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1. September 15, 2009

   John J.

   Man, I loved when you called counoise ‘canoose’, lol, i had to puase the episode.
   qotd: I’m not sure what’s in you’re library [not sure i’ve seen it on this site, and besides those bullshit Maryland liquor laws won’t let you ship here anyway.} but if you got a vin jaune, i’ll take that. Otherwise, a magnum of 82 Pertus would be acceptable.
   And Gary, thanks for clearing things up, sounds like I have to form requests in the form of a question. So, How about you doing a vin jaune and a charbono episode/ tasting?

2. March 19, 2008

   Kristen

   QOTD: The Vayniac Cab!!!!! I wanna hear about the final blending!

3. February 10, 2008

   thefanjestic

   Qotd: Any wine that you’re going to put on Free Shipping the next day. j/k
   I just had the Mollydooker Sparkling Shiraz and would be very curious to your thoughts!

4. November 17, 2007

   vivaitalia

   Love the episode man, it’s always so obvious when we’re doing something you’re really into ie: barolo, chateauneuf du pape, rhone. You had the wrong Lesec, the 2003 Patrick Lesec CDP Marquis is stellar, 94 pts the spectator I beleive and I think they got it wrong. Also in the 03’s is the Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf du pape “renaissance” is even better at $40. And it has great minerality and earth characteristics uncommon in this hot vintage. QOTD: I’m gonna watch every day and love it!

5. September 5, 2007

   GrapeStuff

   Greap episode GV – I’m really looking forward to the ‘05 CdP to arrive on store shelves. Pretty sure these will be bringing the THUNDER for a lot less than other French regions. Cheers!

6. August 31, 2007

   WA Ambassador

   Interesting take on tasting wine at room temp. I didn’t realize that you would taste more of the imperfections with it being warm.

7. July 6, 2007

   David Canada

   Ahhhh the hogan impression….I’m waiting for the Machooooooo Man Randyyyy Savage or Jimy Superfly Snuka.
   QOTD – Not sure you carry this…but I would love to see you taste a 1945 Mouton. Have you ever had this wine?

8. January 30, 2007

   ThomasS

   Yuw. Nice ep. CdP … , it was hyped in the 80’s over here, so I have alsways been carefull with it. Do no why, but I have never had one that blew me away (I have a ‘crush’ on Rhone varietals though, especially in winter time). Last one was an 03 Chante Cigale, RP 94, and it was awful, really, hollow mid palate, bitter finish, subdued fruit, some cooked leather and burnt wood, sweaty socks, … name it, it was just awful. I hate to open the other bottles, as maybe they’ll conjure up the same disapp. CdP is maybe indeed undervalued, but I dunno, in my experience Vacqueyras (rrrrrrrr, I like those animals ) Lirac, St Joseph, Cornas, Crozes and Hermitage offer more certain value for money.
   QOTD: review the Astorre Pinot Nero together with some other Italian Pinot Noirs. Be sure to have a bottle of Silvio Morando’s Neiró. I had a 1998 in a Pinot tasting last year, it blew away the big Burg’s really, and so, it’s still high on my longlist. I’ll never forget the hedonistic cassis and clove that wacked in your face. This one surely was a bog WOW (pitty it’s not imported here). I want to know your idea on Italian Pinot’s. Are not these just really undervalued?

9. December 29, 2006

   wallace

   hi gary, great episode. i would love if you could try some 03′ chateau d’ yquem… it’s been getting rave reviews and i would love to see if it is worth the money. my daughter was born that year, and wanted something special i could cellar for awhile. got some 03′ ports already, but would love a nice dry red or preferably a wonderful desert style wine (seems more suitable for a girl).

10. August 29, 2006

    Chris S

    Gary, I responded to this so there would be 100 responses…..I luv each and every episode. Any thoughts about the Spreadsheet I sent that highlights your top picks from each episode??

11. August 28, 2006

    Sam Zen

    your best episode to date. Excellent critical comments. I couldn’t agree with you more on these Chtnfdpps

12. August 23, 2006

    Tony

    I am viewing this episode a bit late as we were on vacation last week. That said I would like to see a tasting of a Pax single vinyard syrah and or a Biale Zin. (Black Chicken)or other.

    Question:
    When ordering wine from the Wine Library does the wine need to rest before trying a bottle or can you pretty safely pop one open that night? We just got our Castello Della Paneretta Chianti Classico Riserva and we are anxious to sample it.

13. August 23, 2006

    Craig K

    Gary,
    Not just because you like to see it, but because it shows my love supreme for CDPs: GREAT EPISODE!! You were clearly into it this tasting, and telling it like it is, which was much appreciated. To answer the QOD, I have to list two wines: The ‘04 Torbreck Run Rig versus Descendent. I know you are a big fan of both, but my question goes to whether you think it is truly worth it (in this case) to step up another $80-90 to snag the Run Rig. And here is another question for you. I know some episodes ago you justified laying the water carafe to rest for glass rinsing between wines, but how is it you are able to go from tasting one big, rich wine to the next and comment on their characteristics with nothing in between to clear your palate? Also as a suggestion for future Rhone-related tastings, I’d love to see you do a WLTV episode on Hermitage Goliaths (e.g., Chave, Chapoutier, Guigal, Jaboulet). Thanks, CK

14. August 21, 2006

    ed doklan

    Seems to me you prefer the ‘04 vintage to the ‘03 with this tasting. ‘04 was more classic, more traditional for CDP. Almost not fair to taste wines from two distinctly different vintages.

15. August 20, 2006

    JimB

    I would like to see an episode on wines from Paso Robles or Edna Valley.

16. August 18, 2006

    Julius

    Gary – In reference to your view on the future of screwcaps (vs. corks) I thought you would appreciate the following by a noted food and wine personality.

    “…Screwtops do a great job if you’re drinking the wine when it’s young. No question about that.

    But what about a wine with a few years in a bottle? I recently tried a 1999 PlumpJack Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with a screwcap—I consider seven years to be medium aging for a California Cabernet. I wondered what the effects would be.

    The wine was brick-red rather than vivid purple, a sign that the aging process was nicely underway. I detected two of the classic signs of a nicely developing Cabernet, spice and black currants, scents I’m reasonably certain wouldn’t have been there at the time of bottling. Another plus: It was a lovely drink.

    PlumpJack has been bottling its Reserve Cabernet with both corks and with screwcaps since 1997, as a test of divergence, and the winery claims that no noticeable differences have been detected. (The 2003 reserve is about to be released, if you want to conduct your own experiment.) It’s too soon to tell for sure, but if screwtops continue to be successful, corks are doomed. And a lot of trees are saved.”

17. August 18, 2006

    Markyb

    Day late and a few dollars short for the V. Julienne, but I’m hooked on WLTV and I love Chat N Du Pape. Great wine, great countryside … fun place to visit (along with the rest of Rhone RV).

    On the french tip, I would love to see you taste the Clicquot Rose champagne – old favorite. Ever been in les caves?

18. August 18, 2006

    PAL

    THANKS! I’ve been waiting for you to say “sucked” again! It’s been too many episodes . . .

19. August 18, 2006

    Russ J

    Good Luck, Ray N!

    1993 Roagna Barolo or the 1995 Felsina Chianti. Revisit the good old 20th century.

20. August 18, 2006

    Chris

    Great show! I love the Hulkster figurine, brother!

21. August 18, 2006

    Rick McQ

    Gary:

    I just placed my order for the 2004 Vielle Julienne Chat. Du Pape. I’ll email you in 10 years when I break it open.

22. August 18, 2006

    Chris

    Would love for you to try the Kathryn Kennedy Lateral 2003 as well. Great suggestion. I have been debating on purchasing based on questionable feedback.

23. August 18, 2006

    Tommy T.

    Hey I asked Gary about a Port wine episode a few days ago. No response yet, but maybe he’s working on it. Glad I’m not alone in my request.

    Tom

24. August 18, 2006

    Francis E

    Wine to taste: Torbreck Descendent Shiraz 2001

    I would also add my vote for a Port episode.

25. August 18, 2006

    Rick McQ

    Gary:

    Try the Kathryn Kennedy Latteral 2003. I usually really like this wine. Someone made a comment that this year was not that great. Can you confirm!

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