Kosher, South West France And Spanish Wine On This Monday – Episode #362

December 3, 2007

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Gary has 3 wines that he has promised to taste so on this glorious Monday after a huge Jets win and a great weekend with the Vayniacs at Crushpad he tastes away! Also a Huge Contest announcement!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Yarden Cabernet SauvignonIsraeli Kosher Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Castano SolaneraOther Spanish Red Wine

play review at cork'd
2003 Saint Jean Du Barroux L’oligoceneVentoux/Luberon/Nimes play review at cork'd

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  1. December 4, 2007

    Kero H

    QOTD: The best meal I have ever had was the engagement meal I did with my wife-to-be to our families: Reindeer carpacio with whitewine from rhone, fillet mignon with portwinesauce, fried vegetables and steam peas and valpolicella redwine, to dessert we had pear-bluecheese-gingerbread-wallnut cake and portwine. But I suppose it is the best meal I have ever had because of the atmosphere and the people, because THAT IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT HERE IN THE WLTV…

  2. December 4, 2007

    Steven Roy

    My favorite meal has always been Chicken Fricasse made in the style of the Cajuns. My grandmother lives in central Louisiana and is the best cook ever!!!! She made this dish for me last year, and I got to help out. The dish is made with a roux that is so brown that it barley holds the sauce together, so it is very thin but super flavorful (dark meat is the only way to go). Dished over some boiled white rice and 2 pieces of buttered white bread, this cant be beat. Viva La Cajuns!!!
    pilot360@msn.com

  3. December 4, 2007

    portland guy

    Pappa John’s pizza?? You allow someone at WL to order Pappa John’s pizza? And you allow it into WL? Bad, very bad.

  4. December 4, 2007

    Shane

    Probably missed the contest cut off, but oh well. A $500 bottle of wine would probably be wasted on me anyway.

    QOTD: Christmas Dinner, 1991. We lost the electricity from it snowing all day in southern New Mexico (which never happens). Had to cook everything on a wood grill. Spent all day with my family by fire light. Awesome day. Awesome meal.

  5. December 4, 2007

    brooklyni

    the greatest meal i’ve ever had. once, while in zakapone, poland, i went skiing all day and was so stupid i didn’t eat breakfast. the skiing was so great and i was with my brother and we were having such a blast that i didn’t want to leave. i had no food on me so i was starving, but i was loving it. after skiing i took a shower and hit up this tiny little restaurant and had sausages, potatoes, salad and mulled wine. it was heaven. not just the food, but the whole experience.

    hope i win!

  6. December 4, 2007

    Thomas Gaskill

    The BEST meal that I ever had was in a small pub in Galway Ireland. A steak dinner with a pint and great music.

    Love ya Gary!

  7. December 4, 2007

    Michael

    QOTD – A tasting course menu which included kobe beef, various sushi, sea bass w/ truffles.

  8. December 4, 2007

    mbannon

    Shoot. Didn’t get a chance to watch the show yesterday and what happens? I miss out on a chance to win a (probably) great wine. Gr.

    Well…regardless. QOD – Best meal I’ve ever had was my first “real” steak at a nearby steakhouse. Filet Mignon, cooked to perfection, with a pepper crust. Wow. I used to think I wasn’t really a steak kind of guy, but that night I learned better.

  9. December 4, 2007

    Greg A

    The French Room at the Adolphus in Dallas, TX. I know the best answer is my mom’s cooking, but to be honest the food, atmosphere and service where some of the best I have experienced in my years of fine dining. However, mom does prepare a mean chicken fried steak.

  10. December 4, 2007

    Joseph M. Kennedy

    QOTD: Wow, that’s tough, because I love food. I think the greatest meal I have ever had was when I first tried Indian food with my sister at a little place in downtown Los Angeles. It was amazing. I love spicy food, and the whole thing was great. Plus, it was completely vegetarian because, well, she is one.

  11. December 4, 2007

    pawncop

    Hope I’m not too late. Best meal was at III Forks steak house in Dallas. T Bone with all the fixin’s

  12. December 4, 2007

    Svante Adermark

    QOTD: I have had many great steak dinners, but the best have to be at Swedish fish restaurant (sorry, super nice contest arranging steak company) Sjömagasinet, where I had the following:

    Appetizer: Toast Skagen – Caviar and toast, with some onion preparation
    Main course: Sole with salmon roe, and some potato side, probably just boiled potatoes.

    No dessert. Although I don’t remember all parts of all dishes, that sole was the best prepared fish I have ever had, I can still taste it in my mind. Of course I had some delicious white wine to it, but I can’t remember which one.

  13. December 4, 2007

    Ken

    My best meal was and are the amazing baby back ribs which have been slow cooked over a mesquite /charcoal BBQ for 15hrs accompanied with a side of fresh from the garden BBQ Zucchini. All cooked and enjoyed with my father and a 1990 Masseto.

  14. December 4, 2007

    Mike Calmus

    QOTD – Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago. The food is incredible, but the service, oh the service is absolutely amazing. Plus, unlike many high-end restaurants they have good, affordable wines to go with your meal. My meal was a tribute to corn (I had the veggie meal). Every course had corn in it from corn soup to a corn dessert. The menu changes daily based upon what’s in the market. Ask for a kitchen tour.

  15. December 4, 2007

    Robert

    Hello Gary. Number one lurker fan here.
    Best meal had to be at a friend’s restaurant in the Ribera del Duero region in Spain. Asados Garci. Best lamb I’ve ever had, and chirizo sausages, cheese, the works, you know how they eat in Spain. Great local wine also.
    Cheers fellow vayniacs.

    Robert from Miami, FL

  16. December 4, 2007

    Arnie Cohen

    The best meal I ever had was a, light as air, dish of Gnocchi in the Italian Lakes region. I wonder if it had something to do with the scenery?

  17. December 4, 2007

    Rafael

    My best meal was on the employees canteen of a casino.
    Sometimes you get the best meals in unexpected places :D

  18. December 4, 2007

    SJ Jewett

    Dry aged steaks and King Crab legs at Gallagers at the NYNY hotel/casino in Vegas!

  19. December 4, 2007

    manic

    So many great meals, so little time. Best ever? Has to be the
    next sitdown shared with friends…I can see it now in my mind’s
    eye…

  20. December 4, 2007

    organicguy

    The best meal ever was enjoyed at a restaurant on top of a mountain just outside of Radda in Chianti. For three hours we enjoyed the most sumptuous Italian cuisine after watching the sun go down from our table. A reserve Sangiovese from Centennoio(sp) accompanied our meal and after being attended by the chef and owner dessert arrived along with a complimentary dessert wine. It was an experience my wife and I will never forget. So stay healthy all vayniacs and get out to enjoy what life has to offer—–SOON—–

  21. December 4, 2007

    Michael Burlison

    You’ve drawn out this long time lurker.

    QOTD:
    Half my family is Sicilian and my late Sicilian great grandmother loved to cook. The best meal that I’ve ever had, was her manicotti. She would start the sauce around 10am and it would cook for 7 to 8 hours. The entire house would smell like an Italian kitchen. I love Italian, but have yet to find manicotti as delicious as hers.

  22. December 4, 2007

    Cliff

    Best meal ever? A special tasting meal at the Inn at Perry Cabin in St Micheals, Maryland. The meal was prepared by Chef Mark Salter. The highlight, soft shell with Montelena Chardonay.

  23. December 4, 2007

    michael jazayeri

    Hi Gary,

    Our favorite resturuant serves the best filet mignon I have ever had. Last October,we went to this resturant for my birthday. We always drink wine, but my wife said no. I didn’t think much of it, so I ordered a half-bottle. After a great meal, she gave me two presents. The first one was a very nice shirt. The second gift was baby’s clothing with the words “I love Daddy” on it. She was pregnant!

    Needless to say, that was THE greatest meal and THE best birthday gift I have ever had.

    Michael

  24. December 4, 2007

    grace

    The best meal I’ve ever had was at the French Laundry – 9 courses of flawlessly executed food. So much food that I could barely walk out of the place, and I kept threatening my dining companion that I was just going to lay out in the street because I couldn’t make it to the car. I believe we sat on a bench in the vegetable garden for about 2 hours before I was able drive.

  25. December 4, 2007

    Rick Kroft

    I’ve been watching your show for a month or two. I really enjoy it. I wonder at your palate. I’d like mine to be half as developed.
    I had a great meal of a small brined and roasted chicken prepared for me and my wife, by the chef, at Isabellas in Cleveland, that was just outstanding. But on the other hand I once had side of wild salmon cooked on a plank over a fire while camping in the Maine Woods that was pretty damn good.
    The best meal is the one that you eat with your family when everyone loves the food and each other.

    Thanks for the show.

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