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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March 31, 2008

Justin Viger
I have nothing to say but how can I say no that beautiful face.
March 31, 2008

Tom Marusak
Gary, a friend turned me on to you show last week. Now I can’t stop watching. (And I have a lot of episodes to catch up on.) Fortunately for me, I put a wine and alcohol content blocker on our company’s 250 computer terminals (including my own), so I can’t spend the entire day watching your archive episodes. I must admit, I’m leaving the office earlier than usual though.

Keep on changing the wine world!

Tom Marusak
March 31, 2008

DaveyDonut
Cool! I’m drinking this 2005 Water Wheel Shiraz Bendigo as we speak! Just opened it an hour ago… I am beginning to wonder about the pricing of wines you put on the show, though… according to wine-searcher, your price on this wine yesterday was $12.50… now that it’s on the show, it’s $14? Did it go up because you were going to do it on the show? Is it really just a coincidence? I’ve actually noticed this a couple times now (pointed them out before, too). Just curious. I just picked mine up locally for $12.71. This is probably the second Australian Shiraz I’ve enjoyed in the last year (key word, enjoyed… I’ve had several dozen). My note:

Decanted one hour. Color is very dark with ruby and purple. Nose is heavy and rich, showing ham, candied cherries, tropical flavored skittles, smooth oak, with just a hint of basil. Pretty intense and yummy. Wow, VERY creamy on the mouth feel, showing oak and dark fruit. Taste the rainbow! Finishes with tons of skittles and a hit of alcohol, then going to some fatty ham. Considering this is 15%, the alcohol isn’t too bad. Pretty decent, for a fruit bomb. I’m not going to go crazy over this, but I can see a lot of people really enjoying this one. I’ll probably pick up a few bottles for when “they” are over. 87 Points

QOTD: Really not much of a baseball fan, but I’ve always loved the Oakland A’s. I have no plan for opening day though, and will probably watch about 5 baseball games all year.

David
March 31, 2008

Tony
….Gooooooooo Yankeeeeessss!
March 31, 2008

Matthew Hale
Good show. My wine isnt really into wine too much. She has been pretty disapointed in a lot of the wines that we have had. I think I might try some of these kinds of wines to see if it will help her attitude about wine a little bit.

QOTD: I think the Cubs have a real good chance to win it all this year. I know John Kruk agrees with me. They had a great game today even though they lost. Fukudome had a big three run home run. They are going to be fun to watch this year.
March 31, 2008

Andy
Great Ep G ,,, enjoy the down under vino (love the fruit bombs)

Love the Brewers , alot of young great players but our piching needs help..
March 31, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: sitting at work in my orange sweater and blue shirt, mets hat on my desk, reveling in an opening day win which featured a solid first outing from Johan Santana and a huge day from David Wright. LET’S GO METS!!!
March 31, 2008

normanzo
Nice change-up show, with the Aussies showing well.

On the WL gatherings in Jersey…once-a-quarter sounds good to me. However, you really should do something on the other side of Manhattan –Brooklyn is ready and waiting!
March 31, 2008

Tom L
Gary – You nailed the Boarding Pass. I was very disappointed with it as well. Cute marketing — pass on the wine. I would have given the Water Wheel an 88. But that is my palate. Great finally meeting you on Saturday!

QOTD: Too bad the Yankees were rained out.
March 31, 2008

Marshall Weldon
Gary,
Glad to hear that you like big, fruity wines. I think a lot of us do.
I don’t think I’ve seen any of these wines locally. Keep up the good work.
Marshall
March 31, 2008

Ben G.
We had to square-dance in high school, and have a yearly polka competition! Great show Gary.
March 31, 2008

Meg C
Gary — why do I love you so? B/c you are so damn funny.

Can’t wait to cruise down to K&L and check out some Waterwheel.

Go Giants!! (even though SF fans could give a shiz about sports)…..
March 31, 2008

wrc105
Hey Gary,

Thanks for hosting the open house, I had a good time enjoyed everything that was available to tasty-taste.

I am going to be keeping my eyes on the Phillies.

-W
March 31, 2008

J-Pipes
I heart Austrailian wines. Thanks for giving them a shot.
QOTD: May the team with the cutest asses in their uniforms win!!!!!
March 31, 2008

Antonio TouriÃ±o
Great ep GV. Loved the packaging of the Boarding pass. Will have to try it just for the package… Maybe I’ll like it. hehe.
March 31, 2008

Pete
GO BRAVES
March 31, 2008

Tom
Gary, great episode — I am over a lot of the big Aussies –just too much candy and alcohol — they are similar to drinking martinis in the sense that they aren’t really food friendly — they step on the toes of everything except big rare pieces of meat (which are great every so often) — that being said, I do stock up on Mitolo every year for the last 6 years…..good call.

Thanks for the show. Wish I had been able to attend on Saturday. Next time.
March 31, 2008

hb
Ooops! Now after reading other comments, I see you mean opening day for the MLB! I’m not a fan of any team, but my hubbie is a long time Royals fan.
March 31, 2008

hb
Sounds like some great tasting wines today Gary! I’ll be seeking out the Water Wheel Shiraz!

QOTD: Opening day for what??
March 31, 2008

AlanH
Good show Gary. Go White Sox! and whoever plays the Cubs.
March 31, 2008

OmarG
Great party….great show…

“It is HIGH, IT IS FAR, IT IS GOOONE!!”

The plan was to watch the yanks..on the high def….maybe tomorrow!
Go Yanks!
March 31, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
QOTD: Would like to see the Yankees beat da Mets in a subway series, just like in 2000.
March 31, 2008

mark
yep..boarding pass..not that great..packaging sells it..they do have a reserve i havent tasted yet….Mitolo is on my buy list..GO WHITE SOX !
March 31, 2008

RonC
Really enjoyed this episode.

QOTD: Mets will win it all !!!
March 31, 2008

manonthemoon
Way to bring the thunder.

QOTD: No doubt about it, this is the amazings year to bring to take shea out with a bang