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Let’s Hop Into The Wayback Machine. – Vacation Rerun

January 30, 2007

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We’re still continuing with our look back at our favorite episodes. Today Gary intro’s Episode #108.

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October 20, 2009

John J.
love that you keep showing us wines like that chinese one that most people havent seen yet. speaking of which, a vin jaune episode would be really fun to see Gary.
January 31, 2007

ThomasS
Yuw. Hadn’t seen this one yet … Nice, and cool to find a wine for 7 bones that delivers. Reminds me of a Chianti I got last year: 2001 Castell’in Villa C. CLassico, â‚¬ 7 or smth. and really delicious, just couldn’t say anything wrong about it. Perfect, succulent, silky smooth, great balance, fresh, crisp, tobacco, earthy, cherry, … name it, is was all there. In a Sangiovese blind tasting it was also one of the favourites (dunked Frescobaldi and Fonterutolli, isn’t that nice?).
QOTYesterYesterYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY…D: see ep. 108 !
January 31, 2007

Pinot Butter
What’s with the bottle of “La Cueva Del Contador” at 11:27 and 12:07 minutes? (10:08 and 10:48 in the original video). Somebody apparently was playing tricks but nobody seemed to have noticed anything. Are there any ghosts in the store?
January 30, 2007

Jahlove
I haven’t seen this episode yet, so I’m gonna go ahead and reply to the question of that day:

2003 Achaval-Ferrer Quimera
2003 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena Alta
2006 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2001 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre
2004 Benton Lane Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
2005 Elk Cove Pinot Gris Willamette Valley

Ok, so I named 6, kill me.

And while I’m at it, the last two wines I had that completely blew me out of my tree each in its own way…

2002 Mongeard-Mugneret Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru
1998 Domaine du Vieux TÃ©lÃ©graphe ChÃ¢teauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
January 30, 2007

Dude
Love, love, love, watching you man – you totally got it going on- wine, brains, experience, honesty, you’re alive, green, herbacious, strawberry, jets, chuck… But, uh, WTF is this 177/108 thing. Can’t help it, I love you man, but this is messed up. There’s a difference between a killer show and a fake one. (FAKE!) Oh and whenever the hostess asks if you have â€œReservations” for dinner, say “Yes, but I’ll eat here anyway.”
January 30, 2007

BigMC
Gary, You were too vayneramped from the Jets victory and I think it affected your palate on that glorious day. I bought the Coli Senesi. Remarkable? Hardly. Awful? Yes. I don’t think you can even cook with the stuff. Don’t worry, you can’t be perfect all the time. Look forward to your return.
January 30, 2007

JonE
“A beautiful rock of pleasure and flavor” …. you #$%^ing perv.

So here’s my weird tasting note of the day, tasted a two day old very chilled Greco di Tufo today (from Vesevo, decent producer). Absolute nose of grocery store sugary gumballs straight out of the vending machine. Who wooda thunk it.
G-Man come home baby, come home.
January 30, 2007

dadobs
I’m an idiot…or at least uninformed…or probably an uninformed idiot. Apologies to Gary and longtime WLTV stalwarts for the occasional redundant question(s) I’ve asked over the past few weeks. With GV gone, I’ve had the chance to go back and read up on such topics as the benefits of decanting, why GV pans some wines they carry, etc. The early episodes have been enlightening…and entertaining…and humbling…. I had no idea so many issues had already been covered.

I should probably go back to lurking for a couple months until I complete my enophilic due diligence and catch up on all past efforts. In the meantime, you’re missed, GV. Hope you’re back soon!
January 30, 2007

flavasauce
Where’s Gary?
January 30, 2007

wine dog
I just figured out what you’re doing… Going on vacation and showing old Jet rah rah episodes to take away the sting of not being in the big game yourself. Well its time you stop sulking and start rooting for the upcoming victory by DA BEARS. I hope you’re watching as the Bears put the spur to the Dolts and revenge your loss. I admit I’d be conflicted if the Jets were playing. I spent 10 years living in NYC during the 80’s rooting for the Jets. But they’re not and I’m a Bear homer. Go figure – two Bear fans in a row. WOW!!!!

GO BEARS!!!!!
January 30, 2007

E-Rock
Next year we go 2-0!! Thanks for reminding me of that loss.
January 30, 2007

John Blue Label
Gary,
ReRuns are okay, but we all miss the real thing. It’s like waiting for January and the new season of “24″ to start again. Which, by the way, runs with an all new episode each week. So GV, when you are back from vacation, will you promise us 24 straight new episodes. GV–Jack Bauer Both awesome!!! Oh, and a repeat of free shipping will never go without gratitude!

JW

PS: Go Colts!!!
January 30, 2007

Jim Kay
No 22. Just like I planned
January 30, 2007

Tony S.
Alright Gary…way to flaunt this loooong vacation in all of our faces. Will there be a super special Super Bowl episode? Maybe a bottle of an “old school” Bordeaux (for the Bears and their “knock you in your teeth” brand of old school NFL football) against some “hot and flashy” new world wine (for the Colts and their brand of throwing the ball over the place style of football).

OK. See you later. I’m going to continue NOT vacationing now.
T

GO BEARS!!!
January 30, 2007

Joe P.
Some Grrrreat questions asked in #108. And by the way, I rate that Colli Senesi Chinati a 32. It was terrible. I got two bottles and both were awful. Sour baby diaper nose, sour thin mid palate, and a terrible finish. UUUGGHHH. But I love the show! jp
January 30, 2007

Joe P.
Gary… come back!
January 30, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Another GV CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would love to try the red wine from China.
Hum, something familiar about red & china.
Hum….
Love the energy.
Hope you are enjoying FL!
We miss You!!!!!
January 30, 2007

Richard Periut
Every time I see an old bottle of wine being opened, it reminds me of when Jacques-Yves Cousteau opened up what I believe to be the oldest bottle of wine consumed by a human(s), or one of the oldest. Does anyone rem where he found it and how old it was? I know he did a dive many decades ago, and found a Greek vessel which was in fact a wine freighter.

R
January 30, 2007

Justmarsh
OMG! The Jets winning 7-8 Super Bowls over the next 20 years. What planet are you vacationing on?
January 30, 2007

stephen from the ATLizzle
Yeah….LB..good call. No bueno Gary, showing the free shipping code and getting us all good and Jones’d about some free shipping.
January 30, 2007

JavaMonkey
“Beautiful flower of pleasure and flavor?” What’s on Gary’s mind?
January 30, 2007

Len C
i tried it, doesn’t work…BUT IT SHOULD
January 30, 2007

Lb in KS
does this mean the free shipping code extends to us now?!?! what a GREAT idea! thank you!
January 30, 2007

a4cb
A Roadshow sounds great – CHEF!
January 30, 2007

CHEF
Maybe its time for a “Remote” location Shoot…Gary you did take your camera didn’t you? I smell an Episode from the road!!! Then you could send it back to be edited and posted… Let Liz be your “Remote” director, I’m sure she can tell you what to do…

+CHEF
-Whenever someone asks what your making for dinner, tell them â€œReservationsâ€â€¦