Recommendation DAY! Kosher Wine With Matzah And Washington State Wine And More

Recommendation DAY! Kosher Wine With Matzah And Washington State Wine And More – Episode #452

April 25, 2008

Not so laid back today….Gary talks about passion and recommends some good stuff…cause this time he has had em!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Baron Herzog Russian River Chardonnay Special ReserveOther California Kosher
2005 Shaya Red
2005 Pomum Syrah

Links mentioned in todays episode.

406 Responses

April 25, 2008

GrapeStuff
1
April 25, 2008

dominick mack
2…..FRIIIIDAY
April 25, 2008

EricB
3
TGIF
April 25, 2008

Brandon M
No laid back?……YOU’VE CHANGED!
April 25, 2008

Aaron S.
Only two more days of matzah! (Not including today)

Just in case you’re getting sick of regular old matzah, here are some recipes you might enjoy (my family like’s ‘em!):

Passover Rolls (Grandma Bev’s recipe)

2 cups matzah meal
1 tsp salt
1 Tbl sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup oil
4 eggs

Combine first 3 ingredients. Boil water and oil together. Add to dry
mixture. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Let stand 15 minutes. Shape into small
balls with oil on hands and place on greased sheet at 375 for 50 minutes.

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Fried Matzah (Grandpa Mort’s recipe)

1 egg for every 1 1/2 matzah
oil
water
salt
pepper

Crack matzah into 4-6 big chunks. Fill bowl with cold water. Immerse matzah
and immediately drain. Mix eggs, salt, pepper separately. Then coat matzah
in the mixture. Put oil in the pan and heat on medium high till it bubbles
through the matzah when you test it. Put matzah in the pan and cook till
golden brown & crispy. You can keep it as a pancake or break it into pieces
as it cooks. You may want to sprinkle more salt when eating it.
April 25, 2008

David Dickinson
#4. Bring on the show!
April 25, 2008

Withnail
Looks good – can’t wait!
April 25, 2008

FTBoomer
Bring it on GV & Mott, Link me up
April 25, 2008

KenP
Top ten! Yes!
April 25, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
Pick me! Pick Me!
Thanks for a great week of Thunder!
April 25, 2008

dank
matzah me, matzah you..

love it, when I can eat other things. not so much during P-over.

the round, handmade ones are the best though
April 25, 2008

Aaron S.
You might like this kosher Chardonnay from Israel, but what do I know? 2003 Yarden Kaztrin Chardonnay… http://www.kosherwine.com/cgi-bin/ProductInfo.asp?WineID=87752005989
April 25, 2008

Shervin M
Gary,

I love Matzah too, i’ll take into your considerations for when I recommend some wine for my jewish friends.
April 25, 2008

Aaron S.
Ooooooh Malbec and Petit Verdot! Exciting!

BTW The 2003 Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay (http://www.kosherwine.com/cgi-bin/ProductInfo.asp?WineID=87752005989) I mentioned before was rated 93 and 91 Daniel Rogov and Robert Parker, respectively (see http://www.jflv.org/page.html?ArticleID=168848).
April 25, 2008

Kev and Ams
I had a wine last week that smelled like Bengay.
April 25, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 20…Woo Hoo!

Very cool of you to review the Pomum.
April 25, 2008

Rob P
I recommend the Hanging Rock Petit Verdot. It is fantastic and costs less than $10.
April 25, 2008

Becky Graves
I would recommend Chaumette Winery’s Bouvet Blanc – they’re based in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.

http://www.missouriwinecountry.com/wines/wine.php?wineID=109

Have a great weekend!!
April 25, 2008

Aaron S.
Best QOTD yet!

Okay, here’s what I recommend:

-my Grandma Bev’s Passover Rolls
-my Grandpa Mort’s Fried Matzah (a.k.a. Matzah Brei)
-my Dad/Zayde’s brisket (it’s kind of a secret recipe, so I can’t exactly give it away on a website, but if you want it, we’ll hook you up — my dad was thinking about doing a one-time “cooking show”-esque video podcast where he would make it, so who knows?)
-2004 Tishbi Estate Jonathan Tishbi Special Reserve Sde Boker Single Vineyard Red (90 points Daniel Rogov, see http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/808845.html )
-2003 Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay, see above comments.

I’ve been having whole wheat matzah this year, it’s pretty good. Give it a go, you might enjoy it. Not the same as homemade, I know, but I think it’s worth a try. Also, I hate to say it, but I don’t think I’ll be buying a book for Father’s Day… since I’m getting one (and one for me!) for my Dad for his birthday! (May 16) I hope you understand.

Have a good weekend, and a good time at the draft!
April 25, 2008

GrapeStuff
Thanks for the recco GV – ordered placed for 3 bottles of the Shya!!!
April 25, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
# of shows — shouldn’t you be comparing yourself to daily soaps instead of weekly shows? Have fun at the NFL draft

“T”
April 25, 2008

chrisbutts
I recommend you come with us and hit some local wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains that are only open to the public on Passport Days. Good times.
April 25, 2008

Kipp Bodnar
Great Show. Send that book my way. My recommendation would be 2005 Textbook Cab
April 25, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: I recommend that you spend the weekend with your family.
April 25, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode…..the one wine you scored 95 sounds awesome to me.

QOTD:
-Some pretty good champagne i had over the weekend…mumm cuvee
April 25, 2008

Dominick Mack
QOTD: I know you do the show for us….but I recommend you do a show for YOU/US. Show us some of your personal favorite wines.
April 25, 2008

Cephalopunk
Chateau Simone from Palate… both the white and red… these are both great wines from interesting varietals with a lot of character and food friendly qualities; plus they are from the southwest of France…

It’s about time for a Chateau Simone show.

Oh and the wines of Thierry Puzelat, killer, different wines from the Loire.
April 25, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: I highly suggest trying the Darioush Viogner if you can get your hands on it. Also, the Godspeed cabernet is worth taking a look at, especially with it being an under $30 Napa Cab.

–RH
April 25, 2008

Fangorn81
QOTD: Get a bigger chalkboard, or maybe a little digital tv to hang back there? And tie it to another camera. You could call it the “Mott Reaction Cam”. That would be sweet!
April 25, 2008

Neil
Gary,

I love Amarone and wines similar to Amarone. Is there a comparable white version to Amarone which is dry and a little less sweet than Ricotto, Ice wine or Sauternes? From the research I’ve done, Canadian ice wines apparently have a an alcohol content around 13% which would indicate that it is drier. Correct? So far, I’ve not been able to find an ice wine that I could afford; much less a Canadian ice wine.
April 25, 2008

Vinay
can’t wait to get the secret pack
April 25, 2008

darin latimer
In the same way that I would not tug on Yo Yo Ma’s sleeve to comment on his bowing technique, I can’t bring myself to recommend a wine…but I’ll throw in my favorite food item.

#48 – Binny’s Brooklyn Reuben – on the menu at Zingermans in A2 (full disclosure – I work there. Honest truth – Not catching a ride – I’ve always loved it).

It’s a Pastrami Reuben…Rich and Funky Bakehouse Pumpernickel Rye (natural starters, double baked, sliced thick and grilled with olive oil), in-house-recipe developed with Niman Ranch for the Meat, Switzerland Swiss, housemade russian, great kraut.

It’s sensual. It’s too big for the room. It’s a riot of sweet and spicy, crunchy and squishy contrast and complexity…it’s the duality of man you can hold in one hand. I was lovingly and extravagantly misquoted in Edible Brooklyn talking about it. It’s one of the great relationships in my life.

Little is certain in this life…but something tells me the Lions will blow their pick. I’ll be watching for you GV.
April 25, 2008

Lb in KS
QOTD… an awesome music festival in Telluride, Colorado… the “bluegrass”… simply an awesome vibe.
April 25, 2008

David Cole
QOTD: Two wines I would recommend are from the Paso Robles area since I was just there tasting. 1) Anglim 2006 Cameo, which is a blend of 50% Marsanne, 25% Roussanne and 25% Viognier. It was crisp, clean, GREAT nose and a nice finish, 2) Penman Springs 2005 Paso Robles Merlot. One of the really nice Merlot’s at a great price that I have had in some time.

I didn’t think the show was Crazy, it was GREAT!

Everyone have a great weekend!! Toast, sniffy-sniff, taste and enjoy!
April 25, 2008

AZTrojan
Great show Gary – I will be seeking out the Pomum. I appreciate you making us aware of these smaller wineries (i.e. Phillips Hill).
April 25, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Yes Gary, you did try the Shya red at the Vayniac party. Javier and Shylah were there for a while and they brought a magnum of the 2005 to share. I asked you to give it a go since I remembered you commenting on your great grandpas name being Shya on a past episode. You thought it was a bit tight due to the temperature and the fact that it was being poured from a just opened magnum.

QOTD – Since you fulfilled my recommendation of trying the Pomum wines I guess that I will have to come up with a new one. Here is one that I know you didn’t get to try at the Taste Washington event…Stevens Winery 424 red blend.
April 25, 2008

Rossodio
What do I reccommend to you?

If you can get your hands on it, get a bottle of the 2000 Tenuta Farneta Bongoverno. 100% Sangiovese Tuscan wine that you could snag for around $35, I’d say. It is an absolute beauty of a wine; the toughest thing about it for me was trying to hold off on taking the next sip while the finish evolved and silky textures and tastes danced on my tongue. It’s beautiful now, and I think will only get better over the next couple years. The best wine I’ve had yet.
April 25, 2008

Ryan W
Gary,

First off let me just say thanks for doing what you do. You have really put a spark into my passion for the wine and have really elevated my game. Thanks!

Second, I just received my first shipment of wine from WL. One of which is the 2004 Chateau Sansonnet (not sure if I want to save it or just drink it. Man I want to drink it).

Finally QOTD – Gary, I recommend that you do a live “Interactive” tasting where people can taste along live via the web. You can pair that along with secret packs and I think it would be killer. By the way, I am going to get both secret packs and am very excited as this will be my first.

Thanks again

Ryan White
April 25, 2008

Aaron S.
Can’t believe I forgot… what kind of Vayniac (Yes, I think it’s safe to say that I consider myself a Vayniac now) would I be if I didn’t ask you to send that book to my Dad as a birthday present?
April 25, 2008

Robert F.
My recommendation: 2004 Stolpman Estate Grown Santa Ynez Valley Syrah, approx US$28. Yum!
April 25, 2008

Lindsay & Martin
Keep up the great work Gary. We really enjoy the thunder!!!

QOTD: I know it’s a Australian wine, but Kingston Echelon 2005 Petit Verdot
April 25, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: I recommend that you personally call me with the info on these killer small boutique wineries BEFORE you blab it to the whole world

I’m almost positive that you’ve done this already, but make sure to make yourself available to every talk show to stump your book.
April 25, 2008

espressokev
i recommend people try freshly roasted coffee. You still might think Foldgers is the best darndest coffee out there, but at least try it once. You GOTTA expand your PAL.
April 25, 2008

Frank B
Great show as usual.Try the Tyrus Evans syrah.My wife loved it .Have already ordered 3 books
April 25, 2008

Obama_Man
Looking forward to the Secret packs!

QOTD: More guests!
April 25, 2008

Lee W
QOTD Napa wine Vincent Arroyo Petie Sirah Rattlesnake vineyard
April 25, 2008

Utah
Recommendations?

Let’s see, this is the kind of QOTD that I can sink my teeth into.

But when someone asks for a recommendation, you have to know how they roll. How about the Casale Del Giglio 100% Petit Verdot, which I picked up on 3/29, and enjoyed shortly thereafter, a whole new experience, as I’d never had a PV before..

Or the wine that I was pleased to find was a hit on 3/29 at Basilico’s, 2004 Venta Mazzaron tempranillo (though it definitely needs time to decant, I gave it an hour before pouring it back into the bottle, and risked the ‘open container’ law on the drive down to the Library.

Have fun at the draft tomorrow, GV!
April 25, 2008

brent
QOTD: Damien Laureau Les Genets Savennieres 2004 and Palacios Petalos 2006
April 25, 2008

Joe J
Great show Gary and Mott! I have been missing this gem until about two weeks ago. I happened to catch Kevin Rose’s twitter and he was raving about hanging with you and “really” tasting wines. Thought I’d check you out. Gotta admit the first ten minutes I saw; well sufficed to say I was not a fan. But dude, after twenty mins… I was hooked.Don’t change a thing! Love your personality. Great enthusiasm. Makes me excited to try different wines. you’re alright for a Jets fan. “GO SKINS” Keep up the good work!

0h and to Gary’s twitter question… He was authentic his first 50 or so shows but he’s “keeping it real” now. Truth to oneself.
April 25, 2008

Matti
My first comment! Straight to the point! QOTD: I would definitely recommend a chassela grape based wine from Lutry, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland. Has nice honey aromas and real crispiness. Keep up the great work!
April 25, 2008

Ricardo PatrocÃnio
I recommend 3 Portuguese wines:
1 – Redoma 2004, Douro – Portugal, Red, Niepoort, 25 Euros in Portugal, 18300 bottles. Great wine, Great producer!
2 – Alvarinho Soalheiro 2006, Vinhos Verdes – Portugal, White
AntÃ³nio Esteves ferreira, 8,5 Euros in Portugal, 40000 bottles. It’s one of the gratest Portuguese Alvarinhos, it last’s for more than 10 years in the bottle!
3 – BlandyÂ´s Bual 1920, Madeira – Portugal – Generoso, BlandyÂ´s, 267,80 Euros in Portugal, 2118 bottles. A great Madeira wine! If you prefere you can try the BlandyÂ´s Malmsey 15 Years Old, Madeira – Portugal – Generoso, for 25,75 Euros in Portugal.
April 25, 2008

laurie in VT
A strange but wonderful show.

QOTD: I recommend that you keep on enjoying every minute that you’re in, loving your family & friends like there’s no tomorrow.
April 25, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Thanks for the great show Gary. Really rocked! Super excited about the tasting packs.
April 25, 2008

Chris
You had a Passover show. You didn’t have an Easter show. What do you have against Jesus Christ?

BTW: Yesterday’s show was UNWATCHABLE!
April 25, 2008

Leif Erik Sundstrom
QOTD:::
—2005 Joseph Roty Marsannay Rose – beautiful, and more refined than the 2004.
—2002 Stanko Radikon Ribolla Gialla – white with structure, strength, and complexity
—2005 Domaine du Cros (Philippe Teulier) Marcillac ‘Lo Sang del PaÃ¯s’ – 100% Fer Servadou – beautiful minerality, and acidity – if you like Morgon, and if you like Saumur, you’ll love this stuff
—and just because: FX Pichler Riesling Smaragd, DÃ¼rnsteiner Kellerberg.
April 25, 2008

Cookiedds
Thank you for the show Gary, makes me look forward to our Washington trip even more this October.

QOTD: I recommend that you grab a couple bottles of the Pomum, pack a fantastic picnic basket, put some flowers and in two books for you and your wife to read and find a stunning spot to suprise her with a picnic (mid week) this spring. Pull her out of work and dedicate a day to showing her how much she means to you.
April 25, 2008

Leif Erik Sundstrom
OH
and thanks for the shout out! Birthday is gonna rip it tonight. ridiculous wines, ridiculous food. bringing people together, what those two things are all about!
April 25, 2008

Neil
Gary,

I recommend a wonderful Italian wine from the Calabrian region of Italy called, Odoardi Savuto – 2003: 45% Gaglioppo, 15% Greco Nero, 15% Nerello Cappuccio, 15% Magliocco Canino and a touch (10%) Sangiovese. You can find it in NYC.
April 25, 2008

purplejuicebruce
I recommend you sell enough wine to buy the Jets because it is going to take an owner with your kind of passion to ever turn that club around. Just saying…
April 25, 2008

Nathan H
QOTD:
Razors Edge 2005
April 25, 2008

Daithin
QOTD: Doing the matzah episode BEFORE passover next year
April 25, 2008

Matti
My first comment here! Straight to the point: QOTD recommendation is definitely a nice Chassela from Lutry, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland. Preferably 2005, if you can find any after the hale storms desroyed most of the vintage. Expect nice honey flavors and real crispiness!
April 25, 2008

Tyler
qotd: 2003 Dare Cab Franc
April 25, 2008

Thomas
QOTD – I recommend that Gary and all the Vayniacs have a great Spring weekend filled with fun and good friends!
April 25, 2008

Neil
Hey – there’s another poster with my name!

QOTD: I would recommend Littorai Pinot Noir.

BTW – you didn’t say how well the matzah paired with the red wine.
April 25, 2008

Malphas
It wasnâ€™t completely â€œLaid Back Fridayâ€ today, but there was a little crackle of thunder with that Pomom wine.

Dude, I just subscribed to the WLTV RSS feed as soon as the thing was mentioned on the show. Iâ€™m surprised I never had the instinct to ask about adding this feature, although I always like these things in my Internets and the podcasts located therein.

QotD: Aside from my earlier recommendation about brain associations in Episode #449, Iâ€™m gonna chime in with something else here — brace yourself. Since youâ€™ve just WRITTEN a book about something that youâ€™re into (BIG congrats on that, btw), I will recommend that you READ a book about something Iâ€™M into: SUPERHEROES!

â€œInvincible: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 (hardcover)â€

Take all the lame clichÃ©s about your typical superhero story, and make them all way more clever and funnier than that stupid â€œSuperhero Movie.â€ Then, slowly build up the story to a very important and meaningful battle with a surprise opponent, and finally watch this book change the superhero world â€“ whether they like it, or not!

I hope you enjoy my recommendation. You can look it up at Amazon.com somewhere. Just copy and paste that title in the search bar.
April 25, 2008

manonthemoon
Way to kill it yet again.
Plus big ups on the secret duo packs, hopefully there will be something special in these two.

QOTD: I recommend doing the secret packs every month, it would give us vayniacs something to look forward to. Also I recommend trying any of the Sineann wines, especially the 2006 Schindler Pinot Noir. They might be a little too new world for you, but I love them.
April 25, 2008

Zk
Great episode,
QOTD: Henry of Pelham 2006 Gamay from Ontario. I loved it, partly because it was the first wine that I found that had some of the flavours that you were talking about on the show. It helped em expand my palate and also tasted great, flinty and earthy. Enjoy.
April 25, 2008

agentorange
Good one Gary.

QOTD: You MUST try Surly “Furious” beer. Made right here in the great state of Minnesota. Un-freaking-believably good. Cool packaging too. Give a shout if you can’t get it, I’ll figure a way to make that happen.

http://www.surlybrewing.com
April 25, 2008

Larry Phelps
I cant wait for the mead show. Keep up the awsome job. P.s. I hope to get to say “Mott link it up” someday.LoL
April 25, 2008

Ryan
Loved the show today…thanks for the shout out! I completely agree on this region. This area so often gets passed over by Walla Walla…my recommendation, try some of the smaller winery’s in the Yakima/Columbia Valley.
April 25, 2008

ShaneC
*ATTENTION* QOTD: I do not have any good recommendations for a wine at this moment, however, I do have a recommendation for something else… I think we would all love to see a Gary Vayernerchuck/Wine Library documentary. I am a film-school graduate living in New York, and would love to lend a hand if you ever chose to do so. Cannot wait for your book. Have a great weekend!
April 25, 2008

Sue Z.
I recommend you send the book to me;-) Or better yet, save the postage, just stick it one of my cases of Bordeaux futures when it arrives and I’ll get it then (lol)! As always, you’re the best GV!!!!
April 25, 2008

JimChem
Interesting show Gary. It is good to see you like Washington Wines. I will look for the Pomun.

QOTD: Do a BC Oakanogan show.

Jim
April 25, 2008

sim
QOTD- 2005 Kastania Proprietor’s Reserve Pinot Noir brings the thunder.
April 25, 2008

Nancy A
QOTD- I recommend the pinots noirs being produced in the Petaluma Gap AVA!
April 25, 2008

Laika Rose
QOTD- With matzoh? Maneschewitz Concord Grape-that’s a no-brainer!
April 25, 2008

Jon S
Great show!

QOTD: I recommend that YOU recommend wines to us that YOU personally love.

Your awesome, keep up the good work!

Jon
April 25, 2008

*/^_^\*
if matt ryan is there someone will trade up to get him….(ravens?)

qotd: a cucumber martini with hendrick’s gin
April 25, 2008

Susan
I recommend a wine I tasted at a wine class -Yves Cuilleron, â€œvin de pays des Collines Rhodaniennes,â€ Syrah 2006. I really liked it. Thanks for all the great shows!
April 25, 2008

Johana S
QOTD- I recommend Radio Coteau (Sonoma Coast) pinot noir, especially La Neblina.
April 25, 2008

bonvec
Gary, you should review wine from Zin Alley very small vineyard the owner gives the tastings. I was impressed that he uses dry farm and sprawl farming methods.
April 25, 2008

Jeff Dannewitz
First, congrats on the book (1st of many?). Hopefully I won’t have to go buy one, but if I do (boo hoo) I’ll gladly do so! My hope is that the book tells your story (Russian immigrant family without two nickels to grow into a major player in the wine world, etc, etc) as well as the 101 wines that bring the thunder because YOU brought the thunder to the wine world! We, the Vayniacs, only reflect the thunder deep into the hearts and minds of friends, family and the poor cashier at my local shop who’d never heard of you!

QOTD- Recent recommendation… 2005 Water Wheel Memsie, got it cheap (under $12!), felt like I had spent the rent money when I drank this baby!
April 25, 2008

Len
Good show as always….QOTD: I recommend whatever is your pleasure!
April 25, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I recommend Rosato from Italy made of Nebbiolo grape. Cantalupo is my favorite one and always looking for new ones. Thanks for the heads up on the Shaya red. That is my last living uncle’s name.
April 25, 2008

Jeff Rodriguez
QOTD: Since you didn’t specify that it had to be a wine, I recommend a Rocky Patel Old World Reserve Toro Maduro cigar.
April 25, 2008

Dave H
bonvec’s comment happened to be on the main page when I started watching the show, so let me put in another shoutout for Zin Alley. Was very impressed with their stuff when I went tasting through CA last year. 42 bones for a Zin really ain’t cheap, but it was seriously good, well-made wine.
April 25, 2008

Withnail
Great episode! QOTD: I recommend reading A Fan’s Notes by Frederick Exley
April 25, 2008

Slushpuppy
Hello again Gary V. my Russian friend: My recommendation is for you to have a WLTV After-Dark show with beautiful topless women from around the world having a wine-tasting with you. Outstanding sniffy-sniff time!
Remember, “Smell it first”!
April 25, 2008

Saftig
Okay,it was laid back Friday here at the homestead, so much so I fell asleep AFTER watching the show. I need to get out more. Have a lazy weekend. I insist.
April 25, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Good show! Really excited about the Secret Packs – but it looks like we have to pay shipping this time
Or maybe I missed something …
April 25, 2008

Snarf
QOTD: GV, taste some Missouri wines!?! Good chance they will stun you in a positive way.
April 25, 2008

Paul McGarry
QOTD: Quail’s Gate Vineyards in the Okinagan Valley BC the Chard or the Pinot. Old world flavor new world price.
April 25, 2008

Don Reynolds
QOTD: I recommend that you continue doing what it is that YOU do best…you do the recommending and give that book to the ones who started all of this…your Mom and Dad!
April 25, 2008

manual
QOTD : 1999 Carmelo Patti Cabernet Sauvignon from Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
April 25, 2008

Howlr5
I have been using the WLTV RSS for eons. It is a great way to stay updated.
April 25, 2008

robin
QOTD: I would suggest a beautiful red wine from Spain such as Vall del Calas.
April 25, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Gary I just watched episode 148 and I have to say that it was absolutely crazy. I am definitely going to taste some of those things each week. I am going to try to focus on 2-3 items a week and even pair it up with a wine that you mention them in.

Thanks for the great tips and laughs.
April 25, 2008

Andrew H.
Gary V, my recommendation to you is to bring WLTV on the road for more tours. I would love to see WLTV all over the USA and even the world. Just think….. The world being engulfed by GV and WLTV.
April 25, 2008

Nick
Great show gary, the pomum red looked awesome. i recommend this wine from la mancha in spain quixote merlot,tempranillo, petite verdot. it is by a winery called pago casa del blanco. it is fantastic.

pagocasadelblanco.com
April 25, 2008

Greg Z
The first book should definitely be given to someone in your family. Maybe to your wife and Gary junior. Maybe the second one to someone’s favorite charity. Could bring a bunch of money for a good cause.
April 25, 2008

Sep
Why not try the new Mer Soleil silver unoaked chardonnay?
April 25, 2008

Sharon
What a neat show. That matzah looks like papadums (Indian). Recc? Uh, plant your corn early. No, stay sweet.
April 25, 2008

BargePlus
QOTD: Fenestra’s 2005 Alvarelhao from their Silverspoons Vineyard in Lodi, CA.
April 25, 2008

Johnny
QOTD: The Stump Hump, i just tired this south Australian wine, it was awesome!
April 25, 2008

ChrisH
QOTD: Give a shout-out to the Midwestern wineries who are doing some good stuff. Oliver Winery near Indianapolis (Bloomington, IN), is a fine example of a very under appreciated wine maker. This country has so much to offer and it would be great to see some of the smaller wineries get some recognition on your show. If you want to sample some of their wine, hit me up and I will send some your way.
April 25, 2008

JonE
I love a new Washington state find. Good Friday G-Man.

QOTD: I recommend Tandem wines and just about anything else coming from Greg LaFollete. He’s an incredible winemaker, and viticulturist. Please please put’em on a show.
April 25, 2008

Fred in Oregon
Hello Chuck….great shows lately…liked the Brown Chick…very cool….Just saw a website and a mock draft….the Jets took Jonathon Stewart..another Oregon Duck like Clemens in the second round….great kid….big back that is super fast…you will enjoy him….Here’s a suggestion…you will do most anything…You eat dirt for Chris sakes….sample wine from the JETS spit bucket…sorta your own blend…Come ON Chuck…go for it! I will check you out when you come to Oregon for a book signing….
April 25, 2008

ChrisR
QOTD: I recommend hot dog, tortilla, and cheese. Delicious!!! You broil or grill the hot dog, slice it in two lengthwise and put it on a tortilla, lay down some sharp cheddar, broil til the cheddar melts, pour on some hot sauce, and you are in heaven. I’m going home to eat 3 of those right now. YUM!!
April 25, 2008

Byron Chen
qotd Rosenblum Heritage Clones Petit Sirah
April 25, 2008

sadhuminstrels
Any Sea Smoke Pinot. Hoard them before Kris Curran leaves.
Can Blau Monstant, 2005.
April 25, 2008

Howlr5
2006 Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris from Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada. It kicks ass and could go head to head with Oregon Pinot Gris any day.
April 25, 2008

Jeremy
nice matzah episode!
QOTD: have more Jewish food pairings (Latkes? Kreplach?)
April 25, 2008

Araldite
QOTD: I recommend you have more guests. Yesterday’s guest had a great personality that really perked up the show. Also, it’s interesting to see what a less experienced person sniffs and tastes vs you because they’re probably more like me.
April 25, 2008

clell
My wife, both dogs and I like the 2005 Cabernet sauvignon and the 2005 chardonnay that was aged in stainless steal. They were made by The Winery at Eagle Knoll. The winery has changed it’s name to Wood River Cellars, the managment and the person that makes the wine has all changed (what ever you call that person). So, I don’t know how things are going to be.
April 25, 2008

gubby
QOTD: For a show, I would suggest a beer and cheese pairing episode. After all, beer is the better accompaniment to cheese (this according to many cheese mongers and Janet Fletcher, cheese expert/author, WINE drinker, and wife of a wine maker.

Evidence:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6Zwi__PCal0

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/02/17/WIGHKBA1OC1.DTL
April 25, 2008

adrian gengo
hey gary v great show as usual and i look forward to seeing you june 2nd in houston.
QOTD: Water 2 Wine Sweet Chianti

great little winery in austin. keep up the great work.

oh and yall desperately NEED mcfadden!
April 25, 2008

Mark Manning
Greets from Seattle; we miss you already, man! Oh yeah, you want a recommendation, so here’s one of the most surprising wines I’ve tasted since I was just a kid, sipping Mogen David with the family at the end of the week back in the ’60s: St Julian Michigan Light Solera Cream Sherry, made in that wine capitol of the world, Paw Paw, MI. Made of 100% Niagara, a grape from which you’d expect the wine to taste like stale Jelly Babies at best. But this stuff is heaven, straight up, the best sherry from outside of Spain. Zero foxiness that I can detect, though it’s a mystery how they can achieve it. I actually mail-ordered a case direct from Paw Paw! You want a more conventional recommendation? How about Facelli Winery’s Columbia Valley Merlot? I’ve been drinking Lou Facelli’s wines almost since he first opened up shop in Woodinville (home of Chateau St Michelle) more than 20 years ago. Of all his wines, it’s his merlots that are to die for. I haven’t tried the current releases yet, but he’s been batting 1.000 for so long that I’d be startled if the streak doesn’t continue.
April 25, 2008

MrTaz
Thanks for your recommendation of the Segals reserve Cab for Seder. It was great.
I know you love tea, so I recommend this teapot: http://www.sorapot.com/
April 25, 2008

Joe G.
I recommend a 2000 Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape. I am sorry I drank mine without checking that it tripled in price from the time I bought to the time I drank and it was awesome.
April 25, 2008

canadapete
Loved the huge pour at the end, you just gotta some days.

Qotd. I know a book that would bring you out of your seat laughing..Motherless Brooklyn. Try it.
April 25, 2008

Scott
Fantastic show. I want to go to Washington!

QOTD: I recommend the U’s own Calais Campbell or Kenny Philips. Call up the Jets–I know you can make it happen.
April 25, 2008

Andrew
GV … you have got to get your hands on some Nini Negri “5 Stelle” Sfurzato from Valtellina in Lombardy. It is a passito-style wine made from 100% Nebbiolo and it seriously bring the thunder with its powerful fruit and charming elegance.
April 25, 2008

Orion
QotD: Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese Ripasso 2004. I thought that was a brilliant wine for the price.
April 25, 2008

Achilles Mike
Not such a weird show…so how did the wines go with the matzoh? I’d recommend the 2005 Syrah from the Ranchita Canyon Winery in Paso Robles. It’s their first effort and awesome!
April 25, 2008

Dr. G
Great show. Matzoh pairing (lol)….anything to break up the dryness of Matzoh! Although homemade sounds good. Herzog still remains one of the better kosher wines. Hey, I’d love to get a copy your book. Keep the great work.
Doc G
April 25, 2008

dan aka optoomistic
i recommend you get your book marketed to people who cant already get your amazing content for free
ie not tech savy…
think outside your box of web 2
go old-school cause thats where the numbers are!
dan
optoomistic
April 25, 2008

BGreen
Nice to hear about the good pours coming from WA!

Question; what foods are you eating to keep up your energy level?
Most days you really are so up it’s scary but cool at the same time…

Can’t wait to get the book! Loved the matzoh today.

Suggestion, from someone who has watched so many struggle with this, could you demonstrate properly opening a corked bottle of wine? Spent 20 yrs in food & bev biz training people, know it’s not easy at first, but know YOU, Gary, have the power to train the masses.

Thanks again for sending your energy out into the world.
Love you, Bonnie
April 25, 2008

Michelle Moye
Bethel Heights Estate Pinot Noir 06.
April 25, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I recommend that you relax with some food, some wine and those who make you the happiest.
April 25, 2008

crank
I’d recommend loving your family with all your heart and energy.
April 25, 2008

mrzitro
Dadgumit, Pomum Cellars doesn’t ship to FL.
April 25, 2008

Kittylitter
Not weird, just another great show with a different kind of fun and some great wine education. Me thinks that it’s about time for a winter Vaniac cruise into the beautiful Caribbean or Bermuda where we can lay in the sun and get toasted. Think it up Gary. Pick your cruise line and let us know.
April 25, 2008

Garrett C.
QOTD: gary, 2005 zaca mesa watch hill vineyard syrah…LOADED with the bacon fat
April 25, 2008

joycebell
RSS feed–signed up.
QOTD: actually a question back at you–have you tasted Washington State Lembergers on the show?
If not recommend trying one on WLTV.
April 25, 2008

Hillary
I recommend Guenoc 2005 North County “Victorian Claret”.
April 25, 2008

nancy A
QOTD: I recommend you devote an episode to the Petaluma Gap AVA.
April 25, 2008

Rita
Watched you for the first time tonight. Wonderful information, and cant wait to try your recommendations! Your book looks interesting, too! Found out about you from a friend, and will definitely be watching more of your podcasts. Thanks for telling it like it is!
April 25, 2008

A
QOTD: I think that you should run for president and save all off us!
April 25, 2008

Robert Ryan
I would have to say the 2006 Pascuel Taso Malbec. Wow, for the price this wine will blow you away!
April 25, 2008

jmcaruso
Ok I have the perfect idea for a show…

If you were stuck on a island (Hawaii live show?) what wines would you bring?

Killer idea huh?
April 25, 2008

JC
A real show, that’s what matters. QOTD: I recommend a fishing trip with Dad. Me and my dad are going next month.
April 25, 2008

BobMac
QotD: I recommend you send me another copy of your book
April 25, 2008

bobby t
I recommend you invite Jets players on the show to taste with you.
April 25, 2008

aronowm2
Kosher wines suck! Just kidding GV.

QOTD: I recommend the Coppola Director’s Cut Zinfandel 2005 which you sell at your store…Coppola’s history is bad but this vintage is terrific. It needs to air out for like 45 mins, but it’s got killer zin qualities. I had e-mailed you to taste it and you said you would, but you never did. I’m dying to see if you like it or not.
April 25, 2008

John S.
QOTD: I recommend to you have more guests itâ€™s interesting to see a less experienced person try wine And to come down to my home state of Kentucky and hang out.
April 25, 2008

Hugh
QOTD:

Keep on hand a 50/50 mixture of dawn liquid dish detergent and hydrogen peroxide….it works well on red wine stains (sorry, Mott)
April 25, 2008

JD Phillips
I’m going to have to recommend the 2005 Rocca delle MacÃ¬e Sasyr Toscana IGT.

I stopped at AJ’s Fine Foods on the way home tonight, and their wine guy asked if I needed anything. I told him that I was in the mood to try anything tonight. He gave me this nice Sangiovese & Syrah blend (60/40 respectively)–and at a $16 price point, I find it to be a very good value.
April 25, 2008

Jordan Drake
Loved today’s episode – gave me such a boost for my own podcast!

QOTD: I can’t drink yet (but I would love a copy of the book…) lets see that rootbear episode!
April 25, 2008

Anthony L.
Fun show. Many different angles.
QOTD: I recommend any Montepulciano di Abbruzzi, particular from the Bucaro vinard.
April 26, 2008

T. Reasoner
QOTD – Come to Maui for a live show at the Maui Winery!

We will HOOK you up with things to do. twitter me – reaze

aloha

T
April 26, 2008

Orville B
2005 Errazuriz Cab 15 CDN BONES. Must be almost free down there.

Black Pepper on Stawberry’s ALL DAY LONG

JB
April 26, 2008

MonkuWino
QOTD: I recommend you do a blind taste comparison among different Riedel glasses or do a blind taste comparison of using a Vinturi versus not using one and see if you sense any difference.
April 26, 2008

Mike S,
Loved the energy.
April 26, 2008

Damon Clinkscales
Dave Winer is not going to be happy that you’ve redefined RSS.
April 26, 2008

Vinsant
Great show, I recommend giving Matt and Mott big raises!
April 26, 2008

familydoc
QOTD: I recommend that you do more shows with small producers that you don’t carry at WL. We’ll still continue to buy wine from WL and you’ll fill up some nice producers mailing lists and make the “little guy” happy.
April 26, 2008

Andrew Cox
So I definately signed up for the Pomum mailing list and hope good things will come of that.

Also I won’t be getting enough moneys to buy the mystery packs until Wednsday next week so please don’t let them sell out by then.

You mentioned getting into the beers and doing maybe a special or something on that and I want to recommend Left Hand Brewery’s Milk Stout. Sounds weird definately but give it a try and I’m sure you’ll love it. Not so sure how the sniffy sniff is gonna go though.

Link: http://www.lefthandbrewing.com/
April 26, 2008

Indigo
First, EXCELLENT show… loved the change of pace, the energy, and it always helps to have a 95 point wine.

Second, QOTD: more guests. I loved the show yesterday, I think you should make this at least a monthly event, if not weekly.
April 26, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD- Do the CONDRIEU VIOGNIER already!! ps. I recommend doing a CONDRIEU episode!!! AHHHHHHH
April 26, 2008

MB Dallas
Great show GV.

QOTD: I recommend you try the Laphroaig 15-Year Scotch Whisky. Amazing flavor profile.. I really think you’ll like it. And how about a single-malt scotch episode?
April 26, 2008

joeshmo
great show, very laid back.
April 26, 2008

Tom Y @ SF
QOTD: GV, how about trying some “ice wine”?
April 26, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
Great show GV. Didn’t get a chance to try Pomum at Taste Wa. I’ll seek ‘em out.
QOTD: Definitely have to chill on an Oahu beach with loved ones and a good glass of vino. Haven’t had too many wines lately to recommend, dang flu won’t let go.
Cheers ~ Max
April 26, 2008

Wes M
QOTD: Chimay PremiÃ¨re (Red)Beer. A Beautiful beer with sediment(but sediment is our friend).
April 26, 2008

Tyler RM
QOTD – I recommend that you get more of the original WLTV T-Shirts in stock!
April 26, 2008

Chris D
QOTD – I thought you said ‘what do you reccomend for me to read’ …and therefore…A Thousand Splendid Suns….
April 26, 2008

foulmouthpoet
great show. can’t wait for the next tasting…
in chi-town, the weather is hot one day, cold the next.
in other words, can’t quite bust out the rose yet.
but, since it’s ALMOST rose season, i have a recommendation for you.
and it’s ALMOST a rose. maybe it technically is. i don’t know.
it’s called Reuilly Pinot Gris.
almost a rust colored thing going on. like the edges of a really old wine, but all the way through.
i think it’s loire valley.
never had anything like it. i suggest you put it on the show.
really pure fruit. very interesting.
ps- i sent in my receipt on the book, and it bounced back. i’ll try again i guess.
thanks
April 26, 2008

ray-ray
Great Show Gary,
I’ll be watching for you on ESPN tomorrow.

Qotd: My personal recommendation is BC WINES. More specifically anything from JOIE WINERY…AWESOME
April 26, 2008

C-Fiddy
I went to CSU Fresno’s Farm Market for a tasting yesterday and talked up WLTV to the person pouring for us. She was really interested and promised to check out the show. I can’t wait to go back and see what she thinks. I nailed the bouquet and flavor profiles by the way.
So, QOTD: On your next trip to Cali, visit the enology department at Fresno State and meet the future winemakers. Or just have them ship you a case for an episode. Come on,it’ll be fun!
April 26, 2008

Steve Webster
How about more Washington. For 12 bones Columbia Crest H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Cab, Merlot and Chard. Give ‘em a try. Loved the rating on Evil Cab
yesterday. thank you
April 26, 2008

Clinton
QOTD: 2005 Contraste from Wente Vineyards / Casa de Piedra

This wine IS THE THUNDER. Tasted while at The Restaurant at Wente, and it blew me away. One of the best wines I’ve ever experienced… combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Temrpanillo from the Guadalupe Valley (Baja) and Livermore. Only available at the winery, but well worth the $49 and drive (for those nearby or on business).
April 26, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Lovely show – will have to see if they have the wines over here.

QOTD… How about trying some wines from smaller countries of the world.
April 26, 2008

Oregon Jim
My recommendation- book Lassie now! Have her try out all the dog wines:
Dog Point SB, Dog House Maxies Merlot, Three Legged Red from Wash. Zoot Allures from Oregon (dogs on the label). I am sure there are thousands more!

Your recommendations – Had the ‘05 Bourgueil from Dom. De La Chanteleuserie. Very original. Thanks for encouraging us to try CF! Also had the ‘02 Tempier Bandol. Loved it. Also original and interesting.

Let me know if you need any more ideas! Please give me the book and I will recommend it to all my peeps.

Love the Vayniac comments! You peopel who comment are all awesome!
April 26, 2008

J Crazy
How amazing is this whole movement? pretty f’in cool to be part of it.

Recommendation: 7
April 26, 2008

J Crazy
Also, you have to come to Japan and take in the aromas, sights, flavors and sounds of this wonderful place…and visit the breweries making outstanding sake.
April 26, 2008

T. Bone
No man is an Iland, intire of it selfe; every man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine; if a Clod bee washed away by the Sea, Europe is the lesse, as well as if a Promontorie were, as well as if a Mannor of thy friends or of thine owne were; any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankinde; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee. -John Donne
April 26, 2008

Eric Gardner
Loved the show. I think you really put your heart into it.

QOTD: I would love it if you and everyone else checks out my film:

Dislecksia: The Movie

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12495081044

We’re going to get a lot of wine from you and drink it all summer while we change the education world.
April 26, 2008

Xavier
qotd: a nice value CDP.. clos de l’oratoire des papes.. liked the 2003 pretty much.. have some 2005’s in the cellar
April 26, 2008

Christopher
Great show!
April 26, 2008

Mojave Joe
QOTD: Leyris-Maziere L’Alicante 2004 (Languedoc) imported by Henry David Organic Selections (http://laughinggrape.com/index.html)
April 26, 2008

Mojave Joe
QOTD [Correction]: Leyris-Maziere Lâ€™Alicante 2004 (Languedoc) imported by Henry Davis [not David] Organic Selections (http://laughinggrape.com/index.html)
April 26, 2008

Derek F.
Nice show today…as always!!

QOTD: Gary you have to seek this wine out, its called Inevitavel-Santa Vitoria. I just tasted this wine a few weeks ago at a tasting and it brought the thunder !!!!

Here are some notes on the wine >>>>

Grape Varieties- Touriga Nacional and Syrah
13 months in French Oak

tasting Notes- Full bodied red wine with intense and complex aroma, where peppermint, orange-tree flower, dark plum, fresh figs, truffles and dark chocolate aromas stand out. The taste is very structured and involving, and the high quality tannins are evident yet elegant, and made smoother by ageing in the bottles. The finish is long and complex.

This wine runs around $40 bones…not bad for what you get…give it a wirl.
April 26, 2008

Chippewamike
Nice show. . . a little of everything

QOTD: 2006 Thorne-Clarke Reserve Shiraz. I Wine Lib recommended this a couple weeks ago, but it is really good at a great QPR

Enjoy the draft. We’ll be looking!
April 26, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Gary…I haven’t heard F^3 in awhile. Fruit Focus Factor. Bring it back!
April 26, 2008

M
QOTD: 2001 Tilenus Crianza Bierzo, Mencia, produced by Bodegas Estefania. $20-ish?
April 26, 2008

kallardnyc
You have a long way to go to beat The Today Show, almost 21,000 episodes. Good luck.

Thunder brought, comment left.

kallardnyc
April 26, 2008

Susan
Gary- Another SUPER episode!!!!! Love the Lassie barks!!!
April 26, 2008

Susan
Gary- LOVE the idea!!! Have participated in Passover 2 x before. LOVE matzo !!!
April 26, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: When you fly by SNL’s episode count you should have one of the actors or Loren Michaels on. I would guess there are several that would be glad to come on the Thunder Show.
April 26, 2008

Tad
QOTD – I recommend the 2004 Stephenson Cellar Syrah from WA.
April 26, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – I would recommend wearing an old school Jets jersey to the draft today – for some good luck.
April 26, 2008

HuskerJamie
I recommend switching allegiances to the Vikings.
April 26, 2008

Susan
Correction: Matzah !!!! Not awake this am !!! Sorry!!!
April 26, 2008

Mike
Great show. As you said, a little wierd for a Friday show but I am looking forward to picking up both of the Pomums.

Major Recommendation:

GRAVITY – the Wine not Newton’s 4th law, although we all must obey it. Try Radford Dale Gravity Stellenbosch 2005 – only 140 cases imported so it’s hard to find but worth the effort. (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Viognier) Spectator really blew it with this one (only 86 points) it’s pure chocolate mint on the palate.
April 26, 2008

zacharyseibert
Watched this episode half awake on Saturday morning, afterwards I was wide awake. Love the energy GV, you could talk about anything and your energy would make it interesting.
April 26, 2008

Kim S
Fun show! Poor Lassie, I think there is a lost episode where she pulls the case of wine out of the burning house and saves the day. Timmy says, “Lassie! Get the Pinot!”
April 26, 2008

jseeds
QOTDs 1. Keep on keepin’ on…
2. Try a 100% Lledoner Pelut / Garnatxa Pelud. Trust me.
3. Do a show on Biodynamic wines…

Have a great weekend!
April 26, 2008

Mark
QOTD: I recommend coming down to Baltimore (Go Ravens!) on a nice summer day, get an amazing crab cake, and enjoy some vino.
April 26, 2008

Dano
Interesting take on what goes with “Mott-za”. The Hoople? Never mind.
Still waiting to here your take on some Morgons.
April 26, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: I think I would recommend for you to keep loving life and family the way you already do….

Secret pacs woohoo…
April 26, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
Recommendation…well perhaps a Kir Royale, at an outdoor cafe…with your bride.
April 26, 2008

Scott EJ
Love the WA state wines. The fruit there is certainly special.

I’m gonna break down your QOTD int two parts.

1. Good health and happiness for you, your family, and all of your vaniac friends.

2. Petit Corbu. My gal and I had the 2005 Les Jardins de Bouscassa – Alain d’Brumont last night and it blew us away. Rarely do we agree on wines that much, but this one was a definite from the get-go. It’s many hours after we put this down and I can still taste it. Very fun varietal.

Thanks for everything, GV. Good luck at the draft…I’m sure your Jets will come out better than my Bears. We suck like that.
April 26, 2008

Zume
QOTD: Recommendation: Generosa WInery 2005 Pinot Noir from Veranda Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Amazing Pinot-Contact me and I’ll ship you a bottle.
April 26, 2008

MattUD
Hey Gary, great show as usual. QOTD: Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon.
April 26, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: If you haven’t see it – watch “Always Sunny in Philadephia” – hilarious TV show on the FX network. OR you can download an episode from I-Tunes. They’re all good.
April 26, 2008

James
I think The Prisoner by Orin Swift is amazing. Get ‘er done!!!!

Just got on the mailing list for Pomum.. can’t wait to get some updates for good ol’ Boston area access.
April 26, 2008

DJB
Gary, I recommend doing a once a week show on ESPN. That would be the coolest if you commentated on the Jets, and other teams as well. Better yet, what if you were drinking wine while hosting the show on ESPN. You could pair wine with different sports and sports occasions.

You and the Mottster rock.
April 26, 2008

Adam Pollack
Thanks for mentioning my dad’s Birthday in the shout outs i love the show how exactly can you make home made matzoh with the whole 18 minute thing going on. My dad was ecstatic he kept on watching the shout out over and over.
April 26, 2008

Purple Tooth
Hi Gary. My recommendation to you would be to come to Texas and visit some of the wineries and taste some Texas wine. I would put Becker’s Cab Sav Reserve up against a good Calif Cab any day. Dry Comal Creek makes an outstanding Hungarian style Red and their Black Spanish is so unusual and quite good too. They serve “shots” of their white wine with jalapeno peppers. Lone Oak Winery makes some excellent Rhone style reds. Llano Estacado’s Vivano is very good. The buzz is that Viognier will be the “signature wine” of Texas. Grape growing is a tough business in Texas. The weather is brutal…late spring freeze, hail, drought, wind, etc. But when the wine is good it is very very good. Check it out!!
April 26, 2008

Shawn
You are ridonculous. Can’t wait for the draft though, and hope to see you pointing at your head, screaming like a madman.

Anyway, QUOTD: You’re always harping about the over-the-top Australian wines. But I know that you’ve tried the Mitolo G.A.M., and you gave it a 94. But I really do think you’re missing out on everything else that they make. The Savitar is outstanding. I love these wines, Robert Parker loves these wines, and I am certain that you will too.
April 26, 2008

Shawn
Almost forgot… Denmark loves you. And the Pats are, and always will be, the best.
April 26, 2008

Nickyb85
Great show, looking forward to the book.

QOTD: Brennan Vineyards in Texas, (Its time you take another look at Texas Wines), their Viognier has won medals and awards, and I really like their Syrah.
Other recommendations would be to keep up the great work, and I really like that beer idea that you had the other day as well.
April 26, 2008

Craig
QOTD: I recommend you check out commoncraft.com if you want a GOOD plain english description (short video) of RSS.

Mott.. Link it up! Wait… I can’t say that can I? Let me try it myself.

RSS in Plain English

Don’t know if you allow such things. Good show. I like the buy and hold recommendations!
April 26, 2008

Medo
QOTD: Try the 2004 Miolo Merlot Terrior from Brazil!
April 26, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, great show today and I am looking forward to reading your book.
QOTD 1999 Far Niente Cabernet, I had it on New Years Eve with friends and I can still imagine the taste on my Pal
April 26, 2008

Brian Steckman
QOTD – I would recommend that you find out why WLTV is not on the “Web Downloads” section of TiVo. I watch WLTV daily from the comfort of my bedroom but to get it I need to download through iTunes – bring it through TiVo Desktop to transfer it to my TiVo HD box and watch it on my 42″ HDTV.

Being posted on the Web Dowloads section would make this process a simple one button selection and WLTV will be waiting for me automatically.

If you don’t have a TiVo, this post will make no sense…but is very important nonetheless!

Thanks Gary!
April 26, 2008

idunno
i have a couple recommendations for everything wine library. i am a relatively new vayniac so when you mentioned the secret wine packs i went out and got them both right away. being a new user i had to go through the whole process i think it would be easier to use paypal and think you might get more people buying wine that haven’t in the past because of the simplicity. also im assuming there are no more of the red wrist bands. i really want one and im sure there are others why not allow the people to buy what they want. i am a fan of yours on pownce and think you should post there more maybe post your videos as you put them up from garyvaynerchuk.com, maybe get a qik phone and make some videos as you walk around the store or at a jets game(i don’t want to use twitter i think pownce is better). awhile back you said you would have a link of the day but i don’t seem to see that so maybe get back to that. Lastly and most importantly because i will be doing the secret wine packs and i will be have friends over who have never seen you, you better bring the thunder on may 6th show!!!!!!!!!!!11!one!
April 26, 2008

Doug from New Orleans
Great show again, I recommend trying Travaglini Gattinara Riserva 1999 a great bottle of vino. Cheers!
April 26, 2008

Lois and Greg
QOTD: A shoutout to the staff at WL. They have always been helpful and courteous (especially about the cheese).
QOTD2: Feel free to let us know about any other family members who made a difference in your life. I am always amazed to think about my grandparents (all of them) leaving Europe with nothing, coming to America, finding each other and making a life.
About the Jets, as a long time season ticket holder, I’m sure they will do something unexpected, but still mess things up (I can hear the boos already).
April 26, 2008

IAWINEHAWK
GARY! Nice 10sec spot on ESPN saw you jumping up and down like a mad man, good work.
April 26, 2008

gabe esqueda
Gary.

Classic opening up draft coverage rocking the Kareem Brown jersey. Awsome dude, I wish I was there.
April 26, 2008

spyder47
Good show – keep it up!
QOTD: I’d enjoy seeing some wine makers on your show. Maybe go “on location” a few times.
April 26, 2008

AJ
Was that Gary at the NFL draft showing off his JETS jersey?
April 26, 2008

MattUD
Awesome, just saw you on ESPN!
April 26, 2008

Daziemba
Great show as always…
If you cant make fun of Vinny I will HE IS A TRAITOR>>>JERK
Take care
April 26, 2008

elMattador
hahahah Just saw you for the second time on ESPN today. You and your bro are representing. Your pick is coming up soon..I’m sure the camera will find you again Gary.
April 26, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: I recommend the York Street Kitchen in Stratford, Ontario. AWESOME home-cookin’ and fantastic service.
April 26, 2008

STLDoug
GV and his little brother are all over ESPN’s draft coverage at 3:25 in my TIVO timeline….GV pointing at his head alot…
April 26, 2008

Chris
Ha just saw you and your brother a couple minutes ago on ESPN…keep up the great work Gary!!!
April 26, 2008

Mark Manning
For what it’s worth, if your fans haven’t scored any 2005 Pomum Syrah already, they ain’t gonna. The nice folks at Pomum told me by email this morning that they’d just sold out.
April 26, 2008

Joe G.
I saw you twice during the draft and you totally nailed with the Vernon Gholston pick
April 26, 2008

Kristen
Definitely a different show, but a good one nonetheless GV! That Pomum sounds incredible, hope I’ll be lucky enough to get some bottles in the future.

QOTD: 2005 Alma Rosa Chardonnay or the 2005(?) Alma Rosa Pinot Noir. These guys kick it! Plus, start watching LOST- it’s super addictive this season. They’ve certainly brought the thunder back!
April 26, 2008

Jack
Three things
La Selvaccia Brunello 1999 34 bones
Neal Family Cabernet 2004
Also, 1989 Kenwood Artists Series Cab
April 26, 2008

Derick
Yep you were definitely on ESPN for the draft and you look like every other dumb drunk Jets fan. The Jets made a good pick even though Gholston is over rated, but I guarantee the Dolphins will be Super Bowl champs again before the Jets will. GO PHINS!!!!!
April 26, 2008

Aaron Weissman
Gary; first, waxing melodic over the bread of affliction? I have never tasted a piece of matzah I liked. After a week of the stuff, I know why Moses cried “Let My People Go!”

As for QODT, I have really fallen for Bethel wineries Pinot Noir. Bethel is in Oregon, just off I-5 around Corvallis.
April 26, 2008

Jarvis
QOTD: If you are ever in Seattle again you have to try Dick’s restaurant. Its a local family owned fast food restaurant. I would recommend that you try a deluxe, the fries and the shakes.
April 26, 2008

Rick D
Great show. I love to find little gems like Pomum. It usually happens when you tour wine country checking out whatever you come to. I am currently having fun trying to taste wine form all continents. I am relatively new wine, so there are many flavors and aromas that I still need to experience. Gotta love the
homework! Trying a Falesco Umbria Merlot tonight.
April 26, 2008

Silas
QOTD:
Come to Memphis, TN. Go to Erling Jensen’s Restaurant. Get the duck and a glass of good merlot. That combination is made of win, sir.
April 26, 2008

Kirk (AKA: Slave2thevine)
Good show…always like to hear that there are more wines comming out of Yakima as I used to train there.

QOTD: I reccomend that you take Lizzy on a vacation up to Maine for a few days this summer…eat some Lobster and enjoy a few Smog-free days…
April 26, 2008

Yamashtashta
QOTD: 96 Dom Dujac Clos de roche, 01 Cocito barberesco, and 04 Grammona grand cuvee cava. All solid as the ground that they rose from. I also recommend reading the Atlantic magazine about R. Parker. Search the archives. I think its December 00. It is worth the time to have a little undrstanding of one most powerful consumer critics ever.
April 26, 2008

Charlie Berg
stellar show Gary, about your great grandfather Shaya we can certaintly appreciate because my wife Anastasia moved from russia to virginia 4 years ago. You’re definitely in a kinda different mood, but all in all a very up-beat show. Good Job. QOTD: Sassoregale, Maremma Toscana, 2001 $13.00 Great stony, leathery blackberries and licorice; well balanced, great price-point.
April 26, 2008

Mogen David
Ruff! Ruff! What Lassie? Timmy has fallen down the well?! Ruff! Ruff! Gary has stolen the Afekomen?!

Gary look at my name! HA! HA!

Happy Pesach!
April 26, 2008

BW
QOTD:
I would highly recommend Epoch Estate Wines from Paso Robles (although you can’t buy them yet). This is a new winery which is destined to be a cult classic. I have heard that some of the big names in cult wines from the central coast have been barrel tasting & are blown away with the quality. Their website is supposed to be up next week before Hospice du Rhone. Get signed up before it’s too late!
April 26, 2008

darin latimer
this copied and pasted from the New York Time’s draft coverage…

Jets fans are clearly the loudest bunch here, and they seemed to approve of this pick, chanting Gholstonâ€™s name before and after the selection. With Ryan and McFadden already taken, the Jetsâ€™ choice became less interesting. But Gholston seems to be a perfect fit for the Jetsâ€™ 3-4.
April 26, 2008

Toby (DK)
Hey Mr. G.V.

Thanks for today’s show – nice “vibe”

QOTD: I am sure you know of Pingus, but if my memory serves me right you have not tried it on WLTV. I have tried Pingus once, and it is definitely one of the very best (new generation) Spanish wines I have had – but it IS quite expensive! A GREAT alternative is Flor De Pingus – the 2. wine from the producer. I believe you get 70-75 % of the taste, at 1/10 of the cost!

So my recommendation is: Pingus and/or Flor De Pingus.

(The producer is Danish, so for that reason I do think of it, as something a bit special

Now when I have the chance, I will dare to recommend just one other wine to you – I was at a particularly interesting 96′-champagne-tasting about one year ago, where I tried the Fleury Pere & Fils 1996. It stacked up amazingly well against the big producers, such as La Grande Dame, Cuvee William Deutz etc., especially considering the low price point.

…So my second recommendation is: Fleury Pere & Fils, in a good vintage (1990,1996 etc.)

I hope you will find these wines worth trying…
April 26, 2008

damien
i recommend a frozen yogurt place called pink berry. i think they have them in new york but if not come to southern california, do a book signing and try some while your here! it’s tart like yogurt is supposed to taste, not sweet and sugary and the toppings are excellent. also if you come to orange county visit a very cool store, hi times wine cellars in costa mesa.
April 26, 2008

BobbyTiger
Another good one Gary……lotsa stuff going on. I would like to recommend a Crios de Susana Balbo Torrentes. Or…………….just bout anything else that she produces.
April 26, 2008

Justin Viger
I recommend the self-titled debut album from “Hercules and Love Affair”.
April 26, 2008

Kurt
Wow, J-E-T-S got a great pick with Vernon Gholston. Good call…and the Vaynerchuk cameo streak continues…

Oh yeah, great show too. Can’t wait for my Secret Pack.
April 26, 2008

Donna Marie
GV, Thanks for the 30th Anniversary shout-out–awesome.

QOTD: Oriel Prosecco, and if you’re gravitating back to some Zins, I enjoy Michael Chiarello’s Napa wines–might be too much of a fruit bomb for you. Also a Zin from Columbia Valley–Newburgh, Oregon—”The Pines 1852″. We had the 2001–more your style. Reminded me a little of a Neyers Zin.
April 26, 2008

George from NEPA
QOTD: What would I recommend to you, good question. Well you seem to like to think about life often. Are you into Philosophy at all? I would totally recommend reading some Nietzsche or Socrates. You are totally the opposite of the Allegory of the cave. Check it out and let me know what you think. Also, speaking of books, one of my former professors edits the series XXXXXX and Philosophy. He has a huge catalog of stuff like The office and philosophy, matrix and philosophy, baseball and philosophy. Puts a spin on different pop culture things and how you can really get more out of them. That is if you want to.

Take care man.

George
April 26, 2008

Keith Brown
QOTD: I recommend… DECAF!!!
April 26, 2008

Jim+Emily
A great band from the Boston area – The Grownup Noise.
April 26, 2008

Purple Tooth
Recommendation #2: Keep doing what you are doing. I’ve been watching your episodes from #1 and it has been fun to see you evolve. You turned the corner on episode 58/59 and certainly in #60. Thank you for being so genuine and honest. I’ve learned more from you about wines in the past couple of weeks since I found your website than I have in the past 15 years or so that I have been drinking wine. Thank you. Sally G
April 26, 2008

Kate
QOTD: I recommend staying awesome.
April 26, 2008

Glenn
Great Show Gary, Would love to find and experience the Pomum. Maybe I will find one in 10 days from now when I drive through Walla Walla and will be visiting the Couger Crest and L’Ecole wineries. Congrats on making it 3 seasons in a row on ESPN draft show. Saw you at least 3 times.
QOTD: 1. 2006 Andre Neveu Sancerre 2. 2004 Charles Krug Generations 3. 2005 Domaine du Grand Tinel Alescis Establet Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Not necesarily in that order although that would be a good order to try them. Matter of fact, those 3 would make a great episode of WLTV.
April 26, 2008

Scot "The Major" Heathman
Gary,

You’ve been educating me and entertaining me for the past two years while I fly into combat. My routine before flying to Iraq/Afghanistan is to always donwload a bunch of podcasts, so I can watch them as I cruise over the Atlantic or in my tent in the Desert. Please give a shout out to my Military Family at Charleston AFB, SC….many wine lovers fly the might C-17A Globemaster III.

Semper Pallets!!! Airlifting Thunder!!! God Bless America and Gary V!!!
April 26, 2008

DirtWineKen
QOTD: My rec: Tardieu-Laurent St. Joseph 2005. Young right now (kinda like kissing a baby T-Rex) but loaded with potential.

Ken Griggs
April 26, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G , watched da NFL Draft on ESPN today (Saturday). Ya had more face-time
than Chris Berman & Keyshawn Johnson combined!! Ya on da payroll at ESPN
too ???

QOTD: Recommend to Ya ?? Keep Up da Great Work !!!!
April 26, 2008

cpeiss
QOTD 2005 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor. I would love to hear what you think of this wine Thanks Gary!
April 27, 2008

Happyuke
Hey Gary,great show,I would like you to try some BC wines,I know,I am always asking,another is DON DAVID malbec from Argentina.
Oh,by the way,Happy Easter,we exchange gifts on easter,so your book would be a nice present.
Take Care,have a good weekend
April 27, 2008

caleb
Washington in the house

my recommendation to you is to stop rooting for the jets Go Giants!

to get your ass back to cali so we can drink some vino together!
April 27, 2008

mrzitro
QOTD: try a vertical (03, 04 & 05) of Chateau Bolaire Bordeaux Superieur. Why? Just for the amount of Petit Verdot. The blend is 35% Petit Verdot, 34% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon. I’m giddy. Not your typical blend with 5% of PV or less.
April 27, 2008

C-Lo
Fun show today GV, a few more episodes and you’ve smoked Mr. Wizard. QOTD: I’m going to do a non-wine recommendation and go the literary route, in honor of your book. I’m a huge fan of the Beat generation and the writers that came out of that era, especially Jack Kerouac. I recommend you pick up a copy of On the Road or Dharma Bums by Kerouac. That man brought the thunder in ways others could only dream of. And the next time you’re out in San Francisco, you can roll by the house where Jack finished writing On the Road. Keep it real.
April 27, 2008

Michael Sokoloff
QOTD-2005 Kesner Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard
April 27, 2008

Brandon Butkovich
QOTD! L. Mawby Blanc de Blanc Brut … you need some sparkle in your life too Gary. Its from the Leelanaw Peninsula of Michigan. Just a touch of the Great Lakes for ya!
April 27, 2008

RickD
hey Gar
Thanks for another great show. we had a nice wine tonight that I can recommend – Tablas Creek Vinyard 2004 Esprit de Beucastel from Paso Robles – got a good score but the blend sounded intreging and – while not as much as I’d hoped on the nose – this wine DID deliver some thunder on the palate. Try if it you can. RD
April 27, 2008

Bal H.
QOTD I recommend you put a couple bottles of a delicious White Burgundy in your suitcase and take Lizzie to St. John in the USVI. Sit on a balcony, watch the sun set and sip one bottle. Then head with the other bottle (call about a corkage fee) to the Lime Inn for some Caribbean Lobster. Come back with a glass each left in your bottle, watch the stars and think how beautiful and peaceful the world can be. If you can’t go, I recommend you fantasize and make your own fun in NJ.
April 27, 2008

John
Saw you several times on the Draft. Not sure why you were so excited about moving up for a non-blocking tight end???

Go Giants!

2005 Bella Hillside Cuvee!
April 27, 2008

ninefingers
Its a shame that all wines do not give percentages of composition. I remember when I was trying to introduce my GE-coworkers to wine in the 1970’s, that newcomers where against the french wines because that were not named CS, merlot etc. I had a co-worker, that would not buy French bordeau because of this. And I tried to explain to him that the blend of varieties came from centuries of trial and error.

I will need to search out Pomum Cellars while I am visting “Four Lakes Chelan” this fall during the crush.
April 27, 2008

SugaredViolets
I just discovered your show last week and am already addicted! Love the archives. Thank you so much for all this helpful advice to wine newbies.

Hey, what do you think about those 187ml bottles? I love the size since I’m a lightweight girl and can only handle one glass. I wish more good wines came in that size. The only brand I can stand in that size is the Big House white.

I went to a local wine shop here in Nebraska and when I asked for 187ml bottle size they practically threw me out, and were so snobby. What a shame! Now I’ll never go back. They should have just explained why they don’t want to carry that size.

Would love to have a signed copy of the book.
April 27, 2008

Afshin
Hey man, thnx for at great show!!

Enjoy watching you often and always!!!

Hey I havenÂ´t seen you try a lot of Greek wine, witch I think has a alot of potential!!!

Note one of the best whites I have had, Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko 2003, from the Island of Santorini, which is AWESOME!! (By the way, all of Paris past vintages before -03 has been awesome, and mindblowing!)

And on the red side, not so awesome but very interesting indegious grape Xinomavro! (meninig of the black sour!) were I can recomend the domaine Kir-Yiannis red ; Ramnista (of 1999/1997/2000) of Naoussa.
And another producer which is interesting is the Argatia of Naoussa. Also I have tried a great xino, of Boutari and their 1998 Gran reserve Xinomavro, which I truly truly enjoyed.

Well the third and probably the most famous Greek grape is the Agiorgitiko, which you can find great producers as Mikroklima and etc.

Well looking forward to see lots and lots of you in the future!!!

Best of regards

Afshin Molavi
SOM2
April 27, 2008

Jaybird
QOTD: I am opening a 1999 Chateau Pavie with my twin brother tonight for our birthday, I’ve never had a Pavie yet…but I have a good feeling it will be a good one to recommend. I’ll know in a few hours. Cpiess recommended 2005 Don Melchor, which is one of my favorites, don’t do that until I buy a few bottles. I want to make sure I get some before the Vayner effect buys it all up!
April 27, 2008

ozzybeef
Thanks for the great show…Got an order in to Pomum, thanks for the recomendation.

QOTD: Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir from Central Otago NZ
April 27, 2008

Amy
Gary – Does Pomum Cellars have any idea you plugged them on Friday? I’ve been exchanging emails with them about placing an order and they wrote back this morning accepting my order but added that “For some mysterious reason we have a huge backlog of orders right now” We all know it’s not such a mystery…..it’s Gary!

Thanks for the tip.
-Amy
April 27, 2008

Hamid Z
QOTD: not sure on the specifics, but you should be drinking more Chateneuf-de-pape.

Also, I see the Jets picked up Dustin Keller, not sure how he’ll do in the pros, but as a tight-end he was one of Purdue’s toughest and talented receivers.
April 27, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Saw you on ESPN yesterday GV, nice work!

Q-More Italian wines!
April 27, 2008

Harry
I love these responses. My first recommendation for you and the ever curious Vayner-nation is Radiolab. Its a brilliantly produced radioshow (dl via iTunes or wnyc.org) exploring the mind, the world we live in, and the way the two interact. Sleep, memory, music or even the nature of time are played with from different angles by psychologists and chemists and painters to help give perspective on the world we live in and how we perceive it. Plus its beautiful, with lush auditory illustrations.
For some wine, I’m giving a big shout out to the Cremant de Bourgogne from Trader J’s – a delicious brunch sparkler for under $10 (add a little fresh mango juice – Ceres is awesome – for an easy yummy mimosa), and to the Saint M Riesling, which was utterly delicious with lots of peach and ripe fruit. Yum.
April 27, 2008

Harry
I also wanted to recommend trying more Nebbiolos from Langhe. I’ve had a few recently and been moved by the complex minerality in them – strong values for Burgundy lovers looking forward to eating at beautiful Italian trattorias this summer.
April 27, 2008

peter in Dallas
?OD While not in my immediate self interest, I recommend more time with your family and less time on the Thunder Show, (ie checking emails at 1:00am) I’d hate to see you burn out early.
April 27, 2008

SF Young
Love the show as always. Give Vina Robles Singature a try or call them and get a hold of either their Zin or “End Post”
April 27, 2008

Avi
Dude, try the Galil Mountain Viognier with some matzah — or bread or whatever ‘cuz it’s an awesome wine.
Or the Gamla Sauvignon Blanc.

Although I had some great Yatir and Carmel Single Vineyard too this Passover. Check out the great Israeli kosher and non-kosher wines for year round!
April 27, 2008

salvatore
We recommend “Trappist Monks” monistary made jams and jellies.

They are sooooooooo good; my special prize for you is going to be; a sampling for the Vanerchuks to try.

These jams are so packed with flavor; you will never see blackberries in the same light……they will be elivated to star status.
April 27, 2008

Travis
My shoutout gets selected and somehow “Travis” becomes “Travi”? It’s my high school gym teacher (who insisted on dropping the last letter of everyone’s name) all over again.

Great show and good interview on Internet Superstars – would highly recommend, check it out at Revision3.org.

Travis
April 27, 2008

chenrys
Finally caught up for the week. Great show…the Pomum sounds wonderful, even the shiraz.

QOTD: Recommend to you…ha, ha.
April 27, 2008

Roberto
Gary,

My sincere recommendation for you:

a 5 day stint in Costa Rica with Lizzy, we’ll raid the cellar and have a blast up in a rainforest lodge, talking to wild monkeys. Also, bring down like 200 or 300 books for a signing. How does July 29th sound? we have a wine show that day.

Writing this sunday 6.50 pm… Jets draft, so so, but you did do some serious damage on camera all weekend… it’s like you paid Boomer Berman or something…
April 27, 2008

SKN
QOTD: “Chippers” a.k.a the delicacy of my hometown, Fargo, ND. They’re Red River Valley potato chips hand dipped in chocolate. YUM!
April 27, 2008

terroirist
I recommend The Rhone de Robles 05′ by Robert Hall. A cali. Rhone styled wine. I wish I had a bottle left. My wine notes are scattered. I remember a nice balance with a new world meets old world style. A very nice wine you should try.

Terroirist aka Mike in Nebraska
April 27, 2008

wine-ot
GV brings it these days!!! A wine i reccomend is Nodland Cellars a Secret in Spokane WA the first wine i ever had from a Spokane Winery that showcased raw talent and needs a tasting room in downtown WALLA WALLA! Their Private Blend Red has all 6 grapes of bordeaux including Carmenere. nodlandcellars.com
April 27, 2008

Evan
Gary you are literally the FEATURED jets fan throughout the draft. They must have cut to you 10 or 15 times!!!
April 27, 2008

LauraG
Thanks so much for the birthday shout-out – you are a doll!!

QOTD: I recommend you not change a blessed thing!! But if you were looking specifically for a wine rec, try the Mestizaje sometime. It’s very different – lots of interest, lots of charisma. I think you might like it.

Cheers! Laura
April 27, 2008

torquey
QOTD: Guigal Chateau Ampuis Cote Rotie
April 27, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
How about that, I just sent you an email with my recommendation earlier today. Check out Cantina del Pino, I really liked their 2006 Dolcetto d’Alba and 2005 Barbera d’Alba at a tasting this week.
April 27, 2008

Little Jonny H
Nice show today, GV. I’m excited for the new secret packs!!

QOTD: Forget about your other NBA teams from NY, and get on the Lebron Line
April 27, 2008

Patrick
I recommend the local Cab Franc from the Winery at La Grange here in VA.
April 27, 2008

Stu
QOTD: 2003 Prazo de Roriz
April 27, 2008

drydrew
QOTD: Chillag Orna Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Thank
April 27, 2008

Will
I had a Kosher wine over Passover, a Spanish wine from Elvi Wines, it was the 770 priorat it’s a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Caberney, and Merlot. At 15.5% alc it was a real heavy and interesting wine.
April 27, 2008

Jamie
Great show as always.

QOTD: More bubbly on the TS.
April 27, 2008

kaybee
Good show GV. I like you to make recommendations of what stands out.

QoTd
MY recommendation? I think try more wines and vines from Washington.
April 27, 2008

davebw
Recommendations… so many…

Lived in Ontario from 1992 – 2005. You did a few mediocre wines from Pelee Island, which are not bad QPR for Ontario. The govt stores flog Aussie grape juice cause they make lotsa money off it. There are a number of interesting wineries, Lenko, Maliviore, and Angels Gate are just a few. Try some Baco Noir for something different, Henry of Pelham Reserve is usually best.

Living in Texas now. Happy with everything I have had from Becker so far. Getting into a few others, will get back to the list when I have tried more.

Latest QPR winner: winery Verget du Sud, wine Au Fils du Temps, $6 or so Rhone blend.

What people need to try, but have not: old wines. We drink wine very young, and miss out on a whole other world. I think it would be good for you to suggest wines for people to buy and cellar. So many of the worlds great wines need 5 – 10 years, and people never try them that way. So many reasonably priced wines get much better with a few years.

Cheers, Dave.
April 28, 2008

master1228
I decided to check out your podcast after seeing your appearance on Internet Superstar.

I like the energy of the show.
April 28, 2008

drydrew
QOTD A: #2 Goose Bay Chardonnay 2006! For an expiring you wonâ€™t forget O and by the way I have bin listening /watching to Basic Brewing for long time
April 28, 2008

Capt M
QOTD: Taste the 1999 Chateau Musar (from Lebanon). Great show!
April 28, 2008

Luis Felipe
QOTD: Recomendation – BRING MOTT IN AS A GUEST TASTER!!! I think he’s spent quite enough time behind the camera and the Vayernation is eager to see him share in Gary’s spotlight. So, please, let Mott come on and give his opinion on the wines alongside Gary….Pleeeease, that wud be a great show!
April 28, 2008

Andrew D
Hey Gary

QOTD: Australian wine from VICTORIA or TASMANIA – you don’t like Barossa Shiraz; OK stop drinking it. Try a King Valley Nebillio or Sangivasse, Yarra Valley Cabernet, Henty Riesling, Bendigo or Grampians Shiraz, Tasmanian Sparkling or Rutherglen fortified.

Andrew
April 28, 2008

Sam Brower
excellent show today gary, really enjoyed it!
April 28, 2008

Jeff
Went to Sonoma a few months ago armed with my new Vayniac tasting skills, and one smaller winery really stood out to me – Hook & Ladder Winery. I really enjoyed tasting there, and i came home with several bottles of their 2007 Gewurztraminer – I definately reccommend trying it.
April 28, 2008

thunderball
Why not try these?

Mt.Difficulty or Felton Road Pinot Noirs (NZ)
Sumac Ridge Pinnacle or Meritage (Okanagan Valley, B.C.)
Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno
April 28, 2008

DGS
Gary – at your request I’m finally stepping out of ‘lurker’ mode, though I’m always watching the podcasts several days “late” so I always feel like people have moved on to the next show by the time I’m ready to comment. Anyway…

I’d recommend visiting Albania. It’s a fantastic country that after years of being downtrodden under one of the most repressive Stalinist regimes in the world, is now finally (slowly) coming into its own. The people are incredibly friendly, and absolutely LOVE visitors from America. The food is amazing – I had better Italian food than I had in Italy – and the wine is quite pleasant, if not stunning. (Most people grow their own grapes and make their own wines, which is a treat. The soil is so rich that each family can easily keep themselves in wine.) And let’s not forget the geography – beautiful mountainous country that slopes down to the Adriatic. As Croatia gets more and more built up, I expect Albania to be the next “hot” beach resort country.

Also, I’m curious – have you tried the Ridge cabernets from the Santa Cruz Mtns? At least one “French wine” snob was convinced by the ‘01 vintage that American wines can be worth drinking.
April 28, 2008

Susan
Gary- How was the NFL draft? Saw the video!!!
April 28, 2008

David
I strongly recomment the Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2004/2005, this is not your average sauvignon blanc. It’s from Henri Bouregeois, a famous loire wine producer (I believe you did one of their pouilly fumÃ©s once)who bought an estate in New Zealand where this wine is from. I love it!
April 28, 2008

Jez K
Gary, love the show, I’m a lurker but felt I should cross the realm to be a commenter.

I’ve been watching the show for over a year and I gotta ask. Is there any Australian wine that you’ve actually liked?
It’s always ‘fake fruit’ this and ‘over the top’ that. I mean come on, there’s gotta be something that’s good, they all cant be bad.

I’m feeling that you might have some blinkers on there. =)

Anyhoo, keep bringing the thunder.

J.K.
April 28, 2008

Metal Dave
I reccommend the Apollonio Valle Cupa. Imported in the USA by Vin Divino, Chicago IL. Good wine.
April 28, 2008

Steve
Gary,

Makulu Iswithi Pinotage, South African import. Great bang for the buck!
April 28, 2008

Ken F
There is only on thing that I can recommend at this time and it is:

Gary, give me the book!!
April 28, 2008

TWalk
Gargiulo Aprile 2004…..A very nice sangiovese from oakville
April 28, 2008

SaraMHCRU
hmm, i can’t think of any non-wine recommendations, so we’ll go with a wine rec: alain graillot syrocco. it’s a moroccan syrah, and i tried it because i thought it’d be interesting to try something from morocco. i thought it was great, and i’d love to get your take on it!
April 28, 2008

italianwinelover
Nice ep GV….alot of ups and full of announcements?!

QOTD:Valle Reale, San Calisto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC by the Pizzolo family, had dinner with the winemaker and love his passion for making wine!
April 28, 2008

Alfredhayes
QOTD: 2005 Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc from NZ. Massive White Grapefruit zest from start to finish, with some sweet melon on the mid-pallet. The finish has the switchblades. The wine totally rocks my socks. For ~$14 USD I think it is a total steal of a deal for anyone. Approachable for noobs, and has some elegance for the oneophile.

!@#$%^&*()

P.S. Check out the site…. I do a re-cap of the week and make a list of similar wines available in Ontario for “C-Squared O” (Canadian Contingent Ontario).

)(*&^%$#@!
April 28, 2008

lurkdawg
I recommend … how about a couple more recommendation shows? I generally prefer the usual format (wines you haven’t tried), but this might be nice about once a month.
April 28, 2008

Pete W.
QOTD: Nachtgold Eiswein. An interesting value: it’s an ice wine that I’ve gotten for about 17 bones:

http://corkd.com/wine/view/52766-Nachtgold_Eiswein_2005

I like it. Very smooth and candy-sweet. It was the first wine that my wife drank faster than I did.
April 28, 2008

brooklyni
QOTD: just keep doing what you’re doing!
April 28, 2008

Ray
QOTD – I have a few recommendations.

1. 1999 Hanna Bismark Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon – excellent with a grilled Ribeye.
2. 2003 Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
3. 2005 Montes Alpha Syrah – these 2 at $12/bottle are excellent.
April 28, 2008

JeffC
QOTD: Keep on rockin the wine world G-man. We love what you are doing. And please send me the book.
April 28, 2008

Jay
Why do you hate MJ?

QOTD: I recently had the 2004 Chateau Beaumont Haut-Medoc (only $20). This wine and my pal became best friends. Awesome.
April 28, 2008

MannyPants
Nice call on Vernon Gholston. I recomend you tying “The Show 2005″ on the thunder show. It has a nice symmetry to it.
April 28, 2008

Carlitos
QOTD. I recommend you keeping your promise of bringing more new/different varietals to the Thundershow.

Keep it up!
April 28, 2008

lawschooldrunk
episode is a little disappointing. was expecting from the title a kosher wine episode but was only given one. gary, you should try the baron herzog special reserve white riesling. that one was great.

95 points for the shya? come on. and 90 for the syrah? dude, your number system was screwy today- get back to the couch!

QOTD: have some dalton’s syrah or yarden’s merlot 2002 or goose bay sauv blanc 2005.

and don’t crush the matzah
April 28, 2008

Christian
Great show. Would love to see more about BC Wines.
April 28, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I recommend you try some wines from some of the vineyards near my home in Connecticut. Stonington Vineyards has a great Cabernet Franc and recently I had the Jonathan Edwards 2005 Napa Valley Petite Sirah (the grapes are grown in Napa, but the wine is made in CT). It was outstanding.
April 28, 2008

DJ Sloop
I recommend you do a show on wines with crazy names. I just had a Hungarian wine called Bull’s Blood. It was cheap and ok.
April 28, 2008

DJ Sloop
I also recommend doing a show about different ways to transport wine, which are better, how to remove corks, neat things you can do with corks with a tie in to user submitted creations.
April 28, 2008

LuvsChandon
Another great show, yes PASSION is a good thing! I want to get one of the Secret packs to taste along with, but which to choose?

My recommendation? Gotta try some Humboldt Fog goat cheese if you havent had a chance to yet, great with a sparkler! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humboldt_Fog
April 28, 2008

Isaac R.
QOTD: you should try a Morellino di Scansano called Ghiaccio Forte from Castello Romitorio. It’s only available through an Ohio importer called Belvino. In fact, you might think about doing a Morellino show, given that it’s such a terrific (not to mention underrated) area.
April 28, 2008

BargePlus
QOTD: I recommend that you do one week’s worth of shows while floating down the Canal du Midi on a barge in the Languedoc region of France. Take your wife; take your brother, but do it (no experience necessary!). You already like these wines, and they’ll taste even better meandering down the Midi with your loved ones. I enjoyed it so much, I even wrote a book about it; check out the 15-page Book Preview: http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/42997
April 28, 2008

jpwardaia
Just watching the show now…can’t wait to see where this goes!!!
April 28, 2008

spaetm
Looks like good matzah.
April 28, 2008

Sune Rahbek
Speaking of interesting and no so known grape types… and.. a little more friendliness towards former beaten wine regions hereÂ´s a couple of fantastic reds for you

“Les Eres 2003″, from Celler Joan SimÃ³ (Priorat)
“Serrano 2006″ from Bodegas Marcelino (VT Sierra Sur de Jaen)

thank you for the internet’s most fantastic, honest and entertaining wineprogram !

Sune !!! (a former lurker from Denmark)
April 28, 2008

jpwardaia
Nice show…signed up for the Pomum mailing list, can’t wait to try the Shya Red (also love shia labeouf movies, Transformer’s rocked!!!)….I would recommend trying some Virginia and Maryland wines….give us some props!!!!
April 28, 2008

Christine
I recommend the 2004 Malbec from Stuart Cellars in Temecula, which is near my home in San Diego, CA.
April 28, 2008

Linda
How about instead of continuosly swirling the poor wine around as if you were trying to make it sparkling.( everything has a limit) .. you showed the angel tears… the arches the conisitency, the colour, giving your choosen wine a little ‘ elegance’ and charm…

I’m interested in reading your book and comparing your points of views..

ps ….are there ever any tannins or any body in your reds?

Linda… carry on with your amusing SHOW
April 28, 2008

The Aesthetic Elevator
Do we get secret prizes for already getting your RSS feed???
April 28, 2008

Karl Laczko
LASSIE BARK!!!

I can’t buy the bloody book yet, it’s not on release in the U.K. until May 18….

QOTD – I recommend Verdejo from Rueda, Nero d’Avola from Sicilia, aged Madeira on the Thunder Show, you taking more vacation, Mott getting his T-shirt, Wine Library going international and WLTV continuing apace.
April 28, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Switching to becoming a Pats fan.
April 28, 2008

B-727
Try the “Dare” from Viader. It’s 1/3 the price and I think 100% Cab Franc.
April 28, 2008

Matti
Third time I’m trying to leave a comment, somehow it always get moderated(??!!). Then to the point, QOTD: Chassela based white from Lutry, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland. Honey flavors with nice crispiness!
April 28, 2008

mazdaspeedy3
I’m going to have recommend some Central Cali vino’s.

The first is from a young winemaker who is actually an engieering student:
Ovene Winery, Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard.

The second is anything from Calera. They make some very interesting wines and sometimes use some odd varietals in low production stuff.
April 28, 2008

Shadowbird
Haven’t gotten to watch this ep until Monday, so it’s probably too late to be in the drawing…
April 28, 2008

Ozzy
Bevlamo Muscato d’Asti. (Think that’s right…)

The Wife and I buy this from the local Sam’s Club for about 12-14 bones and LOVE it. Very sweet, very light.
Just curious to see what a REAL wine drinker would think of it…

Thanks for all you do, GaryVee. You’re an inspiration…
April 28, 2008

OmarG
I recommend you and Mott walk around the Wine Lib…and you randomly pick bottles to taste. Maybe a different section each time? (and stop by the gourmet area and grab some cheeses while you’re at it!)
April 28, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
GV – Here’s some recommendations that drink well (at least in the “Pacific Time Zone”). For value the Whitestone Winery “Pieces of Red” blend is a winner. For a really interesting experience try the Zanzibar Cellars “Sandra” blend; an Oregon winery sourcing Horse Heaven Hills (WA) fruit and using the Owen Roe facilities – really intense fruit and heavy, creamy mouthfeel.
April 28, 2008

AtlantaJack
QOTD: Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
April 28, 2008

Eli2Tyree
Just catching up on this one. not sure its appropriate to leave a recomendation other than try new things and I dont know what you have had.

Ill say a Miner Family Viogner for white

most of my favorite reds you have had (Zardini Valpolichella Classico Superiore, Seoquia Grove cab 2004 etc…) So I will say Castello De Abola 2003 Chianti Riserva. Went to the winery in tuscany and had a wonderfull experience.
April 28, 2008

boegemann
QOTD: I’d have to recommend the kimchee fried rice at Daisy Mint in Pasadena, CA. But consider yourself warned… you eat this once and you’ll have cravings for it again within a week.
April 28, 2008

Blake
QOTD: 2003 Villa Creek Cellars The Avenger (Paso Robles Syrah)…….KILLER! but very hard to get your hands on from what I’ve found.
April 28, 2008

J Dubb
Gary, I think I have recommended this wine to you before, it is a Greek wine: Skouras Megas Oenos 2004, Cab and St. George.

Still waiting for that Greek wine show, any updates?
April 28, 2008

yowens
Huge shout out to Pittsburgh! I love it!
April 28, 2008

Derek
QOTD: The 2006 Makulu Pinotage Rose & Washington Hills 2006 Late Harvest Riesling
April 28, 2008

RD
QOTD – You already tried on WLTV a few Israeli wines (usually high quality Kosher ones). Here is one that is a non-Kosher Israeli and a MUST try – Margalit Cab 2004.
April 28, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: Have A Baby Boy
April 28, 2008

Taylor
A little late to watch, but still good.
QOTD I recommend that you keep up the good work and nice look on V Gholston for the Jets
April 28, 2008

vinophilosopher
I recommend the 2006 Chateau Grand Cassagne Rose. $5 makes this a simple, well balanced Rhone rose that is a great QPR–I went back and bought 2 more bottles (and I never do that)!

Cheers
April 28, 2008

Akumukun
QOTD – I recommend 2007 Gazela Vinho Verde, Portuguese “green” wine. Very crisp, light and fruity, great spring wine with fresh greens or fish.

(First time watching, apologies if it’s been suggested before)
April 28, 2008

Tom Purvenas
Dude, only 366 comments and a free book is on the line. Seriously. Anyway maybe that means my chances are better, even if I am too late for the drawing, LOL.

QOTD – We drink and enjoy BR Cohn Silver Label Cab all the time. Although I have to give you props for Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda – at 5 bones that wine is a steal, and I have been stealing a lot.
April 28, 2008

Ben F
GV wow I get to recomend a wine for you!!! AWESOME… Ok Souverain Merlot from the Alexander Valley… Butterscotch for days…
April 28, 2008

C. Jurczak
QOTD: Take a vacation…
April 29, 2008

vibemore
I’m really liking anything from Runquist in CA right now. Yeah, baby Oak Monster lives there but this stuff is the king of all things “well integrated”.
April 29, 2008

Dave from VA
QOTD: There’s a lot of interesting stuff going on in VA wine. I remember the show you did on VA wines, and I didn’t recognize any of them.

A few things around here I find interesting you might reconsider in VA wine are:
–Veritas Kenmar: a powerfully floral dessert wine
–Any vineyards Cab Franc and Viognier: grapes that have done well in this climate/geography and are staples of the area
–Barboursville Octagon: top notch bordeaux style blend
–Barboursville Nebbiolo: powerful varietal that was great with Christmas dinner last year
April 29, 2008

eyezonwine
Gary I easily reccomend the Seguin Gevrey Chambertin Signature 2005. Priced @ 40 bones, and really bringing the elegant thunder. Tell me if you pick up on the venison marrow, as that’s what interested me about the wine.
April 29, 2008

mindpirate
I’m going to have to say The Bridgeview 2006 â€œBlue Moonâ€ Pinot Noir. I had two bottles of this at dinner one night and loved it.
April 29, 2008

passthecab
Gary: I am a big fan of the 2004 Napa Valley “Fourteen” Meritage. It is a monster of a wine, and damn delicious. I was fortunate enough to get to taste it through the restaraunt I work for – great stuff! Thats what I would recommend for you!
April 29, 2008

Anthony T.
I really can’t recommend anything. I’m a wine newbie who still is fighting to get his palate to talk to him.
April 29, 2008

victor
I highly recommend you seek out and try a 2004
Alluviale Gimblett Road , Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Red Wine- Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 65% Cabernet Franc 5%
14% alcohol
Very inexpensive, very good
April 29, 2008

Andy
seem to always miss out on the cheaper, great wines!! Good show!
I really enjoy Forefathers Shiraz 2004 after a couple hours of air and drinking it somewhere in the wild (or semi-wild) outdoors!! Or anywhere but inside!
April 29, 2008

BruceP
QOTD: Attend the New Orleans Jazz Festival at least once in your life.
April 29, 2008

ValerieM
I think we should do a secret pack tasting on a third thirtsy thursday! That would be awesome!!!!!!
April 29, 2008

Tim
Of course I’m watching this a after the draft but you clearly found the camera – or the camera found you – on Saturday. My wife, who is not a regular WLTV viewer, actually recognized you first.

QOTD I like the Las Rocas Garnacha.
April 30, 2008

pierazzo
qodd = come to Veneto and get a booze of prosecco with me
April 30, 2008

Eric Anderson
Completely agree with Gary on the Pomum Shaya. We were lucky enough to try/buy this wine at the winery (they’re in the “Garage” area of Woodinville,WA) a few months back and were BLOWN away. Almost to the point of wondering if this is a fluke. Javier set the bar high for himself when he made this. Let’s hope he isn’t the Don McLean of the WA wine scene

I’ve been to the last 6 spring release weekends in both Walla Walla and Woodinville, and I can’t remember a more impressive bottle of juice then the Shaya. Seriously, we’re talking Spring Valley Uriah, Cougar Crest Syrah, K Vintners single vineyard, early 2000’s Delille D2, older Woodward Canyon, type quality here. But this really takes it to a new level, I think Gary said Bordeaux-ish and I have to agree. Reminds me of the early 2000 Lynch-Bages but with a more interesting fruit profile.

It has all the structure to age well but it’s VERY drinkable now. I’d love to blind taste this against other world class blends and see what happens.

I’ve got a 1/2 case and plan on staggering my tastings over the next 2-8 years, should be fun.

Also, check out Sparkman Wines. Another “Garage” winery (and a protege of Mark Ryan). Really good stuff as well.
April 30, 2008

Colin
Catching up on shows! QOTD – Grew up in Green Bay – you should really go to Lambeau – esp. Packers/Jets…
April 30, 2008

bob c
I recommend to you Gary, to tell me if you have ever had a Lembeck, and if you agree it has one of the weirdest noses ever!!
April 30, 2008

VinoVixen
still playing catch-up…glad Laura G got a shout out for her b-day!
May 1, 2008

Bob K
I love your show. How about Orin Swift Prisoner?
May 1, 2008

Dave
QOTD: Jessup Cellars 2005 Table for Four. Another one of those wines you can only get at the winery or select restaurants, but it totally blew me away last time I was there. Lots of cherry, chocolate, and dark fruit on the front and midpalate with a huge silky vanilla/butterscotch finish. Incredibly smooth and well balanced killer wine.
May 1, 2008

Joe G.
I recommend a Scurati or a Cerasuolo from Italy. Cerasuolo are dark Rose and Scurati is a dark red.
May 1, 2008

JayZee
QOTD: 2006 Garretson Viognier “The Saothar” which, to me, tastes an awful lot like a pretty decent Condrieu. Nice stuff.
May 1, 2008

Luis Felipe
QOTD: I’ve never tried one.
May 1, 2008

Jon Ward
I gotta recommend this great wine I tried the other day. Keep in mind that I normally don’t like white wines, they’re usually either too acidic or too fruity for my tastes but the 2006 Peltier Station Viognier blew my socks off. Not only is it the best white wine I’ve ever had but it very well have given me the best wine experience of any wine I’ve ever tried.
May 1, 2008

Bigsigar
QOTD: I reccommend the following. I had this at an Irish restaurant in Washington, DC last week. It sounds so wrong, but it tastes so right!!!

FRIED BRIE!!!!! (RECIPE FOLLOWS)

Make a simple beer batter:
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Egg
Mix these together and add 1/2 cup of beer, Mix thoroughly.

Heat oil (deep fryer, saucepot, etc BE CAREFUL with open flame) to 300-350.

Dip a wedge of Brie cheese or similiar soft cheese in the beer batter.

Fry that bad boy up, then serve with fruit preserves of your choice(raspberry, passion fruit, etc) on sliced, soft, baguette bread.

Add you choice of beverage (works with wine or Guiness-the beer that drinks like a meal), and some friends and family, and you’re good to go!

Bon Apetit!!!
Bigsigar
May 2, 2008

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May 2, 2008

malarkey
Qotd: I recommend that everyone go to Europe at least once; BLT’s with ripe summer tomatoes and good crusty bread; foie gras; standing on the beach and letting your toes sink into the sand with each wave; star gazing in the midwest where there’s no light pollution; riding a horse at a full tilt gallop; eating BBQ in Lockhart, Texas; and snorkeling in the south pacific.

I could go on
May 4, 2008

Dan-o
GV – a recommendation for you of a good wine:

- Elyse Petit Sirah – Rutherford, CA

It rocks!
May 5, 2008

pawncop
Sorry I have been so long in responding, work has been a killer.

Nice episode.

QOTD – I want you to begin recommending basic wines for beginners, (and I think you will address this in your book)

For me starting out I want something along a wine 101 for the different varieties. I am doing that to a large degree on my own but would like a more structured framework to work with.

I also want you to have a guest spit bucket when you have a guest on the show. I think you could be very creative with this bucket and would add a new feature to the programs.

As always I so enjoy this program. Keep on keeping on good sir.
May 5, 2008

Jimmy S
What do you need? You need to come to Atlanta (the dirty-dirty) for a book signing.
May 6, 2008

Dewayne
hey viniacs

I am really only new to this wine thing and been watching for about a month now. I was recently in the Barrosa Valley in Australia (OTT STUFF)… after doing 2 days of tasting i came across a red i really enjoyed from

Chateau Tanunda (reasonably small boutique winery) the 2005 SHIRAZ named the Chateau. is apparently from 100-year old vines (I had a look at the VINES.. they looked bloody old) only probably 30 actual plants. it has an extremely good sniffy sniff. at about 50 bones australian its not cheap thats about 70 US. I really havnt tasted a lot of great wine but for me it was way way better than anything else i have tasted..

now GARY.. what is with the continual (over the top “FAKE”) tast you keep refering to with Australian wine.. anyhow love the show keep it up!

Dewayne !~
May 6, 2008

Andy & Edie
Great show, we still recommend you do a Moscato d’Asti episode now that summer is almost here. Thanks for everything you do Gary!
May 7, 2008

chezjosh
I recommend Yehuda brand light matzah. It’s flavorful, whole wheat, branny, and delicious. Nice texture too.
What, you meant wine?
Follow your nose.
May 7, 2008

Sassodoro
QOTD. In recent memory, the wine that most impressed me was 2005 Bunnell Family Cellars Syrah, Boushey-McPherson Vineyard, from Yakima Valley. I recommend that.
May 23, 2008

Indianapolis
True friends are those who really know you but love you anyway.
January 11, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Great story about your great grandfather. Nice to see you had some moments with him in Russia ( #1 ) and in America. Dont ever forget them. Another score for Washington state! YEA!! *gloats* That Pomum sounds delicious, I swear Ive seen them around and I know I’ve heard of them. Have to check them out someday. QOTD: Im going down the music avenue and saying Naked City. Wild jazz band that was part jazz, part avant garde, part rock, part speed metal, all insanity. John Zorn honking on his sax and Bill Frisell ripping the guitar to name a few. Great band but hard to digest. You’ve been warned.
October 18, 2009

Substance 01
You have some great stuff on your blog. Your insight and expertise would be a welcome addition to our new community, i hope you will consider joining and thanks for sharing!