Jeffrey Davies Talks About French Wines

Jeffrey Davies Talks About French Wines – Episode #374

December 19, 2007

Today Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with THE Jeffrey Davies and talks about France, Life and value in Bordeaux. This is a great episode and shows the respect Gary has for JD.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Aiguilhe QuerreOther Red Bordeaux
2004 Chateau FaizeauSt Emilion
2002 Chateau BellevueOther Red Bordeaux
Legras Brut Rose ChampagneFrench Brut Rose

Links mentioned in todays episode.

308 Responses

December 19, 2007

Dan
Great to see Jeffery on the show!

Dan (in Houston)
December 19, 2007

Leftcoast
Wow good timing! Thanks Gary.
December 19, 2007

JoeyB
Top 5! woohoo!

Can’t wait to see the entire show. Very interested in listening to Jeffrey
December 19, 2007

jason
top 5, about time!
December 19, 2007

Social Project Brian
Top 10. Solid!
December 19, 2007

Jason R.
And then there were 5
December 19, 2007

Candace
can’t wait to watch this one!
December 19, 2007

josh in burgundy
Oh man Top 5 AMAZING.
December 19, 2007

Withnail
This is gonna be great. Will pour a glass and watch later
December 19, 2007

Run PMC
Top 10?
December 19, 2007

Calicab
Maybe he could help you with your pronouciation, GV
December 19, 2007

Bigsigar
First time in top 20!!!
December 19, 2007

Chandler Thompson
QOTD: I’m a CKC, but I’ll go buy a decanter tonight.
December 19, 2007

DrEdwardo
It’s been a while since I was in the top 20. Now to view the episode on viddler (as my company’s proxy server now prohibits me from viewing anything on the winelibrarytv.com site).

Edwardo
December 19, 2007

Michael Mohammadi
That was a very good episode: entertaining, educational, and delicious. Well done!
December 19, 2007

Glazer
I’ve never been yop 20. Yippeee! Now time to watch.
December 19, 2007

sky
no comments section first time i p[ulled it up only top20?
December 19, 2007

sky
decanting makes a big deal esp. with those big wines im ordering some bellvue tomorrow morning. i dont know what vintage ill get though.
December 19, 2007

Jason R.
Pretty serious ep. As always a pleasure to learn
December 19, 2007

Taylor
Great episode this week has been full of heavy hitters loving it!
QOTD Already do decant the wines and it makes all the difference!!!
December 19, 2007

Social Project Brian
Sheepish grin. Best WLTV guest comment yet this entire year! Jeffrey, you’re hilarious. I tried finding a good web bio on Jeffrey Davies, and there are articles, but I haven’t found the definitive page yet. US expat, Bordeaux negociant, importer… but where are the details? I’d love to read about why GV holds him in such high regard. (Did Jeff shave a moustache recently?)

http://www.forbes.com/2006/02/21/cx_0221wine1.html
http://www.redcarpetwine.com/News-Bordeaux.html
December 19, 2007

Dr T from N. Carolina
Excellent episode. QOTD — why not decant my next wine? Because it’s a sparkler! Maybe the one after that

“T”
December 19, 2007

jason
well holy sheep shit gary, jeffery davies is the guy! i first came across him really when i read “noble rot” which is sort of the “page 6″ of bordeaux. anyhow, he was still really modest about his accomplishments. if anybody really helped change the wine world, it was him, with some others too.
on that note, you held your own. that is a tough table to be at.
QOTD – I am a huge fan of decanting. my wife bought me a decanter a year ago, i take to peoples houses sometimes : ) i just don’t decant white wine. maybe i should try. i am a big fan of the “double decant” it is easier at the table

AWESOME show
December 19, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD:

1) I don’t have a decanter.

2) Ain’t no critters gettin’ into mah wine, boy!
December 19, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: Do it all the time….. I have 5
December 19, 2007

Hinrgman
Gary,

You have really stepped it up a notch

Lately your episodes have been fantastic.

I am getting a decanter from santa – i hope
December 19, 2007

DC7
I decant all reds and some whites.
December 19, 2007

E
The only reason I don’t decant as much as I could is to avoid over-decanting.

But while I’m thinking about it, obligatory stupid question: do you want to put a lid or a cover of any kind over your decanter, or let it be?
December 19, 2007

portland guy
QOTD – Need to do it more. But don’t care for my reds being that cool — seem to open up more, showing far more complexity, at 68-70d.

Very much enjoyed JD’s comments — but GV, geez, take a downer before you do these guest episodes — your hyper-verbosity becomes annoying with this type of guest.
December 19, 2007

Annapolitan
GV, Great show!! QOTD: I always decant, I have 4.
December 19, 2007

Kev and Ams
All right, all right, I’ll decant the next bottle.

What an episode! It was like having both Gary and SIR Gary Vaynerchuk at the same table!
December 19, 2007

SmokeyUST
Normally I get home from work, it’s 11:30-12 and I just don’t have the patience. Any time I can I do
December 19, 2007

Steven Pautz
QOTD: I almost always decant reds, no matter what the cost or quality. I almost never decant white wines, but I probably would if I were opening one with a long lifespan.
December 19, 2007

Kelly In South Dakota
What a show Gary awesome!

OOTD Decanting for sure.
December 19, 2007

jonomck
One of the best shows ever! (no offense gary, or is that the Jets? )

QOTD: I decant every wine I drink always without exception- no reason not to!?

GV: I gotta agree with Portland above; I was literaly yelling at my computer..”Gary, let him talk!” You are the man though; without your exhuberence we wouldn’t even be watching Love ya.

Oh, thanks for allowing me to spend another severall hundred dollars at the Library!
December 19, 2007

Andy
Great ep g .. A big thank you to Jeffery for his love of wine.
Decanting is always a great experiment on what it does to the wine…
Always decant a Pinot Noir … the fruit really comes out
December 19, 2007

Lurker
For God’s sake Gary! Pop a tranquilizer or two before you tape shows with guests. I’m going to arm Mott with one of them things for knocking out wild beasts. Otherwise, a very eye opening show.

Big time Lurker.
December 19, 2007

DannInNH
Decanting is a big part of the wine preparation for us. If we don’t finish the complete bottle, which is rare, we pour it back into a smaller bottle with screw cap to preserve what’s left. We have several sizes depending on how much wine is left.
December 19, 2007

Sonnenuhr
Gary – Top 10 show – ever. This really rocked!
December 19, 2007

Michael
Excellent episode.
I HAVE to find a good sparkler for the holidays.
QOTD: I have been decanting all my reds for the last several months and it really makes a big difference.
December 19, 2007

Derek
Great show Guys…top 10!!!

QOTD: I will be decanting as soon as I get my decanter…maybe Christmas???
December 19, 2007

CindyW
QOTD: I’m happy to say that we just about always decant.

Very interesting and educational episode today. I love learning!!!!
December 19, 2007

Orion Slayer
Dude, Gary, you are one lucky man, getting to hang out with cool guys like Mr. Davies! Thanks for sharing. Any time you want to bring a knowledgeable guest on is okay with me!

QOTD: I have tried decanting and it’s like magic.
December 19, 2007

MARKSHARKY
Nice episode, does Gary have ADD? He seems to go off track when Jeff is explaining things wink wink!
December 19, 2007

purplejuicebruce
Yes! You continue to raise the bar with quality guests like this.
QOTD…. why not my bottle has been open for one hour all ready I think I will go decant it right now.
December 19, 2007

*/^_^\*
brilliant run of espisodes

qotd: bc i don’t have a proper decanter, and am the only wine drinker in the house so i usually taste it over the course of a couple days during which time it evolves…
December 19, 2007

C-Lo
GV you all right? Your face looked a little swollen on today’s show. Regardless, that was a cool show. I’ve never decanted a wine; mainly because I don’t own a decanter. Where is a good place for a broke grad student to buy a decanter? Keep it real.
December 19, 2007

Plminer
You should be up for an Emmy on this one GV, really out doing yourself lately! Great guest, Jeffrey Davies tells it how it is, the real deal.
QOTD: I have no idea why anyone would NOT decant, I always decant my reds, even the cheap $15 wines.
December 19, 2007

KVolk
What a great show!! I didn’t know of Jeffery Davies and now I do and some more about french bourdeaux which before this show I could spell and that was the extent of my knowledge.

QOTD: I now have a decanter and I will decant though I am still leery of the whole chilled red wine thing but change is good so we will see….maybe for that Christmas show I keep hearing about….
December 19, 2007

Kristen
Waaaay solid episode GV! Absolutely awesome…Jeffrey Davies is a role model. I totally want to be that kind of wine expert in the future- living in France, drinking amazing wine!

QOTD: Don’t have a decanter (yet) but will…I’m a part of the CKC. When I go home, I’ll try it out on some wine that I’ve bought from WL.

And thanks for the rock Jeffrey…I just ordered a bottle and can’t wait to try it out!!
December 19, 2007

TGatesman
What a great episode! I think the specifics about the region is so interesting…I just might have to order the wine just for the rock
December 19, 2007

mike m
Great episode GV!!
December 19, 2007

MARKSHARKY
Somebody send Gary a Cowboys spit bucket! Boyahh Baby the JETS are tired.. its just getting in the way.
December 19, 2007

jumboj
loved the ep. i would have liked hearing more of what mr davies has to say, though.
December 19, 2007

Wine Lush
qotd:

I collect antique decanters. I have about 20, glass, silver and glass etc from France, Italy and England. It’s great having friends over and decanting everything we are having that night in all the various sized and shaped decanters. Kinda like a mad hatters tea party but with wine.
December 19, 2007

Sharon
How neat! I can tell Jeffrey has been watching the Thunder show.

QOTD: Absolutely, I agree that it’s important to decant red wine. The tannins soften and the beautiful aromas sort of appear out of nowhere. This happened recently with a wine that I thought was horrible out of the bottle but improved so much just sitting in my glass, er, cos I thought it was awful. After a while *chocolate* started to emanate from the glass!
I bought a decanter recently but realize now that it’s really some sort of serving showpiece thing . Need to go out and buy a proper wide-bottomed decanter.
December 19, 2007

cgf
awesome guest and i have enjoyed davies wines before. im loving your enthusiasm and the fact that you are mixing it up heading into the new year.

qotd: after episode 18 i tried decanting a wine and i have been decanting ALOT of wines since- mostly big reds and young rieslings.
December 19, 2007

Shane
QOTD: I do, so stop yelling at me.

The tranq thing is funny.
December 19, 2007

Scott F
QOTD: I have started to decant wines that at first taste a little tight, and they really open up if you do. I have probably decanted the last 3 or 4 bottles and it really does make a difference.

Great show. Wish i could afford a trip to France to experience the region for myself.
December 19, 2007

JonE
Nice G-Man, nice.

QOTD: Oh I decant. i’ve even been known to decant a white wine now and then, ooh novel concept yeah. Ofcourse its better that way, when one has more of that oh so precious commodity…time.
December 19, 2007

Dominus
Now THAT was a great show! Mr. Davies showed an intrinsic knowledge of Bordeaux and wines in general. Kudos to you both.

QOTD: How I decant my reds is by pouring a glass and putting it in the fridge for 10 mins or so for every glass during the week. If I’m having guests, then I decant for an hour or so. Whites, almost never.

Cheers!
December 19, 2007

jack
qotd: i always decant reds but never with whites

i agree with mr davies on the importance of serving temp. i prefer 60+ for reds and 50+ for whites.
December 19, 2007

Shad
QOTD: Yeah…OK…so I don’t have a good answer why I don’t decant more. That being said this was an amazing episode. This type of show is exactly what we need more of (I love the everyday show too, don’t get me wrong). The education is what is great about WLTV. Thanks GV for bringing Mr. Davies on.
December 19, 2007

Elliot Essman
I always decant red wine, minimum one hour, average two hours, sometimes much longer.
December 19, 2007

Marc
QOTD: I actually decanted my bordeaux of the day before I sat down to watch WLTV tonight!

If global warming is making those PV grapes better, I say…let’s heat it up!
December 19, 2007

virid
Great episode.
December 19, 2007

Joe Po
Holy Cow! What a great show! JD is THE MAN!!! This episode rocked! Thanks so much to the both of you.
QOTD: I do decant and what a difference in taste! Merci beaucoup again Jeffrey!
December 19, 2007

jimkay
Great show. Thank you for moving the bottle that was in front of your guest.
December 19, 2007

MattyO
totally dig this episode. even though i’m not a wine nerd i can appreciate a master taster. very cool. only problem with decanting…can’t find them anywhere. maybe i just need to try harder.
December 19, 2007

Tim Vining
I am new to wine and do not decant, primarily because I have not seen a decantor that is affordable. Hopefully, Santa Clause will bring me one! As I continue tasting and drinking more and more wines and learning about wine, not decanting will no longer be an option.
December 19, 2007

Siggi from Iceland
Ok Gary you have done it once again, Jeffery Davies was great and I hope that you where not that hyped over him being there on the show cause when I saw that you had the Chateau Bellevue 2002 on the show I was like:DDDDD cause that is one of the few Bordeaux that I have in my shop witch are not like gazzilling price(tho expensive wines are cheep here). Now I can sell this vintage with confidence:)

QOTD: Well, I usually always decant wines, using 2 glasses to see if I want to decant the whole bottle(witch is like 90% of the time)
December 19, 2007

Craig MacDonald
I don’t decant for a really simple reason. Just the two of us and my wife doesn’t drink wine. So if I decant a bottle, what do I do with all that’s left over after my glass with dinner?
December 19, 2007

JordanW
QOTD: Spontaneity

(I do decant if I have any forethought)

Canada Crew!
December 19, 2007

DirtWineKen
Gary, I figure that about 35 more visits from JD and you might just learn to pronounce french wine names . But that would take a lot of laughs out of it for me. QOTD: If there’s anyone else around to help you finish the bottle, there is NO reason that you should not decant.
December 19, 2007

TennLee
QOTD: I really need to buy a decanter…
December 19, 2007

DARREL LAS VEGAS
Think you should a show on decanters!
December 19, 2007

Dr. Dan
Really, really enjoy those guest shows. JD was a pleasure. QOTD: depending on the wine, I do decant, but typically I open a bottle between 12 and 2 in the afternoon and let it breathe for 4-6 hours. Often, I will start sampling small quantities, then, after about 2-3 hours to see how it is opening.
December 19, 2007

DARREL LAS VEGAS
DO a show on decanters!(don’t drink and type)
December 19, 2007

RichE
A GREAT ! GREAT ! SHOW
Thank you Jeffrey & Gary.

Decanting is all it’s was hyped up to be.
Everyone should do it when possible, no excuses on the weekends…….

Thanks again for a terrific show.
December 19, 2007

Brandon T.
I decant everything, including my pee. I’d recommend setting aside a decanter soley for this purpose. Wine is like the blood of grapes. Where is the free bottle of wine today? I just love it. Best decant for me was Tablas Creek, really stripped the wine naked, more naked.
December 19, 2007

Tom T.
QOTD I need to buy a decanter! It’s not enough to let a wine breath even in the glass. Excellent episode!
December 19, 2007

Phil A
decant everything? even whites? i know you’re a fan of the room temp, but wouldn’t that warm up a white too much (unless you put the decanter back in the fridge)?
great show, gv and jeff
December 19, 2007

Brandon T.
Wondering if it’s worth decanting a wine if my decanter has a hole in it and I’d have to use chewing gum to stop up the hole or if the gum would affect the wine, or with some would a cinnamon gum be better and if it would taste better.
December 19, 2007

Neil
QOTD: I decant on the weekends, but decan’t on the weekdays.
December 19, 2007

rick k
Hey Mott,

Hey told you twice to link up episode 18. Whats up with that.

Merry Christmas
December 19, 2007

Harley Stan
Great show today.
QOTD- I decant about 50 percent of what I drink at home. I think I will start decanting more instead of being lazy and just letting the bottle breathe.
December 19, 2007

Withnail
Great.

Q(?)OTD: I need to get a new decanter.
December 19, 2007

BBurns6653
Got my Christmas pack in today. Hopefully I’m getting a decanter for Christmas.
Good show.
December 19, 2007

Brandon T.
wondering how much time is needed to decant my wife’s breast milk before feeding to my baby boy?
December 19, 2007

Big Nick
Great episode Gary. Loved the guest, and the whole idea behind the show today. I must admit that it takes some planning to be able to decant the wines we drink, but we try to as much as possible. Hard to do all the time when you are not sure what you are eating that night or if you are opening a bottle that night. Great job.
December 19, 2007

Brandon T.
Gary, wondering if you could tape a porno with Jeffrey where you squash Petit Verdot all over ur bum? Then decant it?
December 19, 2007

ERP
JD, I’m all about the ~62 wine! Ever since my first serious wine tasting where the wine was served at such a temp I have been all about it. Good call, I always decant.
December 19, 2007

David P
I think a decanting episode is in order. The first episode showed rightfully that decanting was a useful thing to do, but as someone new to wine(I just turned 21 in aug) I just don’t have experience to reason out the do’s and don’ts. I’m aware that certain more “fragile” wines can really be wrecked by even a little bit of decanting while you can lay on heavier wines for hours on end and experience benefits. Everyone has opinions on the subject in general, but it would be nice to know from the “decanter believer” perspective which kinds of wines you should/can freely decant and which ones you need to be careful with/should not.
December 19, 2007

BobbyTiger
So much wine……so little time. I “pop & pour”, and my decanter currently serves as a holder for the fresh cut flowers. But…..I will give it a try.
December 19, 2007

Brandon T.
Barack Obama is the only candidate for who advocates the universal decant. Clinton has been a consistent flip flopper on this issue, and it’s a damn shame. Also wondering if Jesus Christ decanted either the water or the wine, or did he not have to cause of his magical powers?
December 19, 2007

Michael Goldfine
Hi Gary,

I enjoy your show a lot. I have been watching for a long time and will continue. But when you get guests like Jeff Davis who really know their shit and can articulate it–you should let them talk more and not interrupt them so much. We listen to you all the time–it is great for us to hear someone else articulate taste profiles using a different perspective than yours. You’re great but so is diversity.

Cheers,
Michael
December 19, 2007

JeremyQ
Gary
Best guest visitor show I’ve seen…kudos man. I was fascinated with what Jeffrey had to share about Bordeaux and the different areas/vineyeards.

QOTD: I always decant when I have people round for dinner. The problem I have is that I usually pop open 3-4 bottles and only have 1 decanter so I tend to decant the best (what I precieved to be the best one) for several hours (usually at least 3). Might have to go and get another decanter now !! Interesting comment about serving the wine slightly cooler .. I have done it a couple of times and actually found I enjoyed it … didnt think anything of it then, got to try it again.
December 19, 2007

Tom L
Gary – Fabulous episode! I was absolutely intrigued by your guest and his confirmation of your tasting impressions. This was a true learning show. Do more of them. This is what the Vayniacs really want.

Merry Christmas good buddy. And thanks for making my Christmas more enjoyable.
December 19, 2007

Fiorentina!
A little freaked out and caught off guard, he keeps his cool. Jeffery Davies you are Radool!
December 19, 2007

Jon F.
QOTD: I do decant my $20 plus bottles, but does it make sense to decant the daily wines too?
December 19, 2007

Benny Morosco
QOTD:Ok I dont normally decant any wine and I must say that I will have to try!
December 19, 2007

MARSHALL
Awesome show today!
QOTD: Who needs more dishes.
December 19, 2007

John P
Gary, the decanting is onnnn. A cheap wine might just be a
little better. This has got to be the best two weeks in WLTV!!!!!!!!
Thanks for all you do. I feel much better about going out for a few bottles
now and not getting burned.
December 19, 2007

AngioRanger
Great “Classic” episode today. Entertaining but insightful. Bring JD back!
QOTD: I try to always decant when possible. Definite changes the wine.
Those of you who don’t decant, see episode #18 and convert.
December 19, 2007

kenny
JD+GV=Good Time! Kudos!
December 19, 2007

David Dadekian
Fantastic show, Gary. I try to decant as much as possible. I’ll have to watch your decanting show as I’ve been curious about what the funnel should do (tilt, straight, etc.) when I decant.
December 19, 2007

John Farrin
In the spirit of the season, thank you for giving. This episode was exceptional. It truly shows that everything is relative. Veiwing, I felt that Jeffrey Davies is to you, what you are to me.

QOTD: Already a believer in decanting.
December 19, 2007

chenrys
Wow, awesome episode. very educational.

QOTD: Why not. We will have to do that.
December 19, 2007

chrisb
thanks for the decanting advice, haven’t really tried it but will in the future.
December 19, 2007

David M Roberts
Most enjoyable episode – The guests are a good thing as they bring different perspectives and dynamics to the cuvee.

QOTD: If decanting is wrong, I don’t wanna be right!
December 19, 2007

Peter E
QOTD: Just bought a decanter, so now we decant pretty much every time.
December 19, 2007

jfoobar
OK, OK, I will watch #18 and start decanting more often. I usually drink wine at home on weeknights and come right in from work and pour. As such, decanting conflicts with the instant gratification thing I like to have goin’ on.

Great episode, GV. Your bombastic self and Jeffrey’s soft-spoken nature, both focused on the wines. Terrific balance. I rate this episode a 92+.
December 19, 2007

Kent I
“They didn’t think they were weapons.”
“They obviously don’t know you.”

Classic.

I know there’s been a lot of discussion about decanting in the forums, and I’m part of the group that thinks that decanting can hurt some wines–and I’m not talking only about well-aged wines. For whatever reason, some wines just seem to fade away after a couple of hours in the decanter, so I don’t understand why some people insist on decanting “every wine,” or “almost every wine” they drink. Anyway, I guess my point is, you have to taste it and judge for yourself before you commit.

Back to reality: Great Episode!!!
December 19, 2007

KW
Great Show and Guest Gary…but you should let your guest talk more as you had intended at the opening
QOTD: I decant in the weekends when I have more time.
December 19, 2007

Bacchus
Great show! Thank you both…
Since I’m more of a pop and pour person, I don’t have a decanter yet… I really should try decanting to see the difference. Thanks for the tips
December 19, 2007

amgryger
Awesome guest. Great Episode

QOTD: I admit that I don’t decant as often as I should. I will try to decant more often.
December 19, 2007

Phil G
Great show – and I have just recently started decanting… good stuff.
December 19, 2007

michelle
Very informative show! It’s fun to hear and see a man like Mr Davies, he leads a very interesting life…

QOTD: I do decant and he’s right, it does increase my enjoyment and pleasure.
December 19, 2007

Anthony L.
Great to see a French Wine under $20.00. Who would have thought?
December 19, 2007

Canadian Chris
QOTD: cause I don’t own a decanter? *ducks*
December 19, 2007

Stu
No disrespect to you, but Jeffrey was awesome. I could listen to him all day. Best show! I am always looking for Bordeaux values.
QOTD: I just did.
December 19, 2007

Bob Sikorski
Having JD as your guest made a good show great! Teh two of you together was the perfect pairing for the show.
December 19, 2007

graz
GV-

Along the same lines as Michael Goldfine earlier…
We love you, but how about zippin’ your lip and allowing such a distinguished and knowledgeable guest speak without jumping on his lines and forcing the yucks…
I don’t wish to be unkind, but, regarding your claim that part of your success is that you respond to every email. Well, a reply that simply completes the loop but doesn’t address the question asked suggests that your going for quantity and not quality. I complain because I care.
Keep on keepin’ on – even if your Jets have fallen short.
December 19, 2007

Anthony L.
QOTD: I should definitely decanter more. I’ve found that it makes a world of difference, especially with younger wines. I pledge to Decanter more in 2008.
December 19, 2007

RandyB
That my friend was a great show. I usually decant my better wines, although I’m afraid to decant those 20 – 30 year old vintages. I let them open up in the glass.

Because I’m drinking my everyday stuff over two to three days I don’t feel it necessary to decant. This is probably the reason some of those $20 reds taste better the second night.
December 19, 2007

Michael Mohammadi
Hey Gary, a few things:

- QOTD: I have 4 decanters and use them often.
- It’s hard to find someone annoying on a written wine blog
- My girlfriend is a huge Giants fan, and I am a big Lions fan (although it was easier to admit 7 games ago)…so it was even harder for me to admit how much I love the show!

Happy Holidays!
December 19, 2007

stevo
great show. will definitely D & D (decant & drink)
December 19, 2007

bh
awesome episode.

gv man, i agree with others that you’ve gotta let a man like this get a sentence out. that said, he did provide a ton of great and interesting information, even if he got cut off 42 times ;D

qotd: i’ve decanted the bottle i’m drinking right now, and have a CdP for tomrorow night that i plan on doing the same with
December 19, 2007

stevek1510
Great show, great guest. When it first popped up and I saw 35 minutes I thought it would getting boring, but when it was over, I hoped it would go on longer. What a wealth of information.
December 19, 2007

Justin E
QOTD:I decant everything I drink even the cheap (inexpensive) stuff.

Gary V. please taste the Tre Donne Barberra. I thought I knew something about Bordeaux, after watching this I now know that I don’t.
December 19, 2007

Todd Smith
Excellent episode! Great guest. Decant… of course.
December 19, 2007

Beth
So much great information to absorb in 30 minutes! I’ve never personally used a decanter. But I do use the Vinturi-which aerates the wine as it pours into the glass. Much faster than traditional decanting.
December 19, 2007

Billr
GV GV GV HMMMM…HMMM..HMM

This is an episode that I will be watching many more times in the future. It was so full of interesting information from both of you. You can really tell how much both of you are so in tune with what has happened and what is happening in that part of the wine world. I aplaud your respect for JD and his part of the wine world, and both JD and you for being so in love with what you two do. GREAT show………..

QOTD: I have never decant but after today, THAT IS CHANGING. At least for now.
December 19, 2007

Darlene O.
Whoa!! Great episode!! Loved it Gary, and by-the-by, JD is a cutie!! Sexy as hell!! OK, back to the QOD: I do decant, but usually the more old-world wines. If find new-world wines almost fall out after decanting.
December 19, 2007

laposte
QOTD:
My son is a chef, he has always encouraged me to decant every bottle we drink…excellent advise.
December 19, 2007

Dave Canada
That was a great show!!!!!!!
QOTD – I decant 95% of my reds so I am fully on board!!!
December 19, 2007

VinOrecul
Jeffrey Davies TKO! GV hung in there with the punches but hands down man.

This is absolute proof that there is hope for Californians(2evolve!). IMHO.

Decant hell M.Fing. Yeah…thats the same as serving beer in a frozen glass on a hot day after work.

GV, peace with a some lurker love bro, keep it coming.

Is this show enough pressure to make me purchase from the the WL? Hrmmmm.

It is so worth the price to buy these wines and compare palates with GV and JD…I only wish YOU two would have made direct tasting notes for each bottle as a follow up.

Hats off!
December 19, 2007

Rice
AWESOME SHOW… period.
QOTD: The decanter is has been on the radar, so for now I can only pour and wait for my biga$$ glass to do it, but I wait while talking stories with family and friends so it all works out fine. I’ll get off my lazy rear and get one… y’er right, pop-n-pour is so easy.
December 19, 2007

tyson crosbie
Before WLTV it was always pop and pour. There were various times I tried looking for some information online such as what temperature to serve each kind of wine etc. etc. Never really getting to far into it, I suppose I was intimidated by the wine world.

So the only answer I have for the QOTD is ignorance.

–LIR (lurker in recovery)
December 19, 2007

HuskerJamie
QOTD: That’s a great idea, I’ll look for one somewhere here in Lincoln. Bed Bath and Beyond?
December 19, 2007

RAY
GREAT SHOW
REALLY ENJOYED
SUCH PASSION
December 19, 2007

David Dickinson
I decant all reds. Learned this early in my wine education but it was reinforced greatly by Gary. Thanks Gary. Great show.
December 19, 2007

Paul M
Great episode, such wine credibility, really nice to have someone like him give a nod to WLTV.

QOTD: I decant most reds, even if it is just to filter (as more and more wines seem to be going unfiltered) and aerate in a wide mouth decanter and then pour back into the bottle (rinsed if it has sediment) if it is ready to go.
December 19, 2007

Jason Chu
QOTD: I will!

A very informational episode
December 19, 2007

Grasshopper
What a wonderful episode. Mr. Davies is incredibly knowedgeable and seems like such a Gentlemen!! He even out analogized the King of Analogies on oak being “makeup” when applied to heavy……..nice!

Couple housekeeping issues;

“Double Dueces” also affectionately know as “Little Joe” for anyone who likes to toss the dice…:)

“Sheep bung hole”.. GV, how did you train your pallet for that??..;)

I know I touched on this yesterday, but now I have to ask you take the rest of the year off! I can not sit here and watch/hear about another wine I want to own…and now your evening throwing in rocks from the vineyard!!!…..my trigger finger is itching and I need counceling….”STOP ME BEFORE I BUY AGAIN!!!!!!

Great job Sensei!

Hopper
December 19, 2007

Grasshopper
I am such a scatter brain…..forogt qotd

QOYD – since EP 18, I decant almost all my reds even if just splash and pour into the decanter…special or bigger/tighter varietals get at least a couple hours.

Cheers!
December 19, 2007

Grasshopper
Only last pat on my freind GV’s back….

Nice Bottle Management!!!
December 19, 2007

The Original Marc
Am I the only one that thinks the guy next to Gary had an uncanny similarity to Sir Gary Vaynerchuk?
December 19, 2007

LB in KS
…”he say’s with a sheepish grin”…Laugh my ASS OFF!!!!!! I will have to what this one again tomorrow…whole lotta good stuff here. thanks!
December 19, 2007

Carl O.
Man, what a treat to have such a wine authority on the show. Great–I mean superb episode. Thanks for bringing the thunder to my home.
December 19, 2007

Jaybird
Great episode tonight, a lot of good information. I do have a question about the temp. when decanting. My cellar temp has dropped between 50-52 could I leave there and decant or should I decant at drinking temp 60-65?

QOTD I actually had a wine that was decanted for about 4 hours tonight and it vwas the best wine I have ever had 1983 Chateau Margaux. For older vintages you really should, especially because of sediment. You gotta let the wine breath also… if you held your breath for a minute how good does it feel when you take that first deep breath
December 19, 2007

Tom Renn
Great show. I have been decanting my wines more and more lately and it does make a big difference. I like to taste and grade the wine right after I pop it then decant for a day and grade it again.
December 19, 2007

Grapedigger
AWESOME episode…This was full of content alright. I did not know before that JD was involved in Ch Kefraya Comte De M, on of my favorite Lebanese wine (GV, you need to feature this wine sometime..enough with the Musar hipe)…
QOTD. I always decant my cheap or expensive wine…
Cheers
December 19, 2007

Robin C
QOTD: After Gary’s show on decanting I bought a decanter – super inexpensive from a discount store, but looks like the Riedel one. The store thought it was a vase and put it in with the vases. Sometimes I forget about it, but it works particularly well with Cabs and Pinots. I haven’t found it to help Zins.
To skip back an episode or two, did anyone take pictures when Gary was drugged and taped to the couch?
December 19, 2007

Fred Liu
Now, I know why GV said JD is a legend. So knowledgeable, full-bodied but gentle, just like some great Bordeaux has been cellared for decades.

A very different and great episode on WLTV, maybe the ever best guest host.
This episode just remind me a topic Gary selected months ago, reflection.

Excellent, thank you, all two, Gary and Mr Jeffrey Davies.
December 19, 2007

Bernie Bearnaise
This was by far the best WLTV episode I have had the pleasure of watching. Dr. Peynaud (GBHS) is one of my heroes and is probably the man responsible for the modernization of winemaking. Along with Mr Davies Michel Rolland also learned at the feet of Emile Peynaud. I would hope that Mr. Davies could reprise his appearance soon with some more inside knowledge of Bordeaux history. Mr. Davies adeptly described the terroir and its proximity to well known Chateaus. He explained about Petit Verdot’s use as a color brightener and source of acid balance. As you go South of the Medoc and Margaux you get to Graves (Haut Brion) which literally translates to gravel. The use of the actual gravel from the vinyard as a prop was brilliant! In the Southern Cotes du Rhone you get the larger rounded stones (Galettes or Cailloux) that absorb the Sun’s warmth and radiate it back to the vines during the cool night.

Some earlier posts were trying to convert you from a fountain into a well…
You are so used to carrying the content yourself but I am seeing you evolve as a decent host that asked good questions and still interjected your independent view. I understand your off the cuff format where you taste and describe without any rehearsal. In earlier episodes involving expensive wines you would state that the wines were opened and decanted and poured back in the bottles. I couldn’t agree with Mr. Davies more that a little chill on a red wine is a good thing. You know how you complain about the excessive heat of a 14.5% Aussie FB? Well a little cellar temp would fix some of that for you. White wine on the other hand is often served too cold and should be given a chance to open up if you really want to experience the tertiary flavors. The exception and sacriledge is serving a 94 scoring Champagne at room temp. Who would ever drink it like that? Get out the ice bucket next time and pop it live for the education of how to open Champagne properly before its too late on New Years Eve and someone gets hurt.

Keep up the good work and I’ll be seeing you on Prime time in your own slot someday soon because you are too good at what you do.

To pour is fine, to decant is devine…For those who thought it was an expensive accessory you can usually find decanters at second hand shops on the cheap. Just remember to look for the wide base or duck type that allows a generous surface area and not the tall ornamental type that is used for spirits.
December 19, 2007

jahlove
Great show. Davies is so smooth. A great personality and a great honor.

However, I do not always think its best to decant. For many red wines, even some whites, it does help. But it can also hurt. In the case of very old and delicate wines, I think it’s better to let them open in the glass. Even though they may contain a lot of sediment, older wines may not stand up to that kind of volatility. I have learned this the hard way.
December 19, 2007

Zakk Forchilli
QOTD – Why not decant at home?
No ‘good’ reason..
Gonna watch episode 18 and check it out!

Loved JD!
Glad you had him on the show today.
December 19, 2007

ChezJosh
Everybody is always talking about fancy decanters and products and such. I like keeping my wine service as simple as possible. I had a bottle of 97 Pesquera that was closed and sediment-y, so I decanted it using a mag-lite and a mason jar. That took care of the sediment and opened it up quite nicely, especially after it sat for a while. Beautiful wine too.

GV, It’s always a great show when there’s a special guest. Nice work with that the past couple weeks.
December 19, 2007

dino
because it is a huge pain in the butt to clean my decanter… great show
December 20, 2007

Virginia
OK, first of all, I’m going back to Bed, Bath & Beyond (I was there earlier this evening buying some stuff) and I’m going to buy a wine decanter, and I’m going to decant any red wine I drink from now on. I want to experience the quintessence of this thing that wine can give. So, thanks for that.

Next, I’m going to buy these wines, and I’m going to taste them, and watch this video again, because I want to understand that thing, that thing, that experience that wine can give, because I don’t think I really know it yet. But, I believe it is there and I believe I can understand it, and I believe it is really special. I believe it is a little like Nirvana, like making love to the earth,and knowing the sun, and the rain, and the rocks, the dirt, the moment.

I saw an emerald from South America once. It was huge and green, and I understood, as I looked at it, that it was perfection, rare, a coming together of so many forces that does not happen most of the time, so when it does, you are blessed to get to see it. I think really tasting a good wine could be like that.
December 20, 2007

RonC
Thank you Gary and Jeffrey for a really great show !!! It deserves an Internet ‘Emmy’.

Think I’ll ask for a decanter for Christmas.
December 20, 2007

Phillip
I decant if I know I’ll drink all the wine, but if I know I’m not polishing off the bottle that night, I just pour 2 glasses and let them sit a while before starting to drink. I guess that’s sorta decanting, at least maybe call it heavy breathing.
December 20, 2007

DanielJ
Outstanding episode. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Mr. Davies perspective on these wines. QOTD: I decant most red wines I drink at home.
December 20, 2007

Glen DiGirolamo
OK, I got the wine and I’ll see you tomorrow so save a nig rock for me.

Thanks
December 20, 2007

Glen DiGirolamo
Opps!

I meant BIG rock….
December 20, 2007

Montresor
Why not decant? Well, I’ve only been into this stuff for a few eeks and don’t own a decanter yet! Though I did try Gary’s suggestion of leaving a bottle open till the next day. Interesting.
December 20, 2007

TxBigD
Wow! I truly enjoyed theis episode. Riveting…
December 20, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
Thank you Jeffrey, it was great to hear you talk about these wines and Bordeaux in general. Please come back to WLTV again sometime.

It really amazes me how much knowledge is out there about the winemaking process, the source of the grapes, and the techniques of the growers and winemakers. Plus, it makes me really excited to know that there are premium quality low priced bottles out there.

QOTD: I frequently decant my wines, it’s great! Lately, I’ve been doing half in the decanter and half in the bottle uncorked. It gives me the opportunity to control the aeration a bit if we decide to not drink all of it and I’m still trying to discern any differences between aeration in the bottle (with some poured off) and aeration in a decanter.

I do usually drink my reds in the high 60’s to low 70’s. I just got a wine fridge, so that should make it easier to drink at a somewhat cooler temperature.
December 20, 2007

Justin L Ove
Why Not? Because, honestly I think pouring into a nice big glass and swirling to my heart’s content accomplishes the same thing as decanting. I will decant tonight, just to be sure.
Great guest. Great show. Thank you
December 20, 2007

t_moderne
Thanks for the episode. Liked how you rinsed the glasses twice with the Chateau Bellevue. Appreciated the guest’s perspective. But GV – I thought you were going to be quiet and let the guest talk. Looks like that didn’t happen.

Why not decant? Takes too long; more glasses to clean.
December 20, 2007

The Doc
Absolutely fantastic show. Always love nerding it up. Keep up the great work and love the guest spots.
December 20, 2007

Brandon T.
QOTD: First of all, I’d like to say. Gary, I really want to slather your buttocks with ripe bunches of Petit Verdot grapes, but not in any sexual kind of way. Then I’d like to decant the hell out of a couple of wines, big tannic monsters, for over ten days! and then I’d like to slather your buttocks with fresh honey from the honey bees and watch a little doggie lick it off!
December 20, 2007

Scott
Great episode GV. Bring Jeffrey back whenever he wants to be on again. This was incredibly educational and fun.

QOTD:
I usually decant. Just last night I went out to dinner. Beforehand I decanted the ‘96 lewis for a few hours then poured it back in the bottle and recorked it before taking it to the restaurant. I know the wine was so much better as a result.

BTW, great idea from Tommy V below about the half decant!
December 20, 2007

Darold
QotD: I promise to go get a decanter tomorrow. ot only that, but I am ALSO picking up a set of Riedel glasses. My question to YOU (GV), or anyone who has knowledge, is THIS…

I can only afford 4 glasses at the moment. I drink primarily white whine 80% (Rieslings, Gruner Veltliner, Gewurztraminer, and Chardonnay), with a little red 20% (Primarily Pinot Noir). Should I get two “reds” and two “whites” OR 4 reds and drink the whites out of them. If I go with the 2×2, which glass types would be the best? NOTE: Once a week, I open 2-3 bottles of mixed wine with 4 (rarely more) to share with friends who all care about learning about wine. So, it would be nicer to have 4 glasses that matched. Which one glass would work best for now until I could purchase a white” set?

Thanks again for keeping with me on such a long post.
December 20, 2007

Candace
Wow! I don’t know how you handled that. I would have been a complete idiot around someone with that much knowledge and coolness about wine…..especially French wine which j’adore. I will seek out the Legras rose as well as some of the ‘04 Bordeaux. Thanks again for bringing the thunder to this otherwise ordinary Wednesday.

QOTD: Anything worth decanting, I decant!
December 20, 2007

Bill H
Gary you keep raising the bar. awesome episode, I think I’m trying all 4 of these. I think you’re onto something with PV. i’m a little curious about the Hungarian Oak Monster. and oak/makeup, am i having deja vu, didnt you make that analogy yesterday? you’re also onto something about mindset, could be QOTD potential, I’m particularly fond of the 03 Jordan cab and I’m convinced it has everything to do with the girl I was with when I drank it.

qotd – no excuse, since I watched episode 18 I decant everything, I drank a 99 bordeaux today after 4 hours of decanting, and tried it when I first opened it, and the difference is unbelievable.
December 20, 2007

Rhonda J
Great show! I learned a lot from Mr. Davies.

QOTD: I am a totally new to wine and I always decant my red wines because of what I learned here.
December 20, 2007

Brandon T.
if Gary Vaynerchuk were a poodle he’d be a grand wine drinker and I believe his dog hair would be soft!
December 20, 2007

Yoni Rabkin
Talking about value-driven. This was a very value-driven episode. Thanks!
December 20, 2007

Isaac
Great show!
December 20, 2007

Jon Armstrong
Amazing show. I guess I’m one of those “wine nerds,” (more aptly, a wannabe wine nerd) because I’ve been secretly wishing for more information behind the wines, and this episode definitely delivers. I’ll be watching this one again and again.
December 20, 2007

Tstank
Why don’t I decant? Because it is really weird to bring a decanter to a party. Plus, every time I do people pound it like CKC made sangria.
December 20, 2007

Medo
Good, solid show Gary
…
Man, you are raising the level of the show.. damn, who will be your next guest? RP? Suckling? Gaja?

QOTD: There is non. I’ve even decanted the German Chardonnay from Sander yesterday eveninig.
December 20, 2007

Andrew
Awesome show goes … Gary having Jeff on board really took things to the next level. I was really impressed with his knowledge and smoldering passion.

QOTD: I do 98% of the time and I’ve got a huge vase size decanter in which to work the magic!

Andrew
December 20, 2007

josh in burgundy
QOTD: In fact I think I will. I decant but not as often as I should with all of the young potent red wine I consume. Here is a wild thing to try, try decanting a nice white burgundy. You would think no no no with whites but seriously some of these wines are better the next day. It is crazy stuff. Gotta love the Cote D’or
December 20, 2007

Ken T
That was the besr show yet!! JD is awesome.
December 20, 2007

TeresaK
Wow… that was a Great show….!!!

I love to decant to, for as long as possible, usually around 30min to 1 hour.
When my husband is in a hurry for dinner, we sometimes have to do the pop&pour.

Teresa
December 20, 2007

Evan
Awesome show. I love JD wines. If I see his name on the bottle I usually feel safe in making a solid purchase. Keep the great guests coming.
December 20, 2007

Steve B
What a great episode. Thank you, Gary, for bringing in Jeffrey.

QOTD: Vayniacs need to know that they don’t have to have a fancy Riedel decanter to decant wine. In a pinch I’ve used a Pyrex quart-size glass pitcher and it worked great.
December 20, 2007

Ryan D
Nice show, love the guests. QotD: I do not decant every bottle of wine I drink but I will probably start… I’ve found it lessens the oak flavors I don’t care for a bit, and smooths out the wine as a whole.
December 20, 2007

salvatore
Great show.

My question of the day.

Once wine has been decanted, will pouring it back in the bottle reverse the decanting step ?
December 20, 2007

Grasshopper
Salvatore – no it will not. Once the air has come into contact with the wine the process begins. Many people pour back into bottle and take to restaruants and pay a corkage fee.
December 20, 2007

glenn
to a significant regard i have stopped blowing sunshine up your shorts with each show but BOY OH BOY WAS THIS AN EPISODE TO LOVE!!!

Jeff Davies was so cool. i am going to watch this one again.

The Thunder Show indeed. what fantastic ‘net content. be proud.
December 20, 2007

Lindsey
Excellent guest. Really enjoyed JeffreyÂ´s story and all the background information he provided on the wines and vineyards. Good stuff.

Only complaint would be the volume. Ever think about using mics? Maybe for guests at least. Most people donÂ´t project as much as GV.

QOTD: I just moved (well, 6 months ago..) and donÂ´t own a decanter. I donÂ´t own anything! But IÂ´m planning on getting one for my husband as a x-mas gift.
December 20, 2007

pomace
FANTASTIC show. Thanks Jeffrey and Gary – the ‘team’ approach makes for a great show…

I decant about 50% of the time…for me, I taste it first, and it all depends on how that goes…regardless of price – sometimes a $10 wine really shows its stuff after an hour or 2, for me.
December 20, 2007

Cliff and Darcey
THAT was fun! … and informative!

QOTD: I have been decanting for about 8 months now … it does indeed make a difference!
December 20, 2007

mlong
awsome show. JD is the man.
I thought GV stepped in way too much. Let him finish a thought and let us listen.
December 20, 2007

italianwinelover
What a rockin episode! Way to take it to the next level…but not snobby at all!!!! Watched it twice just to make sure I didn’t miss anything!! Thanks GV so much for having Jeffery on and hope that he makes many appearances!! Love the PV grape…nothing tastes better!!

QOTD: I have decanted many Italian wines and have noticed a completely different taste, aroma and experience!! Never thought to do it to French wines or any others for that fact! I pop and pour alot but now I want to decant and drink!!

Darold: I would recommend buy the red wine glasses. Its easier to open up the wine with a larger bowl…Its worked for me!
December 20, 2007

Hank
Jeff was a great guest, really fit well with the flow of the show. Thought he contributed a lot without feeling formulaic or talking with the typical and overused prose we’re all so used to hearing. Thanks Jeff!

We decant about half of the time. Especially true if we expect there to be elements, like it being particularly tannic, that would benefit from some air-time.
December 20, 2007

SaraMHCRU
Great show, and good question. I have been thinking about getting a decanter for a while now, provided I can find the space to store it, but I have been letting the bottles breathe for a few hours lately and that has definitely softened the wines I’ve been drinking. Of course, by the end of the evening, I find that everything is better, more complex, and easier to dissect, and all that. Maybe that’s because by the end of the evening (in addition to the bottles being open for even longer) I’m more relaxed and less inhibited about what I think I smell/taste.
December 20, 2007

nolongeralurker
Cool episode – keep the guests coming!
December 20, 2007

Susan
Gary-Did you forget your name?? wink! wink:) Noticed you were wearing a WL name badge!?!?!?
December 20, 2007

Jayhitek
Solid episode. Gonna go watch episode 18 to see if I remember it..
December 20, 2007

Sassodoro
QOTD. We almost always decant our red wines. Sometimes only a few minutes before dinner, but they almost always get poured into a decanter.
December 20, 2007

dz
Quite possibly the greatest WLTV episode, Jeff Davis wines have been a sure thing for as long as I’ve been a wine drinker and had a big influence on my palate. Those Languedoc wines of his years ago blew away any competition for a modest price. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Gary and Jeff need to do this again.QOTD: Decanting is a neccessity for many wines especially if it’s Bordeaux.
December 20, 2007

wfdeac
Thanks Gary. Very interesting episode.

QOTD: I decant, and as a CKCer I get made fun of for it. Then again, I get made fun of for drinking wine too.
December 20, 2007

joel delon
Thank you jeffrey for your bordeaux vision you’re right and your analysis of the bordeaux landscape (moreover very good accent !) from a languedoc point of view…
QOTD : Don’t be silly do not decant all the reds ! i know on a special occasion it’s very trendy or “bourgeois” or “aristocratic” but be wiser !
December 20, 2007

Dave
QOTD: Because my girlfriend shattered my decanter. Do they sell plastic decanters?
December 20, 2007

DavidB
QOTD I do not decant all my wines, but do so on the majority of French/Italian wines – and almost all of my wines over say…..$20 bones.

Great episode, Mr Davies seems like a very humble, nice, all around great guy!
December 20, 2007

Capt M
Great great show. Fantastic! QOTD: I will decant my Barbaresco.
December 20, 2007

Ron Poserina
Great episode Gary, truly one of my favorites!
December 20, 2007

Rich G
QOTD – Just bought one (decanter) about two months ago… and yes I will be decanting over the holidays!

My question to Jeffrey and you – would you decant a “regular” bottle of wine? Like a Greg Norman Cab or a Raven Wood Merlot??? (Not that you will answer the question – but I have to be a wisen himer too)

Gary! Great show – why not have more of these??? There is MY QOTD TO YOU!!!

Cheers!
Rich
December 20, 2007

Dominick Mack
Great episode – Learned quite a lot! Thank you GV and JD
December 20, 2007

Saubrey
Sweetness. Loved your reaction when he said oak was like makeup! It wasn’t too long ago I heard that here on the Thunder Show now was it?

QOTD: I’m already planning on decanting tonight! And on an inexpensive wine at that. “04 Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano $12 and I know it does great with decanting!

Thanks for the visit Jeffrey
December 20, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
Very cool episode!! Great guest, lots of wine knowledge dropped in this show…really good!!

Q: I always try to decant or at least pour a glass and let it sit. Makes a huge difference.
December 20, 2007

stewart l
I try to decant the majority of my red wines. Last night I drank the valpolicella that was on the show recently-decanted for 3 hrs-very good
December 20, 2007

T Scott
Great episode. Love WLTV with guests of this caliber.

QOTD: One gets lazy, but now that you mention it – I think I will.
December 20, 2007

Colin
GV – Loved you and JD together – he was a great guest! QOTD – I decant most everything for the reasons stated – but the presentation is soooo nice as well.
December 20, 2007

Fred C.
great episode – loved your guest – what an amazing knowledge- I just loved the way he talked about wine..so much sincerity,love and passion…all that with a great French accent(no offense Gary !)
Fred
December 20, 2007

wayno da wino
Yooo GeeVee & JayDee !!!
Super, Super Fantaaastic and Interesting Episode!!!!!
Especially for us Winos dat have followed da Bordeaux
Wines for da last gazillion years!!

JayDee, we need Ya in da Hizzy more often!! You’re
like a walkin’ Wine Encyclopedia!! Woooo!!
Thank You….Thank You….Thank You….

QOTD: JayDee, dats a good idea(decanting) !!
December 20, 2007

Achilleas
Lovely show .. a real treat.

QOTD – always try and decant – have got another 2 decanters to help over new years
December 20, 2007

Dan H
Why not decant? Good question without too many good answers.
December 20, 2007

hasbeen
Great episode!

I always prefer my wine decanted.

Minneapolis StarTribune newspaper has an article in todays paper quoting GV.
December 20, 2007

MtnCharlie
I really loved this episode. Instant classic! Will watch again. Really enjoyed Jeffrey Davies. Guests are great. Keep them coming.

QOTD: Decant, Decant, Decant. I do for some more “special” bottles, but should more often for exactly why Jeffrey Davies said. Thanks!
December 20, 2007

Cliff A
Fanatastic show today Gary. Jeffrey was great and the interaction between the two you was terrifc. This was a show for “Wine Geeks” and I’m pround to say that I be one!

QOTD: It is a rare red that I don’t decant and some whites.
December 20, 2007

GrapeStuff
Oak is like makeup for a fine wine – GREAT taste analogy!! Great ep. GV and John, really enjoyed this. Very educational.
December 20, 2007

jschwab
Great episode!!! Keep the guests coming, especially people like Jeffery. Great knowledge and the interaction was right up there with you and your dad.

QOTD: Decant whenever time and memory allow. Always regret when I forget.
December 20, 2007

hasbeen
Several people asked where to find inexpensive decaters. Crate and Barrel and Amazon.com are the best deals I have seen, but you can probably find them at Target too.
December 20, 2007

Karl Laczko
Gary, as a budding wine-nerd I thank you for the show, Jeffrey speaks so softly but with such authority and confidence. I especially liked the way he was totally unfazed by your peculiarisms (spinny spin?) and your P-V tangent!
QOTD – Yes. Will do, I am pretty sure I don’t decant enough and have been thinking that each bottle of red I’ve had recently tasted better the next day.
December 20, 2007

Mr.Sato
I agree… I would have liked to hear what he had to say more. I did enjoy the show though. I would have used the rocks for a display case for that wine, rather than giving them away, but hey, you’re a generous guy!

QOTD: wasn’t really a question as much of a request, but… I started decanting less than two months ago and it made a BIG difference. Used to be that by the time half the bottle was gone the wine was finally showing its true colors. Now we get a much better impression from the beginning. But that isn’t the question, is it. Why not? Because you’re at a restaurant and they don’t decant. The question should be, why don’t restaurants decant?!
December 20, 2007

Og
Wow! very informative and fun.
Prob decant 40 percent but know I should more, especially if I can find a couple of those plastic decanters Dave was talking about
December 20, 2007

Craig
I thought you were going to make him jump out of his skin with your opening!
December 20, 2007

sobojosh
Mr sato, you arnt going to the right restaurants.
December 20, 2007

mrzitro
re: Lindsey’s comment: “Only complaint would be the volume. Ever think about using mics?” If you’re going to add mics, upgrade to HD also.

QOTD: I don’t decant yet. I’m waiting for Santa to bring me one this year. & if Santa didn’t get my hint, then I’ll be buying one on Dec 26th.
December 20, 2007

jim_fitz
QOTD: Why not decant?, time. Hello New Year’s resolution decant, actually a Christmas 4 pack resolution
December 20, 2007

Carly
Great show, as always. I really enjoyed Mr. Daniels as a guest!

QOTD: CKC’s generally don’t have decanters because they are always in danger of being used by roommates for inappropriate reasons…or the RA thinks they are drug paraphernalia.

Just kidding. But seriously, I don’t have one, though it’s on my Christmas list! Hopefully someone notices…
December 20, 2007

JeffC
Great show GV. Really enjoyed JD’s comments and insight. I will break out the decanter for the holidays and give my reds a big swirl and some breathing room. Thanks for the suggestions.

Have a Merry and a Happy.
December 20, 2007

Dusty
that guy was full of info. spoke quietly but swings a very big wine stick. his QOTD: don’t have a decanter yet…but hopefully under my christmas tree this year. in the past i haven’t partly because i can’t and partly because i like to see how it changes the longer it’s opened in the bottle.
December 20, 2007

Jordan
Big shout out there for Michigan and Virginia wines – way to go Gary!
December 20, 2007

Ina V-G
Nice show! If I could go back to college all over again and change careers, I’d move to Cali and study viticulture…inspiring.

QOTD: I’ve had a decanter now for 2 years, and always use it at home! Love it.
December 20, 2007

spyder47
Great show and guest! I have very little experience with French wine so I enjoy the continued education.

QOTD: I just bought a decanter in Sept and have been using it quite a lot with very positive results.
December 20, 2007

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
Hey Gary and Jeffery

QOTD: I think we decant about every other bottle. I would decant every bottle if I had time. Usually we get home from the gym and start fixing dinner and pop the bottle that we are having. If I have the foresight to pour it into the decanter before we go the gym we would decant all the time.

GREAT episode.
J DUB
December 20, 2007

ryan
great episode, very interesting

QOTD, too lazy to clean the decanter
December 20, 2007

CHATrBox
Wow! This was a very educational episode. Awesome guest!

Right on regarding wine being all about the experience. Wine is a living breathing thing so it only makes sense that we relate to it in the context of any other experience.

Why not decant?!?! I don’t have a good reason, so I guess I will.
December 20, 2007

Coachlen
Awesome show and a most informative guest. Thanks for the decanting tip.
December 20, 2007

Joel M
Wow, what a gentleman. Guy knows his stuff. I am going to check out some 2004 Bordeaux and try to find some hidden values out there.
December 20, 2007

Jang-Woo Park
this is the greatest show. i really love it~~
a little story about soil and a winemaker will make me understand the wine better even if i wouldn’t have to like it. thanks for the great show gv and jd…

qotd: sure i will. that’s what i do always…
December 20, 2007

The Original Marc
Am I the only one who thought the guest represented the wine world that Gary is trying to change? I enjoy some variety and all perspectives so this was nice, but thank goodness Gary was able to spice is up some by being, well, Gary.
December 20, 2007

Michel Dugas
Wow Jeffrey is a great guy you can feel his wine… vaynernation

Gary I want to be you… in a way

MD
December 20, 2007

Scott the ex wine dude
Jeffrey was an excellent guest, the interaction between the two you was genuine. Please do more shows with Guests!
December 20, 2007

Juicy Jesse
Wonderful episode! Many thanks to Jeffery Davies, and so many kudos to GV for having him on the show. QOTD: A big YES for decanting! And the decanter does NOT have to cost $100.00, but just have a sufficiently wide base. Yes, yes, yes!
December 20, 2007

Skol
Outrageous episode. I have enjoyed a bunch of wines that were Jeff Davis selections. I do not decant because I drink burgundies and I prefer seeing the wine evolve over time in the bottle and glass. JMHO
December 20, 2007

Chris Braun
Loved this episode. I’m putting together wines and materials for a Bordeaux tasting right now, and this gave me a lot I can use.

QOTD: My husband rarely drinks wine, and I don’t drink a whole bottle myself all at once (or at least, not usually ), and this tends to keep me from decanting. Sometimes if I feel the wine really needs it I’ll decant and then pour what I don’t drink back in the bottle to save for the next day or two. I think after listening to this episode I will resolve to decant more frequently. But — repeating a good question someone else asked — why don’t restaurants decant more often?
December 20, 2007

Cookiedds
I agree totally with decanting before drinking, just takes a bit of planning.
December 20, 2007

Whipple
QOTD: Why not decant? Good reasons have already been posted. Frankly, I don’t drink a whole bottle in a night or two, so I can see the point of the commenter who said he likes to experience the evolution of the wine in the bottle.

Still: there is no excuse for NOT having a decanter on hand. Get one NOW! You will use it on occasion. For other occasions, I like to slow it down and keep the bottle corked.
December 20, 2007

Roger Roho
I once decanted a wine for 2 weeks and it sucked. I am not sure what all the decanting hype is about.
December 20, 2007

GalvezGuy
QOTD: I decant if I am expecting a lot of sediment or if I am drinking what I am sure is a very young wine. Otherwise, why decant? I think that using proper stemware is much more important than proper aeration, especially in the wines I see on the Thunder Show.
December 20, 2007

fruit bomb baby
I always get crap for decanting nearly everything! Not about to stop anytime soon though. Wonderful show. Just marvelous.
December 21, 2007

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!!

QOTD: I actually do decant all my french wines, but very rarely decant any wines from Cali or elsewhere….don’t know why…I just dont.

–RH
December 21, 2007

de Las
qotd: “why not …”
A: as an on premise wine buyer/suggester, I find a few reasons not to decant: 1. given the season, the next bottle i open might be a sparkler; 2.i’ve tasted and sell a few bottles that begin to lose their appeal after they open up, therefore if they are the next bottle i open, they should be served immediately after opening;… shit, even these reasons why not to decant seem spurious. Let’s try to decant a champagne, let’s see how that ‘07 chilean cab/carmenere tastes with a few hours of breath…. More importantly, how bout today’s guest’s use of the term meniscus???
December 21, 2007

Susan
Gary-QOTD: I don’t really own a decanter but do just leave the bottle open on most all of my wines. I do leave the bottle open for at least one hour before all reds are consumed.
December 21, 2007

Pardus
QOTD: I like to decant nice wines, however I am drinking mostly Montenegrin wines at the moment (I live in Serbia) that I don’t think would really live through a good decanting. Though maybe I will try it latter this week. They are reasonably priced here so if dies I will just throw it on the stove with some spices and make spiced wine. The wife likes that. Then I will just pop open a Prosecco.
December 21, 2007

MIDave
Great episode! The biggest reason I don’t usually decant is poor planning.
December 21, 2007

drydrew
I have bin watching for over 1 and half years now and this show is by far the best show (no offence Gary) and I totally agree on the makeup issue
QOTD: because we donâ€™t have wine rules!
December 21, 2007

mikey lennon
QOTD: I usually decant all my reds, since they are young and usually full bodied. Some I decant for just a short time others I will decant for an hour or 2.
December 21, 2007

GrapeStuff
QOTD: I decant virtually every bottle of wine I serve, except for sparklers and some whites. Cheers! AMAZING episode.
December 21, 2007

Barry
Try to convince the shivering folks in the midwest and east about global warming. Who’s next on the Thunder Show, Al Gore?
December 21, 2007

Matthew L
Great show Gary. I really enjoyed listening to Jeffery explain the many different facets that affect the final product. I hope you keep some of the stones that Jeffery brought as a gift to you.

QOTD: I often decant wine into a small decanter. My wife doesn’t really drink wine, so I decant maybe two glasses worth of wine when I get home and enjoy it with dinner.
December 21, 2007

Christopher J
Wow, it is refreshing to hear something good that global warming does. Everyone just assumes that global warming is horrible, I think we would all be better off if it were a little warmer! Time to look on the bright side, it is absolutely freezing in the Midwest, has been since Thanksgiving, well below average.

QOTD: Can’t drink that much wine in one sitting, as I am the only wine drinker in the house.
December 21, 2007

CaseTheLurker
Great Episode! enough said
December 21, 2007

James H
Decanting is fine and dandy, but requires some planning and requires time I don’t always have. That said, if I know I want to have a wine with my dinner, I’ll decant.

I’m always surprised just how much a few hours in a decanter can help a wine though! I had a wine last week that I popped, poured, and drank and thought was pretty darn awful. I only made it halfway through the bottle, so I re-corked and gave it a chance the next day after decanting for 5 hours. Wowza! Mega difference! Still not amazing, but definitely a MUCH better.
December 21, 2007

Franklin C
Mainly don’t decant because I don’t have a decanter. I’m hoping someone rectifies that this Christmas. Cross your fingers for me!
December 21, 2007

Ohio Bruce
Great episode. That was one of my all-time favorites!

Thank you Jeffery! Please come back and visit with ‘us’ again someday.
December 21, 2007

ktw
since episode 18 I have decanted all red bottles of wine that i drink and it has changed my life.
December 22, 2007

Magoo
Great episode; Jeffrey is as fun to listen to as he is knowledgeable. More guests!!!

Have a great holiday.
December 22, 2007

Wiley Reilly
QOTD- love decanting, usually can squeeze in an hour before drinking, sometimes have to pop & pour, but prefer not to…have seen so many wines open up with just a little love…
December 22, 2007

downtnmark
QOTD: You’re kidding me here.

I always decant (except 2002 Jocelyn Cab). I was standing in the tasting room at Provenance Vineyards as a guy was buying my favorite Merlot (the 2002 Las Amigas). I suggested he decant it for 90 minutes and he would be rewarded. He tried to give excuses as to why he probably couldn’t. (I suggested he open something else to drink during the 90 minutes.) Finally, he agreed that he would do so. During the discussion, the wine-club lady mentioned that the wine maker Tom Rinaldi practically preaches about decantiing.

My mom and sister both hate me for being such a decanter nazi, but I think it’s worth it and well worth the wait.
December 23, 2007

onemore
I’m just now getting to watch this episode and it’s GREAT. Thanks for having Jeffrey Davies on! This was fun to watch. Lots of good info, delivered without a condescending or intimidating attitude. Gotta love it.

QOTD: My decanter gets an obscene amount of use. I decant almost every red wine I drink at home (when I know which wine I’ll want ahead of time), and this year I began decanting several whites.

Decanters make great gifts for wine-drinking friends & family members. I’m giving a couple away myself this year.
December 23, 2007

Monstrose
QOTD: I always decant. I have a half bottle decanter if I only want a half bottle.
December 24, 2007

chito
Great info, great episode!! Keep up the great work. Wish you and your family a very safe Christmas and New Year.
Al
December 24, 2007

Mason
What a fantastic episode! That guy has so much information to give out…very informative.

QOTD: I am ashamed to say that I have a decanter, and I have never used it! After watching this show, I will actually try it out and test it at different times and see what it has to show.
December 25, 2007

yourfrienddownunder
Great episode. Kudos for getting such a legend on the show.
December 25, 2007

GR8Wine
One of my favorite episodes, what a rockstar guest! Jeffrey has a dry but great sense of humor and Gary, either you weren’t paying attention or you missed about half his jokes.
Wow! I want a rock. Too bad it took me so long to get around to this episode. Oh, by the way, decanted a bottle of wine for my family tonight (but kinda cheated, it was at the urging of Gary for the last of the Christmas 4-pack wines).
December 26, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: I promise to decant the next bottle of wine I open… because I’m working tomorrow night and I have to decant every bottle that I open for my customers…BUT I’ll do it for the next bottle I open for myself at home as well!!
December 26, 2007

ChrisR
Jeffrey Davies is awesome! I wish everyone in the wine world was like him!
December 27, 2007

Michael H.
Great episode. One of my favorites in recent memory. It’s amazing how much knowledge Mr. Davies has about wine.

QOTD — I decant wines that I think need it. I don’t decant every bottle — like everyday drinking wine. I decanted a 2002 Pontet-Canet the other night, and it did evolve nicely…
December 27, 2007

JayZee
Awesome, EPIC, episode!!! Thanks to Gary and especially Jeffrey.

QOTD: I am so totally on board with Jeffrey’s concept of “decant and drink”. Just about every red wine I serve at home I decant – even if it is a fairly inexpensive wine. Try it and you will be surprised at how much more you will enjoy your red wines.
December 28, 2007

NADINE
Love the show, I should buy a decanter then tonight to answer your question of the day, that champagne looks pretty good, might buy it for New Years ! Keep it up Gary !
December 28, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
superb episode! Thanks Jeffrey, you were great! QOTD: why not? I sort of do, already. I generally plan ahead, and pour ahead of when I will be drinking. I pour into a wide rim glass about 30-60 minutes before I start tasting. Functionally, that’s sort of like decanting, isn’t it?
December 30, 2007

Kevin
LOVED the episode.
I used to pop and pour. I wanted to learn how the wine evolved. I have learned. I no longer do. Especially bordeaux.

QOTD: A reason not to decant? Cause it may be sparkling? hah. Kidding. It will be decanted.
December 31, 2007

Diana
Great episode! Really, really enjoyed it.

QOTD: I shopped online for a decanter and am going to place my order in a few minutes. Sad to say we’ve never decanted a wine, good thing I don’t have too many to look back on and think, darn.

We will going forward
January 2, 2008

yowens
awesome episode! I guess I’m one of those wine nerds that loves the higher content/learning shows. QOTD: My girlfriend and I were just saying as we watched the show that we need to decant more. We will.
January 10, 2008

Valerie
Just got to this episode finally, and loved it!

QOTD: I am going to decant the red bordeaux from the x-mas pack that I will be drinking in a day or two…still haven’t gotten around to all 4 bottles yet due to strep throat.
January 27, 2008

Sev
Mr. Davies seems like a really cool guy, someone who’s brain you would want to pick! I would love to see him on the show again in the future.

QOTD: I am absolutely going to decant the next bottle of wine I have, maybe the next few bottles even.
February 22, 2008

2004 Vintage Bordeaux, A Timing Thing - Episode #414
[...] Jeffrey Davies Talks About French Wines – Episode #374 [...]
February 23, 2008

Robert Howells
This is one of my favorite episodes. Mr Davies is a very smart man and a great guest.
February 23, 2008

Klassh
Ffffs, I decant my WATER for crying out loud.
February 23, 2008

George
i’m going to go buy a decanter right now. this episode rockzors.
February 29, 2008

Dan C.
QOTD: After seeing this episode the first time I know decant every bottle that I drink.

Thanks JD
April 7, 2008

Little Jonny H
Thiszzz is the best episode of WLTV (so far)…. IT’S RIDICULOUS!
July 2, 2008

Denis Heraud
Jeff Davies is the best in the world when it is to select wines.
I watched him tasting wine and he is truly an Expert.
I will always drink JMD wines. They are the best.

Denis Heraud
September 19, 2008

Shane B.
I just watched this again as its one of the few episodes I haven’t deleted from my ipod after viewing. So cool, I wish my highschool or university guidance counselor had steered me to an exchange in France, how could you not love his job/life?
November 25, 2008

2 Vintages of a Wine From Fronsac - Episode #584
[...] Episode #374 with Jefferey Davies [...]
November 26, 2008

Paul Stonier
I’ve been dying to try some wine from St. Emilion and its adjacent areas.

I did just pick up a red blend from South Africa that has 4% Petite Verdot. Can’t wait to try it.
January 2, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
I liked this episode quite a bit. Great to see Mr. Davies come in and through down some thoughts and knowledge about wines. QOTD: A good question, and I would answer “not” because I dont own a decanter. Sad, I know. I look at them at my wine shop but theyre so damned expensive. Im torn between buying a nice one that looks great and will stand up to years of use, and a cheap one that serves its purpose.
July 4, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
Awesome guest…nice to have very knowledgeable guest in the show…..

QOTD:

I will try to decant…..decanters are expensive over here…does a decanter has to be made of glass? Can I use a plastic?
October 24, 2009

Eder
Nice champagne….. I just pictured myself in Paris drinking this…..