I crashed out tonight at my house on a $20.00 Marietta Cab we opened for company. I couldn’t get used to it. It was just too hot and tarry.
QOTD: Albertson’s, Smith’s, Whole Foods for special items. I know I should go to Trader Joe’s, but it’s quite a bit out of my way. I hate driving.

Hey Gary-
weird episode, but…ya know..we’ve all been there. Not every wine is going to be a hit, but at least I got to see the lay out of Wine Library. I’m from CA, so I don’t really get a chance to see your store too often…..it really is an amazing sight to see. I’m sure that you get a lot of people that come to shop at your store from all over the country.

QotD – I do my wine shopping at BevMo! It helps because I work there and get a discount, but, for my food, I shop at Trader Joe’s and Ralph’s

QOTD: Bravo Supermarket in the orlando Fl area

The lovely SS Dede does the shopping…sometimes KINGS, but mostly in the A&P. Kings is too friggin’ expensive and Dede likes bargains….bless her heart!!

BTW, Kudos for being honest w/ the wines that you picked out!!

Honesty is the best policy – thanks for that.

QOTD:
Apart from the stuff you get from supermarkets, we have some amazing fresh produce markets where the farmers come down at 6am, set up stalls and sell the stuff that just came out of the ground or off the tree that morning – pretty awesome.

Too bad about the carmenere, Gary. There’s a $10 Santa Alicia Carmenere 2003 Reserve from Maipo Chile that I get at my local grocery (Basha’s – an AZ chain). It’s honestly one of the better value wines I’ve tasted and come back to often. Well balanced, dark fruits and beautiful dark chocolate flavors. Not being very experienced with this varietal, I’m not sure if this bottle is a true expression of the grape, but I love it.

Too bad about the carmenere, Gary. There’s a $10 Santa Alicia Carmenere 2003 Reserve from Maipo Chile that I get at my local grocery (Basha’s – an AZ chain). It’s honestly one of the better value wines I’ve tasted and come back to often. Well balanced, dark fruits and beautiful dark chocolate flavors. Not being very experienced with this varietal, I’m not sure if this bottle is a true expression of the grape, but I love it.

QOTD: In the summer we go to the local farmer’s market on the outskirts of the city (Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA), but in the (LONG) winter we usually end up at the Superstore – a big old box store in Canada. They have a good selection of organic stuff and the prices are great – I could go to either of the other two big chains (Safeway or Sobey’s) but it’s pricier and just as mediocre.

QOTD: In the summer we go to the local farmer’s market on the outskirts of the city (Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA), but in the (LONG) winter we usually end up at the Superstore – a big old box store in Canada. They have a good selection of organic stuff and the prices are great – I could go to either of the other two big chains (Safeway or Sobey’s) but it’s pricier and just as mediocre.

I am a lurker and I am not sure what I am doing here.

Question of the day: I like to do my shopping at my parents house because they have the best prices.

QOTD: Trader Joe’s and Costco. If ever I move away from So Cal, that is the requirement of my new location. There has to be both of those stores within driving distance.

due to college tuition i still live with the rents..:( …i think they shop at pick’n save.

QOTD: Farmer’s Market, Trader Joes, and once in awhile I’ll order groceries online from Safeway.com since they deliver.

I shop at Trader Joe’s for my food – the quality is very high and the prices are very low. I feel bad for those who don’t have a Trader Joe’s in their area. Here in Los Angeles we have loads of them, so I’m quite lucky. Good show tonight, despite the lack of any true winners.

QOTD: When I lived in Columbus, OH it was Krogers. Now that I’m up in Cleveland it’s Giant Eagle (hooray for gas perks), GFS and Costco.

QOTD: Peoples Food Co-Op; Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA. Those hippies are better than Whole Foods!

0-3, you are human!
QOTD – Trader Joe’s for the majority and Whole Foods for some specific items, every weekend. Once in a while the local farmers market for veggies and fruits.

OK, just because Tim included it I will as well – my wife just signed us up with People’s Co-OP in O.B. (San Diego, CA)

OK, just because Tim included it I will as well – my wife just signed us up with People’s Co-OP in O.B. (San Diego, CA)

First time poster!

I live in Madison, Wisconsin, thanks for the mention in the description! It just snowed several inches on top of half a foot, and I played in the snow for two hours tonight. Made me feel like a kid. I’ve also just got into wine and winemaking, and your video blog has helped to spark my interest. Thanks!

QOTD: I love food, I guess that is called a “foodie” these days so I hit up several stores. Specifically I ADORE Trader Joes. I also like Sunflower Farmer’s market and Fry’s/Kroger for all of my fiance’s junk food.

QOTD: Trader Joes

Gary,
This was the first time I watched your show.
I really liked it… and I’m not a big wine drinker.

Your show was entertaining as well as informative.
And it’s obvious you love what you do.

Good job.

Larry T.

QOTD: Mostly a mix between the Portland Farmer’s Market and Trader Joe’s