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1. October 6, 2006

   Russ J

   Still catching up. Not just the episode to view anymore, but the hundreds of commnents!
   Great episode!
   Last night: ‘05 Nobilo SB-decent, crisp, fruity but not insane grapefruit like some NZ SB’s
   Tonight: I’m thinking Zin, maybe the ‘02 Lunada Paso Robles.

   I am a lapsed Giants fan. They lost me after the ‘01 Super Bowl. Pathetic showing.

2. October 6, 2006

   SonicGG

   Had a session at a local wine shop/bar including a Phillipe Pacalet Morgon 2005 – thought it was a bit, uh, insipid for a Pinot and then my better educated friend clued me in – it’s a Gamay. Not bad but maybe better enjoyed at a Beau. Nov. party (?)…Also had a Dolcetto D’Alba, first time I think, don’t remember the exact details but it was an excellent wine. Only 2003 so I can it see it maturing into a real beauty.
   Looking forward to episodes 200, 500 and, of course, 1,000!!

3. October 6, 2006

   Bob U

   Gary

   Cesari Amarone 01 on tap tonight and I am an Eagles fan.

4. October 6, 2006

   Julius

   I agree with you, Rick McQ, that the reserve is better than the standard bottling, but at twice the price, I save it for a special occasion. BTW, it’s mighty impulsive of you to taste a wine and immediately fly to Europe to visit the source.

   GaryV – A question for you. Since you gravitated into your father’s business, do you think that if he had a dry goods store instead of a wine shop, today you would be selling shmatas?

5. October 6, 2006

   stewart l

   Tonight, we are celebrating theopening of our new cancer center. I will be drinking the Ridge 2003 Paso Robles Zin and Peter Lehman 2002 Barossa Shiraz

6. October 6, 2006

   Rick McQ

   Julius:

   Terrabianca Campaccio Reserve is one of my favorite wines. After tasting it I booked a trip to Italy to visit the winery. I would recommend it if you go there. However, It’s in the middle of nowhere.

7. October 6, 2006

   Brandon M

   Isn’t that the same table with a cloth or cover on it?
   Is this LA / NY series gonna be a sweep? Maaaaaan I hate being a Dodger fan sometimes.

   Last night…couldn’t make it to the wine shop. Had to open an Eleventh Hour. Such a great wine, I could get into a rut drinking this one. Sadly, I only have one bottle left of the six I ordered so I’m switching to the CDR when it arrives!

   B

8. October 6, 2006

   Julius

   I’m happy to see (and hear) that Gary has replaced the table. Now he can swirl the glass on the table without the annoying sound that the old table produced. Plus it looks a lot nicer.

   For the last couple of nights, I’ve been drinking a 2001 Terrabianca Campaccio, a “Super Tuscan” blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% sangiovese. Medium-full body, medium-high acidity, firm ripe tannins, blackcurrant, raspberry, plum and a hint of oak. Good for now and the next 4-5 years. Had it with both hanger steak and pasta with Bolognese sauce.

9. October 6, 2006

   the professor and....

   Gary you said to ask a question, so here’s one for you. I pulled the foil off and saw what looked like a red tint bleeding through on the cork, should I be suspect of this wine? Is it bad? Should I open it and find out or try to return it to the store (it’s a recent purchase)?

   Thanks

10. October 6, 2006

    jon777

    Gary — Enjoyed the CdR ep. Definitely a “go-to” wine when I’m in a restaurant and looking for a good, inexpensive wine to do with dinner. This ep helps as it gives me a couple to seek out and a couple to avoid…

    As for tonight, don’t know yet — not sure if we’re eating in or out yet.

11. October 6, 2006

    Julius

    Colin – Great parody of WLTV. Definitely deserves a shout-out.

12. October 6, 2006

    Paul

    Tried the Meerendal Shiraz (recommended in your email a day or two ago) with a pork roast last night. Very enjoyable, well balanced, excellent QPR.
    BrandonM – sorry you got caught.

13. October 6, 2006

    Julius

    Chuck W – What you probably saw were tartrate crystals, a harmless bi-product of the fermentation and ageing of wine.

14. October 6, 2006

    Sam Zen

    G- I love my Chtnfdpps, so I’m psyched with this episode. I didn;t hear any terroir driven notes though. It sounds like the two nicer wines were fruit driven (Strawberry) rather than earth/mineral driven, is this about right?

15. October 6, 2006

    Bill T.

    Nice episode, I’ve never had a Cotes du rhone but I’ll give the Notre Dame a try. Last night’s wine was nothing special, just a Coppola Rosso …although cheap, I think it packs a lot of value as an everyday wine. Upping the ante tonight with a 1999 Robert Young Scion and some BBQ’d rib eyes! …mmmmmmmm, can’t wait!

16. October 6, 2006

    dougiefresh

    hey gary,
    Quick question, how many people are going to be at the super tasting on Monday? Is it going to be a mob scene where we’ll have to stand in line to get a taste?

    D

17. October 6, 2006

    SS Chris

    Tony Manning,
    I’ve had the Hecula and really liked it very much…bought some more after.
    I thought Gary’s tasting notes (Ep. 76 in Spreadsheet) were on point.
    Only $8.99…..great QPR!!

18. October 6, 2006

    Eugene

    Matty Van from Rochester NY says:

    “sounds to me like Cotes Du rhone is more of an old world style wine that may not apeal to me”

    Matty,

    This is very broad statement. CDR and Provencal wines cover a wide range from earty to very fruity. They usually made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourverdre and several others.

    Look for those (especially southern Rhone and Languedoc wines) with higher percentage of Grenache and Mourverdre in the blend, they usually fruitier.

19. October 6, 2006

    Brandon M

    Chuck W….VERY LUCKY

    Matty Van…Living in California means no basements and since my wife found out how much wine I’m buying, I’ll be the one on the futon

    B

20. October 6, 2006

    Eugene

    Gary,
    Thanks for the Rhone episode-one of my favorite rigeons.

    I’ve had both Guigal and Perrin before and didn’t think that they were too bad for the money, especially with food. Guigal is a little more subtle and Perrin more fruit forward as I remember. I usually try every vintage of Guigal (except 2002) as well as Vidal Fleury, which is very similar and own by Guigal.

    Here’s what Eric Asimov of NY Times (I often agree with Eric and enjoy reading his column every Wednesday as well as his blog “the pour”) says on Perrin in this article
    http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/06/dining/06wine.html?ei=5070&en=67a1004a8b944562&ex=1160280000&pagewanted=print :

    “Our No. 1 red wine is the 2004 Perrin Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône, from the family that owns Château de Beaucastel, the esteemed Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Humble Côtes-du-Rhône used to be the house wine in countless Paris cafes and bistros, until it got too expensive. But this $9 one recalls the honest character of many of those wines, with its dark, earthy fruit flavors and lively acidity.”
    “Perrin Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône 2004
    $9
    **½
    Direct, balanced and refreshing with aromas of earth, raspberries and dark fruit. (Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, Ala.)”
    I believe that Mr. Gilberty of W.Post named Perrin as a good QPR too.

    I guess it’s just a matter of opinion and of course $8 wine should look pale comparing to $14 wine in the perfect world.

    QOTD:

    I had a glass of albarino with smoked salmon egg benedict for dinner (there’s nothing wrong in eating eggs for dinner especially when you’re hungry, just back from the gym and nobody wants to cook!). Went really well.

    On the nose albarino had something that I couldn’t pinpoint in addition to usual pear and some lemon. Anise mixed with pine needles may be?
    Really nice golden color, dry with refreshing acidity.

21. October 6, 2006

    Ian F

    Watching this episode at 8:52 AM drinking 2004 Folgers medium roast blend. Little bit of heat on the mid palate, great nose of coffee bean and sugar. Last Cotes Du Rhone I had was very light color as well as the body, looking forward to try these with fuller body with jammy Grenache. Tried the Blue Amethyst syrah last night, great value, not much on the nose but decent rasberry. Tonight (Friday) will try one of the zins (pesagno I think its called) that Gary reveiwed w/ a steak. Anyone else down here in South Jersey excited about the Eagles and Cowboys showdown! or any Texans ready to watch there Cowboys & TO get demolished!

22. October 6, 2006

    Rick McQ

    Gary:

    Loved the episode! I’m going to drink Chelsea Cellers 2000 Cab from Finesville, NJ. Have you ever tried it? It was a gift from my Dad. I’ll let you know how it is.

    It’s good to see more comments from the Vaynerbabes!

23. October 6, 2006

    Matthew L

    I do stand corrected on Bill Ives. (Comment 25) Looks can be deceiving. He took a second look at WLTV and found humor. We should probably show a little discretion before we gang up like the Green Street Hooligans and perform a beat down.

24. October 6, 2006

    Jared

    Very interesting episode. I see you got your glass back…

    My name is Jared and I am a Jets fan too. I had asked this question a number of episodes ago, but i was wondering about your free shipping policy to us New Yorkers and fellow Jets fans. You have offered free shipping to any city that beats the Jets, but what about us?

    Gary, I hope you either have a sister or a daughter becuase your strawberry shortcake comment is a little scary…how would you know all the other names of her gang and pull them right out from the top of your head?

25. October 6, 2006

    Matthew L

    Gary…As for a question. Let me try to not make this long-winded. Say your on the run, and not near a wine store. You find a liquor store that has a decent amount of wine in many varietals, but none made by producers you recognize beyond the “training wheel” brands like Turning Leaf, etc. What is your suggestion for finding/picking out a nice bottle of wine when you’re in a pinch?

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