After all this time, Moscato d’Asti on The Thunder Show

After all this time, Moscato d’Asti on The Thunder Show – Episode #522

August 19, 2008

Will these sweet Italian sparklers shine?

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Braida Moscato D’astiItalian Sweet
2007 Elvio Tintero Moscato D’astiMoscato d\’Asti
Ceretto S. Stefano Moscato D’ AstiMoscato d\’Asti

205 Responses

August 19, 2008

Withnail
Looking forward to this!
August 19, 2008

Glazer
Looking forward to this one also!
August 19, 2008

Hinrgman
This one looks good
August 19, 2008

Toke-Dawg
4. Like Brett Favre.
August 19, 2008

Alfredhayes
QOTD: Fresca!
August 19, 2008

Phil G
Bring me so Thai food, please!
August 19, 2008

jason
top 10
italian week!
August 19, 2008

Omallley
Sweet Moscato D’asti! Good work, GV. Always love it when you pull something out that you haven’t covered before.

TIME FOR A MADEIRA SHOW
August 19, 2008

Hugh
QOTD Krug 1990
August 19, 2008

Hinrgman
1st one is the charm
August 19, 2008

Kevin K
Braida, for the win!
August 19, 2008

Garrick
Yay, a close-up of Mott’s head!

QotD: Not really a fan of carbonated drinks, the bubbles fill me up too much. But a good craft brewed beer is pretty good I guess.
August 19, 2008

Ozzy
LOVE IT!!! Been looking forward to this one!!!!
August 19, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: Nicolas Feuillatte NV Rose.
August 19, 2008

Kevin K
Qotd: New York seltzer, lime flavor.
August 19, 2008

Alex
I really like

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel (a sparkling wine form South-Africa)
August 19, 2008

AshmanE
Ah… I’ve been waiting for this episode since you did it on ustream. I’m all about the Moscato d’ Asti!!!

QOTD: Diet Code Red Mountain Dew… But if we’re talking bubbly wines, Moscato d’ Asti is it for me, man. They sell a bottle called Marco Negri at the local grocery. It’s inexpensive and it’s an awesome summer drink. I always know I’m in the wife’s good graces when she brings me home a bottle…
August 19, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Ma’s Birch Beer!
August 19, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I don’t have a good answer for this. Don’t really love carbonation, though I do enjoy Moscatos.
August 19, 2008

Jay
I’ve been hoping that you did Moscato d’Asti for a while now. It’s good stuff. I love that you pour it all over your dates. Awesome.

QOTD: The neon yellow flavor of All-Sport.
August 19, 2008

Yvette W
Great job of not zooming into Mott’s face! Thanks for this new info, and I’ll definitely try it at my next event.

QOTD: Fizzy grapes. You’ve got to try them to understand.

Another great show!
August 19, 2008

CrazyManAndy
QOTD: Off the top of my head, it’s a tie between IBC Root Beer & IBC Cream Soda.

CMA
August 19, 2008

Marshall
QOTD:Pilsner Urquell, Moinette Brune, Duvel, Franziskaner, Chimay, etc..
I’m all about beer when it comes to sparkling Beverages. Infact, I even like beer more than Champagne (even grower’s champagne), cava, moscato, prosecco, or any sparkling wine. Butttt, I definetly like red and white wine more than any beer.
August 19, 2008

Neil
qotd: Veuve Cliquot La Grand Dame
August 19, 2008

Trav
Your shirt would have been more appropriate if it said over achiever!

QOTD: A nice micro brew like Pyramid Curveball.
August 19, 2008

Chris Hansen
Mott brings thunder to the Thunder show!

QOTD: Freixenet cava, Cordon Negro is lovely for eleven bones. I served some with a cucumber and yogurt soup with dill and mint the other night. It went over well.

As a life long Packers fan, you forgot the interception somewhere in that drive.
August 19, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: Castello bubbly water from Portugal, to be honest. Try it. I’m right.

Second place: Cave de Turckheim Cremant d’Alsace
August 19, 2008

jason
QOTD: Grapefruit Izze
August 19, 2008

BF
Nice episode. Congratulations to me on what I think is my 500th episode.
August 19, 2008

BF
QOTD: A beer made in Green Bay called Hinterland maple bock.
August 19, 2008

jason
good times. maybe should have been in june rather than late aug, but that is OK.
QOTD- this will have to fall under the champagne category. i don’t have a to of champagne experience, but i still measure everything against Bolongier NV. i had some last christmas and it did it for me. it had the richness that misses in a lot of mid level champers. after that, it would be a tie with jaqcueson 732 and larmandier – bernier vertus. both are different in style but the 732 has zip and the L-B has character. will seek out some italian bubbles
August 19, 2008

Dale Cruse
I think GV just had a Jetsgasm.
August 19, 2008

Brian Kachel
Haha.. Motts head!!
August 19, 2008

Andy & Edie
Yay, finally a Moscato d’Asti episode! We love that stuff and will definitly have to seek out that Braida
August 19, 2008

John
QOTD – there’s a local pub/microbrewery called The Pumphouse, they make their own beer in the pub…their brewed root beer is amazing! Tastes the way root beer should, tons of liquorish and sassafras! So, Pumphouse Root Beer, hands down!
August 19, 2008

gubby
QOTD: Beer, more specifically, Blind Pig IPA from Russian River Brewing.
August 19, 2008

laposte
QOTD:

Easily, Jacques Selosse Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
August 19, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD… Got to be A&W Rootbeer in a frozen mug. As a youngster living near Napa CA. we would travel by unairconditioned car down highway 99 to the LA area to visit grandparents several times a year Mom and Dad would stop several times in small towns like Pixley or Delano and we would all have A&W rootbeer
So you are kinda liking the 2 min drill, check out some vintage Joe Montana classics he did it better than anyone.
August 19, 2008

canadapete
qotd. I had my 1st moscato d’asti this year, and must say I preferred it to any other bubbly i’ve had. It was batasiolo.
August 19, 2008

Moselman
I also like Fresca for taste, but hadn’t thought of it as a bubbly. For sparkly, used to get a Velletri Rose in Ontario many moons ago. Can’t find it in the B.C. listings.
August 19, 2008

Paryb
Great show G-Sauce!

QOTD: Gruet Methode Champenoise, Rose. It’s N/V but every year it’s damn nice stuff. Course I’m a sucker for New Mexico wine.
August 19, 2008

BobbyTiger
Interesting show. Never had the Moscato as I’m not really into sweet wines, but the Braida D’Asti looks like its worth a big try. (thanks Mott). QOTD- I’ve had just about every bubbly out there, and I keep coming back to Cooks Brute. Yeah, yeah, I know that sounds a tad bit stupid, but…………it is what it is.
August 19, 2008

brorjace
Orange flavored Moxie. I was devasted when our world market stopped carrying it, now I have to drink Orange Crush, which is not as good.
August 19, 2008

Jim_S
I love the Moscato dâ€™Asti … but your description makes the moment sparkle even more…
August 19, 2008

Rob Metras
Favorite- Castelvetro Crackling Red chilled, or Campari & Soda
August 19, 2008

master1228
I have to check out that Bradia now.

QOTD: My fav sparkling drink is Lindemans Framboise.
August 19, 2008

sam
I don’t know much about bubbles but I do enjoy Perrier mineral water especially after a hard night. I’ve had a Veuve Clicquot on New Years Eve for the first time. Good but expensive.

Does Muscato have any relation to Muscadet?
August 19, 2008

sharon
qotd:IBC root beer, Mojave Red beer
August 19, 2008

Anthony L.
Not into the bubbly but always willing to try
August 19, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : Either Budaberg Ginger Beer + Bundaberg Rum (Dark and Stormy)

OR – a trappist beer – maybe verboden vrucht ??
August 19, 2008

Hido53
Great show Gary! Need to get some of the Braida!

QOTD: Most definitely have to go back to my childhood with this one. Specifically, the A&W rootbeer, draft version, bought in the restaurant poured directly into the icy cold glass mugs! Second most favorite would be the same rootbeer poured directly into the take-home containers (I can’t remember the shape or what they were made of . . . ) so we could enjoy them with our own glass mugs that we stored in the home freezer for just that reason!
August 19, 2008

Lynda S
QOTD: A Guinness poured correctly fresh off the tap.
August 19, 2008

Jim Miranda
My very favorite is champagne – Bollinger is the best I’ve tried.
I’ve noticed the price for Bollinger has increased alot more than any other champagne in the last few years. Why is that?
August 19, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: I had some Nicholas Feuillete house blend a few years back (brown bottle, unsmooth glass – sorta like diamonds or scales pattern) that knocked my socks off.
August 19, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Hands down its a Root Beer float with Stewarts root beer……..
August 19, 2008

Nick A.
Gary, first things first, you’re the man. Secondly, do you ever think you could bring Bob Parker himself on your show to taste some thunder?
August 19, 2008

John Farrin
Damn you, Damn you, Damn you! Every time I think I’m out, you pull me back in. I have to try the Braida.

QOTD: When I was a kid there was Mac’s strawberry soda in southern Illinois that was the first thing we drank when visiting our grandmother.
August 19, 2008

Darlene O.
Hey, Gary! Love the episode! QOTD: Champagne: Dom, 1995. One of the BIG reasons for this one was location, location, location! :} It was Summer, ‘04, we were in Barcelona, and drinking this out of the bottle…
August 19, 2008

Chris Bartow
Mixing all the sodas from the fountain at a 7-11 to make the most delicious bubbly big gulp of all time.
August 19, 2008

Derek
A&W Rootbeer mixed with a little pickle juice.
August 19, 2008

Evan R.
I’ve never had a Moscato d’Asti, but I’m looking forward to.
QOTD- Coke, from the can not a plastic bottle.
August 19, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: Krug Rose Champagne,#2 would be Oriel Prosecco, #3 7-Up
August 19, 2008

Wine Not?
Good show, Gary! I think your palate might be changing a bit…cool!

QOTD: The sparkling ice wine that Inniskillin does in Canada. It’s got that predictable honey sweetness but then it totally surprises your mouth with the bubbles. It’s awesome!

My favorite non-alcoholic sparkling drink would have to be Vernors which is FAR superior to other ginger ales…unfortunately, it’s not available everywhere!
August 19, 2008

Tony
Outstanding show…thoroughly enjoyed the play by play. John Madden may be out of a job next year.
August 19, 2008

Katherine
Great show. I’m going to try that first one.

QOTD: Now this is non-alc, but I really enjoy a Polish mineral water called Naleczowianka.
August 19, 2008

Dominus
Ahhhh, I love the Astis and am surprised myself you have never done a show on them. I thought you had. Hmmm. Anyway, I’ll try the “G” moscato to see if it compares to the Chiarelo or Bigaro that I love so much.

QOTD: I’ll go with the ‘96 Pommery Apenage Champagne. I took a tour of their caves and fell in love with the chateau and their champagnes.
August 19, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – I like most sparkling wine drinks and can’t pick just one. Tonight I had a good Cava made of pinot that was very nice tasting and had a good pinot color. Why pick one when there are so many to enjoy?
August 19, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: I’m gonna go with a Jarritos in Tamarind. Lots of childhood memories and its just plain yummy.
August 19, 2008

Kelly Goff
I have not had a Moscato D’Asti yet, but will very soon.

QOTD: I love our company’s (Wine Shop at Home’s) exclusive Grand Cadeau Rose Cava right now, the white Cava is pretty good too.
August 19, 2008

Lenny
I am not a fan of sparkling wine. My favorite all time carbonated drink would probably be Barqs Root Beer.
August 19, 2008

dynamitekid
A&W Rootbeer with a slice of lime equals crazy delicious!
August 19, 2008

Dave from VA/FL
QOTD: Sparkling or anything with bubbles? Mine would be Lagunitas Maximus, an IPA from Cali that I adore, followed by the Optimator from Spaten.
August 19, 2008

BobMac
QotD: My wife’s — Mumm Cuvee M. Mine — Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
August 19, 2008

Will
My Favourite would have to be My Own Fizzy Lifting Drinks.
August 19, 2008

barrelmonkey
That’s easy: Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA. Absolute sex in the glass.
August 19, 2008

The Oak Monster
Dustin Keller…Boiler Up!!!
August 19, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: Absolute favorite? There are a lot of craft brews I really like, but if I was stuck having to drink only one beer for the rest of my life, it would be Guinness.
August 19, 2008

Sir Lurks-A-Lot
QOTD: homemade root beer from The Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizzeria in Anchorage, Alaska.

Have a few of those with The Classic pizza on wheat crust. Yummm!
August 19, 2008

neutron212
QOTD: you gotta go with a boston cooler. that would be verners (ginger ale) with vanilla ice cream it does not get any better on a hot night
August 19, 2008

Rowland
yo that football metaphor was off the hook, like free style poetry.

im making plub wine, Shiro and Elephand Heart.

acacia flowers, there from the mideast?!?@?!?@??!?@??!@!?@#!?

aaaaaaand qotd favoite spareling drink? duh! GRAPE SODA! also Clinton Vineyards rocks the Seyval Blanc MÃ©thode champenoise. its nice.
http://www.clintonvineyards.com/wines.html
August 19, 2008

Pete G
Huge prosecco fan and a pretty big moscato fan as well. Great bubblies
with very reasonable prices.

QOTD: Banfi Rosa Regale
August 19, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I don’t drink that many sparkling wines because I tend to get sick with them if they’re too sweet, or if I mix them with another wine, but I recently had a bottle of Duval-Leroy Brut that was just outstanding. My husband and I drank the entire bottle with an omlet, and I had no headache or other repercussions.

The play-by-play is not for the entry level football fan. I’m glad you’re happy with the Jets though.
August 20, 2008

BW
QOTD – Actually, I would have to say the 2006 La Spinetta Moscatto D’Asti I had earlier this year
August 20, 2008

John S.
QOTD: i will have to go with Ale81 (”A Late One”) don’t know if its easily found outside of Kentucky(where I live) or not but if you can find one try it out write me and tell me how it was.
August 20, 2008

Lindsay
QOTD: It’s a straight-up tie between Belgian Framboise Lambic (the ONLY beer I like and I live in WISCONSIN, isn’t that sad?) and Izze Sparkling Clementine soda. Yummy.
August 20, 2008

Emily & James H.
I am kind of curious as to why you slurp even carbonated beverages? First and foremost, I would think it would get all foamy in your mouth and therefore, diminish contact with your tongue. Secondly, doesn’t the CO2 in the drink do something of the same thing as pulling air over and through wine when you slurp it?

QOTD: James-Dogfish 120 min IPA…that stuff is the shiznittle bip bap zap. Emily-Bollinger or Lucien Albrecht Cremant de Alsace Rose.

Thanks for your show, we really enjoy watching.
August 20, 2008

Jonathan Pember
My favorite bubbly drink would have to be Iron Horse Root Beer with Bawls energy drink in a close second.

Also, when is Gary going to have a Root Beer show?
August 20, 2008

John Watson
QOTD: actually, I’ve had a yummy Prosecco, several really nice Cavas, but the best is still Lindemans Raspberry Lambic. It just tastes like I imagined champagne tasted like when I was a little kid.
August 20, 2008

Paul V
Great Show Gary, as usual.

QOTD: I haven’t had too many sparkling wines but I have been on a mission to find some that I really like.

However – at this point my favorite sparkling drink is Coke Zero. I just like it.
August 20, 2008

Matt T
85 Veuve Clicquot Rose.
August 20, 2008

Kristen
QOTD: hmmm so many to choose from… I think I’m going to have to go with BJ’s Brewery root beer. They make their own and it’s so good.
August 20, 2008

The Lurk Monster
A&W Cream Soda That has been left in the back of the fridge for 2 months that has lost almost all of its carbonation. This makes it condense down to taste like butterscotch syrup with a bite.
August 20, 2008

Richard Ritter
I’m going to be looking for a lot of Favre to Clowney (in stride) down the sidelines (pure thunder) for tons of TDs!

QOTD: Fav bubbly drink had to be Orange Ne-Hi. What a beverage!!!
August 20, 2008

Terry
My favorite bubbly is Richard Childress North Carolina Champaigne (made from chardonnay grapes) – I’m not kidding, this wine is terrific!
August 20, 2008

john maki
Coke
August 20, 2008

medo
Very interesting show Gary! Had the Braida Moscato Dâ€™asti a few weeks ago and liked it alot!

@QOTD:

The best sparkling wine I’ve had was the 1992 Taitinger our of the Art Edition bottle.
August 20, 2008

J Crazy
Absolutely has to be Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer and (sorry but I just can’t choose) Half and Half Orange Cream Soda…SO GOOD!!!
August 20, 2008

Peter J Wood
Great show – had the Ceretto before and you hit it right on the head with your scoring, and I’m looking for the Braida to try that. QOTD – The best fizzy drink I’ve ever had was ‘66 Dom Perignon, but my favourite fizz (that I can drink semi regularly) is Pol Roger NV with a few years bottle age on it. It becomes a stunning wine if you cellar it… or Irn Bru (Scotland’s best selling fizzy soft drink, even outsells Coke!) – http://www.irn-bru.co.uk
August 20, 2008

RobR
Tie between Bricco Del Sole and Innocent Bystander. Both great sweet moscatos for a hot summer day
August 20, 2008

RobR
Bricco Del Sole and Innocent Bystander
August 20, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show today.

QOTD: Split between Welch’s Grape Soda and Sunqist(SP) orange soda
August 20, 2008

Justin L. Ove
Just don’t zoom in on my head like last time…That was hilarious…
QOTD: Orangina!
August 20, 2008

Richard
QOTD: Minute Maid used to make this lemonaide soda that was so good. I think I’d have to use that as my answer, since I loved it so much and now it’s not around. I guess wines are like that, too, but this Minute Maid just made a mark on my brain that will never go away.
August 20, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Billecart Salmon Rose can even be non-vintage for me though the 1991 was great as is the ‘95. Not a fan of Moscato d’ Asti as they are always just too sweet and low alcohol for me though I do enjoy a few of the Muscat dessert wines occasionally especially if the bring the orange thunder for me.
August 20, 2008

Phil
Favourite bubbly drink is grape crush! Yum.
August 20, 2008

Glen...winecrazy.com
QOTD: Louis Roederer Cristal Rose – 1996

Ummm Ummm Good… like Grandma used to say!

YUMMY!!!!!
August 20, 2008

Herm
I really have to say Warsteiner….I am not crazy about sparkling wine….I still prefer a nice Cabernet
August 20, 2008

Justin V
QOTD: Actually, I’m kind of ashamed to say it but my vote has to go with a ice cold cherry coke.
August 20, 2008

Bill T.
QOTD – I’m sure there’s better but I just love Schramsburg Cremant!
August 20, 2008

The Aesthetic Elevator
QOTD: Crane River’s (Lincoln, Nebraska) home brewed root beer was pretty nice . . .
August 20, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode but these sound too sweet for me.

QOTD:
-A red Cuvee Napa MUMM Champagne….it is yumms
August 20, 2008

flynbrian
My favorite bubbly drink is Cheerwine soft drink made in my hometown of Salisbury,NC. You can pretty much only find it in the Carolinas.
August 20, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, Great to see some Moscato d’Asti in da Hizzy!!! Nice Cameo by thee
Mottster…..YOU GO MOTT !!!

QOTD: Forget the exact Cuvees, but remember some Iron Horses & Schramsbergs
that blew me socks into ORBIT……..
August 20, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Great show, Gary! Very curious about these wines–

Answer to the QOTD: Diet Mountain Dew–without a doubt.
August 20, 2008

mitchcraig
QOTD: Specher Root Beer, the smoothest, velvety, rich tasting Root beer ever brewed. Brewed by the Sprecher Brewery in Glendale, Wisconsin.
August 20, 2008

SpoiledinCalbyPinot
QOTD: This goes back aways, Mountain Dew. At 10 years old you would
put a Sweet Tart in a new bottle and this would fizz over.

My wife has requested we by this Desert wine. I do not know
if this expanding or messing up my palate.
August 20, 2008

jason carey
Egly Ouriet Vignes Virigny, Fox Creek Vixen
August 20, 2008

dafo
I can’t remember what it’s called but there was this one green bottle of fizzi from Italy. Gary V used it for a food pairing with Brian Freedman in some Youtube video (I know I’m being a lot of help here… but I just can’t remember).

Outside of that, Fat Tire!
August 20, 2008

Martin
Campari Soda
August 20, 2008

Redmeat
You want specifics and I am gonna give you generalizations….I LOVE Itlian Sparklers….La Spinetta and Saracco are my FAVE Moscato’s and I am GAGA for Brachetto D’Acqui!
August 20, 2008

Derek
QOTD: beer – Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen.
August 20, 2008

Rick O'Shea
QOTD: Diet coke..mmm
August 20, 2008

Corintiano
A brazilian prosecco called Salton Brut, made by Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, 11,5% alcohol, very bright, good fruits and flowers.
Cheers!
August 20, 2008

EdV
QOTD;Coke with a shot of Bacardi
August 20, 2008

e dog
QOTD: apple cidre from Normany (France). “la brique” brut.

from a town called Saint joseph. It is the best bubbly drink I have ever had ! the best cider from a renouned cider producing area.

MOTT… link it up (always wanted to do that)

http://www.cidrerielabrique.com
August 20, 2008

brainpain
Glad to see you let Moscato dâ€™Asti represent!

QOTD: Mt. Dew Code Red… a PAL’s best friend.
August 20, 2008

RANDI
LOVE Moscato D’Asti! Its an after-dinner Holiday staple in my familly.

QOTD: Have to agree w/Glen/Winecrazy… 2nd to Cristal Rose,
was the Dom Perignon Rose 1998
August 20, 2008

theduffy
great show!tnx! mott is looking good!you too!QOTD hhmm just went on a trip to the champagne region to check out Pol Roger and Ruinard. Was very lucky to drink Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 1995 IN the actual WINSTON CHURCHILL ROOM !! That was pretty cool! Lots and lots of Winston Churchills starring at me from pictures on the walls while i was drinking him….. weired!
August 20, 2008

J-Pro
QOTD: Barq’s Rootbeer!
August 20, 2008

Allan
My Junior Vanyiac says Dr. Pepper, whilst I have to say that I have been enjoying Moscato d”Asti for about 4-5 years now. Good show!!
August 20, 2008

DaveM
Nice camera work, Gary.

Great episode! Never gave much thought to Moscato Dâ€™asti, but i’m going to have to try the Braida!

QOTD: krug rose nv… best description i’ve ever read was “it’s like kissing sharon stone.” works for me.
August 20, 2008

astropress
you dissed my favorite moscato! of course i haven’t had the one you liked so much, so i’ll seek it out – but we get the tinterro at kermit lynch for $7 or $8, it’s a can’t miss summer drink – it deserves better, for those of you who may stay away from it. i’ve definitely turned some people on to moscato with that wine -
August 20, 2008

Tom T.
I’ve been into Aussie Sparkling Shiraz lately.
August 20, 2008

Alex
QotD: I’m going to have to go with a Diet Cherry Limeade from Sonic. Maybe it’s just because my car’s ac is out and there is a sonic on the way home, but it can’t be beat!
August 20, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD= Bollinger. Because nothing else comes close
August 20, 2008

Capt M
Love Moscato D’Asti! Nice show!
August 20, 2008

DAve A
QOTD: Alka Seltzer 2005

snicker. I would say Cheerwine. Then RC. Oh, you wanted wine – then from Trader Joes – Vinho Verde. $4 and lightly bubbly.

Great show. I need to find a Moscato D’asti soon. I had one or two, but haven’t for a while. thanks for the show.

So… Mott is your new benchmark scorer?
August 20, 2008

Eric Holm
Casinnetta muscato d’asti 2002 was delicious this weekend and made a great lite celebration wine @ 11:00 AM
Nice show as always
August 20, 2008

Tommy C
That Jets litany is what you can do if you’ve only been drunk “like a handful of times” and never smoked anything in your life.

QOTD: A&W Root Beer from the tap at the A&W restaurant off the Pennsylvania Turnpike in central PA.
August 20, 2008

Owen L
I agree with J Crazy. It HAS to be Henry Weinhard’s cream soda. It is so unbelievably delicious.

He also — and I just found this out a week ago — has a delicious beer line as well, which is amazing because I’m not much of a beer fan.
August 20, 2008

cxgirl
Cream soda from Coopersmith’s Pub (Fort Collins, CO). Wicked tasty and pink. But, La Spinetta Moscato D’asti is (partly) what turned me on to drinking wine in the first place. Loved the show, can’t wait to try the Braida.
August 20, 2008

Dr. J
g,

i am familiar with Moscato d’Asti, my favorite is the Boeri brand. i like it cold and crisp, and served with dessert.

your jets rant was truly amusing, especially with the fictional Jets vs. Patriots scenario. Pats will kick Favre’s ass in NY like they did in Green Bay.

another enjoyable episode.
August 20, 2008

Daniel Schlossberg
QOTD: sprite

#16= vinny!!!

i watched this being taped, and im gonna try the first one!
August 20, 2008

Lenny
QOTD: Schwepp’s bitter lemon.
August 20, 2008

Moselman
“there was this one green bottle of fizzi from Italy.”

There was one in France, too â€“ went by the name of Pssshitt!
August 20, 2008

Scott Breffle
Pellegrino limonatta.

Great episode – made my think of my sister, who loves moscato.
August 21, 2008

Tom
Fanta.
August 21, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Alcoholic?: Nicolas Fuillate Brut Rose? Non-alcoholic: Diet Coke Plus (it’s the vitamins!!)
August 21, 2008

Tyler RM
Nice to see Moscato d’Asti. It’s been a long time coming
August 21, 2008

Colin Lukens
GV – Fun stuff! QOTD – Duval Leroy
August 21, 2008

DLS
Good show! Love Champagne, 1996 Billecart Salmon for the price, Krug
if you can deal with the price tag.
August 21, 2008

ChezJim
Very nice. I love the sparklers. But I tend to stay with the brut style. I’ll have to re-visit the Moscato.

QOTD: Picking a favorite sparkling beverage would be like picking a favorite child. You may have one, but you can’t hurt anyone’s feelings.
August 21, 2008

Richard
Hi Gary,

Glad to see someone else enjoying these wines. I have had a little bit of stick in the past with people saying it’s a ladie’s drink but you have given me confidence to drink it again.

Cheers and keep up the good work! Looking forward to a Lambrusco series at some point!?

Richard (Soon to be 1st year wine production student)
August 21, 2008

Rob
A&W WITH a Butterfinger candy bar.

For something with a little grown-up juice I’ve been on a kick lately of diet 7-up with light rum.
August 21, 2008

Sharon
That’s such a funny show! Heh heh what a good imagination GV has, with the Jets defeating the Patriots and all. WE SHALL SEE, GV.
QOTD: I kind of like Dr. Pepper
August 21, 2008

Wine Me TV
So far my personal wine list (which I use when I’m browsing for something new to try) has been vacant of any sparkling wines. So I must congratulate you on helping kick start that section of the list.

QOTD: surprisingly enough, I have a bottle of my favorite “bubbly” is sitting right beside me as I write. It is available from a popular store here in Canada called Shoppers Drug Mart. It’s called “Frizzante” and the particular bottle in question is the blood orange flavour. It is a european soda style beverage and it comes in these nifty shaped bottles. For your viewing pleasure, here is an image: http://www.easyscreens.info/?v=3946
August 21, 2008

Daniel O
QOTD: I love demi-sec Champagne, particularly Veuve Cliquot NV Demi-sec. Good stuff!
August 21, 2008

MBGFLA
Fresca!!!
August 21, 2008

Murso
QOTD – By twenty years’ volume of consumption as the criterion, I’d have to say Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, who, coincidentally, celebrates 20 years of fine craft brewing in Cleveland this week.
August 21, 2008

mike76
I got very sentimental watching this show – the first wine I really liked was a moscato. Perfect introductory wine for the non-winedrinker. QOTD: allagash curieux
August 21, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: 1996 Dom Rose
August 21, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
QOTD – I really enjoy Ginger Ale and try any new bottles I can find. One of my favorite sodas was called “Aspen” which tasted like an apple flavored 7-UP – unfortunately it isn’t being made any longer…
August 21, 2008

Mimere
QOTD: Veuve Clicquot, all the way!
August 21, 2008

josermj
Doctor Pepper!!!!!!!!!!!
August 21, 2008

Gord McG
QOTD: Sumac Ridge Steller’s Jay (http://www.sumacridge.com/contentmanager/ViewObject.aspx?sys-Portal=24&sys-Class=Wine&sys-ID=109) is my fav bubbly. It’s good but not expensive.
August 21, 2008

Leif erik Sundstrom
QOTD: 1995 Krug…. I know, I know.. duh. but after that I’d say 1998 Gaston Chiquet Special Club, and then after that I’d say the rootbeer that Fuddrucker’s in Denver CO used to have on tap.
August 21, 2008

Matt
Favorite Bubbly: Dogfishhead 90 Minute IPA. It is a delicious nectar.
August 21, 2008

TA MAN
J schram 1989
August 21, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: You know those fruit-flavored carbonated water they have at like Shaw’s and Stop N Shop…the orange one…it’s SOOOO good!
August 21, 2008

Tyler Walker
Izzee in the house….gotta go with the Izze Grapefruit soda…umm umm good
August 22, 2008

Craig
I have to go with Blenheim Hot Ginger ale. Impossible to find, but damn this stuff is the bomb.
August 22, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Q-I love Schramsberg’s wines.
August 22, 2008

Jimmy T
QOTD: Coke ‘99
August 22, 2008

Christine
QOTD: Favorite bubbly drink of all time is Ginger Ale. It used to be Canada Dry, but lately I lean more towards Blenheim’s HOT.
August 22, 2008

Kezza
QOTD: I’m gunna have to go with Reed’s Premium Ginger Brew. YUM!
August 23, 2008

ChrisR
Great show. Had that great Moscato a long time ago and remember it fondly.
August 23, 2008

totte
Hi Gary
IÂ´m now upset !
ArenÂ´t WLTV supposed to be educational ?
Moscato d’Asti is made using a very unique method known as the Asti method. If you dont know this when drinking Moascato d’Asti a lot of the fun is lost.
And the difference between Asti spumante and Moscato d’Asti could be the best way to describe the alcoholic fermentation.
I think the Brechetto d’Acqui you did a few weeks ago didn’t get the oppertunity to shine due to insufficient info talk from you on WLTV.
The Brechetto is made the same way as Moscato d’Asti btw.
I hope you take me serious here cuz these wines are truly unique and true to their terroir and traditions.

Cheers T
August 23, 2008

Neil
Nice to see Mott nail one. Good job bro. I think i might get me a bottle of
that Moscato. Have yet to try one.
Hey Gary, I hope you try the wine i recommended on Corked, Villa Maria 2005 Sav Blanc. I would really like to see this wine on the show.
August 23, 2008

robertfrancis
Hey Gary,

Good Show !

Favourite Bubbles – Fortunate enough to have a Dom P 96 and Krug NV. They were fantastic bottles of wine on fantastic occasions.

To extend the question – What is your favourite every day bubble drink -

Jean Louis Denois Sparkling from the Languedoc Region in France is all killer and no filler !
August 23, 2008

DennisDawg
Michele Chiarlo Moscato d’Asti – try that!

GO BROWNS!
August 23, 2008

Maria Mooney
I first had a Moscato D’asti on a family vacation in Italy. It was a very hot summer and we stayed in a very small town and it seemed like everyone in the town square sat around having a glass of Moscato D’asti before having dinner. I usually don’t like sweet wines but really enjoy it on a hot summer evening before dinner. Maybe it is just because it evokes memories of a great time. I’ll definitely look for the Braida.
August 24, 2008

FineWineMike
Krug Grand Cuvee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What do you think of Nivole Moscato D’ Asti???
August 25, 2008

PSPatrick
QOTD: 1998 R&L Legras Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
August 26, 2008

DK Adam
Krug NV, Henriot cuvee des Enchanteleurs Millesime 1995, Palmes d’or 1996, or the dom perignon 1998 (I know you would prefer the 1999 any day, but for me, the 1998, and now the 2000, is drinking beautiful at this point in time. The 1999 in 10 years, yes.)

But what I found with champagne is that the champagnes that I like all have higher age og grapes used. With younger champagnes (Moet chandons average age is 20 months!) you get to many green notes of apples, which I’m not perticularly smitten by. But if you can find a NV from a small producer, that uses older champagnes for their blends (vintage champagnes are obvious, the NVs are a bit tricky), they are the ones I would go for.
August 26, 2008

CJ
Favorite bubbly bev would be Ting grapefruit soda from St Kitts/Nevis….awesome stuff. Can find it in nyc at a lot of the bodegas….to get crazy get a little CSR (rum) and ice.
August 26, 2008

pawncop
Good show and I just keep adding to the list of new wines to try.

QOTD – Vernon’s Ginger Ale.
August 26, 2008

Dan-o
My best bubbly experience was a bottle of Dom Perignon that I drank with my wife on our honeymoon at Chateau Frontillac on the St Lawrence River in Quebec.
August 27, 2008

JayZee
QOTD: That’s a tough one. Well, the Gruet Sparkling Wine from New Mexico that we served at our wedding was quite enjoyable, although probably because of the event rather then the wine itself. I’d probably have to go with the Pierre Peters Champagne that you recommended last year. It was really, really good.
August 28, 2008

M
QOTD: I don’t have a favorite bubbly anymore but long ago it was Coca Cola from the fast food soda fountain. I don’t drink soda but as a kid I thought Coca Cola from McDonalds was far superior to Coca Cola from a can or bottle.
August 31, 2008

JudeMurphy
San Pellegrino water!!
Don’t know if you get that in America but it’s amazing!
September 1, 2008

Karl Laczko
I had a Brown Brothers Moscato last week, 5.5% and a little Frizzante, but not sparkling. I hated it…..sweet alco-pop, blech! At least one or two of these sounded like they had a bit of character.

QOTD – German Hefewiezenbier, I ove the stuff, closely followed by Belgian Wheat Beers (Hoegaarten, Lefe etc). Sparkling wines don’t really do it for me.
September 3, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: Long Trail Ale

I bought the Tintero for my fiancee’s bridal shower and all the girls went NUTS for it. Thought it was pretty good myself too (and I got it for 10 bones not 11 at K&L), my notes were: A steal for $9.99. Sweet pear, green apple and melon flavors with nice spritz and just enough acidity to know it’s there. 89 points.
September 6, 2008

RobRx
QOTD Schramsberg 1999 reserve
September 17, 2008

Penney
I like anything bubbly. My favorites have been a Nino Franco Prosecco and a cherry vanilla soda that Whole Foods carries
September 17, 2008

yowens
Great show. QOTD: French 75
September 18, 2008

Keith
I’m currently staying on the west shore Lake Garda in Italy and enjoying some of the amazing thunder to be had here (mostly Gropello blended with more tanic grapes). Have just polished off a bottle of Moscato La Versa “Oltrepo Pavese” (not local to here I know) and was not super impressed. It was ok, I mean we DID finish the bottle but would definitly give a big pass in the future. Not sure if this counts as a Moscato d’Asti per se but although there was a strong scent of peaches and it was like drinking the juice that comes with tinned peaches, it didnt really float our boat. Thought we would love it seeing as we’re big Procecco fans. Anyway, at least I tried it and have an opinion about it now….
November 10, 2008

Michael H.
QOTD: 1996 Billecart-Salmon.
December 21, 2008

Colleen
Fresca is probably my preference, ginger ale, cavas, coke, rootbeer (and I loved Shirley Temples when i was little). Now sometimes if I want a little treat I will pour a tiny bit of chambord at the bottom of my sparkling wine.
December 24, 2008

Claudette
Nice post, keep up the good work!
January 19, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Good stuff. I enjoy Muscato…. Think ill look for the Braida, and a nice price on it, too. QOTD: I havent had enough bubbly wines to make a good decision on that. Have had some nice champanges ( among them a Billecart-Salmon Rose), and some Muscati and Prosecco…. I do love me some root beer though, so Im going with Henry Weinhards root beer.
July 18, 2009

castello
Bust out a 95 or hell why not a 100 points for the best muscato d’asti ever.
I’m gonna order some for my bubble lovin friends and if it’s half as good as you say. I’m giving it a 99.
As you say, preconcieved something or other should not prevent you from giving out 100 frickin points to the best one you’ve ever had. why can’t a weird wine get a bigger score? Is it only reserved for ugly burgundies????????????
October 4, 2009

D'asti
I have same question like FineWineMike had. What’s your opinion about the Michele Chiarlo Moscato D’asti Nivole? Hoping to see your review of it
October 27, 2009

Darline
you should try the Il Conte d’Alba Moscato d’Asti or the Stella Rosa (by the same company). they are both dessert wines, but the stella rosa is a dessert red. Favorite alcoholic sparkling of mine is a Wilson’s Creek Almond Champagne. excellent sparkling for celebrations and sweet. favorite non-alcoholic choice is Canada Dry Ginger Ale.
November 18, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: Majella Sparkling Shiraz is one of the best sparkling wines ive had (I try to look for QPRs!), or german lager. Non alocholic would be some high end lemonade/tonic, or maybe julmust (swedish christmas colaesque drink) as you only get it twice a year (also during easter as påskmust)