QOTD: I’ve recently started hanging out with some wine industry folks out here in WA and they’ve been kind enough to pop all kinds of really big WA cabs. To be honest, I’m not as impressed as I thought I would be. Still very fun, though.

You dont have to be red or blue, the constitution says nothing about republicans or democrats. I voted independent because I vote for who I believe in and not the “least worst.”
I hope that everyone reading this is going to vote their conscience, not tactics. * Check out the websites of Ralph Nader, Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin*

QOTD:Lately Pinot Noir, but tonight I’m going to have my first Austrailian Malbec.

QOTD: Don’t have a “go to” wine. I’ve always got something different going. There is always a white and red open on any given night at my house. Right now it’s a Godello from Galicia in Spain and red blend from Costières-de-Nîmes.

Although I’ve bought a few Barolos over the past couple years, none have really hit their drinking window yet, so I’ve not tried any of them. I went to a wine tasting a couple of weeks ago and tasted my first Barolos then. I’m now hooked. I bought a case of Barolos last week and tried one over the weekend. Another expensive habit has reared its ugly head.

Although I’ve bought a few Barolos over the past couple years, none have really hit their drinking window yet, so I’ve not tried any of them. I went to a wine tasting a couple of weeks ago and tasted my first Barolos then. I’m now hooked. I bought a case of Barolos last week and tried one over the weekend. Another expensive habit has reared its ugly head.

Great show, Gary!

QOTD: I’m all over the place, man! I had a Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Rayas Pignan 04) at Clo NYC yesterday that totally fascinated me. I’m gearing up for a tasting club event on the wines of Spain. 2005 Bordeaux, right and left bank – I’ve been reading Parker, so I’m really excited about tasting more of these regions. Nebbiolo – I’ve got an 07 Grasso Langhe Nebb that’s going on 48 hrs and I’ve been tracking its changes as it gets better and better. Had a Gewurz that rocked my world. Tried my first Riesling Spatlese (didn’t think I’d like it, but I loved it – like a luscious saffron and fruit dessert!). Had a Burg that changed my mind about pinot – sparklingly pretty, high acid with forest floor flavors. I asked the guys at the Corkscrew to pick me out a couple random bottles that I tasted blind – I had a beautiful Chilean carmenere pegged as a Chinon cab franc! I had some Scholium Verdelho from CA that brought serious thunder as well…

What I’d like to know is: What are YOU drinking when you’re not working? Beer?

QOTD – I’ve been drinking, and liking, some California Syrah. The Saison Des Vins Syrah L’hiver is nice, also Mandolin.

QOTD: Last night I had the Mercer Merlot yu had on your show last week. Really good. We also had a Chatteauneuf-du-Pape which I really loved; nice and earthy.

Once in Chablis I asked if the wine was “oaked”. I got a glare for the owner and an admonishment that “We NEVER oak our wine!”.

QOTD: Last night I had the Mercer Merlot yu had on your show last week. Really good. We also had a Chatteauneuf-du-Pape which I really loved; nice and earthy.

Once in Chablis I asked if the wine was “oaked”. I got a glare for the owner and an admonishment that “We NEVER oak our wine!”.

We thank YOU Gary, for sharing the wine world with us!

Happy election day to all of you Americanos out there!

QOTD:Vinho verde and other Portuguese wines…LOVE’EM!

We thank YOU Gary, for sharing the wine world with us!

Happy election day to all of you Americanos out there!

QOTD:Vinho verde and other Portuguese wines…LOVE’EM!

Great show. I’ve been wondering, why have you dropped the “whether they like it or not.” off the close of the show?

QOTD: Trying different Carmeneres.

pretty good picks for the day, more educational stuff than actual tasting, but if the notes happen to be posted somewhere i will look there (where are they)

QOTD: everything i can get my hands on, most recently Chateau Mont-Redon red and white both really good, got notes up on corkd i loved the stuff

And no props for the Colts beatin’ the Cheatin’ Pats! Great, great show though and I will procur some of the Drouhin.

I’ll be locked and loaded for tomorrow night’s show in preparation for tomorrow’s results.

QOTD: Koehler Chardonnay, Beaucanon Cab Franc and Rutherglen Red

Go Colts!

Cheers!

QOTD………… A little bit of Oregon Pinot Noir

Good show! It seems like Gary’s voice is borderline shot today (following the Jets win). I bet $8 that Gary is hungover????

Good show Gary! Looking forward to the California Chard show. Are you going with a Montelena? Nice, balanced, “burgundian” style (no oak monster!). Maybe something from the Santa Cruz Mountains? Santa Cruz chards typically show good acid.
QOTD: Our own wine. Rhone-style field blend of red varietals with a bit of white aromatics (viognier, orange muscat) mixed in. Also a Dow Colheita 1992 Tawny Port. Needs a bit of a chill on it due to some heat on the finish.

Gary – any news on the new green wristband? I’m hoping that I haven’t missed out on it because I wasn’t able to spring for the election pack, but I have noticed that you had the Statue of Liberty on the wristband, so I’m pretty sure I’m out of luck. Oh well, you still have a devoted Vayniac in me!

drinking a few zinfandel’s at home. good but something about these particular bottles is just a little too sweet. getting ready to try my first arneis. great show gary — felt like i learned something.

Carlo Rossi Chablis! yes! makes for a good foundation of a sangria. Nothing else. smile.

2nd wine – poopy rock smell. I need to get out there and try more wines to find some of your terms. Just wonderful. Straw and hay, i’ve always thought hay was more earthy and straw was more grassy. hmm, need to hang out at the barn more.

QOTD: Walnut Crest South American Cab you highlighted – what a great deal/taste. I have been doing Horizon winery, local in NC, come to NC. I can line you up with a great winery, cooking school, etc.

QOTD: Just had a Smith Woodhouse Tawny Port…amazing how the acid was cutting my tongue!

A quick recommendation if you are going to get nerdy. Please include the age capability of each wine (which you are usually good about) and whether you may be drinking the wine too soon. Also a discussion of the vintage in that particular region of the wines tasted, which is vitally important when talking quality, price and aging, especially for the wines of Burgundy(which you have also done in the past).

Poopy rock smell!!! Like Chablis but unfortunately my taste runs to the Grand Crus that has gotten expensive as of late. My go to wines are Spanish Garnachas for the most part. Had a new one this weekend Castillo de Momesan Garnacha 2007. Really nice and not expensive.

Should have been Castillo de Monreson and it is under $10
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I really enjoyed tuning in after a long absence; your enthusiasm is infectious. I also appreciate the facts you shared this episode. I dig Chablis! QOTD- I have been drinking quite a number of wines from the Languedoc, Minervous in particular.

Sadly, you’re dead-on right and I’ve not paid any attention to Chablis given its jug reputation here. Thanks to shows like this, that will change.

QOTD: Getting into WA state wines lately. Cracked the Eppalock Ridge Shiraz recently and thought it was killer.

Keep up the great, nerdy content. It’s really what drives the show.

QOTD: Mostly Rhone during the end of summer early fall.
You are so right Gary, French Chablis is a fabulous wine the steely, wet rock, acid profile pairs well with may food. I have been fortunate to holiday in France several times Chablis is such a beautiful area