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.

138 Responses

October 15, 2008

Withnail
Here we go!
October 15, 2008

Patt
#2????
October 15, 2008

John Farrin
3
October 15, 2008

crank
I’m in.
October 15, 2008

crank
Saw some of this show on Ustream. Don’t think I’ll watch it again…
October 15, 2008

Kevin K
Interesting stuff. I may try it.
October 15, 2008

Doug from New Orleans
Great show!
October 15, 2008

John Farrin
Thank you. Where do you find these wachos? Great show!

QOTD: Who else, you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 15, 2008

suikagirl1
OMG… this was difficult enough the first time on Ustream. Do I dare put myself through this again?! The only thing I remember getting out of this is that I’d much rather stay natural and use salt and lemon vs this stuff that I’m not sure I really want to put in my body. now the ‘05 bordeaux on the other hand… soooo yummy!

This whole epi just had me thinking that Chevy Chase was doing an SNL skit spoofing Gary… just gotta find the light through it all!
October 15, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
As usual, the ‘budometer’ insists I like fruitier, sweeter wines than I actually do!
October 15, 2008

Jay
I’m glad you pressed that guy a little bit because it seems awfully gimicky…
October 15, 2008

Combsy
QOTD: A very awesome woman.

Great show, that man has a big booming voice.
October 15, 2008

Eliot (in the Lou)
Great guest again, GV. Tim, though at first salesman-like, clearly knows his stuff. And you seem genuinely impressed with the product. I’ve just decided to tell my wife I want to take the MOW exam in 10 years – I have some research to do first. I’m going to the Budometer next.

QOTD – Cheryl (Piper) Smith. Nicest, sweetest lady in the world. Small town girl who won’t leave home because she has elderly parents and she’d rather be with them in their twilight years than move away and make money. I love you, Mom.
October 15, 2008

Patt
QOTD: Janice K. I love my Mother
October 15, 2008

Dominus
I have read quite a bit about this gentleman. He’s a dedicated and a very knowledgeable source.

Being a “rookie chef” in my own right, I may need to try some of his special herbs and spices.

QOTD: My Aunt Mabel in Gray, TN. She’s my momma. Wonderful lady who saved me from the dregs of PG County in MD.

Cheers!

P.S. His blonde wife is hot. He must have a lot of moola to land that one.
October 15, 2008

Derek F.
Very Interesting stuff, not sure if I would buy it but very cool.

Top 548
October 15, 2008

italianwinelover
Thanks for the intro to this! Am very interested in trying it and see what the difference is. Thanks for grilling him too!

QOTD: Dolores, very proud of her but lost her 2 years ago and miss her everyday!!!! I love her!! A little bit of her is in my daily thoughts!!!
October 15, 2008

Slushpuppy
He forgot to say BAM! How about a throw down witn Bobby Flay. Sammy yo mammy, and sappy yo pappy!
Smell it first.
October 15, 2008

Bored Doe
Very interesting stuff. I agree about all of the “pairing rules” being BS and to just do what tastes good. It will be interesting to see it this product lives up to the hype.
QOTD: Becky, the most amazing lady that I have ever known. And to answer the question; Yes, more than you could ever know…
October 15, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: In the immortal words of Tupac…Dear Mama! Dont you know i luv you sweet lady!…her knick name is Bea
October 15, 2008

Craig G.
Great, interesting episode. Probably one of my top five episodes ever. I am gonna get some Gazin if it hasn’t sold out yet.

Also, mom is Marie. Great cook too. Vignon for her Chrismas stocking this year.

Keep it going G.V.!!!
October 15, 2008

Zinfreak
Very Interesting….. I’ll give that product a try.

If it works, its worth 6 bones easily!
October 15, 2008

Bill
*ehem* I’m saying B.S.
October 15, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Connie….

Another fun and enjoyable guest…..
October 15, 2008

Kelly Goff
This was absolutely facinating! LOVED this episode, as I am a science girl at heart, not to mention small foodie as well.

QOTD: Ann Elizabeth Welch (Beth), awesome mom!
October 15, 2008

Hido53
Gary -

Entertaining show! Will keep an eye out for the “magic powder” . . . though I think the idea of just seasoning the food properly (sufficient salt and acid balance). Everyone’s just so afraid of salt and fat (texture and flavor) nowadays (low sodium this, low-fat that . . . )
QOTD: June – best mom is the universe!
October 15, 2008

DAve A
a MOW! cool. Who’s next – Sarah Palin? Good to let him tell his long story – it was nice to get to know him! cool show.

Only one wine? Asparagus? makes most #1’s smell funny. intense. Why was he not tasting the wines? Odd dude… Can you say “odd little dude?” haha. loved it! Viagra for wine… what a hoot! I get it, he wasn’t paid to taste… ha.

I had a great Malbec tonight with home made pizza on the deck with wife – great weather in Raleigh.
COME TO RALEIGH! Who do you want me to set you up with? smile. a wine store? nah. Savor Hospitality can host. I can get two Yadkinville wineries lining up the wines. A cooking/wine tasting with local NC wines.

QOTD: who’s your momma. hmm. funny.
October 15, 2008

Yvettew
Wow, I’ve got to get me some of that. Wonder how that would taste in general.
October 15, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: Janet
October 15, 2008

Daniel Kemp 4 Earth Emperor
This was like one of the late night fake-interview infomercials.
October 15, 2008

PLJack
Long time watcher, first time commenting. (yes I’m one of those)
Had to step up for Mom.
Jane Kelly.
The most selfless person I’ve ever met. Anyone who knows her calls her Mom.
Ya, that kind of person.

You’ve had a run of good shows lately. Great job Gary.
Jack.
October 15, 2008

WineWoman
I’ll risk seasoning food with natural ingredients instead of VIGNON. After all, isn’t half the fun getting an excellent pairing of wine with food.

QOTD: Josephine. She’s been gone for nearly 40 years, but Aunt Stella and Aunt Katie have been GREAT Godmothers!!
October 15, 2008

bygdawg1996
Hey My Momma is Joanna

My wife is gonna be a new momma!!!

The show was fascinating although Hanni seemed a bit odd. Why didn’t he hit the wine??? I don’t know if i would use the herbs/spice because isn’t the fun and skill in wine tied to the pairing and matching with food. When we get to the point of not needing to pair and try new stuff then the art might be lost.

Might have to try the Gazin if i can find it since i’m in PA
This state sucks!!
October 15, 2008

Redmeat
my mother is a saint..Saint Elsie and My fathers Princess….. she just lost her Prince today….RIP Ralph B. Stevens…..LOve You Mom….and I will miss you dearly Dad….

Love Howard
October 15, 2008

Jimmy T
QOTD: Roseanne aka “Momma Smurf”.

Good show, I was a little worried about the personality but Hanni grew on me.
October 15, 2008

Luthor
Really interesting show.

QotD: My Mom is Kathleen.
October 15, 2008

Paul Stonier
WOW. Really interesting stuff. I’ve learned a bit about umami and I’m very interested in the neuroscience behind it. Very cool show. Thanks.
October 15, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris & Tim- THANKS! so interesting, VERY helpful and educational!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 15, 2008

ChrisR
I have been waiting for this episode since I mentioned having Tim Hanni on this show in January! I’m so excited that you got him to come on!!!! So cool!! Too bad you did decide to pour him some juice. I’m glad he didn’t take it. The guy is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!
October 15, 2008

Susan
Gary & Tim, The Budometer really struck a chord with me!!! Love this test and really explains my hyper-sensative tastes!!!!
October 15, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
Cool stuff! Have read about super tasters and think I might be one. Guess I will find out.
QOTD: My mom is “My mom”, the one and only I have and always have had and always will have.
October 16, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Cool guest. I’m interested in trying his product now.

QOTD: My momma’s name is Amal.

–RH
October 16, 2008

Richard Ritter
Nice commercial. I wish Tim luck with the product. Gary, you were like that masked magician who gives away all of David Blaine’s secrets when you pulled out the BS statement. Is there a Master of Asparagus?
October 16, 2008

neutron212
QOTD: My momma is awsome!!!! She broke her ass as a waitress who also cooked kick ass dinners (rice and peas with chicken cutlet my all time fave to raise 2 kids and for that im for ever in her debt.
October 16, 2008

Kenny Dion
good scientific show. I tried it with some salt and a little lemon powder and it works as well. I would like to get some of this though.

QOTD: Barbara Dion
October 16, 2008

Lynda S
that was really interesting, because i am a science nerd.
qotd: my mother is susan
October 16, 2008

vinoBlue
qotd: my mom’s anne — and yes, I love my momma

I liked this episode better the second time around — good but not great. It kinda leaves a bitter aftertaste in my mouth, like a woolly suit coat. I liked the discussion on food science, especially when Hanni told us how to replicate his product (salt + acidity). While this episode had a nice attack and good mid-palate, that all-too corporate finish just isn’t doing it for me…84 pts.
October 16, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
Interesting…loved the direct question. Is it BS? Gotta respect Tim though. He didn’t shy away from answering that one. I found the early stuff really fascinating – taste buds & hyper-tasters, etc. Not so much w/ the vignon, but it did make for a good discussion. Expanding our thought process.
Mix it up Gary. Keeps us wondering what’s next.
October 16, 2008

Ryan
The guest was interesting, loved to see it. I went and took the test halfway through, after hearing the spiel, and I scored as a sensitive taster, but I think maybe I was too self-censoring, or my palate is too wide. I definitely take my coffee with cream, almost always, but not to quite the level where i dump a bunch out. I always seem to have the problem where I don’t have enough room for my cream, but I have had occasions where I have had too much room.

Alcohol: Single-Malt Scotch/Irish Whiskey/Single Barrel Bourbons, Gin or Vodka and Tonic/Rum and Cokes. Kind of eclectic, but there it is.

Going to have to ask my mother about when she was pregnant with me now.

Very cool, awesomely interesting.
October 16, 2008

rimarfish
I think this was one of the best episodes of WLTV. Really instructional and an eye opening experience. Two thumbs up!
October 16, 2008

Mark E.
Gary, This is your best quote Ever:
Tim: “There are about 279 Masters of Wine in the World.” Gary: “So, you’re like a JEDI. You are a JEDI!”
That is hilarious man. something totally unexpected. What great quick thinking.
Also, I’m not sold on the Vignon powder, but if I happen to ever see it around I may pick up a small bottle to try it out.
October 16, 2008

Janik
Sorry, that was a really bad show. If I wan’t to watch commercials I can do it on TV. And I really enjoy matching food and wine according to my taste, so I don’t need this VIGNON stuff. That would just take away a lot of the fun and excitement of wine in general, which to me should taste differently with every dish you have it with.
October 16, 2008

CaseyLee
@ 19 mintues and 38 seconds into the video gary totally called tim out > bullshit ! lol gary this episode was lame..i cant believe he didnt drink and left ya hanging like that oh man. . im going to have to give this episode 1 hundred zzzzzzzzzzz
October 16, 2008

Dan
Gary! was he sponsoring the episode? This was not one of your best episodes…this guy was a little full of himself although he seems brilliant.

I give this episode a PASSSZZZ!
October 16, 2008

Mark May
While I thought the guest was sub-par, I do like the idea of mixing up the show every once in awhile the something off-beat. Gary clearly also thought the guy was a bit of a douce bag…several good comments from Gary, loved the “oh, you pulled the thunder there” when he came out w/ the italian. keep up the good work. – Your wino friend from Chatham
October 16, 2008

adamd
the budometer basically says, take your wine like you take your coffee.
October 16, 2008

Jolie Elman
Interesting little infomercial. Waiting for the chopper/dicer/slicer to come out. Where’s Ron Popeil to bring the “BAM”? Gentleman guest is deserving of respect because of his “credentials” but he was just a bit too full of himself.

At any rate, thank you, Gary, for making certain the wine was mentioned and reviewed. That’s what it’s all about.
October 16, 2008

Rick O'Shea
The show was off balance and disjointed. Not one of my favs.
October 16, 2008

Shawn_944
Good Show, it was a little blah on ustream but I enjoyed it here…

QOTD: My mom, Janet!
October 16, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
You guys are both “out to lunch” so that seasoning is very fitting for todays show….lol

Poor Mott!!

I like that guy. He’s cool. He reminds me of a musicians mentality kind of guy so I can’t wait to see his website and his band. I play guitar for 40 years now and I have met many a Tim Hanni in my day…. cool peeps!!!

QOTD: My Momma’s gone to HEAVEN
October 16, 2008

SteveF
75 PTS on the show. Not my favorite,I give it a pass.

QOTD: Geraldine Mae
October 16, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Julia, up in RI visiting from FL right now. We’ll see her (and my dad) tomorrow.
October 16, 2008

pawncop
Interesting show and interesting concept. Have not really considered the science of tasting.

QOTD – My mom.
October 16, 2008

Susan
QOTD: My mother is Anna Ruth- a little German woman who is sure she is NOT little!!!
October 16, 2008

Mark Fitzpatrick
Great show. Great guest. I love his bio blurb from the Toasted Heads band:

Tim Hanni MW (guitar) is a wine geek and President of WineQuest that really would not be playing with the band unless he was married to Kate. He owns several expensive guitars and gets the gigs due to his status in the wine industry.

LOL — classic
October 16, 2008

Nash
Good Show. Interesting concept.

The guest was a trip. You could tell he wanted some of that wine – it was in his eyes. I look forward to trying this product.
October 16, 2008

Jim Gaffigan
HEY!… I LIKE asparagus….!
October 16, 2008

Murso
Years ago, when I saw John Ash’s cooking show, I thought he came off as something of a prick. Then he became one of the developing partners at Sauvignon Republic, and try as I might, I couldn’t help but reassess my opinion.
October 16, 2008

Jon Berry
Very interesting show. Great guest and TONS of info. Great stuff!

QoTD: Mom’s name is Rose…and she’s not feeling well today – I’m going to call her right now!
October 16, 2008

E dog
QOTD: Rosemary
October 16, 2008

RANDI
GARY!
Great show…great guy!
Who’s your Daddy?!?!

QOTD: Carrie
October 16, 2008

Kenon K.
An amazing show! Science + wine = nerdgasm. I absolutely loved it.

QOTD: Cheryl
October 16, 2008

chenin
Yikes!

You did a great job gary. Your direct question if it is BS was great. And who doesn’t think that this whole idea is doomed to fail. Some sort of spicy salt for wine-nerds? Come on… Put this on your food and your wine tastes better. Ha! Finally I can eat my oysters with Barolo…
And that he didn’t taste the wine and avoided to say anything about it, that turned me off – this guy treated your show like an commercial. But you stayed true to yourself and gave us your honest opinion. Kudos. Reminds me of that Clef du win show.
October 16, 2008

Fernando C.
Hey Gary and viniacs! I found super interesting this episode but I just wonder if this seasoning doesn’t kill some of the fun of “playing” with the matching of diferent foods and wines in the form of “one size fits all”.
No matter the ingredients or the specific weight of the dish every wine suits.
It’s just a question. Thank you for expand our palates and our knowledge.
Regards from Monterrey, Mexico
October 16, 2008

KW
Interesting show. Informational and fun.
Try some fried asiago cheese with wine – the salt and fat really makes for a great combination with tannic red wines. I think that salt and the parmesan is what makes the product do what it does.
October 16, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Somewhat interesting but it did come off like an infomercial. I have tried the Vignon seasoning within the last 3 months and I can’t really tell any difference. Artichokes still made my wine taste like a tin can. While his credentials are impressive, the product is much less so.
October 16, 2008

Neil
Nice infomercial.

QOTD: Connie
October 16, 2008

sharon
Butter FLAVOR? I don’t think so.
qotd:My wonderful Mama, chef extraordinaire, who is dancing in that great kitchen in the sky said “You know, Hon, a little salt brings out the flavor.”
October 16, 2008

Susan
Still trying to make a comment on episode #559 -no place to make comments:(
October 16, 2008

The Guy
Gary,

Enough with the ratings already! If you wonder why people don’t drink 89 point wines look no further than you rating every wine and mentioning the ratings that a wine received from WS or RP.

How about letting your guest complete a thought or a sentence before you interrupt and try and change course.
October 16, 2008

Bernhard K.
In one point I fully agree with Mr Hanni. You can not drink most of the Bordeaux blends or similar kind of wines without a great meal. Otherwise those wines will overcharge your palate……
Have fun cheers Bernhard
October 16, 2008

CD
Was it as hard to be a MW then as it is now?
October 16, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, interesting & cool Guest ya had there!! I agree with Ya about the
stupidity of people who shun 89 point wines. Some of the Best Vinos I’ve
ever had were rated 89 points by the so-called experts…….

qotd: Anne, the Best Mama in the Universe. Miss Her dearly (Up there
in Heaven somewhere).
October 16, 2008

Robin C
Is there a Nobel prize for what Tim Hanni does? He seems so nice and smart too. I’m willing to try it.

QOTD: My mama is Delia – Dee for short.
October 16, 2008

JudeMurphy
QOTD- My “Moma” is unable to drink red wine because it gives her headaches!
Oh, the shame! ; )
October 16, 2008

Deano
Gary good episode…If i come across this product i will buy it and see how it works.

QOTD:
-Pamela McCarthy
October 16, 2008

sam
Wow!

Where to start…Well first off, my momma is Maria Dobercheck. She, along with me poppa, got me into wine about a year ago. I am forever thankful.

A show loaded with info…It could have been an hour show and not have been too long. I guess it was posted too late for me to watch yesterday. Tim Hanni is a wealth of knowledge. So many things were brought up that are relevant to enjoying wine…I want to do the budometer thing now, but yeah, awesome guest and awesome show.

Keep bringin’ the thunder!
October 16, 2008

Drew
Love the guests, Gary. Bring in a Jet…

QOTD: Marci
October 16, 2008

Rowland
kicks and giggles?

dude mulberries are like blackberries with no thunder.

qotd; i wish i knew
October 16, 2008

manonthemoon
Interesting show.

QOTD: Debbie
October 16, 2008

JeremyQ
Great show Gary … that was fascinating. Just went online and ordered a 4 pack of the ‘magic powder’. Eager to give it a try and let you know how it goes.

QOTD: Mum is Wynn, alas she cant take red wine. Half a glass is all it takes. Its in the genes (luckily it seem to have skipped me). Am back in London to see her since she just had a minor surgery and she is fine. Love you mum !
October 16, 2008

TimInSpokane
Very cool show! I have found that certain foods just don’t go well with wine, and learning the science behind that is fascinating. And those “89 point” wines? I have had some killer ones! Especially when you get to know the reviewers palate. The thing that critic might knock a wine for may be something you love! Understand that will help you to figure out that what he rates as an 89 point wine, because he doesn’t like a particular component, might rate as a 93 point wine to you! I know Paul Gregutt (Wine Enthusiast), much like Gary Veeeeeee, isn’t an oak fan. I happen to like a bit of oak in certain wines. If Paul gives a wine an 89 with the reasoning that it is too oaky for him, that rating tells me that he thinks the wine is very well made and has lots of redeeming qualities. I then know, with remarkable success, that I will love that wine. So, bring on those “89’s”!!!

QOTD – Marilyn. And, she hates wine…. come to think of it, she doesn’t drink anything except for Diet Coke and the occasional ice water!
October 16, 2008

Todd
Gary,
I truly enjoyed #558 with Tim Hanni and would have liked to have heard more about him and what he does. As you know you can be a bid rude at times when it comes to interupting others, as you did with Tim, and it looked like you were doing all you could to refrain yourself at times when Tim was talking. I know it’s your show but you should try and humble yourself a little more when it comes to this. Regardless I still think you do a great job and have a very entertaining show!
October 16, 2008

coth
My momma is Vicotria. Brainy Librarian. Doesn’t drink.

Gary,
Love the transparency, love the full disclosure, Keep it real and I’ll keep watching. Good show.
-Coth
October 16, 2008

Fred
very educational about MW program as a professional “creidential” rather than just a fun test…

QOTD: Yingcui is my mom, and I love her.:)
October 17, 2008

Phil G
Hm… this is really interesting. Part of me doesn’t want to know that much about food and wine.

QOTD – Corina G
October 17, 2008

T. Bone
Nancy. Love the guests, especially these outside-of-the-box types. Can you get Randall Grahm on?

Two comments on the product. First, where can I get it? Second, from a marketing standpoint, it’s a really boring design. Make it look high end and elegant but not stodgy and old school. If I saw that on a shelf, I wouldn’t even notice it. A good test – would you wear a hat if it had the logo on it?

Also (ok, a third comment), I’m sure they’ve done the market research, but it seems to me that at $5.99 you are competing with some low end garlic salt, Lawry’s sort of spices – not your market, obviously. You should be in the Williams & Sonoma crowd. Get that SRP up to $9.99 at least, maybe $12.99 and offer discounts. The people who will buy this thing are going to be willing to spend $10-15 as much as $6, especially if it is actually good.

Again, where can I get it?
October 17, 2008

terroirist
I have not left a comment for a while. I have always in the back of my mind fantasized about being a Master of Wine. I was in the Wine business, and have always thought how great it would be to have such a credit. Not to be self-important, ( God forbid there are TOO many of those types out there.) but to just have that under your belt would be sweet. Not to mention I could probably land a sweet job. Anyway. For 6 or 7 bucks I would try this product, however I am a skeptic. It was just a bit much of a sales pitch. Hey – we all have one even if we don’t have a product.. hahaha.. Anyway good show. I need to back and watch some missed episodes. I am always keeping my eyes peeled for the free shipping wines..(I don’t have much dough.) and I did buy some of that 100% cab. Franc Italian wine and I wish I had nabbed a case. I was blown away. remarkable. I am too lazy to go the bottle. As always keep up the good work..

aka Mike in Nebraska.
October 17, 2008

terroirist
OH NO – I forgot to mention my moms. I love her very much and she has developed a very serious pallet. I gave her a copy of your book and made her watch you show a few times. I gave her my sniffy sniff wrist band and busted out laughing the last time I had a few wines with her she busted it out and was wearing it and said ” lets have a sniffy sniff!..” She is a great woman. She used to old drink cabs. and now she is really in to Mourevedre. WOW! How cool is that.

anyway..
October 17, 2008

J Crazy
Maureen, I love you mom.

And I echo a previous post, why take the funky funk pairings outta your life? Me love artichoke and OZ shiraz. Although, I must say that using the salt must just add one more dimention. So, I flip flop and say this doubles your pairings. Eat the funky, taste the funk then eat and taste again with the Vignon. Awesomeness.
October 17, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris & Tim – LOVE the budometer and the napa seasoning sites!!!
October 17, 2008

Tim Hanni
Hi all and thanks for the comments. To answer some of the more prevalent questions and concerns: the reason I was not drinking is that I am a recovering alcoholic with 15 years sobriety. My contribution to the wine community is helping people understand why they like what they like, not trying to convince anyone you will or won’t like what I like. This being said I am on Council at the Institute of Masters of Wine (kinda like the board of directors) and formally mentor many people around the world trying to pass the exam. If you already have a way to go about ‘matching’ wine and food, you do not need Vignon – that being said it’s PRIMARY function is to make you food taste great. And it does. For the skeptics you should be but the science and more importantly the effectiveness is real. Gary did not flush anything out on the BS call – try a big red wine and then a little bit of salt and lemon or lime (like a tequila shot) and try your wine. Bitter suppression from the salt and sensory adaptation to the acidity in the lemon juice will render the wine smooth and delicious. The more bitter sensitive you are the more profound the effect. Easy to do. For more info on the sensory bit you can go to http://www.northbaybiz.com/General_Articles/General_Articles/If_the_Shoe_Fits.php Thanks all and thanks for the e-mails!
October 17, 2008

M
I’m going to lick salt and lemon, eat asparagus, and drink some wine this weekend. And I will watch Penn State vs Michigan.
October 17, 2008

BW
Fascinating episode; Very educational; Love the budometer website
October 17, 2008

Stu Scrace
Wow, Tim was really inspiring, you are too Gary but Tim was awesome if being a bit of a salesman.
October 17, 2008

Wednesday
I loved the WSJ article on Tim printed some months ago. His personality is better suited for TV and the web. I see this as a classic palate show to be linked heavily in the future.
October 17, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Myrna (goes by Mikki though)
October 18, 2008

cheech
This man deserves respect.
October 18, 2008

vinosseur
I thought that this was a very interesting episode. I enjoyed it and learned a few things even!

After I watched the video, I went immediately to budometer.com and took the test. I answered the questions as honestly as I could. I also have to mention that I am a wine professional (work in the business).

My results were totally totally off! The type of wines they said that I preferred, were the exact opposite of what I drink, enjoy and prefer! “Big is better” – hell no!
“prefer plenty of oak and power” – not a fan of oak at all; I prefer “naked” wines.
“I’d just rather have red wine” – no way. I drink mostly white, in fact my cellar is 50% German Riesling!!

What gives?! Did anybody else out there take the test and come up with results that were untrue??

Hummm…..I would love an answer to this just to see if I did something wrong and to learn from these results

Thanks!
October 18, 2008

Vinacull
Excellent EP owed to a very interesting guest – thanks. QOTD: Judy. She very rarely drinks red wine.
October 18, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOtD: watched this ep on ustream, a little boring, but quite interesting.
October 18, 2008

Grapedigger
Cool show! The science of the taste buds is fascinating!! By the way GV, is any of your parents is also a hypersensitive taster?! It’s genetics after all that makes us what we are.. Cheers
October 19, 2008

Tim Hanni
Yo Vinosseur – the Taste Budometer is for people looking for a rough guide to the primary taste attributes they will enjoy the most. It is also an amazing information gathering and research tool. The less involved you are in the wine community the greater the accuracy. As wine professionals we get very emotionally involved and the psychological factors of numverous tastings, travel, learning, exploring, etc. rewire us neurologically. This is how humans ‘acquire’ tastes over time. You know what wines you love, like and hate and thus really do not need the Taste Budometer. Also, your preferences for salt and the way you take your coffee could have changed over time and skewed your results. A huge number of people find that it is a great way to wade throught the immense number of wines and zero in the the main factors so that they can consistently find wines they will like. As we say on the home page the more ‘into’ wine you are the less you need the Taste Budometer – you already have your system to find wines you like. Thanks for being game and playing and if you are ever out in Napa look me up!
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…
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 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

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 21, 2008

Keith
Cool show, neat guest.
October 21, 2008

Dan-o
Enjoyed the show! Very interesting! Good guest!
QOTD – Mary Slattery of the Philadelphia Main Line Slatterys.
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 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 23, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Another one of those interesting products.

QOTD – Of course !!!
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 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 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 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 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 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

MattUD
Cool episode, checked out the budometer website. He was a good guest, one of the best in my opinion.
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 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).
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.
November 11, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: Holley Williams and she’s the best!
November 17, 2008

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