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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February 6, 2008

KC
QOTD: Hoping to travel the world with my palate – lots of regions that need exploring.

That video was pretty funny. Thank god Vivian’s folks are holding off on the dirt and cigars!
February 6, 2008

Chandler
Yes. I sniffy sniffed… at work too! How embarrassing. Loved the video of Vivian training her palette.

QOTD: I’m really experimenting with lesser-known varietals and old world wines, and I’m starting to enjoy those more.
February 6, 2008

Plminer
QOTD: My palate has evolved over the last 4 years that I’m almost afraid of where’s it going to be in another year. Example#1: I used to want to puke when I drank any whiskey what so ever, now I can’t get enough scotch. Example #2: I used to think J.Lohr Cab was da bomb, now I wouldn’t use it for sangria. Example #3: I hated old world, now I pretty much only drink Bordeaux. Example#4: I hated all Italian wines, now I can’t eat Italian food without a Brunello and I love eating olives and drinking a Soave. Okay, enough examples, you get the point…
February 6, 2008

FJDR
Heh, got quite a laugh from Vivian being scared by the Oak Monster. Cute.

QOTD: No idea, I’m all over the place now…
February 6, 2008

KJlost
Sorry to say this Gary, but Vivian’s clip totally stole the spotlight from you in today’s episode.

QOTD: err…more wine?(^)
February 6, 2008

Dominus
QOTD: I see my PAL and I taking a journey where few men have gone before . . . to the Centurion Club. I’m still a few short of a hundred varietals so hopefully G-Man you will review some off-the-wall wines from far away places so I can become a full-fledged member.

Nice video at the end. Especially neat when the poor child had to endure all of the “organic” tastings and her most favorite was a “silicone” pacifier.

Cheers!

P.S. When does football season start?
February 6, 2008

Marshall
Thanks for tasting that castle rock. I hope to hear more about wines that are easier to find. By the way, I watched the episode on how to train your palate yesterday and it influenced me into buying alot of “Hero” jam at the grocery store. Hopefully my “grill piece” will get some serious training as well.
February 6, 2008

BobbyTiger
QOTD……..Hopefully, a year from now, my palate is going to be somewhere in North Carolina where I hope to retire.
February 6, 2008

Dave Canada
Cool video…cute girl!
QOTD – my pal is going to come full circle and embrace the new world again…..
February 6, 2008

Katherine
Holy cow!!!!! Vivian and I are so humbled! Update on Vivian’s “pal” training… she is currently fascinated with the flavors of toes and socks.
February 6, 2008

Shane
Awesome vid at the end of the show. The Oak monster scares me like that too!
February 6, 2008

Jordan
Check Facebook – there’s a Smart Wine Drinkers of America group now!!!
February 6, 2008

Christopher J
Great show Gary, I have no idea where my PAL is going in the next year. I am trying different things and getting to know all of the different wines from different regions. I guess it depends on what my PAL likes in a year, I have no control over him, resistance is futile.

QUESTION: and good timing to with the opening of stufflibrary. What kind of glass were you using on today’s show? I don’t know why but I really like the look of it a lot (I don’t know why but I am very taken with it), and I am currently in the market for some. Thanks.
February 6, 2008

Jan-Michael
My pal is gonna learn to like merlot. Why? Cause that’s where the deals are!
February 6, 2008

randyshakes
I see my pal right under my nose this year. Hopefully I will take my pal to Italy and see if it comes with me.
February 6, 2008

Garrett C.
i sniffy-sniffed…you got me. force of habit.

QOTD: all this talk about southern France has my PAL intrigued….provence, languedoc..hmmmmm
February 6, 2008

mikey lennon
QOTD: I want to be able to train my pal enough so I can be able to isolate flavor’s better. Im always wondering what flavor im tasting it. I can usually taste all the different flavors but I cannot pinpoint what they are. I had the same problem with the mystery flavored airheads.
February 6, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: i see myself taking some time away from tannic reds in order to appreciate whites from alsace and the loire

sign me up for the ’swart wine drinkers of america’ club

i’d also join an ‘anti-frake fruit league’ if it existed

oh and the song is awesome
February 6, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: Maybe drinking more U.S. wine than I do.
February 6, 2008

David James
haha that video at the end is brilliant

QOTD: Hopefully I’ll find a white wine that I actually like. I’m not optimistic it’ll work
February 6, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – I am hoping to get a little more PAL training done by tasting wine more often, and hopefully trying multiple wines in a single session (at formal or informal tastings).
February 6, 2008

Michael Mohammadi
Another great episode, Gary. I’m going to jump on a few bottles of the Espelt to see what it’s got going on.

QOTD: My palate continues to expand at an exponential rate since I attend a lot of tastings, have a big Europe trip planned for this year, and I continually host wine tastings for friends and strangers! I’ve spent the last year with a huge focus on Italy (as I spent time in Montalcino last year) so I think for this year I am going to try and drink up all I can from Austria, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the West Coast!
February 6, 2008

jeremy_h
Vivian was awesome!

QOTD- I really don’t know. 8 years ago, I really liked Portico and my mom’s jug wine was OK. Today, can’t touch the stuff. I’ve got a cellar with some really expensive bottled grape juice and a couple bottles that would make you (YES, YOU GARY!) drool.

Lately I’ve been into Spanish red wines. Did you see how El Nido Clio now costs $45? Yes, my fault. Everyone jump all over Jumilla, so I can bring Pinot back.
February 6, 2008

Hinrgman
Great video at the end
February 6, 2008

joe f.
okay,okay……
you got me……
I SNIFFED!!!!!!!!!