Miles is correct in saying the songs are more famous than the band. I had no idea the name of the band that sang “The Way” and ” Out Of My Head” but have heard the songs countless times and thoroughly enjoyed them. Fun Epp to watch, I actually didn't care if you reviewed any wine tonight or not. Great stories.

QOTD: I like the 2003 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

QoTD: '05 Lascombes: $50.

saaaaaaaay whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ??????????????????

More like hyper triple esspresso then slammin half a bottle of wine and some extacy before texting while on the dance floor.
! )

since when r u into rock???????? 😛

G might be a closet-rocker……… :O)

Miles story was so entertaining and funny I had to comment and throw my support his way. I couldn't agree more about the Francophile thing, as Kermit said they have mastered all styles and if you think about it, where else can you find red wines with finesse and complexity and real balance.Three Bordeauxs that have stood out from others I've tried are for me, the 04 Leoville Barton for its seemless balance and lack of fake winemaking. The Haut Bailly and Larcis Ducasse which really showed well in a tasting of 05s I was at. None of these would be under $70 in the top vintages but worth exploring in the less hyped years. Cheers and keep on rocking.

LOVED the guest today. miles AND his stories ROCK!!!!

http://s0.ilike.com/play#Fastball:The+Way:64336…

So I'm going to a cinco (err…ocho) de mayo party tomorrow. Since I don't know of any mexican wines, anyone have any rec's on something good to take? Thought maybe I'd make some sangria. I know that's not mexican either…..but dammit, I don't feel like drinking stinky mexican beer.

I'm sorta there with you charles. I like bordeaux a lot, but I generally steer clear because the QPR isn't great, at least not for my taste. I wish I could remember the name, but the local shop I frequent carries an inexpensive st. emilion that's been pretty good for ~$25

A good choice of a guest. I'm a lurker, usually, but I break silence to say I met Miles at a splendid wine bar in Austin called Vino Vino. He has been known to play there, a little under the radar, when not on tour. He's generous: invites musicians from the audience to play or accompany him; I'm the president of a small record label, and he sympathetically shared his wisdom and time.

The venue suits his francophilic bent: I think there's one California wine for sale there (Conn Valley Prologue?); the wines by the glass are fascinating, diverse, GV-esque selections. Passion, up and down the list, and on the stage, too.

QOTD: Château de Barbe Blanche, 1998. Inexpensive and elegant, great with food.

I get to remembering we had a lot more [Chateau Le Gay 2006] then. We would run in circles everyday, running around half blind for that stuff. But, everybody knows there ain't nothing new about money woes and I complain very little because [Chateau Laforge 2006] is better than we ever could have wished it to before.

QOTD: continuing, have had is the 2003 Chasse Spleen ($30.00). I thought it was spectacular. I have 3 magnums of the 2005 that I'm praying are as good.

Duder, this was awesome. Good times. Good stories.

I say you put Miles and Kermit in a limo and head down to Maynard's Vineyard in Arizona for a taste. How fun would that be?

I'll be happy to mediate.

Cheers!

I think it might be worth while to review the past episodes of WLT and cite the jewels of wisdom I have picked up. Todays jewel is “Stories are what wine is all about”
GV-episode 860.

QOTD – I do not have a favorite color, food, wine, person, place or thing. I have felt this way since grade school. I love the thing that separates them from their peer.

Vintage! and very honest, authentic, entertaining and meaningful.
Real life, right there!

Never heard of Fastball, but this guy is pretty cool, like him. Great stories. He's lived life. Like my new icon? oh, sorry, this is about the show. wow, he is an interesting guy. I was surprised! and impressed. His review of the 3 years was incredible. priceless. it's so true.

oh, ok review on wines.

Miles, your a cool guest.
Gary, the shows just keep getting better my man!!!
QOTD – Chateau Puygueraud 2003. Drank in March. AWESOME!! $ 25.00 easy 90 points or better.
I have a very cool 2005 Chateau Haut Segottes Cabernet Franc based Bordeaux with some Merlot In the blend and that is it. Neal Rosenthal import. Can't wait to pop it. $ 37.00

What a great show and guest! Loved the Fastball tunes before the show and now will definitely revisit. Very cool.

QOTD: just about anything from Smith-Haut-Lafitte.

Sorry Gary, You like the interviews but I come here for wine talk.

Love it. SAW FASTBALL IN NASHVILLE years ago. Enjoyed it!

You're not THE Dave Holland. Signed, Jack deJohnette. 😉

This episode could have been a train wreck.
But Miles turns out to be a really cool guy.
Great episode.
I think the Chez Panisse angle saved it for me.
It is funny how interesting people wind up doing interesting things and meeting other interesting people.
One more reason to get out of your house.

Great show! Thank you for the laughs and stories.