Clos La “Gets Their” Chance Wines On The Thunder Show

Clos La “Gets Their” Chance Wines On The Thunder Show – Episode #489

June 19, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and from 1 winery and gives his thoughts

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“QOTD: I like to THINK that I can be diplomatic but assertive in formal…” by richardvinifera
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Finally tuned in to your show and searched Santa Cruz …” by Val Ahlgren
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Estate Viognier
2005 Estate Grenache
2004 Special Select Series Meritage

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Third Thirsty Thursday Tasting Group Forum

134 Responses

June 19, 2008

Karl Laczko
1st again? What’s with this?
June 19, 2008

BF
This is hard!
June 19, 2008

BF
(That’s what she said)
June 19, 2008

AJ
My first top 5!!!
June 19, 2008

akellner
top 10, who knew. cute ep name
June 19, 2008

RichG
Giddyup!!! Like the Santa Cruz region!!
June 19, 2008

Susan
Gary-Gosh!! Just waiting for the place to leave a reply……………….!!!!!
June 19, 2008

Robert Scoble
I’m bookmarking this cause I live in Half Moon Bay, only a short drive from some of these wineries. Gary, you ever gonna tour the Santa Cruz wineries? If so, I’m SO THERE!
June 19, 2008

Eli2Tyree
top 10!
June 19, 2008

John Farrin
8
June 19, 2008

Ozzy
LOVE the shirt, Gary!!!
June 19, 2008

hingrman
Keep up the good work
June 19, 2008

M. Nurn
QOTD: My most unique characteristics, in comparison to the people around me, are my passions. While most of my friends like beer, video games and high contact sports, I am a wine drinking, magazine/book reading, cyclist who does what other people don’t.

Keep bringing the thunder Gary, and HOW IN THE WORLD DO I GET THE NEXT GENERATION WRISTBAND, PLEASE?!?!?!?!
June 19, 2008

Bryan Brooks
We are having a TTT in Houston tonight. All Vayniacs in the area are welcome:
Here are the details: http://tinyurl.com/6xckgu

Let’s rock it tonight guy

-b
June 19, 2008

Kreepy Freek
QTOD: No matter how often I’m bashed cause of the way i dress or live, i keep pushing foward and i keep my style, but at the same time i still have many friends of all types and at the same time Im a straight up metal head
June 19, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
LOL — QOTD — how about my modesty? No?
June 19, 2008

RichG
QOTD: Gotta be the hair…I got the white boy fro working.
June 19, 2008

Karl Laczko
Good show, and excellent Chatting at the same time!

QOTD – Unique characteristic? MASSIVE heart, tolerance, patience and kindness to match.
June 19, 2008

Loweeel
Top 20! Will watch ep later.
June 19, 2008

John Farrin
“Daddy, I just want to twirl”? You are Sooo gay:)

I’ll bet Clos du Chance won’t be up your ass to review any more of their wines

QOTD: Dry wit
June 19, 2008

Katherine Druckman
What Bryan said

We’re planning to make it a regular thing. Tonight the corkscrew. Next time.. who knows!
June 19, 2008

Anthony L.
QOTD: Loyalty to friends and family
June 19, 2008

JudeMurphy
QOTD- I don’t think I share any of my characteristics with anyone I know! ha
I’m just unique in general.

Drinking a Valpolicella right now. There’s a crazy sweetness going on- beyond fruity. Like candy. Like those fizzy cola bottles, you know the ones? This is interesting but I’m not sure I like it! It’s all in the spirit of trying new wines though, Thanks Gary! All my favorite wines still come from France though!
Never even tried one from the U.S.A! (Don’t worry, I’ll get around to it! I a new wine drinker.)
June 19, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode i might have to make a trip over to Santa Cruz to check these guys out.

QOTD:
-My crazy personality.
June 19, 2008

Karl Laczko
Did I mention I’m modest too?
June 19, 2008

Rowland
QOTD: my most unique feature is … my family. nobody but me has had this unique mix of influences, experiences, and personalities.
June 19, 2008

GP
Gary… BOSTON RULES!
Just started watching this amazing show, and I am trying to pick up on the episodes I’ve missed so far.
HOW DO I GET A WRIST BAND???

Also, tip for a future show: South American wines. I know there are great wines in Chile and Argentina, but you have to try some of the Brazilian wines out there. Just a suggestion…

QOTD: My eyes change color according to the light. Blue-green-gray. My forehead won’t stop growing.
June 19, 2008

GrapeStuff
BIG fan of santa cruz mountain wines! Great ep.

QOTD: wine-nerd and analyst who surfs
June 19, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Cleft chin.
June 19, 2008

Slats
Funny that you mention dandelion. I have a dandelion wine fermenting right now, sadly I won’t get to try it for at least another year.

QOTD: one of those rare American Formula One fans, Wine for the qualifiers and big barley wine or double IPA for the race.
June 19, 2008

Sonnenuhr
I’m getting really bored with many CA wines. Overoaked fruit-bombs with absurd alcohol levels. All thanks to Robert Parker, who has done more damage to wine than phylloxera.

PS Having a Bordeaux wine tasting and Robert Parker book burning this weekend!
June 19, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Yea Santa Cruz Mtns I used to live in San Jose and drive the Mountain to Santa Cruz almost every weekend. I have only tried one wine from there Savannah Chanelle Monmartre Alc. 16.9% couldn’t tell it was wonderful.
Qotd My proclivity to Petite Sirah!
June 19, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Like you, I’m not a fan of these over the top wines. I will be in Santa Cruz next months so I will give them a visit. The question you asked is what other people should say about you not what you say about yourself.
June 19, 2008

Linderelli
Who’s Gabe Conte? And why haven’t you worn your “Support Your Local Winemaker” shirt?? That’s a dope shirt – and we gave it to you in person!!!
June 19, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD- My unhealthy obbsession with watching Formula One racing. Im not even european or from south america WTF? maybe it is because nascar sucks so bad.
June 19, 2008

Orion S.
QotD: I would say my most noticeable unique characteristic is the fact that I’m tall. Most unique, though, is probably my singular inability to determine my own truly unique characteristics.
June 19, 2008

Zk
QOTD: I’m a mut, very blonde hair a red beard and brown/black eyebrows.

Great show!
June 19, 2008

BobbyTiger
QOTD- Too numerous to identify only one.
June 19, 2008

Linderelli
QOTD – I’m a dork! A total goofball, no one expects it, and I laugh at myself a lot. I have the hiccups right now.
June 19, 2008

manonthemoon
Great show today, way to call it like you see it, even if those wines would probably be right up my alley.

QOTD: Tenacity, at least when it comes to something or someone I care about I tend to be a little bit aggressive.
June 19, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: People say my humor and eyes. I say my wicked watch collection.
June 19, 2008

neutron212
making jokes that are too soon kinda like on family guy where brian says that joke was lamer then FDR legs.. what to soon that me thats my style
June 19, 2008

Edwin Nunez
EpiOsode [sic] #489? Somebody should check the spelling…

Main characteristic? Well, great respect for reason over emotion, except in wines, of course…
June 19, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: physically the big cue ball head look….personality wise a very amiable personality unless you piss me off….
June 19, 2008

Salvatore
Observing people speak with body language; not words. 80% of communications is non-verbal. Body language is a wonderful example of Shakspear’s cliche; “The World is but a stage !”

We are all Actors….some not as good as others.
June 19, 2008

Robin C
I’m glad you gave Clos La Chance a chance.

QOTD: Others seem to feel that my most unique characteristic is that I have a lot of curly/wavy brown hair. I think my most unique characteristic is my piercing intuitive perspicacious nature. Must be the DNA.
June 19, 2008

Ozzybeef
Hey Gary, thanks for the show today.

Next episode should be Mott’s Choice: A Sample Of Favorite’s.

QOTD: An uncanny knack for making people feel better about themselves.
June 19, 2008

Adam J
Gotta give Mott props, that was nice camera action. I liked the kinda chill episode today after yesterdays Thunderama- nice changeup. Thanks for the show!
Qotd: My over the top, complete, and utter devotion to reggae music. I dont like the reggae music…I LOVE the reggae music!!
June 19, 2008

Dan Manu
QOTD:I don’t know… i’m easy to get along with???
June 19, 2008

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
I would say that one of my most unique attributes is that I am a controlled storm of emotion and poise. I have been told that the clarity, calm, and ease of speech that I share my concerns or frustrations can be frustrating. I use passionate vocabulary and thoughtful meaning…but a calm, soothing voice.
June 19, 2008

pawncop
Enjoyed the episode and the education.

My most unique feature, I guess my bald little head. And my scathing wit.
June 19, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: my ability to foster friendships with people across a wide spectrum of completely disparate groups – and bring them all together. “a genius of random people”
June 19, 2008

Palmer
oh, and we’re doing Thirsty Third Thursday #4 tonight:

6 wines guaranteed by Gary Vaynerchuk to Inspire, Delight and Bring Thunder to Our Worlds:

Domaine Tselepos Moschofilero 2006 (#20)
Rideau Vineyards In-Circle Cellar Club Reserve Viognier 2006 (#25)
Edmunds-St. John â€œRocks & Gravelâ€ Red 2005 (#82)
Massaya Gold Reserve 2004 (#21)
Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Zinfandel 2005 (#9)
ChÃ¢teau Doisy-VÃ©drines Sauternes 2005 (#1)
June 19, 2008

Sep
I would have to say my unique point of view.
June 19, 2008

Achilles Mike
QOTD My ability to see the best in people and let them shine!
June 19, 2008

sam
QOTD:Defiance!
Find yourself through doubt.
June 19, 2008

Giania
On the white, if it’s a little sweeter than Kix… Honeycomb cereal is sorta in between Sugar Smacks and Kix. Give it a nibble. I’ve had some wines that are sort of cereal-y and Honeycomb usuallly matches up with the flavor well. A little sweet, grainy like Kix, but not overwhelming and toasted like Sugar Smacks.

By the by, sorry again I couldn’t make it down to Boston tonight after all your warm invitation! I haven’t been staying in touch so it came up rather suddenly. Feel free to come visit us in New Hampshire, too, I feel pretty comfortable speaking for my fellow New Hampster-ites in saying we would love to have you and I’ll strongarm every wine drinker I know to come, to boot!
June 19, 2008

EternalChild
Gary thanks you so much for so many good times! Entertainment. I love Indian food and want anybody to help me out for a great wine pairing with such strong “over the top” taste that India brings to the table. Cheers
June 19, 2008

Dominus
Good show and glad you were honest, as always.

QOTD: Unique characteristic? Unique to whom? If I had to describe myself, I would say it has to be my unbridled passion and commitment to those who treat me with respect and love.

P.S. Having the Rasina Brunello right now. I’m sure it would have spanked the Chance Meritage, Quite nice.

A week from todayyyyyyyyyy I get to meet the G-Man.
June 19, 2008

Giania
almost forgot QOTD!
Perspicacity and the application thereof to support the people I love.
June 19, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, great episode, I just rode through Santa Cruz two weeks ago.
QOTD- I seem to be completely average, average height, weight, etc.
June 19, 2008

KenP
Very good episode! Thanks for the Santa Cruz Mountains shout out!
June 19, 2008

kaybee
Good idea to focus on one winery. Do more of these.
I’m experiencing a little disappointment with a Portuguese wine from the Douro, but likely I’ll get over it.
QoTd
Most people say my calm during a @#&%storm.
June 19, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: I am a great, devoted, involved, commited, and loving dad to my daughter. Hard for me to comprehend why ALOT of divorced single dads are not!!!!!!
June 19, 2008

JC
Nice winery, and had a good time there in 05′. QOTD: I’m brutally honest, the older I get the less palatable political correctness is to me.
June 19, 2008

Mike Nally
QOTD: I’m that guy that can just figure out a new piece of technology by messing around with it for a few minutes.
June 19, 2008

senator
Hey Gary, the Sugar Smacks mascot was Sugar Bear – not a frog! Honey Smacks was the one hawked by a frog – “Dig ‘em” Frog to be exact.

QOTD: My most unique characteristic has to be my humility. I’m proud to be humble.
June 19, 2008

senator
D’oh! My bad. I meant to say Sugar CRISP!

I’m humbled.
June 19, 2008

Stephen Stull
Got to be my wink
June 19, 2008

dAve
QOTD: unique? I watch video blogs of a guy I think has a great edge on marketing? That I like mountain biking and did 18 miles of hellish single track today? When is the next secret pack? it’s time for my neighbor to buy it – so let’s bring it on! Go for the top line this time!!! hahahahaa.
June 19, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: My unique brand of humor…..everything else is just average in my opinion.
June 19, 2008

Grapedigger
Fun show GV…QOTD: I’d say loyalty…
June 19, 2008

Garrison
I haven’t laughed as hard watching this show as when you did the Irvin shiffy-sniff. Each episode is fun and interesting in its own way. Amazing job.
June 19, 2008

Little Jonny H
I love that fact that even though you know the folks who own the winery are fantastic people, that doesn’t influence your rating of the wines. Honesty is the best policy!

QOTD: My commitment to the choices I make… wheter good or bad.
June 19, 2008

MonkuWino
QOTD: One eyebrow is higher than the other. My barber has to do a little shaving to make them even. And another thing, I like to make fun of everything.
June 19, 2008

dafo
QOTD: Venturing out into the uncomfortable. I’m an introvert that tries to meet people, I’m an old school timid guy that endeavors to experience new things, and I’m a man of faith that asks questions.
June 19, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
I am loyal to my family and friends, their names are safe in my mouth.
June 19, 2008

teckdeck2008
i would do the third thirsty thursday if I had friends who drank wine a lot. But I don’t, although there is a wine tasting at a wineshop just down the road every thursday. So once I do get that crowd, its a garauntee i’ll have something to do.

qotd: i’m a very loyal friend, sometimes I think too loyal because I’ll get burn by it. the most recent occassion was a buddy of mine completely trashing my apartment because he had too much to drink on a night right before an exam in one of my classes. needless to say he’s not allowed back in my apartment. but I do think it is one of my better qualities if I don’t get too carried away.
June 19, 2008

Richard Ritter
Right on “Q”…Mott with the 85 pan. That was excellent!!! Love it. Hope you’re enjoying Boston, Gary.

QOTD: My most unique characteristic has to be my lazy eye. Everyone always thinks I’m talking to the person to the right of them. It’s annoying, but amusing none the less.
June 20, 2008

Keith
Im kinda tall
June 20, 2008

Kezza
QOTD: My passion for all things food and drink. (And of course, expanding my “pal”!)
June 20, 2008

BrianSelf
qotd: My most unique characteristic is my ability to look at big dreams as something that can realistically be played out.
June 20, 2008

Oregon Jim
So just got back from a formal tasting as a guest with a wine club that has been at it for 23 years. Great guys. Double blind tasting. I guessed west coast cabs and they were cab merlot blends from Washington. The 2005 Walla Walla Spring Valley Uriah got my highest score. Killer.

My most unique characteristic might be the number of hobbies and sports I pursue. I want to do a lot of things. Not someone who wonders what I will do when I retire!
June 20, 2008

John Cabot
Great show Gary. So, when does Cabot Vineyards get thier chance? Just kidding. Keep bringing the thunder!
J.C.
June 20, 2008

Sahlatz
QOTD : I am an I.T. bod who a) doesn’t drink coffee, and b) thinks I.T. is about people more than it is about technology
June 20, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD (again) : inability to spell my own name (See prevous post)
And : I am father to the most beautiful girl ever, anywhere (speaking purely objectively of course )
June 20, 2008

Heather
QOTD: My insatiable appetite for knowledge.
June 20, 2008

italianwinelover
I like when you compare one winery – your honesty in all of the tastings ROCK!

Nice camera job Mott!!

QOTD: My ability to make people feel comfortable in any situation…an easy thinking way of life! 3 questions I ask myself: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? of what I am about to say or think!! Compassion is a virtue!

Enjoy!
June 20, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: My goofy sarcasm, which comes out less and less as I get older so I should probably reverse that.
June 20, 2008

CBone
Good show, and Mott was on point today!

QOTD: I never give up on what I believe is right, and good.
June 20, 2008

mjr
thanks 4 the show guys
appreciate it
had a pretty good merlot from chile the other day
how about a show comparing grape varietals from different places across the globe?
i remember you did that with pinot noir before
all the best
mjr in tokyo
June 20, 2008

Edward Colcord
My characteristic: I’m non-judgemental; and I believe ANYONE who judges another human should be shot!

0_0
June 20, 2008

Alfredhayes
QOTD: Razor-sharp focus and intensity.

Psst.. Ottawa wine a food show, early November 2008… Get there.
June 20, 2008

wayno da wino
QOTD: Izz a GOOOOOOOOOOD BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY !!!!!!!!!
June 20, 2008

DFC
GV, I like it when you compare several wines from the same winery!!
June 20, 2008

George
Great to see Santa Cruz on your show. When I grew up there 40 years ago (am now in Western NY) there were no grapes. The hills were alive with another cash crop that you might give a sniffy sniff to but would not drink…
June 20, 2008

Bruce
My aura is my most unique characteristic. Hey, I’m west coast, not far from the Santa Cruz Mnts.in fact. Yes it is my unique aura…can you see it?…can you see it now?
June 20, 2008

laurie in VT
Our Third Thirsty Thursday tasting group (that meets on Friday) was moved from this Friday to next, but we’ve met each month since March. We were total strangers at the start- pretty cool.

Interesting to hear about an area and winery I’m unfamiliar with. Fun show. Mott is so under appreciated…

QOTD: Unique implies one of a kind, so I guess my only truly unique characteristic would be my DNA…
June 20, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: I tend to have a great amount of patience with people and situations. . .

Great show!
June 20, 2008

Laura Gellman
QOTD: My unflinching objective realism. Even if it’s something I really don’t want to see/know, if it’s true, I see it. And even if it’s something I really do want to see, if it’s not there I don’t see it. I’m insanely perceptive. My blessing and my curse!

Great show – please keep rockin’ the T-Shirts – they’re really fun!
June 20, 2008

IPBrian
Awesome as always!

QOTD: Supergeek.
June 20, 2008

PaVo
QOTD: That even though I’m cynical about many things I laugh at everything that I experience, I always find some way to laugh about the good and the bad.
June 20, 2008

Phil
Yeah, who the hells Gabe Conte?
June 20, 2008

Newman
QOTD: I don’t know if there’s one particular characteristic that makes me unique, more the combination that does it. I’m a mining engineering student who plays the fiddle/violin and enjoys water polo.
June 21, 2008

Taylor
QOTD That I tend to use my emotion to decide whether something is right or wrong rather than my brain
June 21, 2008

Sharon
That’s such a funny anecdote about Michael Irvin. It’s great how you can think of these things off-the-cuff. I don’t know that I can do that! My most salient characteristic is curiosity. I am curious and inquisitive. Did you know that Irvin is one of 17 children? I was curious and looked him up .
June 21, 2008

jason
good show today. maybe it was not as ’spectacular” as the other days “mailing list” show, but none the less. it is a show of a small house producing wines that are of the track a bit. maybe i am just out of touch and everyone knows these wines. it is not where i play.
QOTD: whit, humor, insight loyalty. sorry for a few, but what can i do. it is a wine blog, not my final exam.
June 21, 2008

The Doc
QOTD – my honesty in all aspects of life, which is sometimes also my downfall.
June 21, 2008

Harry
Nice show. Perhaps its my chameleon-like ability to pick up on accents. I speak like whomever i’m speaking to – in several languages. My Spanish in La Paz is different than in Lima (although crappy in either locale) as is my English in NYC or Mississippi. It can prove handy sometimes, but troublesome others.
June 22, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Improvisation… whether at work, in life, at Second City, or in unfamiliar situations, I can always improvise.
June 22, 2008

Cheryl Durzy
Thanks for the kind words Gary. Even though we didn’t get 90’s, we appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to devote a whole episode to Clos LaChance. What an honor!

We hope you will continue to taste future vintages of these wines (espeically the Meritage. 2004 was the first off a vineyard we planted in 1999. We are excited about the quality now….and are REALLY excited about the upcoming vintages. And to put us in the same category as Insignia and Cakebread. That is a huge compliment for us.

Have a great upcoming trip to the West Coast, congrats on your 500th episode.

The latest from Clos LaChance–we are battling a big wildfire last night and today. Winery is evacuated and closed until further notice. My blog has pics.

Cheers, Chery, Clos LaChance Wines
June 22, 2008

Rhonda
QOTD: my wit, but I don’t show it to just anyone GREAT show!
June 23, 2008

Scott
FROOT LOOPS!!! Viognier almost always smells just like Froot Loops.
June 23, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: My extreme good looks
June 23, 2008

Cuse Wino
Don’t spill the wine on the camera!!!!!!!!!
QOTD- Even keeled and great under pressure and I only worry about what I think can be changed. If not it is not worth the mental strain and anguish being upset about it because it is not going to change.
Unlike the wine world, which you are changing.
June 23, 2008

Logan
Interesting show again, Gary.
I have to admit, I have been following WLTV for maybe a little over a month now, and after watching maybe 40 or 50 episodes, have sensed that you have a bit of a bias against Cali wines! I respect your palate and your individual tastes though, since “being true to one’s pal” is the most important thing you’ve taught us!

QOTD: If you were to ask my girlfriend she would probably say that I think a loooooot/way-too-much about everything. In my defense, I always say it’s better to think too much than too little (right? hehe).
June 23, 2008

Logan
Sorry, to clarify my last statement- I misphrased that; I don’t believe you have a “bias,” which would mean you unfairly approach Cali wines when you taste them; rather that it seems you’re not so often taken by them as you may be with wines of other countries (like Portuguese wines as of late, etc.) Although I remember you raving about that Black Owl (whatever the name of that wine with the owl on it was) red wine a couple weeks back- really made me wanna try it!
June 23, 2008

JIKvig
QOTD; I feel like that’s not really up to me to judge, but the people around me!
June 24, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun show GV!

Q-Um…I’m very tall.
June 25, 2008

Bill N.
I was just at this Winery on Saturday, and had not seen this show.
The Hills right in front of the Vineyard were on fire. Really! We had a freak lighting storm roll through and the hills were on fire all over the place. The fire trucks and bulldozers rolled up the hill as we sipped the wine. I felt like getting out the fiddle.

Fun fact: I proposed marriage to Sharon at this very winery about 18 months before. And we were married in July 2007, so I am fond of the winery.

Thank Gary for allowing these folks on the show.

OH! I love the wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountians. There are many fine wineries in the area.
June 25, 2008

yowens
I always appreciate your fair apprasial of wines in which you have some relationship. QOTD: I hate a freckle in my right iris
June 26, 2008

Colin
QOTD – My love of lamb and retsina! GV – Be well!
July 4, 2008

San Saba Vineyards
Thanks for the mention Gary, but San Saba is located in the Salinas Valley near Soledad–the vineyard is pushed up against the Santa Lucia Highlands. Please come visit us.
Cheers.
July 5, 2008

Dan-o
Decent show. I am not a fan of the “one winery” preview, but I understand why you do this.

QOTD – My most unique characteristic is the fact that I have virtually bright orange hair. I met you at the Boston Wine Expo and if you remembered me, then you would simply by the striking hair color.
July 8, 2008

chito
I get it! “Throw me a bone”, the bone breaks, then you get marrow. jk, great show as usual, Gary.
Al
July 8, 2008

J Crazy
“unique”. Meaning “not like others”. I’d have to say my prolific sweat glands. I’d be amazed if I ever met anyone who sweats more than I.
July 9, 2008

Daniel O
QOTD: I like to talk about wine. A lot. Once you get me started, I won’t stop until I start to see people’s eyes rolling into the back of their heads. LOL
July 9, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: Determination and grit in tough times! It gets me through days when I just want to lock the door and go to BED!
July 10, 2008

kjdion
awesome show as usual. keep the thunder coming.
July 21, 2008

MattUD
QOTD: I would have to say my sense of humor, but another person could think something different…kind of like wine.
July 28, 2008

damon aka unknownwine
unique…its more the combo of traits that make me unique. can’t pin it down to one. I know that’s a cop out, but its true, and if anyone really wants to know, email me.

did you say weakest too? ouch. again, if anyone really wants to know…..
January 15, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: My personality. A lot of the time if Im not in a serious discussion with someone Im constantly changing gears and being weird and odd for their amusement. I love making people laugh, even if its at my expense.
September 11, 2009

Val Ahlgren
Hi Gary,
Finally tuned in to your show and searched Santa Cruz Mountains. A note about Clos la Chance: It is not in the Santa Cruz Mountains nor are any of the wines you tasted on the show from grapes grown in the SC Mts. They are, however members of the Santa Cruz Mts. Winegrowers Association.
Would love to send you samples of Santa Cruz Mts wines grown and made here in this really fascinating appellation. How can I get Ahlgren Vineyard samples to you, not having distribution in NJ?
Incidentally, real
November 5, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: I like to THINK that I can be diplomatic but assertive in formal/informal situations. That way it’s even more effective when you drop a zinger of an idea/joke etc!