Tough Economy Leads To Finding Value Wine

Tough Economy Leads To Finding Value Wine – Episode #554

October 8, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 4 wines under $13 to see if he can find any values. All of the wines Gary has on the show today are scored 90 points or higher by major press!

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“You can get pretty decent Rieslings for under seven dollars in Seattle…” by Sean
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Valdesil Montenovo GodelloOther Spanish White Wine
2006 Milbrandt Riesling Columbia ValleyColumbia Valley Riesling
2006 Pillar Box RedAustralian Red Meritage
2005 Lengs & Cooter The VictorAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

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October 8, 2008

hugh
QOTD: I like Castano’s (Yecla, Spain) Hecula. It’s mostly Monastrell. Should be in the $12-13 range. Good “pop and pour” but can be held 2-4 yrs.
October 8, 2008

jason carey
You know, the 06 PillarBox is not as bright and balanced.. the 05 was fresher tasting..

as to the best 13 dollar wine.. it is Glatzer Gruner Veltliner.. awesome..
2nd place to a bottle of Gallo of Sonoma Zinfandel 2004
October 8, 2008

Jim Miranda
I’ve had numerous bottles of the Pillar Box Red, Each bottle is different. Sometimes average-sometimes outstanding.
October 8, 2008

Bill
Liked the concept of the show.

QOTD: Porca de Murça – Douro, at about $6. Trust me on this one.
October 8, 2008

Bryan Garcia
QOTD: None.
October 8, 2008

Benj
QOTD: Dr Loosen’s Dr L is a great entry level riesling that everyone knows and that I keep coming back to, amazing QPR at only £6.50 in Sainsburys. Had a 2001 Lealtanza Rioja Crianza recently for £9 from Averys (probably retails for around $13 in the states, I don’t know) that was delicious, not too heavy, tons of sour cherries, a little wood smoke, coffee, earth and smoooooooth. Drank it with a bunch of people, some of whom didn’t like it so much. I tend to avoid numerical ratings, but I guess it’s an 89+ for me, just not quite interesting enough to hit that 90.
October 8, 2008

Dr. Dan
It’s your show, GV, if you want run through a few baseball cards, go for it. I enjoy your snap recollections of the players. QOTD: Tittarelli Torrontes Reserva $11.
October 8, 2008

Rick D
QOTD: I have several that I can recommend:

Edmeades Zinfandel Mendicino County 2006

“Root: 1″ Cabernet Sauvignon by Vina Ventisquero, Colchagua Chile 2005

Fontanafredda Barbera Piemonte “Briccotondo” 2006

Patrick Lesec Bouquet Cotes Du Rhone 2005

And the last one, but this is $14, but I scored it a 92

Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2003
October 8, 2008

Serg
Chat.st Michelle Indian Wells Riesling 2006
Oh and by the way did I say it was very good. Also I am really looking Bills v. the J… E… T… S… if Ewards wakes up. Go Bills!
October 8, 2008

Serg
Chat.st Michelle Indian Wells Riesling 2006
I mean better than very good
October 8, 2008

Serg
Chat.st Michelle Indian Wells Riesling 2006 at $11 is really very good- a combination of luscious green apples, cream and peaches. The label says cantelope but I.m not getting it. Nevertheless,really not just very good.
October 8, 2008

brian
sorry, it’s fuzion
October 8, 2008

brian
frizion, argentina, shiraz/malbec, $7.45 in canada
October 8, 2008

Kenny Dion
QOTD: Fat Bastard Cabernert Sauvignon Limited Release. It’s still one of my favorite wines of all time.
October 8, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: a friend brought over a $10 bottle of wine recently, and I was pleasantly surprised. 2001 Bodegas Saenz de Santamaria Rioja Rondan Crianza, http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=230300

Fun episode, GaryV, and quite timely for me. One of my friends is having a $15-and-under wine party soon, as a way to find good wines that fit her budget. I’m looking forward to it!
October 8, 2008

Wojtek
One good show. QOD: Roble 2006 Bodegas Pingon from Ribera del Duero. Simple but delicious.
October 8, 2008

Dominus
Oak monster was “flaming” in more ways than one.

Good show in an attempt for good “house” wines. I like it.

QOTD: I’m guessing here since mine was cut short but I’ll go with the Steenbur SB from SA you reviewed last week. Also, 5 is my fav number. Brooks Robinson
October 8, 2008

sam
Couldn’t get to the QOTD, player froze twice on me.

Thank you for bringing value, though most wines today didn’t bring ‘the thunder’.

Good stuff!
October 8, 2008

Reggie K
Gary your an insperation. To be so excited about what you do everyday is a great and rare thing don’t ever lose it.

QOTD: I had a 2005 Cheval Quancard Reserve Bordeaux for $12.99. I havent heard anything about this winery before, just trying every value 05 bordeaux I see. Thought is was good for the price.
October 8, 2008

purplejuicebruce
After the review of the 05 Pillar box I found the 06 and was dissapointed,glad to see you didn’t like it as much either.
QOTD Layer Cake Shiraz McMannis Sarah Bogle Petite Sirah Concanon Petite Sirah
Trader Joe’s Reserve Petite Verdot 10 bones a steal Trader Joe’s Passo Robles Organic Zinfandel 5 bones its crazy Ironstone winery Cab FrancI think 03 under 10 bones HeHeHe he said Cooter.
October 8, 2008

Cameron W
QOTD – Pasquel Toso 2006 Malbec. $9.99.
October 8, 2008

RANDI
GARY!!
Yes great vibe on todays show!!
Didnt get the QOTD though…think u might b asking about wines under $10?
What comes to mind is the 2005 Terre Nero D`avola..cheap…and me likey…

xo
October 8, 2008

T.J. Clark
What a great episode for Mott– face time and the big zoom. Way to go, Mott!!

QOTD: 2007 Leonard Kreusch Spatlese Riesling. 9 bucks and some change at my local shop. This was my first German Riesling so I don’t have a comparison, but I really liked it. I have a newbie palate, but I really enjoyed the flavor– like the syrup from canned peaches. I’ve been craving it since.
October 8, 2008

E dog
oops… i just checked and it was the 2007 Domaine de Chatenoy Menetou-Salon, not the 2006
October 8, 2008

Derek F.
Really great EP, I like the value driven shows, video stops at 19:40 with a error??

QOTD: should Gary get a new camera?