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

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: 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: 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: 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

By: Juicy Jesse

Juicy Jesse — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:35:21 +0000

Two sons, but we’ve already had two plus years of delight from our granddaughter, so I’ve got some inkling of the wonderful joy you’re in for…Love and happiness to you and yours!

By: Torque-it

Torque-it — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:14:45 +0000

Tears to my eyes. Reminds me of my “time in the saddle”, trying to juggle work and being a father. Great episode, thanks for sharing little Misha with us. Will look up Rosa d’Oro next time I’m visiting Pops (81) up in Kelseyville. Maybe I’ll make it a father-daughter outing and we’ll take the back roads through Calistoga…
QOTD: My wife Cherie and Daughter Kelley.

By: ben from boston

ben from boston — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:50:44 +0000

Gary, you are one of the many rays of sunshine in my life. your wisdom and most of all your example is a guiding light for all who open their eyes to witness it’s glory.

Also, awesome baby t shirt. that moment is pure gary. the whole episode is pure gary, I couldn’t care less about the wines (ok, I care a little), this show is about so much more.

By: TheManFromAustria

TheManFromAustria — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:09:12 +0000

The picture of your young daughter touches me, because it remindes me on the times, when I was a father of a son, who is now 19 years old. It brings all the mistakes that I made to my mind. And on all the right things I’ve done (not too much ..).

I wish You the best, Gary V.

You will need it.

Your show is great.

I love it.

Alles Gute aus Österreich,

Wolfgang

By: Hillary

Hillary — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:41:57 +0000

Congratulations! And thank you for introducing her to us :]
What a great QOTD–something I ought to think about more often…

By: Phil Dunn

Phil Dunn — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:39:31 +0000

Bigtime salud to you Mr. GV. Let the ride begin.

QOTD: My wife, two boys (6 and 4) and angle girl (almost 2). Baby days gone for us, but we loved every moment (even the twitchy, schizo nights w/o sleep).

Thousands of stunning moments heading your way. Prepare to be blown away.

P.S. We always had good luck with the “burrito” wrap for sleep time w/ infants. It’s almost like an “off” switch.