Loved this episode and the passion for wine that the vintner and Gary have. It shows through. The synergy was good and I loved the little bit of tidbits and wine education thrown in, cellarable wines vs. drinking wines, etc.

QOTD: I would love to get to Walla Walla sometime. I have had a couple of Charles’s wines before, a couple of different K syrah’s. I don’t recall which because I don’t have my notes nearby right now, but I do remember very much enjoying them both and my wife LOVED one of them.

Great, great show, thank you both!

QOTD: I would love to get to Walla Walla sometime. I have had a couple of Charles’s wines before, a couple of different K syrah’s. I don’t recall which because I don’t have my notes nearby right now, but I do remember very much enjoying them both and my wife LOVED one of them.

Great, great show, thank you both!

ROCK ON! Awesome show.

My wife and I are considering wine tasting in Washington next summer as a matter of fact! We’ll have to add Walla Walla as part of our trip.

Mott where’s my free WLTV schwag, that I was supposed to get?
Also, I’m gonna leave comment of protest every day until there’s a Kentucky Bourbon, or until Gary answers why he’s ignored a great American terroir product.

add this one to the WLTV classics. That was a fun ep. Who knew Sammy Haggar was a wine guy 😉 Seriously….Charles held his own and then some up next to you G…made for a good time
qotd..small pills

Mooooooochoooooooo Thaaaaanx, Guys!!! CLAAAAAAAAASSIIIIIIC Episode!!!

QOTD: I’m ooooon me way……!! 🙂

QOTD: We fit in the camera because we’re not all watching at the same time.

OMG…I love Charles Smith one of my very favorite wine makers…love his personality 🙂 One of the very best wines I have ever had was Lucky #7 and I searched and called all over the country trying to find more…with no “luck”! I can’t wait visit WA and K Vintners is one of the biggest reasons why. I pre-ordered the Ovide in February and should be getting it this month!YEAH! And the Kung Fu Girl was one of my white wines this summer. It rocked. Cheers!!

DOn’t know about the QOTD ~ But not too happy about the guy’s feet in my wine.. ick.
But LOVE a cab/shiraz blend – always a favorite of mine.

How about a show on Blends?
I love the GSM, a Southern Rhone, even a nice cab/merlot/syrah (The OTHER) comes to mind, or the Phantom, by Bogle, recently released. That’s a very nice wine for the price… CHeck it out yourself if you’ve not had Phantom.

I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Charles at the K winery a couple years back for Walla Walla’s Spring Release weekend.

Joined their wine club and bought a mixed case on the spot.

Here’s my favorite K wine ever…
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The Creator 2003 – with Charles’ likeness adorning the VERY COOL label.

great show can’t wait to try one or a dozen of these Artie

Ridunculus Show!!! Chas rocked the house down!
QOTD1: We put on our tightest sweaters and jeans
QOTD2: If and when I ever go to Wala Wala there’s no way I won’t go see this man.

third time watching this. he is by far the best guest youve had, gary. fun episode. his personality is great ..the positive vibes from him radiate from my computer screen. cool guy. the both of you… thanks again guys.
QOTD – magic

What a fun guy and great ep. Nice work.

I had never heard of Charles smith. He’s so awesome thanks for bringing him to my attention ! Great show Gary. I am definitely going to seek these wines out.

Qotd: My guy and I are planning a trip up and down the coast next year, so I am trying to put in as many wine areas as possible. Walla walla here I come 🙂

Great show! Picked up a some of the ovide – one for now and some for later 🙂

I’ve been wanting to get out to Walla Walla for awhile now. Hopefully, I’ll get out there this Spring before it gets too hot.

Awesome show guys, I enjoyed every minute of it.

LMFAO this guy at 10:30 in the morning just downed that glass of Riesling like it was OJ…gotta love it. Where do you find these guys Gary? lololoolol

One of the best half-hours I’ve spent on the computer in ages! You should link this one up as one of the top WLTV “Guest Episodes.”

Everything that you and Charles discussed concerning the wines was both educational and entertaining and kept me eagerly waiting for the next insight or comment. Residing in Washington state I’ve seen and sampled most of the Charles Shaw and K-Vintner wines and they do impress. Also impressive are the vineyards which Charles is sourcing from as they have a great regional reputation. This was the first opportunity I’ve had to actually see and hear the winemaker. All that was missing from the show was a Dale Chihuly decanter!

I’m off to the store now to look for that Ovide! Hopefully I can take a Walla Walla tour before winter; if so we’ll be certain to call the winery to check on open hours or tasting room location!

This is a great episode – I couldn’t get the smile off my face. Charles Smith really knows his stuff and knows his wines. The point about Cab-Shiraz blends often being just an attempt to correct for deficiencies in one or other varietal is so true, just as it’s true that the great Cab-Shiraz blends I’ve tasted haven’t done that.

Cheers all,
OzJeff

Big G, Great show Bro! I’ve had their “K” Viognier and it was real good. Hey, If I heard you right, you said you were a Big GL fan. NIce, Hal Jordan is my Favorite of all time. “In brightest day Baby! Keep doin what you do G. I love it.

QOTD: I can’t wait to do a Walla Walla trip. Love The Wine there.

Having been to Walla Walla multiple times, El Jefe is one of my favorites (mmm); also, the Viognier is good if you like that varietal.

K vintners Rules! Nice Dead Moon tat Chuck! Fred and Toody Rock too.Gotta go to work, and will post tomorrow

Oh God! I’ve been stuck inside this camera for months now! Someone help me! ; )
Great show!