The 95 Point Wine Challenge

The 95 Point Wine Challenge – Episode #253

June 11, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 wines scored 95 points he is clearly happy about this, lets see how happy.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 DominusNapa Red Meritage
2003 Villacreces Ribera Del DueroRibera Del Duero
2005 Whistling Eagle Eagles Blood ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Rolf Binder HanischAustralian Red Meritage

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255 Responses

June 11, 2007

MikeBro
1st, HA HA!
June 11, 2007

PhilB
HAD to be #2!!!
June 11, 2007

Karl Laczko
3rd? – Looking rough now GV, and the speech slurring is becoming noticeable, what a blast.
June 11, 2007

yoshi
#4!!
June 11, 2007

KenP
Top Ten!
June 11, 2007

hinrgman
Great wines Gary.
June 11, 2007

hinrgman
Great wines Gary.
June 11, 2007

gustasopher
QOTD: Dirty
June 11, 2007

Karl Laczko
QOTD – DIRTY, big time. Don’t like Bombs, they tend to go off!
June 11, 2007

waibeans
when you getting back GV?! hmm 95 pointers huh.. should be interesting!
June 11, 2007

thescrewcap
Hot episode.
June 11, 2007

yoshi
QOTD Dirty Bomb lol.
great show today.
June 11, 2007

PhilB
Cool ward robe change there GV!!!

I’m a dirt bomb I guess…. But I have to say that I like dirt more than I like bombs.. Less dangerous…
June 11, 2007

Elliot Essman
Force me to choose — dirty.

But I don’t have to choose. Give me all of them.
June 11, 2007

TheDumbPhase
The 2004 Villacreces Gary’s tasting is actually a 2003 when he holds up the bottle NOT a 2004.
June 11, 2007

PhilB
Allright, I’m monopolising the space here, I know, giving me 6 cents in one episode… Here’s why…

Did anybody else notice how WS taster on Spain Thomas Matthews always seems to be dissing wines everybody else likes? I mean, the guy has the absolute right to do so, but Gary tasted today a 93+ Ribera del Duero that he says he ingcannot possibly find anyone says it is a bad effort yet, WS rates it…. 84, saying it’s really ordinary!!! Some of my favorite Spanish values are like 91 pts in my book and in Parker’s, and WS thinks there worth 84 points. The guy just doesn’t seem to be on the same planet as everybody else…

Give me some feedback if you ever notices that too…
June 11, 2007

Autoproxy
QOTD: Dirty Bomb. Quality is quality.
June 11, 2007

RuralTom
Greetings Mr V!

Got some interesting looks wearing the dead deer and cherries shirt this weekend…
Nice cap to the “Greek vacation” series, I guess I’m neutral/”dirty bomb”. I lean towards a mix of young new world and old world with some age on ‘em.
June 11, 2007

KenP
QOTD: Dirty.
June 11, 2007

mas
You know, when you said “Moo-ex” I was wondering if that is how he pronounces his last name – and apparently he does. Kudos, Gary. Learned something new.

How is the ‘04 Villacreces? I notice you carry that as well.

QOTD: Dirty, most of the time, especially for collectibles. I do enjoy the fruit bombs at times, usually backyard or beach BBQs, but given a choice, give me the dirt.
June 11, 2007

waibeans
totaly a dirty bomb baby!

someone probably already caught it.. but the villacreces you tastes was the 03 and the website says 04

and i really wanted you to taste the 04 too!

next time I guess.
June 11, 2007

MikeBro
You are the Marathon Man!

Sorry about the 1st ha ha thing just had to do it, okay lets get to it.

Excellent show, nice to see you’ve changed into the Pickle shirt, excellent! As for the wine tasting, excellent!

I just have to try the 2004 Villacreces Ribera Del Duero, Where O where can I get this wine, someone out there who’s reading this please let me know. PLEASE, PLEASE..

QOTD: I’m a Dirty Bomb

Still waiting on your return! it’s counting down.

MB
June 11, 2007

mbannon
QOD – Mostly dirty, but occasionally I’ll go for a bomb.
June 11, 2007

Alex Diaz
well i just seriously started drinking wine and wouldnt know old world too much… so i must go with BOMB!!!,

my favorite wine so far ever tasted and definitely brought the thunder, lightning and rain, hell even floods was a Tintara Shiraz McLaren Vale Vintage 2003.

one word, wow!!!

Keep it up GV
June 11, 2007

thescrewcap
Dirty Bomb.
June 11, 2007

KenP
Good catch, waibeans.
June 11, 2007

Neil
After taping 12 eps in a row it’s okay to miss the vintage, yes?

QOTD: Dort Bimb

Oooops, I guess Gary’s rubbing off on me, dirt bomb.
June 11, 2007

BruceP
QOTD. Dirt when it comes to most things (especially Syrah), but a dirt bomb for Burgundy and CA Pinot Noir.
June 11, 2007

keelegl
QOTD – My money is spent on dirty, but I have enjoyed the occasional bomb at a friends house.
June 11, 2007

Jon B.
Very cool ,love the pickle shirt ,thanks for the extra effort before leaving all great shows…QOTD I’m a dirt bomb not that much experience with the dirt but the few I’ve had I’ve enjoyed… and bombs are bombs there’s a time and a place.
June 11, 2007

Dude Man
QOTD: I am a fan of the dirty pop. Starting to enjoy new world stuff more but I have a hard time enjoying the mega fruit bombs.
June 11, 2007

Snarf
Slightly-soiled bomb!
June 11, 2007

Rob B.
A little dirty and a little bomb, still figuring out which way I truly lean.

Excellent episode as the long day starts to really show. Thanks for doing all that work for us.
June 11, 2007

Mike S.
Definitely a Dirty Bomb.
June 11, 2007

Oleg I.
DRITY BOMB

WOOOHOOOO, no longer a lurker.
June 11, 2007

Jared B
Neither.
June 11, 2007

Alos Diallo
Dirty Bomb, I am leaving myself open
June 11, 2007

Frank B
A lurker Bomb.
June 11, 2007

cruster
QOTD: Dirty for most of the time, but sometimes I’m in a mood for a bomb.
June 11, 2007

Annapolitan
Dirty, face in the mud, mouthful of gravel,truffle breath, pockets full of tobacco, nostrils stuffed with cedar infested worms OLD WORLD GUY! Thanks for hanging in there!!
June 11, 2007

jett
bomb dirty me baby. that’s just the way i roll.
June 11, 2007

qashqais
Predominantly dirty, but I could explode anyway….

(another long time lurker coming out)
June 11, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
QOTD: Like GV himself I’m in the middle. Always willing to try new things!
June 11, 2007

Andrew G
Hey GV-

I thought you said for us not to be one or the other? For us to be open minded and not to only like one style of wine? I guess that would be a dirty bomb…..and that would be me.

Big ups for the shoutout for the CKs (college kids) in the ep a while back.
June 11, 2007

Boston Ben
Awww yeah… I’ve been waiting 8 episodes for the slurred speech! If this is what you normally do every day for work V, I gotta say you’ve got the best job ever. I gotta PAY to get drunk!

QOTD: Mostly bomb for me (everyone else is embarassed to say this I see). Only if the dirt has some real nice fruit nuzzled around it do I dig on it. Some great Grenaches like this get me lovin’ the dirt.
June 11, 2007

Chris
Dirty Bomb for me.
June 11, 2007

C.W. Miller IV
AotD: Dirty Bomb!
June 11, 2007

Dan NYC
Freaking Dirty all the way!!!
June 11, 2007

Ben N.
QOTD: Dirty Bomb
June 11, 2007

Christoph
Definitely dirty. thats where i come from – old europe. but sometimes i like these bombs. and the very first wine who caused my love for wine and grapes was a sebastiani zinfandel 1990.
June 11, 2007

waibeans
thx KP… but actually TDP posted about the error before me
June 11, 2007

Kelldey
QOTD: I guess I’m a dirty firecracker. Still investigating New World wines, so not a lot of experience there.

GV, I hope someone else drove you home!
K
June 11, 2007

Steve
QOTD: Bomb
June 11, 2007

pauly
Dirty Bomb here. But I only love the best of both worlds!
June 11, 2007

Frank B
A lurker who likes all wine bombs
June 11, 2007

Adam
ckc dirty bomb!! I don’t like them too dirty or too explosive.
June 11, 2007

Herm
I don’t know….I’m still checking….
June 11, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: I’m with Herm. I have no idea yet.
June 11, 2007

tomatyork
Nice show. Please pass along my thanks to your shipping department. Thanks, Tom
June 11, 2007

stevo
Dirty bomber all the way.
June 11, 2007

Cam
I’m a dirty, dirty girl. I like new world, but offer me my choice between an old world and a new world, and I’ll take the old world every time.
June 11, 2007

carnyc
Dirty Bomb!
June 11, 2007

JamesN.
Gary
Great episode! QOTD… I love to get down and dirty, and those are my favorites, but I mostly drink “The Bombs”. QPR and my budget dictate the type of fireworks my palate is allowed to enjoy.
June 11, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
Awesome episode. I especially like the disclaimer captioning. Mott or whoever did that should do it more often. Reminds me of a Monty Python episode!
QOTD: Definite dirty bomber: I appreciate the craftsmanship of an old world wine, but I do like the taste of the new world fruit bombs, when done properly and not too over the top.
JW
June 11, 2007

CindyW
QOTD: Kaboom! I tend to like the big fruit bombs, especially if they’re backed up with a bit of licorice and leather/tobacco. However, there are occasions when I want just a hint of the stinky barnyard, or perhaps (even better) the dirty socks of a great pinot noir.
June 11, 2007

Careyd
I guess I’m a dirty bomb, meaning, I can really, seriously, fully enjoy both a new world fruit bomb and an old world wine for what they are…and love them both.

Trouble is, it seems like when Gary scores he feels the need to deduct points from a huge fruit bomb because it might be over the top for someone who doesn’t like fruit bombs. Why not just let a fruit bomb be what it was designed to be and score based on that?

I guess what I’m saying is that sometimes I’m left with the impression that scores of new world bombs lose points because they are not ‘old world’ enough. I never see an old world wine criticized for not being ‘new world’ enough.

I hope that makes sense.
June 11, 2007

Tonym999
BOMB!
June 11, 2007

Mike G
dirty stinkin bombs here. some days more dirty, and very occasionally more bomb’y. Hope you had a great time over there.
Mike
June 11, 2007

Ferrigno
DIRTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
June 11, 2007

Norcal
GVizzle – Dirty Bomb here! Maybe slightly dirty…
June 11, 2007

hermitaged
I’m a dirty bomber, but my favorite stuff right now are the down and dirty wines of south France – Corbieres, etc. Still some really good values out there.
June 11, 2007

Marc
QOTD: dirty bomb.

Went to my first big wine tasting; in Des Moines we just had Winefest weekend. 800 different wines to try. I was overwhelmed. And holy Palate Fatigue! I’ve never experienced anything like that. By the end everything just tasted the same, and it wasn’t due to alcohol. But man, big-ass tastings are great. Too bad we only have 3 a year here.
June 11, 2007

hermitaged
Marc I worked the Des Moines winefest – pretty good one this year. Last year was freakin’ cold!!
June 11, 2007

SoCal
I am Glad you tasted the Dominus 2003 I was wondering your take on it!

QOTD: Dirty Bomb!
June 11, 2007

BV
Fun episode, Gar’ — enjoying your taping marathon.

QOTD: Bombs away, Baby!

Bill V.
June 11, 2007

DrEdwardo
Dirty Bomb and getting dirtier every day.
June 11, 2007

Plminer
QOTD: Dirty with a few firecrackers in my pocket, once in a while I’ll open a decent Cali Cab, but cannot hang with Aussie Shiraz. I don’t trust carrying an M-80 in my pocket.
June 11, 2007

Kevin K
QOTD: I’m a dirty bomb… (as I type this I can just imagine WLTV being linked to all sorts of government watch lists).
June 11, 2007

matthews
dirty dirty most of the time but i can enjoy maybe just some firecracker
June 11, 2007

cumpari
dirty bomb…though I’ve been on a long Dirt McDirt run over the past two months and don’t seem to be slowing down.
June 11, 2007

Andrew Zander
QOTD: DIRTY BOMB!
I can appreciate all types of wine. Sort of like seeing the good in all types of people.. or music.. or anything else…

Thanks Gary for goin’ the distance to give us our WLTV fix!
June 11, 2007

Oregon Sipper
Gary, love the shirt!

QOTD: BOMB!
June 11, 2007

Crouch
QOTD: Bombdiggity
June 11, 2007

Kelly
Love that one line about the Oak Monster riding My Little Pony into a Candyland or what have you!!!!

QOTD: I would say I prefer New World wine with old world characteristics. I could also be put on the borderline as well.

Great Episode, thank you for the warning about cheaper Syrah’s being as good as the much more pricey stuff.

PLEASE HAVE MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN ON THE SHOW!!!!
June 11, 2007

llama81
DIRTY!!!

also, how great would it be if ‘oak monster riding my little pony through candyland’ were turned into a tshirt, i’d buy one!
June 11, 2007

llama81
another quote that should be t-shirted – ‘rollercosion’ – a rollercoaster car flying off of the tracks amid a huge explosion – awesome
June 11, 2007

Greg B.
Big G. What can I say Love luv me some 95 points or better Wines. QOTD I’m with out question a “Dirty Bomb” Because you know, we drink all Wines!
June 11, 2007

Justmarsh
QOD:

The more I drink wine, the more I tend to like old world wines. I can’t dismiss some of the newer ones though. I just really enjoy earthy flavors in wine more and more. When a wine’s overly fruity and lacking structure I get bored. Well said today about the shiraz. I can’t even drink that stuff anymore. It all taste’s THE SAME.
June 11, 2007

PWW from St. Paul
Gary:

Great ep as always.

I have two comments unrealated to this show:

- did anyone see gary with they heavyweight from the Mojo show “Uncorked” last night? great to see gary (and the store)on this episode, especially since the host is so annoying (yes, i still watch because the show is about wine).

- gary, i know i have put in this request before, but would a Minneapolis/St. Paul Vanyiac event move up the timeline if I told you former NY Jets safety Phillip Weis is a native Twin Citian and member of the hugely popular KQRS morning show? It would be great advertisement for you to show up on KQRS on a Friday morning and show up to a Vayniac event that night. I will make it happen.

pww
June 11, 2007

macca
QOTD: A slightly dirty bomb.

Nice episode Gaz.
June 11, 2007

Bossman
Like some others I can’t speak in absolutes, suffice it to say I’m torn between labeling myself a cluster, a neutron or a nuclear!
June 11, 2007

Lars
Great effort Wine Guy. Thanks for all the eps in one day.

QOTD: BOMB…with a little bit of dirt on the side.
June 11, 2007

amgryger
Never had a Dominus, someday though, but I have to give them a big shout out for their choice to hire Herzog and de Meuron to design their facilities.

QOTD: I’m a dirty bomb, though I will admit to being more dirt than bomb. I occaisionally enjoy a total fruit bomb, but I find that I get bored with them and virtually all of my repeat purchases are in the old world category.

And as I write this, some lunatic on my street is shouting “I’m God.” Just thought I’d share.
June 11, 2007

Vince T
60/40 dirty/bomb… sometimes the fruit scares me in that the bombs are “designer” wines and too manipulated.
June 11, 2007

half century
i’m late. i have to work sometimes, such a bummer.
QOTD; A VERY DIRTY STINKY OLD bomb
gary i really appreciate your tenaciousness, i believe! 12 complete games in a row. no bullpen needed for vaynerchuk
June 11, 2007

JonE
QOTD: In the words of Johnny Cash-I walk the line.

All the little kids in Candyland miss you Gary,come back come back wherever you are.
June 11, 2007

Billman
I’m a dirty, dirty bomb. Wow that sounded weird.
June 11, 2007

J Crazy
Mad Props on showin us vayniacs mad love. I think the last time I tasted that much wine…or at least alcohol was in college. But Boons and Natty Ice don’t really count do they.

QOTday: I Bomb Dirty. My whole philosophy on life is: if it tastes good, it tastes good. I know, pretty simple.
June 11, 2007

vibemore
qotd: The more I become an old man (ok, I’m only 32, but still) the more I become a dirty old man. Plus, I have two terriers at home. Terriers, terroir, get it. I’m tired too.
June 11, 2007

Freddy
definitely dirty. would love to see a comparison gary of dirty northern rhones vs australian bombs. love to taste and see people’s reactions.
June 11, 2007

JimKay
You are the man. I saw the Rolf Binders in your New Arrival section a week or two ago and I coveted some. I waited to pull the trigger and now I’m glad I did. I’ll stick with my Shotfire Ridge, Prima Toro and Clio. Thanks for pointing me to the value!

How about a taste off 2003 vs 2004 La Fleur de BoÃ¼ard?
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31281
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32356
June 11, 2007

Dominus
Ahhhhhhh, now you’re talking. Peyton threw the monkey off his back and now, the G-Man throws the ‘03 Dominus onto center stage.

My wine geek friends have asked if I’ve had the ‘03 at 95 pts I told them I would need to wait for Gary to review, so alas, my day is complete.

QOTD: It all depends on where and with whom I’m drinking wine. Quaffing on the deck, da bombs; with great food and friends, I’m a dirty old man and I’m proud of it.

Thank you Gary for reviewing the Dom. Time to order some and hoping you have fun in the Greek isles. Trying their wines?

Cheers!!!!
June 11, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: preference for dirty … but a good bomb on occasion ain’t bad
June 11, 2007

Darlene O.
Hey, Gary, loved the episode. Hope you’re not driving home.:} QOD: I’m a dirty bomb as well. Prefer leather, licorice, and tobacco with my cassis. :}
June 11, 2007

Dr. Mike
Dirty bomb. Thanks for doing a heathcote, If I recall thats only the second you’ve ever done (Jasper Hill, being the first). Hope you do another soon, Wild Duck Estate perhaps.
June 11, 2007

j carey
dirty bomb, but more on the dirty side, but when the bomb is armed correctly, I love it. ususally the bombs are over extracted,,., but hey i love “The Dead Arm” .. is that considered a bomb?
I love the fruit but when the sweet oak gets too high , then I pass.
However all being said and done, I guess more of an old worlder. Prefeer acid and finesse.
heck,, I love vino.

Hope your vacation was swell.
June 11, 2007

HipandKneeDoc
Dirty Bomb sounds too ominous and threatening.

How about Bomby dirt?

I am just upset that Mangini won’t be on any more Soprano episodes.
June 11, 2007

RieslingRon
Dirty Bomb here. Most of the wines in this episode are out of my price range, but I will seek out the Villacreces.
June 11, 2007

JustinL
Gary, you’ve really got to re-think this whole New World/Old World dichotomy. There are plenty of wines that are neither super-ripe and heavily oaked and manipulated nor fithy, bretty wines made in foudres that haven’t been cleaned in 3 generations. Here’s what I like: clean, fruit-driven wines with good acidity and structure.
June 11, 2007

nickanthony
I love the fruit bombs of the new world vintners. But I agree that many have such a similar taste and structure that it is often times hard to tell the $20 dollar ones from the 70 dolllar ones. Don’t care for the oak monster or too much heat.

Also love the some of the old world offerings, but really prefer “big Fruity Bombs.”
June 11, 2007

Dave Canada
“Oak Monster Riding My litle pony through a skittles rainbow….that is shit that you don’t normally hear and why I love the show…I almost pissed my pants literally. You need to get a syndicated TV show!
QOTD – Dirty….I like it dirty. I have had way too many experience like you spoke of…way to manipulated and overpriced. I hate to admit it but my mid is pretty closed…If I want serious wine and not just a big Gulp, I’m going to Bordeaux, Italy and to producers like Dominus or Phelps or whichever prodeucer that recognizes that balance is KEY!!!!!!
It’ll be good to have you back!
June 11, 2007

DS
Dirty bomb, accent on the dirt!
June 11, 2007

greg owens
GV- I havent taken the time to do so but I just wanted to say thank you for putting together these episodes while your away- really enjoying them. QOTD: dirty bomb.
June 11, 2007

MikeyB
qotd: dirty. not too dirty though, still some flavor profiles i don’t like
June 11, 2007

portman
60% bomb
40% dirty

Just a theory (and the theory is all mine)…. Don’t we tend to find more bombs than dirt in the price range that us mere peasants can afford?
June 11, 2007

gordoyflaca
down in the dirt- but occaisonally will toss a cherry bomb
June 11, 2007

Montrose
I like to play in the dirt.
June 11, 2007

wolfie
i’m a DIRTY bomb. i just to be all dirt, no bomb, but i’m bombin’ a bit more nowadays. but the wrong kinda bomb sends me runnin’ for the dirt…
June 11, 2007

KW
More Dirty than Bomb!
I actually like bombs on the 2nd day after they had a chance to diffuse some.
Example – I got some of the twenty rows grappler which you recommended. Opened one up and it was just too much sour fruit for me after being opened for only two hours. But the next day it was great. Lots of dark fruit and dark chocolate flavors and the sour cherry taste was well balanced. Now that’s what I like…I guess I am going to have to open the other 5 bottles a day early.
June 11, 2007

Jessi
Big ball o’ dirt with a little bitty bomb inside. Maybe a slice of mud pie with a cherry on top? Mmmm…
June 11, 2007

Paul M
QOTD: used to think I was a bomb but the more I drink and try different stuff the more I appreciate the elegant nuances and quirks of the dirt
June 11, 2007

Martijn
You are so killing me right now. You drop the top 500 website bomb and it isn’t up. What up with that? Dude? Serious, serious violation. I’ll allow a little room here because you bust ass and are on a well deserved vacation, but still, duuuuuuuuuuuuuude. QOTD: Give it to me dirty……but add some polished fruit and I’m your best friend.
June 11, 2007

Grasshopper
Dirty Bomb!!!!!

And if Dirty Bomb does not become a T-Shirt, I will be really disappointed!!

Sensei, you are amazing and again thank you for slogging your way through all the episodes that day to keep us entertained while you were gone. Also nice touch on the twitter today…hope your having a great time!!

Curious of the dollar amount of wine you went through this taping day and how many opened bottles you created. I sure do hope somebody gets to enjoy them! Still hurts a little to see you swish cleaning those glasses with Dominus….

Grasshopper
June 11, 2007

David M Roberts
Highly impressed, Gary, that you were dragging only slightly on the show, but still managed to produced quality metaphors and similes, Vaynerchuk style! Love it.

Reminds me of that little girl in the original Willy Wonka film who ate the four course gum; your descriptions match her monologue as she relayed the soup / starter course, followed by the entree and then dessert (have not seen you balloon out like a purple grape yet, but would almost not be surprised if it happened….)

Anyway, before the naughty young girl was rolled of stage by the Oompa Loompas, I think she said something about fruity bombs, with hints of dirt.
June 11, 2007

AndrewB
Dirty Bombalicious Soldier saluting DRC as I fight for Napoleon.
June 11, 2007

luvgrapesqeezings
I’m A DIRTY ONE!!!!!!!
June 11, 2007

Grapedigger
A great finish G. Have to say that I started with bombs but then I went right down dirty and I liked it more…

Cheers,
Grapedigger – Montreal
June 11, 2007

JC
A time and a place for everything. Sometimes you feel like a nut sometimes you don’t!
June 11, 2007

MikeZ
Used to be a bomber and now trending Dirty Bombs. I like my skittles to have some structure
June 11, 2007

motobob
I like the bombs!
June 11, 2007

Trish da' Dish
I’m a VERY dirty (bomb) girl!!!!!
(I just couldn’t resist saying this.)
June 11, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
QOTD: I would love to give an answer one way of the other but I am finding that I like bombs and I like dirty. It is easier to pick out the bombs so I tend to drink more of them but I do really like the dirty vegetable profiles. So I guess I am also a dirty bomb.
June 11, 2007

tarheel17
Thank you! All eleven episodes were wonderful. You may now take a day off.
I can appreciate a good bomb. My other half prefers them to anything else. But I like to try a bit of everything.
June 11, 2007

cpd
I like a bomb that needs a little Windex.

Thanks for the ‘03 Dominus, GV! I have two that I’m saving and it’s quite nice to get your take on them now.
June 11, 2007

Nathan
Dirty. Definitely dirty. I just love interesting wine. There are some great wines being made in California, but when I have to choose what to buy, I lean towards Italy and France. I don’t want to risk cash on a one dimensional wine. Opportunity cost is the bottom line. One New World Pinot Noir that I’m enjoying is the Londer Anderson Valley. I really didn’t care for New World Pinot Noir, but kept trying (and wasting money), until my local wine bar pulled the Londer on. Nice wine. Sea Smoke is beautiful as well, but I could have two or more beautiful Italians for the price of one bottle of Sea Smoke. It’s nice to have both, and there are so many people that love bombs, I’m sure I’ll never want for them. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is wonderful, but I’m a big Sancerre fan. It’s nice to have different tastes.
June 12, 2007

nougat
I’m a filthy dirt dog. A dirt farmer if you will, the soil loving sod buster. Pig Pen…Dirt Diggler…Snoop Dirt…Mud Puppy, I am known by all these names.
June 12, 2007

Chris From NY
Hey Gary you have two strings hanging off your shirt…..oooppps I’m sorry those are your arms. I’m so dirty i need to be spanked!
June 12, 2007

E
Dirty, dirty, dirty. If the French could put crust-punk in a bottle, bring it on.

So speakin’ of the Villacreces: how about 1995? Still holding up well? Worth grabbing?
June 12, 2007

acrobaticfish
Probably in the middle, but flirting with the full on dirty zone. Props for the endurance dude.
June 12, 2007

geespot
Really great episode, love the tirade about the overpriced fruit bombs, classic. My style…Think about the dirty mess left over after the bomb has went off, you can still smell the TNT, but your eyes are all gunky with the dust. I guess I’m trying to say I’ll take anything as long as it’s GOOD.
June 12, 2007

caleb
QOTD- DIRTY BOMB! EPIC descriptors….’CANDYLAND’! ‘The oak monster is riding my little pony through a rainbow of fruit candies’….Cant wait for tommorow!
June 12, 2007

KC DAN
Dirty Bomb
June 12, 2007

Malarkey
dirty bomb!
June 12, 2007

Seth - MacGeek
dirty bomb.. Every wine has its place.. http://www.garyvaynerchukstop500winesofalltime.com/…. needs to be up Although your list is getting close!
June 12, 2007

Nico
QOTD: I want to say i’m somewhere in the middle, i certainly appreciate both styles; how about a “DIRTY Dirty Bomb”!

-Nico
June 12, 2007

JOEinLA
Dirty dirty bomb…

I like a little fruit with my tannins.!
June 12, 2007

Jim Wilkerson
Gotta have the fruit, so call me a Bomber, but if it brings some dirty funk with it, all the better. Straight Dirt ain’t my thang, but then again, I’ve not had the budget for the high-end old world stuff.
June 12, 2007

wildebeest
Did you mean to taste the 2004 Villacreces instead? The caption said 2004, but you were drinking ‘03. However, it’s the ‘04 that was rated 95 points by Jay Miller. And, as far as I can remember, the ‘03 was the one you’d recommended previously, NOT the ‘02. The 2003 is the wine I saved to enjoy on the day of my recent graduation, and I have a second bottle tucked away for the next one. Good stuff. Thanks, Gary!

QOTD: DIRTY bomb (love the stinky old-world, but don’t mind the occasional explosion of fruit)
June 12, 2007

medo
QOTD: Bomb Bomb Dirty Bomb (which means: 3/4 New World – 1/4 Old World)
June 12, 2007

Capt M
Very, very nice show. Kudos to your incredible effort. And kudos to that t-shirt. QOTD: Sometimes dirty, sometimes bomb. Dirty Bomb. Often times I’m out looking for excitement in a bottle, in other words, an explosive fruit bomb. Other times, I melow down, and enjoy savoring a more meditating classic wine, specially if food is involved.
June 12, 2007

Steve-o
Gary, you are a serious trooper, way to keep killin’ it.

QOTD: At this point in my life as a wine drinker I suppose I’d have to say BOMB. But I’m not sure I’ve been exposed to the good ole’ dirty enough to really know what I’m missing…Perhaps you could single out some affordable, widely available (as wine library can’t ship to my state), distinctly “old world” style wines that newbies like me could sink our teeth into.

PS: Speaking of shipping…how do we know that we emailed you guys fast enough to be in on getting one of the last wristbands? Should I have gotten a reply by now?
June 12, 2007

The Other Robert
Good to see someone else challenging the 95 point ratings.

QOTD: Dirty Bomb for sure. Of course, I love the fruit, the red and the dark, and seek those flavors in a tasting. But, what I find is that often producers that express these flavors so well also OVERDUE THE OAK AND THE ALCOHOL. And, for this reason I cannot go all fruit on this QOTD. Also, I really appreciate the earthiness and character of the old world, terroir style wines. In the end, what I am looking for in a wine is balance and complexity…that includes both fruit and earth, with a little spice thrown in.
June 12, 2007

Ferrigno
We won’t see Gary slushed as this is the penultimate episode Gary taped in this marathon. The question is, what happened with episodes from #8 to #10?? Were they thrashed????? Will we ever see them??????????
June 12, 2007

clouder
QOTD: Bomb at the moment. Maybe as my pallet begins to mature I’ll become a dirty bomb, but for now I am clearly a bomb.
June 12, 2007

Terrance
Dirty Dirty Dirty with just a little bit of bomb on the side.
June 12, 2007

Andre Peters
I hate manipulated wines be they Californian, Aussie OR Old World.
I’m dirty, man. Hate that word…subtle? balanced? elegant? great with food?
Those are more like it!!!
June 12, 2007

march_58
QOTD: Mostly bomb…
June 12, 2007

Andy
BA BA BA BOMB all the way . Like the fruit up front. But don’t get me wrong still like the dirty some times.
June 12, 2007

SP
Dirty, but I will agree with you Gary, that a bomb has a place now and again. But on any given day, I would rather have old world.
June 12, 2007

italianwinelover
Glad to see you made it this far…can’t wait till the next episode!

Totally a dirty, dirty girl…..but sometimes like a little of the bomb as well!!!

happy travels!
June 12, 2007

drummerboy
dirty bomb for sure…lovin these episodes!!
June 12, 2007

Halden
I like the Dirt and I like the bombs. All depends on mood.
June 12, 2007

Rick McQ
Gary I’m a dirty Bomb – I tend to avoid Australia because most of the time I taste Yellow Tail. I’be been a drinking mostly Italian and French wines lately – so I’m leaning towards dirty.
June 12, 2007

hermitaged
GV I hope you don’t get any flak for operating a site that keeps talking about “dirty bombs.” Hopefully Big Brother knows we are talking about wine and nothing else And by the way kudos for calling out the Australian wines – I agree 100%
June 12, 2007

eugene
QOTD: Dirty and Balanced
June 12, 2007

Robin
QOTD: My husband and I have sweet tooths so we really appreciate the bombs. But we’re trying more of the dirty wines to get an appreciation of them. We’re always glad to see a little fruit though – shining through the dirt.
June 12, 2007

Orion Slayer
GV is awesome! Thanks for pre-recording so many shows (in a row?) so we can watch new episodes while your away having fun.

Great point about a fruit bomb tasting the same at $20-15-12 as some that charge $77.

QOTD: Dirty bomb. If I’m not having the wine with food, maybe more of a bomb.
June 12, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- Thanks for taping all the shows. UR the best!

QOTD- Dirty Bomb. I started in the dirt, went for the bomb, now heading more and more back to the dirt. It’s great!
June 12, 2007

TROC
A Great Show! 16th century old world fan here. This had to be one of your best, Frazier 15th round, left hook to the jaw, lifted him off his feet as he went down! Awesome!
June 12, 2007

Taco John
QOTD – Bomb, but remember most good bombs can move some dirt too.
June 12, 2007

Hank
Way to power through kid! If you’re FROM the dirty jerz, do you really have to ask?
June 12, 2007

bruce gardner
I’ve been drinking wine for about 2 years now. I’ve always been a bomb as you put it. Trying to reach out to the old world. Maybe you could do an episode of old world wine for new world drinkers? I’m trying to reach out. I seem to make alot of bad choices. Like that 2004 cols st. jean chat. du pape. 91 pts. WS. Well, it sucked. Any way great episode.,-D
June 12, 2007

E-Rock
I’d have to say that I walk the line. I am a true dirty bomb…. And I seem to be getting dirtier all the time.
June 12, 2007

cgf
Your stamina is unparalleled. You have set the bar quite high for yourself sir.

QOTD: Time and a place. Since I drink red wine mostly in the context of a meal i am not a fan of total taste the rainbow fruit bombs.

I know heavy ML and oak treatment on Chardonnay is considered New World/fruit bomb, but is there a “New World” analogy for riesling? Especially since New World rieslings, such as from Australia, tend to be drier than their German counterparts.
June 12, 2007

Venturen
Dirty Firecracker. Gary you do have a way with words! Now, to go pickup a couple of cases some irresistible purchases. Hardly wait to taste the Villacreces.
June 12, 2007

Lurkerdog
GVNC, great job! I would say I am a bomb with a small handful of dirt thrown on it.
June 12, 2007

Dougie Fresh
QOTD: I’m a Dirty Bomb.
June 12, 2007

Garret Nagle
I’m a dirty-bombing viticultural terrorist.
June 12, 2007

tim
qotd: BOMB! Mom will tell you, I never did eat my veggies!
June 12, 2007

Raphael S
The NSA’s alarms are going off with all this talk of Dirty Bombs! Nonetheless, toss me in the heap with all the Dirty Bombers.
June 12, 2007

MtnCharlie
QOTD: 15 years ago Bomb. 10 years ago Dirty. Today balance. In general my sweet tooth has dropped way off. Intrigued by complexity. Too much either way gets in the way of the food I’m eating, however some fruit bombs go very well with dirty dark 70-80% cocoa chocolate.
June 12, 2007

Toke-Dawg
Dirty bomb, but a little more towards the bomby side. Gotta have my strawberry skittles, taste the rainbow, you know.
June 12, 2007

thedom
QOTD: Good is good so…dirtybomb it is =)

I was really excited about your http://www.garyvaynerchukstop500winesofalltimeforeverandeverameniwouldlike tohaveamomentofsilenceforthesearetrulymytop500wineseverserioslyimeanit.com/

website!…but alas it is not up!

I can’t wait! Keep up the good work =)
June 12, 2007

wayno da wino
Gary,

U daaa Maaaaaan !!!
Thanks for doin’ a gazillion episodes in
one day just to keep us Vayniaks happy !!
Deems was some good lookin’ Sasperrellas !!

QOTD: Iz a Dirty Bomb like U.
June 12, 2007

Wimberly Miree
When I first discovered the latest craze in Australian Shiraz (the 1996-1997 vintages), I fell in love with them. Didn’t then, nor now, have a clue how long they will age, but was enthralled with the massive fruit. I had become at least a partial “Bomb,” having been a “Dirty Bomb” for 20 years prior. After buying way too many of these fruit bombs (about four vintages of them), I came to my senses. Although these wines by themselves are fun to drink, they simply don’t go with food. They cover up even grilled steak. Since I drink 90-95% of my wine with food, I have quit buying them. I already have more than enough (since I won’t drink them with food)in my cellar for my own consumption for life, so have now identified them as a great source of wine to give to charity wine auctions. I don’t feel bad about that because they are well made wines and lots of people love them… yea, even clamor for them….just not me.
June 12, 2007

A
Alot dirty
a little bomb
June 12, 2007

Mark Lewis
To answer the question, dirty bomb.

The old world seems to be hit or miss when it comes to a quality vintage. I’m convinced that old world wine is simply driven by luck.
June 12, 2007

Mike
QOTD: Neutral for sure. Dirty Bomb all the way. Definitely going to try to get some of the Villacreces Ribero Del Duero. At 32 USD, for a 93++ wine, it seems like a total bargain. Looking forward to trying it.
June 12, 2007

eatapc
PhilB, I agree when you wrote, “Some of my favorite Spanish values are like 91 pts in my book and in Parkerâ€™s, and WS thinks they’re worth 84 points. The guy just doesnâ€™t seem to be on the same planet as everybody elseâ€¦”

I just bought a mixed case a Spanish reds last weekend at the Winelibrary (including the Villacreces and some Torremilanos Cyclo). I’m happy that some scores are out of whack with my taste buds — more good wine (and cheaper) for me and you.
June 12, 2007

Susan
Gary-Super Ep! Love your schwag!!!!
OK Energizer Man –
you are STILL going strong!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!
QOTD:
Dirty, Dirty –
Seriously Dirty!!!
The ONLY
time I drink a
bomb is maybe
a dessert wine.
June 12, 2007

CellarDweller
Gary, it’s great to see you treating yourself to some goodies as the taping marathon comes down the home stretch… you deserve it! Safe travels.

QOTD: dirty bomb — but usually I’m *strongly* in the mood for one style or the other.
June 12, 2007

ChadD.
Let’s go with a dirty cherry bomb. New favorite quote “the oak monster is riding my little pony through candy land”. Brilliant.
June 12, 2007

Shad
I have to go with dirty bomb. I really think that it you drink what you are in the mood for…old or new, its fun regardless. Amazing run of shows in one day, Gary!! This is why the Legion of Vayniacs is growing!!
June 12, 2007

Dom
Dirty…….but a nice shot of fruit at the beginning is nice!
June 12, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
More dirty than bomb for me. Never could get the video to play. Audio was fine but the message came up that the video was no longer avaiable, Wassup with that?
June 12, 2007

Dusty
Bomb….but becoming dirtier the more i drink different wines. and i reckon i’ll get even dirtier once i try what you did in the training your palate episode.
June 12, 2007

LeatherPalate
dirty bombs
June 12, 2007

MrTC
QOTD: Dirty, but that’s just through upbringing. When you live in Western Europe, those are the wines you drink on special occasions and learn to appreciate. I’m out on a quest to become a dirty bomb though (found a nearby shop that sells Amon-Ra 2004 and am seriously tempted).
June 12, 2007

Chris G
A big pile of dirt with a fire cracker in it suits me fine but if it’s good it’s good. Never say never (confusing saying that if you think about it too hard)
June 12, 2007

Johan Alexandersson
I’m so dirty man!
Hard to find serious wine-food-combinations with da bombs.
June 12, 2007

Serge Laporte
Hiya Garry

OOps, I looked up Wine Spectator and the Villacreces 2003 only got 84 pts.
I respect your taste and passion totally, but where did this large point discrepancy come about?
Ok, I see it was a jay Miller rating …
Anyway, always fun to csatch ya Cheers
June 12, 2007

Rob B.
QOTD: Dirt bomb
June 12, 2007

Acousticdoc
Loved how the Eagle’s Blood was dripping down the bottle.
QOTD: Use to be bomb only, but loving the dirt lately!
June 12, 2007

JonC
Dirty bomb. The bombs are great when there isn’t too much competition from the food, but if I’m taking my time, enjoying a nice meal, the dirt starts out slow, then just builds and builds until… well, you get the point.
June 12, 2007

chuck
QOTD: ODB, you know!
June 12, 2007

Carlitos
QOTD: I’m an non discriminational DIRTY drinker. I’ll try everything, but won’t be able to have more than a glass when tasting a bomb. My teeth hurt with those Aussie Syrazes! Seriously, I used to buy both but during the last year I’ve found that we drink only old-world home, because we drink with food. The new-world bottles we still have I take to parties and friendly gatherings where people will appreciate them more than we do. And that way we just have a taste and move on.

I agree with PhilB and eatapc about the scores for Spanish wines in Wine Spectator. I feel that they are not scored on the same basis as wines from other countries. It’s like the guy doesn’t really have a passion or even enjoy the region. Like he’s saying “OK, I’d rather be tasting France or Cali, but I’ll give you an average review on this Spanish wine to meet my deadline”. As a Spaniard this bothers me, especially after the quality leap forward in the country during the last 10 years, but I’ve come to accept it. And like eatapc said, maybe that will keep the prices low. But I don’t think so, as the word is spreading and the wines are just too good and affordable.
June 12, 2007

Carlitos
QOTD: Dirty! But I’ll try everything.
June 12, 2007

Carlitos
oops! so my first comment really did post. I thought I lost it with my bad connection from Sao Paulo.
Cool!
June 12, 2007

tom_mackenzie
QOTD Gotta go dirty
June 12, 2007

Michael Palmer
QOTD: I am a dirty bomb drinker. Several years ago, I didn’t know even know I was a old world wine drinker because I knew nothing of old vs. new world styles. I just knew I loved that earthy, “dirty sock” taste. One of the reason I keep returning to French and Italian wines. Another great show Gary!
June 12, 2007

Clifford J
yup, I admit that I am like you, Gary, a dirty-bomber, but not a bomber who’s dirty! Thanks again a a GREAT episode … honesty is awesome for a wine merchant! KUDOS. I’m excited to try the Villacreces.

Thanks Man!
June 12, 2007

BobMac
I’m da bomb.
June 12, 2007

GeneV
Man, I can’t believe you put yourself through this day. At least you left yourself something nice for the home stretch.

Have a great vacation!
June 12, 2007

John Witherspoon
QOTD: Dirty Bomb digidee all the way. Like it all, funky, fruity, jammy, earthy, shrooms. I like it all for the complexity and newness that I seek out in each wine I taste.

J DUB
June 12, 2007

Doc Dan
Great Show you heroic wine taster! Love the Pilar Box Red reference. QOTD: Dirty
June 12, 2007

Tad
QOD…I feel like everyone is riding the fence. As a result I’ll take a side and say I like the Dirty Dirty
June 12, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
QOTD – dirty bomb
“Sometimes you feel like a nut sometimes you don’t!!”
That’s the way it is w/ me. I love a CoteRotie syrah or stinky CdP and of course Pomerol/StE/or Medoc.
But man, I also love a huge fruit bomb once in a while, eg Garretson Bulladoir! Have not tried that Upslope syrah yet, but I know I’ll like it. It all depends on the situation…

Great string of show here, Gary! Way to burn the midnight oil before Vaca.
June 13, 2007

Justin S
My .02; I wish that the Aussies would try to make some stinky Shiraz.

QOTD: Deep down I’m just dirty
June 13, 2007

Panoca
BOMB BOMB BOMB all the way, baby!!!
June 13, 2007

JW Park
Dirty Bomb I guess. But I’m still learning~
Thanks for the great show. Way to go~~
June 13, 2007

YoungDave
GREAT energy 11 Eps. in! Keep it up for just one more…

QOTD: I’m a bomb that’s trying to expand my horizons and starting to get dirty…a bomb that is gradually burrowing in the dirt…
Hell, I’M A LAND MINE!!
June 13, 2007

fatdoi
nice one gary, can you next time try the ‘brother in arms’ shiraz from langhorne creek? like to know your comment……
June 13, 2007

TSchampaert
Even the 11th was still great. Kudos!
@fatdoi: think them great too? Mmh, have had every vintage yet. None, I repeat: NONE of them disappoints. Sheer greatness, and still reasonably priced.
QOTD: I am definitely a dirt(y) bomb. No prejudices and depending of the food I’m in for.
June 13, 2007

TR
Gary it’s very hard to find any Australian wines for a modest price that aren’t OTT with candy fruit and oak. Perhaps they are confusing oak for tannin. One I would love you to try is the Penfolds RWT (red wine trial) Sourced from several small west Barossa vinyards it sounds promising. Parker 92-96. Please let us know if it is real wine or not before we shell out 90 bones for Aussie kool- aid. Unfortunately, you can’t trust Parker when it comes to Australian reds.
If you’re between Greece and Turkey check out Patmos it’s non touristy there’s a monastary there for the lunatic who wrote revelations. Kos is also a great island if you like smokin hot lusty Swedish babes.
Good times.
June 13, 2007

Bart F
QOTD: Bomb Dirty….
June 13, 2007

Kathleen
I like the bombs!
But I don’t enjoy one or two note wines, they gotta have something odd going on. I’ve gotta tilt my head and squint one eye and try to figure out what I’m smelling a little!
Kathleen
Albany, NY
June 13, 2007

ecola
BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 13, 2007

Fco.
Dirty bomb Fco. coming through! (That sounds like it should be bleeped out). But in all I consider myself lucky. I have friends very into old world wines and others that are very open minded. So I kept an open mind myself. I think, like you say, there is a time for each sort of wine and I am able to appreciate the differences….except I am new to the game so that could also say that I do not know what the eff I am talking about.
June 13, 2007

Winodontist
QOTD: Bomb
Nice episode, appreciate the honesty regarding Australian fruit bombs.
June 13, 2007

Jeppe
QOTD: BOMB
June 13, 2007

sharon
You know it’s the sugar that’s the issue not the fruit. I guess I would be a Dirty B. as those fruit bombs (though tasty) tend to give me migraines. I tend to go for the dirt. Herbs and vegetables.
Thanks also for bringing up “manipulation”. Yeah the “chemist monster” is a big turn off. I like the surprise of earth and weather rather that what they can do in the lab.
June 13, 2007

damon aka unknownwine
I’ll have to go with a really really dirty dirty cheezy bomb.
June 13, 2007

Jeff
QOTD: Dirty but once in a great, great while in the mood for bomb!

I can’t believe you’re still tasting. Nice job and thanks again for going the extra mile.
June 14, 2007

Larry
Dirty, as in back to mother nature. Like the kind of thing that goes well with a charred filet mignon!
June 14, 2007

Kirk
QOTD: GV……I am the dirty bomb…tasted the Jeorge Ordonez profile yesterday. It was Re-donk-ulous! I had to literally sit down with the 2004 Clio and sort out my mind…great show.
June 14, 2007

mcj
QOTD: Dirty Bomb
June 14, 2007

Adam
QOTD: bomb with a pile of dirt on it…..the dirty bomb
June 15, 2007

Russ J
Dude, you were PLAYED when you shot this! Way to hang tough!

QOTD: Dirty bomb with a little more emphasis on the dirty.
June 18, 2007

msb2ncsu
More Puerto Rico catch-up posting…

QOTD: Bomb… but everyone likes to get Dirty every now and then.
June 18, 2007

Veronica
I just bought the Villacreces. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks Gary!
June 19, 2007

Jeff
Picked up a 6 pack of the Villacreces 03 and I’d have to politely disagree with your 94 pts. It was good to start but after 30 minutes, it got disjointed.
Does not have the lasting power of the dominus. Compared to the dominus I’d stick this around 88. Keep up the cool show!!
June 20, 2007

DocSpine
Hmm how about a blackcat firecracker encased in some fresh loam. Not too dirty and not too bomb
June 20, 2007

Scruff
QOTD: Durty Bomb
June 21, 2007

JayZee
Way to go, Gary! I wasn’t sure if you would make it through all of the episodes. Thanks for sacrificing your day for us. We really do appreciate it. And they were all very good shows. A shame about the 2003 Villacreces since it was supposed to be the 2004. So I went and just ordered a case of the 2004.

QOTD: Dirty Bomb, dude! (Maybe a tad more Dirt than Bomb?)
June 22, 2007

Mike Erdely
How the heck did you get through all of those. Hopefully someone drove you home.

QOTD: I think I’m in the middle. Dirty Bomb
July 2, 2007

slambert
Gary,

I went looking for the Villacreces (WL was out) and found 4 bottles for $24, Once I have had a chance to give it a taste, I will post back with some feedback.

Thanks for the heads-up.
July 18, 2007

Donald Pipkin
Where is the “oak monster riding my-little-pony through a rainbow of fruit-candy” t-shirt???
November 1, 2007

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December 4, 2007

Valentin
I say dirty!
May 12, 2008

Exdamyankee
QOTD – I guess I’m a dirty bomb too!

Time & place for everything. Props for mentioning the Pillar Box Red, currently my pick for best QPR in the new-world fruit-bomb world.

That said I had a nice inexpensive Cotes-du-Rhone with dinner tonight (Paul Jaboulet Aines Parallele 45 ‘06). Drinking dirty & loving it. Time & place man, time & place.

Cheers!
July 15, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Quite clear at this point that youre feeling the alcohol and the fatigue… But still bringing the humor! Love it! QOTD: I havent drank a lot of old world style of wines, so by default Im a bomb.
December 15, 2008

nnothing
spanish BOMB!!!
April 21, 2009

bromidedrag
Hey Gary,

I’d say I’m a dirty bomb kinda’ guy, but I’d love to try a down right dirty wine some day.

I came across this video in you library looking for a review of Dominus… I just bought a bottle of the ‘05 Dominus (from wine library) to put away for 10 years to celebrate mine and my wife’s 10 year anniversary. Really looking forward to it… glad to see you’re a fan.
July 2, 2009

Phredd
QOTD: Depends on the day. Some days I want a fruit bomb, but some days I want a more laid-back, less in-your-face, more roll-in-the-mud kind of style.
July 29, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: Reds- Dirty Bomb. Whites- Dirty. Too much oak, fruit and not enough minerality on new world whites at that Thursday evening price point.