FANTASTIC episode today Gary. Can’t wait for part 2

FANTASTIC episode today Gary. Can’t wait for part 2

Good stuff. Looking forward to part 2. I have had some great “American” Sake from Sake One.

what is a hardcore vayniac?

Pat must be bored … 🙂

sorry GV, not a big fan of sake.

that was a long second GV … 😛

Great to see some informative chat on sake, but I have to harp on something he read out of his journal. In the part where he was talking about comparing sake “x” to the word (flinty), the wine (burgundy) and the beer (ALE!!!).

Unacceptable. Just minutes earlier he was praising brewers for all of their hard work and then he goes and makes a comment like that. Ale cannot be lumped into one category, saying if you like ale, you’ll like this certain sake. It’s ridiculous. Throwing British Bitters, American Pale Ale, Scotch ale, Impy stouts, LAMBIC, etc. into the same flavor profile is nuts.

Cool dude so far, that one thing just really bothered me. Got a little heated but still looking forward to part 2.

GV I am PUMPED that you put out a sake show! I have been trying to get into sake and this show is a great primer for it. Keep tossing out the different drinks – loved the absinthe show, and here’s hoping you do a tea show some day.

now he’s a frickin’ matchmaker …

nothing fake about our boy Gary …

GV – I agree with Jason, you’re starting to talk over your guests again.

interesting … will be watching tomorrow.

I have never had a great sake. Definitely could use some education and looking forward to the tasting tomorrow. Way better guest than that German kid, although nobody can beat your dad.

A sake show would be good. I’d like to know the best sake for sake bombs. Actually whats the best pairing of sake + beer for that sport.

great show,more about the sake in part 2 I hope

I agree with other posters–you’re so excited about sake, you’re not really giving the guy a chance to finish his sentences before you ask another question. He’s got some pretty interesting stuff to say.

Super cool idea for a show. I’m definitely going to start checking out sake now. Thanks for introducing us to new things!

Dude, I’m a little feisty today. If you’re going to have a guest, at least move the bottles so they are not blocking his head when he talks. And quit interrupting. I’ve watched the video for almost 6 minutes and have learned nothing yet about sake. A 23 min. video is too long. Stay on topic. Quit talking about tea.

Dude, I’m a little feisty today. If you’re going to have a guest, at least move the bottles so they are not blocking his head when he talks. And quit interrupting. I’ve watched the video for almost 6 minutes and have learned nothing yet about sake. A 23 min. video is too long. Stay on topic. Quit talking about tea.

Seeing the contrast of East and West coasts in your personalities is very telling, stereotypical even.

re: Tea Library.
If you have the chance to go to the Chinese gardens in Portland, Oregon then I strongly recommend a visit, if not it as a location to film. Aside from the garden and surrounding structures, a traditional tea-house was also constructed on the grounds in the middle of the city. This place boarders on holy ground for me and I do not consider myself to be religious.

To Royce: Episode 355 also covers sake, just Gary and some Bacardi Limone beach-tini glasses.

I tried Sake once.
Am looking forward to tomorrows show to find a reason for a second try.

Hmmm – Timken….Ohio…..of a fabled Canton Family, perchance?

It was while with Hough Catering in the early 1980’s, at a Timken Family Wedding which I was exposed to one of my first haut cuisine/wine experiences, which would lead to years in fine dining, and ultimately, more years in the wonderful world of wine distribution and retailing.

Years ago, with Mr. Tony Marchetti leading a tasting of about 25 sakes was where I’d learned the basic ropes of sake. It was very enlightening, overwhelmingly voluminous in info, and hands down, to this day, one of the most difficult tastings I’d ever undertaken. But the rewards have been instrumental to my growth, and enjoyment of sake.

A great episode on a great beverage. I’d love to see him again on your show. But this time give him a chance to talk, you can clearly see he’s flustered by not getting to finish his sentences..

I had one sake in my life that did in fact taste like harsh hot vodka with a little funk. it was awful. i’m so curious now to find out about the world of good sake that i never knew about. Great show, looking forward to the next ep

Seemed like a really interesting guy. I do however disagree with is lack of numerical ratings or positioning. I understand the fitting people with the best one for them, but eventually you have to have a subjective rating of the quality by a taster/expert