A Chateauneuf Du Pape tasting. Wines from the Southern Rhone

A Chateauneuf Du Pape tasting. Wines from the Southern Rhone – Episode #427

March 20, 2008

Chat Du Pape wines rock and Gary Vaynerchuk puts a few of them through the thunder chamber. PS: Gary feels this is one of his best shows of all time!…..Seriously!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Pere Caboche Chat Du Pape Elisabeth Chambellan VvChateauneuf du Pape Rouge
2005 Pere Caboche Mirande Chateauneuf Du PapeChateauneuf du Pape Rouge
2005 Domaine Chante Perdrix Du PapeChateauneuf du Pape Rouge
2005 Torbreck Steading RedAustralian Red Meritage

Links mentioned in todays episode.

433 Responses

March 20, 2008

Omallley
YAY! New episode.

I just saw Gary on the CBC!

“Screw Robert Parker…”
March 20, 2008

ryan
mmmmmmmmmmmm………CDP
March 20, 2008

Randy
SWEET. Don’t forget to watch Gary’s OTHER video today http://tinyurl.com/2ud8ec
March 20, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
top 5
March 20, 2008

Kristen
awesome! can’t wait to watch after LOST!
March 20, 2008

Senator
Thank you Gary!
March 20, 2008

Adam
top 10!
March 20, 2008

E
so wait, how exactly are people picking these wines? am I missing something?
March 20, 2008

TrishaLyn
I’m not a red wine fan usually but that first one is sounding really nice.
March 20, 2008

EricB
big hype, never had a CdP – can’t wait to watch the episode
March 20, 2008

Loweeel
TOP 10! Like a bottle of Chateauneuf de Pape I’m fine like wine when it’s time to rock.
March 20, 2008

ianchudson
Thanks Gary! Watching now!

QOTD: Wellington Vineyards 2002 Reserve Syrah and WV 2004 Victory! Both fantastic!
March 20, 2008

careyd
Hey Gary, excellent show. You are so pumped!

Great to have you back.
March 20, 2008

Adam
QOTD – 2005 Le Colombier Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes and
2004 Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon
March 20, 2008

familydoc
14!
March 20, 2008

Matthew R
Great show! Just ordered the 2005 Pere Caboche Chat Du Pape Elisabeth Chambellan can’t wait to try it! Been looking for a CdP under $50, that’s the cheapest one available around here!
March 20, 2008

cgatesman
CdP! Long time coming! This should be interesting!
March 20, 2008

GKepps
you rocked it gary. you know i’m a friend of yours on facebook, twitter, pownce, and cork’d? my girlfriend is in that “you watchin’ this guy again?” stage, but she’ll come around.
qotd: 2003 three rivers syrah
March 20, 2008

E
If Chambellan will do that for me, I’m cracking that ‘03 this weekend, or right NOW maybe. Fun show.

QOD: 1997 Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Rosado, cause it’s my freakin’ birthday and I deserve it. Happy spring equinox!
March 20, 2008

Dan Mc
3rd wine: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32709

loved the energy!!

QOTD: I won’t be drinking anything because I work all weekend. Drink a nice napa cab for me, since I can’t afford them.
March 20, 2008

ramona
Qotd: not sure something with bubbles….probably red becoz we are having prime rib
March 20, 2008

BringTheNose
Great show…Great to see the C du Ps getting some Vaynerchuck love. I am a big fan of Chateauneuf du Pape Mont Redon (1994). Had it at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant in NYC and it made my meal perfect.

Popped a Torbreck Struie this evening. What a FRUIT MONSTER!!!
March 20, 2008

Anthony L.
Great episode Gary. The energy level is unbelievable.

QOTD: I will be drinking a Brunello this weekend.
March 20, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD — LOL I guess I’m out from the start. I have four old inexpensive clarets from 13 I picked up earlier this month. Four have been good, five spoiled. I’ll try them in this order until I hit a good one (there’s a thread on this, btw). Can you even find one of these?

1978 ChÃ¢teau du Marquisat (Cotes de Bourg)
1973 ChÃ¢teau Loudenne (Medoc)
1978 ChÃ¢teau le Tourt (Medoc)
1976 ChÃ¢teau Bel-Air (Montagne-St. Ã‰milion)
March 20, 2008

eastberlin
What’s with the misprint 2004 Saint Jean Du Barroux Lâ€™oligocene in the list? Wish you did review that. Love the ‘03.
March 20, 2008

Kenneth A
QOTD: I’ll be drinking a Chateau Pesquie Les Terrasses 2004 http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28943 that I ordered from winelibrary.com — 90 points RP 10 bones – QPR in the house.
March 20, 2008

dwight
Holly crap! Back away from your computer everyone, I think he is going to blow!!!! Taking a day or two off is dangerous Gary. Great show, I share your thoughts on the Rhone and hope that I can stock up before the prices move to the next level.
D
March 20, 2008

Golfer Gary
Glad to see you back. This weekend I’m drinking Riondo Prosecco as a celebration of being a 1st time grandpa.
March 20, 2008

J-Pipes
I’m glad you had fun today, Gary!
QOTD: I’m not sure — I don’t, uh, have anything in my, uh, cellar, so we’ll see what happens. I’m “in the moment”, Gare, that’s how I roll. It will also depend on how much $ I make in tips on Saturday.
March 20, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Wow. I’m speechless. What a great episode! I though I was a big marine sponge and could absorb that all in but I was super-saturated at the 15 minute mark and had to watch that episode again. Man GV, take a couple of days off now and again because when you come back to just raise the bar as couple more notches. Unbelievable. You nailed it.

As for the WTLV tee-shirt, I think that’s and awesome ideas. EXCEPT, you need to different versions.
1 – The “WLTV Widow – GV stole my man”
2 – “The WLTV Divorce – GV made my man spend the rent money on vino”

This weekend I will be drinking the 2004 Chateau Sansonnet to see if it REALLY is bringing the thunder like you say! Try THAT one. You did the ‘03 before but you claim the ’04’s are awesome, so I’m throwing down the gauntlet in challenge
March 20, 2008

Marshall
Crank! Crank!
QOTD: 2004 Chateau de Lascaux and 2006 Domane Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Riesling.
March 20, 2008

JonE
I had an 03′ Chante Perdrix on a blind date a long time ago. It made putting up with this crazy chick a slightly more enjoyable experience. She talked I drank, it worked out well for both of us. We never spoke again and I have a couple bottles of 04′ waiting for another dud.

QOTD: Whetstone 2003 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir, and Domaine de Triennes St. Auguste 2003-yeah thats all you G-Man on the Triennes. I hope their both in good form, I am super jazzed up for both of them.
March 20, 2008

ScottEJ
Well Done…Bravo…Whooaahh!!! Great NRG, my Man.

QOTD: After today….a CDP of course. How could I not?
March 20, 2008

cgatesman
The wine links are wrong. 2004 Saint Jean Du Barroux Lâ€™oligocene wasn’t tasted on this episode…
March 20, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
Whoooo, you were on fire there my friend. My wife is a WLTV widow and her ears perked up from the other room when she heard that.

Wine: McPrice Meyers 2004 Larner Vineyard Syrah
March 20, 2008

John Farrin
Okay, I’m a little pissed at WLTV’s false advertising. It shows that the third wine being reviewed today was the 2004 St. Jean du Barroux L’Oligocene and it WASN’T. Seeing as I have had the 2003, and thought it one of the best wines I have had in the last 10 years, and bought a case of the 2004 because of my love of the 2003,well, you get the idea.

QOTD: 2004 St. Jean du Barroux L’Oligocene!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 20, 2008

Jizzess
ACTUALLY, my boyfriend wants YOU to give ME back! He’s the “widow.”
March 20, 2008

BringTheNose
QOTD:

Dusky Goose Pinot Noir – Dundee Hills, OR
Molly Dooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz – “Down Under”
March 20, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Don’t know what I’ll drink I kinda of take it as I find it here in the land of the Yellow tail etc……….

GV dang boy you really had it going today. I think it was a loud and proud episode for sure.
March 20, 2008

SKN
Favorite lines of the day: “It’s a god damn Wizard of Oz in this wine world.” and “It’s all about the fams.”

QOTD: Sorry I don’t think I’ll be drinking anything this weekend because I have a TON, and I mean a TON, of homework to accomplish (yeah, that’s the one downside of the grade school lifestyle).
March 20, 2008

Corvette Tony
QOTD: I will be expanding my horizons this weekend and trying Carm Douro 2005.
March 20, 2008

BeckyBee
FASCINATING!!! Two fav quotes: “Spain, I’m just sayin’. That’s you.” and “…integrity & truthness.” (don’t know why–just cuz).

Here’s what I’m drinking this wknd Gary:

06 Vieille Julienne rose
05 Dom. de Deurre Vinsobres
05 Lucien Barrot CndP
05 Piaugier CDR
05 Vieille Julienne cdr “Clavin”
05 Lesec CdR Rubis
05 Dom de la Solitude CndP
05 Lesec Rubis CndP

…and a Crushpad Cab

Did I win?
March 20, 2008

Jaybird
QOTD: Chateau Croix De Beaucaillou
March 20, 2008

Senator
OK. You’re officially killing me! You tag the St. Jean du Barroux on the video and link it. I see that and give you a thank you for finally taking up my pesty repeated requests. And then I look at the line up as I’m watching, and I don’t see it! Arrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!

Just to see if I can’t make you try it, I’m cracking one of the bottles I bought this weekend.

QOTD? What am I drinking this weekend? What do I hope you choose for your show????? the ‘04 St. Jean du Barroux Lâ€™Oligocene! I’m popping it tomorrow night and I’m sending YOU a tasting note. Join me!!!!
March 20, 2008

chenrys
Great show, Gary. I can tell you’re in your element. One way to deal with the Vaniac widow syndrome, watch and drink along with the show, too.

QOTD: Santa Emma Merlot.
March 20, 2008

Dr. Dan
Yeah. Crank that monkey!!!

I deserve something special this weekend:
2000 La Magia Brunello
2001 Chateaux Ferriere
March 20, 2008

Greg B
Ok Big G, I want to drink what your drinking Man! Your bringing so much Thunder I can hardly handle it.
Ok then. The NCAA Tourney is off and it’s a good one. Next, I Must say that I love me some Chat Du PAPE, in Fact I think this weekend I’ll open up a bottle of . . .

QOTD: 2004 CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL, CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
March 20, 2008

Scotty L
Gary,welome back!If I only could drink 1 wine for the rest of my life it would be a CDP! I need your help with the QOTD,it was a toss up between a 2005 Pax Syrah Griffin’s Lair or a St.Clement 2004 Oroppas. Please pick what I should drink and join me.
March 20, 2008

redfrog
great show, man

QOTD: Portugal. Varanda do Conde, alvrinho / trajadura 2006..tried it because I have never heard of it. It turned out amazing, and would share with all friends and family.

enjoy
March 20, 2008

Mike P
Gary, You were really jazzzzed up today. Great show. Hey how about a “Trust Your Pal” tee-shirt??? What do you think!!

QOTD: Four Vines Bailey’s Syrah
March 20, 2008

Tim
Great show, Gary. I’d caught you in snippets before, but this is my first episode to watch fresh. Loved your bit in Kathy Sierra’s SXSW talk – I was there in the room.

Fave quotes for this episode: “C’mon, Google – c’mon” re smell-o-vision. And the whole Dots candy sequence “La-la-la” bit.

Keep up the energy and the passion. The folks around the corner at my wine shop will be thanking you.
March 20, 2008

Paul
GV you were on fire tonight. Brought the Thunder and Lightening!
This weekend it will be Shiraz, as that is what we are rolling with this month. The Jacob’s Creek Reserve and the Yalumba are rocking us right now.
Keep up the excitement, you are contagious.
March 20, 2008

ryang
great show. not sure what I’m drinking yet this weekend. but I have a question. On one of the first wines you said that is drinking well now but you would expect it to go into a “shutdown” phase for a year or so. This is the first time I’ve heard someone expect a wine to shut down in the future. What are the indicators that lead you to believe this?
March 20, 2008

garyh
great show! i’m pleased to see some wines from chateauneuf du pape reviewed. i have several bottles from that region, but the wines don’t always work well with my palate.

qotd: my girlfriend and i will be having the 2004 Delas Hermitage Les Bessards that you reviewed in episode 398. it’s the first time I’ve purchased a $100+ wine without tasting it first. should be interesting!
we’re also going to a riesling tasting.
March 20, 2008

AngioRanger
Classic thunder today. Loved the energy! Definitely, WLTV widows are out there, ask mine.
QOTD: Bandol and Rioja are this bracket weekend choices.
March 20, 2008

Captain Disaster
Love the show today. I am new to the Vayniac community- just found out about winelibrarytv a few weeks ago. I never knew you could get great value out of wines as popular as Chat. Neuf du Pape, wicked excited! Ordered the secret 2 pack – cant wait till april 1st.
March 20, 2008

pete c
Wellcome back, GV! Good to see you pumped. Love the southern Rhone wines. Looking forward to next weekend at WL.
March 20, 2008

ryang
mott link it up properly!! you all did not have 2004 Saint Jean Du Barroux Lâ€™oligocene on the show today and I was looking for the wine in the 3rd position.
March 20, 2008

John Cabot
I am drinking a Patricia Green, 06 PN, Croft Vineyard, Willamette Valley, OR.
Serious juice, all up in your grill. Lovin it!
March 20, 2008

brorjace
Did you say slap into a slim jim????

Dr. J. Miller! Beautiful!

Heroes no, you aren’t that hot gary. I hear the girls love A.J. though.

Duke is going down in the 2nd round buddy, get ready for it!
March 20, 2008

thefanjestic
Great Show!!

Qotd: I have family in town, so probably a big Fruit Bomb that everyone can enjoy! What wine should you taste? Dunham Trutina 2005 – I’ve always wondered about their wines, and hey it’s from that little state you love – Washington baby!

Pumped up GV always goes down smooth!
March 20, 2008

Omallley
QOTD – 2001 Chateau de Pez.

I’ve got a thing for Bordeaux’s Crus Bourgeois…
March 20, 2008

Alex
QOTD: Twisted PiG 2006 California Pinot Grigio.

This is the first wine I’ve bought since becoming a Vayniac. I’ll admit the label got me a little bit.

Excellent show btw. There’s been much thunder these last two. I like bringing Mott into the mix.
March 20, 2008

pawncop
A great episode. Thanks for the information and the energy.

Will try a CDP for sure.
March 20, 2008

Christopher J
I agree Gary, excellent show. Woke me up, I don’t know if I will sleep tonight being exposed to all the adrenaline blasting through my computer screen.

Also, for the record, my wife thinks its cute that I watch the show and she loves you Gary, and hates wine. Figure that one out!

QOTD: Not sure what I will be drinking this weekend to kick off my vacation next week, but I will have to find something nice. Perhaps a Chateauneuf Du Pape in honor of the kick ass show today. Thanks GV!!
March 20, 2008

randyshakes
QOTD: I’m drinking an Aussie shiraz by Judge George Shinas called The Guilty. For the second bottle, Rombauer Zinfandel.
March 20, 2008

Cosmo108
QOTD: I’m not sure what I’m drinking this weekend. We’re going up to Mendocino. Hopefully we’ll find some fun stuff there. I am going to bring an I’M Rose.
March 20, 2008

Scott S
WOW! I had to take a Valium after watching this show! Looks like your vacation did you some good Gary!

I will be drinking:

2002 Don Melchor
2005 Pillar Box Red
March 20, 2008

Kevin Envik
…poor deer

QOTD:
Sumac Ridge okanagan valley black sage vineyard 2005 cab FRANC
Ganton & Larsen okanagan valley 2006 chardonnay
McLarens On the Lake austrailia 2006 shiraz
March 20, 2008

normanzo
Excellent sipisode! I am now thirsting for some CDP and must find a remedy soon!
March 20, 2008

Kristen
Halleluiah! You were ON FIRE today GV! I loved the “starburst reduction sauce” image. Nice one. I had one of those “aha” moments recently…I was sniffy-sniffing the 2006 Trapiche Oak Cask Pinot Noir and I had an epiphany. It smelled like when you’d make Kool-Aid and when the Kool-Aid powder would rise up after you put the water into the pitcher. Needless to say, I found it not to be an enjoyable wine. It’s all about balance, you’ve got that right!

QOTD: Parents are coming in town. Going to show them more good wine. We’re gonna have the 2006 Domaine Des Cassagnoles, an Ugni Blanc from Gascogne. I’ve had it before, it’s a great QPR.
March 20, 2008

crank
QOTD: 2006 Ken Wright Cellar Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir.
March 20, 2008

dwildman
QOTD: DeLisio Quarterback 2005
El Puntido 2003

Really looking forward to the weekend….
March 20, 2008

JC
Awesome, damn glad your back! QOTD: 1996 Jade Mountain Les Jumeaux ( Cab Sav, Syrah, Mourvedre) Good luck finding this one Gary!
March 20, 2008

normanzo
QTD: drinking the Abad Dom Bueno 2003 Mencia (Bierzo). A nice dry Mencia at a reasonable QTP, less than $14. Will also try another bottle of Tiburzi Santambra 2005 Rosso di Montefalco…I’m still hoping you’ll cover some Rosso di Montefalco’s soon…preferably some with a little Sagrantino in the blend.
March 20, 2008

Bob Dobalina
Glad to see you back Gary. I’ve been a lurker for awhile. Thought I’d give you props for cranking out an incredible show day after day.
March 20, 2008

Brianna Vieira
Loved this one. Have been unable to indulge the wltv for a bit, but am back in the saddle and diggin it. Maybe there should also be a group for husbands who want their wives back… yeah thats right, I’m kickin it female style and I aint holding no glass of Yellowtail or Kendall Jackson.
QOTD: 1) 2003 Muga Rioja Reserva – yummy, unfiltered (mmm, sediment is hot), earthy and rich 2) 2006 Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio – delicate, clean and graceful.
March 20, 2008

Fangorn81
Well!!

Looks like we got hit with a delayed blast fireball today!! (little D&D reference kids) I almost gave up…looks like judging from the number of comments I wasn’t the only one.

But ANYWAY,

QOTD: I actually am not sure but, I’m going to the store w/ my dad tomorrow…I’ll let you know then.
March 20, 2008

Andrew H.
Gary, great episode. Your intensity is amazing. I enjoyed a great bottle of “2004 Casa Donoso Clos Centenaire” this evening with some homemade stew. It was truly amazing and proves to me why Spain has received so many good remarks.

QOTD: I am a college student and am planing on going out this weekend. I wanted to try something cheap and something that I have heard decent reviews about. This weekend I will be drinking NV “Pinot Evil Pinot Noir.” Although not close to the best in my cellar. This will hopefully be a lot of fun to share with a few of my friends.
March 20, 2008

Zk
I think I said this yesterday, but I mean it even more today. Solid? Its that kind of energy that keeps us coming back for more. Your tasting notes really brought the thunder today! QOTD: 2006 LOUIS JADOT BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES Combe Aux Jaques and Cave Spring 2006 Chardonnay Musque VQA. Great show, lets keep turnin’ the crank!
March 20, 2008

Zinny
Great show, Gary! I love the variety of wines you cover on your show and, thanks to you, am rounding out my cellar more than ever.

QOTD – this weekend we are doing a mixed grill and drinking 2 malbecs. The 2004 ChÃ¢teau du CÃ¨dre Malbec – Cahors Le CÃ¨dre and the 2006 Achaval-Ferrer Malbec.

Cheers!
March 20, 2008

Dave Scott
So will we see a “Cherries in Horseradish” t-shirt? Or maybe sell the cherry horseradish at WL? Dude, rockin’ show. I’m in for 4 of the 2005 Pere. Keep up the ass-kickin’!
March 20, 2008

Clinton
QOTD: 2007 Joie Rose (Pinot Noir / Gamay) with my wife (if you need me to ship a bottle from Canada, I can)

I wish I had a business trip scheduled to the States so I could buy a couple bottles of the Saint Jean du Barroux – sounds just my style.

ROCK CHALK!
March 20, 2008

Grapedigger
Great show G…What an energy? This weekend I’ll be drinking a 2003 Bordeaux form Cotes de Castillon: Vieux Chateau Champs de Mars, and a dessert wine ChÃ¢teau Septy Monbazillac 2000. BTW, You have note yet addressed MONBAZILLAC on the show yet. Happy Easter – Cheers.
March 20, 2008

Amber
LOL! “Crank the little monkey” Gary you MUST find ways to incorporate that phrase more into the show! I love it!

Though no love for the lonely forgotten 14th grape of CDP–Grenache blanc.

QOTD–2003 Fidelitas Optu Columbia Valley Meritage blend WA. WINE BABY! Though this winery is one of our little secrets now but it won’t be for long. Within the next ten years, they’re going to be like Leonetti/Quilceda Creek–crazy hard to find and priced liked a cult wine. I’m enjoying it while I can still afford it.
March 20, 2008

Todd
2004 Pirouette a Washington State Longshadows project made by Melka.
March 20, 2008

Robin C
I’ve never even seen a Slim Jim, but you can get candy dots at FAO Schwartz.
QOTD: We’re gong to a pizza party on Good Friday and drinking a magnum of Edna Valley 2002 Syrah. On Sunday it’ll be Chandon Rose. I’ll have to pull something really nice for Saturday. Haven’t decided yet. Maybe Spanish.
March 20, 2008

David Harris
Love the POWER!

Great Show!
March 20, 2008

Byron Chen
QOTD Marcarini Moscato D’Asti—great brunch wine for Easter that appeals to even the non wine drinkers..reminds me of a sweet tart in soda water.
March 20, 2008

Dodger Blue
QOTD: I’ll drink 1997 Falesco Montiano. I kept this wine for a while and decided to open it up on my wife’s 39th birthday which is this Sunday. This wine had mixed review from the cellartracker user, so I’m darn exciting to try this one.
March 20, 2008

Elijah
Orin Swift “The Prisoner” 2006 vintage
Dievole Bracatto 2001 vintage
Maybe maybe maybe Littorai Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2004 vintage
March 20, 2008

David Harris
Mabileau Bourgeuil St. Nicolas 2006
March 20, 2008

Mike
QOTD: I am going to be drinking Quinto Do Vale Meao 2004 Douro to see what this Portugal craze is you keep beating in to my skull!
March 20, 2008

cpd
Wow…great show GV.

QOTD http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32167 ‘05 Twenty Rows Cab
March 20, 2008

Dillon
Not drinking anything over the weekend, at least nothing alcoholic. But here’s +1 to the count to keep the passion.
March 20, 2008

LennyR
Killer show, GV!

QOTD: I’ll be drinking Bodegas Salentein Syrah you had on free shipping the other day. Hope it will bring the thunder!
March 20, 2008

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

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

It didn’t bring it yesterday, but I’m diggin’ it today.
March 20, 2008

Evan
QOTD 2000 Chappellet Prichard Hill Estate
March 20, 2008

BigB6ft5
The lovely lady and I will be consuming the 2005 Step Road Shiraz simply because we’ve never had it before.
March 20, 2008

Tristan Roy
Robust episode!

QOTD: 2004 Tinto Pesquera
March 20, 2008

Meloyellow
GV you brought the THUNDER!!! How about a “You can crank this monkey” T-shirt?
March 20, 2008

elMattador
Chat Du Pape..YES! How can you not have fun with such great wines? Another great episode. Today i went to a big wine tasting and spit every single wine cause I had to go back to work for 4 hours after. I’m telling you that I had more energy then 4 cups of coffee combined. Is that where you get it from GV?

QOTD – I will be drinking Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz – Viognier 2006 thanks to you and to one of my great wine reps.
March 20, 2008

Eli
I love CNP. QOTD: You reminded me that I stashed a bottle of 1998 and 1999 Vieux Telegraphe at my folks’ house in Essex Fells, NJ a few years ago. I’m going have to break them out on Sunday for Easter. I’m looking forward to comparing them side-by-side to see if 1998 is really that much better than the 1999.

If you have them, you should do this tasting!!
March 20, 2008

Terp00
Bought this one yesterday (Wednesday) – wasnt crazy about it right out of the bottle, but 24 hours later (just corked it and put it back in the cellar)…very nice. Seriously enjoying it…

Actually, what’s funny is that I brought it out to drink while I watched today’s video, then realized you were tasting it! Good stuff.
March 20, 2008

Martini
Mmmm. Yummy.

I will be indulging in some
Jean Milan Carte Blanche NV Champagne Grand Cru
2005 “Rebisaca” by Do Ferreiro, Rias Baixas
2004 Vietti “Perbacco” Langhe Nebbiolo
March 20, 2008

KyserSoze
QOTD: I’m going to visit my Aunt and Uncle and raid their cellar. As pretentious as it may sound I love Opus and will be having that (somewhere between a 1993 and 1995). I’ll also drink my favorite wine, Liparita Cabernet. Along with that I’ll have some 20 year Quinta do Noval. My family is a big wine family so this only touches the edge of possibilities. On Thanksgiving we had a Methuselah of Domaine Carneros Sparkling and finished it withing two hours (before 11AM).
March 20, 2008

Rani Haykal
Awesome show!!!

Great to see the enthusiasm today.

QOTD: Im drinkin’ a 2005 Del Dotto Cabernet Franc on Friday night (which I’m very excited about because I was able to barrel taste this a while back) and a 2000 Godspeed Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder on Saturday night.

–RH
March 20, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
GARY YOU KICK ASS MAN! YOU ARE ROCKING THE WINE WORLD!
QOTD: 1998 Chateau La Vielle Cure Fronsac.Drinking it because it’s Easter and have been saving it for a special event plus I’m pumped up after this episode to try a wine that will hopefully show some thunder!
March 20, 2008

Eric Gardner
Great show. I wish I could have the leftovers, every bottle had something to offer.

QOTD: For Easter brunch I will present my girlfriend’s mother with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot NV Brut which will make her very happy. My GF and I will drink Diebolt-Vallois Brut Tradition which we like better and is cheaper so everyone will be happy.

Drank Pillar Box Padthaway Red 2006 during the show. A good WLTV companion.
March 20, 2008

Brad -73-
great episode.

QOTD: drinking this weekend

a 2005 C.M.S WHITE by HEDGES
and
a 2006 Vina Borgia – bought a case of it -great grenache.
March 20, 2008

Zk
NO No wait, that was supposed to be Solid!!
March 20, 2008

randy d.
gary you KILLED it today…this show it officially rocking. i am going to admit it I AM A LURKER, but i have seen every episode if that helps any. keep up the vino and love flowing.

QOTD= i dont know what lable but i know it will be a txocoli(you really really need to do a show on these…soon)
March 20, 2008

RnD
LOVE the show!!! I’m a new viewer, but you got me.
QOTD: I’ll be drinking the 2003 Pirramimma Shiraz, CellarTrackers agree its 90+ points and one of my favorites. Interested to know what you think.

Keep up the great work.
March 20, 2008

Kev and Ams
Love you Gary.
March 20, 2008

Bomba
QOTD: Drinking
Chryseia Douro P+s 2005
Guillon Perriere Gevrey Chambertin 2004
Passopisciaro Etna Rosso 2005
March 20, 2008

Jerry the 2thdr
QOTD: Burnly Rivanna sunset. A Virginia rose’ with just the right amount of sweetness to turn on non-wine drinkers. Every year my wife’s family gathers for a big dinner and Easter egg hunt(600 this year). And every year this is the one wine they ask me to bring. One of the few times I chill a wine. The juice from this grape is actually pink so the color of the wine is natual. Jerry the 2thdr
March 20, 2008

Tooch
so weird. i watched all of the archived Chat de Pap shows last night. get out of my dome!

QOTD: I will be in New Orleans this weekend, so I think Hurricane’s will be
on the menu…could be the first weekend in a while that I won’t have wine.

Incidentally, the letter you read sounded JUST like what my girlfriend says. She and I watch your show at least once a week together…one of us will have ordered all of the wines featured on the show and we’ll taste with you. It’s certainly become a part of our relationship…OH, and you’ll get to meet the two of us on 3/29.
March 20, 2008

TomB.
Great show today! Missed you at SXSW in Austin, I played on Wednesday night. Maybe next year….
QOTD: I’m opening some Bordeaux ‘05 Barons De Rothschild (Lafite), Reserve Speciale, Bordeaux, Appellation Bordeaux Controlee. At $15, the cheapest way to enjoy ‘05!
Thanks for bringing such great intensity!
March 20, 2008

manonthemoon
Worthy 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon lets see if value cab can bring the thunder
March 20, 2008

Johnny
You freakin rock socks GV!!

QOTD: I don’t know what i’m gonna be drinking, i think i may just walk into a wine store, close my eyes (hopefully not break anything) and randomly pick 2 bottles
March 20, 2008

Terp00
Forgot QOtD: Looks like we’re drinking a 2004 Lan Rioja and possibly a Chat du Pape, dont know exactly yet.
March 20, 2008

Billyd
Wow a wound up Gary. I can’t wait to see a laid back Friday?? after this show I think the laid back was scared away..
QOTD: I will drink some 2004 Chateau Haut Brisson Sunday.
March 21, 2008

Boog
QOTD: This weekend I will be drinkin 428 Wines Boulevard Red from Walla Walla.
March 21, 2008

Romerito
I loved the letter from that woman… My wife also makes cynical comments every once in a while (”uh… this guy again??” or “oh… your ‘mistress’ again”), but as you pointed out, she enjoys the new wines we are trying

QOTD: I have a white Rioja, Ostatu, which is viura/malvasia 90/10 blend, with no oak. I also have a California Cabernet, Ghost Pines, which is supposed to be the best value for under $20, according to the wine store I get my wine and the Can Blau 06 from Montsant (all good values for my limited budget )
March 21, 2008

T. Holland
GV, that was your BEST show in a while. Not b/c of the wines, b/c you brought the thunder!

QOTD: Going to see the rents for Easter and they usually serve Woodbrige or Yellow Tail (hurl!). I will have to make a stop off & find something less repulsive. Tried to drink some Woodbridge Cab over Christmas & it made me want to drive out to Cali & beat up the wine maker.
March 21, 2008

DaveJ
Really fun show today! Made me smile and brightened my day. Thanks.

QOTD: Secret de Cardinale 2005.
March 21, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: Chateau Moulin De Lavaud 2005 or Chateau Brown Graves Rouge.
March 21, 2008

Little Jonny H
The energy was off the charts today, Gary -yeah, I’m on a first name basis w/ you, whether you like it or not I loved the show, and loved the content. You’ve often referenced these wines but until today I wasn’t exactly what characteristics defined ‘em. Keep bringin’ it!

QOTD: Chateau les Quatre Filles CDR, cheap and balanced!
March 21, 2008

C-Fiddy
WAY TO BRING IT!!!
Go Gary, You’re on fire.
And yes, I’m Maried to a Vaniac Widow. Right before that part of the episode, I just told her “I’ll be right there!” Oh man, am I busted. LOL!
Have a great Easter!
March 21, 2008

IrvR
Great show Gary!

QOTD: We’ll be celebrating Easter and having the Chateau Gigault Cuvee Viva 2004 and the Segura Viudas Cava.
March 21, 2008

Fritz Fontaine
Lurker comin’ outta the wood paneling on this one! Long time lurker, first time commenter because 1) GV– you seriously brought the freakin THUNDER like you were on a QUIET RIOT reunion tour today! 2) nostalgia is fierce (spent a year of my life in Orange eating boar and drinking CdP and found that my pal freaks on grenache+ south rhone v’s. and 3) i’m marking my 35th year and answering the QOTD with a mean go getter of a PEPSI CHALLENGE: 2005 Owen Roe Sinister Hand stand a 2005 McCrea Grenache. IT’S ON!!!
March 21, 2008

T. Reasoner
OOTD

I seem to drink this almost every weekend because for QPR it is hard to beat 2004 Primus from Chile rolling in at 10 bones

but I plan on drinking a L’Angvegin Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast baby pick either or both and you have the winner!

aloha,
March 21, 2008

Cookiedds
QOTD: This weekend……Ladera 2004 Howell Mountain Cabernet, 2005 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Richard Sauret, 2003 Whitman Cellars Narcissa Red, 2005 Dunham Cellars Trutina….probably won’t get through all of them but they are on deck.
Great show Gary.
March 21, 2008

phil lusardi
Great show! I’ll be drinking borsao 2006 red wine.
March 21, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
Just back from a tremendous/redunculous Southern rhone wine dinner at
Native Bay Resturant in Chippewa Falls, WI,,, that’s right,,,, great food and wine in freakn’Wisconsin Baby….
How fantastic to come home to watch tonights ep,,,, you are rockn’ it GV!!
March 21, 2008

luvgrapesqueezings
Great ep GV!
March 21, 2008

MattyO
KICK-ASS SHOW!!

i have never had Du Pape, but i have always wanted to. so much i havn’t tried yet. a little low on the cash-flow right now cause of the economy and my car stealing my vino money. anywho…KILLER show! radool out the ass!

thanks gary! thanks mott! thanks WLTV!
March 21, 2008

C-Lo
The energy on today’s show was why I first started watching WLTV; nice job GV. Lots of curse words dropped today though – keep in mind all those babies watching along with their parents man. QOTD: thinking about trying the CuvÃ©e Terroir 2005 Chinon this weekend. One last thing: if you’re gonna make a t-shirt that refers to all the men leaving their women for you and WLTV, you better flip it and make one that refers to all the women that know their wine and teach the men what’s up! Keep it real.
March 21, 2008

kris miller
oh man… EPIC show today! no two ways about it. and with that said… time to crank that little monkey.

QOTD: a friend told me he bought a little PV (no other details given) for sat night, so i am on that. friday night is cupcakes and champagne, thats right the bubbles…. and cupcakes.

smile, it’s free!
March 21, 2008

Chris
GV–I know you don’t celebrate it but can you get an Easter episode for Friday??? I’m in charge of buying the wine for our party and need some advice on pairing wine with a ham dinner. All I’ve seen to go with it is riesling. I could use a suggestion for a red.

Thanks
March 21, 2008

John D.
Goodbye Mr. Spalding! Great show Gary. Bringing the Thunder times 10! I couldn’t keep lurking after a show like that.

QOTD: 2005 Pillar Box Red, Australia (Shiraz, Cabernet and Merlot) for less than $10. Parker gave it 91 points.
March 21, 2008

Drewine
06 Pascual Toso Malbec
06 Seghesio Zin Sonoma County
06 Campus Stella AlbariÃ±o RÃas Baixas

Thanks for the great show today.
March 21, 2008

AdamT
QOTD: Borgovecchio Amarone $20
March 21, 2008

Jordon A.
“It’s a goddamn Wizard of Oz in this wine world”

“Slim-Jim!”

“This makes no sense!”

I am going to have to buy the last one you tasted, I love sweet candy, over the top is going to be for me. I still haven’t bought anything yet, but I will be buying a good new-world and a good old-world when I do, to compare, and appreciate. I really love V8 juice, so I might like the old-world veggieness and BALANCE as well.

Great show today. The break did you well it seems, and the insane amount of comments of course.
March 21, 2008

Dave
You said radool again. It’s not that I don’t like radool, I just think that if you can smell SlimJim in wine that you can do a little better than radool. You need to amalgamate better words. Rad and cool is too easy. What’s next? Hipad from hip and rad? Yesool for yes and cool? If the beer drinkers at Miller Lite were able to come up with travishamokery, then the refined wine drinkers at WLTV should be able to come up with something better than radool, like… thundersnifftastic? Tastyseekoutable?? SillynessdoesnotmakesensepartyinyourmoutbombOzness??? Put your writers to work dammit.

Nice episode!
March 21, 2008

Kdawg
QOTD: gary, I’m gonna be drinking some cotes du rhone and rueda. ahhh, interesting mix. but, the CdRs specifically I’ll be drinking are the 04 Guigal CdR, 05 CdR, and the 06 De La Janasse CdR. the rueda I’ll be drinking is the 06 Naia

thank you much for doing a value driven CdP episode and also very nice on calling out BrandonM for not realizing the sangiovese love. Just take a look in the TNs section to see how a few of us chi-town guys love the sangio when we had an awesome brunello fest

so, the real question is, why do you keep on shying away from Burgundy episodes(bourgognes don’t count). Step up to the plate and give the vayner nation some burg love. I try as hard as possible but we need to show them the light
March 21, 2008

Ryan
Great show Gary! I’m new to watching the show and have already learned alot. I think that we are going to have a 2003 Jordan this weekend, but I am going to need to pick up a few of the Chat du Pape’s to try after this show.
March 21, 2008

ray-ray
WOW… Awesome Show Gary,

QOTD: I’m going to try some ST.HUBERTUS – OAK BAY MARECHAL FOCH 05/06
March 21, 2008

Elise Brooking
Thanks for the AMAZING shout-out, Gary!

And just so you know… my boyfriend is no longer a lurker. He’s an official Vayniac, now, and proud of it.

LOVE the idea of the “WLTV Widows club.” That’s definitely gonna go places.

Because everyone loves a third wheel… especially if it’s you.
March 21, 2008

jahlove
Dude, you are freakin’ out of control man. I was getting chest pains just trying to keep up with you. Late show, but great show. CdP is my fav.

QOTD: Fattoria Scopone Brunello Di Montalcino 2001
March 21, 2008

Chateau_Plonk
2001 Lan Cullman Reserva Rioja. It’s spring break. I’m indulging myself.
March 21, 2008

Lurker
QOTD: We are tasting the following
2004 Glaetzer Godolphin.
2000 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Forchini Vineyard
2001 Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigneto Rocche
March 21, 2008

Lurker
Give us a priorat episode. I have noticed that most people find priorat somewhat stinky. But, after a day or two in the (opened)bottle the good ones really start to sing.
March 21, 2008

Mason
Fanfreakin’tastic show, GaryVee!!! Can’t wait to find some Chat locally that brings the QPR thunder.

QOTD: Andrew Will Sheridan Vineyard 2004
March 21, 2008

JimChem
You asked for it! Tomorrow our wine club (55 people) is tasting tasting Zin’s. When I have the list I will send it to you.

Great show! I think our club should do Chat. Du Pape.

JIm
March 21, 2008

David Masi
CDP rocks …as do Southern Rhone wines, will be drinking a K vintners 2005 Creator and a 2003 Bouchard Burgundy, see you in Seattle!
March 21, 2008

foulmouthpoet
i’m hopping out to cali to spend the weekend with my whole fam! gotta love that. two my two bro’s, my two sisters (in-law is unnecessary), ma dukes, pops, and my beautiful nieces, the lights of my life, nola and saffron. i’ll be bringing a rose, being that it will be beautiful in palm springs– IL MIMO, a 100% nebiolo rose (?!?!). awesome. i’ve never had a rose with this much barnyard in it. had it a lot last summer, and i’m psyched to have it again and bust it out for the first time this season on easter. you gotta try this…

also, awesome show! brought the thunder for real. i was looking through past episodes last night and searched for chat du pape (cuz i tried it for the first time last week– random pick! (thanks to you inspiring me to expand my palate)) and all that came up was this costco kirkland episode. perfect that you did it tonight. thanks!
March 21, 2008

CindyW
Hey Gary, just so you know, I (the wife) am the one who found you online and watches you every day and participates in the forums. . . my husband followed, but not as intently.

QOTD: we’re actually celebrating this weekend because Jeff gets back from 2 weeks in India. He’s craving two things, some bubbly, and a big-in-your-face red. I’m not sure if we’ll pop some champagne of if we’ll have some prosecco with brunch on Sunday. Saturday night, though, we’re going to be sipping the 2005 Amon Ra. Yum!
March 21, 2008

TonyStro
AWE-freekin-SOME ! Thanks much GV.
You may not have smell-a-vision, but you have something cuz I’m sitting here with 4 slim jims tucked btwn my cheek & gum like chewing tobacco. I nearly spit it out when you described the Chante-Perdrix!!
Mott, thanks for your input too, always nice to get that 2nd opinon!

QOTD – the last of my 2003 Amirault Bourgeuil (a great producer for those of you who appreciate a little funk in the trunk)
March 21, 2008

foulmouthpoet
ps- i don’t think the 3rd “linked up” wine is the correct bottle. i almost bought two of something else. watch that.
March 21, 2008

Deeve
QOTD. Drinking these over the course of the weekend

2002 Irony Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Robert Mondavi Riesling
2006 Kim Crawford small parcel Rise and Shine Creek Pinot Noir
2005 Ironstone Vineyards Zinfandel.
March 21, 2008

Brendan
MY FIRST QOTD!!!! Ok, Ive lurked long enough!!! I love you GV (in a strictly platonic, I still love my woman, kind of way) Your enthusiasm got me today, you rocked it…or was it the 2006 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere that Ive drunk while catching up on the last couple of episodes. I think it was both! Definitely. So, I drank the 2006, couldnt find the 2005 which was rated so high, but the 2006 was good, especially at an on sale price of $9 US dollars at my local Kroger store, here in H-Town Texas (thats Houston for all ya’ll).

Ok, Im dragging this out. On to the QOTD….. Tomorrow, I will be enjoying the 2002 Wellington Syrah Reserve I purchased off of wine.woot the other week. Ive heard nothing but great stuff about it and am going to indulge!!!! Thanks again GV. Love the show. (Oh, and I promise my next comment will be much shorter. Like I said your enthusiasm got me tonight. Really pumped up!!)
Brendan
March 21, 2008

SDJoe99
Hey GV Epic effort today, bringin’ serious thunder. QOTD: Alex Sotelo Cellars 2005 Syrah Leveroni Vineyard Sonoma Valley…awesome vino from this man in Napa!
March 21, 2008

Chrisfs
QOTD Saturday, A friend is buying a whole pig and cooking it by digging a hole is his backyard and roasting it there.
I’m bringing a 2005 Teroldego Rotaliano from Cantina Rotaliana Di Mezzolombardo.
It’s an Italian red.

Sunday is Easter. It’s a family meal and my Grandfather and Father are responsible for bringing the wine. Last time, I took home a Leibfraumilch Qualitswein 2006 from Dr Beckerman

Tuesday, I and some friends are having our occasional bad movie night. Usually delivered Chinese or Indian food. I am bringing Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2006 from Charles Smith Wines in Columbia Valley, Washington. I bought it based on the name alone since it seemed like an awesome wine for Bad Movie night.
March 21, 2008

David Peralty
I am not someone that ever drinks anything, but you made me want to research wines and watch dozens of episodes of your show in hopes of finding you say flavours that I would be interested in experiencing.

Very excited about trying out a few wines in hopes of finding something that could work for my immature palette.
March 21, 2008

Erik Klumpp
I’m drinking Beaucanon Estates Cab Franc. Gary your totally right Cab Franc brings the thunder. I am down with the dirt, the poop, and the terroir. Great show man.
March 21, 2008

Doc Johnson
Hot show today, Gary.

Right now I have a small selection of wines that I bought on your show recomendations. Don’t know which one will go this weekend yet
March 21, 2008

Aran
My sommelier Class out here in San Jose Loves The Thunder Show!
QOTD: Beauregard Vineyards 2005 Zayante Syrah Santa Cruz Mountains 92pts W&S
March 21, 2008

cameron w
Fun show – lots’o'energy!

QOTD: Eos 2005 Petit Sirah Reserve.
March 21, 2008

kevin
QOTD: i’ll be popping some gems I found in the liquor store.. a rare thing here in pittsburgh:

2005 Chateau de Tracy Pouilly Fume AC
2003 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Tralcetto Riserva
2003 Cims de Porrera Solanes Priorat
March 21, 2008

jaredlevy
Gary, you absolutely brought the thunder today!

QOTD: 2005 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz, Barossa Valley – an absolute “hedonistic fruit bomb” if i do say so myself, but after all…I’M TRUSTING MY PALETTE!
March 21, 2008

Shawna
QOTD: I’ll be drinking 2006 Champalou Vouvray on Sunday…Not sure what I’ll open tomorrow night. Thinking I’ll dip into one of the bottles of 2003 Wellington Syrah I got from Woot last week…

Have a great weekend!
March 21, 2008

Rhonda
QOTD: 2004 Charamba Douro

This stuff is CKC priced but pretty darn good!

Thanks for the awesome show!
March 21, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: 2007 Township 7 Semillon right now
March 21, 2008

Withnail
Oh, yeah, almost forgot – awesome show today!
March 21, 2008

TonyStro
another classic Gary-ism…
“I’m feeling a calmness of excitement here” huh??
March 21, 2008

Ryan
Dominus Estate 2004 1500ml
March 21, 2008

Oregon Jim
Gary was inspired tonight! Great words and tempo to tonights show Gary.

I am gong to have a bottle of the 2005 von Hovel Estate Riesling Spatlese from Rudi Wiest. This baby goes for 14 bones and if you give it some air it will blow your doors off. ‘05 was a great year for Mosel Saar Ruwer and this baby has the weight, acidity, complexity and balance. Really a solid effort.
Very good with the spicy Asian take out for Saturday night.

I might also open a 2000 Eyrie Reserve Willamette Vally Pinot Noir, it should pair well with the obligatory Easter Ham on Sunday night. Probably would sell for about 40 bones right now, which is a bargain for premium Oregon(e) Pinot anymore unfortunately. Though entry level Pinot is becoming more available in the 15 to 20 range which is good to see.
March 21, 2008

dave from Osaka (thunderball)
Heheh…ya killed it today. It was a classic moment, my wife came home half way through and asked me why I was watching that annoying guy again and then like 10 seconds later you said, “I know the women are like, ‘who’s that annoying guy..’” Talk about timing, we had a good laugh over that. Anyways, loved the show as always!
March 21, 2008

portland guy
This episode presented some of the best and some of the worst in your ‘performance’. Overall — not so good.
March 21, 2008

dustin
yo gary,

if you can find it. . . try Domaine de Montcalmes Coteaux du Languedoc

its so pretty. . .

burt match, raspberry, charcoal and strawberry on the nose. super dry with a wild citrus finish

it will ‘’sharpen you up!”
March 21, 2008

joel delon
Hi gary still boxing after this great episode ! you’re in perfect shape !
Remember that the wine world is a endless journey not a destination ! and i agree 100% with you. With the forthcoming easter i would like to visit and explore the pope’s cellar not in chateauneuf du pape but the vatican’s cellar i’m sure it hides great things happy easter to all of you from france
March 21, 2008

SteveW
Great Great show, top 10 all time!!!
QOTD: 2006 Can Blau, 92pts in the Wine Advocate and its only $13. If it’s any good thats a great QPR.
March 21, 2008

Miles5000
GARY! AMAZING SHOW AS ALWAYS!

I’m a usual lurker. comment every now and then. I know it’s hard to keep track of all your friends! I finally got a debit so I can finally buy this stuff online instead getting pumped up about a wine and trudging to the wine shop only to not find what i’m looking for (although theres always something!)

Love ya Gary

sincerestly,
Miles5000
March 21, 2008

DavidJaeger
This weekend I will be having a
-Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint Pierre 2002 Monopole by Domaine des Varoilles
but after seeing this show I’ll probably get a chat9dupape as well, because I don’t think I ever had one (!) I did have some nice Gigondas and Vacqueyras wines that I enjoyed a lot!
Have a nice weekend!
March 21, 2008

wolfsburg
Another fascinating show. I can’t help but sense a little, just a little bit of snootiness in regards to “new world” wines. While they might not tickle Gary V’s fancy I think they have a big spot in the wine world.
March 21, 2008

Medo
BAM BAM, this show acts like a hedonistic fruit bomb! You spoke the most words in 30 minutes ever on this show! Wohoo.. I need to come down now

QOTD:
2004 Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M.
2001 Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese
2006 DÃ¶nnhoff OberhÃ¤user Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett
March 21, 2008

Jesse
The Lurker from Seoul is actually leaving a comment. Great show Gary!
March 21, 2008

Ruapehu
Hey GV,great show again, keep them coming! I’ve been off CDP for quite a while, the last few I had a couple of moths ago were rotten but you’ve inspired me to seek out some more. There’s plenty to choose from here in the uk all reasonably priced so may check some out this weekend. I’ve decided on two definates to share with the family this Easter weekend… a white bordeaux, Chateau Tertre de Launay and a Spanish Calle Mayor cab sav.
Keep it going.
Pete
What’s a Slim Jim?
March 21, 2008

Chris S
Very good show again. Enjoyed it very much. It’s nice to see that you have the same excitement about being back that I felt about you coming back.

QOTD: The girlfriend and I have been alternating between reds and whites, and we last had a white wine, so something red. I’m leaning towards something Malbec right now. We’ll see…
March 21, 2008

Michael Nally
Total thunder today Gary!

QOTD: Honestly don’t know what I’ll be drinking this weekend as Pops has just returned from a week in Italy and will certainly have a few treats to try. Will report back later.
March 21, 2008

DerekH
Great show. Love the Roussillon so looking forward to you tasting some of the wines.
QOTD: We’re going away so it’ll be a mystery tour this weekend.
March 21, 2008

YoungDave
GREAT show, Big G., and it’s fantastic to have you back in the saddle and RI{{ING through another energy-packed show. Electric.

QOTD: This weekend? How about 2005 Mabileau Bourgeuil St. Nicolas- gotta love the 2005 value for Loire Cab. Franc.
March 21, 2008

Isaac
Awesome show GV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And yes, wine and the Fam-izzle! ya know, i need energy like that at work!@!!!!
March 21, 2008

Hamid
QOTD: My first ever Malbec. (2006, Gascon) Probably be drinking with some fellow CKCs, who will bring their own varieties.

I have to say it’s quite a coincidence that I mentioned Chat du Pape in my comment yesterday, and you role in with it today… I’m stoked that they brought you a similar thunder.
March 21, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
Great show mate.
Hope you are refreshed after a time off the THUNDER SHOW!
March 21, 2008

Nick P
Great show!! Not long enough.

This Easter weekend I will be drinking an 05 Hentley Farms Shiraz that I received from my sister on my 40th birthday last week.
March 21, 2008

Joe Giampapa
I am drinking Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2006 – 96 Robert Parker – 92 Wine Spectator – Very New World
March 21, 2008

J-Pipes
now I’m ready to answer!
QOTD: I’ll be drinking 2005 Cesari ‘Mara’ Valpolicella Ripasso !
March 21, 2008

Dave Canada
WoahHhhhh……….serious!
My wife would be all over the Vayniac widow t-shirt……she talks about it all the time…….more of a wine widow actually….
QOTD – Cento per Cento 2005 carneros Chardonay with some Easter fare….
March 21, 2008

LudwigVan
QOTD: Domaine de Montcalmes 2004, and Ziereisen 2005 Tschuppen Pinot Noir

Great show. I was in the wine shop yesterday and had the choice between CNDP and the Montcalmes. Damn I picked the wrong one

More pumped shows, please!
March 21, 2008

Shawn Dougherty
Gary rules – Hail the greatest tag team of all time “The Road Warriors” “Animal and Hawk” – Ill be drinking Punto Final – Malbec – Reserve !!! – AWESOME wine Great price 19 BONES !!!!
March 21, 2008

Snogging
Awesome show!!!

QOTD: 2006 Thomas-Labaille Sancerre Chavignol Les Monts DamnÃ©s

You are so right about wine bringing people together!
March 21, 2008

J Crazy
Domaine 1000 Roses Au gre du temps 05
Talkin’ bout Coteaux Du Libron bringing some serious value thunder! OH YES!
It’s got the tobacco, bitter chocolate, bark, smoky meat and just a dash of the new worldy fruit to bring it to that beautiful balance of “something for everyone”. I KNOW this will kill all the other wines, hands down, point-by-point for value, enjoyment, balance, and mmm mmm goooodness.
March 21, 2008

stephen
Man I need a rest after that show.
Welcome back and good, affordable wines on the show, although i still gravitate to the New World.
Happy Easter to all
March 21, 2008

Obama_Man
One of my favorite episodes! Thanks Gary, you’ve reinstated my love for French wines

QOTD: Not sure yet!
March 21, 2008

Scott the ex wine dude
QOTD: Rosenblum Richard Sauret Zinfandel 2006
March 21, 2008

MattUD
Great show as usual, glad you were able to really bring the thunder and rock it out! This weekend I am planning on drinking a bottle of Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon.
March 21, 2008

mjr
yeah. good show gary & mott.
don’t burn yourself out – but keep em coming.
i live in tokyo. any good japanese wines that you know of?
mjr
March 21, 2008

jett
yo,g. opened a bottle of 2005 chat. behere last night, and will polish it off this afternoon, prior to having dinner @ sixteen in the new trump thing here in chicago. behere is rockin’ my grille pizzlle. jett
March 21, 2008

Tom
great show gary, you made my friday….love chat du pape — and a great line up. this weekend i think i will open a gulfi nero bufaleffi 2000.

had an amancaya 2006 last night — malbec/cab. very nice. still want you to do the argentine show with clos de los siete, amancaya and el felino……would be a fun line up.
March 21, 2008

brooklyni
have a great weekend … i’ll be drinking, among many other wines, the:

2006 J. C. Pichot Vouvray Domaine Le Peu de la Moriette
March 21, 2008

Greg T
great show Gary, I love to see shows like this…

QOTD: I’m rollin’ a little bit deeper than usual for the easter bunny this weekend. 1998 Chateau Musar Gaston Hochar. I hope you try this one I had their 1996 and it rocked my pants off.
March 21, 2008

Brooklyn Paul
Awesome show. If only you didn’t sell out of the Chante Perdrix so fast.

QOTD:

These are both in queue:

‘03 Rocca Syrah
‘03 St Clement Oroppas
March 21, 2008

Keith
QOTD: Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier
March 21, 2008

Smith MBA
The energy is uncanny!! CDP is a really good wine, very good with food for the most part.
March 21, 2008

John
I am drinking the new 2005 release of the Bella Hillside Cuvee.
March 21, 2008

Rice
QoTD: 2000 Regusci Cab -and- a 2000 Conn Valley cab, of course, with la familia from outta town.
March 21, 2008

bigmay
Outrageously amazing show! Thank you GV!

We tried to watch last night during the Twin Cities Vayniac TTT event but there was a bit too much commotion to really follow along. Thank you for bringing us together.

QOTD: I’m going to cheat a bit and mention the fun little surprise I brought to last night’s tasting. Marumoto Shuzo Hana Hou Hou Shu sparkling sake. It comes in a cute little pink bottle and it’s delicious! If you can find it I recommend giving it a try.
March 21, 2008

NathanN
Loved the show Rhone has been rocking my socks off for the past year or so.

QOTD: Big weekend with Easter, family & Dadâ€™s 60th birthday so we have a big wine list:
Branson Coach Rare Shiraz 2004
Juslyn Perry’s Blend 2003
Meadowlark Red 2005
Caymus 200?
March 21, 2008

Jason
QOTD: This weekend with dinner on Sunday we’ll be drinking a 2005 Va La Cristallo
March 21, 2008

shawnandlu
Great show, my wife thought it was her favorite one ever. What energy, did you eat about 500 pixie sticks and just let the sugar rush flow or what? Loved it!

QOTD: We are going to test some apparently good QPR wines this weekend to see how many more we need to buy.

Perrin & Fils Vacqueyras Las Chrisines 2005. Wine Spectator 91 Points, around 17 bones. Are you kidding me, a Rhone at this price and score if it brings the thunder its time to load up.

Hanna Chardonnay 2006 Russian River Wine Enthusiast 92 points around the same price. Great price for a California Chard. Please wines, Please bring the thunder.
March 21, 2008

Adam J
QOTD: I am opening a 2004 Chapelle-St-Arnoux Gigondas tonight. Amazing show!! What a great way to start a beautiful day, thanks for the energy. April 1st. will be my first secret taste-along, I am super excited!
March 21, 2008

argenvino
QOTD: Alto Cullum 2005 Tempranillo Limited Edition and Umbral 2004 Tempranillo.
March 21, 2008

Chandler
I can’t believe Elise called me a lurker!
March 21, 2008

SaraMHCRU
qotd: not sure yet, but I picked up a bottle of a Moroccan Syrah by Alain Graillot called Syrocco that I’m superexcited to try…. if not that, perhaps cline 2005 cashmere.

That was a fantastic show. I don’t even need coffee in the morning if you keep bringing it with that energy level.
March 21, 2008

Scott EJ
GV…That Chante-Perdrix was sold out before the link was corrected and I, personally, couldn’t find it on the WL site. I was really, really, really hoping to get my hands on a couple of these. Heck, I even came to work 2 hours early in hopes that the link would be corrected and the fine CDP open for b’nezz. Alas, some of the more site-savy peeps beat me to it and gobbled it all up. Any more coming in. I called and put my name on a back order….as well as ordering 6 more from you guys (2 of the Pere Caboche btw).

Anyway…don’t mean to whine, but, this one wasn’t me snoozing and was really one I liked to get ahold of.

Thanks for listening.

SJ.
March 21, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Haven’t planned this weekend yet, was going to head to the wine shop this weekend. I was thinking a rose with the ham, but I’m also doing waffles and I’m unsure what goes with waffles with maple syrup.

Great show, Gary, and a first for me. I’ve had wines that you’ve had on the show before, but never so recently. Just had the Torbreck a couple of weeks ago at a steak house in Providence. My parents loved it, I was more on the fence. However, I will say it was much nicer when I brought home a little bit and drank a few days later. Thanks for your perspective.
March 21, 2008

Kelly
This weekend, starting this evening my mom and I will be drinking the 2002 Enotria Dolcetto and the 2005 Vinum PETS Petit Syrah. I have never had either but the guy at the Wine Seller in WIlliamsburg Virginia, where we are vacationing, says they bring the thunder. We’ll see.
March 21, 2008

MacNPhish
Great show, off the chains! Who needs coffee when we have you in the morning.

QOTD: We will be trying one of the 3 bottles I was able to find of the 2005 Phillips Hill Toulouse Pinot Noir. Can’t wait to give it a whirl.

Happy Easter!
March 21, 2008

Antony
Vaynaic widdows – you kidding? Seiko and I watched this glorious ep’ huddled together against the radiator. It’s chilly here in the UK and drafty round our gaff but you and the wine are surely bringing us together. Snug!

Had a horrible cold so off the vino for a full week – Scotch, ginger and lemon all the way babes. This weekend, however, will be back in the crimson saddle, riding high with:

Vina Herminia Crianza 2004 – because I know its a great vintage, Waitrose (where I got it) are offering 33% off and don’t just put the duff stuff on sale (like Tesco)… so if it’s good might by a half case to stash.

Teichert Ranch Lodi California Barrel Reserve Petite Syrah 2006 – a rare US purchase because you guys tend to offer dismal QPR in the UK but I can’t honestly remember having drunk a single varietal Petite Syrah before (although I see this one is blended with the Sauzao grape?) and I figured it could be kinda interesting… but can you find it in Jersey?

Have a good one!
March 21, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
2004 Pisoni Estate Pinot, Rudd Jerico Canyon Cab 2001, Turley Hayne Vineyard Zin 2005.

But don’t worry….. I’m pacing myself.
March 21, 2008

RieslingRon
Awesome show………CDP’s really rock.

QOTD: 02 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese
March 21, 2008

laurie in VT
Loved #427 on a ‘meh’ morning. Thanks! If you’re going to do a WLTV widow tee, then you’ve got to have a WLTV widower tee as well…

QOTD: Something that goes well with lamb for Easter dinner. I will know what that is as soon as I’m finished w/ errands which include stopping at my favorite wine shop. Maybe if I’m incredibly fortunate, I’ll also find the Chante-Perdrix… Details to follow.
March 21, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – We’ll be having pizza at my Aunt and Uncle’s house tonight (Friday), so I’ll bring over a bottle of Fontanafredda Barbera D’alba Briccotondo…
March 21, 2008

Eli2Tyree
QOTD – rolling with two wines that I am bringing to my moms for an Italian Easter Dinner a Allegrini La Grola 2004 which for my dollar is a baby Amarone and a silvio grasso nobilo langhe – baby barolo – Major QPR out of Italy!
March 21, 2008

Billy Mac
Outstanding show Gary. I’ll be drinking a 2006 Camplazens Marselan and a 2005 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir this weekend.
March 21, 2008

George from NEPA
This is what I plan on cracking open this weekend: LE MACCHIOLE ROSSO
March 21, 2008

Don Reynolds
QOTD…I will be drinking a Cab/Shiraz blend. Not sure which one I will open though.
March 21, 2008

Ricky B.
QOTD- I hadn’t thought about it yet so I will decide now, I will go with Chateaunuef du Pape in honor of this episode, Easter (the Pope connection etc…) I have one 90 Beaucastel left, maybe a 98 Vieux Donjon, 00 Pegau, any of the 04’s they seem to be very approachable, I have a lot of CDP’s so we will make it a CDP weekend.
March 21, 2008

Carolyn
Great episode!

Aren’t you being a tad discriminating???? What about the WLTV Widows???? It’s not only guys who sit in front of their computer screen an subject their spouses to the rousing introduction at full volume….BTW.

QOTD – This weekend, we are doing a ‘Bordeaux Deconstructed’ theme at the tasting center that I work at. I’ll be sipping on my fav – a little of that PV – oh yea babe – Pirrammima Petit Verdot
March 21, 2008

Carolyn
oops – I meant WLTV Widower…..
March 21, 2008

Len
Great Show! QOTD– Saturday with friends…a little champagne to start follow by 2002 Peacock Spring Mtn. CS….Easter Domaine Serene 2005 Grace Vineyard Pinot Noir
and 2005 Coeur Blanc — for dessert 1999 De Bortoli Noble One. Hope I won’t be disappointed with the choices!
March 21, 2008

mcj
QOTD: I’m thinking of cracking open a Gruet RosÃ© – I’m craving some asian food, and the combo sounds great.
March 21, 2008

In Vino Veritas
Great episode today! I know exactly what you mean about the Slim Jim in the sniffy snif. I got that exact smell from a ‘04 or ‘05 St. Alicia Reserve Merlot last year and freaked out over it. Really cool! Rock on Gavy V!
March 21, 2008

HED
Gary V, your energy was amazing today. Wow, now I’m pumped up. Thanks for a covering a few CDPs from Southern Rhone and delivering a great show. I am quickly becoming a fan of these wines.

QOTD: 2003 Sbragia Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon
March 21, 2008

Harry
Gary,
Thor never brought the thunder like that. Way to rock. I’m planning on coming to the party next Saturday, unless its too late to get in. If anyone wanted to share a ride from Brooklyn, please give a shout. I’m planning on renting a car, and would be happy to share – or if someone has an extra seat, I’d be happy to hitch. My email is hreisig@yahoo.com
Best,
Harry
March 21, 2008

Harry
Oh, almost forget. QOTD – I’m planning on opening a bottle of Bel Air Gallier Graves, Fresh Prince style today, and then I have to crack the Saint Cosme Ch de Pape that I’ve been holding on my shelf. How could I not after this show.
March 21, 2008

Kendall R.
QOTD: This weekend nothing will go better with the easter ham than a Lynmar 2005 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
March 21, 2008

Manuel Diaz
Hey Gary,
I found your show at the iTune Store looking for podcasts to learn from… So I downloaded all I could find, I’m well behind… I love wine, have read some books about it and love to try different bottles w/ my wife and friends. Still, my sniffy sniff needs a lot of education.
You have a great show and thanks for sharing your experience in Frace w/ us.. I’ll open a bottle of Baron De Rodrigo La Mancha 2006 from Spain…
Manuel
Guadalajara, Mexico
March 21, 2008

MooMan
Forget the “Big Ass Glass” my friend Gary. Straight pulls from the bottle. REALLY BRING THE THUNDER! Keep up the energy my friend.

QOTD; It doesn’t matter, cause it will be sitting with family in a restaurant on the outskirts of Vail (Minturn) getting super stoked to hit the snow in the morning.
March 21, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: Yalumba Museum Tawny. Enjoy!!
March 21, 2008

DaveyDonut
Mmmm I love me some ChÃ¢teauneuf-du-Pape!

QOTD: I’m drinking Champagne! Why?? My grandmother is turning 100 years old! YES, that’s right… ONE ZERO ZERO… on easter Sunday, March 23rd. We’re going to be having dinner at the Portland City Grill, and drinking a Magnum of Duval-Leroy Champagne Collection “Paris” (get it? Paris is my last name! and it’s a pretty, celebratory bottle), and also an AndrÃ© Clouet Champagne Brut RosÃ© (killer Champagne for the price, $37.50 and 92.5 point average on cellartracker). I’ll try and grab a picture of her and I with the bottle. 100 years is a pretty long time… think of what she has seen developed with her life (you know.. like the modern car). Best part is she’s 100% lucid, and walks around unaided, never uses a wheelchair, walker, or cane! A couple years ago I gave her a ride on my motorcycle… a cool lady, for sure.

David
March 21, 2008

Neil
I turned my wife onto the Thunder Show and she can roll with the Vayniacs but she still hasn’t emerged from the lurker status. She wrote a comment once and then got all self conscious and deleted the post. Not all wives consider themselves WLTV widows. I mean c’mon some people watch dancing with the stars or american idol, ptew, what’s wrong with a wine show? Completely a side tangent – I just pictured Gary V on Lost. Wouldn’t it be funny if they discovered another hatch and inside was Gary V taping WLTV everyday or the island would destruct? Just an idea.

QOTD: Something special maybe a 2004 REVERIE Rousanne.

Loved the energy of today’s show even though it came on late and I watched it technically the next day.
March 21, 2008

Saftig
Great show. QOTD: It’s hot here in AZ so I’m pulling out some cool crispy Albarino, Black Pig and Leeuwin Estate Riesling.
March 21, 2008

Charlie Berg
Gary, great to see you back! I was on the verge of calling the State Bureau to go looking for you; thought you’d gotten kidnapped by the militant wing of Bourgogne Negociants. whew!
March 21, 2008

Taylor
I would have to say this was one of the most intense episodes ever and I’m gonna go ahead and I like it, like it a lot! Where’s the “Link it up, Mott” shirt at we’ve been waiting!
QOTD 2005 Leeuwin riesling and Aiguilhe Querre 2004
March 21, 2008

Jeff
great show!!!
love the rhones.
will have several wines this weekend; including the pre order Laughing Magpie from wine library. likely also would be whites from Grayhawke vineyards and from the Loire region (probably both chenin and sav blanc).
cheers!
March 21, 2008

Kidderr
The Best Show Ever!!!!!

QOTD: I think I’ll have some Recoleta Malbec/Bonarda from
Fresh&Easy cheap cheap cheap!!!!!
March 21, 2008

Jason
This was a lot to wake up to this morning but G-rock brought the heart… I’m popping a 2004 L’aventure Optimus this weekend and gary – my friends and i bought out your 04 stash so you OWE it to us to TASTE THIS BEAST ON CAM… for us…. the little people… who care. (and sometimes leark)

J
March 21, 2008

DirtWineKen
This show was great for me since I’m a big CDP fan. In fact, I have some of the Caboche 2003 La Mirande in my cellar. Your take on it was interesting and even the 89 rating didn’t put the kabosh on the Caboche, for me!
March 21, 2008

BSwanson
Drinking this weekend. CARM 2005 (Douro, Portugal). Never had it, and have heard it’s a great QPR. Picked it up a couple of weeks ago at W.L.
March 21, 2008

RichE
GV,
Once again
Thank You for bringing the THUNDER !!! Oh the passion…….

QOTD:
I have (2) wines in waiting for the weekend.
a- Layer Cake Primitivo
b- Imagery Petit Verdot
March 21, 2008

thecobalt9
GARY YOU KILLED IT!!!

Love the Rhone, love the THUNDER. This is what it looks like I’m drinking this weekend:

2001 Chateau Phelan-Segur Bordeaux (popping it for my Dad who’s coming into town to visit – we only get to see him once or twice a year)
2005 75 Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc
NV Zonin Prosecco
2005 K&L Cuvee Chateauneuf du Pape

and I’m sure tons of Wilson Creek Almond Champagne with the fam on Easter Sunday – because that’s how they roll and who an I to hate? Have you had this stuff?

Great episode today and thanks again for everything you do!

How about a QPR Cotes du Rhone episode sometime soon, eh?
March 21, 2008

Noontime
My first comment to your show was asking about the meaty, deli kind of smell and taste I experience quite often in wines. Was it “leather” that I hear people talk about? Was it “gamey”? NO! I too realized it was SLIM JIMs!
March 21, 2008

Jens
What a show. Chateauneuf du Pape rocks !
QOTD: Beer and Snaps(Akvavit) goes with our Easter lunch:-)
March 21, 2008

DavidB
Awesome, out of controll show! You my man are on crack!

QOTD: Went to a wine bar late last night and tasted five wines ranging from $16/btl to $65/btl, ended up actually liking the $16 best of all and brought one home with me, so I will be drinking a 2005 Dolcetto
March 21, 2008

Carlitos
QOTD. Today we are going for a Spanish themed dinner and we’ll do a couple of Riojas from the two different schools. A 1999 Rioja Alta ViÃ±a Ardanza Reserva and a 1994 BarÃ³n de Chirel from MarquÃ©s de Riscal. BTW, I didn’t really like the generalization about Spanish wines. It’s true, you can get them in all colors these days. But what you get here in the US is mostly the new stuff, because that’s what YOU (as in the US consumer) like! People in Spain actually are very traditional and very much prefer the old style.
Tomorrow I’ll probably take to our brown bag event a 1997 Marsanay 1er Cru and maybe the 1999 Grand Mayne St Emilion Grand Cru I got from you. But it’s going to be a great B-day party and we’ll have who knows how many wines there.
March 21, 2008

GrapeStuff
Great show, GV. Gotta agree, CdP definitely brings the thunder for me. Over the past year, these have been some of my very favorite reds.
March 21, 2008

BW
QOTD : Only have one bottle that I know I will serve at Easter, other bottle decisions are pending on the final menu

2003 Saint Jean Du Barroux L’oligocene (library # 36278).

We got a few bottles after your review & love it. Without WLTV , would have probably never found it. For that, we are grateful ! Looking fwd to seeing more great wines on the show with time

Excellent energy today! I am sure my wife can relate a bit to the mail today, although, with time, she has become a full on Vayniac & watching the show is now more of a family affair.

Keep up the good work !
March 21, 2008

PhilB
Man!!!!!!!

I am E-LEC-TRI-FIED by your show!!! Easter will see it’s fair share of Pauillac in my household!! La Rose Pauillac 2000 is what’s planned.

Bring your ass back to France so that we can spread the thunder in Paris!

Best regards,
March 21, 2008

jeff Rosen
Drinking 2003 Finca Villacreces Ribera del Douro
Really good episode. Thanks
March 21, 2008

sharon
Get with the 21rst century,GV. Women participate these days. My husband is the one asking me for your recommendations because in our family I’m the one watching WLTV. It’s a hobby we share in common. Like baseball.
qotd: water? Haven’t a clue yet…
March 21, 2008

laurie in VT
OK, errands are done. Actual QOTD answer: Domaine Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Turckheim 2001 (Easter dinner- lamb w/ middle eastern spicing) We’ll see. Also picked up a 2005 Les Sorcieres Domain Du Clos Des Fees on the saleswoman’s recommendation- don’t know if we’ll get to that this wkend or not.
March 21, 2008

Loweeel
QOTD On the table this weekend: Eaglepoint Ranch Petite Sirah, the Torrontes that was free shipping recently,
March 21, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Interestingly, I am drinking 2 Chateau Neuf’s this weekend. Vieux Telegraph 1991 and 1996. I was disappointed in one aspect of this particular show. You only mentioned in passing the “dumb” phase these wines go through. This can be a big disappointment to new wine drinkers and the reason that all of my CDP’s sit for at least 10 years after the initial tasting. The dumb phase can begin anywhere from 3-4 years after bottling and can last for 3-4 years after that. So, either drink them new as in 2-4 years after airing them for 3-4 hours first or wait 8-10. I have had so many of my friends say, “What’s the big deal with CDP?” only because they drank them too late or too soon.
March 21, 2008

Ohio Bruce
Senor Vay-ner-chuk, usted es en fuego!

Orin Swift Cellars ‘05 “The Prisoner” since both of our kids will be home tonight for the first time since Christmas along with my Mom and brother. A group hug and then an ‘02 Valley of the Moon Cuvee de la Luna.

Life IS good!
March 21, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun show, glad you looked at some killer CdPs! Awesome, thanks! QOTD = Ch. Peyros 2001 and/or Clos la Coutak 2005.
March 21, 2008

B-727
Drinking Ken Wright Pinot with (yawn) ham on Sunday.
March 21, 2008

canadapete
Always good to see a CdP show!

QOTD. Supporting my nation…. with some Unity Cab-Merlot 2004 from the Okanagan with some mean beef prime rib
March 21, 2008

torquey
QOTD: 2005 Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Lieu dit Malakoff
March 21, 2008

Christine
QOTD: I will be opening two wines for Easter dinner that are from a local vineyard in Temecula, CA
1. 2004 Stuart Cellars Malbec
2. 2006 Stuart Cellars Riesling
March 21, 2008

Tyler
Gary VEE

I am drinking a 2005 Bogle Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel.

Awesome QPR at 10 bones on sale.

Cheers
March 21, 2008

bob c
The two wines that I have on tap now are a 2004 Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and a 2004 Egervin Bulls Blood.
March 21, 2008

xtrmtrk
Wow, over-the-top, bring-down-the-thunder show. So glad to have you back Gary.

I visited the Torbreck winery last year. That was sort of like the guys flying in to spray Cristal all over the club – a seriously decadent experience. I loved it. I got to taste everything they make and for me the Steading had the best QPR.

QOTD: It’s Easter, we’ll have ham, and I’ve been waiting 9 months for this very weekend to open a bottle of 2004 Two Hands Grenache Aerope that I brought home from Ozzyland. Yep, it’s a Barossa fruit bomb. Yes it will be fantastic with ham.
March 21, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
Only a fraction of the energy from that show is required to finish a marathon. Way to bring the thunder Gary!!!!!!!!!!!QOTD-Whip Hand Cabernet 05-big score so what! I just need some wine with a name like WHIP HAND!!
March 21, 2008

xtrmtrk
One more thought – Please don’t drop the ratings all together. At least do something like I’ve been doing in my personal notes lately, rate with “Unbelievable”, “Yowzers”, “Yum”, “OK”, “Not worth it”, “Nasty.” We’ve got to have some way to compare and be consistent over time.
March 21, 2008

Robert C from Folsom Prison
Going to be 74 degrees in Folsom Ca this Saturday – time for first barbecue of the year, family throwing it for my post 40th B-day.
Steak & Lobster “they must like me,,,,,i think”
2005 Byron Chardonnay Santa Marie from WL, 93pts WS – a little nervous after cellar tracker comment “over oaked,” we shall see what this does with Lobster.
1997 Fife Cab – cellar tracker tasters citing this is drinking perfectly now. Throw it against a brick red filet barbecued with Hickory wood.
Monday, should have blood checked after this meal.
No unusall wine this day, ITS A CALI BBQ!
March 21, 2008

Andy
Another good one!! I’m gonna be with some family Sat. night before easter and I’m gonna share a couple of bottles of 2003 Clarendon Hills Grenache Blewitt Springs Clarendon and……….taking them to and letting them in the nation!!
Andy
March 21, 2008

legend
great show yet again-having really great friends over for dinner this weekend-we travel together,taste wine together-they’ve even looked after our owl when we went away for a few days-anyway,chateau montrose 1994 is on the menu with pontet canet 1994-really looking forweard to it
March 21, 2008

Orion Slayer
Wow, it would be nice to try one of those Dew Pops! Where can I get one?

QOTD: I’ll be drinking a 2004 Bordeaux red blend from the Rail Bridge, a Sacramento, CA winery (there are two now!)
March 21, 2008

Brit Hammer
Gary, I already emailed you a few months back, but I’m watching also because of my husband! And yes, you charmed me. Awwww.

We actually chose a 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape (1/2 bottle at 30 euros) to celebrate our wedding anniversary, earlier this month – because we wanted to “expand our palates”. And guess what? We LIKED it! So thanks Gary!

QOTD: because Gary keeps talking about how “boring” Yellowtail is, we’re going to have some of THAT this weekend. Just so we understand WHY.
March 21, 2008

Stefan T
Terrific show. Got to say its great when you get a theme going. Nothing wrong with jumping between dry, fruity, sweet, white, red etc. but one has got to wonder if you are just more in the mood for a type of wine on any given day.

QOTD: 2005 Chateau Pey la Tour bordeux.

Keep it going.
March 21, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Gary, I appreciate you bringing the excitement back to the show today.

QOTD – I will be opening a bottle of 2004 Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard this weekend. We have some close friends that are moving away and I wanted to dig deep to share the best stuff in the cellar. Wine really can bring people together and it is great to help celebrate those significant moments in life.
March 21, 2008

W Miree
Wow! Even if the wines weren’t “over the top,” you certainly were today…in a good way. Great show! You really hit it when you said that “balance” is the key to great wine, and many CNP’s usually have it.

QOTD: 1990 Ridge Monte Bello with grilled ribeye Friday night
2002 Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet “Les Referts” with pan-seared Halibut-Sat
1993 Anne & Francois Gros Clos Vougeot “Les Grand Maupertui” with
veal scallopini Sunday night.

Bon Appetit!
March 21, 2008

Ben F
Gary really good show… Love it… QOTD… I have no clue but i know tonight i will be drinking wine going to a friends house and i was told to bring nothing…. So i will be drinking there wine…. Maybe i can post again later….
March 21, 2008

Philip Wilson
Hey Gary,

I am a first-time comment contributor (sorry for all the lurking). I am just getting into developing my palate, and am thankful for your passionate instruction. Wish me well as I dive into the wine-world (budget friendly diving, that is).

Have a great weekend.
March 21, 2008

BruceP
Hmmm. Not sure yet. It’s Easter, so probably dig something good out. I think a 2000 Barolo by Guido Porro. Also the 2004 The Foundry Syrah from S. Africa. People really need to drink more S. African syrah. It has its own taste which is neither northern Rhone or the fruit bombs of Oz and Santa Barbara. May also dig into the Pinot stash for some Merry Edwards RRV or Walter Hansel.
March 21, 2008

eastbayrich
Gary, you were ON FIRE yesterday. This was a great great show and I was laughing my ass off during several parts (”… that 48 year old cousin that still wants to be 25. That’s you Spain!!” OMG… so hilarious.

QOTD: NV Marr Cuvee Selena
March 21, 2008

jseeds
dang! your verbal bandwidth went from 2400baud to T-1 for this show! rock on.

QOTD: Marc Hebrart NV Reserve brut, probably a Leitz Dragonstone Riesling and maybe a Clos Pepe Pinot…
March 21, 2008

W Miree
I just reviewed the other comments, and saw the comment by Lawrence Leichtman. He was absolutely right about the “dumb stage” that many CNP’s go through begining as early as its 3-4th year and lasting from 3 to 5 years. Like Lawrence, I simply wait about 10 years after vintage before I drink them to be safe (I prefer older red wines anyway, so this is not a problem for me). Gary, I have never heard much of an explanation for this phenomenom, and would love to hear what you think about its cause.
March 21, 2008

Deano
Gary this show did bring serious thunder i love it!!! Great episode i would say it is a classic.

QOTD:
-Not any wine…I am going to Mazatlan Mexico so i will be drinking tequila CHEERS!!
March 21, 2008

Johnny Utah
that may have been the best…QOTD: Felsina Berardenga Rancia 2003 Chianti Classico Reserva…DOCG Baby!

BTW: GV is recommended by 4 out of 5 Dentist!
March 21, 2008

Karl Laczko
Most excellent show Vaynermeister, I felt your energy there, you’re on fire!

QOTD – Coincidentally I’m planning a CNdP for easter weekend, a Clos Saint AndrÃ© 1995 ChÃ¢teauneuf-du-Papes. Not sure what to have for white, tempted by a Turkish one I picked up last week, Diren DÃ¶rtnal 2002 Narince.
There’ll likely be one or two more as well, since my parents are visiting, but those will probably be the main ones.
March 21, 2008

Dom
UNBELIEVABLE Both the first and the third CDP’s are sold out already!!!! Now that’s fast! I new I should have watched the show last night! Well this week-end I think I am going to another CDP the D’Oratoire 2005 or the Scopone Toscana Bagatto( I’m really excited about this one)Great show Gary, I am really getting into the southern Rhone!
March 21, 2008

Palmer
Great show Gary. Here’s what we drink at Thirsty Third Thursday:

Castell Roig Xarel-lo Vi de Terrer 2006
Weingut Schmelz GrÃ¼ner Veltliner â€˜Pichel Pointâ€™ Federspiel 2006
ViÃ±a ChocalÃ¡n CarmÃ©nÃ¨re 2006
Carm Douro 2005
ChÃ¢teau BouscassÃ© Madiran 2003
Sierra Vista Viognier Doux 2004 (Late Harvest Dessert Wine)
March 21, 2008

M
QOTD: 2005 Domaine Le Pas de l’Escalette Le Premier Pas, a Rhone Blend from Languedoc-Roussillon
March 21, 2008

mastertchris
The Ole lady and I will be popping 2006 Sharpshooter Chardonnay and 2002 Chateau Grandes Plantes. Happy Easter Dude!
March 21, 2008

*/^_^\*
i give this show a 92+

won’t be drinking anything but vodka most likely
March 21, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Belvedere Vodka on the rocks with a slash of dirty.. couple o olives.
Tomorrow wine!
March 21, 2008

BoiseBob
QOTD: We are going to have a 1990 Indian Creek Pinot Noir – an Idaho wine, of course! The entre will be a Roasted Leg of Lamb with a Port Glaze. If you want a bottle, Gary, I can see that you get one! We do have some cellared.
March 21, 2008

Stevo Vino
QOTD: 1999 The Armagh by Jim Barry from Clare Valley, Australia. Easter is a special time and deserves a special wine.

Great show GV… thunder in bucket loads!

BOOM!
March 21, 2008

Mike
What no Roger Perrin. The g-d of Chat. Du Pape
March 21, 2008

jason
pommard 04 jadot with beuf borgogne

easter? dunno. will be going to a fancy resto w/a fancy list du vin.
next week, my mom is here and i am opening a bottle of 96 chat. de ferrand, st emilion….can’t wait! this is the bottle that made me want to collect wine.

http://www.chateaudeferrand.com/uk/index.aspx
March 21, 2008

Sayle
Gary…LOVED the show and the energy!!! Cannot wait to try a CDP.
QOTD: Tonight I am attending an Easter Drink party in which we all ‘design’ our own cocktails and the winner of best drink gets to take home a bottle of vino. My cocktail will involve a good Prosecco (your rec), various fruit nectars and sorbet…talk about sweetness….
March 21, 2008

DON DECKER
THIS EASTER WE WILL ENJOY AMITY PINOT NOIR 2005 FROM WILLAMETTE WITH THAT HONEY BAKED HAM!!
BY THE WAY GARY, YOU DID ROCK TODAY!!!
March 21, 2008

Lee W
Drinking a Longboard Vineyards Dakine syrah. Thanks for coming back with passion on the last two shows
March 21, 2008

Ozzybeef
Crank this little monkey!

Coppola Pinot Noir Diamond Collection
March 21, 2008

eastportorican
And yet once again, ” Mott, drink it up!!”.
March 21, 2008

AmandaM
Classic episode. Thanks for everything you do.
March 21, 2008

auspuffklappe
Over the top as always!

QOTD: Any Prosecco, we,re organizing a Prosecco-tasting-easter-brunch-housewarming this sunday because we just moved into our new house and Processo is the new roze here in Holland.
March 21, 2008

DC7
Travaglini Gattinara ‘02
March 21, 2008

Craig Rost
I will be drinking B.R. Cohn Silver Label 2005
March 21, 2008

Dr. J
QOTD: I will be drinking the Mettler Petite Syrah and one of Siduri’s Pinot tonight. Tomorrow I’m going to share the Evesham Wood Pinot with my parents for Holy Saturday lunch. Then on Easter Sunday at Aunty M’s, I’ll probably be served some of my cousin’s husband’s craptacular homemade wine and the Mogen David they always keep on hand for “special occasions.” In summation, my wine list for this weekend reminds me of the first line of A Tale of Two Cities!
March 21, 2008

boegemann
QOTD: Tonight I need to do a little research on Piedmont wines, so I’m eyeing up a bottle of 2003 Ceretto Zonchera Barolo. Tomorrow is a birthday celebration. We’ll start off with Le Frappe Cremant de Bordeaux, but will pair the Beef Wellington with a 2002 BV Tapestry.
March 21, 2008

caleb
Havent decided yet! Maybe a 05 beckmen syrah! GV please try the 04 barroux that was mislabeled under this episode I want to see your take on that!
March 21, 2008

Bill & Wendy Wilcox
QOTD: An unoaked ViÃ±edos Raimat 2006 AlbariÃ±o Chadonnay by Costers & Segre of Spain. Good stuff!

One of the best ever episodes ever. Great comments, great energy and great fun.
March 21, 2008

E
Actually, given further thought, there’s this 1995 Chateau Gloria I’ve been wanting to have a look at …
March 21, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Okay, just finished off the ‘78. How deep are GV’s connections? Could he find an ordinary 78 Cote de Bourg?

We’ll see Monday
March 21, 2008

JimChem
OK, Gary. Here is the wines for our tasting tonight.

2005 Forgeron Zinfandel, Washington State, $32

2006 Cline Ancient Vine, Castro County, $16

2005 Shooting Star, Mendocino, $12

2005 Seghesio Old Vine “Family Vineyard”, Sonoma, $30

2005 Artezin (Hess Collection), Mendocino, $15

2003 Beringer Zin, Clear Lake, California $14

It should be an interesting tasting.

Jim
March 21, 2008

Donna Marie
Loved the show!
QOTD: The Hungarian Tokay? from the March 4th Secret Pack, Chateau St. Michelle “Nellie’s Garden” Rose, Lily Sonoma Pinot, maybe a dessert wine–either The Justin Obtuse Port, or BV Latour Muscat to name a few.
March 21, 2008

Kirk
Well I wish that I could say that I am drinking something this weekend…yet, I’ve been on a “break” from wines…and increasing the exercise routine. In an attempt to live long enough to see some of my wines age…I’ll be heading to an industry tasting on Monday and that is what I’ve been waiting for. All in all I’m saving up my stash for my return to “the city” in May. So what am I drinking this weekend???? Water.
March 21, 2008

agentorange
QOTD: Cristalino Rose cava. Like an Easter egg for a grown-up.
March 21, 2008

Kim
Local liquor store had no chateau neuf-du-pape!
Isn’t that sad? Only a WL wristband could make
it better or maybe the 2003 Louis Bernard Gigondas
I bought.
March 21, 2008

MossyMo
2006 KB RRV PN – BTW, my fiance is soon to be widowed by GV too. Keep it up!
March 21, 2008

Jessica
I will be drinking a couple things this weekend. Chateau St. Michelle “Nellies Garden” Rose will be the main wine for Easter (my mom’s and my fav!) Bugey Cerdon Rose bubbles, and a Townshend ‘03 Cabrenet Sav. YUMMY!!
March 21, 2008

Chris G
QOTD: Kerschbaum Pinot Blanc 2006, my first Austrian Pinot Blanc!
My girlfriend now refers to you as my ‘boyfriend’ so I guess she’s starting to feel a bit like a widow (or that I’ve dumped her for you!). She doesn’t complain about the great wine she get’s to drink though so I guess she’s finding solace in the bottom of a bottle.
March 21, 2008

zak
QOTD — Forchini Vineyards “Extreme” Dry Creek 2005 — Extreme sports, extreme dining [think Japanese blowfish]….and now extreme wine!?? Don’t worry….the only thing extreme about it is taste. Aged 20 months in American oak. We dare you not to like it.
March 21, 2008

davebw
I love the Chateaunneuf du Papes… and it was a great show. But I won’t open any from our (small) cellar cause wifey is out of town. So I will be going cheap. Some cheese, Tallegio unpasturized soft cow’s milk cheese from Italy tonight, with the Jonesy Port ($10) from australia. Tomorrow, leftover BBQ from Cooper’s, can’t decide white Domaine de Vaugon Vouvray Demi-Sec 2006 or red Badia Coltibuono Cetamura Chianti 2005. Sunday on the road cause somebody wanted a Monday morning meeting, eating supper somewhere between Richmond VA and Lexington Park, MD. Probably crab cakes and whatever white looks good.
March 21, 2008

Kelly
That really is it Gary. I can actually feel like I’m tasting the wine along with you thanks to the magnificent way you can express the flavors and textures and aromas that you experience. Way cool.
March 21, 2008

Bob D
Nice show, man. Nice show.

QOTD: 2005 Bordeaux tasting this weekend. Ch Pipeau, Ch Puygeuraud, and Ch Les Trois Croix.
March 21, 2008

Barstool
Home without guests for the first weekend since very recently moving – alone in a new city (not sure it qualifies as that) – and opening the ‘05 Chasseur Freestone Station Pinot just for me. – and I don’t even ‘like Pinot’.
March 21, 2008

panoca
QOTD: i’ll open a Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2006 with my “parillada”
March 21, 2008

Pat Mc
Dude,
there are a lot of female Vayniacs. My husband drinks Coors Light (ewww!! not even good beer.) Does that make him a GV widower? His and her tee shirts?
March 21, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
QOTD: Drinking Travaglini Gattinara 2002 think weekend along with some Graham’s 10 Yr. Aged Tawny Porto
Great to see your little monkey was cranked.
Now how about getting MOTT his tee shirt so his monkey can get cranking?
March 21, 2008

kaybee
Wow! High octane show!
QoTd
This weekend I’m trying a Freixenet Spumante Cava (Spain) and a 2006 J Lohr Monterey (CA) Riesling. We’ll see how they roll.
March 21, 2008

Paul M
QOTD: this weekend’s special wine is one of my favorites, 2003 Sansonnet … bought a bunch way back on sale for $21.21 and now that it is $35 I love them even more!
March 21, 2008

Virginia
I really liked your show tonight. I’m not sure what I’ll be drinking this weekend. Last night I made some new friends sharing wine on the first third thirsty Thursday and tasted some very interesting wines. It was very fun and amazing how much we seemed to have in common. Thanks for that. Thanks for your energy and enthusiasm.
March 21, 2008

Blake
QOTD: I have quite a reserve built up for all the bball games (GO PITT!). I’m really becoming hooked with little penguin wines though, have a handful of those ready to be popped. My fiance can TOTALLY agree with your friendly emailer…I talk about “Gary” alllll the time. Annoys her a bit but she loves you too, keep it going and you can be our 3rd wheel ANYTIME!
March 21, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: Definitely am opening the Domaine Antonin Guyon 02 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes I recently picked up. Other wines on the hit list include the Coviv 04 Aglianico del Vulture, Sella 01 Lessona, Sella 04 Orbello, Vietti 05 Babera D’Asti Tre Vigne, Edmunds St John 05 Rocks and Gravel, and the Edmunds St. John 05 Shell and Bone. Will probably hit 3 or 4 of those.
March 21, 2008

terroirist
GREAT Episode! I love wines from Chateauneuf-du-Pape.. It’s great to hear those price ranges also.. I will be picking some up.. Old World wine is #1 .. Terroir , Earth, minerals.. You just can’t get that in New World Wines… This Weekend I will be enjoying (with friends and sunday with my moms..) Carchelo 05′ Monastrell from Jumilla… #2 on the list is Hayman & Hill 05′ Meritage (Monterey County – Reserve Selection.) 43.8% Cab, 24.7% Merlot, 5.7% Cab Franc, 15% Malbec, amd 11.3% Petite Verdot.. That one sounds very interesting on paper.. and Finally Chateau Recougne 03′ Bordeaux Superieur….
Anyway – Keep the great shows and energy.. (You never lack energy..) Have a good weekend…

Terroirist

aka Mike from Nebraska..
March 21, 2008

Micha
Thanks Gary for another educational energiedriven episode. I think you are so right, recommending the southern rhone. Btw: sometimes a good gigondas brings even more thunder then Chateauneuf (at even lower prices).
March 21, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: Whitehall Lane Merlot, one of my value favorites.

Gary, you need to swallow to mellow out. You’re killing my wine buzz.
March 21, 2008

Orville B
Will have to open a 02 St Jean Cinq Cepages now

Loved the Show. My wife is also a GV Widow.

JB
March 21, 2008

Chuck
Son, if you want to keep working here, stay off the drugs. Seriously, what’s got into you? Hugely entertaining show. Your new Delta Tau Chi name is – Robert Parker’s Bitch, RPB for short.

QOTD – King Shag Sauv Blanc. Can’t leave Trader Joe’s without one jumping in the basket.
March 21, 2008

wayno da wino
Gee, GREAAAAAAAT SHOW !!!!!
SUPER COOOOL VINO in da Hizzy !!! Moooochooo Thanx for bringin’ da
THUNDER !!!!

QOTD: Gonna KO a Zind Humbrecht Wintzenheim Gewurtz 2003 tonight….
March 21, 2008

grant
Hey Gary!
Great show!
qotd:I am probably going to open a bottle of Saxum Bookers vineyard with my girlfriend this weekend.
Got the weekend off so I am looking forward to spending it with my friends and loved ones. Hope your weekend is filled with the thunder!

~G~
March 21, 2008

jp
Waited for this last night and never saw it till after the friday show- I’m a little late to this game, but qotd-wise I’ll probably pop an Estancia Paso Robles cabernet. It’s cheap, and I liked it last time I had it.
btw- excellent show, and Friday’s wasn’t bad either. Nice to see some value in CDP- hope I can find some in my area(ship to Ga. please!) Have a great weekend!
March 21, 2008

sev
awesome show, I was a bit worried with the late post, but the nearly 30 minutes of pure energy more than made up for it!

QOTD: this weekend my mom is making salmon because my girlfriend and i don’t eat red meat (love you mom) so I was thinking a nice Pinot Noir. Possibly C&T Patio Pinot Noir, or Jamesport Pinot Noir from Long Island.
March 22, 2008

Gersh
QOTD: Jameson Whiskey and Lion Stout.
oh, you mean the wine’s I’m drinking… wine is more of a mid week thing for me. A bottle can provide a glass or even half glass after class each day and not be to much, so I can get things done. Anyway, good show, you rocked it. Now back to my Vay-Ner-Widow.
March 22, 2008

Reed H
QOTD: 2003 Norman Vineyards Zinfandel! Thats what we drank tonight Gary.
March 22, 2008

KennyMac
QOTD: Finishing off two bottles we’ve opened: a 2003 Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Merlot from WA and a 2007 Joie Riesling from BC, Canada.
March 22, 2008

Jennifer Ulrich
Question of the Day: 2006 Stickleback Red Australia
March 22, 2008

vivaitalia
I’VE BEEN PIMPING THESE WINES FOR TWO YEARS NOW AND NOBODY IS LISTENING. THIS WEEKEND I’M DRINKING THE 04 DOMAINE DE CRISTIA CHATEANEUF DU PAPE AS WELL AS MY LAST BOTTLES OF THE 03 AND 04 RENASISSANCE CUVEE BOTTLES FROM THE SAME ESTATE. TRY THE O4 REN, YOU’LL FIND IT HARD TO BELEIVE IT’S NOT 100% MOUVEDRE (IT’S 80 GRENACHE).
March 22, 2008

Dory Kwan
2006 Cederberg Bukketraube. Do not be frightened of the RS, my friends.
March 22, 2008

Vino Uomo
QOTH day:

Drinking 2005 Patrick Javillier Chardonnay Bourgogne Blanc CuvÃ©e des Forgets

Price 19.99, White Burgundy from Bourgogne appellation. I was told this will be a Meursault classified wine in the future, I guess the vines are not old enough yet? Anyways, the LWS said its great value because of that and should be great for Easter.
March 22, 2008

Bacchi_buller
Wow! Loved the energy of this show. Definitely have to try a Ch. du Pape soon.

QOTD: Already started on a 2006 Chardonnay from the Loire Valley (Domaine de Bernier). Somewhat acidic but went great with a creamy cheese. At $11 it was cheaper than the cheese! A great value in my opinion.
March 22, 2008

Bill
Gary:
Loved the show, but what did you think of the Chateau de Beaucastel compared to these guys? A bit better, maybe, but a lot price-er, right?
I ordered the secret two pack to try on 4/1. Bet you have something “fool”ish in mind for us!
This weekend, I’ll try Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages 2004 Cab. Sauv.
Have a great weekend.
March 22, 2008

Saubrey
Wow! Freakin’ awesome show! I’ve been really busy with school and work the last couple of months and this is just the show to drag me back into ThunderDome. I just hope my wife and my studying don’t turn into Vayniac Widows, because I have a couple of months worth of shows to catch up on.

QOTD: Wines that I know I’ll be opening this weekend.
1)2003 Chateau Mongravey
2)2003 Muga Rioja
3)2004 Jacopo Biondi Santi Sassoalloro
Celebrating my birthday and making room in my little tiny wine fridge for the ‘05 Bordeaux I just bought from ya. I dare you to get a hold of any of these wines and drink them with me!

Saubrey
March 22, 2008

Saubrey
Oh, yeah GV. Also, that 2003 Muga Rioja I’ve opened before and picked up a bit of pickle juice on the nose. I know how much you dig that business.
March 22, 2008

Saubrey
Wow…I catch the show 2 days late and both of the CdP’s you were hyped up about are sold out…good for you, bad for me, but I do have the secret packs to look forward to!
March 22, 2008

Fred
Haha, Vino vino.

QOTD: Still Chateau de Cranne, 2000 today. Have fun. ^_^
March 22, 2008

Steve B
QOTD: ‘05 Poet’s Leap riesling from Long Shadows (Walla Walla!) and, with the main course, ‘01 Chateau Lascombes.
March 22, 2008

Vinacull
Gary, I ALWAYS try to catch the WLTV Rhone EPs, and this one was stoked off the Richter with thunder, which was great. This was a fantastic lineup chosen by viewer. Totally agree with your review on the Caboche CDP (typically seems to have a beautiful blend of dark plum and violets) and the Chante-Perdrix is always one of my favorites for the complexity of bouquet and depth of fresh fruit + pepper and earth at a great price point. Ever since the 2001 vintage, the Steading has been one of my all time favorite Aus->Rhone emulators, but the last couple years seem to have been more forward fruit-bombish (e.g., less tea, earth, and pepper mixed in with the huge bouquet of rasberries and strawberries) which now makes me question for QPR whether or not there are not better choices. Interestingly I was just looking at the Steading in WL yesterday. A long time Vayniac, I appreciate your comment about Tony. Best wishes to you and your family this Holiday weekend Gary, Vinacull Vayniac
March 22, 2008

Lone
I’m drinking (later on to day) the Maioli Dolcetto di Ovada D.O.C. 2005 from Villa Sparina, Pimonte, Italy AND the Villa Sparina Gavi D.O.C.G. del Com. di Gavi, 2006, Villa Sparina, Pimonte, Italy both iin the 375 ml. botles. Just opend the red, about 3 hours befor serving, lookning forward to this tasting. Grate show, loving it!
Lone, Copenhagen, Denmark
March 22, 2008

Ryan
Pagor Tannat
March 22, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Man .. whatever you are on, I want some of it
Now that’s why I love the WLTV – as far as I am concerned, the NUMBER 1 wine show on the net.

QOTD: 2003 Chanson Beaune-Bastion Premier Cru
March 22, 2008

Bill Field
Anglim’s 2006 Bien Nacido Viognier with my Easter ham
March 22, 2008

Ken F
Drinking a Rutherford Ranch Cab 2004 Napa Valley $15 US Bones na d also, 2006 Boarding Pass. K
March 22, 2008

Bill H
1999 campo del drago brunello di montalcino
March 22, 2008

Sharon
Gary, you could make a fortune if you bottled and sold your energy! It’s awesome. This afternoon I’m going to a tasting of southern Rhone wines, including 3 CndP’s, specifically:
06 Vieille Julienne rose
05 Dom. de Deurre Vinsobres
05 Lucien Barrot CndP
05 Piaugier CDR
05 Vieille Julienne cdr “Clavin”
05 Lesec CdR Rubis
05 Dom de la Solitude CndP
05 Lesec Rubis CndP
March 22, 2008

Stu
QOTD: 2001 Domaine du Pesquier Gigondas
March 22, 2008

Dave from VA
Went out and found 05 Bordeaux at the local store and could not find much, but I intend to have one of them tomorrow. Either the Chateau Tour de Gillet or the Chateau Fage Graves de Vayres.
March 22, 2008

Russ J
QOTD: Mischief & Mayhem 2005 Burgundy
March 22, 2008

Sue Z.
WOW!!! What energy, what excitement, what enthusiasm!!!!! You did bring the thunder tonight my friend;-) I will happily be drinking white bordeaux, rose cava, Pouilly – Fuisse. and a Portuguese red over the course of the weekend. Cheers!!!!!
March 22, 2008

Silas
QOTD: This weekend, I will be drinking a bottle of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a delicious Italian white wine. It is one of only 36 wines from Italy that hold the prestigious “Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita” (DOCG) status. You should try it out, Gary.
March 22, 2008

Stephen J
QOTD: Bodega SEPTIMA 2005 Malbec , mendoza red
March 22, 2008

JeffH.
Gary,

Great show. I can’t wait to try some of those wines. Easter dinner:braised rabbit(of course!) Easter wine: 2001 Covila Rioja Riserva with dinner and a pre-dinner 2004 Can Feixes White blend(Penedes)
March 22, 2008

JayZee
AWESOME show!!!!! Simply AWESOME!!!!!

QOTD: I’m not sure what we are having on Sunday (Easter) as yet. What goes with ham?

Tonight we had a nice bottle of 2005 M. Chapoutier Cote du Rhone with our five -spice duck breast. It was quite nice and a good QPR.
March 22, 2008

Katherine
Oh Gary. My husband is a WLTV widower. It’s funny… right now my husband is on tour (he’s a musician) for 11 weeks, and we only connect on iChat. Miss Vivian loves to talk with her daddy on the computer… she giggles and coos and reaches for the screen. But today when I was watching WLTV Vivian was giggling and cooing and reaching for YOU! When she hears that “Hello everyone, and welcome…” she perks right up.

QOTD: I’m drinking some wine from the Finger Lakes! Swedish Hill Reisling, to be precise. It’s totally yummy.

p.s. GIVE UP THE SCORING. Wine isn’t math, it’s art. Find some other awesome way to rate wines. I’m going to mull this over and figure out a new GV rating system. I’ll get back to you.
March 23, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
GARY – You need to try the Zanzibar Cellars “Sandra” – Produced by Zanzibar Cellars in Oregon. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Syrah all sourced from Washington (Horse Heaven Hills I think). The wine is really tasty and creamy and if you sample it this weekend you’ll be sendin’ me a shout-out ’cause it rocks!
March 23, 2008

The Original Marc
I don’t understand the comments on the Mirande. I didn’t get the same stuff you did. Wasn’t a bad bottle, but it was one of the worst wines I’ve had, and I’m a CDP lover.
March 23, 2008

Sassodoro
Great show, Gary! Lots of energy!

QOTD. Sorry that I’m watching a few days late. It may already be too late for you to taste this stuff, if you feel like it. Last night (Saturday) Mrs. Sassodoro made a pappardelle Bolognese, and Sangiovese with some age on it seemed the appropriate thing, so I opened a 1999 Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino and a 1999 Fontodi Chianti Classico. The Caparzo was nice, with some hints of leather and tobacco, but not as wonderful as I remembered from previous bottles. The Fontodi, however, was an unexpected hit. It had this huge floral nose of violets and lavendar.

The wine for tonight, though, is one you should try: 2002 Dal Fari “Rutilum”. That’s a 100% Schioppettino from Colli Orientali del Friuli, in Northeastern Italy. Schioppettino is probably a new grape for a lot of Vayniacs, and I think it would be of interest, at least to Old World fans. “Rutilum” is Dal Fari’s Riserva bottling, and I find it complex and intriguing. (See http://www.dalfari.com/skedeing/SCHIOPrut.htm for their spec sheet on it.) I see that you don’t offer it at Wine Library. I don’t know where you can get it in your neck of the woods. Around here, the importer for it is Beverly Malen at Imports Inc./Chicago (email: info@imports-inc.com website: http://www.imports-inc.com/index.html). I do think you would enjoy it.
March 23, 2008

GR8wine
Hey GV,
Great show, great energy, you were almost manic, which is when you’re at your best. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to watch before the weekend because I’m a huge fan of CDP and would’ve loved to order some before it sold out (those are great prices!).
QOTD: after the fact, but we had a real fun blind tasting of Cab Franc’s, 2 from Virginia, one from PA, and one from it’s Chinon. We had a blast! The PA wine was the big surprise – it was quite good. The French wine was the least favored!
Keep up the great work.
March 23, 2008

JayZee
Okay, I decided to have a 2000 Chateau du Tertre Margaux on Easter with my family. It was beautiful – smooth and structured – very enjoyable, even with the ham.
March 24, 2008

Bobby Wino
hey Gary,
Have you tried any Tablas Creek wines from Paso Robles? They’re a partner winery to Chateau de Beaucastel and they planted their vines from C. de B.castel rootstock…cool idea and some tasty wines.

QOTD: 2002 Hafner Cab Sauv
March 24, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
FAB Chateauneuf Du Pape show!

QOTD: Chateau du Lort 2005
March 24, 2008

spaetm
Gary, Thanks for the great show for my birthday. You knocked it out of the park. I totally want to go out and get a chat du pape now. Just thought it was a fun name before.

I’m late for the QOTD, but I was going to drink the Secret 4 pack wines from episode 421 with the family in for Easter. However, it didn’t work out and we’ll have to do it another time.

Spaeth
March 24, 2008

Derek
Great show Gary…top 5.
March 24, 2008

Andy & Edie
One of my favorite episodes of all time!!! This weekend we had the Chateau St. Michelle Reisling. Has anyone heard of it? Just kidding Sometimes you have to try the grocery store wines too right. It was actually pretty darn good with Easter ham. Hope everyone had a happy Easter and now I’m off to watch the next episode. Cheers!
March 24, 2008

TennLee
QoTD: You’ve seriously corrupted me, Gary. We are having some close friends over from out of ConUS, so we will open something special- ‘96 Lynch Bages. Before your show we’d probably have had that yellar Kangaroo wine. Now, we look for an excuse to try something new and unusual. I’ve never had a “classified” Bordeaux, so I’m really excited.
March 25, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
QOTD: Green Lion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

P.S. I’ll drink more Chateauneuf Du Poop now…
March 25, 2008

Scottie P
Awesome show Gary! I’m addicted and slowly changing my WLTV widow into a Lurker.

Keep it up Baby!

P.S. The Vike will destroy your JETS at the game! The Vikings are the future! Get used to it!
March 25, 2008

streamertyer
GV – that show was rockin and rollin – like the car chase from French Connection or Al Pacino on RedBull…..

Funny that I watched this two days after Easter, when I had opened a 1985 Domaine Senechaux CdP…. Had explosive raspberry on the nose, with some cherry and raspberry and spice on the palate. Not much of the gaminess I’m used to experiencing with these wines, but very nice nonetheless. Did NOT go well with the ham (didn’t expect it to), but it did sing with the scalloped potatoes au gratin…

FWIW, one of the cheaper CdP’s I’ve enjoyed several times in the past was Cht. Saint Siffrein. But now looking forward to trying the Autards….
March 25, 2008

Chris Holbrook
Great show! do us cork-dorks a favor and break down the Grenache vs. Cincault components in these CndPs that you love.

P.S. watch out for the Bucs in ‘08!
March 25, 2008

MN George
QOTD:

Williams Selyem- 2005 Pinot Sonoma Coast
Turley Duarte- Zinfandel- 2003
Dain Wines- Brouseau Pinot 2005
March 25, 2008

Davis
Wow, awesome show! Can we get someone to do a show that reviews Gary’s shows? That one absolutely brought the thunder! 93+ points from me.

QOTD: Might drink a 2004 Coldstream Hills Cabernet Sauvignon (from the Yarra Valley, Aus)
March 25, 2008

bourdoh
Wow that show was pumped like Canseco! Keep em comin GV.

QOTD: It’s all about the Bordeaux baby! I’ve been reading so much lately about the upcoming 2005 vintage and how amazingly perfect it was for the region, so I’ve been trying to taste as many as possible. A couple were disappointing for sure, but I am so amped about the Chateau Gigault Cuvee Viva that I’ll be popping this weekend. 91 pts WS at $21? Talk about QPR!
March 26, 2008

Justin
Great show today! – I will be drinking a 2004 Delas Crozes-Hermitage white. My first Rhone white VERY VERY excited!!!! Please drink some viogner on your show soon.
March 26, 2008

ZJK
Gary, I have never commented on any of your previous shows. My father introduced me to the show just under a month ago, but I’m already a vayniac! I have watched several of your shows, but this one, kicked some serious ass! Keep it up Gary…MORE THUNDER!
March 26, 2008

Lewy
Great episode – catching up finally. QOTD: Turns out I randomly had that Chante Perdrix this past weekend. Not sure I felt the Slim Jim action – but I hadn’t seen the show yet, so I wasn’t focused on it. But, from what I remember, your notes are on point. Great focus and balance.
March 26, 2008

Sam J
Awesome show, Gary. Tons of thunder.

QOTD: 2004 Mencia.
March 26, 2008

Paul S. from NH
Love it Gary- Macho Man Randy Savage Slim Jim impersonation may be the funniest moment in WLTY history! Absolutely hilarious. Check out the real version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQjdHUX2T4c
March 26, 2008

Brian Pals
Gary, thanks for the birthday wishes!! My wife totally surprised me when I watched. Keep up the good work…. wine has never been the same…. go Vikes (and yes.. go Jets).
March 27, 2008

MtnCharlie
Great Thunder Show. Love the Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

QOTD: We drank lot’s of stuff:

Saturday with Crab
2004 Windy Oaks Chardonnay

Sunday
1996 Hauth-Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling
2006 Domaine de la Petite Cassagne Costieres de Nimes RosÃ©
2006 Mas de Guiot RosÃ©
With grilled lamb chops:
2003 Windy Oaks Proprietor’s Reserve Pinot Noir

Also, revisited the 1992 Russian River white table wine we did not drink last weekend and… not bad. I was a dry Muscat and went very well with the fig cake we had made for dessert.
March 27, 2008

DonnaWat
DUDE! I’m a little behind, but I’m half way through this episode and you are just over the top. I think I’m in love. Such passion. Whew.
March 27, 2008

wyldshaman
Great Show!

QOTD: Viognier and Meritage

PEACE
March 28, 2008

Andrew
Good Show Gary

QOTD: I’m behind as I’ve been away, but last weekend I was drinking bad Chinese wine, average Chinese beer and superb cocktails in Shanghai. Chinese, Japanese and Korean wines interesting stuff – were’s teh show on it??????

Andrew
March 28, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
It is a little too late but for that weekend I would have drank the wines I listed in the previous episode. The ‘97 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico and the 2005 Domaine de Ladoucette Pouilly Fume. Both are fully worth the search and price.
March 29, 2008

Dan-o
I am catching up on some old episodes (been traveling) and last weekend the best wine I drank – Easter weekend – was a Cote de Nuits bourgogne.
March 29, 2008

Andy
Coolest thing I drank that weekend was the 2002 Penfolds Shiraz St. Henri. Very Old-World in execution, needs decanter time. Very pleased to have more to age.
March 30, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
I love Chateauneufs!!!
April 5, 2008

justin
Mirassou Merlot would be good to check out. Tried it recently.
April 8, 2008

K-lurker
What an episode – you succeeded with the description — I swear I could taste the cherry and other flavs as you described it.

How do you know your #13? How can we make #1?
April 14, 2008

ValerieM
QOTD: Sorry too late to answer, but great show!
June 27, 2008

Expanding Sara’s Palate - Episode #494
[...] Episode 427 Chat Du Pape show [...]
August 19, 2008

C
dude. leave parker behind. he DID NOT put Chat du pape on the page. He came LATE to the game. Way late. please get with it. parker’s fine. he is not the last word and if you think so you lose.
September 11, 2008

pierazzo
i just searched some infos about chateneufs, of course I knew where to search..here. I just didn’t realize what kind of service is to have at your disposal online all the past episodes, so many wines at the tip of your fingers…….we love u, even in Italy, Gary.
January 9, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Great show on the du-pape’s. You keep talking about them and here I am doing nothing. Doesnt look like Im doing too god a job of listening….. QOTD: Im not sure if I will be drinking any wine this weekend. Depends on my mood and whats for dinner. Def. something next week when I make some veal saltimbocca.
February 23, 2009

Beverly
Great show! I’ve tried so many more wines since I started listening…thanks for the info! Have a great week!
June 16, 2009

Tooch
still my favorite episode….when are we getting a 2007 CdP episode? I’ve placed all my futures orders, interested to hear what your thoughts are on them.
July 27, 2009

Weston
qotd: I just had a 2005 Bordeax, I havn’t thought that far ahead but I am going to pick up case and of half of mixed wines so we shallsee
October 25, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: Two of my wines that I want to try asap are Charles Joguet ‘Les Petites Roches’ Chinon (100% Cab Franc), which I understand is made in the Beaujolais method (I haven’t liked any Gamay to date, so hopefully a different flavour profile from the Cab Franc!). Also I want to pop the Marques De Murrieta 1998 Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva (100% Viura) bought for £11 ($14-18?), it’ll be the most aged white i’ve had, and pretty inexpensive for a wine that old!…