German wines and the Rieslings that make them. – Episode #70

August 14, 2006

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2004 Von Hovel Qba Riesling

2004 Willi Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett

2003 Johann Haart Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese

2004 St.urbans Hof Ockfener Bockstein Auslese Riesling

Today Gary talks about the QMP,QBA and many other things that have to do with German wines. Watch as Gary goes through the wines and gives you his thoughts.

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  1. August 14, 2006

    Edward H

    Favorite Reviewer: Clive Coates (no offense, Gary, you need another 30+ years of age)

    Least favorite: Rovani.

  2. August 14, 2006

    Rick McQ

    Gary:

    I must say your reviews have always been on target for me!

  3. August 14, 2006

    damon

    Can’t anyone have a little fun. I thought the episode #69 was hillarious. I can take a little joke once in a while. I look forward to the next one.

    I’m a big German riesling fan, so I enjoyed today’s episode today.

    I trust you Gary, who else. I quit paying much attention to mainstream wine reviewers a while ago. I rely on friends and people I have built some kind of relationship at my local wine shops. Any good salesperson surprisingly remembers the kind of wines I like and tend to buy. Those have been some of my best reccomendations.

    Another observation is that if you buy a highly rated wine, based on that alone, and don’t like it, you can almost convince yourself that its good when its really not your cup of tea. This is a horrible rut to be in. Buy what you like and don’t judge other people for buying what they like. Try something different once in a while, you just might like it, even if you hated it before.

  4. August 14, 2006

    John Coyne

    I find that my “ratings” closely parallels the ratings from Wine & Spirits magazine. Very reliable.
    I find that The Wine Speculator very unreliable. I used their ratings as a guide for a number of years but quit three years ago.
    And there is a wine critic in the Las Vegas paper who is a shill for a wine and liquor store chain who cannot be trusted at all.
    Not like you Gary.
    Keep up the good work.

  5. August 14, 2006

    Bill T.

    Gary, You da man! …You’re my favorite reviewer. I think your scores are right on!

    Enjoyed the episode on Rieslings but I was really looking forward to the aging episode!

    By the way, what happens to all those opened bottles of wine? Floor tastings? If so, please let me know next time you sample Amarones and Barolos!

  6. August 14, 2006

    Tony

    Gary,

    Some people just don’t have a sense of humor. I wouldn’t worry too much about it, though if you ever EVER do that again I’ll leave and go watch those two boring English guys review wine instead. ;-)

    My favorite reviewer? Easy – you. I’m not just brown nosing here. You’re the only reviewer that has never recommended a wine that I didn’t like. Robert Parker is generally reliable – at least in a ballpark manner – but sometimes he’s spectacularly off. The various WS reviewers are the same.

    But every wine that you’ve been enthusiastic about has been exactly what you’ve said. Now, I’m holding on to a lot of bottles that you’ve recommended, so we’ll see in a few years when I open them if your batting average stays so high.

    I think you’re going to find that virtually everyone gives the same answer here. Why do you think we watch WLTV? Sure, you’re entertaining and a really likeable personality. But the bottom line is that you know what you’re talking about and make solid recommendations.

  7. August 14, 2006

    joe

    Gary, you said it perfectly: wine is to have fun. Don’t let some grouches who couldn’t have fun with episode 69 keep you and the rest of us from having fun! There is scotch for those guys. Keep having fun Gary. That is why I come here everyday.

    Thanks for the Reisling education.

    My favorite reviewers are:
    * Parker in Bordeaux
    * Meadows in Burgundy
    * anyone but Laube in Napa
    * anyone but Parker in Austraila

  8. August 14, 2006

    Jason R.

    4th is o.k. – I will keep trying.

    Are you Anti-Bordeaux now that 05 pricing is out of control? I have made a few suggestions about doing something with giving us an update on 2000 / 2001 / 2002 – where they are at? – Are they closed down yet – are they getting better, awkward, etc… Seems like a logical segment for the continuing education of all..

  9. August 14, 2006

    Gene Mishkevich

    top 3.. :) )

  10. August 14, 2006

    joe

    Gary I’m the first repsonder? Loved the comeback

    Joe

  11. August 14, 2006

    Tony

    First!!!

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