90 Point Wine and Under $10. How Good Are They?

90 Point Wine and Under $10. How Good Are They? – Episode #361

November 30, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down and tries out 3 wines all scored over 90 Points and all priced under $10.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Mill Creek Sauvignon BlancSonoma Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Panarroz Jumilla RedOther Spanish Red Wine
2004 Terrebrune Bandol RougeBandol

230 Responses

November 30, 2007

Grape King
FirsT!!! ? More Barolo and cheese eps please!!! Where’s tha couch?
November 30, 2007

David Dickinson
Yes – #2. Thanks for all you do Gary!
November 30, 2007

purplejuicebruce
early today got to have my fix!
November 30, 2007

aktormedic
top ten – nice episode!
November 30, 2007

Michael
top 10 nice
November 30, 2007

Matthew L
Checking in, or out, early on Friday. Sweet!
November 30, 2007

MannyPants
sweet
November 30, 2007

billyg
Early GV, cool
November 30, 2007

dank
mmmm.. pixy stix..

love Australia, but seem skeptical of artificial flavors, i hate those drinks.

AOTD: This weekend, is a curveball.. I have a cousin’s wedding (always fun and amazing) AND my elementary school reunion! quite random, but thats what facebook is all about. an ad-hoc 12-year elementary school reunion.
November 30, 2007

Kojip
The burnt electronics smell is probably a blown capacitor, seems to always be the first thing to go… just FYI
Gamertag: Kojdog – bring it on!

QOTD: Friends are taking me spelunking. Almost got killed last time so let’s hope this goes better.
November 30, 2007

JeffC
Hey G-man, how about doing some Champagnes before Xmas and and N-Years. Maybe you could run the range of “value” to “break the bank offerings.” I’ve been seeing some local press on the NV Mumm de Cramat and NV Henriot “Brut Soveraign.” Any insight would be appreciated.

QOTD: This weekend? Decorating the xmas tree and sipping wine somewhere along the way.
Have a good one.
November 30, 2007

Jeff Baldwin, RN
High energy episode Gary, good one. I almost want to go and spend the $9 to see what a “GV Fruitbomb” actually tastes like.
November 30, 2007

purplejuicebruce
QOTD… getting ready to fly to Hawaii Tuesday ,and I’ll be cooking and drinking wine
as much as possible.
November 30, 2007

Alos Diallo
I will be writing up the by-laws for my corporation this weekend and trying to find a cheap fruit bomb for this evening.
November 30, 2007

sky
top 20?
November 30, 2007

Lukas B
Good Show/Episode,
It’s always nice to know what you, Gary, think about wines that people love.
I wonder if there are people who like wines until you say you don’t like them, then they change their minds, silly people.

QOTD: This weekend, i have nothing planned, but i’m up for suggestions… anyone?
November 30, 2007

Matthew L
Ahhh…the constant struggle to break the $10 price barrier for good wine. A lot of these wines tend to have a good nose but disappoint once you tip the glass.

QOTD: I’m going to my son’s basketball game tonight. My closest, like-a-brother, friend is flying in from California Saturday. I can only imagine what we’ll get into through Tuesday. My wife will probably need those little strings with a ring at the end, like on a window shade, to keep from rolling her eyes into the back of her head.

Have a good weekend everyone! What are you doing Gary?

Oh…how’s the weightlifting/bulking up going?
November 30, 2007

Mike S.
I thought Barossa Valley was in Australia, not California.
November 30, 2007

NathanN
Bummer that the under $10 wines didnâ€™t turn out to be stars. It is so cool finding killer wine for around $10. At thanksgiving we had an $80 and $10 bottle tie for the #1 spot in our annual blind tasting.

QOTD: Going to my sister in-laws to install some light fixtures, nephews birthday party, soccer game, catch up on work, and WISHING I WAS AT CRUSHPAD.
November 30, 2007

Ryan D
QotD: Buying a Christmas tree, decorating the house, and finishing up the leaves for the year!
November 30, 2007

Orion Slayer
It would be interesting to taste the Earthworks Cab to see what Gary means when he says “Hi-C” and fake fruit. It would be cool to tast the Sauvignon Blanc to see if I like it.

QOTD: I’m broke, my son’s football season is over so I’ll probably just hang around the house. And watch the Raiders punk the Broncos!
November 30, 2007

DavidB
qotd: My father in law is flying into San Diego for a cruise on Sunday,so before he get on the ship we are going to my favorite wine shop/bar to load up for his seven day voyage.
November 30, 2007

Mr.Sato
It is CRUDY here in L.A. today… so yer in town for the Victoria Secret event, huh? Wifee and all! SWEET!

I loved this episode. Seemed like you couldn’t wait to get back to the nighties though. LOL

I like the top 10 episode idea, but maybe top 10 for under $30 or something… and drink all of the tastes… we want to see you tipsy dude.
November 30, 2007

sky
fruit bomb city… I think ill try the burnt electronics one.. seen it at the store already. i started on cheap jumilla almost 20 years ago it was the first wines i tried. this weekend hanging with the kids at home as always and knoking back a few in the evenings. my daughter loves CSI so we have to watch that when it comes on i think it comes on twice tonight. that aught to get me through a bottle at least
November 30, 2007

TWofPasadena
Sadly, I won’t be at Crushpad tomorrow so, instead, it’s kids parties and a little bit of football watching. That’s the name of the game this weekend. Don’t sample too much of that juice tomorrow! Leave some for the bottles!
November 30, 2007

thefaamakesmedrink
“G.V. tastes three wines all scoring over 90 points and all under ten dollars.” The episode I watched had no wine scoring OVER 90 points and only two wines that cost less than ten bones. What ever happened to truth in advertising?!?
November 30, 2007

Cliff and Darcey
Thanks so much, AS USUAL, for your honesty and integrity!
November 30, 2007

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD — this weekend? Grading papers and writing exams!

“T”
November 30, 2007

Elliot Essman
QOTD – This weekend – Many house guests, and many wines.
November 30, 2007

Jason S.
QOTD: Buying my wife’s 30th birthday present. Shhhh….don’t tell her!
November 30, 2007

mbannon
QOD – Giving a speech about taxes to a bunch of alpaca breeders in Boring, Oregon. No, I’m not kidding.
November 30, 2007

Lb in KS
qotd.. how do you spell hybernating? that’s what i will do. crappy weather on the horizon
November 30, 2007

Dominick Mack
Gary – this weekend, my fiance and I are taking our annual NYC Christmas season trip to see the tree and windows. WOO!!
November 30, 2007

K MAN
THEME SONG!
November 30, 2007

Adam
QOTD -
Throwing a dressed up to get messed up party, CKC style, where everyone is required to bring one bottle (wine or liquor) to enter.
November 30, 2007

Fiorentina!
Hey Gary-
Fun and quick episode…..where is the lay back Friday couch?
This weekend my fiancee and I are dog sitting for my Aunt, writing 3 papers for our Hinduism class ( one is on Yoga and one is on Tantrism, so it isn’t all bad), and working 16-18 hours.
It’s FINALLY raining in So Cal, so besides all that…I’m just going to be chillin inside and staying warm…..If I had a Halo I’d be on there.
Have a fun weekend!
November 30, 2007

cma82
Yeah, get down on that “suck ass” cali wine

QOTD: Last day of classes was today!! Girlfriend is coming up for the weekend, suprising her with dinner and some vino. Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs, G.D. Vajra Barbera Reserva, and a Albana Passito to go with cheese. Thinking of checking out an Austrian restaurant tomorrow and sipping on some Gruner.
November 30, 2007

Eric Arnold
QOTD: I’m going pheasant hunting in Colorado! Woo hoo! Nothing like freezing your ass off for 10 hours, stomping around waist-high brush as the dust and cold wind pound you from all directions. And you never see a bird to shoot, much less take home for dinner…why am I doing this again? At least we have good wine for later that night even if we don’t bring home birds.
November 30, 2007

drew
If you’re looking to roll Halo with some MS/Bungie folks, let me know.

gamertag: Loungepunk
November 30, 2007

sobojosh
yo Mott! GT: II ree II (cap i) hit me up
November 30, 2007

John P
Thanks Gary!!! There are several Spanish wines you have suggested
that were in the $7 range. I tried them and you were right, great
for the price, on point. Hard to believe.
QOTD: Not this weekend but next, to the City…..and of course WL…
November 30, 2007

cgf
GV-

i liked the ‘04 and ‘05 panarroz alot. i actually served the ‘05 at my wedding rehearsal. im interested in trying the ‘06. where is this parker review you refer to? and does he still even rate spain?

qotd: getting a xmas tree.

have a great weekend, and thank you so much for taping ahead this week!
November 30, 2007

Kirk
QOTD: Recovering from long work shifts & too much wine…..mmmm 1985 Gram’s
November 30, 2007

Jeff
QOTD- It’s RAINING here in AZ, so likely go buy some new wines, go grab some books from the library and have a rain-soaked-wine-uncorked weekend!

So Jets vs. Dolphins… Yikes… Hope the Jets can pull out the win, otherwise that’s just the icing on one lousy seasonal cake.:(

-Jeff
November 30, 2007

dc13
I don’t believe there is a Parker review for the 06 Panarroz Jumilla Red. He gave the 04 a 90 and the 05 an 88. Jay Miller does the Spanish reviews now for the Wine Advocate and he didn’t review this wine as far as I can tell. Please let me know where Parker reviewed the wine you drank.
November 30, 2007

Medo
Good & quick show Gary! I will spin some records this weekend – of corse drinking some wine before
November 30, 2007

Andy
Been to Mill Creek — they have great Zin dude
QOTD–Hanging out around the house maybe watch a little football and have some vino
November 30, 2007

KAHUNA
QOTD: working on a Ali piece and eating a porterhouse on saturday- drinking will be involved with both!
November 30, 2007

Mikereyno
QOTD: my wife and I are heading out in an hour to go to a local NJ winery (Unionville) for a Port tasting.
November 30, 2007

BF
Great ep idea — I am about 0-for a million buying 90-pointers on impulse.
November 30, 2007

Fred Schechter
QOTD: trading back vehicles,, been driving my friend’s SWEET tricked out Jeep Rubicon (drove it on the Rubicon this summer). Back to the Saturn! Catching some of the big game (probably on the radio) Go Cal!!
November 30, 2007

Ian Dorin
Hey all, the Panarroz was reviewed by Parker in Business Week. I made sure to indicate that when putting in the text, and I didn’t tell Gary before he taped! Sorry!
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=36375
November 30, 2007

Neil
QOTD: Getting an X-Mas Tree and, oh yeah, Crushpad!
November 30, 2007

GrapeStuff
QOTD: See you at CrushPad!!
November 30, 2007

KW
QOTD: One more round of golf before it gets too cold. But we play year round down south.
November 30, 2007

orion
Got some “good” christmas events this weekend in Toledo with the fiance. Hitting up the Old West End for Tours de Noel and a world christmas concert at the art museum. Fun fun. Hopefully I’ll manage to fit in a couple bottles somewhere.
November 30, 2007

The Adam Bomb
Mott?! I never knew. Hit me up, Gamertag: TheAdamBom. We should get a serious WLTV game going.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Halo3/Default.aspx?player=TheAdamBom
November 30, 2007

eric
hey man, just heard about the show and already im a fan. great energy man. im just getting into the whole wine tasting deal and was wondering if you might have any suggestions on a good brand or style of wine to try just to give me a general idea. and about how long does it take to be able to catch all of the flavors that a good wine has to offer? but anyway thanks man, great show.
November 30, 2007

Stephanie from So CA
QOTD: Wishing we were in No CA with you all. Getting a tree (out of the box). Just brush off the dust each year and plug it in. Going for a motorcycle ride to Temecula if it stops raining! Or football and some of that Cali wine. LOL
November 30, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
That Panarroz is good stuff. Screaming value. For 7 bones, come on!
QOTD: Working in the hospital, so not drinking wine. So Sad!!!

JW
November 30, 2007

KC
QOTD: Ugh, studying for law school finals. However, I am making a quick trip to WL tomorrow to make sure I have something nice for next Friday when I am done!
November 30, 2007

DC7
I’m flying to Venice in the morning for a week! So many wines to taste and so little time!
Ciao!
November 30, 2007

Robin C
Nice tasting. Thanks. I’ve seen the Panarroz around but have never tried it.
QOTD: Saturday, I’m going out to breakfast with my husband and a friend, then taking my friend’s German Shepard, Oscar, for a river walk, then 9 of us are going to a restaurant for a Willamette Valley wine tasting. I’m looking forward to it. It’s dark and drizzly now.
November 30, 2007

Bobby B
QOTD: Study study study. Camp out in the library all weekend, but I will be chillin’ at home with fine food and wine before the day is out. If you cant have a glass of wine and a good meal by the end of the day, life is kicking your ass.
November 30, 2007

Dr. Dan
QOTD: A good friend stays over for a couple of days–dinner, wine, goofiness.
November 30, 2007

boegemann
QOTD: Replacing the circuit board on my furnace. If that goes well, putting up some Christmas lights.

Thanks for the episode.
November 30, 2007

j carey
I will be at crushpad drinking with a bunch of wine lovers.
November 30, 2007

Robert Howells
I am finishing the last of the Christmas shopping early because I am heading to NY/NJ for the holidays. I am going to WL to say hello to GV
November 30, 2007

Mike L
QOTD: I think I’m mostly going to work on decorating the Christmas tree. Chilling on Saturday and watching some football/drinking some wine on Sunday.

Gotta drown out my sorrows after that Packer loss. Man that was painful!
November 30, 2007

chenrys
Thanks for this episode. We’re always looking for a bargain. The Panarroz sounds like one we might really like…we’re big GSM fans.

QOTD: Nothing too exciting going on here. We’re watching the neighbor’s dogs and fixing my dad’s computer, AGAIN. We might get to our regular wine tasting, too. We’ve missed it for a couple of weekends.
November 30, 2007

LeeInSC
QOTD: Going to see my son in “A Christmas Carol” 3 times. Same for next weekend. CHEERS.
November 30, 2007

Malphas
QotD: I dunno about the rest of y’all, but I’m going to see Beowulf at the movies.

I hear it’s comparable to 300 in gore, with a dash of Eastern Promises nudity for character effect.
November 30, 2007

Taylor
A little bit of a let down on the friday show, Gary when are you gonna start answering more askgary questions from facebook. My favorite wine I’ve had recently around 10 bones is the Green Groves Cab, it rocked I had many veggies on it.

QOTD I’m meeting a few friends from home and bringing them to my favorite restaurant up here, probably see the basketball game too.
November 30, 2007

CORSkier
that’s awesome that you guys play. Not to say I’ll do better, or as good as you guys, but if you wanna play shoot me an invite.

GT: CORSkier

btw Gary, you’ve put me on to some great new wines! back to the lurking.
November 30, 2007

Stu
QOTD: Celebrating my 40th birthday Saturday.
I think Parker has scored thelast three vintags of Panorraz 90 points, and he has been soooooo wrong each year. Spend the extra $7 and buy a barbera, or the extra $4 and buy a cote du rhone,
November 30, 2007

james marinello
Had the millcreek before and liked it.

This weekend…….working around the house, making some chili to have with some Woodward canyon dry riesling, goin to my brothers poker bday party and chilling on sunday.
November 30, 2007

DirtWineKen
Hey Gary, how come 90pt $20 wines taste so much better than 90pt $10 dollar wines, huh? At this point I should probably come up with an example or two but I’m pretty tired right now and, besides, you know what I’m talkin’bout. QOTD: Guests for dinner tomorrow, Salmon with scallions, ginger, shiitake mushrooms and tsuyu. WHAT WINE TO HAVE IF ITS GONNA BE RED?
November 30, 2007

Jonathan
Gamertag = Nihiliste

Hopefully getting Halo 3 soon, but I’ve got Gears of War, Crackdown, Fight Night, and tons more — hit me up on Xbox Live!
November 30, 2007

brorjace
I’ve had the Panorraz, and I thought it was terrible, I don’t enjoy sucking on burnt electronics,I say 77 points.

QOTD: Working….thats it.
November 30, 2007

chitown_wino
Had the Panaroz more than a few times- I think Trader Joe’s carries it, and I like it.

QOTD- I’m laying laminate flooring and painting my living room this weekend. Fun Stuff!
November 30, 2007

italianwinelover
Fun ep…thanks for the wink!! and will hold off on the skittles..thanks for trying these!

QOTD: Work Christmas party on Sat…awesome dinner for 8…I get to the pick the wine and she starts us off with the Champagne!!!(that I picked) Great food, great wine, great friends! Life is good!! Sunday finishing my Christmas decorations accompanied by a wonderful Montepulciano!!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
November 30, 2007

Dominus
EMMOLO may change your mind about CA SBs. Try it sometime.

QOTD: PT on Saturday and the Skins-Bills game on Sunday.

Oh yes, great show as always. Finishing off the Sante Leocadie as I type this. Tomorrow night I try the SOJOURN.

Cheers!

Go Colts!
November 30, 2007

Leftcoast
It does seem that 90pt cheap wines are never as good as higher price 90pointers.

QOTD: going to ZD wines release party in Rutherford. Sun: Probably get a tree…
November 30, 2007

Ernest_G
Welp, I won’t make the same mistake twice. Going to run out right now and buy some Panarroz. Hopefully, it’ll agree with me.

QOTD: Working full time tomorrow; Sunday is my day with the kids. . . window-shopping for christmas ideas.
November 30, 2007

caleb
QOTD: Crushpad with the WLTV homies.
November 30, 2007

amgryger
QOTD: I’m probably going to do some stuff around the house, hit the greenmarket, reassemble a bike, and maybe open the bottle of Daniel Rion Vosne Romanee I have. I am working on learning about Burgundy.
November 30, 2007

Chris J
Great episode. I love when you review wines that have a high point:price ratio. It is nice to see you can still get good deals out there.

QOTD: Family Christmas party on Saturday, watch the Chicago Bears tear apart the Giants on Sunday.
November 30, 2007

TennLee
QOTD: Taking my family on vacation, a cruise, and we can’t wait. Cheesy cruise ship wine cellar notwithstanding!
November 30, 2007

Chris D
W-L- TV – intro like Howard Stern’s Private Parts W-NBC enjoyable
November 30, 2007

Jennifer
QOTD: I’m going to see Fred Clause and pack to move AGAIN. Superb show, Gary. You’re still the coolest.
November 30, 2007

Dave Grega
Helping Napa Justing lable wines in Napa then off to crush pad for vayniac cab get together…then off to a food and wine pairing dinner I am hosting for a cooking group! lots of wine and lots of fun!!!
November 30, 2007

John Cabot
Just glad you take three cases of the Panarroz home, I’d have to fly to Jersey and “kick your face in for drinking more than two cases of anything”. Just Kidding. Would be fun to see an episode on Corbiers or Vayqueras. Two more s.rhone appl. that bring enormous amounts of thunder for the money.
People need to check out the Priorat region in Spain also. Big time thunder.
November 30, 2007

Malarkey
qotd: decorating for xmas
November 30, 2007

JonE
Pannaroz is the prime example of RP spazzing out over cheap spanish reds, I would take any of Jorge’s cheapies over that piece of @#$t any day.

QOTD: Shopping for the fam, maybe a tree??, and either Copain Hawks Butte or some 02′ L’Ecole. Yay its the weekened!!
November 30, 2007

BarryB
QOTD: We have a major snowstorm bearing down on us this weekend (10 inches plus in Minneapolis). Just staying in and kicking back in front of the fire with a little bit of Port. Tonight the wife and I just had a 2003 Turley Ueberroth Vineyard Zin. Probably the best bottle of wine I have ever had. The only problem with it is that at 16% alcohol it is impossible to finish the bottle and remember it at all. Which I guess is a good thing because then I get to savor it again tomorrow. It is borderline port in itself.
November 30, 2007

Andre
QOTD: I’m moving, and it sucks. Let’s all say a little prayer and hope none of my bottles get broken.
November 30, 2007

TROC
Truthfully, most of these 10 dollar 90 pt. wines that I’ve tried makes me question the credibility of the taster writing the review. This weekend looks like San Francisco (Old World style, Tadich Grill for some Cioppino, O’Reilly’s for some of the best Irish coffee, then down North Beach for some Latte and fun.
November 30, 2007

Mickey
YO MOTT! My gamertag is “M1ckD” – mick d with a 1 for the i.. lame I know.. but http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Halo3/Default.aspx?player=m1ckd — add me to friends list — why does the phone always ring on the show rofl… been watching the show for a while thanks to digg!! keep up the good work and lets play some halo!
November 30, 2007

laposte
QOTD:
We have a Lutheran Liberal Arts College that has a Christmas Concert, our local opera company is preforming Amahl and the Night Visitors and our local youth symphony is having their concert. Since I am much like Charlie the Tuna (good taste) I plan on attending all three.
November 30, 2007

Matt the Lurker
Woot! Drinkin! Great episode for a Friday.
November 30, 2007

VinOrecul
QOTD: Rainier Beer! Thats how we do in the Ol’ School Seattle(think Yeungling…philly). Otherwise seeking out some WA red blends and a movie. OWEN ROE to be sure. Also getting all my HAWKS gear pimped out for the SEATTLE/PHILLY battle this weekend, it should be a real treat since the Hawks and Eagles are BOTH Bordeaux N Rhone in my eyes.

To all those that read this post..happy tasting and get out there in reality and drag a friend!…………….

Whether they LIKE it or NOT!
November 30, 2007

Jeff D.
Haven’t commented in awhile. Sorry! School’s been getting out of control. The episodes over the last couple weeks have been great; don’t change a thing! Just keeping rocking like you are.

QOTD: Working … and then working some more.
November 30, 2007

Deano
Gary that damn iPhone is always ringing during the show hahaha. You got all crazy on the last wine haha that was great.

QOTD:
-The in-laws are coming over and i hope to make it to crushpad at 4 Pm for the ParTay
November 30, 2007

TGatesman
QOTD: Holiday parties start early, have one this Saturday already

I love hearing you tear apart wines you feel are not good, it maybe slightly more entertaining than the good ones.
November 30, 2007

Michael
Great show, but now I want to try that grape pixy stick stuff just out of curiosity. Little brother turned 29, so I’m going to see him for dinner with the parents this weekend; thinking I’ll bring the bottle of Meadowlark in the cellar.
November 30, 2007

Kevin
Your $7 bones Panarroz from Spain…wait for it….$16 here. With the currencies doing what they are, I think I need to go for a drive.

QOTD: Hanging a painting. Hanging out with my baby girl. Tasting some wine. Butchering some elk and moose. You know, the usual.
November 30, 2007

Paul M
thanks for the value episode, too bad no real winners but always good to fish in this pond

QOTD: taking the kids to a childrens museum and grabbing some family time
November 30, 2007

HawkeyeOeno
Doing an AIDS walk for World AIDS day if weather cooperates, if not I’ll be stuck inside watching football and playing halo.
November 30, 2007

mrzitro
QOTD: I’ll be outside putting up my xmas lights
November 30, 2007

HawkeyeOeno
Gamertag

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Halo3/Default.aspx?player=Sgt%20Sideways
November 30, 2007

Justin
great episode… but why does it say “all priced under $10″ when only 1 was?
November 30, 2007

Candace
When I turned up the volume just after I pressed “play” to play your video, I didn’t realize I had the Black eyed peas in i-tunes going. For a moment, I thought you were going to come out in giant satin shorts and a cape. I’m really glad you didn’t. Just enjoying current format.

My husband and I enjoyed some Bandol Rose this past summer. We’ll keep our eyes out for some more Bandol. Thanks for that show.

QOTD: Besides shuttling children from one event to another, Japanese spa evening with the girlfriends, dinner with good friends the next evening. We’ll be enjoying a Tuscan red and a Sangiovese from Columbia Valley; with plenty of bubbly as back-up if all else fails!
November 30, 2007

Grapedigger
Cheap 90 pointers always seem to draw a lot of controversy!! Is it because sometimes wine critics are pushing the limits of “value wines”?!
Well, this weekend we’re putting on the x-mas tree, taking the kids to a X-mas (at -10C in Montreal) parade, and finishing basement renovations. Oh yeah, I’ll be also trying my first Zweigelt – Cheers
November 30, 2007

downtnmark
This weekend…
I thought I’d be the good son and take my mom up to Ridge Winery for tasting. Then I will likely decorate my tree. Otherwise, nothing special.
November 30, 2007

AmandaM
QOTD: I’m recovering from being sick all week and hopefully feeling well enough to go out to dinner with a good friend of mine to celebrate my new job. It’s a big feat to be graduating college in a few weeks and to already have a job all lined up so I’m excited, I just hope I feel a ton better tomorrow.
November 30, 2007

SmokeyUST
Is a pantload more than a buttload, or an assload?
November 30, 2007

Vinsant
QOTD: Watching the Beavs kick some Duck butt on Saturday with friends, food, and vino! Go OSU!
November 30, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
Man Gary, you are pumped! I love the little twist on the intro.

I saw that Panarroz roll by on the new items list, the cheap Jumilla caught my eye. I hope you don’t sell it out before Sasha lets you give us some more free shipping, it still sounds pretty interesting to me. For $7 it’s at least worth a try.

QOTD: Ultimate Frisbee! League tournament this weekend. Gray team is going down.
November 30, 2007

Jose "FUBAR" Sanchez
Man GV, I love you energy and your enthusiasm for this stuff! So much fun to watch!

QOTD: Im hanging out with GV in SF and gettin my sniffy sniff on!
Good times await!

TDHS
December 1, 2007

Timothy Burke
QOTD: I’ll be putting up the Christmas decorations and playing Mass Effect and Halo 3.

Gamertag: MasterXell
December 1, 2007

Dan NYC
QOTD: Celebrating an anniversary and going to 11 madison park.
December 1, 2007

Jarvis
QOTD: Taking the SAT. Going to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner tomorrow night.

Xbox Live Gamertag: iForum
December 1, 2007

donna
Not sure if you mentioned “cat pee” in your review? Synonym-grassy?? A relative is taking the grand sommelier test this week and he said “cat pee” and I just laughed. Is this really a wine-tasting term?
December 1, 2007

mattyO
totally laughed my butt off at the intro. fantastic! loved it! this show makes me want to try something different every time i go looking for a wine. i am loathing trying anything twice. i want variety. is that wrong? i don’t know, i’m new to wine. but i dig you, gary, i dig you. oh and i used the “radool” today…just wanted to give you big ups! thanks to everybody connected to WLTV, you guys rock!
December 1, 2007

Jose Corona
Gamertag: Jlc1283

GV I’m still waiting for one of these 90 pt under $15/ under $10 episodes where you don’t go Ofer (even though the sauvignon blanc got your attention, it still isn’t a value in my book)

Anyway, in the mean time:
QOTD: This weekend I will be taking the LSATs, and celebrating my birthday. Hopefully a lot of wine will be involved somewhere in the middle.
December 1, 2007

Withnail
QOTD: writing and taking photos
December 1, 2007

johnmaki
QOD:

Will be at crushpad with 200 Vayniacs tasting the 4 vineyard barrel samples of Cabernet! Da!

john
December 1, 2007

JohnnyC
I am celebrating my pop’s 80th birthday!

GV you are super!!
December 1, 2007

Ferrigno
QOTD: oh my god gary im sooooooo bored and have nothing to do please pick me to be your co-host well, if you don’t have anyything to do this weekend you always can tape and post an episode well, good luck with everything and see ya!
December 1, 2007

Dulamae
qotd: This weekend I am hanging with a good friend who is moving away in a few weeks. To say this bums me out is an understatement.

I have to confess one of my first crushes growing up was Mark Gastineau of your NY Jets. Just so you know my fiance does not have a moustache or a mullet
December 1, 2007

Augustus
Good show, Gary. I’ll be working and waiting for you to join my band’s group on Facebook (we’re called The Good Fiction and you’ve already been invited to join….just click the link…)
December 1, 2007

Chrisfs
This rocks!, This is exactly my type of show. I was just thinking a couple days ago about how I would never spend $20 bucks for a bottle of wine, and even $15 is kinda pricey for me. (I’m just frugal and my social gatherings where we drink are pretty casual, and Thanksgiving, Xmas and Easter only come once a year )
December 1, 2007

joeinla
My question is….is there ever a wine maker who makes a fantastic wine that he can get a good price for but who then decides, nahhh,let’s ask for HALF of what we could get for this. Seems to me, most of the time if it’s cheap, it tastes like it.True?
December 1, 2007

Chrisfs
QOTD: I’m working at the Charles Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco Ca. http://www.dickensfair.com/
I’m dressed up in 1800’s clothes and teaching anyone (yes anyone, even you Gary, even Mott, yes even Mott) how to Ballroom dance in one minute or less,
December 1, 2007

kaidog
QOTD: This weekend I’m at the University of Hawaii (Warriors) football game against Washington, with good friends, and my bottles of Atalon and Elyse Cabernets. Gotta support our Warriors as they go against the last team that stands in the way of their BCS bid for a possible Sugar Bowl ticket against LSU or Tennessee!
December 1, 2007

stefano
Going to the University of Hawaii Warrior’s 12th and final game of the season
versus Washington. If they win and therefore have a perfect 12-0 season, plan
to celebrate with friends sharing a bottle of Roederer 2000 B de B I scored
at HASR, a favorite wine store in Chinatown here. Colt Brennan is an impressive
quarterback. In fact same plan no matter what! Aloha to all from the
islands’ Vayniaks! P.S.: We have a Muscat-Grenache Gris cross called Symphony from
Volcano Winery, which they use to make dry “Symphony” and the Riesling like “Mele Symphony”. Both about $15, but all juices are a little QPR challenged in the mid Pacific!
December 1, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: I’m meeting one of my idols, MR. GARY VAYNERCHUK, at CRUSHPAD in San Fran. and experiencing the first barrel tasting of OUR Vayniac Cab. Yeah- I’m a little pumped. See you tomorrow (today).
December 1, 2007

J Cray
This weekend will be email catch-up time! Shoot.
December 1, 2007

billr
crazy SHOW. lOVED THE UPBEAT.

qoth: WORK WORK WORK
December 1, 2007

Big Nick
Great episode, Now I have a wine to look for so that my wife will drink a red. She is into fake fruit bombs. I knowshe will drink that.

QOTD: Since every weekend is a 3 day weekend for me, the wife and I are meeting a few friends for some great food, some great conversation, and hopefully some great wine…..I checked the list and nothing jumped out at me, so I have been checking reviews and am going to call and see if I am bring my own to be opened there.
December 1, 2007

RonAtl
Lurker coming out. You have inspired me. Great show again, keep up the energy.

QOTD: working….chasing this mighty dollar can get old sometimes.
December 1, 2007

ScottyZ
Thanks for this ep. Big fan of sauv. blanc, I’m going to dig around your site to find the episode w/ the Chilean Casablanca you mentioned.

QOTD: Watching the Missouri and West Virginia games tonight, hoping one of them chokes so I can see my beloved (and admittedly overrated) Buckeyes in another national championship.
December 1, 2007

Fred Liu
Hehe, I am having this weekend with my wife enjoying 2 bottles of wine, one Bordeaux and one Chilean. Have a nice weekend, Gary. Have some nice drink, and you will feel better.
Because…we are…watching the most loved 14s’ internet thunder show…^_^, Ain’t we?
December 1, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
Getting the Christmas tree up and batten down the hatches for 6 inches of snow!
December 1, 2007

Mike Z
I’ll be parking my butt in front of college football games this weekend, doing some Holiday shopping, and playing with the dog…
Thanks for mentioning Al Toooooooonnn (#88, UW grad)
Though I’m a UW grad (that’s Wisconsin), I’ve adopted Oregon St. as my Pac 10 team… so like Vinsant, I’ll be pulling for ‘em today.
December 1, 2007

NADINE
I am chilling …
December 1, 2007

James Roscoe
QOTD: Drinking Tempernillo from all over the world and a little Cava thrown in too. It’s our monthly wine group. I can’t wait. We are pairing it with lasagna – take that!

Why does anyone care about scores? I really wish you would get rid of your scores. You know they are sooooo WRONG!
December 1, 2007

Carly
Gary, I watched the episode last night after making a run to the wine shop with my boyfriend. After we opened the wine, we started watching episode #361 and I almost had a heart attack: we had just bought the Panarroz Jumilla (albeit the 2005 vintage)!!!!! Can you say RADOOL or what???

Anyway, we totally agree with you about the burnt-out electric device on the nose (although i compare it more to my hair dryer when I switch it from High Heat to Cool). We both really enjoyed the wine a lot!

QOTD: unfortunately, my weekend will be spent outlining and studying for upcoming law-school final exams. I expect to spend most evenings studying with a bottle of wine
December 1, 2007

Drewine
Previously tried 04 and 05 Panarroz and did not care for them anywhere close to 90pts. Your fried electronics comments are enough for me to seek the 06 and try to identify that characteristic.

qotd: Went to art opening last night where bleh Texas wine was served but was free so no complaint. Going to San Antone tonight to watch Mizzou embarrass the Sooners 41-23.
December 1, 2007

Phillip
XBOX LIVE TAG: Frubble Frabble . I’m pretty pumped about that!

QOTD: Had tough interviews that last couple of days, treating myself & the girl to some nice food and some wine.
December 1, 2007

HuskerJ
QOTD: This weekend I’m busy being isolated in my house by a nasty ice storm. Guess I’ll have to drink some wine and toast the new Husker head coach.
December 1, 2007

Sassodoro
In past vintages, I have found Borsao “Tres Picos” to be a pretty decent inexpensive wine. It usually gets impressive ratings from the usual suspects, but I don’t know the story for the current vintage.

QOTD. Grading papers, watching WLTV, and going to the gym.
December 1, 2007

PaVo
QOTD: My girlfriend’s best friend is in town so we’re showing them around Chicago. Some parties…and then I’ll be watching the Skins put on a great show on an emotional Saturday.
December 1, 2007

jantelope
I haven’t watched a lot of video on my computer, but for crying out loud, Gary completely sucked me in. So engrossing. Just the right amount of humor. I could not look away. When I had to step away from the computer, I “paused” it so I wouldn’t miss a thing. I plan to view more and try the wines. Thanks!
December 1, 2007

Adam J
Interesting episode today Gary. QOTD: I’m working on my application to the journalism school and shoveling snow. I’ll probably be playing some Halo 3 as well. Gamertag – Downwritemad
December 1, 2007

Reeve
QOTD: Hanging at Crushpad with GaryV and picking up my Pinot… finally!

Gamertag: NonSatisReevis (although I don’t play Halo, but want to support the gamer geeks on WLTV)
December 1, 2007

SciacchetrÃ
Gamertag: mbdallas (terrible at Halo 3, but like to play)

QOTD: Dallas Mavericks game, picking out our new puppy (labradoodle) at the breeder (xmas present), spending time with friends, and putting up Christmas decorations. A nice weekend!
December 1, 2007

zach m.
QOTD: hitting up a jazz club saturday night with the girlfriend and going to try out some sake sometime.
December 1, 2007

Matt Yaeger
Hey Gary my gamertag is yaeger977, drop me a friend request sometime.
December 1, 2007

Kenny Hyder
Gamertag: The Beloved One
December 1, 2007

Joe S
Gary I find that I will buy a wine because of the score, but that is just to try it. I don’t buy wine just because of the score. I prefer to buy wine that I have tasted, but you can not always do that. I even will buy a wine from your tasting reviews. I just think everyone should keep an open mind on wine and trying a wine because of a score or from some ones recommadation should not be bashed if that is not the only way to buy wine.

QOTD We are haveing some friends over for desert and a 1977 Warre’s Port.
December 1, 2007

Vito
Gary – I’m a little confused with the 100 point scoring system. Should a “Fake Flavored” wine like this score 50 points or less? I’ve tasted it, it’s a fruit punch. Fruit juice + alcohol it’s a beverage, and that’s ok, but let’s stop calling it wine. Regarding Jay Miller, you are absolutely right. This guy is throwing 90+ left and right. I don’t dispute Parker’s palate, buy I do question his judgment selecting his partners.

Vito
December 1, 2007

Dave Canada
QOTD – I am heading to joe g’s house and drinking some good vino…….!!
December 1, 2007

pforty
QOTD: Besides a rare saturday audition, there will be ballet class for my daughter, a school fundraiser, family birthday on sunday – good wine and cheese!!, and hopefully a nap!

Congrats on some lurkers coming out!!
December 1, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- Thanks for trying those wines so I don’t have to. I’ve already tried the Panarroz and it just didn’t do it for me. In technical terms, it tastes terrible.

This weekend is a snowstorm, the first wave of holiday parties, and the Giants v. Bears.
December 1, 2007

Harley Stan
Great show, I just opened a Rhone Rebel GSM, a $6 bottle. On top of that I just got back from buying a bondol and a few other bottles.
QOTD- Going to an Eithopean Restaurant with my mother-in-law, then finishing the Rhone Rebel.
December 1, 2007

BillyD
QOTD: Doing homework, Studying for Finals, Watching it snow, and Maybe go skiing
December 1, 2007

KyleLikesTies
Fried electronics … That makes me think of the time I plugged a U.S. CD player into a European plug (accidentally …) and smelt that more intensely than I ever have before or since. I *loved* that CD player, so it’s not a smell I’m particularly fond of, but in a wine? Maybe intriguing. Something new, at least.

QoTD: This weekend — and I apologise to everyone who’s jealous of all the fun I’ll be having — I’m going to be getting my ass over to a cafÃ© and writing a 25-page paper … In fact, I’m on my way back there in a couple minutes; just stopped home to have some quick dinner and watch WL
December 1, 2007

Kristen
Mmmm grape pixie sticks…delicious. But not in a bottle of wine. Thanks for the warning GV!

QOTD: Wishing I was at Crushpad. But instead I find myself in snowy, cold Wisconsin. I ended up decorating my house and cooking for tmrw….because we’re finally going to taste along with you for the Thanksgiving 4 Pack! So pumped to try them out…and no worries- Lindsay’s decanting the pinot beforehand!
December 1, 2007

Cuse Wino
Putting up the Xmas tree and then working Sunday afternoon.

Speaking of wine under $10, drinking Cartlidge and Brown Pinot Noir.
December 1, 2007

T. Holland
I actually have to admit that I really enjoyed the Earthwork 2005 Shiraz, great Blueberry syrup flavors with a little “earthiness” to it. I also must admit that I do enjoy a good “fruit bomb.” I was not impressed with the 2006 Shiraz however & I have not yet had the cabernet.

QOTD: Mr. Mom for the weekend b/c my wife is working Saturday & Sunday. I am going to be drinking 2003 Glen Carlou Grande Classique, a really nice South African Bordeaux style blend that was only $13!
December 1, 2007

BW
FWIW, we had the 2004 Panarroz, which I think WA also gave a 91. Your description of the 2006 sounded similar, however – no electronics in the 2004. We agreed w/ WA on the 2004 call of 90 pts – it was a solid effort.

QOTD: Hit the slopes at Copper Mtn today for a bit of snowboarding & skiing; A few inches of fresh, but only 4 runs open on man-made snow – we need some more snow out here in this part of Colorado. Tomorrow, we are getting the Christmas tree.
December 2, 2007

downtnmark
I know it’s just a mix-up, but nobody seems to have commented on this. I’ve watched it twice and twice it has irked me…

The Barossa Valley does not produce California wines. That should be in Australia. Sorry to not-pick on this one. Especially for a Kool-aid cabernet.
December 2, 2007

vivaitalia
You shouldn’t tell people to trust their own palate and then say you’ll be angry at someone who likes the earth cab. I do agree high scores are being thrown around a little too much. People shouldn’t follow them solely but they are a great guide for those of use who can ill afford to spend $20 on something we’re going to pour down the drain.
December 2, 2007

Todd Smith
I’m hesitant now about Robert Parker’s (& Jay Miller’s) 90 point fruit bombs, especially from Australia. While I know they will appeal to the mass US market, those wines just don’t do it for me. The fruit extraction can be amazing, but often gets boring after 1 glass.
December 2, 2007

Ant'ny
QOTD: Happy hour Friday night… saw a buddy’s band (Cordova)… sat around Saturday watched movies and drank some good PA wines (Blue Mountain Bri’s Blush, Clover Hill Niagara)… shopping on Sunday in the snow.
December 2, 2007

Kosher Cuvee
Hey Gary, I entered your widget contest but I don’t have a blog, just a kosher wine list. Is that OK?

I would love to be able to go out to eat (kosher restaurant of which there are many in Manhattan) with you and drink some great kosher wines. I’d really like to see what you think of them live. My brother (google him, Neill Schutzer pictures) takes pictures of celebrities in L.A. How would you like to be in People Magazine?

QUOTD:This weekend I’ll be observing the sabbath from sundown Friday night to sundown Saturday night (as usual). Sunday I have to bring my computer to Fry’s to get it fixed.
December 2, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Working this weekend mostly. I love your descriptions GV. That is why I watch and listen. That more than scores tells me whether or not I will like the wines you describe since none of us can taste as much as you can. that being said nothing about this episode sounded that appealing.
Why do you even haver a Strawberry Shortcake bucket? That seems wrong on many levels. Kind of like your fascination with Pat Benetar. Haven’t hearf that one from you in a long time.
December 2, 2007

Joseph M. Kennedy
Xbox Live: Joe Draws
December 2, 2007

Monstrose
QOTD: Working, working, working . . . Finals comming up too quickly. I have tried the past versions of the Panarroz and thought them to be fantastic values with a burt component. Look forward to trying the 06.
December 2, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
Hey man, I love that Panarroz. Girlfriend has had it too, says the same – loves it. Frankly I have never had a ‘cheap’ wine from Jumilla or Yecla or Alicante that wasn’t a totally kickass QPR. If I go into a wine store and see a wine under $12 from that area of Spain, I buy it. I have yet to be disappointed.

QOTD: I spent the weekend with a girlfriend from out-of-state who flew in to hang out…. We spent the weekend walking in the woods, drinking wine, watching movies, and….. hey, no more details. Use your imagination.
December 2, 2007

Mike
I agree on the Panarroz. good, but I’m not a huge fan. It’s the weird finish that gets me. BTW, you can’t go wrong with the ‘05 Castano Yecla Monastral at between $7.99-8.99/btl. Much better than the Panarroz.
December 2, 2007

Andrew
QOTD: Actually doing something interesting – going across to Macau to run a half marathon and most definately drinking some Portuguese wine

Cheers Andrew
December 2, 2007

whipple
QOTD: Landed at LGA Saturday and headed non-stop out the LIE to the North Fork (I’m doing a sw upgrade at that newspaper out here). Hit about 4 wineries before closing, because GV’s got me interested in Cab Franc now, especially the vegetal aspect.

Gary, I thought you were nuts for calling on brussel sprouts, green beans, and a mouth full of vegetables until I downed a taste of Peconic’s 2005. Okay, now I understand. Took a bottle back to the hotel, too. (Frank Barone): Holy Crap! Would like to hear if there’s something more exemplary.
December 3, 2007

mikeyrad
luv that wLtv said Imus style (wNbc). QOTD, I’m setting up my new iMac.
December 3, 2007

Brett
I don’t know how many Halo 3 players you have that watch your show… He
my gamer tag is beecyclebrett – written just like that
It would be fun to play, send me a friend request.
thanks for this show, I do enjoy and learn
Brett
December 3, 2007

jesseeley
QOTD: I went to Wine Library and had a great time, thanks to several helpful folks. Bought same great cheese as well.
December 3, 2007

Pardus
Well since I was already on my way to my weekend when you posted this I will let you know what I did. The family and I went to the opening weekend of the Advent Festival in Graz, Austria. I spent a fair portion of the weekend drinking gluhwein.
December 3, 2007

Colin
GV – Fun show (still behind!). Weekend has some wine shopping and tasting and a very nice brunch.
December 3, 2007

missalyse
I’ve been a big fan of the Panarroz as an every day drinker for a few years now… always pick up a bottle if WL has it in stock (which probably won’t be for a while after this episode)

QOTH: bad- oral surgery good- its in NJ so I’ll leave several teeth short but a case or two richer )
December 3, 2007

KNode
QOTD: I went to an adorable little wine shop in Colleyville, TX (Tavoli Wines) and enjoyed a free wine tasting with my girlfriends! It was a lot of fun and I ended up taking home a really delicious Viognier. Then my husband and I had a fondue night and stayed in watching Food Network (our addiction) and playing with the dog. All in all, a good weekend.
December 3, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: Well I know the episode aired Friday, but my weekend wasnt very exciting. But this weekend I’ve got my wine club meeting friday, and then our company holiday gala on saturday… fun fun!
December 3, 2007

A. Tomminello
Very interesting and amusing show. Cannot say as though I like many foreign wines.
However, could you do some reviews on Oregon Pinot Noirs? Thanks and much success!
December 3, 2007

RobH
We’ve picked up the Jumilla because of the shelf talker had the 90 point score and the ($8-10 in our local Co-op) price point. Not disappointed and friends have enjoyed it, too. I’m not sure we picked up the electronic nose but we’ll look for that next time we open one up.
December 3, 2007

Karl Laczko
The Jumilla sounded nice but I really have got problems nowadays of spending less than $12 on a bottle of wine, too many times been bitten by the cheapies (which can be quite painful!

QOTD – flew back from a business trip South of the Equator and then slept a lot. The family’s sick at the moment so only a matter of time before I get it too.
December 3, 2007

mark
gamertag Marz8. Time to play after this episode.
December 3, 2007

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD: Selling Wine to the unsuspecting American Public!
December 3, 2007

James Phelps
First time poster long time lurker. My gamertag is hokeywebb22.
Love the WLTV and still waiting to turn 21 to be able to test out some of the wines you talk about.
December 4, 2007

matt
xbox live gamer tag: panterium

i’ve been a lurker for a very long time now and it took an opportunity to play halo 3 with Mot to encourage me to leave a comment…sorry about that…great show
December 4, 2007

Jayhitek
QOTD: Friday night out with the old college roomates for a good meal
Saturday morning dog training lesson and kids swim lesson, Saturday night Hannukah party
Sunday morning kids b-day party, Sunday afternoon Golf Christmas party for the kids, Sunday night Family Hanukkah party.
Monday morning maybe shoot myself.
December 4, 2007

salvatore
Hey Gary !!

Just thought you’d like to know you have some feline fans out here. My cat “Garfield” just got done watching this with me. He did not take his eyes off you for the entire show.

He even gave me a high five when it was done.
December 4, 2007

chris from ny
Yuck with that intro you sounded like PIG VOMIT from the stern movie.
December 4, 2007

wayno da wino
QOTD: Was gonna head to Tuscon, Arizona and do some
Hikin’. But weather forecast says rain/snow on da
way….. So might just sit in da Hizzy and slug-down
some Wine and watch football/basketball/WLTV……
December 4, 2007

Lurkerdog
QOTD: Another good show. I’ve been away for awhile. This weekend … 1) drinking wine of course 2) Go to Fig and Olive for more wine and olives 3) Watching football and drinking wine, perhaps a beer or two 4) drink some more wine.
December 4, 2007

Valerie
QOTD: x-mas pictures, relaxing, staying home!
December 4, 2007

Scott
Good episode, great theme. I’d love to see more of these on high scoring value wines.
December 5, 2007

chito
SWEET!!! excuse the pun but I, too have tasted a few wines (mostly Aussies) that do taste fake. How is that done? Keep up the Great work.
Al
December 5, 2007

dave from Osaka (thunderball)
Nice show. Hows about doing some Okanagan Valley (B.C.) wines…:)
December 5, 2007

Cassie
QOTD: “Studying” for finals (art majors don’t study) and probably tasting a few wines!
December 5, 2007

Billman
QOTD: running 5K on Saturday & going to Church on Sunday
December 5, 2007

justin
POPEYE76

I am the best employee WL has!
December 6, 2007

yowens
QOTD: studying- sucks for me.
December 7, 2007

JayZee
QOTD: THIS weekend (I’m a week behind) we are going to have dinner with my wife’s siblings and sibling-in-laws (beef short ribs) at one of their housesm on Saturday. Much big red wine will be consumed. Plus one of her sisters is making a crapload of desserts and we are going to try like a half dozen dessert wines. On Sunday, we will go Christmas tree hunting in the woods (tree farm) and then watch the Browns beat the J-E-T-S, JETS!
December 8, 2007

damon aka unknownwine
I’m a week behind too, so this weekend is last weekend. I’m getting to know my 10 mo. old daughter we adopted and brought home from Guatemala last week. I’m also drinking some good wine to celebrate with my family. Right now 03 Ridge York Creek Zin blend.
December 9, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
Wine scores are a necessary evil! I hate using them, but at the same time I like a little guidance when trying to choose from the thousands of options out there.

Also, I’ve lost a lot of respect for Parker as of late, he is all over the board, sometimes right on, others way off. I tasted a wine recently that he scored 91 pts and it was terrible. For the right amount of money he will give any wine 90 points, blind scoring my ass!
December 10, 2007

SoCal
Great Episode Just catching up from being busy with work.
I missed the show.
December 17, 2007

MtnCharlie
QOTD: Went to the Unveil the Vayniac event at crush pad in SF. It was awesome!

It seems that Parker is consistently scoring many Australian reds 90+. They are being sold locally for $25-$75. Makes me wonder. I have bought a few rolling in at $20 range, but have not opened them yet. I would like to see more episodes on high scoring value wines.
December 19, 2007

Mike Mac
Gary, just watched this episode… after talking about halo3 on your show, there’s no doubt about it- this is the best wine show/podcast/experience out there. hope to see you guys online. gamertag: walkyver
January 4, 2008

Jayhitek
Tasting Panarroz right now on GV’s recommendation.
I agree with his nose, strabge burning motor smell. And I think it cost me $10 or $11 but it was worth it. Good wine for the price.
Thanks GV!
January 30, 2008

Jameson
Just bought a bottle of the Panarroz for under $7 — I totally agree with burned
electric motor and battery analogy — it’s like the taste of a 9 volt when you’re checking to see if it’s still good. It also has a pine note to it. BUT — after 15 minutes or so the wine opens up and some nice fruit emerges. Lots of earth as well with some solid structure. Would work well with intense chesses and meat dishes. A bit tight. I think Parker is seeing where this wine is going in time. Give it a year or two and it may well be worth the 90 point score.

And for $7 you can’t really beat it.
January 31, 2008

Jameson
Continuing… I’ve had this bottle open for a day to see if it would open up.
So far, no show. It reminds me of an empty bookcase — lots of structure but not enough content. Just not much fruit. Some dark berry notes and a cranky-cranberry thing on the top, along with earth and some exotic herbal notes and lots of that electric motor -”touch the 9 volt battery to your tongue” thing, but I seem to taste too much of the edges of the wine and not enough substance.

So I’m going with Gary and not with Parker on this one.
February 6, 2008

sev
I loved the description of the pannaroz! Trust your pal!
February 7, 2008

Adam Z
I bought a bottle of the Panarroz back when this ep aired and I opened it tonight, so I looked up the episode to taste along. I give it a sniffy-sniff and got this very distinct smell that I couldn’t describe. It’s so strong and unique; a little nutty maybe, but not really. Then I play the vid and you say it smells like burnt electricity and I say “Yes! Yes it does, that’s EXACTLY what it smells like… wild!” It really turned me off at first, until I realized that smell and then I was able to appreciate it for what it was. Interesting. Totally worth the 6 bucks just for that experience. Thanks.
February 7, 2008

Adam Z
Also, I watched the rest of the episode and decided I want some skittles.
February 17, 2008

Jameson
OK — this is scary. I was driving along PCH on my way to San Diego and a big Diesel-Electric freight train was stopped with some sort of engine fire and the smoke was blowing across the Freeway. As I drive through it I caught a big wiff of burned-out electric motor — and it reminded me immediately of the nose on the Panarroz. Burning freight train engine doesn’t exactly sound appealing, but that’s one of the great things about wine — it connects to the rest of life, sometimes in the most unexpected ways!
February 18, 2008

Collin H
I have been a part of 2 retail stores (DC & Nashville) and this wine has consistantly sold like crazy at both. I think this would be a great wine to revisit during your next “decant vs. straight from the bottle” episodes. I would (just as Gary does) certainly recommend that this wine be decanted or left in the glass for several hours and that you revisit it several times throughout an evening. I certainly can see some musty, even burnt plastic aromas initially, however, 2 hrs in the glass and it is a totally different wine. I have enjoyed the past several vintages of this GSM with any meat, especially beef right off the grill. I always get a strong note of chocolate and leather from this wine and was surprised not to see that on the show or in the comments. 88 points from GV is great but I think you would have been overwhelmed with a slightly cooler, decanted Panarroz.
July 1, 2008

Daniel
I just tried the panarroz jumilla. when i first opened the bottle i got HUGE plum/plum skin on the nose….but after 3+ hours of decanting it went towards the chemicallyness gary described, although not all the way to baterry acid. It was fruity when i tasted it, but a little confused and all over the place is how it felt. not very settled and the tannins and took over and consumed my pallete quickly from mid to the finish. Decent drinker for 7 bones. Enjoyable with my meat-loaf, and the sweetness of the meat calmed the tannic finish. wouldnt say i’d get another bottle, but it was not the worst wine ive every had. thanks gary for the experience!
December 31, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Not much, methinks. Im figuring on a major wine purchase in a week or two so Im saving up and not going out. Basically just comming home from work and doing some reading/sleeping/net. It will be so worth it if I can aquire this rare purchase though.
September 21, 2009

ulu ulu ulu ulu
QOTD: ?
October 15, 2009

IanE
My gamertag is iQuietman and I play halo 3 all day baby