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EP 810 2000 and 2005 Cahors Tasting

Gary shows some love for the Cahors appellation in France, a region that gave the Malbec grape its start.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Haut Monplaisir Cahors Cuvee PrestigeCahors
2000 Chat Lagrezette Pigeonnier Cahors Cahors

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line of the day – ‘we need a Mott cam’

Basically GV could say to Mott – ‘this smells like Bruce Willis’ arse on a Friday’ and Mott would reply – ‘Yeah I get that’. Here it’s ‘sardines’ that GV bowls out there and the Mottster picks it up immediately! Comedy value very high

Tags: cahors, French, red, review, Video, wine, wines

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  • mafioso

    Great show GV,
    I am a big fan of Cahors…why…cuz i haven't gotten on the $8, one dimensional, Argintinian malbec band wagon…thats why!!
    You are so right about Cahors being more old world and having much more layers of flavor. Keep spreading the knowledge GV..You are changing the wine world my friend.

    Stop referencing Connecticut and cranberries, we dont have any bogs in CT.

    QOTD 1:Having an earlier 90's alternative revival, Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Nirvana
    QOTD 2:After viewing the new A-Team trailer i have been watching classic A-Team episodes on youtube
    QOTD 3: Reading Kevin Zraly's Complete coarse to wine.

  • johnfarrin

    QOTD: Listening, Joss Stone
    Watching, you and The Mentalist
    Reading, just finished “red, white, and drunk all over” by Natalie MacLean

  • KnightWKNF

    LOL, Gary should start refering to WI and crannberries; we have plenty of crannberries up in the “thumb” region of our ovenmit shapped state.

  • thrawn

    Listening: R.E.M.'s “Live at the Olympia”. No band I know has so self-consciously attempted to channel itself in front of thousands of fans.

    Watching: The Wire. I don't love the show, but I just can't turn it off. Crazy interesting.

    Reading: Song of Fire and Ice Cycle by George R. R. Martin. Just a wild take on traditional high fantasy, without the gimmicky magic that is always de jour. Extremely well written, and certainly not new, but that's the beauty of books.

    Man, I gotta get me some more French and Spanish wine. Mouton Cadet excluded, the store can keep that. Very interesting show, thanks.

  • KnightWKNF

    😀

  • vinummaximus

    Wow, this is exciting. First time comment from a long time lurker. I want to try that pidgeoning Cahors. Sounds pretty great.
    QOTD
    Franz Ferdinand
    Rome (HBO series on DVD)
    1421
    Loving your work Gazz,

  • I think everyone has an imaginary visual of Mott. Maybe it should remain a mystery.

  • Altboy97

    Loved getting the whole Cahors, Malbec, Argentina thing straightened out in my head.
    QOTD – I got Agassi's book and Super Freakonomics for Christmas but haven't read yet. I only read non-Fiction. Listen mostly to NPR (really enjoy Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me).

  • It's shows like todays that frustrate me for not living in NJ/NY where I could just pop into the store & purchase some wine like the Malbecs you featured today. Not quite balling yet for the $150 stuff but all in due time.

    Also, take a lesson from your buddy Kevin Rose and get a couple cameras for your show. You could get the Mot cam for reactions, other angles for variety, etc. I know you like the lower maintenance show element but maybe it's time to add a fresh look.

    Just suggesting 🙂

  • Great episode Gary.

    I think a Mot-cam would be a great idea. Hook it up!

    As for the questions of the day:

    I am listening to the Black Eyed Peas a lot, also loving Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z and – TiK ToK by KE$HA.

    I just finished watching WLTV – really want to go out and get a bottle of the 2005 Haut Monplaisir Cahors Cuvee Prestige….closest I can find a the LCBO here in Ontario is CHÂTEAU HAUT-MONPLAISIR TRADITION 2006 … are these similar? I also find I am watching a lot of stuff online – I am finding that on demand contend is where it is at!

    As for what I am reading, again, reading a lot of stuff online – a lot of blogs on subjects such as Triathalons, Wine, Photography. To be perfectly honest, I just finished Crush It about a week ago. It was GREAT. I found it to be extremely motivating!

  • Anonymous

    We need to change the wine packaging world. Styrofoam SUCKS!

  • dz

    The Beatles remastered box set especially Hard Days Night and Revolver, mid eighties REM live shows(yes they're dated), Love Forever Changes(1967 masterpiece that never gets old), The Who, Kinks, Hendrix, Nirvana Unplugged and a whole plethora of mid 60s early 70s classic rock. Recently I finished” Imperial Cruise “and bought 6 copies for family members for Christmas and have had great feedback. Bathroom reading is dominated by ” Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Lazy, Loud and Stupid “that was a gift. The Office is my favorite show. MLB Network is incredible in HD, baseball can't start soon enough. Film Noir from the 40s and 50s are a passion(brilliant cinematography and themes). Simpsons and Family Guy with my 11 yr. old son who changes everyday it seems. (11 was my favorite age as a kid). And of course WL TV , now do I get a prize!

  • Mike_Nelson

    Watching: The Olympics (as of tomorrow)
    Listening to: Louis Armstrong
    Reading: The Omnivore's Dilemma

  • nicko

    Listening:
    City and Colour's “Bring Me Your Love” album

    Watching:
    Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball

    Reading:
    Coders at Work

  • laurieinvt

    QOTD: watching: my husband pull into the drive, home from a meeting with clients. TV-wise, news, random PBS shows, not big TV watchers
    listening to: Corinne Bailey Rae's 'The Sea' and an assortment of my 17-yr-old's favorites
    reading: Plan B: Further Thoughts On Faith by Anne Lamott, Mary Oliver's poetry, lots of periodicals

  • bfr1028

    QOTD:
    1. Watching DR. Who
    2. Listening to Led Zeppelin
    3. Reading This Comment Section lately

  • Ryan L

    Watching: WLTV, Dragon's Den, Hockey (HNIC)
    Listening: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
    Reading: Get Buffed 1 & 2 by Ian King

    Great show once again. I love them all and the different benefits each delivers. Much appreciated!

  • Bob

    QotD:

    Watching: Caprica
    Listening: Podcasts
    Reading: Entertainment Weekly

  • Kingoflexington

    I am watching Fear and Loathing in Los Vegas
    I am listening to Elliot Smith and Grizzly Bear
    I am reading This is where I leave you.

  • ERog

    Very interesting show. I've never had a Cahors. This and the St. Joseph episode have gotten me excited for some of the lesser-known areas of France. I have a Gigondas that I'm going to open soon as well.

    Anyway…

    Listening: Porcupine Tree – Lightbulb Sun
    Watching: Season 1 of Alias on DVD
    Reading: Lots of things for school. “How the Mighty Fall,” textbooks, business cases.

  • geekdesigngirl

    I am not watching anything. Hey – I live in the mountains and we get no reception (can I count Wine Library TV?).

    I'm reading Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad, Crush It, & If You Want To Write.

    And, I've been listening to The Very Best of Cat Stevens all day!

  • Anonymous

    Indeed he is.

  • Anonymous

    thanks a ton!

  • Anonymous

    Fake drama is bad

  • yacochuya

    Just bought tickets to see GV at SOBE on Saturday! Looking forward to it.

    QOTD
    Watching – You/CNN/Fox Soccer Channel
    Listening – U2/Dave Mathews
    Reading – South Africa Lonely Planet (For World Cup 2010)

  • scotty8m8

    Brilliant episode. Although I am drinking a nice Howell Mountain Diamond Creek…..I am being made thirsty.
    Gary, studying for my Advanced Level Sommelier with Court of Masters, live on BLVD east in Weehawken, NJ and work in the city. Someone from Barterhouse told me I should work for you to taste more and be better prepared for this monster exam. I guess that's a compliment.
    QOTD: Listening to….Steely Dan The Royal Scam
    Watching……..Anything New Orleans Saints related
    Reading……….Robert Parker, Jr. Bordeaux
    Anything I can get my hands on for the 1855 Classification

  • Gabe4455

    Although I never miss an episode and I am a huge WLTV fan, I do consider myself a lurker. I feel compelled to answer this question though.

    Listening: Baroness and Tom Waits
    Reading: A Preferred Blur- By Henry Rollins
    Watching: The Wire on HBO and Season 6 of Top Chef

    Since it is my birthday today, I think I am going to make a resolution and start commenting more.

  • bsmiley

    Gary, this is my first comment bc..yes, I am a lurker. LOL. Listening to DMB and talk radio, and watching Caps hockey, and reading “Crush It” (just got it a week ago). You have done some Virginia wines on winelibrarytv, but you HAVE to check out Barboursville Octogon 2005, Kluge New World Red 2004, and Chester Gap Petit Manseng!

  • rdhover

    QOTD: Listening to – talk radio in the car
    Watching – COLTS Superbowl coverage on the local news here in Indy
    Reading – nothing right now

  • Phredd3

    Happy birthday!

  • Gabe4455

    The new Mastodon album is wonderful.

  • Wineink

    reading Supermob watching LA Ink

  • Scotty Moran

    Bacchus & Me is great!

  • Ricardo

    Listening to: Diana Krall and The Smiths
    Watching: WLTV, and some youtube videos
    Reading: Some books of viticulture

  • David Harris

    QOTD: listening to = Celtic Frost,,,Watching = ninjavideo,,,Reading = nothing

  • Don Simpson

    Cahors bringing the serious thunder! Rusty fisherman truck in Oklahoma, perfect, ha.

    QOTD:
    Listening – Classic Rock (as always), STP, Manu Chao, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and recently I can't stop listening to a song called “Shut Your Eyes” by Snow Patrol. So melodic and catchy…

    Watching – PTI, House, 24, Family Guy, and American Idol (can't believe I watch it…)

    Reading – 'The New France' by Andrew Jefford and Mens Journal (great magazine!) I bought 'Crush It' in fall but still haven't read

  • davemcneilly

    Love Cahors.

    Listening to: Johnny Cash American Son
    Watching: nothing on tv really, unless good movie on hi-def (Patton a couple nights ago)
    Reading: Roger Ebert's blog, and great speeches (Churchill, FDR, Gandhi, JFK, Mandela, etc)

  • Longtime lurker but hard to comment when watching from iTunes podcast on my iphone.
    Have always loved Malbec but have never tried one from this region. Looking foreward to it.

    Listening:Zac Brown Band
    Watching:Man VS Food Live!
    Reading:Odd Thomas series.

  • gdeciantis

    Listening: Too Big to Fail
    Watching: Heroes
    Reading: Too Big to Fail (does that count)

  • matthyson

    QOTD:
    Listening – Party In the USA – Miley Cyrus
    Watching – NBA Basketball – Toronto Raptors
    Reading – Atlas Shrugged – Ayn Rand

  • Don Simpson

    yeah CAPS!!! rock the red!

  • Another great learning moment

    QOTD–
    listening-satalite radio-Deep tracks, Tull, Moody Blues, early 70 classic rock and Dave Ramsey
    watching- Antiques Roadshow- Iron Chef
    Reading-Crush it 3rd time around, Dream Manager, Total Money Make Over

  • Don Simpson

    bsmiley, from your post it sounds like you're from VA or DC. have you tried any wines from Linden winery? i think they make some of the best wines in Virginia.

  • Don Simpson

    I love the Wire. Great show!

  • zach58

    Great show inspired me to buy some Cahors very soon.

    Listening: Dawes “North Hills” and The Donkeys “Living on the Other Side”
    Watching: not much besides Arrested Development on DVD occasionally, screw TV (except for sports)
    Reading: Andre Agassi's autobiography and the new John Irving book

  • pnova

    Your last 4 or 5 episodes will not sync on my ipod???

  • Andres Ramos

    hey Gary, QOTD: Listening to Queen, watchin WLTVnow and on TV Heroes and reading 1984 by George Orwell

  • JR

    QOTD:
    Reading: Shroeder's biography of Warren Buffet
    Watching: A documentary on this history channel about Marquis de Sade
    Listening to:The Dubliners

  • yacoub

    What an awesome episode! Anytime you break out some outrageous analogies for the flavors you're tasting in a wine, the episode is a winner in my book. The first wine that ended up with Oklahoma hunter's pickup truckbed after a rainstorm was fantastic! The whole black & white Southern blueberry pie from the early 20th century was over the top. 🙂

    QOTD:
    Watching: White Collar
    Reading: Online Marketing job postings
    Listening: Weather reports for this big East Coast snow storm we're supposed to get this weekend 🙁

  • Styles

    Listening: Dave Matthews Band
    Watching: Jersey Shore
    Reading: Wall Street Journal

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