Red Burgundy Wine Tasting.

Red Burgundy Wine Tasting. – Episode #104

October 10, 2006

Wines tasted in this episode:

Watch today as Gary tackles four red burgundies. Tune in today and see what Gary thinks of these four, one of the great wines of the world. More viewer questions answered and a new QOD.

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October 10, 2006

Tony
Gary,

I’m on board with Copp and Bill T and others. Time to head down the value aisle. I’m always on the lookout for wines under $20 that pay off way bigger than their price. Honestly, you are at your best on WLTV when you uncover one of these gems because you get so excited about them. Well, I do too.
October 10, 2006

Panman
not to be annoying (and post for the third episode) but I’ll post again in the QOTD lottery….L’aventure Optimus.
October 10, 2006

Panman
Gary, I had a great time at the tasting this evening. Thanks for putting it together. I’ll have to recommend my favorite wine at the moment, since you actually had the semi-obscure wine there. Jarvis Cabernet 2001.

Chris aka “Panman”
October 10, 2006

LMA
Gary… Alright, very excited that you’ll be coming to Chicago! It should be great and hopefully not that cold. Hopefully. Nice episode today, wish I’d had a Burg to drink along with you (they’re all in storage). My eye-opening wine, the wine that smacked me in the face and forced me to love it, was a 2001 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes from Dugat-Py. I mean, how could you not just fall instantly in love; pure velvet. It started a love for Burgundy that’s still going strong. Anyway, that’s all side note, as for the QOD: I’ve been eyeing this and would love to see what you think of the 2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Alder Springs Syrah. On that note, looking forward to the Chicago party!
October 10, 2006

Mary
Gary,

Please try Seven deadly Zins (2004). It’s our everyday wine. I would love to know what you think.
Mary
October 10, 2006

ChrisR
Answer to QOD: Atlas Peak Cabernet 2002.
October 10, 2006

Dennis
Gary
My last choice of the evening for the QOD: Christoffel Spatlese Erdener Treppchen Riesling 2004
Thanks
Dennis
October 10, 2006

Dennis
QOD: Schmitt Wagner Longuicher Maximiner Herrenberg Kabinett 2004 A personal favorite. I also thought I’d spread my choices to increase my odds!
Dennis
October 10, 2006

Dennis
Gary,
Tried the “Feudi Di San Gregorio Fiano De Avellino 2004″ that I picked up at the WL, and did not like it onw bit. Like you to try it and see if you have the same reaction.
Dennis
October 10, 2006

Ian F
I agree with Picktown! been thinking of investing in wines like Opus for the cellar, but have been having success with spanish wines for the money.
October 10, 2006

Dennis
Gary
How about trying Paternoster Aglianico Del Vulture!
Dennis
October 10, 2006

PeteB
QOD: 2003 Larkmead Cab
October 10, 2006

Picktown
Gary, I knew you had the Strawberry Shortcake dolls that smell like strawberries, and the ones that smell like oranges. But, I didn’t realize that you had the ones that smell like poop. Those weren’t great sellers for American Greetings. You should hold onto ‘em…hope they’re in the original packaging.

Episode suggestion: Could you taste one of the world-famous, super-hyped wines for us? Opus One, Lafite, Petrus, Latour, etc.? The names are, of course, famous, but are they really worth the price tag?
October 10, 2006

Tony
Yes!!!! I’ll be seeing YOU in San Francisco! These are going to be on a weekend, I’m assuming. Any ideas for dates yet? And what’s in it for the event coordinators? I’m thinking in terms of cases here.

Gary, I want to learn more about Italian wines, like Brunellos, but most of them are hideously expensive, and I’m not rich like Brandon M.

I’m wondering if the La Colombina Brunello Di Montalcino 2001 (item #6060) is worth the $32.99 it’s listed for. Wine Enthusiast gives it a 91, and it’s the cheapest Brunello on your site. Is this wine a good place to start? Is it 91 points? Is it worth $32.99, or should I just pick up 16 bottles of Two Buck Chuck (which is actually $2 out here)?

I can buy the 2001 Guigal CdP for $28.99, and that’s a stunning wine. What is buying this wine going to give me that I’d miss with the Guigal?

Thanks Gary!
October 10, 2006

JW
I see the Clos Du Val Napa Cabernet Sauvignon in about every store I go into at $20-$25. How about tasting that?
October 10, 2006

Jaye
Hi again, Gary. Got to change my choice for QOD. You already tasted them all in episode 46! Guess I am not as good a Vaniac as others out there. OK, so, how about we try this one: Cheeky Chick Peeper’s Blend Red 2004. It seems to be a best seller in your store, it answers the request of so many commenters for wines under $10, and it has a very cute label.

Ciao!
Jaye
October 10, 2006

Jeff S.
Gary,

I’ve really liked the mountain district Napa Valley cabs I’ve tried. Recently I bought a bottle of Ramey Diamond Mountain and it was cooked – really cooked. I had brought it to the family reunion to share with my wine expert uncle. He was gracious but I nearly gagged on the stuff. So my vote for tomorrow’s show is the 2003 Ramey Diamond Mountain Red you’ve got sitting on the shelf. You can tell me (and the world) how my bottle might have been!

Trying to stay humble in Patriot’s Nation

-Jeff
October 10, 2006

Douglas
Edge Napa Cab Sauv 2003

WL gave it a great review (90 points) and I had it recently at a store here in Chicago. Is it as good as I remember?
October 10, 2006

Jaye
I’m looking forward to joining you at a 2007 WL Tasting. In answering Zerocreap’s question you reiterated your mantra to “taste as many wines as possible.”. A couple months ago I e-mailed you to tell you I was going to Seattle, and could you recommend a winery or two for me to check out. You recommended Woodhouse Family Cellars. They are closed during the week off-season, but I decided it wouldn’t hurt to “name drop” and try to get in.

Now, please don’t let this go to your head . . . but your name worked very, very well in this instance. My husband and I got to try not only the wines they normally offer on weekends for tastings, but also all the wines WL carries (even the ones that are now sold out at the winery), and the newer vintages of the Maghee, Dussek and Darighe, too. Guess your name carries quite a bit of weight in some circles!

I have to tell you, this was quite possibly the best tasting I have ever been to! Their wines are really, really awesome. Our hostess, Victoria Lane (Director of Operations) even took the time to decant the wines for us, even letting the Darighe breathe for an hour while we stepped away for lunch and then returned. Gary, we tried all the Woodhouse wines you sell at WineLibrary (as well as wines only available locally), and I have to tell you . . . they ROCK! I will be placing an order online with WL right away. Also, you need to get their 2002 Maghee (new spelling) — as good as the ‘01 is, the ‘02 blows it away!

If you pick my number to taste tomorrow — any of the Woodhouse wines will be super since their tastes are still very fresh in my mind.
October 10, 2006

Safsam
Gary, How about tasting the Garretson “G”? It seems like you’ve had this in the store for a long time (is it moving at all?) I know Matt Garretson and like most his stuff. He makes so many different wines (Craic, Aisling, Mon Amie and Bulladoir are my favorities). American wines, French varities, Irish names, perfect sense.
October 10, 2006

Mike S.
“The First Duty of wine is to be red… the second is to be a Burgundy.”
-Harry Waugh
October 10, 2006

stewart l
Gary, How about tasting the 2001 Allegrini Amarone!
October 10, 2006

Rick
Luscious ripe cherry and strawberry character flirts with hints of cedary spice and vanilla in our 2004 Night Owl Pinot Noir. Nine months in small oak barrels temper the juicy fruit with soft, round tannins for a sensuous flavor that lingers.
October 10, 2006

Adam
Hey Gary,
It was great to meet you in person this Saturday. We had a great time in the store(well, I did and my wife was just bored).
Anyways, I would love to see you taste the Pillar Box Red. Great wine for under $10.00. The Razon was drinking awesome last Saturday night…how awesome is the corkage policy in NJ; I love it!!!
October 10, 2006

Dan G.
Yeah I have to agree with a few of the others. Time to go chaep for awhile. How this for cheap. Ravenswood Vinter Blend. The Bracco wines wouldnt be a bad idea, maybe it would help with sales….or hurt them.