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

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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October 9, 2008

Eli2Tyree
I have two – the Bixio Ripasso is a must if you love the vento; and if you love South France the 2005 pesquie la terrases (didnt like the 06 as much)
October 9, 2008

DrEdwardo
QOTD: 2006 Montalto Nero d’Avola/Cab blend (Sicily). C$11 in BC – probably US$6 in the US.

Good everyday wine with decent fruit and acidity, no oak and screwcap.

Edwardo
October 9, 2008

italianwinelover
Nice to see you Mott – looking good!

QOTD: M1 Monastrell from Valencia. Easy-drinking and a crowd pleaser!! A school-nite wine for sure!

Thanks for sharing your happiness!!
October 9, 2008

SaraMHCRU
i have really enjoyed the big tattoo syrah/cab blend and their riesling. both under $10. I buy them whenever i see them. good stuff.
October 9, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: 2007 Twin Vines Vihno Verde from Portugal. Light and refreshing. Great “porch wine”. . . $9.00 a bottle. Have shared two bottles with friends and it was really enjoyed.
October 9, 2008

Snarf
QOTD: 2006 Heartland Stickleback Red ($8) and 2005 Nieto Senetiner Cabernet Reserva ($7). Both bring serious THUNDER for the bones!
October 9, 2008

Pat
I am new to wine but had someone recommend a VERY inexpensive Cab red blend called Mallet Pointe that sold for $5.99 a bottle! It has a screw cap and I don’t mind having just a glass at night without worrying about wasting the rest of it. I enjoy it and wow… does that work in to a budget!
October 9, 2008

Kyle Suehiro
If anyone is in Washington state, look out for Sockeye merlot.. it’s only $10, maybe even $6.99 on sale and goes great with spicy Indian food and of course, salmon.
October 9, 2008

Justin L. Ove
QOTD: I just drank the 2005 E. Guigal Cote du Rhone and was pleasantly surprised. Well worth the 13 bones it costs, and should be widely available.
October 9, 2008

Jaybird
QOTD 2005 Chapoutier cote du rhone
October 9, 2008

Rob
Good to see David Wells in the proper uniform. (Blue Jays). Keep the baseball cards coming, and I’m also addicted to this show now.
October 9, 2008

Augustus
Here is the secret wine of all time. It scored 89 points Wine and Spirits. It smells, tastes and finishes like the wine that it purports to be. And, it is actually quite good. Oh, AND, it’s ONLY SIX BUCKS!!!

Santa Rita 120 2006 Cab, from Chile.

Get it while you can, and laugh at your friends who pay twelve and fifteen for garbage like Rodney Strong and others.

Cheers, Gary!
October 9, 2008

Christopher Frey
When you were opening up the packs a couple of days ago I figured that you would open up a Steve Frey (pronounced fry), he is my dad’s cousin. He had a long career as a relief pitcher, and now runs a baseball camp down in Florida. Bit of useless trivia and the first time Steve’s name has been in the media for probaly 13 years. Kudos!
October 9, 2008

JustinL
QOTD: 2006 Philippe et Pascale Nusswitz Orenia Blanc — a delicious Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne blend from France.
October 9, 2008

jsrassat
QOTD: Château Du Buisson Bordeaux 2006. At 7 bones, is a very solid wine. Great Tuesday dinner wine, in my opinion. Love the shift in the show, 13$ and under. It’s a good challenge, and a fun one at that.
October 9, 2008

neutron212
Cant wait for the wrist band going to awsome
QOTD: A good wine under 13$ is are two that im drinking currently the first one is a white) 12$ Soave 2006 Tamellini the other a red) Rubio 2006 11$ its 100% sangiovese
October 9, 2008

Marshall
Hey Mott and Gary, where’s my free schwag for writing a comment on that one episode? You know when Gary picked a show at random, and if you wrote a comment you get a schwag package. I was one of those people and I’m still waiting?
QOTD:I’ve been drinking whiskey and beer exclusively.
October 8, 2008

Robert Howells
Farnese Sangiovese from Italy $7.99 Canadian so probably $3.00 in USA.
October 8, 2008

Christine Rufkahr
QOTD: When I’m broke, I always like the Big Red Monster. It’s about 10 Bones.

I almost bought Pillar Box last night b/c I was going over to my brother’s house to watch the debate (I don’t have TV), and his dog’s name is Pilar so I thought it would be cool, then I thought, he’s loaded, I’ll just drink his wine.

I got my brother to watch the show for the first time last night. He loved it!!! He picked out a Napa show and was able to name the 3 of the 4 wines that were on the table even though you couldn’t see the labels very clearly. He’s off to Napa tomorrow!

I was in love with Tommy Herr when I was a kid. He was part of the ‘82 World Series Champion Cardinals!!! #28 and curly dark blond hair!!! Almost as hot as Gary.
October 8, 2008

Jimmy
I think Tommy Herr only hit one home run in 42,457 at bats.
October 8, 2008

EricB
uh that link should be
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=447963
October 8, 2008

EricB
QOTD: best under $13 wine recently is the 2006 Pacific Rim Gewurztraminer
unlike most low cost gewurz, it has great acidity and is just off-dry. Aromatics and flavors are classic litchi.
October 8, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: I like Red truck actually….I know that’s not to daring but it works for me and what is availible..

My favorite number is 22….always mt number playing sports growing up and of course the man Emmitt Smith now……
October 8, 2008

Susan
Gary – WOW!!! How about the 2006 Martin Codex Albarino??? WOW!!!!
October 8, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, QOTD: 2206 Martin Codex Albarino $11.99. Susan’s Score 89. Very good with any type of seafood – but especially grilled shrimp!!!!