine tannins on the finish.

  • Sev

    Awesome show as usual. New Zealand Pinot is definitely on my list. I have not had Anderson Valley Pinot, but Handley from the Anderson Valley makes some great Chard, Pinot Gris, and Gewurz! I will have to see if they make Pinot.

    QOTD: That last wine that knocked my socks off was the Quinta do Vale Meandro. The only table wine from Portugal I have ever had, but it was awesome. Had muscle, but amazing complexity, and very fine tannins on the finish.

  • BobbyTiger

    Have had some very good wines, but nothing to completely knock my socks off, (yet).

  • BobbyTiger

    Have had some very good wines, but nothing to completely knock my socks off, (yet).

  • Sweet to see smaller case producing wineries get a nod and good job in their direction!

    I just saw more info about this wine here:

    http://www.americanwinery.com/wine/3249/2005-Phillips_Hill_Estates-Pinot_Noir_Toulouse_Vineyard

  • Dr T from N. Carolina

    QOTD — it’s been so long, I can’t remember!

  • Sweet to see smaller case producing wineries get a nod and good job in their direction!

    I just saw more info about this wine here:

    http://www.americanwinery.com/wine/3249/2005-Phillips_Hill_Estates-Pinot_Noir_Toulouse_Vineyard

  • Dr T from N. Carolina

    QOTD — it’s been so long, I can’t remember!

  • QOTD: Hands down…Santa Barbara Winery- 2005 Santa Rita Hills La Fond GRENACHE.
    A close second? Laetitia Pinot Noir (California).

  • QOTD: Hands down…Santa Barbara Winery- 2005 Santa Rita Hills La Fond GRENACHE.
    A close second? Laetitia Pinot Noir (California).

  • Obama_Man

    QOTD: ’89 Margaux over XMas 🙂

  • Obama_Man

    QOTD: ’89 Margaux over XMas 🙂

  • Len

    Love the pinot-noir episode… and the head to head format.QOTD There were two wines that were just killers for me 1995 Dal Forno Amarone and 1994 Shafer Hillside Select….couldn’t put the glass down.

  • Len

    Love the pinot-noir episode… and the head to head format.QOTD There were two wines that were just killers for me 1995 Dal Forno Amarone and 1994 Shafer Hillside Select….couldn’t put the glass down.

  • Chateau Picoron, Cotes de Castillon, 2001: it blew me out of my socks! Expected a dull Bordeaux, but got a mind-dazzling wine (after long discussions we settles on the aroma (and taste) of boar in a mushroom sauce, but a very rich sauce. At the same time extremely elegant and strong.

  • Chateau Picoron, Cotes de Castillon, 2001: it blew me out of my socks! Expected a dull Bordeaux, but got a mind-dazzling wine (after long discussions we settles on the aroma (and taste) of boar in a mushroom sauce, but a very rich sauce. At the same time extremely elegant and strong.

  • Katherine

    QOTD: I don’t know that I’ve ever had a reaction like that to a wine!

    Love these head-to-heads. I’m learning so much from you, GV. And you should see Miss Vivian these days… sitting up like a pro, stuffing all sorts of things into her mouth. The latest foods on her palate: avocado, peas, and green beans. Yum.

  • Katherine

    QOTD: I don’t know that I’ve ever had a reaction like that to a wine!

    Love these head-to-heads. I’m learning so much from you, GV. And you should see Miss Vivian these days… sitting up like a pro, stuffing all sorts of things into her mouth. The latest foods on her palate: avocado, peas, and green beans. Yum.

  • xtrmtk

    Love your PN reviews, we have the same tastes in cold region wines.

    I hope you’ve tried a few Pinot Noirs from Tasmania. If you like the Central Otago pinots, you’ll probably like the Tassie ones as well. Examples I’ve loved: Freycinet, Dalyrimple, and Stefano. Good stuff being done down there. Some of their sparklers are getting pretty nice too.

  • xtrmtk

    Love your PN reviews, we have the same tastes in cold region wines.

    I hope you’ve tried a few Pinot Noirs from Tasmania. If you like the Central Otago pinots, you’ll probably like the Tassie ones as well. Examples I’ve loved: Freycinet, Dalyrimple, and Stefano. Good stuff being done down there. Some of their sparklers are getting pretty nice too.

  • QOTD: 2005 Konzelman Estate Vidal Ice Wine – Just ethereal on how the nose, body, and finish all worked in unison to “bring the thunder.” Not too sugary sweet, and not too thick or acidic, but JUST RIGHT. Also, the 2004 Mondavi Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet….smooth fruit on the nose with a velvety feel on the mouth and a LOOOOONG finish, hands down one of the best Cabernets that I have ever had.

  • QOTD: 2005 Konzelman Estate Vidal Ice Wine – Just ethereal on how the nose, body, and finish all worked in unison to “bring the thunder.” Not too sugary sweet, and not too thick or acidic, but JUST RIGHT. Also, the 2004 Mondavi Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet….smooth fruit on the nose with a velvety feel on the mouth and a LOOOOONG finish, hands down one of the best Cabernets that I have ever had.

  • dude, seriously, who cares about wine stuff? “Hey Timmy…” the 3rd grade 30 y.o. nutjob is what we all log on for. But you knew that, right? ;D

  • dude, seriously, who cares about wine stuff? “Hey Timmy…” the 3rd grade 30 y.o. nutjob is what we all log on for. But you knew that, right? ;D

  • Great show. I love me some Pinot Noir and I’m getting on that mailing list as we speak.

  • Great show. I love me some Pinot Noir and I’m getting on that mailing list as we speak.

  • QOTD Probably a Gary Ferrell PN.

  • QOTD Probably a Gary Ferrell PN.

  • Montrose

    QOTD: 1988 Corton Bressands from Domaine Chandon de Briailles. Amazing focus, minerality and acidity.

  • Montrose

    QOTD: 1988 Corton Bressands from Domaine Chandon de Briailles. Amazing focus, minerality and acidity.

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