Peyton, baby, it’s Peyton all the way!!

Kim from OHIO:o)

qotd = PRESTON – Canada rocks!

Nice to give the big O another shot. Super psyched about the cruise – hope to make it happen.

QOTD: Archie, old school, all the way

Gary, your tasting notes don’t match a 59 score. You kept saying it was “basic” and “simple” and that seems to indicate that it was at least technically “correct” although weak. Anyway, Harpersfield has made some very Burgundian Pinot Noirs in the past that I think were pretty decent but 2006 was NOT a very good vintage. Harpersfield does make a cabernet franc that I think you might like since it reminds me of a Chinon. But you are right about the prices. I will try and send you some of the other Grand River red wines that I think would represent Ohio a bit better. All in all, interesting shows. I am hoping to go on the Thunder Cruise, too! 🙂

QOTD: Archie – he had to put up with a lot of crap in New Orleans and he still was a pretty decent QB. And he produced some pretty good QB DNA.

Being an Ohioian, I winced yesterday when you said you would be tasting Ohio red wines. I was hoping it would happen later in the year. I could see people getting upset about two Ohio shows – back to back – with no major great wines found. There are a few good ones in Ohio (yes, an occasional red – St. Josepht Pinot Noir), but they are few and far between. And yes, the pricing is way of of line. You can buy wine from places with decades of history and knowledge (say German wineries, for instance) and play less than an Ohio riesling. I can’t blame anyone for not buying Ohio wines.

QTD – My favorite Manning is Rick Manning who patrolled center field for the Indians in the 80’s. However you directed us to chose from the “quarterbacking” Manning family. I would have to pick Peyton – I just heard about Archie from reputation and I have not seen Copper and Eli doesn’t do it for me.

Being an Ohioian, I winced yesterday when you said you would be tasting Ohio red wines. I was hoping it would happen later in the year. I could see people getting upset about two Ohio shows – back to back – with no major great wines found. There are a few good ones in Ohio (yes, an occasional red – St. Josepht Pinot Noir), but they are few and far between. And yes, the pricing is way of of line. You can buy wine from places with decades of history and knowledge (say German wineries, for instance) and play less than an Ohio riesling. I can’t blame anyone for not buying Ohio wines.

QTD – My favorite Manning is Rick Manning who patrolled center field for the Indians in the 80’s. However you directed us to chose from the “quarterbacking” Manning family. I would have to pick Peyton – I just heard about Archie from reputation and I have not seen Copper and Eli doesn’t do it for me.

Dude, I am old enough to remember seeing Archie play for the Saints.
This guy is a FREAKIN legend in Mississippi and New Orleans.
What a stud, NFL quarterback, married the homecoming queen, has two NFL Superbowl MVP quarterback sons. Hands down Archie!

QOTD: As a born and raised Hoosier… I’ve gotta go with my man PEYTON!!!

Gary, Please be careful with that “I” in I am your host Gary….you’ll put your eye out.

I hope when you get to Wisconsin you check out Parallel 44 winery. I shared a bottle of their Rouge featuring the Rougheon varietal. Interesting stuff. I don’t know the price point because some friends brought it over, but good grape to my palate anyway.

QOTD: I’ll go Archie, but only for the face mask stylings.

Excellent cruise announcement. It is on my Christmas in July (ok early August) list.

GV,

While Rick Manning is a friendly guy (maybe TOO friendly – just ask Eck!)and without a doubt the only decent broadcaster that the Cleveland Indians currently employ, my favorite Manning was Max Manning.

Max pitched in the Negro Leagues from 1939-1949 for Newark and Houston. I met him a few times at various baseball events, and remember him to be soft spoken and well-dressed. Except for the HoF-type players, Max and his peers remained largely unnoticed until Ken Burns discovered Buck O’Neil living in Kansas City and included Buck in his 1994 PBS series on baseball.

So, later on tonight, raise a glass and toast the great and not-so-great players of the Negro Leagues who were denied admittance into the Major Leagues (and hotels and restaurants) simply because of the color of their skin.

Here’s to YOU, Max.

The FAA Makes Me Drink

QOTD: As a resident of Indianapolis, I have to say Payton!

Can’t wait for the cruise. Looks like lots of wine “stuff” and free tastings. My parents just were on the ship in Europe…said it is awesome!

QOTD: Payton just because he seems like such a cool guy

qotd: i have no idea who those people are

QOTD: Peyton. I enjoy watching a great Q-Back no matter who he is. Even as a die hard Bears fan, I will always give Favre his props. Pops Manning is before my time and Eli couldn’t wash his Bro’s jock.

I think it’s a bit sad that so many comments are about the football questions when this is wine library TV.

Here’s another review of this wine from the Kinkead Ridge web site:

“Upon receiving my allocation of the 2005 Petit Verdot from Kinkead Ridge, I brought a bottle home to try with my husband. That evening, I gave it to him blind, as I often do, so as to get his honest reaction. He swirled and took a good sniff. Over the glass, he raised his oversized eyebrows and threw a hopeful glance my way. He then took a sip, chewed and slurped the wine for a moment. ‘Very nice. Definitely French,’ he announced, ‘but I can’t quite place it.’ I quickly retorted that it was Petit Verdot from Kinkead Ridge. He quickly swallowed the remainder of his small sample and dashed for the bottle. Truth be told, I drank my full glass in a few moments and followed right behind him, as I wanted another look, as the wine was quickly opening up. Although we have been strong advocates of this producer since our founding, we had yet to try any of their Petit Verdot. We refilled our glasses and also drank the whole bottle in a half hour, toasting Ron and Nancy in our kitchen with each newly refreshed glass. I was just dumb-struck how absolutely charming the wine was, with its fragrant pepper and spice nose, beautiful palate, and a very good finish.”

This wine was the 2007 Wine of the Year, Ann Boucher, Columbus.

QOTD: Peyton for sure!!

When is Ohio Wines Part 3 – Sparklers going up?

QOTD: Peyton Manning brought the team I love the most a Super Bowl title, and he will be known as the best quarterback to ever walk the face of the planet, he is my favorite Manning. Plus did you see him on SNL with the kids skit, freaking hilarious.

QOTD: I prefer Taryn Manning. Of the football Mannings I’ll go Couper Manning.

Ummm… to the person who said Ohio wines would get crushed by California or European competition… in 2006 in a blind tasting our 2004 Viognier/Roussanne at $15 bested the 2003 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, France at $25.00.

2005 Ferrante Golden Bunches Grand River Valley Dry Riesling at $15.00 bested the 2004 Lietz Dragonstone Riesling Rheingau Germany, 65 points to 38.

2001 Busch-Harris Ohio Cabernet Sauvignon $21 bested the 2003 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Napa Cabernet Sauvignon at $51.00.

For all you snobs out there who want to diss Ohio wine… get over your prejudice, and taste the good ones blind. You’ll be amazed.

Here’s what Bernard Portet, founding winemaker of Clos du Val in Napa and Domaine Nizas in France said about our 2004 Kinkead Ridge Viognier/Roussanne:

“Finally did I find the opportunity to open up your bottle of Viognier-Roussanne with a couple of friends and then with John Clews, the VP, Director of Vineyard and Winery Operations of Clos Du Val. I did like it very much. I did find it very fragrant but not shouting â??Viognierâ? all over the place, elegant, with plenty of charm. Balanced and equally elegant and charming palate. Much of the character of its aroma could be found in its taste. There was a great balance of fullness, freshness, and good complexity, along with a good finish. Definitely a very enjoyable wine. John did concur with the above. Congratulations!”

This was a gold medal wine at the 2007 American Wine Society International Competition.

And about the same wine from a well-known restauranteur in Colorado:
“I had chilled down my last two bottles of the Viognier Roussane blend for a lunch the next day. I had three of my past chefs from Mel’s come to lunch and as usual I served the wines blind and all the guesses were Northern Rhone!!

Watch us… our vineyard is still young, only planted in 1999.

Having lived through a similar “start-up phase” in Oregon in the late 70’s, when no Oregon wine shop or restaurant would even TOUCH an Oregon Pinot, I predict that in 10 years, quality Ohio wine will be in demand, just as Oregon Pinot Noir is now considered world-class.

Close your eyes, open your minds, and take a sip of the early vintages of what is sure to become a respected viticultural area, as it was in the 1800s.

QOTD: Archie by far. He was a great player and played on terrible teams for his entire career.

Great show Gary! You really enjoyed all the Kinkead wines, both red and white.

QOTD: I don’t know it is a real toss up. I really like both Eli and Payton. I will have to go with Payton though since he is more consistent than Eli (Sorry Mott!). Although Eli did beat the Pats which does make me think more fondly of Eli. Still Payton though.

qotd: peyton manning by far. the intelligence combined with the athletic ability makes him really great.

?otd: I’ll go with Danny…

People really like to defend their state!