Comments on: The Wines of Shea Wine Cellars – A Tasting Review http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/ Where an enthusiasm for wine gets personal Mon, 20 May 2013 00:14:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: kevin brady http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-564059 kevin brady Sun, 02 May 2010 01:32:39 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-564059 Great reflection and information on Shea, love the area and wine.

]]> By: ryan http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559783 ryan Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:58:19 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559783 Hey Guys,

What a great tasting. I really have loved the Shea wines for some time. I bought the first vintage released and it’s great to re-visit as often as I can. I haven’t tried the “Homer” wine – I love that he says that the wine is named after hitting a “home run”.

This was so educational about Shea and Oregon Pinot in general.

Cheers,

Ryan

]]> By: JOHN MARTELLY http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559271 JOHN MARTELLY Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:37:21 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559271 Hi guys,
This was fun. I listened to both shows back to back in order to gain more appreciation for Pinot Noir. I came to the conclusion that I must be drinking the wrong vintages and/or vineyards. Most of what I have tasted always seem to come up about (—) short of being a great wine. I laughed when Rusty spoke of getting the wine to the sides of your tongue to pick up the tannins. It is quite possible I have never experienced a noticable tannin in a Pinot.

I am heading out to a wine seminar tonight and Pinots will definitly be on my list to buy.

Also, I like judging wines without food for a couple of reasons. First, when I invite friends over for an evening, we don’t spend as much time eating as we do drinking wine. Therefore I’m looking for a wine that stands on its’ own legs without overpowering the pallet. Secondly, Even when I pair foods I tend to look for wines that compliment a dish like another side dish. Would you serve brussel sprouts and asparagus together? OK, bad example. I don’t want my wines to mask flavors of the food I prepared.

I also want to say, I like the taste of roasted beets and you would be surprized of how a good zin can class up a Big Mac.

Viva la Radio de Raisin

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559162 GrapeRadio Bunch Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:20:45 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559162 Tim, we are cool. I was just jerking your chain. :-)

Jay

]]> By: Tim Meranda http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559161 Tim Meranda Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:10:51 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559161 Jay,

I didn’t mean to be calling him out for it, I admire his reserve! BTW I too like this format. It will give me a chance to find some of these wines and see how my taste syncs with Rusty’s. I have always enjoyed their pinots in the past.

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559158 GrapeRadio Bunch Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:52:56 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559158 Tim, Which is worse? Eric’s statement or you calling him out for it? :-)

Jay

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559147 GrapeRadio Bunch Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:18:18 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559147 Robby, The technical issue has been repaired. Thanks for the referal. Tere is a google search bar for our site in the top right corner of the site. If you were to type in “Linden” fo example it would pull up all the past shows and any references to it on our site.

Brian

]]> By: Tim Meranda http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559145 Tim Meranda Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:13 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559145 Eric,

You are such a perfectionist! “Alone or with somebody” really.

]]> By: Robby http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559140 Robby Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:53:26 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559140 Unrelated topic.

The “Past Episodes” link seems to have an error? It seems to occur around the “02-12-2007 – ” podcast.

This weekend I met an interesting fella who is affiliated with the Presque Isle Wine Cellars in North East, PA. He is going to a wine seminar / conference sometime soon in Charlottesville, VA. I introduced him to GrapeRadio and directed him to listed to the Linden Vineyards / Jim Law interviews. Due to this error they are difficult to find.

Thank you for your great shows and information.

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559115 GrapeRadio Bunch Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:16:01 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559115 To follow on Rusty’s usual routine, I’m ready at 9am or sooner…depending. And then, I will only taste/drink wine if I’m alone or with somebody.

Eric

]]> By: Rusty Gaffney MD http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-559043 Rusty Gaffney MD Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:24:11 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-559043 I don’t eat anything while tasting, drink water only. I usually taste in the morning 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM when palate is freshest. No coffee or tea before. That said, I save the best wines for dinner later in the day and sample them with food which gives added insight about the wine and provides the most enjoyment. Its a tough job but someone has to do it!

Rusty

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-558771 GrapeRadio Bunch Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:05:38 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-558771 Rusty is hard core, he will accept no compromise in his ability to taste. Can’t argue with his palate or professionalism.

Jay

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-558761 GrapeRadio Bunch Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:11:13 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-558761 Yeah, we like it too…don’t know why we don’t use it more??

Rusty is a stalwart “I don’t eat anything before or during tasting” kind of guy.
Sometimes I will; sometimes I won’t eat something while tasting.
Brian could care less. ;-)

Eric

]]> By: Emilio Castelli http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2010/02/15/the-wines-of-shea-wine-cellars-a-tasting-review/comment-page-1/#comment-558750 Emilio Castelli Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:19:21 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=1635#comment-558750 I liked this format. I might go out and seek one of these bottles to check which of your palates would align most with mine.
I have a question though. Do you guys eat anything while you taste?
Thanks for all your shows (especially the one with Jacques Lardiere…).
E

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