gary V

never been to arizona, or had wine from there. but when i think of arizona i think of the navajo indians. love indians culture!

totally got one of my moms friends into WLTV today. she watched an episode in her office! thanks for a great show! keep rockin on!

QOTD: Yes. In fact, I started a thread on Sonoita in the Wine Travel forum.

I have been told by a couple of the winemakers that they’re going to start experimenting with malbec in Sonoita. Apparently the conditions are very similar to some of those in Argentina.

At any rate, there are some good wines coming out of that region, and Callaghan is definitely the best. Unfortunately, you do have to pay a bit extra for the cachet of having wine from Arizona.

Great show Gary!
QOTD: Never had any wines from Arizona. Have a bottle of Gruet Rose Bubbly, from New Mexico, in the fridge ready to go. What comes to mind when I think Arizona? . . . well, first of all, I think of the fact that the Cardinals beat our ass this past weekend! (Niner fan). Then I think of the fact that we finished off a sweep of the Diamondbacks today (Giants fan). Then I think . . . hot, hot, hot weather, scorpions, snakes, spiders, and other venom-loaded creatures, cactii, and golf courses!

Glad to see it posted after missing it yesterday! Arizona, nice! Not sure I can get Arizona wine around here, but drinking a good Cali Merlot right now, pretty astonished by the complexity here. Wouldn’t mind going on a free cruise!

Great show. QOTD Never been to Arizona or had any of their wines. Never even been to the US as a matter of fact. I’m an Aussie boy. But when I think of a Arizona I think of the Grand Canyon.

QOTD: Neither my wife nor I have experienced an Arizona wine. However, we have driven through Arizona on occasion and the people we met are as warm and friendly as the state (we highly recommend a visit if you haven’t been). Next time, wine tasting is obviously on the schedule.

When I asked Jennifer (my Texan wife) the QOTD, she said “think about the breadth, colors, and warmth of a Texas sunset and bottle it. That’s what I think of when I think of Arizona.” We are fans.

Hey GV,

It’s always interesting to hear impressions and tasting notes on wines from states other than the big four. I haven’t sampled a wine made in Arizona yet; if it were being poured for a tasting I’d indulge but I’m not certain that I’d spring for a bottle at this point… When I hear Arizona I think of National Parks, scenery and the regional sport teams (pretty generic answer, I know).

I was surprise that he mentioned Maynard. I’m a GIGANTIC FAN of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. I would like to see how Gary rates some Caduceus wines that Maynard makes (if he hasn’t already?). I’ve ordered 3 bottles of every Caduceus wine that has been available so far. I’ve drank 2 of each so far but I’m simply too much of an amateur taster to analyze or rate it. To me it just tastes like wine some sweeter, or more dry than others etc… I still have a bottle left of each kind, I’d be more than willing to send them to Gary for him to rate them because I know that most of the Caduceus wine is basically gone.

QOTD: Born, raised and still living in AZ! Lived 18 yrs in Phoenix, and now I go to school at University of Arizona in Tucson. When I think of AZ, I think of the desert, monsoons, hot summers, nice winters, and incredible sunsets. Never had wine from AZ prob because I don’t drink, but will suggest that my parents try the good ones.

Great show, I’ll have to try to find the 4th wine.

QOTD: Coyotes, don’t know why, but that is what first came to mind.

I’m stoked you did a show on Arizona wines because I’m moving there very soon. I’ll have to check out the Callahan winery, hopefully they’ll give me a job!

What are the chances of you bringing Mr. Keenan himself on the show for a tasting of his wines? That would certainly rock, and would probably be really funny. That guy is hilarious!
Great show, thanks Gary

QOTD: nope never had…thought it was to tough of a climate for the grapes…

I think of the Grand Canyon and the painted desert mostly….fun state to visit but I really like the southwest……

QOTD: I don’t think I’ve had Arizona wine, but I’ve had New Mexican wine, that’s close right? Arizona makes me think of desert and road trips to Mexico (went on many of those as a child). And recently it makes me think of McCain.

QOTD: not had an AZ wine. When I think of AZ, I think of visiting my wife’s parents. Not a bad thing.

Hey Gary –

QOTD – Never had an Arizona wine but will take advantage if I come across one!

When I think of AZ, I think red dirt, dry, and Grand Canyon. Would love to take a family trip sometime.

Arizona FTW!!!

So awesome that you did a show on our state. I’ve been meaning to hit up the vineyards on the way to Sedona too. I’ll have to look out for these wines.

Never had an AZ wine! but sure would like to try one.
Am from the Philippines and I’m curious how i can participate with the secret pack tasting, maybe you can send a list to us who can’t buy the pack and try to see if we can source the bottles on our own.
Do enjoy the show!

QOTD: Never had an AZ wine, but when I think of AZ I think of my Edgar Allan Poe professor, G.R. Thompson.

Never had AZ wines but I’ll be there next month so I’ll try some when I’m there. In fact I’m flying back that Monday for the super tasting to take you up on that private room tasting offer you made me.

Looking forward to it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SASHA!!!!!!!!!

Never had any AZ wine. I think mostly of all those beautiful pictures you see of the desert and the cliffs and all that. Oh, and its also home to the Cubs spring training, which is nice.

unfortunate that the secret packs aren’t available to all of us… living in GA (and despite the recent change in laws) I still can’t order from you and am just too far to drive up to say ‘Hi!”….

sad, is it not?

QOTD— Had one last year but the juice came from Cali… Arizona is a desert
can be a fun destination.

QOTD— Had one last year but the juice came from Cali… Arizona is a desert
can be a fun destination.

Loved the EP, sent Sasha an email.

It would be awesome if you could review Maynard’s wine!

I haven’t ever had an Arizona wine. I am kind of curious to see what’s going on down there. I’m into the odd wine states, Like Michigan and Ohio.

Honestly… When I think of Arizona I get images of old retired “folk” playing shuffle board. Mainly because half of the Chicago area goes to Arizona to retire.