Gary, how the heck do you swish sparkling wine? Doesn’t the increase activity in the carbonation mask the flavors to some degree? I’d love to hear you thoughts on this…

QOTD: It depends on the weather… rain favors the Pats slower but bigger team. In rain I’ll go Pats 21 Jets 19. In dryer weather, I’ll go Jets 28 Pats 17.

Great episode Gar, don’t get down about turning 33! That’s still young, and you look young anyway!
Happy anniversary you two!

QOTD: Dunno, I’m a New England boy but not the biggest pats fan… we are pretty badass though (^_-)

By the way, unless I missed it, you scored the first two but neglected to score the latter two… which sucks, because I was rooting for the Duoro to get a big score- your description sounded like it coulda cleared Wine Spectator’s score of 92 pts. It’s always fun to see you go 92 or higher!

Good episode, good information as always.

May God continue to bless you and Lizzie with your union.

Happy early birthday 33 ain’t so bad, hope you have a stunning day.

QOTD – Jets 27 Pats 24

The Jardin: “There is a salad in my nose” – LMAO Classic.

Gary you are the best!
@4four1ones
Houston Texas

Happy Anniversary Gary and Liz! I hope the Jets Prevail. My prediction–Jets 31 Pats 27–a real nail-biter. Now I must order my secret pack–can’t wait to see what you’ve selected.

Happy Anniversary and I know it seems like only 5 minutes…….. under water, sorry that’s been my standard line for the last 17 yrs.(11/9/01), heck your still on your honeymoon but when are you going to have a kid or at least buy one?

QOTD: Seriously, outside of the New England part of the country,
who cares. Anyway, it is officially college basketball season to me.

Gary, don’t you think that many of these big wines are meant to spend
time in the cellar to mellow them out. And maybe writers take that into
account when they score them?

Gary,

What up dude? Listen bro I the show and you hooked me up the other day helping me with a site I am launching BUT I have to say I think that I predict the Pats ALL THE WAY winning 31-27 with at least 4 turnovers probably about 3 interceptions and 1 fumble by Favre! Yeah maybe not but I can dream right?

I live in RI and will be at the game too on the Pats side, parallel to the end zone 2 rows from the field. Watch the screen, I will be the one hitting on my cheerleaders and yelling at your Jets (sorry dude).

The Patriots to me are what the Jets to you are…

Hey you know what, if the Pats lose then I guess I can be happy for you which will make it easier on me when I think about the loss…

BUT hey I guess we can both be PUMPED that our teams are tied for 1st place.

Lets see what happens.

Hey hit me up if you want to bet me a couple drinks at the game!

Later Bro

Kevin

P.S. TAILGATING STARTS EARLY SO BRING SOME WINE DUDE…

In all seriousness, I hope you enjoy the game (but not the ending) and I hope you don’t hold this against me.. lol

Happy Anniversary. Happy Birthday. Go Jets.

It’s Ludens. You always forget, it’s Ludens.

The Meandro is $30 in DE. $22 sounds more appealing.

QOTD: Jets 28 Patriots 24

hey G i got something for u JET 17 pat 34 okay i use to work for u with tim and marlin good with the jet this year

QOTD: Hope the Jets win one for your anniversary/b-day. On purely ethical grounds I tend to shy away from wines that taste like ripping hearts from panda bears………………

Gary, Can you tell that I LOVE panda bears?????????????????????????????????????????

Happy Aniversary you two. Hope you get lucky tonight. Also Happy b’day tomorrow G. Thanks again for all the great shows.

QOTD:What’s your favorite holiday?

PS:My aniversary too!

Happy Birthday and Anniversary Gary!

QQTD: Jets – 21 Pats – 20

QOTD: I don’t have a score but I am going with the PATS. I hate ’em but I don’t turst Favre. We’ll see, good luck. and I would love to secret pack it but the $$$ bills just ain’t there.

First, Congrats on the anniversary today! I have to like Elizabeth since she shares the same name as my love 🙂 Also, the Panda comment was legendary.

QOTD: Pats 20 – Jets 24. I hate the Pats!!!… but you knew that given I live in Indianapolis 😉

Pats: 17 Jets: 9

Defensive snoozer…

Happy Birthday and Happy anniversary too.
Pats 21 Jets 10.
I’m one of those originals on the Herman Story list. I only buy a few off of there because as you pointed out they are huge wines. Can’t do the Thanksgiving thing this year because we will be on the edge of our seats waiting for our first grandchild.

Gary great episode….I usually digg the rose bubblies 🙂

QOTD:
-Jets 21 pats 14

I HAVE HAD THE 2004 VERSION OF THE JARDIN AND IT IS ONE OF MY WIFE’S AND MY FAVORITE WINES. WE FOUND IT VEGETAL AS WELL, HOWEVER WHEN YOU OPEN THE BOTTLE IT WAS VERY SMOKY WHICH WE LOVED AND IT LOST THE SMOKINESS AS IT SAT OPEN. I AM EAGER TO TRY THE 2005.

I HAVE HAD THE 2004 VERSION OF THE JARDIN AND IT IS ONE OF MY WIFE’S AND MY FAVORITE WINES. WE FOUND IT VEGETAL AS WELL, HOWEVER WHEN YOU OPEN THE BOTTLE IT WAS VERY SMOKY WHICH WE LOVED AND IT LOST THE SMOKINESS AS IT SAT OPEN. I AM EAGER TO TRY THE 2005.

Jeez-Louise Gary……only 33? I’m double that, and I’m still rockin’.
Also, 4 years of marriage isn’t bad, but I’ll see your 4, and raise you 40. Lucky me…..married to the best woman for 44 years, and counting.
I love the sparking too, but have a hard time the the Rose’s.
Don’t watch football.
GO CAPS!!!

Herman Story is new to me and I like the way you handled it – your approach was clearly spoken, and it feels like I totaly get it. Ditto on the Meandro. I’d probably dig on each of them, despite their dramatic differences.

Portuguese wines are always nice, cause they stay closer to earthiness, and dry elements -never all jammy and fruity like the new world. For this reason , I categorize them as “real” and “honest” – wines that an old guy from Europe would drink. Incidentally, in the romance languages like Italian, French , and Portuguese, wherever there is an accent mark, that’s where the inflection, or emphasis is, hence Meao = May-OWW. We learn from you, as I hope you may learn from us… and in the world of wine, one should hope to continue learning every day.(With a thanks for all you bring to the table!)

Me picking a score is about as accurate as the people who play lottery numbers, hence, a waste of time. Hope the jets do it for ya – esp. on your Special day… cheers.

No t-give pack for me, you wont ship to me…

Pats win by 7. That’s what I’m going with.

Happy birthday, Gary!

Threes are GOOD (33—Wow…that was a long time ago!). Melancholy day for me (Nov. 14th). I lost my wonderful Mom one year ago Friday. I am raising a glass (or three) of Casillero del Diablo Carmenere (Concha Y Toro—can’t believe how reasonable it was, especially at our archaeic PA state store) to her as I type. YUM!!

Anyway—GO JETS!! I don’t really care what the score is, just that they beat those cheating Pats!! As an avid Steeler fan, can’t help but detest Bill B. and his crew. UGH!!

Would love to be able to purchase a secret pack someday…somewhere, over the rainbow. Did I mention I live in PA?? Maybe in my next life. Ditto on the UGH!!

Happy anniversary, too! What a weekend to celebrate, eh? What are you popping for the occasion(s)? Enjoy!

See ya on the cruise!

Karen