Had the bellevue mondotte at executive wine seminars ’03 Bordeaux tasting w/ Bob Parker…WOW. Astonishing example of primal fruit, dense aromatics and depth of the palate that still maintains a grounded Bordeaux sensibility…at 14.5 alcohol it’s gotta be packin’ more than any other young Bordeaux I’ve tasted (next to the ’03 vieille cure).
Drinkin’ a verticle of Il Pareto back to 1990 to check in on the evolution of a somewhat unhearalded super tuscan.

Had the bellevue mondotte at executive wine seminars ’03 Bordeaux tasting w/ Bob Parker…WOW. Astonishing example of primal fruit, dense aromatics and depth of the palate that still maintains a grounded Bordeaux sensibility…at 14.5 alcohol it’s gotta be packin’ more than any other young Bordeaux I’ve tasted (next to the ’03 vieille cure).
Drinkin’ a verticle of Il Pareto back to 1990 to check in on the evolution of a somewhat unhearalded super tuscan.

Cool hearing a little more about your Bordeaux trip. Can’t wait to see more video!

QOTD: In honor of you being back from your trip, I’m going to open a 2002 Château Valrose red blend. It will not be any where near as nice as anything you drank today, but it’s a Bordeaux!

(I hope the Jets defeat Dallas. That will be a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Only 31 more days until the draft!)

What up G!
Thank you for educating this California native on the world of Bordeaux.
Please point me in the right direction on some 05 to stick away.
I have some room and I want to take advantage of this year.
Maybe open one up in 20 years.
Thanks for all the hard work! 🙂

The sign behind Gary threw me a bit today. You see, my beloved Cowgirls are currently rocking through the NIT finals, and I couldn’t imagine why Gary was picking on my hometown college team (Cowgirls = U of Wyoming women’s teams). Once I figured it out, though, my anger dissipated. 🙂

QOTD, my hubby is up in Canada (where he’s picking up some Okanagan wines to bring home), so I’m on my own and treating myself to a super-huge fruit bomb from California: XYZin 50. I first tried this in a wine flight, with 3 wines from XYZin — they make a 10, 50, and 100 (all indicating age of the vines), and its a great learning experience to compare all three. Anyway, the one I liked most was the 50, with a huge vanilla bouquet and a long, fruity finish. Decanting it for a long while to burn off the heat.

The sign behind Gary threw me a bit today. You see, my beloved Cowgirls are currently rocking through the NIT finals, and I couldn’t imagine why Gary was picking on my hometown college team (Cowgirls = U of Wyoming women’s teams). Once I figured it out, though, my anger dissipated. 🙂

QOTD, my hubby is up in Canada (where he’s picking up some Okanagan wines to bring home), so I’m on my own and treating myself to a super-huge fruit bomb from California: XYZin 50. I first tried this in a wine flight, with 3 wines from XYZin — they make a 10, 50, and 100 (all indicating age of the vines), and its a great learning experience to compare all three. Anyway, the one I liked most was the 50, with a huge vanilla bouquet and a long, fruity finish. Decanting it for a long while to burn off the heat.

QOD: Chalone Syrah Estate with grilled Italian sausage, whole wheat pasta, and sauce….oh yeah and a salad! YUM!!!

QOTD: 2004 David Bruce Central Coast Petite Sirah. All this noise from Kahuna on the forums has provoked me to seek out and try as many PS as possible. I have no clue if any one is hearing the South African Syrah trumpet I have been playing.

Question for G: Will you do more SA Syrahâ?¦.the good ones on WLTV? Please?

QOTD: Its watersport night! YUMMY

QOTD: Columbia Crest Reserve Syrah from free.winelibrary.com last week !

QOTD: Columbia Crest Reserve Syrah from free.winelibrary.com last week !

SoCal- picked up a S. African Syrah this past week- I will see which one it is and let you know! Let me know your thoughts on the D. Bruce- I have not had the 04 yet-

2003 Castano Solanera from Yecla-Spain

Thanks Gary great show.
QOTD: 2003 Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay

Thank you for your enthusiasm Gary. At 203 episodes, you are fresher, more energetic and more passionate about WLTV now than when you began this endeavour.

Thank you for your enthusiasm Gary. At 203 episodes, you are fresher, more energetic and more passionate about WLTV now than when you began this endeavour.

Well well well, I got your shoutout e-mail Gary, so what the hell, you know I can’t resist the charismatic pull of 50-point font. Love today’s episode – I’m trying to absorb as much info about Bordeaux as possible so I can actually start helping store customers with their French wine purchases – so many thanks!

QOTD: No wine for me tonight, but I did pop open a Gordon Brother’s cab the other day….whew, now that’s a fun wine for 20 bones!

Well well well, I got your shoutout e-mail Gary, so what the hell, you know I can’t resist the charismatic pull of 50-point font. Love today’s episode – I’m trying to absorb as much info about Bordeaux as possible so I can actually start helping store customers with their French wine purchases – so many thanks!

QOTD: No wine for me tonight, but I did pop open a Gordon Brother’s cab the other day….whew, now that’s a fun wine for 20 bones!

loved the bordeaux episode today. i don’t usually plunk down $100+ for a bottle so i’ll have to vicariously taste through the g-man. i was in withdrawal so bad last week, i’d have taken a bonus video on the offerings from charles shaw.

qotd: 2001 guigal cdp

QOTD unfortunately, no wine for me tonight, not feeling that great. but hope you get the 350!

I love French food and wine. In fact, I often go to a local French restaurant called Le Burger King. Their croissant’s and French fries pairs especially well with a jug-O-Chablis.

QOTD: Tonight I’m drinking 2000 Leeuwin Artist Cabernet Sauvignon and comparing it with a $9 Concha y Toro Cab.

I love French food and wine. In fact, I often go to a local French restaurant called Le Burger King. Their croissant’s and French fries pairs especially well with a jug-O-Chablis.

QOTD: Tonight I’m drinking 2000 Leeuwin Artist Cabernet Sauvignon and comparing it with a $9 Concha y Toro Cab.

Another lurker flushed out. Unusually warm weather here on Long Island calls for a refreshing white and Borgo Dei Vassalli Pinot Grigio fits the bill. Thanks for the recommendation Gary.

Bottega del Vino hand blown optical crystal. You had the BV7 wine glass and the ‘Americano’ decanter in your episode. For anybody who has never heard of Bottega del Vino….look it up, check it out, buy a glass…do something….these crystal glasses are simply AMAZING!
Hey Gary-
Good picks on the wine today, but there is no way the Jets beat the cowgirls on thanksgiving…just pray that “2006 comeback player of the year”‘s should will hold up until then cause Tui”Oops!”isoto is simply not a gamer. sorry buddy.

Welcome Back Gary!

Rieslings are the Bomb!