Laid back Friday with a Faugeres

Laid back Friday with a Faugeres – Episode #404

February 8, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk on a laid back Friday looks at 2 wines from Faugeres.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Leon Barral FaugeresLanguedoc-Roussillon
2004 Leon Barral Faugeres JadisLanguedoc-Roussillon

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Tasting notes on the WLTV Forum

223 Responses

February 8, 2008

Marta M
Top!
February 8, 2008

BF
wow, ex-lurker is top 5!
February 8, 2008

Brandon T.
When I’ve dreamed that Gary will slather Petit Verdot all over the excellent bum of a model then recite poems
February 8, 2008

Adam J
Slamming the Big 10 right off the bat?! Not cool.
February 8, 2008

4four1ones
Laid Back Friday! W00T…I get to watch before I have to sit in the Houston traffic. Yes!

4four1ones
February 8, 2008

Palmer
top 10?
February 8, 2008

NY Pete
TGIF !!! Rock on GV …
February 8, 2008

Chris
10?
February 8, 2008

Brady B.
Wow top 10, I’ve never been this early. Exciting!
February 8, 2008

Anthony L.
top 10? at least 15
February 8, 2008

Glazer
top 10, what do I win?
February 8, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
top twenty??????!!!!
February 8, 2008

DC7
Thunder on a Friday!
February 8, 2008

KAllardNYC
Top 15!!
February 8, 2008

Brandon T.
QOTD: reading Descartes and eating twinkies, I will take the Faugeres juice with me and it’s going to be a excellent sexuality
February 8, 2008

4four1ones
At 7:27 in the video: Hate on you Gary??? Psssshhhhhhh NEVER.
You are becoming a household name. You are a Super Hero of the Wine World.

Vayner-Nation FTW!

We love ya man,
4four1ones
February 8, 2008

Tom T.
#17 is a cool number (Plaxico Buress)!
I’m really glad you’re tasting more wines from the Languedoc region. I like the wines from there. I read in a book that Languedoc means “Language of Yes”. Great episode.
February 8, 2008

DannInNH
QOTD: Boston Wine Show on Sunday
February 8, 2008

JK from WV
#18, my best ever. Good show yesterday.
February 8, 2008

Tooch
Thanks for the birthday shoutout Gary! My grandmother (Bernice) and I stopped by the Wine Library today and I got her that bottle of Sancere you recommended to me.

As soon as we left the store she began calling up all her friends in the area telling them about this new place she’d been to. Definitely spreading the thunder by Granma Latuchie!

Thanks again – brough a smile to all of our faces!
February 8, 2008

Christopher J
QOTD: more snow clouds and wine drinking. As if we need any more snow in the Midwest. Stay home, drink wine.

Also, Gary that was the best analogy ever, you deserve to gloat about that one.
February 8, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD 1 — actually, no, I haven’t had a Faugeres — yet.

QOTD 2 — nothing special this weekend

“T”
February 8, 2008

sharon
TTTTTThis weekend? Good question. I’m running out to buy a 2004 Leon Barral Faugers if I can find one locally. Gardening, too. Maybe make a dinner for the two of us.
February 8, 2008

Joe F
Nice show yesterday. I tried my first Languedocs and Faugeres wines over twelve years ago when I decided it was time to stop paying thirty plus bones for Cali Cabs and Pinots. Over the years they have occasionally been hard to find but I have been enjoying them for years – YES, back when they were almost all under nine dollars!!!
Joe F
February 8, 2008

E
Always nice to see the couch.

Q1: actually yes, since I started digging up wine on the Internets it went something like Languedoc->Southwest->Loire->Rhone->Bordeaux.
February 8, 2008

KAllardNYC
QOTD: Cleaning! Boston Sux anyway.
February 8, 2008

Christopher J
Also, wouldn’t the Tooch family have to have “done their thing” in April? Unless this family you speak of are dogs or something, I believe it is 9 months, not 3.
February 8, 2008

Chandler
QOTD: I’m taking a break from school and spreading the thunder baby!
February 8, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
Got my OZ Clark essential wine book and I’m whipping through to the Languedoc region and now I know where it is, and all about it. And, yes, Barral is listed as one of the region’s best. I learn so much from you GVNC!

QOTD: Here in Washington, we have a caucus tomorrow. All the WA Vayniaks are turning out for that, I know it. Otherwise, it’s Friday night wine club with my buds here on Bainbridge Island. Just like every Friday. Sunday…who knows…
February 8, 2008

KAHUNA
Well unless that family has magic ovaries- I am not sure how fornicating on Thanksgiving could produce babies in Feb. I am not doctor but that is my observation!
February 8, 2008

Dale Cruse
Gary, the length of time for human gestation is nine months – not three.

QOTD: I’m hangin’ with you!
February 8, 2008

Kdawg
QOTD: I’m gonna be going to two tastings and right now I’m gonna get my damn burg thread going so that there can be some burg love on the forum. we need more burg fans. which leads me to asking gary, when are you finally going to do a proper burgundy episode. Not bourgones, but proper burgundies like good village wines or 1er crus
February 8, 2008

Robin C
Never had a fougeres. Sounds like a sucker punch of a wine. Perfect for the Strawberry Shortcake spitbucket.
Only if you tried to be the boss of me would I ever hate on you, and that would never happen.
QOTD: Italian film festival and food and wine tasting this Sunday. Possibly a wine tasting at Jubilation a local wine store on Saturday, but I still can’t actually taste much – I’m on antibiotics now but I don’t know if that will help or hinder the taste buds.
February 8, 2008

Kinglurker
QOTD: I am looking at houses in Davis CA for my upcoming year there.

Awesome EP. rollin deep in the awesomeness
February 8, 2008

BobbyTiger
If I can’t pronounce it, [Faugeres], I don’t drink it. QOTD………………Not a damned thing. And that’s a good thing.
February 8, 2008

utah
QOTD: What what what? I’m picking up a nice big order at the library, of course, and then spending the rest of the weekend trying to figure out which bottle to open first!
February 8, 2008

Withnail
QOTD1: No. Never had a Faugeres.
QOTD2: Going for a walk in snowy mountain woods Sat AM, them Mom’s visiting late Sst PM. (I’m trying to ween her off Yellow Tail.)

GARY, you should seriously consider making this idea of tasting two “sibling” wines a regular or semi-regular feature of Laid-Back Fridays. It’s very educational, I think.
February 8, 2008

kris miller
QOTD: This weekend… It’s in the 60’s/70’s here in vegas this weekend, and I will be putting down some serious miles on my bike (road bicycle). Hopefully i can get 120+ in, that would be spectacular.

no gary, i have never had a wine from this region… and YES I will be trying it soon!

side note: I absolutely LOVE the little snippets of sound and images that are being cut into the the last round of shows. adds a dynamic component to the show.
February 8, 2008

latraviata
QOTD: work, work, work, with lots of wine in-between.
February 8, 2008

daverdude
Good show
Iam actually hitting THE HANGOUT To try Some Cali Monsters
This weekend and probally a French Chateau Margaux Pavi
after seeing your French Tasting’ Iam in the mood to go EURO

Look for the Daverdude Big Post $oon
February 8, 2008

TimF
Languedoc = Wine Lake

You’ll be a big celebrity in France just like Jerry Lewis

What’s with you and necks?

What kind of parade? Ticker tape?

Worst analogy ever.

No, of course not. Only TampaSteve.

Not so much.

Nice work Mott.

My grandmother like sardines. Canned meat isn’t my cup of tea.

You should eat that Curtis Martin sandwich.

And names will never hurt me…

Pom-grenade!

Kinder, gentler?

Bobby?

There’s other wine shows on the internet? Links please.

Already, that’s enough with sex chat Sue Johanson.
February 8, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: Drinking wine, watching movies, trying to behave myself while the better half is out of town…
February 8, 2008

Andy
Never had a wine from Faugeres G
QOTD— A little college b-ball then may some Nascar Busch Clash from Daytona
February 8, 2008

Tuch
Gary,

Thanks so much for the “massive shout-out” to the Latuchie family. But you know, it takes 9 months to have babies, so we “are active” in May, not November, and the babies are born in February.

Love your show.

QOTD – Going out to dinner tonight, skiing in the Black Hills on Sunday
February 8, 2008

Wine Not?
OK, I was scrunching my brow at that whole “do your business” on Thanksgiving, have a baby in February thing, but I see my fellow Vayniacs have already clued you in on that one!

Yet another cool wine region to try….thanks! I’m going to need a vacation just to try all of the new wines I learn about on your show!

QOTD: This is awesome! A good friend of mine turned 30 on Thursday and she wanted to celebrate with a wine party at my house tomorrow night, so that is what’s up! If you only lived in Michigan, Gary, you’d so be on the invite list! I can guarantee you’ll be talked about though! On Sunday my wine group is meeting to check out some wines from Portugal….that would make a good theme for a show, no?
February 8, 2008

Omallley
I’ve never had Faugers before…but you’ve intruigued me enough to seek it out.

QOTD: It’s going to be a laid back weekend. Some wine, a nice supper or two, and maybe some snowshoeing…
February 8, 2008

Neil
It’s my BDay on Monday and we’re going to have a nice dinner on Saturday to celebrate in style. Wine will be consumed.
February 8, 2008

Steven Wyatt
Whats up this weekend? Celebrating successfully defending my MA, baby

Sub QOTD (could I ever hate on you) I think if you did your show on the Food Network, or something like that (sorry!) I just dont think you could roll how you do on TFN
February 8, 2008

AmandaM
QOTD: Boston Wine Expo!!!

See you tomorrow!
February 8, 2008

Kristen
Thanks so much for today’s episode, you helped make my day better.

And BobbyTiger, I hope you’re kidding, cause you’ll be missing out on a *lot* of good wine!

QOTD1: Never had a Faugeres, but I’d love to try it out!
QOTD2: Will try to stay warm in the -30 degree weather coming up, going home to see the family in Boston which is good, although it’s not under the best circumstances.
February 8, 2008

Robert Howells
Never had a Faugeres but will seek them out. This weekend I am painting a few rooms in my house and of course enjoying some great wine.
February 8, 2008

GrapeStuff
YAY – Laid Back Friday!! Gotta love the couch!

I thought you had told Mott, “Mott, Vacuum It Up”

QOTD: Bottling some home-made Heffeweizen!!
February 8, 2008

Daniel
QOTD: Never had a Faugeres, but I would love to try it.
QOTD: Nothing much, just sit back, relax, and watch a little tv. Watch my team Alabama play Kentucky in B-Ball.
February 8, 2008

Dr. J
This weekend I am gonna eat some good food, drink some good wine, pick out some tile for my hallway, and convince you to call the big ass glass THE THUNDER MUG. C’mon now, GV. Help me out with that last one.
February 8, 2008

Fingerlaker
qotd #1: not yet..

#2: seneca wine trail vayniac style…
February 8, 2008

Nathan
QOTD: I have never had wine from there.
QOTD: My mom is coming to visit with her husband. I will prob crack open some shiraz to try for the first time as well.
February 8, 2008

*/^_^\*
sqotd: no
qotd: empire earth LAN party and a handle of vodka. woop!

keep the languedoc coming!!!
February 8, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Definitely a fan of the comparison of a wine and its reserve. Very interesting stuff. Hopefully will be done more often.

QOTD: 1. No, Can’t say that Ive ever had a Faugeres, but will definitely try and seek some out in the coming months.
2. Study, Study, Study. Microbiology exam, Organic Chemistry exam, and Microbiology Lab Practical all on Monday and Tuesday. Can’t say I’m looking forward to this at all. But atleast next weekend I’ll be able to treat myself to a nice bottle of wine.

–RH
February 8, 2008

justin
Hey GV,

Great show as always.

QOTD:
1. no
2. Wine party with a bunch of friends.
February 8, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: Tasting wine with my parents: Terre rouge(cali) Syrah, Antelope Ridge(okanagan) Cab Franc. I’m hinking about picking up a German Riesling too.
February 8, 2008

JC
Nice laid back Friday show after yesterdays tripped out Thursday show!
QOTD: I got a blank canvas going on. Think I’ll pop a cork! Have an awesome weekend!
February 8, 2008

Russ J
For crying out loud, GV! Your sister’s a teacher and you come out with Thanksgiving babies born in February……..Ay Caramba!

QOTD: Yes, but never an $18 one, and $28? Wow.
February 8, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Never had a Faugeres, but it sounds good from you. As for this weekend, I really wanted to go to Boston, especially for the dinner. But happily my wife was 2 weeks early with delivery and we have a wonderful baby girl Brigid at home with us now. She’s already seen her first episode of WLTV!
February 8, 2008

Barb C
I’ll bet Faugeres would be fantastic with Roquefort cheese. Same part of the world. Very near each other actually!
Does this mean I can’t wear my “Official Lurker” shirt anymore?
And, yes, I gave that glass a sniff of my own the other day!
February 8, 2008

Bota Bag
QOTD: WINE.
February 8, 2008

Obama_Man
404 WAS TOOO FUNNY! ha!

QOTD: A little Fashion Week partay tonight, gonna watch Obama kick some ass in tomorrow night’s caucus, and then the Sunday Times and a bottle of Rose!

Enjoy the wine expo, wish I could make it GV!
February 8, 2008

JimChem
GV, I’ll have to put Faugeres on my list of wines to try. Keep bringing out new wines.

Jim

When are you going to be in Seattle for Taste of Washington?
February 8, 2008

Blake
QOTD: Watching the Pro Bowl, nothing too exciting. I must insist that I would much rather watch Derek Anderson (a guy coming out of nowhere) than the all-american boy Tom Brady. Gary, could you start answering your own “question of the day?”
February 8, 2008

Dominus
Better late than never to the show. Thank you for the Laid Back Friday and bringing us a wine that 99% of us have never tried which answers the first QOTD: no I have not tried a Faugeres.

2nd QOTD: Core Conditioning, appt with my financial adviser to help stop the bleeding and then to buy some white wines since I have none in the cellar! Of course, waiting on a shipment from WLTV but I need some weekend quaffing material.

Hope all goes well in Boston. Hope you plan to attend the DC Wine Expo.

Cheers!

P.S. Yes, Kermit Lynch chooses great wines.
February 8, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
Nope never had one before, but want to now. Good show.

QOTD: work and going to a small tasting. Can’t wait.
February 8, 2008

Chad B.
QOTD: A family friend has a college bball game in town. University of Mary v. Concordia U of St Paul, and I gotta go right now to make it in time. Have a good weekend Vayniacs!
February 8, 2008

SKN
QOTD: My best friend and I had a way too much fun spreading the Thunder until 4am Tuesday/Wednesday that I’m staying in this weekend to do homework. BUT, there will definitely be a glass or two of wine while I’m writing papers tomorrow night.

I’m a relatively new WLTV Vayniac, but it has already changed my life! Thanks for adding Thunder to my day.
February 8, 2008

Dr. Mike
QOTD: Expo, and alittle dinner afterwards!
February 8, 2008

tuscanbob
I haven’t had an Faugeres yet and I love grenache blends…don’t know what I’m waiting for.

Busy weekend…daughter is in her middle school musical (Alice in Wonderland) and my son has a big 5th grade all-county orchestra festival/concert. No time to rest….no time to ski unfortunately.

and dude…a Feb birthday means the ‘Tooches’ got busy a little earlier than thanksgiving…i’m probably the 50th person to call you out on that one….but the hand-slap doin’ the nasty directed at Bernice??? Yowza.
February 8, 2008

mikey lennon
QOTD: work then visiting the parents. sunday watching WSU and the storm play lacrosse at the xcel center, excited!
February 8, 2008

Hugh
I have never had a Faugeres….but will soon!!
Mom turned 65 so we’re goin’ out for good steak and vino….i’m thinking Montelena…..
February 8, 2008

Montrose
QOTD: I have had a couple of Faugeres and thought they were very good. This weekend? Work, of course.
February 8, 2008

Michael
QOTD: Faugeres… never heard of it. will seek it out now.
QOTD: just got the tax refund…goin’ shopping.
February 8, 2008

Orville B
There are other wine sites out there? WLTV was my first and have yet to leave.

JB
February 8, 2008

John J.
QOTD: College basketball yeah!
February 8, 2008

Rhonda
Another great laid back Friday. What is up for me this weekend? I am doing a lot of cooking, blogging and reading. perfect weekend for me!
February 8, 2008

Aaron Ed
QOTD: Going to get together with some friends to discuss the barrel tasting event that will be happening here in Sonoma county. We gotta figure out what wineries to hit other than Armida, Bella, Everett Ridge, Mazzocco and this new one called Matrix. I hope Matrix has red and blue wine.
February 8, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: I’ll be taking this weekend one step at a time. I found out a little while ago that I have a grandmother to bury. May she rest in peace.

-Alex M Gryger
February 8, 2008

Capt M
Great, great show, Gary, very educational and love-sharing as always. QOTD: what’s up this weekend? I’m in Boquete, tasting Bierzo and other beautiful wines, far away from home, with my friend Ron who just watched the thunder show with me, so I’m spreading the t-show. Concepcion is here, her mom, and my daughter Lucia. Consider naming your daughter Lucia some day.. Lucia Vaynerchuk. You’ll love her! Have a GREAT weekend!
February 8, 2008

thecobalt9
QOTD: This weekend I’m working on a couple of music videos, but we’ll be going out to dinner and popping some good stuff – finding lots of radool BYOB spots on the east side in LA so it’s on!

_QOTD: Never have, but am definitely going to pick up a bottle. The ones I can get by me are even less expensive at the entry level, so why not?

Have a safe trip to Boston!
February 8, 2008

HuskerJamie
HUGE caucus tomorrow in Lincoln. It’s about the first time we’ve had a say in presidential politics since, well ever. I popped a bottle of Trentadue OPR to celebrate our awesomeness.
February 8, 2008

jason carey
i have had Cistus from Domaine la Liquiere.. excellent
February 8, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: sigh, work weekend…
February 8, 2008

Dave Gariepy
Gary,

Enjoyed the 2004 Leon Barral Faugeres episode. Only you could throw around assessments like “white asparagus”, “cellar dust”, and “sardine juice” authoritatively and, because of your knowledge and willingness to try different tastes and textures, we can accept your comments. We are going to hunt for this bottle THIS weekend. Looking forward to future episodes.

Dave Gariepy
February 8, 2008

Doc Johnson
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February 8, 2008

Bill
QOTD: Getting together with some friends for a wine tasting. For this tasting, some couples were asked to bring one bottle that they love. Others to bring two bottles: one they love, and one they want to try. Can’t wait!
February 8, 2008

Cosmo108
QOTD: Not sure. Going for a run in the Headlands.
February 8, 2008

Sharon
No, have never heard of Faugeres! Not into sardines at all so will skip these. Enjoying the wine expo and looking for GV and his skimpily clad friends at table 857-859.
February 8, 2008

The Fanjestic
QotD 1: No I haven’t and yes I am very interested – both wines are priced reasonably enough that I would like to taste while watching this show.

QotD 2: Playing with my almost 6 month old daughter and with my beautiful and awesome wife.

Good episode – laid back is always nice!

GV – Coming to KC? That’s my Qotd!
February 8, 2008

Tom R
QOTD: Training for the Napa Marathon. This is the toughest weekend in the training schedule: I’ll be running 20 miles tomorrow. I think it’s pretty likely I’m going to sip some wine afterwards. I certainly will after the marathon itself, on March 2nd. The world’s best champagne, without question, is post-marathon champagne; nothing else compares with it at any price-point.
February 8, 2008

Rob C
QOTD: Pouring wine at the Virginia Wines Showcase
February 8, 2008

jfoobar
Never had a Faugares.

This weekend is a glorious wine weekend, but alas will not be able to come to Boston (although I was just there on business a month ago, love the place as far as cities go).

Malbec tasting tomorrow.
Virginia wine expo on Sunday.
February 8, 2008

Bob Sikorski
QOTD – Work for a while, and after that, visit relatives.
February 8, 2008

DirtWineKen
I actually had one of these maybe….. 20-25 years ago. I remember it (with notes) as you described it except for a dose of road tar in the oldie. It was about 10 years old, I think. Jadis or not?!?! I don’t remember. Great show!!!

QOTD: Homework: tasting the ‘04,’05,’06 Domaine La Garrigue to decide if more of the ‘06 is a good thing. And boning up on calculus (Yikes!)
February 8, 2008

Troy
Gary, nice mellow show . Have never had Faugeres, but sounds interesting (sardine juice)? Hey Gary ever thought about the WLTV road show? Fly into a different city once a month and hang with Vayniacs?
QOTD: Working in the basement and playing with the babies.
Have a great weekend!!
February 8, 2008

CA Jake
QOTD: Going to a big wine dinner. 8 single vineyard Williams Selyem from 93 to 2002. I am psyched!
February 8, 2008

Michael Y
qotd gold
February 8, 2008

Nickyb85
QOTD: Working on my graduate thesis research.
February 8, 2008

Marshall
QOTD: 1. No on the Faugeres 2. This weekend I plan on drinking Bonarda wines and continue surviving this brutal Wisconsin winter.
February 8, 2008

Katherine
QOTD’s:
1. No, I’ve never it, but I’ll look for it.
2. I’m writing an exam for my big-ass lecture class.
February 8, 2008

Luke P.
QOTD: Working on a paper I’m presenting in two month’s. I’ll spare everyone the gory details, but it’s about European Integration.
February 8, 2008

sev
great….another wine I have to go find now, ha. Just kidding, great show as always. I wish I could go to Boston, especially since there will be some models there. Oh well, have a great time!

QOTD: No, never had a wine from Faugeres. Does anyone know if there is any relation to the Faugeres of Bordeaux?
February 8, 2008

John Watson
Watching the kids while the wife teaches a seminar ($$$), drinking wine, playing WoW and eve-online. Generally enjoying life.
February 8, 2008

chenrys
Never even heard of these wines. Enjoyed the show.

QOTD: Not much going on for us…maybe do taxes.
February 8, 2008

Glenn
Gary, Where do you keep coming up with these great wines. You know I love the pepper profile and I go crazy and broke trying to keep up with you. I don’t ever recall having a wine from this region so will “seek it out”. Have a great time in Boston.
February 8, 2008

mateo
QOTD: working saturday… braising my first ever rabbit (hey, wine isn’t the only place to expand the palate!) and having some fine (well… for me fine) spanish wine — which, of course, I haven’t had yet… it’s 40% carinena? Never heard of that, but it should be interesting!

QOTD #1-Nope!
February 8, 2008

Grapedigger
Never had a Faugeres yet but intend to thanks to this episode. This weekend we’re driving from Montreal to Quebec city (250 Km) to visit family, drink vino, and check out the famous winter Carnaval of Quebec. Cheers.
February 8, 2008

Le Roy Guilford
Vayniacs in So Cal…. Answer to the question of the day!!!!

What’s happening this weekend: Gary has the magic ability to be in Boston, and
Southern California all at the same time!!! Tune in to
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February 8, 2008

cpd
Thanksgiving?? GV never paid attention in health class…..

QOTD: Working, as always.
February 8, 2008

Ben F
Go Show GV yes PAIR the CHEESES… REMEMBER CHEESE IS PIMP!! This weekend I will be catching up on some WLTV. i skiped and watched tonights but i need to go back and grab Wednesday and Thursday…
February 8, 2008

ryang
QOTD: Mountain biking!!!! Been getting too fat and lazy over the holidays.
February 8, 2008

PFORTY
QOTD: Sadly I have to work all weekend and am away from my wife and daughter. The only upside (small at that) is that I found a Oklahoma Merlot – Tidal School 03 and for 10 bones it is pretty damn good!!!
February 9, 2008

Rajiv A
I have never had Faugeres, sounds very interesting though!

QOTD: What’s up this weekend? Work. Yay school!
February 9, 2008

obrianksu
QOTD: WORK! but sunday I will relax and enjoy a day off of work and school. Maybe not school because I have exams next week but it will be nice to not have to work.

-wouldn’t they really have to be getting frisky in like May or June. Oh well maybe 4 month pregnancy’s are common in that family.

-Negative on the Faugeres, never even heard of it until now.

I love laid back Fridays!
February 9, 2008

Dan A
No FaugÃ¨res yet, but I will definitely go and find some this week!

QOTD: Dinner w/ friends and drink some wine, of course!
February 9, 2008

sobojosh
QOTD: work. Got straight rolled over tonight.
February 9, 2008

Rayan
QOTD: Flying back to Kauai to play a gig.
February 9, 2008

Jaybird
Sunday is my 12th year with a Spinal Cord Injury, so I will be celebrating life, my family and friends…I am going the open a Velvet Glove. I can not wait
February 9, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, Happy Friday!!!! A great week of episodes.
QOTD- Dinner with friends, 3 couples one does appetizer, one does entree, and third couple does desert. Along with the portion of the meal we decided that we also need bring a wine with our portion of the meal. We have the apps this go around so it will be interesting. I am thinking of a white wine just because everyone tells me that they normally don’t like the white stuff but every time I break it out they like it. Have a great weekend.
February 9, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
GV digging the Faugeres love, I gotta seek this out,sounds like it’s right up my palate alley.
QOTD: Spreading the Thunder show at two wine events this weekend for Valentines day, plus running in a 5K fun run on Sunday around Green Lake in Seattle, “Love Em or Leave Em” fun run.

Can’t wait ’til Tuesday !!! Pick me,pick me (I feel like I’m the kid on the playground in grade school hoping I don’t get called last). Keeping my fingers crossed. Cheers ~ Max
February 9, 2008

CoolHandLuke
This weekend I will be going down to San Diego for the Rugby Sevens Tournament. CAN’T WAIT!!!!
February 9, 2008

ken
I’ve figured it out Gary. You need to do 2-3 shows per week. Bottom line, you are going to burn out. Slow down, get creative, enjoy your fans. Resveratrol is king. Live it Bro!
February 9, 2008

Dan C.
QOTD: a little work, and having dinner with my boss sunday, to whom I will prove there is great wine under 15 dollars with a certain delicioso spanish red from Rioja!
February 9, 2008

dave from Osaka (thunderball)
Nice energy today, good show. This weekend? Gotta work but heading off to Korea Monday for a few days of pulgogi, kimchee, and beer. Should be pretty rad. Wonder if they have any good wine there….?
February 9, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
QOTD: Work!
February 9, 2008

Surekat
damn, you put the taste of delish wine right in my mouth. must go and open something, and will definitely be looking out for that faugeres.

QOTD: 1. never had it
2. little bro came home from the army so we went out to my local pub. somewhere in there i should be working on my thesis, too…
February 9, 2008

Larry The Wine Guy
Working all weekend Selling Wine and educating my customers as usual. Great show GV Big fan of Faugeres and the whole Languedoc-Roussillon Region. BTW, tell your dad never to mix Politics and Wine when asking the QOTD. Same thing with Religion…very personal issues for most people. Have fun in Boston…see ya in Seattle in April..if all goes as I plan!!
February 9, 2008

Minervois Monster
Leon Barral, Gary Didier Barral is my messier. Love this tasting direction the thunder goes south and scores…!
February 9, 2008

billr
QOTD: Work work work for me. There is the 22nd Annual Tough Man contest going on at the fair grounds in T-Town this weekend. Maybe they will all end up with broken jaws or heads and I will get to see them in all thier pain and so called glory while I am at work….
February 9, 2008

Lynne
Faugeres? Nope…..Nada….Never even heard of it! I’m not real sure I could get into a sardine juice/black raspberry combo, but you always manage to spark my curiosity. I’m afraid I’ll miss something if I don’t try it.
QOD: We have a cause for celebration this weekend. One of my sons became engaged this past week! We’re looking at a Valentine’s Day, 2009 wedding. This weekend, my daughters, my future daughter in law and I are going shopping for wedding stuff and on the way home, we’ll pick up a bottle of bubbly and have a party when we get home. (plus watch our fav, college hoops!)
Cheers!!
February 9, 2008

John W. Taylor
I will be working all weekend and trying to stay warm as sub zero temperatures approaches.
February 9, 2008

Tom
Chris Rock in Baltimore this weekend…..

So much for giving up buying wine for Lent — Gary, you are tempting me……Faugeres is a real hidden gem. Great show — have fun in Boston.
February 9, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
Never on the Faugeres.

I’ll be relaxing, studying for an accounting midterm, and probably watching some NCAA.
February 9, 2008

jason
stop saying the $ needs to rise. the euro needs to come down also. both are out of wack

QOTD : Faugers, i surely have. in france, you can get a real real nice bottle for 15 to 20 euros
QOTD 2 : this weekend. hope that everybody i my family gets better so we can start drinking wine again at dinner : )
February 9, 2008

Scott EJ
Yes, G, you are correct, you should an Ambassador of some sort for the Languedoc region. I can attest to picking up more than a few per your reviews.

Enjoy Boston and good luck w/all the Pats fans who are gonna ride you big time.

QOTD: Big 12 course fixed dinner complete w/6 glass pairing. Chill on Sunday.
February 9, 2008

EricB
404 Error – classic! LOL
February 9, 2008

stewart l
I have had many wines from languedoc,minervois, and pic-st-loup but not from Faugeres
This weekend heading to Tampa to visit friends then onto Naples to visit my son for some R&R
February 9, 2008

Chris Bartell
QOTD: Not a whole lot GV. I had to go to Buffalo (2 hr. drive from our college) with my Girlfriend for the weekend to take her to her Massage Therapy appointment.

Loved the 404-Error by the way!

Have a good time in Boston!
February 9, 2008

Mike
QOTD: I’m doing what any normal person would do in Minnesota when the temperature is supposed to be around zero with a -30 wind chill. I’m going golfing on a frozen lake. http://www.wayzatachillyopen.com/
February 9, 2008

Fiorentina!
Hey Gary-
Classic Lazy Friday ep.
QotD – To be honest, at my work I’m run the “tasting lounge” and, for Valentine’s day, I have decided to pour some Champagne and American Beluga and tomorrow I’m pouring Roses from all over the world paired with Brie and Proschuitto. I’m pretty excited about it!
Plus I’ll probably be bugging you at GaryVaynerchuk.com!
Take it easy!!!
February 9, 2008

Sassodoro
QOTD1. I’ve had a number of wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon, and from a few of the subregions (e.g., Minervois, Corbieres, Fitou), but I don’t think I’ve had any specifically from Faugeres.

QOTD2. Working. Preparing for class. Dreaming about wine.
February 9, 2008

Kevin C.
QOTD – Brother in law is getting married Saturday, I’m working Sunday. I haven’t had a Faugeres other than a pinkie
February 9, 2008

Kristen
Considering that I am the baby in my fam – I’m loving the love you gave to the first wine! It sounds more like my personality and recently transitioned taste prefs.

QOTD: Hanging with friends and working. Tried a great Pinot Blanc yesterday, ready for some Portugese love tonight!

Cheers all!
February 9, 2008

James
QOTD – have just picked-up half a dozen new wines that I’m really looking forward to trying over the weekend, an ‘82 Chateau Potensac in particular. I’m going to try cooking a roast leg of lamb for the first time on Sunday… fingers crossed
February 9, 2008

Redmeat
Howard(aka,,,,Redmeat)…trying to get all my names the same here….

This weekend…I am doing the same today as always,,,,,I go to 3-4 tastings and try as much juice as possible….today I get 6 from Spain….6 from Oregon…4 From Washington…and who knows where it will go from there….
February 9, 2008

kaybee
Never tried Faugeres, sounds good.

QoTd
This weekend me and my sweetie have reservations to have dinner at a small Italian restaurant. Every year they have a res only Valentine’s dinner. It has 5 courses and a different wine w/each. Can’t wait! Imagine having to do 5 sniffy sniffs, and 5 give it a whirls!
February 9, 2008

Ptex
Faugeres, I’ve never had it and I’m a little surprised I have never even heard of it. But now I will be on the look-out to pick up a bottle.
QOTD: I will be doing a little house work and then I’ll treat myself with a ride on my motorcycle-you gotta love these TX winters!
February 9, 2008

WineMaynard
QOTD: Catching up on sleep had a sick two year old this week and of coarse having a little wine.

Love the 404 need to put in a BSOD one of these days
February 9, 2008

Taylor
Great show and an amazing week! Psyched for this weekend big things and a week has been enough mourning for me, Even though I cant believe the G-men won.
February 9, 2008

kazu
great episode. I checked out the vids for wine spectator yesterday.. shame
February 9, 2008

joel delon
Gary next time you cross the languedoc you’re are welcome at my B&B i’m in the neighborhood of the faugeres area Coteaux du Languedoc appellation hides very interesting wines too by the way there’s a huge moment as regards med wines in Montpellier on february 18th,19th,20th you should take the plane and make a special episode from Montpellier on the occasion of this great exhibition thank you again for the focus we keep on working… a french worker of wine…
February 9, 2008

MB Dallas
QOTD1: I’ve never had Faugeres.
QOTD2: Going to the Over the Rhine concert. Great band! Check them out.
February 9, 2008

Big Nick
Never had Faugeres, but will seek it out if I can find it around here. Getting ready to get out on the town for an evening with the wife (no kids!!!!!) for my b-day. Plan on stopping by a few of my fav wine shops and hitting dinner much later tonight. Hope all goes well.
February 9, 2008

Mark
Never had a faugeres?
February 9, 2008

Tina Smith
qotd-handmade chicken and cheese enchiladas with a tomatillo salsa paired with Albarino. Yummy!! My kind of weekend…
February 9, 2008

Elliot Essman
Great quick show. This weekend, drinking Romanian wine.
February 9, 2008

Shane
Never had a wine from Faugeres. Have to work some this weekend. New restaurant is going out to permit next week and I have to get it done!
February 9, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: I’ve never even seen anything from Faugeres.

What’s up this weekend? I’m going to try to get some work done this weekend. I also went to a new wine shop that was having a tasting–I was not impressed. They seemed to just pick a bunch of wines that they thought would sell for Valentine’s Day, not stuff that they actually thought was good. I also recognized a lot of the wines they had, which was a first. I’m paying more attention to wines that I see in stores and so many people all carry the same thing. Luckily I have the WL just a FexEx package away.
February 9, 2008

Canadian Chris
Nice quick show – thanks for puttin it out there when the crew is busy preparing for the boston event!

QOTD1 – no faugere for me yet
QOTD2 – offline in buffalo last night, local tastings today, getting cozy with a crozes-hermitage tonight.
February 9, 2008

Jordan Mathis
Hey guys, any chance you could ad a button to the website; something like “Random Episode” – I think that would be a lot of fun!
February 9, 2008

Doug
One of your best weeks ever! You have changed my wine world…and so has Pipes.
February 9, 2008

Erik Klumpp
Before answering the question of the day I wanted to give you a huge shout out Gary. Tonight, my friend Cameron and I went out to a wine bar to taste some wines with cheese. The experience was incredible. Through watching your video blog I have really started to pick up some subtleties in wine that I have not noticed before, and in combination with the cheese, the experience was one I will not forget for a very long time. We struggled long and hard trying to discern the texture, the differences between each of the wines we tasted. And I must admit it was challenging, but thoroughly entertaining. Through your show you have sparked a passion under my skin for wine, and I just wanted to give you a huge thanks.

QOTD:I haven’t had a Faugeres, but look forward to trying it.
February 9, 2008

JayZee
Great show and, no, I have never had a Faugeres – yet.

QOTD: This weekend my wife and I are just chillin out. We were going to go to a hockey game to see a friend of ours play in his All-Star game, but he got sick and cancelled on us. Bummer. Tomorrow I will be printing out labels to update my wine cellar contents. 1000+ labels will take most of the day. BTW, tonight I grilled some nice BBQ baby back ribs and they came out great. We paired that with the 2003 Ridge Independence School Zinfandel. Nice!
February 9, 2008

Donna Marie
Liked the wardrobe change for another multiple show taping–missed a button. Martin bobblehead covered it up. Don’t recall having a Faugeres. Definitely will buy a bottle of each and try side by side.
QOTD: Might make a trip to Wine Library on Sunday–always an event, and will attempt to spend under $200. It’s gonna be tough. So much wine, such a small budget. Have fun in Boston–wish I was there.
February 10, 2008

Mike Z in SD
Never had a Faugeres. This weekend… taking care of ill wife (just a nasty cold), walking the dog, reading up, and enjoying the lovely weather.
February 10, 2008

familydoc
QOTD: I’ve got a weekend off, the first in a couple of weeks! We are running some errands, drinking some wine, running, and playing around on facebook:

http://washington.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21392690928
February 10, 2008

familydoc
Mott, I loved the timing of the error 404 and sound. That was radool!
February 10, 2008

RolfT
I have tasted most of the wines from Domaine Leon Barral (made by Didier Barral).
If any of you wine lovers get the chance to try Barrals white wine (Domaine Leon Barral Blanc, Vin de Pays de lâ€™Herault) don’t hesitate. Buy it. It’s remarkable – and very strange.
Actually, I have never tasted anything like it. It has a profile of a Californien Chardonney whith at hint of Fino Sherry added a little Calvado.

I blog about wine – but unfortunately for most of you – i danish. Never the less, it’s to be found at: http://www.dotdkay.dk/?p=285
February 10, 2008

malliemcg
Loving the continuing shows. I’d have to say the best thing about WLTV thus far is that it has got me actively seeking out wines that i’ve never tried before weather it be region, varietal or just something unusual of the two. Episodes like this make me very jealous of people who can purchase from WLTV, so much effort to hunt things down.
February 10, 2008

Andre
Nice episode Gary! I really like when you compare wines that have some common thread, be it vintage, region, varietal, etc.

QOTD: Chillin’!
February 10, 2008

Plonkdumper
Got a bottle of 01 Abbaye St Plana Faugeres ‘La Closeraie’ chillin’ in the cave, any thoughts? Ready to pop?

QOTD: Staying the *%!@ home and drinking! Its -25 degrees (WC) in Chicago y’all!
February 10, 2008

karenp
never had – nor heard of – Faugeres. Very interesting, will have to find one in the local market. I’m new to French wines but want to explore some of the non-Bourdeaux regions during 2008.

QOTD: Lots going on but had a great dinner at my brother’s house last night. We opened a bottle of Melville Pinot, Frank Cab and Beringer Nightingale. The Melville won, hands down. Yum!
February 10, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: Just kickin it…..
February 10, 2008

Thorsten Heidt
Gary,

great choice, Faugeres is a very underestimated appelation in France. I spent 4 weeks last year in that region and had about 40 different wines from the top producers:

Great PQR, a lot of nice Rose and White wines and stunning quality starting at the cave cooperative up to top producers like Barral.

keep on going bringing the thunder to the people.

best from Germany
Thorsten
February 10, 2008

Brandon T.
QOTD: my only regret is having died a virgin.
February 10, 2008

Shadowbird
QOTD: This weekend, I bolted down to Fort Smith. Looooooooooong drive.
February 10, 2008

Dave Canada
QOTD – blew it up in Buffalo! Check out the thread in VV……crazey!!!!
February 10, 2008

michelle
QOTD: Skating, hockey, skiing, snowshoing, shoveling… We have so much snow this year in Quebec, we don’t know where to put it. I can only see the tip of my kids swing set! We have to make the best of it because it will be here until April for sure.
February 10, 2008

Jason Bonds
I have never even heard of Faugeres; looking forward to trying one soon.
February 10, 2008

SGoodwin
Ok, so this doesn’t actually relate to the laid back friday episode (which I did watch BTW) but I introduced myself to you at the Boston Wine Expo on Saturday. Gotta say you were the non-liquid highlight of my visit. Very cool and EXACTLY the same energy and passion that comes through on the Thunder Show each day! Very inspiring to a newbie like me. You asked me to report back on my favorite wines of the show so I’m going to take that as my personal QOTD. Here are my top choices (although I needed at least another day to do a decent taste-through of the show):

Michel Picard – 05 Cote de Rhone (I was told it was about 13 bones which would make it a steal) and the Chateauneuf du Pape.

Also loved the Les Domaines Paul Mas from Languedoq. Never had the reds from that area and was pretty psyched about them.

Keep up the good work. Big props to Mott!

Scott

PS – I’m lovin’ the wrist band from the schwag bag!
February 10, 2008

Ted Striker
What up… just now coming to grips with my Pats performance. Very excited, though, the fiance (a chardonnay devotee) asked me to bring home some syrah to try out. We decanted and are enjoying a nice big smokey south african shiraz at the moment. The Hammer, it’s quite tastey! Tomorrow a little Santa Barbera syrah, and next an australian shiraz. Having a cool little two person, three night comparison tasting at home. Anybody familiar with OTBN? (Open That Bottle Night) Have actually been lovin me some Faugeres Jadis ‘03 over the last year, throwin some serious sweaty gym socks notes. And, just recently, had a great dry Ostertag Muscat and ‘96 Duhart Milon that was ddrinking wonderfully.
Hope you dig your time in Beantown!
February 11, 2008

Scott
Good show. I’d like to see more of “regular vs reserve” shows!
QOTD: Just got home from nearly a week at a conference and so I’m going to play with my baby girl until she’s passed out then get caught up on some WLTV and spread the thunder!
February 11, 2008

Brandon T.
QOTD: if your soul were a blend, would it be Rhone, Bordeaux, some other super blend? I’ll answer first! My soul would have 8% Petit Verdot, 19% Roussanne, 15% Mourvedre, 24% Syrah, 4% Tannat, 17% Grenache, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Tempranillo, 11% Nebbiolo, 7% Sangiovese and 14% Petit Verdot, with the rest being roughly 21% Reisling and 9% Albarino, also a splasheroo of 6% botrytised Semillon, some dark dank black Petit Syrah and a little dribble of Counoise, some excellent sexual Sangiovese (6%) and a bit of Marsanne, with a slippery infusion of Pinot Noir! Oh, such a beautiful soul, worth years and mountains, so delicious… Jesus Christ what a tastiness! What would your soul blend be?
February 11, 2008

Wuteyecalllove
My soul would be equal parts motor oil, pulverised butterfly wings, baby tears and Chardonnay! It will be a wonderful soul, tannic and ageworthy, also a bit thought provoking and melt in your mouth super!
February 11, 2008

J-Pipes
Great show GV! Though yesterday’s show was waaaaaaaaay more radool.
subQ: no, never had one
subQ2: I don’t think anyone could ever hate on you. No es posible!
QOTD: I made it to Maine on Saturday afternoon, and since then have been hanging out with all my family and that has been GREAT! (They all watched the show yesterday, buddy!!!) Plus, enjoying the snowstorms which have been steady since I arrived. Yahhhhoooooooo!
February 11, 2008

geoffroy?
funny, Gary, how your read my mind… as soon as I opened this episode, I thought : “quoi? un FaugÃ¨res…un autre vin franÃ§ais!” immediately followed by “our producers should start paying STRONG attention to what this guy is doing out there”. last year, I even called a few producers in Chinon, Languedoc and S.West so that they could know the good news about their wines! Yes, you’re right : despite still an ocean of mediocritÃ©, they are a LOT of good and DIFFERENT wines and producers in our Hexagon –who follow the same lines as yours, and would be happy to know they’ve got a strong herald in Opportunity Land. I, myself, am a fan of Saint-Chinian (Navarre, Canet-Valette), not only because of the vignerons, but also because the land is magic…
Salut
February 11, 2008

Memphis Mike
Those bottles line up like a wine vest… Kids in Feb = Freaky in May not November.
February 11, 2008

italianwinelover
The best week ever!!! Enjoyed every minute!

-Had a wine tasting this weekend…enjoyed some time off too with a great bottle of Bordeaux…hope you had fun in Boston!
February 11, 2008

Carlitos
Gary,

I’m so glad the Barrals showed nicely. They are one of the favorite wines of Andrew the owner of Wine Watch, the best wine store in Fort Lauderdale where we get together every weekend. I haven’t tried the 2004, but the 2003 where pretty solid. Amazing aromas and complexity, and a freshness that was so unexpected given the vintage. I look forward to trying the 2004 now!

QOTD. The weekend was solid. Walks on the beach, wine tastings, Opera on Sunday and finished with an awesome dinner at CafÃ© Maxx. I brought some 1997 Dehlinger Pinot from the Octagon vineyard. That was pure heaven!

Take care!
February 11, 2008

wayno da wino
Thank You, Gee !!
Another Interesting Episode on exposing some little known but Great Wine
areas of Southern France. Never had a Faugeres.
February 11, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun stuff! QOTD – Missing the Boston Wine Expo, but wine and dominoes (the game people)!
February 11, 2008

Valerie
QOTD: Chillin at home with the fam, and helping my sister recover from a breakup.
February 11, 2008

Rob P
Never had anything from Faugeres although trying wines from Languedoc-Roussillon is on my short term wish list.
February 11, 2008

David White
Hey Gary. This past weekend, I went to the Lodi Wine and Chocolate weekend. It was a weekend of driving to every winery in Lodi tasting and eating. (I had a DD, don’t worry.) I went to 30 out of the 37 participating wineries. It was awesome. I met alot of cool peeps, seen a few good bands. I must of tasted 100 plus wines. I didn’t like them all but I did like a lot. Abundance Vineyards rules!!!
February 11, 2008

Susan
Gary- I have not had wines from Faugeres yet…………….soon!!!!!
February 11, 2008

Susan
Gary- You were also right about the 2005 Bordeaux market. These prices are not that high. Now if I can just go to Bordeaux………….
February 11, 2008

Susan
Gary- My nephew, Mark still insists on wearing the original Vayniac wristbands at least 2 times a week. He always says ” Gary sent these, in the mail” over and over !! Never thought he would take to them these well…………
February 11, 2008

chris the greek
Had just the one Faugeres in my time. Notes were in a book i lost, gutted

QOTD: Busy busy at work, same as usual. What’s a “normal life like”

To Brandon T. : 50% Xinomavro, 50% Bacchus. Just like my breeding.
B4 you ask, the bottom half is Greek

Chris the greek
February 11, 2008

pawncop
Work as usual. Hope it is quiet.
February 11, 2008

Chris Braun
Enjoyed the show — liked the comparison of the regular to the reserve, and I’ve never had a Faugeres, so this is something new to look for (or order ).

QOTD: Went to two wine club get-togethers — Saturday night pairing different types of wines with sweets & cheeses, and Sunday night a port tasting. And went to my usual hip-hop cardio class on Saturday morning .

And a note: Babies born in February were not being conceived in November!
February 12, 2008

LudwigVan
Gary, liked the vacuum cleaner in the background! First thought it was here but it was not. QOTD: Checking wine, testing wine, spreading the thunder.
February 12, 2008

BruceP
I have had a Faugeres. In fact I’ve had these same 2 wines, both the 2003 and 2004. Comes from living in Berkeley where Kermit Lynch is located and has his retail store. I agreed with G, I liked the regular Faugeres better as well, but this is good stuff. Make some lamb shanks and drink it.
February 13, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: This weekend: workin’. Kinda boring.
February 13, 2008

CHATrBox
The weekend is over now, but it was a great one spent on the Oregon coast with the wife and fur.
February 13, 2008

Kathleen Lisson
No

Last weekend was all Italian Greyhounds. I drove my foster Italian Greyhound to the open house so he could be seen by potential adoptees, the Saturday night was an Italian Greyhound wine tasting fundraiser at Jack’s in Albany, NY, where I had a glass of great Canadian Riesling.

Kathleen Lisson
February 13, 2008

Stu
I spent the weekend at a cadaver lab teaching doctors
February 13, 2008

ScottG
I’ve never tried a Faugeres, but it sounded like a wine I would like. QOTD: Last weekend, we went wine tasting at several local Washington wineries (Brian Carter, Red Sky and a new one, Efeste) with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, spreading The Thunder all the way. Finished at a local Italian restaurant with a bottle of inexpensive but tasty Montepulciano. On Sunday, we had a family birthday party and drank more good local wine. Gary–you’re right, it’s all about family.
February 14, 2008

ChezJosh
Faugeres is on the list of wines that most non-warehouse wine stores maybe carry one label of, and it’s overpriced, so no, I haven’t tried it.

I cold smoked some salmon and then broiled it with ancho rub. Then I got fired from my job!
February 15, 2008

BargePlus
I really enjoyed this episode with its emphasis on Faugeres. I think you should also consider other AOC’s in the area e.g. Fitou, St Chinian, Corbieres, etc. Or perhaps an episode on the many neraby Muscats, e.g. Rivesaltes, Frontignan or for the absolute best: St Jean de Minervois. Or maybe the cremants/blanquettes in the neighborhood.

BTW, if France crowns you King for your adulation of its wines, can I be Lord of Languedoc?
February 17, 2008

PastafariPirate
QOTD: I am a week late catching up on episodes, so this could be “What did I do LAST weekend?” (went to Texas to hang out with girlfriend) or this weekend, a week late (doing income taxes).
February 19, 2008

Karl Laczko
Nope, no Faugeres here.

QOTD – Weekend gone, had to put the car in for a service, can think of better ways to spend $500. Got a great deal on a 2005 FMC (Forrester Meinart Chenin), only $24. Also picked up my first Mexican wine (and my first Petit Sirah).
February 20, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: I was in Naples Fla on vaca.
February 21, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Got to agree with you on S. France. Had a Chateauneuf this weekend that was out of this world. The French are cowards, but they sure can make some serious wine.
February 23, 2008

Dan-o
I am a big fan of Southern France wines. I opened a Vacqueyras last night to have with some aged Gouda.

QOTD – I am late in leaving this comment, but what I did that weekend was meet you at the Boston Wine Expo!
March 3, 2008

Jason S.
Never had a Faugeres – now I’ll have to find one!
January 6, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Not much besides work. I know, its an exciting life, no? On another note, can I have your “laid back Friday” couch? I looks all comfy.
April 27, 2009

Resveratrol Dosage
Great stuff. Nice to read some well written posts. A long way between them.
October 29, 2009

jimkay
stumbled on this episode (again!) after googling “Léon Barral Faugères.”
The 2006 is clearing out and great deals are out there. Based on this tasting, I’m down for some.

When are you guys going to get some more in? I’ll bet the 07s are quite good.