Diamonds in the Rough.

Diamonds in the Rough. – Episode #94

September 20, 2006

Wines tasted in this episode:

Today Gary tastes and reviews four diamonds in the rough. These are wines that Gary has enjoyed and wants to share with you. Watch to see why Gary thinks these are diamonds in the rough. A new QOD too!

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September 20, 2006

saul
huckleberry hound
quickdraw mcgraw
snaggelpuss great hana barbera cartoons from the 60’s babalooee
September 20, 2006

Mike C
Hey everbody, long time watcher first time poster…

I need some advice, for storing wine…any advice as to what kind/brand of wine refrigerator I should get. I am thinking low-mid range and holding from 20-40 bottles. Will a run of the mill fridge from like home depot work?

Gary thanks for directing me here!
September 20, 2006

Michael P
I have 2 bottles of the Arrocal that are sitting in the cellar collecting dust. I may have to pop it open soon.
Fav cartoons:
1)Felx the Cat
2)Dastardly & Mutley
3)Magoo
4)Underdog
September 20, 2006

StÃ©phane
You mentionned that you’d like to be corrected on pronounciation. I’ve done so before (episode 17) but here it is again: “Blanc” has a silent “c”. Just pronounce the word as you would normally but drop the last letter!

As far as cartoon characters go, The Simpsons is a classic of course, but also Road Runner, La Linea, and Family Guy.
September 20, 2006

Tony
South Park
Futurama
Simpsons
Ren and Stimpy (remember them? Happy happy joy joy!!!)
And of course all the old classics that I grew up on, particularly the Warner Bros crew.
Wiley Coyote and the Roadrunner were my all time favs as a kid, though Rocky and Bullwinkle were up there as well.

BTW, the Covey Run Riesling wasn’t bad at all. Nice touch of spritz. The Hess Select was a generic chardonnay. “Buttered oak” was the first thing spontaneously out of my mouth.
September 20, 2006

StÃ©phane
You mentionned that you’d like to be corrected on pronounciation. I’ve done so before but here it is again: “Blanc” has a silent “c”. Just pronounce the word as you would normally but drop the last letter!

As far as cartoon characters go, Homer Simpson is a classic of course, but also the Road Runner, La Linea, and Family Guy’s Mayor West.
September 20, 2006

Sharon Bremner
I’m dating myself. Favorite cartoon……….Mighty Mouse with Pearl Pure Heart and Oil Can Harry. Watched with my dad every Saturday morning.
Tasted a Norton at a recent wine judging in Washington DC. I loved it. It was something I had never heard of. Was it ever popular? This one was from St James Winery in Missouri.
Looking forward to 100!!!!!!!!!!
September 20, 2006

Tommy T.
Hi Gary,

My favorite cartoons include – Bugs Bunny (and all the Looney Tunes characters), Speed Racer, Flintstones, and Scooby Doo.

Good episode. Looking forward to number 100. Ever try the ‘03 Vasse Felix Adam’s Road Shiraz?

Tom
September 20, 2006

Darrell T.
Favorite Cartoons:

Johnny Quest
Looney Tunes
Pink Panther
Astro Boy

Do some more tasting of Field Blends next theme for WLTV “Field Blend Tasting”
September 20, 2006

Ed R
Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, Super Friends, Simpsons, Family Guy. Most hated Pokemon, Digimon, Beyblades or any other crap like that my son is compelled to watch. Although, Teen Titans and Justice League aren’t bad.
September 20, 2006

Tampa Steve
Favorite cartoon is BUGS BUNNY. Best cartoon EVER!!!!!!!

Gary, funny little tib bit. I was at an Amerone tasting over the weekend with some friends. I took a good sniff of one of the wines we were tasting and said “Fig Newtons”. Everyone looked at me and chuckled. The host of the party said “I just so happen to have some Fig Newtons”. So I told her to break them out, and pass them around. Bam, dead on….who’s laughing now. I have learned more and more to just say exactly what the wine reminds me of and not care about what people think.
September 20, 2006

Lynne
Chris S.,
It’s cutter1@direcway.com. Thanks so much.
Can’t wait til your other one is good to go.
September 20, 2006

Jonathan B
Smurfs ROCK, especially Papa Smurf
September 20, 2006

John Coyne
Well, what an interesing QOD. For me, it’s a toss up between Bugs Bunny or The Roadrunner and The Coyote. And I’m talking about the original shorts made for movie theaters, not the inferior quality(IMO) cartoons made primarily for TV starting in the early 60’s. Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck messing with Elmer Fudd are classics. I enjoy them still.
September 20, 2006

Chris Stanisci
GREAT EPISODE!!!!!!!! luv the “Gary Picks” episodes; Had the NO a few months ago…bought it in the store per the little card on shelf with Gary’s recommendation….excellent Sauv Blanc!!

QOD:

1. OLD SCHOOL Cartoons: It’s not debatable….it’s the “BUGS BUNNY/ROAD RUNNER HOUR”. The opening song sequence with all of the Warner Bros. charachters singing and dancing on stage is worth the price of admission ALONE (remember Jerry Seinfeld performing this number for Elaine outside the Opera House just before “crazy” Joe Davola appears in full clown regalia). Also grew up watching FLINTSTONES every day after school.

2. NEW SCHOOL Cartoons: SIMPSONS(I know…not so new anymore), FAMILY GUY & of course, SOUTH PARK.
September 20, 2006

Tony S.
Currently the Simpsons are tops, but especially the cartoon within the cartoon: “The Itchy and Scratchy Show”. As a kid I loved the original Spiderman and Tom and Jerry.

Go Bears.
T
September 20, 2006

Italian Stallion
Hey Gary….its the Stallion

ANOTHER GREAT SHOW!!!!! You are a wine pioneer….to the best of my knowledge, you are the first person to have a video blog just on wine….an online wine tasting….your truly the MAN!! As for my favorite cartoon, its definetely, without a doubt…FAMILY GUY.

I look foward to meeting you when I come to the store and can’t wait for the Huge wine tasting event in NJ on 10/10

Later buddy!!!
September 20, 2006

George Fornadley
I love cartoons. Read the Sunday comics every week. On TV: Futurerama, Family Guy, Simsons, etc. are my latest delights. Turned 70 yesterday. Cartoon keeps you young.
September 20, 2006

Chris Stanisci
LYNNE, provide your email address and I will send you the Restaurant spreadsheet (you must have EXCEL program to view).

The “VaynerNOD’s Episode Greatest Hits” spreadsheet will be appearing on the WLTV site very soon (see my comments #87 & 88 to the previous Episode #93 for more detail on this). thanks Chris
September 20, 2006

Jared
favortie cartoons:

Jetsons
Flinstones
Simpsons
The Critic
Justic League

Gary,

I was wondering what wine goes well with Buffalo, for sunday of course.

Jared
September 20, 2006

Joe P.
Simpsons (everyone’s still watching this!)
Speed Racer (a classic)
September 20, 2006

Justin
Gary,
The entire show I thought those were little smurf toys sitting on the corks..and then BAM! I was right. Where do you find all these things. Do you save them from your childhood? I used to have those…oh god I admitted that…

Anyway my favortite cartoons growing up were:
Smurfs
GI Joe
Thundercats
Jetsons
Scooby Doo
September 20, 2006

Al Diaz
Not bad episode. Favorite cartoon definitely good ole popeye.Keep up the good work.
September 20, 2006

Dan R.
Gary,

Great show! Really early.

Favorite cartoon show: Looney Tunes!

with all the following characters:
Buggsy Bunny
Daffy Duck
Elmer Fudd
Speedy Gonzales
Foghorn Leghorn
Porky Pig
Sylvester the cat
Tasmanain Devil
Tweety Bird
Road Runner
Wile E. Coyote
Yosemite Sam

Dan R. in Kansas
September 20, 2006

StanVH
“Rooting for the NY Jets . . . so you don’t have to.” – WLTV 9/13
“Drinking crappy Chianti . . . so you don’t have to.” – WLTV 9/15
“Finding diamonds . . . so you don’t have to.” – WLTV 9/20

Gary, is this a trend?

Are you a fan of zefrank (”Thinking . . . so you don’t have to”)?

Bullwinkle