I have told anyone who would listen that the best cabernet I have had in the past few years is the 2001 Beringer Reserve so this would be my first choice.

You got my juices flowing with those Super Tuscan tastings. It’d be great if you tasted the 2004 Sette Ponti Oreno for us.

Missed you in Napa but my wife and I had a great time nevertheless. What a great night to be there, not too hot and beautifully green with the vines at full throttle.

Ciao

Good episode today It’s a shame none of the Amorones really brought it today.QOTD Penfolds Grange 2002 http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32313 or another vintage if you have it. I’ve always wanted to try it, and I will, But 200+ bones not exactly your everyday sipper.So I’d like to see what you have to say about this Aussie legend. Thanks in advance

DO A VERMENTINO! GO ON! DO A VERMENTINO!

(or rolle)

Good episode today It’s a shame none of the Amorones really brought it today.QOTD Penfolds Grange 2002 http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32313 or another vintage if you have it. I’ve always wanted to try it, and I will, But 200+ bones not exactly your everyday sipper.So I’d like to see what you have to say about this Aussie legend. Thanks in advance

DO A VERMENTINO! GO ON! DO A VERMENTINO!

(or rolle)

another explosive wine that ive heard about…
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9068

Excellent show idea today. When I first began my entry into wine two years ago, I was focused entirely on Italian wines – mostly because I was about to travel to Tuscany and I was already obsessed with anything Italian. Since getting plugged into WLTV however, I have greatly expanded my wine worldview, but there’s always going to be a place in my heart for the great Aglianicos, Super Tuscans, Brunellos, Barolos…etc. of the world.

One thing that caught my interest today was that you mentioned how much you like gnocci and exotic meats such as wild boar. But looking back a few months, you mentioned you weren’t a big fan of Italian quisine. That’s an interesting contrast, because in Toscana, they are really big on roasted game such as boar, pheasant, rabbit, duck, quail, and even pidgeon.

And let me tell you about the cheese! (you probably allready know everything I’m saying so don’t feel like I’m lecturing you) One of the greatest marriages of flavour in my opinion is that between aged parmagiano reggiano and porcini mushrooms or truffles. There is an almost haunting element of nuttiness and earthiness in this flavor profile that cannot be truely expressed authentically with anything other than an Old World style Italian red wine. (sour cherry heaven)

So, with that said, I prefer Northern Italian quisine myself, and I think you would probably too, if I’m correct in guessing you’re not a huge fan of the heavy tomato sauces smothered on pasta in Southern Italy, or perhaps in New York – there is a big difference between “Americanized” Italian food and authentic Italian food. At its essence is creativley combining ingredients in a simple fashion, letting the main ingredients’ true flavors shine through without having to compete with heavy sauces or excessive seasonings. And in Toscana, it’s all about rustic meat like rabbit stewed all day long in Brunello di Montalcino!

And this leads me into the QOTD: I’d like you to taste the “Pieve Del Vescovo Tezio 2002,” even though you have rated it, but not on the show itself (keeping with the Italian theme). If you refuse, you cannot refuse “Chateau La Vieille Cure Fronsac 2003,” 92 points Robert Parker – Bordeaux… TWENTY TWO BONES!!!!!!!! (but not in your store)

I hope your travels don’t tire you too badly,

Garret

QOTD: Layer Cake Shiraz or White & Red wines from Greece.

Hi Gary,

Next Friday, I think you should try the Janasse VV ’04:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8418

BTW: Gary, it’s called Ripasso and n-o-t Ripassa as I’m sure you know.

Jens from Copenhagen

Hi Gary,

Next Friday, I think you should try the Janasse VV ’04:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8418

BTW: Gary, it’s called Ripasso and n-o-t Ripassa as I’m sure you know.

Jens from Copenhagen

QOTD: How about some sparkling? http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29515

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=17910
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=18980
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=22850

These are some pretty serious wines, maybe too serious for the couch

TOO Friggin’ FUNNY!!!!

When you talk about the Oak Monster appearing w/ his Oak heads…..how
’bout “The Oak Monster and the Oak Posse.”

And the funniest part was that not only did the Old World guy need to leave the room, but the FRIEND of the Old World guy needed to leave his room too!!!

CLASSIC!!!!! ROTFLMAO 😀 😀

QOTD

Red:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31679

Had their Pinot Noir in Vegas a while ago with my then GF, now wife and also had a bottle for our wedding. Am wondering if their other wines are any good now that the Pinot has tripled in price.

White:
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32663
Same reason as above. This place holds a special place in my wine heart and would like to hear what someone else thinks.

Also, both are pretty affordable for most people to try out.

Amarone, my first ever “Big wine” experience (Masi Costasera). As for Ripasso, hmmmm, Ripasso……. (and got a Joseph “Moda” from Australia as well, Cab-Sauv & Merlot in “Amarone style”).

QOTD – It’s still a baby, but how about the 2004 Montecastro? (code 32249), I’d be curious to see how you find it ‘cos I loved it.

Unfortunately, I think all those Amarone’s were too young to strut their stuff. I have a ’97 that I believe is just ready and I’m about ready to give it a try as I haven’t had an Amarone before.

QOTD: Go with the Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg First Growth Riesling 2005

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29542

QOTD: Chimney Rock 2003 Elevage

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29229

Sniffy Sniff that you tea baggin’ Jersey boy!

How about the Truchard Syrah you guys carry? http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30765

I had one a while ago and was a *big* fan…I’d like to see how you feel about it.

I haven’t had an Amorone, but I did try some gnocchi while visiting Sonoma. I wasn’t impressed with the dish, but maybe if I went to an authentic Italian restaurant and had it with an Amorone….?

QOTD: Please try Klinker Brick zinfandel!!! ( http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=5574 ) This little fruit-bomb is grown and fermented in my backyard (sort of), Lodi California. This zinfadel reminds me of Layer Cake shiraz: big bold fruit explosion only with zinfandel! I’d love to get your impression.

Side-note: I caught Gary on NPR this weekend as he was talking about all the hype over the 2005 Bordeaux. It made up for not getting my Vaniac fix on Monday. Cat pee rules! 🙂

Great episode GV; Amarone is also one ofmy favorite Italian wines…although I’m not sure that I’ve ever had a really good one. The only one that I’ve had is from Trader Joe’s; it’s only $13.99 and absolutely delicious.

Please taste, if you will, the 2005 Carlisle Dry Creek Zinfandel
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31936

QOTD Hanzell Chardonnay! and or cave springs reisling from niagara.

QotD: Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Asinone 2003, I have a bottle from my honeymoon sitting for a wedding anniversary… would like to know what you think. 92 Points – Antonio Galloni – WA

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33156

QOTD — 2000 Villa di Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba Toscana IGT — How about your opinions on this Super Tuscan

QOD: I would like Gary to try the 2000 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28063

QOTD: I’m going to bring the thunder and give you all three of your wines for Friday’s show. The theme being “two heads are better than one”. There are some great partnerships in the wine world and these wines represent a few of those partnerships. (Plus the wine is in stock.)

1) Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz/ Viognier 2005 – Anthony J. Terlato and Michel
Chapoutier (read more at http://www.terlatochapoutier.com/story.asp)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32309

2) Dain Syrah Sojourn Les Madres 2005 – Dain and Crushpad (read more at http://www.crushpadwine.com/crushcomm_winebrands.php)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31124

3)Long Shadows Pedestal 2004 – Michel Rolland & Allen Shoup (read more at http://www.longshadows.com/wineries/pedestal.aspx)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33253