62 Responses

1. September 5, 2006

   Brandon M

   Success #5 ?

2. September 5, 2006

   TimF

   in

3. September 5, 2006

   zerokreap (kw)

   i got in here early today…nice.

4. September 5, 2006

   diego de la p...

   hello gary, can you tell me what do you think about banfi brunello di montalcino??

5. September 5, 2006

   Brandon M

   I’ve never had a Barbaresco or Nebbiolo that I can remember.

   Great hair today…What was up with that Gary “Mad Scientist” Vaynerchuk look?

   B

6. September 5, 2006

   diego de la p...

   BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 1999

7. September 5, 2006

   Italian Stallion

   Gary…..another Great show….I got scared that you might have forgotten and I would have to get through my work day with no Wine Library TV….but alas, Gary to the rescue and saved me from boredom. Cheers Gary

8. September 5, 2006

   kjb

   Good episode. I was just in WL on Saturday and actually bought a bottle of the El Nido Clio. Now I’m glad I did! Probably won’t be any left the next time I come in!

   Yeah, what’s up with the hair today??

9. September 5, 2006

   zerokreap (kw)

   great episode…91pts. hahaha…funny stuff; solid…so…QOTD: never had a barberesco…

10. September 5, 2006

    Michael P

    Nikolai Volkoff!!! Wow a blast from the past. I remember the wars he had with Hacksaw Jim Duggan!! Him & his 2×4…
    I’ve been meaning to try the Clio. 15.5% alc is even more incentive.

    Great show. Whats up with the hair?

11. September 5, 2006

    kidseyemd

    Hey GV,

    I had a really solid barbaresco about 6 – 9 months ago, and i recall it was a 1999 at about $25 retail but i cant recall the producer…it was a classic old world style wine…

    Thanks for tasting the Clio- i’ve had the 2002 which was also awesome even for an “off vintage”…and i bought 3 of the ‘03 simply based upon how good the ‘02 was….now i’m thinking i better get a case-why spend $50 or $75 on California juice when Spain is putting out so many great wines?? This will be a great wine to build a vertical with!!

    One more thing….You need a haircut dude!!

    hugh

12. September 5, 2006

    Rich S

    Good episode Gary. I definitely enjoy seeing another person’s opinion of the same wines that are rated by the “big guns” of the wine industry like RP. I will try and check out a couple of those wines you were really impressed with today.

    As far as barbaresco goes, I am definitely a fan so I hope you do an episode soon! While I have not had that many different ones, the one that stands out was a 1998 Giuseppe Cortese that I believe I may have even bought from WL! It was very impressive. Have you ever tried that specific one?

13. September 5, 2006

    Mitch

    Sorry to pile on Gary, but what happened to your hair? Bad hair day? Hurricane Ernesto? A call from your stockbroker about your options selling short?

14. September 5, 2006

    Matty Van

    QOD – I had a Barbaresco a few months back just to give one a try, I dont remember what it was..under $20 I am sure, I was not a fan, was too dry and earthy for me…maybe my taste is just not there yet.

    the planned episodes I am looking forward to….#1 heat, #2 value quality champagne

    maybe sometime you could have all of us vote for the a topic for the next day or week, the most votes wins..just a thought

    and on the hair maybe you were going for the ace ventura look??

15. September 5, 2006

    Rick McQ

    Gary:

    I had a great Barbaresco but I can’t remembet the producer. What’s up with the Hair, we’re you catching up on some ZZZZ’z under the desk. Like George Costanza!

    If you say a wine will hold for 10 to 20 years. What would be the best time to drink it. Should I play it safe and drink it earlier at 10 years. Is it 10-20 years from the vintage /release date or WLTV espisode Air date.

    Great Show!

16. September 5, 2006

    Jaye

    Am I really not allowed to watch WLTV anymore? My brother is a huge football fan — maybe that will make up for shortcomings.

    QOD: Never had a Barbaresco — but definitely looking forward to an episode devoted to them. I am guessing your answer to the QOD will be, “yes” and then you will come out with the best one you remember.

    As to your hair, I can only imagine you are experimenting with “product”. Good for you. Don’t listen to the spoil sports on this website, your wild hair and personality are part of what make you uniquely you. I really enjoyed the episode.

17. September 5, 2006

    Erlend

    Just caught up on the episodes, I’m only 19 but you really got me interested in wines. Just want to say, nice work and keep it up.

18. September 5, 2006

    Burton

    Gary, Why only taste wines that are already rated high? I hardly ever buy because of scores and find very enjoyable(and sometimes fantastic) wines that I later find to have received low-mid 80 scores. I think if you put 2003 J. Lohr 7 Oaks Cab Paso Robles in a blind tasting(as a ringer) of Napa Cabs 2-3 times the price, you would be suprised. No great reviews on this one.

19. September 5, 2006

    ML

    I like Barbarescos. Though the last one I had was a magnum of 1998 Sottimano (from WL)…I wasn’t overwhelmed with it considering WS scored it a 93. They suggested drinking after 2006…I had it earlier this year and thought it may have already peaked. But what do I know.

    Anyway…I like the messy hair Gary. Stick with it.

    Last thing…what does aloe taste like? I may be up for licking a rock, but I’m not going to taste aloe.

20. September 5, 2006

    Burton

    and the QOTD, I had a recent vintage of Ressier(sp?) that stands out.

21. September 5, 2006

    PeteB

    92pts. on this one. Thanks for helping me narrow down some of these top rated wines.

    I had a Barbaresco a few weeks ago at Otto, but can’t remember the name – my wife & I found it to be very enjoyable.

    Hey, by the way – how did the party go this weekend – how were your wine selections received?

22. September 5, 2006

    Chris Stan

    Gary, GREAT EPISODE. thanks very much for accepting my recommendation that you provide your answer to the previous episode’s QOD…just for clarity, I was recommending that you do this each and every episode (when it applies). BTW, I saw other viewers also asked for this.

    I thought you were going to seque into my Gary Vaynerchuk “The CHUK’s GREATEST HITS” spreadsheet….I’ll keep waiting…..patiently. Let me know when you’re going to do that so I can send you the latest version.

    I know the hair was a joke (like the class of water)

    LOVED your opening, “I’m your host, Gary Vayner…….Chuk” love the little pause. Again reminds me of Christopher MAD DOG Russo’s opening. LUV IT.

23. September 5, 2006

    Jason R.

    All that time off and NO PARTY UPDATE – How disappointing!!!

    ***** Pio Cesare Barbaresco 2001 *****
    91-93 Tanzer – That has got to be like 96-98 RP & for less than 50 bucks… WINE..ER

    GARY – U KNOW YOU WANT TO DRINK THIS ONE TOMORROW MORNING!!!!!!!!

24. September 5, 2006

    Chris Stan

    Gary, Question for the SPREADSHEET….what type of wine is the “El Nido Clio”. On the WL website it is listed as “Other Spanish Red”….is it a meritage or something else more specific?

    Also, I concur w/ Jason R…..I was anxiously awaiting your report on your 1st party in the new diggs.

25. September 5, 2006

    GregS

    Great (and timely) episode, although it seemed like you were on uppers for this one. One which I am sure many people will find value as an independant (and not all glowing) review of the ubiquitous Robert Parker.

    QOTD: Never had a Barbaresco, but always looking to expand my wine horizons.

    Would still like to see another wine sampler for this reason.

26. September 5, 2006

    EJ

    Excellent episode! Am a very big fan of WL (am a local New Jerseyan), WLTV, and now a first-time commentor!

    Had my first barbaresco this past weekend at Felidia’s in Manhattan– a 1995 Ugo Lequio San Cristoforo (?). Smooth, great fruit, soft tannins… even the wife likes it! Excellent with my veal tenderloin. This was one of the more inexpensive barbarescos on the wine list but thoroughly enjoyed it. I am now a fan and will try your ‘98 Ugo from Gallina. Will be very interested in your blog tomorrow. I give the restaurant excellent ratings as well.

    Question- how do you handle red wine once it has been opened, to enjoy the following day– recap with the original cork? do you recommend vacuvins? refrigerate or room air?

27. September 5, 2006

    StanVH

    Gary,

    I notice that sometimes you appear to take the price point into consideration when you award a score. Does RP? Or WS? In other words, would a 90 pt bottle at, say $15, still be a 90 pt at $35, or $75? Another question regarding points — Say Parker awards a score of 90. Now you say that you would give it an 89. Is there a real difference?

    I tend to use the various scores as a starating point. A 90 pt bottle at $15 would be a bargain. A 90 point bottle at $75 would be expected at the least.

    Bararescos . . . Hmmm, I have had a few, but none stand out in my memory. In fact, the best Nebbiiolo I can remember was from across the river in Roero!!

28. September 5, 2006

    Gene Mishkevich

    Gary, another great episode.. Crazy Doc Brown hair!! Question for you. Where do you see WLTV a year or a few years from now. Considering 5 episodes a week, you’ll be hitting episode ~400 by end of next year and episode 1000 in 3 years or so… What do you think will change, etc?

    Gene M.

29. September 5, 2006

    Carlitos

    Good episode, Gary!

    QOTD – I’ve never really had a Barbaresco… I’m more a fan of Spanish reds than Italians really… but that’s just me…

    Have you thought about doing an episode about different but similar wines offered by a single winery. Their entry, mid and top of the line. Maybe Luzón with their Luzón, Luzón Verde, Castillo de Luzón and Altos de Luzón? Or something less inspiring like Mondavi’s Pivate Select CS, Napa CS, Reserve Napa CS?

    Thanks and keep it up!

    Carlitos

30. September 5, 2006

    Fernando L

    Gary…I went out with some friends to Hoboken to have dinner a few hours ago…and one my friends brougth the Clio…I tried before he told me that is 96 RP…and I found a fantastic wine with a great cost/benefit…I am going to buy a few bottles at WL now…Spanish wines are becoming one of my favorites wine regions…Jumila…Priorat…Why dont you do an episode with Priorat wines?

    Fernando L

31. September 5, 2006

    Lynne

    GV
    Love the hair…but why fix it if it’s not broke?
    I appreciated the last episode; in fact, that’s why I tune in(EP. 83). I don’t care about the rating vs. price point. If it’s good….say so. If it sucks…say so… Regardless. Good job.
    BTW, Our Labor Day tasting vs. WLTV/GV was spot on. We all agreed w/ you on the wines I purchased and your assessment of each. In fact, I have to order some more. Great sales tool.

    PS Save all your “energy” for the good stuff.

    “Buying your wine so you don’t have to.”

32. September 5, 2006

    Panman

    Dude, looks like the Nicolia Volkoff’s tag team partner the Iron Sheik may have put you in the Camel Clutch while you combed the quaff for this episode. Anyway, ha ha I get the joke.

    When going Nebbiolo, I usually opt for a Barolo. I’ve always been curious to try a Gaja Babaresco though.

33. September 5, 2006

    Alan H

    QOTD: Countless bottles of Gaja Barbaresco, if only it wasn’t so expensive.

34. September 5, 2006

    Julius

    I’m glad you’ve finally come to realize the difference between complexity and intensity.

    Regarding the Barbaresco question, I’ve recently enjoyed tasting several 2001 Produttori del Barbaresco riservas (Moccagatta, Ovello, Pora, Rabajà and Rio Sordo.

35. September 6, 2006

    Jonathan B

    Gary, you look like you juist rolled out of bed. Great show.

36. September 6, 2006

    Michael P

    How did everyone get their avatars to show? I’m looking all over & dont see a place to setup a profile?
    Thx

37. September 6, 2006

    Rick McQ

    http://msn.foxsports.com/name/public/NFL/PowerRankings

    Gary:

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Fox sports has the Jets rated 30th in power rankings. Last year the Steelers were ranked first going into the season.

38. September 6, 2006

    damon

    I will out myself and say that I have never had a barbaresco. Please help us inexperienced ones understand what a typical barbaresco is.
    thanks

39. September 6, 2006

    SeanM

    Bubblegum on the nose of the Alto Moncayo? Kewl, last bottle I had of a Spanish Grenache made me say “bubbleyum bubble gum” and I don’t mean the grape flavor, my wife thought I’d lost my mind. I’m glad to know it’s a possibility.

40. September 6, 2006

    Susan

    Gary-
    Another SUPER episode:) I give it a 98!!
    I love the energy!
    Your hair style is interesting…
    I am sooooooooooo glad you found some reds that are great.
    I have never tasted a Barbaresco soooooooooooo…………..
    Nicolia Volkoff ??? Wild blast from the past.
    Please keep up the good work!!

41. September 6, 2006

    Big Billy from Big D

    Thank goodness for Fox Sports settling the NFL season for us, Rick McQ.
    Now we won’t have to endure 20 weeks of the soap opera of the perspiring arts. Just give the Lombardy Football to the Steelers and save the trouble.

42. September 6, 2006

    Chris Stan

    Gary, I’m blown away by the fact that some viewers gave you “CRAP” (as you say on this episode) because you didn’t like any of the wines in Episode #83. First of all, your reply was perfect in that you should call them as you see(taste) them….that’s the whole point of WLTV. Secondly, in the 3 previous episodes(80, 81 & 82), you recommended a total of 9 bottles….that’s right–9. So, keep doing what you’re doing (I know you will) and don’t listen to the dopes.

    By the way, this is part of the beauty of the “Chuk’s Greatest Hits” SPREADSHEET…I can easily see all of your recommendataions.

43. September 6, 2006

    Sam Zen

    G- way to stick it to Katie… she’s a bad color wine!

    Suggestion, PLEASE consider telling us more explicitly what regions the wines are coming from (not just the country) and also consider showing the vineyard’s location on a map. It’ll be a great visual as we learn about the different wineries and their location.

    Oh, and did I mention BEAR DOWN CHICAGO BEARS….

44. September 6, 2006

    veinerchuckluvah

    Gary! What’s up with your hair today?
    High energy. High coif.

45. September 6, 2006

    Bob U

    Best Barbaresco I’ve had Abrigo Vigna Montersino, just bought 3 more. Same price as the Marchesi but I think much better.

46. September 6, 2006

    Vinacull

    Gary,
    In case I wasn’t clear regarding the last episode, my comments were not a complaint, nor did my review ascribe any problem to the fact that the wines weren’t sparking it for you. It was just an off day without enough articulation, which happens to everyone. In contrast, this was a JURASSIC CLASSIC today Gary — BRAVO! I give it a 98 because it contained everything I dig about WLTV. Like Little Miss Sunshine I laughed, I cried (a little, especially when Nikolai hugged the bottle), I scratched my head (at the new “do”, and more product to you dude), but most of all I salivated with the IN-DEPTH helpful detail of what you liked/didn’t like and even why others should try even if something like the Alto Moncayo doesn’t quite get the Vayner-NOD. I LOVED the comparative reference to spending $5 more and getting a CDP Blanc that has a bit more stuffing and/or character compared to the Tensley you tasted. That is exactly the kind of thought process I have, or look for, when I buy. Q4GV: Some of your description for the Margerum, such as “Muscat-like” and “peach” on the mid-P surprised me and seems atypical for a Sauvignon Blanc. Tell us about the most memorable wine you have tried where you smelled/tasted and it was so completely divergent from what you expected based on the varietal that you thought someone was playing a trick on you. QOTD: Best Barbaresco I ever had was a 1990 Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano Reserva.

47. September 6, 2006

    David S.

    Gary…can you explain what you mean by “new world fruit” as opposed to “old world fruit?”

    What’s with the hair thing?

48. September 6, 2006

    Tommy T.

    Good episode.

    Tell us about the “Vayner-slurp”. Is that your special technique or did someone tech it to you?

49. September 6, 2006

    joe

    Gary, wow – maybe a little too over the top today. By the way, I loved Episode 83 – it is more fun for me to see you review so-so wines and make a call against. Very valuable to determine what not to buy. and it was totally real.

    Thanks for the guidance on Parker’s over-the-top rankings today. I had the Margerum lst night in Santa Barbara and it is indeed terrific stuff – - although I am still more of Fiddlehead Sauvigion fan.

    I love Barbaresco (and Barolo). Our house Barberesco is Pio Cesare – - although my favorite bottle ever was a 2000 Gaja – - it was a Spice Rack in a bottle!

    Joe

50. September 6, 2006

    eugene

    Gary,
    On the page with the past episodes, could you please provide a tasting recap (one or two words), expert rating if applicable, a link and the price for each of the tasted wines?
    This would be a great shopping tool.
    See, we don’t shop after each episode. It would be nice to be able to glance at the past episode page and see something like your PASS!! Get the Case!; Recommended, Good for the Price, Outstanding Bargain, etc.

    Thank you.

    Eugene

51. September 6, 2006

    Erich R

    Had a Gaja a while back. 2000 I think it was. Thank god I did not have to pay for it. It was delicious. Would like to have had it side by side with one of his barolos. Was not that lucky. Keep it up. Go Giants!!!

52. September 6, 2006

    GOL

    Watched episode #84 last night with my wife… she loved your hair! I have no comment on that topic, but what’s not to love about Nicolai?

    Anyway, another great show, my question is do you (or any blogger) have a recommendation of a CDP blanc? I am quite familiar with CDP red, pretty sure I’ve never had a CDP blanc…

    (QOD)… or a good-enough-to-remember Barbaresco, for that matter, so I’m looking forward to episode #85!

53. September 6, 2006

    joe

    GOL:

    In terms of ChduPape blancs: I love Vieux Telegraph and especially Beaucastle – - which can age forever. I just had a 1991 that still had lots of life left in it!

    Joe

54. September 6, 2006

    RCP

    The hair was highly amusing.

    Haven’t ever had those wines/grape.

    Thanks for keeping the show fun and not taking it too seriously.

55. September 7, 2006

    Jaye

    In case anyone else is still checking these comments a day and a half later . . . lookie what I found . . . http://volkoff06.com/

56. September 8, 2006

    Bruce

    Hi Gary,

    Was out of town last two days and just catching up so I do not even know if you will read this since you have already posted next episode. Up above in the comments, StanVH (comment #27)asks a great question about scores in relation to price. I would love to hear you address and answer.

    I thought the episode was great and yes you did have more energy and enthusiasm. Do not let the wines bring you down!!..:)

    I also have to say I really had a hard time watching this epsisode because you taste five wines but only listed four in the wines tasted in this epsiode list AND one of the bottles disappeared and I could not figure out where you were or what happended without pausing and going back.

    I have never had a Barberesco and looking forward to watching the next episode about them!

    Thanks,

    Bruce

57. September 9, 2006

    David M

    Hey Gary!

    Good epiode, cathing up…Spinetta I know I shoudl say Gaja, however it oesn’t do ti for me.

58. July 17, 2007

    David Canada

    Nice hair bro’ Woah!!
    QOTD – I think I had a Gaja Barbaresco at a restaurant one time but certainly not a lot.

59. February 12, 2008

    thefanjestic

    Good Episode – Bring back q&a sessions – and by the way – you never answered how old you Dad was!

60. February 25, 2008

    TonyStro

    dood, I give your hair a PAZZZZZZZZZ !

61. April 19, 2008

    Kristen

    QOTD: Don’t think I’ve ever had a Barbaresco.

    Thanks for the show!

62. September 18, 2009

    John J.

    had to check and see how many people commented on the hair. how about a vin jaune or charbono episode?

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