QOTD — living in a culture where so many of us can take the time to enjoy wine and think

good show and a well performing wine. Thanks for another Episode, Gary.

Nice diggs gary, can I crash at your place if I come to NY…….lol just kidding.Shafer is definitely an exceptional winery,I have had several of their wines and never had a bad one.

QOTD:I recently went back to school after moving threw several career changes in the last decade, and I had forgotten how much fun taking on such a challenge could be.Although, I have found myself busy as hell trying to keep up,I find myself rising to every challenge.I guess a few years ago I thought I was to old to go back to school and I doubted my own ability to take on the challenge of returning to school after so many years.The truth is I think I am better prepared and more capable than ever.I had forgotten maybe the most important lesson in life and that it is never to late to do the things you love and your passion for what you do will help you over come any obstacle.The old cliche you can be anything you want to be or do anything you want to do still applies but for awhile in my life I just took for granted that my my path was already chosen.We all need to remember that our life story can’t be written until we are dead and until then the content of that story is up to us.

Nice diggs gary, can I crash at your place if I come to NY…….lol just kidding.Shafer is definitely an exceptional winery,I have had several of their wines and never had a bad one.

QOTD:I recently went back to school after moving threw several career changes in the last decade, and I had forgotten how much fun taking on such a challenge could be.Although, I have found myself busy as hell trying to keep up,I find myself rising to every challenge.I guess a few years ago I thought I was to old to go back to school and I doubted my own ability to take on the challenge of returning to school after so many years.The truth is I think I am better prepared and more capable than ever.I had forgotten maybe the most important lesson in life and that it is never to late to do the things you love and your passion for what you do will help you over come any obstacle.The old cliche you can be anything you want to be or do anything you want to do still applies but for awhile in my life I just took for granted that my my path was already chosen.We all need to remember that our life story can’t be written until we are dead and until then the content of that story is up to us.

Splendid to see you kick back, relax, and really – truly – enjoy a glass of wine. Cheers!

QOTD: Not that much. Freedom…I’ve always had it so I suppose maybe that, though it seems like we are getting less of that too.

Jets Grillcover–nice touch!!

QOTD: Not that much. Freedom…I’ve always had it so I suppose maybe that, though it seems like we are getting less of that too.

Jets Grillcover–nice touch!!

Nice Cab and nice Weber!!!

QOTD: The LIFE we can live here in America…

GV and V-Nation,

All Shafer wines (!) make even a plain steak EXCELLENT. Love ’em. can rarely afford ’em, but they always give 100%. Relentless RULES.

Don’t forget – Shafer is a leader in sustainable farming, etc., and are currently producing more electicity via solar than they use. See their website, http://www.shafervineyards.com for full insight.

QotD – As I now bartend in a nationally prominent, but independently owned music venue, all of the incredible music that my gf and I get to enjoy. http://www.beachlandballroom.com

Fabulous ep! Nice escape in your backyard – Would love to see you grill on that baby!!!

QOTD: When reflecting I guess it would be freedom. I’m really honored to be born in the United States! There are so many opportunities available to us because we live here – so much good too!!

Fabulous ep! Nice escape in your backyard – Would love to see you grill on that baby!!!

QOTD: When reflecting I guess it would be freedom. I’m really honored to be born in the United States! There are so many opportunities available to us because we live here – so much good too!!

Gary – With that question of the day your getting some deep answers.

First off, good episode and I thought a lot of the past comments had a lot of merit. Yes, your deck looks cool (hope you continue to show us more). An episode with Bobby Flay would be neat – food and wine pairings. Yes, you do seem much more relaxed on the patio shows. Almost like a Friday.

Qtd – My health and lifestyle. I think the poster “Gregory” really summed up the health part great. As far as lifestyle, I mean that I take for granted the decent surroundings I live in, in a safe suburb with a decent wife and daughter and decent family. Even though I’m one of the unemployed, there is plenty to sit back and reflect upon. Deep, deep show – especially for us guys! Next you’ll be asking about our innermost feelings!

Gary!!!
Thanks for another fun episode..I just want to tell you how much I enjoy what you do…and thankful for the education…xoxo

QOTD:Hhmm..I’d have to say, I take my health for granted. I take care of myself, but I still think I should be more thankful that Im healthy, and more aware of how fortunate I am.

🙂
xo

QOTD: My husband. He’s generally so easy to live with and parent with that I forget how lucky I am to have him.

with gratitude.

@Adrums,

What are you talking about, non-oaked? Red Shoulders ranch Chard (current release ’07) is not only barrel fermented, but barrel aged, sur lie, for 14 months in NEW, mostly French Oak! Except for 25% stainless.

@Adrums,

What are you talking about, non-oaked? Red Shoulders ranch Chard (current release ’07) is not only barrel fermented, but barrel aged, sur lie, for 14 months in NEW, mostly French Oak! Except for 25% stainless.

Hi Gary.

Been a while since I commented. Still lovin the show and the vibe.

QOTD: I think I take my parents for granted.

Gary said something about Brazilian sparkling wines and I didn’t find any wine library episode about it.. anyone has some clue where find it?

PS: I’m a brazilian guy, on a small city, searching good wines.. and it’s really hard! =/

QOTD: My current job on a real state USA company and my lovely fiancée from a 9 years relationship.

I think I take for granted the life I am having. Granted, things could be better, but I have my health, I am about to get married to a gorgeous loving woman, there is a bit of rough road ahead with getting a decent job, but life is good. Thanks for reminding me.

I think I take for granted the life I am having. Granted, things could be better, but I have my health, I am about to get married to a gorgeous loving woman, there is a bit of rough road ahead with getting a decent job, but life is good. Thanks for reminding me.

QOTD: my health. I learned I had contracted the big “C” last year and it was obviously a life changing event. As you always hear but it is so true, life each day to the fullest, as if it might be your last.

Cheers,
A survivor

Always enjoyed Shafer… good juice esp. Relentless.

QOTD: Life, family, friends…. it is too easy to think that they will be there tomorrow like today when it might not be true…

Always enjoyed Shafer… good juice esp. Relentless.

QOTD: Life, family, friends…. it is too easy to think that they will be there tomorrow like today when it might not be true…

I sometimes take how lucky we are to be able to access so much through the internet for granted. Many many times I’ve been inspired by you, and other passionate people, especially the past few years. So thank you, the love that you give out so freely to the whole Vayner-nation is priceless. It even makes watching you occasionally go bonkers over something inane, or talk over your guests (which you’ve gotten much better about in general, so props), or butcher foreign languages tolerable.
I also love the 0ne Point Five, and had an amazing tasting with the Shafers and 3 older vintages of the One Point Five and the Hillside Select. Although most of the class (largely new world wine lovers) preferred the Hillside – which especially in the 91 and 97 was spectacular – I preferred the 1.5, at least the 98 and the 04. The 1.5 showed a little more tailoring, and more understated earth notes, that filled out the fruit and oak beautifully as it developed. I think its a much better value play, and something I give props to when i see on a restaurant list, over the Hillside Select which has the bigger rep. Even at $75 retail would be a bargain comparing it to $100 CA Cabs, top flight S.A. Cabs or Left Bank Bordeaux.

QOTD: My coworkers…without them I’m lost….

Just once I’d love to see you spit off the balcony….that would be funny…or how about taping on the street…just a thought…