Comments on: 94 Point Parker Australian Challenge – Episode #157

By: Lawrence Leichtman

Lawrence Leichtman — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:10:57 +0000

Great show as usual. Two wines came to mind. One was a Barbera that I can’t even remember the name of. Tasted and smelled like corn smut. Also, served Bouvet Brut for NY on ship. Not good, soapy taste.

By: Kamikaze

Kamikaze — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:01:12 +0000

Worst was the 1997 Chateau Musar you tasted on the episode on Lebanon. Bought 2 bottles at WL, decanted for 3 hours, but it tasted like vinegar. Way too acidic. Huge disappointment, but this is what the wine world is all about. 9 out of 10 people did not enjoy it. Way too peculiar. DonÂ´t know what to do with the 2nd bottle…

Quick question: when you say “these bottles have been open for 4 hours”, it means you guys simply opened them or opened, decanted for 4 hours and put the juice back to the bottles using a funnel ?

Thx and regards from Brazil !!!

By: flavasauce

flavasauce — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 17:47:13 +0000

Happy new year everybody! QOTD I had a nasty Barolo that cost $98 at a restaurant: 1998 Brovia ca’ mia. It was all ethyl acetate ie. nail polish remover-absolutely disgusting. Gary-I’d love it if you could explain ethyl acetate and what causes it.
Sorry to be posting so late but I was in Connecticut for holidays with family and the internet was down so I fell way behind in my Vaynerchuck-viewing. Glad to be back in SF where the wine is always flowing and the internet access is always working!
~Rachel Wiener(chuck)

By: Joel Bombardier

Joel Bombardier — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:32:39 +0000

On the second of January, I shared in a bottle of Trader Joe’s Blanc de Blancs (Brut) it was like drinking sin, or just terrible tasting and smelling white wine, with a smidge of carbonation. I could barely believe how fast that junk went flat. Not pleasant at all.

but I have a 2001 DeLille Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, SÃ©millon that I have been saving for an occasion.

If you are interested either DeLille Cellars (Chaleur Estate) or Matanzas Creek would make a great focus for an episode, they are both beautiful and amazing wineries that produce some quality vino.

in health,
Joel

By: Paeonia_9

Paeonia_9 — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:29:24 +0000

Hello Gary!

Another great episode. The Rudsen sounds amazing. Hope it’s back in stock soon
Worst wine this year? Frexinet. My best friend of 20 years parents literally have cases of this stuff in their basement. They serve it with everything. Didn’t care for the Sofia Blanc de Blancs, either. I got a really strong floral nose, which was odd to me since I was expecting a chardonnay based wine. Checked the Coppola website and it’s actually 82% Pinot Blanc, 9% Sauvignon Blanc, and 9% Muscat, which would account for the sweetness and floral aromas.

Also, I was wondering if you’d seen the Wine Taste TV on http://www.zachys.com (Gee, I wonder where they got that idea from!) Suffice to say, it’s not even in the same ballpark as WLTV! Take a look if you get a chance.

Thanks again!

By: redzin

redzin — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:52:09 +0000

lurker comin’ out… can’t pass up the QOTD since I choked and nearly died on… Arbor Mist Mango White Zinfandel. Step mother’s holiday party… next time I won’t answer yes to “would you like some ‘wine’?” !

By: Jtk

Jtk — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:40:44 +0000

I really like the Aussie Shiraz etc. Great Episode. Gary nice beard, it’s coming along nicely. I practically live on wine, sauerkraut, pickles, and cheese. Love that stuff. Keep up the good work ~ Jtk

By: Jason Coleman

Jason Coleman — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:39:02 +0000

Unlike some, I’m not feeling the beard. I was going to comment earlier that it looked like you were losing some weight. The beard makes you look heavier, I think. Though it is for a (tremendously) good cause, so I fully support it.

Great episode again. Good luck with everything.

By: Pelochain

Pelochain — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:15:10 +0000

Howdy from South of the border!!!!

I am probably your only Mexican viewer and I must say.. I love WLTV! I wateched all episodes over the holidays.

Too bad my SD Chargers are eventually going to destroy the JETS or whomever crosses our path!!!

Why don’t you try one of the Montelena’s that Parker found perfectly OK and Laube found corky?

Best regards from Monterrey, Mexico.

By: Vinacull

Vinacull — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:13:17 +0000

AlanV,
Regarding your question to Gary on Amon-Ra — if you have a chance go back and watch WLTV episode #18, Gary provides a review of one of the mammoth Amon-Ra shiraz. It’s a great episode because it demonstrates the value of decanting.
Regards, CK