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

January 25, 2008

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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 play review at cork'd
2003 Martinelli Sagrantino Di MontefalcoSagrantino di Montefalco play review at cork'd
2003 Paolo Bea Sagrantino Di Montefalco Pagliaro SeccoSagrantino di Montefalco play review at cork'd

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453 Responses

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  1. January 28, 2008

    Jayhitek

    YAY! Welcome Back?

  2. January 28, 2008

    danb

    I’m coming out of lurk mode to say that I was pretty darn worried… glad to hear you’re not going anywhere… Whenever I talk to someone about wine, I always mention winelibrarytv… I wish I wasn’t in Maine so I could drink along with you… but I sure do enjoy watching and learning.

    back to lurking….

  3. January 28, 2008

    oscar

    an amazing sagrentino…an amazing guy

    “because you!..” :D

  4. January 28, 2008

    DARREL LAS VEGAS

    SAGRANTINO another oddball keep it going!

  5. January 28, 2008

    jFLASHj

    Just found your website for the first time. Was googling info about Kris Curran leaving SeaSmoke. When I ran across your 05 SeaSmoke tasting show. Fun Stuff. I will check back from time to time. Kris Curran to Foley Vineyards! Was never impressed with there wines. Isnt it owned now by the Monster buying up wineries in that area? Hopefully she makes an improvment there. Nicest lady you ever wanna drink with.

  6. January 28, 2008

    J-P

    GV, you rang! Lurker coming out to thank you for your continued commitment to us! You really are changing the wine world out here! Thank you, thank you, thank you for continuing the show, even if it gets dialed back to only a few times per week!

  7. January 28, 2008

    jason carey

    2003, dude too hot a year

  8. January 28, 2008

    wayno da wino

    Gee….Super News that the Thunder Show continues, but on the otherhand,
    You got to think about Yourself & Family! If you got to cut back on
    the number of episodes per week, we understand. You’re a busy Guy and
    we sure don’t want You to burn-out. Maybe do one or two episodes a week,
    tapeing them and such.

  9. January 28, 2008

    Daithin

    Don’t go anywhere Gary, what little I know about this wine stuff I learned from you, and I’m not done yet!

    QOTD: Went to the bottom of the world, the South Pole.

  10. January 28, 2008

    Robert Scott

    Gary – Outstanding episode on Sagrantino di Montefalco. I am a lover of these wines and will be in Montefalco for the Settimana Enologica festival in late September – for the release of the 2005 vintage. Go to my website for more info on Sagrantino, Montefalco and the Villa Pambuffetti… where you MUST stay if you ever visit Montefalco. By the way, the 1998’s are just now settling down and smoothing out. Try Sagrantino Montefalco with Picorino cheese and apricot jam. Fabulous.
    I couldn’t be happier that you made the decision to keep on keeping on! Send a reply and I will send you a pdf off my article on Sagrantino Montefalco.

    Robert Scott – http://www.italianwinetravels.com

  11. January 28, 2008

    bigmay

    Gary, absolutely love the show and consider you to be a part of my family too! Thanks so very much for the show. It’s 20 minutes that I look forward to each and every day.

    QOTD: Greatest non-family involved thing I’ve ever done was a Mpls->Chicago AIDSRide. The unconditional love I felt from everyone involved – riders, crew, and residents of the host towns was humbling to say the least. One of the best weeks of my life.

  12. January 28, 2008

    Allan

    Gary we are really glad to hear that the show will go on. Also wanted to say I loved the Leocadie Fernand Averoux 2006 from the last show, bought a bottle on Saturday and opened the bottle Sunday afternoon. Great recommendation.

    Continue the good work Gary..

  13. January 28, 2008

    Tim

    THANK GOD you are staying Gary. I had a huge freak out when I heard the rumor, and immediately watched this episode to hear what was going on. 8 month lurker coming out to say thanks for all you do for us!!

  14. January 28, 2008

    VinoVixen

    Wow….miss a couple episodes and the sky starts falling! Gary you have the most energy of anyone I think I have ever seen……a lot of passion for what you do….I can see how someone could get burned out doing it 5 times a week….and need something new to keep that spark going….however, we would all be at a loss for a daily glass of wine mania…very selfish…I know…Glad to hear you are going to keep at it….maybe cut back…I know I could understand that! Great episode today….a new wine I have never tried and will now seek out! Thanks! :-)

  15. January 28, 2008

    Anthony L.

    Such a good episode, I just had to leave another comment. I love those Big Italian Reds with powerful tannins. Can’t wait to try this wine. Thanks Gary. Good call.

  16. January 28, 2008

    Andy

    Thank you sir.

    Qotd: the time I spent in the Corps of Cadets @ Texas A&M. Wasn’t easy, but as you indicated, the best things usually aren’t the easy ones.

  17. January 28, 2008

    Marz

    outstanding! The show goes on. QOTD: probably anything music related – composing or performing.

  18. January 28, 2008

    chris the greek

    Get in!! The thunder rolls on

    QOTD: Outside of family, was playing rugby for the South of England team many moons ago. Ruined my sholder in that game so havn’t played since. Bit of a double edged sword but can’t complain how my life have turned out since.

    Looking forward to many more episodes

    Chris the Greek

  19. January 28, 2008

    mikemc

    GV, great news! Glad the Thundershow will live on…suggestion if WLTV gets to be too much ever think about only doing one or two shows a week to “lessen” the load? You can broadcast Tuesday and Fridays or something like that.

    Happy you will still do it, but don’t want you to burn out either…

    Thanks again for all your hard work,
    Mike McKenna

  20. January 28, 2008

    Ryan D

    QotD: Years ago, after not seeing them for years, I hooked up with some old friends, and it was like not a single day had passed. They’ll never know how grateful I am.

  21. January 28, 2008

    Bocse Robert

    well, i knew you will not quit because YOU PROMISED A ROMANIAN SHOW and you haven t done it yet, so i was not worried for a second. I am really happy, i am your biggest supporter (maybe the only one) in romania, i wish you good luck and good health.

  22. January 28, 2008

    Andrew

    Hi Gary

    It’s great that you’re staying … watching WLTV really has become a part of my everyday life – something I do after making morning coffee and before heading to work.

    QOTD: Becoming a teacher

    Andrew

  23. January 28, 2008

    Justin G

    Gary. I’ve been a lurker for a few months now and was ready to throw my laptop against the wall when I heard you considering ending the show. Now I’m glad I didn’t, because I wouldn’t have been able to watch this episode! I really appreciate what you do and all the work mott and everyone else does.

    QOTD: going on a nationwide tour with a Drum and Bugle Corps.

  24. January 28, 2008

    Moselman

    What terrific news; in honour of your decision, I’m going to send you my own copy of the wine book I promised you earlier – I’ll find another later…

    I second the advice Pamela offered for continuing the show, as well as her sentiments about the show.

    QOTD A couple of years ago I’d have mentioned the volunteering I’ve committed to since retiring. Very satisfying, but perhaps growing a little routine now. So, taking a longer view back, I’d say the greatest thing I remember is the last-minute chance to join a couple of other friends in a ski trip to Whistler/Blackcomb for a week. Face-wide smiles all week. Up to Seventh Heaven every day. Talk about a natural high!! Great camaraderie, good wine, good eats (I’m no cook, but was happy to be dishwasher).

  25. January 28, 2008

    Spinner

    You want dry…
    I just watched a Wine Spectator Podcast, “WS: Inside Wine Spectator’s Tasting Department”

    That was obnoxiously dry.

    GV, thanks a trillion

    Spinner, again

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