I think he said marzipan fruit, as in marzipan marizipan… it is often made into fruit shapes.

I think he said marzipan fruit, as in marzipan marizipan… it is often made into fruit shapes.

20-16 Jets

I am in like flint, just got the day off. Let me know if anything changes.

Audiofan, I hope that it is the Torrontes grape that is implied as the simpler of the two! But ,yes, especially in the rather generous fragrance of big ,floral bouquets (literally) ,accompanied by some spiced fragrances, I find them to run towards a similar profile, in the nose especially, but also, they would both run across the palate much drier than those misleading olfactory signals might anticipate. I do agree, that the complexity of Alsatian Gewurz (rather than goopy, cheap, factory-industrial ‘products’ of newer-world production) can be sublime, especially from Cru Vineyard AC designates, but even entry level efforts are often richly balanced studies of weight, acid, and fruit profiles, whereas Torrontes I’ve had, while easy to enjoy, seem to deliver much on the nose, but light bodied, (unripe) stone fruits, and similar hints of melon, carambola, etc. I think maybe I was just a bit to rushed, and vague in my response, which many might note, I am usually not… sometimes long winded ,even. My bad… peace, cheers, etc.

I do believe that yes, GV means simply ‘marzipan’, (artificial fruit shaped (popular artisinal item), or otherwise. I think he digs it. I agree, it is rather artificial, and the almond component is subtle, so for a non-sweet (NOT) lover. like myself, it is easy to lose the ‘almond’ component, and just perceive the sickly sugariness. yuck. But then again, Amaretto is also from almonds, and though it is, on its own, sickly sweet, can easily be diluted, as incorporated into coffee or coctails, pretty wonderfully.

New poster here, Been watching the show for the last month and I love it. I am going to give Torrontes a try next time I go wine shopping. Looks like there are a lot of great ones to try for a very reasonable price.

QOTD1: Jets 24- Pitt 21
QOTD2: see above.

QOTD1: Lion 24, Jets 17 (wake up Rick, wake up)
QOTD2: Have had a few and will continue to buy.

Ha! Good one, Audiofan.. BTW, I agree with your comments about Torrontes. There are so many other white wines I’d rather drink..

I went to LSU and spent a decent amount of time in New Orleans. I often went to Elio’s in the UPT off Claiborne. I like his selection for the most part. While in Baton Rouge I loved Matherne’s grocery store on Highland huge selection and often didn’t “end of the season” sales and I would stock up

Steelers: 24
Jets: 10
I have tried torrontes.

I wish – thanks for the invite. The bay area is tough to pull off until Tioga Pass opens.

To @ Moltei: In my opinion, Torrontes is light with floral notes (no oak).. lighter than gewurztraminer.

Out of absolute shock and despair in response to the way my Patriots ended up on Sunday, I refuse to answer the first QOTD… and I very VERY reluctantly congratulate you out of personal respect as a fan and friend. I DON”T WANT TO TALK ABOUT THAT GAME!!

QOTD (b.): Yes, yes YES!

Gday Peter,
My day is Fine Wine Manager at Dan Murphys in Shepparton, then on the side I have my own wine brand called Seraphim Wines where I specialize in Goulburn Valley Shiraz and Cabernet. I source my grapes from various vineyards around the region. So far we havnt been affected by the floods – Fingers crossed!! What do you do with yourself??

Hey, don’t always get to post everyday so when I’m around I like to have a laugh with you guys! Take it easy…this & cleaning the litterbox is all I got! But I’m pretty sure there’s been others who have surpassed me by far. Speakin’ of cat pee, I’ve noticed that distinctive aroma in certain white varietals…right before I poured it in my wife’s glass! ;-D

Jets 24 – Pit 10
Bears 28 – Pack 24

Bowl
Jets 31 – Bears 28

So exciting. Nice wine.

Nice Show! just a comment about torrontés riojano. Mostly it comes from Cafayate and the Tomero torrontés riojano grapes come from there. Far away from Mendoza in Salta. Calchaqui Valley.

The WINE part of the show was fine, although the wines themselves were not impressive.

QOTD: Torrontes? Yes, I’ve had a few. As for the prediction,

Pittsburgh 24
NY Jets 23

yes

Think the second one (Altivo) was too old. I think it needs to be fresher.

QOTD 1: Jets get bent over and spanked and not so gently reminded that they don’t belong in the playoffs. Rex Ryan continues to talk trash about next year.
QOTD 2: I have, but cannot recall which one it was. Clearly, it was memorable.

BTW, I have posted once before under another name, but I suppose this is my first official appearance outside LURKERVILLE. Hey y’all!

I don’t know what to do with Torrontés.. The cute girl dorm-smell kond of putts me off. Maybe I didn’t have a proper Torrontes yet but to me Torrontes seems a Gewurztraminer without the depth and with too much sweetness.

Any suggestions for a good Torrontes?

QOTD: Jets 24 Steelers 17 and in the NFC Packers 31 Bears 14. Jets And Packers In the Super Bowl perdiction to come later and being from Minnesota I bet you I will not be picking the Packers to win this game. Good show Gary.

Jets 28 – Stillers 26
Yes on the Torrontes