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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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 11, 2008

Keith
I liked the Gabbiano Chianti (white label), just a simple pleasure.
October 11, 2008

bayouwino
Michael and David Petit Petit. Big wine, great label.
October 11, 2008

Brandon
Last one I had.. The Wolftrap Syrah/Mourvedre/Viognier Blend from South Africa! Delish for 10 bucks!
October 11, 2008

Adam Teece
QOTD: I really liked the Yard Dog Red 2006. It was full of strawberry though so some people might not like it. It could be because I am very new, but for $8 it is hard to beat with my current palate. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=37728
October 11, 2008

Vinacull
VG EP Gary – thanks. Totally agree on the Montenovo Godello! We picked up a couple bottles a few weeks ago after tasting it in the store, then when we tasted it at home with sushi and chicken dishes I was kicking myself we didn’t buy half a case or more. Great stuff for the moola.
October 11, 2008

Jason S
Good show. Disappointed with the 2006 Pillar Box Red myself. For good wines under $13 – I would stick with the Australians – the Yalumba brand produces some decent reds and whites. I liked the unoaked Chardonnay and the Viognier. They also made a Shiraz/Viognier blend which is really nice too. There are a lot of other varietals available in Australia – I think they did a decent Pinot Grigio too. Check em’ out brother.
October 11, 2008

Too Loud Tim
@ T. Bone

You read my mind. I brought up the Red Guitar find at dinner the other night, and someone at another table interrupted to concur. Great value from the Target (or tar-jay) wine aisle…
October 10, 2008

Dan & Erin Lacher
QOTD: Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007
http://www.monkeybay.co.nz/tns/mbsb2007.asp

Here ending our official lurker status… ah what now to do w/ the shirt
October 10, 2008

michael
@scott I concurr

Campo Viejo Reserva Tempranillo again,

We had it with some fairly serious wine and it really stood out for balance, complexity and overall just mind numbing goodness, bought a case from costco about 10 a bottle, and we adored it.
October 10, 2008

Tim Wiseman
Great show, it’s all in the heart of what you were trying to do. There are quite a few wines in the $13 and under range that really impress. Some that I have that I think I must share are:

06′ Panarroz Jumilla Red – $7
06′ La Linda Tempranillo – $8
05′ La Mura Nero d’Avola – $8
05′ Parróne – $12
05′ Chateau Picampeau – $14
04′ Hubert De Bouard – $9

To name a few …

There are tons of options out there! Enjoy …
October 10, 2008

Pete
Salento Primativo – $12 of earthy, complex goodness.
October 10, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Thanks for the great show Gary.
October 10, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, da Dow Jones is under 8000, how ’bout given me a loan so i can get
me some Two Buck Chuck…….
October 10, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: 2006 Chateau Pesquie Las Terrrasses Rouge

Great show!! Love the MonteNovo myself.
October 10, 2008

Scottie P
P.S. My favorite number is 17.
October 10, 2008

dz
Gary,my favorite value wines are the Larrivaux 05 red Bordeaux for $9 at Costco, everyone I know drinks this. The Tour de Mirambeau red and white are solid for $10 and $9 and the Loire is a great place for deals such as the Pichot Vouvray.
October 10, 2008

Shawn_944
Great Show Gary!
October 10, 2008

Kelly Goff
Please do more of these types of shows! I hate to spend a lot of money on wine but I have become a little more spoiled while trying different things. I really need good recommendations because I have had a very hard time finding good stuff under $13! Thanks Gary!
October 10, 2008

antony
Looking to the Languedoc, I’d recommend anything by the Cave de Roquebrun co-operative. I don’t usually by a full case of anything but invested in the Roches Noires for around $12 a piece. Brilliant!
October 10, 2008

Scottie P
QOTD: Twin Fin Merlot isn’t bad for $9.
October 10, 2008

E-Dub
QOTD: Concha Y Toro Castillo del Diablo Carmenere
October 10, 2008

Ozzy
QOTD: $13? I don’t drink ANYTHING more than $13…. Best I’ve had there? Maybe the Sutter Home Muscato. Or maybe that’s just fresh in my mind because that’s the last bottle we bought…

Can’t wait to hear something about the new wristbands! Loving the green!
October 10, 2008

TimBoDo
Certified lurker… been gone for awhile, good to be back.
QOTD: Easily the Naveran Penedes Crianza – a solid Cab Sauv from Penedes for $9/bottle case price. Give it two hours open and it rocks – reminds me of one of those shops that’s half Dunkin Donuts and half Baskin Robins except in this store, it’s half flower shop and half cigar shop.
October 10, 2008

T. Bone
I think I left a comment about Red Guitar (from Navarra) previously, and I’m going to get myself into trouble for pushing it again. I don’t think it bowled me over per se, I just remember it being surprisingly good for $9 red juice. And the label is cool. But it needs a screwcap badly.

In any event, I need to try that Godello, sounds like it’s an up-and-comer. Thanks for the tip.
October 10, 2008

Ray-Ray
Qotd: Concha Y Toro Late Harvest Sauv Blanc