Comments on: Murphy-Goode Challenge: Part 1 Video

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:24:26 +0000

Ah, I thought it might be about where the grapes grow… so, Murphy-Goode has vinyards all over the place or do they sell their grapes to other wineries?

(Geesh, I am beginning to realize that some savvy wine social media person could spin my questions into a wine 101 series… *she winks*.)

Thanks for your answer, Frank!

Greets to Anita

By: admin

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:49:35 +0000

Hi Andy,

Spitting your wine during a tasting is just a simple method to make sure you don’t get drunk. Cellar Masters do this on a regular basis when they are doing barrel tastings to check the maturity of their wines. I usually swallow my wine because I’m not on the clock. ;-D

The Petit Verdot says “Alexander Valley” because that’s the appellation those grapes came from and the label also indicates “River Ranch” as the specific vineyard in the valley. All wines in California are label like this however most are blends from various valleys and vineyards.

Hope this helps

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:01:17 +0000

Very fine, true to your form!

I have a few questions: do you spit or swallow? Seriously, why do you spit or swallow?

On the more serious note, why does the Petit Verdot say “Alexander Valley” on it? (I am assuming that this is an indicator of *something* — like do the other wines have other texts/geographical places on them?)

Looking forward to part 2! I still think this is a great idea and hope that you find people to copy your idea!

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:50:00 +0000

I loved the Murphy-Goode tasting room. This video rocked! Loved the editing…

I was impressed with the All In Claret. And the Petite Verdot surprised me!

By: pappason

pappason — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:47:45 +0000

Great video Frank, I didn’t realize how broad of wine selections were available at Murphy Goode. Been looking for the Petit Verdot to try, but have not tracked it down. Looking forward to part II as I have tasted many of Greg’s dishes, they all are truely amazing. Keep up the good work.

By: Todd Havens

Todd Havens — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:34:58 +0000

Love it, Frank! I’m totally stoked to try the MG wines in the tasting room now.

That Petit Verdot is a bit of a siren’s song for me, too. Looking forward to Part Dos at the restaurant.

By the by, were you spitting or did you stumble out of the tasting room in the first couple of takes?

Great, concise video.

By: gogoanita

gogoanita — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:37:29 +0000

I think this is your Best Video Yet! Can’t wait for the Zins Valley Part… You are doing an amazing job! Keep it up.