first? chile kick?

Hoping Chile can bring some new thunder.

I actually have some Chilean cabernet sitting out right now — “ghetto decanting” in the open bottle.

Top 10…that’s what I’m talking about boyeeeeezzzz

Top 10 – South America Bringin’ the Thunder!

Top 10 – South America Bringin’ the Thunder!

Nice theme. Whites next?

wow, top 10!!!

wow, top 10!!!

Let’s see, QOTD — last month? Recent CaliCab release prices!

This looks good – wow – at least 3/4 are readily available in this market.
I may taste along later tonight!

This looks good – wow – at least 3/4 are readily available in this market.
I may taste along later tonight!

QOTD: The high price, especially of new releases.

Chile two days in a row…will we see a day three on Chile possible?

sorry, can’t watch.
The RSS feed using quicktime stops at 2-3 minutes(i get the intro and then d/l stops) and the .MOV will not download

I wasn’t planning on buying wine at Costco today but it “jumped into my cart”. I was thinking Carmenere but I bought Montes Alpha Syrah and Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon. I also bought 2 non-Chilean wines.

I wasn’t planning on buying wine at Costco today but it “jumped into my cart”. I was thinking Carmenere but I bought Montes Alpha Syrah and Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon. I also bought 2 non-Chilean wines.

Good ep, GV – I do like the new laid-back-drinky-talky format to the show.

Have a great vacay with Lizzie – enjoy yourselves!

QOTD: I have been doing a lot of reading lately about wine regions – and the biggest thing that has surprised me is the “confusion-factor” with French wines. Granted, the regions of Bordeaux can be confusing, especially for a wine newb (which I still consider myself), but a little time spent educating yourself definitely helps clarify varietal-Bordeaux regional relationships, etc. I think that is why a lot of newbies drink Aussie, Calli, or South American wines – a bit more consumer friendly. Not sure if this is SO much of a surprise, but just thought I’d share.

QOTD: I had a Greco di Tufo last week which was killer! I whole new grape (for me) that I have discovered and enjoyed so far.

QOTD: it shocks me every day that people buy crappy overpriced wine at grocery stores when they could go to a wine shop around the corner, spend less, and drink much better wine. HELP THEM GARY!

I am surprised on How many people drink wine so young and Don`t have a clue how to store it. Of all my close friends I am the only one that has a cellar. They think I am some kind of freak to have about 40 cases in storage, but they are the first to Drule when I pull one out. Ps I get invited to dinner at everyones house………..What gives. Ps. Have Lots of 04 & 05 French and I feel like I am sitting on the Golden ege!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good show enjoy the Cabs lately my favorite Cali Cab in the 10 to 12 bone range has to be J. Lohr and from Chile in the 11 bone range is Root1
You and Lizzy have a great time lose your laptop for a week and rediscover why you love her.

HAVE A GREAT VACATION. l love some of the Argentinian Malbecsand the prices are good.

I’ve had the 2005 Montes Syrah Alpha and it was the biggest oak monster I’ve ever had, so I was just waiting for you to find the oak in this one! Definitely not my cup of tea…

QOTD: Wine prices! Yeah yeah, everyone’s talking about the Dollar decline against the Euro, so yes, European wine prices are going up. But so are domestic prices! It’s ridiculous. You can’t get a decent Oregon Pinot Noir for under $40 these days. Just a few years ago they were $20. You can’t get a good Washington Cabernet for under $30. That’s just where those wines are playing now… I guess it’s just the cost to produce wine in this country is much greater than it is in other countries, but it’s totally annoying… despite the dollar decline, I still think most of the value wines (for my pallate) are coming from Europe. As an aside, though, you know those French oak barrels are quite expensive, and all of the top Oregon Pinot Noir producers use barrels from Burgundy. I was at Bergström recently and was told that the cost of the barrels, due to the dollar decline, is definitely effecting their prices, and they’re going to have to raise prices of the wine as a result. So the dollar sucking STILL hurts our domestic wine prices… something I had not originally thought of.

David

I’ve had the 2005 Montes Syrah Alpha and it was the biggest oak monster I’ve ever had, so I was just waiting for you to find the oak in this one! Definitely not my cup of tea…

QOTD: Wine prices! Yeah yeah, everyone’s talking about the Dollar decline against the Euro, so yes, European wine prices are going up. But so are domestic prices! It’s ridiculous. You can’t get a decent Oregon Pinot Noir for under $40 these days. Just a few years ago they were $20. You can’t get a good Washington Cabernet for under $30. That’s just where those wines are playing now… I guess it’s just the cost to produce wine in this country is much greater than it is in other countries, but it’s totally annoying… despite the dollar decline, I still think most of the value wines (for my pallate) are coming from Europe. As an aside, though, you know those French oak barrels are quite expensive, and all of the top Oregon Pinot Noir producers use barrels from Burgundy. I was at Bergström recently and was told that the cost of the barrels, due to the dollar decline, is definitely effecting their prices, and they’re going to have to raise prices of the wine as a result. So the dollar sucking STILL hurts our domestic wine prices… something I had not originally thought of.

David