Hate to nitpick for my first post but Aglianico is pronounced: “Ahl-yahn-ee-koh”. Also Carmenere is pronounced “Carmenair-uh” not “Carmenair”. Finally Meritage is not pronounced “Mer-it-tahhje” but rather “Merit-edge”. It rhymes with “Heritage”, one of the words it was derived from, the other being: “Merit”.

As for the question of the day: I would say the best twelve dollarish wine I’ve had of late, has to be the 2004 Deen De Bortoli Vat 1 Petite Sirah from Australia. My first Petite Sirah, it was amazing and really turned me on to the grape. Tons of flavor and major Oak Monster!

“It’s not a very refined fruit bomb.”

I didn’t know bombs could be refined.

QOTD: 39 days? Hmmmm. $12? Hmmmm. I’ve been drinking too much from Trader Joe’s, I don’t know if I’ve had a bottle of wine that cost more that much in a while.

I’ll say the 2004 Las Rocas Grenacha, since it’s the most expensive thing I’ve had in a while.

“It’s not a very refined fruit bomb.”

I didn’t know bombs could be refined.

QOTD: 39 days? Hmmmm. $12? Hmmmm. I’ve been drinking too much from Trader Joe’s, I don’t know if I’ve had a bottle of wine that cost more that much in a while.

I’ll say the 2004 Las Rocas Grenacha, since it’s the most expensive thing I’ve had in a while.

Las Rocas Garnacha (Spain) 2002 $6.99 on release.
I’ll have to check out the Aries, sounds great.

QOTD: 2005 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc for $10

January $12th, 1969… Jets win Super Bowl III

QOTD: Forefathers 2001 Shiraz McLaren Vale (bought it by the case on sale before the review came out!) 🙂

Great episode! Glad to find out about more wines in my price range. Keep it up.

Hi Gary,

As you know I tried many wines in Boston at the Expo. But as it turns out, few were $12. Here are a couple of unknown whites I reviewed and posted on KensWineGuide.com. 2006 Craftsman Cserszegi Fuszeres from Hungary $9 & 2005 Greenvale Vineyards Vidal Blanc from CT $12. They were both Very Good for $12 or under. Enjoy!

Not a $12 btl but I did try a Yellow Tail two weeks ago…. just had to. But watching thru the episodes to get caught up, I now know how to identify “fake fruit” taste,,first couple sips was ok then Yikes! ;-(

I don’t know the quesion of the day.. But hey, you should fix the website (whoever) to make the comment and links open in a new window, I usually remember to press apple, but if I don’t it’s a pain. Anyway, I’m drinking Avalon CAB 2004. 7.99. try it on the show sometime.

QOTD: I just picked up a bottle of 2005 bordeaux for $12. If the hype is to be believed, even though it’s a budget wine from a budget winery (Anyone have any info about Chateau Prieure St Laurent?), then it will be the most incredibly wine experience of my life.

Not that I’m expecting the hype to be believable or anything . . .

Nice episode; I hope London is going well!

Gary,
You’ve got college kids watching now. You are changing the wine world!!! Or at least the next generation of wine drinkers.
JW

I ordered the aries and winner’s.
I’ll rewatch this epi after I receive them!

Aglianico, that’s a new one for me. That’s what I like about you GV, always giving me something to research. Thanks for the episodes while you’re gone. A day without WLTV is like a day without sunshine…

A great episode. I’m always on the search for elegant, cost effective wines. Thanks as always Gary. As for QOTD it was a nice Italian white – 2005 Castel di Salve Santi Medici Salento Bianco (nice blend of Garganega and Malvasia di Candia). Very yummy. Hope merry ol’ England is treating you well (bitters instead of wine?)

Gruet Blanc de Blanc.

Bodegas Norton malbec 2004 reserve. I picked it up for 10 bucks. Actually, I bought a case. It is fantastic. You should taste that one sometime.

Avalon 2004 Cab.

Gary, I was at a recent Devils’ Game…and guess what??? You are a huge hit with Devil fans. They were yelling Vay…ner…chuk almost the whole game. Although one of of my buddies said it wasn’t Vay…ner…chuk but it was really Rang…ers…suck.

QOD: 2005 Cavit Pinot Noir – $6.99.
It is smooth, medium-bodied with
good dark fruit integration.
Good for the price point.
🙂

Good ep Gary… DeBortoli Petit Syrah $11.99 canuck bones. Rated Best buy Wine Access Awards
http://www.wineaccess.ca/
cheers

thanks for the $12 ep. Hope next time you try the value show you have better luck with the Cab
QOTD: ’04 Hijos De Juan Gil Juan Gil $11.99, Razon Valsacro $8.99

2004 Michele Chiarlo Barbera D’Asti ‘Le Orme’

Hey, Gary! Love the episode, as always! Love London! Had a ball there a few years ago, was there with my sibs and their spouses, found a few clubs, went up to Oxford…it’s all good!! QOD: 2005 Red Guitar Navarra Old Vine Tempranillo Garnacha. Great QPR, IMO! Have a ball in London. Find some fun in all that work!

First, could the maderized flavors of the Sterling been due to it being corked (not that I’m a huge fan of what Sterling’s been doing in the last 5-10 years)? Second, thanks for mentioning Kaesler. I’ve learned again that I’ve been mispronouncing yet another winery’s name (Kees-ler?!). Lastly, QOTD: 2001 Guenoc Petite Syrah that I picked up for $7/bottle. Bought two cases and am starting to run low. For a wine that won several gold medals in major competitions, it was/is a true steal at that price. The Bob’s right that PS is really one of Cali’s (few?) great value grapes.