Rad Wines. I Finally Talk About a Few Wines I Like

Rad Wines. I Finally Talk About a Few Wines I Like – Episode #331

October 10, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk folds and finally tastes three wines he is excited about.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 La Chappelle De La Negly RoseLanguedoc-Roussillon
2004 Chateau Beausejour DuffauSt Emilion
2005 Fleur Des Pins GravesGraves/Pessac-Leognan

Links mentioned in todays episode.

2004 Bordeaux’s

286 Responses

October 10, 2007

Mott
1st
October 10, 2007

Daniel O
Yay! I’m #2!!
Okay, now I’m going to watch the video now.
October 10, 2007

Deano
TOP 10 WEEEEEEEEEEE
October 10, 2007

Hinrgman
Gary,

Another great episode.

Keep them coming.
October 10, 2007

Jbunny
What’s the matter Gary….A little too hot for ya?
October 10, 2007

pforty
top 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 10, 2007

waibeans
top10!
October 10, 2007

eightfifteen
I’m not drinking any @#!(*$ Merlot!
October 10, 2007

GrapeStuff
10. BOOYAAH.
October 10, 2007

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
cool top 10 haven’t watched yet, about toooo

j DUB
October 10, 2007

Harley Stan
top 10?
October 10, 2007

Kev and Ams
Cool idea for an episode.
October 10, 2007

KenP
top twenty?
October 10, 2007

Deano
QOTD- I really like a rose i just had it was etude rose really good stuff.
October 10, 2007

MaryS
Top 15?
October 10, 2007

GrapeStuff
QOTD: Mollydooker (that ones for you, GV ), Australian Grenache and Sonoma Coast PN right now. Getting into more Cab Sauv and Merlot as the winter rolls around.
October 10, 2007

Totte
QotD : -04 Domaine de Calet Cuvee Long Terme – Costiers de Nimes
NV Andre Clouet – Champagne
-06 Terras Gauda “O Rosal” Albarino – Rias Baixas

Cheers
Swedish T
October 10, 2007

Badger Ann
QOTD: Right now, I’m really digging Pillarbox Red 2005. That could change by the weekend!
October 10, 2007

Harley Stan
Another great episode!!!
QOTD- 2006 Iron Mountain Winery Chenin Blanc, 2005 Insatiable Chardonnay, 2004 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon
October 10, 2007

bh
qotd:

i’m really hot on torrontes, barbera and cotes du rhone. i don’t have brands, really, because i just keep buyin’ different ones
October 10, 2007

Kev and Ams
QOTD: I can’t tell everyone what my 3 favorite wines are until I complete my WL order. I don’t want the kids to go crazy and buy up all the stock. =)
October 10, 2007

Gobi
QOTD : 1999 Don Melchor Cabernet, 2003 Marques Casa y Concha Merlot, 1999 Domus Aurea Cabnernet, 1999 Escorihuela Gascon Malbec, Achaval Ferrer Malbec Finca Altamira 2003, and 2000 Chateau Latour Martillac.
October 10, 2007

purplejuicebruce
Great show,good to see you excited about wines you like.
QOTD…Ijust had a bottle of Seghesio 2005 Sonoma Zinfandel that was the best Zin I have ever tasted,I really like Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificat 2002 and Jordan 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley but there are so many very good wines it would be very hard to come up with a favorite
October 10, 2007

Harris
GOOOO PANTHERRRSSSS

Love the show Gary, I’ll have to track all 3 of those down..
October 10, 2007

Harris
Top 3 wines recently

1. 2005 Amon-Ra Barossa
2. 2005 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz
3. 2003 29 Vineyard CRU Cab Sauv.
October 10, 2007

Neil
QOTD: Reverie Cabernet, Rousanne & Merlot (yes you Pinot lovers, Merlot).
Have a nice day Vayniacs!
October 10, 2007

RieslingRon
I’ll be looking for that rose…………..

QOTD: Lungarotti Torgiano Rubesco

JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese

Babich Sauvignon Blanc
October 10, 2007

TGatesman
QOTD: Biltmore Viognier; Riondo Prosecco would have to be the top two right now. There is a bit of a tight race for third, but who really likes to pick favorites
October 10, 2007

J.R. Young
1998 Musar, my wife and I sat at a wine bar in Seattle with some aged romano cheese and just enjoyed the moment. For $40 it kicks the pants of so many wines in the same price point.
October 10, 2007

Danny C
Gary –

Good show, nice to see you so pumped up! Some other good news…I just got Cork’d up, be my drinking buddy. Thanks for the email (there’s a lot of good people out there).

QOTD –

Caduceus – Nagual De La Naga
Dr. Frank’s – Rkatsiteli
Jordan’s – Cabernet

I’M OUT!

P.S. Are you going to the New York Wine Experience at the end of October? Have you ever been? Take care!
October 10, 2007

Dominick M
GV – Top 3 favorite right now.

1. Masi 2005 Valpolicella
2. 2005 Zenato Rippasso
3. Le Macchiole Bolgheri

ON THE ITALIAN KICK!!!! NICE SHOW
October 10, 2007

carnyc
QOTD:

1) 2000 Graticciaia (Vallone) – This is chocolate covered blueberries on the nose all the way. More of the same on the palate with beautiful mouthfeel and structure; a big wine. Please find this and stock it in your store…please!

2) El Nido (Clio) 2004 – Another monster, much more new world but tasty as hell. Paired beautifully with some stinky French cheeses.

3) Some 2001 Tempranillo from Rioja – man I wish I remembered the name of this one, but it was off the charts for the price. Rich and complex, long finish, A+!
October 10, 2007

JC
QOTD: Previous favorites include Chauteu Potelle VGS, Cafaro Merlot, and Chauteu St. Jean Petite Syrah
October 10, 2007

sky
QOTD: jaboulet cote de vontoux isnard(also cheap),a crazy burgundy called passetoutgrain from kermit lynch(also not very pricey),hippolyte sancerre also from k.l.,can blau from the new priorat seperated region monserat,an obscure sherry called dom px gran reserva 1971,a cheap merlot called jindalee(yeah one with the animals on it but it actually is good), and the aformentioned dr. henry”s pillar box ( or is that dr. henry’s emergency lessons for people) Is that an inside joke or do all the thirty somethings get thaat? maybe i just drink too much wine………….
October 10, 2007

Dale Cruse
QOTD:
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 2005 Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese
http://www.DrinksAreOnMe.net
October 10, 2007

Elliot Essman
Best wines recently:
1. Louis M. Martini Lot 1 Cabernet 2003
2. Skouras Grande Cuvee Nemea 2003
3. Zoltan Demeter Tokaji Furmint 2005
October 10, 2007

sky
thanx gary keep it up…..we are all depending on you ….we love you
October 10, 2007

Chris Fane
Im still annoyed i managed to miss chatting to u at Fowa. It was great to hear about your favorites for once. keep up the good work, your building up quite a Vainiac army
October 10, 2007

t_moderne
Good episode. Nice to see some excitement for once. Especially after the lackluster $7 wines.
QOTD – 2000 Lynch Bages (or any vintage of LB) – cedar and lead pencils with black fruits. Yum.
2004 Roar Santa Lucia Syrah. Lots going on.
2004 Kistler Sonoma Pinot.
Three wines I have had recently that rocked my boat.

Have had the pink wines and while I have confidence in my manhood to drink the pink, I have not found any one that I would put as a favorite.
October 10, 2007

jgseeley
oooh, i agree with Dr Frank’s Rkatsiteli, also recently experieced Lamoreux Landing Dry Riesling and Silver Springs’ Tri-Dition (i’m way too geographically close to the Finger Lakes). Silver Springs also has a wine video blog that i just noticed today.
October 10, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: I have been cruzin arround diffrent regions but here are a few I like…….1996 Chateau Brane-Cantenac, 2003 Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Ribera del Duero Tinto Pesquera, 1996 Chateau Lynch-Bages, 2000 Meerlust Rubicon, 2002 Rotllan Torra Priorat Amadis
October 10, 2007

Gator Lurker
This week, tried a little of the local flavor with a 2006 Shelton Vinyards Riesling with my broiled Parmesian Tilapia, 2004 Turnbull Cab with my Rigatoni and Italian Sausage, and just finished off another Sam Adams with my homemade Cheeseburger…life is good.

Gators and Jags !!
October 10, 2007

tony
my 3 picks…
2001 brunello di montalcino poggioil castellare
2003 villa bablio barolo
1999 clos dulal cab.sauvignon

i will be looking for the duffau. great show….
October 10, 2007

Withnail
QOTD: 3 favorite “lately”? That is tough.

Church Mouse Pinot Noir ‘05 (B.C.)
Rosemount Grenache Shiraz Mataro ‘06 (Australia)
Caymus Conundrum ‘05 (California)
October 10, 2007

familydoc
Lurker here, love the show and I’m loving wine more all the time:

Current favs-

Cheap wine: 2005 La Vieille Ferme CÃ´tes du Ventoux 7 bones at the local wine shop

Expensive wine: My favorite local winery Koenig 2003 Cuvee Alden 50 US dollars, which I can’t afford, but was tasting at Koenig this weekend (again) and talked the wife into buying a bottle

Sparkler: In memory of the late Dr. Manz whom owned a winery in Spokane, WA, he recently passed away and made the first sparkler I really liked: Mountain Dome Brut

Thanks for a great show Gary!
October 10, 2007

marshall
QOTD: 1. Jackson Triggs 2005 Ice Wine (Can you do another ice wine show???); 2. Benton Lane 2005 Pinot Noir; 3. Baron Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Reserve Speciale(2003).
October 10, 2007

Saftig
It never fails when I watch the show that I picture sweet, patient Mrs. Vaynerchuk, Gary’s Mom, and how she must have struggled to keep up with young Gary, the Human Triple Espresso.
QOTD: We were stationed in Germany off and on for 10 years, so German Rieslings major big in my world, a nice German Sekt also lovely and for some reason I always have a couple bottles of Concannon Petite Syrah about. I’m a simple girl, who needs yet another wine refrigerator.
October 10, 2007

Dominus
NOW THAT IS A THUNDER SHOW!!!!! Wow, I will be showing this at my dinner party this Saturday night since it was sooooo exciting and informative. I just hope everything isn’t sold out tonight so I can showcase these wines on Sat.

QOTD
My Tremendous Trio
1. 1988 Dominus (doesn’t matter which vintage actually)
2. 1985 Opus One
3. Any good German Riesling or Oregon Pinot (Cristom comes to mind)

Cheers!

P.S. Go Tribe!
October 10, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
Great episode, GaryV! Love to see that exUUUUUberance you had goin’ on! (make sure you pronounce every ‘u’.)

QOTD: My favorite 3 wines I’ve had recently…..
1) ‘Mocali’ Brunello di Montalcino (can’t remember the year, but thinking it might have been 2001). WOW. I was stunned. (Way out of my price range; this was a treat from my brother-in-law.)
2) Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel – I’d had very little exposure to Zins previously, but this wine single-handedly may have gotten me started on a new Zinfandel obsession. Now, I want to try every last Zin out there, and primitivos too.
3) Castano Hecula – Perhaps my favorite casual (price-point) drinking wine. I am in love. No, I am in lust. OMG, Hecula, where have you been all my life? Marry me!
October 10, 2007

canadian-kid
favorite 3 wines right now…i just recently drank these and i was blown away…

89 pichon-baron
88 guigal la mouline
01 damilano barolo
October 10, 2007

chenrys
Great show, Gary! I want to find that last one, for sure. Sounds like something I would love.

QOTD: Frogtown Cellars’ Testimony, we opened this yesterday and I had forgotten how much I like it and a local vinyard. OVZ from Lodi – Oakridge Winery – an excellent Zin and Santa Ema Reserve Merlot from Chile – very chocolatey (don’t know how to spell that).
October 10, 2007

E
Way to hold off on the 2004 Bordeaux love until I had a chance to grab a few. Attaboy.

You know what sounds interesting for Thanksgiving, is that orange ten year old Lopez de Heredia rose. Got some? Anyone know where I can find some of that for an amputation-free price in downtown Chicago?

Speaking of which, on my last roadtrip I picked up some Monbazillac … I was thinking it was a southern dessert wine but I guess it’s more a white Bordeaux thing.

Recent highlights:

2005 St Cosme Deux Albion Cotes du Rhone
2004 Librandi Ciro Rosso (!)
2001 Baron de Ley Rioja (incredible after a few days in the fridge)
2000 Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (surprisingly quiet & restrained, and it’s f—ing merlot!)
2006 Ruffino Orvieto (surprisingly good sub-$10 white)
October 10, 2007

Dr T from N. Carolina
From Hurricane Katrina through just this past month, my ‘table wine’ drinking was almost entirely nice, but not really memorable. The two exceptions were dessert wines saved, which I enjoyed last winter and early spring:

Warre’s 1976 Colheita (Reserve Tawny), bottled in 1996, a really lovely tawny
Royal Tokaji 1993 Tokaji (6 Put.s)

“T”
October 10, 2007

Lance
QOTD: 2001 Guigal Gigondas (Southern Rhone), 2004 Gargiulo Aprile Super Oakville Blend (Napa Valley), 1997 Vina Albali Gran Reserva (Valdepenas, Spain)
October 10, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
ps: tonight I’m finishing off the leftovers of yesterday’s cheapo (
October 10, 2007

Benji
QOTD:

2003 K The Creator
2002 Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet
2000 Tua Rita Giusto di Notri Rosso Toscana

also, LOVED these wines that I tried via your recs:

2005 Casa Marin Laurel Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
2003 Torre Muga Rioja
2002 Chateau Reignac

Sold me on the dessert wine from Graves. I’m grabbing two of them. Love the 375ml format!!
October 10, 2007

JonE
Amazing value for a good sticky. Do more what you, yes you like. Life’s too short yah know.

QOTD: Kosta Browne 02′ Sonoma Coast, Pax Rose 05′(which incidentally is much more light Pax Syrah than a traditional Rose), Condado de Haza 04′.
October 10, 2007

miked36258
question of the day
altamura 2002 cab, ledgewood 2002 merlot, rombauer 2006 chardonnay.
October 10, 2007

U wish my wife was yours
QOTD:
The one’s that have stood out for me the last 6 months or so (in no particular order) were:

1. 2004 – Chateau Pichon Lalande
2. 1995 – Chateau Haut Brion
3. 1995 – L’Arrosee
October 10, 2007

tarheel17
QOTD:
My top three wines of late are:
Hood River Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2001 (Strawberry exPLOSION)
Loring Wine Co Rosella’s Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2004 (Heaven)
The Ghost of 413 Columia Valley Red 2005 (Good. Just plain GOOD.)
October 10, 2007

Taylor
it’s nice to see what you like to drink Gary, just joined the facebook group “I’ve watched every episode of wltv” love it!
QOTD Black pig albarino, Ravenswood Lodi zin, Cobblestone cab. ravesnwood and cobblestone ROCK!!!!
October 10, 2007

K MAN
Great ep

You going to the game sunday? 16H?

Kyle
October 10, 2007

Dave Canada
I have been going hard into the 04’s POntet Canet, Domaine de Chevalier, Les Forts de Latour, Grand Puy lacoste…so with you.
QOTD – 2003 Chateau Cantelys, Chateau Septy Monbazilliac 2003, Pintia 2003
Great show Gary!
October 10, 2007

Kevin
QOTD: Hm.
‘Cheap-ass Approved’ 2005 Mezzomondo Negroamaro
2000 Chateau de la Riviere Fronsac
2004 Castano Hecula Monastrell
October 10, 2007

Jon B.
Great show today. Hopefully these three wines will be around when I place my next Wine Library order.QOTD my three current favorites, 2002 Roshambo Zinfandel The Reverend Dry Creek Valley(not your typical California Zin real nice wine). 2004 Crozes Hermitage Alain Graillot (Nice bottle of Rhone wine). And finally for extreme QPR,2005 Rhone Rebel Cotes du Rhone(purchased from Wine Library for 5.99 and it is an increadible bottle for the price in my opinion). Thanks Gary and WLTV crew.
October 10, 2007

gman
that was some good insight about your palate…and Vinnie
QOTD – 05 Seasmoke Botella and Southing

ps i like the pink stuff too…
October 10, 2007

lenny
OOTD

Diet Coke
Argentinian Malbec
Glenfiddich Scotch

Quantity in that order, Preference in reverse order.
October 10, 2007

Hans
Great show, Gary. My three favorite wines right now are:

1) Grimaldi Dolcetto D’Alba 2005 I think (thanks to your advice…wish you could get more)
2) Silverado Merlot 2003 (am finding great value in Merlot these days)
3) Il Poggione BdM 2001 (great fruit and balance)

Wow, it’s hard to pick only three. I can’t wait to try the Beausejour. I think I’ll buy it for my wife for Christmas and hope she shares!

Thanks for everything.
October 10, 2007

Brad
Glad you love life as much as I do GV!

I can’t pick 3! I need to tell you more!

-2002 Pax Syrah
-2002 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
-2004 Lockwood Chardonnay
-2002 Acacia Chardonnay
-2004 Casa Lopostolle Cuvee Alexandre Syrah

Thanks for the Birthday wishes yesterday on Twitter. I am Sparky235.

Life is good.
October 10, 2007

TennLee
I guess I’m a bit of a lurker…

QoTD: (none are expensive)

1. 2003 Bogle Petit Syrah
2. 2003 El Coto Rioja Crianza
3. Yalumba Muscat
October 10, 2007

Andy
G the Jets can have Vinny ,as a Panther fan today is a Joke ,, Charlotte is a little worried dude WE have no QB.
QOTD— 2006 Clean Slate German Reisling
2006 A To Z Pinot Noir Oregon
2005 Kendall-Jackson Special Reserve Chardonnay
October 10, 2007

stevo
Favorite 3 at the moment: 2003 Rubicon; 2004 Turnbull Cab; and a freaking 2004 Priorat that I can’t remember the name of (had it at a restaurant on an expense account – need to ask the guys I was with what the name is – lame I know).
October 10, 2007

Cameron
The drinking age should be lowered to 18. I’m 15 and therefore I need to wait 6 more years until I can legally drink wine, despite the fact that my aunt and uncle own a small winery in Healdsburg, Sonoma County…not that the law is stopping me from anything.

BTW, my parents really likes the 2005 Fleur Des Pins Graves!!!!!
October 10, 2007

Roberto
QOTD-
#1 -2002 Columbia Winery (Wash St) Cabernet Sauvignon,
#2 – 2002 Shaw Winery (Finger Lakes) Cabernet Sauvignon,
#3 – Brickstone Cellars (Widmer Wine Cellars (Finger Lakes) 2004 Cabernet Franc.
#4 + MANY of Gary’s reds priced below $10.00/bottle (yes, I too have a mortgage and insurance payments)
Finger Lakes reds looking better all the time!
October 10, 2007

CindyW
Very nice episode, GV. I enjoyed hearing about your faves. Haven’t posted in a while, but I thought I’d add my favorites to the list. I followed your format, and have one dessert, one red, one white (sorry, no rose). These are wines that I like enough to have purchased several bottles.

White: 1990 Poniatowski Vouvray Aigle Blanc (fairly easy to find online, about $20)
Red: 2004 Montes Alpha M (all bazooka joe bubblegum and blueberries on the nose, mmmmm…. could sniffy-sniff this all night long, way more expensive than my usual but I don’t care, $76)
Dessert: 2004 Tittarelli Dulce Natural (amazing pears, finish of hot cinnamon,$19)

Posting this so I can read what others have posted.
October 10, 2007

The Fanjestic
My Favorite Bottle is always the next one….but these would be my top 3 of recent -

1. Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvee 2004 (I love it because it’s not too expensive)
2. Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2006 (I love it because it doesn’t take it’s self too seriuou
3. Four Vines Naked Chardonnay 2005
October 10, 2007

John Farrin
Good to know that you’re a cheap date! Unless, of course, you’re eating $20/lb cheese with those cheap wines

QOTD:
2006 Alexander Valley Vineyard ‘New Gewurtz’
2004 or 2005 Greg Norman Limestone Coast Shiraz
2003 Chasse Spleen, Moulis (morons at Bevmo had it marked down from $29.99 to $12.99 on the discontinued table….yeehaw!)
October 10, 2007

Kid Winomite
QOTD – Alamos Malbec
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot
Menage a Trois Rouge

All these are cheap but then so am I.
October 10, 2007

Senor Sangria
Hey Gary,

It was great to meet you on Tuesday at the tasting. Now I know why you spit when you taste wine. If you don’t you’d have a nasty headache the next day with the amount of wine you taste each day. I have to tell you I woke up with a pretty rough headache today after the tasting. Though we had a great wine.

QOTD: I don’t have a favorites wine list but i’ll share with you a discovery from the tasting yesterday. Urbans Riesling 2006 (http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=34069) was a great wine at a FANTASTIC price. You talk about smelling wines. This one brings the THUNDER. Its not something you can drink all day long but it is truly enjoyable.

Cheers,
- Rick
October 10, 2007

CindyW
Got into a long discussion about this with my husband (BlankJeff), so I thought I’d add his favorites.

white: 2001 Helfrich Gewarztraminer Steinklotz Alsace Grand Cru (like fresh apple juice, with some notes of grass)
red: 2003 Stina’s Cellars Cabernet Franc (for price point and non-put-downable drinking, from a little-known Washington winemaker)
desert: 2000 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos
October 10, 2007

Hugh
i dont have three favs, there’s too many i like……hey, Gary…..dare we call that Graves a “mini-Yquem”??….at 3% the cost!!! Holy crap….i love sauternes, and respect your palate….gonna buy some of these, asap!!!

Hugh
October 10, 2007

amgryger
QOTD: Three wines of late that I have really enjoyed are

1) Marziano Abonna 2000 Barbaresco
2) Edmunds’ St. John 2004 Rocks and Gravel. Possibly the best/most interesting wine for $15 that I have had in a long time.
3) I am planning to open a Torres 1989 Gran Coronas Mas La Plana on my upcoming birthday. I have had this wine before, within the last year, and have 5 bottles of it left and I am completely into it. There’s nothing really special about 1989 for me, these bottles were just an opportunity I came across and couldn’t resist.
October 10, 2007

Hugh
just bought a case of the sweet Graves…..heck, i’m gonna whisk some in with my eggs and make some killer french toast!!!! could be awesome!!!!!
October 10, 2007

thepiratedoc
QOTD: Current faves are Burgans Albarino, Robert Mondavi Napa Cab, and Franciscan Magnificat. Haven’t drunk enough of them to be swift enough to pick vintages.

Mr. GreenHead is a Panther now, huh? That guy can really hold a clipboard, you know. At least the cats didn’t go looking for Chris Weinke to come back, which I thought they might do. You could then have heard the sound of one franchise’s fan base imploding. Kinda like the Jets right now. Ooh, that was mean wasn’t it? See, I’m not really that nice after all…
October 10, 2007

Tristan
“Wine is a vehicle to bring people together.”

Amen. I’ll drink to that, Gary.
October 10, 2007

Kevinatfieldsound
QOTD:

1. Coviv Aglianico Del Vuture 2004
2. Gravity Hills 2004 Tumbling Tractor Red Zinfandel
3. 2004 Vigna Vecchia Chianti Classico

Gary! I am getting married a month from today AAAAHHHHHH!
October 10, 2007

Dan B
QOTD –
2002 Stanley Lambert Black Sheep (Merlot/Malbec/Syrah)
2006 Gregory Graham Sauvignon Blanc
2004 Innocent Bystander (GV Recommendation)
October 10, 2007

Jeff & Heather
Too new to wine to have three favs. We did try a few different ones this past weekend in our first (of many we’re sure) purchases. We have them over at the wonderful Cork’d site!

http://www.corkd.com/people/fanafi

Recommendations for some rookies who are wanting to wander the wine aisles on the weekends?!:)

-Jeff & Heather

PS- Glad the comments from yesterday got your heartstrings tuggin’. Keep up the great work!
October 10, 2007

NathanN
Love seeing you bring wines to the table that you love! Great show!

QOTD:
1. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2004
2. Vall Llach Priorat Embruix 2003
3. Conn Valley 2004 Cab
October 10, 2007

Jahlove
Rad episode! You should turn lazy laid back Friday’s into Gary’s Favorites Fridays.

QOTD: Last 3 favorites

2003 Chateau Fortia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition
2004 Bodegas LAN Rioja Edicion Limitada
2003 Dehesa de Rubiales Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon
October 10, 2007

TJD
Anything by Lewis Cellars Cabs, Syrahs and Chards (they made a great Rose for 2006)
Anything by Paul Hobbs
D.R. Stephens Moose Valley Vineyard
October 10, 2007

Keith
Awesome show, Gary! I’m gonna go out and try to find that 05 Fleur Des Pins Graves right now

QotD –
05 Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz, and 2002 Chalet Cab/Merlot. What can I say? I’m broke so I have to drink cheap stuff! But I only by the best cheap stuff
October 10, 2007

Jewels
Oh my gawd, Gary, you’re hilarious! You cracked me UP in this show!

QoTD: I only have two favorite wines right now and they’re both wines that you have turned me on to, actually: Pillar Box and The Hermit Crab.

You RAWK Gary!
October 10, 2007

The Doc
Driving today on 78 West I could not help but see the billboard of your ginormous face. Congrats, I love it, however after a mere tenth of a mile what’s up with Gary stealing your name. Anyway keep up the great work and it is great to see you hyped up again.
QOTD – these are my wife’s favorite although I know you hate the buttery oak monster
Far Niente Chardonay, Lewis Chardonay, and Beringer Howell Mountain Merlot
Please, she is breaking the bank, some cheaper alternatives. Have your wine consultants contact me.
October 10, 2007

MW_DM,IA
Those three sound delicious, I may have to include one or all in the surprise I’m planning for my two lucky friends.

QOTD: My three favorites are all made by friends locally. They probably wouldn’t be “high-point” wines but they’re my favorites because they’re made with love for the rest of us. If you’re interested I could try and convince one to slap a label on one of the bottles…
October 10, 2007

PiperJS
QOTD: Okay, here are my CURRENT faves:
Eric Kent 2005 Sonoma Chardonnay, Cockburn’s 20 yr. old tawny porto, and 2005 Plungerhead Zinfandel.
If I was taping a show, I’d do those three right now.
Hi Gary – you’re BACK, and better than ever!!!! Thanks-
-Pipes
October 10, 2007

Guy LaMarca
Hey Gary,

My fav 3:

Start with a lil Brancott Sauv Blanc
Get into a 97 Phelps Insignia
and work into a David Arthur Elevation 1147

Wadaya think?

Guy (a.k.a. GlaM!)
October 10, 2007

Grapedigger
That was a fun episode…I LOVE St-Emilion. I’ll surely try to find the Beausejour. Some of my recently tried wines that I loved (ratings of my palate shown):
-Ch Kefraya Comte De M 2000 (Bekaa): 93 pts
-Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 1990 (Loire): 94 pts
- Chateau Laroze 2000 (St Emilion): 91 pts
- And an absolute steal of a value (15$CAD; maybe 10$ in US): 2005 S.A. Prum Essence Riesling (Mosel): 90 pts
Cheers.
October 10, 2007

JustinL
QOTD:

2003 HillCrest Pinot Noir (OR)
2004 La Barroche CdP “Fiancee”
2004 Dominio IV “The Purple Flower” Syrah (OR)
October 10, 2007

RaiderNation
3 recent favs:

1) 2004 Andrew Will Champoux
2) 2004 Reichsrat von Buhl Deidesheimer MÃ¤ushÃ¶hle
Riesling SpÃ¤tlese
3) 2004 Mas Romani Artigas Priorat (thanks Gary – you got me hooked on Priorat – I could list about 5 different wines from Priorat here)
October 10, 2007

Brock
Very fun show. Really curious about trying the Fleur Des Pins. QOTD – Best wines I have had in the past couple months:

- Burgans Albarino 2006
- Stephen Ross Pinot Noir 2004
- Elio Altare Dolcetto d’Alba 2005 (thanks for this one)
October 10, 2007

Marc
1. 1990 Tignanello
2. 2002 Grace Vineyards (China) Tasya’s Reserve Chardonnay
3. 2004 King Estate Pinot Noir

The first is expensive, but unbelievable heaven! #2 is the dawn of a new age of wine from China. Superb! The 3rd is affordable and absolutely delicious!

Thanks Gary…you da’ man!
October 10, 2007

DanW
Lurker here, really been enjoying wines by Ste. Chappelle out of the new Idaho appelation. Great Rose and a dynamite Cab Franc Ice wine, along with the Reisling Ice Wine. They also have a soft red wine and soft Chenin Blanc, amazing. Didn’t know souther Idaho was so good. Also had a Melbac from Argentina, very nice. Otherwise I am a big Benton-Lane Pinot fan. Love the Oregon Coast.
October 10, 2007

nyesq54
Three favorites? Yikes, how do you limit it to three? 2004 Reininger Syrah, 2004 Williams Selyem Russian River Pinot Noir, 2001 Heitz Cab are up there at the moment. But all time? Who knows.
October 10, 2007

maggiej
Some recent favs- hmmmm, had Casa Rodena 2005 Meritage from New Mexico that was quite tasty a few weeks ago (though not estate grapes) and tonight I had the Cheateu Ste Michelle 2003 Cabernet (Colombia Valley) which from a QPR standpoint is a steal. I can’t think of a third…oh yeah, I tried that Altesino from a few months back and loved it. Good recommendation.
October 10, 2007

Elliot
Yo GV, loved the Tony Gwynn rant.

Three Favorite Wines at the Moment:

1. William Cole – Cuvee Clare – $100
2. Windy Oaks Pinot (Diane’s Block) – $45
3. Bonny Doon Le Vol des Anges (Botrytised Roussanne)$30

- Elliot *The Original CKC Representative! (Episode 225)
October 10, 2007

Larry The Wine Guy
Waterbrook 2003 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon….Finishes with a Carmel, Dark Chocolate Component, Rich Full Mouthfeel and Washington State written all over the long polished finish!! Best Bottle Of Cabernet I have tasted in the $20.00 price range in years!!
October 10, 2007

jonomck
Thanks Gary, I’m in.
1 Chateauandelune- Argentina
2Yea, Pillar box red…..just keeps on givin’
3St. Martin Domaine de la Garrique- KILLER FOR 16 BONES!

peace out
October 10, 2007

Vinsant
Qotd: 1. 2004 Cayuse The Widowmaker
2. 2005 Shea Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
3. 2004 Quilceda Creek Cab Sauv
ps….the new Radiohead kicks arse!
October 10, 2007

Martini
Wines of the moment…will change tomorrow.

2005 Domaine des Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon-Milly-Lamartine
1998 C.H. Berres Aœrziger Warzgarten Riesling Kabinett
2004 Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape
October 10, 2007

Jeff Cleveland
QOTD: My three favorite wines lately are: 2005 Alfred Merkelbach Aœrziger Warzgarten Riesling Spatlese, 2004 Dehesa de Rubiales Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Lean Alaia, and 2005 Chateau Coupe Roses Minervois la Bastide. But I know if you ask again in two weeks they’ll all be different. That’s the great thing about wine…so much to try.

Gary, thanks for the shout out today for my birthday. My kids think I’m famous. (I overheard my step-son tell his dad that I was “mentioned on Gary Vaynerchuk’s show and it’s watched by millions of people every day”.)
October 10, 2007

ChicagoChris
1) Chateau Valrose 2002
2) Chateau Sansonnet 2003
3) Olga Raffault Chinon
Gary,
Great shows! You hipped me to the first two and I’ve been hooked ever since. I can’t find any more 2002 Valrose anywhere in the U.S., it seems. Keep up the awesome work.
Chris
October 10, 2007

AndrewB
Hey Gary I love to drink Pinot Noir because the guy in Sideways said it was great.
October 10, 2007

Derek Richards
ROcking my socks off right now are the Shiraz’s I’m drinking from Barbossa Australia. Loveing it!
October 10, 2007

Pelican07
Good show.

Idea for a show…3 wines, #1 Wine to drink while watching the Jets, #2 Wine to drink when celebrating a Jets win, #3 Wine to drink when mourning a Jets loss.

QOTD:
2004 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
2001 Cougar Crest Syrah (Walla Walla)
2003 Kangarilla Road Shiraz
October 10, 2007

davidB
qotd: ‘00 penfolds bin 389; ‘03 Coppola’s CASK; ‘03 Treana Viognier
October 11, 2007

Mike D
QOTD: Hmm at this point in my life they are:
1. Maryhill Cab Franc Rose ‘04
2. Pillar Box Red ‘05 (you’re the one who got me to try this one:-)
3. Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir ‘05
October 11, 2007

aheadwithwings
QOTD
1. September Mission 2005 Merlot from Lieb Cellars
2. Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2004
3. L’Ardi Dolcetto 2005
October 11, 2007

Mason
Good to see you again, Gary! Please, allow me to expound…Yesterday I tried to watch, and for some reason, couldn’t get the video going, so I was MAJOR bummed. Anyway, I am always entertained and enthused by your show. Great wines today, I will seek them out. By the way, I have my favorite wine guy here in Memphis trying to find some of the Boudreaux Cellars from Washington for me. Can’t wait to taste it if he can get it.

QOTD: 1. Egon Mueller 2004 Sharzoff Riesling. 2. Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Porto. 3. Fill in later…
October 11, 2007

joeinla
Great episode. Is penington in or out next week?
Ordered some of the Beausejour, Thanks!

QOTD; in no order,Fontodi Flaccianello, Pine Ridge FORTUS, Mondavi Cabernet Tokalon Vineyard..and I’ll throw in Clerico Barolo Sori Ginestra and Leoville Las Casas.
October 11, 2007

flippy
QOTD: as of late:
1) Chateau Pesquie 2004 “Terrasses” Cotes de Ventoux – big and drinking really well now but will absolutely open up over the next 3-5. Around $12 (Canadian).
2) Corolle 2006 Rose – VDP Cote du Condomois – who knew there was a region in France named ‘Condom’? A great dry rose. Around $14?
3) Graham’s 2000 LBV – around $22ish. Huge and massively concentrated.

That’s pretty much for this month – bound to change almost imminently.
October 11, 2007

Flavio
Probably the toughest QOTD ever:

3 wines from recent memorable meals (highly influenced by the food and the company)

1998 Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reserve (dinner at La Beaugraviere in Mondragon)
1998 Gabriel Meffre Laurus Gigondas (lunch at L’Oustalet in Gigondas)
2000 Pontifical Chateauneuf-du-Pape (magnum; dinner at Balthazar, NY)

For the QPR, day-to-day…

2004 Chateau Pesquie Les Terrases Cotes du Ventoux $11, anytime day or night
2005 Hugel Gewurztraminer $16, best pairing for NYC Chinese delivery
2003 Tahuan Syrah (Ernesto Catena) $12, surprising delicious
October 11, 2007

The Celebrator
Can’t wait to try some of the Fleur Des Pins – I’ve started seeking out a lot of the wines you’ve been tasting and must say, you’ve been spot on.

QOTD:
- 2004 Sequoia Grove Cabernet (GV: You were right, this wine went to charm school. I told a friend of mine who is a master sommelier and has his own wine store that the SG was better than 04 Don Melchor, he laughed at me… and then he tried it, and I laughed at him.)
- 2005 Numanthia Termes – not as good as the Numanthia Numanthia, but for $20 it’s good enough to buy two – one to drink and the other to bathe with.
- 2004 Hacienda Monasterio Ribera del Duero – if I had a show like you, GV, this would be the wine I would tell people “this is why you watch my show.”

Thank you, Gary, for changing my wine world.

Isaac
October 11, 2007

Dan NYC
Great show G, my wife bought the rose 2 months ago and it blew us away! 90pts man, and I don’t feel like I’m drinking white zin. QOTD Bolonga Ai Suma, paolo Bea Sagrentino, Pineto Brachetto.
October 11, 2007

Dave L
2001 Icardi Barbaresco
2003 Guidalberti
2005 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba
October 11, 2007

KW
QOTD: 2000 Chateau La Vieille Cure Fronsac, 1996 Kistler Chardonnay, 1989 Mondavi Cab (Extra one – 2002 Edgewood Cab)
October 11, 2007

DomTheSomm
Yo VChuck! Love the rose episode…some of my favorite summer whites and great with turkey too….hey…still waiting for you to write me back….check your stuff…
October 11, 2007

soyhead
1. 2005 David Bruce Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
2. 2006 Eroica Reisling (Ch St Michelle/ Dr. Loosen)
3. 2006 Turkey Flat Rose
October 11, 2007

Phil G
Thanks for sharing your faves…
QOTD – As of right now, how about these:
Torbreck – The Steading, 2003
Paul Autard – Cotes Du Rhone, 2005
Almost anything from Montalcino
October 11, 2007

Augustus
I think I might have to load up on all three of those wines featured tonight. Good show, Gary.

QOTD:
1. McPrice Myers Viognier (Mac makes some amazing juice – and Robert Parker scores this in the 90s)
2. Denner Grenache (it makes the hair on my arms stand up)
3. Silver Stone Chard (chard so good it will make you laugh – the winemaker’s name is Dan Kleck).
October 11, 2007

Panoca
Gary, another SPECTACULAR episode. Is amazing how, over more than 300 episodes, you can still bring a lot of thunder. I’ve been watching you since your early days and is amazing how i’m still waiting impatiently for every single episode. Congrats again…
QOTD: wow, tough one to choose only 3 but i’ll go like this:
1) Any vintage port or Tokaji
2) Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz
3) Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon
October 11, 2007

Social Brian
Gary, Social Brian here, formerly TagWorld Brian. Great to see you getting back to old school WLTV sort of. Maybe you’re able to get out the other energies on youtube, FB, Ellen, Conan, Nightline, Time, etc. And now you’re able to focus 100% on the wine again. (And the Nightline piece was excellent. Excellent. I’m glad you won’t get pigeonholed in the mainstream media as the “guy who eats dirt and sucks stones.” You got to explain the WLTV philosophy, and it was great to hear. And the WineLibrary operation grosses $60M a year? No wonder you spit D’Yquem. Seriously though, it’s been a great ride over the past year.
October 11, 2007

SS Chris
Nice EP…..but because of your “Vinny” rant, you for got to rate the Fleur Des Pins. Please email me Gary’s Score.

BTW, check on the T/N section for the Beer Ep. #327….I think you’ll get a good chuckle.
October 11, 2007

wildebeest
Yay! SF Vaynerglass!

QOTD:
1 – 2003 Habrard Crozes Hermitage (exactly what I want in a wine)
2 – 2004 Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (fresh blackberries & all the best characteristics of a good Syrah/Viognier)
3 – 2004 Dominio de Tares Baltos (beets, cabbage, blackberry cheesecake, taffy, Worcestershire sauce – 100% Mencia)
October 11, 2007

PedroXimenez
Nice show.

3 favorites – Well if you don’t include sherries…

Current list:

Greco di Tufo
Muscat Buame de Venise
Tabernero Borgona
October 11, 2007

Ferrigno
1. OMG I NEED the la chappelle “SNIIIIIIIIFY SNIIIIIIIIIIIIIF” as a ringtone NOWWWW!!!!!
2. Love your shirt
3. DO A SHOW AS LAST’S YEAR SUPERTASTING!!!! (THE 4 MOST SOLD” PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEASEEEEEEEE THAT ONE IS ONE OF ME ALL TIME FAVS!!!!!!!!!
October 11, 2007

SteveW
Great Episode!!!
QOTD:
1) 2003 Boudreaux Cabernet Sauvignon – went out and found a 1/2 case on the back shelf of my local grocery store after you gave it 96+ points in epsiode 324 – and you were right!
2) 2004 Owen Roe Cabernet Franc – WOW.
3) 2004 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon – another great Gary recomindation.
October 11, 2007

Brendan L (SmokeyUST)
3. 2004 Tempranillo Ercavio
2. 2003 Chateau la Sablaniorre Bordeaux
1. Some wine I can’t remember the name of but it was a Reisling, amazing…
October 11, 2007

Dave Grega
QOTD: I had a wonderful Nebbiolo last week from Cascina Adelaid…This producer has only been making wine since 2000 but is already putting out 90-94 point rated barolo wines. The Nebbiolo I had was from Langhe, just a great mix of old world and new world…can’t go wrong with this one…so I bought a case! here is a link to a write up I did on it…I liked it so much I made it the “wine of the month” on WINE16.COM

http://www.wine16.com/id10.html

P.S ….did you give a point score on the last wine from Graves? I bought A six pack…thanks for the heads up bro!
October 11, 2007

Chris
Pink wines: always taste ‘em, hardly ever buy ‘em. As in, maybe (maaybe!) once a year. Last weekend I had one at Moshin (Russian River, Sonoma) that I snapped up some of. Great stuff! Here’s the deal, though: the rose on their own label is listed on their site as sold out…but what we had was a side label, maybe only in the tasting room (and now I don’t remember the name), maybe the winemaker’s side work. But it was just fabulous, maybe the best CA rose I’ve had–100% Pinot, and it shows. $12-13 or so, and well worth it!
October 11, 2007

Oregon Jim
Gary,

Went to a tasting today for Zerba Cellars in Walla Walla. Just fabulous Syrah in ‘03, but they had a bad freeze in ‘04 and are trying to recover. It’s coming along, but not there yet. I told Mark the winemaker about your show. He said he would check it out.

‘05 Capitelo Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. $33 and a great qpr. New winemaker originally from NZ.
‘04 Archery Summit Arcus Estate Pinot Noir. $68 and really good, but qpr is so-so. The ‘03 got 95 WS.
‘03 Benziger Family Vinyards Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma. $16 great value! Nice with a steak. I think these are the folks who sold Glen Ellen after making 11 jillion gallons of white Zin for the world. Made a tidy sum and now their kids just lay back and make nice wines.
October 11, 2007

Tom L
Poor Chris. He’s frustrated by your failure to score the 2005 Fleur Des Pins Graves. You can’t get soooo excited about your favorites that you forget to score them (yeah, we know, trust your own palate). QOTD: I have been REALLY enjoying South African Pinotages. Found a really great QPR at the store for only $7.99 a bottle – - Nederberg Pinotage. Really enjoying it, especially for the price.
October 11, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: I always talk about my modest budget, so here are my 2 recent favorite wines purchased for 9.99 OR LESS: 2005 Chateau Hauts-Cabroles Bordeaux, 2006 Chateau Beauregard Coteaux Du Languedoc, and one above the $10 pricepoint: La Cuvee Mythique (Syrah, Grenache, Muvedre, Carignan) from Languedoc (2004 or 2005). Cheers.
October 11, 2007

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
Good show dawg!

Jazzed to try all 3 of those puppies.

QOTD: Since I have been all over the place lately and under the school of not drinking the same wines all the time I will list the last 3 wines I have had which all rocked and I would drink again.

Imagery 2004 Sunny Slope Vineyard Merlot, Valserrano 2001 Rioja Reserva, and 2005 Vietti Barbera d’Asti.

Keep rockin’ the episodes. Megan and I really wished we could have made it to the super tasting. If we lived in NJ it would have been more realistic.

J DUB
October 11, 2007

medo
Serious show Gary! Can’t find any of the last two vines over here in Germany :/

QOTD:

2004 Knipser Sauvignon Blanc Spatlese Trocken
2006 Ashbrook St. Emillon
2004 Di Majo Norante Aglianico Molise Contado
October 11, 2007

Ryan D
QotD:
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003 [which you've tried on the show]
Long Flat Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2004 [box wine in the hizzy]
Vina Santa Carolina Carmenere Riserva 2006
October 11, 2007

Fishamble
QOTD: Top 3 wines? No such thing, just a long list of I’d-definitely-drink-that-agains. The most frequently purchased is dodgy too, as it’s too heavily weighted by the crappy local off-licence and supermarket where I fall into buying at the last minute. So here’s a list that’s not very meaningful:

– Sean Thackery Sirius Petit Syrah $70ish (try and find it when I’m in CA)
– Chateau Meaume Bordeaux Superieur 12 (think we’re drinking 2003 these days)
– Wither Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 15 (2006, I’d say)
October 11, 2007

Niklas
Again,as always,excellent show G!I can feel the force of vaynernation.

QOTD: Hamilton-Russell Pinot Noir 2005 (The best Pinot in the world,sorry burgundy,oregon etc, but South Africas coolest region Walker Bay really kick your ass!) Kanonkop Pinotage 2005 and Chateau Brane Cantenac 2001.

Niklas, the finnish vayniac
October 11, 2007

Mike L
I enjoyed the show! I also took up your challenge to share your show with others, I’m working on a blog post on my site and maybe I can run a little traffic your way. I hope!
October 11, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD:
1. Glenora Catawba (blush!)
2. Castello del Poggio Dolcetto (Gary, you were right, i had a bad dolcetto, but this one rocked my socks and kicks butt with pasta),
3. Jackson-Triggs Late Harvest Vidal… yum!

Gary, thanks so much for a great episode! THIS is why i love WLTV… not only did you recommend three wines that sound delish, but two of them I can actually afford! You’re the best Gary! Spasibo!
October 11, 2007

randyshakes
Top three? Impossible for me to decide, but the three that I’ve had lately that I loved were the 2002 Leal Cabernet, 2004 The Guilty Shiraz, 2001 Bonny Doon Cigar Volant.
October 11, 2007

Grasshopper
Sensei,

Great show and I will be trying your favorites tasted today as you have never (i should say rarely) steer me wrong..:)

In fact, you have helped me discover my current top three….

We have many bottles of wine, but when I want to make sure we open a winner, these are great!

1. 04 Turnbull Cab
2. 03 Panther Creek Shea Vineyard Pinot
3. 04 Tumbling Tractor Zin

Take care,

Grasshopper
October 11, 2007

glenn
great show (i’m catching up on episodes this week while i take care of my dad) and i whole-heartedly agree with rose for our upcoming holiday and i love that right bank (like you do, you do know plminer and i attended an amazing CB & Ausone tasting in LA 2 weeks ago?) and of course $7 Sauternes-like wines! BTW, isn’t Sauternes IN Graves?

QotD: i’ll go with 3 recent bottles that stand out in my memory including the 2005 Etude Rose of Pinot Noir, the 1990 Cheval Blanc and the 2005 Brogan Cellars “My Father’s Vineyard” Pinot Noir i just had @ Stella’s in NOLA.
October 11, 2007

waibeans
INSANITY!!!

GV the Fleur des Pins is sold out already. You are a selling machine!!

WTG SS on trying to get a score out of him too. You called it: he forgot.
October 11, 2007

pomace
Thanks for the faves GV…here are some of mine in the past few weeks:

1. 2002 El Nido – Clio
2. 2003 Fort Ross Chardonnay – Sonoma Coast
3. 2005 Orin Swift – The Prisoner
October 11, 2007

Doug
Gary

You are a SCREAM! Recently found your website and really enjoy your podcasts. Check out our site…

http://www.americanfeast.com for specialty gourmet foods from all over the US (sustainably produced).

Also, I live in Dallas and would gladly bet you a bottle of the Chapelle de la Negly on the Thanksgiving battle between the Cowboys and the J-E-T-S…Jets, Jets, Jets. Have a great weekend!

Doug Ferber
October 11, 2007

Alos Diallo
The 3 wines that I have recently had which I like the most are 2000 Heitz Cellars Zinfandel, 2003 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, 2000 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos. I enjoyed this episode but I also like it when you just try wine that you have never had. Great show as always!
October 11, 2007

JSC1
Great Episode-

1) Rosso Del Conte 2002 Tasca d’Almerita – from Southern Italy, made from indigenous varietals, fantastic
2) Domaine des Lises 2005 Equis Crozes Hermitage – the son of Alain Graillot, making silly good wines for great prices, a true rising star
3) Bodegas Riojanas Vina Albiuna Rioja 2001 – tastes like old school Bordeaux
October 11, 2007

Melanie
Wasn’t Vinny originally a TB BUC? Go BUCS! I just started watching and I love your show!
October 11, 2007

Steve B
QoD:

‘03 Spring Valley Vineyards “Uriah”
‘00 Navarro vineyards “Deep End Blend” Pinot Noir
‘01 Chateau Lascombes
October 11, 2007

Eben
QOTD:

‘04 Juan Gil Jumilla
‘04 Avignonesi Vino Nobile de Montepulciano
‘05 Ben Marco Malbec
October 11, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Dolcettos and Rhone. Just getting around to opening my 1996 CdP’s and really enjoying several of the Dolcettos from your previous episodes. Tonight making shortribs with Barolo and drinking a 1992 Poggio Barolo with it.
October 11, 2007

HeadWino
QOTD…..
1) Nicholson Ranch Pinot Noir 2004
2) Etude Pinot Noir 2003
3) Black Pig Albarino 2005 (good call GV)
October 11, 2007

LarryW
Thanks for another great show, Gary. Unfortunately, the Fleur des Pins is sold out at Wine Library. I will search for the other two.

QOTD: 2005 Sea Smoke Southing. Had it with wild salmon and butternut squash risotto. Terrific!
2000 Ch. de Cruzeau. It’s drinking well now. A relative bargain.
2003 Treana white. Really tasty. 2004 is available now. Good QPR.

My QOTD: How many WTV viewers imagine swishing the wines with you? (I find that I do.)
October 11, 2007

G. Tweeze
GV, Keeping the show freshy fresh…I like it. Nice to learn what wines you consider the “new hotness”, as I like to say (you can use that if I get a shoutout). QOTD: Kenwood 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Vivieros 2005 Cab Franc, and Root 1 2005 Cab. Changing direction for a second, I can’t figure why, but it seems like negativity is creeping into your world, which for me, is hard to imagine. I’ve been watching since July, and honestly, I love everything about the show. It’s a great 10-20 minute break from work, I learn a ton, I’ve started building my pallete, I’ve thrown a couple wine parties, and I tell everyone I know about the show. Life is good. But I got the impression after following your rants from site to site the other day that there are people out there who are trying to bring you down with their cynasism and negativity. As I said, I can’t figure why. How someone can look at what you’re doing and have something bad to say? All I can say is brush that dirt off your shoulder and keep doing what you do. There are plenty of people that truly enjoy and appreciate this show.
October 11, 2007

Kim
Gary, new to the site and really new to wine. I love it though. We have a small group here in Austin, and have wine night once a week. But mostly store brands. Reading all these posts I feel very inexperienced. But can’t wait to try some of the wines you’ve suggested.
So with that here are my limited knowledge faves I’ve had recently
Stag’s Leap 2004 Merlot
Estancia Meritage (not sure of the vintage)
2005 Centennial Vineyards Bong Bong Savignion Blanc

Hey so I’m from Tx, gonna have to disagree w/your Thanksgiving game prediction!
This site is fun, I will be visiting daily!
October 11, 2007

Daniel O
Gary, I loved this episode! It’s awesome to see you so pumped and excited! I look forward to seeing more episodes like this in the future.

QOTD:
1 – Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (I know you aren’t a huge fan, but I LOVE it!)
2 – Chateau des Charmes Gewurztraminer 2006
3 – Bogle Merlot (Had it at a tasting not too long ago… don’t remember the vintage… but it was definitely my kind of red wine!)
October 11, 2007

Colin
GV – Again, fun stuff.

QOTD – Top 3 (of late) Domaine du Grand Tinel CdP 03, Rosenblum Rockpile Rd Zin 04, Marquis de Calon 2000 (Calon’s 2nd label). Oh dude, I’ve gone and lost my head now thinking about these…
October 11, 2007

streamertyer
QOTD:

NV Yalumba Museum Reserve Antique Tawny — At $14, my feelings about this wine are like yours about the Fleur Des Pins — shared with the inner circle, when the fist taste is swallowed, they get mesmerized and then comes the big grin….. and then they ask where they can get it….

2002 Numanthia Termes Toro

Any Ridge Geyserville or Lytton Springs Zin
October 11, 2007

fruit bomb baby
QOTD:

1) 1996 Les Pagodes de Cos
2) 2004 Andrew Murray Enchante, 60% Roussanne 40% Marsanne
3) 2006 Estate Pinot Noir, Verna’s from Melville
October 11, 2007

Andreas Krautwald
QOTD:

1) Masi Campofiorin 2004
Dirt cheap and really delicious, I love Masi.
http://flickr.com/photos/krautwald/705977369/in/set-72157600569994202/
2) Luigi Rhigetti Ripasso 2005
Probably the most appealing ripasso I’ve had.
http://flickr.com/photos/krautwald/1468518167/in/set-72157600569994202/
October 11, 2007

warhwk69
Gary – love the enthusiasum You’ve so inspired me to really get back into wine that I ate dirt earlier this AM. Keep on Rockin the Free World and the Oak Monster can be your friend!!

Top Three + one
2004 Ferrari Carano Tresor
2005 Peachy Canyon “Old School House” Zin
2005 Sabastiani Chardonnay
Dessert
Mount Palomar Solera Cream Sherry

thanks
October 11, 2007

Lynne
WoW! Great show, GV! I’ve had a lot to comment about lately, but my 2 cents worth kept ending up in your spam box. The MottMan fixed it for me, so I’m back in business!

I did try to comment on Tuesday’s QOD: I think sometimes that the kindest deeds I’ve sometimes done have been simply keeping my mouth shut. I tend to be blatantly honest and sometimes people don’t want honest; they want to hear what they want to hear. So, in order to avoid hurting someone, I shut up! I guess that’s a “back door” good deed.

Loved your enthusiasm today!
QOD: There’s absolutelu no way I could pick a favorite. It seems that evry other day I have a “new” favorite. Last new favorite…05 Bride of Black Bart Chard
October 11, 2007

Tony S.
Hey Gary…I guess I fall into the category of the “once-in-a-whilers” as far as posting goes. Any way…3 of my favorite wines (and I’m not going to include wines at tastings, rather wines that I actually have bought more than once and that I’m happy with pretty much for any vintage):

Bandol Rose, Domaine Tempier (I’m not just saying that because you had a rose on the show, I love them). Any of the Burgundies produced by Jean Grivot have always been good to me and I always love a good Tawney Port, any producer, I’ve not had one I don’t like.

That’s me in a nutshell, of course there are tons of different wine that I adore though. OK…take care man.

T
GO BEARS!!!!
October 11, 2007

Lynne
WoW! Great show, GV! I’ve had a lot to comment about lately, but my 2 cents worth kept ending up in your spam box. The MottMan fixed it for me, so I’m back in business!

I did try to comment on Tuesday’s QOD: I think sometimes that the kindest deeds I’ve sometimes done have been simply keeping my mouth shut. I tend to be blatantly honest and sometimes people don’t want honest; they want to hear what they want to hear. So, in order to avoid hurting someone, I shut up! I guess that’s a “back door” good deed.

Loved your enthusiasm today!
QOD: There’s absolutely no way I could pick a favorite. It seems that every other day I have a “new” favorite. Last new favorite…2005 Bride of Black Bart Chard
October 11, 2007

E-Rock
QOTD = 04 Sequoia Grove Cab.

05 Ridge Ponzo Vineyard

04 Syrah Le Posseur Bonny Doon
October 11, 2007

E-Rock
QOTD = These 3 have been doing it for me lately.

04 Sequoia Grove Cab.

05 Ridge Ponzo Vineyard

04 Syrah Le Posseur Bonny Doon
October 11, 2007

Ark Heat
Wanna make my own twist here cause I’m probably more into beer at the time. I’m gonna give my favorite top three beers.
1) Hoegaarden (pronounced who-gar-den) a Belgian White Beer. That with a slice of yellow lemon (not squeezed or anything just let is float in there).

2) Samuel Adams Honey Porter. Gotta say its one of those awesome beers that just won’t let me down.

3) Warsteirner Oktoberfest. Grab it now while you can cause it won’t be here for long.

-Ark Heat
October 11, 2007

Chris
Great show gary

Flora springs trilogy
Moet & Chandon White Star
Qupe Syrah
October 11, 2007

wayno da wino
Yooo Gary,
Thanks for lettin’ da cat out of da bag!
Themz was some laarreppin’ wines you had there!!

QOTD: Gewurtztraminers -Zind Humbrecth/Rolly Gassman
Albert Mann
Pinot Noir – Dehlinger
Zinfandel – Rosenblum/Ridge/Ravenswood
October 11, 2007

Devo V.
My 3 wines of the moment… Well, honestly, still haven’t made up my mind on a favorite wine out there, but I’m still lovin’ the Tocai Friulano along with other dry whites. So when I found this wine, it combined pretty much everything I ever wanted into one bottle: Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco and Riesling.

The 2006 Ronco del Gelso Blanco – Latimis, from Friuli Isonzo

#$@%-ing beautiful. My 3 wines of the moment, shoved into one bottle. I’d be amazed if you’ve tried it before SeÃ±or Gary. If you have, you know the awesomeness the bouquet has to offer on this wine. It’s a $25 wine, and for what you get, it’s damn worth it.
October 11, 2007

Lynne
Hey, Chris, I’m trying once more to put in my 2 cents!
October 11, 2007

Patrick L
MY top three; Larkmead Cab, Whitehall Lane Cab, and whatever I’m about to open!

Cheers

GV,

Keep up the good work, love WLTV

Thanks
Pat
October 11, 2007

Blondie
Gary,

When you find a wine that you love so much – how the heck do you spit it out???

Top 3 as of the past 2 weeks:
Trevor Jones Virgin Chardonnay
Tieffenbrunner Pinot Grigio
Veuve Cliquot

Been a good two weeks.

Thanks for you,
B
October 11, 2007

MannyPants
Great job as usual. I’m feeling your pain in the NFL this season as a Falcons fan. Can we get the Birds and the Jets to square off in a bout of the crappiest NFL teams/starting QBs? Can’t wait to give these three a try while watching my team get pounded by the d-bag Giants on Monday night football. Keep up the good work.
October 11, 2007

pforty
QOTD: Croix de Beaucaillou ‘03, really digging a wine called OX 2005 Cab/Malbec, and Feuillatte Palmes D’or,

My wife who is lurking right beside me says: Ch. Simard 95 although she still really remembers the 83 she had a decade ago!, Bilelcart-Salmon Brut and anything made by/at Nicolas Feuillatte.
October 11, 2007

BW
QOTD -

If I was forced to pick 3 right now, I am feeling like some good , well balanced fruit bombs ….

1) 2003 Wild Hog Estate Zin (Sonoma )
2) 2005 Villa Creek Mas de Maha, Tempranillo 65, Grenache 25, Mourvedre 15 (Paso Robles)
3) 2003 Belle Glos Pinot Noir, Clarke & Telephone vineyard (Santa Maria Valley)

… but that’s just the mood I’m in right now
October 11, 2007

Nathan L
QOTD: How about the three wines from the super tasting I absolutely loved and am going to buy up. Thats much more interesting .
1. Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph Blanc “Lombard” 06 (simply amazing. I’m going to search out his condrieu’s. I don’t see how they could actually be better)
2. Demeter Tokaji Furmint “V” Vareschilo (who knew a dry Tokaji existed, much less could be this good!”
3. Mas de Can Blau (a 35 dollar wine that was tasted in between 5 $100 dollar wines, and it was EVERYBIT as good)
October 11, 2007

Robin C.
QOTD: Favorite wines that I have more of: Ridge Montebello (1999 and 2000), we actually got tired of this at a wine dinner – 3 vintages served; too much of a good thing for us.
2003 Smith and Hook Grand Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Cabernet Sauvignon – lots of fruit,
2006 Black Pig Albarino – Gary will have to tell us more about his involvement with it. Very different, refreshing white. I like the frizzante.
I think this counts as a good deed: I didn’t complain that much when my modem went down for 2 days. Not sure my husband would agree.
October 11, 2007

Jose
Hey GV! You know I love the show… You’ve probably already address this question 10,000 times, but how do we find the wines that you introduce? You make my mouth water, but google sucks for this! You should start a store in my opinion!!! You’re the man. Keep up the good wine!
October 11, 2007

Stan
Best white wine I ever tasted: 2000 Corton Charlemagne Bonneau Martrey — I’d mortgage my house to get a case of it. Can you get it for me?
October 11, 2007

Jayhitek
QOTD: MadDog 20/20
October 11, 2007

Kevin
Alexander Valley Vinyards Sin Zin
Gagliardo Dolcetto d’Alba
Hedges CMS
October 11, 2007

Kelly
1) Garretson 1999 The Finne Syrah

2) Tensley Colson Canyon 2005 Syrah

3) Sauvion Vouvray
October 11, 2007

The Mexican
Gary,
Can you do a show on wines I love.
October 11, 2007

Greg Small Change
Great show. Good wine – all from France, what a surprise. Love the La Clape area. Great value for reds as well as rose. also a little farther south, love the rose from Collioure. check it out.
QOTD – 2006 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose
2004 Trenel Fils St. Veran
2003 Domaine du Prieure Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavieres

Go Raiders! Norv Turner is butt.
October 11, 2007

Greg B.
Big G, Great work. The Peeps love when you give up your fav’s.

QOTD: 2005 Twenty Rows Cab. 2005 Galante Merlot. Oh and my first Ch. Margeaux 2001. Pretty Sweet.

Thanks you for what you do.

G.
October 11, 2007

Tucker
Hey Gary! I wanted to leave you a comment sine you leave me comments on Facebook occasionally. I love your show. I love your show, I LOVE your SHOW!
October 11, 2007

justin
Loving Chateau Monbousquet ‘02, just had it at the Supertasting… WOW!!!
October 11, 2007

Will
Gary – Great show! Wish I’d discovered it long ago.

QOTD: Leonetti Cellar (they’re all delicious)
Vincent Arroyo Petit Syrah
Rex Goliath Cabernet(a 47 lb Rooster? Are you kidding?…But really, for $6 at Safeway, it’s one of my inexpensive standby wines)
Other? Whatever I’m drinking tonight.
October 11, 2007

Mr. Ambassador
It’s nice to see you get the chance to both treat yourself and answer some e-mail questions today.

QOTD – Current “special dinner/event” favorites include: Ash Hollow 2002 Estate Blend (Walla Walla, WA); Dusted Valley Vintners, H3 Horse Heaven Hills Syrah (WA); Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). You already sampled the Boudreaux so you know what that’s about – typically tops the list of fav’s though… Similar to the Leonetti (and with Chris and Gary Figgins as friends/mentors that’s expected), but at half the price!
October 11, 2007

Dougie Fresh
One of my recent faves that I have had recently…

2004 Brancaia Traia – Super Tuscan Wine… amazing value, bold and very rounded finish.

9 days til the Jets come to the Jungle baby…. WHO DEY!

GV…Come to the ‘Nati and do a taping with the Vayniacs that tailgate WLTV style!
October 11, 2007

Orion Slayer
Even if these had not been your Fav3, this would have been a cool show because of the variety in the wines: price, type & color!

QOTD: My favorite 3 recently have been Klinkerbrick Lodi Zinfandel, Cote Rotie Guigal, & Four Vines Naked Chardonnay.
October 11, 2007

Jason S.
excited to try this episode’s desert wine – had d’Yquem on my honeymoon and it was like drinking liquid gold, it was that good.

QOTD –
03 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Savignon
04 Papapietro Pinot Noir
can’t think of a third that knocked my socks off recently
October 11, 2007

Tad
QOD:

04 Stevenson Cellars Walla Walla Syrah
01 Rudd Propreitary Estate
03 Mas Doix Sallanques (Sp?)

All have been Rockin’
October 11, 2007

Ben N.
Hey Gary, I’m still here and I Love the episode like always. QOTD: My three wines are.

1. EOS Chardonnay its a good inexpensive wine.

2. Sterling Cab. or Merlot ( older vintages like 1994 and up.)

3. Bordeaux like (Chateau beausejour Becot 1988) and some other Bordeaux.
That is what I am drinking right now. and their good.
October 11, 2007

Joshua Wait
So what kind of wine do you drink when the food gods drop a philly cheesesteak on your plate?
October 11, 2007

yowens
QOTD: I haven’t slept in a while and I’m having trouble coming up with 3. One would be any Westport rivers blanc de noir
October 11, 2007

Rick "the model" M
Steller episode. Interesting that you went with the Rose.

Question for you. When are you going to talk more about the Vayniac 2007 Napa Cab ordeal?
October 11, 2007

Aaron J
I had an awful Sangiovese last night, a wine which I normally wouldn’t try. It was a WA state 2002 vintage by, well I won’t mention the producer, but it had to do with a Fox. Anyway, it was only $11 so it wasn’t a total loss. I decided to down the whole bottle anyway. Naturally I awoke with a headache. But then I moseyed on over to WLTV and it made me glad that I’m now drinking a wider variety wines. I love this show Gary! Keep on inspiring.
October 11, 2007

C-Lo
Question for you: why do you always use the same glass even when switching from a rose to a red to a dessert wine? Does it really matter what glass you’re tasting out of? As far as the QotD, I’m a poor, poor graduate student in Indiana so the wines I usually rock are cheap and I’d be embarrassed to admit to you what I drink. However, my two favorites right now are 1. 2004 Cline Cool Climate Syrah and 2. Consilience Zinfandel Port out of Santa Barbara. Word.
October 11, 2007

john
Piper Heidsieck Champagne Brut

Pommery Champagne Brut Royal

2003 Cirrus Syrah (South Africa )
October 11, 2007

ina v
QOTD:
1. 2004 Gary Farrell Russian River Pinot Noir
2. Crios Torrontes
3. 2005 Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon
October 11, 2007

Washington 101
3 best wines tasted recently: (Ok really 5)
2004 Alexandria Nicole Destiny, Quarry Butte & Merlot – These are all extremely extracted but really well balanced wines.
2002 Zefina Sangiovese – Huge explosive fruit flavor, ripe tannins, smooth
2005 Darby Syrah – White pepper like I’ve never been able to detect in a wine before.
October 11, 2007

MD
My favorites from the last month…nothing too special, but they have earned the “MD thinks you don’t suck” award.

1) Apex Chardonnay 2005 – just discovered it this month. Awesome quality for 15-ish bones (case price). Drinks like a $50 Chablis, in my opinion.

2) Michel Sarrazin Givry “Champs Lalot” 2005 – Cherry, lavender, and acacia nose…light, but great structure and medium length. This was paired with a duck and sweet potato stew, and I thought my head was going to explode due to the high amount of awesomeness in this pairing.

3) Charles Joguet Chinon Les Petites Roches – funky barnyard, fertilizer, and vegetable flavors. It completely hit the spot with the stinky cheese we were having that night.
October 11, 2007

Taylor
I’ve only had three wines, but the best out of them was the Innocent Bystander 2004. I loved it! It was also my first wine, so that probably skews things.
October 11, 2007

Arthur
C-Lo:

As long as you use some of the next wine to rinse out the residue of the previous wine you should be OK. This is more a practical/pragmatic issue.

There is something called an ISO wine tasting glass designed for tasting multiple wines.

While there is much to be said for the effect of various size bowls on the expression of a wine’s aromas, their shapes have a more nuanced and arguable effect on the falvor of wine.

Consilience makes a good Zin Port but its fom Mendocino fruit. Although they try to focus on Rhone varieties, Brett Escalera, their wine maker (formerly of Fess Parker wines) is really skilled with with Zinfandel as a dry table wine. Too bad its not a bigger player in the line up.
October 11, 2007

christhegreek
Hmmmmmmm, kind of a toughie. Been lucky enough to try a few mature vintages to add a few bins to our wine list. Winners for me recently:

1/ Robert Jasmin Cote Rotie 1990 (shame we won’t see the name anymore, rest in peace)
2/ Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 1997 (anything for this vintage should be amazing, but this stood out)
3/ Ch Pichon Lalande 1990 (tried again last week after 2 years since the last time, still blows me away, love this wine)

Fair enough these might not be cheap but when you get them free as samples they offer great
value!!!
More realistic: on a recent trip to NZ loved the Brookfeilds ‘02 Syrah from Hawkes Bay, and a wicked painting on the bottle. The Rusden Cab Sauv from Barrosa is up there as a favorite at the mo and the Cline “ancient vines” Mouvedre, go the Rhone Rangers and nice and easy for you Yanks to get hold of.

A-Rod a shoe-in for MVP but out the playoffs already, makes me sad. Better find some more wines to cheer me up.

The Greek
October 11, 2007

Billr
Himmmmm
QOTD: I have learned over the past few months that I am really liking the sweeter wines. My favorite three in the past 60 days are, BV’s Muscat de Beaulieu, Duck Walk Vineyards 05 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer Aphrodite and finally (which I drank last night and was surprised to see it on the show today) La Chapelle De La Negly 06. I think I am turning in to a winnnnnoooooo at times. What fun….. Thanks for the show, GREAT
October 11, 2007

Shad
Ok, been on vacation for a week and am down about six episodes, but what a fun one to come back to.

QOTD: 2003 Christian Mouiex Bordeaux Superiere
2005 D’Arenberg The Stump Jump
Toad Hollow Risque (because my wife will actually drink it with me)
October 11, 2007

Dr. J
G,

great show on the 3 wines you love.
my current faves are:

1. Chalone Reserve Pinot Noir 2004
2. Lynch Bages Bordeaux 1997
3. Quilceda Creek Red blend, mostly cab.(pick any year)
4. any Oregon Pinot Noir
5. Savigny Les Beune 1er Cru les Nabentons 1999 Burgundy

what kind of wine goes great with Kielbasa ?
October 11, 2007

Happy
top 3 in no particular order

1. Domaine des Baumard, Quarts de Chaume 2005
2. Joh. Jos. Prum, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2005
3. Niepoort, Vintage Port 2003
October 11, 2007

B$
QOTD: No awesome wines for a while. I was loving some homemade wine in Italy. I was drinking the colombia crest 2004 merlot at 4$/bottle for a while (great parties!). I was liking the BV brand wine 2005 with dinner for a while. My favorite is whatever expensive wine I buy for my Dad as a treat and then he shares it with me:).

Loved the show. Keep up the good work, I’ve been watching solid since ~May now.

I still plan to get my photo in with the wristband…my bad. I wear it to the bar and then forget my camera or visa-versa.
October 11, 2007

stewart l
recent wines I’ve loved 1)Amisfield 2005 pinot noir 2)Treana white 2004 3)The prisoner
October 11, 2007

ImFeelingFitTony
it takes a special kind of wine critic to compare a wine to someone he went to 8th grade with.

QOTD-
the first three bottles of wine I’ve actually consciously bought legally, as opposed to just buying crappy mass-produced Australian stuff I would buy in the spring (pre-21= Alice White Chard, Yellow Tail, you know the names…)

The Caymus Conundrum 2005- the wine that made me realize wine was something worth learning
Beringer 2004 Private Reserve Chardonnay- the first over 90 point wine I ever had and realized that wine could be truly great. was absolutely fantastic with a cigar.
2005 La Rocas- first GV-recommended wine. couldn’t have been happier.
October 11, 2007

winelover4ever
Wines that deliver the thunder and I choose on special occasions:

1. Aquilon 02…….. my baby, the monster
2. Chateau ducru Beaucallou 1996……Outstanding and unforgettable bouquet experience
3. Banfi Poggio All’Oro Riserva 1993…. took me by surprise,never expected so much quality on this baby
4. Lewis Cellar Cab or syra… any year … Wonder how this former car racer does it without owning a vinyard.
5. And last my favorite dessert Chateau suduiraut 01…..an explosion on the nose a seamless balance
October 11, 2007

Mike
Three favs…:

One that I am drinking now: 2004 August Briggs Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
A recent tasing of 2002 Finca Sandoval
Another wonderful Spanish wine: Mas de Can Blau
Oh what the heck, here’s a fourth and absolutely delicious and tremendously refined: El Molino Pinot Noir, 2004

I love your show.
October 11, 2007

DARREL LAS VEGAS
FOUR VINES “OLD VINE CUVEE” ZINFANDEL
CASTANO MONASTRELL
LA BARRONE ROSE

All under 10 BONES! KEEPS ME SOBER SO I CAN AFFORD THE BIG$$$$$ !
October 11, 2007

Bernie Bearnaise
Gary, wow, those supertastings really jack you up.(in a good way)You were bringing it NY/NJ style. This trio of wines were all new to me which is always fun. Bordeaux is always getting dissed as too pricey and poor quality second tier wines but I love them. ( all 5,000 chateaus)I am travelling through NJ to RI this weekend and will try to make it by the store and buy a mixed case of some of the wines you said brought the thunder that I haven’t found locally. Someone told me today that the Supreme Court ruled last year that if a shipper has a license to ship alchohol that the states cannot interfere. Some California vineyards will ship to Maryland and others say they can’t right on their websites.

I totally agree that there are very nice Rose’s out there from the Languedoc/Roussillon/Provence area that are dry and quaff-worthy and food friendly. We all just get stuck in a rut and Rose is close to blush which is to the left of quiche….One of my customers who has an impressive cellar was in Provence this Summer and having dinner outside and the host poured an inexpensive local Rose and everyone was floored by the quality and wanted to know what it was etc. Since you can make Rose from any red grape you choose a lot of styles are possible. The price is attractive too. One of my best Rose experiences was at a Greek restaurant where I was grazing on Feta cheese , Calamita olives and Taramosalata ( whipped fish roe) and pita paired with Rodytis Rose. It was perfection.

Save me a bottle or two of the ‘04 St. Emilion please.

If there is a time to drink some dessert wine then Thanksgiving is the time. Your suggestion is a home run IMO.

Someday it would be cool to get Parker in the same room and duke it out blind with your palate vs. his. I must say that I tend to agree with him most of the time but no one wants to live in a wine world Oligarchy.

I really enjoyed it when you were among the stacks of cases with the names of some of the world’s best surrounding you.

Since you have been travelling quite a lot lately bring us something back that you discovered and relate something that was unique because you know we’re interested.

QOD: I thoroughly enjoyed a ‘99 Margaux Pavillon Rouge, Trefethen ‘02 Cabernet Sauvignon and an inexpensive ‘05 Tempranillo from Alberto Furque, Argentina.

Go Skins!

BB
October 11, 2007

Bill V.
If you want to pull an episode which shows you really on your game, but not over the top – comfortable in your own skin and in front of the camera — pull this one — Episode # 331.

Bill V.
October 11, 2007

StevieD
My three favorites recently :1, J.L. Chave Selection Mon Coeur Cotes-du-Rhone 2005; 2,Tolaini “Al Passso” toscana 2003; 3, Saint Prefert Chateauneuf Du Pape 2004. Killer stuff!
October 11, 2007

ciaobarbara
Favorite wine Irreverente 2004 from Portugal…also Crios – Rose of Malbec…very yummy…and for the whites – drum roll…any Prosecco. I order this more than anything.

If you have a chance to do the Irreverente review…I’ll be the first to watch!

Barbara
October 11, 2007

Dan Higgins
How does the Fleur des Pins compare to the Dolce from Far Niente?(at a 7th the price)
October 11, 2007

James Roscoe
Love rose.(check) Love Bordeaux (check) Love Sauternes (check) For seven bones! Are you f’n kidding me? Will you ship it to Maryland as candy water? The wine gods were good tonight!
October 11, 2007

MisterA
1. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
2. Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee
3. tons of Syrah, but none in particular

Teacher wallet = nothing over $20
October 11, 2007

AaronW
Hello Gary Vay———————————ner——————————————chuck,
Love your show however, I’ll now confess, ’til now I’ve just been a lurker But, hey! This show #331, ripped my lurker-nose-bleed-seats binoculars out of my hands and thrusted my fat a$$ down on the 1st row at the 50 yard line of the Super Bowl of the wine-world AKA: THE THUNDER SHOW, right where I belong, where the REAL action is!! My former favorite episode was the palate training episode(#148), But now it’s #331!!! Keep up the good work G-Vay, no more “lurker” for me – i’ve just been DRAWN IN!!
October 12, 2007

AmandaM
It’s sad for me to say, but I’ve had a lot of crappy wines lately. I really like the Ravenswood Zinfandel, but I had that kind of a while ago now.

I’m currently in the market for better wine shops, so I hope my new discoveries work out. I’ll be making a trip next weekend to NH so maybe I’ll find something out of the ordinary there.
October 12, 2007

travisgeNeSnyd
what kind of pink fruity wine quafing turkey did I just witness?

So, you must run a wineshop in Jersey? i’m starting to catch on.

2004 Domiane Jamet Cote Rotie
2003 Domaine Grus Frere & Soeur 1er Cru Vosne-Romanee
2005 JJPrum Riesling Spatlese W.R.
October 12, 2007

john
Seriously man…Gary you the best! I’m looking forward to tasting the three you suggested. Here’s my top three:

1. Prisoner, Zin
2. Carlo & Julian Pinot Noir 05
3. Chateau Prieure Lichine, Grand Cru Classe 96 Margaux

P.s. I haven’t seen you do a episode on Pinot Noirs, is that coming up soon?

Peace Outs
October 12, 2007

Matt MmmMMMmmm
man your wine looks like its kickin! Dude hook me up w/ some of that s***! Let me know how I can get a hold of ya and ur good stuff!
October 12, 2007

Jay from Mountain View
I just got back from Crushpad in SF after sorting grapes that were the first batch picked for the Vayniac Cab. A great time! Stu and the team at CP are incredibly helpful and fun to work with. Everyone involved agreed that the fruit looked outstanding! Off to a good start!
October 12, 2007

KC Dan
Awesome Ep GV . You were back with all the energy of before great stuff !! I Liked seeing some wines you really dig . I will try each one of them if i can find them here in KC . The Jets are having a ruff season so far , But my Chiefs are’nt doing much better . Herm Sucks !!! Would you please take him back ? Oh well it is what it is . Take care and thanks for everything GV . Qotd : Luca Syrah which i’ve been trying to get you to taste on the show [ HINT HINT ] Girard Cab & Alot of prosseco From italy .
October 12, 2007

wmole
2005 Bordeaux rouge
October 12, 2007

PASO WINO
Hey GV,
Thanks for doin some of your favorite treasures. I’m excited about the rose because REAL MEN drink the pink juice. Hope your trip to London was good and welcome back. Thanks for being here, I really enjoy the show, even if I can’t watch or comment everday. I look foward the show whenever i have time and can’t wait to rap with friends about whatever information you bring to the table. keep up the amazing work.

QOTD: #1 Jack Creek Syrah
#2 Denner Granache
#3 Garretson Bulladoir
October 12, 2007

Jensen
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and I may need to go ahead and embrace the pink. I wear pink shirts (and I don’t even call them describe them as “salmon”) so why not try pink wine? I’m going to go for it.
October 12, 2007

Dan Schmid
As an answer to the question of the day, my one, not three, but my favorite wine is, a bit embarrasing. It’s really cheap (which may add to it’s cred as my favorite), but I can always find it, and afford it no matter how cheap it is. It’s the 2006 Louis Jadot BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES. That’s the wine I really like. Sure, officially it’s cheap crap, but it treats me well.
October 12, 2007

Cam
QOTD: Hmm…. three favorites tasted recently.

Catena 2005 Malbec
Villa Appalaccia 2004 Toscanello
Bruno Franco 2003 Barbera d’Alba
October 12, 2007

Andrew
Hey Gary

QOTD: Samuels Gorge Grenache 2005 – tiny McLaren Vale producer run by a hospital, enthusiastic and nutty bloke. Visiting Samuels Gorge was the highlight (along with Dalwinnie and below) of the six different wine regions I recently visited when back in Australia. A trip to Samuels Gorge perhaps even brings more thunder than Wine Library TV.

Balgownie Estate Reds: Awesome, age-worthy central Victorian reds from the established but small wine region of Bendigo. Buying them in Australia they are fantastic value and offer some quality drinking, different from the usual stuff that Australia gets labelled as producing.

Cheers
Andrew
October 12, 2007

Wednesday
Nice varied selection and reasonably priced, Gary.

chateau lauriol cote de francs 2003
segries lirac cuvee 2004
bonny doon mouvedre 2002
October 12, 2007

Valerie
#1-Montevina, Amador County, 2002 Freisa
#2-Leelanau Cellars Winter White, NV
#3-Grand Traverse Select Sweet Traverse Red, NV
October 12, 2007

Shotgun
Good show Gary. Three wines to try– Biale Stagecoach Vineyard Zinfandel 2005 (Napa), Elizabeth Spencer 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (good price/quality), Domaine Tempier 2006 Bandol Rose (the granddaddy of them all).
October 12, 2007

Kristen
It was a really good show today GV! I was interested to see your picks (and quite happy to see that they were all from France…way to bring the thunder France!)

QOTD: 1) Finca Sandoval 2005 (was also my transition wine, but at $46 it’s not an everyday wine)
2) Los Alamos Malbec 2005 (had to try it after the Malbec show and I’ve fallen in love!)
3) Burgans Albarino 2006 (had to try an Albarino after one of your shows and I was so happy to see this wine return to my work!)
4) Mas de Gorgonnier 2005 (had it at a Rhone/Provence tasting last Friday and it was delicious)
October 12, 2007

Del Lasoul
Rad is good.
October 12, 2007

Todd Smith
My three favorites right now: 2005 Ladera Sagrada Castello do Papa Godello ($14.99)- like drinking great Chablis for less than half the price – lots of pineapple here; 2005 Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Granges ($13.99)- Cabernet Franc at it’s best, muy delicioso; Domaine Roc de Chateauvieux Vin de Pays Pinot Noir Loire – stupidly good for the price, $9.99
October 12, 2007

loogarr
recently joined in on the Thunder, but loving every minute of it. saying HI from Croatia. Maybe you could do a tasting of some of our wines or other less known wine makers?
Top 3: 1 Chateauneuf du pape Domaine Saint Prefert reserve Auguste Faviere 2003
2 Kozlovic Malvazija Santa Lucia 2005
3 Milicic Dingac 2004
October 12, 2007

BhamMike
QOTD – Two of my favorites right now are: 2003 Emilio Moro Tempranillo which is fabulous with lamb and the 2005 Rockpile Zin from Mauritson on Dry Creek. Rockpile is fantastic by itself or with most any dark meat and chocolate.
October 12, 2007

Karl Laczko
Liked the show today Gary, good to see a bit of proud enthusiasm for the ones you like.

QOTD –
3 (recent) favorite wines…Insignum 2002 Brauneberger Juffer Spatlese, Dow’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Concha y Toro Explorer 2005 Pinot Noir.
3 (all time) favourite wines, Chateau Musar 1999, W. Gisselbrecht 2004 Gewarztraminer Reserve Speciale, Lieu-dit Les Fosses d’Hareng 2004 Vouvray.
October 12, 2007

John P
Pouring wine on the table again!!! HAHA Great!!

QOTD: 3 favorite wines? I don’t think I have 3 favorites, and the wine I want to drink would depend on my mood, or how I’m feeling for the day. Some of ones I’m enjoying more often than others: 2006 LaVelle Riesling, 2006 Sokol Blosser Rose, 2005 Witness Tree Pinot Noir
October 12, 2007

Lindsay in Madison
QOTD: The 2005 Montsant Can Blau, 2006 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre and the 2003 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
October 12, 2007

hank
OIAWR

Once-in-a-While-R Checking in.

Here’s the one bad thing about getting married: you feel like you have to finish the leftover Wedding Wine before spending a dime on anything else! I know I really LIKED the Step Rd, but once we polish off that last bottle, I’ll probably never want another…. Yes, I realize I could have worse problems.
October 12, 2007

LudwigVan
QOTD: Comtesse de Lalande 2004 Pichon Longville, Chateau Loudenne 2002, Jurancon sec Domaine CauhapÃ© Henri Ramonteu 2005 – Yeah! Seek out 2004! It brings the thunder!
October 12, 2007

randyb
2000 BV Georges de Latour, 2003 Jacobs Creek Shiraz Reserve, 2005 Argyle Pinot Noir. The shiraz and pinot are great qpr. The BV is really surprising me and has improved greatly over the past six months.

Ciao
October 12, 2007

Joel
QOTD:

Still getting my feet wet with this wine thing…

Favorite White: 2006 SHOOFLY BUZZCUT!!!! (sadly, I can’t get it from winelibrary)

#2 White…Vino Casablanca Nimbus Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006

#3 Red…Berco Do Infante Estremadura Reserva 2005
October 12, 2007

Skol
Here are the recent favorite wines:

2005 Domaine de L’Arlot Clos des Forets St. George
2005 Frederic Magnien Chambolle Musigny Vieilles Vignes
2005 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
2005 Mabileau Bourgeuil St. Nicolas
October 12, 2007

Paul M
QOTD:
Sansonnet 2003
Ferriere 1995
Dereszla Tokaji 3 Putt 2000
October 12, 2007

james marinello
Current top three? Hhhuummm…..

Kind of a no brainer but I opend the 1# 02 Octavius….and now I know what you mean by a jolly rancher covered in pepper….in the best way. #2 05 bridlewood viognier reserve not the most explosive viognier I’ve ever had but WA has been over oaking their viognier’s lately and this was balanced. And #3 04 amavi cab. Tried it and it was a bit of a fruit bomb… just too much. I re bottled half of it and had it a month later……YUM!! So much more complexed the fruit mellowed out and there were spices and it was good…real good!!
October 13, 2007

T. Holland
Great episode. Sometimes it’s just good to know going in that all the wines will be winners.

QOTD:
1.) Terre Brune 2000 (Can’t remember the exact winery name)
2.) Clos Henri Pinot Noir Marlborough 2005
3.) Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache Barossa 2005
October 13, 2007

Todd S
QOTD: For a high end wine (over $90) I would have to say, Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
For an under $15 bottle I would say 2005 Cartlidge & Browne Pinot Noir.
October 13, 2007

Rani Haykal
Great show!!!!
QOTD:
1. Del Dotto 2005 Pinot Noir
2. Nickel & Nickel 2005 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
3. Chateau Monbousquett 2002
…all in no particular order.

–Rani H
October 13, 2007

jcrazy
QOTD: BioFach 2007 Japan, first Organic Wine Pavilion in it’s history. SERIOUS THUNDER.
Three favorite of the show:
Biohof Pratcsh Baron: smells like spicy eggnog, very good Blauer Portugieser!!! Ever heard of that grape?

Domeco D Jaranta Rioja 200? (sorry my notes from the expo are chicken scratch) think it’s a 2004 or 5 or 6

Muster, from Asteria (Austria Slovenia border) Sauvignon Blanc that smells like paprika, very interesting, very solid and good.

SO many good wines, over 60 producers showing over 200 wines. Can you say palate fatigue for two days straight???!!!
October 13, 2007

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – I am drinking a wines from all over the world. I get mixed cases from local wine shops and ask for suggestions on good value wines. Recently they have tended to be from Spain and South America.
October 13, 2007

Nathan
Great show; I’d love to find a bottle of that Rose tonight…maybe I’ll get lucky at the wine shop.

Recent favorites:

1. Collina Serragrilli Barolo “La Tur” 2001
2. Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino 2001
3. Fattoria La Ripa Chianti Classico Riserva 2000

I’m going to venture outside of Italy tonight; your Chateauneuf du Pape episode has me craving some Rhone.
October 13, 2007

nathan
Hi,

New to the show, thank you for doing this, Gary !!!

Recent favorites:

2003 Blackstone Sonoma County Merlot — after drinking a small glass with dinner nearly every day from this bottle, and refridgerating it, it actually tasted even better over a week later. I was thus very fortunate to acquire nearly a case of this at $3 / bottle !! and that I can sit on these for at least another 4-5 years !!!

2003 Grgich Cabernet Sauvignon — one of my favorite wines tasted last night at a huge wine tasting, particularly after my pallet was rather shot when I finally made my way to it.

2004 Chalone Estate-bottled Pinot Noir — another that is young and fine, thus sitting on several bottles of it for 3-4 years.

2004 Belle Glos Cark & Telephone Pinot Noir — actually, although I have a few bottles of this, I have not tasted this since last year’s huge wine tasting. It was my favorite wine at that event.

2002 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon — one of the first wines that really got me into wine. Had another bottle recently, and very glad to be sitting on a few more. Same goes with the merlot and Siena.

2004 Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio — I only had one bottle in storage, and sort of wished I sat on it for a few more years, as it too developed over a week, and very nicely at that !
October 14, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
QOTD: Recent favorites
Santa Rita, Casa Real 2002 Cab
Shea Willamette Valley Pinot, 2005
Drylands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Nomade, Malbec, Mendoza, 2004
La Velona, Brunello, 1999
Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Merlot, 2004

How many did you ask for?????
October 15, 2007

Craig
96 Kays Block Shiraz – Mclaren Vale
2000 Guigal Hermitage – Superb even though it was not supposed to be
1995 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz – Awesome wine
October 15, 2007

VinOrecul
QOTD? Lurker Style? You Ask?

Ok…Domaine Richaud 2003 Les Estrambords

I have about 176 bones into this wine.

I taste it..I love..try it again..I hate it.

Try again and find myself in the middle.

What do I do?

I cannot find ratings on it…in English.

Who can I turn too? You GV?

Can you decipher this wine for me? or for us?

I know I am not the only one sniffy sniffing 2003 Les Estrambords

I agree alot with your nose and palate..your like some psycho unknown twin on the net.

Anyways…Other lurkers please rate..or GV if you have time Please rate.

Otherwise my fantasy and exile are doomed in my constant up and down purchase of this wine.

Thanx a million for us Grape Suckas in Seattle!!
October 15, 2007

VinOrecul
OK…NEWB lurker here..wanting some attention.

2003 Domaine Richaud, Les Estrambords…I like to eat those fresh organic carrots then give myself an after shave slap in the face before doing the GV “Bite the Wine(vin)” taste test.

I may be odd…which is normal in Seattle(rain monster) but hey..carrot palate stained breath is truly a new way to drink wine. I started off by eating carrots and then tasting beer. I knew I was onto something.

Sorta like..farmer Joe meets Francois in a futuristic organic Starbucks.

(BTW..thats the buzz here in Seattle) Organic wine coffee bars..Late Nite!!!!

Not that I am excited..I am just in the KNOW. So open all the veggie late night bars serving bean/grape fusions as you can. It is a whole extract Starbuck culture I wish them not to capitalize on so…..

Taste my 2003 Les Estrambords and help me define an exit strategy on this evasive wine.
October 21, 2007

TeenGuy
2004 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre
Nickel & Nickel 2005 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
94 Shiraz
October 22, 2007

Paul
Number one right now has to be the Toad Hollow Erik’s the Red blend. It is our “go to” wine for about $12. Put it up against the $30 2003 Estancia Meritage this past weekend and it blew it away. Also worth mentioning, Bridlewood 2005 Reserve Viognier- found it on sale at our local grocery. Really nice buy for $14. Also enjoying the Trevor Jones Tawny “Jonesy” port right now.
October 24, 2007

Dan-o
Three favorite wines:

- Chateau Cheval Blanc (St. Emilion) – had a bottle of 1988 once and it blew my doors off

- Elderton Command Shiraz (Barossa Valley) – like drinking jam

- Leewin Artist Series Chardonnay (Margaret River) – very Burgundian (had to throw in a white)

Not every day drinkin’, but good nonetheless!
December 17, 2007

Canadian Chris
QOTD: Favourite wines to date: Stratus 02 Gamay Noir, Rolly Gassman 06 Pinot Gris, Hidden Bench 05 Estate Chardonnay. Ok so I need to take my taste buds for a tour, I don’t leave NOTL much!
August 28, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: 2001 Royal Tokaji 5 puttonyos, a 2006 Dr Loosen Beerenauslese, and a 2006 Villa Maria Sav Blanc. They just happened to be the last three wines Ive drank, and I enjoyed all three of them. Works for me.
October 26, 2008

Dan
Just opened up the Fleur des Pins and it’s incredible; it’s basically drinking a pina colada. Thank you so much for the tip, I’ve visited your store multiple times now (I live in Hoboken) and consider it my mecca for wine. Sincerely, Dan D.
January 27, 2009

karenH
my favorite wine is a chateau saint jean chardonnay. You should rate this on one of your episodes as i am curious to see what others think of it. I feel that it is a great wine under $20
July 1, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
Great…nice to see all wines tasted are winners. Just a note the spreadsheet has 2005 Fleur Des Pins Graves listed twice with 2 different price tag $6.99 and $11.99
August 17, 2009

Phredd
I want to see more episodes like this. Maybe one every couple months. When you do episodes like this, you tend to do wines that you think are a good QPR. I like the educational shows, too, but every once in awhile I’m just looking for wines that someone out there thinks are a bargain, so I can target them. I give them a try, and if I agree with the reviewer, I can salt in some bargain bottles.