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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“QOTD: I’ve been drinking a lots of red fruit bombs and entry level old…” by richardvinifera
“I love the end of the video. Vivian is adorable and will probably kic…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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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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October 7, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: I’ve been drinking a lots of red fruit bombs and entry level old world dry/off-dry whites, i think i might try a bit more old world red, eg moderately priced bordeaux, indigenous italian red and white wines, and maybe some single village white burgundy. Whether or not my palette likes it, that’s what it’s getting!
January 6, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
I love the end of the video. Vivian is adorable and will probably kicking wines tails in years from now. QOTD: Enjoying reds a lot more. Wasnt a fan of them at all a year ago and that has slowly changed as I drink more and better red wines.
February 29, 2008

jdl8r
I sniffed! Than again, I always watch the show while drinking something myself…
February 27, 2008

Kevin
i made a sniffy sniff. but i took a sniffy sniff from my own glass of espelt
February 15, 2008

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…
February 13, 2008

bfrankphoto
Been out of town, so I am just catching up on episodes, but thanks for the widelt-available wines!! Love it!
February 12, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show as usual GV!!!!

Q – Touring the WORLD!!
February 12, 2008

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”
February 12, 2008

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
February 12, 2008

Mike Powell
A red wine worth checkin’ out – 2003 Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
February 11, 2008

chris the greek
Forgot to say Vivian is a star, move over Parker. Thew new generation has arrived!!!!!
February 11, 2008

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
February 11, 2008

Susan
Gary- It is really me!!! Seems I have a twin here in the comment section………………… GREAT to see affordable wines!!!
February 11, 2008

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.
February 11, 2008

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
February 10, 2008

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.
February 10, 2008

Jim
Vivian: “Ah, this Gala apple has hints of earthworm castings and cinnamon. I would prefer a Fuji….”
February 10, 2008

thefanjestic
Good episode – for some reason it hasn’t been letting me post. So if there are several messages by me – my bad.
February 10, 2008

thefanjestic
Precious! GV – not too bad yourself! j/k
February 10, 2008

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.
February 10, 2008

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.
February 10, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – I see my palate continuing to expand into different varietals and regions of the world. Less pinot and less California.
February 9, 2008

Dan Fontaine
totally sniffed.
February 9, 2008

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.
February 9, 2008

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.