Chablis Wines – Episode #192

March 1, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

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The wine region of Burgundy holds many wines but Chablis maybe one of the most under rated and exciting wines in the region! Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes four examples of these Chardonnay’s.

311 Responses

March 1, 2007

CW
Chablis wee !
March 1, 2007

Matt B DC
First?
March 1, 2007

garyv
3rd
March 1, 2007

Paul B
Great Show!
March 1, 2007

Colin
I always dreamed of it…..T10!!!
March 1, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
4th
March 1, 2007

waibeans
666
March 1, 2007

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
First Time!
March 1, 2007

Hinrgman
White wine is good every now and then.

Change of pace.

Great episode, thanks Gary
March 1, 2007

jimkay
Not working much today -
March 1, 2007

Awin
Top 10
March 1, 2007

Denman Dave
top 10?
March 1, 2007

Portland Guy
Top 100? Sweet
March 1, 2007

The Godfather
Top 11?
March 1, 2007

Matt B DC
Hey! Awesome deal! Thanks GVnerC! QOTD: Perhaps two, tops. Cheap beer is my achilles liver.
March 1, 2007

KAHUNA
Free Shipping! damn I pickup my orders! Just make sure there is enough Olive Bread in stock and I wont complain
March 1, 2007

Adam
Gary,

When are you coming to Arkansas? Come on! San Fran before Little Rock? San Fran is so old world. Little Rock is the new world.
March 1, 2007

KAHUNA
QOTD: I have not had jug Chablis but have had most jug reds
March 1, 2007

Hugh
NEVER had that jug chablis!!! Bummer about that free shipping-I placed an order yesterday!!!!
guess i’ll have to buy more!! I agree with GV, 50 cents worth of chablis = $1 california chard anyday
March 1, 2007

waibeans
WOW TS finally get’s his wish.. Invalidate his code just to mess with him.. hehehe Alone, he’ll probably gonna cost you $500.

Pitty I can’t take advantage either because I pick up too, but give me a hunk of cheese tho and I’ll be happy!

Good luck with the Jets free agency!
March 1, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
QOTD: Drank a few jugs as a teen sneaking chugs from my cheap Dad’s stash!
March 1, 2007

Jeroboam
White Burg’s rock – excellent choice.

Free shipping? Is it too late to pull back the order I placed on Tuesday?
March 1, 2007

wineSmith
Just ordered 2 cases 2 days ago and now you bust out the free shipping

Looks like I will just have to buy 2 more cases to even it out.
March 1, 2007

IowaDan
Fine!
Free shipping is enough to bring me out of lurkerland!

Excited to hear of a Chicago WLTV Par-tay. Sounds like an excuse for a 2 1/2 hour road trip!
March 1, 2007

Marc
Awesome, free shipping. Out here in Iowa we can’t get most of the stuff on the show so I’m pumped.

QOTD: None, really. Then again, only been drinking wine for a year and a half.
March 1, 2007

Neil
I have never(knowingly) sampled jug wine of any sort, chablis, etc. In the college days (1980’s)I worked in a restaurant in Montecito, CA, and all the well-heeled women at the time ordered “Chablis” for cocktail hour. It’s kind of funny how the trend changed to chardonnay along the way…

When dining at french restaurants in SF I usually look to the Chablis offerings because they typically offer better value and more food friendly wines. Hopefully the prices won’t go up now that WLTV let the cat out of the bag!

Free Agency
March 1, 2007

Mike S.
My dad drank Chablis, albeit the Carlo Rossi jug ilk. Fortunately, that hasn’t stopped me from enjoying the good stuff myself. In fact, the only white wine I really drink. And I don’t copping the looks from other people for that, either!!
March 1, 2007

A
I have never purchased jug Chablis.

However, I have tasted some. I liked the show on real Chablis, because it has always been one of favored whites.
March 1, 2007

Ken
Good episode. Iâ€™ve always not liked a ton of oak in my Chards and these wines are well suited for my palate. As an even less expensive alternative to the Chablis, there are some pretty decent Maconnais wines out there that are very crisp and clean tasting. So, is FREE AGENCY the code? Hopefully some of those Rieslings I missed out on last time will be in stock.

I canâ€™t make any recommendations for the Jets because I am an unfortunate Browns fan â€“ hopefully theyâ€™ll make some key pickups.
March 1, 2007

mikeyrad
I love ya, Gary.
March 1, 2007

Eric S.
I’ll be looking for some Chablis after this. Thanks for the shipping Gary.

Jets recommendations – well, it sounds like they are going to waive or trace Ramsey, so they will be looking for a backup QB in the near future….

But, who cares now, it’s Baseball season! GO CUBS!!!!
March 1, 2007

Tofferotti
Damn Pennsylvania and their blue laws. NO free shipping for me. I guess I’ll finally have to fill up the tank and head up to the dirty Jersey for some wine love.
March 1, 2007

Jason R.
Never had any Jug Wine. I guess I am the lucky one. I have had some Chianti from a wicker basket!!! I think that this could be a QOTD at some point. Yeah Gary you can steal it.

THANKS FOR FOOTBALL!!!

CHeers
March 1, 2007

TheDumbPhase
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Sorry Gary, Ric Flair did the Woo- not The American Dream Dusty Rhodes. It doesn’t matter who the Jets pick up, you’ll be crying once again come January ‘08.
March 1, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
I confess. Had lots of jug Chablis at parties including Gallo and Italian Swiss (Swill) Colony Chablis but I always stock a few Chablis at home. Thanks for the tips on these. Can always use more and I will order with the free shipping.
March 1, 2007

mbannon
Does it have to be a quality comment to get the free shipping? ‘Cuz I’m all tapped out.

QOD – Don’t think I’ve ever had a jug “chablis” although I’ve added some to my homemade wines to lend them a bit of “grapiness.” As for REAL Chablis, I love the stuff. Prices do seem to be creeping up, although maybe it’s just the strong Euro?
March 1, 2007

Jeffrey
forget football free agency, it’s the start of Spring Training today! Yanks won, of course, and away we go.
March 1, 2007

mikeyrad
The Jets signed Jerricho Cotchery to a contract extension. That’s reason enough to order some Champagne.
March 1, 2007

organicguy
Thanx for revealing one of the greatest white wine treasures to your viewers. Another premier cru you might want to check out is Domaine de Malandes..a super good chablis. Hope that the free agent gods shine on the Jets!!!!
March 1, 2007

mike volker
not in a million years
March 1, 2007

ronguy
Never had a Chablis jug. How about Randy Moss?
Love the free shipping but I promised myself not to over buy my rack capacity.
Another comment, when you smell the wine you get aromas. I know,—– you knew that.
March 1, 2007

Brad
Jugs of Chablis? Hah- straight up Almaden, box style…countless college headaches.
I’m obviously more interested in Big Blue’s free agency over the little green gumby monsters; we’ll need a baby Tiki number 2, an offensive line that doesn’t net 10 false start penalties per game and a an entirely new secondary that doesn’t get injured every other game.
NY football has it’s work cut out for them.
March 1, 2007

Lloyd
Good to hear that you will be in the neighborhood. Check out The House restaurant on Grant in North Beach, great Asian fusion cuisine, especially if you like seafood. And if you like animation, I’d be happy to give you a litle tour of Pixar.
March 1, 2007

Don S.
Great episode as always!
Now off to free shipping!
March 1, 2007

CHEF
Great Episode…I never new Chablis was so Complexed…
When is the Dallas WLTV Party??? Come down and see the “Cowboys”???

+CHEF
-Whenever someone asks what you’re making for dinner, tell them â€œReservationsâ€â€¦
March 1, 2007

mikeyrad
the jets are under the cap and curtis martin is expected to retire. they’ll have some money to burn.
March 1, 2007

Jim Walker
My first comment and a long time lurker that can’t pass up a good offer.

I never had a jug of Chablis, but I’ve consumed plenty of Cabernet jugs in my past.

Inspiring video GV. I’ll have to explore a few Chablis’.
March 1, 2007

cgf
Gary-
Great episode!
Did I hear you try and compare Chalk Hill, Ferrari-Carano, and Fair Niente chardonnays to a night a Medieval Times? Hilarious.

QOD: I have chugged many a Carlo Rossi, but I have no idea if it was the Chablis version.
March 1, 2007

Michael Goldfine
Dear Gary,

Thank you for educating me about Chablis. And I am only commenting just in case you were serious about it being necessary for free shipping. What sucks is I live in PA and can’t have it shipped here anyway. I love the education.

Cheers,
Michael
March 1, 2007

Butter Buddha
never had jug chablis but my mom is working on a several weeks old box of almaden red in her fridge
March 1, 2007

steve d.
Thanks for the free shipping. Wish beginning of free agency happened more often.
March 1, 2007

Taco John
QOTD: Never had the big jug wine, I’ve seen it though, and it always looked like what it sounds like: a pig dressed up with a French name.

I would look for maybe a second running back. Jamal Lewis maybe? Although I hope he looks at the Lions, since Kevin Jones might be out for a while, and even then I think that would be a nice two-back system, although they are pretty similar.
March 1, 2007

Louisiana George
Gary,

You rock – thanks for the Free Shipping. Timing is good, as Louisiana weather is starting to heat up and soon I will have to start worrying about temperature damaging shipments heading down south;

QOTD: I have consumed exactly Zero bottles of big jug Chablis in my lifetime

Louisiana George
March 1, 2007

Bear Down Brian
Great episoed. Looking forward to the Chi-town wine fest. This is my comment to validate the free shipping code. Go Bears!!
March 1, 2007

DOE
OK–the free shipping brought me out of lurkerland and also got me to finally empty my cart. You wouldn’t really undo the free shipping if I didn’t reply would you? I enjoy your podcasts–have been watching for months.
March 1, 2007

Run PMC
ok ok – ill leave a comment – I LIKE FREE SHIPPING!!
March 1, 2007

wine - not
Gary for president…!!! I wonder if free shipping pertains to bordeaux futures.?. Either way thanks for rockin’ out!
March 1, 2007

Fingerlaker
long time lurker (well since the wine.woot.com episode that led me here) QOTD – i think it was 2 barrels of chablis, of course i couldnt lift my head off the pillow the next day so the number is a bit groggy. i picked up my shirt on the anniv show and now time for the 1st vino order. Thanks for the energy you put into the shows. it brings life and color into a usually dull day.
March 1, 2007

MaryS
I don’t remember having any wine in a jug. But back when I was much younger, and didn’t appreciate wine yet, I was at a party that had wine in the box. I think I drank almost a whole box. Needless to say I didn’t drink wine for a long time after that.
March 1, 2007

mike m
No jug wine here,thanks for telling everyone about Chablis,not!!!!!!!!!!!
March 1, 2007

Jahlove
Never had fake “Chablis” out of the jug. Honest.
March 1, 2007

Jeremy_H
I have NEVER had a California Chablis. Well, OK. I was 19 and my mom had a box of it in the fridge- and how can you judge the amount of wine in a 50 gallon box? Awful stuff.
March 1, 2007

Like 'em Rounded and Aged
Love Free Shipping!
March 1, 2007

E
Learned to steer clear of that Livingston Cellars “chablis” a long time ago, fortunately.

Anyway, happy free agency and happy blizzard to everyone else in IA. If we’re really lucky, we’ll get two snow days instead of one, and then I just don’t know what I’ll do.
March 1, 2007

MikeH
Nice episode, Gary. The more I watch the more I realize what I don’t know about wine. I did not know that Chablis was Chardonnay!! Thanks for the free shipping. Now, I need to find a cubby hole for another 12 bottle styrofoam wine cellar. I think I’ll get some more San Felipe Malbec and try a few Chianti Classicos.

Mike Herod
March 1, 2007

Paul
I’m old enough to have drunk plenty of jug chablis. But many years ago, don’t remember the vintage, a Drouhin Les Grenouilles got me hooked on the real thing. One or two bottles in the cellar now. Really should add a few more.
March 1, 2007

Ben N.
A cheap jug of chabli in a paper bag sitting on a curb with some friends when I was 20, was the last time I had jug chabli.
March 1, 2007

Jonathan
Gary, you are awesome!
March 1, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
Knights of Columbus???!! At Medievel Times?! What a hoot!
So is Free Shipping Free Shipping?? for 2 day air? I don’t want my Chablis to freeze.

Did you hear Randy Moss is being talked about in Green Bay? Not sure many of us want to win THAT bad!

Recieved my Schwag today,, can’t wait to show it off to the wine group. That ended up sounding funny…
March 1, 2007

deb
QOD: Have had too many jug chablis, at least until recently when I started watching the show. Thanks so much for introducing me to so many different types of wonderful wine. I look forward to ordering some of today’s wines; thanks for the free shipping!! I don’t know much about football, my husband (a Jets fan of over 30 years)just commented today that they need a running back.
March 1, 2007

glenn
free shipping and Premier Cru Chablis; i am going to be forced to perform unneccesary surgery to pay off my wine debt B*st*rd!!!

QotD: i have had the jug Chablis in my youth; back when Mateus was the the good stuff!

May 31st is a Thursday in SF! will have to pull some bizarre scheduling thing to be able to attend but you have given ample notice.
March 1, 2007

Dave Canada
Great show Gary….I got a question for you. I always thought that Chablis were not oaked but after this show apparently they are. Your thoughts?
QOTD – No jug wines in Canada except some baby duck…every tried it?
March 1, 2007

SS Chris
One of these days there’ll be something for those of us who frequent the “Pick-up window”

One of these days……
March 1, 2007

Sully
Umm Great Show!! when do I get my free shipping to Canada?
March 1, 2007

Justin
Chablis…..WOOOOOOOOO!

Nice episode… QOD – Honestly I have never had jug chablis. Seriously!
I have enjoyed many petit chablis and premier cru chablis though. Much better than the over oaked california chards IMHO.

I am gonna have to scrounge some cash and order a few more chablis.

Thanks for the episode and the free shipping.
March 1, 2007

Kent I
For some reason I felt compelled to comment.

Great episode; you’re the best!

QOTD: Never had jug wine. But I have had box wine. And box wine, of course, is awesome because you get to experience the sound of someone peeing into your wine glass
March 1, 2007

Alos Diallo
Never had a Chablis, but sounds like they will be very yummy . Ordering some now
March 1, 2007

Jennifer
NICE. Thank you, Gary.
Somebody mentioned a wicker basket… ha ha ha!!! Too funny- forgot about those. Never personally drank from a jug…ask me, though, if I’ve drank from a box. Mhm.
March 1, 2007

joe
Gary:

Great episode – I lvoe Chablis – especially Boucard, Verget and LaRoche.
I have NEVER bought California JUG Chablis…but did buy a 750 ml bottle (not a jug) of Mirassou “Chablis” 1976 when I visited the winery in 1978. Talk about a memory! Back then Mirassou was a big deal and I think that wine, even though labeled Chablis, was not “low Brow”.

THanks for the free shipping to California!
Joe
March 1, 2007

RandyB
Very informative episode. I bet the “window of opportunity” on these wines is less than what you are predicting.

QOTD: CK Mondavi Chablis in magnum bottles. I had class even in the old days. On a special occaision I’d break out the French Columbard, whatever the heck that stuff was.

Ciao
March 1, 2007

Matty Van - Tampa,FL
yeah…I can bring 2 friends, how much for 4 people…yeah I can bring 2 friends
March 1, 2007

rumpole
Jug of Chablis chugged in college. Didn’t stay done long! To this day, my Chardonay choices and tastes are few and far between.
March 1, 2007

orie0704
never had a jug wine either… never had a box wine… never had a bum wine… that will all change… just not tonight.
March 1, 2007

Bohi
Oh man I am so stoked for the free shipping. I meant to get in on it last time (after the live show I believe?) but I am a forgetful bastard. Thanks Gary for my second chance!
March 1, 2007

laposte
Gary,
It wasn’t enough telling the world about Cahors (#154) now Chablis…
loose lips sink ships….
March 1, 2007

Sue Z.
Great job on the chablis. Thanks again for the useful info! Loved the shout out to Nick yesterday too!! I’m a special ed. teacher and would love to see/participate in a WL wine tasting for a charity for autism!! Could we make that happen? We are VaynerNation….anything is possible. Let’s not just change the wine world…….let’s change the whole world……for the better!!!!!!
March 1, 2007

Steve B
I love the wines of Chablis. We had a picnic on the hill above “Les Clos” last June.
If I have ever had the “jug” or “box” chablis wine…I don’t remember it. That is probably a good thing.
March 1, 2007

FTboomer
Too bad Kahuna. No free shipping for you. Gary will carry it to your car!
March 1, 2007

dublin
Does anyone know if Chablis is not aged in oak? I heard that is was only fermented and aged in steel and then bottled. Is this true?
March 1, 2007

GregW
Hello Gary,
No jug wines since college days but hey, you have to start somewhere.
I enjoyed the Chablis reviews and I will have to try some soon.
I sure am glad I watched until the end of the video for the free shipping- THANKS!!
My wine cellar is about to explode already.
Greg
March 1, 2007

KenP
Beautiful episode. Love Chablis. The only chard I can drink.
I’ll see you in S.F.
Free Agency!
March 1, 2007

leatherpalate
QoD: Many,many,many back in high school my girl friends mom was a wino you do the math.

THE JETs: Will be scratching their heads at the end of the FREE AGENCY period wondering why the Bears scooped all the good players. But I’ll tell you why right- now the Jets are 2-3 years away get used to it. The Bears are now like oxygen.

Gary thanks for the free shipping mucho generous.
March 1, 2007

Dan
I can see that the list of commenters regarding the QOTD falls into two categories:

Drinkers

and

Liars.

I have had PLENTY of those green jugs and am not proud of it, either.

Thanks for the free shipping. I topped off my Chablis cellar.
March 1, 2007

TimF
QTOD: 0

Very excited that the Chicago date will be set soon…
March 1, 2007

SethM
Have had Chablis a few times….. Will be great to try a few of the better ones.
March 1, 2007

Sarah L
I told my delivery guy I wouldn’t order wine for a while. He said ‘good, I’m beginning to feel like an enabler.’ Sorry dude, can’t pass on free shipping. Thanks Gary, love ya!
March 1, 2007

brooklyni
QOTD: Never had a jug wine. But, if I lose my wife and job and become a drunk … I’d be all over that “chablis.”
March 1, 2007

Harley Stan
Free Shipping !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t think I have tried a true Chablis
QOTD probably 2 or 3, my Dad is a fan of box wines and big jug wines so I drink a little when I visit.
March 1, 2007

JavaMonkey
You sneaky devil!! You’re the freaking best!! I’m going to be broke. And divorced.
March 1, 2007

Patt
QOTD: no jug o’ Chablis. Maybe a off dry red from Ernest & Hoolio
I will try one now, if it will make your day, like the free shipping made mine!
March 1, 2007

MarkS
Nice reviews Gary – I’ve really been enjoy your show; just found it a few days ago.

I’ll admit I never (knowingly) had the California “Chablis” … I did have a 2002 La Chablisienne Mont de Milieu last year that really opened my eyes to these wines. I think Pouilly-Fuisse also can provide some good QPRs.

I guess I missed out on the free shipping, I think my first order shipped this morning!
March 1, 2007

BWicked
Gary,
Your efforts are much appreciated here in Texas.
Thanks
SuperBowl XLII: Jets:20 Cowboys:23
March 1, 2007

Mojo
Never had a jug of Chablis, but maybe I’ll pick one up with the $$ I save on shipping. Thanks Gary
March 1, 2007

Celia
Can someone point me to a guide to grape varieties, regions, and the like? I’m totally confused now about chardonnay, chablis, bordeaux – which is a region, which is a grape…

I don’t recall ever buying a jug or box.. but I’m almost certain I’ve partaken…
March 1, 2007

YoungDave
Ok- that’s it- I’m posting from now on, no matter what. I have said that I’m a 21-year-old stuent and restaurant Server/Bartender in Boston, and have gotten into wine over the past 2 years (in part thanks to Gary!) I was so happy with all of the responses on the “introduce yourself” page and the encouragement to post even if I can only do so at about 1AM after work each night, around the 100 post mark. Well, that doesn’t matter, because I watch EVERY episode, am almost caught up on all of the ones I missed before I became an official “Vayniac” (yes, I have my shirt to prove it), and I’m going to post this far down all the time from now on!
That being said, thank you Gary for another enjoyable and informative episode- Chablis deffinitely has a bad name in the U.S. thanks to Mr. Rossi, and I’ll try to seek out an affordable (real) Chablis before we (with a miniscule bit of of Gary) change the Wine World too much and everyone finds out about these values. THANKS AGAIN, BIG G.!

QOTD: I’ve never EVER purchased a US jug Chablis, but I tasted Mr. Rossi’s effort at a friend’s house party once instead of the crappy keg beer there (I guess there are worse things than jug wine!) Basically, it was like Welch’s grape juice (which I like) with way too much acidity and noticeable alcohol (…which I don’t like).
March 1, 2007

Celia
oh, and thanks bunches for the shipping!
March 1, 2007

Len C
You da man! QOD The only jug wines i ever had were the ones my grandfather made in his basement, talk about stinky feet Prediction for the Jets – Jerry Porter
March 1, 2007

L.I. Frank
No jug wines since my high school days..
thanks for the free shipping!
March 1, 2007

YoungDave
CELIA– GREAT question. Here are a few sites
Varietal types: http://www.winepros.org/wine101/grape_profiles/varietals.htm#list
Wine Regions: http://www.wineeducation.com/grapesregions.html
Wine Term Pronunciation: http://www.wineloverspage.com/lexicon/
Wine Glossary: http://www.thewinedoctor.com/glossary/glossary.shtml

Hope this helps you and anyone else with similar questions!
March 1, 2007

Jon B
Great episode,QOTD Never, Excited about Free agency .Gary thanks for all the info and the laughs keep it up.
March 1, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Great ep!
For a minute I was back in the old days
when we had records and the needle would get stuck…
tremendous
tremendous
tremendous
tremendous
Do you need some dusting Gary?
Is that how your needle got stuck?
Free shipping is
GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTT!!!!!
March 1, 2007

Sa
just picked up my order today. may be i’ll just order more.
learning alot about wine thru winelibraryTV.:-) any suggestion on what types of wine go with chinese food in general.
March 1, 2007

Susan
Gar-
I also did not
know that Chablis
is
Chardonay!
Thanks!
March 1, 2007

TimF
Celia — Plenty of info on books over at the forum. Also there are plenty of folks you could ask over there…
March 1, 2007

chrisb
Gary, thanks for a great episode; can’t wait to try some Chablis/Chard. You have managed to make WLTV better each and every episode, and all of us down in Texas truly appreciate the free shipping!
March 1, 2007

jim
Nice show, keep up the spazzy, good work. I.T.B. – Chi-town, holla!
March 1, 2007

DP
good episode but still a little clueless about french wines but this helped thanks
March 1, 2007

JonE
QOTD: 8-10 if Almaden makes fake Chablis. Oh to be young and uninformed again, I can only dream. C’est la vie.

To be honest with you, as for the JETS I don’t know who would be the best fit. Thats a quandry which needs much discussion over many glasses of red burgundy, the most thought provoking of all wines. I am available for counsel when needed. Cheers.
March 1, 2007

Ricardo
Great show today. Good schooling plus free shipping. WLTV rocks.
March 1, 2007

Ricky D
Utah viewer just might get on an airplane to see this dog and pony in San Fran. Definitely worth talking about just to get free shipping.
March 1, 2007

ChrisR
When’s the NYC party?

I’ve never had a single jug of Chardonnay.
March 1, 2007

Michael Davis
First time posting. Thanks for the Chablis episode. I had a Bessin Chablis tonight with some Mahi Mahi and it was perfect. Also, thanks for the free shipping. Some tasty Cote du Rhones are coming my way shortly.
March 1, 2007

PattyO
QotD – My parents always had 3 jugs when I was growing up. “Chablis” (white), “Burgundy” (red) and gin. At 5:00 the evening wind-down began with a dry martini… or 2, while they played a game of cribbage and vented about their day at work. Then my dad would ask mom, “honey – do you want red or white with dinner??” and the appropriate JUG would come to the table. Until a few years ago – I thought chablis and burgundy were the names of 2 grapes -a green grape and a purple grape! Needless to say – I never personally tasted the wine, I just remember my mom always had that “smell” (cheap jug wine!) when she tucked me in to bed!

They still have the jug-o-gin, they’ve progressed to BOX “chablis” (yikes! – but it saves me money when they visit me because they bring their own in a cooler!) – but the system has served them well as they are happily celebrating their 5oth anniversary this summer. Maybe the tons of jug wine helped them make it?!…
March 1, 2007

MarcS
When are you gonna bring it to Seattle…This town has great WA state wines and can always use another party…
March 1, 2007

Trish da' Dish
I’ve never had a jug wine. Perhaps this is because I never drank in high school and just once in college (But boy did I drink that 1 time! I weighed 103 lbs and drank a 1/2 pint of Bacardi Dark in about 2 hrs….I’m VERY sure that I almost Darwinized myself that night Anyway, after that the taste of alcohol made me nauseous for several years, then I got married and had kids and my life was on hold—but now I’m cured! I love beer and wine! But now there are no jug wines to be found. Right? At least, none that I’ve seen. I tend to go to the wine store vs the grocery store unless there is something very specific to buy that I’ve already had. Plus it has to be on sale…
March 1, 2007

brauniac
Thanks for the heads up on chablis — will try. Never been into jug wine.
March 1, 2007

SoCal
G,
Youâ€™re the man!
Thank you for the tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous free shipping episode.
QOTD: I swear I have never had any jug Chablisâ€¦..Chianti maybeâ€¦at Buca de Bebo in Old Town Pasadena.
March 1, 2007

Lil Luce
Woh- ho- ho! Very excited for my upcoming shopping spree!!!! Thanks Gary & all at WL! I can tell you that my order will include the Grossot, thanks to today’s show.

QOTD: I grew up in the south, so I cannot quantify the amount of Jug o’ Chablis I have had in my lifetime. It must be lots. In fact, I think I must have had an entire jug to myself during a friend’s wedding in Alabama in the early ’90’s. At least, that is how my head felt the next day.

Sadly, I cannot do any NFL predictions. I love football, but I am a girl devoted to college ball.

Thanks again, Gary!
March 1, 2007

PattyO
http://www.graperadio.com just did a 2 part – about 2 hours – interview with Alan Meadows – the Burghound. Educational and interesting (if not totally exciting…)
March 1, 2007

ol_fezziweg
As long as the Jets don’t pick up Brett Farve or any important defensive players from the Packers, they can get whomever they want. Pacman Jones might be available. He might be a good replacement for Jumbo Elliot, who is sorely missed. It’s tough to find players nowadays who can urinate into a sink effectively. Pacman has the potential to do that effectively.

QOTD: Never had a Chablis. . . anything in a jug means I should be drinking the macro-brew instead. Besides, the big jugs are too much work the lift and pour.
March 1, 2007

Douglas
Hi Gary! Thanks for the free shipping, we are looking forward to it here in Chicago!

Unfortunately, most of the posts today so far have been along the lines of YEAH! FREE SHIPPING! GARY ROCKS!

There hasn’t been much real diagogue today in the episode forum. So I would like to ask a question that would start a nice online conversation. But before that, I would like to submit an editorial comment:

YEAH! FREE SHIPPING! GARY ROCKS!

Now for my question: For those of you who have drunk the real Chablis (or claim to have) for awhile now, let me ask you, how well do you think these wines age compared to other Burgundy Chards?
March 1, 2007

DrewG
It has nothing to do with the free shipping offer. I don’t even know about it. Just felt like temporarily unlurking. That’s all.
March 1, 2007

stevek1510
great show as usual….QOTD…no jugs for me
so here is your comment you sneaky filthy animal!
as for a jets prediction in free agency…how about a bra for Eric Mangiboobs!
March 1, 2007

Mack
Thanks for another great show anfor the great offer for free shippng. I’m new to the wine thing and have nevertied a Chablis. Looks like I’m going shopping again!
March 1, 2007

bradyt
QOTD…honestly never had jug wine, unless homemade…
March 1, 2007

Brookhouser
you are a very smart guy….getting the lurkers out for free shipping…Very smart!

No NFL predictions….too emotionally involved with College Basketball and the fact that my Wichita State Shockers suck this year
March 1, 2007

Slick
Damn you Vaynerchuk! I admonished you after the Riesling episode, now you let the masses know the Chablis secret. How low will you stoop? But I suppose the free shipping will appease me (hmmm, what to order?) The Knights of Columbus comment was a classic Vayner-bloop (being a Knight I never recall the feast you mentioned, a pinochle game with some hopped beverages and hot dogs, but never a 30 course feast!) Peace brother.
March 1, 2007

JimL
I started watching WLTV about two weeks ago. My wife have watched almost all the episodes now. We love it. Everyday when I get home from work, we check to see if there is a new episode.

Just ordered some wine from winelibrary for the first time with free shipping.

Looks like between wine.woot.com and winelibrary, I am going to go broke.
March 1, 2007

CollegeFootballisNumberOne
If it’s Chablis, it’s for me. Thanks GV!
March 1, 2007

big cheez
Gary…You ARE the MAN! Thanks for the free shipping.
Great episode…think I’ll try some chablis.

QOTD: Noooooo

J*E*T*S JETS JETS JETS!!
March 1, 2007

10sGuy
Never actually tried Chablis. Will give it a shot. Yea! Free shipping!
March 1, 2007

Dom
I couldn’t sleep and my compuyer was screwing up so I got it running and voila! Free shipping!

Now I have a reason to go to work tomorrow to whip up a few bottles.

QOTD: I remember years ago going to a party that had some boxed Chablis but thankfully, have never had the inkling to buy a gallon or box. I will buy some of the “real thing.”

Great show and good luck to the Jets in “free agency.” Jerry Porter is available!!

Cheers and thanks
March 1, 2007

Merzbow
This is my comment. It is my comment, not anyone else’s. Ordered two of the “drinking cloud” Chablis.
March 1, 2007

Dom
“compuyer”? Sorry, it’s late. Off to dream of what to buy tomorrow.
March 1, 2007

Antonio TouriÃ±o
I don’t think I have ever had a Chablis, let alone a jug of it… So, thanks for introducing me to yet another region that I didn’t know about. Oh, and the free shipping, that’s also good.
March 1, 2007

Nick K.
Gary, Help. i placed an order today before i saw the episode anyway i can get Covered by the shipping code if my order all ready shipped today? Oh and i am still tasting a bottle of Droin that you previously recomended, fantastic.
March 1, 2007

SteviefreakinD
QOTD. Never had any. And I love Chablis.
Thanks for the advise by the way. Your right, and I pretty excited!
March 1, 2007

CollegeFootballisNumberOne
If it’s Chablis, it’s for me! Thanks GV.
March 1, 2007

Jerry the 2THDR
Thanks for the free shipping. I’ll be trying 3 of the 4 you showed today. I brought a great Corton to my son’s house for dinner. He tucked it away and served me Chablis from a BOX in his fridge. I think it was Franzia. Some days its harder to love your children that other days. Jerry the 2THDR
March 1, 2007

Cameron P
Great episode, thanks for the free shipping! It’s nice to see Chablis’ name being restored in the public marketplace, hopefully it doesn’t send their prices through the roof. I had a recent vintage of the Droin (’04 I believe) and it was excellent, had a distinctive flavor but also paired excellently with the scallops I was eating.
March 2, 2007

Chris H
Great episode, thanks for giving me an excuse to order lots of wine!
March 2, 2007

philmyglass
First time poster.

Love the reds, but will try one of the regular Chablis sometime soon. Great show.

QOTD: Lots of jugs, but all Chiantis.
March 2, 2007

Corrado
QOTD: never stooped to jug o’ wine. Box o’ wine, yes. Jug o’ wine, no.

I would love the Jets to get a guy like Brandon Stokley, but they’ll probably end up with more of a ‘twilight’ reciever like Moulds.
March 2, 2007

RMD
We need a Boston Party!!!
March 2, 2007

Carl
Enjoy your show from St. Louis. Thanks for the shipping, and love the website w/sortable ratings, varietals, price etc…I shouldn’t have to shop for wine for the next 6 months! Willie McGee 4evah!
March 2, 2007

fernandob23
Looking forward to the party in the Bay!!

I am pretty new to wine and remember having the jugs of wine around when my parents had dinner parties. Don’t remeber trying any myself.

Thanks for the free shipping and great videos
March 2, 2007

bugbirdfishboy
Didn’t know what chablis was until this episode. Almost positive I have never had jug chablis.
March 2, 2007

Lars
QOTD: Not too much Cha-Bliss experience here. Perhaps 1 jug that I don’t remember.

Thank you for your generosity, Wine Guy! I just ordered a case and a half. I finally got some of the Nalle Zin and Clone 5 that I have been eyeballin’ for a while. I also ordered a bunch of friends to keep them company during their trip out to Cali.

Say, the Mighty Vikes just released Brad Johnson. Whaddaya say the Jets pick him up and release Chad P. so that we can grab him? Sounds fair to me.

Go Vikes. Please.

Yours in green, I mean purple, envy,
Lars
March 2, 2007

flavasauce
Sweet about SF party! Can I bring someone even if they’re not a wine nyerd like me?
March 2, 2007

Blank117
Great episode!
March 2, 2007

LuckyBecky
Jug Chablis? Never.

(Please don’t ask about box wines)

Love the free shipping. Thanks, Gary!
March 2, 2007

Snarf
Jets will sign Joey Porter and NY will be in an uproar, especially after he pops off his mouth all the time. Go Steelers and Pats!!!
March 2, 2007

Dale Cruse
QOTD: None. I have to admit that I haven’t tried chablis yet. But I plan to remedy that soon! Thanks!
March 2, 2007

GeneV
Great episode, and a huge thank you for the shipping! You are such a pushover.
March 2, 2007

GeneV
By the way, I drank tons of Almaden “Chablis” in my college days. It was mostly chenin blanc, and the nearest thing (in price) to everyday generic white wines of Europe, but nothing like the real thing. I first tried real Chablis in France in the early 80s.
March 2, 2007

Mike
No jug Chablis for me, GV. I didn’t discover wine till late in life. I was beer and coctail drinker primarily in college.

Thanks for the freebie, Gary. I will be buying the middle two Chablis you reviewed with this order along with a couple of Wolf Traps and a Mabileau Bourgeuil St. Nicolas ‘05 and an Aries Los Carneros Merlot ‘01.

Thank you very much!

Mike
March 2, 2007

DanTX66
Thanks for the free shipping – keep up the good work
March 2, 2007

VinoVixen
Great episode. I enjoy Chablis and can HONESTLY say I have NEVER had it from a jug!

Free shipping…feel like a kid in a candy store!!!! I told my delivery person I was going to back-off…she lugs the box up 20 stairs to deliver to my office! Maybe I will give her a bottle or two…cant pass on the free shipping, right?? Merci beaucoup for the shipping!
March 2, 2007

TampaSteve
YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2, 2007

glenn
oh yeah, next time please couple free shipping with a Muscadet episode so my wallet can take another 5 hundy hit. thx again.
March 2, 2007

Caren
Definitely going to seek out some Chablis!
QOTD- Never purchased jug wine. My parents however (back in the day) used to buy Lancers Rose in that funky little terra cotta bottle (’lil jug). I’m happy to report they have evolved since then.
March 2, 2007

woodchuck
Tricky Gary!! Thanks to winelibrary I’ve begun exploring Priorat and Chablis! Thanks Gary!
March 2, 2007

jason carey
Gary
Remember theese wines are some that like bottle age..
The oak will integrate in a few years, and might not seem so “oaky”. Try again in 8years and see an integrated well woven wonder?
jason
March 2, 2007

copper93
Free shipping lured me out of lurkerdom. Way to go Gary V.
March 2, 2007

jack
thanks for the free ship GV! now i can try some chablis…
March 2, 2007

deborahdeborah
Thanks, Gary. Free shipping is enough to lure me out of Lurkersville. Not too many wine choices at the local one stop out here in the wild west. Thanks for the opportunity to try new stuff and for the great education.
March 2, 2007

damon
gotta love it!!

No jug chablis here. Haven’t had much of the real stuff either. I promise, I will try some soon.

Hey, can you describe what a mature premiere or grand cru chablis is like?

thanks for the gift GV!!!!!
time to go shopping.
damon
March 2, 2007

Capt M
Great episode on Chablis. You make it all so interesting. If I’ve ever had the chablis that comes in the jug or box, maybe I have and I don’t remember. Maybe in a pizzeria. But not that I went out and bought it. I just took my “Free Agency” ride. THANKS SO MUCH!
March 2, 2007

dennis
thanks for the free shipping
March 2, 2007

Jeff
great!! chablis my very favorite!! NEVER had a jug chaabbliss am happy to say.
March 2, 2007

Dude Man
Jets can go Yankees during free agency but will still be second to the Pats. Sorry, but that is the truth. At least there will be jugs and of course bottles of Chablis around to comfort all, on those miserable Sundays. Great episode. I love free shipping.
March 2, 2007

wildebeest
Jeez! I almost had a heart attack when I watched the show at about 2:30 a.m., I was so worried that I’d missed the free shipping. Thanks for giving us an extra day!!!

QOTD: My introduction to wine was Carlo Rossi Burgundy & Sangria. That’s about all I drank for a whole summer. There’s a large Basque population where I live, as well as a yearly Basque Festival (the largest outside of Spain, I’m told), which kicks off with the biggest party of the year. The Basqos mix Carlo with Coke and call it a kalimotxo. …I guess it all starts w/ binge drinking.
March 2, 2007

Bill
Cute tricks Gary! Never had a single sip – nada – of any of those bulk flaggon-style “chablis”, but I did have some nice chablis by complete accident in Paris a few years ago, so this was a timely reminder!!
March 2, 2007

GregL
Gary,
Just stopped by the store yesterday,no need for free shipping,the store is gorgeous but there was some kind of foul odor floating around . Any reason ? maybe the cheese section had an incident ? Didn’t stop me from buying 5 bottles though.
Love the store and the show keep up the good work!
March 2, 2007

wildebeest
…I forgot to metion the bota bags. My college friends and I would go to the festival armed with a full bota over each shoulder. I’m convinced that there’s no faster way to get obliterated.
March 2, 2007

Joe Po
Thanks, Gary. Did not know that Chablis is Chardonnay. Since I’m a PA whiner, I’ll just have to visit again for some authentic Chablis( sorry, no jugs in white, just the Hearty Burgundy).
March 2, 2007

yowens44
Cant say I have jug chablis or actually any chablis for that matter. But will buy a bottle today to broaden the herizons a bit. Thanks for the episode.
March 2, 2007

Ben N.
Thank you for the chablis episode I learned a lot. Even though I missed spelled chablis earlier in my first post.
March 2, 2007

Carlitos
Thanks for the free shipping, Gary!

We love Chablis and agree that it’s still one of those few wines that are undervalued out there. Yep, we love that minerality and liveliness you just can’t find in Cali Chard.

QOTD. I have NEVER bought a jug of chablis, though I have “tasted” it in a few open bar situations where that was all they had. Yeah! Great party!
March 2, 2007

JOEinLA
Grat Episode. I’m too excited right now with the Free Shipping to fiugre it all out. Late to work cuz I’m working on my order!

I went for the Grossot Chablis and it’s already sold out…

I’ll manage to find something

Put me down for Frisco.

Could the JETS use Joey Porter?Joe Horn?
March 2, 2007

Adam B
Never had jug chablis dude, sorry. I did enjoy a lovely jug of hearty burgundy, however, with the goal of making myself a change jar (that I’ve used for 8 years). You should definitely make the Chicago party over the weekend April 14-15, because I’ll be flying up from Omaha to take the Intro. Sommelier Class — I mention the class because it means there will be at least 79 other wine geeks there to take part in the party. Great episode, Gary. Could you do something on the smaller appellations of the Languedoc — Corbieres and Faugeres?
March 2, 2007

David
just placed my first order!!! thanks for the free shipping!!
love chablis! my favorite; the real stuff; love the flint and stone.
March 2, 2007

walkieboy
QOTD: Numerous gallons of Chablis and Burgundy. Used it to make sangria for our frat parties in college
March 2, 2007

Lb in KS
Wish I could say I’ve tried a FREE AGENCY Chablis or any Chablis for that matter, I’m such a newbie and I’ve NEVER had one…SO…..I shall order my first bottle in honor of the FREE AGENCY code you’ve so kindly bestowed upon us. Tanks G
March 2, 2007

bradyt
Hehe, put in my order…
March 2, 2007

Deano
Gary you pulled a fast one at the end lol. Great episode my mom loves chard so i will tell her to seek these out.

QOTD: None yet. I have been lucky to drink bottles and not jugs lol.
March 2, 2007

Fred Cottineau
I have been watching and enjoying WLTV since Episode 10.I haven’t missed one since.Today is however my first comment because I want the free shipping so bad(I live in Westchester Co.)
Chablissime episode today! Keep up the good work !FC(Proud French viewer)
March 2, 2007

MikeyB
Thank you thank you thank you. I don’t know if you’re serious about leaving a comment to get the free shipping, but just in case…

QOTD: Only had burgundy jugs, no chablis. Free shipping on those too?
March 2, 2007

Big Billy from Big D
Chablis from jugs,and later from boxes. As long as I was drinking and not tasting it was passable.

I have been “off” Chardonnay for several years, but recently a friend brought a white Burgundy to share that showed me that I’m not really an “ABC” person (Anything BUT Chardonnay). With that bottle and today’s episode I want to explore more Burgundian possibilities.

Thanks for the Free Shipping.
March 2, 2007

Shir-Az
QOTD: Can honestly say I have never had jug chablis in my life and plan to keep it that way.

So who are the Jets after in free agency??? Hmmmmm……maybe Joey Porter now that he has been released. They could really use Nate Clements but I don’t think they will pony up the $$$$ to pay him. I can also see them pursuing an interior OLineman…Steinbach or Dielman maybe.
March 2, 2007

Tony S.
All’s I’m saying is Lance Briggs BETTER stay in Chicago!! At least the Bears took care of Lovie Smith though.

QOD: I’ve been fortunate enough to have never tried any of that big jug wine. No wait, I did try the “Burgundy” one once, and it tasted like Kool-Aid and alcohol.

OK…I’ll see you later!

GO BEARS!!!!
T
March 2, 2007

aktormedic
Never tried a Chablis jug wine…never seemed particularly tempting! Glad you are going to do a SF party, especially since public transportation is very good to take after a wine party….and I live near a major BART (SF subway system) station..
March 2, 2007

Peter N
Excellent show today. So much more interesting than reading dry wine reviews that don’t really say anything to me. Later today I plan to jump into a vat of bee-ridden honey and split an oak log today, then eat at Medieval Times! Wahoo!
March 2, 2007

bradyt
What positions do the Jets need filled the most? I heard teh Cowboys cut Drew…
March 2, 2007

DaveyDonut
Awww you’re making me bust my comment cherry for free shipping! Been lurking for months, watching every day… glad to see the free shipping again! Maybe I’ll get some of that ‘05 Bordeaux too…
March 2, 2007

Matt
Nice show.
March 2, 2007

Michael
LOVE DRINKING CLOUDS…good thing it’s free shipping…i mean clouds are so expensive to ship theses days!!!
March 2, 2007

Ken B.
Great show Gary V. Loved the Duty Roads flashback. One of my best friends in H.S. was kicked out of his history class for standing on the desk and impersonating THE AMERICAN DREAM.

QOTD: I admit it, I have had several (5 or 6) jugs of chablis and/or burgundy.

The JETS- Hey maybe they can pick up Drew Bledsoe on the cheap since the Cowboys have released him.

Ken B.
March 2, 2007

waibeans
wow over 200 posts on this ep.. looks like alot of people want that free shipping!

can you hit 300?
March 2, 2007

stewart l
Enjoyed the episode,Last year on Jeopardy they had a question “which one of theese is not a variety of grape” and chablis was on there. I enjoy chablis more than chardonnay because of the minerality and less oak than Ca. chards.
Now don’t get down on Steeler fans! Maybe the Jets will go after Joey Porter?
March 2, 2007

louis
I have found WLTV a great resource and appreciate all you have done, thanks. I am going to take advantage of the free shipping. Can’t beat buying wine from home!
March 2, 2007

Joseph
yea…been away a while…did I miss much.
March 2, 2007

TimInFL
WhoooHooo

Top 215….Yeah!

Anyway… I love cooking with chablis. I make my wife a baked Salmon dish in which chablis is used as a baster so to say. Comes out awsome, and I hate Salmon. I usually go for the sword fish or tuna, or it available chillean sea bass.

Rhodes looks attractive to in the FA market. J….E…T…S, Jets, Jets, Jets!
March 2, 2007

Smoke
Entertaining show as always.

And Hulk Hogan powering out of the Camel Clutch at MSG has always held a special place in my heart as well.
March 2, 2007

db
Okay, Okay I get it. You want us to comment!

Great episode Gary!

Now can I have my free shipping
March 2, 2007

Brian
I’m officially no longer a lurker!!!
Great episode.
QOTD-I’ve never had jug Chablis.
Thanks for the free shipping!!!!
March 2, 2007

Dr. Mike
Thanks GV,
I’m definitely gonna skip my normal purchase of napa Chard and try one of your suggestions.

QOTD: Can’t say I have, although I am guilty of drinking a jug of sangria; once or twice
March 2, 2007

mikeyrad
I had my share of Chablis and Soave jug wines at office parties. Both tasted like paint thinner.
March 2, 2007

NathanN
Thanks GV

QOTD: Never had any Chablis from a jug or France.
March 2, 2007

croat
Outstanding show Gary, Gallo Hearty Burgundy was our jug go to wine , my father said it reminded him of old country wine. I’ve been enjoying fine Burgundy ever since.
March 2, 2007

Matt B DC
This is so funny – - “lurkers come out! leave a comment” *crickets* “Free shipping with comment!” *caucophony* HI EVERYONE!
March 2, 2007

ChrisBerto
J-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets!

G-A-R-Y Gary! Gary! Gary!

You rock!!

Free shipping rocks!!

Did the Tampa Steve campaign finally get to you?!
March 2, 2007

SethM
FREE AGENCY FTW!!
March 2, 2007

JohnP
Free shipping is enough to drag me out of lurking.

GO BEARS!
March 2, 2007

SteveB
Free shipping…..

Finally we can get Tampa Steve off the ledge……..

Thanks GV…..
March 2, 2007

boyd
Well, I guess now I have to ship it to good old mom and dad’s and pray they don’t drink it. Thanks Gary.

Damn you Georgia!
March 2, 2007

Jaye
Thanks for the free shipping, Gary. I managed to find a way to use it afterall!
March 2, 2007

Andre
What up G,
Do you listen to graperadio.com? Thanks for the hook-up, Son! Umm, never had chablis. Bought some Macon, but never chablis. My sis and I argued a few years back…she was saying chablis was a red wine?! I guess they were a while back, but…ah, oh well, guess we were both right. Sorry ’bout the tangent. Thanks ‘gin.
March 2, 2007

FA
Awesome, Gary V. Thanks for the tips and the free ship!

Felipe
March 2, 2007

Italian Stallion
whats my free shipping code??????
March 2, 2007

Dr. D
Don’t know whether I’ll use today’s free ship’n, but great gimmick to link it to a comment. Again, thanks, Gary, for the nugget of insight re: Chablis vs. Chard.
March 2, 2007

joe
Where is Brandon M? He used to have 5 posts in the first 10. Now even free shipping can’t bring Brandon out?
March 2, 2007

wannaBconnoiseur
Free shipping, sweet!! Thanks Gary!!!!!!!!!!

QOTD: None.

GO PATS!!!!!
March 2, 2007

Justmarsh
I swear, Gary if you were a woman, I’d definitely make out with you.

Thanks for the free shipping!
March 2, 2007

CampingLisaB
Hey Gary…didn’t get to take advantage of the free shipping for wine (gotta love PA huh), however…we did get some Schwag!
March 2, 2007

gnarlyoak
Hey Gary!

I’ve got to admit, I’m more excited about Spring Training for MLB starting than free agency. Go Cardinals!!!

QoTd: When I was ten or eleven I sneaked a sip of big jug Rossi Chablis, and almost ralphed. That taught me in more ways than one!
March 2, 2007

John M
Jugs and botas at Mardi Gras – that’s good times. Got sick once on chablis and haven’t been back – maybe it’s time to try it again. Thanks
March 2, 2007

Robin M.
Hey Gary:
I love Chablis. We lived in England for 3 years and I would buy Tesco Chablis and make salmon and risotto. I also had that prejudice against Chablis until I moved to England and drank it all the time. You taught me something I didn’t know, I didn’t know it was a Chardonnay grape. After we moved back to Chicago, I started buying nice Chablis here and have a few in the cellar.

QOTD: Don’t remember, but I am sure I have drunk wine from the big jug at, for example, company outings.

Thanks for the great episode.
March 2, 2007

John Ladany
Gary,
Why a party on the West Coast and Chicago?
When are you having THE party in Edison, NJ.

What is your “drink” of choice when the Jets win a game?
John
March 2, 2007

Michael
Great episode……I’ve been a fan of Chablis for years and I’m grateful you have introduced my fellow fans to its’ virtues.

Thanks for the free shipping.
March 2, 2007

Nico
GREAT educational episode, Gary! Good luck with the Jets Free Agency!

-Nico
March 2, 2007

flavasauce
Ditto on what Justmarsh said. LOL
March 2, 2007

Dmjperc
Gary!!!! Football makes me happy too!!
Thanks for the shipping… and no ..never had the big jug.

I’m sure you made Tampa cry today.
March 2, 2007

Jim Walker
Just sipping a good Malbec, waiting for Gary’s next show. Thanks for the free shipping. I ordered today. I really like you Gary, but I don’t want to make out with you even if you have a sex-change operation.
March 2, 2007

Greg Spinelli
Free Shipping!

Maybe the Jets will pick up Joey Porter?
March 2, 2007

Oilman
Nice show. Bailing out my basement here in CT.
The wine is just fine.
March 2, 2007

gordoyflaca
QOD- I don’t think that I’ve had much cheap chablis…. but I do recall (vaguely….) living in Rome for 8 months as a student and drinking GALLONS of cheap Italian white… now That’s a rough hangover…
March 2, 2007

koenraad
I am a bird
March 2, 2007

KMANN
Ravens released Hartwell…I like BThomas, but picking up Edge would allow BT to stay on the line…stay away from the litney of RBs out there – I LOVE what Denver does. Trades away good but used RBs for other areas of need. RB is the easiest position to fill, especailly on draft day.

BTW – we need another Port episode. 1 in 200 or so is a travesty…and you should incorporate 1 cheese episode / week. It’s really not that hard.

Your lucky the Bills look to be dealing Clements. He’s a blanket. Just noticed you guys sealed the 2007 season with releasing Ramsey – just run Pennington over with the team bus and save you fans the agony.

Do you have your draft day disgust ready? BBBBOOOOOOOO!!!

Oh yeah. QOD – better number from my mom. Hundreds of jugs (wine, that is).
March 2, 2007

AlisonD
Hey Gary! Its funny you mentioned “Carlo Rossi”..never heard of it before today..and today I heard it twice! Was out to lunch at a local BYO place and didnt think to BMO (Bring My Own) since it was lunchtime..the nice owner must have felt bad for me and gave me a glass of Carlo Rossi jug Burgundy. He didnt tell me the name at first, and I thought it wasnt a bad table wine…so I asked. I probably wouldnt buy it, but it was a nice freebie at lunch!
March 2, 2007

Beth
Jug Wine? Love it, at least I did when I was in high school and pre-dance I would sneak a glass (or two or three). Jugs are SOO big nobody notices a missing glass. Gotta love it.

Thanks for the free shipping, but being a Cali-Vayniac everything is sold out!

Next time!
March 2, 2007

Matt the Lurker
Sheesh, I almost blew it… posted on the wrong episode. But I gots to gets my free shipping. Ya know Gary, it is getting harder and harder to be a lurker.
March 2, 2007

Susan
Bueller?
Bueller?
Bueller?
Anyone?
Gary?
Hello?
I think Gary
LEFT
the
building!
March 2, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
Gary-
Great show. I’ve never had any jugs of chablis, nor did I know it’s all chard…
Now I’ll have to check them out, perhaps w/ free shipping, eh???
Thanks a lot!
March 2, 2007

Mikel Thomas
For free shipping, even a Chief fan will listen to a sorry Jets fan….I will take the great values of Priorat this time…Thanks, Gary
March 2, 2007

AndrewP
Chablis… never had it from a jug, or otherwise…

My 49ers are “bringing the thunder” when it comes to free agency (at least on defense)… there is plenty of room on the bandwagon when you come out in May. Hope to meet you in SF!
March 2, 2007

Michael
Gary thanks for the free shipping , hope to see you in San Francisco.

Its going to be a mad house ; Love freee shipping.
March 2, 2007

RobinRedBest in Boise, ID
Great Episode Gary
QOTD Yes…have tasted Jug and Boxed Chablis, because we have friends who invite us to dinner and those are the only QPR wines they keep to serve. Needless to say, we usually bring a bottle of wine to open and share…but they are adamant that they are not going to spend money on good wine. Too bad for them, but that means the rest of us who DO buy more expensive wines will have more to go around.
March 3, 2007

mike l.
never had a jug of wine… am i missing out?
March 3, 2007

grapenuts
Free Shipping!!!!!!

Hallelujah!!!!

Thanks Gary!
March 3, 2007

John
OKKKKKKKKKKKKK Gary
Thanks for the Free Shipping
What a nice thing to do !!
QOD At least 50 of those gal jugs were drank !!!
WEll, maybe not that much,,,
Man, my “cellar” is getting full
and my wallet is getting empty…
March 3, 2007

Alec McKinney
Thanks for the free shipping
March 3, 2007

Jester
Hey Gary,

I’ll go ahead and send you an e-mail with this info as well. I contacted the Director of the NOWFE with regards to having you come down as press and do some videos that offer a little promotional content to the event. It would be great if you could make an announcement about the NOWFE on one of the upcoming shows. So, I’m still awaiting her reply, but she’s a really cool person and I think it should work out. So, are we going to have a New Orleans party when you’re down here? I’ve got many great bottles that I’m sure would love to be opened. I’ll be more than happy to coordinate the get together if it works out. The sooner I can get started, though, the better it will be. I really hope you can make it down. It’ll be a great time. Talk to you soon.

WH
March 3, 2007

Slick Nick
QOTD: Of course… what else do they serve at church functions!!!

Gary, you’re forgetting your roots. All the free shipping deals doesn’t do squat for the people that have been trekking for years to your store from the tri-state area. Even though I live in NYC, I rather pick up my order at WL and check out what’s on the floor that intrigues me. How about a bone for pickup orders?
March 3, 2007

Badger Ann
QOTD: I may have had jug chablis unknowingly in sangria at some party, but I can honestly say I’ve never bought it. Out of all the styles of white burgundy, chablis is my favorite, and for all the reasons you stated.

Just got back from vacation in Florida, away from a good broad band connection. I missed out on the free shipping – boo hoo!
March 3, 2007

cyclops
QOD: Can’t say that I’ve ever had jug wine. Think i joined the wine craze a little too late to experience that. Keep up the good work Gary, really enjoy the diverse wines that you present to us. When is the WLTV NY party?
March 3, 2007

Ken
OK – I saw one vote for a Boston party. I could help you arranged for tasting up here. Perhaps the Saturday before the Jet come up here. A good excuse for a business trip to Boston.
March 3, 2007

Ania
Great Episode. Love the free shipping though I may have missed it.
March 3, 2007

tarheel17
I was having internet problems. Thanks for the free shipping.
March 4, 2007

Celia
thank you for the links, YoungDave~
March 4, 2007

John
Hey Gary:
Great Show…never had jug Chablis though.

JOhn
March 4, 2007

Nick Hardin
Great show as always! Thanks for all your insight and the free shipping!
March 4, 2007

michael
Love those jugs and as for the wine never! I have had a few box wines.
March 4, 2007

Ken
Gary, Thanks for the free shipping even though I didn’t take advantage of it. I had a one case order all worked out after giving it much thought and I ended up forgetting about the deadline. Oh, well!!
March 4, 2007

Jer
Great episode, too bad I wasn’t able to view it until Sunday. Love jugs, but never had Chablis. Will have to wai until the next time on the free shipping….
March 4, 2007

Jan Wicher
WOW Chablis for 12 bucks. The cheapest we get over here in OZ 30 plus dollars – and that is entry level only.

QOD: none ever
March 5, 2007

RZ
Nice episode . . .didnâ€™t realize Chardonnay a.k.a. Chablis. The more U know the more U know U donâ€™t know.
March 5, 2007

tp
I have some cheap friends who have parties and serve jug wine–cheapskates!!
March 5, 2007

ScottJ
Thanks for the free shipping offer Gary. Can’t say that I’ve ever had wine in a box before (or in a jug). Wasn’t really a wine drinker until I learned about it from friends, so I’ve always had vino from the bottle….
March 5, 2007

Corrado
We gettin’ an episode today?
March 5, 2007

bradyt
Is my avatar going to show up today?
March 5, 2007

Celia
I see it, brady..
March 5, 2007

Corrado
Where the hell is my avatar? I signed up on that damn POS Gravatar site weeks ago. >:(
March 5, 2007

tom_mackenzie
Never, never, never had jug chablis. Thanks for the bone. Gary rocks!
March 5, 2007

Corrado
** EDIT **

Seems Tom finally woke up & fixed Gravatars. Still aren’t immediately working, but it looks like the ‘bug’ was fixed.

http://blog.gravatar.com/2007/3/2/gravatar-properly-syncing-again/
March 5, 2007

bradyt
Thanks Celia, I just had to keep going back and harrassing the site.
March 5, 2007

Miguelo DiMarco
Damn! missed the free shipping – got really busy late last week and just watched the episode now.

I’ve only bought one bottle of white wine ever: 2005 Campagnola Pinot Grigio from WL.
March 5, 2007

Celia
Has anyone heard from Gary? Do we know if he’s ok? Did he mention he’s decreasing the number of shows per week?
March 5, 2007

waibeans
the show is coming..

comon.. lets hit 300 posts!
March 5, 2007

mikeyrad
withdrawal, fetal position, body shaking, sweats, must have new episode, must have it soon.
March 5, 2007

Dom
Well, I’ve had a rough day/weekend and was sitting down with my glass of Delille D2 Red which Gary hits it on the head with “raspberry” notes and hoping to view a new episode. Oh well.

I’m cooking some nice tuna steaks so hopefully that will save the night.

C’mon Gary. We need a fix!

Dom
March 5, 2007

Dom
Heyyyyyyyyyyy, my gravatar finally works!

C’mon Gary, give us a show for Peyton!
March 5, 2007

CampingLisaB
Missing you Gary…missing YOU!

How do I get my avatar to show up anyway?
March 5, 2007

Jeffrey
gravitar test
March 5, 2007

Ferrigno
well, since no show yet, lets have fun with some statistics. According to alexa.com, this is where internet users go when they access winelibrary.com:

Where people go on Winelibrary.com:
tv.winelibrary.com – 51%
winelibrary.com – 29%
calendar.winelibrary.com – 6%
labels.winelibrary.com – 4%
find.winelibrary.com – 4%
free.winelibrary.com – 3%
ask.winelibrary.com – 1%
terroir.winelibrary.com – 1%
Other websites – 1%

Does Gary still think WLTV is unimportant to wine library?? Gratz Gary, please post a new episode today!!!
March 5, 2007

CampingLisaB
ok…since there is no new post…I am going to do a gravatar test…again!
March 5, 2007

Paul Levy
Why so many comments that have nothing to do with wine?
March 6, 2007

ChadB
Late comment = free shipping? Miss one show and miss the deal. Doh!
March 6, 2007

johnmaki
hope to be at he party! john
March 7, 2007

Ben H
Lurker looking for free shipping
March 10, 2007

Riezin
I had been wondering what it took to get 300+ comments to a single episode. A little self-interest is a terrific motivator. Generous of you.
March 11, 2007

Walter
Any wine & spirits expert available willing to work like salesman to comission to sell in companies, events, private customers, yacht, weedings, etc. in south east florida.

whdbiz@yahoo.com
March 16, 2007

ThomasS
Tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, tremendous, …

Nice ep. But that QOTD … : whadaya talking about? What the h*ck is this jug-Chablis?
Anyway, same here with Chablis: often underrated, but often also justly downrated … there is still a huge lot of junk Chab on the market over here.
Try Vocoret PÃ¨re et Fils one time. My favourite: very minerally, terroir-driven, zesty and crisp. Even the crus still have that minerality apparent. Sometimes the crus of others go to buttery, toffee-style to me.
March 28, 2007

FRank
Hey, great site. Keep up the good work!
March 29, 2007

zj
great show!
March 29, 2007

REB
Verget is rad on white burgundies.
April 11, 2007

Ron Natalie
Woohoo! Go Jets!
April 11, 2007

Dominick De Vito
Gary

I’am sorry I can’t remember too many jug’s ago.I agree most folks think of the jug.

I have shown with great pleasure what chablis is.
Thank You
Dom De Vito
April 12, 2007

mike palmieri
Chablis has gotten such a bad rap after CHABLIS being pastwed on millions of gallon jugs of CRIBARI and gallo> iT IS A GREAT DRINK
October 22, 2009

Stinky23
Other people like to think of the glass as half empty. ,
November 1, 2009

John J.
qotd have only had 1 jug chablis. years ago before i had any interest in wine.

Gary you seem to like nice gold color in wines, how about a vin jaune episode then?

Chablis Wines – Episode #192

Wines tasted in this episode:

WLTV San Francisco Party.

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