Classic Wine Tasting. – Episode #109

October 17, 2006

Wines tasted in this episode:

Today Gary tastes some of the classics and treats himself and you to some of the greatest wines in the world including Mouton, Le Pin and Torbreck.

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October 17, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
here’s a link to an NPR story interviewing Michael Lewis about the book, and a short excerpt.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6241687
October 17, 2006

Nathan N
Don’t drink to much Shiraz. the last one I had was the 2 Up you sugested by WLTV it was good.
October 17, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
There was a lengthy take from the book in the NY Times Magazine 2 weeks or so. A real good read.
October 17, 2006

Joe P. (portovino)
Gary,

Tell us about Michael Lewis’ inspirational story. jp
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
The Blind Side….

The reclusive son of a drug-addled single mom suddenly becomes one of the most valued football prospects in America. How? A year before the scouts came calling, Michael Oher had virtually no formal education, no social skills, and no athletic experience. In The Blind Side, Michael Lewis investigates changes in the pro game that turned a formerly anonymous position, offensive left tackle, into the NFL’s second highest paid job. Among the beneficiaries, he discovers Big Mike. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry â€” really: On the outskirts of Memphis, Lewis unearths a fascinating story of compassion, commitment, and life-altering second chances.
October 17, 2006

Susan
Brandon M-
Thanks for answering the book question.
Anyone know what that book is about?
You say you are making black shirts! Very cool!!!!!!!
Please tell me how to get one…………………………………………………………
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
The first run is probably gonna be black with white lettering. Cheaper, and it stands out. We may do a white with one color run as well…maybe purple…not sure.

B
October 17, 2006

Susan
Brandon M-
All I want is a WLTV T-shirt.
I am not picky – I just want the shirt!
Actually I am very partial to black shirts!
October 17, 2006

wayne530
haha nice episode! i love the 2004 amon ra shiraz (barossa valley).
October 17, 2006

PattyO
OK Gary – that was a good one! I should have noticed at the front end that the 3 bottles weren’t opened – and we KNOW you’d have decanted wines like those if you were going to indulge!

Can’t climb that price ladder to reach your Torbreck – though I REALLY want to after seeing today’s episode!

QOD – M Brown 2000 Shiraz – Barossa (I listed it yesterday as one of my top 5)

A wine storage pass-along (for non-refrigerator storage) – I purchased a “space saver” rack that is great and was quite a bit less expensive than other options. A 120 bottle unit is $100 and is only 58″ by 32″ by 12″ (or so). The design acommodates 2 rows of bottles per row. Anyhow, if you’re interested you can see them (they come in many sizes) at http://www.winerackstore.com
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
Susan…all the email was for was to check and see if everyone who voted had a legitimate email adress. I’m gonna give it a day, post the final vote tally to http://www.vaynervote.com and then start working on designs.

B
October 17, 2006

Jack
Based on your recomendation Gary. My wife and I tried a Penfold’s Koonunga Shiraz 2003 and really liked it. We tried a Penfold’s Bin 128 Shiraz 2002. We liked this too but we liked the Koonunga 2003 better.
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
DAMN DAMN DAMN
In the ultimate snub to wine purists, I was going to comment on ALL the LOST numbers. Thought maybe Gary had something up his sleeve. Thanks for screwin it up MaryS

B
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
any other special t-shirt requests? Lemme know!

B
October 17, 2006

MaryS
Colleen – I noticed the same thing. I definitely think the Chat Le Pin is not open.
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
T-shirts
October 17, 2006

Susan
Hey Brandon M-
Here is my email-
please send me that email about the t-shirts.
spauldingone@yahoo.com
October 17, 2006

zerokreap (kw)
can’t believe you are drinking these….must be nice

cheers
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
K….good to note…we’ll get some Petite’s made up!
October 17, 2006

K Spengler
Brandon,
Looking forward to the T-shirts..please please please remember, there are some of us of the “tiny” variety. Have a heck of a time finding a true “small” ..hmmm…..maybe I need more wine..
October 17, 2006

Colleen
Very clever!! I knew something was up though because it appears as thought the other bottles weren’t open!
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
or WLTV
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
or the Rothchild
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
Classic episode…I knew the Le Pin was going no where!
October 17, 2006

Brandon M
Michael Lewis…the Blind Side is the book