QOTD: Simi, RRV, 06. A little more oaky and buttery than those you reviewed today. But, all-in-all, nice mouthfeel w/those two components not being over the top and actually working quite well together and making a nice wine. Maybe not the greatest qpr @ $16. But, I didn’t feel cheated, either.

So, when is the Robert Mondavi tribute show??

QOTD 2006 Sharpshooter Chardonnay

Joseph Drouhin Chablis Premier Cru 1967 in 1972 and was not as good as andre simon selection Macon Blanc Pinot Chardonnay-NV in 1972.

I would prefer a 7.5% Riesling to a ‘Chard’ anyday.

QOTD: It has been long enough that I have no idea which one i had. 😉

Big G, Cheap Chard….OK

QOTD: Patz & Hall 05. Pretty good!

QOTD: Mezzacorona Chard. from Northern Italy (don’t know the vintage) but it was not over oaked, had a tasty lightness of apple-core with melted butter drizzled over it. very good with my meal. loved it.

great show gary, thank you for replying to my email so fast! i know you are busy! thank you thank you thank you thank you

Thanks for this show Gary, I do think that it is time I give these inexpensive Cali Chards some more attention. Much appreciation for all the shows while your on vacation!!
Qotd: Guy Larmandier NV Blanc de Blanc- Both my wife and my pal’s were loving it.

mine was Bzikot Bourgogne Blanc 2006 this weekend for my girlfriends birthday

QOTD: Last bottle I TASTED was the 2007 Altana Di Vico, an Italian chard. Not too great, I gave it 81 points.

Last bottle I bought and had (at a restaurant, in fact) was the 2002 Louis Max Mercurey les Rochelles (Chablis, of course)… I gave it 89 points, contrasting strongly with spectator’s 84. I have no idea how it’s lasted this long, but it was still fine.

I personally like the oak in chardonnay, its just a different flavor it gives and its nice when you really arent in the mood for something fruity..

QTOD: 2006 Rock Hollow Chardonnay Vinter’s Selection Central Coast (still sitting on 5 bottle, but im sure you would find it over oaked)

Hey mott what was in the bucket!? No slackin’ when GV is on vacation

QOTD: The last chardonnay I had was a 1995 Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne Cuvée Spéciale.

QOTD: An Estacion Chardonnay from Chile. It was surprisingly crisp and clean unoaked wine.

QOTD: I can’t remember. I’ve been busy expanding my palate with Albarino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Viognier, Macabeo, Gruner Veltliner, Muscadet, Rueda whites…. I generally prefer red but this spring I’ve been sampling whites.

I got a bottle of 2005 Jekel Chardonnay (Monterey) in a gift basket. Therefore it will be my next Chardonnay.

QOTD: I can’t remember. I’ve been busy expanding my palate with Albarino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Viognier, Macabeo, Gruner Veltliner, Muscadet, Rueda whites…. I generally prefer red but this spring I’ve been sampling whites.

I got a bottle of 2005 Jekel Chardonnay (Monterey) in a gift basket. Therefore it will be my next Chardonnay.

Seriously what was in the bucket Mott?? QOTD- I had the Mer Soleil 2005 a guest left some for us to try at the bar last night. YUCKKKKK!! No wonder he didn’t finish it

QOTD: Catena “Alta” 2006, Argentina

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QOTD….Petite Sirah!

QOTD….Petite Sirah!

HOLYMOLY, i did see that!!! if only it had been Lion-O and Mumra!!!

QOTD: I believe the last one was a 2005 Benziger Chardonnay Los Carneros which we bought at the winery last year.

QOD: 2004 Terres Dorees Beaujolais Blanc. Eight bucks, kicked several different kinds of ass, now it’s twice that. Rasafraggin’ weak dollar.

Good to see some available wines.

The last chardonnay I had was a 2006 Unoaked Chardonnay from Villa Maria, Marbourgh, New Zealand. It tasted a lot like the a generic new zealand sauvignon blanc! We had some killer Chardonnays at Joullian up in Carmel a month ago.

What happened to the new format with you chillin’? Different camera angles, enjoying the wine, chatting. That was kinda fun. I don’t really know about this whole value thing though. I mean, honestly, how often do you think you can bring the thunder doing 12 bone wines? I enjoyed more the barbera episode, where you did the whole encyclopedia thing, and taught us something. WLTV to me is about learning. I mean, you’ve totally changed my perspective about wine. Now what the hell happened to the burgundy chardonnays? That was thunder. Episode 27, you were so rockin’ it. I WANT THUNDER!

QOTD: Wolf Blass Red Label Chardonnay Semilllon, 2007.