Rhone wines, Because I Like It

Rhone wines, Because I Like It – Episode #174

February 1, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

Well I am back and I am excited to be back. Today we look at four wines from the Rhone Vally mainly because I love this part of France and I wanted to try these wines! From Crozes Hermitage to St Joseph to Lirac these wines are interesting!

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March 27, 2007

Jtk
Gary good episode, love the Rhone. I’m finally getting a chance to catch up on some more episodes today. YUUUMMM Jagermeister!
February 12, 2007

Deedee
Erik –

#1 tip:
google up some Priscilla Dunstan and her research into recognizing baby’s 5 communicative sounds or words.

#2 tip:
Google up some “baby sign language” too – babies can also learn sign much younger than they can speak, so why not use that natural ability to help her communicate and you AND her will know very little frustration in the area of baby communication needs that first year or two.

I guess facilitating communication is a big deal for me, but I can’t see anything else that cuts down on frustration more and a frustrated baby is really sad to see (and hear) but when it can be easily avoided by learning true communication with the baby, it’s more than sad really.
February 5, 2007

Ricardo Ganc
Great to have you back Gary!!!!!
Eric………never mind the books or tips, your wife will do just what your mother-in-law tells her…….and by a coincidence, it will be the opposite of what you (and the rest of the scientific world) would think it’s right !!!! Good luck!!!
February 3, 2007

Paul
Okay, if it’s E.P.H. why not just say eff (eph)? So SS can work the 87eph and you can say it!
February 3, 2007

mark
RE Tony S. comment above.
I too got hung up on that line where Gary was throwing down for Colts.

I think what he meant to say (I hope) is:
“I don’tâ€“ like most of the people on this board, since half are from Chicago- (like or want Bears to win)”

PS: Gary I’ll bet you 3 bottles of that fishy-nose wine that the Bears win (I’ll take the 7 point spread though)
GO BEARS!
February 3, 2007

Celia
What Darlene said.
I loved it from the first epi I saw.
Glad you’re back – you were missed.
Erik, congrats. I have some advice that I didnt see here. As she’s growing up, toddling (is that a word? around, and you see her take a spill – if you know that it wasnt a nasty one (ie:didnt come down hard on her head or face) don’t run over to her all panic stricken. Smile, as if it were no biggie, and you’ll see how she’ll cry less and how self-reliant she becomes.
WHEN IS SHE DUE?? So we can count the days with you!
February 3, 2007

Darlene O.
Firstly…Erik, congrats!!! Don’t worry, once your lovely daughter is born, you’ll know what to do. Just love her. And Gary…you mentioned something in this episode about people not liking ‘Wine Library TV’ the first time they see it…well, I LOVED WLTV the first time, and have never missed an episode! Keep it up, Gary, and it’s good to have you back!!!
February 3, 2007

corked
Gary, something about this episode made me want to give you a hug!
Erik – I second the gas drops and the whitenoise machine. My daughter slept to waves crashing every night. Oh, and the bouncy chair, vibrating chair with a seatbelt so baby doesn’t vibrate onto the floor. The best invention ever.
February 2, 2007

Steve B
Gary,
Good to see you back in true form; always reserved and not too over the top. I was out your way visiting colleges with my daughter but didn’t have time to stop by. Maybe if she winds up there I’ll have time to stop by. BTW Erik, congrats; daughters rock. Mine is a total sports nut; rooting for the Colts this super bowl. Spend time with her; soccer dad, softball coach, Y Indian Princesses: its all good and the reward is worth the investment in time.

Steve B
Cupertino, CA
February 2, 2007

Deano
GARY!!!!!! Your back again!!! Its good to see you are glad to be back. I see you have a nice tan there my friend lol. I am glad you had a good time with the randr. And Erik congrats on the baby i cant believe you came out into the spotlight lol. I am not a dad but my advice would be not to spoil the little girl and she will appreciate that in the long run. well i am glad to have the new episodes thanks gary and erik!!!!!!!!!!
February 2, 2007

DS in DC
Great show coming back…or was it just my preconceived expectation. Missed ya.
February 2, 2007

Suzanne
Welcome back, Gary! So great to have you back again…..

Congratulations, Erik! The best advice I can give? Just enjoy her. It goes by too fast!
February 2, 2007

Tony S.
Before I finish watching this episode…(yes, I’m late)…you said you’re rooting for the Colts because “you don’t like most of the people on this board and it seems like half of them are from Chicago….”?!?!?!? I’m shocked! Screw football (well, no, I LOVE football, but I mean I don’t even really care who you root for, I’m still a die-hard Bears fan regardless), but you don’t like most of the people on this board??

What? Dude, you’re a nice guy, why would you say that? I mean, unless people are attacking you personally, then that’s a reason not to like them. I’m sure you have no problem with me, so I’m not taking it personally, but it seems like that could be a bad PR move to say that on your video. But, I guess that’s what happens with Colts fans. Colts. Even if the Bears weren’t there, I’d be rooting for the NFC cause Peyton and Eli are cry-babies. Archie was great, those two are total “Daddy’s boys”.

OK…sorry to rant dude…I just it was shocking to hear you say that you don’t like most of the people on this board. See you later man…have a blast in Miami. And, c’mon, go Bears man!!

See you later,
T

GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!
February 2, 2007

JenKerry
ERIK- As a NYC paramedic and someone who has worked n the emergenc medical field for over 26 years here’s what I have, it aint pretty but it is real. The umbillicus…falls off don’t panic. Many babies choke a little on milk and on breast feeding, they turn blue as the choke but pink up and go back to normal quickly…don’t panic. Babes often get high feers quickly, sometimes it causes febrile (fever) seizures, scary as hell when you are not used to it. Don’t panic. Always call 911 if you are unsure, always listen to the paramedics and don’t try to fight, we are just there to help. We seem blase because we see this stuff all the time. Don’t panic unless you see me panic. Always know the babys weiht so you can gie the correct amount of tylenol (for fevers). Find a place that offers infant and child CPR in your area. It may save your childs life. Most important 1 of every 4 women have been reportedly sexually assualted in life. More are unreported, teach your daughter self confidance, self reliance and to respect herself. Show her how a man shold treat and respect her by how you treat her mother. I see so many girls who think they deserve what they get. In NYC the number one killer of pregnant women is the father of the child. Teach her how a man should treat a woman. Even the little ones see what you think they don’t. Sorry for the downer, but ya asked.
February 2, 2007

eatapc
My one and only baby tip (but it’s a good one): When the baby is old enough to sleep through the night but isn’t (about 4 months), put the kid in a car seat that’s been pulled from the car, strap the little guy in, then put the car seat in a nice, cozy place — like the crib.

I had read years ago in Time Magazine about how babies who are suspected of being prone to SIDS should be strappd in a car seat to sleep because it’s the best position for digestion and for not accidentally suffocating. I asked my wife if we could try it and she said NO! So I did it anyway without telling her.

I fed the kid a bottle before midnight, then strapped him in the car seat and put him in his room. I went to sleep. About 6:30 in the morning I heard my wife scream, “The baby!” I shot out of bed in a panic, thinking something was horribly wrong. My wife said, “He missed his feeding last night. He never woke up!” Oh my god, what had I done? We ran into the kid’s room and over to the crib.

He was sleeping peacefully in his car seat. I took him out and he was fine. My wife was mad for about a minute, then she realized that this car seat thing was brilliant. We put him to sleep in the car seat for the next month or so, at which point he was so used to sleeping through the night he didn’t need it anymore.

My theory is that rolling around in the crib is what wakes babies up. When they are comfortably strapped in a car seat they can’t move around, so they sleep longer. Anyway, it worked for us.
February 2, 2007

Susan
The New York Times:

http://thepour.blogs.nytimes.com/

Congrats!!!

Frank

Comment 98: By ProbFrank on February 2nd, 2007 at 3:19 am

Gary-
Congratulations on the article!
February 2, 2007

Joe from Seattle
For Eric. Get the paperback book “Positive Discipline” and read it at least 5 times. It will add years to your life. Congrats on your fatherhood.
February 2, 2007

Susan
Gary-
“It’s not like me to get excited about anything?”
VERY
funny!
:)
February 2, 2007

Ken B.
Gary,

Good to have you back. Great show! Now you’re off to the Super Bowl? Wow it’s great to be you I guess.

BTW- I was reading Eric Asimov of the NYT and he had a link to your show and nice comment.

Go Tarheels!

Ken
February 2, 2007

JohnP
Glad to have you back Gary. No more reruns !!!
Loved this episode. Would not have tried these.
CAB drinker you know, yes I’ll expand…

Erik, with a daughter and three “suns”, it could be
she was first but the intensity she brings is
wonderful. Have fun with the little one. They
grow up fast.
John P
February 2, 2007

boyd
GV, welcome back bro.

Nice episode. I love these Rhone wines too.

You forgot question o the day!
February 2, 2007

Taco John
Gary, you must faking when you spit today. No college football can beat an NFL team. The Cardinals would blow any college team off the field. Maybe, maybe, Florida Basketball could beat the Celtics, but only once in 100 games.
February 2, 2007

TagWorld Brian
My wife and I didn’t like the Dr. Sears book. Attachment parenting… keeping your kid in constant contact on your hip, sleeping in the same bed… it’s just too much. Gotta cut the cord at some point.
February 2, 2007

aktormedic
Welcome back Gary…hope you had a great vacation.

I KNOW you have better St Josephs at your store than the Guigal!! Cmon man!

Wish you’d thrown in a COrnas for us….next rhone episode maybe?

Also, I have never heard the Southern Rhones being called “feminine” especially a Vacqueyras, Gigondas, or CNdP!

Adam
February 2, 2007

Wil Neverspit
Welcome back Gary.
Nothing says “GOOD MORNING” like a shot of Jagermeister!
I love that stuff. I know I’m in a minority. I also love black jelly beans, Dr. Pepper and clove gum. I gotta try the Chateauneuf Du Pape, now.

Congrats Erik, twice I wanted a son, twice denied… two girls! But now, I wouldn’t want it any other way. My advice, which applies to boys or girls, is this… they learn way more from your actions than they do from your words; remind yourself of that daily. Be the best Erik you can be, and they will be better for it.

Colts 20, Bears 13 bettors, take the under.