Thanks yet again GVee! Just a quick comment: Even a show where you are 0-4 on thunder brought does NOT mean it was not a good show. It’s just as important for us to know what to stay away from as what to seek out. You can’t lose!

QOTD: I am still surprised that one can get decent deals on wines from Spain and Portugal, given the dollar debacle!

THANKS for all you do, and keep it up!

I love the value driven shows. Most nights are weeknights…

QOTD: In the last month, I’ve been surprised that my pal is leading me back to some of the beers that I’ve put away for a while. Last night I cracked an ’06 DFH Olde School barley wine that was unreal…

*Side note – My Mariners are STRUGGLING!

I love the value driven shows. Most nights are weeknights…

QOTD: In the last month, I’ve been surprised that my pal is leading me back to some of the beers that I’ve put away for a while. Last night I cracked an ’06 DFH Olde School barley wine that was unreal…

*Side note – My Mariners are STRUGGLING!

QOTD:
In Hawaii, the price of wine seems to be going up as much as gas prices. The most suprising thing is how much this show has opened my eyes to the many varieties and countries that I have not even tried yet.

QOTD: I knew wine was overpriced in restaurants but I was surprised how overpriced they really are after buying a couple in the last few months and looking them up later. If we want to change the wine world maybe we could consider doing something about THAT! Don’t have any ideas myself though, besides a restaurant wine boycott which seems way to hard to organize.

Good episode GV….QOTD: No question about it, it has to be wine-prices. Ratings that don’t match up would be second although I know what you always say…Try it, everyones palate is different but when it’s consistent across the board RP…WS…IWC…BH…put the two together and you go for it….and it’s OK to pour in the sink but you drink it because of the cost!

Good episode GV….QOTD: No question about it, it has to be wine-prices. Ratings that don’t match up would be second although I know what you always say…Try it, everyones palate is different but when it’s consistent across the board RP…WS…IWC…BH…put the two together and you go for it….and it’s OK to pour in the sink but you drink it because of the cost!

QOTD – Biggest thing that’s surprised me was finding this show! I had been wanting to get into wine for a while (I’m typically an amber rum drinker), and didn’t really know where to start, until I found the show (thanks to Internet Superstar). It’s really motivated me to just say heck with it, go out, and pick up anything that looks interesting and just try it.

Thanks Gary!

I like the new format Gary! You better be coming to Indianapolis 😉

QOTD: I had a white Bordeaux that I got at a great price. It definitely brought the thunder for being around $10.

I used to drink quite a bit of Walnut Crest Merlot, basically because of the price range, but haven’t been back to it for a few years. Am now anxious to try the Cab. Most of the wines I currently consume are from California and Argentina, with price points in the $. I find Argentina Melbecs a tremendous value. And by the way…………………….what’s this about a vacation?

I used to drink quite a bit of Walnut Crest Merlot, basically because of the price range, but haven’t been back to it for a few years. Am now anxious to try the Cab. Most of the wines I currently consume are from California and Argentina, with price points in the $. I find Argentina Melbecs a tremendous value. And by the way…………………….what’s this about a vacation?

First time comment here for myself. Love the show Gary, would love to see a Vancouver appearance ( I know I speak for many more as well). Cheers,

Jordan

Great week of shows, Gary. The passion is alive and well.

QOTD: I’m continually surprised by how wine (especially red) is flavor transformed by the food one eats with it.

QOTD: I guess what surprises me is that so many people from all walks of life are drinking wine. I think the reason for that is that there lots of pretty good wines at reasonable prices that are readily available. Have fun on your trip. Maybe you will share some videos of your trip when you get back. 🙂

QOTD: I’m always shocked by how interesting the world of wine is, and how much there is to learn and explore.

Thanks for the ep gv.

QOTD: The differences between wines from the same area. Same grapes, same style, different tastes.

QOTD: all of the varietals you have taked about and tasted….blew me away there are so many…

Got my copy of the book today….good weekend read!!

Great Show!!!

QOTD: The thing that surprised me the most over the past few months actually is the quality of wines that Sam’s Club is offering. I would never expect to go to a Sam’s and expect to see wines from Darioush or Dolce especially for prices far under that of the winery or even local wine shops.

–RH

Great Show!!!

QOTD: The thing that surprised me the most over the past few months actually is the quality of wines that Sam’s Club is offering. I would never expect to go to a Sam’s and expect to see wines from Darioush or Dolce especially for prices far under that of the winery or even local wine shops.

–RH

Love the new format Gary! Its a bit more coherent.

Loved the show, as always. Goes to show there is still affordable wines that bring the thunder. Go try to find a Cali cab that rocks for under 10 bones, not happening. I have 2 Chilean cabs in the wine fridge, but haven’t tried any yet.

Still waiting for Amazon to ship my 2 copies of your book, just checked and they aren’t shipping until Monday. Sadness reigns, I guess I had better pull the cork on one of those bottles.

QOTD: Being a newbie to the wine world, I find it fascinating the amount of information available on the subject. I have several books that I am reading to learn as much as I can. Many of these “encylopedias” are heavy on France with little to no info on places like Chile.

QOTD: The crazy grapes I’ve never heard of especially from Eastern Europe! e.g. Slovenia

I think wine prices surprise me the most, especially the price of some domestic varietals like Napa Cabs or Pinots from anywhere. I was wine tasting in the Santa Rita Hills a couple weeks ago, and I couldn’t believe that a single vineyard Pinot was at least $40, probably closer to $50. Most of the values I find these days come from outside the US, which is shocking considering what the dollar is doing.

QOTD: How very much alike Australian Cab and Shiraz is starting to taste. Not a good trend.

I am a lurker no more….

QOTD: I was able to go to my first French wine tasting last night, and I was surprised about so many things. I was most surprised at just how vast the difference is between old world and new world styles. I do not generally prefer Chardonnay and Merlot, but my favorite wines of the event were a 100% Chardonnay white Burgundy and a Merlot based Bordeaux from St. Emilion. Huge difference compared to California.