Something a Little Different

Something a Little Different – Episode #222

April 23, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

Links mentioned in todays episode.

The Raffle.

Some interesting wines make their appearance on WLTV today. Sit back relax and watch the show and click some links and sign up for the forum!

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114 Responses

April 23, 2007

stevo
had to
April 23, 2007

Randy
he IS here!
April 23, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Top 5 baby!
April 23, 2007

GregL
Can it be…….
April 23, 2007

Harley Stan
Top 10!!!!
April 23, 2007

Le Vin au Blog
Top 10?
April 23, 2007

Randy
OMG the raffle in Chicago! Man, remind me to bet against you!
April 23, 2007

brooklyni
wish i could’ve been there
April 23, 2007

grilljockey
Nahh.
April 23, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
Top ten! is so lame…
April 23, 2007

grilljockey
Yeah!
April 23, 2007

Shayan
I LOVE THIS GUY. SO MUCH ENERGY.
April 23, 2007

wildebeest
QOTD: Yes, but then WL stopped shipping to me. SAVE ME, GARY! What am I gonna do without all the wine? …I’ll be back in a few. I’ll answer for real after I actually watch the episode.
April 23, 2007

Harold
Thank goodness; I was starting to worry that we weren’t going to get today’s fix.
April 23, 2007

Maria B.
woohoo
April 23, 2007

sfgiants55
15!!
April 23, 2007

Randy
QOD: I gotta say that realizing I wanted to produce (and host) my own wine podcast has that “feels so right” thing going on. Yeah, I know it’s coming along slowly, but life happens and I gotta deal with that. All the same, I’ve never felt so energized than when working on and producing a show about wine. I’m sure you feel the same.
April 23, 2007

TampaSteve
2008!!!!!!….2008!!!!!!!!…..YOU HAVE TO BE FREAKING KIDDING ME….after I heard that I had to turn off this episode and post a comment and am signing offffffffffffffffff…………………..
April 23, 2007

grilljockey
Other than marrying your sibling?! Waaa?
April 23, 2007

Randy
Yeah, the “marrying a sibling” is not exactly my idea of something that “felt so right”. Where’d you say you’re from again, Gary?
April 23, 2007

MarkT
You married your sibling Gary???
April 23, 2007

Shayan
GARY YOU ARE THE MAN. I don’t know where you get the idea that you don’t look good on camera, you look decent man. Don’t sweat it.
April 23, 2007

Harley Stan
Sweet the Vayniac World Tour is coming in 2008, is there a Denver Colorado date?

QOTD- My wife and I found a wallet in Estes Park, we then rode about two hours to return it to the address on the drivers license, the lady had moved so then we went through the phone book and tracked her down and rode another hour to return it. It was a complete waste of a day but I got to put about 200 miles on the bike and I felt good when I was done. It would have been easier to keep the 14 bones but karma would have hunted me down and kicked my @$$.
April 23, 2007

Alos Diallo
Playing squash, and going to Thailand.
April 23, 2007

Eric S.
Uh…yeah, I’ll leave the “sibling” thing alone….we know what you meant!

QOD: Going to the Chicago WLTV party! Great time! And, I’ve made some good career choices including starting my own business in the late 90’s which we sold at the right time…so, boring stuff like that.
April 23, 2007

stevek1510
uhhhh…marrying your sibling??….a little vayner-insest….something you want to tell us??
April 23, 2007

Photo Joe
Gary,

Great show!
I was wondering if you might be able to hit on some Argentenian Wines like “Catena Alta Chardonnay #8613″ and maybe some more up and coming Malbecs.
I love the Catena Alta Chardonna and I am curious to know where it stands among other Chards in it’s category.

Joe
April 23, 2007

panoca
Top # 25?
April 23, 2007

Jim Walker
QOTD: Everytime I turn starboard, it feels *so* right.
April 23, 2007

sfgiants55
QOTD: I mentor lower opportunity kids in the arena of entrepreneurship. I teach them how to start and run their own businesses as well as the social and mannerisms that are required to be successful. Through the program, we have 100% of our kids who go on to college.
April 23, 2007

SoCal
Good to have you back G!
I hope you have other locations for WL offline tastings in the future.
If you do Tampa, Austin, Dallas, LA…I am in!
QOTD: Working in a family business, as I am sure you are aware just feels right. Nothing makes me happier than working hard for my father.
April 23, 2007

The Grackle
I have never married my sibling.
April 23, 2007

KAHUNA
QOTD: Posted funny pictures of Gary in the forum
April 23, 2007

wildebeest
QOTD: I’ve decided that going to med-school and beyond must always have been what I was meant to do. It’s amazing how everything fell into line for me as soon as I made the decision to go for it.

Hey Gary, to go along with the bride w/ the HUGE punt, maybe you should review the Demeter Furmint “v” 2005 (WL code#30308). It is tall and slim as can be and has no punt at all. What’s more, it ROCKS! I was going to put in an order for some more of it (and I really wish that I could), but I think the Vayniacs should get a shot at it before it disappears. Also, I reviewed it on cork’d.com, and I’m curious to see if you’ll like it as much as I did.

In regards to the NV shipping issue, is there anything I can do??? What is the specific problem? Can I write to anybody or put together a petition to get it cleared up?

- Will Wright (wildebeest)
April 23, 2007

GregL
Giving up the smokes after 22 years,It was finally the right time.
BTW : Even Freud would laugh at that one!
April 23, 2007

Gman
I don’t know about the QOTD, but I wanted to second Wildebeest’s point on the Demeter Furmint “v”. It is really really interesting.

G
April 23, 2007

Hal N.
Gary…..Disturbing today….lol…”first”..Did I hear you say something about “Retiring”. How the Heck are we going to continue “changing the wine world” without a little bit of “you”…..ugh!! And, second, the obvious “Marrying your sibling” thing. Scary!! But to answer the QOTD….Climbing into a 2000 Dodge Viper RT/10 for the first time, taking a test ride….and saying …”Yeaaahh “this” feels just right….I’ll buy it!!
April 23, 2007

Brandon M
Phenominal!
Married your sibling?

I’m gonna go over to the forum and start a great thread!
April 23, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Pipes are clogged. Can’t get today’s ep…
April 23, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: To me ….way too many things to list that would feel better than marrying a sibling
April 23, 2007

mas
QOTD: Marrying my sibling??? As right as that?!?

Earlier in my career, I came across a gentleman who worked on one of my manufacturing lines – good employee but he was messing up consistently in a couple of areas. I found out later that he could not read. He was 63. I helped him get into an adult reading program.
April 23, 2007

dublin
Gary, I might be able to help you out a bit with the response you got in Chicago about you looking better in person. I work in the film industry here in La La Land, went to film school blah blah blah. The lighting on your show is terrible. You’re basically lit from above by nasty fluorescent lights which castes some pretty bad shadows on your eyes. That is one place you don’t want shadows dropping unless you are going for the evil sinister look. So, I advise you to invest in some lights, soft boxes to be a bit more specific. Maybe one, two would be better, coming from each side. And then off a bit get a tweenie to light the glass from above when you show us the coloring of the wine. Then of coarse if you want to throw on a touch of powder before you go on that would help with any unsightly sheens happening on the nose or forehead. Iâ€™ll be at the San Fran party; we go into more detail then. Good show, great energy, love it!

Cheers!
QOTD: Getting more involved in photography vs. the evil film industry.
April 23, 2007

danny
QOTD:every day i do the right thing 12 years of catholic school – major catholic school guilt but i guess thats a good thing
April 23, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Dublin, soft boxes and tweenies? Are you sure you’re logged into the right website?
April 23, 2007

kingfunk
we don’t smack people in the face in the ghetto with Bride of Black Bart, we smack them in the face with Cristal
April 23, 2007

Caren
Awesome episode…..it’s nice to see you excited again
April 23, 2007

KenP
Dublin,
Lighting on WLTV is what it is. Has served GV well. ‘Soft boxes? We don’t need no stinkin’ soft boxes!’
April 23, 2007

Greg B.
Wow, good one Gary. Except for maybe that little lip slip. Anyhoo, Yeah, I’m still searching for that so right thing. My career is still a work in progress and maybe when I finally get that right, I’ll have it. There is doing right by you and knowing what’s good in this world like Wine. Yeah, there you go. That’s my answer. Oh, and I look forward to seeing you in 2008 in the City of Angels. : )
April 23, 2007

Jeremy
Gary,
#1 do not mention retireing
#2 come to Tampa in 08 good idea
#3 QOTD: I bought my first bottle of 04 clio today
April 23, 2007

amgryger
QOTD: Staying up all night with a few friends to explore the ancient rock dwellings in the Sassi, Matera, Italy, with a 2 AAA Mini Maglight to guide the way. Then climbing down the ravine, crossing the river, getting soaked up to our waists, and up the other side to see the sunrise. This was a year ago in March and I swear i didn’t make any of it up.
April 23, 2007

PattyO
SSChris? Where are you? We’ve come to rely on your faster-than-a-speeding-bullet spreadsheet updates and nothing since the April 12 episode. Help!
April 23, 2007

Garret Nagle
Hi Gary,

The video came on a little late today and I was worried I wouldn’t have WLTV today… I’m relieved now. Just kidding. In reality, we are just regular guys like you who love wine, and at least for myself, I’m not at the point where I can’t function regularly M-F without WLTV – but I am glad it came afterall!

QOTD:

There are a few decisions I’ve made in my life that have been great decisions that feel good. Excluding family etc., I would have to say deciding to invite God into my life has to be the best decision I’ve ever made.

And for a more recent decision, my fiancee and I recently made a commitment to serve in the High School youth group at church. I feel humbled and honored to have the opportunity to invest in the lives of young people, that they might become the great men of tomorrow.

This answer might have come in from left field, but hey… I’m a real person, and you’re real… WLTV is real, and WINE is real!

In appreciation of your authenticity, I felt compeled to share this with you today.

We love you Gary,
April 23, 2007

Jennifer
Ooh! I want to try that Black Bart’s Bride wine, if for no other reason than it has the name Black Bart on it. Sounds delish.
YOU ARE NOT UG ON SCREEN! You’re adorable!
QOTD: Sitting at a dinner table full of family and/or friends; taking a long walk on my family’s property; and interviewing people.
April 23, 2007

dadobs
I kinda like certain Raid products. Was the syrah more like the flying insect killer, yard bomb, or the ant poison variety? My decision to buy hangs in the balance

Irrespective of how good looking you are, you (or Lizzy) deserve credit for the nice shirt that appears to be immaculately pressed. ZZTop was right about a sharp dressed man.
April 23, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
Gary – Great show. Great energy. Bad lighting???? Powder what??? May not be a bad idea from Dublin, afterall… 1st two sound intriguing…may have to add ‘em to my cart which overfloweth…My wife already cut up my Amex! Great to hear about the WLTV tour in ‘08 cause I don’t think I can make the NYC ‘official’ party June 28th.

QOTD – Looking back on things, aside from asking my wife to marry me, getting thru all of my ten years of medical training and then using the acquired skills to help people for the past ten years has always felt just right. That … and being a devout Lombardi and Packer fan!
April 23, 2007

Benji
Thanks for the shout out to Chi-town GV!

PS. When is Dick Vermeil coming?????

QOTD: It felt right when I had decided on a career path. I found that I had a real desire to help people and knack for being able to talk to anybody…lead me into the healthcare field! (and if this ever gets old, I have many other ideas!)
April 23, 2007

Winodontist
I didn’t know you were from Arkansas Gary??

It’s so much fun when you’re fired up and especially when you hate one of the wines, priceless!!!

QOTD: I know I wasn’t supposed to go into family, but when we had our first child and I looked into her eyes it simply changed my life. She has made me want to be a better person every day.
April 23, 2007

Panoca
Spectacular episode. Very very educational. As usual. I’m learning so much. Another PROFOUND effort. Keep bringing the thunder Gary!
April 23, 2007

Darlene O.
Thanks, Gary, for another great episode. Interesting whites, and I appreciate your honesty about the Syrah. QOD: Passing my boards.
April 23, 2007

Dublin
Easy now folks, Gary asked for some advice and I’m giving him free professional advice, much like he does for us. We need softboxes not haters like KenP on winelibrarytv. Watch the episode again and note Gary mentioning how people in Chicago thought he looked better in person than on screen. That’s not a good thing, so I gave him a quick tip, I’m not trashing the content of the show in anyway, just a few asthetics. Carry on, cheers!
April 23, 2007

C-BusWineMofo
Funny show, Polly-O is a brand of Italian cheese. I think you meant string cheese. Anyway, please don’t make 2008 your last year. You have such a good thing going and have touched so many people including me.

QOTD – Cooking for people and sharing my passion for wine. All the stress of life is put on hold when there is good food, good company, and good wine.
April 23, 2007

jonomck
Thanks for the chi town shout out. And it’s true; you do look better in person. Gary was the “toast” of the party and, yes, humble. But give him a stool to kneel on and he’ll take the lead and what a lead it was.
SF, you’re in for a treat! And GV we love you.
QOTD: I decided to start my own business and forgo college. I now have 15 employees and run a sucessful company- yea, right choice. Go small business

Jonomck
April 23, 2007

Ken B.
Gary,

Great show and if you do a 2008 tour, you have to come south for one of your stops. Maybe Atlanta would be a good site.

Thanks for WLTV.

Ken B.
April 23, 2007

KenP
Thanks for the San Francisco shout out.
QOTD: I met a Belgian busker singing and playing guitar in the Beaubourg Plaza at the Centre Pompidou, Paris, spring ‘86. He was strung out and freezing. He played music to keep warm. Brilliant performer. Imagine Nick Cave, Iggy Pop, with a bit of awkward sunlight. I bought him dinner and a bottle of wine at a nearby bistro. Conversation was, well…, he spoke Flemish, refused to speak French. Turns out he’d been a Belgian recording artist years ago, underground records, (meant something then). Pharmaceuticals had undone him. I gave the loser travelling money anyway. Wrong. But felt good. Last I heard, he was back on the charts.

A good QOTD deserves an effort, IMHO.
April 23, 2007

Jen
Oooooh, Gary… If you’re much, much, much better looking in person, then I’m in trouble come May… and to answer the question of the day… Oh yes, I have. Are we supposed to elaborate? ha ha ha!! (And I like it when you babble. It’s cute.) Oh… so sweet what you said about Lizzie!!!!! Gee whiz!!
April 23, 2007

Herm
Thanks for the wrist band….and thanks for the episode….after retiring from teaching I began working at COSI Toledo….It is a “Hands On” science museum that has received high rankings….I love working there….
April 23, 2007

flavasauce
QOTD: That’s a very personal question to me that I’d rather not answer in the comments section. Maybe in SF after I’ve had a few
April 23, 2007

TimF
Xavier McDaniel? He was terrible. I do remember the full page ads for him in the NYT back in the day.

Banana peel? Who eats banana peel?

You should have stolen my fisting line about the punt from Friday night…

You forgot to mention that you’re shorter in person…

Bigfoot? It’s Sasquatch.

Nice missed pour…

Polio String Cheese… Yo, Jimmy — Give me a pizza with nothin! Nothin’?!?

QOTD: I’m not sure. I don’t really have any regrets in life.
April 23, 2007

Doc Dan
Where is the BRDX footage Gary!!
QOTD: Charity surgery for cancer patients with no insurance
April 23, 2007

leatherpalate
QOD: Getting involved helping other people. Raising money for the Leukemia Society
and the Cancer society. Helping others always feel right…
April 23, 2007

caleb
Bought a 97 hayne vineyard turley!
April 23, 2007

caleb
On a more philanthropical note setting up my sponsorship infrastructure to transition to a 501c3 non profit for youth sliding sport athletes when i retire.
April 23, 2007

Les
Great episode, Gary – as usual I am having difficulty finding any of the wines mentioned. I may have to have my local wine shop special order more often -Black Bart’s Bride, for one, sounds intriguing.

I’m letting the “s” comment pass me by…

QOTD – I flew to Tokyo, Japan on my 30th birthday and stayed 14 months. Working in another culture moved me in an entirely new direction. From that experience, I decided to teach for a living, a decision which, although unbelievably challenging and trying at times, is one I will never regret. I love working with high school kids – they keep me balanced, honest and humble; they remind me constantly of what is really important in life, and they keep me on my toes and thinking. Most importantly, I cannot go for more than five minutes without having a laugh, not a bad way to live.
April 24, 2007

carbon60
Very fun episode today!

QOTD: I was researching careers in college and found the perfect one for me: art conservator. I’m still working on actually being one, but it’s incredible feeling to know exactly what I want to do and know I’ll be good at doing it. Unfortuneately it’s one of the most competitive fields in the country, but I’ll get there.
April 24, 2007

carbon60
I spelled “unfortunately” incorrectly and it’s bothering me. I feel the need to let everyone know. OCD.
April 24, 2007

aaronT
Wow Gary, Jen (post #65) threw digital panties at you. Way to go! Don’t fish for compliments my way though, I had somebody tell me I look like Leonardo DiCaprio today. Course I weigh about twice his size, so I calculate that makes me twice as good looking. Beat that!

Quick point: love the angst around the Demartino, I identify with the feeling. Reminds me of dropping nice money on wine at a restaurant and getting liquid Mierda.

QOTD: Donating my car to the american diabetes association (I’m kindof a tightwad, giving stuff away is hard). Felt great to know I was doing some good for some anonymous strangers.

Side rant: So I’m totally Johnny-come-lately on this, but I’d dig on an email rundown of the SF event (forum search only yielded posts from people who know what to expect). It looks like there are still spots available…?
April 24, 2007

KenP
aaronT,
Please go to the WLTV Forum link above. Click on WLTV Events. There you will find a link to the San Francisco event. Go to the later pages. Find a BrandonM post: click on his pm…and sign up! Great to have you aboard. Yes, a few spaces left.
April 24, 2007

vivaitalia
Hell yeah! Tampa in ‘08. Hey tampasteve we need to get together and plan something nice… hit me up
April 24, 2007

Large Format Fever
I’m not going to rant and rave about the “things that I have done” but I will say that the formost thing that I have done that has FELT SO RIGHT is being alive, doesnt it kick @$$. There may be hardships, there may be times that do not necessarily feel so great, but damn, when you look back and see what’s taken place (good or bad), it is amazing to put the peices together and really see where you come from. This insight is really what is great!

BTW, the Chi-tizle loves a great time and…WHOA, it was had by all on FRI!!!
April 24, 2007

acrobaticfish
QOTD: I clocked a guy in the fifth grade.

You should get a better light and reflector for the show, something a little warmer.
April 24, 2007

wm mole
comment #79 thanks, great post!! love it!! me? after family, to give up cigs after 20 years as a half-assed smoker(5-10/day). The best day of my life!! and so right! GV, thanks for the forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 24, 2007

TWofPasadena
QOTD: Walking into Dodger Stadium wearing my SF Giants hat. It just makes me feel good.
April 24, 2007

wayno da wino
Gary, the Castell Roig & Black Bart’s sound super
interesting. On da other hand, I got a termite
infestation in my condo in San Diego. Can ya send
me the rest of dat Demartino ??

QOTD: Retirement !!!
April 24, 2007

chef paul
I had a kid working for me three years ago who confided in me that he couldn’t wait until he was eighteen to drop out of school. He had missed over 50 days of class that year, and it didn’t appear that his folks really cared about it. He enjoyed working for me, and I told him that, while he could do whatever he wanted, if he dropped out, he wouldn’t work for me anymore. He stayed in, started going to class, raised his GPA, and has now been accepted to the CIA. That’s the kind of stuff that makes me feel good.
April 24, 2007

Lynne
Black Bart’s Bride is MIA!! That didn’t last long.
QOD: Yes, but I don’t want to toot my own horn; I’ll try to follow GV’s example of humility.
BTW, Kudos again to the Windy City! A great bunch of people.
April 24, 2007

Andy
Thanks for sharing all your great insight and for giving your honest opinions. Keep up the great work Gary.

QOTD– It feel so right living life to its full potential everyday and to cherish the good moments and forget the bad ones.
April 24, 2007

Capt M
I did not comment on the italian whites episode, cause I was so busy these days, but I don’t want to keep it inside: that was a GREAT episode. Congratulations to all in the Chicago group. The raffle video is very fun and cool to watch. I guess today is going to be fun, because the veoh contest is now close. Will the finalists be announced this Friday? I don’t expect to win, but I’m so pleased to have put in my two cents (towards a free shipping opportunity! haha). Gosh, this is such a great bunch (community). Hail to Vaynerchuk.
April 24, 2007

Shotgun
I have never seen a wetter wet blanket thrown over GV’s enthusiasm than by the Chilean syrah after the giddiness over Bride of Black Bart.

QOD– Sorry Gary but I got creeped out when you said something about marrying your sibling. That was sort of like a shot of RAID in the eye…
April 24, 2007

Gregg Johnson
I’m buying the Black Bart and using the bottle to beat off the cockroaches in my ghetto pad.
Thanks for the tip!

Gregg
April 24, 2007

Jack2112
QOTD: Making the choice to stop working in retail and persue my passion in filmmaking and music back when everyone said I was crazy. It’s been a great 10 years and now I run a music company in NYC. No doubt.
April 24, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- You are a good man. Thanks for the shout out for our friend Francis.

QOTD- Looking at my newborn daughter 10 years ago and never having another cigarette.
April 24, 2007

stevo
QOTD: Deciding to quit tennis. I was at a tournament in Jamaica and I just knew that I was done. It was a great feeling in the sense that I was glad I gave it a shot and now know how I measure up. Otherwise, I would have always wondered. With tennis out of the way, it was like a whole new world was opening up to me and that was exciting.
April 24, 2007

waibeans
QOD: anytime I get to stand on the top of a mountain overlooking a valley below or stand on the bow of a ship smelling a fresh breeze off the water.. or playing with a new pup and getting a whiff of puppy breath. THAT just feels right.

From the late GREAT Kurt Vonnegut: “I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’”
April 24, 2007

Formally Known as Big man
Gary,
First its called string cheese for all us youngens. Second I have to say helpin my dad start up a business was that one thing that felt right. Great show. GO NUGGETS Iverson Leadin the charge! Nuggets 1 Spurs 0
April 24, 2007

Harold
QOTD: Marrying my wife and having an actual “wedding”. There was no doubt that I wanted to marry her but I wasn’t too excited about the wedding. It was one of the best experiences of my life and couldn’t have felt “more right”.
PS-Gary your new nickname is “Two of Clubs”.
April 24, 2007

Justin S
Some Interesting wines today, surprised you didn’t taste the Mike Ditka Kick Asss Red to go along with the Chi-Town theme. Keep up the good work.
QOTD: Quit working for corporate and started my own business.
April 24, 2007

Fiorentina!
Hey Gary-
Interesting episode. Another really good winery from Santa Barbara County is called Wild Heart. Their Chard. and Viognier are VERY big, new world wines, but are complex, rich, and smooth.

QotD- This may not seem to go outside the box, but something that just felt right was getting into the wine business at the age of 23. I have such a passion for life, family, food, & wine that I decided to jump into the business with both feet. What really made me think about this was when I discovered what the ancient Greeks would ask when a felow Greek died. The simple question was “did he have passion?” If the answer was yes, than his life was considered a full and rich life. If the answer was no, than his life was viewed as a waste. Because of this, I figure that if I do what I love…I’ll never work a day in my life!
April 24, 2007

mikeyrad
QOTD, As you said, other than getting married, moving back to NYC from Nashville is definitely a “feel so right” decision for me.
April 24, 2007

Tony S.
Hey Gary…(and Chicago folks),

I would have love to have been there, but I was out of town. So, I’m glad you enjoyed our town. I love it. I’m actually going to be in NY next weekend (on business), but I’m going to try and swing by your store, but I don’t think I’m going to have any free time.

QOD: I don’t know. I guess, when I was younger and was in a couple punk-rock bands and used to write a fanzine that went out all over the place. Those were great days and I made a ton of friends that I wouldn’t have otherwise. And I spent my days (when not working) just listeing to music and writing and drawing constantly. It was a great time in my life.

OK…see you later,
GO BEARS!!
T
April 24, 2007

cyrock1
QOTD: When I was sworn into the Army. It was for sure the 3′d proudest moment for me behind marriage and the birth of my son.
April 24, 2007

RandyB
I don’t want to sound like the Born Loser, but outside of family, marriage, the birth of a child nothing that felt right ever panned out to be that special. However, events that I met with intrepidation or anxiety have sometimes turned out to be life-changing. I would not have gone to college had I not first joined the Navy and became an independent man. Doing something that feels so right may not produce the desired result. Doing something that you may be hesitant or ambivalent about, may produce a deeper feeling of success and far less disappointment if you do not succeed.

Thanks for the shout-out to SF! We’re getting fired up for the Party!

Ciao
April 24, 2007

Iron Man
Jeremy did you beat me to the 04 Clio, you dirty rat!!!

QOTD outting Jeremy for buying my Clio. I feel better now.

Btw Gary, the Bride looks tasty, and I hardly ever drink white, like hardly ever.
April 24, 2007

geespot
Ahh, the joys of Raid. Kills bugs and your lungs, perfecto. Good ep, G.

QOD: An 18yr old girl went into cardiac arrest in my arms. I watched her last heart beat on the monitor screen. As her scared, frozen eyes look back at me, I took my fist and thumped her chest, twice. Her heart re-started shortly thereafter. That, was the single most ‘right’ thing I’ve ever done in my life. Acted purely on instinct and saved a life.
April 24, 2007

Matthew L
Another stellar episode Gary. I’m really on the hunt for crisp white wine for the summer. Who knew Black Bart’s Bride bottled was also designed for home security? Ghetto or not, we could all use a head clunker like that “just in case.”

QOTD: Man! You touched on something that I am still struggling to figure out. Family aside, I have never really, honestly, had one of those “this is so right” moments. I’ve had a lot of great experiences, but I remain open to what will be my life’s real calling and passion. Photography is close, though.

Cheers!
April 24, 2007

Susan
Gary-
My nephew, Mark, still requests
watching your eps!
He chants Gary, Gary!!!!!!!!!!
Good Grief Charlie Brown!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep up the great work!!!
April 24, 2007

Denman Dave
QOTD… I Left the big job in the city and moved to the country where people watch out for each other. Now building my own house on a small island, with my own hands. Some things are much more important than money.
April 24, 2007

JimVarney01
QOTD: Last year when I took on the job of a swim coach in addition to my full time job, girlfriend, and workout regimen, I thought what the hell am I doing… Giving up most of my weekends, working 4 nights a week… It was absolutely killing me. Until we had our first swim meet. I think our kids just swam good to make me realize that this job is the $hit and I love it a ton! Watching kids progress because of your hard work is the best feeling in the world. Now I can’t wait to have kids of my own… but it’s gonna be a LOOOOONG while!!

Nice ep Gary, and great QOTD, let everyone reflect. Now I’m gonna have to find some of that Black Bart’s Wife… and not in that way! lol
April 24, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
I know you meant “spouse” not “sibling”, nice episode.

QOTD: Betting against the Jets in the first round of the 2006 playoffs.
April 24, 2007

TSchampaert
Yuw. Nice this Xarello. Spains whites are as much undervalued as the Italian whites. Think for instance of Naia, Naiades and Ossian from Rueda, all 100% pre-phyllox Verdejo. I did not know what I drank first time I had it. Incredible and unique.
QOTD: quit studying biology after three years and start again with Germanic languages. Huge turn, but worth it every second. Would do it again.
C ya.
April 24, 2007

Justmarsh
Boy I’m really glad this is a show about wine and not Gary’s musical tastes! I can’t handle when you bring the thunder with Ronstadt
April 24, 2007

Harold
Hmmm…guess I should have watched the ep before I answered the QOTD. Non family related huh…well, I’ll go with a recent one. A little while back I bought a new brand of dog food that my dog just wasn’t down with but it was good dog food (i.e. expensive) and I didn’t just want to throw it away so I put it in my car with the thought of giving it to a homeless guy with a dog that I usually see on my way to the gym in the morning. I had that bag of dog food in my car for three months at least without seeing the homeless guy and I was tempted to throw the bag away almost every week but I didn’t. I still haven’t seen the homeless guy that I had in mind but I happened to run into a different homeless guy with a dog last week and I gave him the bag and he was so grateful and the poor little dog was so skinny; it couldn’t have felt much righter.
April 25, 2007

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – Coaching youth sports. It’s amazing to see how you can impact a kid’s life or even better, a dozen of them at a time.
June 29, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: It would have to be the time I took a class in jr high where we went to the grade school next door and worked with challeneged kids. Helping them swim in the pool or getting them to spell out a word was just uplifting. Its amazing to see how different life is when you make a difference in someones life like that. ….. I love the tasting notes on the Xarel-lo and the Bride. Im still new to wines so Im trying my best to expand past desserts, ports, and whites. Nice job on the spilling on yourself, I think this was finally the first episode where you really got yourself.
November 17, 2009

John J.
Besides marrying your sibling Gary? I wonder how many emails you got about that one.
qotd giving up my job, and going after what i’m passionate about for a career.

how about tackling a vin jaune on the show Gary?