Gary:

Killer episode. A 96 in my book. We even saw a new measure of a wine — the Vayner-Shrug. Cool.

What about us NFL fans in L.A. without a team? — give me a surrogate, something that gives me a shot at free shipping. I’ll make it worth your while and buy a case of something if you do . . . .

Would love to see you taste the Loring Clos Pepe ’04 pinot. Need to see how your palate aligns with mine.

Cheers.

p.s. I like the new WLTV format.

p.p.s. When do we get to learn about your art on the wall?

Hey, Gary…nice new look to WLTV. Great, great episode. I like the longer episodes. You really got into the shiraz’ and it was very educational. (I keep notes…:})

Great episode. There are so many Australian Shiraz’s on the market right now it is crazy. These represent half of the inventory of the “package” stores in my area, but surprisingly I have not run into any of the wines you tasted.

Please taste: St. Supery Chardonnay 2005
Why? Because I just had a bottle, and liked it (mainly because it was well balanced and not overly oaked) and would like your evaluation.

Also, how about doing a “sampler” package again where we can taste the wines along with you on WLTV(maybe one per episode because I would hate to crack open four bottles of wine at once). This is a great way for the audience to compare their palate with yours and get a better understading of the flavors/aromas you are describing.

Great episode, nice variety of wines sampled, and interesting outcomes!

QOD – 2001 Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva. Why? 2001 vintage was spectacular in Spain. I loved the Muga 2001 Reserva, but its nowhere to be found anymore. I’m curious to see how the Marques de Riscal compares, as I have liked previous vintages….

Back-up selection: 2004 Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Cabernet Sauvignon. This always gets a high rating from WS, and I enjoyed the 2003. I have not tried the 2004 yet though. Also, if I’m not mistaken, you haven’t tried too many value Chilean cabernets on WLTV.

Thanks,
Kevin

Gary: one more from me. Today was NOT the first corked wine on WLTV. That honor belongs to the 2002 Raymond Reserve Cab in #53.

one of the best episodes so far. love the new design.
-w

I think the new layout is AWESOME!

Hi Gary,
The new look of the WLTV website is very nice, very up-to-date and “now”. I enjoyed your episode, and was dismayed to hear you didn’t like the “Two Hands” wine. Last month or so it was on your website as a “Gary’s Pick”, so I ordered a couple of bottles. Now you trash it. I was happy to hear that you plan to taste it again in a few days. I will be interested to see what you think of it at that time.

That brings me to my answer on the QOD – please re-taste the Two Hands Bad Impersonator.

Thanks!

i’m in love w/the new layout! wltv keeps getting better and better! keep it up

I like the visual aspects of the new design. Taste some Valley of the Moon 2003 zin – tasted it against several Ridge zins and even the rep at the tasting thought this was by far the best value vs. Three Valleys or Litton Springs.

I like the visual aspects of the new design. Taste some Valley of the Moon 2003 zin – tasted it against several Ridge zins and even the rep at the tasting thought this was by far the best value vs. Three Valleys or Litton Springs.

You redecorated! Nice.

That reminds me, given the respectable showing by the low-end shirazes, it would have been interesting to slip the Rosemount back in there after it was dogged so in Episode 57.

gary-great show-great new page.
on wed.tastings why not keep the australian theme going with the kaesler touriga port

I would like you to taste the 2002 Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle.

You said you like Tokaji over Sauterne and port. How about trying the 2000 Chateau Dereszla Tokaji #6? I bought some of this from WL a while back and haven’t tried it yet (so please lie if you don’t like it). Also, you talked about an Canadian icewine episode. How about a German eiswine episode that includes trockenbeerenauslese in it to compare the two top tier German wines?

The St. Louis Rams don’t play the Jets – I feel cheated!

TRPKL

Gary, man you got balls!!! Going against the grain does my soul good. So many times I have been disappointed with the wine I have been told I should like and find it to be crap. Keep up the great work and I’ll keep watching. San Antonio does not have an NFL team, can I team up with Dallas or Houston. WL would certainly profit from it.

I’m loveing the new look. I wanted to go browse in the WL, but I live in the East Village and don’t have a car (or know how to drive at all). Bummer there isn’t some public transport… or is there? I’m up for an adventure.

I’ve been doing the fish-mouth thing — and it makes a big difference! Thanks

Great show! I hope you retaste that corked Teal Lake when you do the Kosher wine episode.

Regarding the QOD: I don’t have any wine suggestions, so how about adding a few beers to the collection? I know this is the Wine Library, but you can really bring an increased awareness of beer to the wine-drinking crowd and help your business at the same time. There are many beers that would appeal to winedrinkers. Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown makes several great Belgium-style beers that are known to be appealing to wine fans. Duchesse De Burgeonne is a Flanders Red Ale from Belgium that is probably the most wine-like beer I’ve ever had. You should try to review it on the show. It has an incredible mix of sweet cherry, oak, bitterness, and tangy sourness that you will be surprised to find in a beer.

hey sean, i go from the city all the time. you can take the train from penn station to millburn (m&e gladstone branch), it’s around 35 min. wl is about a 3 min. drive from there, maybe there’s a bus..try calling the store i’m sure they have a suggestion. it’s worth the trip for sure

Very nice episode. Had to watch it 12 hours later due to slow feed but it still interesting.
For the QOTD. How about WS #41 wine of the year. 2001 Guigal CdP?

Hi Gary,

I would like to see you taste six to eight Cabs in the $20 range. Can be from all over the world. Choose what you and your staff think are the best $20 Cabs in your inventory and give them a test. I am always looking for good solid $20 cabs to drink everyday and there is a big difference in quality. Can you help me find a couple winners?

Thanks!

Bruce

Forgot to mention- Could you please taste Pillar Box Red…90’s scores across the board for less than $10.00
Thanks!
Adam
PS Love the new layout

Gary,
You looked wind-blown but not entirely wine-blown today. 🙂 Exc episode in the 94-95 range — always great when you taste across the full range of value to premium, and the extended length was enjoyable. Totally agree with your comments on the Penguin and JC. Would like your comments on The Pillar Box Red as a comparison for the under 10 price point. Quite surprised by the pass on the Two Hands, and please do try it again. I have had the ’04 Bad Impersonator, but did enjoy the ’03 and did not find it to have the rather unusual profile you described for the ’04. This leads me to my Question for Gary (QFG). Based on your experience and not RP or othersâ?? superlatives, how do you find the ’04 Aussie vintage overall compared to the ’03? Feel free to throw in comparative comments to â??02 and â??01 as well. QOTD: Here are several, any of which would be thrilling to see:
1) JL Chave Hermitage, whatever you have in the cellar room. I think it is the ’03. This is not an idle interest. Help me step up to the plate for the plunk-down on this wine.
2) ANY 100-point wine in your store, and if you like, let this be a second vote for the Chateau Pavie mentioned by Joe. I would very much like to see/hear your comments on a perfect(ly scored) wine.
3) Clarendon Hills Hickenbotham or Piggott Range Shiraz, whichever you might have left of the ’03 or â??04, if any. If not, then substitute a single-vineyard grenache like the Romas or Hickenbotham. Thanks, CK

wish you would’ve tried the shotfire ridge. It’m my everyday wine that IMO packs a whole ot of bang for the buck.