QOTD: Yes, I’ve had a few, maybe two or three during my time in culinary school. Of course, being bombarded with over 100 wines to taste in less that three weeks, one can lose track. Now that I have to pay for the wines that I try borolo can be a little out of my price range.

I am surprised at how many have not tried a barolo, I hate to admit you were correct in your assumption GV.
Barolo is the predominant wine in my cellar.

QOTD.I am almost embarrassed but I have the 2000 Ceretto,I wasn’t planning on trying any for a number of years but after today’s episode my have to rethink and ease into them.
My favorite is probably the 1983 Luciano Sandrone but I have a son of the same vintage which may color my judgement. The times we have shared one are some of the happiest family memories I carry with me.
I would HIGHLY RECOMEND, for any of you younger vayniacs to lay down a few bottles from your children’s birth year and the year you were married. It’s history in a bottle…
Oh, back to the QOTD the 1995 Le Vigne Sandrone is a heart stopper too.

I am surprised at how many have not tried a barolo, I hate to admit you were correct in your assumption GV.
Barolo is the predominant wine in my cellar.

QOTD.I am almost embarrassed but I have the 2000 Ceretto,I wasn’t planning on trying any for a number of years but after today’s episode my have to rethink and ease into them.
My favorite is probably the 1983 Luciano Sandrone but I have a son of the same vintage which may color my judgement. The times we have shared one are some of the happiest family memories I carry with me.
I would HIGHLY RECOMEND, for any of you younger vayniacs to lay down a few bottles from your children’s birth year and the year you were married. It’s history in a bottle…
Oh, back to the QOTD the 1995 Le Vigne Sandrone is a heart stopper too.

Another spectacular episode, Gary! Really enjoyed it.
QOTD: Never had but will soon (next week for sure will buy one to try.)
Thanks!

QOTD: I’ve only had Barolos at wine tastings. Will keep my eyes open for one.
I was interested to read the inside story on Dan and Dave. Very educational comments.

QOTD: I’ve only had Barolos at wine tastings. Will keep my eyes open for one.
I was interested to read the inside story on Dan and Dave. Very educational comments.

Gary, Jeff George called me and wanted me to tell you that he’s here for you. You know, if you need an extra quarterback or anything.

I picked up a Barolo last fall I think, but it’s still in the cooler–waiting until I can find myself proper supplies for a quality osso buco. So no, I haven’t had one per se.

QOTD: Barolos are one of my faves, even though I haven’t had any high-end ones yet. I have a couple of bottles of 1996 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barolo Le Brunate from a previous WLTV episode. Haven’t popped one yet because it may be a little young.

Hey Gary, I actually got to taste the 2000 Oberto Albarella with my wine buyer, the vendor and either the importer or someone associated with the winery, whatever he was Italian, and we tasted them in little 2oz plastic cups and I remember it being really pretty and we were in the process of bringing it in, but ended up taking Oberto Barbera D’Alba which was very nice also as a QPR, but now I’m really gonna try to push bringing the Barolo into our shop. So that and another one of Oberto’s Barolos and another one I tasted at work were the first Barolos I ever tasted. I have never bought one, and today was the first time I have got the chance to taste a Brunello, and a 2001 none the less, and it was pretty good but I think I like the 2003 Corte Alla Flora Vino Nobile de Montelpuciano better than the Brunello I tried and it was only $22. Great wines though. Right now I re-visting my old school wine days of last year and drinking the beautiful delicious Cali New World Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir with 78% Pinot and 22% Mondeuse grapes which is quite intriguing. Such a delicious wine. I give it 91+, not as good as the 2005 Fixin I had last week which was free and a 93+ and a baby.

QOTD: Barolos are one of my faves, even though I haven’t had any high-end ones yet. I have a couple of bottles of 1996 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barolo Le Brunate from a previous WLTV episode. Haven’t popped one yet because it may be a little young.

QOTD: I haven’t tried a Barolo but will now.

QOTD: I haven’t tried a Barolo but will now.

Got a Barolo in the cellar sitting next to a few Amarones that are aging. Still haven’t had one of either, but I’ve made the purchase!

QOTD: Never had a barolo, GV. In fact, the only time I’ve heard it mentioned was on ‘Sex and the City’ (Yes, I watch the re-runs on TBS, and I dont care who knows about it), when Carrie was dating the Russian guy. He kissed her after she drank a sip of barolo and commented “Yes, I think we go with the barolo for dinner tonight.” I’m less of a man for knowing that quote, arent I. I dont care.

So the user name from my previous post and the Jets have something in common–no D. BTW, a friend told me that he saw a sign at a Jets game that said J(ust) E(nd) T(he) S(eason). Lets hope that the Kellen era brings good tidings.

QOTD: Never had a barolo, GV. In fact, the only time I’ve heard it mentioned was on ‘Sex and the City’ (Yes, I watch the re-runs on TBS, and I dont care who knows about it), when Carrie was dating the Russian guy. He kissed her after she drank a sip of barolo and commented “Yes, I think we go with the barolo for dinner tonight.” I’m less of a man for knowing that quote, arent I. I dont care.

pretty clever software. It deleted my entry as “mikeyra”. QOTD, I love Barolos, but haven’t tried a real high-end one. I have two bottles of 1996 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barolo Le Brunate from a previous WLTV episode. Haven’t popped one yet because I read that they still may be a little young.

pretty clever software. It deleted my entry as “mikeyra”. QOTD, I love Barolos, but haven’t tried a real high-end one. I have two bottles of 1996 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barolo Le Brunate from a previous WLTV episode. Haven’t popped one yet because I read that they still may be a little young.

QOTD – I can’t remember having a Barolo. They have somehow seemed intimidating to me for a few reasons – including the price, the necessity to decant, and the need to cellar them for a few years before enjoying them. I guess I have to start seeking them out more…

the best barolo I have ever tried wasn’t even a barolo per se – the 2001 Gaja “Sperss” – 96% nebbiolo, 4% barbera, which puts it outside the DOCG of Barolo… unbelievable. A little more affordable is the 2001 Prunotto Barolo which is showing unbelievably right now.

the best barolo I have ever tried wasn’t even a barolo per se – the 2001 Gaja “Sperss” – 96% nebbiolo, 4% barbera, which puts it outside the DOCG of Barolo… unbelievable. A little more affordable is the 2001 Prunotto Barolo which is showing unbelievably right now.

we need more barolo and brunello episodes, man I always say that after you do a barolo episode, :). Yes, I’ve had barolo’s(though I haven’t had any barberesco’s ironically). I absolutely love them, unfortunetly they aren’t easy on the wallet. I just love the flavor profiles that they bring and they are so interesting. I’ve only had young ones though, so I’m looking forward to 2012 when I pop my first 99 Scavino.

QOTD: my favorite barolo is the 01 La Spinetta. That one just really opened my eyes big time on barolo and has really made me want to drink more of them when I get the chance

QOTD: 1998 Teo Costa Monroj. I think a lot of it has to do with the story behind it like you said a couple episodes ago. We have a friend whose daughter used to live in Italy and I gave him $25 to have her bring us a bottle of wine when she came back to visit. She gave the Teo Costa wine to him to give to us and I put it in the cellar. Last year my daughter was supposed to have a graduation party but we had to postpone it because she was sick. We live in St. Louis and our friends had moved to Louisville, KY. Since they hadn’t said they were coming we assumed they weren’t so we didn’t call them to tell them it was postponed. The door bell rang and there they were! It turned out great because we got to sit with just them and their granddaughter and catch up on things. Our daughter was feeling better and joined us as well. I remembered the wine and popped it open. It was fantastic! We sat there drinking the wine and talking for the next 2 hours! Second place goes to an older vintage (don’t remember exactly) Vietti barolo that also has a story but I’ll save that for later.

QOTD: 1998 Teo Costa Monroj. I think a lot of it has to do with the story behind it like you said a couple episodes ago. We have a friend whose daughter used to live in Italy and I gave him $25 to have her bring us a bottle of wine when she came back to visit. She gave the Teo Costa wine to him to give to us and I put it in the cellar. Last year my daughter was supposed to have a graduation party but we had to postpone it because she was sick. We live in St. Louis and our friends had moved to Louisville, KY. Since they hadn’t said they were coming we assumed they weren’t so we didn’t call them to tell them it was postponed. The door bell rang and there they were! It turned out great because we got to sit with just them and their granddaughter and catch up on things. Our daughter was feeling better and joined us as well. I remembered the wine and popped it open. It was fantastic! We sat there drinking the wine and talking for the next 2 hours! Second place goes to an older vintage (don’t remember exactly) Vietti barolo that also has a story but I’ll save that for later.

QOTD: I haven’t tried Barolo. They, at least the ones on today’s episode, appear to be out of my price range. My palate is still developing. Only recently have I come to appreciate red wine, so I don’t think I’m ready for this wine at these prices. If there’s a really good Barolo under $20 I’d love to give it a try. I totally dig on the “try everything” philosophy.