Episode 16 - An unknown California cult wine.

March 20, 2006

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2003 Egelhoff Cabernet Sauvignon

Today Gary explores the 2003 Egelhoff Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Bob Egelhoff is one of the finest winemakers in all of California.

17 Responses

  1. about 25 months ago

    Jennifer

    First time watcher. Not much critisism yet. I like this. I can learn about wines and and I am so new to them that this is helpful. More soon.

    - Jen

  2. about 25 months ago

    Bruce Hewlett

    The guy that said that this is on a second grade level should go back to kindergarten. This is without a doubt one of the finest and most edifying events to take place in the world of wine. Gary your knowledge is amazing, and your ability to present that information in a way that allows all of us to learn is a gift. Your presentations are fun and that is the way that I have always approached wine. If you can’t find and enjoy the $4.00 jewel then you probably are not truly able to appreciate the $100.00 wine because you have nose in the wrong place.

  3. about 25 months ago

    Alan Murray

    I just watched this segment immediately after watching Episode 18 on decanting. So, it immediately struck me, why don’t you review all wine just like you did on Episode 18, i.e., with a bottle that you have decanted and a bottle that hasn’t been decanted?

    For that matter, the lesson I took away from Episode 18 leads me to ask the question: What’s the point of tasting a young wine that hasn’t been decanted?

  4. about 25 months ago

    garyv

    Alan great question. I did have this wine opened for a long time and it was breathing, though I didn’t use a decanter….maybe I should have! Great point!

  5. about 24 months ago

    Jeff

    Your videos are excellent, Gary! They are very informative and are the next best thing to attending a tasting - I sat at the same table with you at the fabulous Gaja dinner last year (when’s the next one?). I am a HUGE Egelhoff fan. I loved the ‘02 and not only got a case but a double magnum as well for my cellar. Given prices for Harlan, etc., I believe it is a bargain!

  6. about 19 months ago

    Brandon M

    2nd grade level? This is the next level of media technology…how is that 2nd Grade?????

    BTW…how is there still Egelhoff in stock?

    B

  7. about 19 months ago

    Mike F.

    So here we see the evolution of WLTV start to turn towards Gary’s super pumped enthusiastic and impassioned style of delivery. I have friends that are into the Cali cabs and cult wines, but I missed the boat. This is especially due to the way prices have jumped north in recent years. It’s hard to fork over 300 plus bucks for a bottle of juice at the local steak house, but you have to admit, it makes for a hell of a dining experience. I’ve found some amazing cabs out of Argentina and Spain recently for under 50 bucks. These have been my go to reds for value.

  8. about 17 months ago

    SS Chris

    Gary, Logging back episodes…Please provide you rating for this amazing wine!!

  9. about 16 months ago

    Dave L

    You are right on with the Egelhoff review. He also makes a Two Worlds blend of his Egelhoff grapes and Austrailian Shiraz that is out of this world. Even at this price level Bob’s wines outstrip others that cost $100 or more.

  10. about 11 months ago

    David Canada

    First “I’m humbled reference”…
    How about putting up a Raptors poster behind for one show…

  11. about 11 months ago

    vibemore

    I will definitely be on the look out for Egelhoff.

    I don’t know if I have left a criticism yet so I’ll start working hard to come up with one. Ha.

  12. about 8 months ago

    WA Ambassador

    This is definitely not 2nd grade level. This is covering some very basic information, but it’s also catering to those of us that want a little more than just a score. I think it makes the rating of the wine more real when you have somebody that can, essentially, discuss the wine and give you an almost-live interpretation about what they thought about the wine. I’m sure that there will be other episodes that will appeal to those that want to get technical. This is REAL value here. Let the 2nd graders go and pretend to be big kids while those of big kids actually reap the benefits of the knowledge that you are sharing with us. Remember, nobody forces us to click the “play” button to watch these vlogs.

  13. about 6 months ago

    Alos

    I really love this episode. I guess what I could say is that I hope that you keep trying to expose us to things that are completely different. I had never herd of this until this episode and I love that. Thanks Gary!

  14. about 5 months ago

    David James

    I don’t know what criticisms I could really give you. You’re too good!

  15. about 4 months ago

    Dale Cruse

    I’ll certainly be on the lookout for wines made by Bob Egelhoff!

  16. about 3 months ago

    The Fanjestic

    Gary - tasting a wine you already had?!? Busted! But your personality comes out some more in this episode.

  17. about a month ago

    lawschooldrunk

    is this still the dryest wine tasted on wine library tv (3/26/2008)?

    nice episode, even if I’ll never have this wine. it was educational.

    2nd grade?! don’t get me started.

    fa’shnikin!

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