Best Wine Buys Continue Today

Best Wine Buys Continue Today – Episode #313

September 12, 2007

There are so many wines out there today under $13 and today Gary continues in his search for the best ones. A Rhone, Austrian and Portuguese wine make cameo’s today.

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“When you come to North Carolina, eat at Bin 54 in Chapel Hill. Very ve…” by DF
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Claude Branger Le Fils De Gras Moutons MuscadetMuscadet
2006 Nec-otium Pinot GrigioNon-Tuscan Pinot Grigio
2005 Berco Do Infante Estremadura ReservaOther Portuguese Red Wine
2005 Image Du Sud Cotes Du RhoneCotes du Rhone Rouge

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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September 12, 2007

Dash
Gary, thanks for all of the values today! I can’t wait to try the Portugal wine.
QOTD: Well I have recently moved to San Francisco, so I am not too sure about what is a good new restaurant, I am still enjoying all of the classic ones that are absolutely fabulous! All though I have heard some great recommendations for new restaurants in Hayes Valley… Eventually I will make it there!
September 12, 2007

Double J
Sorry Gary- but the bobble head makes you look like Tim Donahey.
September 12, 2007

Beav
QOTD: The last unique place i’ve eaten in Madison, WI was Bluephies, dessert was amazing.
September 12, 2007

Kristen
Loved the comment “If you’re a squirrel, you need to seek this wine out!” Wished I had watched tonight’s episode before I ordered some wine with the free shipping!

QOTD: Kabuls in Madison, WI; ever ate Afghani food at a sit-down restaurant? (cause kebab stands in NYC don’t really count)…definitely have to check it out if in the area!

And I speak on behalf of all Vayniaks to say that we’re glad that you’re here helping us change the wine world!
September 12, 2007

mrzitro
Only way for the Commish to curb cheating…make an example of NE by taking the win away…FORFEIT BABY.

QOTD: Dude, there isnâ€™t any new restaurants in Tallahassee. You’ll have head south to Panacea and try the newly reopened Angelos Seafood Rest. (got hammered by Hurricane Dennis in 05).
September 12, 2007

Double J
Gary,

Hook me up. I’m a new Vayniak. If I keep watching your show at this rate my wife will probably leave me. First, I’m from the great state of Oregon where nobody can compete with the Pinot Noir. Secondly, we produced your next miracle man Kellen Clemens. Three requests that I would greatly appreciate it:

1)Sharecropper’s 2005 Cabernet (Owen Roe)- please rate this wine. For $20, fantastic.
2)Walla Walla vs. Napa head to head only like you can do it.
3)Oregon Pinot Noir vs. the World

Love the show. Keep it rollin.
September 12, 2007

aleib
Lurker coming out. Another great show, loving this weeks series, and loving the collection of bobbleheads. Keep em coming
September 12, 2007

tarheel17
New restaurants? How about just good restaurants. I know of several. Here in Seattle, we know how to eat!
Waterfront
Purple (OK, haven’t been there myself, but I’ve heard wonderful things)
Black Pearl (Chinese)

ANd if you’re ever in Hawaii, you MUST go to Roy’s. AMAZING sushi, plus all the other great seafood. Truly spectacular, and a good, QPR from a food standpoint. Thanks for all the taped episodes!
September 12, 2007

J Crazy?
First of all, don’t disrespect John Elway. He’s EASILY way way better than all Jets QBs formed together in one super-voltronic-transor-zeezy QB. …

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Best new Restaurant is a ramen shop down the road called “Tokisho”. GV you NEED to get yourself over here to Japan to enjoy the sake and even taste some native grape wine!!! I’ll count to ten.
September 12, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
WHERE ARE THE GOSH DARN GRAVATARS??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 12, 2007

pforty
Loving the Al toon reference!

QOTD: NOt that new, but I love Alinea in Chicago. Wicked expensive, but an amazing once in a lifetime kinda thing. Get the wine pairing. Serious fun.
September 12, 2007

Grapedigger
Fun episode. Recently I discovered an awesome sushi restaurant in Montreal called Kaizen (http://www.kaizensushibar.com/Kaizen.html). Best sushi I ever had…BTW, what would you recommend with Sushi? When I were at Kaizen we had some pinot noir from Burgundy that matched very nicely…
Cheers
September 12, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
Hey Matt N. (in DC), yeah, that advert gives me chills too, for the same reason. When I saw it Monday night for the first time during the Ravens game, I was trying, trying, trying, trying, to remember which movie that music came from. First I thought BraveHeart (but knew that wasn’t right), then I thought Rob Roy. But I think you got it! I am pretty sure it IS Last of the Mohicans. Yeah man, that ad really pumped me up.
September 12, 2007

wlburk
Good show, blad that you got a lesast a couple of good wines on their.

QOTD: Kona Grill in KC, MO!
September 12, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
THE PATRIOTS COULD HAVE WON THAT GAME WITH THEIR EYES CLOSED!!!
September 12, 2007

winelover4ever
Qotd…..if ever stop at MIAMI….. do not miss the most impresive plate presentation ever seen, super exciting quality food and impresive atmosfere… the name is Barton G. (on south beach)… of course the best is always a bit expensive….clue convince the manager to let tou bring your wine, cause the wine list really s…ks or switch to a new sensation martini with nitro (smoke) pouring down the glass for about 27 bones . Another super good one is …. Prime 112… in this case bring a double wallet to buy the wine cause they have good but expensive little monsters there. Or the classic restaurant in town is Capital Grill…also very good with an extensive wine list.
September 12, 2007

AmandaM
GV, I actually an a squirrel so that wine is right up my alley.

QOTD: I’m not out enough in the city to try lots of new restaurants. But if I hear you’re coming to Boston and I hear of someplace good, I’ll let you know.
September 12, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
http://www.fishermansinn.com/crab_deck.htm
September 12, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
LOL, great job, Gare. You are a joy – nay, thrill – to watch. Thanks for making the wine world exciting for me. QOTD: I seldom eat out. New restaurant? Probably Chipotle…. yeah, not very new, and not all that impressive (but fits in with my alimony-impaired budget). Hey, seeing as how you like crabcakes, next time you’re near Annapolis, go to Grasonville (Kent Narrows) and check out Fisherman’s Inn Crab Deck. The Fisherman’s Inn is one restaurant — and pretty good too — but it’s their separate restaurant restaurant next door: the CRAB DECK, with the decks right out on the piers, that is the real gem.

Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw!
September 12, 2007

The Doc
Just read some other comments and there was a second nod for Chengdu 46, seek it out, right around the corner from you and please give it a shout out
September 12, 2007

The Doc
QOTD – Not a new one but Chengdu 46 in Clifton, NJ is by far the greatest chinese restaurant ever. Get the peking duck, absolutely heavenly. By the way they also do 4 wine tasting events a year, an added bonus. BTW – your birthday is coming up soon, How old?
September 12, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: FIG.

FIG has awesome “slow food,” by which they mean local ingredients. Their menu changes seasonally and it’s all delicious. If you’re in Charleston you must go to FIG.
September 12, 2007

JustinL
QOTD: Toro Bravo in Portland, OR
September 12, 2007

Happyuke
You rock Gary ,what a great show,gonna check out some lower priced Portugal wines,most of the wines you try I cannot get in Manitoba,still waiting for a show on BC wines,please.
Go Blue Bombers CFL football is tops,no of this 4 down caca.
Anyways I cheer for The Steelers
September 12, 2007

AlisonD
My favorite new restaurant was my favorite old restaurant but the owners and the name changed recently. Atillio’s in Denville, NJ is now called La Cucina. It’s a quaint wood floored homestyle kick-a*s old school BYO Italian restaurant.