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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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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April 1, 2008

Dean Satterlee
Come visit New Mexico; maybe Santa Fe!!
April 1, 2008

Dominus
Great show so I ordered some of the Mitolo and Water Wheel.

QOTD: I attended “the” Opening Day at Nationals Park. A really, really nice venue and got to see the Pres throw out the first pitch. Do you think Obama has a clue what a baseball is?

I root for the Nats (I used to be an Os fan until the Angelos dynasty ran them into the ground) but who wins it all? On paper, the Bosox but since I hate ‘em and everything associated with the NE area, I’ll go with the Dodgers.

Cheers!
Dom
April 1, 2008

Andy & Edie
Great episode that made me really thirsty for Shiraz! If you are traveling to the midwest, you should stop in Montana! We have Glacier Park, Yellowstone Park, tons of fishing, hiking, mountains… QOTD: Go Rockies!
April 1, 2008

Ricky B.
QOTD- my team is probably the worst team in baseball this year (S.F. Giants), but I will still root for them. When your team is bad it takes a little luster out of the season though.
April 1, 2008

Alex
go brewers!
April 1, 2008

Chris
QOTD- Went to Cupid’s Hot Dogs (since I couldn’t make it to the game) and brought back a dog for everyone at the office to celebrate Opening Day. Dodgers are going all the way this year!
April 1, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Gee, Nice to see some love for da Auzzie Vino……
QOTD: Will be rootin’ for da Squaws…..er Indians, Padres, Angels,
and Dodgers……….
April 1, 2008

Ducati AGB
Nice to finally see some wines that we can hook up in Canada. Looking forward to trying the Mitolo GAM

Thanks GV
April 1, 2008

JayZee
Great show! While I tend to like the Olde World wines better than the fruit bombs, I have several fruit bombs in my cellar that I adore (like Amon-Ra Godolphin amongst others). Very interesting show. The Water Wheel sounds like a must try.

QOTD: GO TRIBE!!!! (’Nuff said)
April 1, 2008

NC Carl
Great show, I’m really into Shiraz right now. Gonna look for the Water Wheel and Mitolo. I agree with the above comment on Schild.

Go Braves!
April 1, 2008

Derek
Loved this EP Gary.

QOTD: I am a Boston Man…sorry!!!
April 1, 2008

Len
Another great episode! Once again you pulled all the stops trying something that was just over the top… I found it very interesting how Australian wines were your main interest in the beginning…it almost seem that too much of a good thing loses its luster…don’t know if it ever lost its thunder for you but glad you did these wines.I’ve been drinking a lot Shiraz’s of late and was glad to see the Mitolo Gam…I’m putting that one on my list to try next.Great show as always…keep bringing the thunder GV.

QOTD: THE YANKEES
April 1, 2008

BiggMakk
QOTD: GO CARDS!!!
April 1, 2008

stephen
I think the Mitolo is a killer wine and well worth the Tom you have to put down, that and the Schild in my opinion are the best Shiraz’s in Oz at this particular price point.
even though I am South African, I have to admit I love the Aussie wines, the even make some darn good Riesling [another favourite]
Nice show
April 1, 2008

Taylor
That was something we haven’t seen in a while Gary drinking some fruit bombs.

QOTD Obvz the BOSOX, its all about the repeat!!!
April 1, 2008

Keith
They still play baseball in the US? Oh yeah thats right nobody has the attention span anymore to follow 162 games.
April 1, 2008

Simon D
Once again, great show! I looked for the Waterwheel locally and amazingly it is available so I’m definitely gonna give that a try. I was drinking so much Bordeaux over the winter that I’m really leaning towards more fruit forward wines now that spring is here.

QOTD: Gotta go with the Giants…
April 1, 2008

bigmay
Thanks for doing the Mitolo GAM. I’ve often wondered what your thoughts on that might be. I’m really looking forward to trying it. If you ever do a heartland tour, you MUST make a Twin Cities stop.

QOTD: Missed the Twinkies game but watched the Detroit/KC game and the SD/Astros game.
April 1, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
Thanks for an awesome show GeeVee … your enthusiasm is infectious – I always want to go straight home and pop something wonderful.

QOTD: I am rooting for whichever team will make you happy enough to offer free shipping!
April 1, 2008

pawncop
Good show as I tend to be a Aussie and NZ fan of wines.

Opening day – as usual have to work but am pulling for my beloved Texas Rangers.
April 1, 2008

Clinton
QOTD: Uumm, we’re still in basketball season. I pick Kansas to win it all!
April 1, 2008

Billy Mac
It’s got to be the Detroit Tigers!
April 1, 2008

akellner
Great show. I found the Boarding Pass close to the edge of too much, I will try the water wheel.

Opening Day, was Sunday in DC first game, new stadium, Bush threw out first pitch (not as many boos as you might have thought), excting night, even for a Met fan…
April 1, 2008

Jay
I’ll admit, I’ve been lurking for a while. But when your QOTD hits that close to home, I had to leave a comment. Just try and remember me when I come looking for suggestions on what to uncork in celebration of the Mariners winning the series.
April 1, 2008

Saftig
Love those Aussies. My pal went with Boarding Pass over Water Wheel, interesting.
QOTD: Used to love baseball, started out as a Cub’s fan but all the scandals, pumping up, dubious records, outrageous salaries, over the top ballpark prices and disregard for the fans has left me cold for the game. sad.