A Master of Wine Visits WLTV

A Master of Wine Visits WLTV – Episode #558

October 15, 2008

Tim Hanni stops by and talks about spices, Master of Wine program, and rock bands.

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“This was a good episode. Liked the vignon bringing back the wine afte…” by looper
“Fun show. According to the budometer web site, I am a hyper-sensitive …” by A dumb Rhine king
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chateau Gazin RocquencourtGraves/Pessac-Leognan

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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May 28, 2009

looper
This was a good episode. Liked the vignon bringing back the wine after asparagus. However, you had a master of wine and didn’t even make him taste with you. My absolute favorite part of WLTV episodes with guests is when you taste side by side and compare notes. I love hearing what other people taste in the wines compared to what you taste. I think that you wasted a great opportunity. Get him back and let us hear and see him taste as well!!!
February 21, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
Fun show. According to the budometer web site, I am a hyper-sensitive taster also.

QOTD: I love my mom. She was actually the person that introduced me to wine.
January 23, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Wow, Tim Hanni rocks it!! Great show and what an interesting product!! Def. something to think about, esp since Im a growing wine drinking who is trying his best to enjoy reds. I love me some salt so that must mean Ive got quite a bit of taste buds. Have to check out that site to see for sure. QOTD: My mom is my mom, and shes fantastic.
January 17, 2009

Scott McReynolds
Wow, it all makes sense.

Diet Soda is the nastiest stuff I’ve ever tasted and I never understood why people liked it.

I do shy away from table salt because of health concerns, but love the good stuff, particularly for grilling. Brazilian, French, Hawaiian, Alder Smoked, all in my cabinet and use them all the time to accentuate flavors.

Good work as always!

Scott
November 17, 2008

yowens
I love when people with impressive degrees are also just cool people. QOTD: Jane! Love you mom!
November 11, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: Holley Williams and she’s the best!
November 8, 2008

Ray Barnes
As usual an excellent show. I wish there had been more time for demonstration of other faux pas food and wine combinations resolved with this product.
October 31, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
It was interesting for me to hear about the MW certification. The seasoning sounds interesting (I’ll probably try it if I see it in a store), but I do love how certain wines match so well for me with certain foods. I know some pairings do not usually taste as good together, but I cannot imagine that a general use seasoning will replicate the magic of a seemingly perfect pairing. Even when it’s not quite that good, I really enjoy trying different combinations because some are better than others. I’m sure the seasoning doesn’t make everything taste the same, but it seems like it might take some of the fun out of the experience for me.
Thank you very much, Tim, for appearing on Gary’s show (even though it was to market your product).
October 29, 2008

Dr. Lance
Great episode…one of the most informative! Thanks Tim, for all of the interesting information about the Master of Wine certification and everything else.
October 28, 2008

MattUD
Cool episode, checked out the budometer website. He was a good guest, one of the best in my opinion.
October 28, 2008

Kristen
This was such a cool, quality episode! It was great to see other parts of the wine business being represented…and how amazing is that to be a Master of Wine? Wow….I’m quite impressed!

And that product looks quite amazing…I’ll be looking for it when I get back States side.

QOTD: Of course I love my ma Susan, she’s awesome!
October 28, 2008

OSCAR FALCON LARA
MR Hanni, Great Show. Love episodes like this one. I will look for your product, luckily someone imports it to Mexico.

QOTD: I do love my mother, she’s a stern-old fashioned-no bullshit woman from a numerous family and a bit scary at times but she means well and is always active, which is admirable.

Good Stuff Gary … I will look for that particular brand promptly.
October 26, 2008

Logan
Cool show Gary. Tim was kinda salesman on this one but you can tell he’s a genuine, down-to-earth guy, and it definitely got me wanting to try Vignon!

I took the budometer test and came out as a “sensitive taster”… cool. I like salt and all kind spices, and when I cook I’ll really season with whatever I’ve got, not worrying much about combinations or measurements. Food and wine are really fundamentally so wonderful, and I think people overthink and close their minds to experiencing new things.

QOTD: Darlene McHenry is my mom. She’s a beautiful, strong, compassionate and selfless lady, and of course I love her.
She and her boyfriend tend to get stuck on their Blue Moon and supermarket white zinfandels and merlots, though, so my brother and I are always trying to get them to branch out! (^_-)
October 25, 2008

Bobo36
Ahaaa… firm believer in the non-food pairing BS, now confirmed! If restaurants were ’so worried’ that you would order the wrong food with your wine, then would force you to order the wine after you order the food. The opposite occurs as you know. And you never experienced a food-blow-up in your mouth when u had a bit of wine in your mouth and here comes the clams…

Good show and interesting product.
October 24, 2008

J Dubb
Wow, this has got to be one of the best episodes. Very fun and giving us a lot to think about.

QOTD: My mom is Ivajean. A very unique name for a very unique woman. I don’t get to see her nearly enough. I’m calling her today.
October 23, 2008

mike l
this was an all time low. dont need an informercial of some guy selling salt. he bragged about his great credential but then wouldnt stoop to even taste the wine you were trying and give his opinion of it. classless. ease off the guests please.
October 23, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Another one of those interesting products.

QOTD – Of course !!!
October 22, 2008

JayZee
Fascinating show and an excellent guest. Really interesting stuff. I’ll have to have my wife watch it (she’s the chef in the house).

QOTD: My mom was Mildred. I miss her a lot.
October 22, 2008

YoungDave
Keep bringing the knowledge thunder! Great episode.

QOTD: Joan Alfano- an amazingly compassionate, selfless, loving person… not to mention a stunningly beautiful woman as well.
October 21, 2008

Dan-o
Enjoyed the show! Very interesting! Good guest!
QOTD – Mary Slattery of the Philadelphia Main Line Slatterys.
October 21, 2008

Keith
Cool show, neat guest.
October 20, 2008

Karl Laczko
Excellent show, Tim came across as open & honest about the principles behind Vignon – sounds like a good ingredient to have in the cupboard.

QOTD – Enid, and a lovely woman she is too!
October 20, 2008

DavidN
Great show Gary! You should do a wine gadget mythbuster episode sometime. I think i would be an interesting show.
October 20, 2008

vinosseur
Tim,

Thank you for your response. Its a very interesting concept, one I would like to learn more about.
By the way I am a California (Bay Area) native now leaving abroad, so I would love to look you up the next time I’m home for a visit! Its not often I can chat with someone of your knowledge and expertise.
I currently manage a Wine Spectator awarded wine bar! In fact I emailed Gary my wine list not too long ago!

Take care and regards to Gary
October 19, 2008

Kirk
Great show…lots of fun to see someone who is so deep into another part of the wine world. I’m really interested to see what the effect of the spice has on food…It might be worth a $6 investment just to try something new in the litchen. Will you sell it at WLTV?

QOTD: My momma is the woman that set the standards and values for my life…