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
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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

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February 7, 2008

Cobra
In a year I want to be able to name and recognize more smells than I even know exist right now. Oh, and I totally sniffed the screen. You gotta believe!
February 7, 2008

Henning a.k.a Plastikstuhl
QOTD: I’m gonna learn from the youngest!! How cute is this vid!
note to self: teddy bear ear = better than gala apple
February 7, 2008

Karl Laczko
So you’ve not had any CRock wines in a while? Lucky you . But I didn’t sniffy sniff….sorry. Liked the imagery of Eastern European bacon fat though!!

Slow hotel connections speeds mean I’m only going to see about half this show, so QOTD once I get back home.
February 7, 2008

Brad
Great show! How about some white wines under $10? For German Rieslings, I like the Schmitt SÃ¶hne QbA, and the Saint M, both good values and very nice with casual dining like Chinese or Thai take-out…
February 7, 2008

Rob P
Did not sniff. I’ve really been into cheap garnachas and tempranillos lately as I think there some great values there.

That baby was great!
February 7, 2008

Elliot Essman
Trying to train the brain behind the palate not to read too much into wines. Better discipline. More patience with my palate.
February 7, 2008

pomace
QOTD: My pal is going deep to find gravel, rocks, slate, minerals, and acidity…
February 7, 2008

Leonard Libitz
Sniff Sniff… oh yeah! I have to admit.. I took a sniff..!
February 7, 2008

Chippewamike
Vivian is awesome!! As are you Gary (and Mott).

QOTD: Would like to “enlighten” my pal to more old world wines and tastes.
February 7, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD: I hope my palate will allow me to do better in blind tastings in the next year!!!!
February 7, 2008

James
QOTD – Old World – red wines with enough acid to make them refreshing rather than just fruit bombs… crazy
February 7, 2008

Tooch
QOTD: I am hoping to develop a taste for some of the bigger, more dramatic reds.
February 7, 2008

Susan
Gary- BTW: LOVE the whole:”Smart Wine Drinkers Of America” thing!!! You should brand this!!!!
February 7, 2008

Susan
Gary- Carolina Blue shirt AND a Carolina Blue Tablecloth ?? Are you secretly a Tar Heel????
February 7, 2008

Brianna Vieira
OMG, other people’s babies are sooo cute! That little girl is going to be the next GV.
QOTD: Hmmm, I hope to feel secure enough in my grasp on Europe and Cali to finally delve into Ports, Grappa and dessert wines.
February 7, 2008

Susan
Gary – MORE value driven wines??????? WHAT?????? This is too good to be true……………..
February 7, 2008

latraviata
I took a sniffy sniff with you but I sniffy sniffed my own glass or wine sitting near the computer.
February 7, 2008

SaraMHCRU
I think I had a wine that tasted like teddy bear ear once before… Vivian is on point. Thanks for the great episode.

qotd: expanding, expanding, expanding.
February 7, 2008

cumpari
QOTD: I want my palate to understand the difference between asphalt and oak!
February 7, 2008

Michael Y
qotd being able to distinguish varietals and flavors
February 7, 2008

Bostonianboy
Great Video at the end!!

QOTD: I see moving more toward the old world style. I drink a lot of fruit bombs now…but have started to collect a little and they are more on the old world side of things. Plus i just see my palate becoming more advanced and educated.
February 7, 2008

wino
Nice show G.V. While your on a value kick, how about a tasting of some #1 selling grocery store wines (you know… the ones that are under 10 bucks, sell by the truckload, and are AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE). You could taste the best selling cab, merlot, pinot, ect. I would like to see how some of these commercial monsters can handle the sniffy-sniff?
February 7, 2008

Roy
I didn’t sniffy sniff the screen but sniffyvision would be good to have.
I see my pallette sorting out the different tastes in the wine as I am just starting to really enjoy wine.
I also see my nose doing the same with the sniffy sniff.
February 7, 2008

JeffC
Nope, didnt sniff. Was eating lunch at the time and missed the sniff que.

QOTD: Me and my Pal will continue to try new and interesting wines. Looking for the price performers and not buying too much of one wine. Taste, enjoy and move onto the next.
February 7, 2008

Colin
Fun show GV! QOTD – S.W. France, Cali Central Coast and Whites. More Whites!