90+ Point Wines Under $10

90+ Point Wines Under $10 – Episode #113

October 23, 2006

Wines tasted in this episode:

Watch today as Gary talks about a growing superstar, wines scored 90+ points under $10 and the flavors and complexities that make them what they are. Gary tackles a Shiraz a tawny port a Grancha or Grenache and a Vermentino from Sardegna.

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October 23, 2006

SS Chris
Wasn’t my KENNY ROGERS joke in comment #19 funny?

If it’s not funny, I do enough work on the SS, so that you guys can fake it.
October 23, 2006

Kahuna
did we just get Iron Maiden involved?
October 23, 2006

Justin
I’ve got to admit that i’ve been lurking for a while, but Gary you made me post! It was your comment about the Eagles. Ouch! I can’t wait until the Jets get robbed. I’ll have to remember to rub it in.

BTW – Can you do an episode tasting old wines from great vintages to see how they’ve stood up? Also, you mentioned in an older episode that the ‘94 Etude Cab used to be your favorite. What wines have surpassed that one for you?
October 23, 2006

Matthew L
Gary…thanks for running the intro. It’s the least I could do after talking so much crap about the Lions. I still stand by my team, but I must give credit where credit is due.

Good episode today. Right up my alley with wines in the $10-15 range.

I’m very interested to find out what’s in store this week.

QOTD: I’m not a big cider person. Way too memories of being held against my will after church for coffee and cookie time. Yikes. There is a great orchard in the DC area, though, called Stribling Orhcard. (www.striblingorchard.com) They make good stuff including apple and pumpkin butter and cider. Be sure to check them out if you’re out touring some vineyards in the northern Virginia wine country–particularly Linden Vineyards. (www.lindenvineyards.com/linden/index.cfm)
October 23, 2006

PattyO
SS Chris – I’m sure Carlo finds it’s lonely at the top…

Question to Vayniacs – what do you do with the WL igloos (the styro shipping cartons)? They’re good for long term insulated wine storage – but does anyone else have clever uses for them?? I find that an inverted top is a comfy chair for sitting on while unpacking the wine…. Are they recyclable? Appriciate your thoughts!
October 23, 2006

Brandon M
I’ve got a fever…and….the…only cure….is MORE COWBELL!
October 23, 2006

Miguelo DiMarco
I thought screw caps only came from the cellars of Ernest and Julio?

I have to admit, I like the new-world Synthetic Corks over the real-cork corks.
October 23, 2006

SS Chris
Patty O, The amazing thing was how quickly Carlo replied!!

It was reminiscent of when I first emailed Gary a copy of a spreadsheet that I was keeping, expecting no response. Gary responded within hours…and you all know the rest.

Carlo replied in 7 minutes!! (He must be bored w/ the JUG business)
October 23, 2006

TimF
Never question Bruce Dickinson!
October 23, 2006

TimF
Re Kenny Rogers: It was pretty clearly shown on TV last night that The Gambler had a foreign substance on his hand in the first inning last night. He didn’t in the second. When asked about it later he said he noticed he had a clump of dirt on his hand and removed it. He said that the umps never said anything to him. A spokesman for the umpires said that they did ask him to remove it. Somebody is lying…
October 23, 2006

Brandon M
What does that mean?
October 23, 2006

TimF
Babies.. before we’re done here.. y’all be wearing gold-plated diapers.
October 23, 2006

PattyO
Sam Zen (44) – DEFINITELY worth crossing the pond for. I thought I was going for Rioja – but if I had to choose the wine or the sidra house (it’s just not the same once it’s bottled – even locally) – only one – it would be the cider! Nothing like it.

SS Chris – e-mailed Rossi. That was a good one!

Screwcaps vs. corks – all “science” aside, I’m with Tim F – the cork is part of the fun, the “ritual” – it’s just an emotional thing! I keep trying to get past it but so far, no luck.
October 23, 2006

Brandon M
Hey Guys…I put my pants on one leg at a time like the rest of you!
Except when I put my pants on, I make gold records!
October 23, 2006

K Spengler
ok, what did I miss with Kenny Rogers and cheating baseball………??????????
October 23, 2006

Miguelo DiMarco
There’s a cider in N. Cal. called Dickens Cider (no joke!), plus the very respectable stand-by Martinelli’s (we shouldn’t take more visible brands for granted just because they’re not obscure-chic). I’m not sure you get these on the East Coast. TJ’s has a Spiced Cider -haven’t tried it.

–Can’t wait for the 2 surprises this week; sounds like it’s going to be big!
October 23, 2006

SS Chris
Brandon, I picked up wine @ WL today, and the bottles were completely unfazed when I opened the boxes. The plot thickens……
October 23, 2006

PeteB
That was a good question on the whites and room temp. – it is worth the experiment for those who have not tried it. I prefer to have have mine a bit colder than room temp, so the ice bucket & chiller are now gone when ordering in the restaurant. At home, I just let it sit for a bit – maybe about 2 hrs or so.

QOD: Gary take a trip to Colts Neck and get your cider @ Delicious Orchards – I enjoy it quite a bit!
October 23, 2006

SS Chris
Tony,

Sometime your blogname is “Tony”…other times it’s “Tony manning” and the I think I even saw a 3rd non-Tony name.

~Why the different names?
~Am I correct about this 3rd name?
~If I’m correct, what is that name and what is the meaning of it? (I remember it being slightly odd).
~What determines which name you use?
October 23, 2006

TimF
I’ll be honest.. fellas, it was sounding great. But.. I could’ve used a little more cowbell.
October 23, 2006

Brandon M
YES! The Rocky Creek and Piovano just showed up.
Fed Ex arrived, I signed for it, opened the box, and to my horror, the bottles look like they are in complete shock!

B
October 23, 2006

Tony manning
Did you see the Falcon’s? Come on Gary got to give us more than the dirty bird. Mike V. 4 td’s!!!
http://www.thewineglass.net
October 23, 2006

Brandon M
Anyone remember when Gary got all fired up over Double Nickel comments? Now it only takes 3 hours…phenominal!

B
October 23, 2006

SS Chris
The “shoulder” hold is the ONLY way to drink it (according to Carlo)
October 23, 2006

Jables
Strange that baseball is considered a “cheating sport” by a huge nfl fan…
The NFL has a long history of cheaters, felons, etc… that make Major League Baseball players look like a bunch of choir boys.
Last years defensive rookie of the year from the Chargers, Shawne Merriman, just tested postive for steroids, so is football a “cheating sport” too?