The Thunder Returns And 3 Wines Get Put To The Test

The Thunder Returns And 3 Wines Get Put To The Test – Episode #426

March 19, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk returns and tries 3 wines and has a lot to talk about and keeps MOTT very busy with lots of “link it ups.”

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Luna Freakout ReserveNapa White Meritage
Hedges Columbia Red CmsWashington Red Meritage
2001 Bodegas Balcona Partal 1Other Spanish Red Wine

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March 21, 2008

mrzitro
QOTD: Last wine I just had was the Chateau Bolaire Bordeaux 2004. A wonderful blend of 39% Petit Verdot, 34% Merlot, & 27% Cab Sauv
March 21, 2008

LI Brad
QOTD: Last wine I had was a 2005 Drouhin Montagny while out for lunch Wednesday. It was a nice example of an inexpensive wine from a great vintage being quite nice to drink. It went very nicely with the crispy trout I was eating.

BTW, my first post though I’ve been lurking for several months and generally watch on my ipod while commuting to work on the train.

Welcome back Gary!
March 21, 2008

Mike Harbeson
Welcome back.
QOTD: 2005 Veramonte Pinot Noir
March 21, 2008

Bill M
Welcome Back!
I had several wines yesterday (in a tasting) but the one that stood out was the 2003 Kenwood Artist Series. It was tasting great!
March 21, 2008

MattE
QOTD: Last wine was a Sileni Malborough Sauvignon Blanc. Pretty decent, lots of pineapple, good acidity. Nice with meatballs w/pineapple, carrots & green peppers.
March 21, 2008

Steve B
QOTD: A “Vinifity” red blend from Forgeron Cellars in Walla Walla. And yes indeed it brought the thunder.

That was a while ago. I gave up all alcohol for Lent.
March 21, 2008

Ohio Bruce
‘05 Bogle Petite Syrah with “grandma’s recipe” meatloaf that my wife prepared fabulously as a favorite comfort food. Definitely brought the thunder, stood up well to the sweet ketchup topping and excellent QPR.
March 21, 2008

Miguel C.L.
Meia Pipa from terras do sado = good QPR, and modest thunder.
March 21, 2008

Jim Kledis
Hey Gary, so good to have you back. I hate to admit what the last wine I had was. I was making some risotto and needed some white wine. I didn’t think I had any and then remembered the gag gift that I was given at our Company Christmas party – we played the game where you pick the gifts and open them in front of everyone – anyhoo – I picked a book published in the 80’s – on SEX – and with it came the cheap wine to get us in the mood – OK so the wine was Fish Eye Chardonnay. The risotto was pretty good. Enough said. Thanks Gary for getting me to trust my PAL – I am a new Vanyack – however you spell it – love the show and wish I live closer to Wine Library TV – I am in IOWA! Lot of wineries popping up in Iowa if you didn’t know it. Iowa used to have a lot of wineries.
March 21, 2008

Siggi from Iceland
QOTD: It was a Bava Muscato DÂ´Asti, very well made and I had it with sweet sour meatballs, very good combo.
March 21, 2008

Hotshot162
Great to see back, Gary!!

QOTD: 2004 Leoville Barton…it didn’t blew me away, but very well structure wine. I like it.
March 21, 2008

Tim
QOTD: LAMURA Nero d’Avola and it rocked. My first Nero, and I never had heard of it before WLTV, thanks Gary, and welcome back!
March 21, 2008

Tim
QOTD: LAMURA Nero d’Avola
March 21, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: 2001 Ridge Home Ranch (Meritage) brought major thunder (you can forget about all those Z’s!). But then, I bought it because I knew it would. This wine is soooo smooth right now.

Thanks for the show, Interesting wines that you tasted today.
March 21, 2008

JimmyH
Bridlewood Central Coast Reserve Arabesque 2005 (a yummy Syrah blend)– very enjoyable!
March 21, 2008

AndrewB
QOTD: The last wine I had was one you gave 91+ points. The 2005 Carm Douro and it Rocked! I have been reccomending it across the board as a go-to wine to pair with steak and something that can blow you away for under $20. Good call.
March 21, 2008

Jeff Hirsch
Columbia Crest Vineyard 10 Red Wine, 2005

Columbia Crest is one of the largest wineries in Washington and one of the best. What makes them so good is that they produce a very large amount of wine at various price points delivering excellent quality across the board. Whether you are buying their “Two Vines” selections for $6-8 or the Grand Estate for $9-12 or a Reserve wine for $22-35 you will always get a well made wine with good varietal character and finesse. My biggest complaint is that some of their wines can taste “over oaked” and therefore not my favorite to match with food. Tonight we tried the new Two Vines Vinyard 10 Red Wine. This is a blend of predominantly Syrah, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The color is a deep ruby red with purple tones. On the nose there is the smell of sweet strawberries, black cherries and some toasted coconut. This is a fruit forward New World wine with a medium body and a smooth mouthfeel. The flavors are mainly ripe plum, blackberry and a hint of spice and toasty oak. The tannins appear low and well submurged. This is a smooth sipper that should appeal to any New World junky who is looking for an inexpensive everyday wine. This wine is available in the Seattle area for about $7. Good.

Posted by J. Alan Hirsch
March 21, 2008

Panosh
QOTD: Reance Cab 1997 Really Great.
March 20, 2008

Juicy Jesse
QOTD: An ‘04 Quinta do Crasto Reserva (Douro) – and YES, it brought the THUNDER! Welcome back, GV!!
March 20, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Way cool episode!

QOTD: 2005 Matero from Tsangarrides Winery in Lemona, Paphos, Cyprus.
Beautifully smooth and really enjoyable.
March 20, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
QOTD:2005 Chateau Coucheroy – white bordeaux
March 20, 2008

nougat
2005 Veramonte Chardonnay Reserve (Chile). It brought a little thunder to the table – 88 points worth.
Looking forward to hearing about what’s up in the south of France. I love the wines from southern Rhone, Cahors, Madiran…
March 20, 2008

BobMac
QotD: Iâ€™m drinking some 2005 R.H. Phillips Viognier that I got from the Wine Library.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8049

It didnâ€™t bring it yesterday, but Iâ€™m digginâ€™ it today.
March 20, 2008

T. Holland
Great to see you back.

QOTD: Had my first Oregon Pinot Gris (can’t remember the winery), but had it w/ a Panko Ginger Crusted Salmon- great pairing. Overall, have not been drinking too much wine as my wife is preggy again & don’t want to throw it in her face (as she enjoys the vino too).
March 20, 2008

tuscanbob
Good to have you back. Tonight I finished off an excellent chianti riserva from Villa Caffaggio. Bought this wine because it’s made in Panzano in Chianti and we visited there on a market day…totally cool scene. Met that crazy butcher Dario Cecchini who cranks tunes and recites Dante as he’s wrapping up an insanely good val de chiani steak.