tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post8314374409342855185..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World of Pinot Noir--PART TWORon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-9521111208720989732015-03-26T22:11:57.865-07:002015-03-26T22:11:57.865-07:00Plus $65 shipping!!Plus $65 shipping!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318306746924567245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-15723048516257444832015-03-20T18:13:55.007-07:002015-03-20T18:13:55.007-07:00Don,
You're nobody in the wine biz until you&#...Don,<br />You're nobody in the wine biz until you've been Chapoutted. I spent a week with him one afternoon.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-87732308439735224602015-03-20T09:26:25.957-07:002015-03-20T09:26:25.957-07:00So you too have been subjected to a Michel Chapout...So you too have been subjected to a Michel Chapoutier tasting. Nothing quite like Cote Rotie pulled from a bucket of ice water and served teeth-shattering cold. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373618125505212655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-71866920875775564722015-03-20T07:37:39.131-07:002015-03-20T07:37:39.131-07:00Amy,
Oh, I already have my own speculum. Who doesn...Amy,<br />Oh, I already have my own speculum. Who doesn't?<br /><br />Thanks for the details on your Sauvignon Blanc. Very interesting. I'd love to try it again some time, your front porch or not. As I said in the previous chapter of WOPN, there isn't a worse way to taste and evaluate wine than a large public tasting like that. But I also don't recall that it reminded me of Sancerre, if that was your intent. No matter, you're happy with it, and that's what counts. I've no doubt your audience will find you. <br /><br />I was smitten, however, by your Pinot Noirs, and you.<br /><br />Thanks for being a common tater.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-29152993512089506932015-03-20T00:32:03.091-07:002015-03-20T00:32:03.091-07:00Worship of rodents?
Oh, you mean this mysticism: ...Worship of rodents?<br /><br />Oh, you mean this mysticism: Karni Mata, a mystic matriarch / rat goddess from the 14th century India.<br /><br />Link: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/06/0628_040628_tvrats.htmlBob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089688073031173053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-88025354709665931612015-03-19T18:39:53.137-07:002015-03-19T18:39:53.137-07:00Hi Ron!
I don't know if you got a close loo...Hi Ron! <br /><br />I don't know if you got a close look at the "Uni Opener" - you could probably get a good bargain by going with a speculum instead. They sell them online through medical equipment companies for as low as $8.53. <br /><br />The Sauv Blanc. We went that direction as I wanted to make a style of Sauv Blanc that wasn't typical new world. I spend quite a bit of time in Sancerre for my day job with Ermitage cooperage and have always loved the bottles that were aged in some wood, rested on lees with little agitation, and then racked off to bottle clean. After pressing - we let the wine sit in the press pan and oxidized it a bit - trying to get rid of some of the aromatics that I don't care for - grassy, tropical, melon. The barrels we used - one 265L Cigar barrel - steam bent and light toast which equals sort of a golden brown marshmallow. The other barrel was neutral steam bent light toast and the third stainless. The oak selection was to try to get some of the spice and sucrosity from the oak - no toast, and more volume and roundness on the palate. I'm super happy with it. Come try it again on my front porch. We can play "I Spy" with the neighbors property who would give any quality hoarder a serious challenge on a reality show.<br /><br />Thanks for your notes on the Pinot. We are just about to release next week so hopefully I can pay my mortgage. <br /><br />You are absolutely correct on the small winery front at events like this. Next year I will bring a duck call. We truly had a great time and look forward to next year's event. Hard to say what kind of return an event like this has if at all for the sales. Everyone reading this - you can come drink wine on the porch as well. And pick up your case of Sauv Blanc.<br /><br />Mel - you are a nut job. But the kind of nuts we all LOVE. Like toasted pine nuts. Or roasted hazelnuts. Or those wasabi almonds from Diamond. <br /><br />Off to help Rick split wood.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825499908346321265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-83011172991139207292015-03-19T18:12:17.644-07:002015-03-19T18:12:17.644-07:00David,
Sorry to be so slow to respond--busy day fo...David,<br />Sorry to be so slow to respond--busy day for me. My wedding anniversary. <br /><br />I'll talk about your question a bit in Part 3, I think. I found tasting countless Pinot Noirs a bit on the monotonous side, perhaps because, in general, Pinot Noir has a smaller range than, say, Zinfandel, when it comes to style and substance. A roomful of the absolute best Pinot Noir might be interesting, but, otherwise, it got a bit "more of the same" for me. <br /><br />You'd have to ask a small winery if it was worth it. I don't know what they charged for a table in relation to the results, but it seemed that tastings like that reflect the culture in general. The 1%--the Kosta Browne and Williams Selyem and such--had folks lined up three deep to taste, while new, unfamiliar, unscored wineries were standing there hoping you'd say Hi. They needed a bell and a little Salvation Army donation box.<br /><br />Jock,<br />If I knew who you were, I might know if I was quoting you. But this WOPN had lots of Burgundy seminars and dinners, proportionally, and, truly, I was only vaguely interested. I'm very interested in the wines, not at all interested in the Burgundy worship.<br /><br />Marcia,<br />Why weren't you there? I saw lots of other "friends." And also friends. It was a very nice event, expertly run. We'd have had some fun!<br /><br />Bob,<br />Yup. That's the Bob. "Mycetism" is the worship of rodents, right?<br /><br />Karl,<br />I thought that was his brother Richard. <br /><br />Amy,<br />I was wondering how much that Uni-Bomber was! Thanks for that. Cool utensil, though, right? Looked like it would also be good for an emergency tracheotomy.<br /><br />Both of the Pinot Noirs you poured were excellent, Amy. The SB not at all my style, and I wonder why you chose to make it like that. Nothing wrong with it, mind you, but it seemed, in my mind, something of an odd choice, and maybe a tough sell. But I will continue to follow what you make. You have a great touch with Pinot Noir.<br /><br />Mel,<br />Yeah, now I'm your favorite since Ann B. Davis died and went to sitcom hell. Thanks. She was the best thing about that show. Cummings wasn't much of a comic actor, but handsome and familiar--which worked in the '50s.<br /><br />Thomas,<br />The Uni-Bomber comes in a plain-wrapped package from the Post Office. Be careful when you open it. It'll blow your sack of sea urchin right off.<br /><br />Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-77835787542638308422015-03-19T12:26:40.802-07:002015-03-19T12:26:40.802-07:00This one made me spit all over my keyboard...oh, w...This one made me spit all over my keyboard...oh, wait: wrong entry.<br /><br />The above in jokes make me feel left out. I do hope, however, for $128.08 the Uni-Opener comes with a sack of sea urchins, which I understand are difficult to find in a Finger Lake.<br /><br />In any case, nice wine notes Ron.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-67429863900237513302015-03-19T12:19:46.881-07:002015-03-19T12:19:46.881-07:00Has he started to log in the back yard yet?? Fish...Has he started to log in the back yard yet?? Fish in the bathtub??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202797971043380941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-37354449450019549052015-03-19T12:16:30.965-07:002015-03-19T12:16:30.965-07:00I have a boyfriend? So that explains the mess in ...I have a boyfriend? So that explains the mess in the kitchen… Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825499908346321265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-57047890664540066322015-03-19T12:11:38.037-07:002015-03-19T12:11:38.037-07:00And, while we're at it, Amy, will you give you...And, while we're at it, Amy, will you give your boyfriend a raise and tell him to answer my e mails??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202797971043380941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-81595130602165954492015-03-19T12:10:22.825-07:002015-03-19T12:10:22.825-07:00Ron,
You will always be my favorite Schultzie.
...Ron,<br /><br />You will always be my favorite Schultzie. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202797971043380941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-61936364972627175062015-03-19T12:04:22.755-07:002015-03-19T12:04:22.755-07:00Thanks Ron! So you do or don't want a case of...Thanks Ron! So you do or don't want a case of the Sauvignon Blanc…? <br /><br />FYI - I found the "Uni Opener" that Stephanie used in her demonstration. You can purchase one for everyone you know at www.atkitchenware.com - for the wham, bam steal of a deal of $128.08. <br /><br />Looking forward to your next post,<br /><br />AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825499908346321265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-64102239198505372352015-03-19T11:36:11.154-07:002015-03-19T11:36:11.154-07:00Indeed, the Bob Cummings of 'The Devil and Mis...Indeed, the Bob Cummings of 'The Devil and Miss Jones' too! 'nuff said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482425756666353293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-87225537380588180202015-03-19T11:11:13.460-07:002015-03-19T11:11:13.460-07:00Would this have been the Bob Cummings of “Dial M* ...Would this have been the Bob Cummings of “Dial M* for Murder”?<br /><br />[*mycetism]Bob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099196210297757292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-8166058396767376862015-03-19T10:29:46.768-07:002015-03-19T10:29:46.768-07:00Dang! Wish I'd been there. Sounds like it was ...Dang! Wish I'd been there. Sounds like it was fascinating on many levels. Different from the usual Hosé postings yet still packed with zingers.Marcia Macomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237764449953259939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-27784595225996942002015-03-19T10:24:02.607-07:002015-03-19T10:24:02.607-07:00"Burgundy worship is banal and tiresome, and ..."Burgundy worship is banal and tiresome, and often espoused by people who know just a tiny bit about it. I love great red Burgundy, I was lucky enough to have tasted more than my fair share, but I rarely have the chance to drink it any more. I don’t miss it that much." <br /><br />Are you sure you wern't quoting me?jockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320659314411201343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-51786837806282864212015-03-19T10:10:13.018-07:002015-03-19T10:10:13.018-07:00Ron,
What do you think about the event in general?...Ron,<br />What do you think about the event in general? I decided years ago to limit Pinot only events. It is hard to stand out in a crowd when everyone is pouring the same varietal. Eventually I resorted to wearing a tube top and hot pants. While I got attention(in a Bruce Jennery kind of way)it wasn't that awesome.<br /><br />Do you like single variety events?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340119694154206371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-65344424314318689552015-03-19T09:55:06.396-07:002015-03-19T09:55:06.396-07:00Don,
Oh, I've done some wine commentary before...Don,<br />Oh, I've done some wine commentary before (See "Wine Essays" in my Compost Heap), but I don't do it that much. Too many people doing that as it is. But WOPN was great for material.<br /><br />The uni was fantastic!<br /><br />Andrew,<br />It does matter. Thanks for the correction. I could not have been further off in my notes about your Sauvignon Blanc. My apologies. I'll go back and fix it in the text as well.<br /><br />The SB wasn't to my taste. Doesn't make it bad wine. It wasn't faulty, or just lousy. I'm sure you'll sell every last bottle.<br /><br />Thanks for reading. Your Pinot Noirs were very good. As good as any of the Oregon wines at WOPN I tried, and far better than most.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-7023179164322252612015-03-19T09:03:28.956-07:002015-03-19T09:03:28.956-07:00Hi Ron,
I don't know if this matters because ...Hi Ron,<br /><br />I don't know if this matters because I don't know if your readers actually matter. I mean, I read you, and I'm aware I barely matter, so I'm only drawing on personal experience. I also draw on other people for an experience, but that's different altogether.<br /><br />The 2013 Rocky Point Cellars Sauvignon Blanc (Amy's) is 0% MLF and 50ish% new FR oak. I'm only saying it since I helped craft it. Or maybe uncraft it in one's view (not saying which one, but one nonetheless).<br /><br />And thank you for the props on the 2012 RPC La Colina Pinot Noir. We'll keep crafting at least half of the wines correctly.<br /><br />With all seriousness and admiration for your work and your wordcraft, hugs and smooches.andrewbandysmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964399085605577324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-41184885973431698532015-03-19T08:14:28.226-07:002015-03-19T08:14:28.226-07:00Damn! Actual WINE commentary. Ron, you can be comp...Damn! Actual WINE commentary. Ron, you can be completely enlightening even when you're sending zingers. I really enjoyed this one, and (it's 10:30 AM as I'm writing this) now I find myself VERY hungry. Even for uni!<br />Thanks for another entertaining read.Don Clemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018421143636593792noreply@blogger.com