Your assertion that if Angelo Gaja was there with you he might suggest laying down the Promis for 13 years seems off the mark to me. He might suggest that if you were reviewing one of his Barbarescos, but I believe his Ca’Marcanda offerings are designed to be drinkable upon release. They may develop more or different character when held for many years, but not a significant positive amount, and certainly Promis the least of all of the Ca’Marcanda wines. The Terlato website mentions that the wine is a “pleasure to drink from an early age and also has an aging potential of 5-8 years”. I have a bottle of ’99 Promis so I will let you know after consumption if the years have been kind. The only reason I held onto the ’99 was because it was produced at Gaja’s Pieve Santa Restituta estate back then and sets it apart from the other Ca’Marcanda Promis.

Thanks for having Ian on – it is an interesting perspective and a nice balance to your palate, Gary! Consider making him a more regular guest!

I am a HUGE Italian Fan….glad to see this episode!

QOTD….I believe we are who WE become…in that a Parent or Mentor may give advise…but it is Ultimately YOU who decides who you are…if not then you are just a nameless Puppet who does not take responsibility for your actions….

Good, good show esp with Ian. Seems to enjoy and is quite knowledgeable about the wines. I wish all three would have been stellar but the first one looks like a winner.

Sorry to see the Jets crash/burn at the end though ecstatic to see the Pats staying home.

Wish my boys luck on Saturday. I agree, all away teams win this weekend.

Keep the faith and cheers!

I liked the spontaneity of this episode, it was fun to watch. Hope the holidays are going well GV. QOTD: I don’t know that the driving force behind me is just one or two people. I think it’s more the love of those I love and cherish. Keep it real.

hey you got 647 comments on that Christmas episode!

That was a great show-Ian should get a weekly guest spot!
Great show sorry the wines didn’t match the knowledge and fun of the show.

QOTD- Got to be the lovely bride and my Father. Both are Inspiring and supportive.
By the way, why was your Dad out directing traffic in the holiday rush in front of the store. Shouldn’t he have some bigger responsibility inside the store?

That was a great show-Ian should get a weekly guest spot!
Great show sorry the wines didn’t match the knowledge and fun of the show.

QOTD- Got to be the lovely bride and my Father. Both are Inspiring and supportive.
By the way, why was your Dad out directing traffic in the holiday rush in front of the store. Shouldn’t he have some bigger responsibility inside the store?

Love the show.

QOTD: There are so many people in my life that are behind who I am. But if I were to pick one, it has to be Dad.

I find that too many of the Italian wines have “heat.” That’s an automatic drop of major points to me. It seems that Tuscan wines are almost always overpriced. I’ve recently had a nice Malbec (Benmarco) and like that for my price range of around twenty bucks I get a lot more bang than I get from my favorite grape (cabernet S.)at the same price range.
Peter

Too bad about the Jets. You got me all fired up and they let me down. Frown. This Italian wine tasting was not too impressive I guess except for the Sicilian wine.

Good show, but you both rag rag rag on the Gaya (more Ian than Gary), then give the wine an 87+/88. Then you bust your chops raving about the Nero and give it a 90. I think pedigree and price influenced your scores today…another reason why I like the blind tasting shows.

My wife of 37 years has the tannins to keep my flabby existance in balance.

how do you know the 2nd wine is not just in an akward period?

QOTD: probably my mommy.

i really liked the spontaneous guestage.

QOTD– My lovely wife Michelle ……. She is the best

More shows teaming up with Ian! That was great, loved the different perspectives.

QOTD: My mom and my best friend. Always there when I need them.

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Nice episode, that guy should come on more often!

I learn a little bit more about wine every time I watch. Thank you so much!

QOTD: The love of my life Helen Hadley Pratt makes me who I am.

Thanks Gary!!!

Yet another great show.

Persona impacta es Christus!
Solus Christus

QOTD: Good one!- I must say that the great person behind me that makes me “ME” would be, depending on the past few years, My Parents, My Girlfriend and Myself, in no particular order.

Cool show, I must say that we have had some MandraRossa Nero’s and they are quite nice, look here: http://tinyurl.com/7tlwta.

Gary, You let IAN out…Hum…When did you start doing crazy things like that????????? *wink* *wink* LOL!!!!!!!!! 🙂

QOTD: My beautiful wife!

Since starting to watch, I’ve been inspired to try new and different wines. That being said, I was still scared, and I mean SCARED, to try Italian wines…

Call me crazy, but when I think of Italian wine, I think of those old guys sitting at some outdoor table at a cafe, wrinkly, HUGE ear lobes, or playing bocce ball, etc. That image, transposed to the Italian wine scene for me!

I think I’ll just have to get over it though and try ’em out. Probably stay away from Chianti still though…

QOTD: I think most likely Jade, my better looking half. Or possibly Darth Vader…

This Episode was a special fun for me, because i tasted the la spinetta nero just a few days before. A big name an huge respect esp. for his barbaresco, but i came to the same result. This tuscan effort doesn’t bring it to the table. Not yet. Pazzz 😉

Greetz from Germany
Micha

Great Episode!! my wife is a BIG drinker of italian wines. if you ever visit japan visit the Ginza wine bar.
Sorry to hear about your Jets but I’m a Lions fan so your alot better off than me.
all the best

Rob Hawkins US Navy
Forward deployed to Yokosuka Japan