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1. September 11, 2006

   joe

   Gary, wonderful salute today – - nice touch tasting 2001’s!

   My Question (posed in episode 86): You had so much fun and delight in drinking the ‘03 Leoville (I have 3 precious bottles) – if you only had one bottle of this wine – when would you consume it? Today? Will it get better (how could it??)? When? All my experience/training/discussions/reading, would lead me to believe you committed infanticide – yet it seemed so wonderful, how could it get better?

   Wines I had this past week:

   ‘95 Banfi Brunello with speghetti (v good)
   ‘94 Tim Adams Cabernet with steak (great)
   ‘02 Beringer Private Researve Chard with Tuna (great)
   ‘98 Archery Summit Researve Pinot with Salmon (Great)

2. September 11, 2006

   Richard B

   Gary,

   Wish I could join you for the super tasting, but unfortunately can’t make it this year. However, strongly endorse attending such a tasting. Last year I attended the expo in Boston ..the special tasting. Included Verite, vieux Telegraphe, Bin 707, Duckhorn Paraduxx, Barsac Sauterne, Rosemount GSM and many more.

   It was really great to taste some fairly expensive wines … without buying a bottle of each. Frankly, some were better than expected ..and some really very disappointing. So I encourage any wine lovers to try as many as possible … really helps to position price versus quality.

   That being said… last couple of bottles: Mitchell’s Peppertree Shiraz, Domaine des Espiers Gigondas, St. Cosme Gigondas, and a kilakanoon Blocks Dry Cab…. boy .. this was a great weekend when you come to think of it

   Questions:
   how long can you reasonably expect to cellar a bottle when the conditions are not bad .. but not perfect ..say 60 – 70 humidity, dark, no vibration, no smell, but temperature range of 61 – 72 F… but always slow movement from one extreme to the other?
   Any suggestions for those wanting to break into the wine industry?
   Last … if the Jets lose to the Pats on the 12th .. will you still send a free shipping code~

3. September 11, 2006

   Italian Stallion

   Hey Gary…Here are my question:

   1- Have you ever rated a wine at 99 or 100 points?

   I also figured out the best way to show the color of the wine…The best way to show the color of the wine is to place a few drops on a copy paper….

   Thanks Gary

4. September 11, 2006

   E

   Drinking cheap this weekend: a B&G Vouvray, which wasn’t bad but really made me wish I had some more La Craie, and a Gabbiano Chianti which we ended up with because we couldn’t find any Montepulciano.

   Anyway, the Gabbiano was a result of winning a bet for an unspecified bottle of “pizza wine”, which segues nicely to the question: What do you go to for either pizza or tomato-based Italian food?

   Bonus non-wine related question: should the Jets get rid of those ’60s-style uniforms and go back to the pre-Parcells Gang Green look?

5. September 11, 2006

   GOL

   Gary, today’s episode showed nice balance between rememberence and wine tasting. Nice job!

   QOD – 2003 Davis Bynum Pinot Noir… good (not great) bottle… nice balance, good mix of earth and plum, finished not as strong as DA BEARS… overall I thought a good value for the price I paid (about $20)… also tasted a bunch of wines at a wine festival in Chicago on Friday and was impressed with the value in a couple wines from Cline (remembered that you recently tasted their Ancient Vine Zin, which wasn’t offered), including a 2005 (I think) Viognier listed for $9 and a $13 Mourvedre (Don’t remember the vintage and I haven’t often had single varietal Mouv, so I don’t have much to compare it against but it stood out)

   Will blog a question for tomorrow’s show later

6. September 11, 2006

   Tony

   Gary, Gary, Gary. You know exactly what my question is (for those who don’t, read comment 15 from episode 67). I’m still patiently waiting. But, if you can’t – or won’t – answer that , then how about talking about why, how and when wines “close down” and go through “dumb phases”? What’s happening to the wine when this happens? Is there anything you can do about it (let the bottle stand open for a day or two, etc.)?

   As to what I’ve been drinking…well, I’ve been tasting a LOT of wines lately. Here’s the four best from my trip to the Sierra Foothills last week:

   Holly’s Hill 2004 Syrah, Wylie-Fenaughty Vineyard – earthly and complex.
   Cantiga Vineyards 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon – truly unique cab, not overpowering, incredibly smooth and well made.
   Bechard 2003 Syrah, Herbert Vineyard – very balanced, craftsman wine.
   Domaine de la Terre Rouge 2003 Sierra Foothills Syrah – amazing earthiness and balance.

   I also had a very nice Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs – the first sparkling wine that I’ve actually liked!

7. September 11, 2006

   Matty Van

   Mike D, I too am a bills fan, live in rochester,ny..I too hang my head in shame, but you have to give the bills credit they are good at finding a new way to lose every week.

   GARY I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A WLTV EPISODE WITH FOOTAGE SHOT FROM THE SUPER TASTING

8. September 11, 2006

   Matty Van

   very well done GV, very tastful

   questions for tommorow….

   1. heat and its effects on wine storage?
   2. what temp is safe to store wine long term in?…..will 75-80 deg harm the wine?
   3. does humidity really make that much of a differnce?….as long as the cork does not dry is fine right?
   4. tips on apartment celering and storage tips?
   5. decanting…what bottles? how do I know? and how do I know for how long?

   QOD I have been drinking….

   Lunada Cabernet – Merlot Sonoma County 2002

   I really liked this cab I remember cherry and black cherry up front, a hint of spice at the finish, I thought it was well balanced, not too dry able to drink it with out food.

   Leasingham Riesling Bin 7 -

   was a little drier than what I am used to in a resling but still good, maybe I am just not used to a dry resling

   Posta Del Vinatero Malbec 2004 –

   I loved this bottle, is the kind of fruit bomb I love, reminded me very much of a zinfendel went great with a pizza with spicy sausage on it, and I drank the rest of the bottle on its own, I will be ordering more of this on my next order.

   Bogle Zinfandel –

   taste like a standard zin, a little light on the finish but obviously good for $8 a bottle

9. September 11, 2006

   Mike D

   Gary,

   Nicely done episode…your a class guy. After watching news footage of that day it still seems like it all happened yesterday so I feel your “tribute” was very appropriate…thanks.
   I think it would be interesting if you could try some wines made out of the Mencia grape. I may be totally off the mark, but I’ve been told that some Spanish Crianza Bierzo taste a lot like good full throttle pinot’s. I’m not sure if I even have the right grape or region (shows how much I know about it) but hopefully you’ll know what Im talking about!
   As far as my last few bottles, just had the 2003 Worthy Sophia’s Cuvee yesterday (Winelibrary purchase). It was good, although really one dimensional. Good Raspberry fruit, some menthol, but not much of a finish. Prior to that, was a 2005 Chateau Suau white bordeaux…clean, crisp, good, and cheap! Tonight Im gonna crack open something nice for the back to back football games! Oh, and congrats to your Jets…I’m a Bills fan (hangin head in shame lol)
   Mike

10. September 11, 2006

    mwf

    Saturday’s wine with a cookout were:
    YellowTail Chard and Bad Fish Zin (both from WL!)

11. September 11, 2006

    karl satirev

    Impressed by your thoughtful and dignified remembrance. Question: how can anybody reasonably taste an array of wines at a wine tasting where there are 1000 wines? Even spitting can’t handle anywhere near that number!

12. September 11, 2006

    Douglas

    Hi Gary, that was a very touching recall of your day five years ago. Did you see my substitute question of the day this past weekend? (favorite wine book)

    Here’s a question for you, what is the best approach for attending one of these super-tastings like the one you are sponsoring? How can I get the most value from an event like that?

    Have you thought about creating a MySpace page or a Frappr map so all of your fans can network with each other?

    And of course, go Bears!

    Douglas

13. September 11, 2006

    Matty Van

    yeah I new eposide

14. September 11, 2006

    Tony

    First?

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