Gary Tastes With Warnke And Shifrin

Gary Tastes With Warnke And Shifrin – Episode #530

August 29, 2008

Gary sits down with 2 of his best friends in the world and tries their wines and be prepared for a lot of stories!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Warnke Cellars Napa MerlotNapa Merlot
2004 Warnke Cellars Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet
2005 Shifrin Howell Mt ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel

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129 Responses

August 29, 2008

aaronb
#1! Late episode today.
August 29, 2008

waibeans
finally some respect for brandon.. cheers GV!
August 29, 2008

CrazyManAndy
They both appeared in episode #255, right?

CMA
August 29, 2008

CrazyManAndy
Oh yeah…

QOTD: None…sadly…

CMA
August 29, 2008

John Farrin
5 Is it still Friday?
August 29, 2008

Ben N.
Wow this episode is late!
August 29, 2008

Darlene O.
I loved it, Gary! Great episode! Loved the stories! And tell Bobby…he’s got cute dimples…
August 29, 2008

Rowland
ugh 36 minutes, but im so tired. ill have to enjoy it tomorrow. yo the Doppler says your coming to Woodstock? whats going on? im pretty close to Woodstock, we should chill. peace
August 29, 2008

aaronb
QOTD: No idea. I don’t normally plan my wine choices in advance. It’s more of a spur of the moment decision.
August 29, 2008

Jeff
Tonight, an Ogden Syrah, don’t know what tomorrow brings! Eyeing an 05 Twisted Spaniard, though. Have a great weekend all.
August 29, 2008

CrazyManAndy
Hah! That was a HILARIOUS episode! Great stories.

CMA
August 29, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Truly an epic episode, love you G.V. have a great weekend I know I will going to Phoenix cooks tomorrow lots of outstanding food and wine.
August 29, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
I guess I have to second CrazyManAndy and say episode 255. I know I’m not the first (and we might not be right), but I’ve been watching the show for quite a while and I don’t have any of the wristbands. I REALLY want them. I didn’t leave comments for many of the episodes I watched, hence the moniker. I’ll probably bring a Roger Goulart (sp?) Reserva Cava to a party on Monday. I don’t know what I’ll open between now and then. Sorry for the pleading. Thanks for the show.
August 29, 2008

John Farrin
Fun show guys!

QOTD: Tonight I’m going to try a 2006 Riefle Riesling Classique Bonheur Convivia. Maybe have an Ercavio Roble when the heat wave here in the Bay Area subsides tomorrow or Sunday.
August 29, 2008

ScottEJ
No joke..this is probably my favorite show that WLTV has produced. The wine, the friends, the memories….simply put: Classic. I love these moments.

Shifrin – My folks live ON Lake Norman and if I can say one thing: PARTY!!! Oh, and NASCAR. If you like NASCAR, you have died and gone to Heaven. Pull up a boat, enjoy the party, the girls, and the food.

Seriously G, I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this show. It really brought me back. Thanks for that.

Also, the wines showed great. I only wish I could get a hold of some (IL).

Have a great weekend and GO CUBBIES!!!!!
August 29, 2008

Joe Kromer
Great show Gary, reminds me of the time’s me and my old roommates get together and talk college story’s. Cheers.
August 29, 2008

Jamie
Great show! Great to see you all laid back and chillin with the boys!
August 29, 2008

David
no quicktime version???
August 29, 2008

DAve A
wow. worker dudes. cooool. someone works at winelibrary. hahaha. Gary is such a slacker. smile. Blue collar tastings. No bad!

QOTD: Zin, Cab, Cranberry, Pinot Grigio, and then on Sunday…. snicker.

private brands. hmm. glad you didn’t score. but nice you tried them.
I agree with Bobbie, I don’t like Merlot!

I stopped watching at 10 minutes. See ya next week.
August 30, 2008

Wine Not?
Episode #100 where you were looking for all of your wines!!!!

Did I get it?????

Gotta watch the episode now…
August 30, 2008

Top 30
Yeh!
August 30, 2008

Jaime Leon
Awesome show guys. Those stories you guys were telling reminded me of all the things my friends and I have gone through.

Hey Gary, you should bring in more people who work at Wine Library so we can get to know more people who make this show happen.
August 30, 2008

John D.
What a great episode! Nice to see some of the folks of Wine Library and get some dirt on the man, GV. Thanks for the laughs!

Drinking some 05 Chateau Pesquie Terrasses this weekend, which I love bigtime.
August 30, 2008

Roberto
hey GV, nothing like yapping with frieds, one of my favorite pasttimes…

have a great weekend!!!!!

PD Drinking some picolit this weekend… bet you I’m the only one…
August 30, 2008

Withnail
One of the best eps ever! Just what I was looking for coming home late on a Friday night. You are so lucky to hang out and work with some of your closest and oldest friends – a rare thing in today’s world.
Note: There seemed to be a decided lack of females in your guys’s coming-of-age stories. It was all like baseball cards, video games, D&D, hide-and-go-seek tag with the lights out…
August 30, 2008

Cindy P
I think I am too late. I just got home from my nephew’s high school football game and watched the episode. I just searched the archives and it is episode 255. I hope it is not a trick question because I am sure they have been a part of WLTV since episode #1. The only wristband I am missing is the original. So, I guess I will keep trying.
August 30, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Its been a while since I last them on the show.

QOTD: I’m actually gonna pop the Alpha Omega Sauvignon Blanc I picked up when I visited the Wine Library last week.

–RH
August 30, 2008

Medo
EPIC ONE Gary! Loved it! Thanks!
August 30, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
yes, 1st cousin once removed. If GV has a child, that child would be a second cousin
August 30, 2008

OzJeff
I am inviting some friends to a Pinotage tasting. This is varietal that I have drunk often at an African restaurant run by friends of mine, but some reason have never rated any. So this weekend it’s time to change that situation. We’ll be tasting
2006 Nederburg Pinotage (Western Cape)
2005 Bellingham “Our Founders” Pinotage (Coastal Region)
2004 Scali Pinotage (Voor Paardeberg)

I’m looking forward to them.

OzJeff
August 30, 2008

Leif erik Sundstrom
QOTD: Get this I’m planning on NOT drinking wine this weekend. I KNOW! But I’m doing a little health building detoxing before going to NYC on Wed and havin a time my best friends. We’ll see if this lasts,
August 30, 2008

genevajim
QOTD: Friday, the 2004 Bodegas y Viñedos de Murcia Jumilla Pico Madama (gazzar.ch has it for under $18/btl! rp 93+pts), Saturday a Crozes-Hermitage…still considering my options for Sunday’s dinner…
August 30, 2008

Derek F.
This Episode was great guys, I like these kind of episodes its a nice little change up. Really loved the stories…would love to hang out with you guys!!

Hope everyone has a great long weekend!!
August 30, 2008

ellenkf
You are second cousins, and Gary is a cousin once removed to Bobby’s dad. Cousins, second cousins, third cousins, and so forth are from the same generation, and the “once removed” label occurs when you are talking about different generations.
August 30, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
GIVE ME WRISTBANDS…please…Episode 255 (AJV did a great intro) was the first time they graced the silver screen of WLTV. I remember seeing the episode in the archives and before watching, thinking, what’s up with Gray’s hair???

QOTD: Hopefully stopping by Town Wine & Spirits (Riverside, RI) later today for something unique and FUN! The family will be all together (down from Lowell, MA) so it should be fun.

Fantasy draft is tonight as well so combined with some good wines, it should be a good night!
August 30, 2008

vinacull
Very good EP- thanks Gary. This is a prime opportunity to express huge thanks to Warnke and Shifrin for all they do to make WLTV happen. You are blessed Gary to have your closest peeps around you doing the job you love! Very best to you and all who you consider your family this holiday weekend. If you’re around perhaps I’ll see you in the store today. -CK
August 30, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Interesting episode. The price point for the Zindfandel even a Howell Mountain is a bit high to me. We will have a Champagne tasting Sunday night with American tapas. Don’t know what that entails but we shall see.
August 30, 2008

Rowland
Gary you should be on a taller chair than your guests, cause your the king. Definitely a classic episode.
August 30, 2008

Pardus
QOTD: I probably won’t be drinking wine this labor day. Perhaps I will have a beer.
August 30, 2008

barrelmonkey
QOTD: I have no clue!

Great show, gary!
August 30, 2008

terry
Just a great show Gary, The friendship and love you show each other is wonderful to watch. Congrats on sticking together and enjoy your success. It’s all about family and you are fortunate to have a great one. Many thanks, waynestreet
August 30, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: Started with Virgin Bloody Marys which will eventually contain some Chopin Vodka. Some Rose–”Sofia” and looking to have a little Moscato d’ Asti taste-off or a Prosecco taste-off with dessert tomorrow. The Braida vs. Two Hands Brilliant Disguise or Rao’s Prosecco vs. Oriel Prosecco.
August 30, 2008

Wine Not?
Like everyone has said, very cool episode! It is heartwarming to watch you reminiscing about fun times with friends. We ALL should make it a point to do that sometimes….”Remember the time….?” I love all my friends and love all of my adventures with them….including driving 4 hours to meet you!

QOTD: Last night was a Loire tasting with some friends…very interesting. Tonight I’m hosting a northwest wines tasting that we’ll pair up with gourmet pizzas. Tomorrow, some friends are coming over for sweet corn/white truffle risotto….don’t know what we’re pairing with that yet! So, yes, lots of the vino has been/will be flowing this weekend! Hope you are doing the same!
August 30, 2008

Peter
Tonight a 1999 La Chapple and a maple zin from Armita plus Rose Nicholas Fuellette. all great wine for a party tonight thank for the show
August 30, 2008

Andrew
This weekend I am drinking the Bogle Vineyards 2006 Petite Sirah. Excelent episode, and have a great weekend Gary.

-Andrew Grimes
August 30, 2008

spoon
QOTD: I will be slingin’ “Black Velvet” cocktails. Just mix equal parts Guinness (EXTRA stout, not the goofy widget can w/ the Americanized recipe inside) with bubbly. Grilling some pizzas and having pals over to enjoy time off with. I’m sure other wines/beers will be consumed as well…..
August 30, 2008

BobbyTiger
So this is what the guys do in Jersey.

QOTD- A little of this………..and a little of that.
August 30, 2008

Tyler Walker
some pinot from Dundee wine country….
August 30, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show.

QOTD: Michael david petite petite, and a couple of cab for a cookout, plus lots of beer. I love the three day weekends.
August 30, 2008

AshmanE
QOTD: Probably some whites… Moscato D’ Asti, Chards, and some Riesling if I have anything to say about it…
August 30, 2008

brorjace
I always love the guests, and this was no different! Fun show, I am drinking a Fitou, and a Bandol today, and hoping Illinois can shock Mizzou into submission.
August 30, 2008

Lord Nouda
Fun show Gary, say Hi to you friends and next time hang out together on the couch with some cheese.

qotd: Sadly there is no labor day in the UK and I’ll be drinking nothing this weekend. Last week I was on a conference and had lots of scottish beer and whiskey.
August 30, 2008

Rick D
Really fun show, good friends are irreplaceable. This show got me thinking of some of the crazy sh.. I pulled with some of my high school and college friends. You should have been on the couch for Laid back? Friday. I can see you guys sitting there slugging each other in the arms.

QOTD: I just bought some 2006 Rosenblum Petite Syrah Heritage Clones that you had on the show a few episodes ago. Have never had a Petite Syrah. I am excited about trying this wine.
August 30, 2008

Dan Strivelli
Wristbands… June 13, 2007. Thats when they were first seen on WLTV!!!!
August 30, 2008

Eduardo
When do you reveal us your real name? (I guess is the russian name) come on! That way we could know you better! Anyway Gary(?) or whatever your name is the thing is you rock men! we love you back here in Argentina. So keep on doing this unique show and please only one request: Do at least one episode with PETRUS, please I know is expensive, even for you, but I know I never be able to get one of these so you could try it for me. Thanx!!
August 30, 2008

Slushpuppy
Thanks guys: I wish you could have run the streets of Chicago with me; you would have loved it, especilly Wrigly Field. P.S. The guy on the R. looked like he was barfing every time he spit in the bucket! Best regards to you and your families.
Smell it first!
August 30, 2008

espressokev
QOTD: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel. It’s pretty good stuff but over-priced. I think i like templeton rye better.

fun show.
August 31, 2008

ev
I watched for 36 mins to see your ‘best friends in the world’ beat the hell out of ya. Oh well.
August 31, 2008

NY Pete
Fun show to watch. Have a great weekend!
August 31, 2008

Karl Laczko
Nice to see you guys just working off each other, you can tell you’ve been around each other for a long time. The wine was secondary in this episode, but since I can’t buy it and you didn’t scroe it that’s OK!

Normal weekend here in the U.K. – I’ve opened a German Gewürztraminer and a Turkish Öküzgözü for imbibing.

Now to work backwards over the last 3 weeks of episodes!
August 31, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Guys, Fuuun Episode !!! Lotta cooool Tales in da Hizzy !!!
August 31, 2008

Dan-o
Enjoyed the show!
You could tell you guys have been together for a long time.

QOTD – about to crack a Carmenet Moon Mountain Reserve 1999. This is not your average Carmenet product.
August 31, 2008

Richard Ritter
Close friends are priceless. Nuff said.

QOTD: I’m not answering because Gary asked me to.
August 31, 2008

Jimmy T
QOTD: ‘06 Hidden Jewel Pinot, ‘05 DeLoach Zin and ‘04 Tusk ‘n Red

Shif, Lake Norman huh? That’s my area!
August 31, 2008

Sharon
I like that show . Someone else won the Mega Millions this past week which has ruined all my plans. Heh.
QOTD: I am drinking Chateau Pesquie Quintessence which I am liking right now.
August 31, 2008

Robin C
Entertaining episode. WineLibrary must be the best place to work.

QOTD: We drank 2001 wines: Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz; Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Limited Release; Joseph Phelps Syrah; Tenuta Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino; Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawara Shiraz; Chateau Taillefer, Pomerol; and a 2002 Inniskillin Icewine Vidal. We also tried a bottle of the Oklahoma wine Chapel Creek Reserve Meritage, but it must have been bottle shocked. We’ll wait awhile on the other bottle.
August 31, 2008

Mike Poppa
I have a 2000 Wolf Blass Cab/Shiraz in my wine fridge. Had it once before a couple of years ago. I remember it being a big explosive wine.
August 31, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: beer weekend with a trip to my son’s college……..

Gary really great show….I like the glimpse into your life and how strong the bond is between you and your friends….thanks for sharing…..
September 1, 2008

Phil M'Glassup
Charming. As a loyal customer, it’s great to see the guys who make it happen and naming wines for them is an apt tribute. Well maybe not at those price points.
Anyway, hope the entire winelibrary staff gets to show up sooner or later for a well-deserved curtain call.
September 1, 2008

neutron212
QOTD: ill being drinking whatever my peeps are serving at the party im just looking to get messed up
September 1, 2008

YoungDave
PHENOMENAL episode. It was so enjoyable to watch all of the banter and the “storytime” with Brandon and Bobby. It was real. Fantastic.

QOTD: I had a customer tonight that was my previous boss and a master sommelier. He let me taste all of the wines that he brought in, including Krug Grand Cuvee, a 1999 Chapelle Chambertin Gran Cru, 1994 Heitz Cellars Cab., and a 1988 Cos d’Estournel.
September 1, 2008

Ilse
A very nice show…once in a while a truely fun show is really enjoyable.
In Spain we do not have this labour weekend (we have labour day on 1st May), but local “fiestas” with corrida and encierro (when the bulls run to the bull ring …and loads of “stupid” people risk their lives running in front of them), and so, we had mainly beer and at lunch a nice pink cava.
September 1, 2008

Yvette W
Really great show!
September 1, 2008

TimInSpokane
Fun show! We always need more dirt (or should I say, poop) on Vee.

QOTD – for our Labor Day party, we had a 2005 Bella Lily Hill Estate (Dry Creek Valley) zinfandel and a 2004 Fielding Hills merlot (Wahluke Slope – Wa State) to go with our roasted pork loin (seasoned with cinnamon, nutmet, garlic, onion, etc) and fruit chutney, roasted rosemary potatoes, fresh green beans with pine nuts, bacon, and balsamic, and artisan bread. The Bella zinfandel and the pork loin/chutney absolutely KILLED!!! And the merlot…. if you haven’t tried a Fielding Hills merlot, you need to. Thanks to Sean and Kenny for their fabulous hospitality!
September 1, 2008

Dominus
Great show on my birthday and I finally get to see Brandon. A great guy. Yes, a fun show today.

QOTD: Last night (8/31) I had an ‘05 Bordeaux with our anniversary dinner and on my birthday (8/29) I celebrated with a nice Chianti at my local favorite Italian restaurant.

Cheers to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.

Dom
September 1, 2008

Rob R
Great Show. For Labor Day Weekend I had Beau Vigne Juliet 2005, Le Muscle 2005, EXP Viognier 2005, Robert Modavi Winery Fume Blanc 2006, and The Prisoner 2006. I like wine!
September 1, 2008

Brian Shaw
This weekend I was in Stowe, VT and picked up a bottle of Chateau Vieux Chevrol Lalande de Pomerol 2005. Enjoyed it with Lappi cheese, roasted veggies and a strip steak with cognac sauce. It was wicked.
September 1, 2008

Rick O'Shea
QOTD: 2004 Chateau Pesquie Terrasses
September 1, 2008

Ryne Nelson
Gary, great episode, but, certainly, Ryne Sandberg isn’t a ‘random’ player!
September 1, 2008

kaybee
Very fun show, nice peoples.

QoTd
We had a Chaucer Raspberry dessert wine, which was entirely delicious, a German Riesling, which I didn’t like because it tasted like beer, too grainy.
September 1, 2008

JonE
What a great freakin show. That’s what its all about. Cheers to old friends and good times!
September 1, 2008

JudeMurphy
I don’t even know what “labor day” is!
We don’t have that in Ireland.
I did drink a rather nice Bordeaux called Chat. Pays La Tour, though, and had an absolutely awful, cheap Australian shiraz, which for some very odd reason I thoroughly enjoyed anyway!
September 1, 2008

Mike L
This made me miss my old college friends that are scattered around the globe.

QOTD: Pretty much a wine free weekend. I did enjoy a house Rosato at an Italian restaurant Friday night and it was deeeeeeeeeelish!
September 1, 2008

BruceErik
Spent the weekend in Madison, Ohio on the lake, which gave me an opportunity to try a few Ohio wines. I tasted the “dry” flight (4 reds and 4 whites) at Ferrante Winery and was totally disappointed, as I have been with every Pennsylvania red I’ve tasted so far. Blah! Also tried a Chambourcin at Lakehouse Winery … very sour. This is wine?

However, I was most interested in visiting Laurello because of their claim to be making a “Super Tuscan” (in Ohio? yea, right). I ended up buying 6 bottles, 4 of them their Super Tuscan blends. I’m finishing up my Labor Day with a pleasing glass of their Rodavi (50% Merlot, 33% Sangiovese, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon). I understand they get their Sangiovese and Merlot grapes from California. Really very nice!!
September 1, 2008

pawncop
What a great show. You can tell the genuine friendship and care you all have for each other.

QOTD – Finishing some sauvignon blancs from New Zealand and California.
September 1, 2008

RANDI
GARY!!
Thank you so much for the condolences….and I think my Grandmother was trying to connect! LOL xo
The show was awesome, always fun to listen to good friends who have a rich history laughing and reminiscing. Thanks for sharing some stories!!

QOTD: I drank some Stewart Cab, J, Green Lion….I also drank a lot of vodka! LOL (Was a holiday)

Hope you had a great weekend with your family and friends!!
And thanks again for being thoughtful!
xox
September 2, 2008

Scott
GREAT show. Was fun to hear stories, and they explain even more why I dig Gary.

QOTD: We spent our weekend in The Yakima Valley (WA State) celebrating our Grandfather’s 99th birthday – amazing man, still works out in his Cherry, Pear/ Apple orchard every day! We Drank all WA state wines…99 Eaton Hill Cab Sav (which seriously rocked), 2002 Eaton Hill Gewürztraminer Late Harvest, Cougar Crest 2006 Viognier, 2004 Canoe Ridge Cab Sav, 06 Latah Creek winemaker’s Reserve Red Petite Verdot, Latah Creek Huckleberry D’Latah (non vintage wine mixing Huckleberries with their excellent riesling, yum!), 06 Silver Lake Roza Riesling, 04 Silver Lake Reserve Merlot, and the 04 Silver Lake Syrah, and the Horizon’s Edge Chocolate Port. Was a hell of a party, but it’s not everyday someone in your family turns 99!
September 2, 2008

Billyd
really nice epi gaary. gotta tell you a quick baseball card story. a feow littie league coach threw in the bigs he has 2 rungs,, he was walkihg dowb the street abd iverheard twoboys trying to maske a trade. #1 says I have a @@ my friend #2 says thats not worth anything. I told him he mised the chance of a lifetime. pull out a hundred bucks and ge the card.
September 2, 2008

Paul V
EPIC.
Great show – hilarious stuff.
September 2, 2008

Adam Y
QOTD: Had a great holiday weekend tasting Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynez, and Santa Maria wines. Decided to stop being a lurker to give a shout-out to La Vie vineyards, had some excellent Pinot Noirs. Would love to see a Lompoc “wine ghetto” battle royal (perhaps Sea Smoke, Fiddlehead, La Vie?) to show off what cooperative/innovative winemaking can do.

Craziest(good) taste of the weekend: Kenneth Volk Cabernet Pfeffer.
September 2, 2008

the devil's in the details
Hey you wine buffs great show so upbeat and very interesting … Ive been a fan of red wines for years now and always side stepped white wines simple because they seemed to effect my stomach like as in acid stomach so my style was to get over this girlie kinda mind-set so I set about beating the obvious by treating my wine habit like a true boozer

I started to buy white wines chardonnay and sauvignon blanc and the likes but I also had a bottle of white dessert wine and then ad a little to the chardonnay and the others slowly adding less once I got the taste and my stomach was used to the cold tangy flavorer’s now I can drink red and white straight with no sider effects except for the rewards wine gives all who understand the true value classy wines bring to the table of good taste … thanks for sharing your knowledge lads …

Grrrrreat show be back soon hic hic

All my best to you and your wine tastings
Phillip Skinner
September 2, 2008

cgatesman
Gotta love reminiscing back…
September 2, 2008

Ken T
Great show. The stories are great. I agree with Bobby that Brown Zin is my favorite as well.
September 2, 2008

J Crazy
Drank beer and sake at one of the most awesomest festivals in Japan! Of course, with my awesome friends.
September 2, 2008

Phil G
That was fun, thanks.

QOTD – this last weekend was more of a beer event, no wine…
September 2, 2008

Andrew
QOTD: Spend the weekend at the beach Club with close froends and enjoying Jules Cotes Du Provence Rose 07 per Brant’s suggestion. we really enjoyed it with meals and alone.
September 2, 2008

JayZee
Nice to see Bobby and Brandon (I get enough e-mails from Brandon that I think I’m related to him).

QOTD: We didn’t do too much for a change on the long weekend. Went to the Tribe game on Saturday (no wine), went to dinner on Sunday with my sister to Bravo! (chain Italian restaurant) and had a 2006 bottle of a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo which was actually pretty good with the Italian fare. Monday we went to see “Bottle Shock” and for dinner opened a bottle of 2005 Valderiz red that was pretty darn good with the Mexican BBQ ribs that we made.
September 2, 2008

CB Lukens
Too bad those of us in Stupid-shipping-laws-achussts can’t get your house label. QOTD – Opened some nice Bordx this past weekend – the highlight being Ch. Bonalgue – oh my!
September 2, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Fantastic episode.

Thanks for giving me a shout out for my 40th birthday – not expecting that at all – you did kill the name though

Family above all !
September 2, 2008

Marshall
I think this show needs 100 comments
September 2, 2008

Stephanie from So CA
GV – what a fun episode!Thanks for all you do for us
QOTD: Found my wedding ring I lost a month ago so we celebrated all weekend with lots of “J” and family. Oh and a margarita Machine for those who couldn’t handle the bubbles. LOL
September 2, 2008

Jay
Those trips down memory lane are always fun.

QOTD: I wish I could remember the name, but the 2005 Bourdeaux that I had was awful. Oh well…
September 2, 2008

Kelly Goff
AWESOME SHOW! Fun to watch. QOTD: nada, I spent the weekend chillin out with my family and recovering from all the summer drinking. Gotta get back into school mode for the little ones.
September 2, 2008

Kevin K
cool episode
September 2, 2008

John Miller
Great show!

Someone probably already answered the cousin question but I’ll put in my 2 cents. Gary and Bobby are second cousins. Bobby’s dad and Gary are 1st cousins once removed. The once removed means they’re removed by a generation. (So Bobby and Gary’s dad are also 1st cousins once removed).
September 2, 2008

LittlejonnyH
I’m a bit late with this, but I loved this episode. Don’t get me wrong, I can only handle this type of show about once every couple months, but it was an epic classic! Neat wines, especially the merlot!

QOTD: Finishing up the oaky reds that I bought when I first got into wine (I was also into bourbon, and loved that oak… now I can’t stand it!)
September 2, 2008

gallinaciega
Gary, great show and a lot of fun. QOTD : I spent the weekend in wine country outside Portland drinking some yummy local juice. Highlights being pinot from Lemelson, Domaine Serene, Scott Paul and Archery Summit. Enjoyed some wines at the Carlton Winemaker’s Studio. FYI a producer you liked out of the CWS, Bodecker, is rumored to be moving production out, into NW Portland; so it might be a good place to stop if you can’t get outside town next time you are here. Also was thinking of you at the Tyrus Evan tasting room talking with a real knowledgeable gentleman about the 100% p.v. wines starting to appear out of eastern Washington and also how great cab franc is taking to that region. So on your recommendation, and also my natural inclination, I spent the weekend expanding my palate with people I love, taking advantage of industry discount.
let me know if you need any food suggestions in p-town,
josh
September 2, 2008

SS Chris
Great show!!! Absolutely hysterical!! Nothing like good friends that you grew up with and are still friends now. too funny!!!!
September 2, 2008

sam
Wundershoen! This show was rockin’! Good to have good friends on the show! I love to see that Gary and friends are makin’ wine. Happy Labour Day to all blue collars!

I spent my week-end in Magog, QC. at the Fête des Vendanges 15th anniversary. Loads of fun. The red wine from Québec sucks but there is potential in the whites and the rosés especially from the Cep d’Argent and the Orpailleur. Gary should do a show on wines from Québec, Canada.

I’ve been drinking some Dolcettos from the Dogliani as well as Vinho Verde from Portugual, as well as Chateau Eugénie from Cahors. Good stuff!

Great show!
September 2, 2008

t
Great show, love the real life shiz and the fams that keeps it all together. Great stuff GV. Cant wait 2 meet u on 11/10.
September 2, 2008

Susan
Gary & Mott – I have to say that this is LONG overdue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should have done this episode several months ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 2, 2008

Andrew D
Hey very intersting show, enjoyed listening to a bit of banter.

QOTD: we didn’t have a holiday in HK, but on the weekend I drunk:
- Metcalf Valley Sav Blanc (tiny production from Central Victoria in Aus, mates vineyard and a surprisingly good wine)
- A very average and over priced Cote du Rhone at a restaurant
- Monte da Casta Vinho Regional Ribatejano 2004 (very smooth little Portugese number that’s worth seeking out)

Cheers
Andrew
September 3, 2008

Dr. Lance
Great show. I feel that real wealth is measured in honest and supportive good friends. It would appear to me, Gary, that you are truly wealthy.
September 3, 2008

Matthew
Another Rocking Show! Just now getting caught up!
September 3, 2008

thecobalt9
GREAT stuff!

qotd: mai tais and zombies in hawaii.
September 3, 2008

IPBrian
This is what the show is all about…I had a smile on my face the whole time! Just awesome!
September 3, 2008

SpoiledinCalbyPinot
Wow Brandon is cool anyone who has stuck with the Cubs is a loyal
fan. Oh! wish I could get a white castle….
September 6, 2008

M
We went to the Penn State game Labor Day weekend. No wine until we got home on Sunday. BBQ Sunday and Monday with friends and wine.
September 7, 2008

Tyler RM
Cool episode. It was nice to get a bit of a change of pace.
September 9, 2008

PatMc
Nice show – getting caught up after gloomy night. This was a major smile. Thanks!
September 14, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun!
September 15, 2008

Daniel Schlossberg
fun show. good luck with the WL label!
September 30, 2008

Casey Lee
this was a good one. its great to see you kinda outside the wine judging bubble, vay ner chuck. fun times. good stories. ive only been watching your videos and have only discovered you maybe about 2 weeks ago. . i watch a couple of vids from when im at work. but i really enjoy them. and im pretty new to wine. . usually drink beer, but i gotta say that im find myself not really caring for beer so much anymore..id rather have a glass of wine than a sixer lol. whatever though, right? wine is good stuff. good flavor fun to drink. fun to learn about too. but you rock . your vids rock. thanks a million gary, keep em comin
– casey lee
October 9, 2008

yowens
Really enjoyed the show and insights.
November 27, 2008

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January 21, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
New all time favorite episode. Brandon and Bobby seem like a pair of great guys. Youre very lucky to have them in your life. Lots of great stories. Gary it seems you were quite the dealmaker in your youth. Ever think about doing some deals with Donald Trump? You could be rolling in a billion by the time you hit 40! QOTD: Not a holiday over this weekend, but I might pop a dessert wine to guzzle.
January 26, 2009

Ryan Dinkelman
Time to make you feel slightly older. Brant Brown dropped the ball on the second to last day in the 1998 season, or maybe it was the last day of the season 1998. Regardless, it hurts still. We won the one game playoff game against the Giants, but the playoffs didn’t treat us kindly. Saw a good 14-inning game that May against those same Giants, we won. I ended up on the first row behind the Visitors Dugout because everyone else was going to watch the Bulls game that day in May. Remember Mickey Morandini anyone? Oh, the memories.
March 6, 2009

Kittysafe
So that’s Brandon, great guy, helped me out on my last order, gave me a great deal beating out the competitors. Lovely man, the kind of guy you’d love to9 have a drink with.

Winelibrary for the win.
March 6, 2009

Kittysafe
Gary, growing up I was HUGE freak for flea markets. I was in love with Flea markets, but I’m a huge lover of history, and that’s really what flea markets are all about, and I could not get enough.