Australian Wines On The Thunder Show, These Should Bring The Thunder!

Australian Wines On The Thunder Show, These Should Bring The Thunder! - Episode #433

March 31, 2008

Gary tries 4 wines from down under and talks about the unfair bashing he has given these wines at times and explains why.

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“I cant get away from the fruit and sugar ! Great show !…” by CJ Bowyer
“Hey thanks for giving our good wines a great review. about time. gary …” by Kylie
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Water Wheel Shiraz BendigoAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2005 Boarding Pass ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2006 Mitolo Gam ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2006 Glaetzer AnaperennaAustralian Red Meritage

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about 3 weeks ago

CJ Bowyer
I cant get away from the fruit and sugar ! Great show !
about 3 weeks ago

Kylie
Hey thanks for giving our good wines a great review. about time. gary when are you coming down here again? love the mitolo too.
Kylie Gold Coast Australia
about a month ago

Mr.Ambassador
Opening Day and my Mariners are gonna win their division (thank-you Angels for those injuries to starting pitchers)! I think you’ll see some surprising production from both Kenji and Sexson in their contract years.
about a month ago

Dan Schmid
I’m curious to see what Torre is going to do with the Dodgers, but I’m still rooting for the Cubbies.
about a month ago

ChezJosh
Go Cubbies!
about a month ago

Rolf Lydecker
It just goes to show that lame fancy packaging doesn’t always lead to good vino…

P.S. SD Jones Rules!
about a month ago

charlie berg
Gary–so great to see you giving props across the wine board–yes even to fruit bomby Aussie reds. I also was surprised and humbled by a Cab franc, p.verdot, merlot blend from Gemtree, McLaren Vale at a recent wine tasting. have a great week!
about a month ago

Tom Purvenas
LOL - Leave a comment. Good show, I was not able to make the “really big show” in person I am sorry to say, we got a bit too much going on here. Keep doing them I am sure I will make one next time.

Keep the reasonably priced ones in the mix, it always keeps my interest and when I hit the lottery I’ll buy the other stuff….
about a month ago

Tommy Vernieri
GV, I’m back… got a lot of catching up to do. I don’t keep up with baseball much, but when I watch I’m a Yankees fan.
about a month ago

Nate
Yes, please come to the Midwest. More specifically Madison WI. This town brings the thunder to all that live and visit here. Great people, interesting dining, and an attitude on life that will forever leave an impression on you. I do not even live there, but I work and have family in Madison and I always love the things this town has to offer. Yes I believe where you live has much to offer because of size and diversity of all there is to do and see. But given the opportunity, I think Madison, WI will give you a rewarding and unique experience, better than any where else in the Midwest. I hope to hear that you are visiting soon. On Wisconsin!
about a month ago

Eric Gardner
Good Show, nice mix of prices. Like to see inexpensive stuff tasted next to pricier stuff. Maybe I’ll let my Glaetzer sit for a few years.

QOTD: Grew up in Oregon (no MLB team), went to college in NYC, went to 4 years of Yankee games, you can never forget the first trip to Yankee Stadium… go Yanks!
about a month ago

Jim in Atlanta
Went to Braves opening night so I need to pick them.
about a month ago

Dan-o
I have a bunch of Aussies in my cellar of all shapes and sizes - Elderton Command, Rosemount Balmoral, Marquis Phillips #9 Shiraz, Brothers in Arms Shiraz, Penfolds Grange, etc. I am a big fan, but they can wear on you. I have taken about a year off from drinking them and they have been fun to revisit.

I have been a fan of The Big Red Machine for almost 40 years. It has been tough - I went from the back to back ‘75 and ‘76 World Series and then had to wait until the ‘90 sweep of the A’s. Now I am waiting again!
about a month ago

Karl Laczko
I’ve not really had any OTT monsters from Australia, the closest would be Grant Burge’s The Holy Trinity 2002 GSM, but I’d have to call that a more elegant wine than some of the one’s you were describing. The Mitolo sounded really good!

QOTD - Opening day? What the frak’s opening day?
about a month ago

ValerieM
QOTD: I am rooting for Detroit Tigers, baby!
about a month ago

mjr
gday gary
thanks 4 doing the aussie wines. i’m from there, i know the places, it’s easier 4 me 2 get my head around them & remember them when i’m in wine shops. inspired by you i’m drinking a 2005 french burgundy pinot noir. it’s ok. good balance a bit watery…. antonin rodet…
you rock
thanks 4 putting the shows out there
i love em
go jets
mjr
about a month ago

Stephanie from So CA
QOTD: In So CA we choose who does not suck at the moment. Padres, Angels of LA of Anaheim(whatever that means)and Dodger Blue baby! We got Torre in the house.
about a month ago

damon aka unknownwine
gotta go with the Reds for the surprise winner of NL central. (not betting the farm though.)
about a month ago

mattd
Great idea with the quarterly “pick your crap up” meet & greet. I’m in that hour-distant weird zone and would definitely make the trip.

How would the buying work, though? I’m picturing a “pickup wish list” or something that you’d finalize and have me pay for the week before the meetup.

-M
about a month ago

Grape Expectations
QOTD: Ahhh, baseball season. My favorite time of the year. Gotta go with the Mariners. Maybe you’ll pick up a little SoDo Mojo when you’re out here next weekend.
about a month ago

jrock
What wines remind you of that ballpark smell? mmmmmm hot dog and cracker jacks.
about a month ago

Courtney M
Some of the first wines I seriously tried were Australians.

QOTD: I’m not into sports, but I know my Dad and my Sister will both be cheering on the Mets and the Red Sox this season.
about a month ago

Blake
QOTD: LETS GO BUCS!!! Sadly I can not honestly believe the Pirates will even have a winning record this season…*sigh* The Phillies should be strong this year.
about a month ago

Craig
Yes! Come to the midwest. This Iowa boy would love to have you in the area. Try the REAL midwest. McGregor, on the Mississippi. We’ve got a new restaurant with food that’s to die for. Wonderful Chef.
about a month ago

Will G
We’ll see if the Cubs can break the 100-year curse this season.