115 Responses

1. February 26, 2009

   Ben Leis

   What in the world kind of accent does that guy have?

2. February 26, 2009

   DrewM

   First? Cool. I’ll watch the show now.

3. February 26, 2009

   Kittysafe

   “I agree. That’s a great analogy. I’m stealing that, and trademarking it, and if you use it again I’m suing you.”

   HILARIOUS.

4. February 26, 2009

   jwink

   I’ve never been to Alaska, but can’t wait to visit it’s beauty. Maybe Gov. Palin can give us a personal tour. And we’d be nowhere without cement and concrete!

   Great show love the learning aspect of everything!

5. February 26, 2009

   Kevin C

   Top 10! First time ever

6. February 26, 2009

   Melissa Leon

   Cool post. I love that guy’s accent!

7. February 26, 2009

   MLukaczyn

   So when is Gary opening Oak Wine Barrel Library dot com?

8. February 26, 2009

   TheLukas

   VERY interesting,
   I look forward to seeing drinking schedules on wines in the future,
   I think that would be awesome.

   Great episode

9. February 26, 2009

   Ryan K.

   Top 10! Props for Denmark!

10. February 26, 2009

    Kittysafe

    I really love the idea of printing the preferred drinking schedule seasonally on specific bottles of wine, because some people would love to see that, particularly religious, wiccan, spiritual what have you, and those not interested could ignore it.

    It’s also a nice attention to detail, a fun fact, and an interaction of the wine maker with the consumer that is very personal.

    I love the idea, absolutely.

11. February 26, 2009

    TheLukas

    Plus,
    i’ve got a bottle of Dornfelder ready for drinking this weekend.
    I think it’s a great grape.

12. February 26, 2009

    my2cents

    Fun episode. I like blends. “Scheduled to drink by” could be helpful for some.

    Never been to Alaska , yet.

    Cement is good for skateboards but not for vineyards.

13. February 26, 2009

    Vanguy

    Look forward to watching this later tonight

14. February 26, 2009

    DrewM

    Great 2-parter Gary. Always great to see what goes on behind the curtain.

    QOTD: Made my first trip to Alaska last summer…amazing.

15. February 26, 2009

    MLukaczyn

    QOTD: Alaska- No

    It’s cool as long as it is Castle Grayskull cement!

16. February 26, 2009

    Laurie in VT

    Fun!
    QOTD 1: nope
    QOTD 2: highly overrated

17. February 26, 2009

    Larry Wheeler

    Top 20? That would be a first. I seem to get these late.

18. February 26, 2009

    Dr T in NC

    QOTD — only been to 41 states, not including Alaska

19. February 26, 2009

    Deano

    Awesome Episode I wish i could have the chance to blend sometime.

    QOTD:
    -Haven’t been to Alaska but hope to go soon. Also cement is awesome

20. February 26, 2009

    NJ-Vettester

    QOTD 1: No

    QOTD 2: It’s cool in places like, stadiums, castles and runways.

21. February 26, 2009

    guymandude

    Great show ,again . Would love to see more shows on blending.

    QOTD; love to go one day

22. February 26, 2009

    Andy W

    QOTD #1 – no, but planning on going in May.
    QOTD #2 – It’s hard to dig on cement.

    Gary – stop fidgeting with the caps.
    Good episode, though I personally think biodynamics is overrated and cult like, but I’m just an amateur here. I do agreee that the sustainability play is the way to go. I recently visited and toured Sokol Blosser in the Willamette valley and have been orgainic since 2005 and their underground cellar is LEED certified. This is the way to grow.

23. February 26, 2009

    hpark

    I really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for picking their brain about biodynamic farming practices – fascinating! A winery I’d be excited to follow over the next decade or so.

24. February 26, 2009

    Jay

    This show just didn’t work for me, but her QOTD, to which my answer is no, I havne’t been, got me thinking.

    I now have the perfect QOTD if I ever get a chance to be a guest on WLTV.

25. February 26, 2009

    sam

    Nice wrap up. Definitely a show that could have gone on and on with all the fun facts and grower/blending info.

    Great show!

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska. What kinda vines grow there? Probably very few. As for cement, not much grows there either.

26. February 26, 2009

    AUSSIE SAMMY S

    BRAVO Gary – mighty episode!!!! Blending wine is one of the most important factors in winemaking. It is totally under estimated by the wine consumer. I have done some blending trials both here in OZ and in CA – and yes it is a real eye opener…. Well Done again G

27. February 26, 2009

    Fred Schechter

    QOTD: Yes, Alaska is awesome (I’ve only been once) Dad goes every year for combat fishing on the Kenai (then bush planes for better stuff without the crowd).

    Here’s my cement thoughts http://www.novacem.com/

    As for blending,, sweet! Wish I’d known where they were in December when we were down there.

28. February 26, 2009

    John Farrin

    QOTD: Once, beautiful! Not crazy about cement.

29. February 26, 2009

    manonthemoon

    QOTD 1: No, but I definately want to in the future.

    QOTD 2: Cement is overated.

30. February 26, 2009

    David T

    QOTD: One of the few states I have never been to.

31. February 26, 2009

    ScottEJ

    So much fun!!! I think I’m gonna order me up some Ampelos. Thanks guys.

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska. How’s the wine up there? I’d love to see the sustainability of it.

32. February 26, 2009

    Little Jonny

    Nice 2-parter! Interesting peeps, and solid QOTD. Would have liked to learn a bit more about desired characteristics when blending, percentages, color, etc. Gary, you mentioned how much 2% here of this and 2% of that can really change the game… I would have liked more of this. Good stuff on biodynamics!

    QOTD: Nope, but hope to go in the near future -to do some of what Rebecca did as a child (hunt, fish… especially fish!)

    QOTD: Hate the shit

33. February 26, 2009

    Murso

    Peter and Rebecca – Thanks again, loved the show, you guys are awesome!

    I see that Huber Vineyards too, is under Brewer – Clifton management, and that is assurance that your Dornfelder will rock. I was once researching B-C’s work, and saw that they don’t even speak in terms of tons per acre, or hectalitres/ hectare, but in mere pounds (fruit)per plant – like one or two, or one cluster per plant! That’s some gentle nursing, and and I can see her point on ” we, like, dust off each grape…” Go on, give it the barrel treatment.
    Ten years ago I tried to offer some Dorn. and Blaufrankisch, and even in our eastern Euro-centric neighborhoods, they didn’t bat an eye, though there were many fans for Harslevelu and other sweet junk. Around four or five years ago, in a copletely different area, and with much better purveyors, we did some Austrian Dorns. and Zweigelt which were much better. It is work like your very own which will truly introduce a generation to the abilities of another relatively unknown grape varietal.

    Again, best wishes, and thanks to you, Gary Vee!

    Mange tak, og fortsat held og lykke!

34. February 26, 2009

    Murso

    Qotd – Never been to Alaska, unfortunately, but toured all across Scandanavia w/ my band for nearly a month. And used to camp w/ my family way up northern Quebec when I was a kid.

35. February 26, 2009

    Kevin

    Qotd: I live in enough cold already to pass on traveling North. My loss, I know.

36. February 26, 2009

    Chris in Tulsa

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska and just never did appeal to me. Very beautiful I’m sure but too cold most of the year more of an outdoors sports kinda state like hunting or fishing. Bet it would be great for hiking or biking tho.

37. February 26, 2009

    Dennis Ray Nestor Jr.

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska would love to take a cruise there.

    Concrete Roads are cool another Born in OHIO first:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellefontaine,_Ohio#Automotive_transportation

    Great Shows. Love hearing about what goes in to the bottles.
    Interesting that they Drink a bunch of their own product.
    Like the saying goes never trust a skinny cook!

38. February 26, 2009

    ed west

    I found a bottle of their wine today in San Jose, Ca. A little high at 39 bones at “The Wine Rack”, but I couldn’t resist. So now I’m drinking it while watching you blend it! Not bad for a Pinot, but I’m not much of a Pinot Kinda guy. Give me the big ass oak monster cabs. At least I’m trying new stuff thanks to GV and loved your guests. Heading to Alaska soon I hope.

39. February 26, 2009

    chukhead-ted

    AWESOME SHOW! great guests! they need to hang out with some mouved from jumilla–cannot dis on those!

    GARY–are you going to the NYC wine expo this weekend?!?!! which day(s)!??!

40. February 26, 2009

    Buddhachu

    QOTD: I lived in Anchorage, Alaska from 1998 to 2002. Loved it and didn’t want to leave! Went back to visit friends in Kenai during summer 2007. Maxed out my King Salmon tags (2 fish) on that trip!

41. February 26, 2009

    pawncop

    A great 2 part episode, truly enjoyed y’alls passion and philosophy of wine growing and wine making.

    QOTD – Have never been to Alaska, may go there some day. Not a big fan of cement. Prefer the land uncovered.

42. February 26, 2009

    DannInNH

    Great show, very nice and interesting guests. I found it very interesting to realize that there were so many clones that can be used in the making of “wine”.
    QOTD Summer of ‘63 working on a road survey crew at Tongass National Forest in Juneau.

43. February 26, 2009

    Slushpuppy

    Peter & Rebecca: Hello and thanks for the sharing! It’s great to meet some nice folk from CA. If both could agree on a really special blend you could name it ‘Petecca’. Now instead of cement, old reclaimed brick is so much nicer in a courtyard or patio, and you don’t even use any cement, just sand. I hope to visit you one day; I live not too far away in Reno, NV. Smell it first. TR

44. February 26, 2009

    Richard Ritter

    A two-parter about blending with 3 minutes of actual blending??? Please sir, can I have some more? They do have an excellent logo though.

    QOTD#1: No, with no plans to go in the near future.
    QOTD#2: Where would we be without cement? I’ll tell you, in the sticks my friend, in the sticks.

45. February 26, 2009

    SurfCityJay

    Great two episodes… my wife and I had already booked a trip to the Santa Ynez/Santa Rita Hills for our anniversary… we go once a year… after yesterday’s episode, I emailed them for an appointment… gonna be there Friday, April 10th at 11am… Any other Vayniacks in the area at that time…? Would love to hook up with ya!

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska… on my Bucket List…

46. February 26, 2009

    ex-lurkdawg

    qotd: nope I do plan on going someday

    I thought these episodes were great. I would have liked to see more blending, though. I wouldn’t have minded a 3-parter if that’s what it would have taken. Thank you all.

47. February 26, 2009

    EricLaz

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska but man would I love to go. I’m a huge fan of the outdoors and what better place to experience the outdoors than beautiful Alaska….Alright now I am going to plan a trip.

    Gary, Great show or should I say Shows! Back to back entertainment. What wonderful people. Keep up the good work.

48. February 26, 2009

    Eli

    I really enjoyed learning about the blending, but I would have loved to see a second blend or a even a third blend. I’m so curious to see how much difference it would have made if you added 10% of the clone 2A or if you added some of the unoaked 115.

    Qotd: Never.

49. February 27, 2009

    MikeN-In-BC

    Hey Gary

    Awesome episode, Im lovin the Biodynamic education. Excited about the question of the day…

    QOTD: YES i have been to Alaska. How i got there? That’s the awesome part. My dad and I rode two Sea-Doos (Jet Skis), all the way up the inside passage. We left from Vancouver BC and ended up in Skagway Alaska. The best trip of my life!! 1000 miles on the water by personal watercraft.

50. February 27, 2009

    Bromidedrag

    Another great show Gary! I’ve always wondered about the blending process.

    Can I make one suggestion for future… I think it’s time for you guys to invest in mics for the show. I know I’m being picky, but the volume fluctuates so much during a show like this where it’s quite for a while and I have the volume way up. Then Gary will get excited and I practically blow my eardrums. I think mics would even the volume out and would be good for quests too! My two cents.

    SurfCityJay – would love to meet up with other Vayniacks on April 10th… perhaps we could get Peter & Rebecca to do another blending of sorts.

    QOTD: Never been, but would love to go. Cement… I like asphalt better.

51. February 27, 2009

    Paul

    Very cool episode! It’s interesting to hear all the complexity of the wine making process. I’m a home brewery and for brewing their is so much during the actual creation of beer and very little before. Interesting to see how different wine is.

    QOTD: Nope

52. February 27, 2009

    Robin C

    I think that lipsticks smell very differently from each other. I can’t think what a generic lipstick smell would be.

    If I only made wines I love to drink, I guess I’d be making super Tuscans. I don’t want to move to Italy though.

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska. I take cement for granted.

53. February 27, 2009

    ed west

    MikeN-In-BC . How long did it take to Sea-doo to Alaska. Did you camp?

54. February 27, 2009

    JCN

    I love cement. It actually makes you appreciate grass.

    Never been to Alaska. Maybe later?!?

55. February 27, 2009

    John C.

    Never been to Alaska, but it is high on my list.

    GREAT, GREAT Episodes. I would rather have you put out fewer issues but better ones.

    I would love to see an episode on Red and white mixes, such as Shiraz/Viognier. Are their any other red/white “blends”?

    All the best to you and Mott,

    John

56. February 27, 2009

    BANKNOTE

    Fun Show. I was hoping for more on blending though.

    Gary, you should do a show on how the winemaker blends several varietals with each other to create a unique blend.

    This is really fascinating to me, it opens up so many more possibilities than varietal wines.

    Perhaps thats why I chose to do a red blend for my wine, and I’m so glad I did.

    It was interesting to hear more about biodynamic farming. Its a little too “Scientology” for me, but sure is interesting to listen to.

57. February 27, 2009

    Vanguy

    QOTD: No

58. February 27, 2009

    Phil G

    great! never been to alaska – yet…

59. February 27, 2009

    Vanguy

    MikeN-in-BC: that trip sounds totally amazing. Being (surf/sail/jetski/powerboat/whatever) on the water on the west coast in summer is about as good as it gets.

60. February 27, 2009

    ed west

    I camped on the way to Whistler at Sqawmish on the beach back in the day, maybe mid 80’s. I’m trying to imagine skidooing the whole inner coast and camping along the way on any beach you like. I’m figuring averaging 200 miles a day, or, are we in a hurry? Maybe I need a boat.

61. February 27, 2009

    chuy

    Thanks again gary for having rebecca and peter on your show, they truly are amazing people and are amazing hosts. If you make it out to s.b. wine country hit them up. you want a character, get pete cargasacchi on your show, ive hung out with him a few times and hes a lot of fun. Kind of a mad scientist, fun to tailgate with too!! GO CHARGERS!!

62. February 27, 2009

    TLR

    QOTD – Yes Juneau and Ketchikan
    QOTD – Not big on cement

63. February 27, 2009

    George

    Hey,

    I felt Gary was being a little to serious with them or kind of making them feel bad . I dont know why that stuck out but thats what it look like maybe gary was in a bad mood that day or something.

    ps.Great guest!!!!

64. February 27, 2009

    BobbyTiger

    As I prepare for a trip to Florida next Tuesday to get away from our frigid weather, why on earth would I want to go to Alaska? As much as I admire Gov. Palin, I will wait for her to visit me.

    Cement?

65. February 27, 2009

    Ken T

    These episodes coupled with the Nicolas Joly episodes are why this show rules. More of these types of shows would be great. I love the technical aspects of wine making and farming.

66. February 27, 2009

    J Crazy

    This may be my new favorite episode(s).

    “Suck it falcon” has to be the best quote ever ever in the history of Wine Lib.

    Never been to Alaska and I think concrete is good, solid, gray, rockily OK.

67. February 27, 2009

    ChrisR

    Fantastic, and especially poignant following on the heels of Nik Joly! I will definitely have to visit these cool people and see if they’ll do a blending demo. I’m uber-fascinated with blending, since I can’t grow crap for beans.

68. February 27, 2009

    WineWoman

    QOTD: Not yet. Thinking about an Alaskan Cruise. Great episode. Great guests.

69. February 27, 2009

    Garry M.

    I’m sorry, I’m sure I’ll be in the minority but
    I don’t care.

70. February 27, 2009

    Lb in KS

    qotd..would love to see Alaska. Halibut fishing would be the bomb
    qotd#2… not the terrior I’m looking for

71. February 27, 2009

    E dog

    Hey Gary,

    cool guests and interesting show

    QOTD: I v never been to Alaska, but I d love to visit it some day.

    QOTD2: I think cement is ok, lol. I like to keep things green !

72. February 27, 2009

    Mike Ediger

    We lived in Alaska for 14 years. First near Fairbanks for 3.5 yrs and then in Soldotna for 11.5 years before moving to Oklahoma and starting a vineyard.
    We loved Alaska, but unless we were to have very large greenhouses, we couldn’t grow grapes there.

73. February 27, 2009

    rowland

    Hoot hooT good ep.
    qotd: I am not a fan of cement, i actully avoid it when i can, walking on grass is so much better.

74. February 27, 2009

    Jeff

    QOTD: Cement? Depends on the context. Alaska: been twice. Love it (in summer). I’m pretty sure I don’t want to be there in the winter. Photos from my trip can be found on my website (I think I put those up there).

75. February 27, 2009

    MattieJ

    QotD: Never been, I hear there’s a place called Mystery that has some pretty good hockey

    As for cement, I prefer asphalt roads myself.. cement is too noisy…

76. February 27, 2009

    Aaron

    Medals like Michael Phelps and pictures doing bong rips. It’s all organic baby!!!!!

77. February 27, 2009

    Jake in NC

    QOTD- I’ve been to Alaska, and it’s mindblowing. Everything there is so BIG. Interesting episode- Gary, you seemed especially frisky today.

78. February 27, 2009

    ben from boston

    QOTD: I dream of bow hunting in alaska. As for cement? all things in moderation.

79. February 27, 2009

    Jayhitek

    Was the sound low on both these Parts? Had to tweak my sound and I almost never have to do that.
    QOTD1: Nope.
    QOTD2: Concrete or Cement?

80. February 27, 2009

    David

    Great show. It was really great to see the people behind my favorite PN to date, the Rho.

    QOTD1: Never been to the largest state in the Union. Vague Michelle Shocked reference.

    QOTD2: Cement is OK, but not around my ankles in deep water.

81. February 27, 2009

    amgryger

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska

82. February 27, 2009

    Giovanni Vino

    What a wonderful 2 parter with Peter and Rebecca. I have been to their Lompoc facility and am a member of their filos wine club. GV, I have had some of all 9 of their bottlings and these folks rock them all. You have to have a little Rose of Syrah in the summer when the temp is way up. Great vino from really great peeps.

    QOTD: Not yet…

83. February 27, 2009

    M

    QOTD: I visited Alaska in August 1992. It’s incredible.

    Blending…I used to blend my cereals at the dorm cafeteria cereal buffet. Ohh and marinades for BBQ. I blend a mean marinade.

84. February 27, 2009

    AaronB

    Episode 1 was great, but then in episode 2 they degraded into that mystical, voodoo biodynamics bullsh** that made me turn off the Nicolas Joly episodes. Don’t get me wrong; organic winemaking is great, but when you sink into the sheer stupidity of astrology, homeopathy, etc. that defines biodynamics, you lose me.

    QOTD1: Unfortunately, Alaska is the only state I HAVEN’T been too. Hope to remedy that some day.

    QOTD2: Cement? Never really thought about it much. It’s been around for a few thousand years. Makes great sidewalks.

85. February 27, 2009

    Oakmon's BF

    I’ve been to Alaska a couple of times visiting my sister who raised sled dogs. This was before Gary was born. Both times we took the dirt road to get there. For the last 30 years or so she’s lived about 2 miles from me in the Philly area.

86. February 28, 2009

    apj_bobswineguy

    great guests.
    QOTD: No. Can I take the Bridge to Nowhere?
    Do you have a DFW/FT WORTH TX distributor?

87. February 28, 2009

    David Dadekian

    QOTD 1: I have. Beautiful place.

    QOTD 2: I usually don’t love cement except in NYC.

88. February 28, 2009

    Abbe Faria

    Nice guests. I think enjoyed the last half more, but then coming off of the Nicolas Joly episodes must be tough. Nice to see more biodynamics, and blending… keep it coming.
    Never been to Alaska.

89. February 28, 2009

    */^_^\*

    QOTD: no. i hear the cruises are nice tho….

    QQOTD: i don’t like cement unless it’s downhole (that’s an oilfield reference)

90. February 28, 2009

    Michael Schoonmaker

    QOTD: I’ve not been to Alaska – yet.

    Cement? I spent a summer working for a construction company that built in-ground pools. I have plenty of experiences with cement, none good.

91. February 28, 2009

    Harry

    Haven’t been to Alaska yet, and would like to see far less cement in my world.

92. February 28, 2009

    Adam J

    Really nice guests, very interesting and fun show. Recently some friends from Palmer, Alaska sent me two bottles of half blueberry, half grape wine. One was a merlot blend and one was a white zin blend. Both were very floral and incredibly fun to drink! They came from the Bear Creek Winery in Homer, Alaska..wonderful expansion on my pallate:)
    QOTD: No, I would love to though.
    QOTD:#2-In moderation when needed.

93. March 1, 2009

    Jason

    Peter and Rebecca… Wife and I will work for board and blending sessions for a week. If you’d entertain that, we’ll plan next vacation out there.

94. March 1, 2009

    RobRx

    Great episode. Keep up this sort of educational stuff!

    Alaska is beautiful but too cold in the winter for humans to live in. I would like to visit in the summertime.

    Cement has had an amazing impact on human culture making possible building forms which were never considered when all we had was stones and wood. I bet someone has already written a book on the impact of cement in human culture.

95. March 1, 2009

    Lawrence Leichtman

    Waited to post until the end of the second episode. Very interesting guests and I have had their wines I bought from Wine Library on my trip there last summer and they were wonderful and 3 bottles of Rogue still to drink. I have been to Alaska twice and I have to say the country is beautiful but the cities suck big time. They look like some kind of industrial construction project in the worst Soviet sense plopped down in beautiful country. Talk about cement.

96. March 1, 2009

    Johnnyutah

    QOTD: Never been to Alaska, but I’m a big fan of cement. Its ability to stabilize load bearing structures is unmatched.

    Great Ep!

97. March 1, 2009

    Dan-o

    Another good show GV. I really liked the blending aspect because I have not been involved in this part of the wine world yet (drank plenty of blends, just not watched them happen).

    QOTD – Never been to Alaska, but I really want to. I thought that she said she went to LA to find “some men”. I think very little about cement.

98. March 1, 2009

    Alex

    QOTD- Yes, it one of the most beautiful places in the world. It’s nature at it’s best.

    Thank you for a great show, your guess today are awesome. I think the Santa Rita Hills area is one of the best places for pinot noir. The wine, the people are all down to earth. I have had the pleasure to visit the area and it was one of the best places to go.

    Thanks again for a great show.
    Alex

99. March 1, 2009

    Kirk aka: (slave2thevine)

    QOTD: No I have not been…and I think cement is a useful tool.

100. March 1, 2009

     Pete

     Very interesting and educational episode. I really enjoyed “learning” about an aspect of the wine industry. I would like to see more episodes of this style. Maybe you could take one day a week or every couple of weeks to explain part of the wine world other than the tasting and retail end. Thanks for all you do.

     As a sidebar, I have to comment on how good the Jet D is going to be this year. Sheppard and Bart Scott are huge additions and if they get Leonhard its all over. QOTD – Never been to Alaska but cement is great.

101. March 1, 2009

     beau mitall

     I never been to Alaska and i don’t like cement. Sounds like a good title for a book or a Johnny Cash tune.

102. March 2, 2009

     Don

     QOTD: Never been to Alaska but really want to go fly fishing for salmon there. Cement is pretty good but CONCRETE is strong to quite strong.

103. March 2, 2009

     YoungDave

     QOTD: NO I have not been to Alaska, but I live in LA… and there is TOO MUCH CEMENT TO BE FOND OF IT!!!

104. March 2, 2009

     Jason S.

     QOTD: Haven’t been to Alaska yet, but grew up in LA – way too much cement for my liking.

105. March 2, 2009

     RANDI

     GARY!!!
     Love ya…

     QOTD: My very dear friend Jeff moved there, and Im so wanting to visit..and I WILL!
     QOTD2: Cement is good for Hopscotch, but not good if someone is making you shoes.. LOL

     xoxo
     

106. March 2, 2009

     Tom

     QOTD: Yes, went to Alaska for a cruise. That state is awesome. Did a little flyfishing during the salmon run — one of my favorite memories.

107. March 2, 2009

     Derek F

     Loved this show guys, as a home wine maker these kind of shows really fascinate me…THANK YOU!!

108. March 3, 2009

     Andrew D

     Cheers

     A fascinating show that definately shows the ‘real’/'human’ nature of the US wine industry (something that isn’t always conveyed on an international level).

     QOTD: no, but would absolutely love to

     Cheers
     Andrew

109. March 4, 2009

     C-Lo

     Cool show concept, but I would have loved it if it was a bit more informative on the blending process and the reasoning behind certain decisions.

     If this show was a wine here’s how I would review it:

     83 – Hinting at good components but lacking focus. A little drawn out in the mid. I like where it was going but needs some concentration. After experiencing it, it’s gone (short finish).

     QOTD: Never been to Alaska, but with (gasp – should I mention it?) ‘Global Warming’ it could be the world’s next great wine growing region!

     QOTD2: which varietal creates that flavor??? =)

110. March 4, 2009

     rick redekop

     Unfortunately Skagway is my only Alaska experience, tourist city, but I know it to be a great state.

111. March 8, 2009

     David

     Very interesting show! I have to say that Gary V was coming on a little strong and stepping on the answers of the guests a bit too often for me. That said, again, still very interesting!

     QOTD: No, and cement is great.

112. March 12, 2009

     Rebecca

     thanks for all the great comments — Peter and I had a great time on the show and if you are ever in our neighborhood please stop by for a visit.

     One person asked if we have a distributor in Texas. No we don’t but we are actively looking for one and would love any help or suggestions.

113. March 17, 2009

     Karl Laczko

     …. the show seemed to get a little bogged down in the middle, but pulled it round at the end and finished on a high. Best 2 parter for some time.

     QOTD – Nope, nowhere near. I’d like to say maybe one day, but I have my doubts.

114. March 17, 2009

     Dessert Wine Nerd

     Great guests on the show, Gary. Very passionate and knowledgeable. QOTD1: Have not been to, but would love to some day. QOTD2: Cement is a force we know little about, and once we fully grasp what cement is up to it will be too late. No no, I dont like cement at all!

115. March 25, 2009

     JayZee

     Gary, you got somewhat annoying in the middle of the show – it wasn’t supposed to be about you, it was about your guests. But overall, the two part show was very good and very interesting.

     QOTD: I have never been to Alaska, but my wife went there many years ago before I knew her. I’d like to go there some day, though.

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