Everyday Drinking Wines, From Mondavi to BV.

Everyday Drinking Wines, From Mondavi to BV. – Episode #159

January 4, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Foxglove Chardonnay Edna Valley
Rosemount Cabernet Sauvignon
Bv Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Private Select
Columbia Crest Grand Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Boekenhoutskloof Wolf Trap
Links mentioned in todays episode.
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Today in another WLTV viewer inspired question, Gary looks at six budget priced wines. Watch and see if these are really true values or something else.

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January 4, 2007

Wine-o
Awesome episide, one I can really relate to. One thing sort of confused me. You mentioned one of the wines had an artificial “febreeze” scent and it seems like you are inplying that there are artificical additives and inexpensive wines. Is that the case?
QOTD #1 WCBS radio during Yankee game (they suck, mets own NY this decade)
QOTD #2 alot of my friends and family, although I dont know for sure if they subscribe.
Honest, great episode
Thanx…
January 4, 2007

jbev
Great show, it reminded me of hanging out and plastic cups.
Those were the days. I found you guys on a google search for
Opus One and I I’ve told everyone I know.
January 4, 2007

jbev
Great show, it reminded me of hanging out and plastic cups.

Those were the days.
January 4, 2007

Bill
This episode was great — as far as it went. But how could you possibly talk about Everyday Drinking Wines without featuring Lancer’s Sparkling Rose??!! Surely you remember: “Lancer’s Sparkling Rose and a baggie of Velveeta cubes – that’s lip-smackin’ snackin’!” Ahh, how soon they forget….
Well, there’s nothing to do now but move on to the QOD’s.

QOD # 1 – Lars is a friend, and in his Current Schedule Information, about a week before he first appeared, I read the announcement of his upcoming intro to Episode # 148 – the now-famous “paper, cork, wet rock, jalapeno pepper, Jersey dirt-tasting” show!

QOD # 2 – I’ve told family and co-workers, and several Disney clients. Most recently I told the Wine Guy at Costco! He was very knowledgeable, and had been choppered in to the wine department to boost holiday sales, which he apparently did. He knew a lot about wine, but didn’t know about WineLibrary TV. Now he does!

Footnote: I tell ‘em all that it helps to have an interest in wine or the Jets — but that it takes neither to become an Official Vayniac!

BV (and I don’t mean Beaulieu Vineyards!)
January 4, 2007

SP12165
First time poster, was a lerker, now I’m in! QOD responses:

1. No one told me about Wine Library. I found it on a google search. I found it about 3 weeks ago and am hooked!
2. Oddly enough, I just told someone today who works for me (her husband is a chef..food..wine..you get it). I sent the link.

Thanks Gary – great show and I’ll keep spreading the word.

SP
January 4, 2007

E
Well, so much for the Wolf Trap. I was wondering how that one would turn out.

I had a run-in with a cheap South African red myself last night, oddly enough … no bacon, but nice for the price. If I can find notes, maybe I’ll post ‘em.

QOD: wanted some Aglianico last spring, used The Google, found the site, got me some. And those little tote bags make nice gifts, espectially when you stick a bottle in there they can’t find around here.
January 4, 2007

stewart l
I found out about wine library from one of my wine group members about 1.5 yrs. ago. I have told numerous friends and family about it as well as several colleagues at the hospital I admit to. Never a dull moment in vaynernation!
January 4, 2007

Jeff
I’m a little scared to watch this episode but here I go…
January 4, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
Hey Gary – Great show. Tangaroa needs to go back and watch the Aussie Shiraz eps. Thanks for turning me onto 2 Up and Thorn Clark Shotfire – both spectacular QPR and under 12-15 bones!! That’s my everday juice.
QOTD1-I was driving home from Philly to Nothern Westchester after taking my daughter from one bat mitzvah in NJ to the second one in Philly, when I saw a huge WL billboard on the NJTpke. I started watching…and I’m hooked. My first order arrived in about a day – 3 cases of great stuff – I had to get another bin to double my storage to 250 bottles. Now I’m thinking about a third rack.
QOTD2-I told my wife, my across the street neighbor who is in a few wine clubs I think, my good golfing friend who is a true Northern Californian educated oenophile, and my nurse friend who also loves to taste and collect great QPR wines, among others…
QOTD3-I tell everybody who’ll listen!!!
Way to go – you’re on a roll! How about doing the best wines WL under$10, or under $20? How about a blind tasting/Gift pack for under $100 or under $150 or under $200?? I think we all love a little simulcam tasting action! A great way to extend our palates!!
January 4, 2007

bugbirdfishboy
QOTD: I discovered wine lib. tv in August, after my uncle told me about winelibrary.com.
I told all of my wine drinking friends at UConn, my mom and dad, my siblings, and just about everyone who would listen. As of today, I have a WLTV link in my AIM profile.
January 4, 2007

Nico
QOTD #1 – researching wine fridges on the wine spectator forums, somebody mentioned the “wine guy” at wltv… I was curious, and followed the link. I, since, have not returned to the spectator forums (I prefer WLTV and WLTV forums… much better, friendlier, and more helpful people).

QOTD #2 – Everyone that gives any sort of care for my personal interests… all friends, family, and even my friends that don’t drink alcohol at all, I’ve got them watching shows!!!

As always, top notch vblog!

-Nico
January 4, 2007

Lynne
QOD: I placed my first order October 10, 2004.
WLTV hadn’t even been invented yet!
I have told so many about the site and the great prices. Most of my family live in states that are on the “Unshippables” list.
I’ve tasted most of today’s wines and drank them in my early “wine years” and I did enjoy them. My taste has changed so much now, that I pass these wines by on the store shelves. Haven’t tried Foxglove or Wolf Trap. I was interested in the Wolf Trap, but WL is already sold out.C’est la vie!
January 4, 2007

Steve R
Hmmm — I have tasted most of these myself, and I don’t agree with your call. Perhaps this is a good thing, because it is helping me understand my palate vis a vis yours. I agree with RP that Columbia Crest is one of the most consistently-good producers of value-priced wine in the US and havce seen high 80s from him for their Grand Estates Merlot and Cabernet. I cannot stand the Mondavi PR or the BV, however.

That being said, I respect your opinion and learn just as much from when I disagree as when I agree with you!

Providence — I agree with the writers above — think Italian, think Federal Hill

QsOTD:
1. My colleague Boyd who you met at Murphy’s in Atlanta
2. Yes, to a fellow wine geek friend — but alas, only one
January 4, 2007

Jason Hicks
QOTD:

1) I found it through Democracy Player, which I actually think kind of sucks now, but was a cool idea and I used it for a while.

2) I turned a few folks on by forwarding the videos I’ve made to friends/family members, but I don’t think I’ve created any actual Vayniacs yet…
January 4, 2007

JOEYdaMUSH
I learned of WLTV from the WL 2005 Bordeaux Presale flyer about a month ago. I have not told anybody about WLTV because my friends don’t drink wine, they suck.
January 4, 2007

JOEYdaMUSH
That glass looks silly, go back to the giant glass!
January 4, 2007

Alaska1
QOTD#1 – I heard about WLTV from Wine Spectator late Nov. I have been back to watch everyday!

QOTD#2- I told all my wine friends but have not heard back from them, well there loss.You will always have me!

Thanks Gary V!
January 4, 2007

Russ J
I was a WL customer before there was a WLTV. Since it started, I have referred anyone I have come across that has an interest in wine. WLTV has shown me that there is NEVER any need to drink boring wine regardless of the price point. The community that has developed around it is a bonus. I even sort of started liking the Jets…a little. They’ve got a great coach. And the G-men suck so why not?
January 4, 2007

johnm
QOD #1- Found WL googling info about primitivo after picking a bottle up in a bargain bin and enjoying it way more than the $8 price would suggest. Saw the link to TV around episode 17, been watching since. #2 – local wine geeks and a few wine drinkers around the country via e-mail. My wife is well aware and doesn’t care for the vlog. C’est la vie.
January 4, 2007

hockeystick2583
1) found a link from wine.woot. Havent been back to wine.woot since. JK. Wine.woot is ok beside the fact that all the college kids who frequent the site complain they arent selling Franzia.
2) told my bro about the blog. He is begining to take wine seriously (also a college student).
3) Third part of the question I forgot what you asked…and/or was confused.

First post. Amazing site. Favorite Episode (So Far): Building your Pallet (phenomenal!!!)

Cheers.
January 4, 2007

chogan
QOTD part 1: I saw the add the day I got the Wine Spectator Top 100 issue in the mail. Thought it looked like a great idea. When I got to the site I couldn’t believe it was FREE to watch all the tasting and info.

QOTD part 2: I’ve told my two wine buddies about it and emailed links to some of my fav episodes. And my wife knows I’m way into it.

A great time for me to discover WLTV since I recently bought a 500 bottle cellar that MUST BE FILLED
January 4, 2007

chayut
Very useful episode. First, these wines are easy to find. Also, these are wines I have tasted so now I know where my nose and palate is compare to you.

QOD: I searched on google about wine and found this video blog.
January 4, 2007

BigMC
QOTD…1. Found WLTV searching for Bob Egelhoff wines. That was about 90 episodes ago. 2. I tell everyone.

Hey Gary, the wines you tasted today, excluding the Wolf Trap, did you get those from my mother-in-law’s pantry? They were right next to the Rice Krispies, Creme Soda and apricot preserves. I thought she was saving them for a special occasion. Oh well, that’s ok, I think she has some Bartles and James as a back up.

….Diversity is a good thing. Keep it up.
January 4, 2007

GeneV
QOD:

I discovered WLTV as a result of being repeat online WL customer.

I have referred my wine club.
January 4, 2007

Ann B.
QOTD #1: Read about Wine Library in the recent WSJ article on ordering via the Web. Joined mailing list and saw link to WLTV.
QOTD #2: My brother and I watched a few episodes together over the holidays. Note to Gary: he is a “Stone Cold” Steve Austin fan! He’s probably lurking out there.

IMHO, the best QPR wines in the $10 and under category are coming out of Spain. Two that I have tried that I can highly recommend are the Altos de Luzon, Jumillia and the 2004 Senorio de Barahonda Monastrell Tinto, Yecla.