That looked like fun – I really enjoyed watching and hearing Charles talk about his wine. It sounds like he has a great outlook.

qotd – I would love to visit K-vintners, but not sure when this would be possible. Hopefully soon…

Usually a lurker but I had to come out for this episode. Hands down, one of the most fun episodes of WLTV in a while! Charles’ passion for making wine really shines through. Great job on the show Gary!

Walla Walla is a spectacular place to visit. World class wines without the attitude of Napa/Sonoma.
Charles Smith is a fun character to taste with as well. Great show!

Walla Walla is a spectacular place to visit. World class wines without the attitude of Napa/Sonoma.
Charles Smith is a fun character to taste with as well. Great show!

Great show, and quite a fun guest. But, I must add my thoughts. A twenty dollar Cabernet that is “smooth” and “easy to drink”? Sorry, but that wine exists for five bucks a bottle, or less. Words like “smooth” and “easy drinking” are the buzz words of cheap wine. I, for one, would NOT be happy to have that Cabernet by the glass at a wine bar or restaurant. I enjoy being challenged by wine, and actually rather prefer it. I can have “smooth, easy drinking wine” the next time I go to a friend’s house who doesn’t know squat about wine.

since I live in Walla Walla and know someone who works at K… maybe Friday. I’ve only had one K wine and I need to try more.

QOTD : When will Charles wine be available in Germany?

Great show GV… Over all i loved the show but the thing that i believe wasnt touch on was that the packaging, i love those bottles!

QOTD – Slim fast

BTW I didn’t by the last rating but i understand either way

\/\/ – Ben

best WLT ever!!!! Love Walla Walla, my favorite region in America. was hanging out with Va Piano and Grammercy this past summer and really wanted to hit up K. Run a wine program and the Kung Fu Girl, their Milbrant Syrah, Creator, the Boy are all on my list. Will add the 06 Ovide after your suggestion. Thanks for the kick ass show and hopefully maybe I can convince Mr. Shaw to visit my place and do a tasting with some regulars. Thanks again for the great show.

Very good show gary and charles. SUPER informative and was exactly what i needed right now. I am actually really happy because i saw the little haiku on charles in wine and spirits ( Wine Dictator is not cool enough to do such a write up) this summer and i really wanted to check more out. gary you are on the Ball. I think besides the honesty of the person and the wine ( have not tasted it but from your comments) i really appreciate the openess of his approach. it is like an artist who makes paintings, some sculpture and maybe a video piece when need be. He is making reisling, cab, syrah, malbec and not just pinot, or not just cab + merlot. I really appreciate that. plus it seems that he is making small batches of wine so it is i assume managed well. as we all know, it is all about management.

QOTD, when i come to washington state, i am there dude

*********PSSSSSSSSSS gary, i have been meaning to e mail you and this is a good moment. the cab syrah issue. i saw that you have Domaine du trevallon, 2001 in stock 50/50 cab syrah…… you gotta bring it on the thunder show for a little tasty taste. PALEEEEEEEZE!

great show again, bravo x 2

Mr Smith really got the point. He makes wines thinking to the people who drink it, so winemaking become a form of expression. big ups to Mr smith! And many thanks to Gary for the opportunity to knowing him.

Gary wants a girl with a short skirt and a looooooooong jacket!

With fingernails, that shine like justice!
… and a voice that is dark, like tinted glass,
She is fast, and thorough, and sharp as a tack –
She is touring the facility, and picking up slack!

Gary wants a girl with a short skirt and a looooooong jacket!

Very nice to see and hear the man behind the wines at K. I have been slowly collecting some of his wines (and have consumed some of the 10 bone Magnificent Wine Company Bordeaux blend, which was a great QPR).

Need ….. more ….. K !!!!!

Very good stuff. Unreal price point. I want to try the biodynamic, smokey smoke. Had the reisling- good stuff.

cool video, gary. cool video. awsome guest. here in houston at specs they have kung fu girl . im going to go pick up one bottle today after work. they sell it for 10.95 it’ll be my first white wine ive ever tried 😛 haha but great guest that guy charles smith seems like a stand up guy to drink with. very cool. i like those bottles too. cant wait for #550

cool show, i love guest, always. need more guest

Great episode, Charles Smith seems like a cool guy, and was an awesome guest.

His wine seems good, but I personally couldn’t have spent 45 minutes with him. Will check out K vinters on Gary’s recommendation and not think about this dude’s feet.

One of the best shows ever!!!

That was a top 5 show for me! I love to hear from the winemakers.

For me maybe my fav show of all time!!….i got on the mailing list after i first tasted Charles’ wines 2 years ago…..now i know why he favors the wax capsules-he has a valid reason to carry around the knife!!! I just love the syrahs and my futures are ordered!!!

as for the QOD…..it’s Wonkavision!!

Gary, let me know when you get one of those “Charles Smith Switchblade” action figures.

That was so much fun! Well worth the time spent watching. Sure beats most of what passes for TV programming these days. Thanks!

When I’m finished here, I’m getting on that mailing list…

QOTD: Clicking the heels of our red shoes…

Charles Smith ROCKS!!! Very cool to see a Walla Walla winemaker on the show. We have so many “real” people/winemakers up here in Washington State, without the Napa attitude, that it is easy to have a great time visiting the wineries and checking out all that they have to offer. Charles is a rebel to be sure, but the proof is in the bottle. The Chateau Smith cab is a very nice wine, and to mention a previous writers comment, it is NOTHING like the $5 cabs you are going to get at the grocery store! I would put that bottle up against most $30 to $40 Napa cabs any day of the week. It is very easy to drink, but it also has nice layers of flavors, a great finish, and very nice acidity (helping to make it an excellent food wine). Your cheap grocery store plonk doesn’t have those layers, the sweet tannins, and a finish that will go for 30 seconds plus. Also, these wines come from low yielding sites, not the bulk wine vineyards that are pulling 4 or 5 tons per acre. All that said, it is a very pleasing wine that does have that little “something extra”, particularly when decanted for an hour or so, that raises it high above your typical grocery store brand. If you see it, pick up a bottle and see for yourself! You will be glad you did.

QOTD – We were in Walla Walla in early May for the Spring Release Weekend – had a killer time! If anyone gets the chance, visit the area. It is what Napa wishes it still was…..

Smelling the boot, that was funny!
GREAT show. It’s awesome to hear the passion behind the wine making and all the thoughts and dreams they pour (pun intended) into their wine!
Good times!

P.S. What up with the Green Wristband?
P.S.S. My Vikings are in serious trouble! HELP!