The Gary Vaynerchuk WLTV Gift Pack #2 Tasting

The Gary Vaynerchuk WLTV Gift Pack #2 Tasting – Episode #147

December 14, 2006

Wines tasted in this episode:

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Gary and Sasha on CNBC (It will take a few seconds to start)

Here it is finally, the gift pack tasting episode. Sit back put your feet up and enjoy this very special special episode, it’s a long one!

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December 14, 2006

Susan
Gary-
QOD:
I have to agree with Brandon M.
QOD should be:
What is your favorite bottle that I(Gary) have ever recommended?
December 14, 2006

Susan
Smiling Pelican,
I took away something very different after watching the CNBC show on WLTV.
I think CNBC did a great job.
You are reading too much into just one question. Gary is energetic and honest. Most sales people are not honest. I have done some selling in my day (still do some). Most sales people just want numbers. Gary is different in a good way. He is NOT just about selling and the numbers. Remember, at the end of the show, he says you with a little bit of me. Most people working in sales see that the other way around: Me – with a little bit of you. Gary is not just about pushing or selling whatever. Remember, also in the CNBC segment, they talked about Gary’s passion for wine.
I hope that helps.
December 14, 2006

Andre
Hey Gary,

YOU’RE obnoxious!! Great episode! Though I didn’t taste any of the wines, it was very informative.

You know me, loved the “girls” and “Fabolus”…hilarious.
December 14, 2006

joe
Gary:

There is some truth in Smiling Pelican’s post (36). Any one who has watched WLTV for awhile knows that Wine Library TV is a service, not a selling device, but CNBC’s interview made you out to be an aggressive salesman – interested in one thing, making a $$ on an extra sell. I didn’t think the piece was that complimentary – - nor reflective of what Wine Library TV is all about.
Joe
December 14, 2006

garyv
Smiling Pelican, I know you’ve been watching for a long time, what do you honestly think?
I really believe that this community knows ME, I think you can see how quickly it was edited. If you’d like to read more, there is a huge thread over in the forum about this.
December 14, 2006

Dominus
You had an ‘86 Dominus! Now you’re talking.

Great show and congrats on your cnbc feature.

Dom
December 14, 2006

Smiling Pelican
Gary,

This is a rant, so don’t publish it on your site if you don’t want to. I watched the CNBC thing and congratulations! That is really an achievement being recognized nationally. I know how interviews go, though, the interviewer keeps the parts they like and create whatever they like. There is a part of your interview where the CNBC person asks if you could sell anything and you replied with barely contained glee “Yes, absolutely!” So, is that it with you, man? Are you just a salesman or did the producer create that illusion for CNBC’s core demographic? Are you just pushing us on used cars or whatever’s handy? Wine is a special thing! I like reading about it … watching someone talk about … drinking it … walking around a vineyard or even a restaurant where people are really enjoying it. If you need a refresher, re-read the Kermit Lynch book or visit a winemaker that really cares about what they’re making or a sommelier that has spent their life learning it. Sure, wine is also a business, but it’s not JUST a business. Tell me you’re not Cal Worthington. I need convincing and I bet I’m not the only one.
December 14, 2006

KAHUNA
Gary V,
I did not order the 6 pack because well- ok I am a dope- Going to get it and watch the episode with my wife when she can drink and her Mother so we can all learn a few things- In the mean time I guess I will have to get a few of the Borolo’s to sample ahead of time

QOTD-What is the stupidest thing you ever did to win a contest?
December 14, 2006

Paul
Great episode, Gary. Quite a set of contrasts in the wines you selected. Can’t do all of them, but I will pick up a couple.

QOTD tomorrow – What is your favorite Kosher wine?
December 14, 2006

Rick "The Model" M
Sick fucking episode. You are getting better everyday. When are we going to get the whitehall tasting?
December 14, 2006

Matty Van, Rochester,NY
â€œYouâ€™ve got some competition:
http://www.winetastetv.com
Reckon it was bound to happen at some point, although it does seem like a bit of a backhanded compliment.â€

I watched that blog for about 20 seconds…you could tell that she is not sitting straight due to the stick up her ass. Not my style, dont relate as well…I am sure she is a nice person but not someone i want to learn from

QOD – What GV wine pick did you enjoy the most?

HEY LURKERS AND FIRST TIME POSTERS….. REGISTER IN THE FORUMS…OR AT LEAST CHECK IT OUT
December 14, 2006

organicguy
QOTD- for tomorrow-If you had to choose between a wine that had been rated 90 pts by Gary and a wine that was rated the same by Stephen Tanzer which would you pick?
December 14, 2006

Ken
Gary,
One of my favorite episodes. Great work. Refreshing commentary. Your palate was sharp. You really turned on the charm. Your enthusiasm is so infectious who could resist opening a bottle, any bottle, to drink along?
And I enjoyed seeing your father on the CNBC piece. Very urbane, sophisticated gentleman.
December 14, 2006

Lb in KS
Where was the rest of my comment??.. as I was saying…winetastetv….like listening to a female Thurston Howell the 3rd gush over every thing she puts to her lips…. exactly the thing I DO NOT LIKE about much of the wine community.
December 14, 2006

Tangaroa
First time commentor:

WHAT IS THAT NUMBER OF ON THE BOARD?

That is the number of days Gary believes remains until the
Jets start their winning season (Summer Training).

RECOMMENDATION:
Hey Gary, love the 6-pack episode. But $125?
Next time you do a 6-pack episode, how about catering to
the $5 – $15 “Cheapkate” drinkers out there (like Tangaroa)?
If you can get it down to $60, I’m in…
December 14, 2006

Lb in KS
“Youâ€™ve got some competition:
http://www.winetastetv.com
Reckon it was bound to happen at some point, although it does seem like a bit of a backhanded compliment.”
December 14, 2006

Dan C.
Gary- Great episode! I didn’t get the 6-pack due to cold weather shipping fears, but I will seek out the Sansonnet in particular.

Brandon M – That is a very timely story and it is great to learn about Larry Londer, another good guy in the wine world. Like you, and many others who comment here, I would give wine to anyone who asked or even didn’t ask. Wine is great to drink by yourself, but it is even better to share. Gary said the same thing today. Sharing, and caring about others, is what wine is all about. Cheers!
December 14, 2006

Brandon M
Thanks mr.francophile
Karma & Attitude go hand in hand sometimes!
December 14, 2006

mr.francophile
Brandon M,
Its great that your story had a happy ending. I truely believe in karma
December 14, 2006

E
Depends. What’s the episode?
December 14, 2006

Brandon M
QOTD Tomorrow: What is your favorite bottle I (Gary) have ever recommended?
December 14, 2006

garyv
QUESTION OF THE DAY…I FORGOT SO HERE IT IS

What should my question of the day be tomorrow?
December 14, 2006

waibeans
feelin the love Gary!

great episode, and definitely appreciated the ending comments!

I didn’t pick up the 6 pack but i think i’ll pick up a couple of them to try later on down the line.

I’ll repeat organicguy’s.. Why no QOD?
December 14, 2006

organicguy
Lurker extrodinaire-have ordered from WL for a year previous to WLTV and wish I knew then what I know now-thanx Gary–have all eps. under my belt and this had to be one of the best-No question of the day?
December 14, 2006

Susan
Gary-
Just saw the CNBC feature on WLTV.
Congratulations!
They like you!
I thought the interviews were just super!
I don’t get that channel
but love the way their show was done.
You are a
FORCE
in the wine world.
We all knew that a
LONG
time ago!
CNBC is just a little slow!