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

March 31, 2008

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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

343 Responses

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1. March 31, 2008

   SarahB

   Great show!

   I love how you’re “coming back” to the fruit bombs. Some wine people can be so pretentious…only drinking “serious” terrior driven wines even though I think they secretly like the “slutty” fruit forward wines. I just recently “came back” to oaky, buttery Chardonnay, albeit in small doses.

   QOTD: Definitely the Sox.

   Dale….I hope you have a valid excuse for being a Yankees fan.

2. March 31, 2008

   pete c

   Go METS!

3. March 31, 2008

   Tony Vette

   QOTD: This opening day I’ll be drying out as the NY Yankees final home opening at the old stadium has been rained out.

   NY YANKEES all the way!

4. March 31, 2008

   Jennifer

   QOTD: Go Yankees!
   I had the Boarding Pass Shiraz a month or so ago too. I thought the same thing. Thought it was tight all around- gypped!

5. March 31, 2008

   Syrahhhhhhhhh

   Somebody should do a clip show of Gary pronouncing wines with his own made up accents and spellings.

   I like how you tried to seem genuine about liking Aussy wines in the beginning of the show—c’mon, we know you by now—and then really being genuinely surprised by the Mitolo.

   Or is that Mitiolioio e i e i oh

   

   Go Padregiantabraveriners!

6. March 31, 2008

   Andrew

   Hey Gary

   Nice Show. Water Wheel had always been a firm value favourite. The Bendigo region offers a lot of love, try Balgownie for some old school Australian reds. The ‘Boarding Pass’ was always going to be rubbish. Who makes it? Where’s it from? It’s main feature is a stupid label designed for the export market and it’s a wine you could not buy in Australia – and I don’t trust them!

   QOTD: WHat’s opening day?

   Cheers
   Andrew

7. March 31, 2008

   Daniel

   Great show today Gary! Definitely going to seek out the Water Wheel.

8. March 31, 2008

   ianchudson

   Great show again! You said you needed to visit the midwest. Come tour Missouri and taste some wine, could be interesting.

   QOTD: Go Cards!

9. March 31, 2008

   Dale Cruse

   Great show my brother and a great time this weekend!

   QOTD: Watching my Yanks get rained out. It’s hard being a Yanks fan in Boston.

10. March 31, 2008

    brian

    great show, have 3 04 mitolo waiting to try and will search out the 06……….is it time for the blue jays in 08?,,,,,,keep up the good work, really appreciate the insite and reviews

11. March 31, 2008

    Chris

    R-E-D S-O-X!
    I love finding wines like that Water Wheel and always appreciate Gary finding us some nice QPRs

12. March 31, 2008

    Andrew H.

    Gary, great episode! I am very enthusiastic about Australian wines right now and I’m very glad you did this episode.

    QOTD: you know my Tiger’s are wining it all this year. DETROIT!!!!

13. March 31, 2008

    John Blue Label

    Nice Show GV.
    Love the Aussies. Great spirit, great allies, great vino, good prices.
    QOTD: Once a Yankee fan, always a Yankee fan.
    Hope to make the next party! Give us a few months notice, if you can.
    JWB

14. March 31, 2008

    cameron w

    I’m waiting for you to do an Australian episode where you taste a Pirramimma Petit Verdot. Good episode though:)

    QOTD – I’ll be working as always. I’ll have to root for the Mariners – it’s my wife’s team.

15. March 31, 2008

    Barry

    You know what? I drink wine only occasionally, and I certainly don’t have anything near a sophisticated palate. I found this site through Tim Ferriss’s site, and I watch simply because Gary is friggin’ hilarious. I don’t know what the hell he’s talking about (you know what I mean) but I am thoroughly entertained. This is my new favorite TV show.

16. March 31, 2008

    DAVe A

    Good tasting. thanks. Will try these brands – already lover Aussie wines.
    Middle America tour? There isn’t anything there, tell him, Mott!
    QOTD: sorry, don’t watch sports. I do sports – mountain biking, hiking, touring, exploring – watching someone else have fun on TV is boring to me. smile.

    Sure loved your show – again. Tomorrow is SECRET PACK day – got ‘em, introducing new friends to WineLibrary TV… should be fun. Any clues on what I should put into bowls? Grass? Dirt? hahahaha.

    DA

17. March 31, 2008

    Jonathan Fingas

    So very glad to hear that there are some sophisticated Aussie wines. I would hate to think that it was all fruit bombs, since there are no doubt many down under who appreciate subtlety (including a few who run vineyards).

    Gonna have to pick one up next time I’m wine shopping – that Water Wheel seems like a good blend, especially for the price.

18. March 31, 2008

    DavidM

    QOTD: Brewers. I like them almost as much as the Packers.

19. March 31, 2008

    loretta

    Red Sox to repeat.

    You are the best Gary.

    Yankees suck..

20. March 31, 2008

    JordanW

    QOTD: Opening Day for what? This is Canada… hockey is all that matters.

21. March 31, 2008

    Neil

    Out here in SF – the season opener was against the Dodgers in LA and they beat us 5 to 0. It’s going to be a tough year for the SF Giants. Go Giants!

22. March 31, 2008

    Kevin M

    RED SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

23. March 31, 2008

    SteveW

    Great show, I’ll have to try the Mitolo.
    QOTD: I’m spending spring break with my family in Florida, otherwise
    I would be at Safeco Field watching my team the SEATTLE MARINERS.

24. March 31, 2008

    DON

    GREAT OUT, WAS THAT YOU OUR MOTT THAT CUT THE CHEESE DURING THE DISCUSSION WITH THE BOARDING PASS SHIRAZ??

25. March 31, 2008

    Paul Gassée

    Gary:

    We’d love to have you on our sports talk show, in the upcoming weeks, if your busy schedule allows for it.

    Our program, aptly called Your Sports NightCap (www.yoursportsnightcap.com), combines our love for sports with a lounge atmosphere.

    My Co-Host, Neil, is from Long Island, and has covered your Jets closely for the past two seasons…

    Please let us know if you’d be amenable to coming on…

    Many thanks!

    We’re big fans of your work, energy, and positive disruption you’re bringing about in the wine industry.

    Keep up the great work!

    Cheers,

    Paul

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