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1. September 12, 2006

   Grant Gallagher

   Hi Gary – good to see you back. I enjoyed the episode today and also the “flashback” to episode 67 that came on email regarding the Pinot bargain. I agreee wihth you regarding the Risge Zins and others – they are excellent value wines and amongst the highest “grapes per buck” producers.

   My favourite restaurant? Hmm. Brix in Summit is very good for lunch or dinner. Both their cooked food and sushi are excellent. Of possible interest (or derision, depending on one’s bent) is the fact that they serve only New Jersey wines. Now THAT is interesting -some are very good, some are , well, not.

   Thanks also for the cellaring comments. I’m looking foreard to hearing more about this.

   Many thanks
   Grant

2. September 12, 2006

   Italian Stallion

   Hey Gary, thanks for the AMAZING shout out. I love this show…..I live and work in the city and I love the steakhouses…I love

   - Del Frisco’s
   - Peter Luger’s (Brooklyn)
   - Fiamma Osteria….its not a steakhouse, but its great northern Italian cuisine.

   Gary….I plan on coming to the store possibly this Saturday or next. Are you in the store on Saturday’s? I would really love to meet you.

   -The Stallion

3. September 12, 2006

   EJ

   Another great episode!

   As for the QOD: Wolfgang Steakhouse in NYC was outstanding! (am drooling as we speak!). also memorable was L’Auberge du Cochon Rouge in Ithaca (from my Cornell days), great place to enjoy food and wine after sampling the Finger Lakes wineries.

   Gary, I agree with a previous commentor in trying to get a list of the wines in the Super Tasting 2006 so we can start planning our strategy for the evening.

   Also looking for recommendations on wine refrigerators from any of the commentors. I’ve seen some that have two temperature controlled areas– what’s that for? should reds be at a different temp than whites? or is this marketing/overkill. I’d probably be looking for a stand alone and not a build in like Matt probably is refering to in a previous comment as he renovates his kitchen. Am using a storage room right now in the basement that is cool all year round… I may just stick with that.

   Keep up the good work.

4. September 12, 2006

   Jaye

   Hi Gary – posting again today because I forgot to mention this earlier. Something that would be really terrific on your ordering website on wines you have scored, would be some written tasting notes. You wrote notes for the Amarone above, but for the Ridge you just have the winery notes under your score. I have noticed you do this quite often. I realize you are very busy, but you aren’t too busy to delegate, right? When you have tasted a wine, and you feel strong enough to offer your score on the bottle description, maybe you can have your tasting notes transcribed there too (so we don’t have to watch the episode again as a reminder).

   Thanks again for all you do, yeah it makes you more successful, but it also takes a lot of time and effort and it is greatly appreciated.

5. September 12, 2006

   wayne530

   gary,
   i love manresa in the bay area (CA) http://www.manresarestaurant.com/. if you’re in the mood for sushi and are in the area, check out sushi ran in sausalito (across the bay from SF) http://www.sushiran.com/. i tend to stick with beer or sake when i do sushi. are there any wines you think would pair well with sushi?
   -w

6. September 12, 2006

   RCP

   QOD: Love the Pita House, they make a killer Gyro. No wine, so I slug back some Strawberry Faygo Pop (Michigan thing) with it.

   I wish the Lions didn’t suck so much or I’d talk more trash.

7. September 12, 2006

   Mills

   Gary,

   Great tribute to 9/11…I love Zins and definetly going to try the Ridge. What’s your thoughts about Ravenswood Zins. I saw you did an earlier epeisode but I have not had a chance to wathc it.

   As for my favorite place to eat….Ristorante da Benito in Union, NJ. It’s over the top, and great wine list.

   Mills

8. September 12, 2006

   Scott Farnum

   Mandatory response, GV said, so here goes. I liked the Cherry Picking idea you mentioned. Go with the Best Offerings you see. The future IS Brighter that way! I enjoy the site, the store, and the odd chance to run into you on occasion. Best Regards!

9. September 12, 2006

   Paul R

   Favorite restaurant is Daniel but another one which is a under the radar is Quest (WEST) in the upper West side in NYC. Great food and wine.

   Any chance we can get the list of wines for the tasting event ahead of time so we can do our research before we get there?

   Paul

10. September 12, 2006

    Luke B

    Gary –
    Another Great Episode.
    I look forward to your upcoming Cellaring video.
    I have a related QUESTION – Does it matter what temperature to actually drink wine? I’ve been with a few wine snobs who when at a restaurant put a bottle against their chin to confirm it is at 55-60 degrees. I’ve been told that Pinot’s in particular drink better when served at the 55-60 degree range.
    Gary — can you help me out?
    QOD – Favorite Restaurant: Raos in East Harlem. Awesome!!!!
    Thanks
    Luke

11. September 12, 2006

    Billy G

    Gary,

    Great episode. Here in Atlanta my favorite is Sotto Sotto. Great northern Italian food and some good Barbarescos, Barolos, Valpolicella Ripassas and Amarones.

    I look forward to trying the Ridge.

12. September 12, 2006

    Cesar

    Good episode,

    One great restaurant, Dali’s, it’s a tapas place in Somerville, MA ten minutes from Harvard square. Nice place to order 10-12 tapas for 6-8 people. They have a decent wine list, a good Rioja and a selection from the Duero region amongst some others.

13. September 12, 2006

    ChrisV

    Gary,

    I would love to see an episode on wines from upstate NY.

    QOD: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Rochester, Syracuse, and NYC)

14. September 12, 2006

    Kevin C

    Another great episode, Gary.
    When I saw the link for the Dal Forno, I almost crapped in my pants. Many a times I’ve passed by the boxes of the Dal Forno in your wine cellar room, lusting and drooling and hoping to one day taste it myself.

    As for my favorite restaurant, it’s gotta be Graziano’s Parilla Argentian in Miami. Great authentic Argentinian steak and even better wine selection and prices !
    http://www.parrilla.com

15. September 12, 2006

    Duncan

    Gary,
    I have previously been a “silent lurker” on Wine Library TV. I must say, I agree with your philosophy of wine buying and often wish I lived closer to your store. Big bummer: you won’t ship to Maryland anymore! Keep up the great work!

16. September 12, 2006

    garybee

    Gary…by the way…how dare you rag on my Raiders. We almost scored last night. We almost outgained LaDainian Tomlinson. Our quarterbacks got sacked more times than completed passes. It’s going to be a long year.
    Just one word for you………..Heidi.

17. September 12, 2006

    karl satirev

    Thanks for the thoughtful answer to my question of yesterday. Best restaurant is a tie: Le Bec Fin, Philadelphia; Maisonnette, Cincinnati. It would have been a three-way tie, but Le Francais in Wheeling, Illinois is closed.

18. September 12, 2006

    Jaye

    Hi Gary, another winner episode! I usually buy 2-3 bottles of a recommended wine that is designed to “evolve”. I drink one within the year, one at about the half-way point, and/or one when the time is “right”. That way I get 2-3 different experiences with the same wine.

    My favorite restaurant is absolutely Ciao Baby in Brick, NJ: http://www.ardore.com/listing.asp?r=ciaobaby15&c=Ocean&m=c&u=

    They are BYOB and have an amazing menu. Everything is done perfect from Pizza to really fancy seafood dishes. Really nice, modern style too. Hope you try it out . . . you won’t be disappointed.

    They also have a sister-restaurant in Wall, NJ . . . Lubrano’s Trattoria. Food is just as good but the restaurant is a little louder and more rustic in style: http://www.restaurantpassion-nj.com/listing.asp?r=lubranos13&c=Monmouth&m=c&u=Family+Dining

19. September 12, 2006

    garybee

    Nice episode. I’ll have to try the Ridge.
    As for restaurants, locally (near New Hope, PA) I like Porterhouse. Great bar food! Upstairs, great steaks. Not much in the way of wine, though…since they brew beer there.
    I agree with Justin that Tra Vigne is an excellent place that my wife and I love going to when in Saint Helena.
    Doubt I’ll be back, but the restaurant at the Adelaide Hilton is called The Grange. Fantastic wine list and marron. Marron is similar to lobster, but MUCH better.

20. September 12, 2006

    Rob in Allentown

    Gary, you’re right on with Ridge. The cool thing about Ridge is the quality/price ratio. I’ve been drinking their zins since the early 90’s and while most other california wines have skyrocketed in price (ie the cult cabs), Ridge’s wines can still be had for under 30 bucks a bottle. Paul Draper is the man.

    As for restaurants, I live in Allentown and it sucks. Locally I enjoy the Farmhouse in Emmaus. In New York I’d have to say Gramercy Tavern is one of the consistently best restaurants at which I’ve eaten. I also like Veritas quite a bit for their killer wine list (the food is great too). In Los Angeles, one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten at was Matsuhisa. In Chicago, it was Tru. In New Orleans it was Bayona. In San Francisco every restaurant is good (bastards!).

    Keep up the good work,

    Rob in Allentown

21. September 12, 2006

    KzooWino

    Gary,

    It is just fantastic what you are doing with wine tv! Your store is also great. As a fellow young wine professional, it is great to see your intense enthusiasm.

    Bravo!

    Craig

    Craig Girolami
    General Manager, Chef & COO
    The Park Club
    219 west south street
    Kalamazoo MI, 49007
    http://www.parkclub.net

22. September 12, 2006

    stewart

    my favorite restaurant is Gary Danko’s when I visit San Francisco. In my own hometown of Pittsburgh, I like The Carlton which only marks their wines up by 10 dollars

23. September 12, 2006

    cgf

    gary,
    another great episode.
    I second pete B. Doris and Ed’s in Highlands is my favorite seafood restaurant bar none (http://dorisandeds.com/). Pete, check out thyme square in red bank for a BYOB with great food. It is new so they are still working out the kinks but their halibut is delicious.

24. September 12, 2006

    Hal N.

    Gary,

    The first 3 resturants I’m listing are all Steak Houses (the finest) on Long Island. They also have decent wine lists/cellars, and the first one on my list you are able to BYOB. So…If you like “Steak”, you shouldnt miss these great places:

    1 “Vintage” in St James
    2 “Mac’s Steak House in downtown Huntington
    3 “Tellers” in Islip

    And for the “Italian” lovers

    1 “Mama Lombardi’s” in Holbrook
    2 “Mario” in Hauppague

    I could go on and on, there are sooooo many Great Resturants Here on the Island, I could write a book…..oh wait….its been done.

25. September 12, 2006

    Tony

    As to retaurants, I like to go to different places as much as I can. When I travel, I like to go to a new place every night. When my wife and I go to the City (out here on the west coast that means San Francisco), we always eat someplace new. I’ve never eaten at the same place twice there. Too many new places to choose from! Why stick to one place?

    So, I don’t really have an all time favorite, though I will say that I had the best steak of my life (and an incredible view of Mt Hood) at the Portland City Grill in (you guessed it) Portland. If you’re in Portland, that’s one place for sure I would go.

    As far as local establishments, the Sierra Nevada Grill at the Sierra Nevada Brewery is easily the best restuarant in Chico. Not a place for a good wine list, of course, but everything they do – from steak to lamb to ahi – they do incredibly well.

    Anybody got recommendations for Rochester?? Matty Van? I’m always looking for great food when I travel.

    P.S. Gary, I changed my gravatar over a week ago, and it shows changed on their site, but my old gravatar still shows up here. Is there something that needs to be done to grab the new gravatar?

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