127 Responses

1. March 13, 2007

   TheDumbPhase

   Whatcha ya gonna do brother, when the 24″ pythons and Hulkamania run wild on you!?

2. March 13, 2007

   tampasteve

   Gaja 93pts GV

3. March 13, 2007

   CW

   top one ?

4. March 13, 2007

   Dude Man

   top 5?

5. March 13, 2007

   Jonathan

   Top 5!

6. March 13, 2007

   Hinrgman

   Top 10

7. March 13, 2007

   waibeans

   lucky 7s .. man i need to hit A/C soon

8. March 13, 2007

   E-Rock

   top 10?

9. March 13, 2007

   Hinrgman

   Gaja – big money

10. March 13, 2007

    John Blue Label

    Hey top 10. Now I can watch the blog!

11. March 13, 2007

    waibeans

    chicago party is 4-20

    apparently the significance is LOST on GV..

12. March 13, 2007

    NY Pete

    top what ?

13. March 13, 2007

    mczinger

    yum, Gaja and Beaucastel. Someone should do a study showing when the first substantial non-”top x” post occurs each episode (i.e., one that shows they watched before commenting). This post does not qualify as substantial, though. C’est la vie.

    When will someone explain the numbers on the board to me?!?

14. March 13, 2007

    John Blue Label

    GV,
    Nothing better than Italian wine and good cheese. How can I try some of that? Also, will it pair up well with the Pinino Brunello?
    JW

15. March 13, 2007

    Portland Guy

    Another top 100! Nice episode, but no wines for me.

16. March 13, 2007

    TheDumbPhase

    Thanks for bringing out the big guns! If the Beaucastel smells anything like the sewers I’ve smelled downtown, I’m gonna pass. Other than the Beringer, I just don’t think you can properly rate these wines at this age. I don’t think that extended decant produces anything like the changes that bottle age will bring and ultimately determine their potential.

17. March 13, 2007

    wirelesswine

    Great episode….wish that Barbaresco was within my budget!

18. March 13, 2007

    L Berry

    Sewer in Tribecca……lurking in central Texas hmmmm

19. March 13, 2007

    waibeans

    QOD: so what exactly was the question of the day? .02 on what? ideas on giveaways?

20. March 13, 2007

    stevo

    QOTD: GV – you should do total number of comments for one episode, only counting each name (email address) one time. That way instead of having the same peeps posting numerous comments, they’ll actually have to email their buddies and get them to watch and comment.

    As far as the number to shoot for? Hey man, you have to set your own goals. Maybe Jets all time high score in one game (maybe multiply that a time or two).

21. March 13, 2007

    Matt W

    Matt: “Hi everyone. My name’s Matt, and I’m a lurker.”

    Everyone: “Hi Matt…”

    My comment: Wine is tasty.

    That is all.

22. March 13, 2007

    Justin

    Gv, you called the beringer chard, cabernet at first… Atleast you got it right before you tasted it! Nice oakmonster impersonation.

23. March 13, 2007

    Kevin

    Hello everyone. My name is Kevin and I’m a lurker. Gary’s call out to lurkers caught me today.
    I hope to post more often even though I vowed not to join any more forums this year.

24. March 13, 2007

    Randy

    Hi people, terrific episode. Loved the “sewer in Tribeca” aspect. Based on episode #148, your next tasting profile episode should have a rusty sewer lid from Tribeca to be your grand finale.

    Have fun in Bordeaux!

    –R

25. March 13, 2007

    Matt the Lurker

    I’ve got a number for you GV. #200. And it’s tomorrow. Bring the thunder baby!

26. March 13, 2007

    hugh

    thanks for the Beaucastel…i asked for it for your blind tasting last week!!!
    love that wine, esp the ‘98

27. March 13, 2007

    TagWorld Brian

    Gary, love the cheeses. Took some to a Shiraz vs. Zinfandel tasting with some friends this weekend. I’ve been obsessed with trying Robiola since you had it with Brunello several episodes ago. Finally found it at The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, of course. Blog post here: http://www.tagworld.com/brian1970/World/MyWeb.aspx?page=8280b035-5f9f-4de6-9f88-054f04308dd5

    Anyway, what was this one? Peccorino? How about a cheese link?

    You know what would be an interesting tasting? How about a vertical? Maybe not every year, but 3 or 4 vintages spaced across 10-15 years. Let’s see firsthand how an ageworthy wine does, as time goes by.

28. March 13, 2007

    Alos Diallo

    Another great episode! I thought of picking up some of the Beringer, but not sure however at the price it might not be a bad risk.

29. March 13, 2007

    Eric

    Smells like Spanish Sherry, huh? How ’bout that sherry episode?

30. March 13, 2007

    brooklyni

    I swear I know exactly what you’re talking about with the Tribeca sewer smeel. I’ll have to get me a bottle!

31. March 13, 2007

    NY Pete

    A big PAZZZZZZZZZZ…too much $$$$$$$$$$$$$

32. March 13, 2007

    stevo

    Are you into chocolate? A pairing episode with chocolate would be sweet.

33. March 13, 2007

    lovinit

    GARY I HOPE YOU SEE THIS MESSAGE
    Since you’re calling for lurkers to make a comment, here’s mine – YOU’RE HOT! You’re knowledge, charisma, attitude…if you were wine you’d be in the 90’s for me. Thanks for another episode, and for keeping the show alive and full of energy.
    Ms. Lurker

34. March 13, 2007

    lovinit

    7:52 free oak….loved that part!!!

35. March 13, 2007

    Patt

    intimated?? Is that like intimidated? Looking forward to watching the episode.

36. March 13, 2007

    GeneV

    3 out of 4 of the wines should not have been touched for another 3 years at least, but it seemed like your palate was having a bad day. When one of the best Chateauneufs, one of the best Barbarescos and one of the best Rieslings aren’t doing it for you, I’d wonder what is going on.

    Have a great trip to Bordeaux!

37. March 13, 2007

    Karen Lorentz

    Gary, my cholesterol is over 300. Same for every woman in my family, and my mother is 83. You have to die of something, and don’t you think all the red wine is cleaning out those arteries? Chill, man, and eat that cheese!

38. March 13, 2007

    KenP

    Great episode, GV. Fine take on the Ch. du Pape.
    On a personal note: What a remarkable fellow you are. It is just an absolute pleasure watching you take such delight in the finer things in life. Sublime work you have.
    My son, soon off to university, also has an infectious enthusiasm for good wine and cheese (yes, he’s under 21, but we’re a francophile household…so shoot me).
    Your joie de vivre is just wonderful.

39. March 13, 2007

    JonE

    It makes sense to me too G-Man. Rockin’ the Gaja and the Beaucastel, pure jealousy is now corsing through my veins. I despise you G-Man.

    QOTD:You need help? Call up Michel Roland, I’m sure he’s not busy. He could provide valuable counsel, he’s done one or two things in Bordeaux.

40. March 13, 2007

    wine-ot

    Qod – How about a bar graph illustrating episode 1-199 general comments to lurker ratio and if we can surpass the all time daily high of lurker shout-outs, you offer free shipping. Just give them a target number to bring them out…like a telethon! Make any sence? Either way good luck and safe travels!

41. March 13, 2007

    Elliot Essman

    Good presentation of the Gaja. You have to spend $125 on something some time.

42. March 13, 2007

    CampingLisaB

    Ok Gary…Let’s say the number needs to be pretty darn phenomenal…Let’s see..

    How about hmmm… 350….

    Love the OAK MONSTER …

43. March 13, 2007

    SoCal

    G,
    I feel bad, I too just sent a PM asking for Bordeaux help.
    Sorry to pile on.
    May be you should offer a sample case “hand picked by G himself”?
    QOTD: If we can beat the all time record of most comments including new lurkers we get free shipping on futures.
    Yes TS…….FREE FREE FREE FREE SHIPPING

44. March 13, 2007

    Dom

    OK, instead of “where’s the beef” I will ask “where’s the cheese” link? Love the stuff but can’t find the link.

    QOTD: There’s a Bordeaux I adore and wondered if you’ve heard of it or if possible, peruse a few bottles or case futures for me. It’s a gargista named “Reignac.” Their 2000 is one of my fav wines.

    Have fun in Bordeaux and follow in the footsteps of one of our founding fathers, Thos Jefferson.

    Merci beaucoup!
    Dom

45. March 13, 2007

    Michael Palmer

    I admit it, I am a lurker. I discovered you last year; around epsisode 60. I actually linked you from my own web-site so more people can learn of you. You are an inspiration to learn more about wines. I am mostly into Italian wines this year, because I am planning a trip to Florence in Oct 2007. So, the Barbaresco was interesting, though it is from Piedmont. I love their Barolo. I’m very interested in trying the cheese. I hope you will stop by and sign my guestbook Gary. It would be a great honor and just plain AWESOME!

    I would like to know why and how you determine how long to decant your wines. It seems each of your espisodes are two to four hours for wines. Would love to know your philosophy behind that reasoning. Thanks. Keep up the great shows!

46. March 13, 2007

    eric

    I am another lurker. First time posting in here and watching almost every episode. Keep up the great work – I’ve learned a lot from watching this.

47. March 13, 2007

    DaBear

    Hey Gary,

    Havn’t posted in awhile, have been really busy!!! I love all the changes made to this site eg. “the forum” and you going to different cities( Chicago/ San Fran)… Have you considered/reconsidered my idea for a random “WLTV’er” to appear with you on an episode and critique some wine? A “WLTV’er” fan appreciation episode…

    I am humble so please do not ask me….anyone else in this vast “WLTV nation” would do

48. March 13, 2007

    Harley Stan

    Great episode, a little out of my regular price range.
    QOTD- Shoot for at least 150 individuals. I don’t think that is out of the realm of possiblity. I watched for a month before I commented.
    Have fun on your trip!

49. March 13, 2007

    Sully

    Hey Dirtbags!!! this is my Reply debut, although I fathered oprahs illegal love child I still pronounce GAJA -GASHU not GIA , love ben

50. March 13, 2007

    winejedi

    great episode gary. i got a good chuckle about your comment about “the football team you hate from the upper northeast”. you gotta R-E-S-P-E-C-T those patriots!

51. March 13, 2007

    Pete C

    Just a lurker coming out in support of Gary. I still think it would be alot of fun to have you do episodes while abroad. How ’bout an episode from Bordeaux? Get on those statins if that cholesterol is a problem, bud.

52. March 13, 2007

    mas

    Hi Gary – great episode again. A little disappointed in the Gaja – the $125 is actually the lowest price I’ve seen for that wine, and was hoping for a bit more to convince me to finally spring for one – you can find as good for half that price …

    QOTD: count the number of first time comments – lurkers only – try to exceed the most first time comments you’ve ever had in any of the previous 199 episodes …

53. March 13, 2007

    BV

    OFF TOPIC, BUT ON TARGET
    Here’s a BIG FAT THANK YOU to the the WLTV gang for helping me get NCAA Bracketed!

    THANK YOU, Gar’ for telling me to go for it (despite losing my shirt each year in the office pool!) You said I should try, and told me something about yourself which convinced me to jump in.

    THANK YOU, Chris Mott, for your honesty and sense of humor as I sought assistance with what was becoming a WLTV/ESPN labyrinth.

    THANK YOU, Brandon Warnke, for calling me at my office!! — and talking me through it as you did your own registration. Within 5 minutes, you unsnarled all of it! With a smile!

    Y’all really are fantastic — I may be in Burbank now, but once again, you’ve made me proud to be a Jersey boy!

    Bill V.

54. March 13, 2007

    Pants

    Okay, call me ignorant, but why did that one decanter have the huge dimple in it? Is it so the Coneheads could wear it as a hat? Seriously, what’s the deal?

55. March 13, 2007

    Joe In LA

    First, I want to comment on comment #38 by Ken P. Great comment and I second your thoughts about our boy, GV…!

    Good show as always, Congrats on #200 tomorrow… I’m leaving patients waiting out in the office to watch today’s episode!

    Cholesterol….over rated. Keep the vigourous exercise going, lot’s of garlic, onions and essential fatty acids and don’t sweat the wine & cheese. ( not to be confused with an official Dr’s orders)

    I’ve done the Gaja tasting. My thoughts are nice but lot’s of money that I’d prefer to spend on other bottles.

56. March 13, 2007

    Patt

    Who moved my cheese??? Can’t find the link!

57. March 13, 2007

    Adam

    GV,

    Record some episodes while in france.

58. March 13, 2007

    glenn

    i only buy the Gaja in great vintages and appreciate you letting us listen “between the lines” so to speak about 03. i have 90 (one bottle left) and some 97 in the closet.

    i have 2 bottles of 00 and 2 03 Beaucastel and often wonder about “downtime” for these Rhones. 5-7 years huh? so the 00s are ready now?

    nice episode. no raves. nobody else would air 20 minutes like this dude.

59. March 13, 2007

    Susan

    Gary-
    Cheese
    and
    A
    Fabulous Oak Monster
    all in one ep!
    I love it!
    These wines are a little
    over my
    budget but
    someday…
    

60. March 13, 2007

    Skol

    Nice episode.
    I was afraid you would love the Hugel Jubilee. I started getting into Reislings from Alsace. I tried the Hugel and couldn’t quite understand the ratings. The nose was the best part about it and tasting it I thought the wine was off-balance and one dimensional as well. I much prefer the Zind=Humbrecht Rieslings. You should stock up some more if you get a chance. I will probably buy as much as I can.

    I am wondering about the Gaja and the Beaucastel. Much too young to be drinking now. I had a Gaja Sori Tilden from 98 that was incredible, but the tannins were still too pronounced. The wine was delicious nevertheless. I guess you get used to the tannins….

    Skol

61. March 13, 2007

    Susan

    Gary-
    Hope you have
    a great time
    in France!
    

62. March 13, 2007

    Trish da' Dish

    Last year, I tried Gaja out of the barrel at a big wine tasting here in St. Louis (the Gaja hadn’t yet been bottled or rated or anything!), and even though my palate was EXTREMELY untutored at that time, it blew my head off! The producer actually had about 6 different wines on pour besides the Gaja, all with those unassuming black and white labels. Of all of the wines that I had in the high end room and at the entire event, the Gaja was the very best. I still rave about the experience of having been privileged enough to have tried it. If you can afford it, it’s definitely worth the price. I sure would buy it in a heartbeat if I could….

63. March 13, 2007

    Susan

    Gary-
    I am assuming
    (right, I hope)
    that the
    “Welcome to Episode
    One”
    is a reference to the
    200th Ep
    tomorrow?
    I rewatched the ep
    SEVERAL
    times just to
    make sure
    that there isn’t anything wrong with my
    hearing.
    I hope Ep #200 is tomorrow!
    

64. March 13, 2007

    Susan

    Gary-
    I like the
    “Refer a friend/lurker”
    Concept.
    What if 2 people get free shipping?
    The first lurker to comment on
    Friday’s Ep
    and
    the Vayniac who gets the
    most people to comment with a
    reference to the Vayniac
    who sent them to the
    comment section.
    

65. March 13, 2007

    TagWorld Brian

    Susan comment #61 gets my vote for most complicated comment of the night. Rock on, Susan!

    Gary, lots of free advice tonight on cholesterol. Won’t be needing to re-up for that Blue Cross next month, I guess. It’s all been taken care of.

66. March 13, 2007

    cgf

    wow, nice wines. you treated yourself today. stepped it up a bit for a tuesday.

    QOTD:
    1) how about a finger lakes riesling episode?
    2) how about a sweet special effect/graphic for the oak monster?

67. March 13, 2007

    Corrado

    I think I’m going to dress up as an Oak Monster for Hallowe’en this year. Whatever party I go to, I’ll have to figure out a creative way to bring “The Thunder.”

68. March 13, 2007

    Drewine

    Lurker out.
    Stats: 6′1″, 175lbs, cholesterol w/out statins ~330.
    Go: KC Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Longhorns.
    Favorite Wine Moments: First time I had a good cab paired with good chocolate, this month’s upcoming Wine Night where we will drink all four Rieslings you featured a month or two ago. I’ve given all of our Wine Night members homework to watch the episode before coming.

    Gary, thanks for the education and entertainment.

69. March 13, 2007

    MN George

    Guilty lurker. Gary, I come out of hiding to suggest one very key change. Wines should not be “seeked out” they should be “sought out”.

    With respect to ideas for offers, I admit I am a sucker for free shipping. NOTHING else can kill a full shopping cart of wine like a hefty shipping charge when you are an online shopper.

70. March 13, 2007

    Malarkey

    The sewer description!! Yes! that’s what I call “merde” (french for shit). It’s definitely there, eh?

71. March 13, 2007

    Wildebeest

    Gary, I’m stunned that you aren’t making a big deal about being one episode away from the big 200

72. March 13, 2007

    Matthew H

    a lurker since about episode #100 exposed! nice ewing jersey in the background! keep it up Gary!

73. March 14, 2007

    Nico

    hey Gary, very cool episode, thanks for bringing back the cheese!

    Speaking of cheese, I saw you mentioned that we might be able to email someone to purchase cheese and have it shipped. Is this something we can do for any of the cheeses offered by WL? Or a special occasion for the cheese in this episode (which I’m very interested in!)? If the former, is this a functionality that can/will be added to winelibrary.com to add to cart or is there a list we can choose from and then email in orders?

    Great episode!
    -Nico

74. March 14, 2007

    cobbpa

    I like the idea of trying to get the best commenter/lurker ratio on record to gain free shipping. Maybe limit free shipping to a small time window or a certain # of code uses to cut your losses. A $50 min order or something could help too.

75. March 14, 2007

    YoungDave

    GREAT Ep. as usual, Big G.! With my budget I won’t be able to taste any of them, but the variety of German Reisling, Cali Chard (obviously not a favorite of mine, but the Oak Monster loves to get his hands into it!), Barbaresco, and Chateaunuef du Pape made it a well-rounded reference.

    QOTD: Ok- I like the idea of counting total comments, but the important thing is counting the total # of lurkers. Also, as others have mentioned, each lurker should mention the name of the “regular” that referred them (if any). If there is a certain “regular” that brings in a rediculous # of lurkers, then they should be commended. If a lot of “regulars” bring in a huge # of lurkers, then free shipping on __ until __.

    OH- and I’m DYING to see what you have in store for tomorrow’s 200th EPISODE -ESPECIALLY because you haven’t mentioned anything about it…as if you don’t know you’re hitting another GIGANTIC milestone. Congrats in advance, and more congrats are due from me tomorrow. (We’ll hit 250 in the comments…I can FEEL it!)

76. March 14, 2007

    Jon B.

    Gary the alltime best oak monster wow!!! Love the Cheese pairing, great episode, Bring it for 200.QOTD I can see where free shipping would get alittle out hand for you guys(and only be offered on special occasions). But maybe for the Lurker record that is going to be set next week and from time to time you could offer 1/2 price shipping. Because then “with you and a little bit of us we would be changing the shipping world wouldn’t we???”

77. March 14, 2007

    Shotgun

    Gary, your best episodes include cheese. It’s clear that great cheeses put you obnoxiously over the top, and it’s good fun to watch you transformed into a little giddy kid. So screw the cholesterol (that’s why they make all those great statin drugs etc) and bring on the milkfat. Hey, there’s my response to your QOD. I’m helping you: wine, cheese and Lipitor!

78. March 14, 2007

    organicguy

    In 1995 while dining oceanside in Bonaire our close friends had a bottle of Gaja Barbaresco(from their restaurant held stash) delivered to our table. This was the wine that made me a believer. That such could be created from the humble grape was astounding. Thanx for bringing back that memory!! Have a great time in France…

79. March 14, 2007

    David Canada

    Nice….I have been wanting to check out the 04 Beaucastel. Is this a wine that I could lay down for 20-30 years for my son? He is a 2004 baby.
    QOTD – Why don’t you try to have as many lurckers come out next week as the Jets have one superbowls….should be an easy feet to accomplish!

80. March 14, 2007

    hugh

    hey stevo, nice gravatar!!

81. March 14, 2007

    Dave-from-Katonah

    Gary – Great episode. As far as QOTD for possible free shipping on 2005 Bordeaux futures – too late! I already ordered 4 mixed cases the last time you had freeagency free shipping! Thanks.

82. March 14, 2007

    Dave-from-Katonah

    Why doesn’t my gravatar work??

83. March 14, 2007

    Alos Diallo

    Why not do a % off so many bottles sort of thing so the more you buy the more you save. Just my two cents.

84. March 14, 2007

    luvgrapesqeezings

    I’m mostly a lurker, but I’d like to ask if you think the Patriots are over the top with AFC east dominance?

85. March 14, 2007

    Jeff

    great as always; the free shipping was used on a mixed case of premiere cru chablis and great sancerres!!! thanks thanks thanks! they are great. As much as I love some of the new world stuff, it is the old world wines; particularly the burgundy region that is where the best are!

86. March 14, 2007

    stevo

    Right back at you, Hugh.

87. March 14, 2007

    Jeff

    QOD: what about a discount on the wines, or class of wines, or some variation on the wines being tasted that day? or free shipping on those wines? (love free shipping!!).

88. March 14, 2007

    luckybecky

    Jon and Alos both had great ideas. I was also thinking of the 1/2 price shipping when you want to offer a special, but Jon beat me to it. As much as anybody loves free shipping, we know you must be taking a beating on it. I can’t speak for everyone, but I bet most Vayniacs would be willing to meet you halfway.
    Alos also had a great idea with % off for Vayniacs. The more you order, the more you save kinda deal. That way you can still throw us a bone now and then without having to give away the store. And man, that is one awesome store! I wish we had someplace like that around here.

    But the real reason I wanted to post is because I am quite sure I saw Gary do a Hook ‘Em Horns at the end of this episode. I watched it last night and wanted to check again this morning, but I can’t get the video to load now for some reason. But I know what I saw.

    I KNEW it! I knew that deep in your heart you are a UT Longhorns fan!

    Congrats on reaching 200!!

89. March 14, 2007

    mikeyrad

    OK, so how does the nose on Tribeca sewers differ from Soho or East Village sewers? I hear that Chelsea sewers are particularly piquant this time of year.

90. March 14, 2007

    mikeyrad

    I’d think that free shipping is a double edged sword for you. On one hand you lose money on the shipping, but on the other hand you get more orders. Don’t know if or how it evens out.

    QOTD. How about 1/2 or free shipping on the wines tasted on WLTV episodes starting when an episode is posted and ending when the next episode is posted. That means until the next episode is posted, we’d be able to get some kind of shipping deal on the Hugel, Beringer, Gaja and Beaucastel.

91. March 14, 2007

    Dave-from-Katonah

    Any cheese link??

92. March 14, 2007

    wayno da wino

    Gary…Gary…Gary…

    If ya lookin for “classic/big name” Alsace wine, ya got to go with
    Zind-Humbrecht or Domaine Weinbach. Ya want “soap-water”, ya go
    with Hugel.

93. March 14, 2007

    TagWorld Brian

    How about a limited edition “Oak Monster” t-shirt! Or “Oak Monster” wine contest.

94. March 14, 2007

    GottaGoDrink

    Gary- Great oak monster send up, but nothing buyable in the ep. Hey, it happens.

95. March 14, 2007

    Jason R.

    I would describe your Beaucastel notes as “CLASSIC BEAUCASTEL”. Everyone that I have had I could use some of your same notes in one way or another. I always use barnyard. I think that this comes from the Sheep Poop that they use between the rows to fertilize???

    Never have pulled the trigger on any Gaja due to dollars, but for the Beaucastel, I think that they drink best with 12-20+ years bottle age. Post above – Many Beaucastel will last the 21 years you are looking for. If you have the patience to wait this long, I think that you and your kid will have a real treat!!!

96. March 14, 2007

    Big man

    Ya im a lurker I have been watching for a while my pops actually turned me on to the site. I have been tasting wines with my family since i was 14 and i love wine. Love the show keep it up GV.

97. March 14, 2007

    RZ

    If you enjoy Parmesan you’ll love Asiago.
    Remember it’s not the cholesterol # so much as your LDL HDL ratio.

98. March 14, 2007

    AlanL

    So you’re saying that 2005 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay = the New England Patriots?!?

    BAH!

99. March 14, 2007

    Chris from NY

    Gary i’m with you on the sewer smell, you have to walk the NYC streets on a clear cold night to get that funk. How bad is the blood fat?

100. March 14, 2007

     Pat Mc

     Gary – the eating oatmeal thing should help your cholesterol and I’ve also heard that niacin does as well.

     And I think you should do secret stealth shipping to those states that frown on free trade. Initials are PA!!!!

101. March 14, 2007

     FTboomer

     #100, ok Gary, what do I win?

     Have fun in France, we’ll miss ya.

102. March 14, 2007

     Doc Dan

     Awesome show! I have been following GV for about two months now. Love the show, energy, education,etc. Would love handpicked 2005 futures. Would also love to see some tape of Gary’s visit to Bordeaux. Have fun Gary!

103. March 14, 2007

     TagWorld Brian

     Heart info: a study recently concluded that garlic (key compound: allinin/allicin) really is not effective against high HDL. So who knows. As for Niacin, don’t take high levels without seeing a doctor. Seriously. It causes hot flashes and it can really mess you up, unless a doctor is watching out for you. And a daily glass or two of red wine supposedly can help your heart health, but the antioxidants (e.g., flavonoids) supposedly are also present in dark, non-alcoholic grape juice, so the AHA says that unless you already drink, there’s no good reason to start. So there’s lots of cardiovascular info floating around on the ‘net, but consumer beware.

     By the way, this has nothing to do with the fact that I love the vino. Love it, and love the show. Just saying, everyone out there should take this heart stuff seriously, and just be careful with the info.

104. March 14, 2007

     vinnyd

     Lurker no more.
     Big fan of parmiggiano reggiano.
     I pretty much put in on everything.

105. March 14, 2007

     kirk

     Question of the day….

     Gary, How about you have a contest. Open it to the top 100 people that refer the most people to the site that leaves coments with their name (the person that refered them) at the bottom. It offers free shipping to the people that bring out the lurkers. It also doesn’t reward the people that do not participate. If you are going to swallow the cost of shipping…people who put in little or no effort should not reap the rewards.

106. March 14, 2007

     Lawrence Leichtman

     Don’t see a link for the cheese and it did sound like a great buy. The wines didn’t today. 03 is not going to cut it for me on the Gaja. The vintage just isn’t good enough to spring for the cost. I’m always puzzled why Beringer gets such high ratings. They have had so many problems over the years with the horrible Bret contamination one year and wines I have always found over-priced and under-impressive. If I want to chew oak I’ll eat the furniture not drink wine. Beaucastle somtimes is great some times so so but always expensive. They seem to have had the biggest rise in price but not quality as of late.

107. March 14, 2007

     Ken B.

     Gary,

     I’ve been meaning to comment on the new video feed, I really like it. I like the tags that allow you to go back and look at specific segments.

     I like Barbaresco alot but I haven’t had anything in the $125 price range. However, I will be in Vegas on business in two weeks, so maybe I’ll find it on a wine list there.

     Have fun in France!

     Ken B.

108. March 14, 2007

     Jim L

     This is my first time to visit the site, I clicked over from Corkd.com. Great site, great job, keep it up! Let me know if you plan an event in Atlanta.

109. March 14, 2007

     Corrado

     Is intimated the new slang for “hooking up?’

     “Yeah, me and Suzy had a bottle of Barbaresco last night and got mad intimated, yo! It was ribs!”

110. March 14, 2007

     Kathleen

     GV: I loved the Beaucastel review! I saw a website for the Wine Century Club, for those who have tasted over 100 varietals. http://www.winecentury.com/ I made my list, and while I’m NOWHERE near 100, it’s fun to shoot for. Beaucastel can give me 13 varietals, are there any other wines you’d suggest that are blends of lesser-known grapes?

111. March 14, 2007

     Christopher

     Criticism – New video player has a problem with streaming / buffering. Sometimes it works well (when there is a good connection or the time is right), sometimes it works poorly. The advantage of the old player was that it was possible to pause and the video would continue to download… the video could then be played without interuption. The new video player can be paused however it breaks the connection which then needs to be rebuffered…. if the connection happens to be slow (my end or your end) and the player does a poor job of regulating the stream… the video is stuttered and needs to rebuffer every few seconds. I do agree that it looks good.

     A positive note, the show is entertaining as always, (thanks again), it has encouraged me to try other wines and varieties… Cheers. Christopher

112. March 14, 2007

     joseph

     greetings from my Wii…no video sounds great though

113. March 14, 2007

     PeterTee

     I am a lurker, for about 2 months now… and loving the shows!

     Keep up the great work Gary!

     PT (Go Jets!)

114. March 15, 2007

     Erik

     QOD – I agree with some earlier comments pertaining to 1/2 price shipping for purchasing a certain quantity of wine (perhaps an incremental scale). Free is best, but any discount is always appreciated!

     I’ve been spreading the word to all fellow wine enthusiasts I know to try and tune-in (hopefully I’ll see a post from someone I know)!

115. March 15, 2007

     Cardinal51

     My name is Doug, and I’m a lurker.

     GV: How about an episode where you review one of the earliest episodes, sort of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 style, and make fun of how low-energy and awkward the show was when it first started out. Maybe one of your tech guys could edit it picture-in-picture so we can see/hear exactly what you’re making fun of in the original episode. Finally, you could even re-taste the wines from the original episode and compare your tasting notes/ratings. Better yet, do it blind!

116. March 15, 2007

     Dudeman

     QOD: Maybe you can offer something similar to “Amazon Prime”. Pay an annual fee and get free or discounted shipping for the entire year. Hope that helps. Great episode!!!

117. March 18, 2007

     Matty Van - Tampa,FL

     I have noticed that gary talks about an explosion in his mouth a lot, and now he mentioned having something sprayed on his face….I am starting to wonder

118. March 19, 2007

     TR

     Gary, nice oak monster your kids must love it. How about a t-shirt with an animated oak tree pumping a wooden butter churn. Perhaps kinda lookin like he’s pumping something else and of course the old red circle with a slash thru it.

119. March 19, 2007

     CollegeFootballisNumberOne

     119

120. March 20, 2007

     Justin

     I got a chance to taste the 2004 Beaucastel Du Pape Red a few weeks ago, I had no idea it was rated so high. That being said, I love the description and I love Rhone wines. We need an all Rhone special.

121. March 20, 2007

     John Blue Label

     Just received the Pecorino Grand Cru cheese today, made possible by the fine folks at WL. MAN, IS THAT GOOD!!!. Cheese and wine are two of the most wonderful creations in the world, and this Pecorino is absolutely wonderful. Cudos GV and the staff. Thanks for sending some my way. You should have more “cheese offerings” to go with all the wine I’ve bought!!!!

122. March 25, 2007

     Vinacull

     Gary,
     Very nice EP. Appreciate your comments on the Gaja (i.e., that it may not be a QPR, but is extraordinary and should be sought out). Am a little surprised that you were not more “wow’d” by the Beaucastel. Have to agree with GeneV and Dumbphase that they may not be showing nearly as well as they are, even with some decant time. Then again it certainly is possible WS went a little overboard with their rating too, and the reality is somewhere in between.

123. March 29, 2007

     Billy C

     We carry the ‘99 Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape on the reserve list at the Italian restaraunt where I serve. It’s the only French wine we carry. I haven’t been able to sell a bottle yet, but sounds like when I do my guests will be pleased.

124. June 30, 2007

     TestName

     Test myfunction comment

125. August 2, 2007

     surf.sf

     Hmmm I was thinking about splurging for a bottle of Beaucastel because I’ve never had it, but for $70? Still not sure. Have you tasted Tablas Creek? Did a search on WLTV and didn’t find anything…

126. August 6, 2007

     Ivory

     have recently. much just to say don’t I ,

127. November 5, 2009

     John J.

     I was gonna get a bottle of that 04 Hugel today, a distributor had it on discount. So much for that.

     How about doing a vin jaune episode Gary?

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