Gary in the hizzy and chillin with his homies. Nice laid back EP. Regarding the wine, I have to say that I tried the Playmates, and my enthusiasm stopped with the label. Don’t get me wrong I love the OZ bombs, but I did not find this blend to be harmonious at all, and was put off by the fakey-fake fruit (including the weird citrus component which gave it more of an alcoholic feeling than the 14.5) and some rather harsh tannins in the finish. For me at 16 bones it was a triple Passzzz (one for each varietal). Would much rather drink the Torbreck Woodcutter’s at the exact same price. More importantly, reading through the comments your QOTD seems to have inspired many wonderful, different philosophical answers, which is cool. My answer is that luck is the realization of the love that is in your heart, made transparent to the world through passion and gratitude.

QOTD: It’s good for your soul to give of your time and resources (sharing your knowledge, entertaining us, etc)

QOTD: You are so lucky because I watch the show. Seriously, luck is the result of good fortune despite the lack of planning. You are not lucky, you are successful. Don’t sell yourself short by saying it is luck, you work very hard for the luxuries you enjoy. Have fun and enjoy them!

Also, this episode is driving me crazy because of the reference to the “little cartons with gum in them”. You just blew the dust off of some memories in my brain. I completely remember those and I am dying to know what it was called. So if you figure it out, clue me in!!!!

thank you gary for opening up our eyes to the rich rewards wine brings to the table. after watching so many of your episodes, its amazing people still drink yellow tail and the like. i too try to convince people that there is so much out there but most are so adament about there massed produced mediocre and most times absolute crap wines. it really is amazing. i bet there are so many people watching this saying to themselves “its not yellowtail…I won’t drink it!” cool cheeses too by thw way. Later gary!

QOTD: You are so lucky because you are of Slavic origen :)!! Of course love of family and friends and a winning personality might contribute to that “luck”!

QOTD: Gary, you are lucky to be able to see the good fortune you have. Many have just as good of lives, and don’t see how good they have it. I’m glad you appreciate it, we should all feel lucky for what we have (I know I do) =)

Having visited you Gourmet shop recently, and watching you try all those cheeses I’d like to taste, makes me wonder if you could work a way to ship a cheese of the month? I would like to be the first to sign up. You’re lucky because you get to do what you love to do,get paid for it,and get to make others happy at the same time. I feel the same way doing cosmetic dentistry. That’s why I’m still working well past retirement age. Jerry the 2thdr &Ann Mrs.2thdr

I tried this wine a few months back and hated it. I usually don’t like a 92 parker scored ausie though. If you tried one you tried them all. I do love a good shiraz. My favorite of all time is the 2001 shirvington. Still avaliable if you look for it.

QOTD: You are so lucky because you are not waiting to be happy and you enjoy the now. It is always so sad to see people who are waiting for that next thing to make them happy and even once it arrives they are now waiting on something else. Last night I hung out with some friends and we sat around a fire and drank wine and home brewed beers. We all felt so lucky to know each other and to be able to have such a good time. Ah life is good my friend.

QOTD: You’re lucky because you found your niche and you’re sliding down the skittles rainbow with cheese in one hand and wine in the other, with a pot of gold at the end! Mr. Lucky 😛

Where are the 3/29 pics you took with us on the laid back couch??? I wanna seeeeee

You’re “lucky” (a loose term) because you work hard at something you have a passion for. . .

GV you are a lucky man…..would love your job….could not do it as well as you…
Hey, what is the deal with the number???? I thought it was a secret code for free shipping or something? I called it. They just laughed…You are a lucky man to do that to your EEs and they laugh it off!!!! Cheers.

QOTD: You’re lucky because you never hesitate to act. You seep success. It embodies you.

QOTD: Luck is a science, and somehow you’re a professor.

QOTD: Luck is a science, and somehow you’re a professor.

Dear Gary,
My wife just forced me to watch you on Conan & Ellen. I think I am a fan… you are hilarious. My favorite wine is the Stag’s Leap 2004 Artemus(& prior years too). My problem is that I can’t afford to buy it regularly. Can you recommend any wines that approximate it in flavor but more affordable? I look all the time but am always disappointed.
My nephew works at your store–Neil Tortorelli–he is trying to become a beer expert. Why can’t you train him to become a wine expert so the whole family can benefit?!! His mother thinks I look and act like conan. He’s a good boy!
I hope you can help me with the Artemus question.
Your new fan,
Norm Mosley, Bridgewater, NJ

Because your dad decided to move and open a liquor store.

QITD: Easy … you love your family, your friends, your life.

1% more love in the world = a HUGE increase – why don’t they all try it?

Good show – good heart, can’t wait till you’re back live GV!

Cheese, wine and the sofa – you really worked hard today didn’t you!

QOTD – Is it really luck?, I bet you worked your ass off to get to where you are now and are working it even harder to get where you could be tomorrow.

tgis missed you last weekend. will get there eventually. fridge matured walla walla viognier, goat brie, arugula and turkey breast with bill and the thundershow. life is good! love right back at you. wendy

Gary…It was really cool to see a wine and cheese show. I’ve been watching for about 3 weeks now. My wife thinks I’m crazy, but this is the new medium for entertainment. Great show. Keep up the good work.

QOTD: I think you love what you do and you work hard at it. You must have good people around you too. That’s huge. I feel the love man!

Gary…It was really cool to see a wine and cheese show. I’ve been watching for about 3 weeks now. My wife thinks I’m crazy, but this is the new medium for entertainment. Great show. Keep up the good work.

QOTD: I think you love what you do and you work hard at it. You must have good people around you too. That’s huge. I feel the love man!

You’re lucky because you’re doing what you like and working hard at it.
I went to Neal’s Yard Dairy in London. They have a place near the Borough Market. I had some Old Pilcher Cheese, which tasted like it had been made with pineapple juice.

Man you just made me chill out just by watching this episode. Definitely I like the label on the fetish, alone it’s worth the 16 bones :-). Well, a lot of people say that we make or own luck while others say that we happen to be at the right place at the right time. I think it’s a mix of both for you, with definitely your character, passion and tenacity being major factors…Keep it G, we love ya…Cheers!