Archive for March, 2010
March 31, 2010
Gary sits down with Denis Lesgourgues from the Armagnac house Chateau de Laubade. Denis shares some serious knowledge about this spirit from Southwestern France and taste through 3 different Armagnacs.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“Just got a 1961 vintage Chateau de Laubade, and this episode got me ve…” by Timothy Peierls
“Enjoy a Cognac now and then but due to the $ stay away from them. QOT…” by
View all 297 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Chateau De Laubade XO Armagnac
1974 Chateau De Laubade Armagnac
Chateau De Laubade Armagnac Extra
Posted in Armagnac , review , Spirit , Video | 297 Comments »
March 29, 2010
Gary tries out 3 interesting Kosher wines that have been getting some buzz around the store just in time for Passover.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“Can’t say I have had that many Kosher wines, Yardin comes to mind. QO…” by
“As opposed to many of the kosher tastings where the wine selections we…” by Yossie Horwitz
View all 299 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Links mentioned in todays episode.
Posted in Video | 299 Comments »
March 26, 2010
Gary sits down with Brian Solis during South by Southwest in Austin. They taste through 4 different Champagnes to celebrate his newly released book, “Engage”.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“Houston, TX – The Houston Texans signed Andre Johnson to a two-year co…” by absodiess
“I just realized that I drove you to this episode in my sweet 2010 Coro…” by WebsmithBLOG
View all 191 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Links mentioned in todays episode.
Posted in brut , Champagne , review , sparkling , Video , wine , wines | 191 Comments »
March 24, 2010
Gary continues on this blind tasting theme and tries out a Syrah.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“Well if you like Pax wines you will like Wind Gap since it’s made by t…” by
“Well , the view of the passage is totally correct ,your details is rea…” by air max shoes
View all 327 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Links mentioned in todays episode.
Posted in red , review , Syrah , Video , wine , wines | 327 Comments »
March 22, 2010
Gary decides to keep things interesting and blind tastes a Riesling from the store from any country or price point.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“I absolutely have enjoyable reading your blog. dont stop posting the e…” by Llslll
“Well , the view of the passage is totally correct ,your details is rea…” by air max shoes
View all 264 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Posted in Austria , review , Riesling , Video , white , wine , wines | 264 Comments »
March 19, 2010
Gary tries 3 unusual white wine grapes that are planted in California and are of Italian origin.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“I tried one of the Palmina’s whites, not sure if it was this one, it t…” by
“love me some Arneis and have been crushing Kerner lately too….” by Palmer
View all 254 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Links mentioned in todays episode.
Posted in california , Fiano di Avellino , Pinot Gris , Video , white , wine , wines | 254 Comments »
March 18, 2010
Gary picks two wines that are hot sellers here and tastes them to see if they live up to the hype.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
Wines tasted in this episode:
Posted in Argentina , Australian , chardonnay , malbec , red , review , Video , white , wine , wines | 306 Comments »
March 17, 2010
Gary wanted to join in on the Twitter tasting for Washington Merlot, going on Thursday March 25th. Grab a bottle of WA State Merlot, use the hashtag #WAMerlot , and start tweeting next Thursday to share your thoughts on these wines!
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“Love seeing some Merlot on here….” by Hampers
“qotd: I cant remember who won…” by John_Kenneth_J
View all 185 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Links mentioned in todays episode.
Posted in merlot , red , review , Video , washington state , wine , wines | 185 Comments »
March 15, 2010
Gary revisits some 2005 Bordeaux wines from the St Emilion appellation. These wines are predominantly Merlot-based and usually have Cabernet Franc as well, a classic Right Bank blend.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“QOTD: Been watching The Office seasons lately thx to Netflix. Were tho…” by Max Murrey
“I like the side of the monster energy hats wholesale and very like you…” by humhsky
View all 396 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Links mentioned in todays episode.
Posted in French , red , review , St Emilion , Video , wine , wines | 396 Comments »
March 12, 2010
Gary returns to the couch for a laid back Friday episode and talks about the cool appellation of Gigondas in the Southern Rhone.
Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version .
“drinking a little james basket press wright now…” by
“Gigondas is one of my favorites for the value…” by Jsouthwell
View all 283 ›
Wines tasted in this episode:
Posted in French , gigondas , red , review , wine , wines | 283 Comments »
