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1. March 19, 2007

   Fiorentina!

   Great Episode…very interesting and descriptive analogies…you really have a way with words. Being an above average fan of Amarone..one that I would say is a must try is the 2001 Masi Amarone. I would say that isn’t fully at it’s prime (yet), but is very drinkable.

   Just curious, would it be possible for you guys to try some Madeira or Duoro Porto OR could you tell me the main differences between the CA Barbera, Barbera D’Asti, & Barbera D’Alba? I’ve never had a Barbera from CA and have noticed the D’Asti to be lighter in body than the D’Alba…is this the difference in body common?

2. March 19, 2007

   Malarkey

   great ep. QOTD: LOVE and am totally seduced by dessert wines. Stickies take the place of food desserts, IMO. Much more satisfying. Some I could just sit and smell all night.

   Your description of the Recioto is intriguing… and while it’s pricey, I’d go there in a “I deserve this” sorta moment.

3. March 16, 2007

   ThomasS

   grrr, dropped my glass of beer …
   so: …o know about. Figuratively or virtually? Everything knew and exciting, the feeling of that smth ‘beyond’ and of course every gob of good food or every decent glass of wine …

4. March 16, 2007

   ThomasS

   At last Gary, but only just a start with the Italian grape month … grrrr. Still waiting, yearning for it!
   I am also that sour, pickly kinda guy, but then I mist admit that a good Coteaux du Layon Chaume, a Spätlese or more German Riesling, a good Sauternes, a Banyuls, a Vin Santo, a Recioto, a Picolit have e go nuts everytime when they cross my palate. I love them with some Pandorlo (if you don’t know that, seek it out), a fluffy chocolate cake, or just on their own … .
   QOTD: seduced? Literally nothing or no-one you nee t

5. March 15, 2007

   DaveyDonut

   Aaghh…. so I finally cracked open my ‘05 Bussola Valpolicella bg tonight, and you’re right… it’s terrible. It tastes like rotten lettuce! You know the kind… it’s sitting in the back of one of your fridge drawers and you totally forgot about it. A few weeks later, you’re hunting for a tasty treat when you open the produce drawer and there it sits… a bag of wilted, black lettuce, and half of it has some how turned to liquid form, and it’s just sitting there decaying like a rotten tooth! Yeah.. yeah.. that’s what this wine reminds me of. I love Valpolicella (and I love lettuce!), but this is definitely the worst one I’ve ever had. And Bussola is supposedly one of the greatest producers in Veneto! Maybe I should try sticking to his TB wines… the Recioto bg I have better not be as bad as this Valpolicella and the bg Amarone in this episode! Ugh…

   David

6. March 12, 2007

   NY Pete

   GaryV can you get me any of 2001 Allegrini ?

7. March 10, 2007

   Steve R.

   Thanks for the return of Italian varietals! I like Valpolicellas with food — I usually pick up a pleasant bitterness on the finish that gives them a clean taste. Anyway, I enjoyed the change of pace.

   QOTD: Wine-wise, I have been seduced by Brachetto D’Acqui. It’s dark pink, bubbly color and floral raspberry flavors have won me over in a decadent kind of way.

8. March 8, 2007

   JimVarney01

   Bad hair day? Great ep, I haven’t left a comment in a while… what’ the heck is wrong with me?!?

   LOVED THE 2 VAYNERCRACKS!!! INSECTS… !!CRACK!! HA I have a terrible habit of cracking my knuckles, and drinking wine, glad to see we’re kinda on the same page lol!

   QOTD: Black n White photos, great red vinos, and a long cool woman in a black dress (or skimpy undies)lol.

9. March 7, 2007

   TR

   Anyone wishing to throw away their Ch. Y’quem can give them to me. Interesting observation that the dessert wines seem to be graded on a curve. Even the 2nd or 3rd tier quality wines regularly are scored north of 90 points. Whereas tannic monster wines don’t seem to get much cred til they’re 20 or 30 years old then they’re upgraded to 96+. Perhaps reading between the lines Garys saying that wine critics like stock gurus/analysts are a bunch of numbnuts.

10. March 7, 2007

    cyrock1

    Lawrence Leichtman, to my knowledge Nebiolo is almost never seen outside of Piedmonte in Italy. It is also much heftier in the mouthfeel and much more tannic than Amarone.

11. March 6, 2007

    Like 'em Rounded and Aged

    Will be opening a Mag of 1964 La Mission for my wife’s birthday in May plus a 1964 Amarone. Will let you know how the Amarone turns out.

    You got me thinking about different wines/grapes.

    I’ve seen the Port episode. How about one explaining why Tawny Ports are so brutal as compared to Vintage Ports (or even non vintage ports like Fonseca’s Bin 27) and what makes them different?

12. March 6, 2007

    gnarlyoak

    Another great, hilarious episode Gary. How bout’ instead of not talking about color or saying “great color” describe the color in terms of the color wheel, and what the color is saying about the character and age of the wine. Just a thought… I also agree with LuckBecky about meeting some of the behind the scenes people. We love Erik! Sorry if it is spelled with a “C”.

    QOTD: Nakedness. ; ) I guess i’m a little loopy too.

    Cheers!

13. March 6, 2007

    Jimmy Neutron

    Nice hair it looks like you stole Davy Jones’ wig. Seriously you had the 2002 Bussola Amarone in 1999? Did I hear that right?
    Finally QOTD: I really love the early 60’s vamp look. I don’t know what it is maybe it’s the big hair being a Jersey Boy.

    Just kidding-please don’t fire me.

14. March 6, 2007

    Lawrence Leichtman

    Yeah pickles and bugs. Do know what bugs taste like as when I road a motorcycle many years ago the helmets had no face masks. Ate a lot of bugs that way. What seduces me, the standard answer is supposed to be your wife but while that is true wine is seductive in all of the different tastes and styles. I have several Amarones and Valpolicellas but none of these. While I knew about the Corvina isn’t the majority taste of Amarone Nebbiolo grape?

15. March 6, 2007

    koenraad

    I want to be the lurker’s birdman

16. March 6, 2007

    CW

    Pedro Ximenez also tastes like steroidal raisinettes with Grey Goose.

17. March 6, 2007

    DaveyDonut

    For everyone liking the sound of the Recioto, there are a few others to try… namely one by the same producer, Tommaso Bussola Recioto Bg (he has two lines, Bg entry level, and Tb the high end). The Bg can be had for around $45-50 for the 500ml bottle. So for half the cost, check it out. Here’s Tanzer’s notes for the 2003 Recioto Bg:

    92 POINTS STEPHEN TANZER “As impressive as the TB version is, I always prefer the BG Recioto(I’m in the minority), as I find it much easier to drink. Deep ruby-purple. Lovely perfumed nose offers cherry, bitter chocolate and herbs. Luscious fruit complicated by balsamic vinegar, prune syrup and delicate herbal accents, framed by sound acidity and firm tannins. Very concentrated, long wine whose alcoholic warmth demands a few years patience.”

    There’s also the Tommasi Recioto which is around $23 for a 375ml bottle… which is just about as low as you’ll find a Recioto Della Valpolicella for, and Tommasi is a good producer.

18. March 6, 2007

    dadobs

    LuckyBecky (great name!), Erik’s been seen in at least one previous episode; go to #174 (right at the end) if you’re curious.

19. March 6, 2007

    cyrock1

    Glad to see you introdice so many people to Corvina.
    This is a top 5 style of wine for me plus its a great wine for new red wine drinkers.
    QOD The wife when she tells me to NOT take a good bottle of wine to a friends house because she doesn’t want it to be wasted.

    Anthony Thomas in the backfield is gonna free up Coles and Cotchery … expect good things.
    By the way Gary, I too hate the Patriots.
    Keep up the good work.

20. March 6, 2007

    Lb in KS

    Jeepers G, why not Forest Gump?
    Ok, question….. Say you’re following the yellow brick road (nice touch by the way), and you get to the Emerald City, you have only 5 grapes to wish for from the great and powerful Wizard…. In no particular order, what 5 vino grapes would those be?
    QOTD…I can only tell you what DOESN’T seduce me…flys w/o their wings, I prefer my flies wing-ed?

21. March 6, 2007

    yowens44

    I always wondered what valpolicella was. Thanks for another stong show!

22. March 6, 2007

    E

    I’ll have to try that Palazzo again … I liked the ‘01 well enough (although frankly I thought the La Grola was a little more interesting) but I don’t remember it bringing Skittles into my hizzy.

23. March 6, 2007

    mbannon

    Ah, I LOVE the wines of the Veneto, thanks Gary! $95 for 500mL is a little steep for my blood, but I dunno…sounded pretty tasty.

    QOD – Wine and women. You can keep the dancing. And the food.

24. March 6, 2007

    Luckybecky

    Great episode, Gary!!

    What seduces me… chocolate lava cake — the kind that is so overwhelming that you simply have to close your eyes when you taste it, otherwise the sensory overload would be too much to handle. You just have to close your eyes, and shut off your hearing too, and just marvel at the incredible explosion of richness. Not ordinary chocolate. I’ve had lots of chocolate, but only had this pure chocolate experience twice in my life, and it was awesomely, indescribably delicious and seductive. Talk about making a gal melt!

    Your description of the Recioto is driving me nuts. I want to try it, but it is way outside of my price range. What is the matter with Erik? He spit it OUT? Is he crazy?

    However, I do have to admire Erik for tasting the wine after you had drunk from the glass AND stuck your finger in it. And we caught a glimpse of his thumb. Maybe one of these days we will get to see his face? How about it, Gary? How about an episode where you introduce all the people behind the scenes? You are always hammering on us to introduce ourselves….

25. March 6, 2007

    Susan

    Gary-
    My nephew Mark(17 months) is watching this with me.
    He loves you Gary!
    

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