We’re Back! Gary rates 4 Australian Wines. - Episode #57

July 24, 2006

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2004 Mitolo Shiraz Jester

2004 Waca Cabernet Sauvignon

Rosemount Shiraz

2003 Paringa Merlot

Watch today as Wine Library TV returns after it’s hiatus. Gary talks about TV deals and the future direction of Wine Library TV. Then Gary reviews four Australian wines and reviews them in a unique way. This is one episode you can’t miss!

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  1. about a month ago

    Kristen

    Yay GV for keepin it real!!!!! I’m so glad you didn’t go into syndication and could keep you’re unique tasting notes (”well this doesn’t suck”) on the table! I can’t imagine how many constraints there’d be if you went with the big wigs!

    And I think this episode is the cusp of the Gary to come, the one who tells us those painting-like descriptions of wine! Thanks GV, I’m so glad you stayed with vlogs. :)

  2. about 3 months ago

    The Fanjestic

    Ok so watching these straight through - this is the beginning of the new WLTV. Gary’s energy has picked up - the character that we all know and love in Gary is starting to shine through - what got into you Gary? I think the idea that a 7 minute episode is long is funny. Boy do would those exec’s be pissed now. Or maybe WLTV will have another big change soon - who knows?

  3. about 8 months ago

    WA Ambassador

    Australian wines… gooood, TV syndication… baaaad
    Thanks for sticking with us and keeping it real. This is way more valuable than what you could have offered on TV.

  4. about 8 months ago

    soyhead

    great episode. obviously something went down. lots of comments. is this a pivotal wltv point?

  5. about 10 months ago

    David Canada

    I love pissed off and fired up Gary V!!!!!
    I have had the Jester before and it was maybe 84……just too over the top.
    Rosemount…..word on that buddy. Too many people spend way too much money on shitty wine like that.

  6. about 11 months ago

    ktw

    wow - going thru all these back episodes of WLTV is a lot like watching those Telemundo soap operas - way to stick it to the MAN gv - props to you!

  7. about 13 months ago

    pomole

    kudos to you on the big FU to the tv establishment. the web video will pay off in the long run if you market it right. keep up the good work.

  8. about 14 months ago

    EricB

    I’ll second that! Go Gary!
    I can’t stand infomercial reviews. Thanks for keeping it real.

  9. about 14 months ago

    Lars

    I’m glad SS Chris mentioned episodes 57 & 58 in the forums. Thanks for stickin’ with the vblog. Tough decision. Love the candor.

    Lars

  10. about 14 months ago

    Mark Smith

    Gary,

    This will date me but just as ol’ “What’s his name” said, “We will serve no wine before it’s time.” We (your relatively new customers from Connecticut) will follow no wine critic who sells out to industry or mainstream media pressure. You haven’t. Well done. And we’ll be back.

    Mark S.

  11. about 15 months ago

    Elliot

    You should have some Rage Against the Machine playing in the background of this episode. I love the passion!

  12. about 15 months ago

    dadobs

    Silly to post anything months after the episode came out, but I’m a lurker trying to catch up on early episodes and thought I’d add my two cents.

    First, Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator’s Aussie expert, discussed the Rosemount quality issues in his Jan 26, 2007 WS blog and provides some interesting insights.

    Second, the GSM (and some other Rosemount) bottling(s) is still a solid buy in Aussie wine at $25 retail. Then again, the market’s being flooded by tons of great juice from the outstanding 2005 vintage and maybe even the GSM will be overshadowed by all the other stuff (Marquis and Co) coming in around $15-30.

    Lastly, it’s too bad Gary (and the rest of us) can’t find a bottle or two of the 1994 Rosemount Diamond Label shiraz. It was worth every one of its 90 points from Spectator. I bought a couple cases at $6/bottle, but they’re long gone. My buddy bought even more and is now on his last bottles but says the stuff is still drinking well. Too bad the Diamonds have lost so much of their…shine?…sparkle?…heart?

  13. about 19 months ago

    Bear Down

    Gary,

    I just watched this one. Great episode! Anyone who ever doubts your honesty, or tries to refer to you as a salesman should check out #57 (Olin Kreutz) j/k.

  14. about 19 months ago

    Brandon M

    I cant’ beleive that “Execs” try to tell you how many minutes each episode should be. Some people.

    I do enjoy the brutally honest Gary! I think you should taste even more mainstream wines to de-bunk some of the beliefs that people have about what good wine is.

    I had three blind moose merlot this weekend and trully had to choke it down (I was being curtious)

    B

  15. about 21 months ago

    Italian Stallion

    Gary, this is what I am talking about. Total honesty is greatly appreciated. I find your videos to be not only useful in my quest for the best wines, but also entertaining. Is it possible in the future to do a show on the big Napa Cabs….Mondavi Reserve, Caymus special selection, Dominus, Cakebread, shaefer, opus…etc. I know these wines are expensive, but these are “classic” wines, and I do say that term loosely. Just a suggestion

  16. about 21 months ago

    Doug

    Excellent Gary, this was a laugh-out-loud episode. Keep ‘em coming!

  17. about 21 months ago

    Josh Agrons

    Gary
    I am new to your site and to Wine Library TV. I am impressed. I expected sycophancy; I got candor instead–in spades. For those of us suffering through overly exuberant wine reviews from Wine Spectator or various retailers, your program is a delightful change. Keep it up, and I’ll keep coming back.

    Josh

  18. about 21 months ago

    Joseph

    Gary,

    I liked your episodes before, but after this episode, I am just HOOKED! As a person that has just begun to venture into wines and loving it since April, I appreciate having someone like you telling it LIKE it is about wine. Gotta FIGHT the politically correctness and BE HONEST. If it sucks, it SUCKS!

    Joe

  19. about 21 months ago

    eugene

    Thank you, Gary.

    And I second Buddy’s comment.

  20. about 21 months ago

    Leonard deOliveira

    Gary,
    Welcome back, what can I say that hasn’t been said already…just loved it…finally being absolutely honest on TV and saying it just like we wopuld say it …keep up the good work, don’t change a thing…being honest about those wines will bring you more people following what you have to say verse being polite…if the wine is good, it doesn’t need anyone giving a rating..just truth…the wine will speak for itself and the rest of us can love it or not. Interesting to say the lease… everyone who follows you or watches is probably wondering what’s up? No matter what, it was one of your better reviews…sounded just like what I would say when tasting those wines…

    Len

  21. about 21 months ago

    Paul

    Gary,
    This episode actually put a smile on my face, well actually i LOL. Good job in being honest because those wines do SUCK.
    keep up the great work.

  22. about 21 months ago

    Buddy

    Gary, How about a wine related message board. It seems wine access has shut down.

  23. about 21 months ago

    Bill

    Just supporting what Gary said (you might have missed it) about Rosemount’s upper priced wines. These are TOTALLY a different kettle of fish, and the Show Reserve line, the Balmoral, the Traditional, the GSM, are all fine wines. Even the Hill of Gold (a bit further down the food chain) can be decent. The pity is these people clearly know a decent product, which makes the quality of the diamond label etc all the more inexcusable.

  24. about 21 months ago

    John Coyne

    Welcome back.I’ve been discussing your blog with friends for some time now, and I was concerned with you having winemakers on yout blog. Not good IMO. Since you declined the TV offers, I predict TV will find someone with phony or weak credentials to do the show. Please send me an e-mail about what happened. Just tell it like it is baby!

  25. about 21 months ago

    PeterT

    If you ended up recommending wines similar to what the Network “personalities” currently do it would clearly compromise what uniquely differentiates you in the marketplace; your integrity and ability to share your CANDID opinion about specific wines. Even though there may be certain risks associated with it, stick with cutting edge format!

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