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1. January 17, 2007

   Riezin

   I love the idea of biodynamics so thanks for the show. I think its great because all those pesticides, chemical fertilizers, etc arent going into the grapes and then into me. Also I have tremendous respect because without those treatments they are so much more vulnerable. If you are someone who thinks wine is made in the vineyard more than the winery, you gotta appreciate those folks. QOTD – dunno, maybe original Texas Chainsaw?

2. January 17, 2007

   Rick "The Model" M

   What are those dam numbers on the white board man??????

3. January 17, 2007

   glenn

   QotD: M*A*S*H* – was a little kid when i snuck in the theater

4. January 17, 2007

   RedZin

   Love the shows, but not sure what “live” brings to the table. Can a 30sec. delay really be considered live anyway? I mean, 30s gives you a really big oh s#%t window in case you blast out some obscenely offensive material and have to hit the dump button. I want to see the real GV that usually gets left on the cutting room floor (although the filter is set pretty low on Fridays). Maybe we can get Eric to put together a 2006 blooper reel? Anyway, definitely curious to see how the “live” show works out.

   QOTD: Naked Gun, don’t remember which one though.

5. January 17, 2007

   Peter

   QOTD: Major League. We used to watch it when I slept over my friends house all the time.

6. January 17, 2007

   bugbirdfishboy

   QOTD: Terminator.

7. January 17, 2007

   IanF

   # 47 or 48 or 49, yea!!!! Riesling vitamin pea color baby whoa!!!!! go bio

8. January 17, 2007

   Michael J Vino

   Go Colts! Anything to see the Pats go down. And no team in the NFC can do anything about it. The Colts are my last hope. Gary, I voted for you for wine blog of the year. Good luck. You need more New York wine in the store! One day I will make top ten. Maybe.

9. January 17, 2007

   flavasauce

   Gary, When I was 18 I worked briefly on a biodynamic farm in NJ of all places! It was called Genesis farm and was near Blairstown. One thing I think should be said about biodynamics is that most of the soil and plant treatments are really more similar to homeopathic remedies in that there is only a tiny amount of cow horn or whatev that is stirred many times into huge amount of water. It’s basically homepathic medicine that treats the whole system of the plants with the soil being most important. For anyone who believes in importance of terrior (uniqueness of place) biodynamics makes complete sense. Healthy soil and surrounding ecosystem helps wine to express itself and it’s terrior more clearly. I find it really exciting tha this movement is taking off as it is a remedy to wines becoming homogenous and “Michele Rolandized. “

10. January 17, 2007

    Wine-o

    Stoked for Friday…

    QOTD: Foul Play

11. January 17, 2007

    Japple

    Stand by me…I was 4 when that came out but it’s always been my favorite. GO BENGALS (Next year). This is also my 1st coment…I’m no longer a lurker!

12. January 17, 2007

    TimF

    What middle school kid is thinking 5 years ahead?

    QOD: Hot Dog… The Movie (1984)

13. January 17, 2007

    Sakas

    well, i’m very excited about WLTV Live!

    QOTD – first R movie was Cliffhanger. 10 years old in the theater.

14. January 17, 2007

    E-Rock

    Big Announcement. I think it’s a unique idea. Is this gonna be every friday?? QOD = I have not got a clue…. I think it was Scarface… But like every man I sure can tell you the name of the first adult film I ever watched… I’ll keep it PG and spare you of the title.

15. January 17, 2007

    Badger Ann

    Gary:

    I almost forgot – there has to be a Jolly Rancher out there in Pineapple!

    Unfortunately, I’ll miss WLTV live this week.

16. January 17, 2007

    cpd

    Animal House. I was sixteen (or maybe 15?), but they let me in regardless…

17. January 17, 2007

    organicguy

    If there is someone out here that can enlighten me as to the perceived(by me) huge differences between the “organic vrs. biodynamic” farmers it would be appreciated..thanx. QOTD..The Ten Commandments, it was banned by the Catholic Church before release but my mom hid us in the car before entering the drive-in. She was the greatest!!! Am I old or what!!!!

18. January 17, 2007

    BruceP

    QOTD. I think it must have been Alien. Not even sure if that was R-rated or not.

19. January 17, 2007

    dadobs

    QUOT: Probably “Porky’s” (the 80’s version of “American Pie,” but thinner plot) with Kim Catrall playing the deliciously named, “Miss Honeywell.” Yummmmmmmmmm.

    Hey GV: Won’t be able to get to see your live show Friday thanks to the wife making other plans (I tried to cancel but got “the look”). As such, I’ll ask a question now that’s inspired by the biodynamic tasting. As director of operations, don’t you try a good fraction of the wines that WL carries? As such, why aren’t almost all bottles up to your standards (other than the white zins, something that needs no explanation)? You guys carry lots of great stuff but what goes through your head when you pan a serious wine (you stock) during WLTV? If you’ve answered this before, my bad. I’m still working back through the early episodes–often while drinking late at night when my recall isn’t the best.

    Last thought: not to make excuses for the Clos Roche Blanche Touraine, but 2004 was awfully challenging for that part of the world. I’d bet anything that the ‘05 willl be loads better.

20. January 17, 2007

    Tom T.

    First R-rated movie? Man I don’t remember what I ate for dinner last night
    Pretty sure it was – The Exorcist.

21. January 17, 2007

    irPatz

    I can’t believe how many times I’ve heard that name in the last week… Zind-Humbrecht. This will definetly be the last hint that is required. I’m half expecting a bottle to drop out of the sky anytime now. If one does, I’ll let you know were I was standing.

    Can’t wait for Friday. 4:30…. It’ll be a close one.

    QOTD: I was far too young to see the movie and it ruined my childhood… things like clowns, fourune cookies, and bathtub drains. Thank you very much Mr. King for the warning. The movie was “It”

22. January 17, 2007

    wine dog

    Live Wine TV!!! I will be there. That’s 1:30 on the Left Coast. See you Friday.

    Don’t they still grind horns and animal bones into wine and pour it on the ground during a full moon to be Diodynamic?

    GO BEARS!!!!

23. January 17, 2007

    joe

    Live WLTV – have to see it, in action. Here are issues and suggestions:
    * Many times I am in meetings at 1:30 (PST), so may not be able to catch it live. I assume it will posted “unlive” after taping.
    * I like you focused on the wine at hand – so it may be distracting to see you split your focus (half on the wine you are drinking and half on the comments you are getting).
    * I think the real power of the live show would be to send out, 3 weeks ahead of time, the wines you are tasting for the live show. Then the east coasters, can leave work early, and can taste live with you – and compare notes live and live debate and chatter. Now that would be the huge benefit of live WLTV and worth leaving a meeting for!!!!!

    Joe

24. January 17, 2007

    Russ J

    Live WLTV should be cool, for those with solid broadband connections. Time frame maybe tough but I will try and be involved. I heard a rumor that Mark Gastineau may be a guest!

    QOTD: We snuck into a theater in an attempt to see Jaws but picked the wrong door and got into the middle of Coming Home. Ugh! Not what we little punks had in mind so we were nice enough to ruin it for all of those serious minded folks around us.

25. January 17, 2007

    Orion Slayer

    Such much to comment on this great episode!

    Thanks for featuring such a diversity of wines. Alsace region; malbec and carmenere grapes. Though 3 out of 4 of the wines didn’t get the nod, you constantly show this wine newby new things about wine. Thanks Gary.

    That little girl yesterday was such a crack up. She had Gary down!

    QOTD: I don’t remember.

    Al Davis would be proud! Commitment to excellance is appreciated any where. Patiots must go down!

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