Beaujolais And Steak Plus Gary Rants About Individuality

Beaujolais And Steak Plus Gary Rants About Individuality – Episode #378

December 26, 2007

Beaujolais and Steak are not 2 things that come to mind but today Gary pairs them up to see what happens and draws the winner of the Silver Oak 6 liter bottle.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Jadot Moulin A Vent Chateau St. JacquesCru Beaujolais
2006 Matassa Cuvee Marguerite BlancSouthwest France

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221 Responses

December 26, 2007

Corrado
Phirst?
December 26, 2007

Kyle Davis
2nd
December 26, 2007

MagnumGourmet
3!!!!!!
December 26, 2007

Rice
4th
December 26, 2007

Corrado
QOTD: Probably a 2000 S. Anderson Blanc de Noir.
December 26, 2007

DaveyDonut
QOTD: N.V. AndrÃ© Clouet Champagne Brut RosÃ©, and N.V. Ecosse Brut (Willamette Valley Pinot Noir based sparkler).

David
December 26, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: Nope, it’s not grower’s champagne. Champagne is a little out of my price range. Ballatore Rosso Spumante, however, is not.
December 26, 2007

Ferrigno
QOTD: it is grower champagne!
December 26, 2007

Chargers Rule
top 10!
December 26, 2007

sobojosh
gotta go serve wine instead of taste it cant wait to watch this when I get home
December 26, 2007

CRZYWinemaker
Bummer no Silver Oak for me !
QOTD: Haven’t purchased my New Years drink, but GV you may have just convinced me to try Growers Champagne !! Happy New Year Vayniacs !!
December 26, 2007

Malphas
QotD: I’d love to drink a Spanish AlbariÃ±o, if I can find one in my area.
December 26, 2007

TimF
Gooseberry?!? Wow, I think that was the first time. Nice job!

QOTD: Grower Champagne.
December 26, 2007

ChrisR
QOTD: Probably crap champagne for new year’s eve, but then some good whites for New Year’s day to make up for it.
December 26, 2007

Dan NYC
I love being a wine nerd! QOTD: HMMMM, depends were I am. Most likely some champagne and red italian vino.
December 26, 2007

caleb
QOTD- No Clue, but it wont be growers champagne…i do the cheap cava stuff….not a big champ fan, id rather have some nice riesling or serious red wine. I may have a glass or two of vino but nothing crazy because I have national championships on the 2nd. Damn the scheduling!
December 26, 2007

JeffC
Hey, how about for the next give-away, you draw from names from the “regulars” no lurkers need apply??

QOTD: Dinner, something Red, later, something with bubbles. Whatever is left in the wine-closet (under the stairs).

Have a Happy.
December 26, 2007

Candace
Great show! I had an interesting white rioja last night with fellow fan Lewy. It totally wowed us. The Matassa sounds interesting as well.

QOTD: We will start with Duval-Leroy Rose. I have yet to settle on the menu. So, I’ll figure out the food/wine pairings then.
December 26, 2007

H.E. (Butch) Darnell, Jr.
Well, now I have 2 things to try…
1) Late Harvest Riesling with steak
2) Beaujolais with steak

Thanks for the show and the ideas.

QOTD: A bottle of the 2002 Iron Horse Russian Cuvee.
December 26, 2007

misswinegirl
Thanks for another good show!!!!

QOTD – Lots of bubbly…probablly S. Anderson or Mumm!!!
December 26, 2007

Larry The Wine Guy
No GROVER here GV……..The #25 Wine Of The year and the highest score ever given to a US Sparkling Wine……from Wine Spectator…. 1997 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut Disgorged On Demand From Willamette Valley Oregon $40 bones…sold out at the Winery..in 2 weeks 750 cases production… NO.. NV …GV Sparklers for me…What A Difference A YEAR MAKES…… HAPPy and a healthy Gary and to all the Vayner Nation….
December 26, 2007

Neil
QOTD: Who knows, I’ll be visiting my wife’s side of the family in New Jersey (of all places). Champagne will be served, but exactly what type is not too certain.

“Steak and Lowenbrau, Dolan you’re a genius….”
December 26, 2007

Chris N
QOTD: No idea yet. Having dinner at The Herbfarm so expect 6-7 different wines to go with the 10 course dinner.
December 26, 2007

Social Project Brian
Link It Up, Mott! t-shirt petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/bri1970/petition.html
December 26, 2007

sky
what time is it ???23 comments already? where have i been?
December 26, 2007

purplejuicebruce
I’m going to have some Prosecco and a undetermined Italian red with dinner and if I’m still standing probably a nice Cali. Cab. Merry Happy everyone.
December 26, 2007

Mike In SLO
QOTD – Not sure yet. Depends on who I/we get together with.
December 26, 2007

Tstank
Great show, to bad you didn’t pick my name I had a place all picked out in my wine closet under my stairs for the bottle.

QOTD: Water, I pulled the short straw and am the DD for new years this year.
December 26, 2007

sky
oowweee!last time i had beaujolais was with b-b-q on the fourth of july. i havent seen the QOTD but im drinking saint hilaire right now( the oldest champagne house in france-thats what the advert said)
December 26, 2007

Jens
Merry X-mas, Gary,

QOTD: Different champagnes, but definitely Jacquesson CuvÃ©e 732, Marguet PÃ¨re & Fils, Egly-Ouriet and a couple more (having some friends over for a champagne dinner). At 24 hours some cheap stuff.

Jens
from
Copenhagen
December 26, 2007

grace
QOTD: champagne from S. Barbara.
December 26, 2007

el jefe
QOTD: New Years?! I don’t even know what I’m going to drink for dinner tonight much less New Years! Lets hope it’s a 3L. bottle of Krug Rose.
December 26, 2007

mbannon
Can’t beat a mid-winter grill-fest!! Nice episode Gary. Except I didn’t win a single one of those expensive bottles, woe to me!

QOD – Grower Champagne.
December 26, 2007

E
I don’t think I’ve done Beaujolais and steak before. Morgon and sausages maybe, but that’s it.

QOD: either Agrapart or Duval-Leroy, but hopefully there will be some food involved too, so we can throw something else nice into the mix as well.
December 26, 2007

luvgrapesqueezings
Good episode GV. QOTD: I’m not sure yet- maybe I’ll have a sparkler.
December 26, 2007

VinOrecul
QOTD: Have to rewatch the NYC bubbly show then see what I have at the local shop.

THE MOTTSTER HOODIE!!!!!!

Have A Very Happy New Years Vaniacs! Drive safe out there and don’t be lame.
December 26, 2007

Christopher J
QOTD: Champagne is a must on New Years. I think I will take your advice and try some growers champagne, and share with friends.
December 26, 2007

VinOrecul
Yo Mott! Where’s the Shallot Confit link??
December 26, 2007

Steven E Baumgartner
After the college experience back in 86, champagne does not touch my lips.
December 26, 2007

sky
QOTD:havent decided yet but maybe ill order the mattassaaassaaa matassa
December 26, 2007

AngioRanger
Great episode! Didn’t win the bottle, but finally putting to rest the decanting white wine question what worth more. There’s WLTV for ya, entertainment and education.
QOTD: Not sure yet, sparkling rose??
December 26, 2007

sky
now i am forced to drink growers!!!
December 26, 2007

JimKay
“Drink and or Trade” don’t forget to pay your capital gains on that bottle!

QOTD: My brother promises a nice Calif sparkler – I’m taking a Yellow Tail Sparkling wine and Kirkland (CostCo) private label champagne – can’t resist the chance for a taste off
December 26, 2007

Chris Bartell
QOTD: I’m not entirely sure, but it likely wont be growers champagne. I’m goin’ to a party so I won’t be providing the bubbly for the midnight toast.
December 26, 2007

Russ J
Good show, GV and how unexpectedly reasonable of you to give a well deserved shout out to Brandon J!

QOTD: Champagne will not be a big part of my New Year’s Eve but I did pick up two of these: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=3071
December 26, 2007

RANDI
Not sure yet on choice for New Years Eve.
As far as individuality, I was surprised to find myself drinking and enjoying Chianti this holiday!!
December 26, 2007

Deano
Great episode gary too bad i didnt win the fatty bottle

QOTD:
-I have a bunch of different champagnes like mumm and some others i cant remember right now.
December 26, 2007

Mike Z
QOTD: Not sure yet, but probably a Laetitia sparkler since we’ve got several from our wine club.
Good show today. I’m ALWAYS pumped to learn about ageable white wines with individuality and character. Keep ‘em coming!!!
December 26, 2007

JK from WV
qotd: I don’t know yet. Maybe I’ll splurge for a great bottle of vino! That would be a great way to start the year.
December 26, 2007

RioKev
Just picked up a couple bottles of the Le Frappe Brut to try for New Years.

Interesting little story – one of the guys on your staff (Brian) called me today to let me know that a bottle of 2000 Massolino Barolo that I had sent to a friend as a late engagement gift in AUGUST was recently returned to your store as undeliverable. Apperently it was held up in DHL lost and found for the last 4 months. Looks like i’ll be drinking that on New Years as well!

Have a good one.
Kevin
December 26, 2007

Joe G. JR
Great show Gary. Never really tried white wines with stake, but I think I will try some out.
New years I will have a bottle of 2001 Allegrini Amarone, and a 2003 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cepages. I have been wanting to try these two for a while now.
Happy New Years.
December 26, 2007

Kristen
Awesome episode GV! And who’s house was that? They had a bottle of Boxhead wine open- nice choice.

QOTD: Not sure yet, but I think you already asked this question.
December 26, 2007

mislead matt
Too much meat flipping going on!
December 26, 2007

Joel M
Great show GV. Sorry, sparklingwine for me, I am doing a white Burgandy or a German Reisling. So there. Joel M
December 26, 2007

Robin C
QOTD: I looked up the show on Growers’ Champagne. Sounds great. Albuquerque’s not a very good place for off the beaten track products, but we’ll keep an eye open. We’ll probably have Taittinger, La Francaise. There will almost certainly be champagne left over and I will have mimosas in the morning.
December 26, 2007

yourfrienddownunder
NYE will be just me, my girlfriend, a cabin and some good rose bubbly. Not sure which yet but I will look outside of the established houses. Thanks for a great year of viewing Gary. 365 more episodes to come I hope!
December 26, 2007

Anthony L.
Interesting episode. Nice to hear about a white wine that can go with Steak.

QOTD: Hoping to dring a 1997 Brunello. We’ll see.
December 26, 2007

Jim Sargent
QOTD: Mollydooker Goosebumps Sparkling Shiraz
December 26, 2007

Marshall
I start drooling everytime you bring out that Big Silver Oak bottle. I’m glad its finally going away so I won’t be tormented anymore.

QOTD:Everybody drinks bubbles, so I’m gonna to throw a curve ball and have a CA Chardonnay or maybe an AUssie Shariz.
December 26, 2007

Isaac
I love steak!!!!!!! And i really liked this episode because it had more of a “homie” feel…you know, come over my place and lets grill it up and chill, feel!
December 26, 2007

RodneyM
Eggnog…Dark Rum…Brandy…Yum! & blackeyed peas!
December 26, 2007

Martin
Cool grill master. We haven’t picked anything for new years yet. Thanks for the advice!
December 26, 2007

KVolk
QOTD: Not sure yet but it will not be growers!!

Gary your head was all shiney today….ops that was the light reflecting off the poster in the background.
December 26, 2007

JonE
Cheers G-Man. Taking a stand for the weird whites of the world. Bravo!

QOTD: 1999 Roederer, Bruno Paillard if I’m lucky.
December 26, 2007

Simon D
QOTD: Looks like its Le Frappe!
December 26, 2007

Geoff
as much as being #2 in the first drawing sucked, atleast it’s better then being #2 in this one

QOTD: drinking this: Coutier Brut Rose
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=36017

should be fun!
December 26, 2007

glenn
Brandon Jacobs reference??? did that hurt dude?

QotD: somebody sold me some NV RH Coutier Rose Champagne that i thought might go down well on NYE – if work is quiet.
December 26, 2007

wwave
Yes, Gary, there will certainly be some Grower Champagne consumed. Possibilities are Gatinois Cuvee Tradition, for the second year in a row, Michel-Arnould Grand Cuvee, and possibly Agrapart Blanc de Blanc ‘Mineral’ 2000. But I might just have to hold on to that one a little while longer. What’s your line-up?
December 26, 2007

Seo Salimi
QOTD: Going to be out at a night club, so probably liquor and champagne of some sort. But if I had my choice and could pull something from the cellar, it would be an isosceles or duckhorn howell mountain., no bubbly in my cellar…
December 26, 2007

LB in KS
What?! No Cat-soup to go with your steak? Shocker! I kid.
QOTD…what do you suggest?
December 26, 2007

italianwinelover
Good ep….totally a home feel although I don’t think that was your home it still felt like we were very welcomed!!

QOTD: Well although I’m trying to find a bottle of Pierre Peter – right now the group has a magnum of White Star & Veuve Cliquot. I’m willing to try some of the growers and to turn them on to them – please don’t be upset but it takes time to turn the tried and true around and I will continue to work on it through your suggestions. I won’t give up!!

Its been a great year with you GV thanks for all your insights and teaching me to trust my tastes! Look forward to the next 365 – oh wait its a leap year!!! Bubbles to 2008!!
December 26, 2007

paqpaq
uhh, this show made me hungry!

QOTD: depends on whether I have to write on my thesis… otherwise some cheap sparkling wine and a lot vodka
December 26, 2007

italianwinelover
Darn I did’t wine the BIG BOTTLE!!!

Why not have a contest for all of us loyal followers instead of just bringing out the lurkers!!!
December 26, 2007

Robert
QOTD: It depends on what I’m doing. If i’m with my parents, its whatever they have on hand, mostly white zinfadel. (sorry about the spelling)
I would prefer a solid malbec though.
December 26, 2007

Ant'ny
QOTD: Haven’t decided what to drink for the midnight toast… but definitely going to get into some 2005 Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling.
December 26, 2007

BobbyTiger
Probably Cook’s sparkling Brut. I love the stuff!!! It even goes great with steak…….
December 26, 2007

chenrys
Enjoyed the wine food pairing today. Interesting combinations.

QOTD: Haven’t decided yet…probably bubbly but not sure what kind.
December 26, 2007

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
Fun episode – too bad you weren’t grillin’ Tofu!

QOTD: Probably Prosecco, and I have some Gloria Ferrer Cuvee and Brut Rose that I will probably pop as well. I might try and find that Pierre Peters Champagne you tasted the other day. It sounded nice!

Cheers

Happy Holidays!

J DUB
December 26, 2007

Isaac
You would think that the size of that wine bottle would house a HUGE Oak Monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 26, 2007

mikey lennon
QOTD: for new years eve I think I will drink some nice Rush River, or whatever I am favoring that night.
December 26, 2007

Jesse (PatsFan) G.
QOTD: I may try one of the Florida wines that I recently got… Not many of them out there, and typically havn’t heard the best things about them… but what the hey!
December 26, 2007

jcbphd
Is that a bottle of Wrongo Dongo behind you in the video?

QOTD: I may break into the Veuve Clicquot Rose during a private moment, and I will definitely break into some Segura Viudas Cava to share with the larger group.
December 26, 2007

Tom T.
qotd http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=34595
December 26, 2007

Bernie Bearnaise
I can see the transition to a Wine/Food show that would be commercially viable on cable. You would need to have more practice interviewing guest chefs, vignerons and maybe artisan cheesemakers…You have a genuine appeal that comes across on video so keep up the good work. Lighting is very important and less distractions growing out of your head directly behind you. Let’s face it you’ve earned a studio of your own after clocking 400 episodes.

I am considering a Cremant de Bourgogne that uses the same grapes as Champagne but costs about half the price.

At the moment I’m enjoying some leftover prime rib and “Fat Cat” Shiraz/Cab from “Cat Amongst the Pigeons” in Barossa. Outstanding QPR in the ‘06. So much for my Old World bias…
December 26, 2007

Sharon
GV, oh geez I *did* in fact have some Santa Margherita recently and it was totally MEH!

QOTD: Not quite sure yet – I may go out and try to find that Le Frappe Brut
December 26, 2007

Antonio TouriÃ±o
Probably drinking an AlbariÃ±o. Not sure what though. I’m starting to like these wines a whole lot.
December 26, 2007

avanagee
QOTD: going to give Henry of Pelham CuvÃ©e Catharine Brut a try. won’t know ’til you try it, right? plus, gotta support my province. yup! proud Canadian : )
December 26, 2007

abdrury
QOTD: The New Years Eve party I’m going to will wanna serve me crap but I’m *trying* to wiggle in some Gruet Blanc de Noirs that I got from the winery.
December 26, 2007

SmokeyUST
Nice, I always like it when you step out of the office.

QOTD: Have not yet decided.
December 26, 2007

Grape Expectations
QOTD: I’m not a big New Year’s eve party person. Prefer a nice fire and lots of old movies. If I can find a grower’s champagne I’ll certainly drink one. But resources are limited here. If that plan fails, I’ll try to find a Gruet (the New Mexico version, not the French–maybe I can score a Blanc de Blancs if I’m lucky.
December 26, 2007

Pinuck
QOTD – whatever someone else pays for!

seriously, though, maybe beer at this rate. if i end up at some concert for NYE i will not want to touch whatever wine will be at the venue.
December 26, 2007

Anthony M.
Gaston Chiquet…I tried it and then like two weeks later you tried it on an episode… I love it!!!
December 26, 2007

David M Roberts
GV – You are a mind reader – I had a Beaujolais Crus by Joseph Drouhin called “Chiroubles” with Christmas eve dinner (prime rib in front of a fire at home with my wife). It was a very nice match, and also far more dynamic than the nouveau juice that is much more basic. I was going to request an episode devoted to the age-worthy crus gamay, but you touched on it already.

QOTD: Thinking more of a sparkling cocktail, with cheap champagne (sorry – when mixing it, I prefer the rot-gut stuff, like Andre…). Example being the “Happy Blu Year” which was written up in the local paper today (Milwaukee Journal / Sentinel)

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=699233

Happy Blu Year!
Makes 1 drink

3 blueberries for garnish
0.75 ounce Stoli Blueberi vodka
0.75 ounce Van Gogh raspberry vodka
Splash of blue curaÃ§ao
Piper Heidsieck (or any dry champagne or sparkling wine)

Put blueberries in bottom of a champagne flute. Add Stoli Blueberi, raspberry vodka and curaÃ§ao. Top off, to equal another third of the drink, with your favorite champagne or sparkling wine. Enjoy the effervescent flavor!
December 26, 2007

Jason Henderson
QOTD: The Christmas Pack–saving it for a New Year’s Party!!
December 26, 2007

Harley Stan
Great episode in a new venue.
QOTD- Ihave been thinking about picking up a champagne, I am also planning on opening a 1999 Far Niente Cabernet. We have friends coming over so it should be a good time.
December 26, 2007

Todd Smith
QOTD – Of course Grower Champagne. Pierre Peters definitely, maybe some Chartogne-Taillet Rose
December 26, 2007

Greg Rempe
Fillet Mignon is the Pinot Noir of steaks…WAY hyped and overrated! While it is tender, it is tasteless and not worth the $15/lb (or more) from the butcher…a MAJOR PASS…with 15 Z’s!!

Ribeye cuts are by far the best and most juicy cuts of the cow…hook it up and test it for yourself and you too will see that the high dollar price tag of the fillet can’t hold a candle to the Ribeye!!

And yes, I am an expert in this particular field!
December 26, 2007

KJlost
I’ve actually used up all my supply of bubblies on Christmas Eve, which happened to coincide with my mother’s birthday. I’m still undecided whether to go get some or try to find a substitute.
December 26, 2007

Jaybird
I am thinking about a 2002 Lafite Rothschild, I want to use my new Christmas gift…I got the coolest decanter from my brother and sisters (Riedel Amadeo Decanter)…It won’t matter though as long as it is shared with family and friends. Whats crazy is I remember exactly what wines we had last year.
December 26, 2007

BobM
Gary-

If you’re going to be tasting more Beaujolais, would you do the Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly? I had it many years ago, and was really impressed. I saw your store has it for about $11-$12. If it’s still as good as I remember, it should be a pretty good bargain.

QOTD- Rather than Champagne, we’ll probably be drinking Sauternes, a 1980-something Chateau Rieussec. It’s a beautiful deep golden color, and it should be great with some glazed pecans.
December 26, 2007

Jaybird
Ohh for bubbly I need to pick up some… maybe a sparkling shiraz or a Shramsburg
December 26, 2007

Grapedigger
That steak looked delicious…I’d love to fire my BBQ but I’ve got a foot of snow sitting in my backyard (I am in Montreal)…I do not know what I’ll drink for New Yr’s Eve since I’ll be visiting Dubai (U.A.E.) where you need a special license to buy alcohol …However, I am sure that my friends have secured some good wine, but it remains to be seen.
Happy holidays
December 26, 2007

jfoobar
BobM’s post right above mine about Sauternes is a good idea. I may have to do that. I never even think about dessert wines on NYE for some reason.

QOTD: I’ve been LOOKING for the RÃ©coltant Manipulant stuff and am just finding almost none at local retailers. I would hate to have to take metro all the way into DC just to get a bottle of bubbles. I will look again before next week but, failing that, probably my old standby of Roederer NV or maybe Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace.
December 26, 2007

cpd
I almost always prefer a Strip or Ribeye to a Filet.

QOTD: Haven’t decided yet, but it’s down to either an ‘00 Robert Young Scion (a bit more Cab Franc in the mix than in other years), an ‘02 Cuvaison ATS, or an ‘03 Napanook.
December 26, 2007

akellner
New Years Eve…Saint Hilaire Champagne and may even break out the Mollydooker Sparkling Shiraz
December 26, 2007

David Dadekian
QOTD: Unfortunately, I’m not drinking a lot these days, New Year’s to be included as my wife is about 8 months pregnant (which I’m thrilled to death about) and is reaching the end of her not-drinking-wine rope. She had half a glass on Christmas Eve (great NZ Sauvignon Blanc) so I’m tending to drink things she doesn’t love like big reds.
December 26, 2007

JC
Merry belated Christmas Gary & friends! Just got back from south Florida so I will have to catch up. QOTD: Beer
December 26, 2007

Rico
good show
QOTD: not sure what I’m Drinking yet
December 26, 2007

Tom Cameron
Gary, I haven’t watched the holiday show yet. I’m waiting for some time when the GF and I can sit down, watch, and taste. But rest assured, you will have one more comment for the holiday thunder show.

QOTD- The rest of the four Christmas bottles. Sharing with some friends. ‘Tis the season, and all.
December 26, 2007

BrianS
NEW YORK strip? Pffft!

That would be a Kansas City Strip, sir.

/live in KC
// best steaks in the world
December 26, 2007

Ibrake4wine
Thanks for a great year of wine education and fun.

We plan to spend New Years in Toronto with my wifes family. We will likely enjoy a few goods wines and champagnes. I will probably bring a 1997 BV Tapestry (Last one), maybe a 1997 Joseph Phelps Napa Cab. For the bubbly probably NV Aubry and maybe Jean Milan Special or Pol Roger NV.

Cheers
December 26, 2007

John M.
Great show, very funny and honest! Love WL Great Wine + Great Value!!! Need more Barbaresco selections!!!!
December 26, 2007

Glen DiGirolamo
OK….You got me…!!!

I’ll be drinking the Pierre Peters Cuvee Reserve at midnight.

But first with dinner I’ll be drinking the Temple Cab and the Stewart Cab.

What are you drinking?
December 27, 2007

Fred Liu
QOTD: Haven’t decided yet. My wife and me will review the wine shops nearby and make our final decision. Maybe I will have some 1998 Medoc Cru Bourgeois from my cellar to celebrate its tenth birthday, as my wife and me met each other ten years ago…I think it can be good to drink now.

And, I had a Bourgogne Passetoutgrain which got a huge, obvious fishy smell weeks ago in a tasting. That fishy tuna smell was quite offensive at the beginning. But 4 hours later, when people all went away, a friend and me got back to that bottle and we found that something happended there. It turned into a very refreshing eucalyptus style on the nose and on the palate as well. It is not really that bad as we thought, although not excellent. It needs time and we need some patience.

Ok, thanks for showing up on holidays. BTW, how is the steak…It looks not bad and I finally succeed in accessing their website this time…

All the best, and bye for now.:)
December 27, 2007

SPB
Link It Up, Mott! t-shirt petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/bri1970/petition.html

16 signatures today and counting!
December 27, 2007

CoolHandLuke
Man, those steaks looked good. Now I have to make sure I watch when I have a full stomach or else I am in trouble!
December 27, 2007

StockJockey
Re: Grower Champagne

Tried the Gaston Chiquet followed by a the regular Pol Roger over the holiday. Gary is right, the grower champagne was light years ahead. I am a blanc de blanc guy but the Chiquet was verrry nice, interesting to follow it up with a big house effort. That will be the last bottle of Pol I drink for some time.

New Years Eve is up in the air, have a 1990 Cristal with a soiled label. It might have to be unleashed.

Lurkers should get their own contest; a half bottle of Mollydooker with a cheap piece of beef jerky. No decanting allowed either.

Holiday Lurkers are the worst kind of lurker…varmints

SJ
December 27, 2007

Mason
Nice Weber grill there, Gary! I am so glad that you were cooking on something worthwhile…you just can’t beat a Weber!

QOTD: I haven’t picked up my bottle for NYE yet, but I will probably go to my favorite place tomorrow and try to find “something different!”
December 27, 2007

Yoni Rabkin
Great episode. I’m excited about the food plan for TTS.

QOTD: Whatever is the bottle of the day!
December 27, 2007

Gabriel
QOTD: More than likely whatever crap I can find from the limited selection of wines that are available here in China. Not really interested in spending twice the price for something twice as bad in value. I’m thinking something Chilean.
December 27, 2007

Rhonda J
QOTD: I will probably be drinking Vodka and soda, my usual at the local pub we go to!
December 27, 2007

Carly
Wow, didn’t expect an episode the day after Christmas! You really do love us, GV, and I am eternally grateful.

QoTD: Not sure exactly, since I’ll be spending it with my boyfriend’s family and they’ll most likely supply the sparkler…but if it’s Korbel again, I may sneak out and buy some cava or prosecco!
December 27, 2007

Dave Canada
Was that Mott’s basement?
QOTD – 1978 Chateau Palmer, 2005 Antinori Cerevaro, Drappier champagne
December 27, 2007

downtnmark
Gary, the big-ass-glass is perfectly proportioned for the 6-liter bottle. In fact, they both make you seem tiny by comparison. How about an episode on dispensing wine from a 6-liter bottle?

QOTD: I’m inviting cabernet friends to my house for New Year’s Eve. I’ll ice a 375ml of champaign for those who insist.
December 27, 2007

Capt M
Yummy episode! QOTD: Champagne! of course! RosÃ© Champagne, I just don’t know which one yet. Will go to the wine store today and buy. I do know that is not going to be MoÃ«t & Chandon this time. Going for something different and new to us.
December 27, 2007

Billr
What a guy…….

QOTD: ROAD TRIP….the wifeee wife and I are taking the two dachshunds and heading down the road for New Years and this time without a place to go. No plans, no schedules, no clocks, no care and no idea what we will be drinking come New Years. But, we will be drinking something from a vineyard somewhere in the lower four middle states. Not a big choice I know. Have a great happy New Year……
December 27, 2007

e.fremont
QOTD- we are working on that now. Living in PA, selection is limited.
December 27, 2007

Joe
Where’s the sniffy sniff on the steak?
My wife wanted to know
December 27, 2007

Pardus
QOTD: I have yet to find any champagne here in Serbia that was not a big mass market label, so I am going to have a Prosecco and perhaps a little rakija.
December 27, 2007

Robert Ryan
Got my wife to watch the tasting show with and she is offically a new Vayniac!!
December 27, 2007

Joseph White
we’ll be drinking the Hess Mountain Cuvee (94 pts W&S and under $30 bones….try it on the show Gary!!!) and an assortment of Proseccos! Happy Holidays!
December 27, 2007

TxBigD
GV: Thanks for the day after Christmas episode.

QOTD: I’m thinking that we’ll be enjoying our Christmas gift from WL.com. The bottles of Chateau De Braude Bordeaux. And a few bottles of Domaine Chandon – RICHE will be around to bring in the New Year.
December 27, 2007

Moose
start with a bloody mary, get to multiple varietals of beer (hah!), then finish with an ultra cheap asti.
December 27, 2007

prototrance
QOTD: Legras Brut Rose Champagne!
December 27, 2007

Jason R.
Bollinger Special Cuvee – Preceeded by BV & Squirt
December 27, 2007

ChadD.
Hey man, I always try to leave comments-screw the contests!! I finally bought a decanter and decanted some Pinot (the one from the Thanksgiving pack, which was awesome by the way) on Christmas-I’ve now been converted.
QOTD: We are going to some restaurant/club with friends so they probably will only have crappy sparkling wine!
December 27, 2007

Taylor
Great episode fun stuff, sweet steak!
QOTD Idk exactly yet, but it wont vueve for sure. Most likely some reds.
December 27, 2007

Toke-Dawg
Hey Gary,
Is that an “Everything Is Illuminated” bottle in the background on top of that wine rack to the left? Please explain.

http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/h/L/7/everythingisilluminatedposter.jpg
December 27, 2007

radman
I am opening a’96 Quintessa 3 lit. for dinner and then popping a ‘86 Renaudin Rose L’Espiegle Mag. at midnight.
December 27, 2007

Jayhitek
QOTD: Not a big champagne guy (gives me instant headaches). I will probably be drinking wine, beer and booze. Gonna run the gambit!
December 27, 2007

Stu
QOTD: Perier-Jouet Flower label 1988
Great show.
December 27, 2007

Phil G
QOTD – I’ll be drinking the Coutier Brut Rose (from your B-day show). Looking forward to it!
December 27, 2007

PiperJS
QOTD: I am not sure what I’m drinking on New Year’s Eve… I don’t have any plans as of yet. But, I will say that bubbly isn’t my style so I probably won’t drop major change on a bottle of it — more likely a big Cab. !
December 27, 2007

Run PMC
1990 Clicquot Grande Dames…sorry, picked it up for a song locally.

Probly pop an H. Billiot NV alongside it…
December 27, 2007

jesseeley
Thanks for doing a show the day after Christmas!

QOTD: Some bubbly from the Finger Lakes
December 27, 2007

Sassodoro
I like the new emphasis on food-wine combinations, especially the unexpected ones. Good job!

My wife and I had some of the Radikon whites at a tasting. Very interesting stuff. One of them made me think of decaying dead leaves and the beginning of winter — but in a good way. I’m not sure what food I’d put it with, but I thought it was very intriguing wine.

QOTD. Don’t know. It depends on the food.
December 27, 2007

Shad
GV- Thanks for the full year that I personally have been watching and can’t wait for ‘08…that being said, I will be drinking coffee on New Year’s Eve because, alas, the bad guys won’t take a day off for the joyous celebration
December 27, 2007

wine-ot
i like the ‘off campus’ shows from time to time…new years will be sipping away on a sparkling flight at my restaurant…a slave to the man!
December 27, 2007

The Virginian
Gary,
Great show!!

QOTD: I will be going to a party in New York where the host will probably serve Sutter White Zinfandel and Korbel Champagn. I will bring two bottles of Schmitt Sohne Liebfraumilch (I have this feeling that ts is Germany’s version of Boonesfarm but at least it isn’t White Zin and most of the women there just want something “sweet” anyway), a 2005 Chateau St Jean Fume Blanc for me, and from Virginia I’m bringing a bottle of Jamestown Cellars Settlers’ Spiced Wine, and two bottles of Hartwood Red from Hartwoon Winery in Hartwood, Va. It is a really good semi-dry red that people who aren’t into reds always like…yet it has a very unique character that isn’t cool-aid or like anything you will find in a grocery store. I know you don’t think much of Virginia wines, but to me, many of these smaller wineries are like microbrew beers that are unique and different from the national brands. And since I will not far from your area, I will stop in your store on Saturday and buy a bottle of Mailly Grand Cru.
December 27, 2007

Kdawg
QOTD: a 95 D’Yquem in half bottle form, a 95 Chateau Angelus, and hopefully the order I put in can get here by monday from you guys, if not, I’ll be drinking a Feuillate NV Brut Rose to go along with those amazing bordeauxs
December 27, 2007

Aaron Gonzales
QOTD- Not too sure what I will be drinking on New Years. If I do toast with some sparkling it will most likely be prosecco so my friends can enjoy it as well. More importantly Gary, what will you be drinking on new years?
Cheers
Aaron
December 27, 2007

Juicy Jesse
QOTD: Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose to start the day…and…later on…Ramos Gin Fizz (my own recipe – yum!) Happy New Year to the entire Vaynerchuk family!
December 27, 2007

stewart l
QOD Duval Leroy NV Brut and Domaine Carneros Brut Rose
December 27, 2007

Fiorentina!
Fun episode…really interesting to see the white wine on there.
QotD – I’ll probably crack some sort of sparkling…probably the NV Nicholas Feiullette Brut, but maybe the Aria Cava.
What are you doing to be cracking?
December 27, 2007

wayno da wino
Whaaaaz Zuuuuuuup, Geee ?!!!!
Dat Steak suuuure looked gooood!!!

QOTD: i DO have some “grower Champagne” stached away. Now if i
can only figure out where i put it !?!
December 27, 2007

hasbeen
A similar unique white that I like with savory foods or steak is Lopez Heredia Gravonia Rioja.

Not sure what I’ll be serving, I’ve got some older Mumm Carte Blanche Extra Dry and several Piper Heidsiecks that I should pull out.
December 27, 2007

The Fanjestic
I can’t watch Gary eat steak – especially when my wife cooked chicken. Too cruel.
December 27, 2007

Whipple
QOTD: I live in (yells like Sam Kinison) Indiana — aaaah! aaaah! aaaaaah!

So the best I can get is, like, a Schramsberg blankety blank. May as well get a Korbel and pour a dash or two of pomegranate juice in it.
December 27, 2007

Wade
Yeah, where was this episode taped? It seems to be a typical blue collar NJ neighborhood that is currently the home-buying choice of white collar middle income subalterns who don’t like the McMansion aesthetic. Despite the class differences created by this and the low-level discomfort everyone suffers due to the sometimes intangible and other times shockingly obvious imbalances in cultural capital and/or actual material wealth, everyone is decent to each other. I think the indoor space is most likely someone’s Cold War era post-nuke bunker now converted into an imagined post-apocalyptic hedonistic love nest, the ultimate place to be left behind.

I am totally going to drink a growers Champagne because I love the whole idea of it, thanks to GV. I’ve been selling pints of my blood for the past few weeks so I should be able to get a decent bottle and then I’ll let some snot crust up on my three year old son’s cheeks and upper lip, teach him a jaunty, crowd-congealing jig and take to the streets to panhandle for some oysters.
December 27, 2007

Drink&Trade
This was by far the best episode of wine library TV I have ever seen…. Winner!!!!!!

seriously though, would love to pop open the Silver Oak, but will be waiting a little longer on that one…. Probably drinking the Domaine Carneros Le Reve

Happy New Years to everyone!
December 27, 2007

Dusty
two hands bella’s garden 2004 shiraz….hmmmm. nice show, at mott’s house?? very nice.
December 27, 2007

Lynne
QOTD: Grower champagne
Not really…don’t know much about champagne except that the last time I had some bubbly (approx 10 years ago) it went straight to my head, grabbed a hold and wouldn’t let me go! Tiny bubbles not nice.
December 27, 2007

Steve Belleville
We’ll be drinking Prosecco to toast the New Year
December 27, 2007

Matt
Nice ep, even though I could really use 6 liters of wine to get me through the rest of vacation…maybe next time.

QOTD: What am I NOT drinking! Seriously, leave “amateur night” (as we like to call New Year’s eve)to the amateurs. We’ll be craking open a nice bottle of port from Chateau Julien, in Carmel, CA. Cheers Everyone!!
December 27, 2007

GrapeStuff
QOTD: New Years will be a few aged Sauternes, some aged Riesling and of course, some bubbly. Cheers!!
December 27, 2007

Andrew
QOTD: Fleury Carte Rouge, Havens 03 Hudson Syrah
December 27, 2007

Kirk
Great show….I had forgotten about the Silver Oak giveaway…great to see you do a small sit down at the homey-home.

QOTD: I plan on drinking beer for the new year….I already had a gathering in Napa where we popped a 1970 DRC magnum, a vertical of Adastra Pinot, 96 Puligny-Montrachet, 95 Prado Enea, 66 Grams port, and other fun wines…so this New years it’s beer with an old Army buddy. Have a great holiday
December 27, 2007

Danq
I got a d’Arenburg Peppermint Paddock Chamboucin that I have been really curious to try. I love the real French bubbles, but thought it would be fun to try something new and different.
December 27, 2007

Mojave Joe
quotd: Cold water–I need to abstain after Xmas.
December 27, 2007

SoCal
Hope you and your hada great Holiday Season.
QOTD: Hard to say just yet but I am going to have a tasting on Sunday “Napa Cabs from 2002″ Time to see how the vintage is doing.
December 27, 2007

amgryger
QOTD: I’m watching this on the 27th and I’m actually starting to get a nasty head cold. I might be out of commission this New Year’s.
December 27, 2007

Ryan
QOTD

Not sure yet, maybe an agrapart NV blanc de blancs terroirs, or a drappier zero dosage 100% pinot noir, or maybe I can convince my wife to let me buy something new…
December 27, 2007

soleil
I appreciate the review of the Matassa. I am definitely interested in trying that type of wine. I only recently tried Viognier and more recently noticed a viognier/muscat blend in the store. I will go back for it. As for what I am drinking on New Year’s Eve, I had not thought about it, but now I want to try some Grower’s Champagne. Thank you for tonight’s show!
December 27, 2007

Jeffrey Rodriguez
QOTD: We’re rollin’ college style with Barefoot bubbly.
December 27, 2007

Malarkey
QOTD: I’m going to a multi-course dinner so we’ll be drinking a whole host of wines but my recent find and an excellent QPR is the Lucien Albrecht Cremant dâ€™Alsace Brut! Killer great bubbly for $15 bones.
December 28, 2007

chito
No way!! Steak with a white? must be pretty good. I know what you mean about finding new and interesting pairings. Thanks for the info, I’ll try it.
What am I drinking on New Years, it really doesn’t matter, could be Christalino @ $6.00 or Dom P. I’ll be with family and that’s the important thing. Have a safe one with yours and again, thanks for all your hard work throughout the year.
Sincerely Al
December 28, 2007

Canadian Chris
QOTD: grower’s cuvee!! sparkling rose from Henry of Pelham. that’s for apps and possibly first course depending on how well it stands up. Serving it only mildly chilled I want to dive into it face first, love it hug it squeeze it george. For into 08, I picked up a vintage huet. I’ve been a strictly top of my budget JP, cliquot, moet guy for awhile on new year’s, thought I’d change things up a little. no I haven’t seen sideways, i understand there’s some vouvray connection there – WHATEVER. still deciding on what will go with the lamb best.
December 28, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: GROWER CHAMPAGNE!!! HOW could I have missed suggestion after suggestion about where the quality and value is in the Sparkling and Champagne category by now?
December 28, 2007

David Ziemba
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I am getting this meat thing up my nose, I prefer it.”
December 28, 2007

Big Nick
Great episode Gary, I must say that my first real intro to red wine was Beaujolais and we paired it with some strips of steak that we cooked on trhe grill with my wife’s secret recipe for marinade. It was the hit of the party that night. Every tasting we have done since it has been the most requested item. I have never had a Cru, but I am definitely going to seek it out for our next tasting.

QOTD: Not sure what I will be drinking. Probably will go to the store today and walk around for an hour or so and then find something that I will try.
December 28, 2007

Ben F
in preparation for new years i will be rolling back to you last few show where you talked about growers Champaign and hopefully i can find it here in PA…
December 28, 2007

salvatore
New years eve; drinking bilini’s. Made with Rotari rose and Cipriani Bellini Mix.
December 28, 2007

Palmer
QOTD: we’re going around the world of sparkling wines. we’ve got a magnum of cava from albet i noya, a magnum of prosecco from drusian, and three bottles of grower’s champagne: NV Philippe Gonet RosÃ© Brut, 2002 Leclerc Briant Rubis de Noirs Brut, and NV Michel Arnould & Fils Grand CuvÃ©e Brut Grand Cru. once it gets late, we’re turning towards the Gary V QPR wines: black pig albarinos and all of the rhone rebels.
December 28, 2007

ceewats
Segura Viudas Reserva Heradad, some spanish for me
December 28, 2007

Saubrey
Cool show. Looking forward to some more food based shows.
QOTD: going out to pick up growers soon
December 28, 2007

Elliot Essman
New Year’s – bringing a number of wines for a formal tasting at the party. Leaving the bubbly to others, but they have taste, so I am optimistic.
December 28, 2007

Rajiv A
QOTD: Gratien and Meyer Cuvee Flamme. No clue what it is, but one of our friends has given it to my dad the last two years, and we’re afraid when he comes over he’ll see it on the shelf AGAIN! Also a 2001 Chateau Filhot I send my parents from WL!

I’ve been in Mexico, sans internet, and not being able to watch WLTV made me saaaad. However, getting to watch 5 new episodes in a row was pretty cool! Merry belated christmas and a happy New Year!
December 28, 2007

Justin Thorp
QOTD: I’m not sure what I’m drinking yet. I really do wanna get some type of sparkling wine which is out of the norm.
December 28, 2007

HuskerJamie
QOTD: Charles Ellner Reserve Brut and Natty Ice.
December 28, 2007

Paul M
QOTD: Le Frappe Brut Nv
December 28, 2007

CHATrBox
People like shiz…deal with it. It’s the way of the web. Nice shout to Stand By Me…one of my all time top 10 movies – a classic!

Shut your mouth when you’re talking to me! Couldn’t help it.

QOTD: Kind of steppin’ on your buddy William Rhodes’ toes with that one. But it is New Year’s after all, so multiple questions are understandable. I haven’t committed yet, but we are going to a well known steak restaurant so probably a bottle of 2002 Hourglass Chardonnay, the Argyle bubbler I mentioned before, and maybe a nice Oregon/Cali Pinot…or a Washington Syrah.
December 28, 2007

vivaitalia
You’ll hate me for this but since New Years Eve is my fiance’s birthday we’ll have her all time favorite which is the great Martini and Rossi Asti Spumante. Just to switch it up though i’m definitely going to be enjoying one of my favorites, the 2002 Laurona Monstant. The way these cru beaujolais have been described makes me think they would be perfect for me so i’m going to go seek one out. I have to admit that sugar water swill is all that comes to mind when I think of those wines.
December 28, 2007

Rene B
Rosa Regale 2006 for New Years
December 29, 2007

Karl Laczko
Did Mott fall asleep there in the middle?!

QOTD – It should be a sparkling entry into 2008 I have some Pink Prosecco, some Cava and some Champagne (yes, “Growers” even though we don’t use that term over here) all ready to open.
December 29, 2007

gordoyflaca
Working on New Years eve- so no vino.

Thanks for going outside the box. How about the Jura sometime?
December 29, 2007

Tgatesman
QOTD: Riondo Prosecco this year!
December 29, 2007

Kevin
Sorry for being absent on the comments. I was spending my time with family. Don’t you tell us to do that all the time?
QOTD: I believe it may be Belgian beer [Westmalle Trippel maybe?] for a Belgian themed evening.
December 30, 2007

paul
QOTD: Cremant d”alsace
December 30, 2007

Jim
Gary,

2 things: 1st: only 2 burners on that Weber, Dude ya gotta have at least 3. 2nd:
You are turning your steaks too much. Put it on the grill , after 5 minutes or so turn it 90 degrees to get grill marks. Leave it for another 5 minutes or so then flip it and cook another 5 minutes on that side. Then it will be done, usually medium rare!
December 30, 2007

J Crazy
We’ll drink the Tsuki No I Junmai Daiginjyo with a little Fugu (blowfish). Sorry it’s not grower’s champain but you know how we roll over here in the land of the risin’ sun.
December 31, 2007

Dan-o
GV – enjoyed the episode. I have an idea to deal with the lackers who only post comments when you offer something free – have a “true Vayniac contest”. You can give something free away to those Vayniacs that consistently post comments. I comment on virtually every show and therefore you see why i suggest this.

I am bummed about Champagne and sparklers. My wife simply does not drink the stuff and I don’t like it enough to drink an entire bottle myself. Therefore, I have a bottle of Duval-Leroy that I may drink at some point when I can have someone split it with me.

Happy New Year!
January 2, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
Darn … I never win on here! BUT, I believe that eventually I will, and it will be something great!

QOTD: We drank a Longaz … still one of my favorites ever, and sure wish there was more of it! It’s the only wine I have purchased more than two bottles of, and I guard them carefully!

Hope yours was happy and exciting! Later!
January 2, 2008

Henning
QOTD: red “champagne” from the Krim
January 2, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: I had Castano Solanera. No champagne for me, can’t stand that sparkly stuff.
January 3, 2008

MtnCharlie
I am all about the try-new-things! And this leads into my QOTD reply:
Non Vintage Ackerman Iowa Chardonnay. We were at a friend’s for NYE and I pulled this out of the wine cooler. He said his wife had brought it back from a trip out to Iowa a couple of years back. I asked if I could open it up and he said go ahead, I a probably never going to drink it. I was excited, so I popped it open and to my surprise found it to be quite drinkable. Crisp, light, little to no oak. Not very complex, but very refreshing. We were also drinking Ronin Prosecco.
January 4, 2008

JayZee
Interesting show – I almost want to try the white wine… Hmmm…
QOTD: New Year’s Eve Dinner – we started with a Mumm Cuvee M sparkler (simple, but pleasant for our guests). Then, with the red beet, orange and endive salad, we had a 2001 Tavel which worked pretty well. With the main course, which was a bourbon-glazed Cajun beef tenderloin, we had 3 bottles of 2003 Chateau Potensac which I had decanted for 3+ hours before guests arrived. Dessert was pumpkin-nut Belgian waffles with whipped cream and dolce de leche caramel swirl ice cream which I served with the 2001 Chateau Filhot Sauternes. After dinner, some folks sipped some 2000 Fonseca LBV Porto. For our midnight toast, we had Piper-Heidsieck Monopole “Blue-Top” Champagne (sorry, I know, not a “grower” Champagne, but it was in the cellar and available).
January 6, 2008

yowens
QOTD: Since New Years has past, we started with a cliqout champagne, a bottle of a caymus white wine with a weird name, and had a Wash state (cant remember producer) dessert wine (semillion)- all very good
January 7, 2008

Colin
GV – A little behind – fun show. Enjoy your New Year! Thanks for getting me a shirt in Prohibitive-MA
January 9, 2008

PaVo
Little bit late but catching up!

QOTD: For New Years my lovely girlfriend and I stayed in and had the Southern Right 2006 Pinotage (I owe you a big thanks gary, it’s coming soon) and the Chateau Malartic Lagraviere 2003 Pessac-Leognan, both were fantastic and forced me to start a Corkd account!
January 9, 2008

Sam I
Dude Gary!!! Another black & blue steak eater… I love it. I do have to have to differ with you however that filet is the best cut. Bone-in ribeye is a true steak eater’s cut. Perfectly marblized and tender… ahhhhhh man I think a trip to Del Frisco’s is in order…
January 11, 2008

Cassie
It was hard to tell with the glare/reflection, but i believe i saw a bottle of wongo dongo from spain in the background there…something i have yet to try. too bad for me about the silver oaks, i was hoping to win although i don’t think that big bottle would fit in my “cellar” (under the bed), haha. still trying to catch up on the episodes from finals & the holidays but really enjoying them still!
January 14, 2008

ChezJosh
I know it’s late, and I had one bottle of cheapo, non-brand champagne, and some mumm napa too. Oh, and Johnnie Walker Blue.
January 18, 2008

Stan Vasily
I am new to Garys show How do I put my name in to win your give aways?
Stan Vasily
January 27, 2008

Sev
QOTD: Since I saw this after New Year’s, I DRANK Duval-Leroy Brut NV. Sorry, not a grower’s champagne. Pretty good though. Before the toast, had Peregrine Pinot Noir from New Zealand. Gary, the steaks made my mouth water. Thanks for showcasing some different wines, and different combos. For me, that is what it is all about.
February 13, 2008

Valerie
QOTD: Sorry it wasn’t a grower’s champagne, it was Barefoot Bubbly. I’m not a big champagne fan but this is the best I’ve ever had.
February 14, 2008

Benjamin
QOTD: nothing important. that is, this is an old comment, but (however) for the record I drank one shot of Southern Comfort. (I mean SHIT) SHIT. No wine, nothing interesting, just another day on the beach.
February 25, 2008

kokoa
QOTD: The plan was to drink Bay of Fire 2003 Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling from Tasmania… but ended up with some great Shochu and Sake. Need another occasion to pop this baby open.
January 3, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
mmmm, steak. I love me a good ribeye med-rare. QOTD: I bought a Billecart-Salmon Rose, but we drank it on Christmas Eve instead because we ( the family ) wernt sure if we’d all be up around midnight to celebrate. It was still a very good wine.
March 8, 2009

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July 25, 2009

Thomas Moore
Those steaks looked gooooooooooood!!! Time to take a quick break from WLTV for me…..breakfast is calling.

I am really interested in trying this 2006 Matassa Cuvee Marguerite Blanc (even though I drink many whites this looks different)

Keep rocking GV!
August 6, 2009

Braziel
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