I think the point of a case is to try over the course of many years? And unless you are 21 now, 2025 is pretty optimistic.

Good episode, sounds like an interesting everyday enjoyment.

QOTD – Oh goodness, I am still learning so much, I do not really think I have my everyday go to wine.

“Close to a thousand” is right. Been there from the get-go. I haven’t been with ANYONE for this long a time! 🙂

Good show, I will try and procur some of the Riscal. It has been ho-hum in the past so this will spur me to buy some. Awaiting on the Alta Maria pinot.

QOTD: My “hump day” wine is “any” Oregon pinot I have laying around. It soothes and relaxes me in one fell swoop. If I go “white” it’s Oyster Bay SB. Just devour the stuff.

Cheers!

P.S. I will get through tomorrow night and want to talk to you about two things so to give you a heads-up: 1) direct shipping which really pisses me off and 2) Off the Wall (great album) Thanksgiving wines.

By the way, kick the Cheater’s butt this weekend.

One other comment. For your “Centennial Sniffy-Sniff” I think you should have a show including some of us old farts who have been with you from the beginning.

P.S. We need Mott to return. We did not see the label.

Mark the luigi bosca malbec single vinyard is not….. have some wood, minerals, some black berries, is round is very very good is on the 20 dollars range there are much more expensive bosca’s malbec but not need too. if you want cheaper Tilia (even dough is a screw top, that i hate) is good and it is around 7 bones.
here’s a link for you to read a more prof. review about the LBM http://www.luigibosca.com.ar/2007/v8/common/prensa/pdf_81.pdf

oiy a one bottle show! yikes, guess I’d better pay attention and not wonder to the frig…
ah.. .a wine widely available. I’m listening. listening. Wine already in the helmet, ugh? spitting for others before us? haha.
weekday wines? I drink locally. Wines made in NC. think globally, drink locally.

good show, though lacking a 2nd or 3rd bottle to discuss. smile. what will I do with the rest of this 15 minutes I can’t spend here? (loser, I know)

Nice!

QOTD: I haven’t had enough of one wine to call a go-to wine at this point. I’ve been trying to expand the palate by trying as many different producers and varietals as possible. There are a few that I can see myself going back to for a Wednesday night including:

Sacco Nebbiolo d’Alba and The Kermit Lynch Selection Cotês du Rhône

I don’t differentiate weekday from weekend wines just dependent on the meal. My go to wine lately has been Susan Balboa Benmarco Malbec as I find it regularly a good wine and goes well with most meats. I have had the 2005 Marques de Riscal and did not like it at all. Could only drink a half of a glass and went to another wine right away. Would have given it a 75 for my tastes.

QOTD: I usually go with the Marques de Caceres Crianza which I always get confused with the Riscal. Like that classic, old-world stuff-

I enjoy Rioja’s. They don’t change my world, but they taste good at reasonable prices. QOTD – My go to wines are normally red from Spain or southern France. Pinot is my favorite, but harder to find good ones at good prices. Am drinking New Zealand sauvignon blanc (Kim Crawford I believe) right now because it is still warm in Atlanta.

As always, wishing I was hanging with winecrazy.

I agree about Kanonkop Kadette. I tried the O8 (from South Africa) a few months ago recommended by wine shop owner. Great red for $10!

QOTD: San Simone 2007 Cab Sauv. Got a case from Frank the German here in Tucson, and it gets me through my week sometimes, for sure.

I bought a case of Concannon (Livermore) 2007 estate cabernet sauvignon. It’s harsh, but it has character.

QOTD: Weekday wine is something value driven, usually a malbec or primitivo.

QOTD- Well. I’m on vacation too. So hump day last week was Chatanooga beluga caviar and Delamotte champagne then a delmonico steak and a 1977 Ridge Luis Obispo. Today I ate at Massimo’s in Palm Harbor and had mushroom tart then venison with a 2004 Col Solare. The Solare you would have HATED Gary as it was very oaked. I liked it a lot though.
ATTENTION FELLOW VAYNIACS. PALM HARBOR FLORIDA MASSIMO’S ROCKS THE HIZZY. FOR FOOD IT KICKS BERN’S *SS.
I still love Bern’s though.

I was wondering why you would want to try that Rioja.
Misplaced comment.

QOTD: I always go to Volver 2007 Tempranillo because it affords a lot of flexibility when I pair it with dinner, not too complicated, just a lot of flavor and smooth on the palate.

OH MAN I AM SO PUMPED… I am going to NJ to see Yo La Tengo for their 8 nights of Hanukkah concert at Maxwells in December. I am also going to watch a Devils game (hopefully!) and most importantly visit Wine Library! Cannot wait for that trip!

Have you been to his winery? That is the Sonoma County winery… the guy does interesting blends and is a crazy sport nut. Wonder if he watches Gary’s show?

A lot of people seem to dig the Bogle Petit Syrah. I did not like it at all.
Peirano Estate Petit Syrah I like a lot better and it is inexpensive. Ever tried one anybody?

Dude… i am loving Monastrell and will definitely try this wine in the near future.

I’ve heard some Rioja last forever!

I’ve told him to watch it butttt……. He has one of the oldest wine blogs around, his diary.
We go there at least twice a year for barrel and release parties. Good food, wine and great music on his big ass screen. He’s still a Raiders fan.
He’s making some bubbly now and it’s not bad.