63 Responses

1. October 27, 2006

   Brandon M

   I was gonna post this in the forum…but then, I’m still waiting and watching!

2. October 27, 2006

   Jim

   2nd?

3. October 27, 2006

   Brandon M

   That opening is AWESOME

4. October 27, 2006

   Brandon M

   My eyes hurt too

5. October 27, 2006

   Jaye

   Episode isn’t on I-Tunes yet????

6. October 27, 2006

   Tony

   In baby!

7. October 27, 2006

   Jack S

   long time watcher first time poster. I,m now an ex-lurker. in the top five?

8. October 27, 2006

   Denise

   Great episode, Gary. Have a terrific weekend.

9. October 27, 2006

   The Godfather

   Early today!

10. October 27, 2006

    Jim

    Excited you hit on the ratings differential of the St Clement.

11. October 27, 2006

    Brandon M

    Gary…I’ll buy a case of the Orropas if you think it’ll age, what’s your thought?

12. October 27, 2006

    Brandon M

    Phenominal Ending…next time put an ad in something I can get out here…would ya?

13. October 27, 2006

    Steve B

    Brandon M,
    I bought some of the ‘02 Oroppas from WL a few months ago but haven’t tried any yet. I’ll probably get some 03’s as well. I doubt the 03’s will age as well as the ’02’s but I think you’d get 4-6 years out of them. Gary?

    Loved the photo montage……

    Steve B
    blog.thegrapenuts.net

14. October 27, 2006

    Brandon M

    Thanks Steve, I’m actually looking for something to go another 17 years…any suggestions

15. October 27, 2006

    The Godfather

    GV,
    The 2000 Barolo’s and Barbaresco’s are becoming a freek show. Every one I’ve tasted was disjointed and dumb. I think Daniel Tomases has it right. I’d love to be proved wrong but, for my bone$, the 1998 and 1999 vintages are the nuts. Have a good weekend all.

16. October 27, 2006

    BigBob

    Great show… Go Cleveland!

17. October 27, 2006

    Jaye

    Terrific montage — love the tie made from the ad!

18. October 27, 2006

    MarcT

    WOW…my eyes!!!!
    Awesome episode Gary!
    Oh man the ending with the Southpark song!!!
    I can’t wait to get my pic to you!

    No QOTD?

19. October 27, 2006

    joe

    Gary,

    Nice, crisp episode today!

    I was shocked by Spectator’s ratings of Cali Cabs a couple issues ago. Dominus ‘03 mid-eighties, ‘03 Hourglass 87 points, and 2002 Montelena 70 some points. Do you think Laube is tryign to send a signal to the old California gaurd with these ratings? Can you taste a Montelena 2002 Estate for us and rate it? I had a 2002 Montelena a few months ago, and didn’t find it life-changing – but it certainly wasn’t a under-80 point wine!

    Joe

20. October 27, 2006

    KAHUNA

    Who cares about the wine- Where is that Republic of from the opening- If they got women like that floating around- Hey now! I am going whats the conversion rate?

21. October 27, 2006

    joe

    Brandon M.

    Gary called you out as a wealthy big hitter today. If you have a store of Bond and Harlan you want to taste in a group, I’ll take the trip north for it!!!
    Joe

22. October 27, 2006

    joe

    Brandon M:

    17 year lay-away, try Montelena or Pichon Baron Loungeville

23. October 27, 2006

    Brandon M

    I know…I should have bought the futures on the Montlena but didn’t want to spend the money at the time. It’s for my daughter so it has to be ‘03.

    And Gary…cmon now..I’m not the one in the fancy Manhatten high rise apartment…!
    But I will take you up on the ‘03 blind.

24. October 27, 2006

    Lynne

    Great opening, awesome ending. I’m going to have to try the Oroppas. It’s as close as I’ll ever come to an Opus or Insignia. I just can’t bring myself to fork out so much cash. Plus that, my hubby would totally freak. Thank you, Gary, for the info.
    PS: I drive a Toyota named Bentley.

25. October 27, 2006

    Claudio

    Gary -

    The episodes are getting better and better! Loved that huge gap between the WS and RP Oroppas Scores. I think I need to order a 6 pack from Mick!

    Given all the time and effort put into production, is your job title morphing to become Director of Marketing?

    Go Bears!

    Claudio

26. October 27, 2006

    Jeff

    Gary,

    Great show as always. Really loved the tie breaking process.

    Could you do a show tasting some more of the 2003 Cabs that WA and WS differ on? Possibly the Montelena(93-95 vs 72), Dominus(95 vs 81), and Larkmead Solai(94 vs 81)?

    Jeff

27. October 27, 2006

    Jack:)

    Great show. Great montage. I really like the episode idea I saw in the forum of an episode with Vaynerpapa. Also just a reminder. 50 episodes ago you had some brown paper bags on the table for a blind tasting which was coming up in “a couple of episodes”.

28. October 27, 2006

    Julius

    Brandon – 2003 Togni Estate Cabernet. WL has it in stock and Gary gave it a two thumbs up (and a 95 score) on episode #110. And Parker said in Dec ‘05 “…I rarely touch a Togni Cabernet Sauvignon before age 8 or 10. The 2003 requires another 7-8 years of cellaring, and should last for three decades or more.”

29. October 27, 2006

    Matty Van, Rochester,NY

    Great episode, high energy, loved the south park montage song at the end. I would of sent a pic in but I was too busy with my fist of my own ….

    Substitue QOD – What is the number one bottle you have ageing that you look forward to drinking the most when its ready?

30. October 27, 2006

    PattyO

    E-Along the lines of Gary’s “yes and yes” answer to your Musar question, I passed along a bit more detail in answer #111 on yesterday’s comments in case you didn’t get back to yesterday’s segment.

    Gary – Hmmm. I regards to your comment that “I don’t agree with anyone all the time except myself…”
    Think, episode #108, the Mahoney Pinot Noir (need I say more?)
    GaryV-”I loved it and we ordered it for the store”
    sniff sniff taste spit taste
    GaryV-”I’m a little bit surprised and extremely disappointed – I really can’t sit here and say I adore this wine. Awkwardly, I have to tell you this is a PAZZ.”
    Just goes to your frequent commentary about wine tasting as a “moving target”. There are so many variables that even the refined, educated palates are influenced from one tasting to another. Same wine, different perceptions.

    And there’s the Fed X delivery truck! Hooray! A WL case – I’d better go so I can give my LEGAL, over 21 signature!

    BTW Gary – nice job with the “high road” lesson. GV diplomacy all the way. Ever consider going into middle school education?? Or politics?? Or parenting?????

    PS – I can see I won’t be able to drink any of the WL delivery this weekend. EVERY bottle has its eyebrows raised – undeniable case of bottle shock.

31. October 27, 2006

    Paul

    Jaye,
    Glad you liked the tie. The friends that took the pic didn’t understand.

    Matty Van – alternate QOD
    1963 Quinta do Noval

32. October 27, 2006

    BigAl

    gary…. Great episode. Loved your take on ‘Take the high road” You are so right!

    Tell me, what is the best selling variety at the Wine Library? Is it Shiraz/Shirah, cab. Sauv., Pinot…..? Inquireing (sp.?) minds want to know.

33. October 27, 2006

    mikep

    Great opening at first I thought WLTV was going a little late night cable. TAKE THE HIGH ROAD Gary V for delagate to the UN

34. October 27, 2006

    ML

    Another good episode.

    Gary – do you find that Australia produces more “fake” or “artificial” tasting wine than any other region? If so, why do you think that is?

    I think you should keep the picture feature going…I like the idea of having viewers submit pictures and videos. It’s cool to see how diverse the viewers are….from different ages to locations, etc.

    Nice!

35. October 27, 2006

    Chuck W

    DAWG POUND!!! GV order the Cuvaison.

36. October 27, 2006

    Pat McAnally

    Another exlurker uncovered by great ending. Loved the Spidey gig. Been subscribed for a while just started buying remote. Used to stop in because I didn’t think you shipped to this benighted neighboring state where all the wines are permanently in bottle shock. Your comments on PA’s restraint of free wine trade and the Chairman’s Select program?

37. October 27, 2006

    DWildman

    Gary,

    Ever have the Col Solare meritage from Antinori/Ste. Michelle? One of the few my wife has loved right out of the bottle (silky tannins immediately…she has low tolerance for the tannin pucker).

    And I’ve always wanted to ask you this….have you ever noted a “soupcon of asparagus” in the nose of a wine?

    Thanks,

    David

38. October 27, 2006

    Matty Van, Rochester,NY

    “And there’s the Fed X delivery truck! Hooray! A WL case – I’d better go so I can give my LEGAL, over 21 signature!” Comment 30: By PattyO

    PattyO- when DHL shipps to my house they leave it for me and note there system “signed by – left at door” makes it east on me as I am at work always when they deliver, is porbally breaking the rules as if I were 18 years old i would be able to order

    “Tell me, what is the best selling variety at the Wine Library? Is it Shiraz/Shirah, cab. Sauv., Pinot…..? Inquireing (sp.?) minds want to know.” Comment 32: By BigAl

    BigAl – I would guess cabernet and chard…I would be curious to know to, also I would like to know what the 10 wines sold are

    GV how about an episode on the top 5 sellers regardless of there quality

39. October 27, 2006

    Rick E

    Brandon M — I just had the ‘99 Oroppas and was very pleasantly surprised. Great dark fruit-acidity balance with a solid enough integrated tannic structure to hold things together for at least another 5-7 years. Give me a day or two to order my bottles of the ‘03 and then you can get your case.

    GV — Great montage (and musical accompaniment). I’ll get you my pic with the ad over the weekend.

    And where do I vote to have Concepcion (and Captain M) intro every episode???

    Drinking Portuguese wine tonight–gotta broaden horizons…

    Rick

40. October 28, 2006

    CareyD

    Hi all, coming out of lurk mode here on comments anyway. I’ve made a few posts on the forums. Anyway, that was me 2nd from the end. I’ve been watching 3-4 weeks and in that time have ho-scotched my way back and forth and probably sen more than 80 percent of the shows. Another great episode Gary.

    Brandon M, I have a hard time understanding how you post so much! I saw you mention wanting to get some 03’s for laying down because of your daughter’s birth. I’m in the process of deciding on a case of 05 Bordeaux futures for the same reason since that’s the year my daughter was born. Looking for something that can be fairly confident will cellar about 25 years for some TBD special occasion(s) in her life. Also, looks like 2005 was a good year for port and will likely be declared a vintage, so that would be may ‘fall back’ plan in case the 05 Bordeaux I end up with starts peaking too early. (I would probably sample 6 bottes of the Bordeaux along the way…say at 10,12,14,16,18,20 years).

41. October 28, 2006

    Voltron

    Why dont you introduce us to your camera crew?

42. October 28, 2006

    eugene

    Very sexy intro!

    Great show.

    Italian wines are always hit or miss for me.
    Even highly rated.

43. October 28, 2006

    Matthew L

    Another good episode Gary. Thanks for tasting the Yangarra.

    I loved the ending. My wife just saw my “toilet shot” picture. She laughed just as much as she did when she saw my video intro. My son (11) thinks I’m famous because you’re show is global.

    I really just started to poke around in the forum. I am a regular on a few online boards, but somehow I suspect that my time there will take a little hit now that WLTV Forum is operational.

    Keep up the good work WL team, and have a good weekend.

    Gary, you’re worried about the Browns? Really? Hey, I’m worried that the Lions will somehow figure out how to lost a game on a bye week. It’s been a tough week from my homestate teams. First the Lions lost to the Jets. Now, the Tigers get bounced from the World Series 4-1. Ouch!

44. October 28, 2006

    Lawrence Leichtman

    Oropass has been great since the outset. Thanks for pointing out what a great value it is. I’m never impresses with WS ratings. I disagree with them almost every time. I still wonder about their objectivity. It does seem that a majority of the Australian tastings have come up with a similar negative comment. Would you assume that Australia is going through a period like California did when many wines were so over-the-top they were undrinkable? I have a difficult time ordering Oz wines when in restaraunts as I have gotten way too many of the fake wines

45. October 28, 2006

    Tony S.

    Man…I’ll have to watch this on Monday morning. I’ve tried 5 times but for some reason, something’s wrong with my feed. But…I heard you said you were worried about the game tomorrow (Sunday). Dude…Browns. Don’t worry. What, they’re favored by 2 points or something. I picked the Jets in my office pool, and I’m picking them to win, not just cover.

    OK…I’ll watch this on Monday when my computer’s not acting like a word I shouldn’t say here.
    See you later,
    GO BEARS!!
    T

46. October 29, 2006

    Matthew from Barossa

    Interesting episode GV. Totally agree with the High Road comments. Recently, through a wine club intial sample my Mum ended up contacting a winery to get a case of their Verdhello. She gave me a bottle all excited that she’d found some real quality wine she liked. It sat in my wine rack for a while as not much a fan of this type of white. But eventually drank it through desperation of not having any more whites left and it was heading to 30 + Degrees C and needed something fresh. Well immediately your analogy of a bucket, some grape juice and vodka came to mind. Very one dimensional, was refreshing with some good acidity so perhaps they chucked a lemon into the bucket also but other than that it was lacking. Saw mum on the weekend and she asked, again, if I’d drunken it and just said yes thanks it was “refreshing” being the only positive thing I could think of. As long as she likes it then that’s great…

    Now re Cadenzia I’d have to say Yangarra is exactly as you placed it…manufactured. There are some good reds down there (d’Arenberg Dead Arm, Kangarilla Road, Shotesbrooke as few examples) but if you want a real red come back to what we all know best… The Barossa. Please could you try the Schild Estate 2004 Shiraz from the Barossa. It was recently given 96 points spectator and only AUD 20 down here (though sold out and I just got in early with the 2005 which was nice at cellar door but think the oak on the 05 needs some further integration so will see what a few years in the cellar will do). Thanks Matt

47. October 29, 2006

    Tony manning

    Great show. Have to agree with Rick E. The ‘99 Oroppas was very good.
    Nice finish, easy to drink.
    http://www.thewineglass.net

48. October 29, 2006

    Brandon M

    CareyD…not sure what you mean by that?

49. October 29, 2006

    Rich S

    Love the ending GV!!! The WLTV Montage (a’la Team America) was hysterical. I am definitely going to look into that meritage you recommended. I am a huge fan of Bordeaux type blends and this one sounds great.

    Bears? Overrated? How does 40-0 at halftime sound? )

50. October 29, 2006

    SS Chris

    Forget the wine!! Can we see the rest of Concepcion and Captain M’s video??

51. October 29, 2006

    SS Chris

    Actually, can Court Jester Chris Mott can edit Captain M out (nothing personal Captain)?

52. October 29, 2006

    Jason R.

    Brandon – I would buy the 2003 Ch. Montrose or the 2003 Leoville Barton. You will have to look hard for either in terms of finding where the price hasn’t been jacked up. On the 03 Montrose I think I passed on it years ago for $79 bones – Now – cheapest I can find is $170 – I will buy 6 of the 2001’s first. The 03 Leoville Barton went from $50 to $125 in a shot with the 98 scores tagged on it. Anyways – this would be my choice for an ager in 2003 – Hell they should last 25-35 years. Godd luck and report on what you decide on buying.

53. October 30, 2006

    jon777

    Gary — will you “Take the High Road” on the next WLTV episode regarding the AWFUL out of bounds call at the end of the Browns game? UGH!

    What do you drink after watching that? Or maybe more importantly, what was the ref drinking?

54. October 30, 2006

    Sam Zen

    The Miracle Season is in Chi-town baby!!!! After four interceptions and six turnovers last week, the first half against SF was sweet vindication. So we do have an offense to put points on the board. And more importrantly, we’re still UNDEFEATED as we approach the turn to the NY/NJ area. Bear down, Chicago Bears…!!!

55. October 30, 2006

    Bill Ross

    Ordered myself a couple of the Oroppas this AM, glad it was still available, after you gave it the nod. BTW, would a “What Are We Buying” thread be appropriate on WLTV Forum? It was a popular feature on another wine bulletin board I frequented before this cranked up.

56. October 30, 2006

    Tony S.

    Wow. That song at the end was really…umm…great. I’ve been curious about those Orappas, have you had other vintages, and if so, do they usually rub you the right way all the time? And you know what Gary…I like how you slipped in the “Bears are still overated” comment really quickly. And that’s fine…it’s your show. You’ve got a great perspective on wine and I respect you greatly, which is why I watch every day. But man-o-man…dude, c’mon! Sure, da Bears are killing most teams, and then if they’re not completely destroying them, they’re just beating them, but can’t you give them just a little respect??

    That’s my request for you: Please, just a teensy-bit of love for the Bears. C’mon. They won’t go 16-0, I know, but they’re not going to lose more than 3 (if even that). At least they beat the Browns in the pre-season. How’d your Jets do anyway against the Browns? Oh…ya, that’s right, they lost 20-13.

    Take care man! See you later,
    Go BEARS!!
    T

57. October 30, 2006

    Bear Down

    Nice work on the Team America World Police song!

58. November 3, 2006

    the professor and....

    Laffy taffy? you really are out of your mind!! On a more serious note, I do love your “take the high road” philosophy.

    Gary, pardon my ignorance but you often mention a “fake” artifical taste. What’s the deal? Do these wine makers add something (a chemical or something) to the wine to try and enhance flavors?

    Oh yeah, love the ending, you sick bastard. But hell it’s good to be back!

59. January 2, 2007

    dobs

    GV & Co

    First off, thanks for doing the Oroppas. I’ve been hoping that somebody would take up the disparity between WS and RP.

    If it matters, I’ll share our experience with the 2001 Oroppas since it explained to me the stark difference between the WS and RP ratings. A couple years ago, we opened a bottle with friends. Upon first pour, it was virtually undrinkable and we all agreed that WS’s Laube was dead on with his 78 rating. Hell, I would have given it a 68. I ended up pouring two glasses of the stuff on some hated shrubbery, hoping that it would either kill or fertilize them. We happily moved on other bottles. However, a couple hours later I noticed that there was still about a glass of the Oroppas left in the bottle and so in a “what the hell” moment, tried it again. It was terrific. I shared it with the other winers and they were all amazed by the transformation. My guess is that decanting of the Oroppas–as you did in the above episode–makes a profound difference in the wine’s taste. In the end, I agree with GV that the Oroppas is a great value at $35. Just remember to decant it for a couple hours before drinking.

60. June 18, 2007

    Kraemer

    Gary,

    Bravo on the Oroppas review! I absolutely could not agree with you more! I tasted this today at the St.Clement winery for the first time and was absolutely taken back by it. A splended wine.

    The story behind that paticular bottle is somewhat funny. Back in the day, St.Clement was owned by Sapporo beer, was named sapporo wine, and was considered to be a non-varietal. When the winery was sold many years ago, a technicality changed the name of it from Sappporo Wine to Oroppas. You’re a smart guy, look at that word. It’s Saparro spelled backwards.

    After a few more leadership changes, it was decided that Oroppas would evolve into an actual varietal, thus it being what it is today.

    Oh, and with regards to St.Clement wines, I highly suggest you try their 1998 Cabernet, and do it while you still can. I purchased the last three bottles they will ever have from the winery today hehe.

61. June 18, 2007

    Kraemer

    heh typo. The Oroppas we know today was called Sapporo wine back in the day.

62. August 26, 2007

    mudd

    Cool. The first episode where Gary uses the “you with a little bit of me….” closing. I’m really enjoying watching the evolution of WLTV.

63. September 22, 2009

    John J.

    was there a question of the day?
    I’ll give you one then Gary. Think we’ll get an episode on vin jaune’s and one on a tasting of the different California charbono’s out there?

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