Comments on: The Other 46 – Episode #495 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/ Wine news, tastings and reviews from the Wine Library Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:13:06 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: GMB822 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-4/#comment-698622 GMB822 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:26:51 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-698622 Gary when I came across this episode, I had to comment (even though this is almost 300 episodes ago!) I did undergrad in Maryland, and I had the 2005 Basignani Cabernet Sauvignon (if you can even call it that) as part of a 3-week wine tasting course. This is my review (which is up on Corkd btw) verbatim, from when I tasted it in January of this year: "I need to preface this by saying maybe I had a bad bottle (not corked, but something was definitely way off about this wine) This wine was extremely briary, with a bizarre metallic and acidic taste. It was basically undrinkable. This might be an anomaly, but I can only tell you what I experienced with the particular bottle I tried. 55/100." SO yeah...a terrrible product. However, I did have a pretty serviceable wine from Maryland and I would LOVE to see you try it on the Thundershow. 2006 Boordy Vineyards Chardonnay. That review is also up on Corkd, tasted the same day as the Basignani disaster: http://corkd.com/wine/view/62246-2006-boordy-chardonnay. Gary when I came across this episode, I had to comment (even though this is almost 300 episodes ago!) I did undergrad in Maryland, and I had the 2005 Basignani Cabernet Sauvignon (if you can even call it that) as part of a 3-week wine tasting course. This is my review (which is up on Corkd btw) verbatim, from when I tasted it in January of this year:
“I need to preface this by saying maybe I had a bad bottle (not corked, but something was definitely way off about this wine)
This wine was extremely briary, with a bizarre metallic and acidic taste. It was basically undrinkable. This might be an anomaly, but I can only tell you what I experienced with the particular bottle I tried. 55/100.”
SO yeah…a terrrible product. However, I did have a pretty serviceable wine from Maryland and I would LOVE to see you try it on the Thundershow. 2006 Boordy Vineyards Chardonnay. That review is also up on Corkd, tasted the same day as the Basignani disaster: http://corkd.com/wine/view/62246-2006-boordy-chardonnay.

]]> By: John J. http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-4/#comment-684456 John J. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:46:53 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-684456 Gary, MD ISN'T checked off that list. basignani isn't a wine. It's awful, everyone I've had is bad. I' don't know who gave, or recommended that to you. Best thing about that winery is the label, which is a joke. Md liquor laws are awful too, which I guess is a good thin when it comes to this wine. If you wanna check Maryland off your list, try another one please. You should go with Black Ankle winery. They are making great MD wines right now. Gary, MD ISN’T checked off that list. basignani isn’t a wine. It’s awful, everyone I’ve had is bad. I’ don’t know who gave, or recommended that to you. Best thing about that winery is the label, which is a joke.
Md liquor laws are awful too, which I guess is a good thin when it comes to this wine.
If you wanna check Maryland off your list, try another one please. You should go with Black Ankle winery. They are making great MD wines right now.

]]> By: John http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-4/#comment-680877 John Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:48:17 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-680877 I agree that Basignani is a bust. I tried it at the Maryland Wine Festival last year, and it was a disaster. Big lines, over-rated. Same with Boordy, so I'm glad to see that you haven't tried any of theirs. On the MD Eastern Shore boutique winery called Tilmon's Island. Unlike anything else I had tried from in-state. Difficult to get hands on, but worth it, if you can. I agree that Basignani is a bust. I tried it at the Maryland Wine Festival last year, and it was a disaster. Big lines, over-rated. Same with Boordy, so I’m glad to see that you haven’t tried any of theirs.

On the MD Eastern Shore boutique winery called Tilmon’s Island. Unlike anything else I had tried from in-state. Difficult to get hands on, but worth it, if you can.

]]> By: Todd http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-4/#comment-591838 Todd Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:42:28 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-591838 MD wineries can not send you wines to taste as the law prohibits the shipping of alcohol IN or OUT of MD. How do we change that????? MD wineries can not send you wines to taste as the law prohibits the shipping of alcohol IN or OUT of MD.

How do we change that?????

]]> By: Dessert Wine Nerd http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-4/#comment-569764 Dessert Wine Nerd Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:57:31 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-569764 Macho Man was tight. Tiiiiiight. Though I hated his decline in the WCW and his lame role in the NWO ( one of the worst angles in wrestling history....ok, ill admit Hogan turning heel shocked everyone, but come on, the NWO lasted far longer then it needed to. didnt matter, the WWF was kicking taik with Stone Cold, the Rock, and Mick Foley anyway. Thank GOD the WWF won that war). Ouch on the last wine. I feel for them, but what can you do? QOTD: Sometimes these sites that explain wine shipping laws are confusing. Id love to be able to send you some Icicle Ridge wines if I could. I need to check this out further. Macho Man was tight. Tiiiiiight. Though I hated his decline in the WCW and his lame role in the NWO ( one of the worst angles in wrestling history….ok, ill admit Hogan turning heel shocked everyone, but come on, the NWO lasted far longer then it needed to. didnt matter, the WWF was kicking taik with Stone Cold, the Rock, and Mick Foley anyway. Thank GOD the WWF won that war). Ouch on the last wine. I feel for them, but what can you do? QOTD: Sometimes these sites that explain wine shipping laws are confusing. Id love to be able to send you some Icicle Ridge wines if I could. I need to check this out further.

]]> By: BruceErik http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-4/#comment-492690 BruceErik Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:55:47 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-492690 I'm coming to this one a little late, but a very interesting episode nonetheless. I'm not surprised by your evaluation, and wonder if you were a little gracious towards Chaddsford. I tried their Pinot Noir and thought it was terrible. I hear they make a very nice Meritage, but I'm not anxious t find it. I lived out west for 20 years, and have been to Napa, Sonoma, and the Santa Ynez areas. Now that I am in Pennsylvania, I've been trying the wines here and in Ohio. I am thoroughly unimpressed by the Pennsylvania wines, especially the reds. Granted, I've tried only around 15 thus far, but not one has been memorable, let alone worth any amount of money. I've been satisfied by one Ohio winery so far: Laurello Winery in the Lake Erie region. They produce a few "Super Tuscan" blends that are actually pretty good. I’m coming to this one a little late, but a very interesting episode nonetheless. I’m not surprised by your evaluation, and wonder if you were a little gracious towards Chaddsford. I tried their Pinot Noir and thought it was terrible. I hear they make a very nice Meritage, but I’m not anxious t find it.

I lived out west for 20 years, and have been to Napa, Sonoma, and the Santa Ynez areas. Now that I am in Pennsylvania, I’ve been trying the wines here and in Ohio. I am thoroughly unimpressed by the Pennsylvania wines, especially the reds. Granted, I’ve tried only around 15 thus far, but not one has been memorable, let alone worth any amount of money.

I’ve been satisfied by one Ohio winery so far: Laurello Winery in the Lake Erie region. They produce a few “Super Tuscan” blends that are actually pretty good.

]]> By: Oakmon's BF http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-4/#comment-468863 Oakmon's BF Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:25:03 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-468863 My wife and I went to Chaddsford Winery today. We had a great time. My wife and I went to Chaddsford Winery today. We had a great time.

]]> By: MattUD http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-3/#comment-426222 MattUD Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:37:59 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-426222 Like I said before, I will try and get you some of the Delaware wine, Nassau Vineyards if you are interested in checking it out. Like I said before, I will try and get you some of the Delaware wine, Nassau Vineyards if you are interested in checking it out.

]]> By: Chris http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-3/#comment-423117 Chris Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:46:48 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-423117 "I'd rather you light a $20 bill on fire" ... LOL “I’d rather you light a $20 bill on fire” … LOL

]]> By: wannaBconnoisseur http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/comment-page-3/#comment-422470 wannaBconnoisseur Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:35:04 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/06/30/the-other-46-episode-495/#comment-422470 Interesting show! Interesting show!

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