EP 143 Australian Cabernet Tasting and Some Blogs

Wines tasted in this episode:

Watch today as Gary tastes and reviews two Australian cabernets. Gary then answers some viewer questions and then shows you his favorite wine blogs. Have a good weekend everyone.

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BarbannH

Hi from Australia. I found you via facebook page “Top Australian Wines”. I’m a novice wine lover and I appreciate the encouragement to get to know my own palate. Heading to the Barossa this weekend to start doing just that. Thanks.

Tags: aussie, Australian, cabernet, red wines, review, Video, wine, wines

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  • BigBob

    what about http://www.winostuff.com ?

    you turned me one to WLTV

  • BigBob

    what about http://www.winostuff.com ?

    you turned me one to WLTV

  • GregK

    I was referred to WL by Gerry Isenberg; BEFORE WLTV existed! I was happy getting excellent juice at the best price. Now we have WLTV to enlighten us further.

  • GregK

    I was referred to WL by Gerry Isenberg; BEFORE WLTV existed! I was happy getting excellent juice at the best price. Now we have WLTV to enlighten us further.

  • Chris

    GAry has emailed me after 3 AM EST. I’ve been watching WLTV since the beginning. Gary have any opinions on sparkling shiraz?

  • Chris

    GAry has emailed me after 3 AM EST. I’ve been watching WLTV since the beginning. Gary have any opinions on sparkling shiraz?

  • Susan

    Gary-
    Fabulous episode!
    Do I see schwag?
    Black schwag?
    I want schwag!!!!
    I agree with Brandon M?
    Who did your schwag?
    QOD:
    iTunes Music Store – list of podcasts.
    I saw WLTV on the list and decided to give it a try.
    I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    glad I did!
    :):)
    When do we get schwag?
    Such a tease!
    :):)

  • Susan

    Gary-
    Fabulous episode!
    Do I see schwag?
    Black schwag?
    I want schwag!!!!
    I agree with Brandon M?
    Who did your schwag?
    QOD:
    iTunes Music Store – list of podcasts.
    I saw WLTV on the list and decided to give it a try.
    I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    glad I did!
    :):)
    When do we get schwag?
    Such a tease!
    :):)

  • E-Rock

    That shirt is ill. I’m feeeling it.

    QOD = Your tremendous billboard on 78.

  • E-Rock

    That shirt is ill. I’m feeeling it.

    QOD = Your tremendous billboard on 78.

  • Vinacull

    Hey Gary,
    Great episode and very surprised by the description of the Penley. But a ’99 and a ‘2000 “readily available around the country” ?? Hmmm…. QOTD: Yeah, that billboard on 78 is like a hypnotizing beacon calling my name. My seven year old exclaims “Daddy are we going to that place AGAIN?!” However the original source for me was searching on the WL site. Cheers, C

  • Vinacull

    Hey Gary,
    Great episode and very surprised by the description of the Penley. But a ’99 and a ‘2000 “readily available around the country” ?? Hmmm…. QOTD: Yeah, that billboard on 78 is like a hypnotizing beacon calling my name. My seven year old exclaims “Daddy are we going to that place AGAIN?!” However the original source for me was searching on the WL site. Cheers, C

  • Trish da’ Dish

    I found out about WLTV from, of all things, a very popular bargain-hunter’s website: http://www.fatwallet.com. Someone had posted a “free shipping” code there. Since this was the 1st time I’d ever seen a wine store offering free shipping with no bottle limits (i.e., 1 bottle to infinity, and beyond!), I hurried on over and checked out their prices…unbelievably low! So I stocked myself up with a quickness! THEN I noticed this unobtrusive little tab on the homepage that said, “TV.” I clicked on it—Gary V. totally blew me away—and I got addicted to him just like I got addicted to “24” and Jack Bauer—the rest is history!

    I went to work after that weekend and referred everyone in my wine tasting mail list to it. I also went to my fav local wine store, and told one of the “cool” employees about it. He knows a lot, and teaches a lot of their wine tasting classes. He pulled it up while I was there, and now he admits that he’s addicted to you/your concept, and is living for the next free shipping code, too.

    Gary: Viral advertising. Word of mouth recommendation. This is why network marketing is all about and I’m sure a lot of us on here do this for you already because we love you, so one day you probably will grow so much that you will be rich enough to buy the Jets. That said- if you write your plans/dreams down somewhere, and if you post them where you’ll always be confronted with them, experts claim that this prompts you to work every day towards your goal, and that people who do this are far more likely to be successful than people who merely speak their goals.

    You might also want to designate a percentage of each of your WLTV paychecks towards buying the Jets. Funny story: This one radio guy wanted a plasma TV really bad. So he opened a PayPal account and he told the folks on the radio and everyone he knew about his dream and about his Paypal account he’d established for this purpose, and he let them know that if they wanted to donate a dollar or so, they could. Some people of course thought he was selfish and crass and crude, but to be fair he was very upfront about what he was going to do with the money–he wasn’t lying and pretending to be a charity promising to save the world or anything–if people wanted to help him, what was wrong with that? He actually made a respectable amount of money! Who whudda thunk? Maybe someone rich here will hit the Powerball or remember you in their will, or something, and you’ll be unexpectedly much closer to your goal. Anyway, I hope that you DO achieve your goal of owning the Jets one day… 🙂

  • Trish da’ Dish

    I found out about WLTV from, of all things, a very popular bargain-hunter’s website: http://www.fatwallet.com. Someone had posted a “free shipping” code there. Since this was the 1st time I’d ever seen a wine store offering free shipping with no bottle limits (i.e., 1 bottle to infinity, and beyond!), I hurried on over and checked out their prices…unbelievably low! So I stocked myself up with a quickness! THEN I noticed this unobtrusive little tab on the homepage that said, “TV.” I clicked on it—Gary V. totally blew me away—and I got addicted to him just like I got addicted to “24” and Jack Bauer—the rest is history!

    I went to work after that weekend and referred everyone in my wine tasting mail list to it. I also went to my fav local wine store, and told one of the “cool” employees about it. He knows a lot, and teaches a lot of their wine tasting classes. He pulled it up while I was there, and now he admits that he’s addicted to you/your concept, and is living for the next free shipping code, too.

    Gary: Viral advertising. Word of mouth recommendation. This is why network marketing is all about and I’m sure a lot of us on here do this for you already because we love you, so one day you probably will grow so much that you will be rich enough to buy the Jets. That said- if you write your plans/dreams down somewhere, and if you post them where you’ll always be confronted with them, experts claim that this prompts you to work every day towards your goal, and that people who do this are far more likely to be successful than people who merely speak their goals.

    You might also want to designate a percentage of each of your WLTV paychecks towards buying the Jets. Funny story: This one radio guy wanted a plasma TV really bad. So he opened a PayPal account and he told the folks on the radio and everyone he knew about his dream and about his Paypal account he’d established for this purpose, and he let them know that if they wanted to donate a dollar or so, they could. Some people of course thought he was selfish and crass and crude, but to be fair he was very upfront about what he was going to do with the money–he wasn’t lying and pretending to be a charity promising to save the world or anything–if people wanted to help him, what was wrong with that? He actually made a respectable amount of money! Who whudda thunk? Maybe someone rich here will hit the Powerball or remember you in their will, or something, and you’ll be unexpectedly much closer to your goal. Anyway, I hope that you DO achieve your goal of owning the Jets one day… 🙂

  • E

    For the record, I don’t remember getting anything later than 0030 EST. But is he crankin’ out email at 8:30 on a Saturday morning, that’s what I wanna know.

    Count your blessings: it isn’t the Bills at home in December. That would be truly frightening.

    Big leather couches and Pittsburgh steak are both beautiful things, as are mixed cases and http://www.thewinedoctor.net – a lot like wineanorak, but maybe a little more Bdx-focused.

    I ran across a winery going through Kansas this week. It smelled of elderberries! Had any positive experiences drinking from unorthodox parts of the USA, ie Kansas, Missouri, Texas and so on?

    QOD: long before there was a WLTV, was looking for some Aglianico and used The Google! (Found some, too. I should see how that last bottle’s doing …)

  • E

    For the record, I don’t remember getting anything later than 0030 EST. But is he crankin’ out email at 8:30 on a Saturday morning, that’s what I wanna know.

    Count your blessings: it isn’t the Bills at home in December. That would be truly frightening.

    Big leather couches and Pittsburgh steak are both beautiful things, as are mixed cases and http://www.thewinedoctor.net – a lot like wineanorak, but maybe a little more Bdx-focused.

    I ran across a winery going through Kansas this week. It smelled of elderberries! Had any positive experiences drinking from unorthodox parts of the USA, ie Kansas, Missouri, Texas and so on?

    QOD: long before there was a WLTV, was looking for some Aglianico and used The Google! (Found some, too. I should see how that last bottle’s doing …)

  • chrisb

    Gary,
    I discovered WL when a free shipping code appeared on the Wine Spectator website. I tried it and have been hooked ever since. The addition of WLTV has made this site even better. Keep up the good work.

  • chrisb

    Gary,
    I discovered WL when a free shipping code appeared on the Wine Spectator website. I tried it and have been hooked ever since. The addition of WLTV has made this site even better. Keep up the good work.

  • Noah

    Gary VAY NER CHUK,

    I’ll admit it dude, I have been a lurker. I have been watching WLTV for about a month now. Since then I have watched everyday, and even went back to Episode # 1 and watched every single episode to catch up (by the way the wine room looks awesome ). Anyway, I love what your doing and appreciate your candidness. Sorry I haven’t commented before, I just get home late and there are already, 50-70 comments up so I feel like you’ll never see mine. So, hopefully you’ll see this one, give me a shout out and I’ll be sure not to lurk ever again. And by the way thanks for the Charles Creek Merlot on “free”, going to open it tonight paired with a leg of lamb. And in reference to 05 Bordeaux, any one imparticular you can reccommend in the $20-30 range, I’d love to lay one down.

    Thanks Gary
    KEEP UP TO GREAT WORK, I THINK I CAN SPEAK FOR ALL OF US WHEN I SAY THAT WE APPRECIATE IT.

  • Noah

    Gary VAY NER CHUK,

    I’ll admit it dude, I have been a lurker. I have been watching WLTV for about a month now. Since then I have watched everyday, and even went back to Episode # 1 and watched every single episode to catch up (by the way the wine room looks awesome ). Anyway, I love what your doing and appreciate your candidness. Sorry I haven’t commented before, I just get home late and there are already, 50-70 comments up so I feel like you’ll never see mine. So, hopefully you’ll see this one, give me a shout out and I’ll be sure not to lurk ever again. And by the way thanks for the Charles Creek Merlot on “free”, going to open it tonight paired with a leg of lamb. And in reference to 05 Bordeaux, any one imparticular you can reccommend in the $20-30 range, I’d love to lay one down.

    Thanks Gary
    KEEP UP TO GREAT WORK, I THINK I CAN SPEAK FOR ALL OF US WHEN I SAY THAT WE APPRECIATE IT.

  • QPR Kevin

    Gary,

    WL came to me in a vision …

    Okay actually it came to me through Wine Searcher.
    Unfortunately you do not ship to Minnesota 🙁

  • QPR Kevin

    Gary,

    WL came to me in a vision …

    Okay actually it came to me through Wine Searcher.
    Unfortunately you do not ship to Minnesota 🙁

  • I’m loving the Laid-back Friday episodes. I say you should keep with them.
    QOTD – Did a google search back in February and stumbled upon the WLTV. The rest is history.

  • I’m loving the Laid-back Friday episodes. I say you should keep with them.
    QOTD – Did a google search back in February and stumbled upon the WLTV. The rest is history.

  • Dave

    QOD – I heard about Wine Library TV from WineLoversPage.com. They show a picture of an episode at the top of their page and provide a link.

    Thanks for the 2005 Bordeaux advice. Now I have homework: Find a nice 2005 Bordeaux and find out how to store a bottle of wine for 5 years.

  • Dave

    QOD – I heard about Wine Library TV from WineLoversPage.com. They show a picture of an episode at the top of their page and provide a link.

    Thanks for the 2005 Bordeaux advice. Now I have homework: Find a nice 2005 Bordeaux and find out how to store a bottle of wine for 5 years.

  • Sherri

    Gary,
    OK…another lurker guilted into joining the party. I heard you on Martha Stewart Radio on Sirus (not the last time but the time before that) and have been checking out every episode since then. Because of YOU (and a little bit of me), my husband and I have broken out of the Yellow Tail doldrums and are trying new wines every weekend! I love your spirit, the way you describe wines and your honesty! Since I started to actually pay attention to what I like.. I have given wines a PASS that I would have typically just kept drinking because it’s there. Very liberating!! I WISH that my state allowed shipping but Massachusetts stinks that way. We are planning an expedition to your Wine Library store in NJ over the holidays while we are down there visiting friends. Keep up the great work!

    GO PATS!

  • Sherri

    Gary,
    OK…another lurker guilted into joining the party. I heard you on Martha Stewart Radio on Sirus (not the last time but the time before that) and have been checking out every episode since then. Because of YOU (and a little bit of me), my husband and I have broken out of the Yellow Tail doldrums and are trying new wines every weekend! I love your spirit, the way you describe wines and your honesty! Since I started to actually pay attention to what I like.. I have given wines a PASS that I would have typically just kept drinking because it’s there. Very liberating!! I WISH that my state allowed shipping but Massachusetts stinks that way. We are planning an expedition to your Wine Library store in NJ over the holidays while we are down there visiting friends. Keep up the great work!

    GO PATS!

  • Rick “The Model” M

    You refered me to WLTV.

  • Rick “The Model” M

    You refered me to WLTV.

  • Bill

    Hi Gary – I am one of those you have emailed in the early hours . . . on more than one occasion, so thanks for that! And no-one referred me to wltv, as I found it on your website basically at the very beginning. Nice job on Aussie cabernets today! It would be great to look at a few others as well from Coonawarra, like Zema and Bowen Estate. Also occasionally some other areas produce some damned fine cabs. I will bet no one in this country has tried a quality cab from Mudgee (Peterson’s “Ian’s Selection”)!!
    Keep up the good work – we appreciate it!!

  • Bill

    Hi Gary – I am one of those you have emailed in the early hours . . . on more than one occasion, so thanks for that! And no-one referred me to wltv, as I found it on your website basically at the very beginning. Nice job on Aussie cabernets today! It would be great to look at a few others as well from Coonawarra, like Zema and Bowen Estate. Also occasionally some other areas produce some damned fine cabs. I will bet no one in this country has tried a quality cab from Mudgee (Peterson’s “Ian’s Selection”)!!
    Keep up the good work – we appreciate it!!

  • mr.francophile

    I first came across Wine Library from wine-searcher.com, you guys had a great price on a wine i was looking for, and i joined the email list. I never bothered with wltv in the emails until i saw Gary with the Hulk Hogan mask on. I had to click the link to see what this was about, and i’ve been a fan ever since. I really like how Gary takes some of the snobbery out of wine tasting/collecting and has a great down to earth approach. Now im hooked, and seem to be making frequent donations to wine library.

  • mr.francophile

    I first came across Wine Library from wine-searcher.com, you guys had a great price on a wine i was looking for, and i joined the email list. I never bothered with wltv in the emails until i saw Gary with the Hulk Hogan mask on. I had to click the link to see what this was about, and i’ve been a fan ever since. I really like how Gary takes some of the snobbery out of wine tasting/collecting and has a great down to earth approach. Now im hooked, and seem to be making frequent donations to wine library.

  • Joe P.

    Gary,

    I got hooked on WLTV in July. I search on “wine” in Google video and stumbled onto your vlog! The rest is history. I’m spreading the word that your show is Must-See “Online TV.” Keep up the great work. jp

  • Joe P.

    Gary,

    I got hooked on WLTV in July. I search on “wine” in Google video and stumbled onto your vlog! The rest is history. I’m spreading the word that your show is Must-See “Online TV.” Keep up the great work. jp

  • boyd

    Many e-mails after 2a! You the man, Gary. I found WLTV just by reading around about wine. First Grape Radio, then I found WLTV. Love it.

    Hoping to see you in the ATL. Peace.

  • boyd

    Many e-mails after 2a! You the man, Gary. I found WLTV just by reading around about wine. First Grape Radio, then I found WLTV. Love it.

    Hoping to see you in the ATL. Peace.

  • Little Lou

    sup GV pumped 4 the game its a big one

  • Little Lou

    sup GV pumped 4 the game its a big one

  • e mojo

    Oh wow, this is *wonderful.* I found WLTV through Rocketboom, and have been enjoying it ever since. Great recommendations and great explanations with exceptional clarity and personality. I’m telling all my of friends in Jersey.

  • e mojo

    Oh wow, this is *wonderful.* I found WLTV through Rocketboom, and have been enjoying it ever since. Great recommendations and great explanations with exceptional clarity and personality. I’m telling all my of friends in Jersey.

  • browns99df

    I learned about this place from Woot!!

  • browns99df

    I learned about this place from Woot!!

  • Eric

    Hey Gary,

    I just found out about WLTV through Woot. Only took me one or two episodes to get hooked. Now I’m watching the archives. Great site!

  • Eric

    Hey Gary,

    I just found out about WLTV through Woot. Only took me one or two episodes to get hooked. Now I’m watching the archives. Great site!

  • canadian-kid

    QOTD: A member of the wine spectator forum posted a link to WLTV and ive been hooked ever since. Canadian Contingency taken over WLTV!!!! actually not really we just both really like it :/

  • canadian-kid

    QOTD: A member of the wine spectator forum posted a link to WLTV and ive been hooked ever since. Canadian Contingency taken over WLTV!!!! actually not really we just both really like it :/

  • Carlitos

    Hey Gary,

    Nobody referred me to WLTV. I think I found it doing a Google search or something. Way back around episode 30 something…

    Keep it up!

  • Carlitos

    Hey Gary,

    Nobody referred me to WLTV. I think I found it doing a Google search or something. Way back around episode 30 something…

    Keep it up!

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