A Sparkling Wine From Spain and Portugal, South Africa & More.

A Sparkling Wine From Spain and Portugal, South Africa & More. – Episode #576

November 12, 2008

Gary’s wines of choice these days are all over the place so Gary does another mixed bag to see what he comes up with!

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“Great show again!

Here in the Netherlands Portugese wines are very …” by Niek van de Werken
“Excellent show once again. Dont sweat it Gary, youll still be the sam…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Juve Y Camps Brut RoseSpanish Brut Rose
2005 Jardin Cabernet SauvignonSouth African Cabernet
2006 Quinta Do Vale Meao MeandroOther Portuguese Red Wine
2006 Herman Story Nuts And BoltsOther California Rhone Blends

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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May 19, 2009

Niek van de Werken
Great show again!

Here in the Netherlands Portugese wines are very much underrated and I get the feeling that’s the same in the US. You don’t taste Portugese wines very often in the thunder show. I was wondering what you think of the Portugese whites, I never saw one passing the show. I quite like the Portugese whites, especially when they are made of local grapes as Arinto, Roupeiro, Antao Vaz, etc.

Hopefully we will see a show dedicated to Portugese wines.

Keep up the good work!
January 27, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Excellent show once again. Dont sweat it Gary, youll still be the same loud and loveable you once you get back on that Monday ( already happened, I know ) QOTD: I hope those dirty pats got crushed.
December 29, 2008

yowens
excellent show! QOTD: I have a suspicion that the Jets win.
November 26, 2008

Kristen
Love love love cava! Thanks for drinking some pink bubbles for us…and that Portuguese one sounds great!

QOTD: watched it late, so no point in “guessing” the score now!
November 24, 2008

Robin C
Am watching late. Fascinating show. I thought this was more like your 6th anniversary.
November 23, 2008

JayZee
Nice show once again. I have had the Meandro in other vintages and have always liked it. Excellent wine – I’ll have to try this vintage. The pink cava is also intriguing. And don’t dis on my fellow “early Vayniacs” because many of them love the fruit bombs.
November 22, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
love the mixed up shows!
November 19, 2008

Sharon
Good show! Just getting into bubbles more now. Don’t want to think about Pats too much as obviously they are decimated with injuries.
November 19, 2008

MattUD
QOTD: What a great game..except the Jets won. Its ok though, I will be the first to say that I don’t think the Pats are as good as people think they are despite the injuries. It is just starting to catch up.
November 18, 2008

Ilse
for your information : rosé cavas are actually cheeper when bought outside Spain (I normally buy them in Belgium, for 2/3 of the Spanish price)…I guess they are not so popular here (in Spain), but I do admit that some of them are wonderful (try even one of the “common” cava brand names in rosé (also pinot noir) Codorniu, and you will be thrilled!) and not expensive at all!

I’m going to try to get the Portuguese wine somewhere…it sounds as if I will really like it as well.
November 16, 2008

Dan-o
GV – good show. I would love to try the Portugese wine, I have not had many of them.

QOTD – Jets over the Pats by a field goal in OT – score in the low 30s.
November 14, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I’m watching this a bit late so I’ve already seen the Pats lose.
November 14, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Unfortunately, I’m 2 days late… so I KNOW about your dirty Jets’ 34-31 “victory” over my Pats. I DON’T want to talk about it!! But I guess I’ll say congrats for getting the #1 AFC East spot… for now.
November 14, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: I watched the game last night. And it sucked. Pats suck. I hate the Jets. Favre should break a hip at his age.
November 14, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: I cant’ make a jets prediction cuz they already won! but I am officially doing my first secret pack and me and my family are REALLY excited! Thanksgiving for my family is always all about the wine. Every year we go up to some cabins in the woods (where we dont have to drive anywhere afterwards) and my dad and my uncles bring out their best bottles and compete for who brought the best wine. This year, I’m gonna bring the thunder! =)
November 14, 2008

Chrisfs
Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday !
November 14, 2008

J Crazy
Caught this after the game so can’t predict the score. Congrats on the wedding and the Bday!!
November 14, 2008

Phil G
Well, I’m watching this late, and know the Jets came up with a big win. But seriously, why would you change how you’re playing Moss. That was bad… big win nonetheless.

Won’t be getting the Thanksgiving Secret Pack this year, but would love to sport that new green wristband in honor of the first place Jets…
November 14, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
FG GOOD!!!! That’s all I saw when I got home from work. Jets Win!!
November 13, 2008

Joan
Thirty three…Your life is just beginning! My Dad learned to snow board at 65. He now teaches skiing and snowboarding 7 days a week during ski season. He just turned 73 and he is just getting started. Have a Happy Birthday and if you and your wife are half as happy as my folks are after 48 years of marriage (They are still on their honeymoon.) you are both truly blessed. Happy Anniversary.

The last secret pack was fabulous. Thanks for some new and exciting wines.

I ordered the Thanksgiving Secret Pack yesterday and can’t wait to open the new box!

Your suggestion about Gewürtz and Muenster cheese yesterday was way cool.
Have a great weekend.
-Joan
November 13, 2008

bygdawg1996
Happy Birthday Gary
Happy Anniversary to both you and Lizzie!!!!
Thank you Lizzie for sharing Gary with us we all appreciate it and you are a special woman for putting up with the Vaynernation
November 13, 2008

Phil - NYC
QOTD: Pats 34 – Jets 28

Gary V … crazyness we share the Nov 14 B-day! Valentine Babies. Kill it tonight at the Jets game and enjoy some big time food and wine friday night, I know I will.
November 13, 2008

GR8wine
Happy B-day Gary and Happy Anniversary to you and Liz.
Hoorah for Cava! I love it and drink lots of it.
On the Jardin CS – last time you mentioned something so green was the Pearmund Cellars Petit Verdot — How apropo you were wearing the green wrist band.
QOTD: don’t have a score prediction but now worries – the Jets will take em’
November 13, 2008

brorjace
Pats win a squeeker 30-24. Can’t wait for tomorrows show, there have been some awesome ones lately.
November 13, 2008

RANDI
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXO