Sagrantino Di Montefalco and Heart to Heart!

Sagrantino Di Montefalco and Heart to Heart! – Episode #394

January 25, 2008

Gary Addresses what’s going on with all this talk about ending the show and focuses on some amazing wine.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Milziade Sagrantino Di Montefalco RossoSagrantino di Montefalco
2003 Martinelli Sagrantino Di MontefalcoSagrantino di Montefalco
2003 Paolo Bea Sagrantino Di Montefalco Pagliaro SeccoSagrantino di Montefalco

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January 26, 2008

Bob F
Great news on keeping WLTV going. Really appreciate the time, dedication, education and passion!
Again, THANKS for all your effort!
January 26, 2008

jackie
Hi.

I quit my fairly well-paying, professional job teaching public school to pursue a career in wine six months ago. You are one of the people who convince me I have made a good choice. Cancelling all the wine snobs, snotty food people, and poseurs in the world, you and your show keep me going and make me confident. Thanks, Gary.
January 26, 2008

bfrankphoto
I am so relieved that you and the Mottster are not going anywhere for a while. I felt like I was just handed a reprieve from the governor. I’m just starting to get into wines, and this show has a alot to do with it. I’m no CKC, but my budget doesn’t allow me to play too much with the different wines.

QOTD: I flew down to New Orleans on the anniversary of Katrina to try to produce a photo book about the city’s continuing struggles. Although I was unable to get a book published, I made some incredible friends, and was able to help by sharing their stories. An incredible experience.
January 26, 2008

Chad Spacey
Dude your show rocks! Total Radool!
January 26, 2008

miles5000
GARY!!!!

Thanks for sticking around. I’ve been steadily lurking for about a little over half a year and i think it’s damn time i start participating. I am very happy about your decision.

I just moved to san francisco from oklahoma and am completely broke and unemployed. But as soon as i score a job and save some change i’m going to buy a bottle of the Paolo Bea Sangrantino Montefalco and kill a baby cow!

I’m not sure what the best non-family thing i’ve ever done has been. I’ve given homeless people money and rides… i’ve done volunteer work various organizations…. but i can’t say i’ve saved a life. How can i save lives? Maybe i can get a job doing that.
January 26, 2008

Rick C.E.
QOTD: Volunteering with the Arizona Special Olympics during their winter games. The athletes had such a positive attitude and it made an impact on my life that I draw on those memories 10+ years later.
Glad to hear your sticking around for a while longer!
January 26, 2008

AmandaM
I knew you couldn’t quit WLTV, so I wasn’t really scared, but I’m glad you’re sticking around. I’m also glad you’ll be coming to Boston very soon. I’m excited to attend my first big tasting and to meet you(of course).

QOTD: I’m trying to let things roll off my back more since I used to be terribly stressed out, and life is SO much better when you’re happy more often. There’s nothing better than happiness, right?
January 26, 2008

paul
One night sleeping on a park bench in Paris and the next night staying at Chateau Saran, the home of Moet & Chandon, where I dined with the Count Chandon-Moet and the Thai ambassador to France.
January 26, 2008

Felipe
Orale Gary!

First time commenting…We love you here in New Mexico, and are glad to see the trueno “thunder” will continue to shake up the wine world.

Dale gas,

Que viva WLTV!
January 26, 2008

MtnCharlie
QOTD: Since I consider my fiends my family, I would have to say ski or perhaps walk the streets of Berlin with someone I had only just met or perhaps walk out half a mile on the exposed shore at low tide in Alaska or walk barefoot on the high mountain tundra in the back country of Denali Alaska.
January 26, 2008

Shadowbird
We love you, Gary. We really do.

QOTD: Got to be with my girlfriend last summer. My girlfriend counts as non-family, right?
January 26, 2008

3robins
YIPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, the thunder continues!!!!! SO, so, sooooooooooo glad.
January 26, 2008

BenF
GV So very happy to hear that your are staying. I also want to backup what another vainiac said. Feel free to take vactions and don’t kill yourself with tapings… We understand, we will miss you but it will make the return show better.

QOTD: getting involved with a local group in my area. I have meet some really great people and we have done some really cool things.
January 26, 2008

yowens
Gv- Glad your sticking around buddy. Sagrantino? This is why I love this show. I have never heard of that in my life. And apparently, it rocks! QOTD: despite it destroying my twenties completing a pediatrics residency to help ill children.
January 26, 2008

W Miree
I love Sangratino. I was thrilled that you were so enthuesed about these wines. You had great descriptors for these wines.

QOTD: I have been involved with a Gulf Coast condominium, serving as Treasurer and Board Member for the last six years. We had good times the first year, and then Hurricane Ivan hit us dead center. It was one of the most difficult situations I have ever been in, but the experience taught me more lessons than any thing I have ever been through. Struggling together with 93 other unit owners for the 3-4 years required for our recovery from the storm built relationships and learning experiences that literally substantially changed my basic perspectives on life. I am now completing my sixth year as Treasurer, and had intended to not stand for re-election….simply because I thought it was time for new blood to take the helm. After extended discussions with so many of the owners, I realized how much I had come to enjoy the experience of working with this great group of people, and decided to stand for re-election. I think I feel like you do about the Veyniacks.
January 26, 2008

dave from Osaka (thunderball)
Ahh…that was scary for a few moments there. Obviously good to hear you’ve decided against the unthinkable (for now at least!)

(I’d answer the QOTD but it’s such a huge question I can’t seem to single any one thing out!)
January 26, 2008

In Vino Veritas
Thanks Gary; we love you man! I’m looking forward to many more WLTVs.
January 26, 2008

Elliot Essman
The greatest non-family thing? Being a leader for Toastmasters Youth Leadership programs several times.
January 26, 2008

lifestooshort
Yeah, here’s the thing about the possibility of your “leaving” the show: You’ve basically created a small army of wine zombies who would hunt you down like you were a shorter, much whiter, Will Smith. I wouldn’t advise it. Because, see, they LOVE you *now*, but leave them in the lurch, without their daily dose? And, dude, I don’t know if you watch the Wire, but you DO NOT wanna cut off a crackhead–not pretty. Also, and as head librarian there’s the, ah, “much less important” issue of revenue generation > w i n k
January 26, 2008

Lisa Marie
Thank you for bringing the thunder, Gary! Cheers to many more episodes!!!
QOTD: I would have to say that 2 things (other than family and those I love) make up my most valued projects and experiences: writing and traveling. Writing is SO rewarding for me; and I’m currently writing a Sci Fi novel (Working name: “Fever Dream Prophets” Look for it in a couple years!). And I LOVE traveling, meeting new people, bearing witness to other cultures. Top of my list are India and Eastern Europe.
January 26, 2008

Scott F
Great to hear that the thunder will be brought on a continuous basis.

QOTD: Is anything great without family?
January 26, 2008

fotodevil
I was getting worried there, Gary! I only found this show 2 weeks ago! It would have been tragic to end it now. Keep up the good work. I can’t wait until I can find the time to make a trip up to the Wine Library.
January 26, 2008

Kathleen Lisson
Gary,
I’m glad you are continuing with the show. I enjoy watching it and I use your show as ‘homework’ for students in my wine classes. I’m doing a class right now on improving the wine palate, with plenty of Episode 148 flavor to it!
Keep up the good work, you are helping wine drinkers up here in Albany.
Kathleen Lisson, CSW
Albany, NY
January 26, 2008

Justin F
Gary – I’m so glad you’re not going anywhere yet. I watch this show every night after work and I’d be lost without it. I promise to not lurk as much anymore!!
January 26, 2008

ScottG
Gary: Thanks for staying and continuing to Bring The Thunder!

QOTD: Playing golf with friends.