QotD: 2005 Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir. Its by Don Sebastiani & Sons in Napa but they use Chilean grapes.

Don Melchor. I have a verticle from 2001. Good Stuff!!

Yo G –

Wow, thanks! I had one of those moments when I wanted to grab the Queen CD and play “We are the Champions” and crank it up! Seriously, we work sooooo hard to make our artisan Pinot noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wines it’s nice when recognition like this occurs.

We are almost sold out of our 2006 Pinot’s. The good news is that our 2007 Pinot’s (like many other Pinot producers) are crazy good – the weather was perfect at the end of the growing season, and the extended hang-time provided an extra scoop of physiological development.

When is the WLTV Malconsorts smack-down? I’ll fly out for that one to help hoover up the leftover wine crumbs!

Yo G –

Wow, thanks! I had one of those moments when I wanted to grab the Queen CD and play “We are the Champions” and crank it up! Seriously, we work sooooo hard to make our artisan Pinot noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wines it’s nice when recognition like this occurs.

We are almost sold out of our 2006 Pinot’s. The good news is that our 2007 Pinot’s (like many other Pinot producers) are crazy good – the weather was perfect at the end of the growing season, and the extended hang-time provided an extra scoop of physiological development.

When is the WLTV Malconsorts smack-down? I’ll fly out for that one to help hoover up the leftover wine crumbs!

Another great show Gary. My personal chilean fav would have to be Purple Angel from Montes.

Hi Gary; I love Chilean wine but I think my favourite so far is the Cono Sur Viognier by Adolfo Hurtago in Colchagua Valley. It’s quite sweet but just lovely to drink, especially with the old Thai style dishes. You ever tried it? We’re talking tropical fruits baby! Just a great fun and enjoyable wine.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOA, FAAAAAAAAANTAAAAAAAAASTIIIIIIIC EPISODE !!!!!!!!!!
Moooochoooo Mooooochoooo Thanx G !!! LOOOOOOOOVE BLIND TASTINGS !!!

qotd: Not a Chile Vino Drinker. Had a Concho Y Toro about 20 years
ago, that’s about it. But definitely gotta do some explorin’ there….

Almaviva 1997, 2003

QQTD: CONO SUR “THE OCIO” PINOT NOIR 2005

Gary, keeping on the S. A. bend, I have been drinking loads of wine from Uruguay lately. Specifically, Pisano vinyards, Torrontes, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon. These all roll in at the $10-12 range here in Clearwater, Florida. I would personally love to see an episode devoted to this bodega. I also think an exciting show would include players like Tikal(Jubilo, Patriota), Luca(Chardonnay, Syrah), and Susana Balbao(Cabernet, Malbec, and “Crios” Torrontes) from Argentina, as well as the Concha y Toro/Rothchild joint venture from the Chilean Vina Almaviva. Having been responsible for the wine list at an upscale South American fusion restaurant (The Black Palm), I was able taste these wines consistently for two years. We also prided ourselves on a short and sweet winelist of 87-92+ wines in the “restaurant” $30-75 range. So, I definitely share your appreciation for the Spanish and South American value plays. Great show. Thanks for all you do in the wine world.

i totally dig the blind tasting format. i would like to see it at least once a week.
qotd: primus

I really love these blind tasting shows, and this one shook it up a bit with the Burgundy going DOWN!

QOTD – Best Chilean so far – Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc by Concha Y Toro, the ’94 vintage was excellent.For reds Valdivieso’s Reserve Cabernet Francs have been good on the ’00 and ’03 vintages as well.

….have you missed me? 😉

Of course I meant the ’04 Terrunyo!

AOTD : Montes Alpha Syrah

QOTD : Montes Alpha Syrah

Gary, love the blind tasting format. Can’t really say a specific Chilean wine I’ve had, but know I’ve had some. Science lesson….copper doesn’t rust it just oxidizes.

PS–Gary, I’m trying to add you as a LinkedIn connection but it wants your email address and I’m using what I can find on this site/GV.com and no-dice. Please let me know the email address privately or if you would modify your “add” rules that would be appreciated.

QOTD:Concha y Toro 2003 Puente Alto Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon

We think the Blinds are the BEST!

Best Chilean wine? Don Melchor Cab. Best Chilean QPR? Montes Alpha Syrah (to echo earlier comments)

Not sure what the best Chilean wine I’ve had is, but for the price (ten bucks) I’ve been pretty happy with the Rothchild Cabernet effort named Brisandes. I sometimes find Cabs a bit difficult, but this one pairs easily and doesn’t kick me in the head with a lot of harsh tannins while still giving me a nice dark chocolate note that I like.

QOTD – VINA CHOCALAN GRAN RESERVA 04. I bought it from WL in Dec 2007. It’s on my ‘wishlist’ – can you bring it in again? I’ll put in an ‘official’ request to see if it can be found.

Excellent show!

I really enjoy the blind tasting shows. The usual preconceptions go away and the wine stands on its own.

QOTD: I haven’t tasted any Chilean wines that really impressed although a few have had a decent QPR.

More Blind Tastings!

QOTD: Best from Chile that I’ve had was the 2001 Almaviva.

QOTD:
Just haven’t had many wines from South America, may need to change.
The blind format is fun but I prefer two wines in a head to head.