Big Boy Wines On The Thunder Show

Big Boy Wines On The Thunder Show – Episode #398

January 31, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk wants to have some fun, with some very serious explosive wines. Sit back and lets see how much “Thunder” these wines bring.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Mcprice Myers Grenache L’angeOther California Other Red Rho
2001 Freemark Abbey Bosche Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet
2004 Delas Hermitage BessardsHermitage Rouge
2005 Charles Cimicky Petite SirahOther Australian Red Wine

Links mentioned in todays episode.

497 Responses

January 31, 2008

Brandon M
The top 5 is so lame!
January 31, 2008

DT
Top 5.
January 31, 2008

GrapeStuff
3
January 31, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
top 5! booya.
January 31, 2008

Little jONny H
Love the top 10, and love the thunder show!!! Nice splurge day GV.
January 31, 2008

PASO WINO
Mcprice Myers that’s good stuff!!!!
January 31, 2008

Z
top 10!!!
January 31, 2008

crank
I’m in…
January 31, 2008

Neil
Top 10? Say no more!
January 31, 2008

David Dickinson
Finally! Good to see the new episode is out. #399!
January 31, 2008

familydoc
11, damn, just out of the top 10!
January 31, 2008

Adam A.
So close yet so far away
January 31, 2008

Withnail
Mott Link It Up T: the cartoon speech bubble is the best!
January 31, 2008

JSH
McPrice is good stuff
January 31, 2008

Marshall
How bout another show where you do wines that everybody can get everywhere. I want to hear your opinion on stuff that we folks out in the sticks can get our hands. To make things more interesting you could do it marathon-style. OR include it with a 1985 petrus or something?
January 31, 2008

Kmarie
Damn! So close!
January 31, 2008

Nick L
TOP TWENTY!

Lowered expectations.
January 31, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 20…Woo Hoo!
January 31, 2008

Caleb
Gary I hate you…..because you are so radool.

You asked for me to say I hate you. I am just following orders.
January 31, 2008

Coleman
Great, love it. link it up!
January 31, 2008

Andrew H.
I love the show! Keep it up
January 31, 2008

Len C
Has to be the conversation bubble choice. so everyone knows the dealio
January 31, 2008

JonE
That was a line-up G-Man! Very surprising on the Freemark. Definitely need to check out the McPrice

QOTD: I’m seeing the script and it has Pats written all over it. All my love to the NY, but times is lookin’ rough. Got my fingers crossed for yah Mott.
January 31, 2008

Kev and Ams
Who doesn’t love the butter bandit?!
January 31, 2008

Kendall R.
I will no longer be a lurker. Thanks Gary!!!!
January 31, 2008

Greg Stefos
Top 20 again, and some interesting wines to ponder……
January 31, 2008

Todd Smith
Patriots will win, but I’m rootin for the upset.
January 31, 2008

Z
Patriots!
January 31, 2008

crank
QOTD: Patriots by a BIG number…
January 31, 2008

alberto sandoval
Hey Gary, thanks for be there for Us,Im from MÃ©xico, and is not easy for me taste all the wines You corcked out every day and the notes and points you mention are so important.And with no money down I have the best wine class every single day,THANK YOU MY MASTER SOMMELIER, YOU ARE THE MEN….
January 31, 2008

Susan
Gary-Low priced wines one day………..Bank breakers the next…..hum…………….
January 31, 2008

TampaSteve
“83 points…..I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS”……lolol…..FREAKING CLASSIC!!!
January 31, 2008

John Farrin
Thank God the Freemark Abbey Cab didn’t REALLY score. I think we should boycott them for this simple reason: they were the first California winery, to my knowledge, to start charging for tasting and therefore opening the floodgates for the stupidity that is going on now

QOTD: Patriots 38 Giants 17
January 31, 2008

David McWherter
I love you Mott! I watch the show every day just to see your work!

-david
January 31, 2008

DannInNH
Another victory for the Pats
This one will be 27/24 with New England on top, but it won’t be a cake walk.
January 31, 2008

DT
Great show. Pats will win, but it will closer than people think if the Giants can bring some pass rush pressure. Giants will be able to run the ball.
January 31, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
Patriots are going to roll hard as Eli melts down. Pats 42 Geeemen 13

I feel a splurge coming on and it has Bessards written all over it.
January 31, 2008

Dale Cruse
The Pats have a date with destiny.
January 31, 2008

Jan-Michael
Giants will put roofie in the Pats’ gatorade and win by default.
January 31, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode. I wish i could spend 100 or more bones on a bottle of wine.

QOTD:
-Pats=24
-NYG=9
January 31, 2008

FJDR
QOTD: Pats, by 13.

sub QOTD: Sure, who doesn’t like the Butter Bandit? But is the Butter Bandit the poor man’s Oak Monster?
January 31, 2008

Chandler
QOTD: Patriots… sorry Mott.
January 31, 2008

mikey lennon
Hey Congrats Mott on the t-shirt! I had a feeling it was going to happen.

QOTD: Patriots will win sadly…
January 31, 2008

George from NEPA
I agree with you man. I think Eli is gonna go back to his old ways and blow this game.
Pats: 42
Gmen: 24

See what I did there haha. As for yesterday’s lack of comments, maybe the Vaniacs are carnivores?
January 31, 2008

Darwin
Okay. I’ll delurk to satisfy your desire for a comment, so pay attention:

No joke, it took me about ten or fifteen episodes to figure out you were saying ‘Mott’, not ‘Ma’. Like your mother was on the other side of the camera shooting the show. Must be an East Coast/West Coast thing that was lost in translation.

Great show. Keep it up.

Darwin
January 31, 2008

jett
gv—— i could not agree with you more in regards to the mushroom cloud of uber concentrate in a can flavors from many of the aussie wines. perhaps the grapes lack deapth or finesse @ harvest. or, are allowed to over ripen soooooooooooo long, that the only solution to fix it is to produce the over the top nuke in a bottle. which is crap. jett
January 31, 2008

Neil
QTOD: Rooting for the Giants, but think the Patriots will crush them just to prove a point.
January 31, 2008

Sydney
QOTD: Giants 24, Patriots 21
January 31, 2008

GalvezGuy
QOTD: Pats by a lot. Great show. The Cimiky wine had a VERY tough group to follow. I have had it in other vintages and it was good but never great. Love you love the show.
January 31, 2008

Nick
I’m from San Diego, we were so close! I’ll have to say the Pats
January 31, 2008

PapaMike
QOTD: Heart with NY – Head it NE – 42/17 Pats
Congrats on the shirt Mott!
January 31, 2008

TGatesman
Patriots…unfortunately
January 31, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: Pats are going to stomp on the Giants, even though I want the Giants to win. Especially for Mott.
January 31, 2008

Sven Johnson
QOTD: The NY Football Giants
January 31, 2008

ste175
QOTD: My prediction for the superbowl is that I won’t be watching it! It doesn’t really mean much to your viewers over the Pond. Give me some rugby any day!
January 31, 2008

Chris
Pats finish 17-1
January 31, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD Pats 31, Giants 16
January 31, 2008

Sharon
Top 400! lol I don’t know why people think that’s interesting
QOTD: A little-known fact is that Coach Belichick will have a game plan for *every quarter* of the SB, and the team just has to execute. Like GV, I think the Pats will jump to an early lead. The defense will relax a bit.. the Giants will gain ground. In the 4th quarter there will be some anxious moments (I mean, for Pats fans, LIKE ME), but the Pats always find a way to win. So I’m taking the Pats by 31- 24, something like that. Sorry if that’s a bit long-winded there. I see wristbands.
January 31, 2008

matt j
qotd: patriots without a doubt, its not that i want the pats to have a perfect season but im being realistic, they just CANT be stopped.
January 31, 2008

Tatum Korin
I don’t remember ever being so underwhelmed with a Superbowl game as I am for this one. Of course, this is coming from a Broncos fan so I have my own problems. I just don’t care. Gary, I’m sure you concur.

OK, with all the being said, I guess I am kinda sorta rooting for the Giants. It would be so sweet to knock the Pats and Brady off their pedestal.
January 31, 2008

Hollowleg
Great show, but I like the option of skipping over some of your tangents (i.e., see Hermitage review).
I’d like you to review Harlan & Columbia Crest Walter Clore Private Reserve, the ‘02 blend of the latter was fantastic.
January 31, 2008

Characterlost
Great episode Gary, loved watching it.

QOTD: Patriots 34, giants 31
January 31, 2008

Christohper J
I think everyone WANTS the Giants to do well so it isn’t a blowout of a game, but we all know that they are going to get worked. I am picking the Patriots, even though all of the pressure is on them, they are still an outstanding team.
January 31, 2008

pdn
GV, good show! I’ve been enjoying inexpensive Rhone wines lately, thanks for turning me on to them.
January 31, 2008

Plminer
Great show GV, always bringing it day in and day out, you da man!
QOTD: Patriots win 42-18, Eli shows his true colors on Sunday.
January 31, 2008

ceewats
pat 27 gmen 17
January 31, 2008

Scott EJ
Great show, GV. Love the big-azz wines!!

Prediction: The McPrice-Myers is gone this time tomorrow.

QOTD: Pats 34; Giants 27.
January 31, 2008

Taylor
Great show minus the Aussie bomb! Boston wine expo coming up can’t forget that.
QOTD Pats all day 27-17!!!!!
January 31, 2008

spyder47
Good show Gary. It’s fun to splurge and treat yourself once in awhile. Thanks also for the Mott shirts!

QOTD: I think it will be similar to the last MNF game. With Pat fans ripping out their hair at the end.
January 31, 2008

PASO WINO
Great episode Gary!!

Glad to see McPrice Myers wine on the show. I’ve been lucky enough to try all of his wines and they are all outstanding. He is doing an awesome job and the wines really show.

My next mission is an Hermitage. Yeah that’s a lot of coin, but I am very exicted and the next time I treat myself that will be the wine.

QOTD: Patriots no doubt
January 31, 2008

Michael Bedford
Yeah, I’m a lurker… So shoot me…

I love the show! Majorly glad to hear that you’re not ending it… I’ve listened to a LOT of wine podcasts, and I have to say that yours is the by far the most entertaining, and I’ll also say the most inspirational. Your passion for this crazy fermented juice we all drink is amazing and contagious. I wish I had what your were drinking in front if me while I watch everyday. (I live in PA, so I can’t even take advantage of your special shipments… Thanksgiving… Christmas…)

Jett mentioned the overripe wines, and I agree. It’s a lot like Starbucks coffee. Over-roasting to get a “strong” coffee is really just BURNED coffee. It’s missing the point. Good coffee has flavors and subtlety like good wine. Can be strong or it can be elegant. Coffee from over-roasted beans is like wine from over-ripe grapes. All punch and little subtlety. You either love it, or you hate it.

Question for G.V. – How do you do that slurpy aeration thing when you taste without spitting wine all over yourself?

QOTD – My call it that it is probably going to be a HELL of a game. The Pats will probably win, but I always vote for the underdog.

So, this is why lurkers lurk. We ramble on an on once you get us started…

Michael
January 31, 2008

Brian
PATs +9
January 31, 2008

Malphas
QotD: I’m not a sports fan at all. Most sports-related questions will go completely over my head in any discussion. The most I’ll watch is a boxing match or MMA bout whenever it occurs to me to watch.

I get the gut feeling that many people want the Giants to do well against the Patriots. I also get the hunch that the New England Patriots have been quite indomitable this season, so my prediction is the Patriots by a slight lead. I just don’t think the Giants will go down easily this year. :shrugs:
January 31, 2008

Pat Roy
Lurker solution!

Alright, here’s the thing. Of course you know why there are so many lurkers around right? Well I’ll tell you why I am one of that kind. I watch the show through iTunes and whenever you call out lurkers to leave comments, well I’m just too lazy. Open a browser, type in winelibrary.tv, click on the show, put in my name, email… Really?

The solution: Create an os x widget so I can with a flick of the mouse enter a comment for the latest episode (or other ones with a select box?). So easy… I would comment on every episode.

Cheers!
January 31, 2008

KyleLikesTies
Haha, Mott gets a shirt! That’s awesome. C is clearly the best choice.

Exciting juice today … almost makes me consider finding a “real job” so I could afford US$110 wine :~}

About the Butter Bandit: I love him, just not in wine! Croissants? YES! Sauces? YES! Shortbread? YES! Wine? Not so much, especially when he’s rolling with the Oak Monster.

QoTD: I have absolutely no clue about American football!
January 31, 2008

Bill
G: 28, P: 20

at least that’s my hope, because cheaters should never win!
January 31, 2008

Susan
Gary-Not a lurker but I do LOVE The Thunder Show !!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 31, 2008

BobMac
I’m rootin’ for the Giants, but I think the Pats will win. Go ‘9ers!
January 31, 2008

Tim Morea
QOTD: Pats win, but I’m no good at guessing scores

Admittedly, I’m a lurker, but I watch on iTunes, so to comment is an extra step away from the convenience of having the podcast in the first place, but Gary seems so down, I had to come comment!
January 31, 2008

Klassh
That’s one small step for Mott, one giant leap, for Mott’s Kin.
January 31, 2008

Carilius Maximus
3>2 in a snow storm, Pats.

If I may be so fortunate to recommend another MacPrice Meyers wine it would be his “Les Gallet” Syrah 2005. If you like cooler climate syrahs, look no further.
A great example of how the “scores” are just wrong sometimes. And then to add to the hype, the 2006 wines (yet to be bottled) will rock you world probably more than the 05’s. Believe it!!
It is good to live on the central coast!!!!
January 31, 2008

al
glad your sticking around gary!
January 31, 2008

Little Jonny H
QOTD: While I’d love to be ignorant like Plax and say the Giants will win in a low scoring game, it’s just not likely AT ALL! Are you kidding me, in cold(ish) weather at Giants stadium in week 17 the score was higher than that!! If I’m Brady, I’m staring down perfect weather conditions on an imaculate field in Tempe. Pats 38, Giants 24. Unless the Pats give up 2+ turnovers (Yes, San Diego blew their opportunity), it is just highly unlikely to see the flip happening. And believe me, I hope it’s the other way around.

Nonetheless, Go G-men! (And the Browns will kick ass next year!)
January 31, 2008

Kmarie
Excellent show! As for the QOTD, I live in Indiana, and so don’t really have an emotional investment in the East Coast Bowl (I was thrilled with the I-65 Bowl last year). But I’m thinking that the Pats will win… all signs point to it. But you never know what will happen. That’s why they play the game. I’d be thrilled with an upset.
January 31, 2008

SteveW
Great Episode, I’ll have to look for a bottle of the Delas Hermitage Bessards 2004.
QOTD:
PATS 31
GIANTS 13
January 31, 2008

Sev
Too much of anything can be sickening, especially with wine! Great show, thanks for rolling out the big guns today.

QOTD: I really want the Patriots to go down in a big way…but my prediction is:
Giants- 17
Patriots- 34
January 31, 2008

Drink&Trade
Gary, think ’80’s style, alla 49ers and Joey M, Roger Craig and the best ballroom dancer of them all – Jerry Rice….. Pats and my west coast boy Brady, in a blowout, 55-10!

Nice episode by the way. I love the big Red wines, tannins and all. Cabernet all the way (or maybe a meritage or two).
January 31, 2008

Howard
Giants~14
Pats~35

Sorry Mott…it is a blow-out in the making….

Man GV….I know your feeling on that Hermitage….I had that same happy face this weekend at a tasting…..it was a Vina Cobos 2004 Malbec Mendoza Perdriel Marchiori Vineyard …..Paul Hobbs really scored on this one…

It smelled like Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Black-Berries and Carmel sauce…..I could have smelled it all day!…then when it hit my palette,,,,well I was in Heaven!
January 31, 2008

RichE
Ok Mott……This is big.

GV what’s up with the wristbands…..hummmmmm
I can only wonder
January 31, 2008

redfrog
Gary – Thanks for show. Taking some b-day money for a splurge. I need to find a big-ass wine for a big-ass game. Pats 28 Giants 31
January 31, 2008

Stuart
Pats in a squash.
January 31, 2008

Social Project Brian
GV, dug the show today. Glad to see you tearing into that Hermitage. BTW, the dourif completely stained that glass! Wow, I’d love to see my teeth after taking a swig of that one – - blue corn nubs.
January 31, 2008

Candace
Great show as always. I’m not interested in football.
January 31, 2008

Snogging
Way to go MOTT!!!!
January 31, 2008

ED-PHX
Fun show today.
PATS 27
GIANTS 13
January 31, 2008

Michael Y
QOTD – Patriots
On tommorows episode can you tally up the votes and let us know the prediction?
January 31, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
Pats are just too good, so … PATS! BUT, they wone a few of those games by the skinny-skin-skin of their teeth, SO, anything can happen!

It’s just ONE game … you don’t have to be better than any team in general, just play better for ONE game!
January 31, 2008

Karol
As always, good show –
QOTD – Giants 28, Patriots 21
January 31, 2008

Thanks to our Vets!
Pates 31, Giants 6. Bellichik learned a LOT more from their last meeting than Coughlin did.
January 31, 2008

LB in KS
someday I hope to spend 100 bones for a bottle…..but, I need to know it will be something that REALLY stands out.
pats in a surprisingly low scoring affair…Pats 20, G’s 17
January 31, 2008

ramona
QOTD: hopefully the giants but probably the Pats
January 31, 2008

wyldshaman
QOTD: Patriots
January 31, 2008

Rhonda
Sorry Mott but I think the Patriots are going to win. I got a Blanc De Blanc to have with the game, I have never tried that before so I hope its good!
January 31, 2008

Dr. Dan
Been AWOL for a while. Good guest-star shows recently. Thanks for throwing the Mott a bone. A silhouette would have been nice on the shirt. Maybe next version, huh?
January 31, 2008

Alex
the Pats will kill the giants…. Giants are lucky the Packers played bad.
January 31, 2008

ChadD.
I just might take up a collection at work so I can get some Hermitage. I’d love to see the Giants win, but…
January 31, 2008

kaybee
My destiny is to meet up with a bot of Hermitage one day, I just know it.

QoTd
I kinda like rooting for the underdog, so I hope the Giants upset everyone’s predictions.
January 31, 2008

Bryce
Major lurker and first time poster, had to predict the SUPER BOWL!

QOTD: Patriots are going to win, no question. Perfect season.
January 31, 2008

JamesN.
QOTD; Patriots.
I love the B.B.B. “The balanced butter bandit” Hard to find, but a wonderful discovery when it happens.
January 31, 2008

RichE
QOTD:
1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q FINAL
GIANTS 3 3 7 7 20

PATS 7 10 3 3 23 UGHHHHH
January 31, 2008

Juicy Jesse
No lurker, here! QOTD: I’d like the underdog to win, but it’s probably going to be the Patriots…
January 31, 2008

major snide
I love the butter bandit and … I think (hope) the giants will win 21 – 20
January 31, 2008

Jim Keller
Gary,
Great show, I’m looking for pepper with a hint of chocolate for under 20
U.S. dollars.
Thanks from Minnesota,
Jim
January 31, 2008

Greg Stefos
Patriots…………What can I say, I am an Iowa State Graduate, so, Gary, please find some 27 bone wine, so you can make reference to #27, Ellis Hobbs III. Co Cyclones! We may not be great, but we beat the Iowa Hawkeyes somewhat regularly………..
January 31, 2008

Snogging
QOTD: PATRIOTS!!!!
January 31, 2008

EvanR
QOTD: Unfortunately I think the Pats are gonna roll on Sunday…
January 31, 2008

Araldite
Maybe the Pats will be over confidant and the Giants will play like who cares everyone thinks we’re going to loose anyway, and the Giants kick their butts. It happens. Sometimes underdogs are crazy. We can hope.
January 31, 2008

Antonio TouriÃ±o
Sorry Mott, I was rooting for your t-shirt but your Giants killed my Packers so no love for your team this Superbowl. Pats FTW.
January 31, 2008

Jeremy L
31-28 Pats.
SB County……..what.
January 31, 2008

Toke-Dawg
Yo, Gary! There should be a comma before Mott (”Link it up, Mott!”).
QOTD: If the G-men can keep it close, it’s their game to win.
January 31, 2008

Grape Expectations
Wow. I am now officially jonesing for some Hermitage. I’ve never had it but I really like the Shiraz/Viognier blends. Wonder if I’ll ever be able to find any in this neck of the woods . . .
QOTD: Well, the Super Bowl hardly ever turns out to be a good football game, does it? I’m not a Giants fan but I would dearly love to see the Pat’s get their just desserts. Probably won’t happen though. I think it’ll be the Patriots in a rout.
January 31, 2008

Mark Simkins
Great show! Question – Have you in the past done anything on Grange? If so what episode. If not, any comments?
Vayniac from Downunder
January 31, 2008

Canadian Chris
QOTD: Vayniacs in OT.

Nice ep. I’m afraid to get into Rhone valley wines, my pocket book will shrivel up!
January 31, 2008

Blueberto
QOTD: Hmâ€¦ I know Barcelona is gonna win Champions League but donâ€™t know much about this years (american) footballâ€¦

However I’m glad the great GV decided to bring the thunder on the show for a bit longerâ€¦ Its like his rejuveniled from this decision. The show is amazing again.
Thx from Sweden
January 31, 2008

April
Fun show! :

QOTD: Patriots…
January 31, 2008

John J.
QOTD: Patriots 17-10
January 31, 2008

Big D
Love the “Butter Bandit” – doesn’t mean I don’t like un-oaked wines too!
January 31, 2008

Kelsey
QOTD…SEAHAWKS!

Crap, wrong season. (And we won’t talk about that Super Bowl, it’s still very much a touchy subject for us.) Pats are taking this one, I’m going to say by 17 points. Sigh.
January 31, 2008

Ted Striker
Hola! Reforming lurker trying to break the habit! Great episode, indulging in some Thunder! Love it. The big swig from the Hermitage was awesome, the little ‘hang on a sec’ gesture was pretty rad too. I was digging how much you were savoring that wine. The nothern Rhone rocks for sure. big Cote Rotie fan. And Vaqueras and Rasteau in the south also. I’m now dying to try the McPrice. The T-vines Grenache from Napa is a perenial Favorite. Thanks for being GV and providing show!
Pats are going to bring the Thunder on Sunday, btw. They may actually win the Presidency this year!
Just a few recent highlights of whats been great for me lately:
Dave Phiney’s Beau Vigne cab
Jorge and Ringlands Alto Moncoya Grenaches
‘03 and ‘04 Villacreces Ribera del Duero
Hestan Myere Vineyard Cab
All the Colonial Estate stuff
All vintages of Clio!!
Larkmead, Turnbull, Darioush, Regusci, Chappellet and ‘04 Honig – all Napa cab
Dave Ramey chards
Denogent white Burg.s
Tamarack Firehouse Red
…Sorry for the long list!
January 31, 2008

Tstank
Pats all the way. I think this is going to be a 3 score victory for the pats and I am not a boston homer. I predict that Bellacheat is going to run up the score to piss off the comish.
January 31, 2008

Shadowbird
QOTD: Pats in a squeaker…Gostkowski becomes the new Vinitieri.

And let’s hear it for the Mott shirt! Yay Mott!
January 31, 2008

Matt
Grew up 10 minutes away from the stadium, Pats all the way!
January 31, 2008

Billie
Great Show…I am also a Rhone lover!…
January 31, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: Patriots
January 31, 2008

espressokev
ugh, the pats. i HATE em, don’t think their the best team of all time, and maybe not even the best overall offense either….they’re overrated and to “fakey fake” for my taste. But they’ll win.

…Sorry Mott.
January 31, 2008

Nick Lewis
Patriots 38 Giants 20.

Love the show, Gary. I can’t believe I just found out about it. I’ve been watching obsessively for the past two weeks. I find myself agreeing with your philosophy and generally enjoying the craziness.

Thanks.
January 31, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
I thought you were spot on at the beginning of the show. With this Grenache and in the episode with AJ I feel like you’re really starting to embrace what you preach about being open minded when you enjoy wine. Awesome.
January 31, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD: I predict that I will not care who wins the stupid superbowl!!!!
January 31, 2008

Dave Canada
Rockin show!
QOTD – Way too much power for the Giants…I say Patriots 31, Giants 10
January 31, 2008

Phil G
I do like the butter bandit!

QOTD – Patriots (although I really don’t want them to win!)
January 31, 2008

vivianovino
QOTD: Who cares?? Now,let’s drink some god-damn wine!!
January 31, 2008

*/^_^\*
hermitage!!!!!!!

i’m a rhone romantic

qotd: patriots, rather easily
January 31, 2008

John Blue Label
GV,
So rare to see you drink the wine, and twice no less. It must be love
Would love to say Giants, being a long time fan, but realistically, I think the Pats will wine. If it’s over by halftime, won’t have to worry, will just drink more wine!!!
January 31, 2008

Mike S.
Great episode with some great wines.

QOTD – I want the Giants, but think the Patriots will do it.
January 31, 2008

Elliot Essman
I cannot help myself – I always root for the underdog – Giants take it.
January 31, 2008

Mike Diz
Giants BABY!!! 34-30
January 31, 2008

Karl B
31-20 Patriots. Let’s not forget that the right side of the Patriots offensive line was “hurt” for the last Giants game, and the leftside starters made Umenyiora disappear. With all five starters playing against the Giants “difference makers”, well, good night Giants.

Gary – keep the show going. How else will we discover these emerging regions like Santa Barbera? If you had a trip to visit 10-15 wineries in a region like this, you could easily get 30 Vayniacs to go with you. I know that with enough lead time, I would go.

Stay well,
Karl B.
January 31, 2008

Loweeel
GV — you absolutely ROCK! Thank you so much for tasting that wine (and for saving me $50!). My bro and I aren’t actually fans of it, though I am a HUGE petite sirah fanatic, but I really wanted to hear what the expert had to say before I shelled out that much (as you would say, half a bottle of the Hermitage worth). So thank you SO much.

BTW, went out for steak yesterday and had the Franciscan on the wine list ($48), but split it with 3 coworkers and we were all very happy with the quality of that wine even after the restaurant markup. They were impressed.

Giants 28, Pats 27. You rule!
January 31, 2008

Roland
giants
January 31, 2008

Robb Eason
Gary,

I know you probably won’t read this, but that moment, that moment when you lost it, lost the ability to speak, when your physiology skipped a beat in the face of a change in yourself, your palate. It was a cool moment.

It wasn’t a simple stutter.

Neat.

R/Eason
January 31, 2008

Mark Neustadt
Dude… I’m still in the midst of watching the episode right now. You just leaned the bottle back. That is friggin’ AWESOME! You’re my hero!!

MCN
January 31, 2008

Brady B.
QotD: Giants by 3

47 yard FG attempt barely squeaking in winning the game in 2nd OT.

(I think I should get an Apple TV if my scenario actually happens)
January 31, 2008

Matty G.
Great Show,

Pats in a rout, I mean not even a competitive game, although I hope I’m wrong. I hope Eli gets humiliated, its the least he deserves for bailing on the Chargers the way he did.
January 31, 2008

Matty G.
Also,

I second what Robb Eason said…
January 31, 2008

Billyd
Thank goodness I stumbled on this site.. I found winelibrary.com by searching for palate training. To Cool
January 31, 2008

Bob Sikorski
QOTD – Giants, I’ve got to stay loyal.
January 31, 2008

Dr. G
Loved your explorations today of the pricier wines. . .I get nervous shelling out for anything over 30 (actually, I get nervous over $18, but I can usually hold it in check up to about 25 or 30). Everyone’s pallate is different, but it’s nice to get some idea of what might be in store before investing in the experience of pricier wines.

Hey – that’s two days in a row with a bad pass at the end. . .hopefully it’s not a trend.

Looking forward to #4-0-0!!
January 31, 2008

Mark Neustadt
QOTD: Patriots

I expect a score of 31-3 by halftime. I like the OVER on the final though… Final score 45-31

Sorry Mott.
January 31, 2008

3robins
QOTD: whoever Wess Welker plays for….
January 31, 2008

Orville B
Sorry Gary, Will try not to be a lurker.

PATS by 21. easy game ( sorry Mott )

Tried the Fransiscan 04 – a little pricey here in Canada but loved it.

Thanks
January 31, 2008

Hugh
Big Blue 24…..Poor ‘ol Mr Brady and gang 21
January 31, 2008

Marshall
Is there really Gravel in Hermitage? Because I read that the soils are loess, granite and clay based.

QOTD: Giants hopefully.
January 31, 2008

Stephen J
Pats are gonna pull this one out of you know where. Also congrats on the shirt Mott.

P.S. DAMN YOU ROMO! .. havnt been that close to a CB superbowl in a while
January 31, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I’m a New Englander, what do you think? I don’t understand all this talk of the Giants winning. I mean, really, there’s no way the Patriots are going to let anyone near this. Of course, being a sports fan in New England we’re all trained to plan on misery.

Great, great episode. I definitely will join that McPrice list. Thanks for that.
January 31, 2008

Grapedigger
Great show. Unfortunately I think the patriots are going to win the SB!! Good idea for the Mottser T-shirt
January 31, 2008

Matthew Este
I’m rooting for the Giants, but its going to be a tough battle. I’d love to see an underdog victory…

Hey, here are some great “big boy blends” I’ve had in the past few months that I think are worth mentioning…

Marietta Angeli Cuvee – Zin, Petite Sirah & carigan
Cline Cashmere – A GSM that knocks my socks off every time I open it.
Bogle Phantom – Old Vine Zin, Old Vine Mourvedre and Petit Sirah.

Keep up the good work,
THANKS!
January 31, 2008

tclowans
Gary!! I’m so glad you are staying. I have learned so much from you, keep up the good work!!
January 31, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: Giants
We have some bottles of Boshe 1997 and last year it looked like they were dead. I had read that sometimes a wine will go into hibernation so we put them aside for a year. We just opened one and the color was fresh and beautiful and it tasted like a youngish wine. So, for whatever reason, we have our Bosche back.
the Hermitage sounds sumptuous.
We’re still leaving for Taos although I got sick and won’t be able to taste anything.
January 31, 2008

wrc105
I am rooting for the Giants…I just dislike NE THAT much. But I think NE will win, 42-24

BTW, loved you take on the last wine…honesty is the best policy, but tell me how you really feel.
January 31, 2008

MW_DM,IA
Congrats on the shirt, Mott! Exciting episode, just wish I could splurge even the once a year to try out that (or any) Hermitage.

QOTD: I wanted the Chargers X Packers game, I coulda gotten excited for a Diggnation Superbowl. I plan on sitting down for the game with a couple wines I’ve heard nothing of and a handful of friends and enjoying the day my way. No predictions.
January 31, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: In my best Ralph Wiggum voice, “Go Banana!”
January 31, 2008

tuscanbob
Patsies will win by 17.

I just discovered the underlying reason why I like this show so much. After all I’ve been through since Superbowl XXV as a Bills fan, watching a Jets fan gives me a tremendous feeling of superiority.
January 31, 2008

Garrett C.
QOTD: it kills me to say it but Pats: 24, Giants: 17
January 31, 2008

Fibonacci
Giants 24 Patriots 22
January 31, 2008

jfoobar
QOTD: Pats, but not that easily.

Gary, please pass along the good mojo for Maryland Sen. Raskin’s and Del. Hucker’s wine direct shipping bill which is being introduced tomorrow!

Info on the bill here:

http://www.betterbeerandwinelaws.org/Factsheet-DirectShip08.pdf
January 31, 2008

BW
QOTD – I think the commercials will be more interesting than the game as the Pats have a cake walk.

I vote for a butter bandit t-shirt ; I think you have at least one possible design emailed to you a few months back
January 31, 2008

Michael
Great Show!

QOTD: Pats
January 31, 2008

Ryan
My first comment!
Giants 24
Pats 22
When I win I want a free shirt or wine or something!
January 31, 2008

RaiderNation
Gary,

I hate you. JK. Awesome show – love the Big Boys.
January 31, 2008

Will
Lurking no more! great show, lots of fun indeed!
January 31, 2008

NathanN
Awesome show! Radool dude! Love it when you go back to a wine you have already tasted to compare.

QOTD: Gooo Giants squash the Patriots! Prediction NE 44-NY 13 hope I am wrong.
January 31, 2008

Evan
Pats will win big. This year feels a lot like the Niners against the Chargers in ‘95. Chargers were a great team, but by halftime the Niners had their boots firmly planted on the Chargers’ necks, and there was nothing anyone could do about it.
January 31, 2008

Glenn
GV, You really pumped me on the Hermitage tonight. Someday when I get to the point that I can justify $100+ wine on my military retirement, I want to try this. Especially as Syrah is my purple grape of choice and as I mentioned yesterday, Viognier is one of my favorite white wines.

Mott, Great job on the T-shirt.

Patriots by a blowout 41-17
January 31, 2008

ChiTown
Giants 28
Pats 24
January 31, 2008

Mathieu
QOTD: Patriots win 33 – 7. Argg, I somehow feel dirty.
January 31, 2008

Jeff R
QOTD: I’m not even going to watch the game. My brother and I are going to see a concert, because the Pats are going to crush the Giants!
January 31, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
Sorry GV, I haven’t watched a football game in 20 years.
January 31, 2008

RB
GV ,
Glad you drank some of the Hermitage….another one to put on the bucket list!

QOTD: Pats 28 GMen 24…..I hope I am wrong
January 31, 2008

Alluro
Long time lurker (since episode 11! o.O)
QOTD: it doesn’t matter who wins this superbowl is already a loss for us jets fans =(
January 31, 2008

KC
Well I won’t be so bold as to guarantee victory like Plaxico, but I think the Giants have a good chance. Hopefully they will bring the game that they have been playing for the last five weeks.
Whatever the outcome, the young guys on the Giants are going to walk away with some great experience from the game and they are going to use it to bring the thunder next season!
January 31, 2008

Kristen
Great show today GV, it was great to see you riled up 2 days in a row! And don’t worry, I didn’t forget about the Butter Bandit! He didn’t melt here in Madison, he’s just frozen! And nice announcement Mott, loved the reverb!

And thanks for the rant on over extracted, Oak Monstered fruit bombs. “Grape don’t act like that”- hear hear! And I loved the quote, ” If I wanted to buy some creme de cassis, it’s like 9 bucks downstairs…I’m dissing for a purpose!”

QOTD: I’m always a New Englander at heart, so I’m going with the Pats, but I think it’ll be a tight game. Why do my home teams always go to finals when I’m away from home?
January 31, 2008

Kristen
And speaking of being a New Englander, did you say yesterday that pouring all that wine into your glass was “wicked fun?”
January 31, 2008

Justin G
QOTD: I say Pats by 14. There’s something about the patriots that I absolutely HATE! but I gotta give them credit, 18-0 is not bad at all.
January 31, 2008

Mike Robinson (FBS)
Gary,
Saw the piece on channel 7 last night – had no idea this daily existed before – going to make it a habit to watch – GREAT show, loved it, going to try the first “fruit bomb” – Also loved the Earnie Shavers reference.
Keep up the great job, sorry about the season the Jets had and hope to get a chance against them in next years post season.
Mike Robinson, your alarm guy (FBS)
January 31, 2008

Gotsha
QOTD…….Giants to lose by ten, but beating the 12 point spread
January 31, 2008

Adam J
QOTD: Patriots jump to an early lead, but the boot and the lingering shoulder injury get the best of Brady. Pats eek it out 34-31.
January 31, 2008

cpd
Loved the little slide at the end…

QOTD: Patsies, no doubt.
January 31, 2008

N Hayes
Patriots

If you want delicious try the 2005 Razors Edge
January 31, 2008

Moselman
Maybe I’m late in noticing this, but it was sure enjoyable to watch an episode without the annoying comment tags bubbling up to disrupt the flow!

QOTD: How about a prediction for ‘09 (as a Canuck, don’t keep track of the XXX sequence)?

Anyway, Bills 22, Chargers 15. First half played in Toronto, half time, Q3, Q4 and OT in NY state.
January 31, 2008

CoolHandLuke
Great Show!!!!!! Really enjoyed the enthusiasm and learned about Hermitage.

I have no idea what the score will be and really don’t care but will predict 42 -3 Pats

Oh, by the way, 1973 called they want their shirt back. Could you open that up some more? Maybe where some gold chains? Very Hot!
January 31, 2008

Boog
QOTD: Patriots by a ton.
January 31, 2008

Aaron Ed
This show had so much thunder my fillings came out. I think I heard a premature birth next door too. Awesome!
January 31, 2008

RaiderNation
Pats 34
Giants 10

Over midway through the 2nd quarter.
January 31, 2008

Vinsant
Pats too much
Giants too little (35-13)
January 31, 2008

brorjace
About time the Mottster gets a shirt!

The prediction: Pats 31- GMen 17

Sorry Mott, Eli is no Brady, Strahan will get limited by the Giants line, and Moss, will have 2 Touchdows, and the best time in NFL history will roll. (I’m a bears fan btw, but we all know the only team they could beat was the Pack.)

GV, don’t copy me!
January 31, 2008

HuskerJamie
QOTD:

Pats 31
Giants 17
January 31, 2008

BethB
Great show GV. My prediction is neither team will score till the last two mins of the 4th and the giants will kick in a field goal to win..making all of new england ashamed of their so perfect team. I personally dont care who wins, Im a Bears Fan! lol
January 31, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Great show Gary Petite Sarah is my favorite grape try Victor Hugo Paso Robles or Jeff Runquest Amador Co. and you will find some of the best the world has to offer
January 31, 2008

PFORTY
radool!!

QOTD: Pats 42-24
January 31, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Giants 24 Cheaters 21 or Cheaters 44 Giants 17 because Plaxico stirred them up but I say Giants 24 Cheaters 21.
January 31, 2008

Rock n Roll Andy
The PATS will take it HOME!!!! Not only because of the season they had, but because I played on the Stevenson Patriots for H.S. The NFL deserves a new record.
January 31, 2008

Bryan
Great show, I dont know that I have seen you that excited for a wine ever on WLTV.
QOTD: Pats
February 1, 2008

Rob Csenar
QOTD:

Pats – 44
Giants – 16
February 1, 2008

DavidB
Great show, love the Hermitage.
QOTD: NE 28 / NY 17
February 1, 2008

Andy
I’d love to see an upset, but I just don’t know if it’s happening.

I agree 100% about Hermitage. I recently had the opportunity to try the 2000 Delas Tourette at a practically giveaway price, and it blew me away. That wine joined a very short list of things I have been priveledged to try that really changed the way I look at wine. I guess you could say that it changed my life, but non-winos always look at me funny when I say that. It had such fascinating notes of bell peppers and smoked meats. I, too, would drink Hermitage over Bordeaux, all things being equal.
February 1, 2008

RandySMN
Pats 42
Giants 24

Bill has a hidden camera stealing plays from the Giants sideline.
February 1, 2008

Graziella
Happy B-day to your bro- that’s adorable, the two of you on the show! My answer to his question: My little sister Liana, is as awesome as you
It was awesome to see Mott’s face for once today! Hi Mott, you rock!

LOVE THE SHOW- I’m officially hooked!
February 1, 2008

JoshL
QOTD: screw both teams! i’m an eagles fan, so i don’t even have to explain how about feel about the giants…and i think tom brady is a…i don’t wanna use this word in front of children…but this word also means cigarette.

Great show again! one of this show’s biggest strengths is suggestion of value driven wines; however, it’s definitely worthwhile to get a taste of that “gourmet sh!t” as Samuel L Jackson referred to the coffee he was drinking at Tarantino’s house in Pulp Fiction. Hermitage is definitely on my “to do” list, but that won’t come to fruition until my next promotion…hopefully in 12 months….
February 1, 2008

Sir Lurk-a-lot
That was a madman episode! Great job. Do you sleep? 24-7 365 up in that dome piece must be one heck of a ride; I know it would wear me OUT. I’m tired of all the lurkiness too, It’s great that you’re sticking around. I used to watch that old show “Kate and Allie” hardcore when I was like 5…they became like my mothers. The feeling I had when they went off the air…it was just like “what now?” Don’t put me through that again. Thanks for the super pumped show!!!
February 1, 2008

t_moderne
Giants will win Superbowl!!!
But not this year. oh well.
would like to see them win. but Patriots are just too good.
February 1, 2008

Hotshot162
Great show!! Thanks for bringing out some serious stuff today!!

QOTD: Giant
February 1, 2008

psychomike
Pats up 28-3 at the half, with at least one defensive TD, win by a 42-17 final score. Manning gets picked at least twice (maybe more), Randy Moss scores at least 2 TDs. I boldly predict that, after this game, Tom Brady will be considered a real chick magnet.
February 1, 2008

CellarDweller
Congrats, Mottâ€”you deserve it! I’m gonna go vote on the T-shirt nowâ€¦

QOTD: 24-14 Pats. Yawn.
February 1, 2008

andy
Giants 31, Pats 27
February 1, 2008

The Original Marc
QOTD: 38-17 Pats.
February 1, 2008

Cookiedds
Excellent show GV, you looked like you were actually enjoying yourself again. NE by 21, not a happy day for NY.
February 1, 2008

E
Pats 27-17; it’s close until Elisha pulls a Neil O’Donnell late.
February 1, 2008

Ernest_G
QOTD: Just tell me when the first commercial is on.

Even though I cheer the underdog. . .it ’should’ be the Patriots.

GG, GV.
February 1, 2008

Graziella
Giants!
February 1, 2008

Mason
Man, I would love to splurge for some of those wines…oh well, great show.

QOTD: Patriots 35 Giants 10
February 1, 2008

Cosmo108
QOTD: I’m thinking Patriots, but I”m kind of hoping Giants. Don’t watch football often, and don’t care to.
February 1, 2008

Kyle Mark
QOTD: Giants 17 – Pats 3
Yeah right, I know, I’m crazy, but I want them to lose so bad!!!
February 1, 2008

TROC
That was intense! To be a true Ernie S. wine, you have to duck it for 20 years until it no longer packs a punch, then give it a title shot. N.E. all the way, Boston is going to rule the world.
February 1, 2008

Withnail
Pats 38 Giants 27
February 1, 2008

MattyO
great show! man i am missing out on all these grape varietals…but remember, i’m a CKC, i can only roll the vino every once in a while. oh well. hope to try some of these grapes, sounds de-lic-ious!

QOTD: Giants-14
Pats-21

sorry mott!!
February 1, 2008

Roc
Great show. I just started watching 2 weeks ago and I’m hooked. Trying to play catch up now. Thanks for keeping the show going and for helping me to train my pallate Sorry, but my true blue Giants will prevail in a stunning 30-27 upset.
February 1, 2008

The Chinonator
Bears 87
Giants -2

Ditka! Ditka! Ditka! Ditka! Jordan!!!
February 1, 2008

Nathan
Being a Marshall University student back in the second half of the nineties with Randy Moss I have to root for him. Even in high school we knew that he would be bound for greatness if he kept his attitude in check. I think he is finally with a team that is good enough to humble him but at the same time bring out his skills. The team is just all around a great team in which he complements and is not the center of. So I say Patriots. I am not even a Patriots fan, but I must say I give them the nod here.
February 1, 2008

Jx
QOTD: Patriots. Period. I dont like sayin’ it, but c’mon. Seriously, people. Patriots. I’d be willing to bet my wine collection on it (approx. 50 bottles).
February 1, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: Patriots (how should I know??)

I’ve been thinking about weekend-ing down to Santa Barabara and sampling that “other” wine country. This just gives me a good destination while I’m down there. My sister is the big Grenache fan, but you’ve piqued my interests this time. If nothing else, I can do a little bit of early Christmas shopping. Good thing I have a basement cellar.
February 1, 2008

Robert Howells
Pats 28 Giants 7
February 1, 2008

MrJCG1
Gary,

Fairly new to the show. Love ya. You do a fantastic job. I look forward to your epiode every day. I am sure you get a lot more views than comments and I hope you can be assurred of your popularity in that manner. Sending you an email. I have a question for you.

QOTD: Giants 34 Patriots 27. The Pats are an immensely better team but Sunday the Giants are going to shock the world.
February 1, 2008

Bobby B
Kick ass episode. Mott gets a T, Giants going to the bowl, big day for the Mottster, I think he needs to sit down and give his pregame predictions tomorrow. Big wines too. Thanks Gary, once again, for setting things strait. I am tired of candied, fake, jammed up wines getting all the points these days. We need wines to eat with! I don’t eat jam with my steak!
QOTD: Its time someone stops Boston, lest the world be covered in darkness. Giants 27 Pats 24 in OT. It will be a good game.
February 1, 2008

EC
QOTD: Pats. Gotta be the Pats. Can’t stomach Eli winning the Lombardi. Plus, chance to make history, move ‘72 over and make room for ‘08, is always a good thing. Sort of like how WLTV is changing the wine world.

“Rhone head” — yah. Rhone Rangers, Paso/Templeton – killer shiz.
February 1, 2008

J Cat
Great show. Hate the Pats, but have to pick’um.
February 1, 2008

Wiggin
I’m going to start telling my kids stories about the Oak Monster to freak them out on haloween.
February 1, 2008

Nathan
oh, and im still waiting for my friendup on myspace. The username is gypsydog, I already sent the request.
February 1, 2008

Adam Zaninovich
I’m not even going to watch the super bowl. I’m still bitter about my Chargers losing! I want the Giants to kick some Pats ass as much as anyone, but I just don’t think they will pull through and I don’t want to watch the slaughter that is going to take place.

Great ep and JoshL – I digg the pulp fiction ref.
February 1, 2008

David
QOTD: Patriots, 38-20. I think we see the warm-weather Tom Brady-Randy Moss show in full effect, as the Pats o-line ramp up their pass protection and Moss breaks free for two scores. The Pats’ pressure gets to Eli fast and often, and the Eli we know and love (does anyone smell 3 INTs?) comes back, full force. Sorry, Eli, you’re just not ready for the big show.
February 1, 2008

Rico
ok so how do I need to kill to get a wrist band? I promise I’ll send a picture
February 1, 2008

Rico
*who not how
February 1, 2008

Mastershake MC
I am a self confessed lurker but have decided to finally post so I don’t feel Gary is yelling at me. I’ve been watching for about a month and have powered through 150+ past episodes.
Keep rock the wines!

Shake

QOTD: Pats
February 1, 2008

MGBrisbane
Gary going loopy-like it.
Have you done a show on Ribera del Duero, made old-school style and not too $?

QOTD- Darth Serious unleashes his power and the Sith will rule the field…
February 1, 2008

Doug H
Another great ep
Pats by 17
February 1, 2008

Anthony M
Patriots
February 1, 2008

ev
V, you say you may be leaning now a bit more towards new world. I’ve been thinking that about you for some time. When you say “good color”, it’s always ‘more good’ when it’s darker. You like “good body”………well that is more akin to new world. I think you’re a closet “NewWorlder”. Common G, get out of the closet, realize your sexuality (OK, just kidding) and let people know your preferences. However, I must admit, I have changed styles from more new world veering towards old world, but I have to say “I swing both ways”, and “I feel happiest riding the fence”.

QOD-not only will I be routing for the Giants in Seattle, I really think they will win. Yea, yea, the underdog thing. I’m always for a good underdog, but I really think the Giants will win. Look at who they have stymied to get here.
February 1, 2008

CA Jones
Gary I hope you keep on going strong. Great show like always.

Much to my dislike the Pats are going to win, but I am hoping New York makes it interesting.
February 1, 2008

Bill Ward
Gary is finally loving the fruit bomb! Go big or go home. As Ravenswood says “NO WIMPY WINES.” I think the show has hit a turning point. The wine with a hint of sweaty gym socks and pine sol with a touch of bell pepper is history! Onward and upward Gary!
February 1, 2008

Azerule
Pats 42 – Giants 13
February 1, 2008

Jesse Isaac
QOTD: My prediction is i am asleep by halftime.

Come on seriously you can’t be excited for this super bowl unless your a pats fan.
February 1, 2008

medo
Wohoo Show Gary! I would love to taste some Rhone wines on the ProWein fair mid march… Never had a (good) Hermitage oder Cote-Rotie!

QOTD: What the heck is the Superbowl?
February 1, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
About time Garry you have had a big boy wine show. They are big arse wines mate. Good on ya!
February 1, 2008

Jai
QOTD:

Giants 17
Patriots 31
February 1, 2008

allen
i love the BUTTER BANDIT
February 1, 2008

Lurker
Pats nuff said
February 1, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
Some fantastic wines being sampled today!

I expect the Patriots to win, though I also believe they’ll allow some scoring. My guess is Patriots 27 and Giants 23; hopefully it’ll be close and exciting whatever the score!
February 1, 2008

Justin L Ove
I love your passion dude. Keep rocking.

PATRIOTS by a landslide. Lets say 33-10
February 1, 2008

Joe Johns
I can’t even legally drink wine, but yet i still watch your show for whatever reason. To be honest, its not even about the wine, its about you (gary). I look at you, a young very successful guy and gives me something to strive for. Keep it up, you’ve got another fan.
February 1, 2008

Andreas Adolfsson
I paused after the intro to drop a comment. Looking forward to the rest of the episode.
February 1, 2008

brian
hey Gary, thanks for the show.

signed,
long-time diggnation lurker
February 1, 2008

CC_Htown
QOTD: Pats all the way!!!
February 1, 2008

Chippewamike
Pats 35
Giants 17
February 1, 2008

Dan C
GV nice show today brother … I learn something new every episode. Now that i know that Hermitage is Syrah based I’ll definitely have to seek some of these wines out, also the red grape / white grape pairing is definitely intriguing.

Speaking of which, can i borrow 110 bones? I’ll pay you back when I hit the lotto jackpot. Man! Talk about some serious wine.

QOTD: Giants 35 Pats 1 … yeah it’s not technically possible but … we’ll see.
February 1, 2008

Susan
I would love to have the money to try the Hermitage. As to the question of the day, I am a Jets fan, but rooting for the Giants to win. However, I think that the Patriots will likely beat the Giants in the Superbowl.
February 1, 2008

Ferenc Illesy
Awesome episode GV! Nice to see you having some well-deserved fun with more expensive wines.

On a side note: the hammer and sickle people got rid of the Tsars. And a couple other millions.
February 1, 2008

Zakk Forchilli
MOTT LINK IT UP!!!!
WHY ISNT DESIGN D WINNING?
ITS CLEARLY THE MOST AMAZING.
February 1, 2008

Jack Bennett
Great show, it is always good to see some your soul come out and play.
February 1, 2008

Ryan D
QotD: I’m a Giants fan through and through so of course I’m picking the Giants. Basically Eli Manning needs to be perfect, and the Giants vaunted Defense needs to step up, unlike it did in their last meeting [can't expect to win a game when the opposing offense hangs 38 on you]. Warmer climates, better field, the defense gets to Brady and rattles him.
February 1, 2008

MC Dubs
QOTD: Pats 35, Giants 13
February 1, 2008

Mike
A buddy and I tried a Freemark Bosche about 10 years ago and both thought their regular Cab Sauv was just as good for around 30-35% less.

QOTD: Pats 41, Giants 28
February 1, 2008

NADINE ANTOUN
Hum, I don’t watch the Super Bowl Gary, sorry to disappoint.
February 1, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
“Mott Link It Up” should be pointing down cause that’s always what you do – you point down .. not up.

QOTD – Even here in Cyprus I know of the NFL and watch 4-5 games a week via satellite so …
Patriots beat Giants 34-10
February 1, 2008

jesseeley
For my husband’s sake, I am hoping for a GIANTS win! (GO MOTT!) . But in case it’s a blowout, we’re also doing a super bowl pool to make the game more interesting.

Great show as always!
February 1, 2008

Ken T
Great show!! I am a big fan of the Cote de Rotie. I have only had one Hermitage so I am going to roll with it today and buy the Delas.
February 1, 2008

Obama_Man
Gary, I’d send a picture in a second, but I never received the wrist bands!

I laughed so hard when you Chugged the Hermitage. lol!

Science project…. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! HAHAHAHAHA!

Giants: 27
Pats: 24
February 1, 2008

Memphis Mike
Wine lib.tv is no longer blocked by my IT departmant… time to bring the comment rain! Patriots win
February 1, 2008

JordanW
QOTD: Pats.

Gary! Lets have some more wine edumacation on the show. Tastings are great but lets spice things up a bit and teach the newbs a thing or two.
February 1, 2008

Daniel O
Love it! Great episode! I’m intrigued by your “palate shift” and appreciation of a new world style fruit bomb. Kudos for embracing your palate!

QOTD: Since I know nothing about US football, I’m going with New England just because they had a perfect record this season.
February 1, 2008

ClingF18
Great show. I am going to have to splurge on the Hermitage! If you have a spare wristband, I will send pix from all over the globe as I fly internationally for FedEx.
QOTD: The G-men will somehow pull it off. 21-20!
February 1, 2008

Bob Gray
Normally I just like to lurk but today I want to come out of the weeds to let you know that this was the best Thunder show I have ever seen. No special tricks just all Gary all the time. Keep up the great work.
I need to go and find a good Hermitage.
February 1, 2008

organicguy
Thanx for giving in to the crowd with the advent of the “Link it up Mott” tee. I will be riding the Giants wave to a hopeful victory over the Pats!! Great enthusiasm on the show today!!!
February 1, 2008

glenn
great long show! hey, i left a comment on the AJ b-day show that somehow is just floating in cyberspace somewhere???

love Hermitage like you do. have not had any Delas though? how long would lay this bad boy sideways before serious drinking? 5 years?

Ernie Shavers reference and then you reference your own 24/7/365 dome? in any ES mention show NO OTHER DOME should be referenced dude!!!

Go Giants. what a ride this month has been. really, really special and poignant for me b/c of my family. in my head i am also very concerned about the 1stQ turnover and 14-0, quick KO. NE is awesome. we have to run the football with purpose and live off of play action.
February 1, 2008

Carolyn
I TOTALLY agree about palate changing. Mine seems to be on a 6 to 12 month cycle. That is why I love wine.

If $110 is a bit much to spend on a bottle, it’s fun to find someone (who you like) and split the cost – and the bottle – over a nice snack or dinner.

QOTD – my prediction – good food and wine!! There’s a game on?????
February 1, 2008

Mark H
Pats 27 Giants 14.
February 1, 2008

Bota Bag
QOTD: Patriots 41, Giants 6.
February 1, 2008

Suze and Bro
Wow Gary, I can’t believe you found a butterscotch aroma in the Hermitage….last night we drank a Sangiovese and I told my husband that I got a butterscotch from my sniffy sniff…and, well, I felt sorta foolish since I thought only a buttery Chardonnay was supposed to give a butterscotch aroma. So thanks for the reassurance: a red CAN hint of butterscotch. That’s cool. I can’t believe how much fun it is having you as a wine friend.
February 1, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: PATS! 28 – 20
February 1, 2008

Anthony L.
I want to see more of the Wirly Wirl….

Wow, haven’t heard from the Butterbandit in a while. He needs to make an appearance.

QOTD: Pats 24, Giants 21… the evil empire sqeaks out a win…Boo!
February 1, 2008

jwhi
Great Show Gary! Tons o’ fun to watch.

QOTD: I hope I’m wrong but have to predict Pats 45 Giants 16 in a “yawner.”
February 1, 2008

JohnnyC
Burress should have kept his mouth shut. I think he might have upset Golden-boy

Pats 42
Giants 13
February 1, 2008

Carol
I just found your podcast yesterday and have already watched five+ shows. And now you’re leaving. I really enjoyed your most recent show on the big reds, as well as the show on the same wines on day 1 then day 2. Great idea.
February 1, 2008

Kelly
OK I’ll quit “lurking” and leave a comment. Always interesting and entertaining. I share your point of view on judging wine for yourself, but, man there are so many different choices out there that it helps to have some other opinions to help narrow things down a little. I share your love of Amarones but can’t afford to drink ‘em very often. In limited experience, I’ve noted great variety in the characteristics of these wines. Fell in love with Italy on my only trip there and am always interested in learning more about their wines. Question: Don’t you pour a little more than you really need to for a tasting??
February 1, 2008

John Brennan
1st time watching very cool. thanks for the info and good time you are a little crazy but that is ok great way to get your point across
February 1, 2008

Brian Kachel
Dude.. Giants.. all the way.
I think it will be close.. but they’ll manage to win.

Giants fan – lifetime – always have been.. always will be.

Its in the blood.

ps. come to raleigh.
February 1, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
Great show GV. I agree with you on the Rhone craziness, I am totally becoming a Rhone head the more I study the region. I wonder if all those Sworn for life Bordeaux lovers know that Bordeaux used to use a little N.Rhone red wine to add color, structure and alcohol to their wines when they didn’t quite measure up to standards.

QOTD: Don’t like both teams. Die hard eagles fan so this Super Bowl is almost my worst nightmare. Glad I am in France. I will miss the commercials though
February 1, 2008

andrew
pats 24 giants 14
February 1, 2008

JoeyB
QOTD: My heart wants the Giants since I hate the Pats. damn cheaters. but the Pats are the better team. Still I’m going with my heart. Giants 31 – Pats 30.
February 1, 2008

B-727
Giants 24
Pats 27
February 1, 2008

Brian
Thanks for the wines..Great episode.
Giants win by 3 in overtime???AGAIN. I’m hoping, but it only seems likely if Brett Favre comes in as a late replacement for Brady.
February 1, 2008

Sean C
Pats 34 – Giants 17
Eli shows his true self.
February 1, 2008

Brandon M
QOTD – Not a huge fan of either team, but I really don’t want to see the Pats win. So go Giants I guess. Which is weird since I’m a diehard Michigan fan… But I’ll be rooting for whoever happens to fall on my squares!
February 1, 2008

NC Carl
Great show, going to have to seek out these wines when i’m on someones expense dime.

Pats: 45 Giants: 24
February 1, 2008

Louisiana George
prediction: unfortunately, pats 41, giants 20

Louisiana George
February 1, 2008

Mott
QOTD: I have been kidding myself this year. Of course the Pats will win. The Giants dont stand a chance. I doubt they will even score. “Ahh shucks” is all Eli will be saying.
February 1, 2008

gayle
Gary, this was a great show! I’ll keep an eye out for that Hermitage in the sale bin!
February 1, 2008

Wednesday
Great show, Gary. Keep up the rhone showcase.
February 1, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: I’m am American, so of course I’ll be watching on Sunday. But, I have to be honest – I couldn’t care less about football. But from what my friends have been saying, I’m predicting A) the Patriots will blow the Giants out of the arena and B) I’m gonna get a little tipsy on some nice wine
February 1, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
“I’m am American”? haha, sorry about the typo
February 1, 2008

Andy
Going to get a second job so I can have an awesome Hermitage ……….
Great ep G. Love the big WINES.
QOTD– Pats 35 Giants 20
February 1, 2008

Frank LeFevre
Love Rhone wines. Great show. I see all the wrist bands on the table in todays show. Where is mine. I requested one three times, even sent my address at your request and still don’t have one. What’s the problem?
AKA, The Winefather
February 1, 2008

SaraMHCRU
great show. QOTD: my prediction is that we’ll see some of the weirdest commercials ever.
February 1, 2008

Tom T.
My heart says Giants win by 3.
My head says Pats win by 10.
May my heart be right.
February 1, 2008

Vic
Patriots by 13,

I don’t get the Aussie Syrahs either. Parker loves them, but I do not! Too over the top and too much alcohol, what gives? Too big even for the big ass glass….
February 1, 2008

BradK
New world and old world score big in the same episode. Very cool.

Could any Superbowl match-up be worse for a Jets fan?

QOTD: Patriots 42, Giants 16
February 1, 2008

Michael Mohammadi
QOTD: Giants: 31 Pats: 29

Though I’m a Brady fan (Go Blue!) I’ve gotta go Giants, otherwise Kim will kill me!
February 1, 2008

Fiorentina!
Hey Gary!
You definitely brought the thunder today (aka yesterday’s show)!
QotD – Pats wine and dine all over the Giants 34 – 17.
PS I owe you pictures for the wristbands in the worst way….they’re coming!!! (also I’m going to try to get my fiancee to take a picture with them on at the wedding….look for that in May!)
February 1, 2008

Walter45
Giants 28 -Patriots 23

P.S. Are those wristbands going to be available soon? I want one!
February 1, 2008

MtnCharlie
I am so glad to see an Hermitage on the show. I was really digging how you we’re digging on that Delas.

QOTD: 24 – 10 Patriots
February 1, 2008

MacNPhish
QOTD: Pats by 14 AT LEAST, and I F’n HATE the Patriots with every ounce of my body down to the molecular core!

Go Phins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 1, 2008

Mike Calmus
QOTD: I’ll be rooting for Eli and the Gianta, but there is no way they don’t get stomped by the Pats.
February 1, 2008

Ryan
I think you are right…it will be 14-0 before you know it.

Patriots 37
Giants 24

19-0…baby…greatest team ever!

Nice to see a Jet fan root for the Patriots..HA!
February 1, 2008

CuriousInStLouis
This episode was posted late…inventory got you down?

You’re right about splurging for the hermitage, but right now I’ve got my eye on two bottles of ChÃ¢teau d’Yquem.

QOTD: Pats by a field goal.
February 1, 2008

KW
Pats 38, Giants 20
February 1, 2008

chimy
the lurking ends today… (long time iTunes watcher) my desire for the Mott T has brought me to the website!

GO G-MEN!!!

Giants 34 – Pats 31
February 1, 2008

Panosh
QOTD: I am all for the white chowder versus the red chowder this weekend.

Wrist bands????????
February 1, 2008

John
Have been away for a while. As strong as ever G man.
February 1, 2008

stewart l
I have had the Mcprice Meyers, I thought it was a little to hot
QOD-Patriots 31-14
February 1, 2008

Donna M.
QOTD: Husband won’t like this but I predict the Patriots will win—easily.
February 1, 2008

BelgianBeerMistress
Gary, I totally loved this episode. You were so entertaining. Plus, I’m a Rhone-head too, and you made me want to buy that Hermitage (I’ve never come close to spending $100 on one bottle, but if I were going to – that would be the one). Also, I’m pretty sure we had a Delas Merlot at my wedding – it was gorgeous.

Thanks for the show!

QOTD: You will hate me for this, but all I care about is winning the pool at work – A tie of 3/3.
February 1, 2008

pomace
Nice to see a big boy (hermitage) delivering the goods…

QOTD: 28-24 Giants (!)
February 1, 2008

Another Lurker
My comment is that I have no comment.
February 1, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: Patriots.
February 1, 2008

Pardus
QOTD: Probably the Pats, though it would be nice if they lost.
February 1, 2008

spaetm
The Superbowl will be decided by whatever team hits it first. This game is going to be all about momentum. Both teams have it right now. As soon as one loses it, its all over. I think the Pats will win. Hopefully by whatever score wins me my superbowl pool.
February 1, 2008

Spinner
QOTD,
Hey the Giants bandwagon, did it leave to go to AZ already? Damn, I need to catch up to that quick…

I always go for the underdogs… Britney will make a comeback, and the Giants FTW.

Shamefully, Spinner
February 1, 2008

Dan H
QOTD: I predict that Tom Petty will win the superbowl!
February 1, 2008

sobojosh
QOTD 42 – 10 pats… sorry mott!
February 1, 2008

Peter
I love your show. Keep it up.
February 1, 2008

hasbeen
I remember Earnie Shavers very well. In 1980 I was boxing out of the same gym as a guy named Chuck Gardner. He fought Shavers that fall and Shavers knocked him out in the 2nd round as I recall.
February 1, 2008

Colin
GV – You’ve just increased my longing for the Hermitage. Damn I need to get paid so I can dig into those! QOTD – 29-20 Pats (there’s going to be a Safety in there somewheres.
February 1, 2008

MattJ
Pats 28, Giants 14.
February 1, 2008

Danny C
Here’s my prediction…

Pats – 35
Giants 24

GO PATS!!! (However, it would be good to see the G-Men win)
February 1, 2008

MannyPants
Awesome show GV. You are correct, as much as I hate to admit it, the Pats are going to mop up.
February 1, 2008

RonC
Very good show.
QOTD: Giants 35 – Pats 31
February 1, 2008

JohninDC
NYG 31, Pats 28
February 1, 2008

brian V
QOTD: It will be close in the first half, but the Pats will blow it out in the second.

I also love the butter bandit.
February 1, 2008

ryan
Mott gets his t-shirt, his team wins the superbowl, and he is two steps closer to world domination
February 1, 2008

Billr
Way to go Mott………..

QOTD: Let the best playing team WIN………..
February 1, 2008

zak
My prediction midway through the first quarter I will be passed out in a puddle of what I hope is saliva.
February 1, 2008

Nickyb85
QOTD: Patriots with break out star Wes Welker!
February 1, 2008

grant
Hey Gary- Great show. Do you think it was fair tasting the petite syrah after the Hermitage that you were so partial to? I think you should have tasted the Grenache and the Petite Syrah first, saving the Hermitage for last. Seems like after tasting the Hermitage your palette is going to be pretty sensitive to lesser quality wines. I am a big fan of the Hermitage region of the Rhone as well. Great stuff.
QOTD: From my heart…G-Men’s D-line gets it done. G-31 P-24 Brady gets sacked 4 times!! That would be so awesome.
Being from upstate N.Y. I am a Giants fan 1st and Jets fan 2nd. Is that weird? I have no hate for the green and white.
~Grant~
February 1, 2008

joel delon
Thank you gary ! i agree with you 100 % with those hermitage blends syrah plus viognier or others white grape varieties here’s one way to soften concentrated syrah with aromatics viognier to reach elegance… thank you again but here in France the matter is our AOC segmentation and absurdity !!!
here’s the french silliness !!
from Languedoc
February 1, 2008

Blake
Loved the look at the “big player” wines. AND WE DID IT! MOTT, YOU’RE GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE BUDDY! The t-shirt is a long time coming…but its now a reality.

QOTD: With everything in me HATING this superbowl with all of my passion, the Pats have this game 30-17. P.S. Here in the ‘burgh, were glad you’re gone plax!
February 1, 2008

Blake
FEBRUARY 3rd (superbowl sunday), I TURN 21!!! Sorry forgot to mention it before.
February 1, 2008

kazu
pats
February 1, 2008

Paul
Long time lurker, first time comment-er. Love the site, I really don’t know much about wines but am trying to learn and really enjoy your videos. Would love to stop by the Wine Library one day.

QOTD: Who cares? J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS
February 1, 2008

Lee W
Pats by 2 TD’s
February 1, 2008

Bob
QOTD: Pats 700, Giants 0.

It’s funny that you seem to NEVER agree with Jay Miller’s assessments. I’d love to see you both go mano e mano on the show – I think he constantly overrates stuff.
February 1, 2008

Doc Johnson
hmmm… superbowl. I haven’t been able to watch it for the last 5 yrs, may end up skipping it this year too
February 1, 2008

Remps108
Nice show, GV. Sorry about the stutter… though it did go away once you started drinking wine. Hmmm…

Hear that, boys ‘n girls? Wine cures stuttering!

QOTD: I just don’t think Eli has it in him to put another big game up on the board, and I think the Giants are gonna’ get stomped.

Giants – 13
Patriots – 41
February 1, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
So… what happens to that bottle of Hermitage *after* the show? Great show, great energy.

QOTD: What’s a “Superbowl”?
February 1, 2008

Sassodoro
Yaaaah, Mott! Link it up! Linky-link!
February 1, 2008

Rob P
Patriots 38 – Giants 10. Its not even going to be close…
February 1, 2008

jason
QOTD: football?

i would rather drink the hermitage
February 1, 2008

Justin Viger
I don’t even know of the Butter Bandit. And I think that i would spend over $100 for a wine (and $500 for a bag), but here in Canada it would be even more. A lot more.

QotD: I don’t know anything about American Football really so I don’t even care.
February 1, 2008

Surekat
don’t button up the shirt, GV! you’re just not a buttoned-up-shirt kind of guy. fab show, you gotta share whatever it was that made you so happy today.

QOTD: i don’t think i’d know a superbowl prediction if it smacked me in the face…
February 1, 2008

Aaron
New England,

Yes bring on the butter bandit!!!!
February 1, 2008

JK from WV
G-men 37, Pats 35. Amad Bradshaw has 167 years rushing including a 74 TD.
February 1, 2008

Tooch
Patriots will roll.
February 1, 2008

Shane
Pats 35, NYG 24. Pats go 19-0, and GV cries like his first few years of being a Jets fan.
February 1, 2008

DC7
Giants 34 Pats 31

Don’t forget GV…
Forty-two wineries are expected at the Va Wine Expo Feb. 16-17 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center pouring more than 200 wines.
February 1, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
QOTD: Giants 24 Pats 21 I’m hoping for the upset!
February 1, 2008

HenryW
Patsies in a blow out.
The new world returns.
February 1, 2008

Daniel
Oh man, I’m a Giants fan, and I’m a Giants fan HARD, but if pressed, I’d have to say that it’ll be Pats over Giants, 27-10.
February 1, 2008

BF
Great episode. Patriots 48, Giants 21.
February 1, 2008

JC
Qotd: Pats 34 Giants 23 Good show….
February 1, 2008

NB_Spazz
QOTD: Giants 27 … Cheatriots 20
[Jimmy Hoffa will roll over in his grave!]
February 1, 2008

Glazer
Who cares I hate ‘em both.
February 1, 2008

dan
qotd: pats 35 giants 20
February 1, 2008

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
HEY GV
FUN EP – Good to see you treating yourself to some high priced juice on a THursday.

I have a bottle of the 2004 Autograph Shiraz from Cimicky that I picked up at a tasting a few months ago, it was really good, over the top for sure, but not too far over, just past the peak. haha

QOTD: Manchester United! Oh woops wrong football.

See ya
J DUB
February 1, 2008

Karl Laczko
I loved the show, interesting wines, I haven’t had a big red for a while now.

QOTD – I predict I won’t be watching it
February 1, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: Patriots…..Its not a perfect season unless the pull down the superbowl.

-RH
February 1, 2008

Dominus
No way Jay! Yes, it would be nice to experience the Hermitage. One day . . . soon. Just want someone to enjoy it with.

QOTD: Cheats 45 Giants 17

Though I was hoping for a Manning victory. Oops, wrong one.

Cheers!
February 1, 2008

dominick mack
Like you said….it will be 14-0 before you know it.
February 1, 2008

Chris Braun
I really enjoyed this episode; I really like the big reds. Sometime I’m going to have to try that Hermitage.

QOTD: I know nothing about football, but I used to live in Boston so I’ll vote for the Patriots (which I realize is not quite the same thing as a prediction).
February 1, 2008

Fred
Lurker no longer. A great show today!
February 1, 2008

longtimelurker
Any way the both the Pats and the G-men can lose? That’s never happened, but I’m hoping for some reason it does
February 1, 2008

Matt
I’m all about the Big-Reds, LOVE THEM!

QOTD – Pats 42 / midgets 14 – and i’ll put my money on it. Sorry Mott – but hey, you got your damn t-shirt so its not all a loss.
February 1, 2008

laurie in VT
Congrats Mott! (Uh-oh, now I’ll have to send in a pic because I said I would if I had a Mott tee).
Fun show.

I’d almost forgotten about the butter bandit, and yes, that too would make a neat t-shirt.

QOTD: I think the Giants could pull it off, but I have to go w/ NE because growing up in So Vt I’ve been geographically required to root for the Boston teams since birth, even when they’re crappy. (This gives me great sympathy for Gary). I’ll be watching it at our friends the Giants fans’ house so it will be interesting, no matter what!
February 1, 2008

J-P
QOTD: Pats, but hope I’m wrong!
February 1, 2008

Bob F
Pats all the way!
February 1, 2008

Palmer
PATRIOTS 31
GIANTS 23
February 1, 2008

The Fanjestic
QoTd: Pats. But I’m rooting for the other guys.

Good show – great to see a high end wine tasting from time to time.
February 1, 2008

rico44
would never had tried Grenanche and Rhone wines without your show. Grenache is such a wild flavor and different layers with every sip or snif
February 1, 2008

Roman
Nice show Gary, I’m happy to hear you’re staying. I can imagine it gets difficult at times when you’re waiting for your table at Bennigan’s and people get all up in your face about WLTV…but it’ll be nice having you around for a while longer.

Optimistic prediction: Giants 31, Patriots (whoever wrote Cheatriots earlier – that was effing hilarious) 27

Are there any good Hermitages out there that aren’t so God-Awful-Expensive?
February 1, 2008

RDHudak
Pats 31 Giants 17 Coming to Richmond ????
February 1, 2008

jcbphd
Superbowl XLII: I predict that the Giants and the Patriots will take the field, toss the ball back and forth, do a lot of falling down, and someone will emerge victorious. I also predict that someone will be injured during the game. Oh, you want me to predict a winner? I think it will either be the Giants or the Patriots.

Gary, I am on a mission with you regarding the big ass glass. My mission is to convince you to one day call it The Thundermug, rather than just the big ass glass. Why? Because the show is the Thunder Show, ergo, you are using the Thundermug on the Thunder Show. Also, thundermug is just a crazy kickass word. Do you know what thundermug means? It is another word for a chamber pot. How cool is that? Plus it seems related to your enjoyment of dirty poopy smells that sometimes occur in some wines. What could be a better rationale than that? Here starts my campaign.
February 1, 2008

Lois and Greg
As a Jets fan, I’m still hoping my 87 year old dad, who has been a Giants’ fan forever gets to enjoy another championship.
Giants 24, Pats 21
February 1, 2008

ecola
Pats 41
G-men 17
February 1, 2008

Gersh
I don’t care about the SB at all. One reason you’ve got viewers who don’t comment here is because they watch on Itunes or some other similar service. To get them to go through the trouble of coming to this page (2 clicks IF they have wltv bookmarked, which if they are using itunes isn’t necessarily the case, or 3+ clicks if they are a day or more behind and want to comment on something that has past) you’ve found one good, though imperfect tactic; free stuff. The only other way is to have a question of the day which they immediately go “I have an answer AND it is an interesting (or unique) answer.” Without that second part it seems easier to let it slide and just go “someone else will have said what I’m going to say.” anyway, great show and how do we get a new wrist band?
February 1, 2008

Cal
QOTH: I agree with Mott. I don’t care for either team. For that matter I probably won’t watch the game at all.
February 1, 2008

yowens
Big bones for the wines today! QOTD: First of all, I hate new england. Patriots 41, Giants 21.
February 1, 2008

Greg B.
Big G, Got to try some Hermitage.

QOTD: Moss goes for 200 Yrds and the Pats pick up #4 by the score of 42 – 27.
February 1, 2008

chenrys
What a show! Those prices are out of our league but the first three would be fun to try sometime. They sounded delicious.

QOTD: Predicting the Patriots will win…to buck the trend from Carl’s office.
February 1, 2008

obrianksu
QOTD: Patriots 31 Giants 27
February 1, 2008

Paul Common
Great episode. I’ve been a lurker for many months. What I especially enjoy about the shows is your enthusiasm with which you describe each and every wine and your willingness to disagree with the critics whenever you see fit. Anyway, I’m a big fan of Wine Library (love the new cheese section and the knowledgeable folks who work behind the counter) and a big fan of the show. Keep up the good work!!!

And I WILL try the Delas Hermitage because of your description….

Cheers!
February 1, 2008

dave berk
GV—–(1) how do you resolve the “enormity” of the alcohol in the grenache, yet
in the same breath describe it as “subtle?”

(2) In the mid 70s I was fortunate to taste through some of the Freemark
Abbey cabs…..especially memorable were the ‘68 &’70. In those days the Bosche
vineyards were considered on a par with the Eisele & Martha’s vineyards as to
the fruit quality.
February 1, 2008

Joel M
GV, Way to roll. As a Jets afn I ate to admit it but the Pats have this one locked up 31-24.
February 1, 2008

Tom Purvenas
Mott – Link it UP!

Pats 42
G-men 17
February 1, 2008

Tim
Pats 35-17
February 1, 2008

Skol
39 30 Giants over Pats
February 1, 2008

chester
Giants 31 Pats 24

Go G Men!!!!!!!!!!
February 2, 2008

Bruce T
First time lurker!

Pats 42 Giants 7

Hope for great commercials!
February 2, 2008

Mike Z in SD
Being a GB Pack fan, I believe that the only upside of them losing in the NFC Championship game to the Giants is that it’s not them who will be crushed by the Patriots… Good luck Eli. I think dad Archie may wanna get your bedroom ready back down on the Bayou; you’re gonna be running home crying.
February 2, 2008

David L
I am totally with you on J. Miller and his ratings. I had a Cayuse Tempranillo rated at 96 and it was 80 points on a good day. Dumping Ermitage??? You are killin me.
February 2, 2008

squizzy
Pats 37, Giants 20
February 2, 2008

dan p
Pats 38 – G men 27. Pats hate covering
February 2, 2008

Robert Smyth
Fun show, Gary. Agree about most of the stuff coming out of Valley de Barossa

Patriots by 17!
February 2, 2008

Hamid
Patriots 24
Giants 10
but I will hope that the pats lose because I dislike their entire team (excluding Samuels).
February 2, 2008

Andrew Kellner
great show, haven’t had a hermitage in a while, thanks for reminding me of that. also you’ve got my interest peaked to try some shiraz/viognier (no, not the Torbreck Descendant, more likely the Carina).

QOTD: Jets, oh, wait…sorry. The Giants are the Davids, however, I think Goliath is going to win, especially if they score first. 27-10
February 2, 2008

Isaac
QOTD: Patriots all the way…they have come too far to lose a history making game!!!!
February 2, 2008

El Snerd
Gary, you’re on a roll. Another great episode.

The Day’s Query: Patriots 30, Giants 16; effectively over by half-time.

Best regards from WLTV’s biggest(?) American expat fans in Turkey.
February 2, 2008

Dave in Leverkusen
Gary,
The Butter Bandit was spotted this past summer in a 2004 Rully from Pierre Yves Colin-Morey. My notes simply say, “Popcorn!” And not just popcorn, but buttered popcorn – think Buttered Popcorn flavored Jelly Bellies.

QOTD: Giants 31, Pats 27 – No love for cheaters!

Go Steelers 2008/2009!!!!!
February 2, 2008

Dave in Leverkusen
To David Kellner:

D’arenberg’s Laughing Magpie is an excellent shiraz/viognier blend!
February 2, 2008

KG
Love your show. I agree completely that the Syrah/white grape blends (especially from Oz) are absolutely great. Cali producers need to start moving in this direction.

As to the question: Answer is … I think the Pats win but I would love to see them lose after all the hype. I hate Bellichek and Brady. To see the smugness wiped off of their faces would be better than your $110 bottle of Hermitage.
February 2, 2008

J Crazy
Pats 30
Giants 17
J Crazy 5150
February 2, 2008

DonnaWat
Pats by a touchdown & a fieldgoal. As much as I want to see the Giants wreck their record. Oh, how I love to see history made!
February 2, 2008

Vinacull
Easily within my top five favorite EPs of all time Gary. Absolutely L O V E D this show. Your words about Hermitage and the description of the Delas nose made me verklempt and nostalgic, because for me they are the most special in the world and they have marked most of my “sublime wine” experiences over the last twenty years. Many thanks for opening some true thunder wines.
February 2, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
I expect the Pats to win, but hope for an exciting game.
February 2, 2008

Bob B.
Wow. The Hermitage sounds like it would be the kind of thing to have once in your life at least, but 100+ bones – yikes! Pats 24, Giants 14. Perfection will be achieved.
February 2, 2008

Steve in Hackettstown
Gar,
Great show! I am going to have to get some Delas! My prediction:
Giants upset the Pats and take revenge, 35-31. I will be getting ready to party with the Bubbles!
Steve
February 2, 2008

Scott the ex wine dude
Cimicky does this type all of the time, a bit too much

QOTD – Sorry, I don’t watch baseball

:-p
February 2, 2008

Cuse Wino
QOTD- Patriots

Great episode. Interesting to hear you talk about a changing pallet (and see it change during one episode). The mind and tongue are quite a team and what better to test it with than wine?
February 2, 2008

Cuse Wino
Love how you got all “Wine Geek” while talking about Hermitage
February 2, 2008

Bill H
great episode, that hermitage is going to be my next splurge wine. and it was only a matter of time before the link it up mott shirt happened…

qotd – pats up early, g-men with an impressive midgame comeback to take the lead by halftime, moss shut down the entire second half but brady connects with welker enough for the pats to dominate the 4th quarter and take it
February 2, 2008

Lyn
Swigging 100 dollar wine outta the bottle. Gary, YOU ARE “AT THAT PLACE IN YOUR LIFE”! More power to ya!

QOTD – Pats 31 Giants 7 Over at half time.
February 2, 2008

Ben F
GV first of I am a big E-A-G-L-E-S fan so I hate both of these teams but I think the Pats are going to crush them 42-14….
February 2, 2008

philozen
I’m a packer fan so I hate them all!!!

And are you fooling us with all those wristbands sitting there? Cuz you know we all want one
February 2, 2008

thefaamakesmedrink
GV,

New England 31
New York 27 F

Regards,

P.Rose, A. Karras, P.Hornung & T. Donaghey
February 2, 2008

John W. Taylor
Lurker coming out. I enjoyed the show. Thanks for leaving a hook up link to purchase the grenache. Giants 30 Pats 27. I have wathced WLTV for 9 months and really enjoy the show. I have learned a lot about different wine varietals that I did not not know had existed or would have tried.
February 2, 2008

Joe Discher
Taste good, fruit bomb, can get those for lest than $30.00.
February 2, 2008

Joe Discher
Used to get a case of the Chave Hermitage every year. Wish I could still afford them. Best wines I have tasted.
February 2, 2008

JayZee
Great show – I am wanting the Hermitage BIG TIME.

QOTD: Patriots 31 Giants 20
February 2, 2008

WinÃ˜
Gary got weird in this one. Like an awkward teen metamorphosis. Fun show.

QOTD: New England 17-7
February 2, 2008

ScottG
Would be nice to see the Pats go undefeated–a huge accomplishment for any pro sports team. Patriots 27, Giants 17
February 2, 2008

peter
respect the proper pronunciation Sounds like her ma tigh
February 2, 2008

Achilles Mike
Buttery Chards are good too- who’s complaining? I/ll take the Pats by 24
February 2, 2008

Mike P.
Pats 28
Giants 13
February 2, 2008

EJ
I love the show. I will try to comment more often and we love you Gary! Glad you are still with us!
February 2, 2008

Jarvis H
Another nice show G. I have been trying the Petite S lately and have not found them great. I like them, and have purchases three diverent kinds in the last 2 months, but… yeah.

QOTD: How’s this Giants 31-28. Big shout out to Adam Koets #61.
February 2, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Gee !!
Dat tastin’ segment wit’ da Hermitage was a Classic !! Youz a
fuuuunny Guy !! Haarrr!!! Haarrr!!! Haaaaaaaarrrr!!!

QOTD: Pats 31 Mott’s Giants 28
February 3, 2008

Gregster007
Patriots by 12+. Awesome show GV.
February 3, 2008

malliemcg
Giants! Global nationalism is way to over reaching and creates rifts where there should be none. Hrrrm, a bit too opinionated for a QOTD!

M
February 3, 2008

Andrew
Gary great show

Haven’t had any US Grenache, but my favourite New World examples are from the good growers of the Mclaren Vale – Samual’s Gorge is my current passion, you’d love it.

QOTD: Super what???

Andrew
February 3, 2008

Rajiv A
Hey GV- Thanks for another great episode. My dad was visiting from the other coast and we had a nice time watching this together.

QOTD: Patriots, 31-17.
February 3, 2008

Paul M
QOTD: NE 31 – NY 17
February 3, 2008

John Tomasso
Coming out of lurkdom for you Gary.
Glad you’re staying.

The McPrice Meyers is from my neighborhood – good stuff. Glad you liked it.
Come out sometime – we’ll drink more.
February 3, 2008

salvatore
Gary…………….

No contest… none…..nadda….. forget about it !!!!!!!!!!!

Perfect History making Patriots all the way………. “World Champions !”
February 3, 2008

Brian Swanson
Pats 35
Giants 17
February 3, 2008

Big Nick
WOW…….I don’t think I have ever seen such a swing in mood as just happened here. The Hermitage to the last P.S. what a swing. Your face said a thousand words. I am not a huge butter bandit guy, but on occassion I can find a creamy Chard that hits the spot. Had one the other day that was buttery, but also full of pineapple. It was a nice flavor combo.

QOTD: Giants 17 Pats 27

I feel your pain……as a Lions fan we are used to getting our handed to us.
February 3, 2008

Kirk
QOTD: I’d like to start by saying that I don’t even follow sports. but if I had to guess. I’d say Pats 24 and Giants 17. With that said…I see you have more of the new wristbands out there….can i get one of the new ones? I sent in a picture of myself with the black one…but would love to have another to flaunt at tastings…
February 3, 2008

Kathleen Lisson
Gary,
Your New York Giants!
Kathleen Lisson
Albany, NY
February 4, 2008

Scott
Bring on the butter bandit shirts!
Thanks for the link it up contest. Can’t wait to see the results.

QOTD: NYG 17- Pats 14. I’ll even put money on it.
February 4, 2008

Adam Cobain
Hey there WLTV,
OK, GV, you have done it, finally brought me out of Lurkerdom. It’s great to see the show kicking with renewed energy as it approaches 400. I watch here in Japan, although I hail from South Aussie. Speaking of which, when I worked in the industry throughout the nineties, the big cult wines of the Barossa V were the Hill of Grace and Grange. I hear nothing of these wines now, what happened do you think. I have loved wine for a long time, and used to work as a sommelier (Aussie style). Just wanted to say, Cheers mate! I have learnt so much from watching WLTV and it sates my appetite for wine talk, because let’s face it, outside of the industry it is an exy hobby! Shame really.
February 4, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: PATS BABY!! (but I’m watching this on Sunday night and am both exremely surprised and depressed by the reality that the damn Giants somehow pulled it off at the end, and the Pats had a crappy game…the kind of game that they have one in every, say, 19 or so games…WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE THIS ONE??!! Damn it!)
February 4, 2008

RieslingRon
Gary,

Great show…….it’s Monday and I’m catching up on last weeks episodes, as Friday we left for Hilton Head for a month.

My Giants managed to pull off the upset……….WOW !!!
February 4, 2008

Scottie P
I’m into the butter bandit. Bring it on!
February 4, 2008

Doogie
why spit into a bucket with your favorite team’s logo on it? As a diehard Packer fan, I’d gladly spit into a Bears or Viking spit bucket ….
February 4, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: I took the pats and lost a $100
February 4, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: I watched this too late. But now I predict that when I get home to Maine, all the football fans will still be inconsolably depressed.
February 5, 2008

C.J.
Butter bandit! haha you gotta make shirts for that. A stick of butter robbing the fruit from chardonnay.
February 5, 2008

Valerie
QOTD: Just watched WLTV 2/5 and the Giants won on 2/3, so I can’t make a prediction.
February 7, 2008

Claus
I scored two bottles of the McPrice locally…yum. I get a lot of Brussel Sprout though underneath the fruit. Very nice. Let’s see how it fares tomorrow with some food.
February 7, 2008

CHATrBox
Nice work with the wine today…not so much with the initial SB prediction though.
February 7, 2008

randy rawlings
Hey Gary,
I am glad you are staying. I have turned learning more about wines as a second hobby!! Between WLTV and traveling to Bordeaux last year, I am having a ball!! Keep up the good work!!
RR
February 10, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show!!! Hermitage has been on my splurge list for a while, got to try one.
February 14, 2008

Matt Sievert
Nothing to see here, no lurking here.
Good episode.
February 19, 2008

Andrew
True that, Gary, our pals can change. Thank you for embracing that concept.
February 19, 2008

Adema
Friend from mmo social network told me about this…rofl to exploding wine!
March 7, 2008

dadobs
Good show Gary–truly lived up to the “thunder” rep! Trying to get you to 500 even if it is March….
March 12, 2008

StevoVino
QOTD: Eli scrambles away from 50 possible sack opportunities, throws a prayer to his TE who catches it on his pinky while horizontal and getting crushed from both directions which leads to a last minute TD and Giant Superbowl rings all round.

BTW 491 and counting…
March 25, 2008

Chris Holbrook
Also a fan of the McPrice, my wife and I love yr show and the Grenach. Let’s see a show on Navarra and Jumilla. Keep it up!!!
August 19, 2008

yut
i don’t hate you…. i don’t have a particular flavor profile that i prefer… i really just care about strong structure (mid-palate, finish, balance, complexity etc…) what region/grape do i look to for the best qpr?
January 6, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Great show. Glad you went on and treated yourself even though the last wine was a dud. My wine shop has Hermitage so I will look into buying one in the future. QOTD: Well obviously its way too late, but I was Giants all the way. I HATE the Pats and didnt want them to share the light with the 72′ Dolphins.
May 14, 2009

looper
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Hermitage. I have to try it now. I am a big rhone fan and have never had the pleasure of hermitage. Don’t know if I am going to spend 110 bucks but I will seek out the varietal.
Great show.
October 7, 2009

Patrick Myers
Gary, you should have on the show McPrice Myers Syrah Les Galets 06
November 10, 2009

Toby Marcus
how do the: CROZES-HERMITAGE and CAVE DE TAIN stack up?