Do you have any tips on how to drink less wine? I don’t think I’m alcoholic (as yet) but you know how it goes… you build up a bit of a cellar, it’s another night in semi-working, you’re eating duck and there’s there’s that tasty little pinot, pasta and there’s that nice nero, salmon so there’s that sauvignon or semillon or what ever… it’s just kinda hard to resist (hic).

QOTD Last movie I watched was The Warriors. Do NY gangs still go in for face paint, blow dried hair do’s and lumberjack looks?

QOTD: “Once” is among the best of the last 8 weeks. Have seen that three or four time now. It is up there with “Priceless” as a film I expect I’ll never get tired of, just haven’t seen that in the least 8 weeks.

GV,

Big time congrats on Misha. What a cutie! As a dad of 2 young children (10 months & 3 years), I can honestly say that nothing is more fun than being a dad while being completely exhausting at the same time.

QOTD: “Taken” with Liam Neeson was unbelievable if you like thrillers, but be warned, it is a little rough subject matter especially for a father of a young girl.

QOTD: Also just saw the new Star Trek in the theater. I have NEVER liked any of the Star Trek movies or TV shows, but this one flat out rocked the house. I guess you will have to wait until it comes out on DVD, but if you like a little Sci-fi, it was awesome.

QOTD: “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly,” – by far the best movie I’ve rented in the past 8 weeks.

Good episode. Glad to see you back in the Thunder Seat!

I actually like the tolosa no oak and “estate” chards. I think I was drinking 05 of that wine though. The 04 1772 is excellent. APPARENTLY I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS ALREADY HAD TOLOSA’S LINE OF WINES. They are over priced a bit when you hit hte midrange and upper level wine, but look at Domaine Alfred! Good but over priced too.

Charlie wilson’s war for rental and brothers bloom for theater

Nice Show!
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Nice Show!
QOTD: Sorry Gary, I dont rent movies, but found the ego play in “Revolver” fairly interesting. Enjoy.

Funny you had the Simone on Wednesday Gary!

Story for ya!

Last Friday, I pass by a Local Wine Store. I say to myself, ” Let me go in and just look but I’m not going to buy anything.” One of the first ones wines that catch my eye was the Simone Blanc because of the rating and the price. Normally, I don’t have whites that often, especially, whites from Chile so this seemed interesting to me.

I put the Simone down to look at more SB’s because I want to start drinking more whites this year. So as I investigate the stores stash, I gather some South Africa and New Zealand Sb’s. Now, my hands are in all kinds of bins and my hands and arms start to get full of bottles all of a sudden somehow. I decide it might be best to rush to the counter before I keep collecting and also don’t want my grip to start to loosen on all the bottles. I don’t want to be the guy in the store that drops a bottle(s) and everyone stares and says “what the hell are you carrying like eight bottles for you greedy jerk lush”!

I make it to the counter gladly and proudly that I didn’t drop any of the unexpected accumulation of bottles but at the same time a little embarrassed of the amount that I was able to carry in a pinch.;) Being a little frazzled, I pay and hope I just picked up some good QPR’s. I go home after food shopping and look for the Chile Sauvignon Blanc but it’s not there. I look and look but I realize in all that octopus frenzy I duplicated a NZ bottle pickup instead of getting the Simone.

A little disappointed I misgrabbed the Simone because I was in the mood to try a Chile SB again. It’s been a longtime since I had one from there. Now, a little more disappointed after watching your review on it. Wanted to see my comparison with yours too.

I guess I have to go back and get it now. Hopefully, I can escape with just that purchase and no repeat of last Friday.:)

I love Picnic Bird

Top 186, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW!!!!! Looks like a Fuuuuuuun
Episode! Gonna watch ‘er tamarrow!!!!! 🙂

The “picnic bird” comment was hilarious!! I laughed out loud at work and people turned to stare…
QOTD: I bought Happy Feet from iTunes to keep on my iPhone… I know it’s not new, but it’s just so fun, if you haven’t seen it you have to!

not sure how your taste in movies runs.like to see movies based on good literature.e.l. doctorow’s ragtime was made into a movie in 1982.serious and beautiful.meet the fockors is good, uncontrolled laughter even if you have seen it before.perhaps,especially so with a new baby.

QOTD:Match point, a Woody Allen movie. It’s not a comedy!! It’s a Thriller. Can’t say more. Very interesting twist a bit more than halfway through the movie.

Yo G, Coooool Episode!!!

qotd: Haven’t watched a movie in a while, so no help here…..

“White piece of paper with no crayons in sight”

-Vaynerchuk on Boredom

GV!! Firstly, I THOROUGHLY loved the episode you shot at home…and especially the “special guest” appearence!! Safe to say, I’m seeing plenty of family resemblences…Remember, I’m DEFINITELY the first “Vayniac” to ever have met you in person! Onto some wine notes…I havent had the pleasure of tasting the Simone SB, but needless to say I have found several other Chilean Sauv Blancs in that price range which have “wowed” my palate & brought some thunder. As far as the Nobilo, our palates agree for the most part. To me, it’s well made, but a rather pedestrian new zealand SB. Off the top of my head, I can easily think of nearly a dozen others which are less expensive, yet pack much more intrigue. As far as Tolosa products…Edna Chard we agree. BORING! I actually find it rather hot on the finish and I also feel that it’s very one dimensional. However, Tolosa does make an unoaked chard…I havent tasted the latest vintage, but i truly did enjoy the 2006. They also make a Pinot which for $14-$15 was rather nice…Check them out if you get the opportunity, my friend. Many blessings to the family as always…

qotd: Seven Pounds W/ Will Smith great movie and I mean it.

P.s. Have you heard of or tried and Argentinian White Blend by the name of New Age? I would like to know what you think

Hospital tags till they fall off? hmm. only Happy Hospital tags, ugh?

Bottle Shock. I”m a little behind in my movies. haha.

QOTD – Summer Hours dir. by Olivier Assayas and co-starring Juliette Binoche. When I was a kid a movie like this would have been a exceeding-the-art house hit…now…thank god for IFC on Demand.

It’s about the three children whose recently deceased mother was the keeper of the flame and likely ex-lover of their famous painter uncle and the non-chalance with which they dispose her estate.

Actually Gary…maybe you should wait a couple years to watch this one.

i netflix the movie It could happen to you wow i need help lol

QOTD: surprise hit, “Three Sheets” from Netflix. Zane Lamprey hosts a show (not sure where it was originally broadcast) on drinking traditions in different cultures. Would love to see him as a guest, once you’re back in that mode.

best movie in the past 8 weeks: ‘Round Midnight. moves kind of slow, but if you like jazz don’t miss it

LMAO @ the Witch Scratch N Sniff sticker comment. Brings back great memories. I bet you loved the Dill Pickle one.

Argh, Gary. I love watching your show. I’ve learned a lot through it, but I’m starting to get discouraged. Whenever I see a deal I might be interested in trying for myself, it’s nearly impossible to find. I live in a dry county in Kentucky and the closest wine merchant is a half hour drive from my house. But even when I go, it’s hard to find the wine I saw on Thunder Show, and the price point down here is usually higher anyway. I wish our legislature would change the wine laws so Wine Library could ship me some vino straight to my home. Sorry for the rant, but that Simone on the show is the perfect example of what I’m talking about.