Oh, you so just flipped us off!! 😉

Hey, tried one of the red Zins you recommended last week. Cherry bomb in my mouth (which makes me think of a really good Spoon song)! Loved it!

By the way, it absolutely sucks living in Pennsylvania with our “liquor control board”. It’s ridiculous. I won’t even get started on why it’s so horrendous because I’ll end up writing a novel in your comment area.

Grace & peace, my friend!

Will have to hunt one down.

$100 for a shout out?
Gary- I’ll do the same, for a charity of your choice- if you publicly apologize for being so ignorant all this time (especially back in episode 292) and tell the Vayniacs that foie gras is NOT COOL!!!
That’s still really annoying me!
The first major step in changing the wine world: getting rid of the pretentiousness which both leads people to support such horrific things as foie gras, and scares people away from wine who think it’s just for “snobs”!
Think about it!

I tried the J.P. Red from Portugal a few weeks ago. Found it locally for under $5 USD and it was actually surprisingly delicious. It had less expensive packaging (no punt) and was lighter in ABV but had amazing fresh fruit and light easy drinking character. I thank you for turning me on to Portugal, it truly seems to be an amazing area for QPR!

QOTD: So far it would be the Carm Douro 2005

Great episode.

Good QPR episode havent seen one in a while so good one to come back on.
QOTD the Black Pig Duero is so far my favorite Portuguese wine

When you got worked up I got a little spritz. Man that is some fervor. Thanks for the new recommendation. My local store had 3 bottles. Went in and bought them already. Will buy more of the Sanguinhal Cerejerais especially if you carry it regularly. Great wine. I will leave a review on Amazon as I just finished reading it.

I love the bargain bin, baby! There’s nothing better than when I can afford all of the wines on the show, even after shipping!

QOTD: Berco Do Infante Tinto. Ridiculous, just ridiculous for $7!!!

QOTD – the only Portuguese red I’ve tried is 2001 Cistus Douro. Had it with some steak, and it was quite good. A bit bitter, but fairly smooth. I’m a fan of the vinho verdes from Portugal, and have been trying some more Portuguese wines around here lately.

Some people that leave comments are big babies. Waaaaah… =(

Gary great episode. I really want to get a hold of that last wine.

QOTD:
-I Promise 🙂

P.S. I am not a lurker

my closest brush with Portuguese red wine was some Madeira Port several years ago…

also had the best ever sangria in a Portuguese restaurant in the town square in Sonoma, it was classy and a bit pricey so I expect they must have used wine from the old country.

You talked me into it Gary. I will promise to expand and try a portugese red.

You talked me into it Gary. I will promise to expand and try a portugese red.

I think I’ve had Portuguese wines in the past… but I’m going to out and actively search for some thunder tonight. Obrigado!

I think I’ve had Portuguese wines in the past… but I’m going to out and actively search for some thunder tonight. Obrigado!

Unfortunately I only had one, Niepoort’s Fabelhaft and I thought it was overhyped and not all that great.

QOTD: Never tried a Portugese red, but I promise I will check the selection at the wine store next time I go and hopefully walk out the door with one to try.

On a side note, I have tried several Portugese whites and have liked all of them. I think Vinho Verde is a very under appreciated grape.

Thanks for the show on Portuguese wine…what a deal! Can’t wait to find these guys.
qotd: I don’t remember the names of the wines from Portugal I’ve tried but I do remember they were interesting.

QOTD: You inspired me to break out the Crasto Douro ’06 red while i was watching. I dug it. Btw, nice “hooters”

Had some decent Portugese wine (besides port)…can’t remember the name

On a serious note, you mentioned how low the wages must be for workers in Portugal. Is there any movement toward fair trade kind of status for wine makers who treat there workers well? I would pay more for such wine. A 17 year old pregnant migrant worker died yesterday here in california from exposure while working in a vineyard.

GV, Great Show……….AGAIN

I love it, Keep bringing us these new wines and terrior’s to try.

QOTD: I have never had a Portugal wines, But order a few tonight.

GV, Great Show……….AGAIN

I love it, Keep bringing us these new wines and terrior’s to try.

QOTD: I have never had a Portugal wines, But order a few tonight.

Gary,
Thanks for reviewing Portuguese wines
Please learn to pronounce the labels
Alentejano is pronounced “A-Lint-John-o” not “Alente-Hano”
The J is pronounced like a J not like an H
The same with Cerejeiras (Which means Cherry Trees)
Pronounced “Sera-Jaytas”
Douro is Doughro
Hope this helps
Thanks