Comments on: An Italian Varietals Wine Tasting and a Special Guest – Episode #686

By: Brian Severn

Brian Severn — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:43:00 +0000

As always I loved this episode! I’m totally not surprised that the Lake County Rosa D’Oro Barbera stole the show, Lake County is highly under rated. There’s some great stuff coming from there, it’s the next county over from Napa (actually Lake County was originally part of Napa County, but I’ll let you bone up on your history for that story), and considering that the majority of the county is based on rich volcanic soils and gravels from Mt Konocti, along with it’s HOT summer days and cool nights, it’s no wonder that the county with the oldest ancient lake in North America (yes NORTH AMERICA) is producing some excellent wines.

Oh and the tshirt – OVER THE TOP BUDDY!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:22:00 +0000

Andrew Will makes some great wines..cute kid…QOTD my 21 yr old son http://www.winelx.com

By: John__J

John__J — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:52:00 +0000

She really has a head of hair for a newborn, nice shirt too
qotd: my family

By: Patrick Horn

Patrick Horn — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:29:26 +0000

My Sunshine is my son, Kalen at 18 months. Fatherhood only gets better but I’ll give you an update at the “terrible twos”. The only Italian varietal aside from Oregon Pinot Gris I’ve had and can recommend was the Luna Sangiovese from Napa. I don’t recall the vintage but it was a few yrs ago. Fruit bomb for sure but not too complex. Re Veneto: The 06 vintage is rockin! I’ve had some fab Valpol Ripasso wines, Tommasi being memorable (maybe too oaky for you?). I’ve put away the Zenato for a special occasion (wine advocate 93 pts.) but I’m afraid even the 06 vintage can’t bring that high a score for the valpol superior, I hope I’ll be fortunate enough to have some Amarone and Recioto from this vintage.

By: Patrick Horn

Patrick Horn — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:29:00 +0000

By: kenmusso

kenmusso — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:05:15 +0000

Hi Gary,

Just got word that the DV Dolcetto won a gold in the California State Fair with a score of 94 as well as an award in the LA International Wine Competition. The bottle you received must have spoiled going through the travels from California to New Jersey. Bummer! We think you and your fans would have enjoyed our Dolcetto.

Best,

Ken Musso
DV

By: kenmusso

kenmusso — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:05:00 +0000

Hi Gary,

Best,

Ken Musso
DV

By: chukhead-ted

chukhead-ted — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:36:24 +0000

thanks so much for sharing your baby with us on the show! congratulations gary to you and your entire family! I am very happy for you!

By: chukhead-ted

chukhead-ted — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:36:00 +0000

thanks so much for sharing your baby with us on the show! congratulations gary to you and your entire family! I am very happy for you!

By: AMM3RD

AMM3RD — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:10:25 +0000

Episode was a bust, but the baby is adorable!!!

QOTD: My two kids Alexander 22mos & Tucker 4mos. Big smiles everytime I walk in the door at night. Nothing better…AMM