Tocai Friulano Taste Off

Tocai Friulano Taste Off – Episode #254

June 12, 2007

There are other white wines in Italy besides Pinot Grigio, today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes some very intriguing wines from Italy.

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“QOTD: The Bat-Man. That’s right, the old-school version from when the …” by Phredd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Sirch Tocai FriulanoColli Orientali del Friuli
2004 Russiz Superiore Tocai FriulanoCollio Goriziano
2004 Doro Princic TocaiCollio Goriziano

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June 12, 2007

Colin Devroe
1st? If you are having any issues with Viddler, be sure to check out the link above. We should be back to normal soon!
June 12, 2007

Greg B.
Big G. Nice to be 2nd.
June 12, 2007

glenn
Soave dude! time for you to come home safely.
June 12, 2007

OldmanW
# 2? . . . completely by chance. No problems with today’s video for me.

QOTD: The entire Justice League
June 12, 2007

MikeBro
Nice to be in the top 10!
June 12, 2007

Harold
I’ve lost count; is this the last of the marathon 12 episodes?
June 12, 2007

Taco John
Top 10 for the first time. Wow, what an honor. Now to watch.
June 12, 2007

Carlitos
Is this top 10? first ever, wow! Travelling to Brazil rocks!

Friuli is great. I’m looking forward to watching the episode!
June 12, 2007

Hinrgman
That Gary just keeps on going..what stamina!
June 12, 2007

ChrisR
Sweet, top 10-ish.
June 12, 2007

wolfie
qotd: b.a. baracus is a superhero, right?
June 12, 2007

Orion Slayer
Far Out! Tocai Friulano! I will definitely have to try one of these. They seemed interesting when I read about them in the Wine Bible recently. I promise, when I’m able to order wine from WineLibrary again this will be the first I buy.

QOTD: The Thing from Fantastic Four! Man, the Raiders could use a linebacker like the Thing in our backfield. It’s clobbering time!
June 12, 2007

Colin Devroe
And we’re back. Great episode Gary. Viddler should be back in action… any problems? Follow link and report in detail. Many thanks! Vayniacs!!!
June 12, 2007

waibeans
ok wtf… i can’t submit a post what’s going on here.
June 12, 2007

waibeans
if you submit a link is it moderated?
June 12, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: My favorite superhero? Vegeta from DBZ. Cocky, brash, arrogant? Possibly. Got the skills to pay the bills? Definitely. Smarter than the dumbass whose shadow he was always in (Goku)? Abso-freakin’-lutely.
June 12, 2007

Tofferotti
Finalmente! some more lesser known wines from the big boot.
June 12, 2007

Kelldey
QOTD: Definitely Wonder Woman. I asked endlessly for an invisible jet and magic lariat. I think I dressed up as WW several years in a row for Halloween. Great QOTD!

Did I actually get in the top 20?
K
June 12, 2007

Randy
QOD: I was always a huge X-Men fan. I liked Colossus, not so much because he was Russian, but that he had skin made of FRICKIN’ steel!

I put in another mad plug for you on the radio yesterday. Hope the vacation has you charged up for the next year!
June 12, 2007

Taco John
Watched using Viddler for the first time. Must better experience, although Gary didn’t point at any links or what-not to hit up. Nice choice of wines today too.

QOTD: I’ve always been a Wolverine fan.
June 12, 2007

Motobob
Is Xena a super hero?
June 12, 2007

Norcal
QOTD: Does the Noid count?
June 12, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
Great episode. I love Italian wines, and i really like Arneis. I am certainly going to try the Tocai.
QOTD: The chick from Fantastic 4. Okay, really it’s Jessica Alba, and whatever superhero she wants to be.

JW
June 12, 2007

Harold
QOTD: I could say Batman and I wouldn’t be lying but that’s not too exciting so I’ll go with Gunwitch from the Nocturnals.
June 12, 2007

PhilB
Wow!Did not even know that grape variety! sounds interesting…

Is the Oak Monster a superhero?? Nah, I guess not…

Call me predictible, but Spiderman has to be part of the list… Daytime geek, night time superhero brings the T.!
June 12, 2007

Kevin K
QOTD: Doctor Who. Is he a superhero? He is to me!
June 12, 2007

Chris Fehnel
QOTD: Don’t know too many super heros really, never been a big comic fan. I don’t really “connect” with any of the comic book movies too much either, so I’m gonna have to go on a pass on this one, with 10 z’s.
June 12, 2007

Netmynder
QOTD: The Tick!
June 12, 2007

Brian
QOTD: Not sure if she’s a superhero, but I gotta say Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
June 12, 2007

Ben N.
Great episode,
QOTD: No superhero.
June 12, 2007

cruster
Gary, Tokaj is not only a Hungarian wine, but Slovak as well. The Tokaj region spreads from north-eastern Hungary to south-eastern Slovakia. And that’s completly enforced by the EU law. Please, do mention Slovakia, next time you’ll be talking about Tokaj. Do it for me, please.

QOTD: Pacho hybsky zbojnik is my superhero.
June 12, 2007

Kevin Warner
QOTD – Chuck Norris.
June 12, 2007

patrill
QOTD: Spiderman! But specifically the one in the newspaper. I’ve been reading it since I could read.

good episode! I love learning about new wines that I haven’t had yet.
June 12, 2007

Michael Palmer
Great Episode. I love learning about new Italian wines.

QOTD: Buffy!
June 12, 2007

tom_mackenzie
QOTD It’s got to be Batman…..love the secret cave….I wonder how much wine he could fit in there.
June 12, 2007

vivaitalia
When I was a little kid, Danger Mouse was my favorite! Definitely my all time super hero. I was also a big He-Man fan. Didn’t get into the comic books as much. When I started watching WLTV I didn’t drink white wine at all. Now i’m constantly finding different ones that I adore. I can’t thank you enough. Can’t wait ’til you get back.
June 12, 2007

geespot
QOD: Neo. Yeah the trilogy ended up a bit cheesy and preachy, but didn’t you want to learn Kung Fu and Jujitsu in 0.3 seconds too?
June 12, 2007

vibemore
Have never tasted the Tocai F. Intrigued.

QOTD: Easy, easy, easy one…the one and only FLASH!
June 12, 2007

amgryger
I wish I had taken better notes when I was in Italy. I drank so much amazing wine that I can’t even remember the names of anymore. Live and learn I guess.

QOTD: I would have to go with Batman. I really liked the imagery of Gotham City. And I had thought of it until reading another post, but I’m sure he could put a lot of wine in the Bat Cave.
June 12, 2007

Darrell T.
Great episode!!
Actually made it into the store over the weekend, completly by accident. Happened to be attending an AAU Basketball tournament in Milburn got off the exit and cruised right by the store. Stopped in after the games were over for the day on Saturday. Impressive!!!

Superhero; The Falcon
June 12, 2007

stevo
Superman! Will try a Tokai F
June 12, 2007

Corvette Tony
QOTD: Hands down, it was Batman, The Dark Knight!
June 12, 2007

JonE
I’m with yah G-Man Tocai is so underrated by consumers, I’ve tried many a conversion but so many people stick with the P/G.

QOTD: When i was young my grandfather was pretty much a superhero.
June 12, 2007

mas
QOTD: Batman
June 12, 2007

JasonP
Great Episode.

QOTD: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Brian, yes I’d call her a superhero. Carefully crafted too, always avoided any story that would cast her in a less than heroic light.
June 12, 2007

Jared B
Hope you’re having fun on your vacation, Gary.

QOTD: Hm… Hard decision. I’m going to go with Professor X. I’ve always wanted to be telepathic.
June 12, 2007

Justmarsh
When Gary resorts back to the ‘ol superhero QOD, we know he’s ready to go home.

When’s that Gary Vaynerchuk action figure gonna be ready?
June 12, 2007

Marc
QOTD: Batman. I like the fact that he has no supernatural powers, yet he still is willing to risk his ass for the well-being of Gotham’s denizens.
June 12, 2007

BCWinesAreIn
Tried an Insolia a couple of months back. I liked it. it would have paired nicely with salmon or chicken for me.
QOTD: Spider-man. A regular guy during the day with everyday problems that puts himself on the line everytime he puts on the mask. With great power, comes great responsibility. Although Spider-man 3 was that good. Spider-man 2 is one of the greatest superhero movies ever.
June 12, 2007

Robin
QOTD: I think it would have to be Hellboy. Wierd and disturbing, but as played by Ron Perlman, sort of riveting. I think about him from time to time.
June 12, 2007

CindyW
Fun episode — you’re holding up well, GV. I’ll have to look for some Tocai Friulano to try.

QOTD: The Tick. Spooooooooooon!! (and yes, I have action figures)
June 12, 2007

J Kent
Easy – Superman – I kept hoping he would swoop in and kill the bad guy in the Texas Chain Saw Massacre movie. Never did. Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…

Jon
June 12, 2007

Smith MBA
QOTD – Lawrence Taylor, andif you don’t think he is a super hero ask Joe Theisman.

I have an Italian Buddy who says Tocai Friuliano is the best wine in Italy. Honestly, I have never had it but it is on the list.
June 12, 2007

Russell Ingram
Coming out of lurker status… I’m a HUGE X-men fan, so this is tough. I’ve been battling between Nightcrawler and Wolverine, but I’ve got to go with my man Wolverine. Gary, love the show, you make finding new wine enjoyable. Keep it up.
June 12, 2007

Cam
QOTD: Gotta be Wolverine
June 12, 2007

J Crazy
QOTD: Green Lantern. He’s got a frackin ring (read “commitment to truth and justice”) that can produce any damn thing the man wants. Gotta love that. Plus he’s juuuust pus..wimpy lookin enough for us to believe that if we had a super magical ring we could become him too.
June 12, 2007

BV
QOTD – Lots of ‘em when I was a kid — Captain Marvel, Superman, Batman, Plastic Man, Wonder Woman, Mighty Mouse, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician…..

Later on, I fell in love with Lindsay Wagner as The Bionic Woman.

Some years after that, I passed her on an escalator – my heart started pounding all over again.

Bill V.
June 12, 2007

CellarDweller
A little shout-out to the flying von Erichs… nice. QOTD: Rorschach from Watchmen. Not actually a ’super’-hero, but he has — how you say? — terroir.

Although The Tick is pretty boss — good call, Netmynder.
June 12, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
QOTD: My fav was always Daredevil but I did really dig The Thing too!
June 12, 2007

Renee Anderson
QOTD: Buffy

Nice to know there’s other whites from Italy, yay! And that it’s not the same as Tokai from Hungary because that’s exactly what I would have thought and hence probably never try. Clarity!
June 12, 2007

Capt M
What a fun episode! You always break us into different varietals, and that’s a lot of fun. I commend you for your incredible effort of leaving so many episodes recorded for us. You deserve a lot of love, Gary, and a lot of credit. I enjoy wine challenges and taste offs. Do more of those, Gary. QOTD: AQUAMAN! BTW, snakes do swim in the ocean. In fact, they’re prolifering.
June 12, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
Right on Netmynder The Tick ROCKS!
June 12, 2007

woodchuck
This is completely off topic, but when the hell are you going to do a Southern Rhone Episode? Most notably CDP. I think Southern Rhone has some of the most interesting wines at reasonable costs.
June 12, 2007

Sully
Gary when are you going to do an episode on wine from different planetary systems or galaxies???
June 12, 2007

Greg B.
Big G. I’m hitting you for the Second time today, because I didn’t leave the QOTD. Green Lantern all the way Not some of the spin offs, but Hal Jordan baby!
In brightest day, in blackest night no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evils might, beware my power “the Green Lanterns light”.
June 12, 2007

SoCal
Thanks for the education G!

QOTD: Wolverine
June 12, 2007

Alos Diallo
Spiderman, however I did not like any of the movies I also really like Dr. Doom but he was not a hero, haha. I mixed it up this last weekend I served a Austrian wine and a wine from Sicily .
June 12, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Favorite superhero has to be Supes himself, the Big S. Even though he’s probably the most boring, he would be the most fun to have his powers. Can’t wait for Superman 3: Superman vs. The Oak Monster! Because you, and a little bit of stuff that has nothing to do with wine, and me, … we’re changing the wine (and other stuff) worlds, aren’t we?
June 12, 2007

Shad
QOTD: How could it be anyone other than Superman? Tall buildings in a single bound. By the way Gary, excellent Von Erich wrestling reference..thought you were going to break out with the iron claw as a tribute. Gotta love what this vlog exposes us to in terms of wine types. It is yet another I need to seek out.
June 12, 2007

portman
Nice ep. Another grape that I was not aware of. Gonna have to recheck Jancis Robinson again. I do not recall her mentioning this grape.

QOTD: Ironman, Captain America, Dr Doom, Thor (bringing the thunder?), or Lancelot Link? The memories.
June 12, 2007

Herm
unbreakable…..great episode…..I hope to try some Tocai Friulano soon
June 12, 2007

Mike G
Thor! Bring on the hammer!
June 12, 2007

Juiced
Good show. How about turning folks on to Campania with Aglianico and Falanghia. Probably spelled those wrong but anyway, enjoy your shows very much.
June 12, 2007

Canuckchuk
Gary–thanks for doing all these episodes in on sitting. We could have survived withou…actually, whom I kidding…we do need an episode a day!

I used to read Defenders comic books. Remember the 100th issue–Hell on Earth. Hard to believe, but the Defenders did save the world. And kudos to those of you who voted for Buffy. My wife got me hooked on the series. What, is there a problem with that? We drank riuniti on ice and cheered wildly when our hip vamp fighter permanently closed down the hell mouth. (maybe i’m just drawn to fights with hell.)

Enjoy your last few days of ouzo and grilled octopus, Gary!
June 12, 2007

Bossman
Dude, contiuning to bring the thunder after 11????? You’re my real life super hero but in the fantasy world, how can one top:

a mild mannered humble and lovable shoeshine boy who ducks into telephone booths (okay a bit dated) destroys it when he emerges caped and ready to take action (with a little pill assist)and destroy those nasty villians (with a tad collateral damage) while defending Sweet Polly Purebred, voiced by Wally Cox, speaks in rhyme and is a DOG to boot????

I am a hero who never fails.
I cannot be bothered with these details.

When Polly’s in trouble, I am not slow,
So it’s hip! hip! hip! and away I go.

When criminals in this world appear,
And break the laws that they should fear,
And frighten all who see or hear,
The cry goes up both far and near for
Underdog!

There’s no need to fear, Underdog is here.

Not bird, not plane, not even frog, it’s just little old me, (at this point, Underdog crashes into something) Underdog.

Come on,dude, who can top that?
June 12, 2007

JC
Good show. I just go with Flash although Spidey I can identify with more.
June 12, 2007

John Witherspoon
Hey GV

Flash Gordon…I think mainly because of that awesomely bad movie in the 80’s. haha

Hope the vacation is rockin’

J DUB
June 12, 2007

tarheel17
QOTD: Wolverine. He’s hot.
June 12, 2007

Steve-o
QOTD: Spawn…he’s from HELL, how can you get more badass?!
June 12, 2007

Trish-da'-Dish
I always liked the way that Dr. David Banner would morph into the Incredible Hulk when he got mad….he was a great superhero because he always put mean bullies into their rightful place! Plus—I liked that whole busting out of his shirt and pants thing. I couldn’t figure out how they staged that artful clothes ripping until I was almost an adult!
June 12, 2007

Raffi
Enjoy your time off and re-energize.

I have to go with Tom. The Batman. He’s rich, gets the girls, and he still kicks some tail even though he doesn’t have to. But not the fruity stuff from the 60s.

I also liked the Beetle. Serious smart@ss
June 12, 2007

Trish-da'-Dish
Yo’, Raffi! How did you colorize your post? Please share. Can you do blue, green, red, yellow, etc.?
June 12, 2007

Dave Canada
Was over there last year and drank a tonne of TF…love them
QOTD – Astroboy? He had those rad feet that turned into rockets…how about Rocket Robin Hood? Maybe the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles….yeah them and Splinter rocked!
June 12, 2007

Jon B.
Another great episode once again thanks for the extra effort before leaving it’s been great… I hope you’ve enjoyed your vacation And I can’t wait for tomarrow with you hyping it up and all…And pre dubbing thursday with Thor wow.QOTD It’s got to be superman… The man of steal c’mon
June 12, 2007

Panoca
QOTD: I agreed with one of the earlier comments. Vegeta is my hero. Altough i was a little old to watch DGZ at that time, i coudn’t resist but to watch those amazing fights he did against the villans. And he was the most carismatic.
June 12, 2007

TROC
I haven’t tried the friulano. I did go out and get some Muscadet and was immediately addicted, thanks for that education. THOR is the superhero that brings the thunder, old world style.
June 12, 2007

dkeck
QOTD: “Under Dog” Is here to save the day! Who can resist a dog that can fly and wares a super-hero uniform. Gary, you may not know the cartoons I watched, color TV was the new thing back then.
June 12, 2007

Kelby
I just finished watching the Barolo episode. Are you rich? How do you afford to drink such much wine every other day? Also, how older are you? You don’t appear old enough to remember wines from the 80’s. (I’m a lurker. Sorry if you’ve already covered this)
June 12, 2007

Doc Dan
GV, Enormous effort this week. Hope you had a nice trip and look forward to your return. QOTD: Batman
June 12, 2007

Grapedigger
what I like about your show G is that it’s not just about opening bottles and giving scores, it’s more about wine education, which you deliver superbly…Keep the new stuff rolling..
Fo superheros, mine has to be the adventureous Belgian journalist Tin Tin.

Cheers,
Grapedigger – Montreal
June 12, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
QOTD – The Green Hornet. I always loved his sidekick-the huge Asian guy with the derby, what was his name again?? Koto?

Great ep. Hope to try some someday..
June 12, 2007

Autoproxy
QOTD: Batman, Firestorm and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law are the best superheroes. Can’t pick just one varietal, and I can’t pick just one hero.
June 12, 2007

wildebeest
QOTD: My favorite super hero is, has always been, and always will be, the Incredible Hulk. The cheesy live-action show in the early 80s was my favorite thing on television starting when I was only three or four years old.
June 12, 2007

KenP
Good ep, GV. You are the man, and our energizer bunny!
QOTD: Plastic Man. Loved the spoof.

BTW, Trish-da’-Dish, I think the color blue of some post names is the WLTV system default for links. Why bother. You already light up the comments!
June 12, 2007

jett
gv——— rattle snale shake. do it babe!
June 12, 2007

ktw
QOTD: Sigmund the sea monster
June 12, 2007

nougat
The Thing! Mighty Mouse, Hong Kong Fooey and maybe Atomic Ant were good too. (I think I just made up Atomic Ant).

First Tocai F. I had was from MILLBROOK winery in Hudson Valley, NY and it was an eye-opener. I think the grapes were from their vineyards in Italy. Good stuff Gary!
June 12, 2007

Martin
Dark Angel (Jessica Alba)
June 13, 2007

KW
Mighty Mouse as a kid and Mom for raising 5 kids
June 13, 2007

cpd
Ultraman, of course. (Probably a bit before your time, GV)
June 13, 2007

Devin P
*Your Lurking skill decreases by 1 point.*

My first comment! Love the show Gary, thanks for bringing the thunder directly to my iPod!

QOTD: Hmmm, I read so many comics, it’s hard to choose, but right now, I think I’d have to go with Nova. Loving the whole “last space cop making the Earth’s problems seem insignificant” thing he has going on now.
June 13, 2007

Carlitos
Great stuff! There’s so much variety in Italy. It’s just incredible!

I have to agree with woodchuck and maybe a southern Rhone, or even better, Languedoc-Roussignon episode would be great for the people that don’t know it as well as the value seekers! Please include some Minervois. I had some 2001 examples from JP Senat recently and it was AWESOME! Too bad Solomon is not importing them anymore. I wonder who is. Does anybody know???

QOTD. I always liked Captain America. Simple and effective.
June 13, 2007

Jim H.
QOTD: The Fantastic 4 was my favorite. Of them my favorites were:

The Human Torch
The Thing
The Invisable Woman
The Rubber Man

Cheers
June 13, 2007

E
Italian whites are always nice. Is it true that the Hungarians are trying to prevent them from calling it Tocai Friulano so people don’t confuse it with Tokaji? Because, there’s no difference between a twelve-buck dry white and a high-end dessert wine. Nope, can’t tell those apart without a scorecard.

QOD: the studio suit who killed the live action Watchmen movie! Seriously though, what about Dr Manhattan–he fried Rorschach, donchaknow.
June 13, 2007

Justin S
QOTD: My favorite was always He-Man as a kid, Battle Cat sold me. I mean come on who wouldn’t want a Big Ass Battle Cat?!?

My .01; Lemons and Bananas sound so good right now.
June 13, 2007

Justin S
Ohh and I forgot, I LOVE the educational episodes.

Keep Up the Good Work Man!
June 13, 2007

ChadD
Hey great shout out to the Von Erich’s-Kevin was always my favorite wrestler- grew up watching WCCW (sadly Kevin is the only brother still alive). Give that oak monster the iron claw!!!
QOTD: Wolverine.
June 13, 2007

Andrew Zander
QOTD: BATMAN! He’s a testament to what pure will-power mixed with a little insanity can do. …if only I had the will-power…
June 13, 2007

ChrisR
QOD: Favorite Superheroes? How about Fat Mamma, Major Victory and Feedback from Who Wants to Be A Superhero?
June 13, 2007

chuck
QOTD: the Green Hornet with Bruce Lee as his driver Kayto.and a tricked out 98.
June 13, 2007

KC DAN
must try a tocai now !! Qotd : Captain Caveman & hong kong fooey
June 13, 2007

flavasauce
Wonder Woman
June 13, 2007

YoungDave
BIG G. – you’re a trooper. Thank you for the marathon taping day for all of these episodes. This one was another great educational one into a completely unfamiliar varietal.

QOTD: I was somewhat partial to Wolverine, back in the day with my Marvel comics and Marvel trading cards, before the recent movies. The Punisher was another favorite anti-hero of mine in my comic-collecting days, but I think I also have to give a shout-out to the dark night as my all-time favorite. Something about Bruce Wayne losing his parents at a young age and using his wealth to develop equipment and suits to avenge his parents’ murder through ridding Gotham of villains like those who made him an orphan… just a good story and a well-written character and a perfect irony of never being able to get full satisfaction or closure of his parents’ death no matter how many villains he defeats…just a never-ending fight.
BATMAN has to be my (Regis Philbin-style) “final answer.”
June 13, 2007

Metal Dave
QOTD: Oak Monster
June 13, 2007

Bryan
Good episode – starting to show a little strain

QOTD: Always been a geek, so I’ll have to go with Spiderman, though I’m also partial to Batman.
June 13, 2007

TSchampaert
Dunno, but for me most Friulano’s are bland. I’ll try to find that Princic. Agree on the Russiz.
QOTD: definitely from LotR, smby like Aragorn or smth.
C ya!
June 13, 2007

Kelby
OK, after viewing your website for the first time, I retract my questions around how you afford your wine. When you only see this show as a podcast on iTunes, this show looks like it is done by some guy from his house. I like that you have not made this show a big, annoying commercial for the store.
June 13, 2007

Andy
Yea for Tocai..
QOTD— Captain America
June 13, 2007

jorge
I read that they will be changing the Tocai Friulano name in the upcoming releases to just “Friulano”.
http://www.wineloverspage.com/wineadvisor1/tswa050713.phtml

QOTD: “There’s no need to fear, Underdog is here!”
June 13, 2007

Ryan D
QotD: Groo the Wanderer, distant second is Hong Kong Fuey.
June 13, 2007

Rob B.
QOTD: Green Lantern!!
Another great episode. I love episodes where you talk about different varietals.
June 13, 2007

MikeyB
qotd: Gleek. highly underrated…
June 13, 2007

NathanN
Never heard of Tocai F. Thanks for the introduction to another new wine.
QOTD: Superman
June 13, 2007

march_58
QOTD: Superman…no one else is close.
June 13, 2007

Tom T.
Great ep. Always good to learn and try new grapes. Will give these a try soon.
Why do the WL notes score the Doro 88 points, and you give it a 90+ score?

QOTD – my favorite super hero had to be Superman. Also like Speed Racer a lot too but he’s not a mainstream hero so most don’t know about him.
June 13, 2007

RieslingRon
Another great episode………how about some more on Italian whites??

QOTD: not into superheros
June 13, 2007

italianwinelover
wow…I’m not even a “whitey” and I want to try this grape!!! Awesome ep! Love to learn about new grapes, especially Italian! Thanks.

QOTD-”Have no fear, Mighty Mouse is here!!!!!”

you r still rockin after 11!

enjoy your time left!!!
June 13, 2007

FredinNYC
QOTD: I still think the best super-hero was the first ever created: The Phantom (1936). Although technically speaking the Phantom cannot be considered a true super-hero, in that he didn’t have super-powers, nevertheless people thought that he was immortal, since he had been around for 300 years. That was in fact just an illusion, resulting from the fact that the Phantom’s costume and mask were handed down from father to son from the 17th to the 20th century.

I know, I know: this is more info than anybody needs. But, hey, you asked the question (:- >)
June 13, 2007

Susan
Gary-Great Ep!!Couldn’t watch it for a while……….
I could not watch it on the site – just listen!?>!?!?1?!?!?
Later I got to see it on iTunes!!!!
Where do you get alll of your energy?????????????????
QOTD: Under Dog!!!!!
He is soooooooooooooooooooooooo funny!!!!!!
June 13, 2007

barbwire
great show (as always) but just some aussie pronunciations. We say barossa with a hard o as the “o” as in “got” not “crow” and shiraz as in shir-”as” (not shir-are’s).

btw – can you tell me why you guys call shiraz syrah?
June 13, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- Hopefully you will get some more of the Doro. I know I’m late, darn!

QOTD- Mighty Mouse.
June 13, 2007

Ken B.
Gary,

Great show, and you’re right I have never tried a Tocai, but now I will.

QOTD: Green Lantern and the whole “Justice League” gang.
June 13, 2007

MtnCharlie
Another new one for me, thanks. Will seek out Tocai Friulano. I third(?) the Rhone request. This is one of my favorite regions. I would really like to see several episodes (there are so many appellations)!

QOTD: Wonder Twins! No. I second Dave Canada, TMNT! Underdog! Ultraman; he rocked (that’s brings back the memories).
June 13, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: spider-man
June 13, 2007

Neil
QOTD: When I was a kid, by far, it was Spiderman. This was before the recent movies and all the recent hubub(I haven’t seen any of them).

I also liked Underdog and Bullwinkle.
June 13, 2007

wmole
Gary, thanks for another new wine and the beaujolais.

QOTD:Popeye
June 13, 2007

Kathleen
Superman, for all the reasons Tarantino outlined at the end of Kill Bill Volume 2.
Kathleen
Albany, NY
June 13, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Never have had any collection of Italian Whites other than Gavis and Soaves. Will have to try the Fuiilis. Funny and nostaglic reading everyone’s ideas of superheros. Just to keep it timely, when I was a kid my dad was my superhero. This time of the year I think of him and miss him. Bet your dad was a hero to lots of you. Always liked my heros with some reality, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Clint Eastwood.
June 13, 2007

clouder
QOTD: Freakazoid! Can’t beleive no one else said it before me. Who the hell else ‘flies’ around town making their own swishing noise. nuff said
June 13, 2007

ecola
QOTD: Mighty Mouse!!
June 13, 2007

newguy
QOTD: Nacho Libre
June 13, 2007

Karl Laczko
QOTD (OK a day late, but I was working) – The Webslinger himself, Spiders are cool!

Another grape I’ve not tried – I’m falling behind here.
June 13, 2007

Nathan L
DUDE…Batman of course. How could it be anyone but the dark knight? All you Superman and Mighty Mouse fans are nuts (and you Spiddy fans just like bad movies)
June 13, 2007

Fco.
Nightcrawler! One of the most complex superhero’s out there. I tend not to go for the big boys, Batman, Spiderman, Superman (gag!), Wolverine, because they are like…N*SYNC, they have their armies of cheerleaders. I go for more under the surface guys (Ringside, The Kills, Muse if we are going to stick to the music metaphor) like the blue demon which probably would remainin obscurity if it had not been for X2. Great episode!
June 13, 2007

David Toney
Super Hero Guy

my own pencil-drawn time-killer in high school.

and i had a tocai f in vegas last week:
delicious
June 13, 2007

Elliot Essman
No favorite superhero. When I was a kid, I didn’t read those sorts of comics. Instead, I read Archie.

Look at it this way. Superman and Batman fight crime, save humanity and all that kind of thing. Archie kisses both Betty and Veronica.

Honestly what sounds most appealing? I can tell you, all that super stuff, not being the athletic type, I will never try. Archie’s moves, on the other hand…
June 13, 2007

mikeyrad
QOTD: my fave superhero has to be the Spleen from Mystery Men.
June 13, 2007

Jorgevan007
Hey Gary!
Good episode! Can you make one on good cotes du rhone wines under $20??
You mention you are a fan of the Rhone all the time. tell us about your favorite rhone valued priced wines.
Thanks,

Jorgevan007
June 13, 2007

Dude Man
QOTD: BATMAN!!! His list of women include Katie Holmes, Nicole Kidman, Kim Basinger and Elle Macpherson. No other superhero has come close. BATMAN!!!
June 13, 2007

MikeBro
QOTD:Spaceman
June 13, 2007

Adrian
Batman without a doubt, though not really a “superhero” per se.
June 13, 2007

Billman
I dig the push to increase trying new types & styles of wine, and an entire WLTV episode dedicated to the new varietal makes the task much less daunting.

QOTD: Batman, because he’s mortal (does that disqualify him from being a superhero?)
June 14, 2007

Ralph Rocco
Batman for sure. But, I don’t think Wayne had a wine cellar in that castle. Too bad with all that dough$$.
June 14, 2007

tim
Cliff Clavin, what a genius
June 14, 2007

mcj
QOTD: Arthur from The Tick
June 14, 2007

Ben Daniel
QOTD: Not exactly a superhero, but I love Tintin.
June 14, 2007

JonC
Thanks to the US Air Force, I lived in Friuli for 2 years. Tocai F. was the universal house white wine, very inexpensive & very easy to drink. There are many other wonderful grapes & wines from this region, many hard to find in the U.S. I’m looking forward to future shows featuring these unique wines. Does Maxwell Smart count as a superhero?
June 15, 2007

Matt the Lurker
What about Lacrima Christi?
June 15, 2007

Winodontist
Gary, I;ve been drinking a lot more whites lately and these will definitely be on my radar.

QOTD: Wonderwoman. Bikini pants, invisible plane, face it, she’s hot!
June 16, 2007

greg owens
GV- thanks for the intro to a new wine. QOTD: mighty mouse?
June 18, 2007

msb2ncsu
QOTD: I really tried to enjoy comics but could never get that into them (too many NES games to play!) The one that I always latched on to had to be Wolverine though… perhaps it is that we have so much in common: a loner, quick temper, and extremely hairy.
June 18, 2007

Mr. Ambassador
I really liked your descriptions of the last “Tokai F” sampled today; should I decide to try one of these whites that’s the one I’ll go for!

QOTD – Don’t know why but I always liked the Green Arrow and Green Lantern.
June 21, 2007

JayZee
I am among the 95% – I will definitely have to try a Tacai F! QOTD: Well, my favorite superhero always was Spider-Man. However, perhaps more interesting was my number 2 fave, the Green Lantern: “In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight, let those who worship Evil’s might, beware my power, Green Lantern’s Light”
June 22, 2007

Mike Erdely
I’ve never had Tocai Friulano. I’m looking forward to it, though… it’s on my list.

QOTD: Before last week, I’d say Batman. He’s got no special powers. It’s just him. And he’s a bit dark, too. Sometimes he crosses that line to do the right thing.

But, last week, I read the Watchmen. *Awesome* My new favorite “superhero” is Rorschach. That’s one bad dude. Of course, he’s a bit crazy at the end, but I like his uncompromising principles.
June 25, 2007

Pastore
Tried this for the first time a few weeks back playing bocce with some friends. Absolutely fantastic. I may have a new favorite Italian white!
September 6, 2007

steve
Gary,
have you ever tasted Dario Raccaro’s tocai friulano? One of the top 5 tocai out of Friuli Collio…..
best
Steve
January 8, 2008

Dan B
Spiderman , Batman depending on my mood
February 8, 2008

Ryan
in the comic books, spiderman
in the movies, batman
although the punisher came out with a very underrated film in my opinion
i’m talking about the one with tom jane, that’s the only one i’ve seen
the original punisher, which some amazon reviewers said was even better, starred the big russian from the rocky movie
there is also a new punisher film coming out soon that has a new guy
July 15, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Wolverine. No dobut about it. I always wanted to be him when I was younger. Healing powers, the claws, etc. Couldnt stand Batman, Spiderman, and Superman though. Worst heros ever. And now for something completely different…. the wine! I am def. in a rut. Im stashing away dessert wines like theres no tomorrow….. Which makes no sense because if there was no tomorrow I should drink them, no? Nice spill job on the Russiz, by the way. I think I’ll try to find one of these wines over the weekend and pop it. Hope you got some serious shuteye after this marathon.
December 15, 2008

nnothing
powdered toast man
June 24, 2009

Adrian
wow again great show with more info on another varietal…Tocai Friulano..tried to check for more info on the wiki but it was not listed……maybe wltv should update it….
July 2, 2009

Phredd
QOTD: The Bat-Man. That’s right, the old-school version from when the comics were first released, when he was a shadowy underworld character and the commissioner still wondered whether or not the Bat-Man was even a good guy. So not “Batman”. I like “The Bat-Man”.