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1. September 26, 2006

   ML

   I was waiting for you to open up that bottle of ‘75 Fevre and give it a taste. The color looked awesome.

   This was my favorite episode by far. You were in crazy mode. I loved the bluetooth, the green background, the striped shirt, the celery on steroids, AND the GDs.

   Definitely NYC for the party…how about you break in your new apartment??

2. September 26, 2006

   Michael P

   Holy crap Gary…i don’ thtink I’ve seen you this pumped. I’m a life-long J-E-T-S fan as well but I gotta say I was not impressed by the win. Don’t get me wrong. I’ll take it & run. But at times I felt that the Buffalo Shills had their way with us. JP Loserman had some pretty nice passes. Nevertheless a win is a win.
   As for my vote for the 1st Annual WLTV Fest I say Nicola Paone. Very nice place & they have a big private back room.

   Nicola Paone
   207 E 34TH St
   (212) 889-3239

3. September 26, 2006

   Eugene

   GV,
   Thanks for another great episode on whites, which is always appreciated. I agree with you that Chablis is greatly underappreciated in US and I wish that it was even more bashed here along with all white burgundies! At least by 50% more (if you know what I mean)!
   I wish you would include in this episode or the next one at least a bottle of Aligote, another white of the same region.

   QOTD:
   Gary, please arrange for a party in Midtown. It must be within walking distance from Port Authority because I aint driving after the party!
   Actually you can pick a place in geometrical center between Penn station, Grand Central and Port Authority. That would cover needs of most local (tristate area) people.
   Also, please make it happened on Friday night or Sat/San afternoon.
   Hotel New Yorker has a great ball room (we had an office party there) and it is located on the corner of 8th Avenue and 34th street.
   I wonder if they allow you to bring wine?

4. September 26, 2006

   SeanM

   Wow, I would almost hope for more Jet wins if you always have this kind of energy on a Monday, except I’m not gonna hold my breath. But, Dude, man, what’s with the language? I had to stop the cast and wait for my kids to leave the room.

   I get to drive from the Netherlands to Switzerland and back in late October, not sure of the route yet, but I think it is all through Germany and not France. Any place you’d recommend on the German side of the border? Any thing I should look for that isn’t imported to the states?

5. September 26, 2006

   Julia

   You mention the damage jug wines have done to Chablis…I am afraid today’s mass brands with cutesy labels may do the same. QOD: Definitely NYC for the venue. I’m sure there are a ton of restaurants where you could do it, but if you want a really special old New York experience, try booking the (aptly names) Players Club (http://www.theplayersnyc.org/ ). It’s a Stanford White designed building on Gramercy Park, and you feel like you’ve walked back 120+ years when you walk in the door. Lots of fun!

6. September 26, 2006

   TimF

   Gary – Who sells wine at a garage sale? I’ve never seen that in all my life.

   Also – I love the recommendation of having a $40 bottle of wine with a $5 burger. I’ve mentioned in the past one of my absolute favorite food/wine pairings is Pinot Noir with a feta cheeseburger and fries. Burger and beer is good but burger and wine is even better…

7. September 26, 2006

   David M

   Hey Gary!

   We tasted a bottle of CR Merlot, Petite Syrah, and Cab Sav, the merlot was the best of the bunch. How about Napa with a class trip tied into the function?

   Cheers!

8. September 26, 2006

   MarcT

   ooops…I should edit my post pre-submit….
   “in Burgundy”

9. September 26, 2006

   MarcT

   Gary, I have an idea…figure out where the party is going to be and let me know ASAP. I only have so many buddy passes and want to make sure that I have one saved for this!!! Hell yeah! Finally a party for the WLTV Fanatics! I am there no matter where!
   Great episode today. I was waiting for something to show up in the back ground like you were tasting “in Bordeaux” or something. Ha!
   Great spreadsheet/web page. I think it will be very beneficial for everyone. I post your tasting notes on my bottles purchased from Wine Library on Cellar Tracker (www.cellartracker.com).
   BTW collectors…Cellar Tracker is awesome. It is a donation based cellar inventory website that blows any store bought program out of the water…and it is donation based $aving you money.
   Did anyone see my Falcons last night? Wow…if the Jets ever play like that I hate to think of what the next day’s WLTV episode will be like. Gary might just tape a show from the roof of the building throwing “jug” wine at the traffic below!
   So Gary…let us know ASAP about the WLTV party and I will be there. Of course you know that we the posting Fanatics will NOT let you forget about the party…or the “heat episode”…EVER!!!!
   Chris, I may be with BrandonM on the point of opening up the horizons of “bad” wines to people. It seems (as you may have noticed in my post/rant last episode) that many people don’t understand the bad points of wine; only that it “tastes bad” or someone said it was bad. Soooo, I don’t know. The extra work might be worth it to some (me…I watch every episode so I’m not too concerned). But you really did put a great effort into the spreadsheet and it shows. Thank you so much for your contribution. My glass is raised to you………….and SPACE.

10. September 26, 2006

    damon

    I just have to give my Bengals a mention after all that ranting about the Jets. 3-0 with a little revenge win against the stinkin’ Steelers on Sun.
    NYC sounds good to me for a party. I’m sure you know all the spots, Gary.

11. September 26, 2006

    Jaye

    Hi Gary – I knew you would be in a very good mood today. I do hope you refrain from using the GD’s in the future, they are hard for me to listen to.
    I am surpised you didn’t taste the very popular under $20 Louis Jadot white burgundies. I am a big fan – especially the Pouilly Fouisse. I would have liked to know how your opinion compares to mine.
    For QOD – how about Hoboken, NJ? Easy public transit ride for New Yorkers, easy to get to for people flying in to Newark airport, and less hassle for NJ people (no tunnel/bridge/ferry crossings or ridiculous parking charges).

12. September 26, 2006

    John Weippert

    Gary,

    I asked this question a week or two ago but didn’t get an answer (or comments from any other WLTV reader). My question is… is Napa/California killing the wine market due to glut and over priced wine coming out of Calf. I want to know what you think, are Calf. wines overpriced and do you think they are going to kill the wine market?

13. September 26, 2006

    Sue Z.

    Hi Gary,
    Thanks for the great episodes! I’m really looking forward to the “100th” in a few days. Maybe you could recommend some wines for an Oktoberfest party I’m hosting this weekend. I have a few beers lined up for the appitizers, but I’d love to hear some ideas for wines to serve with dinner. Maybe some authentic German Reislings, Gewurtztraminers, Gruner Vetliners, or anything else you think would pair well, or other suggestions for wines from the region that are less well known. Thanks for taking the time, you’re the best!
    Sue
    PS Are you now grouping the lurkers with us trollers?

14. September 26, 2006

    Adam

    I say you have the tasting right in the store. What better place is there than in the Wine Library?

    Gary, I’m a NJ guy who is living in Maine right now. If you come up here I would be more than happy to show you a good time and make sure you have the best lobster of your life! Here you can eat the lobster that was caught the same day.

    Adam

15. September 26, 2006

    Sean

    A Party.
    Must be in Manhattan, for sure.

    Gary, this question has been on my mind for a month. During the decanting episode, you said that more time cannot hurt the wine. Is this only the case for young wines, because I’ve come across some things that say mature wine should only be decanted for a moment.
    Thanks, Sean

16. September 26, 2006

    Brandon M

    Chris…I’m certainly not buying the wine Gary says pass on. I think your DB takes it a step further by narrowing down to the good stuff, however, it may open the eyes of some by letting them know what not to buy as well as what to buy. I think it will also educate some on the way that bad wine tastes, or what to look for in say, a corked wine. I’m torn cause I REALLY only want to know what Gary thinks is a good buy / must buy, but what if Gary panned something I bought and I wasn’t sure about? I would want to know what his explanation was so I could then try to make a more educated assesment of the wine.

    Either way….your DB is what makes wine communities such a great thing to be a part of…thanks for the hard work!

    B

17. September 26, 2006

    Chris Stanisci

    GARY,

    Many thanks to you, John Kassimatis and especially Brian Woolley for getting the Spreadsheet up and running. There are a few minor clitches, but it looks GREAT. Also thanks for the nice compliments.

    HOWEVER, I DO HAVE A BONE TO PICK. You suggested adding the “non-recommended” wines to the spreadsheet saying that,”we don’t want to make it seem like it’s only the good stuff.” You know I’m your biggest fan, but I STRONGLY disagree. This is exactly what WLTV is all about…the wines either get the VaynerNOD or they don’t. Certainly, that is was precisely what the initial intent was when creating the spreadsheet (I even named it “The Chuk’s Greatest Hits Spreadsheet”).

    This will also double the size of the spreadsheet (which is already pretty sizeable) with wines that you’ve not recommended, not to mention double the work. Remember, that people can always go back and view the episodes where, by the way, ALL of the wines are still listed underneath each episode. Also what would I put in the Tasting Notes/Comments section “This wine sucked”, “bad effort”? I could be wrong, but I think most WLTV Viewers are looking for the sheet with ONLY VaynerNODed wines. I’m hoping I’ve convinced you..let me know.

    Fellow WLTVer’s, please chime in with your opinions. Respectfully, Chris

    P.S. Nice 1st comment#34 from one of my BEST friends, Jeff Cast

18. September 26, 2006

    GOL

    Hmm… WLTV party in January… Super Bowl in January… I think it’s gotta be Miami, where DA BEARS will certainly be playing… maybe against the JETS? GV, you better hold off on making those January plans, your team could be in the PLAYOFFS!

    OK, forget about that suggestion. Obviously the place to be is Chicago… we are the middle of the country, easiest proximity for everyone, we got TimF and Tony S and other Chicagoans who I’m sure we’ll step up with me and host it in style

    If the Jets keep winning I’m gonna have to get a bigger hard drive… such enthusiasm, and 60MBs on this episode (and i think it was almost 20 mins long)… nice work GV!

19. September 26, 2006

    ChrisR

    Gotta be NYC for the party.

    What’s with the green screen? Is it Studio 60 on the Springfield Strip?

20. September 26, 2006

    ray n

    first of all, HERCULEAN effort by Chris. Many thanks.

    I love NYC, but if you want a real party: LAS VEGAS BABY! My new family and I may be moving there for business, but there is no better place to have a party.

    When your family started WL, was it as big as it is now? Can someone do well with a small retail store?

    GO JETS. “J” “E” “T” “S”, JETS JETS JETS!

21. September 26, 2006

    Rick

    Gary

    I looked at Episode #27 and #28 again. I really like the side by side comparisons. I think there is more to be learned from side by side comparisons than from serial tastings. Get four glasses and pour each one. Make color comparisons. Do the smelling before the tasting. Rank them by color and smell before doing the tasting. Then rank them again after the tasting. At the end make a value to price comparison.

    I have a Mile High Stadium Tours sign on the wall.
    Look at the clip only if you are a Broncos fan!
    2005 Denver Broncos Week 11 vs Jets
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYgoZIPlslo

22. September 26, 2006

    Chuck W

    I’ll be in on Saturday for the Droin. I need it after yesterday. But there is one thing I always have believed when it comes to sports – It’s never as bad as you think and it’s never as good as you think. QOW8 – Which MAC QB will have a bigger game? Which one will have more completions over 5 yards? Will one of them be holding the clipboard with his sore shoulder?

    Watch out for the Browns…they know they should have won yesterday and their pissed. They are pissed and their coming for da raiders.

23. September 26, 2006

    E

    If it’ll brighten my day like that, I’m having me some Chablis for breakfast.

    So above and beyond watching the Jets pull one out, did you also take vicarious pleasure in watching the Giants get absolutely steamrolled?

24. September 26, 2006

    Italian Stallion

    HEEEYY YOOOOO!!! Gary…..its obvious where the party should be held…..in New York City. It seems as though most of your fans live in NYC or it surrounding areas. Oh, and I am gonna bring the good stuff to the party baby….two buck vaynerchuck, carlo rossi, fetzer (yea the box one), and yellow tail….and to top it off, we will celebrate with some good bubbly..nothing else but Korbel…..and I will be there in my GIANT jersey. Yea yea yea let me hear it Gary….tell you the truth, I’m not much of a football fan, I’m a huge Yankee fan. Can someone say Jeter for MVP and the Yankees in ‘06……

    Oh and by the way for those of you who don’t understand scarcasm, I was kidding about all those CRAP wines…

    -Stallion

25. September 25, 2006

    Bear Down

    Gary,

    Great episode. I started watching about a month ago. A co-worker (I’m also in the industry) referred me to your site. I think your providing a great service. Especially when you pan a wine that you sell. Although, I don’t always agree with you (I’m a sliver more traditional than you) I agree with you most of the time.

    The White Burgundy Episode finally got me to comment. Thank you for pointing out to others that there IS great Chardonnay out there, and that it’s not always a glass of hot Land ‘O Lakes with vanilla syrup in it. I too have had mixed results with Fracois [Fran-Swah] Jobard.

    Don’t worry the Bears will beat the Giant (who I assume you hate) in the NFC Champonship before facing the Jets in the Super Bowl….yeah right!

    A fellow wine and football fan from Chicago,

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