QOTD: The last memorable Cab Franc was the same one I rated for WBW. I brought the ’96 Taluau to the the Basilico’s party (actually, I think I gave you a glass!). I knew that without decanting, and in the noisy atmosphere, it probably wouldn’t live up to my 97-point epiphany, but still it was very nice, and familiar – sort of like a hazy view of a famous portrait. I’d say 87-88 points, tasted casually. Easily the strongest cab franc on our end of the room that I tasted.

Several times since then I’ve caught a whiff of pyrazine from the dining hall or someone else’s food, and it suddenly took me back to the wine, which tells me that I won’t forget that experience for a while :).

Okay, that kicked several different kinds of ass. As soon as I get my charity wine shindig out of the way, I am totally sending some root beer along. Pity about the Raffault, but I got some anyway.

QOD: 2006 Marc Ollivier La Pepie and 2000 Joguet Clos du Chene Vert Chinon, which were two completely different kinds of wonderful. I don’t have a blog or anything so I can’t really expound, but trust me. Oh, and the 2003 Noblaie we’re popping for the guest winemakers tonight (figured I’d be gentle and give them the ripe one vs. the ’04, but it really is an incredible pizza wine).

Joguet Cuvee from Chinon for me too, not too long ago. Fruitier than I thought it would be actually, I was ready for all the funk.

I can definately see you playing the horse game at the fair, yelling at the horses too i bet!

Great Show!!!

QOTD: Last cab franc from France was actually from Chinon. I had it about 3 weeks ago or so. I don’t remember the actual producer, but it was in the $15-$20 price range and was quite good. I tend to hang out in the more vegetal/earthy aspects of wine and it definitely met any expectations I had for the wine. I actually went out and bought like 3 more bottles of it to try out over the next few years, I’m just too lazy to get up and go see who the producer is.

–RH

QOTD: none haven’t bought any from WL yet.

i had an olga raffault, but not the bottle on today’s show. it was about $14, and it was fantastic. really, truly tasted like jalapeno peppers. if anybody sees it around, check it out.

Another good show!
QOTD Ive never had a Chinon before, but I dont see a reason not to try it!

Love the shout out to the Flemington fair (my home town)! Killer show Gary

QOTD: Never had a cab franc, but will definitely have to pick one up.

I haven’t tried Cabernet Francs but will keep my eyes open.
BTW a root beer tasting is a great idea! Try an IBC if you haven’t already.

Big ups to barnyard and real big ups to copy cats!

I never had a Cab-Franc from France…not sure why. Will have to give a try.
Good show GV.

Perhaps I missed it, but I think it’s long overdue for a Spanish wine (i.e. Grenache) show that showcases some of the real ballers, such as Aquilon.

Gary, HOOK IT UP!

Hey Gary–

I tasted 2 Chinon and was pleasantly surprised. Here is my WBW contribution:
http://www.strumerika.com/2008/04/02/wbw-44-french-cabernet-franc/
Thanks for hosting!

Good energy – enjoyable episode – I would be curious to try the first 2 wines.

Qotd: Not good – I’m not into the vegetable flavors if they overpower or dominate the wine. I need them to be supporting characters not the main attraction!

Great show… might want to turn the ringer off next time 😉

Great episode. Thanks for making me snarf the wine I was drinking when you said the last one tasted flat out like poop.

By the way, at 45 seconds you told people to go to the WBW website to see what the other wine bloggers had to say… you do know that as the host, YOU are supposed to do the summary of the other wine blogs? Did you just delegate that chore back to Lenn? LOL

CKC in the house!

QOTD: None so far. Only cab franc blend. I’m waiting to get home from college, where I have a better selection of wines at the local wine shop.

I would order wine from GV but I live in Michigan and am unable to order 🙁

Great show as always.

QOTD: None, I am afraid of the veggie monster that lives in the old world style cab francs, but I did love the 2005 Owen Roe Mystia Rosa Cab Franc from Walla Walla I had on vacation in Oregon, it was actually the best wine I had all trip. The wine had it all, awesome nose, great fruit and quite the backbone at the tail end.

Big fan of the cab franc. Just did a tasting of WA and CA cab franc last saturday!

qotd – never had a 100% french cab franc…..so I guess the search is on!! Thanks GV!

Gary! Thanks for hosting my friend…you know I dig these wines too, so it was particularly cool for me.

As it turns out, I tasted the 2006 vintage of that Gasnier…and loved it.

http://lennthompson.typepad.com/lenndevours/2008/04/wbw-44-french-c.html

QotD: I don’t think I’ve ever had one of those wines, but I’m so glad to hear you’re doing a show on root beer. My fave: Henry Weinhard’s.

Thanks for the great response from Wine Library today. Really enjoyed the show. Am slowly weaning from the Austrailian fruit bombs and developing a taste for old world. Am really starting to enjoy bugandies and am excited to try a Chinon Cab Franc as the only Cab Franc I have had was from Cali and not impressive.

QOTD: As a CKC, who’s tight on cash and the local wine store is HORRIBLE. I sadly admit that I have yet to try a Cab Franc.

Great episode, i felt the passion!

QOTD- so far, not a cab franc fan.

QOTD: Pierre & Catherine Breton “Franc a Pied” Bourgueil 2005. Awesome! Nose evolved from stinky socks to ripe cherries…