Hey Gary,

New Vaniac / Long time suffering fan Jets here… Great show! I’ve been trying to catch up on all the old episodes. Absolutely love the show – the energy, the commentary, the Jets bucket… The show is a great way to break up my day in the office. Can’t wait to get to the store and try out your recommended wines. Keep up the good work!

Hey Gary,

New Vaniac / Long time suffering fan Jets here… Great show! I’ve been trying to catch up on all the old episodes. Absolutely love the show – the energy, the commentary, the Jets bucket… The show is a great way to break up my day in the office. Can’t wait to get to the store and try out your recommended wines. Keep up the good work!

Very exciting show Gary! Looking forward to grabbing up and stocking some Barberas away!!!

2006 Massolino Barbera Dâ??alba Barbera dâ??Alba

Jeeezzzz Gary !

I think I’m getting closer to my long requested Rosso Di Montalcino show.
Barbera Alba certainly does remind me of spring flowers— like Lilacs.
Makes me want to cook up some pasta and Meata Balls……
Next show try to show a little enthusiasm will ya.

QOTD: Had a Barbera last month as a part of the WLTV forums WOTM thing. Not quite my taste, but not horrible.

So I’ve been lurking for about 5 months now and this episode got me excited enough to comment. Do more with the Italian wines, I don’t know too much about them but after watching I’ve tried a few lately and 4 out of 5 have been home runs. Also, wines for Thanksgiving?

QOTD: Yes

QOTD: Never had Barbera. I just didn’t really know about them before this episode.

YES!!! I HAVE!!! amazing!! Please Taste the 2000 Tre Donne I had it a couple of weeks ago and its at least a 92.

QOTD: No I have not…..I am waiting for free shipping……we have next to no selection in SoTex 🙂

I don’t know if I’ve had Barbaras, if I did, I was drinking at the time and,,, oh,, right.

QOTD: Nov 15th,,,,here’s hoping!

never had a barbera, i guess i’m just waiting for the right girl to come along.

Finally, I found a wine I can pair with live cat… (o_o)

You’re pumped…..in absentia!

QOTD: Yes, lots. Love ’em.

Gary.

Today’s episode is compelling me to go out and buy a Barbera d’ Alba right now. Today’s episode is one of the best, if not the best pre-taped episode. I haven’t had a Barbera because my palate has been having a field day in Rhone, and in particular, the wonderful summer home of corrupt Popes of the past.

Thanks again for keeping this going Gary. I just thought of a new analogy for you. GV is to the wine world what Ron Paul is to the entrenched political system of today in America.

You’re really going to like that, or hate what I just said, but it was from the hip.

Enjoy LA and get some shut eye before your health declines.

Garret

QoTD: Nope, never had barbera, although I’m very interested now. The “meaty” component sounds incredibly appealing … I am *usually* vegetarian, but I occasionally buy some meat, and I love the meat-juice-blood flavour (I usually can’t even wait until it’s cooked and eat some of it totally raw.) … -and- A wine that brings that along with dark fruits and excruciatingly-dark chocolate?!? Sign me up. What am I waiting for? The next time I go to buy wine!

QOTD: Of course I’ve had the Barbie! Unfortunately, they are all sold out! Geez, I guess I need to go to my local COSTCO! 🙂

Great show, let’s go with Grenache for an episode. I’m having a Craneford right now which is quite yummy.

Go Colts!

P.S. I have to agree with everyone who’s praising this as one of the best episodes: It’s great to see you so enthusiastic … even when our friend the Oak Monster makes a cameo.

Finally!!!!! A Barbera episode! QOTD: Yes, one from Cali, and several others from its homeland. It seems many american wine drinkers are missing out on these nice dry, sour cherry, food friendly reds. I’ve found a few good ones at Costco, interestingly enough. Sorry to plug a competitor, but your nice that way..

QOTD: Love the Barbera! Great show. I’ve had the Fontanafredda not too long ago. Outstanding bottle for the price.

How about a New World Barbera show? There are some good ones coming out of Washington — Woodward Canyon and Yellow Hawk, both located in the Walla Walla Valley.

If I’ve ever had Barbera, it’s been so long ago that I’ve forgotten what it was like. I guess I’m waiting for my next shopping trip to my local wine merchant!

QOTD: Absolutely.

QOTD: Absolutely.

Great episode gary I think i might seek all three of these out they all sound great!!

QOTD:
-Havent had one yet and I dont know why I havent 🙁

AWESOME! It’s great to see an episode with no disappointments. QOTD: I love barbera! Piedmont is probably my favorite wine region. I can’t think of another region in the world with the combination of world class wines and values found in piedmont. Keep spreading the word because barolos, barbarescos, dolcettos, barberas, and even ribolla giallas are all some of the best, and most unique, wines around!

I’m tired……feel your 120 from yesterday but have a killer tasting tonight and saturday!!
QOTD- Yes…..for you to make it up to Canada…