Good Night John Boy!!!!!!
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Great Ep chuk. very informative, solemn, and funny. thanks.

Interesting episode, Gary – Kudos to all those who suggested South African wines. I’d definitely like to see more on WLTV wines from this area.

QOTD: I am indeed lucky in so many ways and thankful for many reasons. Thanks for pointing out where to find the light amidst such a senseless tragedy.

Lucky and Fortunate…….!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very nice introduction today. And also a very nice show. I am excited to seek out some South African wines.

QOTD: I have been speaking with my coworkers and customers about the tragedy today and thinking about just how lucky I am and we all are. Even without much money, I have a wonderful family, a loving relationship with my boyfriend (1-year anniversary coming up!), a decent place to live, and great friends all over the world! Not to mention, the opportunity to try some wine and talk about it here on WLTV.

I wake up every morning feeling lucky to be alive, lucky to be loved, lucky to love.

I never take it for granted, and incidents like Virginia Tech only underscore how precious, how fragile it all can be.

Bill V.

QOTD: We are actually very very lucky.

How lucky are we?

Today, I taught an English communication class to a bunch of disinterested Japanese college students who were at worst apathetic and sleepy. However, none of them were violent, or even mouthy, and despite their too cool for school attitude I’d say they are all good kids.

Let’s also take a moment to think not only of the VT victims and their friends and families, but also of the family of the young man who took their lives and his own. As parents it must be the worst feeling in the world to think that you may have had a hand to play in something horrible that your son did.

Great S. African Ep., and you KNOW I’ll be waiting for the VALUE S. African Ep. soon!

CEREAL: Football shaped and a FROG is involved? It’s deffinitely SMACKS!!! No doubt.

QOTD: Yes, I’m stressed about final projects. Yes, I have to start making plans to move to LA in the next month. Yes, I have to FIND A JOB in LA in TV within the next couple months. Yes, I miss my family and friends from home while at school. Yes, I have to work nearly full time plus classes in order to support myself and pay for school…
BUT- I am fortunate enough to be at a great school, studying what I love. I’m also just staring the rest of my life, regardless of the stress it may bring. I may miss my family, but I’m one of the luckiest people alive to have grown-up with my wonderful siblings while being raised by two of the most loving parents. I miss friends…but hell- at least I have a few! As for work- I am EXTREMELY fortunate enough to be able to say that I love my job. I love making recommendations for food and wine pairings to my customers all night, and I’m DAMN FORTUNATE to be able to come home after it all and enjoy a glass of vino while learning about wine with BIG. G.
We all have stress, and difficult issues to deal with in our lives, but there’s no doubt that we are all lucky to have friends, family, wine, and WLTV to keep us enjoying the lives we lead each day.
Thank you, Gary, and I wish everyone and their family well in this “family” we have at WLTV.

I am so very lucky.Everyday I drive to work in Newport Beach, Ca.,I say a prayer that goes as follows:
Rob ,count your blessing….Lord,Father almighty,bring me wisdom , and solace.Blessed Mother ,come to me in my dreams with your desire for my future.
Blessed Father watch over my Loved ones with a readied sword, and whisper to them as they sleep,I live only to hold them once again,and that all else is dust and air.Keep them safe as long as they breathe.Blessed Father, I honor you, and will try to live with the dignity you have taught me……..AMEN
I see people with disabilities,etc.,and I DO count my blessings.All it takes is one event to change your life.

Don’t want to get too deep…….Be Gentle, Love Life, and Take Care of Eachother.-Rob

Glad you mentioned the tragedy at VT. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who are suffering from this senseless act of violence and hate. It really does put things in perspective doesn’t it? Take the time to appreciate those who you love and love you, and be thankful for all the privileges we are afforded each day.

I went to the store and immediately (well, a few hours after) bought a box of Sugar Smacks. See, Gary can sell anything! If Gary likes Smacks, I want Smacks. How about a cereal tasting/rating episode? Okay, joking aside, since you mentioned it, I recalled I used to love it as a kid and had to taste it again.

Great intro Gman my heart also goes out to all from VT . Qotd VERY LUCKY !!!! I must try that pinotage . Keep up the good work .

Gary, glad you enjoyed the Pinotage.

(C-BusWineMofo – Pinotage isn’t a hybrid, its a vinifera cross.)

Great episode all though I will agree it was a little disjointed. just kidding keep up the good work.Bannana nose on the pinoptage I’ll have to give this a try(interesting)…Qotd Two wonderful healthy daughters, 2 and 4 ,a wonderful wife,and in laws, incredible family,and wine in the celler it honestly gets no better. Thanks GV, Eric and all of wine library staff.

Hey, Gary, great ep! Thanks for doing the South African wines.

QOTD: I’ve always known how lucky I am (hence the name) to be blessed with a wonderful husband, two beautiful kids, and a loving extended family. But events like VT remind me not to take that luck for granted and to enjoy every moment. Whether it’s a little thing like enjoying the flowers in my back yard or a sunrise, or big things like looking forward to celebrating my 20th anniversary in a few weeks, I’m reminded to enjoy all the blessings I have every day in life.

Great job on the ep and helping to remind us of that as our hearts go out the the VT victims.

Gary – thanks for featuring SA wines. We are indeed lucky and very fortunate here in the US.

Nice show today.

QOTD: We are very lucky. Sometimes we need to remember that every day we’re still here is a gift.

QOTD – Very lucky, offerred a trade to obtain A. Soriano, got rejected, he got hurt.

REALLY ENJOYED THIS EP GARY. NICE WORK. We all should feel lucky to live in this great country with all of its freedoms and the things we can all do if we work hard. Love the S African wines especially Chenin Blancs. Cheers to all…..

Me and the family are all in great health so I consider myself very very lucky. Thanks for another great episode. We are all lucky that you take the time to do this service for us.

I’ve had mixed results with Pinotage. I think it’s something of an acquired taste, but then I’ve never had one above the budget-jones level.

Do they still use the term Steen to refer to SA Chenin Blanc?

Interesting review as I haven’t had much luck with SA wines.

QOTD – I feel lucky to wake up every morning.

QOTD: We are so lucky, aren’t we? I love life and try to cherish it every chance I get.

Pinotage was actually the first grape I tried after strawberry hill as my parents had spent some time down there and got hooked. I love it and I have to try this one you showed!

Gary:

Ya blew it on the Kanonkop Pinotage. You said you thought Tanzer “nailed it” with a 91, but early on you said he gave it a 96! What did he give it? What do YOU give it?

PS. It is one of my favorite wines on earth. You should also taste Kanonkop’s Paul Sauer Cabernet.