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1. September 17, 2009

   John J.

   I’m sure Steve was used to those looks when he went into a wine store dressed that way. I get ones I’m sure are similar when they see me come in outside of my work clothes. Dressed in a t-shirt and sneakers, probably looking to them like I may not be old enough to be in there, and I start going into their special temp controlled wine area with all the nice wines. Probably looking to them like I might steal something lol. I love when they come up to me asking if they can help me, really just wondering why I’m there and we get to talking. I’m saying things or asking questions about wine in their store they can’t answer or respond to.[only if they are being jerks.] I’m sure Steve loved that assumed misconception people gave him as well, and obviously he knew way more than me. Sounds like he had a wine collection that I don’t even dare dream about too. Sounds like a great guy. r.i.p. Steve

2. March 23, 2008

   John D.

   Gary –

   Just going through your archives. Touching episode and very classy. I’m fairly new to the wine world, but this has compelled me to read up on your friend. Thanks.

3. February 12, 2008

   thefanjestic

   That was really classy and awesome to watch. Good episode and very honest.

4. September 6, 2007

   GrapeStuff

   I really need to start drinking more bordeaux wines. The problem is finding them under $30 readily at my LWS. Hopefully, I will be able to do more ordering from WL in the coming months as the weather cools down!

5. July 16, 2007

   Dave Canada

   Great episode that makes all wine drinkers pause about why we love wine so much. Great story!

   Dave

6. November 5, 2006

   Debbie

   What a wonderful man Steven was ! I send prayers to his entire family.
   Thanks for paying tribute to him
   Deb

7. September 14, 2006

   Anonymous

   Hi Gary, thanks honoring Steven Verlin in this episode.
   His wife is a very dear friend of mine & I am sure when she is
   ready, I will show her this and she will appreciate it.

   She does know your site exists and she really likes it.
   We are all sadden & stunned by his loss.

   I am really baffled why the mentioning of his death hasn’t turned up in food & wine yet.

   He will be missed.

8. August 29, 2006

   Italian Stallion

   Gary, I am very sorry for your loss….My glass(es) of wine tonight will be dedicated to him….Great Show

   The Stallion

9. August 27, 2006

   brian t

   Funny your e- mails pushed the Haut Beyzac yet you gave it a pass. That is one reason i stopped buying from you.

10. August 25, 2006

    Tony G.

    Thanks Gary, sorry for yor loss. Sounds like he was a great guy! Real, with a good heart, not enough of them around. Love the combat boots story, guess you can’t judge a book by it’s cover.

11. August 25, 2006

    Craig

    Gary,
    Jason R’s question (see comment 50) relates to one I asked a bunch of episodes ago. Do you believe in the phenomenon of “bottle shock” as a consequence of shipping/transport? If yes, then is there a rule of thumb as to how long to wait for recovery? Thanks, CK

12. August 25, 2006

    cgf

    Gary,
    Great video interview on wsj online. Also, i am digging Vanessa O’Connell. She seems very sexy.
    Keep hustling.

13. August 25, 2006

    E

    Fun fact: those WSJ stippled portraits are called “hedcuts”.

14. August 25, 2006

    Tommy T.

    Gary,

    Congrats on the WSJ video and article. You hard work is really paying off.

    Tom

15. August 25, 2006

    Adam

    Jason,
    I agree that the wine goes through “bottle shock” after shipping, where the wine might taste a little muted or not show well. Personally, I wait a few weeks if the wine was shipped to drink them. It can’t hurt.
    Adam

16. August 25, 2006

    Craig

    Gary,
    No score to be given for this because it is in a class by itself. Sincere condolences for your loss of such a good friend, and hats off to you for a most fitting tribute. The next time I drink a Bordeaux I will think of this episode, and say a prayer for you both. Best, CK

17. August 25, 2006

    Jason R.

    Tony,

    I would agree with GeneV that most Bordeaux’s go to sleep about 2-4 years after bottle – at least in an awkward stage – some re-emerge fairly quickly, and others it may take 7-10 to come around.

    One last thing – looking for some people’s thoughts on this one: When shipping wine in (UPS Grd), I always wait about a month before I drink anything. My personal thought is that it needs this time to “Settle Down” again or I may catch it in some other AWKWARD stage? Any comments?

18. August 25, 2006

    Bob U

    Gary
    Are you ever going to do an episode on Barbaresco’s? It seems like this wine is not as well know or drank as much as the other Italian reds. I’ve had your Abrigo Barbaresco Vigna Montersino 2001 and the Marchesi Di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga 2001. I thought both were very good but the Abrigo I thought was outstanding especially since they were priced the same. Look forward to your response.
    Thanks
    Bob

19. August 25, 2006

    garyv

    I was told I said Pauillac was a right bank wine, I said “no way” well I did, obviously my head was somewhere else yesterday and I apologize for this HUGE mess up, clearly Pauillac is a left bank wine.

20. August 25, 2006

    Jim J.

    Gary — above the fold in the WSJ, and an online video? You rock!

21. August 25, 2006

    Jaye

    Great video interview on WSJ Online. A question just popped into my head — being that you deal in wine so much in your life; do you have your own personal wine collection? How large is it?

22. August 25, 2006

    Roger

    Gary,

    Great episode! I just returned from Bordeaux where we tasted Lynch Bages and ate at the Winery. Great stuff.

    You may have done this already, but would you consider giving viewers a “heads up” on some future episodes so we can order some of the wines you are tasting and taste along with you? I am interested to learn more clearly how our tastes compare. You would need to give us a couple of weeks to receive the wine. Also, I would only want to purchase wines you recommend as opposed to the wines you pass on.

23. August 25, 2006

    LMA

    gary… well done! making the front page of the journal… even a stipple portrait! congrats! who ever knew an immigrant from belarus could dream the dream and capture the hearts (and livers) of the american public one video blog at a time. congrats again!

24. August 25, 2006

    Dan

    Hey Gary,

    Just watched your WSJ interview. Nice job!

    Dan (In Houston)

25. August 25, 2006

    Dan

    SO I open my Wall Street Journal this morning, and who is staring back at me from Page One???

    Gary Vaynerchuk! A 30 year old immigrant from Belarus.

    Good work Gary!

    Dan (In Houston)

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