Note to self: Get that book.

Looking forward to part deux.

Love the region.
Interesting Guest.
Good looking book.
That is a solid show Gary.

hand raised

I <3 CdP.

My first reaction was to think this wasn't going to be a very good episode. I warmed up to this guy as time went on however. Well played.

Good show cant wait for part two. Have been watching past episodes and finally found out what the number on the chalk board was all about. Are you still doing this project? If so let me know cause I do live in the wonderful napa valley and would love to help out. I just finished my first harvest with Girard this past harvest and made my own wine as well. Keep up the good work

Lovin it G! The Chat de Pape I have is melowing in the rack because the first bottle was tooooo dark and mysterious. It's a Clos des Brusquieres 07 that may need a couple years. I can't wait, I'll open it when you drop part deux! What to eat with it?

GREAT Chateauneuf episode #1!! I'm a huge fan of the southern Rhone, and although I usually buy from the more value-driven appelations (Vaqueras, Gigondas, Vinsobres, Cotes du Ventoux, Rasteau) I have actually visited Chat. du Pape and fell in love with the Mistrall winds, the gallets, the gnarly old vines, and the passionate vignerons. Can't wait for episode #2!!

Great show. Really enjoyed it.

Lady Gaga is listenable?

Dude, I hope you expand your musical palate.

that is so interresting in your episode, is not a lot a the extreme qualitiy of Chateauneuf du Pape, but the “poetic” and “philosophic” work around grappes all the vintage, and the sensibility of the wine maker, because and you explain very well Gary, same terroir, different owner, different vintage, made different wine in a same location!! and that the different between a not too bad wine, and a inforgatable wine. personnaly i a Rayas man.
Thanks Gary and Harry also.

this sounds good. I was thinking of making a beef stew this weekend, but I might have to go with a bird instead (there will be plenty of red wine either way).

cherry, pineapple and interception

Personally, I LOVE CdP and southern Rhone. It is primarily all I drink and my CT shows that. I drink the really cheap, La Vieille Ferme all the way to the Ch. de Beaucastel. I really love that you had Mr. Karis on because I put this book on my wish list for this year.

In fact, last night I drank a bottle of La Vieille Ferme (made by the Perrin family) with my DiGiorno pizza and I can tell you the grenache shines even in this $5.99 bottle with huge cranberry/cherry jam flavors. I plan to open a 2003 Domaine Bois de Boursan CdP on Valentine's Day. And I'm waiting until next summer to try my 1999 Beaucastel. It should be important to note all of the grapes made in CdP: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsaut, Muscardin, Counoise, Vaccarese, Terret Noir and the whites: Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Rousanne, Picpoul, Picardan.

Another important thing to note about CdP is their success with Rose.

I can't wait for Part II of this video. The last three episodes have all been about really strong French wine regions. I'm hoping you will give the rest of southern Rhone a chance and bring out Vacqueyras, Gigondas, CdR Villages, Tavel and Beaumes de Venise (perhaps you have, I have not watched all 800 videos).

Fantastic show guys. I'm a big fan of Southern Rhone blends, and have really enjoyed getting more involved and invested in the region over the past 18 months. Simply put, Harry's book is a work of art…such an incredible resource for all us “Rhone Heads” out there.

Gary, I know your fascination and passion about pointing customers in the direction of value driven wines, but I feel that there has been some neglecting the Southern Rhone. It's quite clear that you can find world class cuvees for under $30, and some of the finest wines in the world under $100/bottle. Would love to see you increase your focus on this region!

Just a thoguht Gary, you should try to do a couple vertical tastings!

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It simplifies entering wines into the spreadsheet.

Looking forward to part two!

Really? At least TRY and seem interested in the content, there is a difference between shamelessly plugging products and plugging products.

Goble Goble… What?

These guests that have their hand on the pulse of the wine industry are invaluable sources of information. I have always enjoyed hearing people talk that know way more than I do on any particular topic, as long as hey don't talk AT me. My enology is solid, but I am young, and do not have the bankroll to do as much upper echelon tasting as I would like. Therefore these shows are a learning tool for me. Keep it up, guest or no guest, 12 minute shows or 30 as long as there is content and a little GV I'm in.

Excellent episode so far, very informative and substantial, I appreciate that and I thank you Gary and your distinguished guest, may the force be with you both!!

I really value guests like this, which have spend years getting to know a region or an AC in detail. Really looking forward part 2.

Just made my mouth water, and a I'm about to open a bottle of Domaine de la Charbonniere, the Cuvee Mourre de Perdrix, is a 2003 but looking forward to finding out what they did with the heat of that year and that vintage. I think it should be approachable now. I have had it for 3 or 4 years in my cellar.

Thanks again!

Pirata

This just shows you that the great status hunt of the American Psyche is sad. Wine should be based on love of it, not on how much it costs or how rare.

Yes, 375ml bottles do age faster than 750ml bottles, and the 750ml bottles age faster than 1500ml magnums. It’s all based on the ratio of the air on the top of the bottle compared to what’s in the bottle.:)

Go Saints!!! Sorry about your Jets, Gary! I work for the NFL in NYC. Do you want a tour of HQ? It would be best if we do it before the SuperBowl! You can checkout the SuperBowl Trophy and all the SB rings.