Falanghina from Campania

Falanghina from Campania – Episode #702

July 10, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk returns to the laid back Friday couch and tastes a Falanghina.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Ocone Falanghina TaburnoTaburno

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July 10, 2009

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QOTD: ‘chicken? chicken! chicken!’ *larry david voice

QQOTD: ‘how about them apples?’ *matt damon voice
July 10, 2009

NY Pete
IN … I mean 2nd …
July 10, 2009

KenP
3rd!
July 10, 2009

Jacob L.
Great show, you were like Stone Phillips getting the hard hitting news. I’m also glad you’re back to rolling with the lower priced plays, med school doesn’t leave a lot of bank for the vino.

QOTD:
1. Chicken dance at weddings.
2. MOTT
July 10, 2009

John Farrin
5
July 10, 2009

John Farrin
QOTD: That you are obviously A.D.D.!
July 10, 2009

Oude Hendrik
I can’t wait to buy G.V. on DVD, the series. This show was great, and many before it. I always look forward to seeing your latest edition. Hello everybody and Welcome to WL Episode 5000? Just another experience. Thanks alot for broadening my horizon.
July 10, 2009

SurfCityJay
Awesome… nice “road show”… do it once and again… man on the street

QOTD part 1: roasted with garlic…

QOTD part 2: a day keeps the Dr. away…
July 10, 2009

mrpat56
top 10 first time ever
July 10, 2009

crank
I’m in.
July 10, 2009

Dr T in NC
H’mm, I’ll have to try this variety again, the ones I’ve had reminded me of a somewhat weak Chenin Blanc

QOTD — chicken stew and apple pie!
July 10, 2009

byinger
You brought me back, gary!

QOTD-
Chicken McNuggets
Pink Lady Apples
July 10, 2009

Micha
Nice laid back Friday Show, Gary. I was really surprised by high qualitiy of the white wines of campania. My Interest started about 1 year ago, tasting Falanghina, Coda di Volpe, etc). Complex and very unique flavours. Well made. Liked most of the producer terredora. Still under the radar and undetected by the most customers. At least it’s a small niche and we had some problems to sell them..

Greetz from Germany
Michael
July 10, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk
@Dr T in NC No way dude the wines a rippers! FIND THEM!
July 10, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk
@byinger thnx so much – that means a lot to me!
July 10, 2009

Sam Goldfield
THAT was the most INTENSE digression I’ve ever seen.

You CRUSH IT even when dealing with back-end stuff. Awesome!
July 10, 2009

mrpat56
Nice episode,

I liked the fun excursion,it made Wine Libraray, the place, become “real”.
Last 2 episodes were great for me, as I am going to tuscany next month. I hope I do better than you (1 out of 3) with the tuscan’s, but I also plan on looking for wines from other regions & will definitely keep my eyes open for the Falanghina. Thanks for your boatload of info.

QOTD- Chicken- the most diverse meat. It can be made to work with anything.
Apples– Picking them as a kid at Springdale Farm in Cherry Hill, NJ
July 10, 2009

Jeff R
Gary -
I enjoyed the diversion into the Kitchen. That spontenaity makes the show great. Keep it up! Mott’s apples – that was funny!

Too bad, in northeast Ohio retailers devout very little space to these alternative varietals. Thus one is not inclined to pick something like this on a whime. It will be something from the cabernet or chardonnay section.

Heck, but that’s why we have the Winelibrary! Because it’s changing the … I know, you get the drift.

QTD – Chicken – My first thought was grilled, because I’ve been grilling out a lot lately.
Apples – My first thought was Mott, because of the latest episode. More common thought – sauteed cinnamon apples
July 10, 2009

PrimoVino
Gary- happy Friday. I enjoyed this laid back episode… If I could give you just one small piece of advice though, it would be to watch your “ums” and “uhs” when you speak. I know this is just a chill wine review program and you’re not giving a speech at Harvard, but it will make the show a bit tighter. For what it’s worth, I still love your crazy analogies and anecdotes, as well as when you get tongue tied and say something completely off base. Stay hyper too!

QOTD 1: “Tastes like chicken”

QOTD 2: My first caramel apple at Six Flags Magic Mountain in SoCal. when I was like 6 years old. The thing was the size of my head!

Best,
July 10, 2009

paryb
HAHA Holy Crap Gary this might be my new favorite episode. The fact that you just completely lost your mind after reading my comment was priceless.
A hot buttered knife too? I haven’t laughed this much at something in a while.

Laid back Friday couch FTW!

QOTD: When you say Chicken I say Chicken Dance! When you say Apples? I think Pie!
July 10, 2009

@Betamonk
Great. Funny. Friday Show! Gary V…Totally Crushed IT!

It’s good to see you more upbeat. You have been down…but it’s good to see you on the up side!

Cheers.
July 10, 2009

Scott EJ
Thanks for the heads-up on the falanghina. I will take it to my grave that Italian whites are some of the best wines out there for overall quality versus price ration, ie: Pecorino, Greco de Tuffo, Tocai Friulano, Piano Bianco, etc, etc. All for what is usually a song. Yep, the best qpr available. Maybe Portugal for the reds, but for the whites, it’s the Italians.

QOTD: Julius.
July 10, 2009

Christopher Scoggin
Love the behind the scene action on today’s show. Not a big fan of the whites, but I suspect my wife would love it. Added it to the list to try and find.

QOTD: Two part question, one part answer… sausage!
July 10, 2009

David Gosse
Gary did you drink this white cold, or more at room temperature? I saw you on COCO and you really hit that point home that most people drink their white wines at the wrong temp. Please tell.
July 10, 2009

heavynuggets
QOTD: When you say chicken I think Back To The Future. When you say apple I think Laffy Taffy.

Great episode. I love expanding my palette and will be seeking out this varietal.
July 10, 2009

Chris McCollum
Love some laid back Friday!!!!!!!!!
Great format

what i thin of is 702, that could well be one of the greatest moments on the show
keep up the great work.
July 10, 2009

Kevin Weirauch (Y-Rock)
Love this episode, good wrap up to a Friday. Nice “adventure” out of the office, I thought that was a nice, unplanned touch. Would love to see more episodes with a little bit of that, and I’ll definitely try to look out for that variety of wine.
July 10, 2009

NY Pete
QOTD … chicken …$hit … apples … meh.
July 10, 2009

jason carey
I think Coq au Vin and Calvados.. mmm in a Francophile mood today.
July 10, 2009

Julie
I liked this episode very much. Now I have to go look for Faranghina because it sounds like exactly the type of white wine I like. I also liked the little bit of controversy.

QOTD – when you say chicken I take it as a challenge

When you say apple I think big.
July 10, 2009

Robert-Jon
MAN I laughed so hard on this one, I hope I didn’t wake anyone up!

QOTD: I hate word association games.
July 10, 2009

Jay
This episode was great! Loved the little ‘behind the scenes’ tour

Nicely done.
July 10, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
Never heard of this wine or region, but I may have to find it. Apples is Mott of course. Chicken reminds me of something good to eat.
July 10, 2009

Gus Clemens
Really enjoyed the Fox News-esque ambush “journalism” element of the show. Suggestion: give us a hand-held cam (by Mott, please) tour of Wine Library, from the filling station across the street, through the front doors, into the inner sanctum of your wine lovers holy grail. Poise your dad and others to enliven the walk through cinéma vérité visit. It will enchant your audience. It will boost sales. It is the right thing for you to do. Do it. Soon.
July 10, 2009

clintster
Gary why dont you do a show where you show us your wine store im sure alot of viewers that dont live no where near you would like to see it. thanks
July 10, 2009

Dawn S
Great episode Gary! Hope I can find this in Tennessee! Now that Tennessee has passed its wine consumer direct shipping law I am looking forward to joining the WLT wine club!

QOTD: Chicken–backyard grilling
Apples–Sonoma County Gravenstein apples from my backyard
July 10, 2009

Pierre
Well now that I’ve seen this episode, when I think Chicken, I think of Apples and when I think Apples, I think Chicken.
July 10, 2009

JCNJ
Great one Gary n Mott!
QOTD: Chicken- KFC, Apple- Jolly Rancher
July 10, 2009

AaronB
QOTD: Pie. (Chicken pot pie, apple pie)
July 10, 2009

Jayson Bryant
Really good episode and looks like you finally have your Mojo back.
Really nice when you concentrate on one wine and give a comprehensive background to the grape and surrounding area area.
A+
Answer: Chicken makes me think of White Burgundy
Answer 2: Apples make me think of Cider
July 10, 2009

WineWoman
QOTD 1: Kentucky-Fried QOTD 2: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

But not chicken and apples together. Usually Pork with apples or applesauce. That would be Mott’s applesauce and a nice Riesling.
July 10, 2009

KAHUNA
three shout outs in a row! Wow I like the 700’s – you should have started with episode 700! Is AJ’s facial hair in honor of Mikey from American Chopper?
July 10, 2009

KAHUNA
JULIUS GET YOUR DAMN CHICKEN!!!!! What ever will you choke this weekend!
July 10, 2009

KAHUNA
Julius which came first the chicken or the egg- after all you were there!
July 10, 2009

KAHUNA
Julius who really gave the apple to Eve?
July 10, 2009

KAHUNA
Julius did God really rest on the eighth day?
July 10, 2009

KAHUNA
QOTD: Chicken – Gary about playing Kahuna in tennis
QOTD: Apple- If she has one then check for the Frank and Beans!
July 10, 2009

Chris F.
I loved that show.Between the the laid back Friday format,cameo’s of your bro,sasha and all the various wine library employees it was a very nice.

QOTD1 chicken:My moms fried chicken.
QOTD2 apples:Apple Butter,I love that stuff.
July 10, 2009

cbleary
Gary! Great show. I loved the little sojourn into Wine Library. Also, I have never heard of this kind of wine before. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

QOTD1: I’ve had fried chicken at least once a day for the last week. Now the very thought of it makes me nauseous.

QOTD2: I love Granny Smith apples, which explains my love of Chablis and Blanc de Blancs Champagne!
July 10, 2009

JS
GV-

Sweet, sweet episode. I like it when you’re all hopped up. Haven’t seen this level of excitement from you in a while. Keep bringin it.

-Jeff S.
July 10, 2009

Brock
Hey Gary

I couldn’t help but notice the little eyebrow twitch after you said “mediterranean sea”…is this a bit of foreshadowing for the new Thunder Cruise?

QOTD:
Chicken: “Beer-In-The-Butt Chicken” – First meal I cooked on the BBQ for my now fiance (what can I say, I’m a romantic!).

Apples We did a fundraiser and went into schools to teach kids about healthy eating and being active. One trivia question we asked them was: “How many different varieties of apples are grown throughout the world?” Can you guess…

…7500!!!!
July 10, 2009

castello
burnt chicken on the bbq. Apples with almond butter mmmmmmmmm
You had a hard time relaxing on the couch today. Nice show, nice wine. Can’t wait to try it. What is the live feed thang. I guess I’ll have to link it up. I mean I’ll have to watch again and yahoo it. MMMottt! link me up.
I tried a cople of your growers Champagnes and a Cava. Thanks for the upgrade from the usual Chandon etc. Even better than Vueve. I think it was a DeMOTTS bubbly or some such.
July 10, 2009

A-Gar
Wonderful episode. Laid back Friday is alive and well. This looks to be a tremendous wine, and I plan on seeking it out. Nice cameos from AJ and Dad, too.

QOTD1: Honestly, gotta go with apples and cheese. I’m enjoying a nice double cream brie along with granny smith this very moment. Great stuff.

QOTD2: Chicken pho soup. Vietnamese food kicks major arse.
July 10, 2009

manonthemoon
Sasha = awesome.

QOTD 1: Fight scene from Family Guy.
QOTD 2: Pink lady, the best kind.
July 10, 2009

late-start
QOTD: fried, baked
July 10, 2009

Terri
I NEED that wine from Campania, my grandpop Rosania was from Campania!! Unfortunately , you still can’t ship to PA:( how am I going to find it here? You know our state stores suck.
July 10, 2009

Ryan Robitaille
Who the hell puts 3 pounds of raw chicken in the company fridge? Hah, WTF is up with that? Great episode.

What do I think about chicken and apples? I think – that’s one effed up lunch.

Cheers.
July 10, 2009

Phil G
Good to see the couch back, crazy time at the wine library this afternoon…

QOTD – I like apples and chicken, yum!
July 10, 2009

David T (@ONUMello)
That mini-WL backstage tour was fun, with some great cameos from some of WLTV’s all-time greatest guests! You should have AJ on the show again soon, and should have some of the other WL employees as guests as well to share some of their knowledge & palates.

QOTD: Chicken: my mom’s amazing chicken salad (my favorite food ever), apples: Waldorf salad (I must be hungry!)
July 10, 2009

MelbourneRob
really enjoyed the episode
i echo the sentiments of alot of people here – was cool to get this little snapshot of winelibrary behind the scenes. it was like some bizarre play
great spontaneous move!
qotd: part 1: i think chardonnay, part 2: i think crunch
July 10, 2009

Jeff S.
Here’s what I’m STOKED on… I learned about a new grape today, and had fun in the process.

Here’s what is harshing my mellow… I noticed there is another Jeff S. making posts.

QOTD: Chicken + Apples = Chapels!

- The Real Jeff S.
July 10, 2009

AmandaM
AGAIN! Love this episode and the chicken and apples debacle. If you’re in Boston anytime between now and the wine expo next Jan, let me know. Miss seeing you!

I will have to pick up this wine. Sounds right up my alley with the acid and fruit.

QOTD: Broccoli, garlic and olive oil; caramel.
July 11, 2009

Thomas Moore
MMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! MAKE ME SOME CHICKEN & APPLES!!

QOTD – Chicken reminds me “Deep fried awesomeness” // Apples remind me of Washington State….Where I was born
July 11, 2009

chef
702 questions of the day, i guess it had to come up sometimes. when you say apples and chicken, i think about my uncles farm where he had both. also fall time and great autumnal cuisine. next week lets try to go 5 for 5
July 11, 2009

AmandaJACK
I think of those ten dollar salads that taste like (*&$ at Red Robin. LOL. PS: I have never really seen that grape varietal in my local wine stores but I will take another look next time Im there mostdef. Peaceout!
July 11, 2009

Bobo36
Great show. Don’t know why folks consume any Pinot G.
QOTD: chicken – eat too much of; apples- as in pie with sauterne.
July 11, 2009

Ben
QOTD: Chicken->Sauce // Apples->Mott
Don’t ask…

Great episode gary, the only thought i had is when mott was on the move he shot alotta torsos. I think you should have mott do more work with handheld camera, maybe running on a treadmill while taping you do you thing?

Just a thought… keep it up !
July 11, 2009

Vanguy
Fun ep! Great to see the couch back, and I enjoyed all the meshugas in the hallway.
July 11, 2009

Curtis
First time commenting! I meant to comment on 700 but I never got around to it =\.

When you say chicken, I think of how ridiculously full I am. It was my younger sister’s birthday today (the 10th) and I ate way too much food, including lots of chicken wings. Yum.

Whe you say apples, I think of apple sauce, which makes me think of babies, which makes me think of Misha, which makes me smile =).

This episode was great. It was really cool to get sidetracked into, well, the kitchen (lol) and see a bunch of different faces, and then come back to a great wine. also, you’re very lucky to be able to be so close to your family while you work.

Keep the greatness coming.
July 11, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, looks like a kick in da Rump!!!! Will watch ‘er tomorrow!!!!
July 11, 2009

Gabe SM
Ok im gonna say it

Unless there was an ep i missed, which is totally possible, we DEMAND a tour of WL.

Texas boy like me wont be gettin a chance to get up there anytime soon, so im curious.
July 11, 2009

wiljak
QOTD: chicken = waffles, apples = pie
July 11, 2009

Michael
thats your style, thats what you do to crush it. you are real!

QOTD: I’m still confused. I like chicken. I like apples.

Gary what can we do, if I search for this whine on german google and can’t find anyone who’s selling it right now? That sucks! They could get so many bugs!! Why are people so blind? I think I search for a whine seller and convice them to apply your whines for germany. Maybe you can help them. This is worldwide!

Keep it up, gary.
Michael
July 11, 2009

Brian DeAngeles
could you in the future show us a map when your describing where a wine comes that will help us to understand the wine better
July 11, 2009

AT
Great episode. I used to be strictly a red wine fan, but lately I have been getting into the whites. I find that it’s mostly for the nose, rather than the taste. But I am definitely trying to expand my palette in that area. Keep up the great work!
July 11, 2009

Rob from Vancouver
Yo.

Gotta love the laid back stylez.

QOTD: Butter Chicken indian food and Delicious Okanagan Apples

Link it up Mott!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imjnj2JYXNU
July 11, 2009

ben from boston
from now on i will think of the WL company fridge.
July 11, 2009

John Rogers
Interesting still on a roll but a little more playful. Falanghina sounds like and excellant food wine but will it stand alone.

QOTD: I think of paprika chicken and a good reisling with it. Macintosh,
whenever I think of apples this variety comes to mind even though I live in Washington St.
July 11, 2009

Steven
Gary,

first let me tell you I do feel the second wind too. The shows are getting better then ever these days.

Second the 700 show made me rewatch a lot of old shows again so I need to change my answer on my favorite episode It´s 414!

Take care regards from Germany

QQOTD apples my parents garden chicken my sweety
July 11, 2009

Richard Arblaster
Loved the episode, it reminded me of an F1 grid walk

So Mott has been branching out into the apple business?

QOTD Chicken = drumsticks, apples = yuck.
July 11, 2009

Chippewamike
QOTD: Thinking (on both parts) that you had no idea for a QOTD and pulled that one out of your ass .

Great show! Thanks for the intro to Falanghina.

For those of us who have never been to Wine Library, you should do a tour of the place. Would be interesting to see the whole operation.
July 11, 2009

Phredd
So I have a problem. I’ve never had a Falanghina. I want to try it. But my wine fridge is totally full. I literally have bottles stacked on top of each other. How the heck am I supposed to keep up with all the stuff I want to try? Gary, please, I need your professional advice.

Great show, BTW. Full little chicken & apple thing, especially since you found some apple in the wine, too. Nice to see Sasha hanging around.

QOTD1: Pot pie. Homemade.

QOTD2: Favorite flavor of all time. Calvados, Baby!
July 11, 2009

Richie
Fun episode guys!
QOTD: 1. I think of this great dish my grandmother sometimes makes. I can’t discribe ist but it’s really awesome.
2. I realise that I haven’t had an apple in ages. Thats bad!
July 11, 2009

MarcBelgium
Nice show. But, talking of Campania, why didn’t you mention the grape Fiano.
Also very interesting.
July 11, 2009

Karen (MrsB)
Fun episode.. I love the behind the scenes stuff. Looking forward to trying this wine. QOTD: apples.. fall, crisp, back to school. Chicken: GROSS!
July 11, 2009

Phil Oxera
QOTD: Don’t like them together in a stew. The sane and Senior Vaynerchuk has very good taste in hats. When I go to France each summer I wear a similar hat. It is a wine hunters hat. Question back at yea? If you had to wear a hat on WLTV what would it be?
July 11, 2009

Joel M
Love these eps on the couch and having a little fun with the camera. Also, nice job keeping it informative with a new grape varietal. Joel
July 11, 2009

RodneyStrong09
QOTD: Chicken and Apples? Reminds me of Fried Chicken and Waffles.
July 11, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
I guess you did have to get a little crazy with the laid back Friday episode. I thought it was a little much, but fun. I am glad you did a Falanghina. I agree that it is a severely underappreciated category, as are many Italian whites. What was really nice was that you actually liked the wine.

qotd: soup, poor conditions on farms; sauce, orchards

Those were the first things that came to mind; I guess I was in a product, source frame of mind.
July 11, 2009

Alex Cussins
Excellent episode. Never heard of falanghina before but will definitely seek it out. Wonderful that there are wines out there of this quality at a $12 price.

Question of the day ….. Chicken has to be Piri piri chicken I had on holiday in Lisbon with my partner and that we have been trying to reproduce ever since chez nous…
Apples….has to be Calvados, my favourite digestive. And recently a braeburn apple ice cider from Kelowna, Okanagen, British Columbia. Amazing complexity has to be tasted to be believed.
July 11, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
Still as crazy as ever ……that’s nice.

QOTD:
Chicken = Curry chicken
Apple = Apple Pie
July 11, 2009

Michael DiGiovanni
love your recommendations and your incite. I have a flower shop Gary i love your concept you did with wine library instead of just working in a wine store. Think flower library tv could be a hit. I have great incite on the floral industry please advise.
July 11, 2009

MaRc
Laid back Friday!
Don’t need to apologise for scooting around and missing some vino action…it’s laid back friday anyway!

Apples? crisp apply wines!

Chicken? hmpp…nthg much really, just some other chicken dish!
July 11, 2009

guymandude
Like a lot of Italian wines, they are awesome.Thanks for the continued effort and passion.

QOTD; Grilled, Carmel
July 11, 2009

David Benjamin
After watching over 500 episodes, I finally saw an opportunity you didn’t take and I’m disappointed. You had the MOTT apple slices and didn’t try them. What a great chance for a Falanghina/Apple pairing.

Oh well, can’t nail them all~
@davebenjamin
July 11, 2009

Goncasurus-Rex
what happened to the chicken?

QOTD 1 chicken- the Colonel of course

QOTD 2 apples- now I think of mott
July 11, 2009

RANDI
GARY!!!!!

Personally, I love when you mix-it-up! Theres an appreciation for the “classic” WLTV format, after youve been traveling, doing the show from home and have guests…..its all good….just sayn..

QOTD: Cmon! i think of chicken & apples!! lol

OH! I bought my Food&Wine Festival ticket! See you there….
xox
July 11, 2009

Alty
Good episode… very busy and cluttered behind the scenes, was interesting to see

QOTD – Chicken / Roasted
Apples / Pork
July 11, 2009

kat
Great show. Loved the backstage pass to your wine biz. Kudos to Mott for grabbing the camera so quickly. He’s a pro. Now when you say chicken I think of raw chicken in the fridge. Thanks for that. Apples make me think of fall. Bye for now. I’m off to find this fabu wine.
July 11, 2009

Andy
Thanks G ……. I do enjoy Italian whites especially in the summer.
QOTD——- A baked dish or a BBQ …….
July 11, 2009

Jeff Smith
Gary,

Great Episode, Loved the Chicken and Apples. Was sweet to see you take the show on the road. When are you going to setup some webcams for a virtual tour.

QOTD:
When I hear chicken. I think of backyard BBQ with Friends
Apples remind me of eating healthy.

Look forward to trying the 2008, Ocone Falanghina Taburno
Going to go to my local Wine Store to see if they have it and if not I will have them order it.

Thanks again and keep pumping out the content.
Hope your family is well.
July 11, 2009

Paul
Dude, you need to clean up your office!

QOTD – Two things in my refrigerator.
July 11, 2009

Marshall
QOTD:Chicken…Yuck! Apples…delicious
July 11, 2009

Jason Coffee
QOTD: When you say Chicken I say Bob Dole (there is history there) | When you say Apples I say my Mom’s home made Pie

I claim the chicken and apples btw. Love how the break room is more of a storage room.
July 11, 2009

jwink
You truly are back to your “old form”; its great to see the ultra-high energy back.

That quick mini tour was awesome, great fun and thanks for the mini-mini tour of the lunchroom and some of the other WL staff.

QOTD Word association:
CHICKEN: I think of a blank canvas that can take on just about any flavor it’s cooked with.
APPLES: I think of fresh cider in the fall, and Fuji apples which I’ve been eating a lot of recently. I love the firm texture and mild “bite”; and for green apples it’s all Granny Smith for me.
July 11, 2009

Jack O'C
QOTD(a)Chicken: Chickee-Chickee-Chickee!! (only one person in the world gets that one, and she’s sitting in the next room)

QOTD(b)Apples: Mott!

Fun show today! Really enjoyed the mix of bouncing off the walls and getting just a tad nerdy.
July 11, 2009

jeff
Great episode!! The whole chicken/apple fiasco made me watch it several times.

QOTD: Chicken – At first “little” came to my mind, but in seeing your dad I thought about episode #692 with his hawk/quail/pigeon story and had to watch/laugh at that again.

Apple – First thought was martini. Never had one. It’s a girlie drink and they remind me or rosés and too manly to drink either of them.
July 11, 2009

Bobbie Smith
Always happy to see some white wine getting some love. Especially in the under $15 pricepoint.
QOTD: Chicken: What we are bbqing for dinner.
Apple: Peanut butter. Love to get a spoon and eat a nice fuji with some pb.
July 11, 2009

Harrison Painter
You are on a roll and the excitement is up another notch! LOVE IT!!!!

QOTD:
Chicken -> Foghorn Leghorn and Henery Hawk
Apples –> Keeping the Doctor away!
July 11, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, You’re on the Rooooll!!! After scanning the Joint with the
camera on the “chicken & apple” caper, looks like you guys housekeep
like I do (or don’t)…….

qotd1: Chicken – El Pocco Locco….

qotd2: Apples – Red Delicious….
July 11, 2009

Andrew Eglinton
This is my 3rd comment on WLTV. I’ve been watching intermittently for the past couple of years.

Two things I want to say.

First thing. Croatia. Istria.
Second thing. You need to take the camera out of the office more frequently. Shop floor. Staff offices. Car park. Local neighbourhood. Connecting a global audience with local identity is what Web video is all about.
July 11, 2009

YoungDave
The whole fridge fiasco with the traveling camera outside the office was probably the funniest thing I’ve seen on the Thunder Show in a while! You couldn’t have planned that better if you wanted to! Good lord…

QOTD 1: (Chicken): Herbs de Provence
QOTD 2: (Apples): Fuji. I’ve been on a huge Fuji kick lately.
July 11, 2009

Don
Gary — I enjoyed the behind the scenes sneak peak action of Wine Library since I haven’t made the trip up from Washington, DC. I’m going to try to find a Falanghina this weekend to try.

QOTD1: Chicken = Peruvian style rotisserie chicken, DELICIOUS.
QOTD2: Apples = Pink Ladies
July 11, 2009

nougat
BLUE MOHAWK.

Gary, it was fun running into you outside Grand Central after the Mets game. My son Aidan had the Met’s-Blue Mohawk cut – big committment on his part, alas our sorry-ass Mets lost again. I fear they are doomed to fight it out with the Nationals for second-to-last place.

Chicken – The San Diego Chicken
Apple – The Mets “Big Apple” in centerfield (the gears are getting rusty from lack of use)
July 11, 2009

Bugsey34
Love the focus on Southern Italian wines, that are great deals, too, besides being delicious.

When I think chicken and apples, now I think WLTV Episode 702!
July 11, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD 1 & 2: I’ll combine it and give you chicken sausage risotto made with a good Chardonnay and fresh apples too.
July 11, 2009

Harp
GV–Your dad is money with the hat play
–Harp
Register4Wine.com
July 11, 2009

tony
QOTD: OMG… sliced apples in a shrink-wrapped plastic bag!! Thats only possible in the USA….
July 11, 2009

JCN
Loved the mini tour of the wine library office area. Maybe we should do a show with ‘behind the scenes’ of wine library. I bet a lot of viewers have never been there (like myself) however we do order online. A quick tour would be fun!
July 11, 2009

AjaxtheGoat
Loved the dateline style investigation you need to do more of those.

QOTD

Chicken: The Chicken Dan
Apple: Fresh Apple Pie

On a side note, I think between my last two orders on Amazon.com my life is going to have tremendous amounts of Thunder when I receive them, what did I order you ask? Why I pre-ordered your book and I got the Three Wolf Moon Shirt. If you have any doubts about the Thunder that the Three Wolf Moon Shirt brings read the comments about it on Amazon.
July 11, 2009

Gastro1
Hey good call Gary !

There are many intersting whites in Southern Italy great values too mst much better than the industrial Aussie and NZ whites people her in the UK seem to lap up ! Saying all that I’m sure you will agree the North East of Italy produces world class white wines that meet or beat the standards of Alsace and Germany !
July 11, 2009

Mulator
Try the Duplin from North Carolina…what about some American wines? Your show is awesome!
July 11, 2009

nicole meek
Loved the tour of the offices!!! Show us more! I’d love to see where the magic comes from! We know that you bring the thunder but Mr Sasha is so interesting….I’d love to meet the staff!!…thank you. A virtual tour and introductions of all the people involved would be great!!…thank you Garyvee..but pictures or Miss Misha live and in person would be great!! dying to see her as she grows and changes..as all kids do…nikki
July 11, 2009

Aaron
QOTD: I immediately think chicken-apple sausages, on the grill, with a little mustard. Maybe with a sangiovese.
July 11, 2009

Peter Wood
Nice tour or Wine Library – your wine shop looks almost as messy as mine!!!

QOTD
Chicken: playing silly games involving cars
Apples: Halloween trick or treating & getting given apples by my next door neighbor instead of candy, so I played the trick on her anyway! My mum then made me go and apologise to her!
July 11, 2009

sharon
qotd: Caramel (apples), barbecue (chicken)
July 11, 2009

sam
What came first, the chicken or the apple?

A complete break from traditional WLTV scenery.

Friday delerium can be fun!

Cheers!
July 11, 2009

Savoy
I Love the five minute mark! We need some more moments like that. Spontanious moments are ALWAYS great with your show!

Qotd: well now it’ll remind me of this, so whenever someone mentions apples and chicken ill start laughing and they’re going to look at me like I’m crazy.
July 11, 2009

Grant
Love that you are paying respect to Falanghina. Yet another great Italian white flying under most peoples’ radars (in this country). And the Super Tuscan epi had its nerd moments (which I prefer). In fact I wish you’d spend the majority of every episode on didactics. Taste is subjective, but facts are facts!

QOTD: That reminds me, I think I left my lunch in the break room frig at work yesterday!!
July 11, 2009

The Grapevine
QOTD: Now we hear chicken and apples, we think best action sequence ever on an LBF episode. Next Friday bring the culprit in as your guest. And we want more cameo appearances by that handsome dude with a hat; Mr. Sasha!
July 11, 2009

CaseyLee
before i even start this episode let me just say HEll YES LAID BACK FRIDAY !
that freeze frame shot of you gets me pumped =]
hope you had a great weekend GV
VV
July 11, 2009

rowland
Hoot HOOT! Laaaaaayd back.
July 11, 2009

BobbyTiger
QOTD- Little…….and Halloween (in the 50’s).

I really have no idea what or who Chicken Little is, and as a kid, it was always a bummer to get an apple on Halloween instead of candy, (which of course was good for us).
July 11, 2009

laposte
QOTD,
Chicken: liver pâté,
Apple: baked with currants, brown sugar, calvados served with a little creme fresh.

Good episode, I enjoy steely, acidic, unoaked, whites.
July 11, 2009

rowland
baby pears? dude … I guess thats like your Kirsch royals lol

QOTD; I think “I got to find out whats going on here!”
July 11, 2009

wyld
QOTD: Two things i dont normally eat.
July 11, 2009

Tracy Mercer
Woe is me . . . I never get to leave an early comment, oh well!!

Come on Gary, summer is almost over – put up the Falanghina on your free shipping play . . . I’m in for a case!!

QOTD – chicken yakitori and beautiful Japanese apples grown in cages so as to be “perfect” – ah, remembering my time in Tokyo!!
July 11, 2009

bockmabe
QOTD1: Chicken = Apples
QOTD2: Apples = Chicken

Mostly because I started watching at the 5 minute mark
July 12, 2009

Dan B
w00t! The LBF couch! You know when Gary’s on the couch, he’s going to dish out some knowledge.

I loved the spontaneous kitchen fiasco. It’s good to mix things up once in a while. Also, this was a very interesting show. Falanghina is a total mystery to me, so this was quite educating.

QOTD: I think of buffalo wings and apple pie; delicious!
July 12, 2009

TommyB
Great show Gary; another new wine that I can go find and try!
OQTD Chicken: oven baked with salad. Apples: Lady Gala.
July 12, 2009

Smahlatz
Chicken apples – obviously the fruit you pick from the chicken – Eggs!
July 12, 2009

VinoPaolo
Bravo Gary for stressing the quality of Campanian white wine. Hands down some of the best valued quality-made Italian white wine.

Falanghina is that perfect moderator between the juicey, fresh, fruity Greco (also found in the Ciro you pointed to the other day at CRU) and the herbal, nutty, and mineral Fiano (the other two major grapes of Campania).

Hopefully you guys discover all three grape varieties

QOTD: I think of some sort of chicken salad that has some diced apples in it. You guys should have a recsipe contest for an apple chicken salad (sandwich).
July 12, 2009

oscar falcón lara
Excellent, you should definitely get out of the office and tour around more often (at least on Fridays), it’s actually quite fun to see the serious side/work environment at Wine Library and the occasional Sasha cameo. Another Classic Move in the can.

On the wine notes: it’s been a while since you’ve mentioned either banana peel and/or papaya as components and I like that, haven’t tried any Taburno wines but will most definitely seek this one out just on those particular signs.

QOTD: Chicken, I think a nice country salad, fresh with celery, peppers and potatoes with corainder… Apples, I think Red Delicious or Fuji.

Great “Laid Back Friday” episode.
July 12, 2009

Eirik B Andersson
Chicken and apples?! Haha, that was so random! Love the show… and how it goes along! Mott’s Apples!
July 12, 2009

Kevin K
Loved the episode! It seems like you have been having more fun lately, keep it up.

QOTD: Ckicken = Thai basil chicken. Apples = Cameo.
July 12, 2009

Ken Templin
Gary:

I enjoy your reviews and praise you for your encouragement to try something new. This is truly the beauty in drinking wine.

I have a suggestion. To help expand our reach for new wines (especially those of us who live in wine distributor challenged areas – read Italian whites = pinot grigio) at a very affordable price point, offer a service of 90 point or better wines at or below $10.

I realize this may be a real challenge and still offer margin opportunity for your business. However, as a very active wine retailer you are in the best position to provide such a service and prove to the brick and mortar locations there is more variety at a lower price with above average quality.

Thanks for reading.
Ken Templin
Bloomington, IL
July 12, 2009

Didic
Gary, Gary, Gary…

Your act is tiresome and I now know why…you’re Russian. Maybe not culturally but genetically and that’s more important here. I’ve yet to meet a Russian who knows how to handle alcohol. They always go to far, and once drunk, they mistake agression for charm. It’s ugly and it’s exactly how you appear without being drunk. It’s like you’re drunk on passion for wine and behave accordingly. Any charm you have comes across as a loud “I know it all” attitude. I’ve seen it a thousand times when Russians drink. It’s unfortunate but you can’t avoid it, it’s in your genes. Try to tone it down, you’ll appear much more authoritive. You may know your stuff but you come across as a drunk trying to convince someone with menace.
July 12, 2009

Sonia
LOVE this episode!!!! I had a good laugh, thank you!!! That wine sounds awesome, hopefully I can find one somewhere….
QOTD: I just bought some organic Chicken and Apple biscuits for my dogs. They love them!
July 12, 2009

nick v
Great episode, love Falanghina, definitely an un-appreciated wine in the US. Give Taburni Domus falanghina a search, it’s only in CT for now. Brings tremendous thunder.
QOTD: Chicken: Boring, Apple: Fall in New England
July 12, 2009

Famke
QOTD
chicken: everything tastes like
apples: good enough for pie? then let’s make some pie
July 12, 2009

Dominus
Fun, fun episode traipsing around your ‘hood talking to your peeps and along comes Sasha on queue with his cool hat!

QsOTD:

Part 1: I say “Beer can chicken on the grille.”
Part 2: I say “Baked Apple Pie”

Cheers!
July 12, 2009

cliftonfromOregon
glad you took my advise and kicked it old school style on the couch for a laid back friday.
July 12, 2009

Jpatt
Awesome show Mr. Vaynerchuk, love the spontaneity and how everyone was thrown off. I am in the navy and because of you I have showed dozens of fellow sailors the wonderful world of wine. Thanks again and keep up the amazing work! Big shout out to all on the U.S.S. Jacksonville! -Jamie Norfolk VA
July 12, 2009

kathyintex ( kathyd )
Hoo-Hoo! LOVED the show! That’s how my days go at the store EVERY day! Talk about random and distracted, I am all over the place doing a hundred different things at once and having a great time doing them! Looks like a fabulous place to work, too!

QOTD: Apples? I think of the Sweet Pea Apple wine we sampled in the store this weekend – low alcohol and fresh, crisp and light – perfect for a summer’s day in Dallas.
Chicken? Hmmm, I don’t eat meat,but when I think of chicken I think of my daughter’s key-chain, a rubber chicken laying an egg – ICK! but that’s what I think of, when you squeeze the rubber (plucked) chicken, it “lays an egg” ~ totally “EEEEWWWWWWW” factor, but fun, too.
July 12, 2009

Eric
I’m really enjoying the variety. Strayed away for a while, but am now back into the show. Love the spontaneous camera grab. I like the idea of quickly interacting with other people, maybe like recurrent characters similar to the late night show side kicks, or small adventures behind the scenes of their studios.

QOTD: Chicken – Enchiladas. Apples – How you like dem’?
July 12, 2009

NY Pete
hey if it wasn’t for Kahuna you would not have surpassed 150 comments …
July 12, 2009

kathyintex ( kathyd )
That last show was like a virtual tour of the store and warehouse and the offices -love to see it, too! show ideas – things i’d like to see:
a LOT of wine NERDY stuff: OAK different types & how they affect wines taste;tannins, acidity grapes grown in mountains taste vegetal, WHY?? Why does a SB from NZ taste different than one in Chile? talk about weather&grapesas you said before GET NERDY with me!Wine terms, and wine descriptive terms – what do those descriptiors REALLY mean to YOU? What do YOU say tannins taste like? what is different between tannins and just plain harshness.I have read the typical wine descriptor glossary, i know definitions – but don’t always “agree” want to know what U think of some of most oft used descriptors? okay – calm down – another #wine rant gone badly. Going to work now. BUt PUH-LEASE talk about malolactic fermentation & creaminess!9:45 AM Jul 11th from web in reply to garyvee
July 12, 2009

Carilius Maximus
Stuff that bird with them apples!!!! You might throw in some sausage, brown rice and some pine nuts while you are at it!!!
July 12, 2009

SiggiWine
QOTD: Easy, my chicken kurry and my mothers apple pie
July 12, 2009

prouty
chicken: Oregon pinot
apples: Rieslings…mmmmmmmmmmm
July 12, 2009

Lala
Gary, long-time watcher and first-time commenter because I wanted to chime in and say that I loved the spontaneous feel of this episode. That’s what is great about podcasts… you can turn to TV shows if you want that scripted aspect, but sometimes you want something fun to watch that feels like real life. You’re a wonderful, engaging host.

QOTD: Chicken and apples… two of my favourite foods, that’s what comes to mind.
July 12, 2009

JenB
I want to take your dad home. Can I?

Great show. Love the side track!
July 12, 2009

Paul
Love it!
July 12, 2009

David
Costco Chicken and Apple sausages. Some of the best sausages I have eaten. Great show. Been away too long. That’s what little ones can do to you.
July 13, 2009

Andrew S
Man, when I visited WL I rode the elevator with someone on your staff and it stopped on the 2nd floor… If only I had known, I would have at least stuck my head out and peeked to the left!

QOTD:

Chicken = Parm.
Apples = PIE
July 13, 2009

ChrisNY2
Fun episode..we need one like this from time to time.

QOTD: Apples remind me of the cider that I began making today using the crabapples from my backyard. And that package of chicken reminds me of salmonella..yumm!
July 13, 2009

castello
I agree with Kathyd. Nerd it up some more. We may need a real wine maker to answer some of the more serious questions about the influence of weather, oak etc.
We burnt some chicken tonight with your suggested typical Priorat. Vega Escal. Not bad for 20 bones. Coulda used some MOTTs!
July 13, 2009

jorge
hello. try the wine Prova Regia arinto of Portugal
July 13, 2009

Andrew D
Thanks Gary

Always good when you offer up something new.

QOTD: Chicken = McFly
Apples = my recently dead hamster ‘Apple’

Cheers
Andrew
July 13, 2009

Zach
Hey GV…nice show. However, as I suggested sometime ago, give us the full “backstage” tour of wine library. Let us see where it all happens.
July 13, 2009

M
QOTD: Chicken…..BBQ
QOTD: Apples……Autumn

Last year after a Greco di Tufo WLTV episode, I went out to try some. While shopping, I also picked up Falanghina, Fiano, and some other white varietals including the wines of Muscadet de Sevre et Main. I became obsessed with trying white varietals that I had not tried before. I love expanding my palate.

Nice camera work Mott, keeping up with GV.
July 13, 2009

Mauricio Fernandes
Awesome show again GV! Expanding our palate!!

Nice camera work action Mr. Mott!! It’s always nice going backstage, finding Sasha & AJ along the way. The old man always brings the Thunder!!

QOTD: Chicken = Nuggets.
Apples = Apple pie.

Best wishes,

Mauricio Fernandes
(your #1 Brazilian fan)
July 13, 2009

DAveA
loved the Apple/chicken thing. !! wow! loved the action! Hope to find that wine… wine sounds great. One store in America has it. haha. So are we reviewing wines or just watching Gary have fun? hmm. Try a wine Library TV with no wines and see if you don’t get the same following… it’s YOU!

When you say Chicken – I say BBQ
when you say Apple – I say sauce.

ugh?
July 13, 2009

Mike in C-town
Gary;
Watched #701 last night and was suprised that the store had already sold out(???).
Thanks for the journey into another Italian white – I bought some Verdiso and Pecorino after watching episodes 567 and 627. Lots of little heralded italian varieties out there.

I had an Ocone red at a restaurant in Sorrento last MAy that was great. I have not found it since. Very little distribution on this maker in the US. DUnno why.

QOTD:
Apples – baking
Chicken – pot pie
July 13, 2009

Kirk Alexander
Garyvee,

Great show! I love going mobile and showing us around WineLibrary… PLEASE DO A VIDEO TOUR AND SHOW US AROUND THE DIGS!

Chicken – Quote from my 4 year old son yesterday, “I am a diabolical chicken nugget!” Not sure, don’t ask.

Apple – only the finest computing devices on the earth.
July 13, 2009

Gibb Brown
another great show, now if i can just find that wine.
July 13, 2009

Uncle Meate
LAID BACK …..
I got my mind on my chicken, and an apple on my mind.
LAID BACK.

Snoop Kitty Kat …..

Great Show G, et. al. Benny-esque! Jack? NO. Hill!
July 13, 2009

Bathus - Amateur Wine Philosopher
Thanks for this episode–right up my alley since I’ve been on a kick for Italian whites (other than pinot grigio) this summer: Falanghina, Greco de Tufo, Soave, Arneis, Verdicchio, Tocai Friulano, Vermentino — there’s a whole world out there.

QOTD – When you say “chicken” and then say “apples,” I start to think about how to cook them to pair them up with a that Falanghina. (Maybe roasted together with some walnuts. Man, I’m starting to think all my taste is in my mouth.)
July 13, 2009

Rick Owens
Great show Gary! Again you have rocked the wine world with what you are doing. I just wanted to also give you props and thanks you for making my dream come true with http://www.cyclenow.us. We are rocking the cycling world and it is ALL because of you my friend.

Continue to be scary!
July 13, 2009

Vinophile
QOTD:

1) CHICKEN: Men…they taste like chicken (doesn’t everything?)! Ummm…this is a private joke between me and a pal.

2) APPLES: The scent of my once-a-year (Thanksgiving) pies baking in the oven. Everyone says I make the best…my Mom really did.
July 13, 2009

JR Moreau
Wine > The Boss ANY DAY

I want to work at the Wine Library. That’s the best looking break room I’ve ever seen (Chicken, Apples, Yogurt and Wine!)

Chicken and apples to me sounds like a dish I’d have in the winter. Some curry and spices in there… or a chutney…. mmmmm
July 13, 2009

Jon Wollenhaupt
This guy is the Bill Mays of wine video. Shouting doesn’t make you make interesting, in fact, quite the opposite.
July 13, 2009

JasonA
LOve the laid back friday couch being back on WLTV!! Going to find the person who brought it was great!!

As for the wine, I love hearing about white wines from different regions. I have been on such a white wine kick as of late. So a wine bringing the thunder for under 15 bones!! Awesome. Now, if I could just find something like there in TN.

QOTD: When I think chicken, I cant help to think of my granny’s fried chicken. Awesome stuff.

When I think apples. Granny smith. Its just what pops into my head.

Jason
July 13, 2009

J3rome
OH GV. I love it when the show gets a little crazy and you move to another location. If you had a reality show that was just the inner working of Wine Library I would totally watch it.

Chicken – paprikash
Apple – Pie

You can see I love to eat.
July 13, 2009

Sara
You sold me. I’m going white wine hunting in Campania.
July 13, 2009

jigger
QOTD: Sasha in his hat earnestly trying to get to the bottom of the chicken and apple mystery. Stopping and questioning even his own son about the matter as you left the breakroom. A good example of the corporate “hands on” approach ownership sometimes uses in order to be involved st every level of operation. Even in a cameo role he steals the show. Peace.
July 13, 2009

Bigsigar
Great Show!

The behind the scenes investigation of the Chicken & Apple mystery (”Chapple-Gate”)was great.

QOTD: Take apples (sliced or quartered) add cinnamon stick, quartered onion into microwavable safe bowl/measureing cup covered with water. Zap on high for 5 minutes. Stuff steeped apple/onion/cinnamon mixture into chicken cavity along with fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme. Pull skin away from chicken breast but leave on (this gets it crispy while it roasts) coat with canola oil, kosher salt and black pepper. Instead of a rack, place chicken on “veggie-rack” of whole celery and carrot laid out on roasting pan. Roast the chicken and the steeped apples, onions, etc, will steam from the inside out, imbueing the chicken with their aromatic goodness, and helping keep the chicken juicy. You can also put some chicken/vegetable stock in the bottom of the pan with the “veggie-rack” which will mix with the drippings, cooking and seasoning the veggies.

Cook up a starch of choice, pop a bottle of your favorite wine, and enjoy.

Be safe all.
July 13, 2009

Ray Ray
Dude, where have you been? Just what I needed in my wine tasting life to compare my pallet to someone as opinionated as Gary. Great show!
July 13, 2009

Big Mac Attack
Gary,

This is my first time posting, I am a new comer to WLTV and a fellow dirty jerseyian. I have been around for the last 50-60 episodes.

QOTD
Chicken – Automatically I think of my fiance, who seems to eat chicken and nothing but chicken.

Apples – My father makes a fantastic baked apple in the fall with raisins and brown sugar. Combined with a nice pork chop it is the best.

I guess for me food and family just go together.

Keep up the great shows.
July 13, 2009

Neil
QOTD 1.) Chicken Saltimboca
QOTD 2.) Apple & Cinnamon Bread Pudding
July 13, 2009

Bill The Wrist Watch Freak
QOTD1: Rotisserie Chicken. Simple, but the best way to prep.

QOTD2: Hornsby’s Apple Cider. Yummy.

Love the Nightline action GV – and a plotline worthy of a Charlie Chan mystery. Did we solve the conundrum?
July 13, 2009

Jayhitek
QOTD: Complete blank out.. I guess what jumped into my head would be chicken apple pie.. but that is just wrong.
July 13, 2009

JayZee
Funny show, great WLTV moment. The wine sounded great, too!

QOTD: Chicken? I’d say Cordon Bleu because it is one of my favorite dishes Apple? I’d say cinnamon, which is great with apples.
July 13, 2009

Brian Morgan
Perhaps my favorite Video Blog, AND I don’t even like wine. Economic Trend : Gary Vee is Huge.
July 13, 2009

Jay Campbell
I was really hoping that guy was going to get busted being the owner of the chicken and apples.

QOTD: I like chicken salad with a little bit of apple thrown in there. Good combo.
July 13, 2009

Brian Morgan
Gary – Just saw the “Fathers Day” Thunder Show with your Dad – You have to do more shows with Dad – that Guy adds some contrast and I seriously loved it. No more “Bones” – Ha, Brian
July 13, 2009

Marc-China Wine Tours
QOTD: That has to be one of the strangest qotd’s ever asked. But, chicken salad with apples mixed in, along with a Taburno (or a China Grace Vineyard Chenin Blanc) on a 105 degree Southern California day….yeah, I can get into that.
July 13, 2009

Adam J
That was awesome! The little tour had to have been one of my favorite WLTV moments ever! Funny to see AJ hanging out in the room doing work while the taping goes on. Great stuff.
QOTD: Gigi’s chicken Panini in Rhinebeck, NY.
July 13, 2009

pawncop
As a lover of the unoaked, crisp white wines, I will try this wine if I can find it.

Q’sOTD – chicken, being from the South, FRIED, baby, FRIED.

Apples – A fan of Fuji and Gala and also of Granny Smith.
July 13, 2009

Chris
Gary, lets get a tour episode! Always wanted to know what WL looks like. Do a couple employee who’s who and there you go!
July 13, 2009

J Crazy
Michal J. Fox…and for apples it’s “nasty”.
July 13, 2009

sasha m.
Enjoyed the impromptu Chicken and apples scene cause we got to see the office area.

QOTD: chicken = coq au vin
apples = my fiancée.. she loves everything apples
July 14, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
QOTD: I think of the rubber chicken the scientist had in the Bedlam Theatre’s production of The Burning Ones: Origin of the Flame. Apple reminds me of an excellent apple wine that I tasted at Woodland Hills vineyard/winery in Delano, MN.
July 14, 2009

Ryan D
QotD1: Parm!!!
QotD2: Granny Smith!!!
July 14, 2009

DaveH
Fun episode, I have some suggestions for episodes to come. These ideas came when watching this episode.

1. Have a “behind the scenes of WL episode” (You may have done this because I’ve only been watching since april 2009) Maybe move to a different section of the back areas and try a wine, move to one place then try another wine.

2. A “Get to know the staff” type episodes, where the guests on the show are staff members, see how they think the wines are and maybe get to know their story as to how they became part of WL.

QOTD: Fried, Caramel
July 15, 2009

stump
Pinot Grigio is a waste. Thank you for this episode.

QOTD (I) = bock bock.

QOTD (II) = crispishness, and refreshingly.
July 15, 2009

Laura B
Love seeing what else is happening at Wine Library! Especially a cameo from Vaynerchuck Senior – great hat!

Who buys all that chicken and just leaves it in the fridge??
July 15, 2009

Michael Schoonmaker
QOTD:
Chicken – Raw chicken. Probably because I think of it a lot as a cooking ingredient, rather than think of it in terms of the final product.
Apples – “Back home”. Grew up in an orchard town.
July 15, 2009

amm3rd
This could be my favorite WLTV episode ever, love the “witch hunt” in the kitchen. Reminds me of every office I have ever worked in. Cool culture at the Wine Lib.

Waldorff Salad has Chicken & Apples in it, that what comes to mind…AMM
July 15, 2009

kyle steed
The chicken in the fridge reminds me of the raw chicken we used to feed our dogs. And apples make me think of Mr. Ed.
July 15, 2009

Will Gosling
QOTD: Chicken apple sausage. CostCo samples are tasty.
July 16, 2009

Kittysafe
Couch wasn’t much of a mystery. I’m pretty sure I saw it on Diggnation that exact week it went missing, no?
July 16, 2009

Justin Jackson
Such a good episode. Loved the behind the scenes. Those kind of vignettes are great for helping us understand YOUR world better!

Chicken – fingers
Apple- cider
July 16, 2009

Andy W
I enjoy these one wine episodes. Even if they aren’t all great wines.

QOTD 1: Pot Pie
QOTD 2: Oranges
July 17, 2009

SS Chris
HEY DIDIC!!

You’re an ignorant, racist douchebag…..do me a favor and send me an email (my email is available in the FORUM) so we can get together and discuss this personally. After I beat your stupid racist ass, I’ll be good enough to pour some Vodka on you to help sterilize the wounds.
July 18, 2009

Craig
Ah geez. Because threatening eViolence is so effective… What’re you going to do, use words on him? *sigh* Let it go bro. Your diatribe gives credence to someone’s ignorance. Take the high road and let people like that dig their own graves. Take a chill pill and enjoy Gary’s vibe. We’re here to enjoy the wine.

Gary, keep up the good work!
July 18, 2009

Daria Kushmelyn
I’m always a few days behind since I can’t watch these episodes daily, but they collect on my iPod and in my e-mail and I know I can view them whenever I get the chance. I just wanted to say that I, too, best like your traditional episodes – just you and three bottles of wine and all your great and amusing insight. I do enjoy the occasional guest, but like this format as the mainstay.

Daria K from Toronto
July 18, 2009

Eugene
1. Wing
2. Pink Lady
July 18, 2009

JenB
Who is this Didic guy? What a pompous ass! Crawl back under your rock, please!

Anyone who has watched the show on a regular basis will see that Gary’s enthusiasm is genuine and unaffected. It’s why we watch.

Thank you Gary for spending the time 5 days a week to share with the rest of us.
July 20, 2009

Dennis Nestor
QOTD: 1. Chicken > George Foreman Grill
2. Apple > Pig Roast
July 20, 2009

Brittany
QOTD: of a very memorable homemade meal after a day of apple-picking in Maryland…baked chicken and apples…sooooooooooooo gooooooooooood!!!!!

as far as the episode, i have to say I am SO GLAD you picked Falanghina to focus on. The first time I had it was in 2006 while I was studying abroad in Umbria, and we took a group trip down to la costa amalfitana. I had my first glass of Falanghina on Capri…and to this day it is one of my VERY FAVORITE white wines of all time, and definitely one of the tope italian whites I’ve yet had. Now when are you going to do an episode on Roero Arneia and Soave. Oh and probably my favorite white wine of all time was a Malvasia that I had in Ljubljana, that was indeed from Slovevia…honestly mind-blowing!!!
July 21, 2009

Oenerous
Recently drank a 2006(?) Sorrentino Falanghina Pompeiano, had a similar taste experience; a truly unique play of tropical fruit (banana/guava), floral, and minerality…would love to try a fresh ‘08 Falanghina (preferably watching the sun set in Capri).

QOTD: Stuff an apple in a chicken, roast the bird, throw away the apple

http://www.capri.net/caprireview/article.php?cod=81&lang=en&tr=1
July 26, 2009

Dan-o
GV – I like these shows when we are introduced to new wines. I have had several Italian whites like Greco due to your shows and I really liked them.

QOTD1 – chicken – my wife’s chicken soup
QOTD2 – apples – apple pie (made by my wife, even better)
July 30, 2009

Bill
Gary – Thanks so much for introducing me to this grape. Found a bottle of Terradora di Paolo 2007 Falanghina at my local wine store and, I’ll be damned… Banana! Just a great, unique white. Like nothing I’ve ever had before.
September 7, 2009

John J.
i think what the heck kinda question is that? lol.
but falanghina, thanks Gary, looking forward to checking them out.
dont get me wrong, its nice to see you’re shows on napa cabs and things like that. but i really love when you do shows on more obscure things. its great to be turned on to wines or wine areas i wasnt very familiar with before. definitely my fav shows of yours.
speaking of which, I’d love to see you do a charbono tasting.