Hanging Out With Justin On A Laid Back Friday

Hanging Out With Justin On A Laid Back Friday – Epsiode #447

April 18, 2008

Gary hangs out with Justin Isosceles 2005 on this wonderful Friday. The Isosceles is one of the most requested wines of the year!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Justin IsoscelesOther California Red Meritage

252 Responses

April 18, 2008

GrapeStuff
1
April 18, 2008

Mojave Joe
Second!
April 18, 2008

T. Reasoner
2
April 18, 2008

Phil G
Have a great weekend!
April 18, 2008

elron
Enjoy the weekend peeps!
April 18, 2008

Palmer
cool. love laid back Friday.
April 18, 2008

charlie
Top 10 baby
April 18, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: Gonna drink some local OAKLAND wines!!!
April 18, 2008

Mike T
I got to say, I loved the 05 Isosceles. Trust your pal…. QTOD: having a few Argentinian Malbecs
April 18, 2008

Fille aLouer
Feel a bit like I’m watching Cramer on Mad Money!! You guys are awesome!

Fille x
April 18, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
A rather ‘Wayne’s World’ episode today. QOTD — that I do every Friday night.
April 18, 2008

Dr. K from NC
(Doctors don’t work on Friday afternoons) Love the episode, great weekend starter. Moulin Haut Laroque 2005 tonight,
April 18, 2008

Palmer
dead air?

QOTD: seeing FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL (and recovering from a Third Thirsty Thursday hangover).
April 18, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 20…Woo Hoo!
April 18, 2008

Abel
QOTD: Hosting wine club tonight!!!

Note: You are already approaching the top 100 bestselling books on Amazon. Congrats!
April 18, 2008

Johnny C. a.k.a SmokinActuary
Probably watching a movie outside on my deck since it is so nice out. Perhaps I should crack a bottle of Aric
April 18, 2008

Dan R.
QTOD: Smoking ribs to enjoy with my wife and her sister and husband in from out of town. Have a bottle of Seghesio Prati open and waiting at home. Also Monchhof Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese Riesling chilled and some Shiner Bock beer cold. Can’t wait till they are done.
April 18, 2008

fondue-stl
QOTD: Just changin’ the wine world, baby. Selling wine at the restaurant…
April 18, 2008

VinoVixen
Mott you really took a beating on this episode! I hope you pushing the book gets you off the hook!! I already ordered my two
QOTD: chilling outside with friends having great food, wine and the company, of course. Cheers
April 18, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: I plan on having a laid back Friday of my own.
April 18, 2008

Rick D
QOTD: Gee, drinking some vino, maybe…….Got a Chateaunuef du Pape breathin’

BTW – A wine guy that doesn’t know about Folex? It never met a red stain it can’t defeat. A few years back I was having some red wine with a girlfriend. Her dog knocked over a freshly opened bottle of red which spilled all over a white fabric recliner and the carpet. Instead of getting Po’d at the dog she pulled out the spray bottle of Folex and goodbye stain. Completely erased it. Mott, I just saved your Butt.
April 18, 2008

Chris
QOTD: Studying for a law school copyright exam.
April 18, 2008

chenin
Hi Gary, ok episode,
drink some Loire-valley whites, will ya
April 18, 2008

Robbie
Mott, You ought to put that “15 seconds of fame” on youtube, and LINK IT UP!

QOTD: Sharing a 15 year old California Cab with some friends, then we’re all going to see my favorite guitarist play some fine tunes.
April 18, 2008

Purple Tooth
QOTD: Grilling some beef tenderloins and sharing a bottle of 2003 Llano Estacado Viviano Super Tuscan.
April 18, 2008

Rick Scott
Participating in the Vermont Thirsty Thursday (on Friday) tasting!
April 18, 2008

Lynne
I have several bottles of the Isosceles, tho’ I haven’t opened any yet. I do hope some of the other vintages are not so OTT. I guess I could just use them as gifts.
QOD: Fixing smoked drunken chicken on the grill, playing classic rock out on the deck, (”I’m all shook up” will be included due to the earthquake we experienced this morning) and of course, enjoying some wine with the fam.
Good weekend to all
April 18, 2008

SKN
QOTD: Going to the Indianapolis Tweet-up! I’m looking forward to meeting other Twitter folks here. After that, I’m going out to celebrate my girl Donna’s birthday!
April 18, 2008

jason
QOTD: lie in bed, finish my glass of wine and hit the hay.
April 18, 2008

Duffy
So First! I love Mott, and i love everything Mott does, so I love that stain on your carpet! It’s very unique and now part of WLTV! shame we couldn’t be part of that event! Maybe you’ll be able to sell the carpet in a few years for big bucks!

Second if you don’t see the value in that stain that i see, and the stain annoys you – i heard all about glascleaning spray or windowcleaner or whatever it’s called! Whitout bleach!!!In the US you have bleach in everything?! weired..
Anyway that should work. or the oldschool way with salt…maybe it’s too late for that already!

Anyway QOTD! It’s tonight here in Germany already and i’m going to bed in a sec!Nose stuffed up so no wine or rocking the town for me
April 18, 2008

ChezJim
QOTD – Wife is going to a play with her sisters. I’ll cook dinner (something Italian) for my daughters and enjoy a little wine. Hopefully I can convince the girls to watch a good movie with me before they abandon me for their friends.
April 18, 2008

Zinny
I second the request for Rhone Rangers and look forward to the episode. WLTV is such a great resource – I read lots of wine blogs but this is a daily stop for me.

QOTD: Have to work late – dinner in front of the laptop. Will unwind with a little cru beaujolais late nite.
April 18, 2008

cma82
QOTD: I’m doing wayyyyy too much homework. When i’m sort of finished, I will most definately be drinking riesling on the porch with friends!
April 18, 2008

brent
QOTD: Makin’ dinner for the little lady and popping a bottle of Pierre Morlet Grande Reserve to celebrate her bday!
April 18, 2008

Deano
Damn Gary your office got pwn3d by the mottster.

QOTD:
-Grillin it up in the sun!!!
April 18, 2008

dcseven
Enjoying this beautiful 86 deg Friday afternoon with a sauv blanc!
April 18, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: It is finally GORGEOUS outside, so my man and I will be sitting out onthe porch sipping cote du rhone and loving life!!
April 18, 2008

Jprva
QOTD: Going wine tasting!!! Gary, great job, as always. Long time Vayniac reporting for duty
April 18, 2008

RnD
Loved the walk away segment. I was waiting for the piped in Musak to start playing. QOTD: I’ll be mowing the yard while the sun is still out, then pulling a couple of corks later. Preferably with something on the grill.
April 18, 2008

Scott EJ
Wow…I thought for sure you’d be all over the Justin. If I remember correctly, you loved the Cab. Interesting.

QOTD: The little lady is popping one about right now to decant and surprise me with when I get home from work.
April 18, 2008

boingoal
QOTD: Drinking a 2005 Justin Isosceles with some friends. Thanks Gary!
April 18, 2008

Derek F.
Nice to see the couch back in action!!!!

QOTD: I am thinking maybe going to UNO’s tonight to grab something to eat??
April 18, 2008

Pete G
Sorry for no comments last couple days. Wasn’t lurking was just away.

QOTD: Wine bar – Apertivo – with friends for a little b-day celebration!
April 18, 2008

MBGFLA
Tonight is my mom’s surprise 65th here in Boca Raton. We’ll be drinking ‘04 Chasseur Lorenzo Chard, ‘03 Lewis Reserve Chard and ‘04 Chasseur Joyce Pinot Noir.

Care to join?

MBG
April 18, 2008

GottaGoDrink
QOTD- Going to a party with 75 adults and kids. Wheeeee!
April 18, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Having diner in SF with Uncle Roger. Happy Anniversary Roger and Kathleen.
April 18, 2008

Pete W.
QOTD: It’s my birthday today! I am doing whatever my wife has planned for me. In the spirit of WLTV, I’m going to hug and kiss her and tell her how much she means to me… Then eat cake!
April 18, 2008

Aaron Weissman
QOTD: DJing the sock hop at my kid’s school for the PTA!
April 18, 2008

TWalk
working at Devine Wine Bar is tallahassee, FL…..big shout out to Chateau LeeBasa
April 18, 2008

Greg B
Big G, Sorry I’ve haven’t left you a comment in a while, but I’ve been out of the Country. Did some great tasting in Itlay. I’m behind in viewing some of the past Episodes, but I was able to catch the Big One. I followed it up with buying two of your Books. So I’m glad to be back and the only other comment is, I Loved me some 2004 Isosceles so, bring on the 05. Trust your Palate right?

QOTD: Tonight I’m going to sit down with my Wife and enjoy a great bottle of Wine. : )
April 18, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
Reading about the hot weather in other parts of the country is getting me jealous..we’re having some freak snow and hail here in Seattle. grumble…

I will be drinking wine tonight, as I do every Friday night.
April 18, 2008

flynbrian
Gary, be easy on Mott and show him some love. You always say love your family and he’s part of your WL family. As for the stain, call Billy Mays and tell him to bring over some OXY CLEAN! QOTD- Going to work about 6:30pm and end up in St.Pete,FLA at about 2am. No wine in my future until Sunday pm.
April 18, 2008

BF
great ep — today is a wine-free zone. mexican and margaritas. going to try fancy tequila, which is what all the cool kids are doing these days.
April 18, 2008

Bobby T
$15 Bordeaux, burgers on the grill, and watching my Texas Rangers pull of a miracle and beat Matsuzaka and the Red Sox at Fenway. At least two of the three are a sure thing.
April 18, 2008

Tom Purvenas
QOTD – Its friday and the work week is over brother. That calls for getting out the cork opener and visiting the wine shelf to make a selection. Don’t know what it is, but I am sure it will be nice. Actually might be something we had delivered the other day….

Excellent work by Mott on the rug….
April 18, 2008

Tom
QOTD: My wife and I are going over to my sisters for my bother-in-law’s birthday celebration. So there will be good company, food and wine for all. Got to love family. Cheers!
April 18, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show as always, I will third the Rhone Rangers request and make an additional one for some Oregon Pinot tasting or some of their red other varietals from del rio or columbia gorge, just a thought.

QOTD: Cleaning before my rents come tomorrow for a short overnight stay. Possibly a bottle of Kaesler shiraz as well
April 18, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
Interesting to see this wine on the show…they have a very large following from a lot of people I know….I’d agree. Just a little too much.

QOTD: Sleeping…I just finnished work and I have 16 hours more for tomorrow….I’m tired.
April 18, 2008

boegemann
QOTD: staining a red oak grate for the cold air return of my house.
April 18, 2008

Social Project Brian
Way to kick Mott’s a** around today. That was an amazing carpet stainy-stain! And hey Mott, thanks for that lingering butt shot when you got sent to the couch. Still… Mott still deserves a LINK IT UP t-shirt. Am I not merciful?

Justin today? Last night at my Dad’s house, we had the Justin Chardonnay. I enjoyed it. He’s got some of the Cabs laying around too. When you’re in the mood for an aerial attack, release the fruit bombs!

QOTD: What am I doing tonight? Giving my toddler a bath, then when the wife gets home, chillin like Bob Dylan, hopefully with a glass of a little sump’in sump’in good.
April 18, 2008

ChrisH
QOTD: I will be hanging out with my lovely girlfriend Elisabeth on this fine Friday evening. Saturday, we are heading to Oliver Winery in Bloomington, IN to taste some wines. Should be fun!
April 18, 2008

Mike
QOTD – I’ll be taking my wife out for an Italian dinner at Mario’s. VERY good food and the BEST wine list in Polk county, FL. You need to check it out next time you are in the Tampa/Orlando area.
April 18, 2008

shawnandlu
FOLEX Mott Folex! take it from someone who spills far to much red wine.

I couldn’t agree more on the Isosceles. My wife and just got back from a central coast wine vacation and Justin was a huge disappointment, mass produced tourist wines anyone.

Gary please hurry on the central coast Rhone varietals. The list you read absolutely killed it on our trip. Tablas Creek is starting to make wines that are unreal. It took them a long time to get some of the varietals through quarantine. Try the esprit de beaucastel 05, Tanser 93, Parker 92-94, me in tasting room last week “Holy Crap this is good”. Not sure how that translates on a point scale but it has to be lot.
April 18, 2008

Fangorn81
QOTD: Not quite sure yet…definitely going to wash my dishes in about 30 seconds, but after that is a toss up.

Though it is Whiskey Friday.
April 18, 2008

pawncop
Great show, but you need to lighten up on Mott.

QOTD – actually taking this weekend off and will be with my grandaughter along with my daughter and son-in-law. By the way he is the one that made me aware of you and Vayner nation.
April 18, 2008

hugh
Tonite I will raise a glass in memory of Danny Federici….RIP Phantom Dan….you will always be missed….
April 18, 2008

Adam J
QOTD:outside!!!!!Loving my wife and life in general.
April 18, 2008

getmeacab
Top 100 AGAIN!
April 18, 2008

Garrick
I think the stain will just add character to your office. It looks nice…eh, maybe.

QotD: About to head to the grocery store, and maybe pick up something to drink.
April 18, 2008

Kevin
Yeah, GARY I STICK WITH THE JUSTIN CAB FOR HALF THE PRICE.
April 18, 2008

Matthew L
QOTD: If I could ever get out of the office (I’m listening to the show in the background), I’m headed home. We’ve got a friend on her way back from Paris staying for the weekend. I’m anxious to help her cure some jet leg with a nice glass (or three) of wine.

Cheers!
April 18, 2008

Ed Salonia
Good show GV. Have a great weekend.

QOTD: Going to little italy for dinner.
April 18, 2008

Marshall
QOTD:I’m gonna have a Ripasso Vallipolicella and watch a film or listen to music.
April 18, 2008

Andy
Never had a Justin G…. maybe we should wait ..

QOTD— Go out and have a nice quiet dinner with the Mrs. Probably have a nice glass of vino w/dinner… Thanks & cheers… The book is cool.
April 18, 2008

Exgrap
Mott,
use oxiclean to take care of the stain. Yes, it really works. Handle of Trader Joe’s sack broke just as I was putting it in my car. Bottle of zin shattered and stained car seat and my jeans. Wife whipped out miniture spray can of oxiclean from her purse that she received as a Christmas gift from one of our kids. Could not believe my eyes as both stains disappeared after blotting with paper towels. All those years watching the infomertial and thinking it was a big rip off. Wrong!
April 18, 2008

thecobalt9
drinking vino with some buddies at mi casa tonight – gonna do some aussie shiraz with stanky dutch cheese!

and go easy on mott – for serious!
April 18, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Didn’t love the Justin? Thats ok, more for me!
QOTD…. trying to find the bottom of a Aussie Shiraz bottle tonight.
April 18, 2008

AZTrojan
QOTD: I shipped the wife off to Vegas for a girls weekend, so I’m home alone with the three kids – looking at In N Out burgers tonight with a little red wine for dad!
April 18, 2008

BargePlus
You know it’s not often that you see “Makes a great carpet stain” in the tasting notes.

Can that stain be re-produced as the backdrop for the “Mott, lap it up” tee-shirt?
April 18, 2008

brorjace
Wacky show, I feel sorry for the Mott. Haven’t we all broken something wine related? I think I’ve killed a few glasses by now. Hanging out with my girlfriend, hooray!
April 18, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: going out to eat!!

Mott time to buy the red carpet for Gary!!
April 18, 2008

Jes
Good show!

QOTD: Curling up on the couch with a bottle of Gordon Brothers (2003; merlot), organic pizza, and a film, “Hana-bi”. Then, a little quality time with Dostoevsky.
April 18, 2008

Tyler
pizza and wine night

prob a rhone or ca syrah
April 18, 2008

CABDRINKER
Love that you broke out an Isosceles. As the forum knows – BIG FAN! Was nice to see that I had some of the same notes as Gary when I had this wine almost 2 months ago.

http://tv.winelibrary.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15396&highlight=isosceles
April 18, 2008

Ryan W
QOTD – Softball game then bottle of wine.
April 18, 2008

Mike L
QOTD: No clue what I’m having for dinner. MY gf gets off late and will probably pick up something on her way home.

I’m thinking you should name the stain and revisit it from time to time. Heck if anything..you may have to develop your own wine remover or something. Vay Ner Stainremover. Ha!
April 18, 2008

Anthony L.
Boy that dead air was frightening….
QOTD: sitting home with the kiddies…my favorite activity.
April 18, 2008

Dale Cruse
QOTD: Watching my Yankees while eating a gyro and drinking 2003 Guigal Tavel.
April 18, 2008

smitty
i bet there was some kind of private tasting at Wine Library on this beautiful spring Friday. I finally saw Mott and he is completely different than what I expected. GV gets me motivated to check out something new over the weekend. Have a good one
April 18, 2008

Brooklyn Paul
That dead air in the middle was AWESOME!

I need to get this wine, but it’s not exactly a screaming QPR. Hmmm… I’ll put it on my WL “wishlist”.

QOTD: Mets… Thai Food… and Ranga Ranga SB.
April 18, 2008

JimChem
QOTD: The Birch Bay Wine Club is having a pasta dinner and 8 Italian wines. Seventy people are attending.

Jim
April 18, 2008

Antony
Seiko says she’s knackered and going to bed. I’m drying my hair and getting a relatively early one too as I have to work the weekend.
April 18, 2008

Scoot
You need new carpet.

Do you think it would be possible to make a good home made wine?
April 18, 2008

Horacio Campana
I am flying to Guadalajara to meet my wife and attend a dear friend’s 40th BDay celbration. He’ll have wine, but I am not sure if it will be amazing wine. I was tempted to bring him several bottles, but it is his party after all. i am just taking him a magnum of 1999 Dead Arm as a gift.
April 18, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Ive been dying to try the Isoscles.

QOTD: as of now, nothing….just takin’ it easy. Its been a long week and next week is only going to get worse.

–RH
April 18, 2008

Leif Erik Sundstrom
QOTD: working at one of Portland’s finest restaurants. …. NEXT FRI though! IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
And I will instead be EATING at one of Portland’s finest restaurants (diff. place) and guzzling delicious wine. NOT to forget the SNIFFING of delicious wine.
April 18, 2008

Caleb
MOTT! Link it up! lol just wanted to say that.

QOTD: relax!
April 18, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
Going out for Italian tonight, will probably try something from their wine list, maybe something new.
April 18, 2008

dominickmack
QOTD – going to the movies to see “forgetting sarah marshall”
April 18, 2008

Kristen
Nice GV, way to get back to the questions!

QOTD: I interviewed (in French!) over the phone(!) with my internship supervisor in Bordeaux and it went well! Needless to say, I’m celebrating!
April 18, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Still trying to get Mott out in front eh? Even though the style is bigger than I usually like I still like Justin wines and keep them in my stock. Too bad about the big ass glass!
April 18, 2008

Fred_M
Gary! Get a nice rug to cover that stain if it won’t come out.

QOTD: Cooked up a nice Hanging out with a bottle of Brancott ‘07 NZ Sauv Blanc catching up on the “back issues” of WLTV.
April 18, 2008

JohnL.
It’s Friday night… time to open a bottle of Red and relax!
April 18, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: A glass of wine and my 2 month old…..BTW you want more glasses? We can work something out….
April 18, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
QOTD:
Sipping a 2004 Mas Romanis La Basseta aquired from the WL prior to them dissing Wisconsin. Enjoying it,,, but for 62 bones it is NOT a QPR. But I’m expanding my palate, and edjucating meself. Thanks GV. Have a great weekend Ya’ll!
April 18, 2008

JonE
Old Friday-YAY!! I have always wondered about that wine. I had an old vintage of the Reserve Cab and enjoyed it(although it was pretty big boned, with alot of make-up on).

QOTD: Finished a tasting of Jorge Ordonez stuff, some Sinskey, and some Crios. Now onto Dogfish Head Aprihop and mango stilton-happy friday everybody.
April 18, 2008

Justin Viger
Hey my name is Justin. Does that mean you were drinking me?

QOTD: Watching “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” with my sister Jaclyn. Since she hasn’t even seen it yet.
April 18, 2008

wmole
Damn good job on that fat boy Gary. Also on a primo “dead air” segment. Empty couch? Nice!!!

QOTD: Staying home w/wine and netflix…burning no fuel…carwise at least.

Congrats on book
April 18, 2008

Aaron S.
QOTD – Last night to eat leavened bread products… so we’re going out for pizza (and hopefully watching Matt Cain bring in a win for the Giants, followed by one from Tim Lincecum tomorrow!)
April 18, 2008

EternalChild
I have two confessions to make.

1. I have been a big time lurker up until now, but I promise I’ve changed my ways. For Gary.

2. I like ketchup….. a lot!
April 18, 2008

Aaron S.
Oh, and ordering two copies of your book – one for me, one as a birthday present for my dad.
April 18, 2008

Darlene O.
Again, Gary, great episode! Love the ‘laid-back Fridays’. Too bad for the stain and glass breakage (sorry Mott :}). QOD: Hubby and I are just going to chill with a little at-home wine tasting of some wines we’ve picked out and want to try….:}
April 18, 2008

Cuse Wino
New Tshirt- “Break it Mott”
or “Spill it Mott”
April 18, 2008

Mark
im grilln up a couple huge ass turkey burgers with a homemade sundried tomato mayo spread and drinking a kick ass riesling with them !!!
April 18, 2008

jp
haven’t left a comment in a while(sorry)but since the qotd is easy and doesn’t hurt my head on a Friday night, I’ll bite: Cooking homemade pizzzzzzza with the family- GREAT! watching a little wltv and coughing on a poorly chosen Washington state merlot(maybe it just needs some air, but personally I think this ‘03 is past it.)Have a great weekend everybody!
April 18, 2008

Kittylitter
GV,

Your office would look truly great with a red carpet. That way no matter you or Mott spill, it won’t show. Just have the ol’ Mott sprinkle a few bottles of the ol’ red around the room to finish the rug job. Love your show. QOTD: Mamma’s working, home alone with the cats.
April 18, 2008

Grapedigger
Good show! We want to see more interaction with the Mottser..It’s always fun to see how a “non-wine expert”react to tasting a wine. For tonight, nothing special..Just had a South African Sauv Blanc (Porcupine Ridge), which was average, and chilled on my patio watching WLTV. Cheers!
April 18, 2008

C-Lo
Hey GV, funny show. QOTD: it’s a weird day for me. After the earthquake this morning, I haven’t been right all day, so I’m at home tonight. Truthfully, I’m catching up on some old WLTV episodes – how’s that for an ego booster? One thing for you: please tell me that you’re going to roll through Chicago in the month of May for the book tour – it only makes sense to make your way west by stopping in Chi-town before you go out to Portland! Keep it real.
April 18, 2008

Robert Howells
Tonight I am hanging out with my wife Lizzie and my two daughters. I am enjoying a bottle of Long Flat Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc.
April 18, 2008

clell
just got back into town and my wife and I are having a drink or two. O, she has never been to the rodeo so, we may go later.
April 18, 2008

LB in KS
Amazazazazing! 2, count em’, 2 KANSAS references in ONE week! SAWEEEET!
April 18, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: One of my other hobbies is rebuilding vintage light-weight steel frame racing bikes and this afternoon I got another frame so I spent some time working on it before watching the episode. It’s almost 10:30 now, so I’m probably going to watch a movie or something and chill out until I go to bed.
April 18, 2008

Glenn
QOTD: I am sitting here watching you while drinking a Sanford Pinot Noir. Don’t think this bottle holds enough though to drown out the misery of watching my Padres being blown out by the D-Backs following the heartbreaking loss last night to the Rockies. We suck, but I love them anyway.
April 18, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
Taize…
April 18, 2008

farmer jim
drinking the A to Z pinot gris that you recommended and really enjoying it!!!!
April 18, 2008

hoosto
I’m “expanding my pal”. I’m a red wine drinker but having some white tonight. Damijan Collio Kaplja. White grapes macerating on skins is good! Nice depth and smoothness you don’t normally find in a white. If you haven’t tried it, give it a whirl.
April 18, 2008

Moselman
QOTD: Please, please, oh hockey gods, watching Dallas consign the Mighty Ducks to the golf course. Especially after the disgusting results in 4 of 5 games last night.

Also racking the Mike Weir Cab Merlot and a J-T Reserve Merlot I sprung for this aft, for a try on my birthday next year (J-T) or 2010 (MW). And finishing off a rather thin Tollo Terre de Chieta with some culinary leftovers.
April 18, 2008

MonkuWino
QOTD: I’m watching you drink the Justin that I can’t afford and am really enjoying a glass of Esca 2006 Pinot Grigio that cost 1/3 the price. And now I am typing this comment!
April 18, 2008

grapedog
Went to a local wine shop for a tasting… then out to dinner at a new restaurant in town. Good wine and food, can’t think of a better way to spend an evening!
April 18, 2008

Senator
QOTD: Just chillin’ bro!

BTW, I loved the 20 – 30 seconds of empty couch. Classic!
April 18, 2008

Hillary
Hi, Gary! I just opened an Estancia Shiraz 2005 and giving it a shot. Too pooped to go out this evening.

I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU SPIT THE JUSTIN AT $52!

You can get the red wine out of your carpet and I bet your mom knows how – “Wine Out” by Gonzo. I get it online because of the price/size. It’s the secret of drycleaners.

It was SO CUTE when you were stroking the book. I don’t know that you even realized it.
April 18, 2008

Wes M
QOTD: Watching this episode after work and drinking some Merlot. I know you were having some harmless fun with Mott, but I feel you are pretty angry. You need to get it out anf forgive Mott. It was an accident. Maybe a formal apology (both ways) and make-up next episode?
April 18, 2008

damien
went out for some hot wings, fat tires on tap and the dodger game. damn you derek lowe i needed a win this week in fantasy ball. now i’m in a food comma watching you and mott the hoople do the show.
April 18, 2008

JeffH.
Gary,

Great show as usual. Have not tried the isosceles. Probably won’t at that price. Did enjoy some Cline Cashmere earlier in the week. A decent GSM for 16 bones.

QOTD: Checked out a local Charlotte wine bar tonight and enjoyed a glass of
2000 Barbera d’Alba.
April 18, 2008

RDB
I turned on this episode while I was drinking Justin Reserve CAB. Great stuff. I belong to the Justin wine club and the May shipment will have 2 bottles of the Isosceles. Can’t wait to try it.

Rich
April 18, 2008

ChrisR
Going to a good friend’s surprise b-day party. Her b/f says there’s going to be a bigger surprise for her at the party *wink* *wink*
April 18, 2008

Danny C
Gary,

Great show buddy, sorry to hear Mott is destroying the office!!! Have a great weekend!
April 18, 2008

Newman
I am going out to the club with some friends from back in high school, should be a blast. Kind of sad that I won’t be drinking any vino tonight.

On another note, was out the other night at a restaurant, and saw Gewurztraminer on the wine list and decided to “try something new, and expand my palette.” Very glad I did. Not sure exactly which winery it was (although it was definitely from British Columbia) but it was pretty delicious.
April 18, 2008

Mike S,
QOTD – Drinking the Callac Blanc White Burgundy from the Christmas episode.
April 18, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: hanging out with the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life.
April 19, 2008

Dash
QOTD: I am watching you! I did not want to go out so it was a prime opportunity to catch up on this week’s episodes!
April 19, 2008

ianchudson
QOTD: Just watched the Cardinals stomp the Giants in St. Louis!
April 19, 2008

TsTank
QOTD: BSG then hanging with my friends.
April 19, 2008

margaux's
hanging our watching wine library tv abd listening to my boyfriend snore.
April 19, 2008

Colin
4/18/2008 Hanging out with my girlfriend.
April 19, 2008

Eli2Tyree
QOTD just got back from watching my RANGERS smoke the Devils in 5!!! Stanley Cup Baby!!!!
April 19, 2008

Nathan H
chillin with the girlfriend, and not studying.
April 19, 2008

Dennis
QOTD: Woofed down some KFC with my wife and grandma.
April 19, 2008

ryan
Baseball game LA Angeles vs. Seattle Mariners and we are sitting in the owners suite (thats right with Art Moreno)
April 19, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD- Bartenders are not like most of you we work on Friday nights. So I just poured wine for a bunch of people drinking expensive wine and thinking that it makes them look smart in front of their friends to say things like “that new vintage of Silver Oak sure is Super” AHHHHHHH! whatever more good wine for me
April 19, 2008

Kirk B
Justin just released the ‘05. They always release their wines a little before they are ready. I’ll bet if you revisit it in 8 months, you’ll love it more.

QOTD We hung out with some vayniacs and drank half a dozen ’80s bordeaux wines!
April 19, 2008

caleb
OXI CLEAN!!!
qotd- rocking some serious vino in san diego at an italian tapas style restaurant with the boys! 2005 st joseph vs 2005 crozes hermitage with a 91 BV latour private reserve nightcap!
April 19, 2008

TWofPasadena
GV- Don’t be dissing the Justin. I’m big on Paso and I know that the Justin Iso is killin’. Fool.

QOTD: Had a great time hanging with other parents from my son’s t-ball team. Coach Jim is a home brewer and makes some great beer. Then came home and had some really nice Montrachet. Great night.
April 19, 2008

TWofPasadena
Re: the previous post. Have had a bit too much fun and the punctuation isn’t what it should be.
April 19, 2008

Jarvis
QOTD: I went and enjoyed and took pictures of the odd snow that fell here in Seattle today.
April 19, 2008

WineChuck
QOTD: Sat down with my best friend of 39 years and a glass of Wash Cab Franc to watch three episodes of a crazy kid make his mark with wine. What could be more fun?
April 19, 2008

Rhonda
Tonight is almost over but I watched some baseball (got the MLB extra innings, package and we are loving it) read, marinated some fajita meat for tomorrow and had some Pierre Sparr Alsace One.
April 19, 2008

David Cole
I couldn’t agree more on your take of the Justin, it hasn’t been as strong the last few years and the price has only gone up.

QOTD: Went to my son’s baseball game…………I’m not saying he is A-Rod yet, but hey LOL!! A guy can dream!
April 19, 2008

T. Bone
Pizza and movie: Lions from Lambs. Waste of time, a little too “fakey fake.” Would have preferred to pop a bottle of that Isosceles and sip through the WLT archives.
April 19, 2008

ray-ray
Qotd: XBox 360 Assasins Creed after a long day @ school
April 19, 2008

Metal Dave
Well, I’m watching this on Saturday. I’m doing a whiskey tasting for one of our customers. Focusing on Irish and Scotch Malts. Really excited about this one!
April 19, 2008

HeadWino
QOTD: Now Saturday, but last night my wife and I hosted a blind wine tasting of Bordeaux’. After which we retired to our bar area, drank some more and gnoshed the night away. And, Gary will love this, we fired up the laptop to introduce our guests to Gary and the show. Just spreading the love.

B
April 19, 2008

Stu
QOTD: Today is Saturday, going to a fund raiser wine tasting ot our parish school to raise money.
April 19, 2008

M
QOTD: Friday night was leftover wine and BBQ food from Thursday night.

Saturday night we’ll try some of the ‘kosher for passover’ wines at the seder. My expectations for the wine are low. But you never know until you try it.
April 19, 2008

melissajo
QoTD: also watching this on saturday but last night i enjoyed the beautiful weather we are having in massachusetts by drinking some of the 4 vines naked chardonnay (LOVED IT!) on my front porch with friends, then went to an incredible soul food dinner on campus.
April 19, 2008

Brit Hammer
Hi Gary,
From his book “How to Remove Spots & Stains” by Herb Barndt (a former professor of mine) – book also on Amazon –

To remove the wine stain (in case you haven’t already yet) and any future stains on your shirts or tablecloths:

TYPE
alcohol, fruit, sugar

FORMULA
water
salt
oil solvent
white vinegar

METHOD
Sponge off stain with COOL water. For washable fabrics, stretch the stained area over a bowl, pour salt over the stain and pour boiling water through the fabric from a height of 12″. If the fabric can’t take boiling water, pour salt on the stain and moisten. Let stand, then scrape the salt off, and rinse. If these methods are too harsh for the fabric or it is non-washable, use an oil solvent. If any stain remains, apply a vinegar solution (half water), and rinse.

NEVER USE HEAT ON A SUGAR STAIN.
NEVER USE SOAP AND NEVER IRON A FRUIT STAIN.

Good luck!
B
April 19, 2008

Blake
QOTD: Well it was last night for me….but I sat down, watched some hockey and enjoyed a few beers with the guys….we also threw down some N64 007 Goldeneye!!!
April 19, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Went golfing in the nice weather we are having here in Michigan, had some “pops”, and then finished with a Red Wing OT victory in game Five.

Have a great weekend!
April 19, 2008

Roadwarrior
QOTD: On my laptop in the “office” Isocoles is always great. For a more affordable version try their neighbor in Paso, Carmody McKnight who make a Meritage called Cadenza at $26.
April 19, 2008

BobbyTiger
As I am viewing the video on the Saturday after, it’s already happened, and it was so uneventful, I don’t even remember what I did. Pathetic…….no?
April 19, 2008

LarryW
First, my WL video arrived Saturday morning, already with 135 comments. How do people get it early? The website?

Second, that “big-ass” glass makes your head look small. I guess that’s one way to not get a big head.

Third, I wonder if it’s fair to try and judge big wines when they are so young. The oak and fruit melt away with bottle age, ultimately making a more balanced wine. I have a ‘99 Isosceles that I haven’t opened for that reason. BTW, you didn’t note the isosceles triangle on that “cool” label.

Go KU! That game was the best! Because Memphis was so great, too.
April 19, 2008

T.K.
A spot-on review of Justin. Let’s see how you rate the Paso Rhone Ranger wines which can also be over the top as well. Last night we enjoyed the Revenant Malbec Rose with a little Dim Sum.
April 19, 2008

ChrisV
QOTD: On this SATURDAY night (here in Australia) we held a wine blind tasting event. We had 5 sparkling whites and 7 red wines. On our list were:

Minchinbury White Seal Private Cuvee ($A 5)
Jacob’s Creek Brut ($10)
Seaview Brut 2001 ($20)
Stefano Lubiana Brut NV ($32)
Laurent-Perrier Brut (France, $70)

Orlando “Gramps” Grenache 2006
Coriole Sangiovese 2006
Peter Lehmann “The Futures” Shiraz 2005
Brands Merlot 2005
Chalk Hill Cabernet 2004
Yering Station Pinot Noir 2006
Cascabel Tempranillo 2007

I was the winner with 6/12, the wines I identified correctly were:

Minchinbury
Laurent-Perrier
Yering Station Pinot
Gramps Grenache
Chalk Hill Cabernet
Coriole Sangiovese

As ever, this competition was harder than it looked on paper! I think Gary V could have killed it though… but everyone had fun and that was the main thing.
April 19, 2008

Diego
Gary, get some Woolite OXY DEEP carpet cleaner….the stuff is like magic, you’ll see the stain disapear b4 your eyes…..
April 19, 2008

Clinton
Nice show Gary. The cheap foam shaving cream – barbasol – it will lift that stain out (secret from my mother).

Rock Chalk Championship baby!

QOTD: Taking friends out to celebrate their engagement, Fiddlehead Joe’s
April 19, 2008

Andy & Edie
Great Episode, Gary – Friday night we drank Moscato d’asti by the fire pit…we are huuuuuge fans of this Italian sparkling wine. You should do an episode on this underrated varietal.
April 19, 2008

Niklas
QFTD: I’ll drink Bouchard Finlayson’s Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2005 from South Africa.Very good stuff.
April 19, 2008

Tina Smith
Worked at my best friend’s wine shop to help out with a tasting event, then went to a great restaurant to meet a friend. Drank a glass of Hedges bordeaux blend followed by a glass of Owen Roe Yakima Red Blend. Love those Washington reds!
April 19, 2008

Karl Laczko
Sorry to see the Vayniac glass in pieces, rare treasures those things. The episode seemed a bit rushed or disjointed today, lacked focus (sorry…).

QOTD – Didn’t do anything really, just chilled.
April 19, 2008

George from NEPA
OMG Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. That was a great Birthday Shout Out. As Gary would say, I’m humbled. Thank you sooo much again.

QOTD (watching on Saturday) I am going out for the Birthday!!!

George
April 19, 2008

RobRx
One man’s over the top is another man’s Yum!!!! Justin is a great winery to visit if you get the chance, nice people and reasonable prices. You need to be in their wine club to get the Isosceles Reserve which is even more over the top and only made in great years. Double Yum! Do you sell Linne Calodo at Wine Library? Thought they were direct only. I think they are the “poor man’s Sine Qua Non”. Gary, you will think they are too over the top.
April 19, 2008

dAve
Walking off stage was a hoot! Keeping it real. Mott is your key to success. ha. smile.
When is the next secret Pack? My neighbor is buying next time. haha. smile.

QOTD: white burgundy and Cabot dry cheddar – what a rush. When you doing more cheese?
April 19, 2008

Roberto
Hi Gary,

I am still in shock as I’d never really SEEN Mott before… just thought he would look so different (guess his voice threw me off)… anyway, watching this late on sat. pm because…
QOTD went to a wine bar for dinner and got home at midnight, opened more wine with friends and went to bed at 6.00 am….. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
April 19, 2008

Dominus
First, get off Mott’s case. You waste more good wine in one sitting than that one stupid stain. Get some of your boys to rent a rug shampooer and clean it up.

That being said, last night (Friday) the little lady and I went to our neighborhood Italian restaurant and I had a half bottle of Isole e Olena, a fav of mine with a whole Branzini fish. Delish.

Have a great weekend.
April 19, 2008

chenrys
Finally caught to the shows we missed. The Justin sounds like something we’d like.

QOTD: Saturday – the day we are watching this we are chilling on the deck with a glass of wine. Friday….I was sick with the flu.
April 19, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
Is it just me or does that wine stain on the carpet looks EXACTLY like an outline of Saint Vincent – that patron saint of wine growers. Quick… have Mott cut out the stained section and sell it on E-Bay. It’s way better than that grilled cheese sandwich picture.
April 19, 2008

Donna Marie
Wow, you better check with “Heloise” about that wine-stained carpet.

QOTD: Having dinner at home after a beautiful day of visiting some local NJ wineries.
April 19, 2008

Eric Gauster
Just ordered 2 copies of the book… GREAT program!!! I am learning so much every day. Keep it up!!
April 19, 2008

Eric Gauster
We saw the face of Mott (sp?)… I’m new here, but was that the first time?
April 19, 2008

jpwardaia
Good luck cleaning the stain …Mott!!!
Friday Night…finished playing a killer round of golf on a PERFECT day in DC….had a great dinner of a burger and Guinness with a great friend.
April 19, 2008

Mike
My son and one of his friends and myself went to a wine tasting event at our local wine shop. A great time
April 19, 2008

BW
QOTD : Can’t answer it because it’s already Saturday nite.

But on the Justin, I can comment – Have you ever been there? The whole place is fakey-fake & built to impress those with limited knowledge. I mean, it’s great marketing & I am sure that is good for business, but I would prefer a great wine. Really emphasizing form over substance, it seems to me. Justin clearly has this fantasy about Bordeaux, with his little chateau on the hill & the grapes he is growing ( & you should hear the comparisons to Bordeaux on the winery tour), but what is he doing growing Bordeaux varietals in the central coast ??? …. where the Rhone varietals are killing it – should have mentioned the tie in to one of your emails today – Justin is just north of a couple in the list – Tablas Creek , Linne Calado & L’Adenture – all quality Rhone producers.
April 19, 2008

Wine Not?
I am loving all of the comments on how to clean the stain! But seriously, what would a wine store office be without a little wine “oops” somewhere…you know?

QOTD: Went to book club and shared a bottle of Rioja that I bought in Spain a couple of weeks ago. Was really good! Wish I had bought more, but my suitcase was full to bursting as it was. Still I managed to squeeze 6 bottles in there!
April 20, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: It’s Saturday, because my computer is doing something wierd and showing a tripod and camera instead of the usual winelibrary page and I just figured out how to make it run, so, on Friday evening I vacuumed and washed dishes and did laundry and washed floors and called my credit card company to cancel the card I lost while I was in New York. Today, my husband and I went to an afternoon French wine tasting at a restaurant – very fun – and this evening we watched The Savages.
April 20, 2008

Bobby Wino
Yessss…I’m so excited you did the Justin Isosceles. I really like many of Justin wines and I feel like they do a good job representing Paso Robles in wine shops across the country! I dig fruit bombs so I love these.

And speaking of Central Coast rhones I love Cliff Cate’s F’book request. And check out the reviews of L’Aventure and Tablas Creek on my blog about tasting rooms in Paso: http://www.pasodirt.blogspot.com. If you can get your hands on any of the L’Aventure estate wines it would be awesome to hear your thoughts.

QOTD. I saw this on Saturday…and tonight I went to an awesome wine/cheese event.
April 20, 2008

Bobby Wino
oh yeah…and when you do your central coast tasting I’d love it if you could squeeze some Saxum in there! This wine is too expensive for me and it’s hard to get so I’ll just have to live vicariously through you…thanks!
April 20, 2008

Jaybird
My Brother had a lil’ get together and I wanted to share a 2006 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz with my friends and it was great…one of my favs!
April 20, 2008

Andrew D
Cheers Gary

QOTD: looking back I spend Friday night holed up at home as Hong KOng got it’s first typhoon warning for the year.

Cheers
Andrew
April 20, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Tonight? Working…then going out with some friends to 3rd Stop; a great late-night spot for a bite to eat and about 20 beers on tap (a change of pace for myself and my co-workers after serving vino all night at our wine bar).
April 20, 2008

Dave from VA
QOTD: headed out to a local brewery that has a half dozen styles of beer on tap and is nestled in Appalachian foothills, a good 20 miles from the nearest city. An excellent place to hang for hours and relax. (Blue Mountain Brewery. I highly recommend the 750cc bottle of Belgian style ale called Mandolin)
April 20, 2008

J Crazy
great to hear the questions and see the couch again!

Plus, I love JUSTIN…I mean the name and some of their wines.

QOTD: friday I watched some TV with my wife and had a great time with a little wine and ramen! HA! How’s that for a unique paring. Unfortunately, it was a terrible match: super salty instant ramen with a crappy red from down unders.
April 20, 2008

salvatore
Vosne Romanee !! Vosne Romanee !!!!!!!!!!!!!

You Ahole Gary…..
I asked 60 zillion times to do a show on Rosso Di Montalcino a poor mans “Brunello”; did you ever do the show? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Get over your rug; and leave Mott alone!
Your doing a wine show…….you know liquid red stuff!! Shit happens!!
April 20, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Thanks so much Gary for all you are doing. I just found the website on Thursday and can’t stop watching!
April 20, 2008

Lyn S
QOTD: Watching disk 4 season 2 of 24.

Good to see you on the couch again Gary!
April 20, 2008

Vigneron
Does anyone else pick up some sugar in this wine? I know it’s very unlikely, as it’s unfined/unfiltered, but my tasting group all said RS.

I rather enjoyed this wine, until the American oak 2×4 hit me on the back of the head. Very planky finish. Overall, a pretty enjoyable wine. They should just drop the American oak from this wine, and it would be much improved.
April 20, 2008

Seo Salimi
Couldnt agree more with you on the Justin. I’ve had several vintages of the Iscosceles and have never been wowed–especially for the price. I think their other wines, in particular, the Savant and Temperillo Reserve, are a much better wine. Great show.
April 20, 2008

cruster
QOTD: Hanging out with some friends in Bratislava, Slovakia.
April 20, 2008

Ben F
Come on Gary go easy on the Mott-ster!!! He has not Tshirt and you are giving him are hard time… I am sure someone in the Vayner nation knows how to get red wine out of carpet!!!
April 20, 2008

Eastportorican
Mott, Drink it up!( Spill the wine, dig that girl!)
April 20, 2008

JÃ¸rn Idar Kvig
QOTD; I worked, making a nice 7-course dinner with matching wine to some VIP.. Then I tasted the rest of the wine!
April 20, 2008

Luis Felipe
QOTD: Playing soccer in the afternoon and coming home to spend time with my family…after a good shower of course.
April 20, 2008

Tony
QOTD: I went to a short off-site “visioning” session with the manager’s at my office in Tarrytown, NY. At least we ate good!
April 20, 2008

MontrealJ
Hey Gary, great show! Keep it up!!
April 20, 2008

JadHabsFan
Hey Gary!!
I stumbled upon your show while i was searching the web for some recommended Rose wine! I must admit that at first, i was taken by surprise because your so… enthusiastic about white tasting, I was expecting a wine show to be much more serious. I am relatively new to wine and i appreciate all that you try to teach through this show!

I notice that you are a big sports fan and that you are from the NJ area (btw Giants rock, but props to you for being a devoted fan to a lousy team ) but you don’t seem to have much interest in the NJ Devils, the NHL hockey team… Whys that?

Anyway, keep up the great work,
Jad
April 20, 2008

Paul Horan
QOTD: Friday nite in DC – happy hour at Evening Star in Alexandria, which turned into a nite of exploration of their expansive wine list… Got home well past midnite.
April 21, 2008

Philippe
2005 Justin Isosceles….IM MORE OF A BORDEAUX STYLE SO, I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU ON THE 89 POINTS…IT SHOULD COST $30-$40…
April 21, 2008

markintokyo
Hi Gary, greetings from Tokyo. I went to a casual French bistro with a few good friends. Drank some Alain Paret Condrieu, a Languedoc red from Montcalmes, a Chateau N de P from Grand Veneur. Good simple food, plenty of wine, good company.
April 21, 2008

italianwinelover
QOTD: I’m not watching till Monday morning..but I did work a wine tasting on Friday and it was obnoxiously busy! Seems when the weather changes everyone comes out!!!

Nice comment from BW…now that kind of information is great!!

Love to see you back on the couch!

How about an episode on Organic wines??? Could be interesting!

Your awesome!
April 21, 2008

Rob P
Friday night I got together with a couple dudes for happy hour then drank a 2005 Chateau Picampeau with my wife. I’m anxious to try it again in 5 years.
April 21, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
What’s up my man!!!!

Just got back from the Keys and if you can believe it, I had no computer.

So, needless to say I missed you all week!!!!!!!

But I’m back and I’ll catch up.

Friday I was flying back. Got in at 11:30pm and I fell right asleep so I’m leaving this comment now Monday 11:45 am. Going to take a ride on the Harley now because it’s so nice out and I’m decanting a ‘02 La Jota Howell Mountain cab for tonight. Hey, can you do a review on that one of these days???

Say hi to your Dad…….. oh, did you get my note?
April 21, 2008

Lori N
QOTD: Taking pictures at the silent rave in Union Square (nyc)
April 21, 2008

Taylor
Got to this episode a lil late, but no worries.
QOTD went to visit friends in Boston and had an amazing weekend, couldnt have been happier!
April 21, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: Friday night I had dinner w/hubby, put son to bed, and then went down the street to drink Chianti and eat cheese with some girlfriends while the guys played garage rock in our basement. Fun stuff.
April 21, 2008

Bal Hoeffner
I am watching this on Monday. I was finishing a week in Dubai on Friday. Friends and I went to the Burj Al Arab for drink. Over-the-top awesome experience. 2 drinks cost $95 but what the hey… I had Burger King for lunch the day before.

How about an episode on Vin Santo???
April 21, 2008

Jason Bonds
Gary, I flew home from Tokyo on Friday. Got home and opened up a bottle of Boudreaux Cellars Cab with the wife and hung out with my 3 kids.

Later,

JB
April 21, 2008

Tim Halberg
Friday night we had a date night, went to see a movie, had a mediocre dinner, and I got to buy three bottles of one of my favorite wines… I had been looking for a while for the Foxen 2003 Sangiovese Volpino and thought I wasn’t ever going to find one in a store… and we randomly were walking around and found some in a wine store here…

Sooooo stoked! Foxen does a stellar job on their Sangiovese Volpino time and again!
April 21, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
Don’t do laid back Friday till DAY OF MONDAY!
Monday painting the Bedroom, then I layed back Friday!
April 21, 2008

Harley Stan
Always nice to see the sofa on Friday ( even though it is really Monday)
QOTD- Friday night dinner at Jack’s with my wife and chillin at home
April 21, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G !! i went to my Barnes & Noble dis weekend ta get yar Book, but dhey
said it ain’t bein’ released until MAY……. SAAAY WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT !!?!!
What’s da “story”???……huh?……..huh?…….huh?????

P.S. Can’t wait for da Vosne-Romanee Episode !!!!!
April 21, 2008

Nick R
I like the laid back Fridays!

I went to a mezze / tapas restaurant called Zaytinya in DC then went to the DC Improv with my girlfriend.

BTW – Barnes and Nobles sucks!!! I cancelled my order for your book through them because it was going to take almost another month before I got it. I will be ordering through amazon instead. Worst mistake of the new year was buying a membership for B&N!
April 21, 2008

GR8wine
QOTD: watched this Monday. On Friday we did a dry run for movie night at the winery. We set up a big screen (like 12 feet!) and projector and watched “A Good Year”, had some good cookout food and of course, some fine wine.
April 22, 2008

Cookiedds
QOTD: 3 days late on the answer. Made coffee braised short ribs on pureed ginger garlic sweet potatoes with a beef jus reduction, haricots verts with carmelized shallots on the side. Had a bottle of Luna Merlot, Beringer Knights Valley Cab and Reynolds Family Winery Persistence. Invited some new freinds over and had a fantastic night of great food, family, friends and wine.
April 22, 2008

Cody
A little behind schedule, but Friday night is a work night. I wait tables and hope to sling some fine wines every shift. We actually list the Isosceles on our wine list and I sold a bottle the other night. As it was the customer’s 3rd bottle in that range that evening (Nickle and Nickle Branding Iron and Silver Oak Alexander Valley) he only had one glass…the rest was mine. I agree with Gary. It’s a nice wine, but too fruity. I like the Justin Cab much more.
April 22, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun Stuff. QOTD – Hanging shelves at a friend’s new condo in Cambridge, MA. And drinking wine! Have a good one…
April 22, 2008

Siggi from Iceland
QOTD: Nothing, gonna be a godfather tomorrow so just gonna take it easy.
April 22, 2008

Christian
Family night with my wife and 10 weeks year old son.
April 23, 2008

patco13
Your review of this wine was simply off base. I must say your review has caused me to question all previous reviews. I like your energy, your taste is off, way off.
April 23, 2008

JayZee
Actually, I gave the 2005 Justin Isosceles 91 points – but that’s my “pal”.

QOTD: Since this is after the fact, I will tell you what we did last Friday evening. My wife, Jane and I, dined a “One Walnut” in downtown Cleveland (which is always a good meal). Afterwards we went to the Great Lakes Theater company’s performance of Arthur Miller’s, “The Crucible”, which was outstanding.
April 23, 2008

KevO
Gary, Love your passion. Met the Proprietor at Justin, Deborah Baldwin (better half), at the Sandestin Wine Fest in northwest FL last weekend. Really nice person and poured some nice wine as well. Unfortunately not the Isoscles. Its a large tasting, 75 tables from wineries and distributors everywhere. We did have our own tasting at the house, Bertani Amarone 1988 and a GAJA Sito Moresco 2004 were the biggest hits. Maybe next year a road trip? April 21-222009…KevO
April 23, 2008

Rick
This wine’s got wood. Thanks, Beavis.
April 23, 2008

Shawn
Drank 4 bottles of Cadis Amarone with friends.
April 23, 2008

VA Gentleman
Iso is good but over-hyped/over-priced. Justin’s best wine is their cheapest, the Orphan that started when an earthquake cracked some casks and they mixed it up and bottled it. Halter Creek (next vineyard over from Justin in Paso)has a great reserve Syrah that IMO kicked Justin’s butt QPR wise.
April 23, 2008

Natalie
Hey GV! I’m a lurker coming out of the woodwork just for you.

QOTD: Friday night I went to the Gallery Stroll in Salt Lake City, then out for sushi and beer after that. It was a lot of fun.

I wish lame Utah would change its lame liquor laws so I could order some kick-ass wine from the WL!
April 24, 2008

Dan-o
Not a big fan of Justin.
I also know how bad it can stain a carpet.

QOTD – lots of yard work because the temp in New England is finally fit for human habitation!
April 24, 2008

yowens
I love the questions shows GV. QOTD: I was on an airyplane
April 26, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show gv, sitting by the pool getting caught up on wltv eps.
April 26, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
Here about a week and a little plus later but oh well you know you love comments.
QOTD: I was just getting back from a week and a half long tour of the south of France which included tasting at some incredible chateaus in St. Emilion. I met with some friends in Chalon Sur Saone. Fun stuff
April 26, 2008

Andrew
Yahooo! My question wa answered Vosne Romanee, pon teh way! Friday, went out to dinner with friends celebrating love and life. Drinking some Pinot Noir — 2006 Benton Lane, tiemplace and company, wine was delicious. Also played the episode on my Blackberry for all!
May 7, 2008

Mr. Lavon Fischer
Gary, I am a bit behind in watching your shows but I just watched this episode #447 and saw that you were bummed out about the red wine stain on your carpet. Way to go Mott! No worries. My wife spilled a glass of red wine on our light colored carpet and we used Spotshot on it and if you look at it today you would never know anything was spilled on the carpet. It took it right out, it was magic. Give it a try and let me know how it works.

BTW, love the show! I live in Washington State and was hoping to catch up with you at the Taste of Washington this year but was unable to make it. Maybe next year.

Cheers,
Lavon
May 15, 2008

Niklaus
Couldnt agree more with you on the Justin. Iâ€™ve had several vintages of the Iscosceles and have never been wowedâ€“especially for the price. I think their other wines, in particular, the Savant and Temperillo Reserve, are a much better wine. Great show.
July 15, 2008

Tooch
QOTD: I’m watching the MLB All-Star game…wondering what type of reaction the NY fans give Joshy Hamilton when he gets up to the plate.
January 10, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
MOTT!!!!!!!! How could you!? Gary I love how you try to make him feel a lifetime of shame. Good humor there and I hope everyone else got it. QOTD: Its actually a Saturday, but Im just going to chill at home and eat a light dinner.