The wait is over! – Episode 100

October 4, 2006

Here it is! After a long wait the 100th episode is finally ready. Sit back with your favorite glass of wine and enjoy this very special WLTV. Of course a new QOD.

241 Responses

October 4, 2006

TimF
Congratulations on 100 episodes, Gary.
October 4, 2006

Mike E
Congrads… how cool!
October 4, 2006

Sam Zen
A tip of the VaynerNod to you. Happy 100th all!
October 4, 2006

Paul
Early today.
October 4, 2006

Doug Derrington
CONGRATS GARY-

Keep up the great work!
October 4, 2006

Paul
And, of course, congrats on #100. We’re glad you’re back.
October 4, 2006

Jaye
Just checked on a whim . . you are early today! I am downloading to I-Tunes and will watch shortly.
October 4, 2006

Doug D
WOW Mr T!

Celeberties and all!
October 4, 2006

Denise
…in the top ten. Can’t believe it.

See you 10/10 at the Super Tasting!
October 4, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
Congratulations!
L’chayim
October 4, 2006

Colin D. Devroe
Congrats on 100 episodes!
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
Nice…Congratulations….terrible dry erase board.

B
October 4, 2006

Louisiana George
100 episodes x average of 5 minutes per episode, divided by 60 minutes in an hour = 8.33 hours per viewer. Gary, imagine the wealth of wine knowledge you have shared with the world through the program – AWESOME!

Thanks and keep up the great work!

Louisiana George
October 4, 2006

Bruce S
Congratulations on the big 100. A great idea from the beginning and nice it to see it go on. Here’s to a long future of WLTV.
October 4, 2006

Sam Zen
Best episode, undoubtedly, will always be the next one.
October 4, 2006

Marc Mc
Go WLTV!!!!!!!!

Go Pack!!!!!!!!

Great Work Gary.
October 4, 2006

Bruce S
You said the AKenwood had a “tough finish”. It was obviously infected by that silly Jets bandana on the bottle? After all, aren’t the Jets all about tough finishes?
October 4, 2006

TimF
TimF from Chicago, IL (suburbs). My favorite episode was the one with the Jets draft pick montage. That one made me laugh the most…
October 4, 2006

garyv
Bruce S——OHHHHHHHH that was cruel!
October 4, 2006

Colin D. Devroe
My favorite episode is the one you haven’t done yet – on storage. Oh, and I’m from PA.
October 4, 2006

Jaye
Gary — this episode was super! I L O V E D the corniness of first half . . . the guy walking by with a barrel on his head, the “igloo”, the jug-o-wine in the Order Dept, etc. You couldn’t get any more corny . . . and that is what made it so enjoyable. I laughed out loud several times. Thanks for the late morning fun!
Great choice on the wines too.
For QOD – I was going to say my favorite episode was still the “WL Tour” mostly because I love the humor of it all, but when I saw your ending to this episode, I changed my mind. The last minute and a half of this episode was so unexpected and creative that it just catapulted episode 100 to the top for me. Thanks for working so diligently to make WLTV so entertaining as well as educational!
Jaye (NJ)
October 4, 2006

TheGosling
Brilliant episode, congrats on 100 !!!!

Fav episode was the Cheese? Wine show because heck I LOVE THE CHEESE and wine combo.

Sorry about the Colts

Geoff
October 4, 2006

Susan
GARY-
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE BIG 100!!
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!:)
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
Ah…bringing in Pop…Very Classy.
Nice bucket head!
OK…that’s it..I want to work at Wine Library..preferably the GM!

I PITY THE FOOL WHO STEALS GARYS WINE GLASS!

Great job on the TRUTH again!!!
The ending is HILL-ARIOUS

I’m gonna say that the Villian is BRIAN WOOLEY
October 4, 2006

Kirk in TX
Congrats on No. 100. A bit corny but what the heck. I guess I need to go back and view some of the episodes I missed to pick a favorite. Keep telling it like it is. You have become a great source for me and others.
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
My All Time Favorite Episode….Episode 4
Why?…Cause I LOVE wine rooms and how they are laid out, and that purple staining in the floor puts it over the top.

I’m Brandon M from Roseville, CA, and I AM A VANIAC
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
ooops…VAYNIAC
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
And whats up with the WLTV party…I REALLY thought you were gonna give the big announcement on where and when

B
October 4, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
Favorite Episode: 31 – Viognier The Other White Wine.
It was the start of the Gary Vynerchuk open eyes to a wider world of wine.

I am from Big D – aka Dallas, Texas – home of the melodramatic, perspiring artists, proffesional football entertainment franchise known as the Dallas Cowboys. As well as a few other aspiring perspiring artists in other sports frabchise establishments.

Chin chin and salud
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
Thanks for voting on the T-Shirt / vaynerNAME everybody…remember…polls close on Sunday at 12 midnight (EST)

http://www.vaynervote.com

B
October 4, 2006

Mark Z
Gary,

Congrats on 100 episodes. I look forward to the next 100.

QOD: I have to say my favorite is episode 98. I ventured out and tried many of the pairings in that episode, also trying many wines that I have never had before. – Thanks Gary.

Mark Z
Essex Fells, NJ
October 4, 2006

Michael P
Congrats on your first cien! Beautiful store you have there GV. Great to see the notorious papa Sasha(sp)

just an fyi….the score to the yanks game was 8-3
October 4, 2006

Matty Van
WOW that was friggin awesome, I laughed out loud at my desk 5 or 6 times, people were looking at me funny at work.

Bruce S #17 – “You said the AKenwood had a â€œtough finishâ€. It was obviously infected by that silly Jets bandana on the bottle?”….lololololololololololololol

QOD – #69 adn #100
October 4, 2006

Michael P
check that 8-4 NYY
October 4, 2006

Julius
Actually, it was 8-4
October 4, 2006

garyv
I know, my prediction was 7-3 and it almost came thorugh, but I forgot that it was airing today, BIG mistake
October 4, 2006

Chris Fehnel
Gary Vay-ner-Chuck, Congrats on 100 quality episodes of WLTV. Very entertaining, keep up the good work.
October 4, 2006

kidseyemd
This is my favorite episode

I was gonna e-mail u about MR T-he was on the today show this weekend wearing #12 as well!!
Nice cameo by Vaynerdad

looking forward to #1000!!

Hugh
October 4, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
To Vote for your favorite T-Shirt Namplease go to the blow link and vote: Once only please.

http://www.vaynervote.com/

For those of you who believe your love of wine and WLTV is a matter of Free Will, unending intellectual curiosity, and sensory pleasure I recommend:
Wine Librarians

For those who believe that their condition may be more described in faux medical terms I recommend:
Biblio-OenoPhiliacs (also known as BOP)
those Wine Librarians so infected should be known as BOPPERS. (BOP PERSons)

For those who believe that their relationship with WLTV should be described in the Journal of Psychiatry I recommend:
Vayniacs
I wonder if it is a crippling disorder?

Foe those who believe only in unquestioned authority figures, and wish to prostrate themselves in that servitude I recommend:
VaynerNation

Cheers and Happy Voting
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
Everyone…you will see the voting on the t-shirts change on a regular basis from me cleaning the database of fake email addreses. vayniacs had 64 votes this morning. I had to pull out 9 fake / fraudulant emails….no biggie, but we do want it to be a true vote!

B
October 4, 2006

Deb L
waiting for the next 100! thanks for the great work! oh yeah GO TWINS!!
October 4, 2006

Rick W.
Gary,

Congrats on 100! Love the Jets draft pick episode. I hope you don’t pick wines like they pick first round players. I had hoped they would have won Sunday so half of my Survivor Pool would have been gone. Nice touch bringing your dad in since he brought you into the business. I still want to see you be the ref in a episode of Parker vs WS.

Mazel Tov,

Rick W.
October 4, 2006

Darrell T.
Gary,
Great episode!! thanks for the extended tour of the store and the impromptu intros to your
father and other members of the Wine Library Staff. That will increase the desire to make
road trip to Springfield to visit the store.
Favorite episode #45, cause A friend of mine who I turned onto WLTV bought a case of 2 of the
wines reviewed on that episode and love them.
Ready to start the next 100!
October 4, 2006

Tampa Steve
Congrats! Gary, I think you are a closet case producer.
Tampa Steve….yes from Tampa, says his favorite episode is #96….That was the KING of all episodes!
October 4, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
Brandon, what qualifies a Fradulent/Fake Email address?

I ask because I asked some people who are not regular viewers to vote. Is there a database of registered eligible voters. I was not aware of any registration requirement for voting.

Cheers
October 4, 2006

Darrell T.
Gary,
Great episode!! thanks for the extended tour of the store and the impromptu intros to your
father and other members of the Wine Library Staff. That will increase the desire to make
road trip to Springfield to visit the store.
Favorite episode #45, cause A friend of mine who I turned onto WLTV bought a case of 2 of the
wines reviewed on that episode and love them.
Ready to start the next 100!

I live and watch in Bucks Co. PA
October 4, 2006

Steve B
Gary, Congratulations!

Looking forward to the next 100 episodes……..

Slainte,
Steve B
blog.thegrapenuts.net
October 4, 2006

Rick
Gary

Congratulations on episode 100!

Episode #27 – White Burgundy taste off: The Wine Library 6pack tour.

Be the first to taste Pink Truck. â€œThe wine is awash in fruit flavor — juicy strawberries and ripe raspberries — with structure and complexity unmatched in the category.â€-Winery The label has a jean-clad woman standing by a hot pink 1939 Chevrolet
October 4, 2006

ChrisR
Gary,

Congrats on 100!

Favorite ep. The infamous episode #69 The Big One.

ChrisR from NJ
October 4, 2006

SeanM
WTG on 100, Enjoyed the ‘chucks’ filler-sode, the classic comments were great.

Has to be #84 when you take it to Bob.
Sean in MD just outside of DC.
October 4, 2006

dougiefresh
wow, #100! what can I say? got some sweetness on the nose, interesting mid-palate, awkward, yet long finish. I give it an 86. ; )

fave episode was #17, enjoyed those NZ sav blancs all summer.
October 4, 2006

Julia (from Brooklyn, NY)
The homemade backdrop is so poignant! Congrats… Let’s hope your guest stars don’t start making green room requests. Favorite episode: #50: Spain & Spanish wine. I’m like evangelical about Spanish wine now.
October 4, 2006

BigAl
Well worth the wait. Well done Gary V. “And the Oscar goes to………? Sorry, but there were no Oscar performances in this episode (tell all your employees not to quit their day jobs! LOL Speaking of employees, how many people do you have working at the Wine Library?

My Fav. episode has to be #4 (the Wine Room)

Cheers!
October 4, 2006

Italian Stallion
Congrats Gary!!!

My favorite episode was #88….because Gary gave the Stallion a HUGE shoutout!!!

The next episode should be the heat episode
October 4, 2006

Marc Mc
QOD: My favorite episode was the store tour, what a great facility with a thoughtful design. I hope to visit one day.
Marc Mc
Elm Grove Wisconsin

My QOD: When is the next 6-pack tour? Soon I hope!
October 4, 2006

Tony
My favorite episode was #64 – the tour of WL.

Great episode Gary, but don’t give up your day job to take up acting!
October 4, 2006

Tony
Oh, I’m from the great wine state of California. Paradise, CA, to be exact.
October 4, 2006

PattyO
My all-time favorite episode was the HEAT EPISODE
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October 4, 2006

Matty Van, Rochester,NY
The heat episode….would have been better when it was hot outside, I guess it still is in much of the country. I think most of what would have been said I found elsewhere on the net….here is the link it answered every question I had and is very detailed

http://www.organizes-it.com/winetips.php
October 4, 2006

Tony
Yeah, Gary, I’ve been cutting you some serious slack on the heat episode. It’s too late to just set a bottle on a window sill, so you need to find a warm room or something. I’m sure that WL has a furnace room or something where you can subject a bottle to heat. Even the heat lamps at your local Burger King would work. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

So take notice, I’m done cutting you slack on the heat episode. I’m back on the case.

I pity da fool who doesn’t do the heat episode.
October 4, 2006

Rich S
Congrats on episode 100 Gary. You know we all love WLTV and it is apparent you do as well. Keep up the good work and the Vayniacs of course will keep tuning in. My favorite episode to date was the wine and cheese pairing episode from only a few ago. Pairing episodes should definitely be a part of the next 100!! Also, you must do a few blind tastings as well. That would be very interesting.

By the way, that Snidely Whiplash ending was the corniest bit yet on WLTV………………….and I laughed my ass off anyway…………..
October 4, 2006

Mike S.
Think I needed to be drunk for this episode.

Favorite episode? Episode #18 on decanting and the 2004 Amon-Ra Shiraz. Although, a close second is definitely #94 and the 20004 Olson Ogden Unti Syrah. Man, those are great wines.
October 4, 2006

Tony S.
Hey great episode…as a fan of B-rate cheezy movies, I LOVED the bad acting! I want to say that my favorite episode is #78 “Bordeaux in Honor of a Dear Friend” because of you doing a special tasting while mourning the loss of a good friend, but I think even more importantly was the follow up episode, #79 which was celebrating the life of Steve Verlin with some great Champagne. That’s gotta be tops.

I think the villian was some guy from an old cartoon…I don’t remember the name though. Sorry about your Jets, but HEY–at least they covered the spread! So it wasn’t a complete loss. Alrighty, I look forward to Wine Library 101…”The return of the glass”.

See you later, and Go Bears!!
T

PS: We’ll try and help out your Jets by giving Jauron’s Bills another notch in the loss column this Sunday.
October 4, 2006

Al Diaz
My Favorite episode is this one. I have the same relationship with my DAD and it was awesome to see your Dad and you together and the obvious wonderful loving bond you both share and yes I kiss and hug my DAD all the time and I am alot older than you Gary. My next favorite was the wine and cheese episode. Hope to see both you and your dad for the 1000th episode of WLTV. GREAT JOB, regards, Al Diaz from Rome GA.
October 4, 2006

K Spengler
wow, very cleaver and well worth the wait! Love the way you include the people around you in your filming. Makes it more personal, we like that.
Favorite episode? Can’t beat the tour of “64″.

BTW, dad’s quite the hottie…

Keep up the great work and keep us laughing….
October 4, 2006

Julius
Here’s a statistic I thought would interest some. Brandon M submitted more comments (56) in the “Another Look Back” non-episode than in any of the first 59 episode/non-episodes, and more than in a total of 72 of the 107 episode/non-episodes. Whew!!!
October 4, 2006

PattyO
Of the episodes you’ve actually DONE, my favorites are the ones where you throw out a totally fresh thought for us – and then back it up with a tasting example. #47 – Don’t judge a wine by its vintage – will be my pick because it’s a great example of what I love. Decanting episode is another example, because I’ve always just gone by Kevin Zraly’s advice that only collectibles benefit from decanting (purely because of the potential sediment). Before seeing that episode it had never occurred to me to do a side-by-side test. That was eye-opening! But I’m only allowed to pick one so it’ll be #47.
PattyO
Austin
October 4, 2006

K Spengler
BTW, I’m watching from eastern PA.
October 4, 2006

Justin
Gary, congrats on 100!
Some of your employees need to go take an acting class or two… Anyway it was nice to see your dad on the show. I cant believe that someone beat me to it by calling him the Vaynerdad. I liked how you retasted the first wine from WLTV today as well as the wine you first sold. Nice way to mark #100. I look forward to the future episodes.

Favorite Episode…#81 for 2 reasons… 1) You brought up one of the questions I asked(and by the way am still waiting to see an episode about ~hint, hint~) and 2) because I haven’t had many aussie wines, which I need to start getting used too as I will be going there to work harvest in Mid-January. YAY!

Again, congrats on 100.
Justin
Marina, CA (near Monterey and Carmel)
October 4, 2006

lizv
brant-you can’t fool me w/that mustache, who knew you were such an athlete, you should give the nyc marathon a try;) hilarious!…hey do i win anything for catching that? how about some schwag??? we’re all waiting g!! you’re a true genius, congratulations on the first 100!
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
who the heck is brant?

Big Billy from Big D…and Everyone.

No registration is required to vote. Since I put the voting site up so fast I didn’t have time to put in email validators. A true email address in this case only needs to have “user@domian.com”
Unfortunatly there were email addresses like this “:-) Smiley” and this “:-) ” Clearly not email addresses, and have been taken out of voting.

B
October 4, 2006

Rafa From Mexico
Gary, congrats for the 100th episode, great as allways. My favorite episode is #40 the passion episode. Let’s keep the WLTV coming.
I’m from Puebla, Mexico.
October 4, 2006

ed r
#64 was my favorite because I commented the episode before about a bad experience at Bedell and the you gave their merlot a big PASS.
Ed R Long Island, NY
October 4, 2006

the professor and....
Gary, Thanks!! 100 episodes! Love the fact that although the episodes have gotten better and you’ve developed you “style” during the last 100; you’ve done so without losing the grit and honesty that keeps it real. Even loved the fact that you use the dry erase board, with hand written messages. May there be many, many more!!!!
October 4, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
Thanks for the clarification, Brandon M

Cheers
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
Julius..thats what happens when I don’t get WLTV for a week.

B
October 4, 2006

BigBob
I will be sweating out the next 100!

And congrats on the Market watch award! Best website!

BB
October 4, 2006

Julia (from Brooklyn, NY)
It’s Snidely Wiplash!
October 4, 2006

Tony
BTW, I’ve worked my way through the first 50 episodes of Vaynerisms. Whew! That’s a lot of wine tasting (not to mention spitting!). The interesting thing is that as Gary got more comfortable doing WLTV and began developing his own style, more and more Vaynerisms appear and they begin appear more often. I’ll post a list of Vaynerisms I’ve identified later tonight, but the Vaynerbrow is my current favorite (Gary tastes something unexpected or surprizing and his brows shoot up).

Gary, you can’t read any of the posts about Vaynerisms because I don’t want you to get self-conscious.
October 4, 2006

Tony S.
Hey Gary, was that a Cubs plush van on dude’s desk? Nice. And way to give props to the warehouse and shipping guys…the real workforce!!

Go Bears,
T
October 4, 2006

ed r
Question for Gary to be answered after voting, What name would you deem most appropriate ?
Brandon it was of someone to take the time and count your posts and answer my question from a few days ago. Holy Crap I thought knew how to waste that guy is a master.
October 4, 2006

ed r
nice of someone
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
Absolutely…thanks Julius
October 4, 2006

Ian F
Congrats Gary, enjoyed every episode since the beginning. Thanks for the entertainment and recommendations. I thought when you where going to search for the missing wines someone was going to lead you to them in a brand new WLTV studio.
October 4, 2006

Rob M.
First of all, thank you and congratulations on 100 episodes.

As you walk out of your office, in between the bathrooms, I see one of Thomas Arvid’s works, “Reflections”. Excellent taste (I have the same piece in my office).

Nice to see your father. Your love for him, his pride in you are very obvious. Hugh- kudos on “VaynerDad”!

QOD: favorite episode is 59- Malbecs, strawberry big league chew comments, and the best ending, the Carlo Rossi tasting.

Here’s to 100 more!

Rob Michaels
Orlando, FL
jhu_gas@hotmail.com
October 4, 2006

Paul
I loved the I’m Not Pissed episode #58. I’m Paul watching in Millburn, NJ (I drive by the store every working day). And I’m a happy resident of the VaynerNATION.
October 4, 2006

Zenus
Congrats on ep. 100. My favorite would have to be #4, The Wine Room.
October 4, 2006

StanVH
Congrats on episode #100.

Several episodes come to mind . . . “lizarads”, “worms”, “Hi-C”, . . . I’m learning a whole new wine vocabulary.

Best episode: #69

If you need a replacement glass to continue the show, I’ll gladly provde one.

Madison, NJ
October 4, 2006

Bill Nelson
What a fun episode! It was good to see you have at least one Cubs fan there! My favorite episode was #70; I learned more about German wines. Maybe the next episode will have to be how wine tastes from a Dixie cup.
October 4, 2006

Julius
I suppose the appropriate next QOTD should be, “What is your LEAST favorite episode?”
October 4, 2006

Rick McQ
My favorite epispode was #69. Not for the content, but it helped to energize the comment section. Take a look at number of comments per day both prior too #69 and after.

Narragansett, Rhode Island
October 4, 2006

David
Can’t believe it. I was psyched that I was able to download the video clip onto a loaner computer only to find out that there’s no speakers on the computer.
October 4, 2006

the professor and....
Alright Gary, I had a chance to watch the episode, finally, and I just have one thing to say . . . “You’re out of your freakin’ mind!”

GET SOME HELP DUDE!
October 4, 2006

GOL
Just like the Yanks (and unlike my White Sox this year) ep 100 lived up to the hype! Nice work all involved!

Hmm, the QOD seems familiar to me… my blog QOD in ep 99 was what is your favorite episode of WLTV from 1-99? I will repeat my answer of ep #69, The Big One. Purists ask “GOL, why is it your favorite?” To which I answer “because true Vayniacs don’t take themselves too seriously… those who appreciate the ep understand that it’s ‘just wine’… you think WS or RP would ever do a wine video like that?”

PattyO’s answer falls in the same category

–GOL (from Chicago)
October 4, 2006

Bill Ross
I look forward to the upcoming episodes. Rotten luck vs Colts last Sunday. Favorite has to be #50, wines of Spain. Looking forward to their ‘04 vintages from the better producers, and have several of them sitting in your storeroom waiting for cooler weather here on Texas Gulf coast (near Houston).
October 4, 2006

Joe P.
my favorite episode? Well the one on heat of course! let’s have hundreds more!
October 4, 2006

Albert and Remy
Funny episode. Love seeing the the tour through the Wine Library and the people behind the scenes. Favorite episode #3, that is when we discovered Wine Library TV and have been silent fans every since. Albert and Remy, Pittsburgh,PA
October 4, 2006

Christopher
What wine do you drink to the 100th episode?… does Belgian beer count?
October 4, 2006

PeterT
Congrats on hitting 100. I’ve learned something new on almost every episode. However my favorite was Episode 50, Spain and Spanish wines. Really jump started my exploration of their 2004 vintage. Awesome! Can’t wait for their 2005!
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
100 on 100?
October 4, 2006

Tony
100th on the 100th?
October 4, 2006

Tony
Damm you Brandon!!
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
shhhhhweeeeeet…that gave me a good laugh…thanks Tony
October 4, 2006

Tony
I thought I had it in a bag, but noooo… old horn head beat me to it!
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
CLASSIC
October 4, 2006

Francis E
Congrats on #100 Gary – Been a ton of fun.

Fav episode is 18 on decanting. Has totally changed my wine experience.

Sincerely from Iowa City (you may have seen us giving Ohio St. a grand stage last Saturday night)
October 4, 2006

Bill Ipp
Gary – Is that an Arvid on the wall outside you dad’s office?
October 4, 2006

Jaye
Watching Brandon and Tony bicker like siblings on the comments is almost as much fun as watching WLTV!
October 4, 2006

Picktown
Great way to mark #100, Gary! I don’t recall you ever introducing us to your Dad (that was him, right?), so that was a real treat!

Favorite episode? I forget the #, but by far, the one where you came on all fired up and ready to take on the wine industry. : )

And the villain? His name is clearly “Baron Jerr”. Or, possibly, “Ernest J. Gallo”!
October 4, 2006

McGeyver ;)
Congrats to Gary and all the WLTV staff!

My favorite ep is number 45. I went back and watched the episode so much, trying to pursuade myself to pick up the CdR Domaine La Garrigue. I had been so afraid of the alcohol content and its ruining my experience. I finally picked it up in late August. I decanted it and took a nap. When I awoke and tasted it I was amazed. This was my first true experience of terroir; I realized that I didn’t like only fruity wines but wines with more character and complexity of flavors. To me, the La Garrigue was the first 90pt wine I’d tried that really lived up to its rating. I have learned so much through WLTV and can really say that I am able to appreciate the experience of wine, good or bad. I really thank all the staff, the Vaynerchugs (I just made that one up; I dunno if a names already been given us), and of course Gary. Bottoms up.
October 4, 2006

Tony
Baron Jerr – Classic, just absolutely classic!
October 4, 2006

ed r
If Gary keeps making us wait like this I think we need to go with Vaynerchumps
October 4, 2006

Jill
Welcome back GV, hope you had a nice looooong weekend. All but the Jets, ha ha. Fav ep is to hard to say. Love the big 69′er, #4, but mostly can’t wait for the next fix. Got a Vayniac jones….
Love the orchids.
October 4, 2006

Dave
Gary,

Congrats on the 100th episode. I’ve been lurking for the majority of them but decided to comment finally.
My favorite episode was #99. It’s good to see you give the real story on your true intentions with WLTV, and it really seemed to come from the heart. I really loved seeing you defend your honor. Keep in mind, though, that you should only tell people that you’re honest once. Anyone who tells you over and over how honest he is, is not.

Also, pretty amazing prediction of the Jets’ score (despite getting the winner wrong). Great job.
October 4, 2006

johnb
favorite episode of all time is episode 69
October 4, 2006

McGeyver ;)
What does RP mean when he says a wine is backward?
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
Dirty Damn Dodgers! AAAAAARGH
October 4, 2006

ed r
Is Gary at the Met game?
October 4, 2006

Jason R.
Francis from IA CITY – I like the IOWA shoutout!!! Jason from Bettendorf. Been a viewer since Ep 1.

Favorite Episode is the one where Gary bagged on me about the “Suddo” question of day, and then came back and asked my question!!! AWESOME…. My QOD that I threw out there for all the off days to fill in space “What is the last bottle of wine that you drank & comments” will live on!!

Tonight is Mid-Week Beaujolais day for me. Still enjoying the 2003’s that Duboeuf tries to give away for $7-12 bones (GREAT VALUE). I am just giving everyone a heads up BUY 2005 Beaujolais. As many as you can (they are cheap and deliver in great years like 2003 & 2005). They are the type you buy a couple cases of at a time!!!!
October 4, 2006

SS Chris
Gary is a Yankee fan, so I doubt he was at Shea.

I’ve got 4 tix to Game 1 of the NLCS if the METS can win the series. Me and my 3 boys (Ages: 17,15 & 12).
October 4, 2006

Pat Sullivan
Great episode! Love your store. Let’s go METS
October 4, 2006

Chuck W
Very cool episode WLTV crew. This appears to no longer be a one man show.

QOD – My favorite episode was the episode with Raymond Vineyards. My first and I enjoyed the guest appearance. It added a interesting dynamic to the show. I am a Browns Fan living in Ledgewood, NJ. I can’t believe the number of Jets fans in Jersey and NY. Is anyone a Giants Fan?
October 4, 2006

ed r
I’m a Met fan, but invite me to a Yankee playoff game or any game for that matter and I’m there. Didn’t know I would be excluded from the experience just for being fan of another team. Just like everyone at the Superbowl is a football fan.
October 4, 2006

ed r
Giant fan here, best part of Raymond episode corked wine with guest present
October 4, 2006

Drew Rod
Well I figure it’s time to come out of the darkness. I’ve been watching for a while and figured episode 100 would be a good time for a first post. My wife and I watch all of the time. Thanks Gary for the wine education and to the posters for keeping things interesting. I score the episode 100, classic WLTV humor. Favorite episode was #69 just because of the response of the viewers. I know that we all have busy lives but it’s always a pleasure to spend a few minutes each day with WLTV. Thanks and I look forward to another 100 episodes.
October 4, 2006

Brandon M
Well..congrats you dirt ball Met Fans…I’ve bled Dodger blue since the day I was born…it’s been a rough road since Gibbie hit the big one.

B
October 4, 2006

DWildman
Gary,

Happy New Year, and congratulations on 100 episodes. It is kind of appropriate that you reached 100 at this time of year.

My favorite episode is #80. It was in that episode that you discovered (?) the Clos Mimi Petite Rousse and really really went off on the very frequent lack of relation between price and value in wine. I’ve purchased slightly more than a case of the Clos Mimi and love it (still want you to do Rosenblum Petite Sirah Heritage Clones…think people will flip on that one).

One other thing, maybe belongs in an email. The Supertasting is coming up…can Wine Library send out or post an advance .pdf copy of the directory so we can plan our strategy before we actually get to the Manor? Just wondering.

All the best,

David
October 4, 2006

Chris
Congrats on 100 episodes. My favorite episode is #74 & I’m from Lansing, MI.
October 4, 2006

PGH Pete
Woohoo! Way to go.

It reminds me of when I was a kid and one day I relaized that the GOOD porno films had plots.

MY favorite episode was the 2005 Bordeaux Futures – I would love to see an updated report since I picked up a few cases from you based on your tastings. Where am I from? Iron City, baby – you know, the current home of the Lombardi Trophy…

By far the best ending to WLTV (assuming you get your glass back). See you tomorrow! Same wine channel, same wine place, same wine time.
October 4, 2006

Jeff S.
Gary,

Thanks so much for the first 100. Looking forward to episode 1000!

This was best one yet!

From up the road in Patriots Nation

-Jeff
October 4, 2006

elron
Way to go Gary! Enjoyed the Ep! Been watching from almost the beginng and glad you brought this WLTV show to us! It was cool to see your Dad in this(100th) one; Very nice to see the man who started you off on your wine venture! Nice! It was also pretty cool that you used the first wine(Kenwood) you ever sold in this show. Congratulations! Keep up the great work! – Ron
October 4, 2006

Ferrigno
Congratulations Gary! but I thought WLTV was made in one shot…..
October 4, 2006

Ferrigno
Oh I forgot…
Mexico
Episode #98
October 4, 2006

TimF
Brandon M: If it makes you feel any better Dodger Blue = Mets blue…
October 4, 2006

E-Rock
Gary great show!! I live in So. Plainfield NJ, and I’ll get back to you on which show was my favorite!! Yanks in 3!!!!
October 4, 2006

TimF
Is anyone else as fired up as me about the new episode of Lost tonight? I was inspired by the Tribune food section today and make a vinegar chicken. I’m enjoying some Glunz Chardonnay with it. Maybe we’ll find out about the foot tonight…
October 4, 2006

SS Chris
Gary & WLTV staff, Sincere congratulations for a great Ep #100â€¦.it was great on many levels that have already been written about including: introducing VaynerPOPâ€™S, highlighting WL staff, choosing meaningful wines along with the comedy.

If I had to pick one favorite, it would probably be Ep. #50 (Spanish Wines & Trip to SPAIN). This episode includes super video footage and a wonderful still-picture montage of Garyâ€™s 12-day trip to Spanish Wineries that included 7 other WL employees!! Trip looked awesome and I was really impressed that Gary brought WL employees (I assume that he didnâ€™t need to do this). Also, much fun to see Gary away from the desk and in his natural element. GREAT VIDEOâ€¦WATCH IT.

Finally, since I am â€œSS Chrisâ€, I felt the need to do something â€œspreadsheetyâ€ as a tribute to WLTV. I used my spreadsheet prowess to run an analysis of the #â€™s of comments. Hereâ€™s a â€œfun fact to know and tellâ€:

~EPISODES 1-80: 2,229 comments (includes 5 non-numbered WLTV entries)
~EPISODES 80-100: 2,380 comment (includes 2 â€œlook backâ€ videos, and the 131 comments for Ep. 100)

I’m originally from Verona, NJ and now reside in Green Brook, NJ

All VAYNIACS uniteâ€¦.we are VAYNERNATIONâ€¦we are VAYNERNATION!!!
October 4, 2006

GregS
Gary, congrats on episode 100!

This episode was laugh-out-loud funny. My favorite part was was the lady pulling out the Carlo Rossi from her cube. Cheers to 100 more!

My favorite WLTV episode so far was probably #42, but its hard to choose.

Sorry about those Jets by the way , and don’t worry about PM, he always falls apart when it counts.
October 4, 2006

PeteB
100!!!!!! Congrats! and no Benatar… Double congrats, you may be kicking your addiction…lol

It was nice to see more of your crew, as I noticed a few faces that have helped me out in the store. The staff really does a great job!

QOD: Episode 74 – Viewer Appreciation

Gary – any chance we are going to see some Super Tasting clips on WLTV?

P.S. – we won’t agree on Football, but LET’S GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 4, 2006

damon
Damon from Cincinnati says: I’m gonna have to go with #50 also. Spanish episode with video from Spain. When are you going to Italy Gary? Thanks for a fun ride. Can’t wait for your bicentennial! I’ve loved wine for a long time, but you make it that much more fun.
October 4, 2006

Greg
Great Ending!

QOTD: Favorite episode would have to be the one on the New York wines. I’m really getting into the wines from Pellegrini.
October 4, 2006

E
Okay, the west coast of IA wants to know where Jason is getting all this kick-ass cru beaujolais.

And, there being so many flat-out fun episodes (Chinon? Vacqueyras? Swiss stuff I’ve never heard of? The Cheninathon? (oh wait … there hasn’t been one of those yet, has there), we’re going to punt and resort to the cliche answer … you have been warned!

QOD: as the best bottle is the one you haven’t tried yet, so must the best episode be: the NEXT one!
October 4, 2006

JimB
Good show. 100 is just the beginning. Sorry about the Jets but it was a great game. My favorite epsode was number 57 – poor Rosemont.
I live in Little Rock, AR and Longboat Key, FL
October 4, 2006

Darby Beltran
I have a couple of suggestions for you Gary Vaynerchuck. First of all learn how to pronounce your own name correctly. Stop putting those ridiculous stresses on your name, it makes you sound like a jackass. You really need to chill out. Gilbert Godfrey called and he wants his personality back. Although you pretend to have an extensive knowledge of wine, you are just a hack…oh and one for the road…stop giving head to that damn bucket!
October 4, 2006

Panman
Bizarre
October 4, 2006

SS Chris
VAYNIACS, This one is simple…no vote required. I decree that, from this day forward, Darby Beltran shall ONLY be referred to as DOUCHEBAG DARBY.
October 4, 2006

BobM
Congrats Gary. I’ve been a long time viewer and have enjoyed every episode, even on your less than enthusiastic days. My fav episode is #20 new versus old world wines. I’ve enjoyed both over the ears, but your commentary provided a new perspective on the “debate”.

Drink what taste good! Slainte’
October 4, 2006

David
Great job with including the whole WL team. Damn Brandon for stealing your wine glass. Thank goodness he didn’t take the decanter. Episode 86 – nothing like rewarding yourself with a fine bottle of Chateau Leoville Las Cases. Keep up the good work.
October 4, 2006

RCP
Gary,

Thanks for sharing that special moment with your father.

I’m a Tigers fan, so that background reference hurts – just wait, we have 6 games left. Rain will not stop us.

Your Mr. T impression at the end was hilarious.

Thanks for providing us with this resource.

Ryan P.

Grand Rapids, MI
October 4, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
I Googled Darby Beltran (pretty unusual name, no) He maybe a HS student in Healdsburg, and is involved local cable access TV programming ala Wayne’s World. I guess he got bored.
October 4, 2006

JohnM
Ah, a troll at #144 – this means you’ve made it on the ‘net, Gary. Great episode today, especially seeing you and your Dad interacting. Favorite? The epi with Tony Coturri, as I hadn’t heard of him before and opened my mind to organic wines not being eco babble swill. Congratulations on #100!
October 4, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
or his right hand got tired.
October 4, 2006

RCP
P.S. You know you’re a success when you receive “criticism” like that submitted by Darby Beltran.
October 5, 2006

Chris from NY
Gary, I think all of your episodes stink just like the team I beat single handed last week. I loved the episode where you showed all of the Jets smart draft picks, made me feel all warm inside. P.S. Brandon M. scares me. Love you, Peyton Manning
October 5, 2006

Darlene O.
Loved it, Gary. Having your father was a true touch of class. However, either Brandon M. is a shil or he needs to move out and get a job. My favorite episode is #42, ‘How To Taste Wine’. No matter how good the wine, if you don’t know how to taste it…
October 5, 2006

diego de la p...
hello gary nice episode
i think best episode was episode 98
congats for the 100 episodes

im from monterrey, mexico…
October 5, 2006

EJ
100th episode… well worth the wait!

Favorite episode was the one tasting Achaval Ferrer wines– that was my first episode watched and am hooked ever since to WLTV (and Quimera!). My wife thinks I’m crazy for my daily ritual of watching the WLTV episodes (can’t go to sleep without my WLTV– a true Vayniac!).

EJ from NJ. I’m very fortunate to work in Millburn, NJ near the heart of Vaynernation so I frequent the Library often.
October 5, 2006

Dan G.
Congrats on reaching 100. Now for the next 100. Favorite show had to be the WL tour (#64), although this one was great too. Could that have been Chris Stan robbing you of your wine glass? dont worry they make more.

Hey RCP theres only 4 left (best of 5) YANKEES 10 more wins = 27 Go Bombers!!

All this coming to you from central PA. The 4 hour trip to Springfield will have to be made someday soon, especially after the online WL tours.
October 5, 2006

Brandon M
Chris from NY….what?
October 5, 2006

Brandon M
Allright…what the hell is going on here? And what is a shil?
Move out and get a job? Are you serious?

B
October 5, 2006

MikeMe
Congrats to you Gary and the rest of the WL staff for 100 great episodes. I agree with others, it was cool to see the “Dad” and few more of the WL staff.

Favorite overall episode is #46 because that is the episode that introduced me to the VaynerNation because you featured a winery I have spent many days at.

Been hard for me to comment lately – we are peaking with harvest up here. Whites are in thier tanks, Merlot pressed last weekend and this weekend we crush the Syrah, Malbec, and maybe some Cab (brix are close). Will press our Pinot as well – awesome year for the Pinot fruit! I hope to sleep in Nov…

I also want to acknowledge the passing of Henri Jayer. Henri helped make Pinot Noir what it is today with his techniques, was among the first to push low yield high-quality fruit, and bio-farming.

Mike – Woodinville, WA
October 5, 2006

Tony manning
Congrats on the show. Sorry my cousin kick you butt last Sunday. You know the better team always comes out on top.
Thanks for the shows. Keep them up.
http://www.thewineglass.net
October 5, 2006

Dan G.
hey Brandon, I think it was a misspell. It was probably supposed to be “shill”.
October 5, 2006

NickP
Gary,
congrats on 100! I’m on business in Tokyo so I lost track of the days and realized I needed to check WLTV for this episode. Nice touch to include your father – and I’m not surprised, you are obviously close and he is obviously proud.

Best episode: 64
I’m from Brooklyn, NY.
Bought my tickets for the wine spectacular next week and convinced two friends to join me. I look forward to getting home – though the Guigal Rhone I had on the flight over would have rated a Vaynerpass. I hope they have something different for the return.

Looking forward to 101 – will it actually happen?
Nick P
October 5, 2006

Wildebeest
Gary,

Favorite episode: #59. I’m convinced it’s the most “balls to the wall” episode you’ve ever done. You delivered an apology with a pricelessly ironic smile, and you ended by chugging Carlo Rossi. For me, that episode represents the culmination of a transitional period in your approach to WLTV. I’ve been watching since ep. 38, but number 59 is the one that hooked me. Congratulations on number 100!
October 5, 2006

Wildebeest
…and I’m from Elko, NV.
October 5, 2006

Paul W.
Congrats on 100 episodes. Long-time lurker. I’ve been enjoying WLTV since the decanting episode. They’ve all been educational and entertaining. Thanks.
October 5, 2006

Mike E
Favourite episode: #47 “Diamonds in the Rough” – love the debunking/education episodes that cut through some of the hype myths. Way to go Gary…
October 5, 2006

Eugene
Gary,
The episode # 54 was my favorite. I was very tempted to say # 96 probably because I loved the beginning.

And, we need more of that.
And, give us more entertainment.
And, I would like to see interviews with your customers.
And, I am sure that you have interesting people regularly in the store.
And, they donâ€™t have to be famous.

Thanks for 100 episodes! Was it SS Chris at the end?

Eugene from Garden State.
October 5, 2006

Jason R.
“E” – E-Mail me about the Beaujolais. I should be able to make a couple recommendations for you with WS Reviews and a few of my notes on 2003’s. jason@ikela.com

I believe that is 4 of us from IOWA!!! Wow – I think that there are more from Mexico.. LOL
October 5, 2006

Julius
To answer McGeyver, comment 116, RP defines backward as:

An adjective used to describe (1) a young largely unevolved, closed, and undrinkable wine, (2) a wine that is not ready to drink, or (3) a wine that simply refuses to release its charms and personality.
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
VAYNERNATION, Hereâ€™s an update to my SS Analysis of the huge increase in #â€™s of â€œcommentsâ€ on WLTV. This includes all non-numbered entries within each specific range (i.e. the 2 â€œLook Backâ€ Episodes). This includes the up-to-date #â€™s including a correction of an error that I discovered with my initial #â€™s (comment #137 above).

~First 80 Episodes(1-80 / 83 entries) – 2,194 Total Comments

~Last 20 Episodes (80-100 / 23 entries) – 2,492 Total Comments

Explosive Growthâ€¦Amazing!!â€¦Congratulations Gary & WLTV!!
October 5, 2006

Julius
Brandon M is not a shill, he’s a groupie. And he just might be in love with Gary.
October 5, 2006

TimF
Speaking about Beaujolais… Gary — You should do a show the first day Beaujolais nouveau is released to kick off the season.
October 5, 2006

Italian Stallion
I live in Brooklyn too and I can’t wait to go to the huge tasting on 10/10
October 5, 2006

Jason R.
TimF – I agree on the Nouveau – I have been getting e-mails from some folks with pre-sale info – air shipments should be in as soon as November for the 2006!!! Great Idea!!!

Plus – Gary – it will not break the bank to do this ep.
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
Brandon M is the BEST!!…certainly a top 3 candidate for WLTV’s MVP this year!!

Brandon, keep on Truckinâ€™ my brother. And don’t feel so bad…. Iâ€™ve been accused of MURDER!!

In the previous episode (Another Look Back), Ed R theorizes that, â€œZerocreap killed Gary in the conservatory with a candlestick”. (comment #188)

â€œSusanâ€ replies, â€œNo, I am sure that SS Chris killed Gary with the Revolver in the Kitchen!â€ (comment #202)

Somehow, Iâ€™ve gone from slightly obsessed, overly-organized SS-guy to OJ. This is an outrage!! J
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
By the way, I’m just kidding above..it’s hill-arious. I meant to put a smiley face at the end
October 5, 2006

zerokreap (kw)
had to at least say hello on 100….i could use a t-shirt…i have been here since the beginning. this is kevin….from montgomery, al…my favorite episode was the first whites episode where you went off on how much you love screw tops…then i wrote you an email on why screw tops kind of suck. i was VERY surprised when you wrote back.
the villian: captain mustache
October 5, 2006

Matthew L
Gary…great way to cap 100 episodes! It was entertaining from start to Mr. T finish.

Favorite episode??? It has to be Episode 99. You spoke from your heart about what you’re about, why you do what you do and showed the true character that keeps us coming here every day.

I raise my glass to your effort and commitment. CHEERS!

Matthew L
Washington, DC

ps.: I have no friggin’ clue about the glass bandit. GO TIGERS!
October 5, 2006

Matthew L
I almost forget. It was nice to see your dad, and the great relationship between you guys. I have that with my dad, and I maintaining the tradition with my 11 year-old son.
October 5, 2006

Tony S.
Holy crap that’s a lot of posts…don’t any of you work?
October 5, 2006

Dennis
Congradulations on 100. Having your Dad show up was a very classy touch. Been lurking for a very long time; favorite #47. Really surprised to see geographic diversity of people commenting. Lose perspective of how widely WLTV is seen. The lurkers in our office don’t think too much about this since we can drive over in about 20 minutes and usually pick up a “taster” and go back and review an earlier episode.
October 5, 2006

jon777
Hi Gary — Congrats on making it to 100! Looking forward to the next 100. Favorite episode: #99 as it exposed some of the biggest names in the wine business. Wine is definitely something where bigger is often not better…

I’ve learned a lot from the first 100 and look forward to learning more…

J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!
Let’s Go Mets (Shea was rockin’ yesterday!)

Jon – Hoboken, NJ
October 5, 2006

Colleen
My favorite episode…this one of course!
I forget which number but I also liked the Sopranos Episode…
Congrats and hoping for another season.
Colleen, Scotch Plains
October 5, 2006

kidseyemd
Thanks for the nod Rob M.
“Vaynerdad” was a no-brainer-hopefully Gary picked up on it
hey, i wonder if Gary has any Vaynerkids?

Hugh
October 5, 2006

Justin D
I loved the one where you told people to stop drinking Rosemount Estate that was the best. Very funny and you were angry. Congrats on the BIG 100 can’t wati for 200…. Justin
October 5, 2006

TimF
Speaking of Beaujolais — I noticed that you’ve got 14 Cru Beaujolais for sale on your site. I’d love to see a show on that (before you do the Beaujolais Nouveau show of course)…
October 5, 2006

GOL
DuBoeuf Beaujolais – GV once asked what wine will you never drink again. That was my answer. So it would be fun to see GV clank that crap out into the WL parking lot
October 5, 2006

TimF
GOL – Not a big gamay fan?
October 5, 2006

GOL
Nope, although ironically I really liked beaujolais when I was younger… somehow my tastes changed and now I can’t stand it. Kinda strange
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
GOL, excellent use of CLANK in comment 189…kudos!!
October 5, 2006

Jason R.
GOL – I think that you need to keep your mind open on this one. I think that most of it is PISS too in bad years and that it would only be worth 3-5 bones, but in GREAT YEARS like 2003 & 2005, quality goes up and price stays the same!!! I wish this was the same in Bordeaux. I would love to give 2002 prices for 2005’s!!! BTW – They are not BLOCKBUSTER over the top AUSSIE’s, but there is good fruit, floral, and a great go to for mid-week for me.
October 5, 2006

Jason R.
“I have enjoyed great health at a great age because everyday since I can remember I have consumed a bottle of wine except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles” Bishop of Seville
October 5, 2006

GOL
Jason R, I will take your advice and keep my mind open… as GV says we can’t generalize and say there are good or bad wines/vintages/producers, only good or bad bottles (but i couldn’t resist teeing off!)

On that theme, I recently had the ‘03 Franciscan cab.. like GV I was a fan of the ‘02 and like GV i was disappointed that the ‘03 didn’t do it for me
October 5, 2006

Jim Vandegriff
Hilarious episode, Gary. I was laughing all the way through. Thanks so much for providing this fun and interesting forum for all of us to enjoy. Favorite episode is #100. I certainly hope you get your glass back. I think the villain was your evil twin Snidely Darth Vaynerchuk. You will need some help from Mr. T, Carrie Fisher, and Rocky the flying squirrel to get back on track. All the best, Jim
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
Jim V. nice naming of the villian…a slightly more simplified version…it was Darth Vayner.
October 5, 2006

Jim Vandegriff
More hilarity, SS Chris. Good job! Jim
October 5, 2006

PattyO
A vote for “monitoring” the comment chat – stuff like #144 serves nobody. Nasty, vulgar trash-talk has PLENTY of airspace all over this culture of ours. Those who like it and want to communicate that way have their pick of stuff to watch, listen to and talk about. I think WLTV chat is not there (Gary got a bunch of flack for his episode with all the GDs – good thing!) and ought to safeguard against going there. It’s censor-time.
October 5, 2006

Rick E
GV –

My favorite episode is any on which you’re so disgusted by the wine you just tasted that words fail you. Just a silent pour into the bucket, a s-eating grin, and move on.

And I have to agree that the Jets draft history episode was probably one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.

Here’s to the next 100!

Rick
Providence, RI
October 5, 2006

Susan
Gary-
My favorite episode is:
EPISODE 95!!!!! Alsace and TING!!
Not only is this episode full of energy – you tasted the TING! Boy, I had to think about that one for a loooooooooonnnnnnnggggg time! Not!
October 5, 2006

Susan
Well Gary,
You must already know that I love corn!
After all I was born in Indiana – so yes, I love the corn at the beginning of this episode.
I really loved the guy with the bucket on his head and the IGLOO guy! Very cool!!
I always like to see pics of the rest of the building since I can’t get up to Jersey just yet.
Thanks!
Keep ‘em coming!
We want another 100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
Rick E (Cmnt #200), I know exactly what you’re referring to…i call it the VaynerINSTA-POUR,

Susan (Cmnt #201), Isn’t the BIGGEST reason that Ep #95 is your favorite because that’s the episode that Gary mentions meeting ME for the first time. LOL
October 5, 2006

Dan
Gary V!

I was in the Big Easy and had to miss this when it came out – so i am just watching today.

Great stuff, great stuff.

I am not sure which episode I would say is my favorite. I think it is the one (I coudl never find it when I went looking earlier) when you said that “There are no great wines, only great bottles”. It was obvious early in WLTV’s history that this was a different sort of wine review. That phrase sort of captured it all for me.

Here’s to another 100, if that condom headed guy doesn’t destroy your glass.

Cheers!

Dan (in Houston)
October 5, 2006

Jhan Mason
Great episode! Congrats on your 100th – hope there are at least 100 more. I don’t get much time to drop in on WLTV (I really should be working right now…) but always enjoy it when I do.
Chris S.- Love that spreadsheet. What a great resource.
October 5, 2006

Denise
This was my favorite episode because it’s ripe with your personality, Gary. Absolutely great. You mentioned your Mom and her faith in your ability at such a young age to contribute to the family business – maybe we’ll see her in a future episode?
October 5, 2006

Bill T.
GREAT, GREAT Job, Gary! You definately found a way to make #100 special!

If you are taking requests, could you taste the San Rustico Amarone 2000 …seems like a real bargain for $21.
October 5, 2006

SeanM
Hey Chris, I keep forgetting to do my bit to inflate your ego, nice job on the spread sheets.

VaynerINSTA-POUR? Isn’t Vayner-’CHUCK’ easier to say?
October 5, 2006

Tony
Jhan,

You SHOULD be working. But, no, you’re watching WLTV and I’m working. Ummmm…well, I should be working too.

Kisses
October 5, 2006

Tony
SeanM,

I’ll add the VaynerCHUCK to my list of Vaynerisms. Good job!
October 5, 2006

Rob
Great Work!
Congrats….Has to be episode #57….you took WLTV to a new level after this.
Rob from NJ
October 5, 2006

sheila
Congrats on 100…favorite episode was possibly #0…

sheila from summit,nj
October 5, 2006

Matty Van, Rochester,NY
how about VaynerPASS as a Vaynerisms…”no hunnie were not ordering that wine it was a VaynerPASS on WLTV
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
Sean M and Tony, The VaynerCHUCK was one of the very first ones. If you remember back on, I think Ep #63, is where Gary mentioned the “HILL-ARIOUS” links to the VaynerNOD and the VaynerCHUCK which wereset up by Brandon M. These were the first two. The VaynerNOD was when GV nodded in approval leading to his recommendation of that wine. The VaynerCHUCK was a generic term for when Gary passed…it normally involved a VaynerSHAKE (shaking his head in disapproval before the spit).

As time has gone on, there have been many more different VaynerISM’s that now lead up to the ultimate VaynerCHUCK. The VaynerSHAKE, VaynerCLANK, VaynerSCOWL would all fit into that sub-category and the VaynerInstaPour would fit in as well.

I think I’m correct on this VaynerHISTORY. Does this clarify?
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
Matty Van, I’ve been using the VaynerPASS already (I like that one better than the initial VaynerCHUCK).

Initially, my SS only showed the VaynerNODDED (recommended wines)as that was all that I cared about. When the WEB SS was launched on Ep #97, Gary announced that we would be adding ALL wines to the SS. Starting w/ #97, I started adding all wines. For the wines that Gary passed on, I wanted to make it easy for all VAYNIACS to identify. So, I put a “VaynerPASS” as the first word in the “TASTING NOTES” section. Go to the SS and look at the 2 VaynerPASSED wines!!
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
VaynerPASS also on the SS for the Kenwood Chard from Ep #100
October 5, 2006

Tony
As I understand it, a Vaynerchuck has two meanings: one a wine Gary has passed on, and two (a more specific definition), an action where gary tastes a wine and then dumps without comment.

In order to avoid confusion, I can change the name of the Vaynerchuck (2) to something else, but I personally don’t like “instapour”.
October 5, 2006

Vinacull
Congrats to you Gary and the WLTV crew for the one dubba zero. The igloo part cracked me up, but the guy should have been holding a Ting instead of a Coke. Special nods to Jim in the wine room and to Michelle at the end of the clip who handed you the Verite. She always seems to be the one who rings me up when I’m buying at WL. QOTD: Since you’re forcing a single choice only, I have to say number 18 on decanting because it really has changed the wine drinking ritual for me – and I suspect for many others as well. If it had not gotten such a huge number of hits on the internet, who knows when I would have come around as a WLTV Vayniac. Thanks for bringing in the Iron Sheik and the other figures. I look forward to seeing them put the glass burglar in a sleeper hold.
CK
Summit NJ
October 5, 2006

michael w
Congrats!!!

You responded to only only one comment of mine but it was the most important……are you a family type of guy?? Your 100 episode answered that…. as you said it would. The funny thing is I never thought you would include a little of my own professional occupation. [I am a partner in a surveillance and investigative firm]

Best episode?? I think I am going to go with 48? Meet the Meekers….something about a dis-functional couple becoming wine makers and walking off in the sunset. Seriously it seemed very real and down to earth. It appealed a little to the beginning to the established cork dorks.
October 5, 2006

SS Chris
Tony, thanks for your clarification which I think is correct. So, the VaynerChuck means exactly the same as the instapour…so lose the instapour and just use the Chuck (by the way I love those). Ant the VaynerPASS will be the general idea that Gary has passed on the wine. thanks
October 6, 2006

Russ J
Late to the party. Away on biz.
Episode #39 -Russ J from New J

Vayneristas?
October 6, 2006

Lawrence Leichtman
Great 100 episode. Thanks for the first 100 looking forward to many more. My favorite was your store tour. Just attended the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta and there were several other WLTV fans there. 95 wineries present and many of us giving Vaynernods or Vaynershrugs. More shrugs than nods. Thanks Gary.
October 6, 2006

Theresa
To the very best Gary in the business,
Great 100th episode!
October 7, 2006

Tony
SS Chris – bingo. That’s the way I’m going to handle it.
October 7, 2006

Doug W
Fav ep is Tony Coturri. I’ve been a Coturri wine lover for the past couple years ever since attending a spring tasting Tony had at his place on Sonoma Mountain. Fantastic unusual wines. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada but travel for work to San Fran a few times a year. Each trip I make it a point to stay over Fri night and fly on Sat so I can go to Tony’s on the Fri night to taste, talk and buy his wine. One of the few business trips I look forward to. Great ep with Tony.
October 7, 2006

Doug D
Congrats Gary!!!
October 7, 2006

Rick
Gary

Kenwood Pinot Noir Russian River ‘04 (750 ML)
SILVER MEDAL, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO INT’L WINE COMP. One of the great wine country secrets, the ‘04 Kenwood Pinot Noir graces the palate with fine ripe fruit flavors that are both gentle and persistent.
October 7, 2006

Rick
Gary

Kenwood Chardonnay Sonoma ‘05 (750 ML)
BRONZE MEDAL, 2006 ORANGE COUNTY FAIR WINE COMP. The ‘05 Kenwood Chardonnay deftly combines ripe peach with a shading of creme to create a nicely balanced wine; pair with fruit-stuffed pork chops.
October 9, 2006

Karl Satirev
Jim Gorman always has the right answer, doesn’t he?
October 30, 2006

Wine Library TV turns 100! at The Grape Nuts Blog
[...] Congratulations to Gary Vaynerchuk and Wine Library for reaching 100 episodes of Wine Library TV. [...]
November 9, 2006

miriam
Gary,

Congratulations. Much love from Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

– Miriam
December 21, 2006

BRoth
Hey, Gary… I joined up after seeing the ad in LA Times. Episode 100 is a hoot. It’s the first one I watched. So to answer your BIG QUESTION, my favorite episode of your first 100 is episode 100. Now, about those other 99… Can I fit them in a wine tote?
February 6, 2007

Hinrgman
Great,

Wines from the USA that aren’t from California.
March 4, 2007

cyrock1
Congradulations on #100 Gary!

Also congradulations on changing my point of view about how a son of an owner in a family owned business can actually be a great thing – I used to work for a family where the son was the antithesis of everything you represent. You are extremely refreshing!

QOD revisited…
Favorite cartoon – Thundar the Barbarian
best bottle of wine given – 1997 Merryvale Profile
best bottle received – Magnum of Gosset, best Italian wine – 1997 Terre del Grico Monstyronum winery I would visit if limited to one – Niebaum Coppola (wine,history, variety, film history, setting)
favorite episode – #40 Passion
wine I would never drink again – the first bottle I tried (17 years old) which had to be a Livingstone Cellars Chablis that had been in my parents cupboard forever
Best Restaurant – The Caribou Club, Aspen
Favorite Restaurant – Korean Garden BBQ Restaurant in Denver
Best food pairing – sushi and Albarino
My winery name would be – Opus None, just kidding, I like the name “Train of Thought”
Last bottle of wine I drank -2000 Dehesa La Granja Tempranillo
Favorite TV show – Heroes
All time favorite TV show – MASH
Favorite Desert Wine – Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Show I would like to see – you blind tasting the four best selling $20 wines in the store I manage

Gary, thank you, thank you, thank you for WLTV
Now that I’ve caught up on the frist 100 episodes all I can say is …

It was a sad day for me when Neil O’Donnel threw two picks in XXX but had to be a sadder day for you when the Jets signed him to a contract after that.

Thanks,
Monty from Colorado
July 19, 2007

Dave Canada
That was RAD!!
QOTD – Gotta be Ep 99. It is from the hip and the heart!
January 2, 2008

Dominus
I don’t like what I see on the whiteboard!!!!
February 17, 2008

thefanjestic
That was really funny – corny but in a Beastie Boys Sabotage sort of way.

Qotd: Episode #4 because you get to see the awesome wine cellar! I love getting to see the Wine Library and I really hope to get to see it in person some day.

You wonder if you would make it another 100 episodes, and now you’re at 400+ – I’m just hoping for one more episode, and then a few more after that!
April 20, 2008

Ki-Whan
Hey Gary V, thanks for creating this awesome product. I’m totally hooked. My favourite episode from 1-100 would be #43 with guest Santiago Achaval from Argentina. Keep on rockin
September 9, 2008

Web 2.0 Expo Blog » Blog Archive » Happenings: Wine 2.0 Tasting Event, 9/18 (NYC)
[...] day keynote and star of WineLibrary.tv Gary Vaynerchuk will have a live-taping of his show at this event. Don’t miss [...]
September 12, 2008

Arizona wine tasting - Episode #536
[...] Episode 100 [...]
September 20, 2009

John J.
qotd: I guess my fav Gary since we are picking 1 would be #4. The one where I got to see the tour of wine library and drool over the magnums of Petrus and d’Yquem. Wonderful 100th Gary. Looking forward to your 10,000 episode where instead of spitting , you can just empty your catheter into the Jet’s spit bucket. lol, just kidding, although gives me a new pun for the vin jaune episode I’m waiting for. {not to mention the charbono tasting episode.}
Seriously Gary, congrats, glad I’ll at least get to see the 1000 live. Plus who knows, maybe by then you’ll have done a vin jaune and a charbono tasting episode, and I can move on to requesting an episode on Madeira’s. {I got lots more ideas, but 1 or 2 at a time.}
Thanks Gary.

The wait is over! – Episode 100

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