White Wines that You Can Find Around the US

White Wines that You Can Find Around the US – Episode #676

May 14, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a Vouvray, a Soave, and a Chardonnay that are wildly available around the country, and reads some viewer comments from the Katie Lee Joel episode.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Barton & Guestier Vouvray
2007 Santi Soave
2007 Gregory Lyn Chardonnay

129 Responses

May 14, 2009

manonthemoon
Meh.

QOTD: Who has time to apologize?
May 14, 2009

Elias
sorry the wines were bad, but I thought it was a great episode. I like these quick-round episodes where you review 3-4 wines in 10 mins. So let me get it right… : the wines that are widely available are rubbish wines…. ? lovely… keep it up GV, the UK salutes you matey!
May 14, 2009

Lurker
Who ate the foil around the neck of the Soave bottle?
May 14, 2009

LisaPeacea
QOTD: Spending the day on the lake on my kayak, and not calling work.
I told them, next time I would call to tell them!
May 14, 2009

Jay Campbell
I wonder if the winemaker even likes either of those last two?

QOTD: Had to apologize for beating my co-worker so bad in golf last weekend.
May 14, 2009

Tooch
seen the b&g everywhere…my grandfather loves it.
May 14, 2009

Dr T in NC
Well, you never know what’s in the bottle!

QOTD — sorry, private!
May 14, 2009

liangtfm
No need to apologize Gary, every show you do provides knowledge, so even though none of the wines brought thunder today at least everyone watching will know to stay away

QOTD – I was walking behind my friend today and stepped on the back of her flipflop >_<
May 14, 2009

TimF
QOTD: I was sorry for not going to “garyissorry.com”

Are you going to bring the thunder next Friday night?
May 14, 2009

castello
WIDELY AVAILIBLE? Not at Wine Library. Thank Zeus for that.
Good show anyway. Trying new wines gets old when you run into this stuff at an even higher bone point.
May 14, 2009

castello
I apologize for dissing Jay Miller. NOT!
May 14, 2009

RANDI
GARY!!!

Oh No…bad wine…

QOTD: For sending Glen too many emails…lol ..He’s a trip…
May 14, 2009

hollisdevillo
your squirming and disgust at the wines made me make terrible faces when i was watching. you should do an episode on faulted wines, ones with lactic acid or mercaptans, that would be fun!

QOTD: i had to apologize to all the people i told to watch your show. haha. classic.
May 14, 2009

AUSSIE SAMMY S
Great Brutally honest ep Gary…keep bringing the thunder man!!!

QOTD….Last time I apologized was to my buddy last Friday night after he splurged $300 each for two bottles of Jasper Hill 1995 Heathcote Shiraz (I told him not to!!!)…. I drink one bottle on my own…then chucked it up….I think I ate a dodgy oyster or something earlier…..oops
May 14, 2009

AUSSIE SAMMY S
Correction above… ‘drank’ not ‘drink’
May 14, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
Gary, you called Soave a grape in this episode. I’m sure it was just a slip of the tongue, but Soave is made up of mainly Garganega (at least 70%) and may have Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and/or Trebbiano in there. Thanks for putting out this episode and putting that last, obviously horrible wine in your mouth so you could review it. I might not have. I also have a comment that’s more about yesterday’s episode, but I’m writing it here so you’ll read it. I know you want to be popular on Amazon, but I don’t like your promotion of a business that tends to ruin local economies, without which our wonderful form of capitalism would probably collapse or degrade to an unrecognizable state. I don’t want to sound like I’m down on you because I appreciate that you do this show and I enjoy it. Thank you for so many great episodes.

I apologized today for spilling Prosecco. I didn’t have to; it spilled out on its own after I opened the bottle, probably because it was so warm.
May 14, 2009

MassLawsStink
but the Pats don’t! QOTD: I apologize all the time. I make lots of mistakes. Gary – Loved that episode! You should consider not revealing your scores verbally but let the Vayniacs guess your score based on your facial expression – which are priceless. I was guessing that second wine was going to be in the 60’s before you even spoke!
May 14, 2009

Scott EJ
Funny how the last two made you appreciate the 1st meh wine. I don’t mind learning from bad wines, as long as it doesn’t cost me too much. Then it just pisses me off.

QOTD: Not sure, but I can guarantee it was to my wife.

(BTW – Thanks for reading a comment of mine. Sipping a Rose’ right now.)
May 14, 2009

neutron212
QOTD: the last thing i said i was sorry for was scoring a goal in my own net after the first game was over and we switched teams and sides but it was a sweet wrister to the glove side of the goaly
May 14, 2009

Kelly Goff
This episode just confirmed that widely available usually does not equal quality, which I already knew (with some exceptions). Thanks for the effort Gary!

QOTD I had to apologize that my son sickened at least 3 other kids (so far) on the street this past week with a nasty virus. Of course he was contagious before I knew he was sick!
May 14, 2009

eagleputt
Nice tight show. I remember about 300 or so shows ago you said you would drink a wine even if it was terrible because it would teach you something. I’m thinking that statement would not apply with these back to back plonks. No way you drank any more of those.

QOTD – I used to apologize to my wife pretty much on a daily basis but have since learned to say ‘Can I get you some more wine?’ instead. It never fails.
May 14, 2009

F Jackie Martling
Hey Gary, Since the wines in this episode were sooo bad and not worth talking about, I want to thank you for bringing Charles Smith and K Vintners to my attention. I bought some of the 06 Morrison Lane and Ovide at the Library last fall and have fallen in love with them. That my friend was your best episode. These wines are seriously good. Look for Spectator to feel the same way in an upcoming issue. You were way ahead on this one. Thanks for the heads up!
May 14, 2009

JCN
QOTD: Whatever my wife was mad about, not sure why… probably doesn’t matter.
May 14, 2009

yowens
Yikes, rough outing. QOTD: Today, for something I sold on Ebay
May 14, 2009

John Farrin
QOTD: To my daughter for missing the Berkeley turnoff in the Bay Bridge maze and taking an unscheduled trip to Treasure Island after getting caught in a 35 minute delay at the toll plaza. I’m going to hear “time for the home” comments for months
May 14, 2009

sharon
qotd: I think it was to my husband today for picking him up late from LAX.
Actually I don’t think I really apologized…I think I said something about traffic on Lincoln and his plane being early.
May 14, 2009

David T (@ONUMello)
It’s good to know that the one that you said was the most available is the best of the bunch. I frequently tend to associate mass distribution with lack of complexity, & at least for one wine that wasn’t entirely the case.

QOTD: Probably the last time I was late for a group meeting.
May 14, 2009

pawncop
1. Glad you are back doing what I appreciate the most – trying and evaluating wines.

2. I almost want to say sorry for the losers, but I am grateful for the evaluation.

3. No need to apologize – it ain’t your wine.

QOTD – for inadvertantly hurting the feelings of one very close to me.
May 14, 2009

late-start
When are you getting Mark Cubin on the thundershow??
May 14, 2009

DasNOOB
OUCH! Thanks for taking one for the team!

QOTD: My wife for forgetting to take out the trash last night.
May 14, 2009

DavidL
I like how this episode you did wines that most people can find, even though they were crap. Im hoping you’ll do a red version of this episode tomorrow/soon? Its tough finding the wines you have on your show all the way down here in Central Florida. Please try the Silvertop Shiraz. Its $7.00 for a bottle and an excellent Argentine shiraz.

QOTD: Apologized to my manager for arguing with a customer about religion. I normally try not to argue with people on the matter but I cant stand self righteous people who judge me for not having the same beliefs.
May 14, 2009

Laurie in VT
QOTD: Um, I I think to a co-worker today. Not entirely sure- it’s been a long day…
May 14, 2009

Johnny E
I almost bought the 2007 Barton & Guestier Vouvray just minutes ago when I was at the store! It was the right price, but I’m so hot on malbec’s right now it’s funky.

QOTD: The last thing I apologized for was being an asshole to a friend, and I am SO glad I did.
May 14, 2009

Beeper
QOTD: jumping on the bed
May 14, 2009

Robin C
Maybe price does sometimes predict quality.
QOTD: I’m always apologizing to my computer. I can’t seem to stop myself.
May 14, 2009

gotsha
GV…another outstanding idea for a show. Another wine in this genre you may want ot consider is Lorentz Pinot Gris. I liked it a few years back at 9 bones, unlike it’s current tag of !5. At any rate, its a fairly ubiquitous decent bottle of juice.

QOTD…after not checking my daughters homework. She there was nothing assigned yesterday. The teacher called my wife today complaining about homework not being completed…oops!! Guess who had to apologize?
May 14, 2009

Don
Gary — 2 back to back terrible wines, I can see why they hurt your feelings. I will make sure to steer clear!!! Still appreciate the episode even though the wines were a disaster.
May 14, 2009

Yvettew
You gotta take the good with the bad. The bad makes you appreciate the good better, so even though they weren’t great wines, it still teaches a lesson – therefore, awesome show!!

QOTD: I apologized for being late…typical me
May 14, 2009

WineWoman
QOTD: For making my husband take a different route to get somewhere. Usually I’m right, but not this time.

Boy those wines really sucked.
May 14, 2009

Robert Ryan
QOTD….To my son for drinking the last of his juicebox….
Hey Everybody if you get a chance check out the Bill Troutman page on Posterous.com!!!!
May 14, 2009

matt w
this was a good idea for an episode, too bad the wines didn’t show well, but i often find chain stores selection of interesting imported wines like soave and vouvray lacking.

qotd: somewhat fittingly i think the last thing i apologized for was a wine i helped a friend pick out that wasn’t good. she wanted a cheap chardonnay, and i did my best given the options as presented.
May 14, 2009

urbwes
Gary, I was REALLY hoping you would read my comment today. Of course the likelihood of that is slim so I will raise it again. You mentioned a juice flavor in the Katie Lee Joel episode. Was that “compote” you were referring to? It’s a totally eastern european/Ukraine thing and I want to know if I was right (if I “crushed it”). I NEED TO KNOW.
Your loyal and devoted fan,
urbwes

QOTD: I’ll say sorry if I’m wrong about this hunch.
May 14, 2009

mrzitro
Quite gracious of you to not mention/read any of the CRASS comments from Katie Lee Joel’s ep.

QOTD: I apologized to my son after raiding his college fund to buy some of that Cinderella wine. JK
May 14, 2009

John M
excellent idea! I’m in a state where winelibrary can’t ship and am limited to my selections. let’s have a red version!!
May 15, 2009

mrzitro
Funny thing, I was looking at the B&G Vouvray today at Publix. I was thinking of getting it so that I could check off another grape on my list for the Wine Century Club. Everything I drink doesn’t have to be 90+ pointers, right?
May 15, 2009

John Rogers
Low scores and bad wines but that’s what it is ,also a short episode to boot. It does bring up an issue I have with wine scores. Does an 89 score on two wines make a difference when one is 10 dollars and the other is 50? I mean other than the price

QOTD: About three months ago said something trying to be funny.
May 15, 2009

Kevin the Sooner
Alright Gary! Maybe I can find one of those in Oklahoma…hmm…or maybe just the Vouvray…maybe…oh well…

Good show! Too bad the wines didn’t crush it!
May 15, 2009

shawnandlu
QOTD: I thought love means never having to say your sorry. What, that isn’t true? gotta go and apologize to my wife.

Just remember Gary every bad wine you drink saves us from the same mistake. Thanks again.
May 15, 2009

Harry
Hey, I know its no fun to speak the truth, but we appreciate you for it. Solid show, and its almost as important to know what to avoid as it is to seek out. I’ve had to say sorry often, its all good as long as you learn from the mistakes.
May 15, 2009

Alex L
Moment of history for wine library TV. Wow!

QOTD : Forgetting my wallet at my friend’s house
May 15, 2009

chris g
good show…in an odd way i enjoy when you give wines a pass…you explain the odd things that we might taste in a wine that is not of the ordinary, like peach, pear, etc…and you give us things like canned pea juice…love it…

QOFTD: tonight at work, in the kitchen, Journey “dont stop believin” was on the radio and i was quietly singing along…until the “dont stop belieeeevin..hold on to that feelaaaayyyyyyeeeeeinnn” part, got a bit loud, turned around and everyone was staring at me…humbly said I’m sorry….i think it got awkward for everyone….
May 15, 2009

Vanguy
Don’t apologize when you review bad wines: that’s all part of the wine world.
Helping give viewers hints on what to avoid is as valuable as pointing them towards really good wines.
Enjoyed the episode!
May 15, 2009

Michael D
Gary,

Two nights ago, my wife and I tried a bottle of 2007 Anakena Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Chile. Many South American wines are terrific, but I had to apologize to her for buying this one. I have never tasted Windex, but I think that would come pretty close to the flavor profile of this pinot noir. It was crap by itself, and even worse with pork roast!

Mike
May 15, 2009

Richie
Hey Gary! You don’t have to apologize if the wine sucks. It ain’t your fault.
QOTD: I almost ran over an old lady on my bike the other day. That is the last thing i apologized for.
May 15, 2009

Jeff
Gary, I agree with the others, don’t apologize because even if the wines suck your descriptions are very entertaining. I did chuckle though when “not available” flashed on the screen on a show with wines that are “widely available” Thanks for all your hard work. Much Love..
May 15, 2009

castello
At least bad cheap red wine is good for something. I’m not sure what. When I get bad white wine I really whine.
May 15, 2009

vinoBlue
QOTD: I had to apologize to my gf this afternoon because I talked with an ex on the phone for “too long” while we were out for lunch. I hadn’t spoken to her in 4 months – talk about a lose-lose situation.
May 15, 2009

Lack
While watching this episode I did take the time to search my local wine and spirits store webpage (www.pawineandspirits.com) for all three wines shown. I am afraid to say that none of them are sold there. I live in PA(Steelers and Pens!)and have a hard time finding many many wines shown. I know their webpage is not very useful some times so next time I am in the actual store I will double check, but my hopes are low.
May 15, 2009

neil cooper
hi gary love the show havnt seen them all yet just would like to know if you do any australian wines? would love to see you do a review on them cheers. neil
May 15, 2009

keagan
good episode
May 15, 2009

Kevin K
QOTD: I apologized to my head for drinking too much wine.
May 15, 2009

Sonic Paul
Come on, Gary…”Soave is a grape that gets overlooked”, not crushing it on the wine knowledge there are you?
Made up for it partially with the face you made for wine no. 3…
But seriously, how many people are watching this, and only one other comment mentioning the existence of the lovely Garganega grape variety… It boggles thee mind.
May 15, 2009

Pizza Vino Joe
I thought you must have been in a good mood. I have had much experience with B&G Vouvray. Personally, I would not have gone much over 82 points and was shocked that you went that high since it really lacks acid. You made up for it on ther other two. Santi Soave and Santi Pinot Grigio separated at birth Have you ever seen them in the same room at the same time? Hmmmmm.

I apologize to my waistline as I didn’t work out today.
May 15, 2009

Zach
So let me try and understand this…..

The theme of the show is wines that are widely available but the title graphic that comes up for each wine says “unavailable”. Does that make any sense?

Looking forward to the next show.
May 15, 2009

Jayhitek
QOTD: I probably apologize to my wife about once a week.. For what? I have no idea.
May 15, 2009

Treb
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soave_(wine)

Clearly you focus on palette descriptors and taste sensations and not the viticulture side. It would be more educational if you did the homework and talked more about the winemakers, grapes and geography. Just sayin, because I love your show.

People overuse the sorry word. Stick to your guns. I love PBR, but only cause it’s cheap and is close to water. Put a lemon in it, or mix it with 1/2 grapefruit juice and you have a drink.
May 15, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
To my wife once a week for some wrong I have committed. Never always sure of what it is. Why apologize. You didn’t make these wines. Guess this confirms, don’t buy wine at the grocery store.
May 15, 2009

Phil G
Those wines made me so sad I can’t even answer the QOTD.
May 15, 2009

Cameron J
The bad wine episodes have their own value in highlighting wines to run away from. I find it interesting that, although it’s not always easy to get a consensus on what is a good wine, I find that it’s easier for a group to pick out a wine they all don’t like.

QOTD: Yesterday, for not getting in touch with a good friend as quickly as I should have when I moved back to his ‘hood.
May 15, 2009

roy josephson
i agree with zach. why bother tasting so many wines that are unavailable?it would be much more enlightening to review wines we can actually buy.
May 15, 2009

Tom
QOTD: I apologize every day — engaged to be married in a couple of months
May 15, 2009

J Crazy
I punched in the hood of a car that came no less than 3 inches from hitting me earlier in the evening on my way home from a lesson (on my bike). The driver apologized…but then wanted to know who would pay for the hood. I apologized and wanted to know who would answer to a collision call to the police. Needless to say, I got home safe and everyone is the better for it.
May 15, 2009

Paryb
That was a pretty funny episode bad wines always make me wonder what the hell was the winemaker thinking?

QOTD: I don’t remember!
May 15, 2009

Bobbie Smith
Bad wines are part of wine. At least now we all know that there are readily available crap wines all over the country.

QOTD: To my husband for knowing how much he sells himself short on a daily basis.
May 15, 2009

MaRc
Thanks gary…had been streaming all your past episodes lately as I was on holiday the week before.
Bad wines, but really something for me to learn as well as to look forward to after work each day! Ahhh…

QOTD: Prob thanked mom on ‘Mother’s Day’ n apologised for the times that I took her for granted! Mom’s the best!

Peace Out!
May 15, 2009

Kittysafe
I had a fairly good Chenin Blanc a few months ago that I bought from the Library: 2008 Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc. Really nice summery wine. A little one dimensional but enjoyable and I believe I rated it an 88.
May 15, 2009

bt86
Thanks for getting a show together for us, good times. Did you freaking come to Atlanta for a CNN taping without any sort of Atlanta get-together? For shame – give the dirty south some love!

QOTD: um, I apologized to the wife for leaving her on a bike ride when she couldn’t keep up.
May 15, 2009

DF
Always good to see the other side of the wine spectrum and how there’s such a huge difference in quality among wines.

QOTD: I apologized to the Carolina Hurricanes for not believing in them before game 7 against the Bruins last night. They accepted. Go Canes Go.
May 15, 2009

Pittsburgh Alex
QTOD: Punching my buddy Jimm (yes he spells it with two M’s) in the face. But he did deserve it.
May 15, 2009

Marc-China Wine Tours
I also like the reviews of wine that is available. It makes no sense to watch a review of something I can’t buy.

QOTD: I apologize for my comment.
May 15, 2009

jigger
QOTD: Interrupting someone (sound familiar).

The two “dogs” in this episode illustrate one of the problems with individuals expanding their palate (or even introducing themselves to wine at the store). They want to try a bottle or new varietal, low cost, and as this ep demonstrated, if the store only carries a few, the store is likely just looking for representation, not necessarily having made any determination of quality of any kind.

Side Note: Not having seen any soave grapes on the vine I picture them hanging there wearing tiny bandanas, ripped jeans that fit so tight they appear to be airbrushed on with cowboy boots, all of them answering to the name “rico”

Peace
May 15, 2009

Kevin C
Thought for a minute you might talk me into trying a Soave, but not after that debacle. I do love the Loire Valley – reds, whites and the sparklers are some of the best values out there. Fortunately for me, Phillipe carries more than just B&G

QOTD: Had to apologize to a customer today whose purchase was back ordered on my last delivery and he has to wait until next week for delivery
May 15, 2009

Glen....winecrazy.com
That’s funny….wines that are widely available….yet they aren’t available.

LOL

I love it.

QOTD… I really don’t say I’m sory because I don’t do things I’m sorry about.
May 15, 2009

Glen....winecrazy.com
Oh yeah….. come to think of it…I’m sorry you never took me up on my offer in regard to the cigar thing for your show….lol
May 15, 2009

Chalz
Love the pain in your face, not that we like to see you in pain, it’s just you’re always so positive.

QOTD: Never put in print what you would not like to come back and haunt you
May 15, 2009

The Existential Cowboy
Please do us all a favor and level your camera and shoot down rather than up. It will make your production look so much more professional. No comment on content b/c I don’t know jack about wine. That’s all.
May 15, 2009

Jesse
Hmmmm QOTD: For charging one of my employees for something that was not his fault
May 15, 2009

Jeff
QOTD: That’s easy. “Sorry I spent all that money at Wine Library dear! Next time, I’ll have more self-control”
May 15, 2009

guymandude
That’s fine, but after that I got to go.
Anyway, we’ll look at it then. Thanks.
May 15, 2009

Grant
Frankly, I’m surprised the B&G made it into the mid-eighties. If I know the wine you are reviewing, I always try to guess what your score will be. I had you at about 80 on that one. I don’t know the other 2 wines, so no guess.

QOTD: 20 minutes ago. I had to apologize to the mail man when my dog almost came through to screen door on him!
May 15, 2009

ben from boston
I was late to work today. you seemed more embarassed than i did though, and at least I didnt have poopy citrus pea juice in my mouth when I showed up.
May 15, 2009

RonDon
Who was the cute girl in the green shirt and Mets hat that walked by at 8min in? Can you have her on the show sometime? Thanks for your honesty on these wines. haha
May 15, 2009

KAHUNA
QOTD: Who can keep track- everytime my wife walks in the room, yells from the upstairs or calls on the phone- I am apologizing for something.
May 15, 2009

Matthew L
Oh well Gary. I wouldn’t be too disappointed. Not every wine is going to be a winner. I’m sure all of us have had those “what the…?” experiences with wine that we thought would be better, or heard good things about and were left scratching our heads and rinsing our mouths.

QOTD: The last thing I apologized for was not getting a proof sheet to Carla for a huge job she did recently. She needed to get some images out, and I was a bit behind. Oops. Sorry.
May 15, 2009

rob
Gary, please do a show on Soave. Pra, Pieropan, Suavia, Tamellini, Gini, Inama, Ca´Rugate all make great wines. Soave has suffered a bad reputation for too long. If you never tasted these wines, i guarantee you will be amazed. Do Soave a favor, it deserves it!
May 15, 2009

Derek F.
Dude, bum luck with those 3 wines…cant win em all Great job anyway!!

QOTD: probably apologized to my wife for teasing the hell out of her…I do that to much
May 15, 2009

ChezJim
I actually liked the fact you panned the wines. It saves me from making the same mistake and then having to APOLOGIZE to my wife for buying crap wines. It’s too bad about the Soave. A good one is a rare treat.
May 15, 2009

ben from boston
by the way, do another show with easy to find wines. try to find some that dont make you feel sorry. thats the best way to apologize.
May 15, 2009

DAve A
good show.
none available here in NC. make it real. smile
May 15, 2009

italianwinelover
Many winemakers need to pay attention out there – cuz I have had everyone of these and thought the same thing – seeking out QPR wines is getting difficult and yes all of these are easily available in many liquor stores around me.

QOTD: I gave my boyfriend the wrong directions but got him the correct ones in time before he left!
May 15, 2009

Marshall
Soave is not a grape Gary! The grape is Garganega
May 15, 2009

Phredd
So, I’m still making my way through the archives (dang, that’s a lot of material!), so I apologize if this question has been asked:

Why is it that certain styles of wine routinely get higher scores than others? For example, every year a few Bordeaux wines will get 95-point and higher scores, even in off-vintage year. You can get a 95-point dessert wine at your local shop without even looking hard or breaking the bank. But the highest score in the entire WS database for Chianti is 96, and nothing over 92 points since 2001.

Shouldn’t each style of wine be evaluated according to the type, meaning you’d expect as many top-scored efforts in one style as another?

I dunno, just something I’ve always found misleading about wine scores.
May 15, 2009

Phredd
Oh, and QOTD: Too many to count. Most recent was forgetting some at work just seconds ago. I apologize a lot, even if I don’t need to. Why not? It makes the other guy happy.
May 15, 2009

NY Pete
hey GV, you should be use to peeps busting your balls …
May 15, 2009

NY Pete
“this is bad” … ha ha ha ha
May 15, 2009

NY Pete
BTW … whatever happened to laid back Friday?
May 15, 2009

port1
The B&G as an aperitif…I agree.
My last big apology was to my wife for spending over $1200 for orders from Wine Library! I did purchase way, way excellent wine though, and enjoyed every sip!
Thanks, Gary!!
May 15, 2009

Dominus
Yes, laid back Friday would have been great today.

Maybe it’s me but almost any wine under 10 bones is going to stink to high heaven, especially any SOAVE. I have yet to try one that resembles wine.

As other posters have chimed in “widely available”? Not. Doesn’t matter anyway since they were a major PAZZZZZZZ.

QOTD: Geez, I have to apologize all the time for buying so much wine from WL. Sad, but true.
May 15, 2009

Jason Clements
Gary,

My wife says watch how your palate expands when you start tasting baby food.

Can’t wait for the new descriptions.

All of us cringed at the “drinking canned pea juice.”

It might be worth the buy for a “I dare you to taste it” evening with friends.

Awesome!
May 15, 2009

Ditch
Jolly green giant pea juice with a dash of lemon…..super! Im still bewildered by the 50+ mark however….if you got a score above average at school you would be pretty happy so why not give this a 20 points…..scores baffle me

QOTD: mmmm cannot remember
May 15, 2009

BobbyTiger
Thanks for trying wines that don’t require a draw against my home equity loan. While you had 3 strikes today, you and I know that there are some pretty decent wines out there around the $10 range. Keep plugging.
While the wines were disappointing, I continue to appreciate your reviews.
Go Canes!
May 15, 2009

Jimmy
Gary, I’ve got an original SNL John Belushi doll in the Bee outfit if you want to trade a bottle of NZ SVB for it. I saw the psuedo-bee doll in the New Zealand SavBlanc (Cloudy Bay) Episode and wondered if you’re a collector. Let me know!
May 15, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD: Probably to my wife for spending more than I know I should on wine. She’s right!
May 15, 2009

sam
Yuck
May 15, 2009

Mike in Wisconsin
NOT 3 Strikes!! The B&G was 85 points for a $8 bottle! Come on that’s good value!! I sell B&G, have been to their Chateau Magnol in Bordeaux and have gone through their wine training. Wines from all of the major regions of France; Chateauneuf du Pape, Pouilly Fuisse, Bordeaux, Beajolais, etc. Good stuff for the money!
May 16, 2009

looper
QOTD: Talking up a bottle of Cakebread Syrah that I decanted, poured and then had to say was corked because it was so bad.
May 16, 2009

Keith Miller
Ouch Ouch and Ouch That is the Thunder show…Comon G.V.
May 16, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, Fuuuun Budget Vino Episode!! Drank Tons of B&G Vouvray in me
younger days and loooooved it!! A Great QPR Quaff! On the other hand,
never had a good Soave. That’s a pretty tasteless Vino……
May 16, 2009

Chris Lotz
sorry for stepping on your hair
May 16, 2009

M
QOTD: I apologize a lot.

Even PA carries that first wine, B&G Vouvray, 11.99. But not the other two. A big value play in PA this month is a Santa Ana Torrontes for 6.99 until May 31. It has “deliciousness” and it’s a nice sipper for this time of year.
May 16, 2009

Sean
QOTD: Last thing I apologized for was to my lovely wife because I went into work on my day off without asking her first when we had plans to spend the lovely day together.
May 16, 2009

Andrew D
Thanks Gary

Bad luck …

QOTD: The last thing I apoligised for was spilling tea all over a girl at a sushi restaurant last night. Probably my own fault as I knocked the drink over while carrying a friends handbag that clearly I didn’t have a license to drive!

Cheers
Andrew
May 18, 2009

Cuse Wino
QOTD- It’s too late to apologize (New Republic)
May 18, 2009

Cuse Wino
sorry- One Republic
May 19, 2009

YoungDave
ROUGH episode! See you at the home base soon!

QOTD: I most recently apologized to my room mate for procrastinating: I NEED to put our old fridge on craig’s list because it doesn’t look too stylish sitting in our living room!
May 19, 2009

innA
Shame there will probably never be a show ‘wines that you can find around the UK’ – but still interesting to see how the more mass-produced wines go.

Gary – I see you are speaking in London in a few months.. any chance of a live wine tasting we could go to?
May 24, 2009

Dan-o
Those are some pretty poor scores. I would prefer that you focus on wines that are widely available in the $10-20 range that are serviceable.

QOTD – I jumped on somebody at work and although it was deserved, it probably could have been handled better by me. Therefore, I apologized.
June 4, 2009

JayZee
Boy, that really sucked. But then again, it probably illustrates for me why buying inexpensive, readily available wine is usually a really, really bad play, at least for me.

QOTD: I apologized to my wife – you don’t need to know why.
June 16, 2009

EaglesRollHard
Is Soave the grape? I thought it was Garganega (sp.?). Anyways, what are some good producers of those wines. Love the show. Go Eagles.