Archive for the ‘red’ Category

Popular Picks- Australian Chardonnay and Argentinean Malbec-Tempranillo Blend Tasting – Episode #834

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.

Comments on this episode(250) Post a comment ›

  • “Although I am a “value driven” wine drinker, I too will take a pass on…” by bobbytiger
  • “Just found an Alsacian Riesling & Pinot Gris at the Grocery Outlet for…” by angelatcarlson
  • View all 250 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Hundred Tree Hill ChardonnayAustralian Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2008 Urban Uco Malbec-tempranilloArgentine Red Blend play review at cork'd


Washington Merlot and Twitter Tasting – Episode #833

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.

Comments on this episode(156) Post a comment ›

  • “Had a bottle of 07 Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley Merlot last week. …” by Lulaskitchen
  • “QOTD – have to go with Cornell… Let's Go Red!…” by Phil G
  • View all 156 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Charles Smith Velvet Devil MerlotColumbia Valley Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Bergevin Lane MerlotColumbia Valley Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Long Shadows PedestalColumbia Valley Merlot play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.


2005 St Emilion Tasting – Episode #832

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.

Comments on this episode(331) Post a comment ›

  • “qotd: dont have cable so Im like a year behind, did watch lost recentl…” by Weston3220
  • “Side QOTD: Nope.

    QOTD:CSI LV and The Amazing Race.

    Great…” by DanLacher

  • View all 331 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chateau Grand MuraillesSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2005 Chateau LynsolenceSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2005 Chateau Beausejour DuffauSt Emilion play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.


Laid Back Friday with Some 2007 Gigondas – Episode #831

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.

Comments on this episode(251) Post a comment ›

  • “Gigondas yeah dont remember my notes tho

    qotd: dont watch Baske…” by Weston3220

  • “Gary, I've been MIA for months now, life has gotten in the way. alexfrommontreal
  • View all 251 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Arnoux Gigondas Vieilles VignesGigondas play review at cork'd
2007 Bosquets Gigondas Gigondas play review at cork'd


Thunder Show Exclusive: Release of The Show Malbec by the 3 Thieves-Part 2-Episode #830

March 10, 2010

Gary and the 3 Thieves taste The Show Malbec and speak more about the wine business.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(302) Post a comment ›

  • “qotd1: A Chef I worked with, a gave me that chance and a big huge push…” by Weston3220
  • “They meaning the Three Thieves Create brands,make wine…” by JoelGottFan
  • View all 302 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2009 The Show Malbec play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.


Thunder Show Exclusive: Release of The Show Malbec by the 3 Thieves- Part 1 – Episode #829

March 9, 2010

Joel Gott, Charles Bieler, and Roger Scommegna sit down with Gary for a special release of The Show Malbec on Wine Library TV.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(271) Post a comment ›

  • “Do not mind the business yabbering one bit.
    Plus Joel Gott!…” by Mike in C-town
  • “GV – Man I love the two parters!…” by DCaragher
  • View all 271 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2009 The Show Malbec


California Thunder- Serious Cabernet and Pinot Noir Tasting – Epiosode #827

March 4, 2010

Gary picked out three iconic wines from California with big scores and put them to the test.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(384) Post a comment ›

  • “lol. I love the term un-american. It holds so much meaning to some p…” by A dumb Rhein king
  • “qotd: Med Rare [Sous Vide at 56C]…” by Weston3220
  • View all 384 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Drew Mcdougall Ranch Pinot NoirSonoma Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Beaulieu Vineyard George De Latour Private ReserveNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Crocker & Starr Stone Place Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.


Guitars, Grenache, and Cabernet – Episode #825

March 2, 2010

Gary sits down with Billy Penn to talk about their music, wine, and taste. They try a Spanish Garnacha and an Australian Cabernet.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(332) Post a comment ›

  • “Speaking about ups and downs in the wine world, I was a little burnt o…” by A dumb Rhein king
  • “GV – Good unique guest…the mix-up, I like it!…” by DCaragher
  • View all 332 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Algairen GarnachaCarinena play review at cork'd
2004 Limb Cabernet SauvignonBarossa Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.


Chilean Carmenere Tasting – Episode #822

February 25, 2010

Gary introduces a grape that’s made a splash in Chile and brings some great value to the table.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(317) Post a comment ›

  • “QOTD: I've only had Carmenere at restaurants and tastings, but it…” by A dumb Rhein king
  • “GV – I've had a bunch of Carms, good stuff…good value I think!…” by DCaragher
  • View all 317 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

Vina Chocalan Carmenere 2008Chile Carmenere play review at cork'd
2008 Tamaya CarmenereChile Carmenere play review at cork'd
2006 Vina San Pedro 1865 CarmenereChile Carmenere play review at cork'd


Cabernet Sauvignon Values From Around the World – Episode #821

February 24, 2010

Gary tastes through 3 Cabernets, all under $20 and finds some good values!

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(243) Post a comment ›

  • “Hey, I know I'm late 2 the party but this Cab rocks for $10 bones….” by ex_Cuse88
  • “Hmm. Big personality … didn't like at first … now do. Remind…” by A dumb Rhein king
  • View all 243 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Villa Des Anges Cabernet SauvignonLanguedoc play review at cork'd
2008 Crios De Susana Balbo Cabernet SauvignonArgentine Cabernet play review at cork'd
2006 Colonial Estate Etranger Cabernet SauvignonBarossa Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd