Zrm ………… DONE, I will go solo after this wed's but wait to u see!

Another great guest. GV is not sticking to the less guest strategy and I for one am glad. perhaps he felt that way late last year when he made the pledge because he had a little run there of pretty mediocre guests (I am actually being charitable in a couple of cases). His bookings lately have been terrific though.

QOTD: My wine buying strategy is simple. just order the minimum required for free shipping every single day on Cindy until the bank account is empty. Then I get a commission check and start all over again. It keeps life uncomplicated that way.

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Don't you dare GV. The last thing we need is to have him spending another couple hours a day taking phone calls about brix readings and punch downs vs pump overs. He is already wearing about 2 hats too many as it is. If Gary were spread any thinner he would be a window.

Gary, watch the fairly recent movie, “Extract”. About a flavor company…

QOTD: I usually buy something from a producer I know something about or have had some of their wine previously. It makes it more enticing when it is a little known or unusual varietal for the region. Having been burned using this method, I prefer to taste or get a Gary recommendation first, but I do like to experiment especially if the price is right. If I am selecting something to bring to someone's house or take to a BYOB, I tend to go the safe route and take something I've had and am pretty secure in knowing most people will like.

GV – I love this guys laugh…he's a big teddy bear!

QPTD – I like to explore…we should all try not to drink the same wine twice!

I will agree that Gary has had some great interviews. In my opinion he really hit his stride with episodes 853, 854 and 855 with Kermit Lynch. I would also rank this one up there with those.

I'd love to hear the NPR interview……Link it up?

This is scarily reminiscent of treekies discussing which episode of a low budget sci-fi-serial was better.

I agree, Gary is a busy enough man already.

GV, how on earth did you find this guy? Great guest, I'm assuming it was through his wine, but how did the Captain Crunch connection get raised?

BTW isn't the green board supposed to change more often? I'm already stoked for the PartY… next?

QOTD: A little of everything to be honest. If a friend recommends a good brand, I'll try it, but I do much more experimenting, always trying to find something new.

Wow!! Another great episode with a very knowledgable gentleman. I love these episodes that provide the perspective of the grower/maker/farmer/etc etc etc.

I will look for his wines, hopefully I can find it in the DFW area.

QOTD – I love to experiment, but still learning as I go. So my stratagy is find those variatels I am familiar with and try a new brand, or try a new country.

Thank you so much good sir, for sharing your time, history and talent with us.

Such an awesome episode and guest. QOTD, I buy by how nice the label looks… :P. And I do lean toward Okanagan wines cause I grew up around Mission Hill in Kelowna. I do like the C.G. Arie label though 😉

I'd love a 2 parter with the rest of those wines

The New Yorker did a fascinating article (as usual) on flavoring research, it's worldwide reach, how virtually every food, beverage, perfume, etc. corporations are completely dependant on the working efforts of really, just a few people in the entire world. There's billions of dollars behind it, and we see none of this behind the scenes drama.

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/11/23/0…

Great show and an interesting guest.
QOTD: I tend to go on varietal runs where I buy, for example, a Merlot from 5 or 6 different regions or countries and have a tasting to compare all. My buying habits are typically influenced by grape varietal, country, price point, vintage and label, in that order.
Oh, and GV's ratings, of course!

QOTD: I gravitate to varietals making a name for themselves in new regions and stuff that good producers put out almost like side projects.
Great episode. I do miss the best guest appearance…SASHA! Bring back dear old dad.

Again, great guest and great show Gary. If only it were possible to get these wines shipped to Japan…

I also agree with what Chaim Gur-Arieh said about hospitality being very important. A few years back I was visiting the Niagara-on-the-Lake area and stopped by a small winery called Crown Bench Estates. They were so open and friendly, I could not resist buying their wine, which in my opinion was just as good as the people making it! By the way, if you get a chance, they make a very interesting jalapeno infused ice wine. Then I went to another much bigger place where to be honest, everyone looked like a model, and the atmosphere was completely different; needless to say, I don't really remember their name or their wines for that matter.

QOTD: I guess I would have to say that I mainly buy wine based on varietal (recently, I have been especially interested in trying 100% varietals to get a better idea of the taste of that varietal) or region of production, but sometimes I buy a wine based on brand (if it is reasonably priced), or based on its review. Then there are the suggestions offered by my local wine store owner. I also look at the information provided on the label, and there are even times when I'll be attracted to a wine just because of the label's design, which I know can be dangerous as you should never judge a wine by its label.

Good Show, a very interesting guest today.

QOTD: We almost always experiment and try wines by region, varietal and year in no particular preference, we go and see what we find in the wine shops and then decide what food we'll make to pair them with, very scientific, with notes and impressions afterward. We like this approach because it leaves us with less disappointments than when we get a recommendations.

Hilarious! Besides, that would slow down the progress in buying the New York Jets!!!

Superb episode! Awesome all around.

The Jets don't need his money. He needs to get out of that rat race and kick back in the golden rollin hills of Califrisco

qotd: I try to be experimental but as I have only been 21 for less than a year, I've yet to all of the classics of the old world. So trying my first St. Julien (which was absolutely wonderfull, especially bought on bin end) is just as much a learning experience as my first Spatburgunder or a Long Island Bordeaux blend.

This was a pretty good episode. The quest is doing what he wants to. Few people get that chance or will try. The wines seem quite good but being a small producer, they are not easy to find. Gary, if the wine variety has the word petite in it does it change your approach to it?

QOTD; I usually buy by winery but have been slowly changing. Right now blended wines are what I am focusing on.
what I look for.

Really fun show.
QOTD: I'm still pretty new to wine so I enjoy drinking varietal specific wines, especially if they are from regions that are known for those varietals. Also I definitely am a sucker for highly rated wine at a reasonable price. Big brands are a turn off.

Gary, my wife and I roadtripped over an hour last week to visit the Wine Library. It did not disappoint! We walked out with tons of wine we were excited about, cheeses, olives, and pictures of the chilled room with the expensive stuff. It was a really fun experience.

QOTD: How do I pick a wine? Whenever I find a good recommendation, usually from this show or in the Globe & Mail newspaper, I'll give it a try, especially if it is a varietal I haven't tried before. If I can't find the exact wine that was recommended, I'll sometimes try to find another from the same region and vintage just to expand my palate. I'm definitely mor einterested in the smaller producers. I'd love to give some C.G. Di Arie wines a try — if I could get them up here in Canada.

Fun Show Gary! These guest shows are really kickin' ass lately : 0 )

Would like to try wine no. 2, just to see, if what you think is Oakish, would be the same for me.

Well these wines are all great value plays, in this crazy world. Excluding the SB, because of NZ.

Qotd: I don't buy much wine at the moment. I need some dough for that! : (
When it comes to the “Crunch”, i don't really have a strategy, i'm an in-the-moment guy : )
I have build up enough knowledge, to know what to avoid in the market place. The big
brands can make good wines too……… !