That was an awesome vineyard. I think you should actually try to include video clips of vineyards on the show whenever you can. One of the things I really like to do with wine is track down and try obscure wines from places that I have been in Italy, like Gravina, Castel Del Monte, Basilicato, etc. Drinking these wines and having an image of where they came from in my head is always really satisfying for me.

Was at the Manhattan Third Thirsty Thursday tasting with Dan K and Co. last night and had a good time.

QOTD: Early night tonight. Tomorrow night I will be going to this live figure drawing thing I usually go to on Saturdays. Sunday I will be having Easter dinner at a friends house and bringing some (hopefully) great wine. Then I have Monday off.

QOTD: Writing a ton of papers and having an Easter dinner with a few friends from school.

QOTD: Writing a ton of papers and having an Easter dinner with a few friends from school.

QOTD: I’ll be working since I’m in the biz and saturdays off doesn’t really happen, but I’ll probably sit down with a nice barbera tommorrow night after work and chill out

Just got a large shipment from WL today and I’m giddy as a schoolgirl. That’s what I’ll do this weekend, share a bottle or two with a friend. Thanks.

Gonna check on some b ball for sure. Not just the tourney though, really excited about the nba western conference playoffs starting a month early this year. Live in southern california, clippers fan which isn’t much fun this year, but I do get all the lakers games on local tv so I’m getting to watch quality games. Probably skipping out on the whole family easter stuff, my fiance has a gnarly sinus infection and has been in bed since wednesday. I’ve been checking out the show for a little while, 1st time commenter! liked the couch today, love the shows in general. noticed not many comments yet, so I’m carpe diem and stepping up with my first shout out. keep up the good work.
p.s. as for yesterdays question … opened ponzi 2006 pinot gris tonight and really enjoying it. wathcing oregon loose right now in the tourney so thought i’d twist open a local bottle for them

QOTD: a buddy is coming in from out of town. good time for wine? i think so.

easter festivities followed by crystal castles/health show in baltimore.

My own laid back friday line up:
2006 Clean Slate Riesling
Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut
2006 The Little Penguin Shiraz
Gruyere
Jarlsberg
Black Berries
Nectarine
80% cocoa pear chocolate

yes… all for just me.

I got the penguin wine for $5.99 on my way back from school today. I’ve never had it before but I remembered that you found it drinkable. Mmm… I couldn’t drink it Gary. I suspect that I have a bad bottle because everything from nose to finish was just terrible. The moment I stuck my nose in the glass the extremely chemically smell shot my nose (the same smell from a wine I once left on top of a warm stove) and I probably shouldn’t have put it in my mouth… I tried decanting just to see what that would do but, no it didn’t do anything. I’m sorry to my palate.

By the way, I had never tried Gruyere until today. It was wonderful. Thanks!

Another awesome episode, even though I’m crying blue tears into my wine glass, because my beloved Drake Bulldogs were knocked out of the tournament. It was such a fantastic game… I wish they could have just scored one more three. Sigh.

This weekend Miss Vivian and I have a lot planned. Playdate on Saturday morning, dinner party to attend on Saturday night, mass on Easter Sunday morning, early dinner at a friend’s on Sunday afternoon for an awesome Polish meal. Easter weekend is always packed for us, since we’re singers and have to sing at a lot of events Thursday through Sunday.

QOTD….Working….and wishing that I was drinking wine

Friend’s party Saturday,
Easter with folks on Sunday

QOTD: Wanted to go home (from school) for Easter, but instead I’ll be spending it with my Physics book and Dining hall food. I’m also going to be staying up til the wee hours tonight and tomorrow to watch the Malaysian GP!

Have fun in Cali and say hi to Kevin for me!

QOTD: Watching more basketball that one should be allowed (GO PITT!!!) And of course…having a nice easter dinner. But this year, my family and my fiance’s family are going to be eating the dinner TOGETHER! Should be alot of fun, a little bit of wine couldn’t hurt. Have a good Easter GV!

QOTD: One never knows!

cant wait for that santagaryvee update. all the color’s fallen off of my 1st ed wristband

QOTD: i have a 3.5 day weekend, so its time for SPRING CLEANING…and watching the adventures of gary and kevin on qik :D.

P.S. that nero d’avola was great

QOTD: I’m earning my place in heaven. Our choir is singing thurs services at 7PM, Fri at noon; Sat 8PM; Sunday 10:30AM! Dinner with family on Sun at 2PM. Whew! I’m tired just typing this! Enjoy the holiday!

QOTD; Unfortunately I am working this weekend, hopefully I will have a little family time Sunday evening.

QOTD:
Even though I am not Canadian I will be keeping an eye on the first 4 draws of the Women’s World Curling Playdown.

QOTD: Easter fun with the fam and some relaxing fishin’ at the lake!

QOTD: Easter fun with the fam and some relaxing fishin’ at the lake!

Nice ep. Loved the vineyard footage.
QOTD: My boy is back from college…spring break. I will be enjoying his company. Take care, GV.

QOTD – Pretty standard Easter weekend with the family & some friends coming over for Easter dinner – who are having their kitchen remodeled.

GV -See my post to yesterdays QOTD – we are serving up the 2003 L’Oligocene for Easter – posted before todays episode came on- Are we on the same wavelength or what? I have to say, watching the video today, I got the feeling that if you hadn’t already tasted the 2003, you probably wouldn’t have rated the 2004 quite as high – that is one of the beauties of a video review – that you can read between the lines, especially after watching you on many, many shows. SO – if you have the 2003 on hand, have it & the 2004 over the weekend & get back to us next week with your thoughts. I will post our tasting notes on this show & the 2003 show.

Thanks Gary!

I tried the ’04 SJDB tonight too. Funny thing is, I liked it better than the ’03. I thought you were a little generous on the ’03 and a little hard on the ’04. You are right that the ’03 had more fruit, but the ’04 I thought was much more complex. Both had the big time bacon fat thing going on real strong.

Thanks again.

QOTD: lots of family!

Thanks Gary!

I tried the ’04 SJDB tonight too. Funny thing is, I liked it better than the ’03. I thought you were a little generous on the ’03 and a little hard on the ’04. You are right that the ’03 had more fruit, but the ’04 I thought was much more complex. Both had the big time bacon fat thing going on real strong.

Thanks again.

QOTD: lots of family!