if that’s u tired, i’d hate 2 C U with energy
1=no
2=no

1: Never heard of it. Don’t think I can use it in Scrabble, either… it has a hyphen and is a foreign word.
2: Sorry, can’t come. Vivian sends her regards.

QOTD 1: Only in Cava
QOTD 2: If it weren’t 3000 miles away, you KNOW I’d be there. See you on the west coast soon enough and BEST with the Vayniac bash!

I have had Xarello quite a few times and have had it in a blend with Chardonay. Great wine!!!!!

Hope you’re having fun at SXSW!
QOTD1: Nope, but it sounds excellent! I’m up to 46 varietals.
QOTD2: Yup! We already booked hotel and yours truly is driving!

Gary,

Fun show.

QOTD1: Have not tried one. Will definitely pick one up.

QOTD2: Will definitely be there on the 22nd….errrr 28th….errr 29th. Yeah, that’s the ticket.

BTW: If you need any help with your Fantasy Draft, let me know. I was the CDM/USA Today’s $20,000 winner in 2001. Here’s my tip of the day for you…Hanley Ramirez…Good? Absolutely…Top 5 pick as touted by several mags? No way.

QOTD: I am there……. Hopefully, rolling deep, car pooling of course, but the Thunder will be in tow!!!!!

Never the Xarel-Lo, but I will give it a test drive.

I Have enjoyed Many Xarellos With Shellfish…Great Crisp Grape…. You forgot to mention that most people have tasted Xarello in some form as it is one of the 3 basic grapes in Spanish Cavas even the crappy Freixnet. Cavas or Spanish Sparklers are made from Xarello, Parallada and Macabeo. I think Ruedas should be next and taste some Nice Sauvignon Blanc Like Verdejos…also very Fish Friendly!!

That’s double no for me, maybe next year?

QOTD: Only if I can figure out how to get safely back across the border 😉

1) Never had it, but will try it….
2) Wish I could be there but can’t.

My QOTD- Who cleans up your wine spillage?

I will most definitely be there on 3/29!

1. not yet but looking forward to it.
2. cannot make it; I’ll be in Northern Italy.

QOTD #1: No.
QOTD #2: Yes! and Yes!

1. I believe I have had one because I have gone to a lot of Spanish wine tastings. And I enjoy Cava.
2. Sorry I can’t make it. Sounds like great fun.

QOTD1. Yep, I have had it, but not many.

QOTD2. I wish I could come, but I can’t make it. Have a great time!

Qotd; never heard of it but it’s on order
Qotd; absolutely!!!

QOTD1: YES!!!! I’ve had that exact wine at a store tasting (pton corkscrew) a month ago. My notes were also pretty close to yours! Which is a HUGE encouragement for me in developing my palate:

CastellRoig Xarel-lo 2006:
NOSE: Good fruit, warm stones, some yeast (the winemaker said they ferment for 6 months), some ripe pear, slight apricot.
PALATE: Clean, crisp, slightly sweet, but with excellent balancing acidity. Light body, nervoux acidity. Focused. Clean, fresh lemon finish. Long. $16. 85pts.

I got STONES and APRICOT just like the V-man himself!

QOTD2: Look out GV. Look out Vayniacs. A massive Princeton contingent may show up!!!

Qotd: Nevef even heard of this wine until this episode! And I love that, because it makes me feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of wines! I don’t want to go into reruns on varietals just yet! Thanks GV!

QOTD: never had xarel-lo before. Never even heard of it before. Now I’m off on a search to see if I can source this locally in BC.

QOTD1: nope, but will put it on my “to drink” list.

QOTD2: nope, and i can’t even pretend to put it on my “to do” list.

QOTD: First time to hear of Xarel-lo and will look for it if I can remember the spelling. Just picked up a Panarroz Tinto and a Can Blau (carignon, syrah and grenache). Looking forward to trying them.

Hey Gary,

You know I love Spain and I love sea food so just the other day I made a home made paella sort of, lol It wasn’t exactly the same but we had Argentinian white wine and now that I know the white is good as well, especially this particular Xarel-Lo one …. will definately seek it out, thanks for bringing it to our attention, have a great weekend 🙂

Haven’t tried any Xarel-lo yet, but have heard of it. Looking forward to it.

Sorry I don’t have the money to fly up to the mecca for March 29th, wish I could!

Loved the energy on today’s show!

QOTD: Only in cava.

I will be coming on 3-29, but I am not sure if i will be there for Basilicos.