Amarone Taste Off – Episode #276

July 17, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 Amarone wines, mainly cause he loves em.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2000 San Rustico Amarone GasoAmarone
2003 Allegrini AmaroneAmarone
2001 Tommasi AmaroneAmarone
2005 Red Head Studio’s Pierri Azzardo Shiraz Amarone StyleAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

296 Responses

July 17, 2007

Brandon M
I’m so much cooler on wine…
Know so much more about wine!
July 17, 2007

Brandon M
Ooooops…I meant

So much cooler Online…..whatta Gaboosh
July 17, 2007

LeatherPalate
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=14869

I triple dog dare yeah!

Thunder Thunder Thunder
July 17, 2007

LeatherPalate
Go CUBS GO!
July 17, 2007

Justin
w00t.. Im excited for this… Had my first Amerone last night, thanks to Brandon M and I enjoyed it!
July 17, 2007

Glenn
Amarone? in the summertime???
July 17, 2007

FredinNYC
Gary, I’d love you to review Enrique Foster’s “Ique” label Malbec, which sells for less than $10
July 17, 2007

Donald Pipkin
Keep ‘em coming Gary – grape stuff!
July 17, 2007

Tommaso de BoBo of WI
Was really hoping for a winner,,,, will keep looking.
July 17, 2007

Donald Pipkin
Keep ‘em coming Gary – grape stuff!!
July 17, 2007

newguy
QOTD – Concha y Toro, Don Melchor
July 17, 2007

Tommaso de BoBo of WI
Item # 18474
I dare ya!! double and triple dog dare ya!!! Mr. Thunder- Man…..
July 17, 2007

Bossman
Hey, you guyssssssssssss…………..

Classic indeed.

I love the rubbing the noses in the “sniffy sniff” don’t let ‘em change you one bit.

No worries, I’ve got plenty of room in my pockets since I found WL.

QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33325
I’m curious, is this a big seller? Otherwise, I’m not sure what the rationale is in carrying it unless it’s something you needed to take along with some package.
July 17, 2007

waibeans
I say bring on a barrel sample of the ‘06 Clone 5’s that we’re hearing about on the forums. Do a taste-off with an 05 if there are any left
July 17, 2007

Jeffrey
What’d you record this at 7am? Going to grab some lunch, then i’ll watch.
July 17, 2007

WailingFungus
With Amarone, I find that you quite often get more bang for your buck with smaller producers, especially the ones that haven’t been discovered by the big magazines yet. Some of my personal favorites would be Le Salette, Begali, Bonazzi (who does some interesting Amarone-style wines with other varietals as well, e.g. 70% cab 30% oselata) or Antolini. That being said, great episode, can’t wait for the ripasso show! Who cares if it’s summer

QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29999
one of my summertime favorites, even more of a great deal here in Germany

/delurk
July 17, 2007

Matty Matt
QOTD

Kilikanoon Parable Shiraz 2004

https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33185
July 17, 2007

Halden
I would like to see you review either Selaks Merlot Rose or a sparkling Shiraz (Seaview if you have it).

BTW I am a big fan of the Tommasi Amarone.
July 17, 2007

StÃ©phane Fournier
Hey Gary, I’d love to see you review the ChÃ¢teau Puech-Haut TÃªte de BÃ©lier 2003 or the 2001 vintage for FRIDAY’S episode.
July 17, 2007

Jeffrey
Wait, nevermind, he’s in CA, he must have taped this on Friday
July 17, 2007

FredinNYC
QOTD: Enrique Fosterâ€™s 2005 Malbec â€œIqueâ€ label, which sells for less than $10 (and which I personally find a fantastic QPR)
July 17, 2007

TD
I’d love to you do up a Banyuls and a Coume Del Mas. Haven’t seen any in the archives. Here are a couple from WL:

Helyos Banyuls 2002
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=26811&DCMP=ILC-alsolike

Coume Del Mas Quintessence 2003
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28102

Throw in some other sticky stuff and you’ve got a show. I’ll grant that summer weather doesn’t scream dessert wine, but anybody drinking these wines is probably springing for air conditioning, right?
July 17, 2007

phermented1
2004 Domaine Skouras Grand Cuvee Nemea

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28166
July 17, 2007

Tom T.
Nice ep, dude. BTW I think Chewbaca brought his friends in Episode 2 (IIRC).

QOTD please try http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31596
July 17, 2007

David Canada
Nice episode…..I couldn’t comment right away though
QOTD – https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=21907
Can you try this please. I have some and want to see your impressions. Cappezane Ghaia Della Furba 2000. Thanks Buddy!

Dave
July 17, 2007

wineSmith
Now I am going to have to get a bottle of the Red Head just so I can see what an explosion in my mouth taste like.

QOTD: Baumard Coteaux Du Layon Clos Ste. Catherine 2005
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31596
July 17, 2007

Rob B
Love the WWF reference…..
QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=3747 Arrowood Reserve Cab Sav 2001

Love the show!
July 17, 2007

Rob B.
Great episode.

Qotd: how about these:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9643
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33198
July 17, 2007

Brandon M
QOTD

Meyer Nakel Pinot Noir Ahr 2004
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33277
July 17, 2007

Carlitos
QOTD. I haven’t tried any of these exciting offerings.
1. 2004 Anima Negra An/2. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30799
2. 2003 Dehesa De Rubiales Prieto Picudo. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28521
3. 2005 Acustic Montsant. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31763
4. 2002 Marques De Grinon Summa Varietalis. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31996
July 17, 2007

Dusty
Match Cabernet Sauvignon. http://www.matchvineyards.com/
July 17, 2007

ChrisK
D’Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2003. Do it.
July 17, 2007

badgerlake
QOTD

unfortunately you don’t have a huge washington selection there, but if you can find something from Fidelitas, Buty or Robert Karl I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Fidelitas — Optu or Champoux Cab
http://www.fidelitaswines.com

Robert Karl — Inspiration, Reserve Cab, or Claret
http://www.robertkarl.com/html/wines.html

Buty Winery — Rediviva of the Stones
http://www.butywinery.com/ (no real website here), so http://www.americanwinery.com/winery/2102
July 17, 2007

DirtBag
Gary Drink this friday………. or i’ll cry myself to sleep.

http://devinewines.ca//product.html?id=2509
July 17, 2007

luvgrapesqeezings
Yes–top 40! Gary have you tried the 2001 Muga Rioja Reserva recently? If so, how is it drinking?

p.s. Here’s a shout out to RED SOX NATION!!!
July 17, 2007

DirtBag
Gary drink this or i’ll cry myself to sleep.

http://devinewines.ca//product.html?id=2509
July 17, 2007

DirtBag
for all those back seat betties out there — yes yes I know – posted twice.
July 17, 2007

Rempshaker
Great show…I was scared when you dropped the “Sniffy sniff” on us today. Damn, who the hell said that’s a weak phrase?!?!
July 17, 2007

Sarah L
QOTD: I can’t give you a link and WL doesn’t carry it, but please try Sea Smoke Southing 2005 (or any vintage). Please, please, pretty please.
July 17, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: Forest Glen White Merlot! Do it! *glare* https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=11979
July 17, 2007

Len C
QOD

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30459

Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaalease
July 17, 2007

BEN
Great episode Gary.
QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28943
July 17, 2007

Robin
QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29445 (Ap Vin Gary’s Pinot Noir 2005)

Enjoyed the Monday show if not the Friday one. We have 1.5 L of Bertani Amarone 1990 that we’re saving for a special occasion – specifically one of our friends is promising to have an Italian wine party. I e-mailed the winery to find out more about the Amarone and Cavaliere Bertani himself (I think) responded – of course he feels that it is fabulous, though young, so I hope it is.
July 17, 2007

BigBob
I second FredinNYC

FredinNYC
Gary, Iâ€™d love you to review Enrique Fosterâ€™s â€œIqueâ€ label Malbec, which sells for less than $10
July 17, 2007

Joe
Hi Gary, love Amorone! Wish you had a strong “must seek otu” in the bunch.

QOTD: I want to find out if the hype for 2005 burgundy is ‘for real”. How about tasting, for the first time, a 2005 burgundy of some pedigree: Lignier Michelot Vv Chambolle Musigny 2005

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31803

thanks,
joe
July 17, 2007

slambert
QOTD: Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Classico Riserva 1997

https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=6016

I need something to celebrate my 10th anniversary, and I NEED your thoughts GV!
July 17, 2007

JJW
Great episode Gary. Don’t have much of an opportunity to sample Amarones, so great to get your thoughts.

QOTD: How about a little “steen”: Kanu Chenin Blanc Barrel Fermented 2004 http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=4921
July 17, 2007

msb2ncsu
Interesting show. Never have had the opportunity to taste an Amarone.

QOTD: I know you don’t carry it but Wynns Coonawarra Estate “Black Label” Cabernet Sauvignon. It gets rave reviews for QPR (rated 90-92 with a price around $10-$14). Think they are on 2005 now but 2003 and 2004 are all I’ve come across so far.

Made my way to the hallowed halls of Wine Library for the first time. Picked up 2 cases of mixed bottles so we are excited about all the new wines to try (normally we never pick up stuff like Muscadet or Beaujolais). I do have to say that I was extremely disappointed in the Bon Bon Rose after the positive review you gave it not too long ago. Tasted like completely flat cheap rose champagne or even watered down red wine vinegar with a touch of fruit juice. I would probably give it a 78. Hopefully the remainder of the 2 cases fair better!
July 17, 2007

redmon
Gary,
try some bergundy…..how about the 2004 chauteau Fuisse code # 29374….not too pricey, but expensive enough to raise expectations. Friday on the couch…..i’ll look out for ya!
July 17, 2007

Emery
QOTD: Ever think of tasting homemade wines? I’d like to see how they compare to their retail counterparts.
July 17, 2007

Nick
I second the Don Melchor, it is my favorite South American wine (the 2003, the 2004 is still tight) How about a taste off with that and Nicolas Catena Zapeta 2003. That would be bringing the serious thunder chile and Argentina style.

I know winelibrary doesn’t carry any Michigan wines worth noting I am still waiting on a tasting of Wyncroft’s wine, I know you’ll bring it someday soon.
July 17, 2007

Elliot Essman
How about Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2006 for Friday?

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9414

At 8 bucks, is there a catch?
July 17, 2007

Bill Luby
Excellent episode. I’m a sucker for the off-the-beaten-track varietals.

QOTD: That said, I’d be interested in your thoughts on the Rosenblum 2004 Syrah, England-Shaw Vineyard, from Solano County, just SE of Napa: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30007
July 17, 2007

stewart l
QOD-http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30412How about tasting the 2002 Fife Petit sirah
July 17, 2007

Hinrgman
very early today
July 17, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: how about The Hitching Post Highliner …. let us know if it’s as good as Miles says
July 17, 2007

Nathan
http://www.carlorussowine.com/191030
whattaya scared?
July 17, 2007

JimW
Couldn’t find this on winelibrary.com, but my boys and I love Tohu Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2006. Give it a try
July 17, 2007

dkeck
Good show GV
I would like to see a show with three Port Wines from a high, medium and low price range. You could even go way out on a limb and do a show on sherry.
July 17, 2007

Will G
Finally comin’ out of “lurker” status for this one.

QOTD: Gary, in your quest to bring back Merlot, I’d be interested to see you taste the Twomey Cellars Merlot 2003. I’ve visited their tasting room twice, and have really enjoyed trying their wine, but only recently pulled the trigger on buying a bottle from Wine Library since you’ve got such great pricing. Twomey employs “the soutirage traditional, a labor-intensive approach used by classified growths in Bordeaux.” (More info on that technique on http://www.TwomeyCellars.com)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30542
July 17, 2007

ChrisR
2002 St. Veran “Les Roches Pointues” was one of the first wines I had when I could be considered in the CKC. Have always wanted to try it again now that I know a little more about wine. They carry it at Park and Orchard in East Rutherford: http://www.parkandorchard.com/wine2.html
July 17, 2007

cSmith
Did a search and didn’t see you review it before, so I would love to see

Seven Deadly Zins
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29495

Bought it for friends as part of a wine basket gift for their wedding (this was, obviously the cheap one of 5 from 17.99-119.99 -Opus One, as much for the name since it was a gift as anything-)

They LOVED it, and were raving about it last time we talked. Couldn’t believe it was as inexpensive as it was.

Oh, I’m officially not a lurker anymore
July 17, 2007

DrewG
How about drinking a nice summer beaujolais on Friday such as this 2005 Fuisse Morgon Charme.

.http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33289

What do you think the ageing potential is?
July 17, 2007

MikeyB
qotd: le gay baby, le gay. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30170
July 17, 2007

CindyW
QOTD: My husband and I have been seduced by vouvrays this summer, and the one at the Wine Library that has been calling to me is the Viking Vouvray Cuvee Aurelie 2002. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30767 Its a bit out of my normal price range (although I’ve been hinting at it for a birthday present), so I’m hoping to live vicariously through you this Friday.
July 17, 2007

SS Chris
Gary, Julius posted this as his favorite wine of the year..the 2004 John Duval Entity Shiraz (RP 95 @ $31 bones)….currently S/0, but I betcha you have some.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8394

And here’s the link to the 2005 vintage (unrated so far)

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32617

Could you taste both?(I have a bottle of the ‘04 if you don’t)
July 17, 2007

CindyW
BTW, if you do pick that vouvray I suggest above, let me know if it might pair up well with birthday cake.
July 17, 2007

Francois Faubert
QOTD: Bonacosta Masi valpolicella- classico 2005
http://www.saq.com/pls/devsaq/generator.pp_afficher_page?p_iden_tran=33631207&p_modi_url=0717034652&p_nom_page=fiche_descriptive.saq&p_tab_para=vide!vide&p_tab_para=p_no_prod!00285585

Sorry for the external link.
July 17, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
QOTD: Library Code: 28960
July 17, 2007

Alex Diaz
I’m definitely going to get my hands on some more corvina… last one i had was amzing thank you Gary for letting me know about this grape.
July 17, 2007

cgf
Gary-

tough break on the wines today.

Sounds like you had a great time in Napa. Safe travels back.

QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30558 MORE RIESLING PLEASE!
July 17, 2007

cgf
or maybe this guy: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32724
July 17, 2007

Margaret
QOTD:

Martin Codax Albarino 2006 http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33148

or
Polizano Vino Nobile Asinone 2003
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33156

Or
Cardeal Dao Reserva 2002
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32521
July 17, 2007

Jeffrey
qotd:

Selbach Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese 2005
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32367
July 17, 2007

RandyB
I have told anyone who would listen that the best cabernet I have had in the past few years is the 2001 Beringer Reserve so this would be my first choice.

You got my juices flowing with those Super Tuscan tastings. It’d be great if you tasted the 2004 Sette Ponti Oreno for us.

Missed you in Napa but my wife and I had a great time nevertheless. What a great night to be there, not too hot and beautifully green with the vines at full throttle.

Ciao
July 17, 2007

keelegl
Nice episode. I have yet to try an Amarone. On the list for sure.

QOTD: I have been stocking up on 2001 Brunello’s and would like your take on what I think could be a good value for BDM:

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30821
July 17, 2007

Jon B.
Good episode today It’s a shame none of the Amorones really brought it today.QOTD Penfolds Grange 2002 http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32313 or another vintage if you have it. I’ve always wanted to try it, and I will, But 200+ bones not exactly your everyday sipper.So I’d like to see what you have to say about this Aussie legend. Thanks in advance
July 17, 2007

italianwinelover
Great ep! Would love to try an Amorone glad I got your opinion on them.

QOTD: 2000 Prunotto Barolo…one of my favorites or how about Maculan 2004 Pinot & Toi, nice blend…like both of them, don’t know if you sell them or not but you should.

you rock!!
July 17, 2007

Chris G
DO A VERMENTINO! GO ON! DO A VERMENTINO!

(or rolle)
July 17, 2007

GenericGuy
QOTD: Wine library doesn’t carry it, but I highly recommend you try the sparkling Cava “Miret Extra Dry”. Sells locally in the Dallas area for $6.99 and is a huge value for the price.
July 17, 2007

Lev M.
another explosive wine that ive heard about…
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9068
July 17, 2007

Garret Nagle
Excellent show idea today. When I first began my entry into wine two years ago, I was focused entirely on Italian wines – mostly because I was about to travel to Tuscany and I was already obsessed with anything Italian. Since getting plugged into WLTV however, I have greatly expanded my wine worldview, but there’s always going to be a place in my heart for the great Aglianicos, Super Tuscans, Brunellos, Barolos…etc. of the world.

One thing that caught my interest today was that you mentioned how much you like gnocci and exotic meats such as wild boar. But looking back a few months, you mentioned you weren’t a big fan of Italian quisine. That’s an interesting contrast, because in Toscana, they are really big on roasted game such as boar, pheasant, rabbit, duck, quail, and even pidgeon.

And let me tell you about the cheese! (you probably allready know everything I’m saying so don’t feel like I’m lecturing you) One of the greatest marriages of flavour in my opinion is that between aged parmagiano reggiano and porcini mushrooms or truffles. There is an almost haunting element of nuttiness and earthiness in this flavor profile that cannot be truely expressed authentically with anything other than an Old World style Italian red wine. (sour cherry heaven)

So, with that said, I prefer Northern Italian quisine myself, and I think you would probably too, if I’m correct in guessing you’re not a huge fan of the heavy tomato sauces smothered on pasta in Southern Italy, or perhaps in New York – there is a big difference between “Americanized” Italian food and authentic Italian food. At its essence is creativley combining ingredients in a simple fashion, letting the main ingredients’ true flavors shine through without having to compete with heavy sauces or excessive seasonings. And in Toscana, it’s all about rustic meat like rabbit stewed all day long in Brunello di Montalcino!

And this leads me into the QOTD: I’d like you to taste the “Pieve Del Vescovo Tezio 2002,” even though you have rated it, but not on the show itself (keeping with the Italian theme). If you refuse, you cannot refuse “Chateau La Vieille Cure Fronsac 2003,” 92 points Robert Parker – Bordeaux… TWENTY TWO BONES!!!!!!!! (but not in your store)

I hope your travels don’t tire you too badly,

Garret
July 17, 2007

Chris C
QOTD: Layer Cake Shiraz or White & Red wines from Greece.
July 17, 2007

Jens
Hi Gary,

Next Friday, I think you should try the Janasse VV ‘04:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8418

BTW: Gary, it’s called Ripasso and n-o-t Ripassa as I’m sure you know.

Jens from Copenhagen
July 17, 2007

wirelesswine
Great episode today!

QOTD: I’d like to see the 2005 Frank Family Zinfandel!

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32701
July 17, 2007

EricP
QOTD: How about some sparkling? http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29515
July 17, 2007

ecola
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=17910
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=18980
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=22850

These are some pretty serious wines, maybe too serious for the couch
July 17, 2007

SS Chris
TOO Friggin’ FUNNY!!!!

When you talk about the Oak Monster appearing w/ his Oak heads…..how
’bout “The Oak Monster and the Oak Posse.”

And the funniest part was that not only did the Old World guy need to leave the room, but the FRIEND of the Old World guy needed to leave his room too!!!

CLASSIC!!!!! ROTFLMAO
July 17, 2007

Penguin
QOTD

Red:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31679

Had their Pinot Noir in Vegas a while ago with my then GF, now wife and also had a bottle for our wedding. Am wondering if their other wines are any good now that the Pinot has tripled in price.

White:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32663
Same reason as above. This place holds a special place in my wine heart and would like to hear what someone else thinks.

Also, both are pretty affordable for most people to try out.
July 17, 2007

Karl Laczko
Amarone, my first ever “Big wine” experience (Masi Costasera). As for Ripasso, hmmmm, Ripasso……. (and got a Joseph “Moda” from Australia as well, Cab-Sauv & Merlot in “Amarone style”).

QOTD – It’s still a baby, but how about the 2004 Montecastro? (code 32249), I’d be curious to see how you find it ‘cos I loved it.
July 17, 2007

RieslingRon
Unfortunately, I think all those Amarone’s were too young to strut their stuff. I have a ‘97 that I believe is just ready and I’m about ready to give it a try as I haven’t had an Amarone before.

QOTD: Go with the Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg First Growth Riesling 2005

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29542
July 17, 2007

Neil
QOTD: Chimney Rock 2003 Elevage

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29229

Sniffy Sniff that you tea baggin’ Jersey boy!
July 17, 2007

Autoproxy
How about the Truchard Syrah you guys carry? http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30765

I had one a while ago and was a *big* fan…I’d like to see how you feel about it.
July 17, 2007

OrionSlayer
I haven’t had an Amorone, but I did try some gnocchi while visiting Sonoma. I wasn’t impressed with the dish, but maybe if I went to an authentic Italian restaurant and had it with an Amorone….?

QOTD: Please try Klinker Brick zinfandel!!! ( http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=5574 ) This little fruit-bomb is grown and fermented in my backyard (sort of), Lodi California. This zinfadel reminds me of Layer Cake shiraz: big bold fruit explosion only with zinfandel! I’d love to get your impression.

Side-note: I caught Gary on NPR this weekend as he was talking about all the hype over the 2005 Bordeaux. It made up for not getting my Vaniac fix on Monday. Cat pee rules!
July 17, 2007

Harold
Great episode GV; Amarone is also one ofmy favorite Italian wines…although I’m not sure that I’ve ever had a really good one. The only one that I’ve had is from Trader Joe’s; it’s only $13.99 and absolutely delicious.

Please taste, if you will, the 2005 Carlisle Dry Creek Zinfandel
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31936
July 17, 2007

caleb
QOTD Hanzell Chardonnay! and or cave springs reisling from niagara.
July 17, 2007

Ryan D
QotD: Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Asinone 2003, I have a bottle from my honeymoon sitting for a wedding anniversary… would like to know what you think. 92 Points – Antonio Galloni – WA

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33156
July 17, 2007

DRHamp
QOTD — 2000 Villa di Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba Toscana IGT — How about your opinions on this Super Tuscan
July 17, 2007

Jahlove
QOD: I would like Gary to try the 2000 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28063
July 17, 2007

vibemore
QOTD: I’m going to bring the thunder and give you all three of your wines for Friday’s show. The theme being “two heads are better than one”. There are some great partnerships in the wine world and these wines represent a few of those partnerships. (Plus the wine is in stock.)

1) Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz/ Viognier 2005 – Anthony J. Terlato and Michel
Chapoutier (read more at http://www.terlatochapoutier.com/story.asp)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32309

2) Dain Syrah Sojourn Les Madres 2005 – Dain and Crushpad (read more at http://www.crushpadwine.com/crushcomm_winebrands.php)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31124

3)Long Shadows Pedestal 2004 – Michel Rolland & Allen Shoup (read more at http://www.longshadows.com/wineries/pedestal.aspx)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33253
July 17, 2007

Mark
QOD: Foris Pinot Noir Rogue Valley 2005
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31583
July 17, 2007

hugh
I would say try one of these two:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33285

or

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33343

i mean, after all,today is my birthday!!
July 17, 2007

SP
QOTD: 2005 Chateau des Karantes

http://www.eagleeyeimports.com/files/product_files/Chateau_des_Karantes-presenter.pdf
July 17, 2007

Lurkerdog
QOTD: 2005 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume. 60 Bones. Recently received 98 points from Wine Spectator.
July 17, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
Great episode, love the amarones, have several. I would have like to see you sample some of the Zenato, including the Sergio Zenato Riserva. I have found them to be very good. Yeah, they are expensive, but damn, some of them are worth it.

BTW, it can be Ripasso or Ripassa (Zenato has a great Ripassa 2003).

QOTD: Since we are on the topic of Amarones, I’d like to see you try the Masi Mazzano Amarone 1999, since I have ordered some of that and am hoping I didn’t do something stupid!
July 17, 2007

Ferrigno
Great Episode!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now get ready for some Friday’s fun; http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=13921 HANDS DOWN!!!!!
July 17, 2007

Kevin K
QOTD: Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2006.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30750

-Kevin K.
July 17, 2007

Kevin K
QOTD: Roederer Estate Sparkling

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=17220

-Kevin K.
July 17, 2007

wolfie
hey gv, how about trying this Marenco Brachetto D’acqui?

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=16097
July 17, 2007

jason
QOTD : is it legal to have a list : ) ? i don’t really care, here it goes
1. Domaine de Trevallon 2000, 2001 (your choice)
2. Mas de Daumas Gassac, your choice in vintage
3. any of the marquise d’angerville volnays
4. sea smoke, so curious
5. the hell with hitching post wine! how about a 1962 cheval blanc like in the burger joint! ( soda cup optional)
July 17, 2007

Ben N.
Great show Gary,
Since Wine Library is promoting Chateau Le Gay ‘01 as drinkable right now, how about that?
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30170
July 17, 2007

Kevin K
QOTD: I don’t like this wine at all, but a lot of people I talk to really enjoyed it. I would be interested to see what Gary thinks, but the wine is sold out at WL.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29690

It is, however, in stock at: http://www.thewinebuyer.com/164930

-Kevin K.
July 17, 2007

Melanie H.
This is the first QOTD that has moved me to post a message. Now I can die knowing I am a one hit wonder. I think you should taste Donkey and Goat Rose. BTW, I love your show.
July 17, 2007

Henlin
Again, great show!

QOTD: Many people seem to add italian wines to the Friday list. So here’s another one: La Scolca Gavi Di Gavi Black Label 2005. Found it in your stock. Last time I had it was almost exactly seven years ago on our wedding. Never tried it again since then.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29344
July 17, 2007

portman
Finally got over my computr virus issues. I missed you over the last two weeks. I’ve spent a few evenings now catching up.

Good ep. Another wine I was not aware of. As you know, in the barren wine markets in Maine…. Maybe JJW, Jim, and Kirk will atest.

QOTD: I’m not going to suggest a wine. I have enjoyed the majority of the wines I’ve bought here, but I do not want to have you diss anything I’ve actually liked. My budget keeps me in the under $20 range, and you have not been kind to many in that price range. At least that’s what my perception and recollection is.

Mike
July 17, 2007

wine lush
QOTD:

I’ve never had a Beaujolais Blanc before:
1. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31367 Terres Dorees Beaujolais Blanc 2005

Unique wines with awesome history and stories on it’s production:
2. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=2809 Rare Wine Co Charleston Sercial

3. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=24929 Lustau Palo Cortado Sherry

For my high end wish:
4. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=11043 Leroy Clos De Vougeot 1998
July 17, 2007

Snarf
Wine Advocate 96 pts:
2004 Finca Sandoval Cuvee TNS (Touriga Nacional and Syrah)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31604
July 17, 2007

KevinatFieldSound
QOTD: Gary I would love a Montepulciano! Some good cheap Italian Table Red Wines:

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=25902
or
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32884
July 17, 2007

Cam
Awesome show today. I hadn’t seen any Amarones, so I’ll definitely be on the lookout.

QOTD: I’d like to see you taste the St. Clement 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, not Oroppas or Star Vineyard), mainly because I’m drinking it now, and there’s a flavor that I KNOW I know, but I just can’t put my finger on it. It’s driving me crazy!
July 17, 2007

Eric Nyeste
The badge looks great on my myspace!

QOTD: Le Clos Jordanne, Claystone Terrace Pinot Noir. Who ever thought that Canadian wine was good? This wine blew me away an left me with “is it Old World, is it New world? I just don’t know.”
July 17, 2007

diego de la p...
nice show today!!!
gary it would be really intresting if you try this MARZEMINO

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=1246
July 17, 2007

tomfar
QOTD – Masseto! Yum! (prefer 2001)

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=25342

Nice meeting you (and the rest of the folks) last night, Gary.
July 17, 2007

nolongeralurker
I’ll make another request for anything from Sea Smoke. Do these wines bring the thunder?
July 17, 2007

Smith MBA
Show Virginia some love

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=6996
July 17, 2007

cabernetnoir
Good show Gary, not great, but good. I cringed when I saw you taste the last bottle. It reminded me of tasting Sour Patch Kids for the first time when I was 7 years old.

Question of the Day: If you want to really bring some “Thunder” on Friday, I quadruple-dog-dare you to taste out some Cakebread Cab. Either that, or have you done a “tribute to screwcaps” show….I think it would be an awesome show to show the wine world that there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to screw-caps. If you so choose…. “Layer Cake Shiraz” would be an excellent screwcap to taste. If you don’t think it brings the thunder, my lurking will stop, and I will post everyday…..until you get cancelled….

SHOCK THE WORLD!!
July 17, 2007

RuralTom
Greetings Mr V!

QoTD:http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29886

Quite curious about how those super high scoring shirazs really smell and taste… especially at a price I can reach!
July 17, 2007

MossyMo
QOTD – I’d love to see your impression of the 2003 Pontet Canet, as I’ve heard many say it’s drinking beautifully now, but I gotta believe this baby’s long asleep! Thanks GV. Or how about a 2005 Caymus Cab…they just were released. Be the first to score it.
July 17, 2007

Steve-o
It would mean a lot to me if you tasted the 2001 Syrah from Terra Blanca

My mom works in the tasting room there, and it is absolutely one of our top favorite wines ever.

https://www.terrablanca.com/winestore/agora.cgi?cart_id=8186913.24469*jK7U37&product=Red_Wines

I know It’s all the way out in WA, but they’re on Red Mountain, which is one of the hottest appellations in the country, and I really think they should get their name out there.
July 17, 2007

amgryger
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31094
July 17, 2007

Dominus
Since I love 99.9% of Italian wines, this is a varietal I need to try. It has always been hit or miss. And you’re right about gnocchi, it doesn;t get much better than that BUT you have to experience it in Italy since it kicks it up to a whole new level.

QOTD: Since I can’t find any Reignac, Ducru or Dominus this may do the trick. A CA chardonnay for 6 bones.

Bohemian Highway Chardonnay
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30369

Cheers!

P.S. We should start calling you “Sniff-Dogg”
July 17, 2007

Michael
Hmmm, you got close last week with the viognier show, but how bout a 94 rated Marsanne/Viognier for under 20 bucks – Treana White?
Pretty please?
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30801
July 17, 2007

Karol
QOTD: I really enjoyed 2001 Fife Cabernet Sauvignon and would like you to try Fife Petite Sirah 2002.
July 17, 2007

MogenDavid
QOTD: Mad Dog 20/20, any flavor.
July 17, 2007

Cahorswhisperer
For friday’s show,
drumroll please….
mencia grape from bierzo, spain. Pinot noir-like, crowd pleaser, great VALUE.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28046
July 17, 2007

Danarchy
QOTD: 01′ Schloss Schonborn Spatlese…DO IT!

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32142

And you carry it even!

PS–Thanks for the note. Awesome!
July 17, 2007

Harley Stan
Gary, great episode as always, missed you yesterday but last friday was worth at least two episodes.\
QOTD http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29116 I had this wine at a wine tasting and really like it, I am interested in what you think of it.
July 17, 2007

Daniel O
Gary, you make me laugh I love the look on your face when you tasted the last wine. It was classic!

QOTD: I’m suggesting a Canadian wine: Malivoire Pinot Noir! http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=5073
July 17, 2007

elvindeath
Well, I guess I have to go seek out the Red Head now, huh ? From Gary’s description, it seems like it’s the liquid equivalent of a 20 car pileup on the interstate.

QOTD: We were talking about the 2003 on the forums, so why not give a whirl with a traditionally great wine from one of my favorite wineries – Justin Vineyards. The 2004 Justin Isosceles : http://winelibrary.com/search.asp?Vint=&size=%5B+all+%5D&sDept=&search=justin

It’s probably a little young, but I’d love to hear Gary’s take on it. The standard Justin Syrah is usually pretty darn good as well.
July 17, 2007

Kevin K from Flushing
How about a different kind of white…
Crios De Susana Balbo Torrontes 2006
https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29913
July 17, 2007

yowens
dude, im a gnocchihead too! QOTD: Auxerrois, Clos de Rochers or some other producer. I had my first Luxembourg-ian wine last friday and it was that wine- really liked it.
July 17, 2007

Jen
Hi Gary!
QOTD: Can you taste something from Barefoot? I know it’s wicked cheap, but I’ve been trying them lately and would love to hear what you think of them. I’m constantly in search of wines that are drinkable and under $5.
July 17, 2007

Paul
QOTD: Since you’re a big riesling fan, try a Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay riesling, trocken, if you can get your hands on one in the US. I just bought a box of ‘06 a few weeks ago, I love it. ‘05 was also excellent.
July 17, 2007

E
I thought Masi had trademarked “Ripasso”?
July 17, 2007

Brandon
QOTD: Cycles Gladiator 2005 Central Coast Merlot

http://www.cyclesgladiator.com/cycles/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1004&cat_id=1

And, GV, if I win I want free shipping on WLTV baby schwag…just like we talked about.
July 17, 2007

Hans
QOTD: Hartwell 2002 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvingnon.
July 17, 2007

Brandon
P.S. the cycles gladiator runs around 10 bucks / bottle. could be a cheap winner.
July 17, 2007

Dr. Mike
Wild Duck Creek: Spring Flat 2004
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30547
July 17, 2007

E
OK, two suggestions for something upon which you can lay down the sniffy-sniff.

This: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30336 because I am wondering why Parker’s down on it …
or this: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=6445 because ever since I had a ‘95 a few months back for which I paid a criminally low amount, I’ve been CBE hunting with disastrous results.
July 17, 2007

Doc Dan
QOTD:Pahlmeyer
July 17, 2007

organicguy
Don’t have an amarone in the cellar….probably still won’t have an amarone in the cellar….QOTD…2000 Le Fleur de Bouard….please…thanx
July 17, 2007

Joe
QOTD:
VALUE- Bogle Petite Syrah- 60570
HIGH END- Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz 2005- 33204
KEEP ON DREAMING- Penfolds Grange- 32313 (Since I can’t taste it, I’ll watch some one who can)
BUBBLES!!!-Clicquot Rose- 27862
July 17, 2007

JonE
QOTD:Easy G-Man lets go front page:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31648
July 17, 2007

BK
Looooooooooooooooooove amarone.
Bummer none of those tasted seem to have worked out.
All a little young.

ok….here’s a ringer.
I DARE you (let’s call it a…drum roll….NUCLEAR DARE) to taste…
Gravner. Breg Anfora.
Hands down one of the most unique wines i’ve tasted.
Also one of the only i’ve heard that is aged in clay Amphorae and BURIED UNDERGROUND.
Sheesh.

Dare.
Nuclear.
Wuss.
Kidding.
Sorta.
July 17, 2007

A
QOTD:

Gary I have always wanted to try this Greek grape, but have not found a good one to try.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8539

Let’s give it a shot!
July 17, 2007

Porter
I think this is an awesome value and definitely one for the CKCs of the Vaynernation

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=17837
July 17, 2007

Scott S.
Hi Gary. Please taste the Forth Cabernet Sauvignon Trois Enfants 2002 . This is a fantastic small producer in Dry creek. I enjoyed the 2001 so much I contacted Jann and Gerry Forth and they envited my wife and I to stop in to their winery so we booked a trip from Ohio to Sonoma / Napa and meet this great couple. This wine comes from a small 10 acre vineyard in Dry Creek. They would be thrill if you tasted the wine. The 2002 is more approachable than the great 2001. I have 10 bottles of the 2001 left. Plan to take some years on this one.
https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29966
July 17, 2007

SteveW
Great episode, too bad none of the amarones showed very well.
QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33253
Long Shadows Pedestal 2004
94 points Connois
July 17, 2007

Matthew L
Nice show Gary. I don’t know much about Amarone. Looks like another varietal to add to my 365 taste-a-thon.

QOTD: I would like you to taste your Clone 5?
July 17, 2007

Bastian Booger
Hi GV. It’s TG. I have had three vintages of Orin Swift The Prisoner and the first was pretty good, the second was too tight and awful. The latest vintage was outstanding but very young. I would like to know what you think of this Zinfandel blend.
QOFTD-
I would like to see you taste Orwin Swift The Prisoner.
July 17, 2007

Dale Cruse
Marietta Old Vine Zin Lot 43 – http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33143 – tell us how delicious it is with some fried chicken! Oh yeah! You know it!
July 17, 2007

Totte
QotD : Neo Sentido 04
I met with the guys from Bodegas Conde who makes the NEO verietal. Nice guys and nice wines.

I guess free shiping aint for me ?

Swedish T
July 17, 2007

Michael Sokoloff
QOTD: Kesner Chardonnay Carneros 2004 or 2005. I’m curious as to whether you think the Oak Monster has invaded this one. I’ll Fed Ex you a bottle if you so choose.

Great show today!
July 17, 2007

Larry
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT Show. How about an Altamura 2003 Sangiovese.
July 17, 2007

ToddE
QOTD: This is nothing too fancy but it was the first wine I tasted of this grape that made me fall in love with this grape…Sterling Napa Valley Viogner
July 17, 2007

JustinL
QOTD: 2004 Domaine La Barroche Reserve CdP http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32324

I’ve asked you to taste this wine before. Don’t leave a fellow Jersey boy hanging! (Really, you’ll be happy I suggested it.)
July 17, 2007

Marc
QOTD: My favorite family of wines I’ll pick from:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32324

I just realized the comment above me picked the same thing, which means this has GOT to be a great choice, especially with your boy Josh Reynolds giving it 93. I’ve had 4 CDP’s in my lifetime, and two of them were the two best wines I’ve ever had, so this would be fun to see you taste since I’ve never tried it and have read good things about it.
July 17, 2007

ChrisR
QOD: Alright Gary, I triple dog dare you to taste this Wine Library Best Seller: SHARPSHOOTER CHARDONNAY EDNA 2005.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=27615
July 17, 2007

WineRockStar
QOTD: How about we bring back Merlot? A couple of medium priced CA wines:

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8238

or

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29624

btw… great show! I’ll have to try an Amarone.
July 17, 2007

Grapedigger
Amarone did NOT bring the thunder tonight!…GREAT show, though.
QOTD: I’d love to see you tasting: Ch Musar 1998, Library Code: 29363 (I know you did before 1997, but this one is supposed to be different, as all Ch Musars are).
Or Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros 2005 (Library Code: 31931).
Cheers…
July 17, 2007

kelly
95 Bertani Bring the Thunder, everytime. I don’t care what you say gary.
July 17, 2007

Tofferotti
I love Italian wine. It always just tastes so Italian.

QOTD: I’ve asked before and I will do it again.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32665

92 Parker points for 12 bucks. I just gotta know if the thunder is there. Just hope the hype doesn’t cause it to sell out. Oh and maybe a late harvest Gewurztraminer.
July 17, 2007

Grape Expectations
QOTD: Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc (WL item # 30759)(http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30759)
IMHO, the best of the California Rhone-style wines. I generally prefer the reds but you don’t seem to have any at WL (at least at the moment).
July 17, 2007

t_moderne
Too bad the Amarone’s failed to create much thunder on their own.
QOTD: Kirkland wines from Costco. Let’s see if you’ve got the “corks” to taste their wines – preferably blind against similar varietals.
They have Chilean, Bordeaux, Chianti, Aussie Shiraz and even an Oregon Pinot. You got the “corks” to taste those? We’ll see.
July 17, 2007

Chris O
Gary, you personally recommended Rhone Rebel. At 6 bones you can’t beat the price. Give that one a shot on Friday.

By the way give me some Marshall University props. A quarterback I know you like came from my school.

Keep it up V.
July 17, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
I’m with you on the gnocchi and the boar. There is an awesome Italian restaurant here in Charleston, SC that gets wild boar from North Carolina and it is delicious. They also have a solid wine bar where I have tried some of the pricier Italian varietals by the glass without dropping $50 on a bottle. Another thing that I’ve had there and loved is the Allegrini Recioto (a dessert wine with awesomely rich fruit).

QOTD: I would like to see you taste a wine that I have had before and can remember (my wine memory isn’t always so great). I’d also love for it to be something that I can easily get again to see if I recognize any of the aromas and flavors you call out. My wine experience has hardly any overlap with the wines you’ve tasted so I’d like to see if your palate matches up with mine at all or if you’re just full of baloney.

Wine Library doesn’t carry any of these (what’s up with that), so I’ll give you a bunch of choices, but pick the ones at the top.

Clay Station 2003 Malbec – I though this was a solid value; it’s a Calilfornia Malbec so that’s a bit different too.

Jessup Cellars 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon – This would be my first choice but it’s probably hard to find on short notice.

Arrowood 2004 Cote de Lune Blanc – This wasn’t one of my favorites but I feel like it’s one of the whites that I’ve had that was complex and accessible at the same time.

Robert Mondavi 2005 Private Selection Pinot Noir – I feel like this fills a spot in the value Pinot Noir category. It’s probably not characteristic of Pinot Noir though (I don’t know), so maybe that doesn’t make your grade.

Anakena 2005 ONA Red Blend – I really like this. It’s not expensive, it’s from South America, and it’s a blend. I feel like it’s a bit of a one-dimensional fruit bomb but I still like it; I’m curious to see what you think.

DeLoach 2004 OFS Pinot Noir – This wine was awesome; it doesn’t really fit my criteria because shipping charges from California push it beyond what I’m willing to pay for a second bottle, but what the heck.
July 17, 2007

MtnCharlie
QOTD:
Yann Chave Hermitage 2004
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31480
or perhaps:
Gros Nore Bandol Rouge 2004
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29846
July 17, 2007

wine whore
chuk ~
the red head review probably was the single funniest moment for me in WLTV history…great job. QOTD: i dont have a specific wine but I have been getting into Viura lately…so i would love to hear what you think of it.
July 17, 2007

TROC
QOTD: Try some of the “less is more” wine makers. Farella, Elke, Acacia,Ridge, and others who avoid additives and nasty clarifiers. It would be cool if you could try and explain the difference between artificial flavors and real terroir type flavors. I’ve seen you hint at this many times before and a show dedicated to it would be appreciated.
July 17, 2007

figz
Joseph Phelps Insignia 1998. I was given a bottle as a wedding present and it’s sitting in my basement waiting for a special occasion. I want to know whether it’s worth waiting for! Thanks Gary!
July 18, 2007

Mike S.
I was recently in CA and was really impressed with the B.R. Cohn winery. The 2003 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet and the 2003 Special Selection Cabernet were off the wall. Unfortunately, not much is available outside of CA, but would love for Gary to try out the 2005 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32584
July 18, 2007

KW
QOTD: Here are a few I would like to see you try:

Edgewood Estate Carbernet Sauvignon – 2002
Chateau La Vieille Cure Fronsac – 2000
Casanova de Neri – Rosso di Montalcino – 2005

I would like to see your impression on these an dho wit compares to my own for future reference.
July 18, 2007

Jerry Chacon
Gary: Sorry for the extra “c” — that was me I’m sure. I fixed it Friday morning, but it was after your visit…I’ll just withdraw in shame now and see you tomorrow. Hope you had a good trip.
July 18, 2007

das
Loved the show today, Gary. I’ll never smell another glass of wine again without thinking “SNIFFY SNIFF”!

Jade Mountain Mourvedre (2002, or any vintage you can find)
July 18, 2007

Norcal
Great show, GV. Love Amarones, even though I have only had a few. They seem to attract both old world/new world heads. No one has to leave the room!

QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=16951

Chateau Le Pin 2000

You know you want to…
July 18, 2007

Michael H
Love Amarone. Hope you get some better ones next go around.

QOTD: I’ve mentioned these guys to you before on several occasions — friends of mine with a fantastic organically farmed winery. Good Tanzer scores on their wines. http://www.medlockames.com/medlock/index.jsp.

Here’s where you can find the wine: http://www.wineaccess.com/store/knightsbridgewine/ecommerce/product.html?product_id=10922498.

Their red wine is great, but I could only find the ‘05 Chard which is quite good. Thanks GV.
July 18, 2007

Neurodoc
QOTD: I noticed you had some Carlisles on the shelf, how about trying one of those. How about Paumanok Vineyards Assemblage from LI. You had Realm inside the cellar to the right. either the proprietary red or the cab. a few thoughts.
July 18, 2007

Yargh!
Try the 2005 Bodegas Numanthia Termes.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33198
July 18, 2007

Won
Hey, Gary. Nice show, Amarone is something that I haven’t tried yet, I should definitely seek it out next time I stop by at the wine shop.
QQTD: “La Granacha 2005 Signargues Cote Du Rhone” This is something that I tried when I first started tasting wines(which is not that long ago). I remember it being a bit bitter when first tasted but after 3~4 hours of decanting, this wine became a complete cherry juice. I don’t know if I was just mistaken, like you said, I should trust my palette but I just need little clarification that what I felt was true or not…. And honestly, I want to see how you feel about this one. Thank you so much for such great shows!!!
July 18, 2007

JCfromtheWC
Hope you enjoyed your trip to the better coast.

QOTD: Yarra Yering Dry Red No.2 2004. Love the Cote Rotie style blends – would like to see how this bad boy shows.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31371
July 18, 2007

Paulo Prado
I would like to see you live by you mantra when blow everyone away by presenting something really unexpected.

What about the one that been blabbing about?

Familia Deicas Premiere Cru Garage is an Uruguayan Tannat that will reset (or set) all the ideas about this country. As if anyone has any set idea about it. It is a wonderfully bold, elegantly full and particularly interesting wine. A modern wine with an old world appeal on its spices and earth tones. A pleaser for “Neworlders” as well as the open minded old world fans. I found a distributor on the US: http://www.truevineimports.com
(and i’ll not stop bugging everyone before you try this one)

But again, must be a hard wine to find.

than you can always go for the other unexpected juices.
Cadus Malbec 02: A spicy Malbec this one might change the general view that the grape does not have good depth. winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=3514

Blandy’s 15 Year Malmsey: what about talking about a serious Madeira? It goes perfect with chocolate deserts. winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=14533

Fonseca 40 Year Tawny Port: Because an old Tawny is alway fun. winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=26067
July 18, 2007

WPROC
QOTD: Two wines with more buzz than I have heard for any other wine.

1. The 2005 Charles Shaw (Two Buck Chuck) Chardonnay. This wine supposedly won the best Chardonnay in CA this past weekend. Is it really that good?

2. Orin Swift “The Prisoner.” As much as I have heard, read, and seen of this wine, one would think it is the second comming in a bottle. Is this wine really that good!?

I have been unable to obtain ether of these wines where I live, but some insight from a person who has access to them would be appreciated.
July 18, 2007

YoungDave
Good to have you back… that was a rough Monday.

QOTD: Castell Del Remei Gotim Bru 2004,
WL Code# 28578
WL Price $9.99
Jay Miller Score: 90 pts

Ok- the reason that I would like to see you taste this wine is because I recently had it, enjoyed it VERY much for its cigar box, smoky character without overbearing fruit, with some reserved yet solid tannins on the finish. NOW I looked it up on WL to see that you’re selling it for UNDER 10 BONES and Jay Miller gave it 90 pts. Being a 2004, it might be just right to start drinking, and it is a well conceived blend of 60% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet, and 20% Merlot. There was a bit of noticeable oak after its 10 months of barrel aging, and I’d love to see if you think the O. Monster showed up here.
July 18, 2007

Robert F
QOTD: I’d like to see some CdP. Maybe the Guigal CdP Rouge 2003 #27923 since it’s not hard to find.
July 18, 2007

jlair
QOTD: Any ANDREW MURRAY Syrah…. He makes 15 different Syrahs so there ate plenty to choose from. I woldnt mind seeing you do a GSM blend of some sort.

Take care Gary!

Justin Lair
TRC Crew!!
July 18, 2007

Kdawg
let’s go uber-expensive style and taste the Chateau Rayas CDP 90

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31445

I just want to see a $1K+ bottle busted out

and I just wanted to have the opposite end with a $13 Languedoc

Domaine Nizas

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31174
July 18, 2007

Ed
QOTDA: 2004 John Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon (Item #30538)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30538

Thanks!
July 18, 2007

Ed
QOTDA: 2004 John Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30538

Thanks!
July 18, 2007

fatdoi
great show Gary, give me more understanding of amerone is…. was thinking of getting some Hobbs Gregor, now maybe i’ll get some.

QOTD Brothers In Arms Shiraz 2002, Langhorne Creek code 4714

just like to know your palette and how you classify this one as i had it just recently…..
July 18, 2007

Jens
Hi Gary,

As for QOTD, two other vaniacs have suggested this wine:

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32324 (2004 Domaine La Barroche Reserve C9dP) and even though I’ve already asked for another ChÃ¢teauneuf from 2004 I’ll join them (that makes us three!) I have the wine in question at home and would like to hear your opinion.

Last month I visited Domaine La Barroche and had a very nice meeting with the young (26 years) co-owner and winemaker, Julien Barrot, and we tasted from barrel the different cuvees from the 2006 harvest. A promising vintage.

Jens from Copenhagen
July 18, 2007

Trish da' Dish
QOTD: 2005 St. Innocent Pinot Blanc Freedom Hill. Mmmmmmmm…
(Or, at least, I thought so.)
July 18, 2007

Slappy
QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=7312. Have heard this wine is fantastic.
July 18, 2007

Foster
Hey Gary,

Friday will be my wife and my 5th wedding anniversary. I have been laying in a number of â€™02 Cali Cabs for a while now, since I know most are reliable from the vintage. We will be popping one (to be determined) on Fri. evening to go with some nice charcoal grilled ribeyes. What I would love for you to taste would be:

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=1265

Please let me know if this is worth picking up to put away for the 15th or 20th anniversary (if she puts up with me that long). Thanks, looking for other suggestions for ageworthy â€˜02â€™s aside from the obvious areas.
July 18, 2007

NathanN
Cool Amarone show!

QOTD: How about some Conn Valley. It’s my Dad’s favorite wine. THis will get him to watch.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31648
July 18, 2007

Jen Loves Wine
Hi there. Great show — we love Amarone. We also love gnocchi — we always have it with pesto. They are next to impossible to make well (unless by our 85 yr old Italian aunt) so we buy the gnocchi from the Ravioli Store here in NYC. Since I know there are still good values to be had
July 18, 2007

Jen Loves Wine
.. under $30, my QOTD selection would be: https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30101
July 18, 2007

Oleg I.
Yay, Garry finally got Amarone pronunciation close to a correct one.!!!

QOTD: Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz 2005
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33204
July 18, 2007

bruce gardner
David Bruce russian river http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32748
July 18, 2007

auspuffklappe
QOTD How about this Le Pin Pomerol you promissed but not did in episode 109.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=16951

Or if that’s a no go, any wine that has an animal on the label
July 18, 2007

alberto
I would really enjoy for fridays episode a tasting of DON MELCHOR and his big brother ALMAVIVA both from CONCHA Y TORO and both top 10 wines from Chile.
July 18, 2007

Bill Luby
Some interesting wine suggestions all around. Maybe next time it would help to narrow our thinking if Gary could suggest a varietal or a region so we wouldn’t be all over the place.

As a general comment, I’d love to see a couple of shows devoted to the $12 and under or $10 and under category, particularly the blends. Someone above suggested the Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc (of which I am a fan), I’d also like to see the Cline Oakley Five Reds in one of those shows.
July 18, 2007

Nathan
I’ve never been a huge Amarone guy, simply because the wines I’ve tried have too much of the dried raisin/prune aspect, both on the nose and on the palate. Yada, yada, the Tommasi sounds interesting.

QOTD: You used to carry the Canonica a Cerreto Chianti Classico, but your site states that it is sold out (it was the 2002 vintage). Canonica a Cerreto makes “Sandiavolo,” a wine we import for Illinois. It’s 1/3 each Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. If you can get a bottle of the 2001 vintage, I’d love to see you try it. The 2003 is nice as well. Both should be right at or around $30, and they’re rated 91 and 90 WS respectively.
July 18, 2007

DARREL LAS VEGAS
TRY THE 2006 MOLLY DOOKERS! (FIND OUT WHAT ALL THE HYPES ABOUT).
July 18, 2007

stevek1510
QOTD…..http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30061
I would love to hear you thoughts on this. 93 WS and 91 RP could be very interesting and want to see if you you like it as much as the 03, many, many episodes ago…
July 18, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
I love me some Amarone!!! Great show.

For Friday try, Nomade Malbec, 2004, Mendoza, I stumbled across this a few weeks ago and really liked it. Unfortunately, I don’t have the WL link, not sure you guys carry this one.
July 18, 2007

PaulJ
Great show. Have always found Amarone a bit daunting given the price point for most of the well-known producers, which usually turns my attention to Valpolicella.

QOTD: how about http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32493?
July 18, 2007

David
QOTD: Ruffino Romitorio 2000 (93 WS) http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32947 . I recently bought this Super Tuscan from you all and would like your opinion on it.

Another thought – I’ve been watching winelibrary tv for only a couple of months, and lately have been watching some of the older episodes. However, few of the wines that you liked are available anymore. It would be great (and good for your sales I believe) if you did a re-buy on some of these popular wines if possible. I’m sure many are no longer available, but some have to be!
July 18, 2007

rafi schutzer
For your Friday show try some great kosher Bordeaux. Chateau Pontet-Canet 2002 and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Gran Cru 2002. Where’s my new WLTV T-shirt?
July 18, 2007

zerokreap
here’s one I know you will like…i am curious to see how it is tasting now:

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33245
July 18, 2007

wayno da wino
Gary !! You looked kinda subdued until dat
Oak-Monster jumped on your head!!

QOTD: Chateau Petrus !
July 18, 2007

Mr. Cabernet
3 Rings Shiraz
July 18, 2007

Matty B
QOTD:
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=27932

You did the reserve, now this. I think it’s a steal… you might find it a little over the top on the fruit…
July 18, 2007

sharon
Proseco? I don’t know…… anything under 20 dollars with low alcohol content.
Thanks for the lively show. I’m voting Old World, not so very berry in your face exploding on the tongue type of wine.
July 18, 2007

SoCal
Funny Oak Stuff G!
QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28138
July 18, 2007

Stephen S
Long time lurker, first time poster…

I would love for you to taste the Yangarra Cadenzia 2005. I have not had this myself, but the Yangarra Old Vine Grenache is “right up my wheelhouse” and I am curious about the Cadenzia. I’m coming out of the woodwork for this post so you can’t disappoint!!
July 18, 2007

Stephen S
Double-Post!!

…or any Prieto Picudo. This is a grape that I have recently discovered and totally digg.
July 18, 2007

Stephen S
Double-Post!!

..or any Prieto Picudo. This is a grape that I have recently discovered and totally digg.
July 18, 2007

The Detective
Yo GV,

great episode. As for Friday – I don’t know if someone else has suggested this already (im not gonna read all 223 extant comments) Could you change it up and review a box wine? Black Box, Franzia? Who knows, you might get a relatively dec one. if not, I can use your condemnation as proof to my boys that box wines are shittee.
July 18, 2007

Kelly
HRRMMMMM…

I don’t have much time to make picks but I’m always thinking about what you should try on the show, this could be great! I’m going to see MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN TONIGHT! at the PNC Bank Arts Center for the Tool show! Maybe I’ll see him and ask him to contact you or maybe I’LL MAKE A SIGN SAYING: PLEASE GOD MAYNARD BE ON WLTV!!!!!!!!!

Here are my humble CKC picks:

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier which Mr. Terroir himself loves…

https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31614

The ‘01 Moccagatta Barbaresco that everyone raved about at the recent NYC dinner. I personally was very dismayed and confused by why people like this wine, I’d like to hear your take!

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=23871

I just picked one of these up and I’d like to see your impression, I know Kahuna brought this to the NYC offline as well and I think he’d love to know

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31601

Good luck to everyone!
July 18, 2007

Paul M
QOTD: I would like you to try a top wine from the Rhone. You have done big Bordeaux, Cali Cabs, Australian, Spanish, Italian, wines but never a top Rhone (Hermitage or Cote Roti), so let me suggest one:

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30365

What I really want to know is can I buy a Goat Roti, or a Shiraz Viognier, or other faux Cote Roti and get anywhere close to these wines but for half the price or are these really something special?
July 18, 2007

LOU DEROCCO
GARY MY MAN HAVE YOU DONE A LEWIS CAB YET?
July 18, 2007

Loweeel
It’s been over 4 months since you’ve done any petite sirah, which was the wooden nickel from the 200th anniversary episode (and over 3 since you did the last wine with any petite sirah in it — the rutherglen), so how about another for Friday’s episode?

My vote: One of the Turley Petite Sirahs that scores so well on Cellartracker — http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?O=CScoreSort+DESC&fInStock=1&iUserOverride=0&Table=List&szSearch=turley+petite you guys don’t carry it.

If it’s one you carry, how about the Howling Dog Durif (which somebody else on the Ask Gary board requested as well, so it’s not just me! — https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=7719), the Earthquake (love the blueberrries in wine like you love sour cherry — https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9068), the Erna Schein (93 Tanzer — https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32762 (), Fife Redhead (92 wine enthusiast, and at $19.99!!! — yes, I’m biased because I’m a redhead who loves petite sirah, but I have 5 bottles left in my fridge and absolutely love the stuff), or the T-vine (https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33098).
You know, you could do those plus the Gedeon (for the Aussie, Israeli, and American Terroir trifecta) and have just a whole Petite Sirah episode

As for the Bogle, I’d pass on tasting. You’ve had it before (though not on the show) as you mentioned in the petite sirah episode, and it’s not that great, especially when it’s around the same price as the Concannon. But let me be the 3rd on here to request the Redhead (with the vineyard named after Dennis Fife’s wife — Karen MacNeil).
July 18, 2007

Lloyd Benedict
Spread the Walla Walla Love! Gary I know you have some walla walla gems in your inventory, I’ve been there to NJ to see it, why don’t you bust out a nice cab blend or better yet Cab Franc 100%, they are rising in a big way, Spring Valley Cab Franc 2002 18 dollars scored 94 with the Wine Spectator crowd. Find a Walla Walla cab franc and ill put one of your badges on my site. i could over night you one as well.
July 18, 2007

Brandon
QOTD: Okay, this is my second suggestion, but my first was not in the store…and I like this suggestion better anyway.

Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape 2003

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=27923

95 points Wine & Spirits – 28 bones
July 18, 2007

BCWinesAreIn
QOTD: Haven’t seen an Aussie wine for over a month so how about one of the 2 below both from Torbreck.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32492
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32493
July 18, 2007

Stevo
Thanks for the Amarone education.I think that was the biggest oak monster I’ve seen you do. How about tasting some late harvest wines and comparing that with ice wines.
July 18, 2007

wildebeest
Yes! Amarone!

Yay! SF Vaynerglass!

Oh man, I really want one of those wristbands!

Nookie pasta? …hmmm, well, when I was younger, my favorite name for the “act” was “doing the NOODLE”

QOTD: It looks like you don’t have any Scheurebe in stock at WineLibrary. Here’s one I found online from another merchant in Jersey: http://www.wineaccess.com/store/clintonwine/ecommerce/product.html?product_id=10915114 I mainly just want your lowdown on the varietal. Here’s another one from the same place: http://www.wineaccess.com/store/clintonwine/ecommerce/product.html?product_id=10776821
July 18, 2007

wildebeest
sunnuvabitch, my comment didn’t go through. I’ll try again.
July 18, 2007

wildebeest
oh, nevermind. There it is. It says it’s currently awaiting moderation.
July 18, 2007

Ray_W
Gary, you owe it to yourself to try the 2005 Van Duzer estate Pinot Noir
July 18, 2007

Loweeel
please moderate my comment… it’s been waiting an hour!
July 18, 2007

Lisa
I would like to see you try an inexpensive Merlot from Bordeaux on Friday’s show for those of us with shallow pockets –

Christian Moueix 2003 Merlot
Merlot from France – Bordeaux

Christian oversees the family’s ten properties in Pomerol and St. Ã‰milion, including ChÃ¢teau PÃ©trus and ChÃ¢teau Trotanoy, and runs a Napa Valley winery, Dominus Estate. Does this version compare to the top wines in any way?
July 18, 2007

Tom H
Great Show

QOTD: Le Cadeau Pinot Noir
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33178

Give it a try
July 18, 2007

Mark
QOTD: Rockford Black Shiraz

If you can get it, it’s the best sparkling red ever made — almost impossible to get in the US, but my Dad picked some up at the Rockford cellar door, and it’s the most amazing experience in wine you’ll ever have!
July 18, 2007

Winodontist
Loved seeing the Amarones today. Every time we go to our favorite Italian restaurant we look for these wines. And even though black licorice is not my favorite flavor profile, it just tastes so good in this wine, not sure why???

QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31596 Baumard Coteaux Du Layon 2005
July 18, 2007

panoca
Thanks for a great Amarone episode. As always, very instructive.
QOTD: Bring some argentinian thunder!

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30417

Or Chilenian (although you don’t carry it) Don Melchor 2004

Or the new released Caymus 2005 Cab.
Thanks.
July 18, 2007

Gree
QOTD : Clos St. Jean Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2004
July 18, 2007

Bernie Bearnaise
Interesting Amarone faceoff…Due to the laborious method of production they are very expensive. Some hit the mark and others disappoint. Thanks for calling it as you taste it. Some other reliable Amarone producers from Valpolicella are Quintarelli, Viviani, Tommaso Bussola and Serego Alighieri.

QOTD: How about something you stashed and brought us back from California?
or a New World vs. Old World with the same vigneron such as Joseph Drouhin’s Chambolle-Musigny vs. Domaine Drouhin from Dundee,Oregon. Add a Central Otago, NZ Pinot Noir as a wild card….

Something to read Harry Potter’s last adventure to….
July 18, 2007

Kevin
As a patriots fan, we love Mo Louis……Also, if you love Gnocchi you have to try Carmen Qualita’s Gnocchi (Little puff of love). He works at Union Square Cafe.
July 18, 2007

Brendan McGuigan
Great show, Gary. Good to see you just hanging out drinking some wine!

QOTD: My number one choice would be for a wine I tasted for the first time the other day. The 2004 Standish Chardonnay (Anderson Valley, not Down Under). I visited this new winery (started by Ken, Miles, and Valerie Oswald, long-time wine makers in the valley) not knowing what to expect. I had some good PN and a good PN Rose, and then Valerie convinced me to try their Chardonnay. Now, I am not what you would call a Chardonnay person. Even great Chardonnay I tend to stay away from â€“ not that I can’t find it interesting, it just tends to sit at the bottom of my preferences. But this one was fascinating to me. And â€“ and this is probably why I liked it so much â€“ it tasted more like a nuanced Riesling than a Chardonnay. Some strange Finger Lakes clone. They don’t seem to have much distribution yet, but Dean & DeLuca appears to carry the wine: http://www.deandeluca.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=160208729&CategoryID=168 or you can order direct from them at (707) 895-9213 â€“ just ask for the Riesling in Chardonnay clothing. I hope you get a chance to try this wine â€“ and maybe even carry it at WL! And maybe I can get a case kick-down if you tell them who referred you *wink*
July 18, 2007

Raffi
shout out for gnocchi. My wife and I lived off of gnocchi until we had kids.

How about http://www.armenianwines.com/armenian-pomegranate-wine.htm Its a pomegranate wine from Armenia.
July 18, 2007

David
Gary – When will you have a TV show on CNBC or another network? I ask because you blow Jim Cramer away. Seems like you could easily fill a 30 minute show.

Even if I’ve had a bad day, I immediately get in a good mood when I watch your show.

Cheers,
David
July 18, 2007

Bossman3078
Yay, Oleg almost got “Garry”’s spelling close to a correct one.!!!

Maybe I’m just feeling ornery tonight but what’s with all these requests for wines not carried by WL or without the link?

Sad to say, you’ve got a snowballs chance on WL’s roof of getting these tasted.

You know Gary does run a very volatile business apart from traveling the globe to bring the best and stay at the top of his game, tasting a gazillon wines (I still say tough life, buddy), playing with every new gadget, checking out every social network on the net, cajoling to friend, twitter pwounce and badge him up, personally answering 1000’s of emails and visiting lord know’s how many web sites, vlogs and blogs (and that’s just his morning).

If I wanted him to taste something not carried by WL, the tact I would take would be to send him a bottle accompanied with a note, followed with an email and a lot of finger-crossing. I wouldn’t at all be disappointed if he never got to it. I swear the dude must sleep fast……
July 18, 2007

Bossman3078
Yay, Oleg almost got “Garry”’s spelling close to a correct one.!!!

Maybe I’m just feeling ornery tonight but what’s with all these requests for wines not carried by WL or without the link?

Sad to say, you’ve got a snowballs chance on WL’s roof of getting these tasted.

You know Gary does run a very volatile business apart from traveling the globe to bring the best and stay at the top of his game, tasting a gazillon wines (I still say tough life, buddy), playing with every new gadget, checking out every social network on the net, cajoling to friend, twitter pwounce and badge him up, personally answering 1000’s of emails and visiting lord know’s how many web sites, vlogs and blogs (and that’s just his morning).

If I wanted him to taste something not carried by WL, the tact I would take would be to send him a bottle accompanied with a note, followed with an email and a lot of finger-crossing. I wouldn’t at all be disappointed if he never got to it. I swear the dude must sleep fast……
July 18, 2007

Bossman3078
Of course, reading duplicate comments probably is a fair part of his day as well.
July 18, 2007

Shirazzle Dazzle
Man…i love gnocchi…I actually make my own a couple times a month!!

QOTD- Barone Cornacchia Montepulciano D’abruzzo Le Coste 2002

This tasted well on the boards a couple months ago…so why not give us your thoughts!! And..Bonus..goes good with gnocchi!!!
July 18, 2007

fatherthechair
I like the sound effect of the ignition of alcohol in your mouth. This may not be relaxed enough for a Friday couch episode, but how about a taste-off of forty-something dollar syrahs, same vintage, different continents?

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30371

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9800

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28785
July 18, 2007

Capt M
Try Rotllan Torra Priorat Amadis 2003 http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32465
July 18, 2007

Justin Thorp
You should do some New York ice wine.

Casa Larga Fiori Delle Stelle Vidal Ice Wine 2005 from Rochester, NY.
July 18, 2007

E-Rock
2004 Cueva Del Contador….
July 18, 2007

JC
Cafaro Merlot, or Syrah any vintage preferably the 2001 Merlot. Thanks Gary
July 18, 2007

Vange
I love Stags Leap wines, so maybe a less expensive one they produce, the Hawk Crest cabernet sauvignon. I think its in the $15 range. Should be easy to find.

Maybe even a Clio to see if all the hype is true. (I sure think it is, I love the Clio)

I recently discovered a red blend called Duckhorn Paraduxx. I have had the 03 and 04 and enjoyed them both. Mostly a zin base and then cab sauv, merlot, etc.
July 18, 2007

Vange
Scratch the Clio, you did it already.
July 18, 2007

Deadman
So, wondering what the “brash, young retailer” was doing out there that made him have to blow off todays gig?

http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/20070718/NEWS/707180371/1036/BUSINESS01

Deaf ears in the IL state HR, man…or maybe just too much payola.
July 18, 2007

BWhite
QOTD: Back in Episode 79, you said Champagne is your favorite wine (I think you’ve claimed several others since, but who’s counting), so why not indulge at our expense:

Krug Champagne 1995 – http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=7166

Another option, I can buy $30, $40 wines and taste for myself. Do something I can’t buy right now – A 99-100 pt Parker – Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf Du Pape 1990 (http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31445)

Thanks Gary!
July 19, 2007

TT Red Raider in SA
Gary,

What’s up with no show today? Come on, you got delayed flying commercial from SF to NYC? Shouldn’t you have your own Gulf Stream by now? I saw the Time article….$50mil (US Bones) a year in sales at Wine Library! Your killing it!
July 19, 2007

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – you already did Trader Joes wines… hmmm. How about Kirkland(Costco)?
July 19, 2007

Rafael Cardenas
QOTD- Any mexican wine you can get, “Vino de Piedra” or “Icaro” are awesome; and do a spanish manchego cheese! “Flor de Esgueva” is great…
July 19, 2007

Len W
QOTD: Friday, Friday, Friday!!
2004 Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fume de Pouilly–please! (in honor of my 1st post)
July 19, 2007

wineaddict
Something to seek out, and another one to add to the big Wine list of things to try.

QOTD:
Okay, Reds Reds Reds seems like that’s all you’ve been tasting lately and what others are asking you to try, how about doing some whites of odd sorts..

How about something for the Non Alcohol Drinkers, they’re a lot of Vayniacs out there that can’t drink alcohol but enjoy watching your episodes and they need something to try.

Please *** http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30480 ***

Thank you!

MB
July 19, 2007

wineaddict
QOTD:
How about something from our Sister Country.

Please *** http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28348 ***

Thank you!

MB
July 19, 2007

wineaddict
QOTD:
How about something from The State of Washington.

Please *** http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=7188 ***

Thank you!

MB
July 19, 2007

David Masi
How about a Priorat? The cool thing would be one made from three kiick ass Rhone Producers?
July 19, 2007

Russ J
You’ve really got to be in the right frame of mind for Amarones. By the way, you guy’s only have one ripassa/ripasso in stock! Always seem to be light on those.

QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=27846
July 19, 2007

Chris From NY
My QOTD- Gary said he has been working out, Do you think he has? Gary I have something stuck between my teeth can I borrow your arm?
July 19, 2007

Brian
I hate the NAME the THUNDERSHOW
July 19, 2007

Jason
I feel like Gary keeps a note pad next to his bed at night with quotes that pop into his head, like chubacka and his friends or something… and then unleashes them onto us. Maybe i’m wrong, but maybe i’m right – and only gary, and mrs. oakmonster know the truth. 3 wines for friday… Moccagatta bric balin barbaresco 2001, siduri van der kamp 2005 pinot noir, AAAANNNNDDDD ummmm, ummmm…. montes alpha cabernet – something readily available could be cool. (And G-man, if you do these wines, no that’s making it up to me )
July 19, 2007

BruceP
QOTD: Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve. WL has the 2004. Either that or the Vieux Donjon CDP 2005. I’ve heard good things about both of these but would love to hear your opinion.
July 19, 2007

Jason
**I mean that’s NOT making it up to me!
July 19, 2007

Johnny_Meritage
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30677

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31929

a couple of favorites.

I found the comment by wineaddict interesting. Are there good non-alcohol wines?
July 19, 2007

BW
QOTD – Pick what you think has to the potential to be the most outstanding QPR red to be found at Wine Library.

BTW, Maybe I missed this somewhere along the way, but what’s the countdown all about ???
July 20, 2007

DougG
Maybe too late but Carlisle Dry Creek

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31938
July 20, 2007

DougG
Also answer to he question of the day

Carlisle DC for $30 blows away every more expensive Aussie Syrah I have had lately
July 20, 2007

tarheel17
Taste this! I’d love to hear your opinion of it.

http://winelibrary.com/search.asp?Vint=&size=%5B+all+%5D&sDept=&search=molnar

Molnar Family Vineyards Pinot Noir. My newbie palate determined that it had ‘an old world nose with a new world flavor.’

Keep up the great work!
Megan
July 21, 2007

Casey
Gary, Fantastic. Bit slow with the first couple of bottles, but fantastic finish. The metaphors and imagery were great- just jumping out. Laughing out loud good.
July 27, 2007

Alex
Whats this read head studio pierri azzardo thing? any more infos on this producer? I would like to taste this shiraz, but it seems like wine library is the only shop on earth which sells this wine?!?

reading the comments about producer bonazzi i think it would be interesting to compare other (i.e. non-amarone) ‘appassimento’ wines from the veneto zone! masi has it’s ‘grandarella’, quintarelli has his ‘alzero’… im sure there are others!
August 2, 2007

mcj
QOTD: I saw this episode too late to pick
September 3, 2007

Amarone
I need to make a serious suggestion on the order in which you taste the wines…at least for the Italian ones, please taste the youngest ones first, then work up to the older ones, or taste them in order of alcohol content, lowest to highest. Just a suggestion to give the wines a fair chance.
Saluti, from an Italian Sommelier
July 25, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Another 0-4 day? Ouch… at least you wernt totally down by the end of the episode. QOTD: A year too late, but I wouldnt mind you opening a bottle of Petrus. Id really like to see the tasting notes on such a rare and highly reguarded wine.
October 4, 2008

jfletch
Loved watching this Amarone episode. Im relatively new to wine and started reading the book…its awesome by the way….and oddly enough had an epiphany with the Masi Amarone as well. Great stuff…keep up the great work.
November 2, 2008

Sol
Gary, I just got back from Valpolicella (Carlo Boscaini) where they make excellent Amarone. You’re right, the alchohol content is off the roof but I like it. The Tommasis, there’s also Masi BTW, Alegrinis are very expensive Amarones. You can definitely get those in Valpolicella for 18 Euro from small unknown wineries and beats the living crap of the big timers. In the US, popularity brings money but in Italy quality is numbero uno.
January 21, 2009

Chris Lotz
Klinker brick zin from lodi
January 27, 2009

carlo
Sol: I’m Boscaini Carlo. Thanks for your compliments !
February 21, 2009

bronson
i can drink amarone all my life!!!!!!!!!!!it’s a pity we don’t have such a wide range of them in london;too much australia,newzealand and south africa going on heretely la!!no offence,but maybe merchants need to keep it old school(world) as well!or they don’t wanna make losses on the huge amount of ‘corked’ wines customers send back,so they opt for screw top!!btw gary,i wish u could do an episode on this “corked/not corked” jazz,it’s amazing how people love it here!!
July 8, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, had to watch this episode since i’m delving into Amarones……
This waaaaaaaas fuuuuunny, the good ol’ days…….
July 10, 2009

Phredd
That episode was totally worth it just for that last wine! This is why I watch WLTV.
August 17, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: Hey Gary, just thought i’d call you out on checking new comments on old episodes, if so please try Leitz (Rudesheim-er) Riesling Trocken and/or De Martino (Maule Valley) Single Vineyard Malbec. You’ve got a few months before i’ll have caught up to the current shows!