Toro and Tuscany a Battle of Value Wine. - Episode #123

November 7, 2006

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Today Gary tastes two wines that he recently had and really enjoyed. Watch as these two wines go head to head in a value driven showdown. Plus a new question of the day.

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  1. about 9 months ago

    VinOrecul

    Looking back..This is classic Vay-Ner-Chuk. He is putting down the future shows all right here.

  2. about 10 months ago

    Julian

    The Toro from Rejadorada is another one that Bubble Brothers have recently tasted and decided to bring in to Ireland. A popular style all right; for something a bit different we’re also importing Otero’s 2004 Prieto Picudo crianza.

  3. about 10 months ago

    hd16141b

    Big Yellow Cab $ 9.99 and Gnarly Head Red Zin $8.99 on sale

  4. about 21 months ago

    Seth - MacGeek

    Hess select Cabernet! under $15.. Please taste it! :-D

  5. about 21 months ago

    JayZee

    QOD: The 2002 Castano Hecula and the 2004 Bodegas Arrocal. Perhaps there is something about Spain…

  6. about 21 months ago

    Wino4Life

    Ambra Carmignano 04 (Tuscany)
    Jim Barry “Lodge Hill” Shiraz 2003 or Riesling 2004 (Clare valley?, Auatralia)
    Firriato ‘Chiaramonte’ Nero d’Avola 2004 (Sicily)

    all right around $15

  7. about 21 months ago

    Dan C.

    AnthonyS- I agree with you. It is a young wine that benefits from air. As Gary might say (if he is paying any attention to these comments) it has a lot of “structure”. I think it will drink well for several more years. Pretty exceptional for the price.

    Just bustin’ your chops while you’re gone Gary, enjoy Paris.

  8. about 21 months ago

    AnthonyS

    Dan C., I have had the Lyeth Meritage and feel that it was better after being open for a while. I definitely enjoyed it more the day after opening it.

  9. about 21 months ago

    Andy E

    I am a long time lurker, first time poster! My favorite has to be Bodegas Arrocal. I ordered 6 bottles from WL and only have 1 left! No more to be found anywhere.

  10. about 21 months ago

    Lawrence Leichtman

    Ditto here on the Arrocal Duero at Gary’s recommendation though I like many Beujolais that fall in the sam price point. Celebrated big victories last night with 1989 Dunn Howell Mountain. Still a huge wine but so nice.

  11. about 21 months ago

    Dan C.

    Gary- #123 was a perfect, quick episode with two very different wines. Thanks.

    QOD: $10-$13 wine is the 2002 Lyeth Meritage Red. Classy for the price ($11), silky finish, and the cool bottle makes a nice party gift.

  12. about 21 months ago

    AnthonyS

    Michael P, I agree. The Lunada Cab/Merlot was a great value wine. I went through mine in no time this summer. I think I had 6 or 8 bottles.

  13. about 21 months ago

    97Brunello

    Rick the Model?! Sounds like you’ve got a not-so-secret admirer Gary!

  14. about 21 months ago

    97Brunello

    QOD: Sierra Cantabria Crianza-$12 Spanish. Can’t go wrong. (won’t find good California wines in that price range).

    Even better, the Meerendal Shiraz for 8 bucks that Gary reviewed on WLTV earlier this year. Problem is, it is nowhere to be found! Get some more Gary!

  15. about 21 months ago

    Paul B

    QOD:
    Oreana “?” Chardonnay - $9.99, and
    Oreana “?” Red Blend - $9.99.

    Bought a case of each last year direct from the winery. $6 shipping - coast to coast. Very solid cheap, everyday wine.

  16. about 21 months ago

    Joe Po

    The Seghesio Sonoma Zin ‘02 for $12 from WL of course. Always good prices with great flavor from this vineyard. Avoir et bon chance Gary.

  17. about 21 months ago

    Michael P

    The Trittico is an outstanding wine. Have had 3 bottles & will def buy more.

    QOD: The Lunada Cab/Merlot (out of stock..PLEASE get more :)) & Hawks Crest Cab

  18. about 21 months ago

    Brandon M

    JBelleJinx … I just figured :-)

  19. about 21 months ago

    Jason R.

    Miguelo - Yes, I am sad to say it is true. In the $10-$13 range I would have to go with my standby BV NAPA CAB. Of course I prefer the Rutherford Cab (typically both deliver as much as the Georges De Latour as I think that recent vintages of this have been lack luster). The BV NAPA CAB would only get an 85 from me when drank young, but the late 90’s that I am drinking now have really come around and I have been giving 88-89 on… Just love the dusty fruit!!!

    Now if the QOD was $20-25 the game changes and I am stuck in Bordeaux for the next $30 bucks - $20-$50!!!

  20. about 21 months ago

    Andre

    Definately the Domaine “La Garrigue” Cuvee Romaine. Great restrained fruit, terroir (WHAT!), and spice (yeah baby!). 9.99. Oh sorry Miguelo…don’t have one in the $10-13 price range. One that’s a little above, well in NYC at least…Bodegas Vizcarra “Roble” $14-15(in NYC) great restrained fruit (again, but a little more than the La Garrigue), nice chocolate notes as well. Amazing nose! Floral, fruity, and a hint of vanilla. My go-to gift wine. WL ought to carry it.

  21. about 21 months ago

    JBelleJinx

    Hey….who says I’m not a man??? I’m the only kind of man that counts…a WO-MAN. :) yowza! Great epidsode for the price range Gary!

  22. about 21 months ago

    Miguelo DiMarco

    And JASON R. - say it ain’t so! BV? The best between $10-$13? Are we talking Cab or Zin?

    In the California “non-chalant” classification, wouldn’t you rather have a Ravenswood “County Series” or a Kenwood?

  23. about 21 months ago

    Miguelo DiMarco

    Great brief episode. One can never have too many high-QPR recommendations and I like it when Italy and Spain get their due appreciation.

    Some people missed the detail of the Q.O.D.: what’s the best wine between $10 and $13.
    But I agree with SLICK NICK that Torres Sangre de Toro is all killer, no filler and the little plastic bull dangling from the foil is pretty cool. A wine for WL to consider carrying!

    My choice in the price range is easily Masi Campofiorin -the first Ripasso- because of the Amarone “experience” it delivers for a fraction of the cost. It’s generally priced under $15, but can be found for $11 or $12, so it’s my answer and vote for election day.

  24. about 21 months ago

    DJA

    My two favorites from opposite ends are:
    1 Josef Leitz Dragonstone - a riesling
    2. Villa Marie from New Zealand - a Sauvignon Blanc

  25. about 21 months ago

    Rafa from Mexico

    Great episode Gary.
    QOD Lindemans Shiraz, great wine for the price.
    Have a nice trip on Paris and see you soon.

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