Happy birthday, Mott! Nice to see you get some camera time and sit down with Gary. Also nice to see you liking more and more reds. Train that palate! QOTD1: I believe Mott is 42. QOTD2: Obviously past the time, and probably wouldnt have been able to anyway with work and whatnot.

I had a '95 or '97 Travaglini back in 2003, and it was quite possibly the best wine drinking experience I've ever had - like smooth cherry and strawberry velvet, and was thick on the palette. So I'm rather disappointed that the 2003 was thin and wasn't very good. Maybe 2003 wasn't a very good growing year? Hopefully the 2004 will be better.

QOTD 1: I will go with 46.

QOTD 2: Nope, on the other side of the country.

hmm can you reduce the file size for that video?... it tooks a week for me to render.... :(

Ok. Tried the Antoniolo last week. Definitely better than the 91 Parker gave it, but not sure about 94+. A solid 93 in my book and it might hit 94 with a few more years on it side. Bought several bottles, so will come back to it.

Mott is a young 45 and i won't be able to make the show.

Is it me or do I here a Coldplay song in the background while Mott is holding up his cake? Could someone else turn up the volume and give a listen and let me know if I'm crazy?

Happy birthday Mottster!
I would guess that you are in your high 40s - 48 years old.

I won't be able to make the SF bash.

I really like the Gattinara's and I am hapy to see a review of wines other than Travaglini from this region

Hey Mott, Happy very belated Birthday ! I'm guessing you're 39 years of age.

Gary (and Mott), this former lurker wants to say to you, I love your podcasts and what you're doing, please keep up the good, no great, work.
Re: the Crushpad event on August 9, I didn't see any "link it up" info or anything on the Crushpad site, crushnet etc., or maybe I'm just looking but not seeing ? Ooh, getting kind of deep...anyway, thanks and if you can be of help on the details of that'd be great.

Cheers!

QOTD1---> 21...?
QOTD2---> Can't, but I'm sure you will have loads of fun either way. All the best to you guys. Keep doing what you're doing.

GV - catching up! Good show. QOTD1 - Not a day over 33. QOTD2 - Noooo! So sad!

GV man these are my favorite shows- wines I know NOTHING about!!! QOTD: Im gonna go 38- he's got such a youthful persona! QOTD#2- I gotta work and stuff both of those weekends otherwise Hell's ya

QOTD 1: 46 for the Mottster.
GV should have given him his "MOTT, LINK IT UP" shirt for his b-day.
Disappointed with the 2003 Travaglini... liked the 2001 a lot.

Gary,

After your review of the Antonolio I had to buy a few to see if the WA91 was too low or your 94+ was too high. Since I generally don't trust WA on Italians, I'm hoping you've got it right. This could be one of the best values of the year if you are.

Great show! A belated Happy Birthday wish for the Mott-ster!

QOTD: Mott = Life, the universe and everything = 42?

QOTD: I will be in Boston on business on July 10th (bummer!). August 9thn is unlikely, but I'll look into it.

Feliz Cumpleanos!

QOTD: i'd say 38!

not gonna make it to the show in san fran unfortunately i can't even make it to the one hear in Seattle cause it was sold out (the 20-30 something event)
:(

Moot's QOTD; How old? Forever young!

Gary's QOTD; No, and that makes me wanna cry!

iTunes competition; That's kinda unfair, I'm the only one that have written a review for your show, and the reason? Because iTunes store is local, so I'm the only one in Norway who have done that. Can you see it? El_Ninjo was the user...

Lol, nice camera work, GV. You should definitely stick to your day job ;)
Happy 21st :) B-Day Mott.

QOTD: You will definitely see us on August 9th, and we will see if we can make it in July (weekdays are kinda tough).

QOTD. Mott is probably around 45. Nice to see him liking some vini.

QOTD2. We love to go to SF but we can't make it there during the week. :(

Why does SF get all the fun?

I believe that Mott is 47 years of age.

I will not be able to meet you in San Francisco.

Good episode.

Congrats on your 50th birthday Mott....you don't look a day over 48.

My lovely wife and I will be at both events. Really looking forward to it.

QOTD: Mott = 38

Happy #23 Mott! I think it's all that partying after the Giants won that has cost you some hair up top.
Can't make the SF stuff, but have fun.

Mott, sorry I'm late - Happy Birthday mate!

Gary, liked the show, yet more Italian undiscovereds - how many more are there :)

QOTD 1 - I'm thinking you're older than me, but not by too much, say 47?

QOTS 2 - Can't make SF, unfortunately.

***H*A*P*P*Y***B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y***M*O*T*T***

QOTD: 42
QOTD2: Nope, I'm half a world away :-(

QotD#1: 42
QotD#2: No. Not because I don't want to, but it's my anniversary and we already have plans.

QOTD: Mott is 47? Either way, WE LOVE MOTT! Happy Birthday!

Hi Guys:

HAPPY B DAY MOTT !!!!!!!!!!!! qotd #1: Mott is 42

QOTD 2: unfortunately no, cuz of Bottle Shock engagements!!! but be well and enjoy !!!

QOTD: 43?

QOTD2: Dangit! I'm in Chicago, and would love to make it out to San Fran for one of the two events, but the 500th taping is on a weekday (boo, have to work) and the Vayniac Cab party is on a weekend that I'll be in Vegas for a bachelor party. Oh well, maybe next time...

Good Show, there is so much wine coming from Italy, it's always hard to pick.

QOTD1: 43
QOTD2: I just bought tickets, see ya there Gary.

Love learning about Italian wines, especially the more obscure ones!!!!

Q1-42
Q2-Would like to, but I doubt it.

QoTd
Yeah Mott must be about 38.
QoTd part deux
Really want to get to the San Fran bash!

Happy belated Mott!!! Too bad Antoniolo is all gone....would have bought you a bottle!! Cheers!

Btw, I now cannot get the Coldplay song out of my head....love them :-)

QOTD 1. Happy Birthday, Mott. I don't think Mott can be a day over 42. (I'm about to turn 54 myself.)

QOTD 2. Oh, I wish I could make it, but can't.

Say, Gary, have you ever done a show on Teroldego Rotaliano? It comes from the same neck of the Italian woods as the Lagrein you did a show on just a few days ago. I like the shows on obscure Italian grapes. (And there are sooooo many of them.)

QOTD 1: MOTT is... 57?
QOTD 2: Not sure if in July or August, but you KNOW I'll be seeing you in San Fran this Summer! AND thank you for your thoughts on my episode suggestion... I look forward to seeing a version of it soon. Cheers.

Mott - 42
San Francisco - see you there

AP

Great show guys. Mott, I 'm guessing is forty six. I just turned 36 this last week. I hope to make it to S.F. Cheers.

QOTD 1: 39

QOTD 2: I wish I could but am actually traveling both times! DANG IT!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOTTSTER!!!!!!!!

I say 36.....

I'm down with the 500, as long as I can fly out next to you Gary!!!!

When you book your flights let me know.

Happy b-day to the man behind the camera. I say Mott is a little over 25...How about 49?