Searching For Wines Under $10 That Bring The Thunder

Searching For Wines Under $10 That Bring The Thunder - Episode #402

February 6, 2008

We are always seeking deals for the Vayniacs and on todays show I think we are lined up for some, but you never do know, We have gone 0-3 many times before!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Castle Rock Columbia Valley MerlotWashington Merlot
2005 Espelt SauloOther Spanish Red Wine
2004 Tours De La RoqueLanguedoc-Roussillon

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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about 4 months ago

jdl8r
I sniffed! Than again, I always watch the show while drinking something myself…
about 4 months ago

Kevin
i made a sniffy sniff. but i took a sniffy sniff from my own glass of espelt
about 5 months ago

Rolf Lydecker
The store I work at in CT focuses a lot on mid ranged wines. We have many at the $10 mark. Who says you have to spend money to get a decent bottle? Caymus can blow it out the back end…
about 5 months ago

bfrankphoto
Been out of town, so I am just catching up on episodes, but thanks for the widelt-available wines!! Love it!
about 5 months ago

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show as usual GV!!!!

Q - Touring the WORLD!!
about 5 months ago

MtnCharlie
Great video at the end. I had the urge to sniff the screen, but stopped short.

QOTD: All over the map. My top wine priority is “wines made from grape varieties I have never tried”
about 5 months ago

Mike Powell
The Cantina Zaccaonini 2003 Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzio, . . .

http://www.ryebrookwines.com/203773?utm_source=wine-searcher.com&utm_medium=vert&utm_campaign=std
about 5 months ago

Mike Powell
A red wine worth checkin’ out - 2003 Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
about 5 months ago

chris the greek
Forgot to say Vivian is a star, move over Parker. Thew new generation has arrived!!!!!
about 5 months ago

chris the greek
Yeah sniffted, got sucked in. My monitor needs a clean down, smells bad. Kinda funky, southern Rhone-esqe.

QOTD: Intersting Q, started out as a big, bold, brash cab sauv guy. Was a suttle flowery aromattics guy for a bit. Then anything crazy was a must. Now a wine for me has to be well balanced friut/tannin/acidity with a good nose too. Am leaning towards bigger wines again in terms of structure but really love some age in bottle. Then again might change on a whim, my mood, the weather, if Joba is going to be a starter or bullpen, who knows. The one thing i do know is that there will be a wine that will suit me.

chris the greek

Spreading the thunder in the UK
about 5 months ago

Susan
Gary- It is really me!!! Seems I have a twin here in the comment section………………… GREAT to see affordable wines!!!
about 5 months ago

ChezJosh
I’ve been huge on old world for a long time, so I have a feeling that I’m going to be shifting towards either sweeter wines or distilled wines that have been aged on oak for a while. Or maybe i’ll just stay the course.
about 5 months ago

malliemcg
Wish I could have smelled it, but did not try and sniff, run into to many times that I’ve tried to sniff.

QOTD: No idea where my palate will be in the next year, it just keeps on evolving, lets hope that continues as it has been.

M
about 5 months ago

Cookiedds
I use the Castle Rock Reserve Cab as the benchmark for over oaked when someone is having difficulties isolating the oak influence in wines.
about 5 months ago

Jim
Vivian: “Ah, this Gala apple has hints of earthworm castings and cinnamon. I would prefer a Fuji….”
about 5 months ago

thefanjestic
Good episode - for some reason it hasn’t been letting me post. So if there are several messages by me - my bad.
about 5 months ago

thefanjestic
Precious! GV - not too bad yourself! j/k
about 5 months ago

thefanjestic
Precious - but I have to say my baby girl is even prettier - but I might be biased. Cute video - GV not too bad youself.
about 5 months ago

Derek
I am so happy that I can buy a shirt now without any problems at checkout….thanks for fixing that Gary, you the man!!

QOTD: my palet is getting better and better every month.
about 5 months ago

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD - I see my palate continuing to expand into different varietals and regions of the world. Less pinot and less California.
about 5 months ago

Dan Fontaine
totally sniffed.
about 5 months ago

DonnaWat
Nope, my nose did not move closer to the monitor. I still feel a little stupid from licking the monitor when you poured some wine for us.

QOTD: I think in a years time, my palette will be more appreciative of whites. I have avoided them, being frightened off by what I think was the Oak Monster. But with your gentle guidance, I am going back for an adventure.
about 5 months ago

Big Nick
QOTD: I see my pal beginning to enjoy more red wines, and getting further into old world wines. I have gradually grown away from sweet whites, never really been into chards, but then into new world reds. Hopefully I can make a good run at it.
about 5 months ago

Ben F
Great Show GV always love you do shows with wines under $10 Bones…

QOTD:Where is my Pal going. Well unfortunately is seems to be going old world and more precise I think it is going French old world, why is that a problem you ask. I am Italian and I should be loving on the Italian wines. Anyway more Italian Reds on the show GV find some values…
about 5 months ago

wayno da wino
Yo Gee !!
Ya better watch dat “Vivian” don’t take over your Job !!

QOTD: Me “palate” is eagerly watchin’ da Thunder Show for further
guidance !!