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1. September 14, 2009

   John J.

   Could not agree with you more Gary about the Rosemount. I don’t want to offend anyone, but Rosemount and those other mass marketed wines are a waste of time. The price you pay for those is not the quality of the wine, but the money they spend to mass-market that crap. There are far to many wines out there at that price or cheaper, which are way better values. Including that fruit driven, easy drinking style, and the more terroir driven, boutique style of wines from small producers. Surprised anyone would have wanted you to do a tasting on a wine like that. You can just google any of those mass marketed wines and get 1,000 reviews on them. I come to you because you turn us on to the good wines and good values out there that you don’t here about at other places. Stuff that’s not gonna have 1000 sites come up with info on it, like those silly wines such as Rosemount.
   Which is why I really hope you get around to doing a charbono or vin jaune tasting. Very different wines, but underdogs in their own way.

2. March 30, 2009

   dcpatton

   Awesome decision Gary! I think this was really when we all got hooked and WLTV took off! Bring the Thunder!

3. July 10, 2008

   Dan Leavy

   good episode to return with, you seemed much more comfortable.

   word 57 “the”

4. June 8, 2008

   CJRice

   My palate tells me that network television sucks.

5. May 17, 2008

   John D.

   Wow, this has to be a seminal episode. I’ve been going through the archives, one at a time from the beginning. This one rocks. I love pissed off and hardcore Gary. I imagine it was a tough decision at the time Gary, and I am so glad you stuck to your guns and flipped off the Man. Way to go. This is what folks like me need and crave. Enough of the elitist BS. We need honest, real advice. If something sucks and there’s something better, I want to hear it. Keep up the great work Gary and thank you!!!

6. March 17, 2008

   Kristen

   Yay GV for keepin it real!!!!! I’m so glad you didn’t go into syndication and could keep you’re unique tasting notes (”well this doesn’t suck”) on the table! I can’t imagine how many constraints there’d be if you went with the big wigs!

   And I think this episode is the cusp of the Gary to come, the one who tells us those painting-like descriptions of wine! Thanks GV, I’m so glad you stayed with vlogs.

7. February 10, 2008

   The Fanjestic

   Ok so watching these straight through – this is the beginning of the new WLTV. Gary’s energy has picked up – the character that we all know and love in Gary is starting to shine through – what got into you Gary? I think the idea that a 7 minute episode is long is funny. Boy do would those exec’s be pissed now. Or maybe WLTV will have another big change soon – who knows?

8. August 31, 2007

   WA Ambassador

   Australian wines… gooood, TV syndication… baaaad
   Thanks for sticking with us and keeping it real. This is way more valuable than what you could have offered on TV.

9. August 28, 2007

   soyhead

   great episode. obviously something went down. lots of comments. is this a pivotal wltv point?

10. June 28, 2007

    David Canada

    I love pissed off and fired up Gary V!!!!!
    I have had the Jester before and it was maybe 84……just too over the top.
    Rosemount…..word on that buddy. Too many people spend way too much money on shitty wine like that.

11. June 13, 2007

    ktw

    wow – going thru all these back episodes of WLTV is a lot like watching those Telemundo soap operas – way to stick it to the MAN gv – props to you!

12. April 3, 2007

    pomole

    kudos to you on the big FU to the tv establishment. the web video will pay off in the long run if you market it right. keep up the good work.

13. March 11, 2007

    EricB

    I’ll second that! Go Gary!
    I can’t stand infomercial reviews. Thanks for keeping it real.

14. March 8, 2007

    Lars

    I’m glad SS Chris mentioned episodes 57 & 58 in the forums. Thanks for stickin’ with the vblog. Tough decision. Love the candor.

    Lars

15. February 20, 2007

    Mark Smith

    Gary,

    This will date me but just as ol’ “What’s his name” said, “We will serve no wine before it’s time.” We (your relatively new customers from Connecticut) will follow no wine critic who sells out to industry or mainstream media pressure. You haven’t. Well done. And we’ll be back.

    Mark S.

16. February 1, 2007

    Elliot

    You should have some Rage Against the Machine playing in the background of this episode. I love the passion!

17. January 31, 2007

    dadobs

    Silly to post anything months after the episode came out, but I’m a lurker trying to catch up on early episodes and thought I’d add my two cents.

    First, Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator’s Aussie expert, discussed the Rosemount quality issues in his Jan 26, 2007 WS blog and provides some interesting insights.

    Second, the GSM (and some other Rosemount) bottling(s) is still a solid buy in Aussie wine at $25 retail. Then again, the market’s being flooded by tons of great juice from the outstanding 2005 vintage and maybe even the GSM will be overshadowed by all the other stuff (Marquis and Co) coming in around $15-30.

    Lastly, it’s too bad Gary (and the rest of us) can’t find a bottle or two of the 1994 Rosemount Diamond Label shiraz. It was worth every one of its 90 points from Spectator. I bought a couple cases at $6/bottle, but they’re long gone. My buddy bought even more and is now on his last bottles but says the stuff is still drinking well. Too bad the Diamonds have lost so much of their…shine?…sparkle?…heart?

18. October 6, 2006

    Bear Down

    Gary,

    I just watched this one. Great episode! Anyone who ever doubts your honesty, or tries to refer to you as a salesman should check out #57 (Olin Kreutz) j/k.

19. September 25, 2006

    Brandon M

    I cant’ beleive that “Execs” try to tell you how many minutes each episode should be. Some people.

    I do enjoy the brutally honest Gary! I think you should taste even more mainstream wines to de-bunk some of the beliefs that people have about what good wine is.

    I had three blind moose merlot this weekend and trully had to choke it down (I was being curtious)

    B

20. August 3, 2006

    Italian Stallion

    Gary, this is what I am talking about. Total honesty is greatly appreciated. I find your videos to be not only useful in my quest for the best wines, but also entertaining. Is it possible in the future to do a show on the big Napa Cabs….Mondavi Reserve, Caymus special selection, Dominus, Cakebread, shaefer, opus…etc. I know these wines are expensive, but these are “classic” wines, and I do say that term loosely. Just a suggestion

21. July 27, 2006

    Doug

    Excellent Gary, this was a laugh-out-loud episode. Keep ‘em coming!

22. July 27, 2006

    Josh Agrons

    Gary
    I am new to your site and to Wine Library TV. I am impressed. I expected sycophancy; I got candor instead–in spades. For those of us suffering through overly exuberant wine reviews from Wine Spectator or various retailers, your program is a delightful change. Keep it up, and I’ll keep coming back.

    Josh

23. July 27, 2006

    Joseph

    Gary,

    I liked your episodes before, but after this episode, I am just HOOKED! As a person that has just begun to venture into wines and loving it since April, I appreciate having someone like you telling it LIKE it is about wine. Gotta FIGHT the politically correctness and BE HONEST. If it sucks, it SUCKS!

    Joe

24. July 26, 2006

    eugene

    Thank you, Gary.

    And I second Buddy’s comment.

25. July 26, 2006

    Leonard deOliveira

    Gary,
    Welcome back, what can I say that hasn’t been said already…just loved it…finally being absolutely honest on TV and saying it just like we wopuld say it …keep up the good work, don’t change a thing…being honest about those wines will bring you more people following what you have to say verse being polite…if the wine is good, it doesn’t need anyone giving a rating..just truth…the wine will speak for itself and the rest of us can love it or not. Interesting to say the lease… everyone who follows you or watches is probably wondering what’s up? No matter what, it was one of your better reviews…sounded just like what I would say when tasting those wines…

    Len

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