Hey Gary,

Im a big fan. relatively young (25), and have been watching your show for about a year now. Ive bought a bunch of your suggestions, and have been indoctrinated over the past few years in wine by my cousins, who you know (bj and josh reisberg). I want to get more into the tecnicalities of wine and had a question for you. Im looking for a good book or text book on viticulture and enology. I want to get more into the science behind the whole wine process, beyond the basics i already know, (i am an engineer by training, although am in law school now, and technical doesnt scare me.). a book or two that you could recomend would be great; there are too many on amazon and i dont really know what would be good to start wtih, i know the basics but really want to delve in, in my spare time. Thanks in advance, and keep doing what you do!
>Daniel

Love it when you shoot in different locations, gives your show a great “down to earth” feel. Short and to the point as well, I like the 12 to 15 minute episodes.

QOTD 1 – Pomerol is not on my radar at the moment, but I’ll have to keep an eye out for.

QOTD 2 – Haven’t kept up with AI this season.

Decent show today. Haven’t watched in a while, but i’ve always heard good things about Pomerol so thought that I would jump back into the fray.

QOTD – Don’t watch idol

…. not sure what to say today ….

how bout some Cali sparklers on the show?

Gary,
I was just watching the “Daily Show” and Jon Stewart was an a**hole to Jim Cramer. He didn’t allow Jim a chance to speak and I can’t find a way to connect with Jim personally. I want him to know that not everyone is falling for the Daily Show’s bullSh*t. Jim Cramer tried his best to tell the truth with the information he had at hand. It’s like trying to forecast how good a wine will be by talking with the winegrower, owner, or Robert Parker. We all know how that works.

Why am I posting this here? Mr. Cramer was on this show once (awesome episode!), you are a man who does amazing things for his audience, and you might have a way to contact Jim Cramer.
Please forward this to Jim Cramer.
Upright-Bass-Wes

It’s too bad the Petit Villge didn’t show better. I went there and visited during harvest last year and got to see the cellar. Wow, is that place amazing! And beautiful location. If you ever have a chance to visit, do so! There’s an American who works there- super nice. I got to taste the 2002 and the 2004, and the ’04 had some beautiful mushroom notes on the nose. Really good wine.

QOTD: Yeah, I love love love Pomerol! Having been there and being able to meet many of the people in the business, it was absolutely fabulous and has a special place in my heart. And GV’s right- they’re super chill in Pomerol. Even during the harvest everyone I met there was not stressed and welcomed us in to see their cellars. Cool place.

And as for American Idol, sorry, but I couldn’t care less. If you were asking about 30 Rock or Lost however…

Nice change of pace show.

QOTD: I have’t really gotten into Pomerol since I am not a huge old world fan or merlot for that matter.

QOTD 2: I couldn’t care less about that garbage…

Really love the show. I’ve only been watching a few months, but have gone back and watched many in the archives. I’m in Canada and I’d love to see more Canadian wines (especially Ontario wines) besides ice wine.
QOTD – not enough experience to comment! I’m still expanding my palate!

Have not had many Pomerols. Quite a few St Emilions but few Poms. As for
Idol? Who cares. Sorry.

QOTD 2: Danny

I have no clue who that is, but that is what someone else said. Have a great trip!

Solid episode.

Very much appreciate the painless education you provide.

What are you doin’ at home on a work day, lazyboy? You okay? Hope so. Everybody needs a day away from the grind now and then. (They’ve been giving away the store while you’ve been gone!)

QOTD1: Dunno — ’cause I never had a Pomerol. (Now I got something to live for.)

QOTD2: Dunno–I’ll ask my wife and get back to you. (She watches religiously.) I’m guessing it won’t be The Jets.

Solid episode.

Very much appreciate the painless education you provide.

What are you doin’ at home on a work day, lazyboy? You okay? Hope so. Everybody needs a day away from the grind now and then. (They’ve been giving away the store while you’ve been gone!)

QOTD1: Dunno — ’cause I never had a Pomerol. (Now I got something to live for.)

QOTD2: Dunno–I’ll ask my wife and get back to you. (She watches religiously.) I’m guessing it won’t be The Jets.

QOTD1: I think it’s a fascinating region, probably because of my fondness for Merlot.

QOTD2: Gift or not 😉 , I don’t watch it.

Thanks for the brief but fun episode. Safe travels.

idol prediction: danny gokey – i can almost taste the prize wine

QOTD#1: I have not had a Pomerol but I’d like to try one.

QOTD#2: I am the next American Idol… (if not, then Danny Gokey, although Adam Lambert can sing as high as Freddy Mercury)

Gary, the variety in the shows is great. This short one was cool. I’ve had some Pomerol at dinner parties thrown by well-heeled friends, even some Chateau Gizan–’99, I think–and it was good. But for Merlot-focused Bourdeaux that I can afford, Côtes de Bourg wines like Roc de Cambes work best. I once found ’00 Chateau Tayac for 9 bones! You might do a show on Bourg and Blaye bargains for us poor folk.

Too long since I commented… I love Pomerol, mainly because most of the wines I’ve seen from there are out of my price range. So, every time I’m out of state (I live in Alaska for God’s sake) I ask the wine shop what Pomerol’s and Cote Rotie’s they have… my quest. Thanks for this episode.

QOTD…never had a pomerol and HATE american idol.

You should have given the Vayniacs a tour of your apartment.

Good episode Gary, thanks for putting out an episode even when it’s not convenient.

QOTD #1: Today’s episode was the first I heard about it
QOTD #2: Adam Lambert hands down

Gary,
Great show from the home front. I love episodes like this, as it makes me feel like Gary V is just like any other person. Sometimes with all the tv appearances it may appear as if you’ve reached a sort of celebrity status, but having met you in person and seeing a couple of excellent everyday kind of episodes, it really re-enforces why I feel like I can connect with you.

QOTD 1: Not too familiar with Pomerol, but we did splurge and have one while visiting the wife’s family over Xmas and it was very delicious.

QOTD 2: Honestly, I only catch American Idol when I’m not working and my wife is watching it. She loves it and when she heard your question of the day, replied “See, even Gary likes American Idol.” I think she realized that in some way I envy you and if you like American Idol, maybe I should too 🙂

Hey Gary!
Long time Lurker first time poster. Gotta say I agree about Merlot based wines getting a bad rap since Sideways. Have always enjoyed them but never tried anything from Pomerol. I will be looking it soon though! As far as Idol goes close call but I have to go with Adam Lambert.

GARY!! One of the all time classics Brother!!!! But where’s the wristband?

QOTD: Haven’t rolled much with the Pomerol action…and don’t watch TV… 🙁

You’re dedication to the Vayner Nation is unquestionable. a modified QOTD (Quote of The Day) “And I don’t mean fun guy (point at yourself) I mean fungi” classic.

QOTD (For real): Pomerol is definitely a region where I would like to try more wine from… problem is that you have to pay to play and not saying that there aren’t Awesome values from there, I just don’t have the coin to do so yet (one day).

Gary,

Great show. I love when you toss together something improv for your views. They always seems so personal and are a lot of fun.

QOTD: I don’t watch American Idol. =( I don’t have cable…