97 Responses

1. December 28, 2006

   AJ Vaynerchuk

   FIRST

2. December 28, 2006

   garyv

   2nd

3. December 28, 2006

   TimF

   Early!

4. December 28, 2006

   Glen

   Pats rule!!!!!

5. December 28, 2006

   hinrgman

   Go Gary Go

   Nice beard

6. December 28, 2006

   hinrgman

   That 2006 SurDe Los Andes is great.

   I got it from my wine club I belong to.

7. December 28, 2006

   Matthew L

   Nice episode…AGAIN. I can affirmatively say that I’ve never had a Torrontes, but I would like to check one out with some spicy Indian or Thai food.

   QOTD: Torn between Truman, Kennedy and Clinton.

8. December 28, 2006

   hinrgman

   Great Episode

   short and sweet.

   Thanks Gary

9. December 28, 2006

   stewart l

   Top ten! Two episodes in a row that I’ve never tried. Looking forward to trying a wine from Cahors. Favorite president is probably Abe Lincoln

10. December 28, 2006

    Rafa from Mexico

    Top 10? I can’t belive it

11. December 28, 2006

    Sue Z.

    I’ve never had a Torrantes or Cahors but looking forward to trying both at some point.
    QOD-Abe Lincoln is my favorite-hands down (We share a birthdate 2/12!)
    Let’s leave nothing to chance this weekend. Gary’s beard and the Vaynershirt…..the winning combo! Let’s see it VaynerNation!! Let’s show Gary & the Jets some VaynerLove & support:-) Is there enough room on the bandwagon for all of us Gary?

12. December 28, 2006

    Rob B

    I never had either the Cahors or the Torrantes.
    I would vote for JFK as favorite Pres.

13. December 28, 2006

    Brooklyn Paul

    Great Ep Gary. I’m going to try there wines.

    That was a funny “pumping gas” reference. For those who don’t know, NJ is one of the only (if not THE only) state in the US where they don’t let you pump your own gas. Very frustrating when you’re in a hurry and have to wait for an attendant. Not to mention it makes it harder to pay-at-the-pump.

    QOD: Can’t really say I have a favorite. But if I had to pick one I’d go with Reagan who was President during my HS years and part of my college years

14. December 28, 2006

    organicguy

    Really nice to see back to back episodes of, to many of us, unfamiliar wines. The education just keeps on rolling–thanx. QOTD–historically T.R., recently Clinton.

15. December 28, 2006

    Eric S.

    Nice, now I am dying to try some Cahors and Torrontes (haven’t had either).

    QOD: Ford was Pres when I was born (76) but my recent answer would be Clinton.

16. December 28, 2006

    Tom T.

    Hey Gary,

    Never had a Torrentes wine.

    Favorite President? Man that’s tough. Definitely not “W”. I’d have to say Reagan.

17. December 28, 2006

    Portland Guy

    Interesting episode. Sorry, but for me, petro and wine do not go well together. Any petro character on the nose or palate earns the wine a big PAZZZZZ! And we in OR are also happy NOT to have gas on our hands when filling up.

    QOD? Give ‘em hell Harry is my fav.

18. December 28, 2006

    Brandon M

    Little Late but worth the wait!

19. December 28, 2006

    CHEF

    Great episode Gary…As a Chef I like that you mention food that goes good with the wine you’re tasting. I’m going to pick a bottle of Torrentes on the way home tonight (Yes, I watch you at work). QOD: Teddy Roosevelt… How could you not like a guy who once said that we should walk softly and carry a big stick. It’s almost as good as “You with a little bit of me are changing the wine world.”

    +CHEF

20. December 28, 2006

    Dominus

    Top 20 is good for me.

    I have tried this varietal and they are quite refreshing. “Sampling” a Viognier from Chile right now (Como Sur) and it is quite good.

    Favorite President? It has to be Reagan. The only one in my lifetime that exuded some respect to the office. Historically, I’d go with TJ (Thos Jefferson) hands down. He was a huge oenophile.

21. December 28, 2006

    AlanV

    No question – Teddy Roosevelt – “Speak softly and carry a big stick”, “You can kill a moose, but you can’t kill a bull moose”, etc. He was a renaissance man – talented at most everything he put his hand to, which was just about everything. He was a larger-than-life personality, had strong convictions, and one heck of a toothed-mouth smile.

    I really like the last two episodes – giving us great previews of wines to watch (and I would throw in Cava as the third example of this). Believe it or not, I can even get Torrontes in my local Wine & Spirits store here in backwards PA (I am heading over right now!).

22. December 28, 2006

    Bryan in SC

    Ronald Reagan was the best president of my lifetime by far!!!

23. December 28, 2006

    Bill

    Glad to have you back, Gary.
    (QOD: Millard Fillmore, of course – is there anyone else?)

    At long last I can say thank you –
    THANK YOU FOR THE FREE VAYNIAC T-SHIRT!!!
    YES!! YES!! IT’S HERE!! AND IT’S MINE!!!

    Picture the scene: I dragged myself home last night, as one does on a day with no new episode, feeling abandoned, depressed, and alone in the world. Then I got to my porch and saw – a FedEx’d box from New Jersey, my home state! I raced inside, thinking “The Gary may taketh away — but the Gary also giveth!!”

    I tore open the box — and there it was, in all its 2XL, Black & White, Green & Grape glory — my very own FREE VAYNIAC T-SHIRT!!! I immediately put it on over my clothes and ran to the mirror – and there I was — an official VAYNIAC!

    Why a freebie, for those who don’t know? Several weeks ago, I answered Gary’s question “How did you learn about WineLibrary TV?” And Presto! I won a T-Shirt – which makes me living proof that you don’t need to know anything about wines or football in order to become — a VAYNIAC!!

    Again, thank you so much.
    Thank you, Lars.
    Thank you, Gary.

    To paraphrase William Wallace in “Braveheart” –
    “They may take my life,
    But they’ll never take…
    MY FREESHIRT!!!”

24. December 28, 2006

    Steve R

    Great episode — had Torrontes at a restaurant in Atlanta (home for me) and felt the same way — tons of potential, but not perfect yet.

    QOTD — FDR

25. December 28, 2006

    Shotgun

    Gary– Interesting branching out. I tried the 2006 Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes recommended by a local wine retailer and costing about $12. My notes say “ordinary white wine. No crisp acidity to liven it up. Not a trace of the varietal-specific nose-palate of tangerine or nectarine… fair and clean, 82 pts.”

    Favorite/best president in my lifetime? Ronald Reagan. President living or dead with whom I would like to have dinner (and a glass of wine of course)? Thomas Jefferson.

26. December 28, 2006

    Susan

    Gary-
    Love the energy!
    Love the beard!
    I have not tried the Torrantes or Cahors Varietals.
    I hope to try both soon.
    QOD:
    Ronald Regan
    but Gerald Ford is a close second.
    I know, I am telling my age by revealing that I even remember Ford.
    Historically(or hysterically)
    Abraham Lincoln – hands down.

    Susan

27. December 28, 2006

    waibeans

    great show gary.. good to have you back!

    I am really enjoying the trip-around-the-world shows, lets do more of them. If you’re open to suggestions one country that I think I’ve heard you mention is Greece. Think you can do a show on it?

    QOD: I’m leaning to good ol Teddy Roosevelt. Mostly because of the personality and his views on creating National Parks for the country to preserve and enjoy.

    Good luck on Sunday.. I want to see much more of Hairy Gary!

28. December 28, 2006

    Herm

    Ronald Reagan comes to mind…. Thanks for the show on Torrontes….I have not had any but I am going to look for them….I love the price….I’m now able to see your beard….another fine show…

29. December 28, 2006

    GregK

    Fave President: Ronald Reagan

30. December 28, 2006

    the Count

    fav president? EASY!

    John Quincy Adams
    not that anyone like him can ever be elected again… brains dont appeal to masses

31. December 28, 2006

    Susan

    I really get an F in spelling today!
    Ronald Reagan
    not
    Ronald Regan( must be a relative of Donald Regan)?
    Too many Reagan and Regans in the White House at that point in history!
    

32. December 28, 2006

    Nathan Day

    Intac(T) playoff beard.

33. December 28, 2006

    MarcT

    Great episode again…missed you yesterday. Favorite president? Don’t know yet…I need a few more years and knowledge under my belt before I toss that out.

34. December 28, 2006

    Uncle Josh

    Honest Abe was the man!

35. December 28, 2006

    Dave-from-Katonah

    QOTD – Thomas Jefferson is my favorite president. Architect of Monticello, inventor of the dumb waiter and the Murphy bed, among other attributes. Great show. I gotta try one of these!

36. December 28, 2006

    E

    Only had a Torrontes once, and there was a cartoon llama on the label. Nice enough–aromatic, austere, appropriate aperitif, agreeably-priced–ultimately unspectacular though. I think I would much rather have tried their TANNAT!

    QOD: historically speaking, probably Jefferson … contemporarily, I don’t know, but I sure do miss Clinton a lot these days …

37. December 28, 2006

    Andre

    Great Episode Gary!
    I really wanna try some of that Torrontes, maybe I’ll get some when I’m in Argentina in the spring! I can’t wait.

38. December 28, 2006

    Dan G.

    Never had a Cahors or a Torrontes. Is the Torrontes close to a Reisling? Reagan by a long shot for best Prez.

39. December 28, 2006

    Wine-o

    Cahors-no
    Torrontes-never before
    Vaynerbeard-gotta go
    Ronnie Reagan-the best by far, just ask any air traffic controller
    Billy Clinton-AH, now theres a president. He wrote the book on how to take a prom dress off with one hand while puffing on a Cuban…Gotta luv him.

40. December 28, 2006

    Trish Da' Dish!

    I’ve never tried Torrontes, but will as soon as I’m able. My favorite prez would have to be one that was not a slave holder (of course)—so, in recent history, it would be JFK or Clinton. Although I am not at all in love with Clinton, the present prez has unfortunately made me sentimental for the “good ol’ days” more than ever. Peace. Out. And — Joy to the World!

41. December 28, 2006

    Dave-from-Katonah

    GV – Great show, but…

    “lemon-on-garbage”????
    “Exxon-plus”????

    Where do you come up with these?

    Another classic ep.

42. December 28, 2006

    Bohi

    Lurker reporting in. I’m not really much of a wine drinker but I love the show anyways. It’s definitely something I see for my future but for now I’ve got enough money sinks in my life. One of the wines that really opened my eyes to the wine world though was a really great Sauternes, I can’t remember the name but I have been pretty interested in dessert wines ever since. As for the QOD Teddy Roosevelt no question.

43. December 28, 2006

    TimF

    I thought Toronto was where the Blue Jays played?

    No, I’ve not had a Torrontes. Now you happy?

44. December 28, 2006

    Suzanne

    Another informative, entertaining episode. Can’t ask for anything more than that!

    QOTD: Ronald Reagan, although I didn’t appreciate him at the time because I was too young and ignorant!

45. December 28, 2006

    MiamiDolphins

    Great episode. I love stuff from South America and you are openning a new world by trying some of these unknown wines. For that my many thanks!

    QOD: Ronald Reagan

46. December 28, 2006

    TimF

    Wow, not a single vote for George Washington? That’s crazy. He only earned our nation’s independence. I guess that doesn’t count for much these days!

47. December 28, 2006

    StanVH

    Gary,

    Never had a Torrontes, but I’ll certanly try one the next time I see it. Thanks for the Cahors tasting. Did you get my picture?

    QOTD: Dead – Thomas Jefferson, In my lifetime – FDR, Living – Jimmy Carter

48. December 28, 2006

    cgf

    Gary-
    Great episode. I have had a torrontes and I thought it was like a J.V. New zealand sauvignon blanc. I need to try some more tough.

    I have never tried a Cahors, so add that to the “to try” list.

    I am loving the off-beat region/varietal episodes. Keep it up. Finger Lakes Rieslings next episode?

    QOD: William Harrison

49. December 28, 2006

    Jon E

    So correct on the Tardio, definitely a screaming value for dessert wines, also Novella ‘Rayons du Soleil’ Muscat Canelli is right up there for dessert wine values if you like a more floral honeyed effort without being Sauterne syrupy. Also someone mentioned the Susana Balbo Crios Torrontes 06′, it was my experience that the 05′ was a great vintage and so popular (I sold many a case)that the production was kicked way up for 06′. Unfortunately as noted the new vintage in my opinion is less than stellar.

    QOTD: Thomas Jefferson, he was a Bordeaux freak. Who can fault a man who likes first growths.

    My QOTD: Isn’t Torrontes indigenous to Spain?-Exportation to Argentina late 1700’s? Maybe? Like Bonarda? Late 1700’s? Maybe? Thanks a bunch.

50. December 28, 2006

    ecola

    Never heard of torrontes, thanks for the heads up. William Jefferson Clinton was the man!

51. December 28, 2006

    wiblizzard

    Gary-

    Long time lurker, first time writer…love the shows…keep it up!

    Cool different wines…I get stuck in the Cali Cab rut and it is good to be educated on these different grapes.

    QOD: Reagan

52. December 28, 2006

    Dave-from-Katonah

    Hey Gary, I was just thumbing thru the last issue of WS (Top100) when I read about Thomas Jefferson’s passion for wine.
    They quoted John Hailman’s book, “Thomas Jefferson on Wine”. Did you know that while Jefferson served as George Washington’s Secretary of State, he also acted as his sommelier. He developed an interest for wine when he served as Ambassador to France and tried to get his countrymen to adopt wine rather than whiskey as their beverage of choice. He really should be credited as America’s first oenophile. That’s my favorite president!

53. December 28, 2006

    HomerJ

    I never had Torrontes, but hoping that I will soon.

    QOD: G Washington. He was an idealist that was willing to sacrifice fame, ego, and own life for his country. I have to respect that.

54. December 28, 2006

    Andre

    I think my comment was truncated; why?

    I listed JFK as my Pres. Though I didn’t know much about others. Said Roosevelt was “cool”.

55. December 28, 2006

    Dave

    Torrontes – Have not had it, but I see that my local wine shop has the 2006 Sur De Los Andes Torrontes, so I’m going to buy a bottle and try it!

    QOD – Teddy Roosevelt! Rough Rider, “Speak softly and carry a big stick”, Panama Canal, and brought us the most beautiful US coin ever made, the St. Gaudens double eagle.

    Playoff Smack – Gary, get ready to shave your beard. The “lowly” Raiders are going to beat the Jets this Sunday! The Silver and Black offense won’t score, but the defense will. And Pennington is going down. Hope your backup QB can play. Raiders 10 – Jets 3 (Did I just say that?!? My credibility is gone.)

56. December 28, 2006

    David

    Torrontes, certainly will try some. Historically Lincoln, in my politically aware lifetime Reagan, most enthralled by JFK. Don’t ever change Gary, you are the best!!!!!!!!

57. December 29, 2006

    Darlene O.

    Hey, Gary, love the episode. Have never had a Torrontes, but I’m looking forward to my first try. QOD: I think my favorite president was Reagan. The guy had it going on as far as being a diplomat. He was highly regarded around the world. AND…I was still in school and got to shake his hand when he was Governor of California. Too cool. :}

58. December 29, 2006

    Sakas

    Hello Gary,

    This grape is new to me! I am a fan of un-oaked chards and sauvignon blancs and i will be searching this one out!

    Thanks!

    (ohh… and by the way, it’s Roosevelt for me)

59. December 29, 2006

    Rebecca

    QOD: Ronald Reagan, without a doubt!!!

    Looking forward to trying a Torrontes. Thanks for another educational episode.

    I had a discussion this evening with a customer of the restaurant I where I am employed. He is a shopper at THE WL and loves the store but, wasn’t aware of WLTV – I’m hoping he is checking you out right now. I love turning people on to WLTV and watching them turn into Vaniacs!

    Way to go RU!!!! Gary, BTW, love the beard.

60. December 29, 2006

    Miguelo DiMarco

    I can’t believe people are listing Reagan as their favorite president. Were they making a fecetious joke? (Him being president certainly was). Is this a side effect from drinking wine for many years? If so, I gotta stop.
    JFK was the best president. His leadership and morale intangibles are unmatched and arguably the most significant part of the job. -And he had great taste in women. Clinton is up there too but he faltered on the latter.

    Bonarda is the red equivalent of an Argentine obscure specialty and great values. I’ve passed over the Torrontes in the past just because it’s white (does that make me a wine racist?)

61. December 29, 2006

    Ann B.

    Hi Gary – thanks again for a great show! I will definitely seek out Torrontes and Cahors. QOTD: Abraham Lincoln.

    I had a chance to introduce WLTV to my brother while visiting family this week. He thought it was really cool and informative. Hopefully he’ll be commenting here soon too.

    Go Packers! Boy, do we need help this weekend.

62. December 29, 2006

    JavaMonkey

    Interesting show. Not much of a white drinker, but I sometimes need to stock up when we have some white drinkers over, so it’s good to see some alternatives.

    QOTD: Clinton. I don’t remember anyone before Ford. I think Clinton did more for the economy than anyone since then.

63. December 29, 2006

    eugene

    QOTD

    http://img.clubphoto.com/jerboa/59927170/512/null/image.jpg

    ;=)

    Happy New Year!

64. December 29, 2006

    Nathan N

    Never had or even heard of Torrontes. Might give one a try this summer.

    QOTD Abraham Lincoln

65. December 29, 2006

    RieZin

    I’ve tried both torrontes and cahors, but dont know either very well. I think Ben Franklin would’ve been an awesome prez – he would have had my vote.

66. December 29, 2006

    Artemis

    Gary – nice episode! Good thing you didn’t spill the Sur Torrontes in your lap instead of on your hand! I’m not sure I would enjoy the taste of petrol on my palate – how does wine pick up the flavor of gasoline? Favorite president? Ronald Regan without a doubt.

67. December 29, 2006

    Dan C.

    Gary- I’ve never had Torrontes, but it looks like it’s worth a try.

    QOD- George Washington. He agreed to serve although exhausted from the French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars.

68. December 29, 2006

    Michael

    I didn’t know about Torrontes but I will have to pick some up. I also just had a Pinot Bianco for the first time. I did a search and didn’t see any shows on this variety. ?
    and Clinton. Highest IQ of them all and still working hard.
    Thanks Gary – Happy New Year

69. December 29, 2006

    Mark Block

    Thanks for getting into Torrontes. About a year ago a friend raved about the Pircas Negras Torrontes that he sampled at the Majestic Wine Bar in Jersey City. I tried to order the only Torrontes available at the Wine Library last January (just to try any example of the grape), but got an e-mail reply telling me that the wine (and no other Torrentes) was available. I then traded a couple of e-mails with Brandon Warnke and urged him to look into stocking some Torrontes. Good to know you have some now. I’ll definitely drop by the store today to pick a few out — I still haven’t tasted any yet.

70. December 29, 2006

    Adrian

    Serious levels of Gasoline….I love it…A lot of wines taste like this to me…I think I’ll pass…Never had any of the wines you tasted today…Clinton was the best in my book…

71. December 29, 2006

    Ken

    Gary,

    Good episode. I really like learning about the obscure varietals such as Torrontes. I also enjoyed your episode on the wines of Cahors since they are not well known to me either. Thanks.

72. December 29, 2006

    Tony S.

    Hey Gary,

    Nice episode…sorry, I’ve been gone for a while, and I’m not one of those folks who carries a computer with me everywhere I go. In fact, they’re the last thing on my mind. For that matter, my cell phone is the #1 item that I forget to bring with me all the time.

    Anyway, great episode, nice beard. I’ve had very few Torrontes, and frankly, kind of forgot about them. So, I think I’ll search my warehouse for some today, and we don’t have any, I’ll stop by the competition on the way home and throw them a bone.

    I’ll be rooting for the Jets for you this weekend…even though they’re favored by 12 and half, I have them to cover against the Raiders in my office pool. So, I feel good about them. Who knows, maybe it WILL be a Jets/Bears Superbowl. If it’s the Jets v anyone else in the superbowl, I’ll root for your Jets, unless it’s the Saints.

    OK, see you later man…oh ya, QOD: favorite president…neither of the Bush’s, that’s for sure. But I have to be honest, I don’t trust ANY polititian. ANY. So, I’ve never had a favorite. I’m compelled to say Kennedy, but I’m only 36, so what do I know about Kennedy, right? So, I’ll just stick with what I know: My favorite president has to be that girl that was the president of my high school art club…I forget her name, but man she was cute.

    See you later,
    T

73. December 29, 2006

    Joe Po

    233 – We Missed You Too!

    Thanks for enlightening us on the Cahors and Torrontes grapes. Have not tried either.
    QOD – Washington and Lincoln, without whom we would not have a nation.

74. December 29, 2006

    Genghis

    QotD: I’m a Truman man myself.

    Also never tried Torrentes, but I haven’t tried -many- of the wines you go into, especially lately, so WLTV has been extremely helpful.

75. December 29, 2006

    BigMC

    Nice episode…..thanks for taking us outside the box.

    QOTD: George Washington. He started it all and was indestuctible. Just ask the King of England.

76. December 29, 2006

    BigMC

    That would be indestructible.

77. December 29, 2006

    Jack:)

    Ronnie.
    Definitly not Hillary.

78. December 29, 2006

    TommyO

    Ronald Reagan. He came to speak at St. John’s the same week we were going to the final four … I got my 30 seconds of fame when I was interviewed by ABC news about the presidents visit and the final four … what a week … what a president … could use you in the oval office today …

79. December 29, 2006

    joe

    Historically, Abe Licoln can’t be topped. How can Reagan top Lincoln??

    Recent history, “W” has me longing for the Peace and Prosperity of Clinton era. Clinton drank wine too!

80. December 29, 2006

    David Canada

    Never had this varietal…can’t spell it either. Love the episode
    Favorite president……hmmmm. I’ll be conservative and say FDR but want to also maybe throw a little LBJ (very misunderstood and inherited JFK’s mess)

    Dave

81. December 29, 2006

    Eric Opheim

    Interesting, I believe I have seen the varietal before, but haven’t yet tried it. Favorite President – can’t go wrong with the first, George Washington.

82. December 30, 2006

    Wil H

    I have seen 3 episodes now and I can’t wait for the next one. My wife watched this one with me. As a great cook, she appreciates it when you talk about food pairings… keep that up. I have been into Sauternes lately, but they can be a bit syrupy at times, like honey, so I definitely want to pick up the Santa Julia Tardio ‘04.

    QOTD: Thomas Jefferson by a landslide. The founders of this country were absolutle geniuses and Jefferson was the most brilliant of all; a wine-loving architect, inventor, philosopher, writer, statesman! One of my favorite things about him (Lincoln and Clinton did this too…) was that he surrounded himself with people who didn’t always agree with him. Only through spirited debate, can the truth be fully understood. Those great men knew this, and were brave enough to allow opposing viewpoints to be voiced. It is a necessity. In our current political climate, it’s all about cronism and backhanded deals and massive financial gains for a select few. I didn’t see one vote for W (a.k.a. Chimpy McFlightsuit)in these comments. That proves that your audience posesses an intelligence of which Thomas Jefferson would be proud.

    Keep rolling Gary!

    Sadly for the Jets, it’s the Chargers who will take it all, so break out the Edge gel and the razor!

83. December 30, 2006

    Adolfo Orendain

    I was very surprised. First with the Wine Library TV concept and then with your tasting of Torrontes. It was the first wine i bought after a wine tasting, and now a days i believe that was because i was a 1st timer… Didn’t you smell the rose??? Torrontes normally has more flowers than a bouquet, it’s huge. We actually make fun of the guy that imported them to mexico in the first place. Never sold them. Anyway, congratulations on the concept and i WILL be a Vayniac from now on. Promised.

84. December 30, 2006

    Nice Shot

    Gary great episode. Reading some of the comments I’m thinking that some of your viewers are not living stateside. QOTD: Definitely REAGAN. Regarding JFK. If he was Alive today, he’d be republican. Cheers ~ Jtk

85. December 30, 2006

    adolfo

    torrontes is a grape used in galicia spain usually mixed with other grapes in the ribeiro DO
    great site and i love the fact that you dont do the usual boring wines seen everywhere
    happy new year
    adolfo

86. December 30, 2006

    Alco Holland

    Qotd: Favorite president would be Warren Harding of Teapot Dome fame. He allegedly was a bootlegger during prohibition (as president) who quipped as prohibition was passed “See what happens when you let women vote.”

87. December 30, 2006

    eugene

    QOTD

    this link should work

    http://img.clubphoto.com/jerboa/59927170/512/image.jpg

88. December 30, 2006

    JayZee

    OK, I have to admit that I not only haven’t HAD any Torrontes, I hadn’t even heard of it. I’ll have to add that to my list of “Things to try”.

    QOD: Historically speaking, Abraham Lincoln. In my lifetime, Ronald Reagan. I think that the historical impact that each has had are enormous.

89. December 30, 2006

    JOEYdaMUSH

    CLINTON

90. December 31, 2006

    GeneV

    Torrontes does sound interesting for Asian food.

    QOD: Washington (I just read 1776, and the man was far more awesome than I thought.)
    Others in top 5: Lincoln, F.D. Roosevelt, T. Roosevelt, Jefferson.

    Honestly, whatever your politics, how can you list Reagan or Clinton? Both said whatever they thought the public wanted to hear to get elected. Neither held the country together in a life-threatening crisis like Lincoln or FDR, and neither took truly courageous or novel positions like Teddy Roosevelt or Jefferson. I’ll partially answer my own question by noting that the question really was “favorite” rather than “best.”

91. December 31, 2006

    ChadD.

    I’ve had a couple of bottles of Amaicha Torrontes and it does pair well with asian and indian food. My wife who is not a huge white wine person likes it as well.
    QOTD FDR

92. January 2, 2007

    ChuckW

    The Economist – Ronald Reagan

93. January 15, 2007

    boyd

    Haven’t really liked a president in my lifetime. Would have to say Jefferson or Lincoln based on study.

    Is not GWB an answer?

94. January 14, 2008

    Cato

    Just as Caesar August was viewed as the second founder of Rome after Romulus, Ronald Reagan seems to me to be the second founder of the American Republic after George Washington. He was sincerely committed to restoring the founding principles of our nation, and he communicated those ideals with eloquence and cogency.

95. November 17, 2008

    Jesse Porter

    Ohhhhhhh……… bama!

96. October 8, 2009

    John J.

    qotd Jefferson, and he loved wine.

    Love that you did a torrontes episode. Great that your doing shows where your helping to expose some of the lesser known quality wines out there. Makes me wonder when we’ll get to see a vin jaune episode

97. November 4, 2009

    Pat B

    I read about you in today’s San Diego Tribune. I decided to Google Argentina white wines to find Torrontas and there was your video. What a coincidence. Enjoyed it!

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