Comments on: Some Wines I Wanted To Try – Episode #229 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/ Wine news, tastings and reviews from the Wine Library Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:43:08 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Phredd http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-657887 Phredd Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:10:01 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-657887 QOTD: Clearly a hermit, although it is a little late for that, now. QOTD: Clearly a hermit, although it is a little late for that, now.

]]> By: Dessert Wine Nerd http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-406681 Dessert Wine Nerd Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:01:31 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-406681 QOTD: Sneezer. Though since I was a lurker watching the episodes on youtube until I came here, I was still at the time telling people both online and in my normal life about this place. How can you not like your weird humor and enthusiasim? Good episode, but dissapointed the whites didnt bring the thunder. QOTD: Sneezer. Though since I was a lurker watching the episodes on youtube until I came here, I was still at the time telling people both online and in my normal life about this place. How can you not like your weird humor and enthusiasim? Good episode, but dissapointed the whites didnt bring the thunder.

]]> By: elvindeath http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-102228 elvindeath Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:29:52 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-102228 Okay, so what if I'm late to the party. I tried the Cotes du Ehone tonight - found it for $8.39 on sale at a local grocer. Absolutely fabulous. Perhaps the best $8 bottle I've ever had. Going back tomorrow to buy up their stock. Okay, so what if I’m late to the party. I tried the Cotes du Ehone tonight – found it for $8.39 on sale at a local grocer. Absolutely fabulous. Perhaps the best $8 bottle I’ve ever had. Going back tomorrow to buy up their stock.

]]> By: surf.sf http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-88343 surf.sf Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:05:15 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-88343 Great episode. I was curious to see what you would think of the Kim Crawford since it's always been a standard for me and Mike Steinberger bashed it and Sauv Blanc in general in Slate! That said it can be over the top on grass and grapefruit. But with all that crispness and acidity its still 100% better than any Cali Sauv Blanc. Was at Babcock last weekend and wasn't impressed by any of the whites (a Pinot Blanc with a malolactic flavor?), but the reds were awesome. Picked up a $40 Fathom, although strangely I liked it because it reminded me of a $15 Bourgeuil! The Babcock Cuvee cab is also a steal with lots of spice for $22. Great episode. I was curious to see what you would think of the Kim Crawford since it’s always been a standard for me and Mike Steinberger bashed it and Sauv Blanc in general in Slate! That said it can be over the top on grass and grapefruit. But with all that crispness and acidity its still 100% better than any Cali Sauv Blanc. Was at Babcock last weekend and wasn’t impressed by any of the whites (a Pinot Blanc with a malolactic flavor?), but the reds were awesome. Picked up a $40 Fathom, although strangely I liked it because it reminded me of a $15 Bourgeuil! The Babcock Cuvee cab is also a steal with lots of spice for $22.

]]> By: vivaitalia http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-79326 vivaitalia Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:43:02 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-79326 I was actually drinking the kim crawford as I was watching the episode and I have to say I think you missed some nice kiwi and goosenberry. I still don't think it's a 92 but i'd give it a 91 especially becuase it doesn't have that cat pee smell I hate. I didn't taste any heat at all either. Maybe we've got some bottle variation going here, or it's just the fact that i'm drinking it cold. Any way, as always I appreciate your enthusiasm and you trying to introduce us to all the great different areas of the wine world. Keep it up! I was actually drinking the kim crawford as I was watching the episode and I have to say I think you missed some nice kiwi and goosenberry. I still don’t think it’s a 92 but i’d give it a 91 especially becuase it doesn’t have that cat pee smell I hate. I didn’t taste any heat at all either. Maybe we’ve got some bottle variation going here, or it’s just the fact that i’m drinking it cold. Any way, as always I appreciate your enthusiasm and you trying to introduce us to all the great different areas of the wine world. Keep it up!

]]> By: Erik http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-78333 Erik Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:53:10 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-78333 Interesting notes surrounding the Parker review on the Babcock today. I've found many of the Spanish wines which are sold in our area and quote a high "Parker review "on their shelf-tags to be very hot to my palate as well (to the point I don't purchase them or pay any attention to these numbers anymore). I wonder if he's just part of the "some like it hot" crowd, if he's tasting many wines and the heat makes some stand-out, or if his "score" is a prediction of where this wine will be when it is drinking well... Wish I knew! QOTD - I'm a hermit with occassional fits of sneezing! Ran across wine-library when researching tasting notes on wines and quickly attempted to devour all the WLTV episodes I could. I've passed along information to everyone I know who appreciates wine but I tend to hit like a rogue-wave (it's all calm, then a huge flurry of reminders and activity hits 'em). C'mon all you Ivar's employees and customers - speak up and tell Gary it's true! Interesting notes surrounding the Parker review on the Babcock today. I’ve found many of the Spanish wines which are sold in our area and quote a high “Parker review “on their shelf-tags to be very hot to my palate as well (to the point I don’t purchase them or pay any attention to these numbers anymore). I wonder if he’s just part of the “some like it hot” crowd, if he’s tasting many wines and the heat makes some stand-out, or if his “score” is a prediction of where this wine will be when it is drinking well… Wish I knew!

QOTD – I’m a hermit with occassional fits of sneezing! Ran across wine-library when researching tasting notes on wines and quickly attempted to devour all the WLTV episodes I could. I’ve passed along information to everyone I know who appreciates wine but I tend to hit like a rogue-wave (it’s all calm, then a huge flurry of reminders and activity hits ‘em). C’mon all you Ivar’s employees and customers – speak up and tell Gary it’s true!

]]> By: Elliot http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-77771 Elliot Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:48:17 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-77771 LoL! "Very Dancin With the Stars". Classic. LoL! “Very Dancin With the Stars”. Classic.

]]> By: JayZee http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-70850 JayZee Thu, 17 May 2007 22:12:00 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-70850 Wow! Just catching up after being out of commission for a couple of weeks. Nice episode. Nice new look. QOTD: I would have to say that I am a A/B or Sneezer/Hermit, if you prefer. I can tell from other posts that many Vayniacs have a lot more time than I have to devote to the show and wine buzz in general. I wish I had more time but I don't. So, I've "sneezed" a little. I have told e-mailed several friends who I know appreciate wine and like to chat about it and such. I have told two of my local wine shops that I frequent and that has been interesting. One of them absolutely HATES the show and the other has become a full-fledged Vayniac. To each his own, I guess. Wow! Just catching up after being out of commission for a couple of weeks. Nice episode. Nice new look.

QOTD: I would have to say that I am a A/B or Sneezer/Hermit, if you prefer. I can tell from other posts that many Vayniacs have a lot more time than I have to devote to the show and wine buzz in general. I wish I had more time but I don’t. So, I’ve “sneezed” a little. I have told e-mailed several friends who I know appreciate wine and like to chat about it and such. I have told two of my local wine shops that I frequent and that has been interesting. One of them absolutely HATES the show and the other has become a full-fledged Vayniac. To each his own, I guess.

]]> By: Karl Laczko http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-70830 Karl Laczko Thu, 17 May 2007 20:03:22 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-70830 LURKER.... found WLTV by accident, kept it to myself for a while, eventually told my best Wine Buddy but otherwise kept quiet and didn't post (soaking up the goodness). Now I'm out and proud, catching up on missed episodes (hence today's post) and looking for more. LURKER…. found WLTV by accident, kept it to myself for a while, eventually told my best Wine Buddy but otherwise kept quiet and didn’t post (soaking up the goodness).

Now I’m out and proud, catching up on missed episodes (hence today’s post) and looking for more.

]]> By: Mark Hager http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/comment-page-4/#comment-70203 Mark Hager Tue, 15 May 2007 21:20:32 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/#comment-70203 A little sneezer, a little hermit. I sent my brother an email with a link and big come on. He has more money than me and lives in Colorado. However I don't get out much. I stay in a cave most of the time and meditate. I come out on the weekends to drink a Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc(Eat a lot of seafood) or a Domaine La Garrigue (Sounds Like a Great Value. I also come out of hiding to watch the Crew whoop up on the Red Bull and how can you say the Jets had a great draft compared to the Browns? Just kidding. Though I'm betting you are still looking for that perfect wine to put away the sorrow of Cleveland whipping you guys last year! Anyway, thanks for all your effort. I watch and learn and buy a case or so every once in awhile. A little sneezer, a little hermit. I sent my brother an email with a link and big come on. He has more money than me and lives in Colorado. However I don’t get out much. I stay in a cave most of the time and meditate. I come out on the weekends to drink a Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc(Eat a lot of seafood) or a Domaine La Garrigue (Sounds Like a Great Value. I also come out of hiding to watch the Crew whoop up on the Red Bull and how can you say the Jets had a great draft compared to the Browns? Just kidding. Though I’m betting you are still looking for that perfect wine to put away the sorrow of Cleveland whipping you guys last year!

Anyway, thanks for all your effort. I watch and learn and buy a case or so every once in awhile.

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