Comments on: We’re Back! Gary rates 4 Australian Wines. – Episode #57

By: Andrew D

Andrew D — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:43:08 +0000

Hey Gary

Fantastic to watch this old episode that was obviously a turning point. I was thinking that the early editions of WLTV were a little soft. Looking back in hindsight it’s obvious you made the right decision. Fantastic.

Oh and I agree about the Rosemont – worst winery in Australia!

Cheers
Andrew

By: John J.

John J. — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:46:49 +0000

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.

By: dcpatton

dcpatton — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:52:57 +0000

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

By: Dan Leavy

Dan Leavy — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:46:58 +0000

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

word 57 “the”

By: CJRice

CJRice — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:50:20 +0000

My palate tells me that network television sucks.

By: John D.

John D. — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:29:33 +0000

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!!!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:23:18 +0000

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.

By: The Fanjestic

The Fanjestic — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:37:34 +0000

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?

By: WA Ambassador

WA Ambassador — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:08:46 +0000

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.

By: soyhead

soyhead — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:41:29 +0000

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