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
Chuck W

GREAT IDEA!!!!!! I like it…
October 23, 2006

Chuck W
The number of comments should always be greater than or equal to the number of the coresponding episode. Wine Law! Do I have a second.
October 23, 2006

Chuck W
GV – I have a great idea for your next suprise. Why not bring RP on as a guest speaker. What bigger platform is there for the world of wine. It should be an honor to be on the Nightly News of Wine WLTV! It would be enjoyable to watch you with your wine mentor.

Good night!
October 23, 2006

TimF
Anyone who likes apple flavored beverages might like Calvados. It’s some pretty good brandy made from apple wine in Normandy. It’s a nice after dinner drink.
October 23, 2006

Andrew B.
Gary, I had a French Apple Cider that was 2.5% ABV and it was awesome, I forgot the name, and it was probably under $6 or 7, but I’ll check back on the name and let you know. Let’s see, at work I am always reccomending our 2005 Sonoma MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir at $18.99, I think its the best wine I’ve ever tried yet, probably better than the $45 Burgandys I had last week. Andrea Immer gave it a 29/30 for taste, better than any other tatse rating she gave for pinots I think (one of my selling spiels). I think I had the 2004 last time, and I have a 2005 waiting to be opened this week, hopefully that will be just as awesome. I’ve been on a mission to find the bvery best Pinot under $20. I really wish you had tried the 2004 Coteaux du Languedoc Les Hauts de la Brune that got 90 points WS, and its $8.99!!! I know this is the 3rd time I’ve mentioned it, I just wish you knew how huge the buzz with this wine has been at my shop. Huge!!! If I send you an intro video, will you try it on your show? that is if you can obtain it before its gone forever.
October 23, 2006

Chuck W
Screwcaps vs. Corks. Are you kidding. I am sick of getting corked bottles. Corks are by far an inferior product held over by miseducation and nostalgia. As an educated consumer please insist on screwcaps. I have yet to have a screwcaped wine.
October 23, 2006

Chuck W
Bottle shock personified. You take a huge vat of happy wine molecules swimming around enjoying existence. Then out of nowhere and all of a sudden you forcefully pull the happy molecules through a system of piping and then shove them into a tight cramped 750 ml cubicle. What you get is some pissed off, angry wine!

Do not drink angry wine! Bad karma.
October 23, 2006

Colleen
Gary…
Delicious Orchards Apple Cider!!!! The BEST apple cider you will ever have. Delicious Orchards is on Route 24 in Colts Neck, NJ.
October 23, 2006

Chuck W
Bring in the Cuvaison. It’s time to party! I know the Browns are looking rough this year. But I see the talent. If the O Line can hold up and Rueben can get a buck or buck 50, the Jets are in trouble. Wait until you get a load of Wimbley. My prediction is that Wimbley will be all over Kebler the ELF. If we can stop the one hit wonder, Leon, it will be a long game for the overrated JETS.

Tim F awesome video.

I haven’t found a cider I don’t like! Apples Rule!

SpreadSheet Chris – hilarious!!!
October 23, 2006

eugene
Gary,
last time I had Las Rocas I thought it was a little too oaky.

I agree with your notes about the high alcohol. Although I like garnacha based spanish wine, I haven’t bought this one second time, and not planning to.

QOTD:
I get my apple cider from Trader Joe. As good as any in my opinion – 92 points. Try to worm it up and add some caramel syrup. Some people even like whipped cream on top.
October 23, 2006

Carlitos
Oh, my goodness!

Sam Zen you are absolutelly right! I completelly forgot about Northern Spain’s cider or “sidra”. The most popular one is actually from Asturias. It’s only fitting to remember cider after Fernando Alonso (from Asturias) clinched back-to-back Formula 1 championsips this weekend. Ooops! But forgive me, I forgot this is an American football blog…

How did I forget? I’m must be getting Americanized… (Sob)
October 23, 2006

ChrisR
Ouch! That 62yd Field Goal still hurts. McNabb threw up his egg and sausage breakfast during every game at Syracuse. It was a regular ritual. That said, it still bothers me that he’s not in shape. He’s heaving after every scramble and struggles to catch his breath during the 2 minute offense. I’m getting Superbowl McChoke flashbacks.

Gary, I love the 88 to 89 to 89+ escalating rating but refusal to give it 90. LOL!

Your assessment on the Boolaroo is reaffirming my disappointment in medicinal Aussie Shirazs.

The Jets are 4-3(question mark) I can’t believe they have the same record as my Eagles. Isn’t that embarassing(question mark)
October 23, 2006

E
Nice to see the Costamolino … got the ‘04 (WA 90, I think?) over there last year and it was terrific with grilled red snapper … some herbs, a little banana and lemon, all kinds of interesting stuff going on and not at all heavy. Plus, it held up a lot better than most whites I’ve had as it warmed from cellar to room temperature. Good stuff.

QOD: I got nothing.
Seriously … I got nothing.

Re closures … I was wandering around in a local shop and found two bottles of ‘04 Leitz Dragonstone Riesling, otherwise identical except one was corked and one was Stelvinned. So more on how those hold up in about two years I guess.

If you’re between 25 and 40 and you don’t know from Strawberry Shortcake, then what were you doing on Saturday mornings … sleeping in?
October 23, 2006

MarcT
Aaaaahhhhhhh….I see.

Still had to wait!
October 23, 2006

SS Chris
My guess is a “Wishlist” section on WL site and some enhancements to the comment section.

I hoping that it shows you a preview of what your posting allowing you to make changes before you actually post. Also, a way to follow certain threads for specific subjects.
October 23, 2006

MarcT
Thanks for the shout out Gary!
And thanks for your input on my question!
Great episode and glad to see you smiling!

BrandonMâ€¦you coy SOB!! I almost fell out of my chair laughing at your Grandmother!

QOTD: I donâ€™t know if I have even had â€œgoodâ€ cider, so donâ€™t ask me. I would love to try some though. I think the Ellijay Apple Festival in North Georgia is soon so maybe Iâ€™ll go and hang with the hillbillies!

I was surprised at the comment Kenny Rogers made about the â€œdirtâ€ on his handâ€¦WTF!?!?!?

What the hell happened to the WLTV servers?
I have been waiting to post for damn near 1 hour!!!
October 23, 2006

Carlitos
Hey Gary,

Good episode on a much needed category.

I totally agree with your point on the “soda era” and how a lot of the new wines are way too sweet. They tend to be way too heavy and give you huge headaches.

My favorite cider would have to be Savannah Dry Cider from South Africa after a trip there. I was also able to find it here in the States. Good stuff!

Cheers!
October 23, 2006

PattyO
Brandon – no, not just you. I think someone’s working on the site…
things are looking a bit different…Is there a web-construction crew in the WL??
Speculations anyone? Gary alluded to the comment section and the large number of comments since Friday and whatever is in store later this week…
October 23, 2006

TimF
I’m guessing “What does that mean?” was directed at Bruce Dickinson.
October 23, 2006

SS Chris
Brandon, There was a problem with the site….seems OK now?

Also, in #70 you asked, “What does that mean?”

Was that directed at me??
October 23, 2006

TimF
Yeah, it’s been out of commission now and again the last half hour or so…
October 23, 2006

Brandon M
Is anyone else having problems with the site not coming up, or is it just me?
October 23, 2006

TimF
SS Chris: I missed those remarks by Kenny. He clearly needs to switch over to white zin.
October 23, 2006

K Spengler
a-ha…now I see, thanks Tim F (comment 70). Have since found it on yahoo news. That’s what I get for not keeping up with the news 1 day.

Yes SS Chris, that was a funny comment , now it all fits. BTW, your work on the SS is incredible..many thanks to you for your hard work.
October 23, 2006

Kahuna
Baseball & Football Cheaters? They do not even hold a candle to the Senate & Congress when it comes to arrests and drug charges- At least bsaeball & football have not had a bribe or extortion scandel for quite some time.