QOTD: Amon-Ra, Branson Coach, D’Arenberg The Derelict, and bunches more.

Good guest. Best show in a while.

qotd: haven’t had an Aussie wine in years, but I used to enjoy Ponfolds Mourvèdre blends.

QOTD: Glaetzer’s Amon Ra is probably my favorite Aussie wine. For more affordable shiraz, though, we often turn to Flinder’s Run and Glen Eldon Dry Bore.

QOTD: I havent had too many Australian wines..last night I had the Lindemans Bin65 chard 2007, it had some nice fruit without too much butter and oak. Not bad at all for the price. Nice show, Thanks!!

We enjoy different Ausie wines.
No real favorite.

Your guest has some great episodes on hulu.com. He is highly recommended for the food and wine crowd in my opinion.

QOTD: Mitolo G.A.M. faboo dark brooding stuff

Clare Valley Rieslings. You gotta do a show on Australian Rieslings, they are bringing serious thunder. Great QPRs too.

Yeah, it was the ’92 Penfolds 389 that got me into Australian wines in the first place. So you were the guy that bought up all the stock. No wonder it was so hard to find. Sorry to hear about the 2005, although I am probably not as much bothered by the oak as you. I’ve had the 407 once. I still think the 389 is a better value play. I have never tried the 707 or the Grange, although I would love to some day.

QOTD: My all-time favorite Aussie wine is still the Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay. I think it was 1994 or 1995 the last time I had it. It was by far the best Chardonnay that I have ever had (before and since), and believe me, I’ve had many. I haven’t been able to find this wine in New Jersey. What’s with that?

Thanks for doing the show. Because of you, I am more appreciative of different grape varietals and wine regions. I am learning a lot.

Nice opening for the week.

QOTD: 2001 D’Arenberg Dead Arm, was my fav aussie so far and I think it offers something different from most of the others from the area

Very nice show with a fine bloke!

QOTD: Devil’s Lair Chardonnay with the Cape Mentelle Chard/Semillon blend a close second and The Dead Arm Shiraz rounding out the trifecta.

Cheers!

QOTD: Probably the 2005 Hewitson’s Private Cellar Shiraz/Mouvedre for the red and the 2005 Nugan “Frasca’s Lane” Chardonnay for the white.

I think that was the first time a guest poured wine for you!

qotd
1999 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz

Far too little experience with them to have a favorite at this point. Only tasted Yellow Tail and a few others. Gonna search out the Hermit Crab. Good show.

I love Grosset Polish hill
and The Dead Arm
And 2003 Vasse Felix CAb

QOTD: Yellow Tail! Sadly, that pretty much encompasses my experience with Aussie wines.

Awesome episode!!!
Great guest!

QOTD: Two Hands Angel’s Share or Bowen Estate Coonawara ’05 Cab.
I had a ’94 Bin 389 that was awesome! And I picked it up for about $17 bones at this littttle old liquor shop in the middle of BFN Ibaraki, Japan.

QOTD: Number 1) Henschke Hill of Grace. Close Behind with better QPR: Jasper Hill Georgia and Emily’s Paddock, Hanging Rock and Craig Lee

2004 Killakanoon Kellermens Run Shiraz. 20 bones, to me a 92+ fruit bomb that is straight delicious.

Benjamin poured your wine for you. Was that the first time a guest has done that? What a nice guy.

Two Hands garden series.
I have been watching for a couple years now and for whatever reason Gary,It finally hit me about the OAK MONSTER and what you mean by the balance w/ fruit. Thank you so much for everything you do. ADHD is a big part, but thats what keeps the thoughts flowing and really imparted to me your passion and understanding of the complexities of wine.

I am very value driven….Banrock Station – most all are “Wednesday” wines, in my opinion, but good everyday for great prices! Penfolds do a great job and I go there for the “Saturdays”…Great episode!

QOTD – I like anything from D’arenberg. I met Chester about 12 years ago at a tasting in Illinois and was taken by his wines and him. They don’t make a bad wine. I am glad that you enjoyed his wine today.

QOTD: I don’t roll deep, but my favorite thus far has been the Archetype Shiraz.

Gary, why no viewer’s choice episode? I loved this guest and subsequent episode, but we do need to see you idea happen.

QOTD: I don’t roll deep, but my favorite thus far has been the Archetype Shiraz.

Gary, why no viewer’s choice episode? I loved this guest and subsequent episode, but we do need to see you idea happen.

QOTD: Gary, you’ve knocked on Mollydooker in the past, but I don’t think you’ve ever reviewed The Boxer 2005 — one of the best value wines ever. Really phenomenal, at least in my opinion.

Also really love The Violinist (unique and charming Verdelho)
and Carnival of Love 2005.

Also have an 05 Velvet Glove put away!! Hopefully it doesn’t disappoint. What does everyone else think about these folks?

Ball Buster Is WEAK! Go for the Two Hands “Gnarly Dudes” or “Angels Share”!
Kilakanoon Killerman’s Run great also!