QOTD: ’04 Chappellet Signature Cab w/Short Rib… Mmmmmmmmmm… and an ’04 Patrick Lesec CdP Rubis.

QOTD: 2003 Sanctuary Cabernet Sauvignon (first time I tried it… I was very impressed. Our server recommended it and I watched her sell three bottles of it in the hour I was there). 2004 Ehlers Estate Korte Ranch Zinfandel… I had to bring the hammer in for my birthday. This is my all-time favorite wine. I know I haven’t been in the game very long but I would put it up against any other of “the people’s grape”. It’s extremely difficult to find but well worth the search if you enjoy your vino chewy, peppery, spicy and meaty with an explosion on dark fruits on the back palate.

QOTD: 2003 Sanctuary Cabernet Sauvignon (first time I tried it… I was very impressed. Our server recommended it and I watched her sell three bottles of it in the hour I was there). 2004 Ehlers Estate Korte Ranch Zinfandel… I had to bring the hammer in for my birthday. This is my all-time favorite wine. I know I haven’t been in the game very long but I would put it up against any other of “the people’s grape”. It’s extremely difficult to find but well worth the search if you enjoy your vino chewy, peppery, spicy and meaty with an explosion on dark fruits on the back palate.

Wow The Ellen Show…kewl!!

QOTD: Cloud 9 Composition and Mumm Napa Brut Reserve 25th Anniversary. Very nice, very very dry!

Nice to see you exploring the value price points. Have you ever tried the Concannon Pinot Noir? Very nice for the price and I think Five Rivers make a decent one to. Although I really like the Benton Harbor!

Have a fun trip!!

Good episode Gary I am loving the theme of the value wines 🙂

QOTD:
-Homeade 2004 Zinfandel
-2005 Bogle Merlot (thats ironic lol)

Thanks Gary

QOTD: Last two wines were Peter Lehmann ‘Futures’ Shiraz, Barossa, 2005(?) and a Taylors Late Bottled Vintage Port 2000; both pretty good. I’m glad you enjoyed the ‘Stickleback’.

Cheers Andrew

QOTD: Taylor Fladgate port and Ray’s Station Cab

The bogle pinot ? The octuple PAZZZZZZZZ? No respect for those viewers anymore. Hey bogle fans, you should all get together and discuss the merits of beringer white zin. I can see it now 2006 was a sweet year with HI-C undertones.
2002 atalon cabernet awesome
2004 stuhlmuller cab equally impressive

The last two wines I drank were:

Caduceus 2005 Nagual de la Naga
E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone

The 2005 Nagual de la Naga was wonderful. A sort of Super Tuscan/Brunello, full of fruit and a little mystery. I don’t know if you’ve ever had it or heard of it, but it’s definitely worth it. It’s from Caduceus Cellars in Arizona, the wine is only available via website or if you go the the Page Springs Tasting room. Check it out, let me know if you’ve had it or are interested!

great show – value wines rule!

QOTD – Kim Crawford S-blanc and Stags Leap cab s.

Does anybody else think that the movie “Sideways” sucked?

Bogle – over-rated

QOTD -Sirch & Marco Felluga Tocai Fruliano

Actually 3 this week so far. Ramey 2002 Hyde Vineyards, 2000 Chateau Leoville Poiffere, Ferrari Carrano Trease 2003. I think 2000 and 2001 Bordeaux will be some of my best value buys in the last 3 years.

“theme of the value wines” at the time that the CKC’s are back to school? Coincidence? Hey G…I feel your pain, think about it, you could be a Chiefs fan like me 😉

Mr. Black’s Concoction, LaPlaya unoaked Chardonay

QOTD: Azienda Agricola Parari: Faro 2004 and Bruno Rocca Fralu: Langhe Nebbiolo 2002. Both really good. If you’ve never had a wine from Faro, seek them out. Very Burgundian in their sensibilities.

QOTD: 2006 Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc ($12) and 2004 Carneros Shiraz ($11). Both very nice.

Good show. I’m really liking the theme this week, mainly bc this price range is right in my wheelhouse…not a balla yet, I guess. But like Gary said, there’s a lot of great value in the $10-$15 dollar range.

Great show Gary, BTW i’m not worried about the Pat’s. LT watch out.
QOTD Sea Smoke Southing and Cobblestone Cab Both excellent!

QOTD: Hall Rose and 2004 Pride Cab

QOTD: Hall Rose and 2004 Pride Cab

QOTD: Sparks Vineyard Wine Village Raspberry Merlot and 2004 Black Swan Shiraz/Merlot. If wine shipping in Oklahoma ever opens up to the national stage, Sparks will be one to watch.

great show; love the fresh cheap white “pool” wine down here in Florida–

2003 Turley Rattlesnake Ridge Zin
2005 Summerer Gruner Vetliner–both spectacular!

QOTD: Gruet Rosé (NV) & Liberty School Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon (2005)

Excellent news on the 2007 VCS front – really brought the thunder today! Great idea to make a forum section, the VCS link, as well as adding 5 random vayniacs to the blending (and your even paying for peoples’ tickets!!) Definitely impressed GV, you totally brought the THUNDER!

CONGRATS on the Ellen appearance! She is hilarious (already have it set-up on TIVO).

Like the inexpensive value deals episodes A LOT!

QOTD: 2004 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone and a 2005 Marquis Philips Shiraz. (both would certainly fall in the “value” range for me)

Chateau Faugeres – 01 and Edmeades Mendocino Zin – 05

Great show Gary. I’ve had the A to Z Pinot Noir, but not the Pinot Gris, so good to know that it’s a good value as well.

QOTD:
2001 Gary Farrell Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
N.V. Domaine Chandon Sparkling Red
(Not sure why, but this one exploded all over the place after opening, probably lost a glass worth. It had been in my fridge for at least 6 months sitting very still. Hilarious though.)