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.

164 Responses

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January 5, 2007

thefab1of4
I put a blurb in all my Christmas card letters telling them about wine library and winelibrary tv-
January 5, 2007

Tangaroa
WOW!
What TVWL social terroir!

I want to thank all of you for reading my posting.
I am truly flattered!

Now, the quote I gave at the top of my posting was word-for-word
what GARY said after sampling the first three of these wines. It’s
not my quote. It was rather strange that right after Gary said this,
I paused the “tape” and composed my comment. Then, I came back
and listened to the final review…

And guess what Gary went and did.

Yup, he sang all sorts of praises on this cheap-but-good bacon
flavored $7 Boekenhoutskloof Wolf Trap! Geeeeez….

Needless to say: I went to THREE wine stores in the Twin Cities
last night and looked for this wine. No dice. And our stupid
Minnesota prude state has effectively threatened TVWL from shipping
here – so that option is out also…

Whatever happened to our Libertarian laws which prevent the
government from opening our mail without a warrant?

Anyway…

1. Thank you Brandon for your reply.

2. Dan C.: Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend
all those cheap-but-goods.

3. Katonah Dave… OK

4. Chito, thanks for the flame.

5. Matt, get back to work.

6. And Gary, thank you – you KNOW I’m your bud.

-Tangaroa
January 5, 2007

AlisonD
A friend of mine told me about Wine Library years ago, and I saw the billboard on Rt 78 (I think it was 78), but never stopped in. Then a different friend told me about the Manor Wine Tasting a few months ago, and that is how it all started for me! I went online a few days later, saw Wine Library TV and was hooked! Wish I listened to my other friend years ago.
January 5, 2007

Jtk
Gary decent episode, great energy. QOTD: I signed up for emails through your website, after doing a search for wine online. QOTD 2: I try to slip wine library and wine library tv into every conversation with anyone i meet that drinks wine. Keep up the good work ~ Jtk
January 5, 2007

Jason Coleman
I’ve dugg this episode:
http://www.digg.com/videos/educational/Video_Review_of_Wines_You_Can_Afford

Thanks for another great one, Gary. Good luck in New England.
January 5, 2007

malabargold
AL Forno
January 5, 2007

Englishman
QOD. I was a WL customer for several years. Before you on WLTV and the new store. Ordered occasionally and then saw the link to WLTV once while ordering. From there on it was history.

#2. Anyone and everyone that I can. Several already in the Bay Area of CA, Chicago area as well as the President of the company I work for. I was even able to get her to visit the store(I took her there) just before Christmas. We both droped some “bones”. Even at the Gourmet Shop.

Keep up the good work and I may no longer “lurk”.
January 5, 2007

Jay
1. Robin Garr? 30 Second Wine Advisor
2. Told 2 peops
3. Leif and Kev
Go Pats.
January 5, 2007

JasonJDP
Found WLTV via Digg.com/Podcasts when i searched for “wine” you are the number 1 wine podcast!

Enjoy the energy of the show and the sheer volume of episodes! Also as a techie im drawn to your cool website. Comments on episodes, forums, and ask section are all features that are a great way for a new viewer to check out what established viewers think of a show and have helped me become a regular viewer to WLTV. Im kind of suprised that there are so few diggs for WLTV. Searching this page i found no one mentioned Digg!

You should get everyone to Digg your podcast! (You can digg a podcast or individual episodes.)
A direct link to the show’s main page on digg – http://digg.com/podcasts/Wine_Library_TV

Get this show above a sad 59 diggs…

I would have just watched your show on digg, but then you started waving your arms and pointing to links that digg doesnt show! WTF? Ok, guess i gotta go check out the webpage…. Oh cool layout! Much better, Gary doesnt seem as crazy now!
January 5, 2007

Mike Goldberg
Looks like I can buy a featured wine. Stopping by later to pick up my very own 2005 Boekenhoutskloof Wolf Trap. Awesome.

QOTD: I heard about Wine Library (the physical store) from my dad. He knows your father (my dad got your dad interested in chickens. I know. I’m sorry for that). He convinced me to purchase my wines at Wine Library instead of an unnamed store in Madison. From there I discovered the web site and Wine Library TV.
January 5, 2007

Tony S.
Hey Gary…great episode, sorta. I agree with some of the folks’ posts I’ve been reading: There’s much more interesting 5-15$ wines to try besides these wines that are made in the 100 of thousand’s of cases. And somebody mentioned in a post that out of soooo many bottles produced, there are going to be a lot of variations from bottle to bottle. I’m not a snob, but I’m just not interested in chain grocery store or chain restaruant wine.

Secondly: That glass. I thought the purpose of the stem is to keep the warmth of your hand away from the tempurature of the wine (assuming you’re tasting wine at ideal temps). And when you’re down to the last taste, you can’t really get a good swirl and really experience the nose. I’ll try out one of those glasses if I get a chance though, but I’m not going to go buy one.

QOD: 1) My friend Danny showed me your show when I was over there for dinner. I think it was around episode 40 or 50. I’ve been hooked ever sense. But, I’m not a huge fan of computer’s, so I just watch while I’m on my lunch break at work, and that means I always catch the previous day’s episode. Part 2) I’ve referred a few people. My friends Dale and Lars always watch and I’ve told other folks, but I don’t know if I bothered. Part 3) Not applicable. But, I’m not one of those people (like you) who shouts it out to the world. I just tell people who I think would really get it. I like your sense of humor and the fact that you looove wine, but you’re not a wine snob.

OK…again, I’m gonna root for your Jets against the Patriots (c’mon, they’ve got 3 Super Bowl championships after losing to both the Bears and the Packers in previous SB’s…eww, did I just give props to the Packers?!?!?!?) So ya, I have no urge to see the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Every other team would be a nice mix though. Bears/Jets would be great.

OK…see you later, take care man. GO BEARS!!!!
T
January 5, 2007

halfginger
Al Forno.

Al Forno.

Al Forno.
January 5, 2007

joe
Gary, I have to agree with Michael P (post 108), I am worried about your palate that you could find columbia Crest and the this other swill even close to the RIdge Lynton Springs (87 points) which is “REAL” wine. Maybe it is the new small glass hiding the flaws of these wines. Maybe that is the trick. If any of us are forced to drink swill like this we should to so the smallest orange Juice glass we have – - perhaps the oak monster can be subdued.

Gary, you mayu have to go back to the BIG glass so we can compare 2007 ratings to 2006.
Joe
January 5, 2007

mike volker
1 goggle
2 my winetasting club and rels
3 n/a
January 5, 2007

Lb in KS
Gary, clear something up for me. I’m not real sure here. How do you REALLY feel about bacon?

QOTD#1…researching an ‘04 Ben Marco Malbec

#2…All my friends and fam. They all look at me the same way…”so you sit and watch some guy tasting wine??” What are you gonna do.

This weekend in gonna be awesome…I get to actually watch and rout for my #1 AND #2. #1 being the Chiefs, #2 being da Jets.
January 5, 2007

Dom Nicoletta
I found out about wine Library through a search I performed with Wine Searcher.com Wine Library had one the lowest proces for the 2004 Clio when I was looking for it. Great site…I have been watching ever since. I have told everyone I work with about the show
January 5, 2007

JimVarney01
Nice ep! Fortunately you let us know about some of these cheaper wines cause not everyone can afford to drink 96+ point wines every night

QOTD:
1 – Found it myself when you reviewed MonkeyPrize from woot.

2 – Been referring a bunch of people (most likely lurkers).
January 5, 2007

Rich T.
Gary,
I was a budding customer of the old store with the 2 foot aisles that you had to wait for other shoppers to vacate before you could enter each aisle!!! Think I found that by searching for an online place to get wine from the fingerlakes NY state region and Yahoo searched out Winelibrary.com. Realized it was in Springfield, where I worked for 15 years at the amazing Autoland!!(UGH!!) Had a prefered customer card on my keychain, but never realized what it was for? Joined the mailing list at some time, but didn’t see Winelibrary TV until about episode 60.
I have referred Winelibrary TV to anyone at my job who I know loves wine, and anyone who I know can appreciate good entertainment.
January 5, 2007

Joyce
Gary…
QOD #1: Wall Street Journal
QOD #2: I have told a gazillion people (or thereabouts)

In Providence, if you’re looking for a totally elegant evening with your mom and dad, try Agora in The Westin Hotel, One West Exchange St, 401 598-8000.
Hope you have something to celebrate! GO J-E-T-S!

Also, that new glass looks a little weird..how can you properly swirl the wine, when it’s welled into the bottom of the ’stem’?

Joyce
January 5, 2007

Joe Po
Gary,
QOD: Am a WL devotee and have followed you from Epi #1.Have told everyone to watch to improve their wine knowledge and have a laugh.
A tube for a stem on a tasting glass does not cut it. Sorry.
January 5, 2007

Rick E
Welcome to Providence! Best dining experience? My house, baby! I’ll unscrew the finest bottle from my cellar for you and the family.

If that scares you a bit too much, then:

Mill’s Tavern – great dining experience
Hemenway’s – if you want seafood
Capital Grille – people seem to like it, but my experience has been so-so

Ideally, you should probably head to Federal Hill for the overall experience. Great Italian food followed by a desert place for some gelato. If you’re not looking to walk around and soak in the neighborhood, I would suggest Mill’s Tavern.

Any chance some southern New England Vayniacs can meet up with you for a toast?

Rick
January 5, 2007

Adam
QOTD – saw your ad in Wine Spectator, figured I would give it a whirl. I have only told my girlfriend, who watches it every once-in-a-while and to mu assistant at the store I run. Hopefully he picks up on some stuff so I don’t have to write off bottles for him to taste. I have mentioned it casually to other people but they think I am nuts for watching it on the comp. Oh well, love the show. Keep up the good work.

Adam
Austin, TX
January 5, 2007

MaryS
Gary,

I would like to see a show on budget white wines that are similar in taste to my favorite one. Remember what that is?

QOD:

1. I shopped at your old store every time I was visiting the Short Hills Mall. Placed my first online order in April 2004 when you offered free shipping.

2. I shared WLTV with hubby. He was initially resistant. Made fun of me watching. But I catch him watching it. I also tell anyone I meet that is interested in wine.
January 5, 2007

Len C
DUDE!!! Bad karma changing glasses, remember you were using the “playoff glass” and you trimmed the beard too. Oh boy, hope I am wrong. Go Jets
January 5, 2007

Smith MBA
Gary,

My mom spent some time in Providence and is very high on Al Forno.

http://www.alforno.com/

Check it out. Go G-Men and J-E-T-S. Boston and Philly fans are collectively the worst.