Dude that was a cool episode. QOTD – I really like the Majella Sparkling Shiraz.

Gary, it’s really great to see you back and feeling better…

QOTD: The BEST bubbles I’ve had was a 1990 D.P.

However, my favorite bottle that I’ve ever bought was the 1999 Argyle (you’ve got to get them for WL!) Blanc de Blanc Kundsen Vineyard

QOTD: Good question, for me La Grande Dame and Freixenet it you can belive it.

Fun seeing you outside again.

Hi Gary, Thanks for the show…..I’m not a big sparkling wine fan….I’ve had some Dom Perignon but I have to admit that I’ve had better at less cost….so for this holiday I’ll be looking for good value sparklers…

best bubbles I ever had, just recently opened a random bottle of champagne in a friends fridge. It was a 96 Dom. The color was so much darker than I was used to, only drinking an occasional glass @ new year’s parties. This was was so rich and creamy with tons of apricot. I was madly in love and have been looking for that same taste in some affordable wines. I had no idea of the price of the wine until a few days later.

Missed you Gary.

Best Bubbles: Soutiran, Organic, Grand Cru

Although, bubbles are all about who you share them with, this bottle and my girl makes it the most memorable bottle of Champagne, probably not the best.

Great show but you are out of your mind to be sitting outside on such a day.

Have a good Christmas with your family.

Jim

P.S. You store has become one of my son-in-law’s favorite places.

awesomely funny show your the best first time poster moving from lurker to poster just wanted to say thanks for being a good teacher ive learned so much about wine over the last two years i work as a custom home theater installer for geek squad and every morning me and my partner watch the pod cast big ups to gary v bringing the thunder to the geek squad

brandon patino la quinta california

QOTD: Red Italian sparklers.

Really looking forward to the Cava/Prosecco show next week.

Great show, Hoss, but I want you to try that here in MT where it is -15….

muscato d’asti

Go inside already….you have snot-sicles! Brave show.. Get better

Loved the show…but you’re crazy to do it in such cold weather. Got the feeling back in your fingers yet? Happy Holidays!!

Good to have you back. QOTD – I have had a number of high end champagnes, but can’t say there is one favorite (don’t get them often though). I enjoy bubbles from all over the world and would not want to pick the best one.

Good to have you back. QOTD – I have had a number of high end champagnes, but can’t say there is one favorite (don’t get them often though). I enjoy bubbles from all over the world and would not want to pick the best one.

Fun show, Gary! Thanks for all the deals on the stormy day!

QOTD: 1996 DomP

THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU

Finally another champagne-show – I wish you would make them a more regular occurrence 😉

QOTD: A super hard question – one that I probaly wont be able to answer (could you?) Krug N/V is always a safe bet for a complex wine, that you can really “dig in to”. But for pure, creamy pleasure I could probaly go for e.g. a La Grande Dame 96′ og Cuvee Louise (Pommery) 99′. In general my favorite “small” house would probaly be Fleury Pere & Fils – they make great and “fun” wines, at even greater and funnier prices 🙂
The best 96′ I have drunk so far, were from them – although I have yet to try the Dom P. 96′ (Got it in the fridge 🙂 )

P.S.: In your experience – is the 02′ vintage really as good as people say? I have only tried one or two so far and therefore haven’t really been able to judge it yet.

Thanks again – I hope the cold didn’t bite to hard 😉

Great to have you back, big G.

QOTD: Probably 1996 Dom P, but I need to try more grower Champagne- I’ve been really into bargain sparklers lately (Cremant de Bourgogne, Cremant de Loire, Cremant de Alsace, Cremant de Limoux, Cava, Brut Prosecco, etc).

**My first Riesling Sekt rocked my face off recently!

QOTD: Guinness. I just don’t drink a lot of sparkling wines. You should have worn the glittens, gary. gloves and mittens.

QOTD—– Iron Horse 1995 Blanc de Blanc ………. Wow

I would probably say Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Orange Yellow Label

Gary,

These episodes are why I love watching you! I love Cava, but I don’t really have too much experience with the bubbly…

Dear Gary,

I could not let this holiday season go by without thanking you for your show. After knowing only Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay, I now speak Tempranillo, Malbec, Barolo, Bordeaux and a little Pinotage. The holidays are about family, sharing a laugh with loved ones and remembering those who are no longer with us. I have heard you speak fondly about your father as well as seen you give him an on-air hug. I shared the same type of relationship with my late father. When people ask me ?what?s your favorite wine?? the answer is easy. The best wine I?ve had did not come from a fancy Chateau in France. It came from a gallon jug with no label and was drunk from juice glasses at an old formica table in Brooklyn New York where a father and son would toast each other Merry Christmas.
Happy Holidays Gary, give your Dad a hug for me.

Tom
San Jose, California

If you can lay a hand on Veuve Devaux blanc de noirs, yul get also a prtty good ride four your money