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!

120 Responses

September 20, 2006

Rebecca
Wow, you are early today…
September 20, 2006

dougiefresh
I feel like such a stalker checking this out so early.
September 20, 2006

SeanM
Really early.
September 20, 2006

Brandon M
1. Justice League
2. GI Joe
3. Tranformers
September 20, 2006

SeanM
Anyone notice that Gary has a better pass percentage than Chad Pennington?
September 20, 2006

The Godfather
Gary,
Wine Library TV at its best. If I want to hear about over-hyped, over priced wines, I’ll read “you know what”. WLTV is becoming THE source for the good stuff! Cheers!
September 20, 2006

Brandon M
Changed my wine from last night.
I was gonna drink the Eleventh Hour and switched to the Merry Edwards 2004 Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir.
It was pretty good, but not as good as the ‘03.

B
September 20, 2006

TimF
QOD: I watched a lot of cartoons but my favorite was probably The Flinstones. I watch a lot of Higglytown Heroes with my son now.
September 20, 2006

Susan
Gary-
My favorite cartoon was Scooby Doo.
I still watch alot of the old Scooby Doo cartoons.
September 20, 2006

SeanM
Road Runner cartoons
September 20, 2006

Susan
Everyone:
Make sure you ask Chris Stanisci
for his Best Restaurant Spreadsheet.
It is comprehensive and great!
September 20, 2006

Sam Zen
G- I LOVED this episode. I’d like to see more diamonds in the rough.
Fav cartoon, depends on what stage, but a classic that I loved through all my stages was Tom and Jerry.
September 20, 2006

Robin
I have been a daily watcher and lurker since the Wall Street Journal article. I really enjoy Wine Library TV. Each episode is great in its own way, but I loved the diamonds in the rough.

QOD: Best cartoon of all time – Bugs Bunny and the Barber of Seville spoof

Keep up the fantastic work, Gary. We love WLTV.
September 20, 2006

TheGosling
GIJoe
Thundercats
Transformers
He-Man
Care Bears
September 20, 2006

Anthony V.
Cartoons? I would have to say:

1)Tom and Jerry
2)Family Guy
3)South Park
4)Transformers (movie coming out next year)
5)GI Joe
September 20, 2006

Brandon M
OK OK OK..I know Steiman has a lot of knowledge and he is an accomplished writer, but his new VLOG is just not WLTV. It’s almost like listening to my uncle talk about wine at thanksgiving.

Sorry Harvey

B
September 20, 2006

Rebecca
Courageous Cat and The Flinstones…it’s a toss up.

Just wanted to make a comment if I might re: WLTV/Gary V appreciation. After your Chianti episode a few days back, my b-friend picked up a ‘04 Toscolo Chianti. Had a little when I got in from work last night with my midnight bowl of pasta/pesto. Right away I got a nose of those little starburst fruit candies. I share this with you because I just wanted to let you know that watching WLTV and listening to your descriptions has opened up my senses even more and that we’re not crazy when we smell things like mud, tar, wet rock, tootsie rolls..and that is not an indication that a wine is going to be lousey. Thanks for the ongoing education. BTW, pretty good little wine for the value which was, I think $9-10.
Are you still sending t-shirts for 1st post? I never thought I’d be a “1st poster”. I just logged in to check out yesterdays episode, never expecting that you’d be online with todays already. Now, back to playing WLTV catch up…
September 20, 2006

Lynne
Bengals and Buckeyes – Undefeated!!! ’nuff said.
QOD: Flintstones, ScoobyDoo, Road Runner vs. Wyle E Coyote.
GV, Thanks for an interesting episode. (not to imply that the others aren’t) I will definitely try your picks. Made my mouth water just listening to you.
How do I get Chris’s spreadsheet?
September 20, 2006

Julius
Loved SeanM’s comment.

This might be a first – Gary tasted 4 wines and liked them all. Maybe he pre-tasted them before airtime.

Favorite cartoon(s)? I’m probably dating myself, but it’s “Rocky and His Friends” and “The Bullwinkle Show.”
September 20, 2006

Michael W
1. Foghorn Leghorn, I say…I say…I say there boy!
2. Bugs Bunny, Hatfields & McCoys episode

PS don’t knock Chad P…….you could have Chris Sims and his whopping 39 quarterback rating.
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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jonathan B
Smurfs ROCK, especially Papa Smurf
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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

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

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

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

Julia
A way to for us viewers to smell the wines…that would be fab! Sadly, DigiScents tried but failed (see http://www.thestandard.com/article/0,1902,23654,00.html)

But,there may be hope (in 14 years):

Smell-O-Vision, Courtesy of Japan
TVs May Include Touch and Smell by 2020
September 20, 2006

kidseyemd
Classic “old world” favs-Bugs and Underdog
Recent “new world” The Simpsons…doo..doo..doo..doo..doo….
September 20, 2006

the professor and....
Micheal P. I’d have to agree with your cartoon choices EXCEPT Magoo. Hated that one, wanted to slap him, even as a kid. Also loved Scooby Doo and Couragous Cat and Minute Mouse.

Gary, loved the episode today. This is one of the reason why I watch, for the diamonds.
September 20, 2006

ray n
Great episode. We can always use more diamonds in the rough. Fav cartoon: Batman, the animated series. Keep up the great work, so I don’t have to.
September 20, 2006

Brandon M
Mike C…I asked a similiar question a few epsisodes back and there was a lot of great advice.

#1 piece of advice…Buy a bigger unit than you would expect. I originally bought a 54 unit and thought I would never fill it…then had to ask advice on 300 plus units.

#2 People might disagree with this one, but it’s worked for me. The stuff from Home Depot, and the less expensive models will work, but usually they are refrigeration units only. They do not usually have humidity to them. They will work if your just trying to keep wines cool for a short time 2-3 years MAX. If this is how long you like to store before drinking…then go for it.
If your becoming a serious collector, or need to protect a valuable bottle or two, I’d go for a more expensive, bigger unit, because you will be happier in the long run.

B
September 20, 2006

Brandon M
Mike C…I found it

Episode #74…Comment #43 is where I ask the question and there are a lot of answers after that.
Good luck

B
September 20, 2006

PGH Pete
Have to go with Ren and Stimpy – the early years, and more recently Futurama and Family Guy.
September 20, 2006

Rob M
Enjoying the episode with the last glass of the Jumilla Panarroz (sp?) I opened last night. Maybe not a true diamond given the price and RP rating, but I enjoyed the wine. I have found some inexpensive Spanish reds that RP rated highly to be good, others not so good. Probably just as much as I agree with RP on wine of any other price point or any other region. Nice blueberry fruit with just enough tannin and structure to make you realize it is wine, not fruit juice. Not terribly complex, but if it was a $15 bottle, I would not be upset with my purchase. That is my “diamond” for you and the list.

QOD: I think Tom and Jerry was my favorite. I was also a Beavis and Butthead fan when they were on.

Looking forward to having you “back” tomorrow. Thanks for all you continue to do.
September 20, 2006

Mark Z
Gary,

I would just like to say thank you for taping three episodes on Monday so we could have WLTV while you are away. This shows a tremendous dedication to your viewers. You even have been checking on the posts and inserting your own comments. Thanks Again.

QOD:
Smurfs
Bugs Bunny

Mark Z
September 20, 2006

Chris
Transformers
September 20, 2006

MaryS
Favorite cartoon was Transformers. Now I watch Little Einsteins with the kids.
September 20, 2006

Brandon M
Ditto Mark Z
September 20, 2006

LF
Another great episode. I have been a lurker since your inception. No excuse for not posting really. In anycase, a quick question for you: how do you remember the wines you drank months ago in restaurants?
September 20, 2006

LF
QOD: Batman
September 20, 2006

Lynne
To all
I’m sitting here, minding my own business, sippin’ my Koura Bay Sauv Blanc (You were right, Gary. Soooo good) and my wine is being attacked by dive-bombing gnats! Is this a problem for anyone else? If so, what the heck do you do about it? What’s a little more organic matter, right?

Why can’t wine be shipped to Kentucky and will that ever change?

Chris, Thank You!! Your spreadsheet is way cool! How much time did you spend putting all that together? Looking forward to your next one. Thanks again.
September 20, 2006

Jaye
Does it have to be a TV cartoon? Print faves: Bloom County and Far Side.
September 20, 2006

GregS
Great episode. Good info for the value oriented consumer

Favorite Cartoon: Scooby Doo

Mary S, I share your pain…
We-need-you, Little Einsteins, YEAH!
September 20, 2006

DA
Bugs Bunny. The violent ones.
September 20, 2006

Paul B
Gary,
I echo Mark Z. Thanks for the 3 episodes in advance of your trip. WLTV becomes quite addicting.

QOD:
(1) Chris S nailed it. Bar none, the Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour that used to run on Saturday mornings was the best cartoon show ever. Nothing better.
(2) Smurphs. What a fun show that was for a kid
(3) Hong Kong Fuey! (number one super guy)
(4) Superfriends (wondertwin powers….. activate!)

Chris S… if you’re still out there. Please send your spreadsheet my way pbackman@nyc.rr.com. Thanks!
September 20, 2006

sheila
The Simpsons…
September 20, 2006

JimB
Donald Duck stories by Carl Barks
September 20, 2006

gabe
droopy dog.
September 20, 2006

E-Rock
Great Show. Love WLTV. Been lurking for sometime. The best cartoon has to be anything Looney Tunes!
September 20, 2006

SeanM
Hey Chris Sâ€¦ I would like to gratefully request that you please send your spreadsheet(s) my way as well. seancmurphy@hotmail.com.

Tanks mon!

Is anyone using cellertracker and entering Gary’s ratings?
September 20, 2006

Dennis
Nice mix of wines, styles and prices. Great to be exposed to new and different choices!

As for cartoons:
1. Looney Tunes – absolutely zany
2. Rocky and his friends (loved Peabody and Sherman & Fractured Fairy Tales)
3. Batman, the Animated series – cool art work
4. The Tick – offbeat to say the least
September 20, 2006

garyv
Laff-a-Lympics was my all time FAV. Does anyone remember that?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laff-a-Lympics
September 20, 2006

Jason R.
Did Gary throw out a “NICE PACKAGE” today on the 2005 John Anthony Sauvignon Blanc????

QOD – Have to go with Jetsons – Way ahead of their time…
September 20, 2006

PeteB
Good evening all!

Gary – I have to ditto Mark Z above and commend you for the pre-taping of WLTV – the effort is much appreciated by your viewers.

Only gripe – why the heck didn’t you do this episode last night… lol – I placed a pick-up order last night (I saw the Match Cab came back in and didn’t want to wait to do the shopping in store) so while I was at it – I needed to get a few whites and added them to the order. Now here you add 2 more for me try (and of course I’ll have to support my fellow surfers w/ the Olson). Looks like I now have to do a little in store shopping tomorrow when I pick up the order.

OK, all joking aside – QOD: Beavis & Butthead, Scooby Doo, Woody Woodpecker, Looney Toons, Tom & Jerry and the Jetsons!!!

P.S. – I see a few new names popping up on the board lately, so I just wanted to say Hi to all the new members and thanks for joining – aside from Gary, they various perspectives that everyone provides really helps to make this a better forum and helps us all to discover those little gems like we are seeing on the episode today!
September 20, 2006

JustinL
Awesome episode. Speaking of Sancerre, you should do an episode with some Sauv Blancs from the region.

Current favorite cartoon: The Venture Bros.
Others (in no particular order):
South Park
The Simpsons
The Family Guy
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
September 20, 2006

Polly
Then…Josie and the Pussycats
Now…Kim Possible

Loved this episode. Thank you.
September 20, 2006

Greg
I’ve got a really good idea for a future episode.

WLTV Live!

Put the word out several weeks in advance and have people show up at Wine Library on a Saturday or Sunday. The idea would be that as your tasting the wine, the people there can taste as well. I think it would be a great opportunity for people to actually try all of the wines that are shown in any given episode.

Would also be fun to have everyone rate the wines to see how everyone’s tastes vary.
September 20, 2006

MarcT
South Park
Ren and Stimpy
Bevis and Butthead
Old School WB
And Thundercats HHHHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
I wish you had twisted the cap off the NO today…that would have been classic! I have found that I really enjoy that wine also. It has a great straight forward SB taste…When one reads the bottle they know exactly what they are getting. Great episode today. I will most likely get the Olson after the hoorah you gave it.
September 20, 2006

Kevin C
Hey Gary,

What’s with the bottle of Ting?
Are you planning on leaving us to go to Jamaica?
September 20, 2006

JayM
Hi Gary,

Yet another nice episode. Too bad that most of the wines you describe are not available in eastern Canada.

Just one small thing: In french, we don’t pronounce the “c” in blanc. It’s “blan”, not “blank”!
September 21, 2006

Rafa from Mexico
Hi Gary! Great show, I love the concept and been a fan since about 2 weeks ago, I have watched almost all of the 94 episodes so far (weekend marathon) and liked them a lot, it is really been an eye opener for me. Sadly here in Mexico we don’t have a wine store like Wine Library, we have a few “decent” places but you are tight up with a few choices, all I can do is wait to travel to the US to start tasting the wonderfull selections that you are tasting. Thanks for the good times.
About sports, I am Cowboys fan since birth and would love to give you a hard time with the Jets, but I can’t. I don’t know what happend, what I did wrong but my son is a huge fan of the Jets and I don’t want to start a family feud because someone took the wrong way. I just hope he can grow up and leave the bad choices he made as a kid behind.
For the QOD my favorite cartoon are the Flintstones and the Pink Panther.
ok, now for the best part, you have become a really international star, I see that Jaym is from Canada and myself from Mexico, so you have the whole of north America covered. If there are people from other countries it woud be great to know where they are.
What about a Mexican wine episode, the wine industry here is trying very hard to become known in all the world, and we have some pretty nice wines to talk about, especially the Monte Xanic Cab that won the Wine Masters Challenge in 2005.
Thanks again for the good times and keep up this great show.
September 21, 2006

TimF
Gary – Laff-a-Lympics was great. I don’t know why but I always used to root for Yogi’s team. The funniest part was always when the Really Rottens would cheat and get points taken off the board. It seemed like they wound up with negative points every episode…
September 21, 2006

TimF
Jason R. – So I guess I wasn’t the only one who laughed when he said “nice package”…
September 21, 2006

TimF
Since no one has mentioned it yet, I’ve got to give a huge shout-out to School House Rock. That was some of the best material ever put on TV for kids. I have the DVDs and still watch them. If you’ve got kids, do yourself a favor and get the DVD — they’re all great.

“Conjunction Junction what’s your function?”
September 21, 2006

johnm
Down at Fraggle Rock!
September 21, 2006

Eugene
Gary,
If you like Sauvignon Blank, how come you never talk about white Bordeaux?
I think there are some incredible bargains there.
September 21, 2006

Vinacull
Gary,
This was a wonderful episode! Your excitement for each of the diamonds was apparent throughout. I’m a huge fan of Sauvignon Blanc as well, and would love to see an EP on Sancerre. I appreciated your comments about RP on the inexpensive Spanish reds. Definitely a situation where I have learned to purchase based on his descriptions rather than numericals – and sometimes I agree with the quality, while other times not. I’ve looked at the Bodegas Arrocal several times in the store, but always end up buying a bottle (or two) of the Hecula instead. However now with your glowing review, I’ll definitely give Arrocal a try for 12 “bones”. Thanks for the QOD! Definitely agree with other commenters that the all time classic cartoon fave is the Saturday morning Bugs Bunny and Roadrunner show – especially the Barber of Seville episode. For adult irreverance I like South Park. Gary when you first mentioned cartoon I thought you meant printed, so I’ll also mention Calvin & Hobbes. Looking forward to your return for the next episode, C
September 21, 2006

Julia
Thought folks might be interested in a recent news story my company did on wine and global warming (shameless plug). Next big wine growing region? Southern England (!). Check out http://www.sciencentral.com/articles/view.php3?type=article&article_id=218392849

QOD: I grew up on Jetsons, Looney Toons, etc. But I love SP (esp the “Smug” episode with the hybrid cars, and the perfect storm formed by San Francisco and George Clooney’s Oscar acceptance speech).
September 21, 2006

MaryS
TimF, I forgot about School House Rock!
“I’m just a bill, yes I’m only a bill and I’m sitting her on Capitol Hill…………
September 21, 2006

MaryS
TimF, I forgot about School House Rock!
“I’m just a bill, yes I’m only a bill and I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill…………
September 21, 2006

Tim
Gary,
On a trip through Yakima Valley, I bought a few bottles of Snoqualmie Reserve Merlot 2000. I thought all my bottles were gone and found one in my cellar and drank it. I had forgotten what a great wine it was so a googled the wine and found your site. I have been a huge fan since. Although I live in Washington State, I travel a lot and hope to get a chance to drop into your store sometime soon. Thanks,
Tim
September 21, 2006

TimF
Speaking of “I’m Just A Bill”, one of the funniest parodies the Simpsons ever did was the “Amendment To Be” takeoff:

“I’m an amendment to be, yes an amendment to be,
and I’m hopin’ that they’ll ratify me.
There’s a lot of flag burners who have got too much freedom.
I wanna make it legal for policemen to beat ‘em,
cause there’s limits to our liberties.
‘Least I hope and pray that there are,
cause those liberal freaks go too far.”
September 21, 2006

Lawrence Leichtman
Thanks for the diamonds today Gary. will have to try them.
Question for you though. Opened 2 bottles of Wyndham Estate 2001 Bin 555 Shiraz last night for guests. Boought 3 bottles at the same time form WL, all stored identically and opened at the same time. One, was outstanding complex nose initial and midpalate. The other totally 1 dimensional cherry juice. Don’t understand this one at all. Even wondered if the put different wines in the bottles.
Cartoons
Old Any Bugs Bunny with Marvin the Martian
Middle Ren and Stimpy
Now Family Guy, Simpsons, South Park, Futurama, late at night when born other shows on Adult Swim
September 21, 2006

Lawrence Leichtman
Just a note that typing sucked
September 21, 2006

Lynne
Tim F
School House Rock…where I learned the preamble to the Constitution.
I taught the S H Rock version to my kids when they had to learn it. Aah..memories
September 21, 2006

Matthew L
I had comments prepared yesterday, but I got pulled away and they got deleted. In a nutshell…I like this episode. I think most of us take great pride in finding diamonds in the rough. I remember you tasting the NO on a previous episode. The Arrocal label looks familiar, but I will definitely try a bottle.

Cartoons? There are so many to choose from.

Speed Racer
Fat Albert
Scooby Doo
Looney Toons
Tom & Jerry
Clutch Cargo
Justice League
Peanuts — even though they were features as opposed to regular ‘toons
September 21, 2006

Matthew L
oh yeah…how could I forget the Jetsons?
September 21, 2006

Ed R
Did anyone mention, Grape Ape?
September 21, 2006

Paul
Old enough to believe that Rocky and Bullwinkle was the best. Anyone remember Supercar? Still love Fraggle Rock – thanks for reminding me, JohnM. Simpsons & South Park are hard to beat today.
September 21, 2006

Ed R
Gary,
Would you recommend the Arrocal to pair with pizza like you did Rioja?
September 21, 2006

Zenus
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
September 21, 2006

Nicholas
Most of the “best 100″ cartoon lists I’ve seen have Simpsons as #1, but as a social scientist, I must admit the survey sampling techniques can hardly be trusted.
September 21, 2006

Marc Mc
Speed Racer all the way. I have two cells hanging in my office, Speed and RacerX.
September 21, 2006

Roger
Gary,

I bought a case of the 2005 Elk Cove Pinot Gris simply because I love their Pinot Noir. I am drinking a lot of Sauvignon Blanc these days. Anything to avoid the oak and butter! Well, this Pinot Gris was a real find. Very interesting. I give it a 90 at 16 bones. Give it a try. Let me know what you think.

Roger
September 21, 2006

John
Gary,

Great performance, great information. Keep it up and THANKS for all your hard work!
September 21, 2006

nancy
My top 5 cartoons:

1. South Park
2. Simpsons
2. Danger Mouse
3. ThunderCats
4. TMNT
September 22, 2006

MikeMe
Back in the early days – Johnny Quest and Warner Bros with many others already mentioned, thanks for the memories to those above.
Now – Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Family Guy
September 22, 2006

GOL
Pronunciation – First off, I’m a little hesitant because Stephane does a have an accent aigu over the first “e” in his name, and the reason JayM may think the “c” is silent is because he might be Canadian. but I AM 100% POSITIVE that “Blanc” has a hard c… taught French in college and lived in france for 1 yr… on the same topic, “terroir” should be pronounced to rhyme with “noir” as in “pinot noir” and “Loire” (where I lived in france)… say the “r”… “terroir” and “noir” do not rhyme with the french word for king, “roi”, or “bois” as in “Clos du Bois”… if anyone doubts any of this post your email and I will contact you, and because I am posting this one day late I will bring this up on a future episode

QOD – No shout-outs for Underdog? “Speed of lightning, roar of thunder…”! Plus the show had Tennessee Tuxedo sandwiched between Underdog episodes. Rocky and Bullwinkle and Justice League merit honorable mention

GV, goes without mention, another solid ep… Yankees-like consistency (alas, my poor White Sox)
September 22, 2006

Arnold
Ren and Stimpy
September 22, 2006

TimF
GOL – I thought the same thing as you then I looked up a website that had actual French pronunciations that you can listen to. Blanc has no ‘c’ pronounced. It ends in a very nasally ‘n’ — sounds kind of like ‘blahwn’. It makes sense based upon the 7 years of French I took at various times during my life (I stil can’t speak it worth a darn).
September 22, 2006

Rob B
Gary,
Great stuff…Best Cartoon Ever…Scooby Doo….then Hong Kong Fuey…loved the cat
September 23, 2006

Susan
GARY!
BOY AM I SLOW!!!!
I just noticed the TING bottle in this episode.
Before you think I am toooooo dumb!
They have restyled their bottles since I lived there sooooo – there is my excuse.
Really the bottle is shorter and a lighter green and new logo on the bottle.
THANKS GARY!
September 24, 2006

GOL
TimF – With you on the french pronunciation of Blanc now… wow, jogged the memory, guess I’ve been listening to too many Americans. Still, I wonder if by now it is too late to change American’s pronunciation (in fact, found a wine website that claimed “Sauvignon Blanc” was pronounced “blanhk”) and if we have Americanized a foreign word such that we no longer need say the correct and native way.
October 3, 2006

Robert
Gary, nice episode. Why are so concerned about your age and what people think of your experience? I haven’t seen many people describing wines with so much enthusiasm as you do. Besides, I think your impressions are more important that the wine score.
January 12, 2007

Edward H
Wine Spectator just ranked the 2004 Olson Ogden 93 points. Looks like Gary was right about his perdiction.
February 4, 2007

Elliot Essman
Favorite cartoon — I’m aging myself — Crusader Rabbit and Rags the Tiger.

Never heard of it? Google it!
May 17, 2007

Sam
looney tunes without a doubt…
July 18, 2007

Dave Canada
QOTD – Gotta be a toss up between Thundercats and He-Man.
February 15, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd – Family Guy now – but as a kid I was addicted to the Uncanny X-Men cartoon on Saturday mornings. Addicted!!
February 25, 2008

TonyStro
hey Gar, still archive-diving…

tough choice between the one I loved as a midget – Herculoids (a mix of sci-fi & dinosaurs), and the one I used to race home from classes (and later, from work) to watch – the original X-men.
September 20, 2009

John J.
qotd: as a kid probably he-man, or g.i. joe.
gotta request Gary, an episode I don’t think you’ve done that I’d like to see is one on vin jaune’s. Or a tasting on charbono’s.

Diamonds in the Rough. – Episode #94

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