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1. April 13, 2006

   George A

   Gary: These videos are so much fun to watch. You have a huge fan here.

   I am sure you have had all this stuff, but I wanted to give you a few thoughts from things that I have bought in your place. So you know, I tend to drink $15 to $40 bottles during the week (by myself). I rarely make it through more than half a bottle, then I try to store it but throw it out all the time. On the weekend, I will typically drink 50 to 100 bottles.

   1. I just had the 1991 Silver Oak that you have. There was very little fruit left, clearly late maturity.
   2. The 1994 Dalle Valle was over the top. Just a fantastic wine with amazing structure. I paid 110, got the last one. What a bargain.
   3. I had the 1994 Caymus (regular, not special selection). Bought it this weekend. To me, it was past maturity. Little structure. Tasted like a saddle.
   4. Torbreck. I absolutely love “The Factor” and “Run Rig”. I thought the Descendant was good, but not worthy of a 97. I wonder if I need to decant it…I saw your show on Amon Ra (which I bought but have not tried)>
   5. You guys are selling a Turley “Juviniles” like a 1999. I hated it. I loved the Presenti, Old Vines and Earthquake.
   6. I drank “The Fight’ from Red Car. YOU HAVE GOT TO DECANT IT.
   7. If you have not tried the Alder 2003 syrah from Alisos, please try it. I opened it, it was loaded with sediment, and totally chocolate. Then, I had it in fridge and it mellowed out. Great buy at 30…I think Robert Parker missed it at a 90. Great buy.

   Take care, just wanted to throw some random thoughts at you to see if you had a reaction.

   George A

2. April 13, 2006

   garyv

   David I think Gene thought this was the Panza Stags’ Leap Ranch Napa Valley 2001 which is a red blend(93WS)but in fact it is the Cabernet (89 WS) but I have to say they missed this one!

   GV

3. April 13, 2006

   Bruce

   Hi Gary,

   I watch all your episodes and have commented a few times in the past with suggestions and questions. I always learn somthig with every segment. You stated a couple time in this episode that you “did not bring much to the table” and that it did not go as planned. I abolsutley disagree and think this was by far one of the best! You were honest and I really enjoy your facial exppressions. We all know how it tastes the second you smell something odd or taste something funny in that first puff of air during a taste. To have the courage to say that some of the famous names and biggest selling wines are really not that good is fantastic. You show great bravery in the face of having to continue relations with wineries and distributors. Of course taste is subjective, but in my quest for knowledge and good wines to drink, I really enjoy your segments. Now go find us some great more good California Reds in the $10 – $25 dollar range!…..Cheers!

4. April 13, 2006

   David

   GeneV:

   The WL website says that the Panza got an 89 on the Wine Spectator. Who is mistaken: Gary or you?

   David

5. April 13, 2006

   Doug Smith

   Interesting show. I’ve had Liberty School and BV in the past, they’re generally uninspiring sort of cocktail party or off-night wines. Haven’t tried the Ravenswood Merlot … they’re generally a Zin house, so it doesn’t entirely surprise me that their Merlot isn’t up to snuff.

   Thanks though for your ongoing efforts towards objectivity. Keep it up.

6. April 12, 2006

   GeneV

   A decent Cali Cab at a bargain price is getting harder and harder to find. The only one you liked was the $30 cab. Wine Spectator rated that wine 93pts, so you are not alone. It’s too bad that the moderately priced Cali reds don’t do better.

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