Gary & Chris, Super episode and for a super cause!!! Had no idea any one was out there raising $ for charities with wine…….GREAT idea!!! Thanks for sharing this info!!! 🙂

Gary & Chris, Super episode and for a super cause!!! Had no idea any one was out there raising $ for charities with wine…….GREAT idea!!! Thanks for sharing this info!!! 🙂

2001 Archipel

It s wonderfull to see people making such an effort for others. What a great idea !
QOTD: I can’t remember having a california wine this year. I should go out and find one…

Just an observation about that Lynmar pinot that shows why it’s always better to share wine with others. It was the type of extraordinary wine that after your first sip you look at the other(s) in the room hoping to see the same look of, “OMG, tell me that was as good as I know it was.” I LOVE those moments

QOTD: Waypoint Cab, Dr. Crane’s Vineyard

Definitely envious, really want to try those. Good on yah for supporting the cause.

QOTD: Veraision Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet 04′, truly a blockbuster.

great sound effects today!!! What the hell was that???
…favorite Cali wine this year would have to be the 2005 “Les Galets” syrah from McPrice Myers. It was not ready on the first day, but on the second night…WOW!!

Great show gary and I?m glad you?re feeling better!

What a remarkable project! I wish I could get Cathy Corison?s wine.

QOTD- Banknote Wine Company?s ?The Vault?, 2006 Napa Valley Red Blend.

Its a zin blend (62% zin, 25% syrah, 13% cab) similar to ?The Prisoner? which I also like. The Banknote though had an intense nose of sweet oak and espresso and TONS of fruit on the palate. I was blown away.

Todd from Napa

Burning mint does smell like marijuana apparently.
I played tricks on my stoner friends in high school with dried mint from my mother’s spice rack. If you have a reputation for saying no, a little mint gets a big reaction!

QOTD: Easy. 2004 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Benchland Select

2005 Realm Beckstoffer Tokalon….a home run!!

QOTD: 2004 Neyers Syrah Cuvée d’Honneur

Hi GV,

Looks like you are feeling better, that is great.

Good show, great cause, where can we find them????

QOTD: 2004 Stag’s Leap Petite Syrah…

Best California Wine I’ve EVER had:

Diamond Ridge Merlot 2002

Never been able to find it since….

qotd – 2004 rocca cabernet

QOTD: Had some great California wines at tastings this year, but for sit down dinner with friends, family, etc, nothing too fancy…La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir at one of my birthday dinners was nice. There was another dinner this spring with a 2005 Sonoma Pinot that was delicious, too, winery name momentarily escapes me.

1996,1997,1998 Corison cab vertical at the winery in July. I can’t pick one! (ok the 97)

Great Show!!!

QOTD: 2005 Ghost Block

–RH

QOTD: 05 Caymus Special Selection!
A nod to Scarecrow 05. Stags’ Leap WINERY Ne Cede Malis 04.
I only got 1 sip of the Scarecrow. Had lots of several vintages of that Caymus.
People that want to expand their palate should also try the Ne Cede Malis. Petite Syrah-based field blend from the oldest block of vines in the Stags Leap District. Lots of history there too.
Great show. Going to the links now.

Boorman Vineyards Metaphor. An exciting Bordeaux-style blend, from on the ridge overlooking Temecula. Serious wine from an unexpected place.

QOTD: My fav thus far has actually been the very affordable Louis M. Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. Delicious! And only about $15. I’ve tried LOTS of other, more expensive Cabs, and this is by far the best value for my palate.

PLEASE READ THIS!!!! STOP USING THE WORD “ATYPICAL” INCORRECTLY!!!! “Atypical” means NOT TYPICAL. In other words, a proper use of the word would be as follows: It is atypical of Gary V. to use the word “atypical” correctly. Why? Because you never use it correctly! Therefore, it is NOT typical (i.e. atypical) of you to use the word in its proper context. Got it? You are a bright guy, and I’m sure you would rather use language correctly. I hope this was helpful. Great show, as always. Here is another example: It is atypical of Gary V. to put on a lackluster, uninformative show – his shows are generally both engaging and educational.

First of all I was very happy to see both Gary and Chris live today, and am glad that Gary is clearly starting to feel like his normal uniquely engaging self, as evidenced by his characterization of Patriots fans. To which I say, hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. 🙂

Secondly I literally applaud you for promoting and supporting a most worthwhile effort, especially when it enhances the lives of disadvantaged children. (Sorry, I find the term “disabled” very unpalatable). God bless you.

All three wines looked very interesting and it appears the Andy Erickson creation may be an excellent bargain at the elite quality level. I hope someday to try it out – or all of them. As usual, the evaluations were very informative, and equally interesting for their lack of dramatic embellishment, while remaining enthusiastic. To make a figure skating analogy, I find Gary’s comments always score very high marks for technical merit; on this occasion I would also give them very high marks for artistic impression.

QOTD – The only CA estate I have tried this year is Thomas Kruse (Gilroy). Being a hardcore Riesling lover, I was very pleasantly surprised by their 2006 Chardonnay. It is made without malolactic fermentation, and has very good acidity.

Amazing show. Amazing cause. Very, very nice.

QOTD- 2004 Titus Cabernet Sauvignon.