I’m not big on whites, but last night I was in the mood for something cool and refreshing so I opened a bottle of the Cantina di Pitigliano Vermentino Toscana from, you guessed it, WL. I was NOT disappointed.

Welcome back, Gary.

Last wine was from some 5 liter box, but it was out of the Languedoc and was loaded with cranberries yet dark like a malbec. Great for the QPR and an enjoyable table wine.

Last wine was from some 5 liter box, but it was out of the Languedoc and was loaded with cranberries yet dark like a malbec. Great for the QPR and an enjoyable table wine.

Welcome back, GV!!!

QOTD: Las Rocas (Grenache) from Spain. A steal for $8.99!

2004 LongPoint Zin
was fair.. good value at free…

Hey Garry,

Great to have you back and see that energy again!

QOTD: Marco Real Tempranillo; It did bring the thunder after we let it breath for about 1 hour.

’98 Chat Les Trois Croix (Bordeaux) had structure, but it didn’t deliver. Maybe it will by tonight.

Good to see you back, Gary.

QOTD: The last wine that I had was the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling because I was at a steakhouse and I wanted to test Gary’s theory of a sweet Riesling with steak. He was so right! It was absolutely a perfect pairing, and it definately brought the thunder!

Welcome back, Gary! It’s sort of a return to Wine Library TV for me too. I’ve been so busy with my wine blog that I haven’t been watching as many episodes of the Thunder Show. I really miss it.

QOTD: The last wine I tried was a 2005 San Quirico Vernacchia. I had never had a wine made from this grape so I wanted to try something new. It really “brought the thunder” because it was crisp, dry and had a hint of almonds. This would have gone great with food, but I couldn’t wait to try it after buying it last night, so I sipped it while watching American Idol.

Welcome back!

QOTD: Adriatic Cast Montepulciano. It was pure blueberries from start to finish. Totally loved it.

QOTD: I had a Malbec, but I don’t remember who made it. It tasted a lot like a strong cheese, and then as I let it sit, that mellowed out and became pretty decent. Overall, I’d pazz on it, but it was worth trying a new thing.

So good to have you back – was almost in stated of deptression each day w/o the thunder show!

QOTD: Rhone Rebel GMS – started off a little weak but got much better as time passed and by the second day (yes I drink my wine over a two day period) it was so much better. I would not give it a pazz, esp considering the cost, but does it bring the THUNDER? Not so much, but a good everyday wine and for the cost, maybe a lower case “thunder”:)

LAST WINE HAY GARY. MISS YOU…yes i am the super luker.
Question of the day,I tried something very different last time. It was a ASTI Spumatage by Martini Rosso ( couldn’t find others). THen i was really shocked by how similar this wine is to some icewine. Really amazingly good as a desert wine though a bit too straight foward.
SHOULD DO AN EPOSIDE ON ASTI…THEY DESERVE THE THOUNDER.
(should also talk about Muscato Bianco..cool grape)

QOTD: Last wine was a Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages 2006. Not terrible, but I felt rather run of the mill.

Love having you back.

QOTD: Last wine I had was Paradocx Barn Red. It comes in a paint can, so to me that’s some thunder.

QOTD – Ken Wright Pinot Noir – and it brought serious thunder.

Great to have you back GV

Our last wine was Morelli Moscato D’Asti; by Dezzani. A sweet wine with citris and honey flavors with low 5% alcohol. Nice desert wine or light seafood dishes….should pair well with lobster, scallops etc.

Try it out for Easter !!

This was a must have for our family……..since we are the Morelli’s from Massachusetts.

Great to see you back Santa Gary !

Our last wine was Morelli Moscato D’Asti; by Dezzani. A sweet wine with citris and honey flavors with low 5% alcohol. Nice desert wine or light seafood dishes….should pair well with lobster, scallops etc.

Try it out for Easter !!

This was a must have for our family……..since we are the Morelli’s from Massachusetts.

Great to see you back Santa Gary !

Welcome back Gary — nice to have you back — lots of people missed you. How about a show on Argentine Malbecs?? Lots of great stuff coming out with the 2006 releases…..would love to see you taste the Clos de los Siete, among others.

Welcome back Gary — nice to have you back — lots of people missed you. How about a show on Argentine Malbecs?? Lots of great stuff coming out with the 2006 releases…..would love to see you taste the Clos de los Siete, among others.

GV,
Thanks for the THUNDER

QOTD:
My last Wine of the Day was a Rosenblum Petite Syrah…yummmmmm

Hey Gary – glad you’re back in the hot seat. . .we’ve been missing you around here.

Tried quite a few new wines this past weekend (at our Friday wine gathering, on my own here at the house and at a dinner/wine party put on by good friends). Had a range of wines, but nothing really brought the thunder. The two that stood out from this weekend were:
1.) a 2005 Ambiente from Argentina that, for me, was a major pazz; and ,
2.) a 2005 Bogle Petite Sirah that at least rumbled a little (good price, great color, what I thought was red currant on the nose, and some interesting flavors once you got past the oak).

Welcome back Gary.

QOTD: An 01 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre. This is a ripasso valpolicella that I enjoyed very much.

2004 Mary Hill Sangiovese-awesome…thanks Garyvee…

QOTD – Mahi Savignon Blanc!