141 Responses

1. December 8, 2006

   paul

   Hey, finally.

2. December 8, 2006

   wayne530

   2?

3. December 8, 2006

   jason carey

   gary..
   wineterroirs.com
   one of my favorites
   jason

4. December 8, 2006

   Mark

   78?

5. December 8, 2006

   wayne530

   anyone else having problems viewing this? i’m getting an access denied error.

6. December 8, 2006

   ronguy

   No. Can’t be.

7. December 8, 2006

   jason carey

   yeah, not working

8. December 8, 2006

   Brooklyn Paul

   I cant get in either.

   #5?

9. December 8, 2006

   Brooklyn Paul

   Working now… nice shirt!

10. December 8, 2006

    Portland Guy

    Good episode. Appreciate Gary’s clear distinction of old world – new world, fruit bomb v. real wine (IMO).

11. December 8, 2006

    E-Rock

    top 10?

12. December 8, 2006

    KAHUNA

    yes I get Gary’s emails after 2 am- he responded to a late night post!- you VaynerSomniac

13. December 8, 2006

    johnm

    At 19kb/sec, I’ll be commenting in about an hour. Sheesh!

14. December 8, 2006

    Jack:)

    Everyone is trying to get it now, so things are slow. I clicked and walked away. Now, I’m watching and lovin’ it.

15. December 8, 2006

    Portland Guy

    My goodness, WL’s price for the ‘99 Penley Cab is 20-30$ CHEAPER than what I am finding at west coast — and other — sources. Too good to pass up? My wife is going to kill me. Hope the wine gets here first.

16. December 8, 2006

    ML

    No one referred me to WLTV…I was already a WL customer.

    And about Gary’s late night emails….he just emailed me at 2:09am last week…he was just responding to a simple question in the comments section…I honestly wasn’t even looking for a response.

    Go Gary.

17. December 8, 2006

    Cameron P

    Gary, thanks for answering my wine website question with an abundance of suggestions (nice music to accompany them too). You’ll always be #1 by far, but thought I’d get a feel for what else is out there too.

    QOD: I had signed up for the WL mailing list (don’t know how I heard of it, I live in Cali and don’t order much online, but anyways) and I got the email blast about the first episode. As a young wine drinker (22), this embrace of modern technology really appealed to me, as it seemed no one was doing it at the time. No one is really doing it worth a damn besides you even now. I checked out that first episode, and have watched every single one since. Hopefully your example prompts some other folks to step into the 21st century!

18. December 8, 2006

    Juan in Union cnty

    My boss recommended this site. I bit figuring I could score some brownie points and found a gold mine instead. My wine IQ has gone up, my wallet is lighter (but not as light as it would have been buying somewhere else where I have seen consistently higher prices) and my palette is happy. Thank you and hope it’s Cowboys – Jets in the Superbowl. Anyway Justin ‘03 Cab is out of this world.

19. December 8, 2006

    joe

    Gary has e-mailed me twice after 1am.

    I was already on W-L.com email alerts….W-L.com got me there on “opening day”
    Joe

20. December 8, 2006

    johnm

    Just 45 minutes…referral came from a Google search I did to learn about cabernet sauvignon, which I had been focusing my wine making efforts upon. WL came up and in reading about one of the wines, I caught the video link when reading about the Twenty Rows Cabernet Sauvignon. So, i guess I referred myself.

21. December 8, 2006

    Ken

    Trust your own palate. Great advice. The best advice.
    But how to nudge that along with a more general wine education for the consumer? Perhaps you could explore specific appelations, from Finger Lakes Rieslings to New Mexico Cabs; From Idaho whatever’s to Washington St. Syrahs; From Michigan Sylvaners, if such exist, on to Arizona bubbly. Perhaps go on location. Might be strange, even awful at times, but you belong on a national stage. It’s only a matter of time.

22. December 8, 2006

    Jayhawk 389

    Just a lurker out here in lawrence Ks saying what’s up everybody?- from Jayhawk country. Saw an ad in the wed. New York Times about a month ago and have been hooked ever since. Awesome work gary! Respec! I have been spreading the word amongst my fellow Jayhawks daily. Still trying to figure out if you really ship to Kansas. Keep it up my brother!

23. December 8, 2006

    chayut

    QOD : google

24. December 8, 2006

    TampaSteve

    Gary I hope you enjoyed the spit you so much deserved today..lol..I was cracking up when you said you deserve a good glass of wine after all your hard work, then you spit it…CLASSIC

25. December 8, 2006

    Jim Kay

    Found the site last year through wine-searcher looking for the 2003 Domaine Tempier. Getting any 04 in?

26. December 8, 2006

    Francis S

    WOW! This was as good a show as you’ve done. Nice job. Maybe you could think of just drinking on Fridays instead of spitting. For me, it just sorta goes w/ the day.
    QOD: I got the tip from a guy on another wine forum. A good regular kinda guy. I forget who though. It was somewhere in the middle of July.

27. December 8, 2006

    Colleen

    QOD….linked from Winelibary home page!

28. December 8, 2006

    gordoyflaca

    Props, GV. Thanks for the 2:15am email.

    GO STILLERS. (OK, they’re pretty bad this year.) GO PATS.

29. December 8, 2006

    Marc Mc

    Gary emailed me about the Packers after midnight, he might be a witch.

    Learned of WLTV from WL…..

30. December 8, 2006

    Suzanne

    QOD: google as well. Geez Gary- you are quite adept at guilting us lurkers out of the woodwork.

31. December 8, 2006

    Rick E

    QOTD: I was ordering from WL before there was a WLTV. I loved the selection and price, although always wondered why I should care that “our director of operations rates this a screaming value”. Who cares? Of course, that was before I knew ye, GV.

    And I just looked at My Account, and saw my first order was in April of ‘05. And more importantly, that was exactly 15 orders ago. Oh well, I guess all the kids don’t need to go to college.

32. December 8, 2006

    Chuck W

    The huge billboard on 78 referred me. I have passed it I don’t know how many times coming back from EWR. I finally Goggled WineLibrary.

    I have missed a few episodes. It’s good to see you relaxed again. You look like your batteries are recharged. Nice work.

33. December 8, 2006

    MiamiDolphins

    Gary,
    You rock. . .I’ve been lurking fot a week or so.

    If the Jets win the superbowl, that would be a bittersweet experience for me. I hate the Jets with passion, but would be happy for you!

    QOD: Link from WS forums

34. December 8, 2006

    EJ

    I’m a local, referred by meandering the aisles of WL.

    BTW, was that an official Vaniac schwag that you were wearing?!?!?!?

35. December 8, 2006

    Sluke

    Gary,

    Pittsburgh styles steaks rock the friggin house down. Burnt like hell on the outside and still kicking on the inside. By the way, my high school played Curtis Martins high school in the playoffs his senior year. My school won something like 41-0 and Martin was totally shut down. As a big Pitt fan I’m glad he went on to have a great (HOF???) NFL career. I found this place searching for wine through winezap.

36. December 8, 2006

    Ania

    Hi Gary,

    I don’t usually take time to leave comments, but you guilted me into it Great episode as always. I actually found wine library cause people were talking about it on another forum and saying good things. I found WLTV when someone posted a link to your episode on how a wine glass effects wine not long ago. Great episode BTW! I started watching the other episodes (still not caught up) and appreciate your honest tasting notes. I think you are doing a great job.

37. December 8, 2006

    cgf

    Gary-

    love the laid back episodes. They are much-deserved.

    Your philosophy reminds me alot of John and Dottie’s from WSJ.

    QOD: I saw the huge billboard on 78. I checked out the website, and was amazed by the prices and selection. i clicked onto the tv tab and there were 25 episodes of WLTV up. The first vlog i watched was GV panning the Frog’s Leap zinfandel and i have been hooked since.

38. December 8, 2006

    Dan C.

    Gary- WOW nice Friday episode. Funny, I am having an ‘02 Aussie Cab- Kangarilla Road. Really good, off the market now, but I have a few more in the cellar. I agree about the aussie cabs, a great variety of styles at good prices.

    QOD- I was already a WL customer and started watching. Best wine blog by far.

    Have a great weekend!

39. December 8, 2006

    Darlene O.

    Great Friday episode. QOD – Reading the forums on WS in late July, early August, one of the forumites mentioned your site and I had to check it out. Been a daily staple for me ever since. Don’t miss a one. Thank you, Gary.

40. December 8, 2006

    Russ J

    Thanks for the continued hard work, GV. You do answer e-mails. Don’t know if I ever got any “after hours”. I was a WL customer before WLTV. A business associate from the Philly area heard about the store (don’t remember how) and told me to check it out for him since I was close by. The rest is history as they say. And yes, the NY Jets play in New Jersey. That’s your second slip up recently. Come on! No more third person references and no more saying the Jets play in NY. (insert smiley emoticon here….)

41. December 8, 2006

    Neal

    Good episode. Will try to pick up some Penley. On the Leeuwin, why did you not mention Parkers 89 score (which both you and Tanzer disagree with)? Just curious.

42. December 8, 2006

    Denise

    What?! You email EVERYBODY?! I thought I was special…

    Great show, as always.

    QOD: hugh

43. December 9, 2006

    KAHUNA

    In general and very general I have always found the Aussie Cabs to have a bit of a rubber burnt tire after taste- Lately I have noticed to see it lessend but it still catches my pallate- trying to work through it though and will give some a try soon

    QOTD: My brother In law grew up in Livingston so he turned me on way back when

44. December 9, 2006

    Uncle Josh

    Gary has emailed me in the wee hours of the morning. Thanks Gary.

45. December 9, 2006

    Nico

    hey Gary!

    QOTD: a link in a thread in the Wine Spectator forums

    Also, thanks for your couple emails as well. This is the best blog EVER for me (not just among wine blogs, ALL blogs!!!).

    -Nico

46. December 9, 2006

    Rob M.

    I have received emails from Gary penned in the middle of the night. Thank you for answering every email I have ever sent. Props. Note the time I am commenting to you!

    QOD: I have been receiving weekly emails from WL for a couple of years, and when WLTV launched, I didn’t think I would enjoy it, so I never watched it. In the 60’s, I watched an episode that I was interested in, became addicted, and have been loyal ever since. I have watched nearly every episode now, and continue to enjoy them every night.

    Thanks for all you continue to do- you make drinking wine fun and enjoyable.

47. December 9, 2006

    James H

    Hey Gary!

    I found your site through SimpleBits.com. It’s a site normally about web design, but he mentioned you on Nov. 30, 06, comparing you to Ze Frank — another favorite of mine on the WWW.

    To any one interested, you can find me on Cork’d as ‘biocsnerd’. I’m new to the wine world, so don’t expect anything too interesting

48. December 9, 2006

    Brandon M

    Who did that shirt? SHOW OFF

49. December 9, 2006

    jam

    QOD: I got the chance to meet, document and make wine with the Coturri’s in Glen Ellen for a few days this harvest, and when I got back from the fabulous time, did a little more research to find your AWESOME interview/tasting with Tony (#35)! That’s how I found out about you, and now, I just enjoy the show and learn a lot about wine. It’s truly entertaining, because you are so good at what you do… You captivate your audience in a positive and up-beat manner, while really knowing wine back to front.

    I am hooked! Thank you for the HARD WORK!

    Funny, it’s always been my belief that one should trust and develop their own personal palette. And this goes for everything from bread to chocolate! Just this evening at the City Beer Store in SF I was telling a guy who recently got introduced to Belgian beers, not to worry, taste taste and taste some more. It’s the best way to learn….. Same goes for wine of course!

50. December 9, 2006

    Richard

    hmmmmm, I have 2 emails in my mailbox from Gary… One at “18:10″ and another at “13:11″. He must have been on the day shift. Gary please send me an email at 3am so I know its true…

51. December 9, 2006

    BigBob

    what about http://www.winostuff.com ?

    you turned me one to WLTV

52. December 9, 2006

    GregK

    I was referred to WL by Gerry Isenberg; BEFORE WLTV existed! I was happy getting excellent juice at the best price. Now we have WLTV to enlighten us further.

53. December 9, 2006

    Chris

    GAry has emailed me after 3 AM EST. I’ve been watching WLTV since the beginning. Gary have any opinions on sparkling shiraz?

54. December 9, 2006

    Susan

    Gary-
    Fabulous episode!
    Do I see schwag?
    Black schwag?
    I want schwag!!!!
    I agree with Brandon M?
    Who did your schwag?
    QOD:
    iTunes Music Store – list of podcasts.
    I saw WLTV on the list and decided to give it a try.
    I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    glad I did!
    :)
    When do we get schwag?
    Such a tease!
    :)

55. December 9, 2006

    E-Rock

    That shirt is ill. I’m feeeling it.

    QOD = Your tremendous billboard on 78.

56. December 9, 2006

    Vinacull

    Hey Gary,
    Great episode and very surprised by the description of the Penley. But a ‘99 and a ‘2000 “readily available around the country” ?? Hmmm…. QOTD: Yeah, that billboard on 78 is like a hypnotizing beacon calling my name. My seven year old exclaims “Daddy are we going to that place AGAIN?!” However the original source for me was searching on the WL site. Cheers, C

57. December 9, 2006

    Trish da' Dish

    I found out about WLTV from, of all things, a very popular bargain-hunter’s website: http://www.fatwallet.com. Someone had posted a “free shipping” code there. Since this was the 1st time I’d ever seen a wine store offering free shipping with no bottle limits (i.e., 1 bottle to infinity, and beyond!), I hurried on over and checked out their prices…unbelievably low! So I stocked myself up with a quickness! THEN I noticed this unobtrusive little tab on the homepage that said, “TV.” I clicked on it—Gary V. totally blew me away—and I got addicted to him just like I got addicted to “24″ and Jack Bauer—the rest is history!

    I went to work after that weekend and referred everyone in my wine tasting mail list to it. I also went to my fav local wine store, and told one of the “cool” employees about it. He knows a lot, and teaches a lot of their wine tasting classes. He pulled it up while I was there, and now he admits that he’s addicted to you/your concept, and is living for the next free shipping code, too.

    Gary: Viral advertising. Word of mouth recommendation. This is why network marketing is all about and I’m sure a lot of us on here do this for you already because we love you, so one day you probably will grow so much that you will be rich enough to buy the Jets. That said- if you write your plans/dreams down somewhere, and if you post them where you’ll always be confronted with them, experts claim that this prompts you to work every day towards your goal, and that people who do this are far more likely to be successful than people who merely speak their goals.

    You might also want to designate a percentage of each of your WLTV paychecks towards buying the Jets. Funny story: This one radio guy wanted a plasma TV really bad. So he opened a PayPal account and he told the folks on the radio and everyone he knew about his dream and about his Paypal account he’d established for this purpose, and he let them know that if they wanted to donate a dollar or so, they could. Some people of course thought he was selfish and crass and crude, but to be fair he was very upfront about what he was going to do with the money–he wasn’t lying and pretending to be a charity promising to save the world or anything–if people wanted to help him, what was wrong with that? He actually made a respectable amount of money! Who whudda thunk? Maybe someone rich here will hit the Powerball or remember you in their will, or something, and you’ll be unexpectedly much closer to your goal. Anyway, I hope that you DO achieve your goal of owning the Jets one day…

58. December 9, 2006

    E

    For the record, I don’t remember getting anything later than 0030 EST. But is he crankin’ out email at 8:30 on a Saturday morning, that’s what I wanna know.

    Count your blessings: it isn’t the Bills at home in December. That would be truly frightening.

    Big leather couches and Pittsburgh steak are both beautiful things, as are mixed cases and http://www.thewinedoctor.net – a lot like wineanorak, but maybe a little more Bdx-focused.

    I ran across a winery going through Kansas this week. It smelled of elderberries! Had any positive experiences drinking from unorthodox parts of the USA, ie Kansas, Missouri, Texas and so on?

    QOD: long before there was a WLTV, was looking for some Aglianico and used The Google! (Found some, too. I should see how that last bottle’s doing …)

59. December 9, 2006

    chrisb

    Gary,
    I discovered WL when a free shipping code appeared on the Wine Spectator website. I tried it and have been hooked ever since. The addition of WLTV has made this site even better. Keep up the good work.

60. December 9, 2006

    Noah

    Gary VAY NER CHUK,

    I’ll admit it dude, I have been a lurker. I have been watching WLTV for about a month now. Since then I have watched everyday, and even went back to Episode # 1 and watched every single episode to catch up (by the way the wine room looks awesome ). Anyway, I love what your doing and appreciate your candidness. Sorry I haven’t commented before, I just get home late and there are already, 50-70 comments up so I feel like you’ll never see mine. So, hopefully you’ll see this one, give me a shout out and I’ll be sure not to lurk ever again. And by the way thanks for the Charles Creek Merlot on “free”, going to open it tonight paired with a leg of lamb. And in reference to 05 Bordeaux, any one imparticular you can reccommend in the $20-30 range, I’d love to lay one down.

    Thanks Gary
    KEEP UP TO GREAT WORK, I THINK I CAN SPEAK FOR ALL OF US WHEN I SAY THAT WE APPRECIATE IT.

61. December 9, 2006

    QPR Kevin

    Gary,

    WL came to me in a vision …

    Okay actually it came to me through Wine Searcher.
    Unfortunately you do not ship to Minnesota

62. December 9, 2006

    AnthonyS

    I’m loving the Laid-back Friday episodes. I say you should keep with them.
    QOTD – Did a google search back in February and stumbled upon the WLTV. The rest is history.

63. December 9, 2006

    Dave

    QOD – I heard about Wine Library TV from WineLoversPage.com. They show a picture of an episode at the top of their page and provide a link.

    Thanks for the 2005 Bordeaux advice. Now I have homework: Find a nice 2005 Bordeaux and find out how to store a bottle of wine for 5 years.

64. December 9, 2006

    Sherri

    Gary,
    OK…another lurker guilted into joining the party. I heard you on Martha Stewart Radio on Sirus (not the last time but the time before that) and have been checking out every episode since then. Because of YOU (and a little bit of me), my husband and I have broken out of the Yellow Tail doldrums and are trying new wines every weekend! I love your spirit, the way you describe wines and your honesty! Since I started to actually pay attention to what I like.. I have given wines a PASS that I would have typically just kept drinking because it’s there. Very liberating!! I WISH that my state allowed shipping but Massachusetts stinks that way. We are planning an expedition to your Wine Library store in NJ over the holidays while we are down there visiting friends. Keep up the great work!

    GO PATS!

65. December 9, 2006

    Rick "The Model" M

    You refered me to WLTV.

66. December 9, 2006

    Bill

    Hi Gary – I am one of those you have emailed in the early hours . . . on more than one occasion, so thanks for that! And no-one referred me to wltv, as I found it on your website basically at the very beginning. Nice job on Aussie cabernets today! It would be great to look at a few others as well from Coonawarra, like Zema and Bowen Estate. Also occasionally some other areas produce some damned fine cabs. I will bet no one in this country has tried a quality cab from Mudgee (Peterson’s “Ian’s Selection”)!!
    Keep up the good work – we appreciate it!!

67. December 9, 2006

    mr.francophile

    I first came across Wine Library from wine-searcher.com, you guys had a great price on a wine i was looking for, and i joined the email list. I never bothered with wltv in the emails until i saw Gary with the Hulk Hogan mask on. I had to click the link to see what this was about, and i’ve been a fan ever since. I really like how Gary takes some of the snobbery out of wine tasting/collecting and has a great down to earth approach. Now im hooked, and seem to be making frequent donations to wine library.

68. December 9, 2006

    Joe P.

    Gary,

    I got hooked on WLTV in July. I search on “wine” in Google video and stumbled onto your vlog! The rest is history. I’m spreading the word that your show is Must-See “Online TV.” Keep up the great work. jp

69. December 9, 2006

    boyd

    Many e-mails after 2a! You the man, Gary. I found WLTV just by reading around about wine. First Grape Radio, then I found WLTV. Love it.

    Hoping to see you in the ATL. Peace.

70. December 9, 2006

    Little Lou

    sup GV pumped 4 the game its a big one

71. December 9, 2006

    e mojo

    Oh wow, this is *wonderful.* I found WLTV through Rocketboom, and have been enjoying it ever since. Great recommendations and great explanations with exceptional clarity and personality. I’m telling all my of friends in Jersey.

72. December 9, 2006

    browns99df

    I learned about this place from Woot!!

73. December 9, 2006

    Eric

    Hey Gary,

    I just found out about WLTV through Woot. Only took me one or two episodes to get hooked. Now I’m watching the archives. Great site!

74. December 9, 2006

    canadian-kid

    QOTD: A member of the wine spectator forum posted a link to WLTV and ive been hooked ever since. Canadian Contingency taken over WLTV!!!! actually not really we just both really like it :/

75. December 9, 2006

    Carlitos

    Hey Gary,

    Nobody referred me to WLTV. I think I found it doing a Google search or something. Way back around episode 30 something…

    Keep it up!

76. December 9, 2006

    Joe Po

    You turned me on to WLTV and since I’ve been telling friends that if they want to know a whole lot more about wine they must visit the Vayniac Nation!

77. December 9, 2006

    Licinius

    Sweet show man… came across it through wine.woot, can’t believe I’ve been missing out on this!

78. December 9, 2006

    Kent I

    QOD: I discovered WLTV about a week ago after searching for “wine” on youtube. Looks like I might be the only one to find it this way…

    Anyway–first time poster, love the show. I’m addicted!

79. December 9, 2006

    Bruce S

    Like some of the others, I was getting the WL e-mails and finally clicked on the TV link one day. Been watching ever since.

80. December 9, 2006

    Eric

    I don’t recall when you replied to my last post, but it had to be past my bedtime. But then again, I’m old. BTW – my name _is_ Eric and when you say Australian wine, I _do_ think Shiraz. Are you psychic?

    Peace

81. December 9, 2006

    joeydamush

    I’m a local. Found WLTV through the local 2005 Bordeaux Futures flyer. YOU GUYS NEED TO SEND MORE FLYERS!

82. December 9, 2006

    JOEYdaMUSH

    test 1

83. December 9, 2006

    Dan F

    Hi Gary,

    Came across this site on Wine Lovers’ Page, where your mug has been making appearances of late. Very much a fan of what you’re doing here.

    Loved your advice about people needing to trust themselves instead of the experts. Have you read Wine Style, by Mary Ewing-Mulligan and Ed McCarthy? It’s all about helping people find what they like in terms of wine styles and tastes. A great line on the back cover says it all: “Who knows more about great wine than you? No one–when it comes to what wines will actually be ‘great’ to your taste. Wine labels and recommendations can help you make choices, but ultimately you are the best judge of the right wines for you.”

    Very readable, which shouldn’t be surprising as they authored the Wine for Dummies books.

    Enjoy the weekend.

    -Dan

84. December 9, 2006

    Steve R

    My colleague, Boyd, who helped introduce the Woot guys to WLTV. He loves the site!

85. December 9, 2006

    E

    Bozhe moi, I swear you sleep less than I do.

86. December 9, 2006

    noanoa

    Episode 143

    Excellent opening, “Don’t take wine too seriously”.
    Australian wine tasting, well done.
    Superb ending, web sites listing.

    Episode 143 gets a 92

    Cheers

87. December 9, 2006

    Dave

    Billboard on NJ Tpke last Saturday night, driving home from Philly.
    I’ve been a dedicated Vayniak ever since!!
    Love what you do, as do we all..
    Dave

88. December 9, 2006

    Matthew L

    Waving. Always like to learn of new cabs. I really appreciate your statement at the opening. I try to tell my friends to chill out. Some of them take wine way too seriously.

89. December 9, 2006

    Denise

    So, Gary…when you’re sitting at your computer in the middle of the night answering all of those emails…what are you wearing?! ; ) Vaynerbabes want to know!!

90. December 10, 2006

    Matt from Barossa

    More imprtantly, how’s your home life? I mean c’mon, surely there’s something better to be doing at 3am than satisfying your fan base… What about the fan that awaits you in bed… Does she cry herself to sleep every night …

    QOD, found you on my own… But happy to say I’ve recommended you on a number of occasions to those I know and to those I don’t.

91. December 10, 2006

    Matt from Barossa

    More importantly, how’s your home life? I mean c’mon, surely there’s something better to be doing at 3am than satisfying your fan base… What about the fan that awaits you in bed… Does she cry herself to sleep every night …

    QOD, found you on my own… But happy to say I’ve recommended you on a number of occasions to those I know and to those I don’t.

92. December 10, 2006

    Chad Davidson

    I saw an ad for your blog in the new Wine Spectator and spent most of the night watching previous posts-awesome!

93. December 10, 2006

    Eric Anderson

    I have been late night emailed by Gary VAY-NER-CHUCK on multiple occasions. Not sure how he has the energy for the shows after staying up all night. Get some sleep.

94. December 10, 2006

    KMANN

    Old college buddy and routine pain-in-your-side /s/ Tim F /s/ broke your web site a while back…didn’t have the foresight to look-in then, but glad I eventually did. Good fun and learning a ton. BTW – he’s a HUGE GMen fan…

95. December 10, 2006

    Dan

    Hi Gary,

    I have received a late night e-mail from Gazza. (That’s Australian for Gary, by the way)

    I first heard of Wine Library via the Mark Squires’ board. I purchased from wine from them, and was so impressed I kept up with the website, and then one day, boom! there it was – WLTV.

    Dan (In Houston)

96. December 10, 2006

    dustin

    I first saw the review you did of Woot Cellars. I’m not that big in to wine, but watching the archives has gotten me more interested, and the constant updates will keep me coming back.

97. December 10, 2006

    Robin M.

    QOTD: Wall Street Journal. Keep up the good work, Gary. We appreciate all your efforts!

98. December 10, 2006

    Jason M.

    I have been lurking for a while and just bought a few bottles. Anyone notice 13 bottles is only 2 dollars more then 12 bottles for shipping. Made me buy an extra bottle. Thought the Wine library readers might like to know if you didn’t already.

99. December 10, 2006

    Jason M.

    Never mind just tried to redo it and it does not allow it but I did get it for the price of 12, weird

100. December 10, 2006

     Italian Stallion

     Great episode Gary!!

     QOD: I was turned onto this site from wineaccess.com.

     Gary, where did you get that Vayniac shirt????? All us Vayniacs want one.

101. December 10, 2006

     Italian Stallion

     #100

102. December 10, 2006

     Skol

     Hey Gary,

     Nice Episode. Will try the Aussie Cabernets.

     A friend of mine recommended Wine Library:

     John Ripperger

103. December 10, 2006

     Erin C.

     Just found this website today via a google search for “wine”. I love it!! Can’t wait to catch up on all the old episodes! I graduated from culinary school in 04, and I’ve been looking for a way to add a little to my wine knowledge. Thanks Gary – looks like you and your staff are working hard.

104. December 11, 2006

     Kamron J

     QOD:
     I came over from wine.woot.com. Since you did the monkey wine tasting I have been hooked into your show! I have started to watch the episodes from the 1st one this weekend. I have about 130 more to go! So i am about a week and half into the mix here with your show.

     gary have you done any Temecula, CA wines? I live 20 minutes north of the area in Corona, CA. I would like to know if you done any shows on those or matbe you can gear up for a show like that. There is a major growth in the temecula wines and more acceptance. But would like to get any suggestions on these wines. Thanks!

105. December 11, 2006

     Travis Anderson

     Gary,
     I heard about this site from WOOT, and I’m glad I did. By the way, my Dolphins did their job and kicked the crap out of the Patties, but where were the Jets? They could have been a game off of the division lead, and they got beat by the Bills? I think it’s the curse of Fireman Fred. He is one dirty bastard.

106. December 11, 2006

     portland guy

     Geez, Gary, did someone say the Jets haven’t been in a Super Bowl since the Ford administration? Another dreamer, not that current. We both know it was the TrickyDicky admin., don’t we? Seems that the Jets and Nixon sort of go together. How lovely.

107. December 11, 2006

     Nathan N

     Wow over 100 comments!!

     QOD: Found your site when I was looking for an online retailer. I don’t remember if it was yahoo or google search engine. First show I watched was the Three Miners

108. December 11, 2006

     hinrgman

     saw your add in the asbury park press

109. December 11, 2006

     William S

     I found Wine Library TV from the Pod Tech article about the Vloggies. (http://www.podtech.net/home/technology/1441/and-the-vloggies-winners-are). I am an American expat living in Milan, Italy and really like when you feature Italian wines. I find it hard to come by California, Australian, and to some degree French wines. I guess that makes sense, when you have Brunello, Barolo, Barbaresco, etc. grown in your backyard.

     OK. ‘05 Bordeaux. Noted for the next time I cross the border
     -William

     P.S. That first to comment thing is really annoying.

110. December 11, 2006

     Gilsner

     Gary,
     FIRST TIME LURKER

     It’s always interesting to watch your vidoes. Stuart L recommended your site to us and now it’s a favorite.
     I am always in search of the every day $10 red zin. Help!!

     Gilsner

111. December 11, 2006

     alco holland

     I’d have to say the first person who turned me on to WLTV was Ian Dorin the fantastic new world buyer for your store. I’d also like to add that not only does Gary answer all of your emails until 3-4am he also anwers his employees emails then too.

112. December 11, 2006

     Shotgun

     I think I saw your web ad on Vinography. Your geeky picture on the ad was so compelling… Good episode. The Leeuwin rieslings and chardonnays are awesome too.

113. December 11, 2006

     jon777

     QOD: I believe I got to WLTV through the WL emails — had been on the WL email list for well over a year, and came to WLTV through that at the very beginning.

     Gary — Painful loss yesterday. I really can’t figure this team out. Truly a Jekyl and Hyde team. Looked GREAT against GB, at NE and looked like a 2-12 team against J’ville and yesterday against the Bills. Pathetic on both sides of the ball. Ugh. Need to win out now to have a shot…

114. December 11, 2006

     Michael

     I came across WLTV via YouTube on a search for any info or shows on wine. I was previously listening to goodlibations.com radio show and found it to be…not what I was looking for. I started watching the show at around episode 70ish and have emailed a few times and you always respond. Boy, will I miss that interaction when you get to big to stay in contact with your fans.
     I’m so glad I found your show and I have been telling everyone about it. Keep going dude, You Rock!
     Much Success!!!!
     Michael

115. December 11, 2006

     Andrew

     i spend WAY too much money at WL, so i discovered WLTV during one of my frequent “shopping” trips. It is a lot of fun — and if you need any further reinforcement of Gary’s point that taste is personal, look at his hilarious, and very descriptive, terms he uses for taste and bouquet! I am not sure there is ANY resource that includes “carnival urinal” (used in an earlier episode) as a descriptor for a wine’s mid-palate! i love to watch this show as it reflects my sensibilities – wine is supposed to be fun to drink and prices should reflect the experience not the brand. Thanks, Gary.

116. December 11, 2006

     MaryS

     Hey Gary,

     I have been coming to your store since it was the little building with the very small cramped parking lot. I always liked the way your guys carried my wine to my car without even asking if I needed help. Great service all around! Since I am a longtime customer, I heard about WLTV through the WL website and have been loving it ever since

117. December 11, 2006

     Joyce

     Been watching since the feature on front page of the Wall Street Journal. I agree with some other posters, you are destined for a much bigger stage. Books, TV shows, movies–the life and times of Gary Vaynerchuk! HUGE! I will miss the email returns, but when you have millions of emails each day–and you will—you will be overwhelmed–in a good way! For those of you who haven’t met Gary in person, he is personable, funny, friendly, a genuinely sweet guy. Just wandering around his store he was easily approachable and really cute! Keep up the good work……..Joyce

118. December 11, 2006

     EricS

     Found your site via the Woot offering….someone posted in the forums there a link to your tasting of the woot wine and I’ve been hooked on your daily shows ever since. Here’s a request for your Wine Library site though: PLEASE SHIP TO MICHIGAN! Keep up the great shows and as a sort of wine newbie I am learning quite a bit from you and others on the forum here.

119. December 11, 2006

     Tony S.

     Hey Gary…

     It’s noon Monday…so, I’m sure you’re getting ready for today’s episode. But, I just wanted to answer the QOD: My friend Danny showed me your site….I forget when, but it was somewhere around episode 50 or so. I’ve been addicted since.

     I like the laid back Friday episodes. I don’t think you should spit on the Friday ones though. But that’s me, I don’t ever spit unless I’m at a tasting with more than 10 wines. I don’t like getting drunk (which is why I’ll spit at a large tasting), but I think spitting ruins the full effect of the finish. Like I said, I’ll spit when there’s a bunch of wine to taste cause I really want to taste them and not feel them and get back to work or home, but c’mon…2-4 tastes?? Especially on a Friday…relax…you work hard enough! Leave the spit bucket for the people who just started getting into wine.

     See you later, sorry about your Jets. It’s probably my fault, I picked the Bills in my office pool. Go BEARS!!!
     T

120. December 11, 2006

     Ryan

     Boyd P referred and I’ve been hooked like a crack head since, keep up the good work Gary!

121. December 11, 2006

     AnthonyS

     I don’t think we’re getting an episode today. That Jets loss yesterday really crushed Gary. Maybe he has some reserve episodes to show when situations like this prevent him from filming the day-of.

122. December 11, 2006

     Jtk

     Long time lurker second time commenter. Thanks for tasting the 2000 Leeuwin Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon. I’ve been a huge fan of the Leeuwin Art Series cabs since i first tried the 98 vintage. QOD ~ I don’t remember who, i just remember getting your WLTV emails and thinking it’s about time someone did this. Gary thanks for everything you do. Cheers ~ Jtk ~

123. December 11, 2006

     Chris L.

     Former Luker here!

     I Have become hooked on Wine Library TV!!! I discovered it recently through Wine Lover’s Page (http://www.wineloverspage.com/) and now eagerly await every episode! You should make your videos available as a Video Podcast!!!! I will definitely drop by the shop next time I’m in New York.

     P.S. Thank you for all your hard work! I agree with Tony S. that you should let go of the spitting on fridays! Thank you for setting the good example though!

124. December 11, 2006

     BruceP

     No-one referred me. I discovered it while hunting the internet for a specific wine. I got referred over to the WL site, and the rest is history. I think it was around epsiode 30 or so. Think I’ve seen them all since then. A great break from work every afternoon.

125. December 11, 2006

     How did I find WLTV??

     Google … I had a bottle of CJ Cab out at dinner and loved it, so I did a Google search and found you Picked up three bottles … Hooked every since … We Jets fans need to stick together … how great is it looking forward to Sundays in December, even if they were flat yesterday …

126. December 11, 2006

     Luke L.

     gary, how could you? no shout-out to vinocellar.com!? great wine website! that’s where i heard about winelibrary tv. i can vouche for Gary’s late night emails, received one thursday night/friday morning.

127. December 12, 2006

     Mark M.

     I learned of WLTV through wine.woot. Keep up the good work!

128. December 12, 2006

     Von P

     QOTD: The guy who got me hooked and referred me is named Dorey Welch…you rotten bastard. You can’t imagine how much $ you’ve cost me in wine. But seriously, I thank him for introing me to this great site!
     Von P

129. December 12, 2006

     wine dog

     Still Not Lirking…. I read about WineLibraryTV in the Wine Spectator forums.

130. December 12, 2006

     Susan

     I saw you today on an Atlanta talk show.

131. December 12, 2006

     Willis McGrapee

     Found you mentioned on a user forum on cellartracker.com and now I’m hooked. Great stuff. Go Bills.

132. December 14, 2006

     Susan

     Gary-
     Ok- I will admit it!
     You have emailed me several
     several
     times at
     1 OR 2 OR 3 AM!!!
     You must be very motivated!
     I know
     CRAZY
     hours!
     I work in retail!
     

133. December 14, 2006

     Nicolas

     I found winelibrary tv via rocketboom about a month ago or so…?. I’ve been enjoying it even though I live in Denmark and most of the wines seem to not be very available here.
     Keep up the good work

134. December 16, 2006

     Slick Nick

     Hey Gary,
     Nobody referred me to WL or WLTV. I found WL during the early days of the internet when using wine-search.com. WL prices are great and received a couple shipments before I realized WL is on my way home from work.

     I don’t comment much but have watch every episode. I usually catch up on the weekends. Keep up the great job and keep keeping it fresh!!!

     Slick Nick

135. December 18, 2006

     Hammond

     New lurker…
     Came here through a thread at Wine Marketer.
     http://www.winemarketer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108

136. December 20, 2006

     JohnC

     I stumbled upon it searching wine blogs on google.

137. December 22, 2006

     Adam

     One of my favorite Australian cabs that I am absolutely hooked on is Jim Barry The Cover Drive 2004. It’s the bomb, and it’s between 15-20 US dollars depending on where you get it from. That is, if you can find it. Go get yourself a bottle ASAP!!

138. January 16, 2007

     Elliot Essman

     Gary – an excellent well-conceived review of these Australian cabernets. Thanks for expanding my horizon.

139. December 16, 2007

     Idetrorce

     very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
     Idetrorce

140. June 5, 2009

     BestHelen

     I have found what i was looking for !!! thx )

141. September 27, 2009

     John J.

     qotd: stumbled across you on youtube.
     guess ya get alot more emails nowadays, cuz i’ve never gotten an email response from ya. So Gary, throw me a bone will ya?
     Gotta request, would be great to see you do a vin jaune episode. Or for something a bit more laid back, how about doing one where you taste a few charbono’s?

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