QOTD: We’ll be going to Seattle and Vancouver for a conference in June. Can’t wait.

I agree with the Wild Ginger recommendation. Amazing place to eat. And, if you like hole in the wall pubs, try Mt. Si Tavern East of the city on I-90.

I’ll say I prefer the muzac in your office as opposed to the wind…but great show anyways!

QOTD: The Purple Cafe…one of the best wine and cheese places in Seattle…especially if you get a couch in the loft. That and there’s this awesome french bakery down by the market, but I can’t recall the name of it.

I live in Seattle and love many parts of it. I think that Fremont, Ballard, and Greenlake are some sweet spots to hang.

Great Show Gary. I can’t wait to see you in other Stadiums.

Yes, had a short trip to Seattle and it’s a great place to go. Food and wine scene is great. I like the Ace hotel and Belltown.

I have never been to WA State, but I am a big fan of the wines and the west coast scenery. I would love to go some time.
I have always like the Leonetti, L’Ecole #41, Columbia Crest Reserves, Waterbrook Syrah, Eroica Riesling. There seem to be a lot of good reasons to go there.

GV – have you ever had Matthews Wines from WA State? I have got their “Red” and another called Claret. Classic Bordeaux blends – the Red is awesome!

Native Seattlite now living in the Big Apple… GO HAWKS!!!! (Sorry GaryV)

Best things about Seattle are definitely the summers, wine and the people… In fact I like the wine and summers SO much I’m getting married at DeLille Cellars this summer rather than doing to wedding in NYC.

Hope you enjoyed your trip…

QOTD: Never been to Seatle or WA……but the WA state wines that i’ve had are really quite amazing!

QOTD: I have lived in Seattle for over 20 years. GV, you have to visit Walla Walla. I know you are a big fan of the wines and if you go, you have to hit Whitehouse Crawford. The only sad thing is that WA wines have been discovered. It was a lot cooler when no one knew how kick ass the wines were. If you like a good neighborhood steakhouse, check out Jak’s Grill.

The Wind ?, The Train ? The Cold ? Suck it up, I never heard Mike Nugent complain that way 😉

QOTD: Beautiful place when the sun is out.

sweet location. I’ll see what I can do in my area to get you on a football field!

QOTD. I visited once a few years ago but I’m looking for an excuse to go back up there. I’ve spent a ton of time in oregon and washington is next on my list

Green Thunder!? PFFT!

Nice to see you at Taste!

Go Washington Riesling.

Live in Washington State and love it here. My favorite region is that which we call home: Puget Sound!

great episode!!!
QOTD- I have not been there yet.

Yo GV, I love the stadium idea. I think NY rielsing can be fantastic and relatively inexpensive compared to other whites.

Great episode! I fully agree with your assessment of the Poet’s Leap. Excellent wine. Too bad its tough to get, though I know the WL carries it!

QOTD: Lived there for 9 years and am trying to get back! Seattle is a great place to live, the Olympic Peninsula is a great place to play! Walla Walla is a great place to dry your shoes and whet your palate!

August 7: Jets(boo) at Browns (yea) preseason game. Seems like a good excuse for you to take the show on the road to Cleveland.

GV: love the episode, nice to see you on the road, and congrats for taking Mott with you!
QOTD: only been to a few places in Washington (Seatle included) but not enough to proclaim my favorite. I suspect if I ever got a chance to visit Columbia Valley or Walla Walla I might pick one of them.
Last comment . . love the Reisling – tasting on the Mosel is what got me into wine.

QOTD: Yes, Back in 98 I saw Jonny Lang and Buddy Guy on the Pier in Seattle. It was a blast!

I love Rieslings, nice V-Blog Gary! Suprised myself when I drank more wine than beer when I had the chance to visit Germany a few years ago.

Catching up on past episodes, QOTD: Love the energy at Pike place market! Plus Seattle kind of reminds me of my favorite city, SF.

I’d go open a bottle of Riesling now, but its not even 11 am. Bought a Martin Ray Angeline I’m excited to try. Go CA!

gary,

great show. love the riesling props. seattle has a great nudist parade.

Great Show. I am getting more into whites and sav blancs so i think rieslings are a possible next step for me. I have had a Loosen at a local place called juicy wines here in Chicago that i have liked very much. Look forward to meeting you in chi town for your book signing.

QOTD: Dude, I went to see my friend Casey in Seattle last year and he is a chef at Purple Cafe, the folks there are great, I got stranded on an island when i missed the ferry. City is a hidden gem.

Peace,
McD

Nice show (way behind and trying desperately to catch up this week!!)!

QOTD: Yes, I’ve been to Seattle and other parts of Washington State. Let’s see, the best part would be… the wineries!!!

I am glad to post my views and points in this blog.

I just got back from vacation in Seattle. I got a Porron, saw an octopus eat a fish at the aquarium, and went to some solid wineries in Woodinville.

I had the 2006 Eroica at Chateau Ste. Michelle on my trip, I thought it was awesome. Just picked up a bottle from WL (for 32% under other SRP, 15% under other retailers).

Brian Carter Cellars was our favorite of the wineries we visited, both for their wine and for their hospitality.