Comments on: Wines With Funny And Unusual Labels – Episode #118 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/ Wine news, tastings and reviews from the Wine Library Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:21:46 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: John J. http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-686768 John J. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:12:12 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-686768 qotd: Alex DeLarge from A Clockwork Orange. But I wanna ask you about yellow Gary. How about a vin jaune episode? Or an episode tasting a bunch of the 13-18 charbono's that exist out there? qotd: Alex DeLarge from A Clockwork Orange. But I wanna ask you about yellow Gary. How about a vin jaune episode? Or an episode tasting a bunch of the 13-18 charbono’s that exist out there?

]]> By: Klassh http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-211440 Klassh Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:03:01 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-211440 Pretty sure that intro was the cutest thing ever. Wonder why no one is doing that anymore? Did Gary put the Kibosh on that little operation? What a heartless bastard. Pretty sure that intro was the cutest thing ever. Wonder why no one is doing that anymore? Did Gary put the Kibosh on that little operation? What a heartless bastard.

]]> By: TommyBoBo of WI http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-40942 TommyBoBo of WI Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:42:30 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-40942 5th grade, The Green Hornet,, damn I still wish I had that costume. 5th grade, The Green Hornet,, damn I still wish I had that costume.

]]> By: J Crazy http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-32971 J Crazy Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:48:24 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-32971 Costumes rock. College. Second year. An '80's jogger. Funny story is that I don't remember most of the night. I only remember waking up in a stranger's apartment (no, not like THAT, unfortunately) and having to jog home the day after halloween in my high school track shorts, bright green wrist bands, a n orange top two sizes too small, thick black rimmed glasses and a head band to match the wrist bands. Needless too say I looked like Shreck meets Freddy Mercury. Didn't have any wine that Halloween thought. Costumes rock. College. Second year. An ’80’s jogger. Funny story is that I don’t remember most of the night. I only remember waking up in a stranger’s apartment (no, not like THAT, unfortunately) and having to jog home the day after halloween in my high school track shorts, bright green wrist bands, a n orange top two sizes too small, thick black rimmed glasses and a head band to match the wrist bands. Needless too say I looked like Shreck meets Freddy Mercury. Didn’t have any wine that Halloween thought.

]]> By: Katie http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-10728 Katie Wed, 01 Nov 2006 22:47:02 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-10728 Great Intro! QOD – The best costume was not what I wore is what my Golden wore. I dressed her up as Paris Hilton’s dog Tinkerbell two years ago. She wore Chihuahua ears and a lot of bling. I think she is still mad at me for dressing her up. Great Intro!

QOD – The best costume was not what I wore is what my Golden wore. I dressed her up as Paris Hilton’s dog Tinkerbell two years ago. She wore Chihuahua ears and a lot of bling. I think she is still mad at me for dressing her up.

]]> By: Josh http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-10702 Josh Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:52:55 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-10702 One of the best intro's so far. I think that kid has a future as a co-host. One of the best intro’s so far. I think that kid has a future as a co-host.

]]> By: JR Laz http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-10698 JR Laz Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:27:52 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-10698 Ditto on the questions from Tony S. and Wildebeest. I think we can take one guess at WB's though. No matter how hard he tries for objectivity, GV is in the biz of selling wine and therefore has a personal stake in what happens to sales if he totally trashes a wine. While I think Gary does a fantastic job trying to stay 100% objective, my hunch is his scores will not vary nearly to the degree they would if he was completely independent from the wine industry. Statistically speaking, I don't think it would be very hard to prove this out Vs. other critics. Just another good reason points alone should not be your guide. Caveat emptor!! Ditto on the questions from Tony S. and Wildebeest.

I think we can take one guess at WB’s though. No matter how hard he tries for objectivity, GV is in the biz of selling wine and therefore has a personal stake in what happens to sales if he totally trashes a wine. While I think Gary does a fantastic job trying to stay 100% objective, my hunch is his scores will not vary nearly to the degree they would if he was completely independent from the wine industry. Statistically speaking, I don’t think it would be very hard to prove this out Vs. other critics. Just another good reason points alone should not be your guide. Caveat emptor!!

]]> By: Rafa From Mexico http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-10697 Rafa From Mexico Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:24:00 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-10697 Grat episode, the opening was the best. Grat episode, the opening was the best.

]]> By: JR Laz http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-10696 JR Laz Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:00:53 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-10696 Really great intro, still smiling. GV, you looked a bit off your game today as the red wines disappointed -- or was it me? Anyway, I really dug your episode on decanting, it makes me wonder why you don't decant all your reds before tasting -- or at least pour all the wines into their glasses a couple hours ahead? I recall reading that many wine 'experts', judges, etc. do this consistently to make sure the wines are given a real chance to open up. I'd have to imagine the aeration from a glass-pour is superior to just opening the bottles in advance -- what do you think? Also - ever thought about occasionally adding a 'mystery wine' to the show? Would serve as a control sample for your palette, especially if you've tasted it before. I think many of us would find it interesting to see how you score wines blind from time to time. QOD - definitely Count Drac, cape, fangs and all, around 12 yrs old. Short, dark, dangerous and handsome, at least in my own mind. Really great intro, still smiling.

GV, you looked a bit off your game today as the red wines disappointed — or was it me? Anyway, I really dug your episode on decanting, it makes me wonder why you don’t decant all your reds before tasting — or at least pour all the wines into their glasses a couple hours ahead? I recall reading that many wine ‘experts’, judges, etc. do this consistently to make sure the wines are given a real chance to open up. I’d have to imagine the aeration from a glass-pour is superior to just opening the bottles in advance — what do you think?

Also – ever thought about occasionally adding a ‘mystery wine’ to the show? Would serve as a control sample for your palette, especially if you’ve tasted it before. I think many of us would find it interesting to see how you score wines blind from time to time.

QOD – definitely Count Drac, cape, fangs and all, around 12 yrs old. Short, dark, dangerous and handsome, at least in my own mind.

]]> By: Tony S. http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/comment-page-2/#comment-10695 Tony S. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:38:47 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/10/31/wines-with-funny-and-unusual-labels-episode-118/#comment-10695 Happy day after Halloween! Great intro. Best ever. My question for you is: I usually don't watch these until the following day at lunch time, because I'm never around my computer at work, and at home, the LAST thing I want to do at home is sit in front of my computer. Anyway, if I'm watching these the day after, around noon, should I bother with a question like this or even commenting? I'm just curious when you stop reading the comments and start the next expisode of WLTV. Thanks. QOD: Actually, I think my favorite costume ever was 2 years ago as a 34 year old, I dressed up as Da Coach. You know...Ditka! I had the vintage 80's Bears sweater over the shirt and tie, had the hair right, found the perfect moustache and glasses. And dressing up like Da Coach in Chicago, you get A LOT of respect. I seriously thought that I was Coach. It was a great night. And I had a LOT of cheap beer all night. Perfect. SEe you later, T GO BEARS!!!! Happy day after Halloween! Great intro. Best ever. My question for you is: I usually don’t watch these until the following day at lunch time, because I’m never around my computer at work, and at home, the LAST thing I want to do at home is sit in front of my computer. Anyway, if I’m watching these the day after, around noon, should I bother with a question like this or even commenting? I’m just curious when you stop reading the comments and start the next expisode of WLTV. Thanks.

QOD: Actually, I think my favorite costume ever was 2 years ago as a 34 year old, I dressed up as Da Coach. You know…Ditka! I had the vintage 80’s Bears sweater over the shirt and tie, had the hair right, found the perfect moustache and glasses. And dressing up like Da Coach in Chicago, you get A LOT of respect. I seriously thought that I was Coach. It was a great night. And I had a LOT of cheap beer all night. Perfect.

SEe you later,
T
GO BEARS!!!!

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