Petite Sirah – Episode #609

January 16, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk dedicates this show to the biggest Petite Sirah fan he knows!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Bogle Petite SirahNorth Coast Petite Sirah
2006 David Bruce Petite Syrah Central CoastCentral Coast Petite Sirah
2005 Lolonis Orpheus Petite SirahNorth Coast Petite Sirah
Psychedelic Rooster StickyNapa Dessert Wine

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

185 Responses

January 16, 2009

Rick Martinez (aka: Senor Sangria)
Hey Gary…. I feel the energy behind this show. Love the history about the wines. Keep it up bud!

Congrats again regarding the baby….

Cheers!
~ Rick
January 16, 2009

Phil (marty6001)
Gotta love the name Psychedelic Rooster Sticky, even if it tastes like a wet tongue, almost have to try it for the name!!!

QOTD: I agree Cards/Ravens, and I think the Cards will take it.. But as a long time Bears fan, I just am not into it this year!!
January 16, 2009

gjport
Pleased to know about the Bogle. Will pick up a bottle or 2 to see if we concur. And another ‘congrats’ to the ‘V’ fam.
January 16, 2009

my2cents
Looking forward to this epidsode. After I watch the last 2! I have been with non vayniacs too much this week.

Once again Congrats to Gary and (growing)family.!

Happy friday to all and to all a good wine.

I like cycling, not football, or baseball, or hockey. They seem to loose the joy of playing when it’s all about how many millions of dollars you get signed for. Also on a bike you can ride in support of your team or ride solo to beat your best. It’s kind of hard to throw a ball to yourself.
January 16, 2009

RichG
Love Syrah!!!! Giddy Up Gary!!!
January 16, 2009

BF
yes, my fave. and a great one in -10 degree weather.
January 16, 2009

guymandude
Petite Sirah is good just not those,bogle, who knew?

Eagles/ Steelers PA bowl
January 16, 2009

P Sirah
Petite Sirah- Horray!
January 16, 2009

NicoRiesling
#8, best scoring ever
January 16, 2009

Andy
Great ep G ……. A big fan of Petite Sirah ….from the Dry Creek in Sonoma
January 16, 2009

crank
I’m in.
January 16, 2009

MikeF
OK, you got me. I’m going to have to go home and crack open a Petite Sirah from my cellar. I’m always happy when the cheaper wine comes out on top – that’s what I’m watching for!
January 16, 2009

catherine.
being a steelers fan i gotta go with them first and foremost. honestly, i don’t know. big ben has been pissing me off lately, so who knows.
January 16, 2009

Jason S.
QOTD: Cards v. Steelers
January 16, 2009

TLR
cards v. steelers but I am a bit Meh on the AFC this year.
January 16, 2009

Rowland
Hoot hoot !!
January 16, 2009

Pantheras
You can’t do a Petite Sirah tasting without Concannon.
They invented it.
January 16, 2009

mike volker
Its going to be an all Pennsylvania super bowl and there might not be any Tampa Bay left after its over.

Sorry gary, you want chad back?
January 16, 2009

Mariobnskn
Gotta go with the home teams, Cards Steelers.
January 16, 2009

Derek F.
Love Petite Syrah…I am going to seek out the 2006 Bogle…who knew??

QOTD: cards v. steelers
January 16, 2009

OSCAR FALCON LARA
QOTD: Steelers/Cardinals for sure.

Good one. I recommend you try the Bogle with fish and shrimp tacos, No Joke, actually bad petite syrah will do as well as the pairing usually brings a little more out of them: Grilled white corn tortillas, light chilli sauce, and tomato-ey Marin/Shrimp stew with lettuce and cilantro bits, YUUUM !
January 16, 2009

Dr T in NC
You liked the Bogle even a bit more than I did. I agree, good QPR. I wonder if too many places are getting into Petite Sirah without really understanding it

I’m hoping for the Eagles, but I won’t bet on it!
January 16, 2009

CaseyLee
im going right after work to get a bottle of the bogle 2006 petite ..only 8 bucks and some change =] hell yeah ill try it ! thanks gary !
January 16, 2009

Mark Fitzpatrick
Cards vs. Steelers

Tough to win 3-straight vs. Ravens, but Steelers can do it.

Hold on, when’s the last time you wore the same shirt for two consecutive shows? Just noticed. Am I right? I know you probably did it for a special, unannounced prize to the first to notice.

Another solid show for the future First Dad of Wine
January 16, 2009

BANKNOTE
Not a huge fan of the varietal, but great show!
January 16, 2009

Grapestompper (Dave)
Link it up Chris… I’m about to! Link it up Chris… that’s what I was born to do!”

Very nice episode. I’ll try that Bogle for $8.00. Congats, again GV, super cool.

QOTD: I don’t care Giants plaxified their chances so I don’t care.
January 16, 2009

Jayhitek
QOTD: I think I might swing by a store tonight and try Bogles Petit Syrah. I have had many of their other wines but not this one.
January 16, 2009

Loweeel
GV, thank you so much.

Chris/GV — any chance I can get a link to my blog?
January 16, 2009

shawnandlu
QOTD: I am still going with my preseason prediction. Chargers over the Giants Merriman and Rivers are co-mvps of the superbowl and Giants fans ask how the hell did we end up with Shelie Manning. Check that Eagles over Ravens. Now I’m depressed thanks Gary.
January 16, 2009

John Farrin
QOTD: Eagles-Steelers

I’m finding that the lower priced wines are often winning my tasting parties these days.
January 16, 2009

BobbyTiger
We have had a few Bogals in the past, that were not too impressive, but never the Petite Sirah. I will look forward to it soon.
I just love it when an $8 to $10 bottle of wine beats the crapola out of the big boys.
January 16, 2009

Mark
QOTD: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RAVENNNNSSS@!#@%@%@#%#@#%#@%@&@#%*^&%^*$%
January 16, 2009

KAHUNA
Hey Jerkchuk- I am the Biggest Petitie Sirah Fan you know!
January 16, 2009

Greg B
Big G, Now Bogle I can do, In these jacked up times.

QOTD: Cards / Pitt and Pitt by a lot in the SB.
January 16, 2009

Scott EJ
Bogle continues to be that *darling* of a wine that nobody wants to admit to drinking. A guilty pleasure, if you will. I’ll bet you a hundo that if their Old Vine Zin was in that big blind Zin episode you did a while back, it woulda killed.

QOTD: This is one of the toughest final four to pick in a looonnng time. So many intangibles, yet so many similarities. BUT, I’m gonna go: Cards/Steelers. I just don’t see Flaco bringing it home and I do see Warner one upping McNabb. All-in-all, I think it’s going to be some great football.
January 16, 2009

Neil
Eagles vs Ravens
January 16, 2009

F Jackie Martling
Dessert wines are such a scam. They charge huge prices and rarely impress. Are there any good (non sparkling) value dessert wines out there?????
January 16, 2009

El Panchismo
Cardinals conchemimadre!!!!
January 16, 2009

NicoRiesling
GV,

I suspect the dessert style is fortified with that alcohol, picking brix and residual sugar combo. Would be kind of a weak port. Not my stuff for sure especially after your comments.

Boggle, gee they are running wild with that stuff…
January 16, 2009

gubby
Appreciate the CKC shout out. Go Bears (Cal that is)!

QOTD: Steelers vs. Iggles.
January 16, 2009

Pete G
Shocking! One of the more readily available wines anywhere (shops and
restaurants) and it scores an 89. Like you, I haven’t had a Bogle PS in some
time, but I’ll certainly be giving the 06 a whirl. Thanks for the skinny.

QOTD: It’s an all PA day in Tampa
January 16, 2009

PSirah Tampa
I find it really hard to believe the Bogle was best of show, but in my opinion it didn’t really have good competition. There are much better Petite’s out there, but they tend to be produced in small quantities and not distributed.

I have over 400 bottles of Petite Sirah in my cellar (25% of the cellar). What does it take to get Gary’s acknowledgement as a real fan?

QOTD: I predict the Super Bowl will be in TAMPA!
January 16, 2009

Kevin K
Yeah Lowell!

QOTD: I predict that I will not be watching because I’ll be driving across the country. =(
January 16, 2009

Octocat
@Loweeel: I think you just did for your name Happy Birthday!!
January 16, 2009

Adam J
QOTD: I like the idea of a bird superbowl. Thanks for the show!
January 16, 2009

AaronB
QOTD: Don’t care about football. Sorry.
January 16, 2009

manonthemoon
Love the small berries.

QOTD: Heart says Cardinals/Ravens, but brain says Steel Curtain/Igles.
January 16, 2009

Baytenders
I’m glad someone else besides me thinks Cards vs. Ravens! Philly too inconsistent + Ed Reed 3 more picks baby!!!!

Thanks for the tastes – gonna go pick up my Bogle now and head to the girl’s house;)
January 16, 2009

BobZ
Nice show. Gotta get some Bogle.

QOTD: Eagles v Ravens. Eagles win in a war of attrition.
January 16, 2009

Gary Boyd
Good to see you finally got around to the Bogle. I keep a case around most of the time for weeknights…Have been picking it up for a year or better since they were ranked a “Best Buy” at the local wine shop. They seem to have a hard time keeping it in stock it’s gotten so popular.

Great show…Congrats again on the family addition.
January 16, 2009

Dominus
Nice show especially to have on dedicated to a Vayniac. I’ve always liked the Bogle but it’s been some time since I’ve had one so I’ll add it to tomorrow’s shopping list.

QOTD: The exact opposite of your picks: Eagles/Steelers, i.e. PA SB with the Steelers winning it all. We won’t get into how this year’s playoffs have been a debacle. 3/4ths of them don’t belong.

Cheers!
January 16, 2009

David Benjamin
QOTD: Sorry to disappoint but I’m going with Eagles v Steelers. A couple of rugged defenses, would like to see the match up.

Thanks for always leading the way in motivation, hustle, and most importantly, being real.
January 16, 2009

Dr. Dan
I think that the SB slate of combatants is pretty open, but my intuition tells me Eagles and Ravens. So, GV, you are half right.
January 16, 2009

NJ-Vettester
QOTD: Steelers vs Cards in the SB
January 16, 2009

JC
QOTD: Eagles / Steelers!
January 16, 2009

Robin C
I have always found Bogle to be reliable.

QOTD: My prediction is that you will weary of lavender and purple shirts and will begin experimenting with the pink to terra cotta spectrum.
January 16, 2009

Hido53
Gary -

QOTD: Cards vs. Steelers
January 16, 2009

ev
Check out the magic @ 13:21. Hey, who’s this Christopher dude? Did he pummel Mott to take over the camera spot.

SuperBowl prediction: warm and sunny turning to dark as game commences necessitating the monster lights we all love to see.
January 16, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
I am kicking myself for passing on the Bogel Petite Sirah I saw in the World Market (20 miles away) not even 2 hours ago!! There was something in my brain that said no, I may have had a tasting in the past that I did not like.

QOTD: A team will win and a team will lose, and if we’re lucky, there may be some inappropriateness in the half time
January 16, 2009

Griz4life
I’m thinking Ravens fo sho, but I’m torn in the NFC. I would like to see the cards do something right.

Ok, I’m down…

Ravens and Cards…
January 16, 2009

Marc-China Wine Tours
Never would have expected a mass market wine would do so well! Now I’ll have to try it.

QOTD: I predict great commercials
January 16, 2009

C-Lo
Love PS!!! Rockin show, i will have to look up the other PS shows and re-watch.

My fav PS’s are Bogle and Concannon – try ‘em!

QOTD: I predict that i will be drinking a couple good bottles of wine!

….no, really, i haven’t been following but i just flipped a coin and it chose Ravens!
January 16, 2009

Miko
Hey Gary, I sent you a message on Facebook since my friend request has been pending for SO LONG! haha, you said “friend me!”
QOTD: unfortunately, I can’t answer any football questions, “I got nothing.”
January 16, 2009

Brian Barrick
Bogle has been the best value in Petite Sirah for years, but I haven’t tried one lately. Glad to hear they are still maintaining the quality without raising the price.

David Bruce is better known for their Pinot Noir, but I haven’t tried one since Ken Foster left (he is now making Pinot at Mahoney Vineyards in Carneros, which I recommend trying).

I’ve enjoyed the regular Petite Sirah bottling from Greg Brown (T-Vine) over the years, though it is by no means a value play. His wines tend to be big, concentrated and well structured, produced in very small quantities. Too bad the dessert wine doesn’t measure up.

QOTD: No comment.
January 16, 2009

Leo Brancazio
Steelers, and it does not matter who else.
Love today’s show (other than the Ravens junk)
January 16, 2009

Chris Braun
Enjoyed the show. It’s always fun to see the lowest-priced wine wine .

QOTD: No clue. I couldn’t have told you who was playing in the Superbowl had you not named them. And I don’t even know which cities these teams are from. I thought the Cardinals were a baseball team — St. Louis?.
January 16, 2009

Moselman
QOTD: After last year’s excitement, I predict the SuperBowl will revert this year to another b-o-r-i-n-g football game.

Let’s hear it for 3-down football !!!
January 16, 2009

bill wrollcia
I predict a JETS vs. GIANTS Super Bowl, Oh wait we both choked it away. Im crushed!! yo gv can you talk about corked wines and how we will know if they are, maybe its because im sitting here right now drinking a seresin p. noir and I think I ust got jacked, with some corked vino. What the f… lol, o big deal its an experience. Keep it up and im ready to start bringing thunder to wl.
Thanks, Bill
January 16, 2009

Kazi
QOTD: Eagles/Steelers.
January 16, 2009

mikek
QOTD: Superbowl= who cares?! Like to see Eagles vs. Steelers and have both teams beat the cr#p out of each other, so next year the Giants have less to worry about! LOL! Tampa is going to have to import “security” from NYC & LA to contain an all PA Bowl!!

That said, my next buy is Bogle PS at 9 bones…I’ll take 4 please! It’s all about the QPR ! Thanks Gary, good find on a Friday!
January 16, 2009

WineWoman
QOTD: My source(husband) tells me Baltimore and Philadelphia. The Ravens win 21-17.
January 16, 2009

Ray Barnes
Must say I was very surprised as to how mediocre 3 of the 4 wines were. As usual, a fun show, thanks GV and Chris.

QOTD: Ravens & Eagles
January 16, 2009

MattUD
What I think and what I hope are two different things, I hope for Cardinals/Ravens, but am expecting Steelers/Eagles.
January 16, 2009

Phil G
Cardinals and Steelers…
January 17, 2009

sharon
Steelers.
January 17, 2009

TerenceF
As a member of the CKC, much thanks for the shout out. I definitely gave my last petit sirah a “meh”, but the Bogle is definitely going on the list, because…why not? I always feel a little bit of a challenge to find a good example of a region or varietal after I’ve had a bad one.

QOTD: Ravens and Eagles. As a Delaware resident, I am equidistant from them both, and as a Delaware resident, I’m going with the Ravens for the win (Joe Flacco – highest drafted University of Delaware player ever)
January 17, 2009

Clifford
I’m not good at predictions, which is why my sports book account is down to $0, but I will be rooting for the Cardinals.
January 17, 2009

David T
Yeah, fellow CKCs! I’m going to have to find that Bogle, I think I’ve seen it.

QOTD: I’d love to see an all PA superbowl!
January 17, 2009

Jordan C
Gary, What happened today? Bogle beating David Bruce and Lolinis?!?! One of the many reasons why I love wine. Price does not always equal quality. Thank you as per usual for the great show.

QOTD Eagles-Pitt (hopefully, have u seen the ravens D?) I’ll do you one better. I’ll give you the Super Bowl Champions! E A G L E S! EAGLES! Thanks Gary
January 17, 2009

Darcey and Cliff
Wow, BOGLE … who woulda thunk it? THAT is why we keep watching you Gary, your utter lack of ulterior motive. I trust you, and have almost never been steered wrong (the Los Alamos Malbec was the only one I can think of that I didn’t agree with!) … dunno why I thought to mention that? You have brought so much good wine to me and my gal Darcey that, well … we are just damned appreciative, and want you to know that!

BUT HEY … how about the more recent efforts from Bodegas Victoria???????? You loved the Longaz in episode 200 (so did we, massively), and the Longus was well worth $50 … PLEASE get some of THEIR recent efforts in to try.

THANKS so much for all you do.
January 17, 2009

skribbles
Had the Bruce one and really liked it. The initial wasn’t so good but I let it sit open over night and about a half hour in my glass after pouring and it was great after that. Going to have to try the Rooster, never had a PS Desert wine.
January 17, 2009

Scott EJ
Dude…In a word: Gruden. You guys ARE in a GREAT position!!!

Get him…keep Brett= Playoffs. Superbowl? Sorry, cowboy, that’s a draft pick and a few trades away.
January 17, 2009

JCN
The Steelers all the way.

By the way… I think I’ve already mentioned that a few times in the comments this week.
January 17, 2009

nougat
QOTD: I see an all bird matchup with the Ravens taking the Eagles down in a blowout 30 – 9.

Huge PS fan over here. Foppiano is my fave.
January 17, 2009

Vanguy
Fun ep! QOTD: Cards-Steelers
January 17, 2009

Melissa
I’m hoping for Cards/Ravens Bowl with Cards winning it all. What I’m really hoping for is Brett staying with the Jets and Shanahan coming on board. Wouldn’t that be awesome????? Go Jets!
January 17, 2009

rimarfish
QOTD: Eagles vs Steelers.
January 17, 2009

Alex M
qotd: steelers over cards. when you’re mayor changes his name from Ravenstahl to Steelerstahl, good things will happen.

I’m glad the Bogle “won”, I quite like that wine and have long felt it brings near-unprecedented thunder for the price point!
January 17, 2009

Justin L. Ove
GO BOGLE! Holy Moly. Cool show

QOTD: I’m going exactly opposite of you EAGLES vs. STEELERS!
Sounds like a good game in my opinion.
Peace out, you insan-o wine dude
January 17, 2009

Chippewamike
Props to Bogle and the QPR win!

QOTD: Steelers and Cards in Tampa!
January 17, 2009

Mario
QOTD? Sorry GV – NOT a huge football fan. Had NO IDEA who was in the playoffs – Can’t name ten QBs – have NO business making this prediction.

Spotted the 2006 Bogle on the grocery store shelf last night and passed – I’ll be running back this afternoon. Thanks!
January 17, 2009

Benjamin
QOTD: I Predict Paul McCartney vs Miley Cyrus (half-time show)
January 17, 2009

Snarf
QOTD: STEELERS of course vs. Eagles
January 17, 2009

Mark Neustadt
Great show as always! Watching your shows heals me in some capacity. Weird, no?

QOTD: Steelers 34 Eagles 24

I can’t wait until Monday! My GV Wine club shipment arrives!!
January 17, 2009

DF
Bogle is something I see every time I go by my supermarket wine department, but I’d be willing to bet ($100, of course) there’s no Petit Sirah. Guess I’ll have to go an actual wine store some time.

QOTD: I’d like to see Cards/Ravens. That would be a good matchup. Since the Cards have won only 1 playoff game in 61 years, it’d be nice to see them win. Let’s hear it for old school: Jim Hart QB and WR Mel Gray.
January 17, 2009

Bearcat
Great show…as a fan of Petites I loved it. No suprise on the Bogle though but now the secrets out and I hope my place still has some when I need more.

I’d love the Cards to win but being from AFC Central land I know one of our teams will win it all.
January 17, 2009

Lord Nouda
Hail to the Bogle!
By the way, it’s no longer possible to friend you up on facebook. 4720 friends seems to be the upper limit.
qotd:no idea… sorry.
January 17, 2009

Elron
Gary, I agree with you on the “vintage thing”. I had plenty of wines that I pick up due to enjoyable past vintages and get displeased with the present(current)one. However, I still will try future vintages for hope the quality will be resumed.
Even though I know it goes both ways with vintages, I am a little more reluctant to buy a wine again that I found less enjoyable from the start. I guess the negativeness tends to stand out more.
January 17, 2009

Eric Laz
Great show, I always appreciate a little lesson on an under the radar varietal. And big props to Bogle for taking down the big boys.

QOTD: Eagles vs. Ravens (Eagles finally win!)
January 17, 2009

Chris Lotz
Since giants screwed up, i guess this year will go to the cards. i just like the idea of birds fighting each other. if only there was a psychedelic rooster team. p.s. got the wrestler on bootleg today, maybe bogle and pizza night? thanks for the insight
January 17, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
Glad to see a good value like Bogle. It has been good for years and is in ample supply, which is good for us. QOTD – I will agree with your picks. Who would think the Cardinals have a shot at it??
January 17, 2009

guymandude
Australian dessert wines are known as “stickys “
January 17, 2009

glenn
bummer they all showed so poorly! super bummer since i now have you on my Pioneer 60″ Elite via Apple TV man! you should have tried Jeff’s Twisted Oak PS or Runquist’s PS – both of which are super yummy.

QotD: AZ (like you) vs…

Pittsburgh. think the Flacco story comes to an end.
January 17, 2009

Herm
Thanks Gary, I’m always happy when you have wines I’ve had….I’ve enjoyed Bogle for many years but have not had the 2006….I can’t wait to try it again….as for the Superbowl question I think it’s ths Steelers and the Cardinals…
January 17, 2009

glenn
Dark & Delicious is Feb 20th GV. will you be out here?
January 17, 2009

digitaldean
Glad to see a wine in my budget beating out the big boyzzz!

Had a friend recommend Bogle in the past as well, will have to give it a shot.

QOTD: Cardinals vs. Ravens – lock it up!
January 17, 2009

Bill Emmerich
Nice to see my taste is in line with the “master” – just as good at the same price point is Concannon Petite.
January 17, 2009

Alan and Gayle
QOTD: All Pennnsylvania Superbowl…………….Sorry
January 17, 2009

Chris F.
I have drank a butt load of Bogle and it is always pretty decent,nothing to write home to mom about but a great deal for 8 to 10 bones.

Defense wins championships, you got Pittsburgh and Baltimore 1 and 2 in the league and 3rd you got Philadelphia.The cards are 17th or 19th in the league.I don’t think Pittsburgh can beat Baltimore three time this year so I’m taking Baltimore and I can’t see the cards beating philly soooo…….Baltimore and Philadelphia in the superbowl with Baltimore taking it by a nose at the wire.
January 17, 2009

Kelly Goff
Nice to see that you agree with my old stand by. Bogle is great for inexpensive nights in with your peeps.

Super Bowl, I hate to say it, but Philly and Baltimore. Go Baltimore!
January 17, 2009

Matthew L
Nice show Gary. I see Bogle all the time, but haven’t had any in a while

QOTD/Prediction: Eagles vs Steelers. Gotta give love for the Eagles. That’s my son’s favorite team.
January 17, 2009

Lori Lynn @ Taste With The Eyes
Oh, I just found your site while searching Wordpress. I really enjoyed your refreshing review of these wines. Look forward to exploring more…
Lori Lynn
January 17, 2009

IASHERMAN
QOTD: Going with the favorites- Pitt and Philly.. No underdogs for this round but Philly to take the whole thing
January 17, 2009

Mario
Just took my first taste of the Bogle 2006! Ran out and bought a few bottles on GV’s advice. Very nice – and going very good with a little chedder and hummus…mmmmm
January 17, 2009

thefaamakesmedrink
Gary,

I don’t know much about NFL football – other than it’s pretty much unwatchable and 98% of the outcomes are determined in advance – so I’ll leave my predictions to two guys who know football and gambling.

“I’ll take the Eagles” – Alex Karras

“I’ll take the Browns, err, Ravens” – Paul Hornung

Hope this helps,

Roger Goodell
January 17, 2009

Rick D
QOTD: Cards and Steelers, Steelers win 24 – 13

Nedd to find the Bogle to try. My favorite Petite Syrah to date is the 2006 Rosenblum Heritage Clones.
January 17, 2009

Joel Aiken
Great show! I’m totally gonna seek out the Bogle for I am a CKC who just spent a cool 400 bones on books again this quarter up at Eastern Washington U.

You should do a show about wines you can find at Safeway, pretty much the best option I have for getting vino.

Oh, QOTD: Ravens 17 – Pitt 6 (Ray Lewis and Ed Reed are gonna knock some heads around) and Philly 30 – Cards 24 (in OT)
January 17, 2009

Olives Somm Alex
CARDINALS RAVENS…. right there with you i say 31-14 cards with larry fitzgerald mvp honors
January 17, 2009

Bill
Last time I had Bogle Petite Sirah (a few years ago) was the last time I had a Petite Sirah. It was so awful it turned me off to the varietal. Tasted like a petroleum derivative, or a bit like a ride on the NJ Turnpike. I find it hard to believe that Bogle now produces a good wine.
January 17, 2009

ecola
I too only carry hundreds in my wallet. -Diddy
January 17, 2009

Alex Hopgood
man ive bee a lurker for a little while:P, anyways QOTD: Eagles vs Steelers in superbowl, and eagles will finally win their first superbowl!
January 17, 2009

Steeler Nation
Looks like you’re sold out of the Bogle already. Was looking forward to a good QPR!

QOTD – Steelers vs Eagles, with the Steelers winning a classic defensive battle:-)
January 17, 2009

jjmabaseb
QOTD: Cards/Steelers
January 18, 2009

JeffWalnuts
Hey Gary! Great show. We tried the Bogle tonight with the Concannon Central Coast Petite Sirah 2005. The latter was more tannic (probably built to last) but both were very good. Always great to learn from you. See you next time on the Left Coast.
January 18, 2009

TobyDrummer
Strangest thing happened tonight…wife and I opened a Concannon Petite Sirah at dinner. An hour and a half later JeffWalnuts shows up with a bottle of your rated Bogle. He forces me to watch the show at gun point but he is from Canada and doesn’t own a gun. Anyway, enjoyed the show can’t believe we had two bottles of Petite Sirah handy shortly after this show. Happy Birthday shout out to your Petite Sirah friends.
January 18, 2009

Eugene
Eagles/Cards….. Philly loses another super bowl and I swear ill never cheer for them again.
January 18, 2009

apj_bobswineguy
Loved it. I’m the wine snob. My brother works at a great pub. He brings home Bogle the night you air this.
David Bruce makes some great pinots. Bogle makes the best QPR Petite Sirah. I do love Stags’ Leap but it is also 3x price.
January 18, 2009

apj_bobswineguy
Eugene: At least the hated (from dallas) Eagles get to the NFC Championship game.
I’m stlll livin in the ’90s and the ’70s!
January 18, 2009

TheWineDude
First time I watched your wltv with a headset and what did I hear – a nice little burb @14:11 Nice one, Gary
January 18, 2009

Jeff R
Yet another great show … keep up the good work Gary. I enjoy Petite Sirah (as well as Mencia from yesterday’s episode) so it was great to see shows on these wines. Good to hear on the Bogle, that can get a lot of people out there to try something different.

I bought the Lolonis from you (just last week), hope it comes together as it ages.

QTD – Definately Pittsburgh and I’m stuck on the NFC pick. I’ll have to go Eagles, they are on a roll. For whatever reason, Cardinals seem a bit inexperienced (even though they have Warner and James) in the big games. So it would not at all surprise me to see the Cardinals win but I’ll go with Eagles.
January 18, 2009

Jon Troutman
Gary,

You say “friend me up”, and I sent you a facebook friend request a couple months back, but you haven’t confirmed me…what gives? Anyways, been watching for awhile now, and I can’t wait to catch ya at the boston wine expo.

QOTD: Pitt vs. Eagles, as much as I don’t like to say it.
January 18, 2009

christopher foley
Wish you had more time on those national tv shows Gary, gotta get you out there more.
I too have asked you to friend me up on facebook, and myspace… no response?
Anyways great show, I actually am happily surprised about the bogle winning the round, I often suggest that this wine is a good play for people un-familiar with petite sirah. Glad I’m not the only one around that enjoys this wine.

QOTD: Pitt and Eagles
January 18, 2009

Lon Cohen
Bogle is definitely a great value play. I drink it all the time. One of my favorites under $10. Especially when I’m playing cards. Agree that it’s no wimp, very bold. Glad to see you liked it.
January 18, 2009

jim
Steelers v Cards, with the iggles left at the altar again…

I don’t mind seeing Warner do well, that guy works it like no other… stocking shelves, playing arena and Canadia… gotta give that man props.
January 18, 2009

Dan-o
GV – Decent show. I like the Petite Sirahs that I have had. I am a bit surprised by the Bogle win. My wife and I had a 2003 Elyse Petite Sirah from Rutherford, CA. You should have an Elyse wine on your show at some point – good stuff.

QOTD – I-76 Super Bowl – Eagles v Steelers.
January 18, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD: I have none, no idea who’s playing today, sorry football doesn’t do it for me.

However, Petite Sirah I love! Really, my wife and I are both huge fans of almost everyone we’ve had, so to see you pan a couple is disappointing. However, I’ve had other Bogles and was unimpressed so we’ll try their PS now. Thanks.
January 18, 2009

Ducati AGB
Loving the Petit Sirah / Durif

Check my review of 2004 Nugan Durif here:

http://r4nt.com/quick-review/nugan-estate-manuka-grove-vineyard/
January 18, 2009

Lindsay
QOTD: Um, go sports teams! Rah!

I am so glad the Bogle was good, since I know I can find that wine around here. My DH was looking for a good wine to go with his steak at a restaurant the other night and I said, ooh, PS if you can find it…but of course, he couldn’t find one BTG, and that was on one of the best wine lists in town (http://www.znbar.com/wines.html). Bummer.

Keep up the great work, and don’t lose the Vay-ner-CHUK; we love it!!
January 18, 2009

Goncasurus-Rex
I dont have a prediction, not a football guy. but good shout out we need more of the CKC shout outs!
January 19, 2009

Rich Norris
I’ve done two wine pairing classes with Bogle,Great wine & great family vineyard.
January 19, 2009

M
QOTD: Cards vs Steelers
Hahahahahahaha. It’s Monday so I don’t win anything for that “prediction”.

I guess I have to try my first Bogle.
January 19, 2009

MichellePen
It’s always strange how when you really have a strong feeling that’s something’s going to be good it lets you down, isn’t it Gary.

Is it because we build it up too much in our minds, so it can never deliver?

Too late for QOTD but being an English lass have to say not too hot on my Superbowl. You need to go global with your sports predictions now you’re a ZZZZ list celebrity Mr Vaynerchuk
January 19, 2009

David
Thanks for the great episode. Went out and bought a bottle of the Bogle, and it’s definitely delicious wine. Can’t wait for times to get a little lighter so i can join your wine of the month club.
January 19, 2009

Little Jonny
Nice show today, GV. Time for a Czech or Hungarian wine episode! Maybe a non-california zinfandel show? Just some thoughts…

QOTD: Well, I would have said Eagles-Steelers, but we all know I would have been wrong… Congrats to the Cards on making franchise history!
January 19, 2009

Jason
I knew it! I buy Bogle wines by the case. Petite Syrah is one of my favorites. This is great. For all the wine snobs that bash me for my 8.99 bottle of wine, I have a GV episode to shove in their face. Gary, at some point, we’ll need you to review the following just for sh*tz and giggles:

Crane Lake Petite Syrah: $2.99 (that’s right)
Loius Jadot: Beaujolais Villages, Red Burgundy table wine: $7.99
January 19, 2009

Couve
Thanks for the Bogul tip.

For cheap wines, I wish these big US wineries would just stick to mixing up something that tastes good. Instead, every sub-$10 cab tastes like a cheap imitation of a $20+ cab. I get this from cheap US/Aus wines, but not from places like France and Portugal. They should just keep it cheap and let the grapes do what they do best.
January 19, 2009

PastafariPirate
Bogle was my ‘gateway’ bottle to Petite Sirah, got me hooked. Now I’m into the heavier stuff (Stag’s Leap, Earthquake) but for my money Bogle is hard to beat. For a few dollars more, I also like the Vinum Pets. I also enjoy most of the $9-$15 ‘field blends’ with Petite & Zin rounding out a bunch of other grapes.
January 19, 2009

Tim Wiseman
I tried the Bogle this past weekend at a get together, I was pretty shocked at how much I liked it, and always judged it as a ‘grocery store’ wine. Shame on me, a tasty wine, at a great value. Great show Gary!

QOTD: Unfair, I already know …
January 19, 2009

joeblackasnite
Recently we did a side by side tasting of David Bruce Petite and Rosenblum ‘Heritage Clones’ Petite and the Rosenblum BURIED the David Bruce! Quite a surprise considering the David Bruce name. But like Gary said it was a little out of balance and not all there. I reccomend Rosenblum Petites to anyone, they are quite nice. And I love Bogle Petite for the money…
January 19, 2009

*/^_^\*
qotd: my prediction is the steelers will dominate the cards

i also predict the commercials will be more entertaining than the game
January 19, 2009

Chris V
I thought Bogle was a bad word?

The Eagles just won’t do it, will they
January 19, 2009

Mr.Ambassador
Go Bogle Go.

Official prediction for the Superbowl is the Steelers – they’ve proven they already have the officials on their side so why wouldn’t they win? Cardinals better hope Bill Leavy’s officiating team isn’t making a return appearance or it’ll be like Superbowl XL Seahawks-Steelers all over again…
January 19, 2009

Steve
Gary: Wow. Your most striking statement on the petite sirah video was when you were talking about some taste “on the back end of the mid-palate” in the D. Bruce wine. Dude, I don’t even know if I have found the mid-palate yet at all when I taste vino, and here you are talking about the back end of it. So I think you’re in another realm from me, as far as “pal” sophistication, but I still like to listen. Best of luck in 09 with the baby. She’ll change your life. Or he will. Go Steelers. Or, the wife think’s Warner’s cute, so either way, it’s cool.
January 19, 2009

SAMMY S
Hey Gary, Another Great show today…. Petite Sirah or Durif as it known is here in Australia is another big red that Australia produces, its not produced on the same volumes as Shiraz, but the style is very similar. Very concentrated, dark plum, full bodied and many times is over oaked. The Goulburn Valley, in the northern part of Victoria produces some of the best Durif in the country.

Go Cardinals……I have a vested interest in the Cardinals, as their punter is an Australian and was the former punter for the NY Jets..
January 19, 2009

purplejuicebruce
We need a Petite Sirah week, Bogle is ok but there are many great ones and it seems the Vaner Nation has embraced this variety so lets see some serious tasting of my favorite grape. Go Cards! who would have thought it.
January 19, 2009

my2cents
Nice show, thanks Gary.

I predict,,,that I won’t know the outcome of the Super Bowl, unless someone tells me.

I would rater watch The Thunder Show than watch the super bowl.

Real men, and women, watch The Thunder Show!

(Good thing we don’t comment on each others comments on this page, that one would be cause for much ado about nothing. Ha ha)
January 19, 2009

my2cents
Rats.

That was supposed to be “I’d RATHER watch The Thunder Show than the super
bowl”.

New prediction: The Jets have it in the bag!
January 19, 2009

Bruce
Petite Sirah – love it. And I definitely think Bogle does a great job with it. But is you want Real Petite Sirah IMO – Fess Parker!! It’s got dirt in it, DIRT I tell you – my friends call it my barnyard wine. Good show and love the series, thanks.
January 20, 2009

YoungDave
Great Petite Sirah show, tough guy. Bogle taking the title? I’m dumbfounded. Lots of other great Petite Sirah / Durif out there as well…

QOTD: Cards yes, Ravens? Maybe a Cards-Steelers showdown instead. Maybe.
January 20, 2009

Bernard Kenner
GV,
I wish you would have re-tasted the Bogle after the Lolonis. I find that retrying a wine that you like from early in a tasting can be very interesting. You know that the palate changes, even in a short tasting session. I trust you know your palate, but if you haven’t used this technique, give it a whirl.
January 20, 2009

Eric S.
Intersting show with the Petite Sirah, can’t believe the Bogle scored so high. I like the idea you have of bringing in more wines that you can find easily. And by the way, were you wearing the same shirt in back-to-back episodes??
January 20, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, I predict da Cards & da Steelers gonna play in da Super Bowl!!!
Gooooooooo Cardinals!!!!
January 21, 2009

innA
I can’t find the specs/details for the wine label competition – is there a website with all the info?
January 21, 2009

ChrisR
QOTD: That was my prediction as well, however I never expected the Cards to really win it. Interesting. That Bogle also sounds interesting, and for only 9 bones!
January 22, 2009

Matty Van
Cards 31 steelers 17
January 22, 2009

JayZee
Interesting show. I kind of like the “upset special” when it occurs.

QOTD: Well, since I already know who won the Conference Championships, I’ll give you my Superbowl score:

Steelers 34
Cardinals 30
January 22, 2009

Vinophile
We have an ALL Steelers Super Bowl, folks (Steelers vs. Steelers West, if you haven’t checked out the Cards’ coaching staff—great story)!! I’m loving it! I live in Steelers Country, and all four of my siblings live in Phoenix. This is WAR!

GO STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELERS!!!!!!!!
January 22, 2009

Nick Hewitt
I live in NZ we are more into Rugby, and have no idea about superbowl, have drunk alot of beer at a number of superbowl parties in Australia and London.

I love these shows when there is an upset and top wines don’t pull through, you must do more. I think hearing the bad news is more entertaining than hearing the good news about a wine.

How about a show about Petit Verdot, see if you can get any from Victoria, Australia in the northern regions.

Gary, what is your opinion on supermarket wine? Check out this article a wine writer in Nz wrote about supermarket wine.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0709/S00277.htm

cheers

Nick
January 23, 2009

Andy Price
Gary,
I saw this show and went and bought the Bogle 2006 and a Pizza and it was great. That is an awesome with Pizza and I am A CKC so I love the price. Your the man, but we need some more CKC shout outs on the show, I am not felling the love.
Andy
January 23, 2009

Sharon
Oh, I’ve seen that Bogle Petite Sirah everywhere! Cool.
QOTD: Steelers over Cardinals 28-21.
January 24, 2009

Jimmy T
great time seeing bogle show well!!!!
January 24, 2009

Jayhitek
I just had a plate of lobster ravioli and drinking it with the Bogle Petite Syrah.. Gary your a flucking genius. It’s excellent pairing. I will never say those horrible things about you behind your back agian.
January 24, 2009

Jayhitek
It’s also amazing with OceanSpray Craisins!
January 25, 2009

Lawrence leichtman
I have had all four of those wines as I am a big fan of Petit Sirah and the David Bruce in most years would win this but my favorites are Rosenblum and Turley. Some years the Bogle is very hot but usually a good buy.
I already know so my prediction would be Cards Steelers. Great guess after the fact.
January 26, 2009

pawncop
Well, since I am typing this on the Monday before SB my prediction is pretty biased.

Have been working like a fool, and not so much time to enjoy the epidsodes on a timely basis.

Good episode, have a PS to try that I received for Christmas and will be looking for the Bogle at my store.

Thank you for you knowledge and expertise.
January 26, 2009

Kate the Great
Oh Gary, this is where we part ways. I don’t even know what teams play football and what teams play hockey.
January 28, 2009

JudeMurphy
Ehh… sports? Even if I lived in America I wouldn’t know a thing about American football teams!
I just don’t get why people actually like watching a load of men running around a field!
; )
Wish I had some petite Sirah right now..!
January 30, 2009

Brad
It is not a surprise to me that the “cheap” Petite Sirah was the best, it has been my experience that regardless of price, they all taste pretty much the same. So for me, I usually go for $10 or less.
January 30, 2009

Kristen
Nice. The Bogle crushes the competition. Btw, your face was hilarious when you finally took a sippy sip on that Psychedelic Rooster.

QOTD: a little late for a prediction methinks
January 31, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Bogle wins? Wow thats kind of shocking. Im somewhat excited because I got a Bogle port for Christmas. Now Im kind of wanting to open it now! Damn wines tempting me! QOTD: Beginning of the playoffs I would have probably said Steelers vs Giants. I cant remember where the playoffs were at this point but I would have said Steelers vs Eagles….GOD I HATE THE CARDINALS!!!!
February 2, 2009

yowens
Cool show. QOTD: Steelers > Cards
February 4, 2009

robert pucci
Dude I love your show I have learned more from you than all the books and mags i have beeen reading. Anyway how do you feel about blended wines. I have had a few . The most recent was TAIT (THE BALL BUSTER) 2006 Barossa Valley and wow it was rated 92 points and it was one of my favorates.Have you done and shows on blened wines ?
April 20, 2009

suntrvlr
I listen to the thunder show on my iphone and love it! I needed something to compare your palate to mine and the 2006 Bogle was accessible and yummy! Now I have a better idea where your palate is and how to use your references to taste on the tongue as well as how you arrive at your flavors during the infamous Sniffy, Sniff! Thanks for the education!
September 23, 2009

John
CKC here.

Thanks! I went out and got this wine today. Very good. I eat a lot of pizza so I’ll be buying more.
September 29, 2009

ulu ulu ulu ulu
Just had the Bogle 2007. It’s a bit more expensive now, but still a deal.