Hey….who says I’m not a man??? I’m the only kind of man that counts…a WO-MAN. 🙂 yowza! Great epidsode for the price range Gary!

Definately the Domaine “La Garrigue” Cuvee Romaine. Great restrained fruit, terroir (WHAT!), and spice (yeah baby!). 9.99. Oh sorry Miguelo…don’t have one in the $10-13 price range. One that’s a little above, well in NYC at least…Bodegas Vizcarra “Roble” $14-15(in NYC) great restrained fruit (again, but a little more than the La Garrigue), nice chocolate notes as well. Amazing nose! Floral, fruity, and a hint of vanilla. My go-to gift wine. WL ought to carry it.

Miguelo – Yes, I am sad to say it is true. In the $10-$13 range I would have to go with my standby BV NAPA CAB. Of course I prefer the Rutherford Cab (typically both deliver as much as the Georges De Latour as I think that recent vintages of this have been lack luster). The BV NAPA CAB would only get an 85 from me when drank young, but the late 90’s that I am drinking now have really come around and I have been giving 88-89 on… Just love the dusty fruit!!!

Now if the QOD was $20-25 the game changes and I am stuck in Bordeaux for the next $30 bucks – $20-$50!!!

JBelleJinx … I just figured 🙂

The Trittico is an outstanding wine. Have had 3 bottles & will def buy more.

QOD: The Lunada Cab/Merlot (out of stock..PLEASE get more :)) & Hawks Crest Cab

The Seghesio Sonoma Zin ’02 for $12 from WL of course. Always good prices with great flavor from this vineyard. Avoir et bon chance Gary.

QOD:
Oreana “?” Chardonnay – $9.99, and
Oreana “?” Red Blend – $9.99.

Bought a case of each last year direct from the winery. $6 shipping – coast to coast. Very solid cheap, everyday wine.

QOD: Sierra Cantabria Crianza-$12 Spanish. Can’t go wrong. (won’t find good California wines in that price range).

Even better, the Meerendal Shiraz for 8 bucks that Gary reviewed on WLTV earlier this year. Problem is, it is nowhere to be found! Get some more Gary!

Rick the Model?! Sounds like you’ve got a not-so-secret admirer Gary!

Michael P, I agree. The Lunada Cab/Merlot was a great value wine. I went through mine in no time this summer. I think I had 6 or 8 bottles.

Gary- #123 was a perfect, quick episode with two very different wines. Thanks.

QOD: $10-$13 wine is the 2002 Lyeth Meritage Red. Classy for the price ($11), silky finish, and the cool bottle makes a nice party gift.

Ditto here on the Arrocal Duero at Gary’s recommendation though I like many Beujolais that fall in the sam price point. Celebrated big victories last night with 1989 Dunn Howell Mountain. Still a huge wine but so nice.

I am a long time lurker, first time poster! My favorite has to be Bodegas Arrocal. I ordered 6 bottles from WL and only have 1 left! No more to be found anywhere.

Dan C., I have had the Lyeth Meritage and feel that it was better after being open for a while. I definitely enjoyed it more the day after opening it.

AnthonyS- I agree with you. It is a young wine that benefits from air. As Gary might say (if he is paying any attention to these comments) it has a lot of “structure”. I think it will drink well for several more years. Pretty exceptional for the price.

Just bustin’ your chops while you’re gone Gary, enjoy Paris.

Ambra Carmignano 04 (Tuscany)
Jim Barry “Lodge Hill” Shiraz 2003 or Riesling 2004 (Clare valley?, Auatralia)
Firriato ‘Chiaramonte’ Nero d’Avola 2004 (Sicily)

all right around $15

QOD: The 2002 Castano Hecula and the 2004 Bodegas Arrocal. Perhaps there is something about Spain…

Hess select Cabernet! under $15.. Please taste it! 😀

Big Yellow Cab $ 9.99 and Gnarly Head Red Zin $8.99 on sale

The Toro from Rejadorada is another one that Bubble Brothers have recently tasted and decided to bring in to Ireland. A popular style all right; for something a bit different we’re also importing Otero’s 2004 Prieto Picudo crianza.

Looking back..This is classic Vay-Ner-Chuk. He is putting down the future shows all right here.

qotd: fav between $10-13? not an easy question. Best I can remember would be Marquis de Fonseguille Vacqueyras 2006. I remember being really happy with it for the price I paid.
I’d also be really happy Gary if you tackled a vin jaune episode. One on tasting different charbono’s would be awesome too.

My Fave $10-15 right now is the Jam Cellars Cab. Kinda hard to find, but a treasure.