Wine Library TV Live! (Rebroadcast)

Wine Library TV Live! (Rebroadcast) – Episode #170

January 19, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Philip Togni Spring Mt Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Vineyard 29 Aida Red

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Donate to Project H for Erik K.

Here’s the rebroadcast of the live episode. Smoking servers and some smoking wine.

442 Responses

January 19, 2007

Uncle Josh
LIVE
January 19, 2007

Tampa Steve
Whats up here?
January 19, 2007

Phil B
First time I post and I’m in the top 10?? How easy is this??
January 19, 2007

TampaSteve
Where is the show?
January 19, 2007

Nico
Gary… Â¿dÃ³nde estÃ¡s?
January 19, 2007

joe
I can’t get in. I hit the link and I get a WordPress error message saying my server can’t host the meeting. I say, “NO LIVE TV FOR YOU” And everything on the site is so SLOW.
January 19, 2007

barbotus
Great. A link that doesn’t go anywhere….
January 19, 2007

CampingLisaB
Waiting to see Gary!
January 19, 2007

slappy
where is the link
January 19, 2007

zny444
not working…
January 19, 2007

Adrian
Something is wrong…Error establishing a database connection
This either means that the username and password information in your wp-config.php file is incorrect or we can’t contact the database server at dbs.winelibrary.com. This could mean your host’s database server is down.

Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
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January 19, 2007

Matthew L
Can’t get in, but I’ll keep trying.
January 19, 2007

Nick
I just want to watch!
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
Not working for us also…
Almost 5 PM EST!

WE WILL WAIT PATIENTLY!
January 19, 2007

Robert F
No dice for me
January 19, 2007

Eric
Page cannot be displayed
January 19, 2007

Matthew L
I can’t get in, but I’ll keep trying.
January 19, 2007

L.I. frank
Houston,,,we have a problem!
January 19, 2007

JavaMonkey
Well, if Gary’s doing any tastings, I hope he puts up the video later so we can see it.
January 19, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Hey- where are you?
I keep geting the WordPress Error!
Gary, oh Gary, where are you?
January 19, 2007

Jay M
Left work early, went to the big box wine shop and found one of the Kabinett Rieslings from yesterday’s show (sorry GV – my goober state won’t allow you to ship to me), and got home at 4:25 pm to catch you LIVE! Waiting………………..
January 19, 2007

Rich S
No idea.
January 19, 2007

Shir-Az
???????????
January 19, 2007

Spitfire
Database issues. The server cannot handle all the web request. i don’t think they except this heavy of traffic at one time.
January 19, 2007

Eric
cannot find server
January 19, 2007

Phil B
Same error message here….. Pleazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, GV, do something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 19, 2007

Paul R
Where’s Waldo??? I mean Gary
January 19, 2007

Lb in KS
maybe it will be taped after all…. as i sit waiting
January 19, 2007

Andre
so is the ep going on now…why can’t i see anything, do i need to sign in anywhere?
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
Can you say Crash?
January 19, 2007

diego de la p....
no se ve!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 19, 2007

EJ
I hope gary doesn’t think nobody is joining him…. but we all cant’ get in
January 19, 2007

punch drunk
Gary
I miss you
January 19, 2007

Shir-Az
I can see the smoke coming out the the WLTV server as I type
January 19, 2007

Licinius
I smell something melting =) what kind of wine goes best with grilled server?
January 19, 2007

zny444
prolly spilled some on the server
January 19, 2007

Rosa Michaels
…That’s one small sip for man, one giant leap for mankind…
January 19, 2007

salvatore
Not playing BINGO yet. I don’t see you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 19, 2007

The Grackle
INSTANT CLASSIC!!!
January 19, 2007

TampaSteve
I think this is LOST
January 19, 2007

BV
Nuttin’ here in Burbank.
Just a buncha responses saying “Huh? Wha’?!”
Can’t access the Forums either.
Keeping the faith…
BV
January 19, 2007

Lurking in Cheeseland
I’m just gonna keep hitting this button until something happens.
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
WLTV Help Desk:

Dear Sir(s),
The “Wine Library TV Live!” link just
points back to this same page.
January 19, 2007

Portland Guy
zippo
January 19, 2007

ChadB
What? You don’t see the video? It’s amazing, right now GaryV is interviewing Robert Parker about this year’s Bordeaux futures and they’ve got a few barrel samples to taste through. After that, GaryV said he plans on having a quick entertainment piece with the Dave Matthews band live in studio. I think Dave even brought some of his own wines to taste. I’ll keep you updated.
January 19, 2007

organicguy
Somebody call WL yet????
January 19, 2007

jon777
More like “Wine Library TV, Dead!” — who Stress Tested this thing?!?!?

In the best South Park voice…
“Oh my god, you killed Gary!”
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
thanks for trying gary! We’ll do the same
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Wellll……this sucks
January 19, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
I virtually watched the server crash at 4:30. Well let’s all open so good wine on a Friday night and enjoy it anyhow. Bit overambitious what?
January 19, 2007

zny444
go to ming in edison tonite… watch me drink some LIVE!
January 19, 2007

Ken
I thought I saw a thread indicating that they had tested this. I feel like we’re back in the days when you would get really frustrating trying to stream video with a dial-up connection. Not exactly Web 2.0.
January 19, 2007

Wine-o
Atleast he will break the previous record for posts!!!
January 19, 2007

acousticdoc
I hope it’s not as big of a bust as the Victoria’s Secret superbowl half time show. No pun intended.
January 19, 2007

Mark Block
Isn’t this what happened when Victoria’s Secret tried a live fashion show over the Internet? And didn’t the great Steve Jobs have trouble the first time Apple tried a live stream of a Jobs keynote. Now we have a new episode in server meltdowns: a guy spitting out wine in front of a locked off camera with the charisma of Steve Jobs and the sex appeal of models in underwear.
January 19, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Guess we all hit Gary’s servers a bit too hard today. I’m sure he did everything he could to work the bugs out before today’s debut. I’ll check back again L8R.
January 19, 2007

Matthew L
I give a brother some love for trying. Given that it’s the first time attempting to go live, let’s cut the WLTV folks some slack. I agree with Lawrence…let’s all uncork a bottle and comment *live* on what we’re drinking. Seems only fair to serve as a wingmen/women at this time.
January 19, 2007

Sir Lloyd
Need my Gary fix before the hockey game.
January 19, 2007

Dr. Mike
To 36: I’m a step ahead. I’ve tamed my baited breath with a nice Oliver Hill Shiraz
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
anything yet?
January 19, 2007

Ferrigno
SOY DEL CARTEL DE JUAREZ, Y VAMOS A MATAR A QUIEN ENGAÃ‘E DICIENDO QE YA SE PUEDE VER EL VIDEO
January 19, 2007

UnliveAndUnwired
Oh no! They killed Gary!
January 19, 2007

BotaBag
At least Wine Library can justify getting a big time server now.
January 19, 2007

Shir-Az
Ummm….Houston….we have a problem….we got a big f’in problem.
January 19, 2007

Ken
It would be nice if someone would post something in the comments, or somewhere on the page to tell us what’s going on.
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
Give the guy some slack, Matthew L?

I SAY NO WAY!

We didn’t hype this thing for the last week…

THE GREATEST EVENT IN THE HISTORY
OF WINELIBRARY TV!

…not
January 19, 2007

Lb in KS
QOTD…What kind of wine do YOU drink when your server is crashing?
I’m thinkin if this thing comes up…G will be swallowing NOT spitting today.
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
this sux!
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
Don’t think you’ve ever had so many people glued to the screen before. Are you puttin us on? Trying to break a rating’s record?
January 19, 2007

Robert Parker
Gary,

I was hoping to see how things worked out since I am considering doing live shows on eBob. I see that things aren’t working to well for you. I guess I won’t be trying to implement live TV on eBob any time soon. Work out the kinks and call me when you are going to try again.

Sincerely,

Robert Parker
January 19, 2007

David K
Finally the Heat Episode… and its live, and I can’t get in to see it. Like a corked bottle of ‘82 Lafeit, this sucks.
January 19, 2007

Portland Guy
and the test worked so well yesterday. Yesterday, when we were young…
January 19, 2007

Susan
What? You donâ€™t see the video? Itâ€™s amazing, right now GaryV is interviewing Robert Parker about this yearâ€™s Bordeaux futures and theyâ€™ve got a few barrel samples to taste through. After that, GaryV said he plans on having a quick entertainment piece with the Dave Matthews band live in studio. I think Dave even brought some of his own wines to taste. Iâ€™ll keep you updated.

Comment 31: By ChadB on January 19th, 2007 at 4:58 pm

Chad B gets points for having an imagination!
Chad B also gets points for being funny!
:):):):):):):):):):)
January 19, 2007

ShannonD
Considering I’m still sitting at work I better not join in live tasting yet… I’ll keep trying from here:)
January 19, 2007

jon777
Live, from New Jersey… It’s Friday Night!!!!

(well, on second thought, not so much…)
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
i say we at least deserve a free shipping code until febuary for everyone who posts!
January 19, 2007

RandyB
Hey Vayniacs, I’m in…………

Just kidding. Matt and Lawrence I can’t open a bottle yet, we are still at work on the West Coast.
January 19, 2007

Robert F
I wonder if he even knows it’s not working. Maybe he could send out a mass email or something
January 19, 2007

John
Great idea, you just underestimated the your own VaynerNation!
January 19, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Well, I had a bottle of Dunn Howell Mountain 1985 Cab uncorked just for this occasion. 21 years this is still a huge wine. Nose of cedar, blackberries, some other dark fruit I can’t identify (probably Gary’s cassis), opened one of these 2 years ago and it hadn’t come together, it has now the tannis are finally calm alcohol at 14.6% but don’t feel it, Ths is a great wine! Worth the wait but I’m too old to buy any more of this.
January 19, 2007

Wine-o
At what point do you write it off?
January 19, 2007

Adrian
I’m getting paid either way….Wooo Hooo…I would love to be fly on the wall in Gary’s office right now…He is probably like Trump saying “You’re Fired” Ok time to open something good up…I’m thinking about Oliver Hill Pinot…96 RP rating…I’ll let you guys know…Good luck Gary and team…I’m sure the next posting will explain everything…
January 19, 2007

Phil B
Good initiative Matthew L… Spending the year in Spain, I was able to find a bottle or Ercavio REserva 2001 (Gary commented on the 2004 regular cuvÃ©e lately….)Assemblage is Tempranillo and Merlot (as opposed to Tempranillo only for the bottle GV had…)Opened it tonite… Good nose, blackcurrant, cherries…Good mouthfeel, silky and mature tannins but the finish falls a little short. 87 points, but well worth the 7 euros it cost me!

Phil B
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
I heard he was announcing the sale of Wine Library to Tampa Steve for his personal collection- you know he has a new Eurocave to fill
January 19, 2007

Susan
Live, from New Jerseyâ€¦ Itâ€™s Friday Night!!!!

(well, on second thought, not so muchâ€¦)

Comment 52: By jon777 on January 19th, 2007 at 5:10 pm

jon777 also gets mega points!
VERY
funny!!!!!
January 19, 2007

mbannon
Well, if Gary wasn’t quite ready for vacation yet, he is now!!! Poor guy, probably tearing his hair out right now.
January 19, 2007

careyd
Finally got through just to the comments page. Wow, Gary, did you actually try this live without employing the services of an edge network provider like Cachefly, Speedera, Akamai, etc.?
January 19, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Let’s see lots of wine comments but this stream needs Avodart
January 19, 2007

manual
No longer a lurker. Why? I’m appalled at the majority of these comments. Listen to yourselves. There should be an age requirement to log on. I’m with Lawrence and Mathew L. so I’m breaking into the office wine stash right now and popping something good. Gary, your awesome. What’s that? Can’t hear me yet? No worries. Still AWESOME!!!
January 19, 2007

Celia
DO-OVER!!!
January 19, 2007

manual
No longer a lurker. Why? I’m appalled at the majority of these comments. Listen to yourselves. There should be an age requirement to log on. I’m with Lawrence and Mathew L. so I’m breaking into the office wine stash right now and popping something good. Gary, your awesome. What’s that? Can’t hear me yet? No worries. Still AWESOME!!! I’m looking forward to your next endeavor.
January 19, 2007

Mike
Maybe Gary could do an abbreviated episode #170 to tell us how things are going on BEHIND the scene…
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
I guess GV didn’t get my email telling him no way in hell could his servers handle the volume- but who wants to listen to an old beat up web guy anyway!
January 19, 2007

manual
No longer a lurker. Why? I’m appalled at the majority of these comments. Listen to yourselves. There should be an age requirement to log on. I’m with Lawrence and Mathew L. so I’m breaking into the office wine stash right now and popping something good. Gary, your awesome. What’s that? Can’t hear me yet? No worries. Still AWESOME!!! I’m looking forward to your next endeavor. Remember, nothing’s automatic.
January 19, 2007

CampingLisaB
We LOVE you GARY…YEs we doo…LIVE OR NOT…We LOVE YOU…Gary VAY – NER- CHUK.

Have a GREAT vacation!
January 19, 2007

Paul B
And here I thought I’d be wasting time at work watching WLTV Live. Instead I’m wasting time refreshing my screen for no good reason. i need to go home and drink some wine!
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
Hey I heard Robert Parker was on the show also – Apparently they actually found an Austalian Shiraz that he didnt score 93+, probably sold out by now
January 19, 2007

Matthew L
Tangoroa…surely you jest. I think we can be a bit hard on Gary. If the show is late, people complain. If Gary doesn’t tape a show for a day or two, people need seemingly are typing from a bed in ICU recovering for apoplexia. At the end of the day, I, like many others, miss the show when it’s not on; but, hey…it’s something Gary does for FREE and I am appreciate for what I get (when I get it).
January 19, 2007

Wil H
Episode #170 is not in my top 10.
January 19, 2007

Lb in KS
It’s gonna make for some great WSJ story on Monday though. surely not
January 19, 2007

GottaGoDrink
I’m heading home soon to decant tonight’s wine. Can’t decide between Brunello or Bordeaux. I’ll try later from the home PC. GV will be back, we just don’t know when.
January 19, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Maybe we can getting this working
AFTER your vacation?
Looks like this LIVE stuff just got put on
HOLD?
Happy Vacation!
January 19, 2007

Robert F
In the tradition of Adam from Mythbusters I give it a 50% chance of giving up & taping a new apology episode of WLTV, a 30% chance of it working hours later after people start giving up on it, and a 20% chance of the server bursting into flames and having absolutely no WLTV for the next few weeks
January 19, 2007

Matt B DC
Thanks for the effort . . . any update??
January 19, 2007

wayne530
better luck next time
January 19, 2007

JimZak
Say goodnight, John Boy
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
I’m begininng to think this is Gary’s idea of a WLTV viewr’s IQ test. But like a moron I keep hitting refresh. Well… off I go to refresh…
January 19, 2007

Eric Mangini
Whats the big deal?
January 19, 2007

manual
No longer a lurker. Why? I’m appalled at the majority of these comments. Listen to yourselves. There should be an age requirement to log on. I’m with Lawrence and Mathew L. so I’m breaking into the office wine stash right now and popping something good. Gary, your awesome. What’s that? Can’t hear me yet? No worries. Still AWESOME!!! I’m looking forward to your next endeavor. Kudos to those who are behind Gary all the way.
January 19, 2007

Matthew L
Perhaps all the excitement has effected my spelling :-O
January 19, 2007

Paul M
well I think it is time to call it a night … 50 minutes of hitting refresh is enough
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5
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F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5
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January 19, 2007

Jeffrey
Relax, i’m sure they’re working on it..It’s not like you paid for it. There’s no way a test with a handful of people could have prepared them for what is probably well over 100. And everytime people keep reloading, it just makes it worse.
January 19, 2007

wayne530
the link should be: tv winelibrary com/live/live
January 19, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Yep, I need to make dinner and if I drink the whole bottle I’m working on dinner may be as fried as Gary’s server. Have a good night follks.
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
Welcome to WEB 1.0 – Well at least this is one comment board I am sure GV wont be reading! oh well heck its only 30 minutes of my life I will never get back- Anyway keep your head up little Bucko
January 19, 2007

RandyB
GottaGoDrink, go with the Brunello. I going with the Pio Cesare Babaresco.

Ciao
January 19, 2007

IanF
Next time i’ll be on time
January 19, 2007

mikeyrad
I score this episode a big P-A-Z-Z-Z. That is unless the server goes back up.
January 19, 2007

zny444
just had a little blind tasting with the wife (as she walked in the door from work). Decanted a 2004 Pinot from Jipe winery in New Zealand and kept the other bottle unopened (same wine). 10 bucks it cost me… what a difference the decanting made! The nose, taste everything was better! Imagine doing this to say… a nice 50$ Shiraz from Two hands.
January 19, 2007

Mark Block
I was reading the weekly Cringely blog about ISPs, Google and Internet bandwidth in one browser tab while clicking refresh in the tab with Wine Library TV Live. While waiting, it’s interesting reading:

http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/2007/pulpit_20070119_001510.html
January 19, 2007

RandyB
GottaGoDrink, go with the Brunello. I’m going with the Pio Cesare Babaresco.

Ciao
January 19, 2007

Nathan N
Don’t get to frustrated GV. We are all enjoying the comments.
Have a good vacation.
January 19, 2007

Brandon Warnke
Hi Everyone,
Sorry about all of this – We are having INCREDIBLE technical problems and are working to get something up shortly. If it is possible can all of you logout of winelibraryTV and come back in 15 minutes … but the most important thing – please don’t keep hitting refresh as that is causing additional problems. Thanks so much for understanding!
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
calling it a night, more bandwidth for those who want to keep hitting the refresh buttom.

Good luck, and hoping this gets resolved
January 19, 2007

JimZak
git r done
January 19, 2007

laposte
WLTV: the best tasting vidcast on the planet, free of charge…sometimes you get what you pay for
January 19, 2007

Lb in KS
Just got a reply email from G….he’s sad
January 19, 2007

Ferrigno
wouldnt it be hilarious that this thing is actually an episode-69-type episode??????????????
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
drinking: Five Rivers 2005 Central Coast Pinot Noir – hoping for a budget Pinot Noir! Does that even exist?
January 19, 2007

mikeyrad
No live WLTV, but the server response is much faster.
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
I’m so hammered!!!
January 19, 2007

cgf
I knew this was going to be a hoax. For anyone who doesn’t get Gary’s sense of humor and fondness for elaborate drawn-out jokes go watch episode # 69.

Laughing on the inside. Enjoy your vacation. I will let my fiancee know to look out for a really short and loud Jersey guy in Naples, FL.

see you in a week.
January 19, 2007

acousticdoc
Looks like he’ll be doing another Petit Syrah episode.
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
Wayne530,

Good job!
But when I go there, I still get a server name error.
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
Or… this could be Gary’s effort to weed out the disloyal fans!
January 19, 2007

Wil H
What’s happening now ChadB? Sting, Madonna and Prince in studio with Gary and a case of Barollo with Laverneous Coles holding the spit bucket?
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
At least we got to see him live yesterday
January 19, 2007

Andre
Hey KAHUNA,
He just gave it a 94, cellar for 10-15yrs.
January 19, 2007

Wil H
Did Iran just bomb New Jersey?
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
Folks,
Wayne530’s link (above) is correct.
However, I get this error:

Windows Media Player cannot connect to the server. The server name might not be correct, the server might not be available, or your proxy settings might not be correct.
January 19, 2007

Ferrigno
COMMENT 100
January 19, 2007

LPapi
what time was this supposed to be going on?
January 19, 2007

wayne530
yes i know. i didn’t say that it worked =) the page source for this page actually has an html error which prevents the text “Here’s the link” from actually being a link.
January 19, 2007

boingoal
I think Gary started his vacation early. Have fun Gary!
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
he answered my email.
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
can you chime in and give us an update Gary????? Are we rubes or diehard fans?
January 19, 2007

Paul
grape_ape and I saw what there was of the show. It was a scream. Sorry you folks missed it.
January 19, 2007

UnliveAndUnwired
Ah, I got it working! To all you complainers out there, the trick is to call up the page, then hit the Alt-F4 key!
January 19, 2007

wayne530
there is a chat interface at the /live/live link for a bit. “grape-ape” was the only person there that was typing stuff. everyone else was signing in and timing out. that interface is gone now and there’s a link to the live video feed that isn’t working.
January 19, 2007

AlanV
Tough audience – but I am glad I didn’t miss anything!

By the way people are acting, you would think they were missing an episode of ‘24′ or something…
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
Thanks Andre, all is now right in the world- So Parker officially scored all of Australia a 93+ even the Kangaroo chips.
January 19, 2007

2 buck up-chuck
It was a GREAT idea Gary. Sorry it did not work out.
Have a GREAT Vacation!!
January 19, 2007

cgf
brandon m,
did you really see him live yesterday? i figured you were in on the joke, and that made gary all that much cooler/annoying because he went through the trouble of getting fellow vayniacs in on the joke to get people pumped up on the forums.
January 19, 2007

jon777
I’m in… Hi Gary!
January 19, 2007

Matt B DC
IT’S UP!
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
GV nice to see ya buddy!!!!
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
IT’S WORKING!

I SEE GARY LIVE!
January 19, 2007

Paul
More like The Gong Show. But it really was funny, watching the crew try to figure out what to do while they were on live. Gary’s ego exploded, I think. At least that’s what he said. I suspect he’ll live to taste another day.
January 19, 2007

mikeyrad
IT’S UP, YAY!!!
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
you’re on gary!
January 19, 2007

zny444
Iran did not bomb nj… I’m still here drinking my cheap decanted pinot.
January 19, 2007

Rich S
I’m on……..
January 19, 2007

garyv
http://live.upstreamnetworks.com/14950-28857 HERE IT ISSSSSSSS starting at 545pm
January 19, 2007

JimZak
howdy – yup still here!!
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
looks great buddy for real
January 19, 2007

ML
I’m in
January 19, 2007

Adrian
It’s working in Cali…Yaaaa Hooo
January 19, 2007

Celia
I’m in too!
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
THIS…I CAN SEE VIDEO BUT NO CHAT
January 19, 2007

Sarah
I’m in too!!! FINALLY!!! This will be fun!
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
WLTV IS ON!!!
January 19, 2007

cgf
im in, i thought this was an elaborate hoax. this is awesome, should we comment here?
January 19, 2007

Paul B
on now!
January 19, 2007

JimZak
smile you’re on!!1
January 19, 2007

Paul
It’s up.
January 19, 2007

Robert F
I’m in!!!!!
January 19, 2007

Nick
I’m in too. Your dedication is ridiculousss!
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
so you’re gonna make us wait another 10 minutes? Then tell us about your day Gary.
January 19, 2007

Celia
Streaming well.. but no chat window.
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
NO CHAT?????
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
Hey Gary, Do something sexy like those web cam girls and I will try not to puke
January 19, 2007

wayne530
hey the video is working but i don’t get any audio!
January 19, 2007

Robert F
While you’re there, what’s the countdown behind you? I still have no clue
January 19, 2007

E
Holy Shirvington, it’s working!
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
The video is REALLY DARK.

Just like a Bordeaux.

Eric, please turn up the brightness…
January 19, 2007

wayne530
oops audio was my fault. it works.
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
are you offering a discount on the 05s?
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
wheres the chat?
January 19, 2007

cgf
is this where to ask questions?
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
No CFG…Gary was live yesterday…with live chat…it was AWESOME
January 19, 2007

mikeyrad
not that I’m complaining, but the picture is a little dark.
January 19, 2007

JimZak
kinda dark in Jersey?
January 19, 2007

Andre
Yo Look at me
on WLTV
January 19, 2007

AlanV
I am in brotha!!
January 19, 2007

jon777
Was there supposed to be a chat feature?
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Gary…this sucks back n forth…no conversation ability
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
dark
January 19, 2007

Jeffrey
in, let it rip.
January 19, 2007

The Grackle
I’m in!
January 19, 2007

E
OK, since it’s Friday: what’s your favorite part of the world for COFFEE?
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
working fine now. A bit dark, but not bad
January 19, 2007

canadian-kid
will u marry me?

LOL
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
it looks fine people need to adjust their monitors
January 19, 2007

Mike
working, a bit dark here too
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
can you field some questions now?
January 19, 2007

cgf
Do you think the prices on sub-50 dollar bordeaux is going to change dramtically upon release?
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Thank Gary
January 19, 2007

ShannonD
I’m in!
January 19, 2007

zny444
load the url in media player it works
January 19, 2007

bryan
working great for me (Firefox on Linux)
January 19, 2007

Jay M
He’s on!! “Official” WLTVLIVE will start at 5:45 pm EST. Left work early, went to big box wine store (sorry GV – you can’t ship to my goober state) but I found one of the Kabinetts from yesterday, turned on computer at 4:25, been checking back and here we go.
January 19, 2007

Susan
I am FINALLY getting it!!!!!
WOW!
January 19, 2007

Paul M
I am in
January 19, 2007

Licinius
Yay light!
January 19, 2007

TampaSteve
Tampa is in the house…let the party begin:)
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Is that a different camera?
January 19, 2007

Celia
good light now
January 19, 2007

E
That’s better, now I can see Togni …
January 19, 2007

Mike
Gary needs a shave
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
GV, Pats playoff beard???
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
perfect (the light) – althoughit looks like you’re about to be interrogated
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
Gary, please say:

“HELLO EVERYBODY AND WELCOME TO WINELIBRARY TV!”
January 19, 2007

jon777
Do shadow puppets for 5 minutes!
January 19, 2007

mikeyrad
much better.
January 19, 2007

The Grackle
hey Gary, before the show kicks off, in your opinion, who’s the Greatest Defensive Player in Jets history?
January 19, 2007

Rob M.
I’ll sit for 5 min- no prob.
January 19, 2007

zny444
Milltown, nj in the house!
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Tampa Steve sucks
January 19, 2007

diego de la p....
ALLRIGHT!!!!!!
January 19, 2007

Andre
Draink it son!
January 19, 2007

Celia
smile gary.. you’re too serious. We’re all having fun.
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
looks great now. light and everything. Audio cristal clear as well
January 19, 2007

Hugh
finished my patients and made it here!!!

Hugh
January 19, 2007

AndrewB
I see you Gary! Here at my wine shop computer!
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
Thanks- I am puking
January 19, 2007

Andre
Taco meat?!
January 19, 2007

ML
Where’s the tight t shirt from yesterday Gary????
January 19, 2007

Portland Guy
I’m in, don’t see the ‘question’ box. Wow, full screen – check your nose, GV.
January 19, 2007

Rob M.
Interesting day indeed!
January 19, 2007

cgf
yo antonio, button your shirt
January 19, 2007

TampaSteve
Now was that nice Brandon
January 19, 2007

AdamN
Woohoo I’m on.
January 19, 2007

Tangaroa
Brightness is MUCH better!

Thank you!

HELLO EVERYBODY AND WELCOME TO WINELIBRARY TV!
January 19, 2007

JasonH
Live!!!
January 19, 2007

Brooklyn Paul
this is funny

Taste wine!
January 19, 2007

Rich S
Apology accepted……..
January 19, 2007

E
I fear for my speakers everytime he kicks off the show …
January 19, 2007

waibeans
AWESOME!! YOU made it!

Ready to go.
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Sorry Tampa, I got a little excited there
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
you forgot to say your name!
January 19, 2007

DougG
Nice
January 19, 2007

cgf
ummm, i lost it?
January 19, 2007

Susan
Gary-
please look to your left a little at that camera
thanks!:)
January 19, 2007

cgf
nice, its back
January 19, 2007

Rob M.
Hey, how did you get the Avitars back?
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
what tasting glass is that today?
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
You are no Victoria Secret Model for Sure!
January 19, 2007

Jens Hork
Hi Gary,

Im able to see you here in Copenhagen, Denmark….finally!

Good vacation!

Jens
January 19, 2007

Paul
Glad it’s back. Time to watch and learn.
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Is that a Cartier?
January 19, 2007

canadian-kid
wheres the pause button? I need to pee
January 19, 2007

Andre
Gary,
I’LL DO YA A FAVOR. i’LL BE your proxy for the darn tastin’ geez you could’a just asked.
January 19, 2007

Licinius
Zoomed in a little too much I’m thinkin.
January 19, 2007

zny444
to the right… your missing the camera wiht the bottle
January 19, 2007

Run PMC
holy chest hair batman!
January 19, 2007

DougG
It’s working good for me
January 19, 2007

wayne530
gary, free shipping for life!
January 19, 2007

Robert F
FREE SHIPPING CODE!!!
January 19, 2007

Michael Goldfine
I really appreciate your efforts.

My Windows Media Player is stalling. The voice is fine, but the video stalls.

Cheers,
Michael
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
uh oh – losing you
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Hey…we’re here everyday to!
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
Sweet!!! CRASH
January 19, 2007

Rob M.
Crash, got it.
January 19, 2007

zny444
how bout a discount for ppl heading to the store tomorrow??? give us a speacial code!
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
WOW- HOLY COW- you are the man but my wine is getting delivered by Van already on Monday
January 19, 2007

waibeans
LOL!!! CRASH IS PERFECT!!!

what about locals tho?!!
January 19, 2007

JimZak
free shipping!! As good as a PATS playoff win!!
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
WOW. Thanks Gary. good stuff on the free shipping. we love ya
January 19, 2007

Paul
Maybe a TImex. Or Piaget?
January 19, 2007

Lb in KS
wellllll crap. still got nuttin
‘
January 19, 2007

Hugh
togni is awesome!!!! free shipping….guess im gonna try to get some 04 to go along with my 03’s
January 19, 2007

Brooklyn Paul
Q: Who bought more wine in January from WL… Tampa Steve or Kahuna?
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
your nose is stuck in the glass … oh that’s the feed
January 19, 2007

Datadog
Wonder if the free shipping covers all the jellies and such he ate that day? Hopefully not the dirt…
January 19, 2007

Robert F
I’m going to be stocking up on rieslings now!
January 19, 2007

2 buck up-chuck
nice – thanks Gary! — you did not have to do that (but I’ll take full advantage of it)
January 19, 2007

TampaSteve
You do da cha cha like a sissy nanny
January 19, 2007

Dan
Very Exciting.

Thanks for the free shipping.

How about free storage?

Dan (IN Houston!)
January 19, 2007

Rob M.
SWALLOW!
January 19, 2007

SS Chris
What about us “non-shippers”?
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
do not spit. it is Live WLTV Friday!
January 19, 2007

Andre
Don’t get it twisted son!
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Paul…

No Togni here
January 19, 2007

Susan
WHEEE!
FREEEEE
SHIPPING!
Never had that type of wine!
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
Togni is awesome I am with you
January 19, 2007

mikeyrad
not me, but it sounds good.
January 19, 2007

Adrian
This what I have been waiting for…Free Shipping…Gonna get thoose bottles Iv’e been thinking of…
January 19, 2007

Hugh
the 92 rocks!!
January 19, 2007

PeterT
love the free shipping!!!! don’t forget your “code” won an Academy Award
January 19, 2007

Paul
Free shipping, TampaSteve. Better buy another cooler.
Never had a Togni, unfortunately.
January 19, 2007

canadian-kid
probably cant get it in canada
January 19, 2007

DougG
Had a 97 togni, it changed my life
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
no score?
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
never had it – would be nice – can i borrow a few bucks?
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
You better hurry…Erik’s gotta go soon!!!!
January 19, 2007

ML
Gary, you just dumped $20 worth of wine out rinsing your glass!!!!! ugh!
January 19, 2007

Rob M.
Can someone pls repeat the vintage and vineyard for the Philip Togni? Thx.
January 19, 2007

jon777
Gary — how ’bout your predictions for the Games this weekends (or are you denial that there is still football going on)?
January 19, 2007

Rich S
Hey Gary,

I just ordered a mixed case of riesling yesterday after the episode. Is there any way you guys can hook up a loyal vayniac with the free shipping based on today’s mishap?

Thanks!
January 19, 2007

barbotus
While I have your attention… Go here and vote for Gary…..

http://www.localwineevents.com/Blogs/blog-19.html
January 19, 2007

aktormedic
wow….15.5…its rum tasting time huh?
January 19, 2007

Andre
Melka was cool during that ep. From the still he looks kinda geeky but he’s cool. Wish I could afford the stuff.
January 19, 2007

TampaSteve
I’m just going to make my house into a wine cellar
January 19, 2007

mikeyrad
snorting cabernet? interesting.
January 19, 2007

cgf
did you just say pilfage?
January 19, 2007

Paul
Aida looks marvelous, but it’s pricey, even for that rating by the RP.
January 19, 2007

Matt B DC
Oh no on the Oak Monster! I hope that would fade with time. If I wanted heavy oak, I’d have a scotch.
January 19, 2007

Jens Hork
BTW – when will you be tasting the 2004 Chateauneuf-du-Papes (have just read the Decanter February issue)?
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
The live looks a little wierd to me.
January 19, 2007

SS Chris
Philippe Melka was on concurrent episodes – 54 & 55.

Owning the SS helps with such inquiries…
January 19, 2007

Hugh
i’d be concerned that the fruit would fade more than the oak on the aida
January 19, 2007

garyv
Labels @ Wine Library

http://labels.winelibrary.com/
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
Aida Hurricane Cuvee Red is this any good?
January 19, 2007

zny444
A coupon for the jersey guys going to the store tomoorow!!!
January 19, 2007

TampaSteve
My wife THANKS you for the free shipping. She says the savings will pay for Jacoby and Myers
January 19, 2007

Matt B DC
QOTD: Wild Irish Rose.
January 19, 2007

waibeans
don’t for get the announcments!
January 19, 2007

Drewnior24
QoD: MD 20/20 Banana Red!
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
QOTD: Bacardi Limon
January 19, 2007

DougG
Thought that last one was the Abacus. That is an intersting story how they combine vintages. comment Gary?
January 19, 2007

LPapi
can anyone see my posts?
January 19, 2007

Paul
Hey, it was a great ep. Many thanks for your efforts, Gary.

QOTD – something from P. Togni would go well with a crashed server, I think.
January 19, 2007

Rob M.
TampaSteve, I am willing to help build your “cellar”
January 19, 2007

wayne530
when my server was crashing, i was drinking snapple. actually, i spilled the snapple on the motherboard while the system was on and that caused it to crash. so my recommendation is not to drink any wine while doing server work =)
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Did Erik build this site?
January 19, 2007

E
Does the La Garrigue Vacqueyras count? There’s a video link up, but I don’t remember ever seeing it. Is it from the Phantom Episode?
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
new record for comments?
January 19, 2007

Phil B
GV, let us see Eric for once!
January 19, 2007

aktormedic
Hey Im from Oakland….I gotta hate the Patriots
January 19, 2007

Rob M.
Holy VaynerCrash, not again!
January 19, 2007

canadian-kid
when you gonna come to canada?
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
I’m with you, anyone but the Pats
January 19, 2007

Paul
Enjoy your vacation, Gary. Hope you have a fantastic, refreshing time. We’ll enjoy your return.
January 19, 2007

KAHUNA
I still dont get the whole labels thing
January 19, 2007

Celia
what are you wearing under those pants?
January 19, 2007

waibeans
WLTV PARTIES?!!
January 19, 2007

Nico
Gary, cool episode… thanks for doing this live! Enjoy vacation!
January 19, 2007

Wine-o
You sure can use another glass of vino
January 19, 2007

Licinius
I was all over the qotd, post 24 ftw! Um… alas I think I might have to just go with 151. I’ll drink a wine when its back up =)
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
Nice job guys….great recovery
January 19, 2007

Andre
Great ep. Gary! Look forward to more.
January 19, 2007

chayut
you use two cameras?
January 19, 2007

aktormedic
Hey gary, nice show…missed the beginning, but a strong finish
January 19, 2007

Shir-Az (Kevin)
Dammit!!! I finally got on just to hear….”a little less of me….we are changing the wine world”
January 19, 2007

MiamiDolphins
Enjoy your vacation! It is going to be tough with no WLTV for two weeks. But we will manage.
January 19, 2007

waibeans
and then there was none.. farewell for now GV!
January 19, 2007

Joe P.
Crash = lots of people trying to watch and that’s probably a good thing
January 19, 2007

Susan
Gary-
In the end, it all went GREAT!!!
Enjoy your vacation!!!
January 19, 2007

Gregg Johnson
THAT was cool! Have a nice vacation, dude!
January 19, 2007

Paul
What about something for us poor Vayniacs who can drop by the store? I feel left out.
January 19, 2007

diego de la p....
NICE EPISODE
January 19, 2007

Richard
Heres a suggestion. ehy not do a show on “Yellow Wine” from the Jura region in France
January 19, 2007

rumpole
Good show. Now to find that wine for free shipping!
January 19, 2007

Ferrigno
GARY, YOUR MAIL WILL CRASH OVER TONIGHT GREATTTTTTTTT EPISODEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH, BUT…………………….. THERE WAS REALLY NO POINT IN GOING LIVE WITHOUT CHAT HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAH WELL…………. I WISH GARY A VERY HAPPYY VAACATIONSSSSSSSS THANK YOU GARYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
January 19, 2007

garyv
Paul come and see me Ill come up with something
January 19, 2007

Susan
I love the COLTS
since I used to live in Indiana!
I remember when the COLTS went to Indy!
January 19, 2007

MaryS
Have a nice vacation Gary!!!
January 19, 2007

JimZak
thx Gary, enjoy vacation time!!
January 19, 2007

Dominus
Darn, missed it. Saw his signoff.

And there’s something about free shipping and of course, I just ordered some Rieslings YESTERDAY!

Typical Friday.

Just hope the Colts salvage the weekend!

Have a great vacation Gary.

Later
January 19, 2007

RandyB
Dang, Gary…had to leave and when I got back you were live! Impressive stuff even if I only got to see the last 20 seconds. With the disappointment of missing most of the show, I think I will close shop early, head home and open the Babaresco I was talking about in comment 88.

Ciao
January 19, 2007

Dominus
I wonder if the LIVE broadcast will be available for us late arrivers?
January 19, 2007

aktormedic
gotta break 300 guys…

have a nice vacation Gary…
January 19, 2007

aktormedic
almost….

300?
January 19, 2007

aktormedic
right on…

better give me a little credit for the licking a sweet wet rock riesling line if ya use it!

Adam
January 19, 2007

wayne530
what’s the point in leaving comments to bump up the comment number? wouldn’t gary love it more if there were 300+ real comments? =)
January 19, 2007

Mark Block
Here’s my story about wine drinking and computers. My laptop’s DVD burner stopped burning a few years ago at a terrible time. I’m a film editor and at 1:30 in the morning with a director standing over my shoulder I couldn’t burn the DVD he needed. A very grim night for me, but eventually I found another computer to burn the cut. A few weeeks later, after much trouble-shooting, I brought the laptop to the Apple store (it was still covered under warranty). Yep, DVD burner was dead, but to fix it I had to hand the computer over for shipping off to Apple. I needed the computer for business and couldn’t afford to be without it, so I bought an external burner and went home sad. I opened a NZ Sauvignon Blanc, don’t remember which one, and put it down next to the laptop. Reaching for it, I spilled the WHOLE GLASS into the open laptop. Keyboard was totally drenched. I shut it down and took it apart to dry it with towels, Dust Off and a haridryer. Then my wife and I finished off the Sauvignon Blanc and went upstairs feeling no pain. Fade out. The next morning I put the laptop back together and found that it worked perfectly. On a hunch, I tried burning a DVD. No problems.

Three years later and I’m typing on the same PowerBook right now while burning a DVD. So … NZ Sauvignon Blanc is always what I drink when I have computer trouble.
January 19, 2007

Nathan N
Thanks for the free shipping. Better git my order in fast before the WLTV wine is gone
January 19, 2007

Adam
Anyway you can post a copy of the show for those of us who missed it live?
January 19, 2007

garyv
YES ADAM coming up sooooon’
January 19, 2007

Matt B DC
I’m in for twenty-four bottles. Thanks so much for the free shipping!!!!
January 19, 2007

Jens Hork
Anyhoo, most of us finally succeeded in seeing the last 10 minutes, but it’ll be nice to see the beginning as well.
January 19, 2007

TagWorld Brian
When I try to launch the live show, error message on Windows Media Player says: “Windows Media Player cannot connect to the server. The server name might not be correct, the server might not be available, or your proxy settings might not be correct.”
January 19, 2007

irPatz
Gary, If it makes you feel any better… I broke my thumb and missed the whole thing.
These corkscrew things are more complicated than they look.

I found my favorite pairing though…
Any wine (you choose) paired with my doctors recommended dose of acetaminophen w/ CODEINE.
January 19, 2007

diego de la p....
when are you back garyy??? are you gonna tape episodes??
January 19, 2007

JohnP
Thanks for all you do! Miss you while you’re gone !
I’m ordering some wine now, THANKS !
I just about died when you rinsed out the glass this time !!!
January 19, 2007

joe
the whole 2 hours of the fiasco, I got only isolated 5 second feeds. Gary, can you put up the show like normal so we can see it?
January 19, 2007

Wil H
Damn. I went to pick my daughter up from school and I missed the whole thing!
I am getting that proxy error when I try to launch, is that because it’s over?

help.
January 19, 2007

Adam
Thanks Gary!
January 19, 2007

labmat
Dude whats the deal are you going to post the episode so the rest of us who got tired of waiting can see it?

-Matt L
January 19, 2007

flavasauce
help! I can download it but then I can’t open…..aaarg!
January 19, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Never saw it. Had to cook at 5:30 and gave up. Any way to see this after the fact?
January 19, 2007

dadobs
Thanks for trying, Gary. I bet that vacation looks more deserved than ever!
January 19, 2007

ol_fezziweg
Welcome to the wonderful world of IT roll outs! You’ve joined a long and distinguished line of people who’ve initial product introductions didn’t go entirely as planned. VOIP telephony, wireless infrastructure, streaming video. Everyone has been through this sort of thing at one time or another. Don’t get down on the technology. Learn and improve. Think of the chat as part of an ongoing, incremental feature roll out of your live video feature.

Good work and have a great vacation.

–Tom
January 19, 2007

steve s
Togni may be the best California Cab out there. Been drinking it since the mid 90’s when it was really a steal for $50.00. QPR outstanding. If you can wait 10-15 years to drink them it will only get better.
January 19, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Hi Gary- I posted about three hours ago #71 and I had to leave work, but I just caught the show at home. Great job and have a super vacation!

QOD- I decanted a 2000 Masciarelli Montepulciano Marina Cvetic about two hours and we are having it with grilled marinated pork tenderloin, asparagus, crunchy italian bread, and cheeses after…probably need two bottles!!!

Safe travels,
GottaGoDrink
January 19, 2007

Badger Ann
Enjoy your vacation, Gary. Where in Florida will you be going?
January 19, 2007

Portland Guy
Top 400?
January 19, 2007

Brandon M
The top 318 are so lame
January 19, 2007

Sakas
ok… so i am dumb and really bummed. I didn’t think about the time difference….. =(
January 19, 2007

Jon E
Togni does make some superfly wine. No Argument here.

QOTD: Tait Ballbuster- I don’t know why.

Happy vay-cay G-Man
January 19, 2007

Russ J
I got a chance to check in a little while after the show finally went off. I could basically get a pretty accurate timeline from reading the comments. Just watched the “traditional” version now. Yeah, Lance Mehl was great but Joe Klecko had a better name for a Jets player.

Enjoy the vacation, GV. Florida is an OK place for one.
January 19, 2007

Kai
Another great episode eventhough your server crashed.

Thanks for all the good work. You deserve the vacation.

Still watching everyday from Hong Kong
January 19, 2007

Hooler
QOTD What I like to drink when the server goes down is anything SHIPPED FOR FREE from Wine Library.
It will definietely take the edge off. Thanks Gary for the great episode and free shipping. I will take advantage of it. I can’t wait to see what we get when the server works.
January 19, 2007

CampingLisaB
I just got back in and you are still AMAZING! Wish I could take advantage of the free shipping! Bummer I live in PA…

You are STILL the BEST!

When something CRASHES I find a nice bit of ZIN…works for me!
January 19, 2007

LPapi
Hey Gary… Did you ever come to the conclusion as to wether or not you will be throwing a couple of episodes here and there while you are gone? or are you just forgetting about us and leaving us cross armed and cranky watching the clock tick? I’m kidding… enjoy your vacation, but seriously… no episodes???
January 19, 2007

Bill
Hey Gary – missed the live part (some of us have to work!), but great idea. Hope it gets up for next time. Enjoy your break and thanks for the free shipping. I say “thanks” but JESUS CHRIST – I have to stop buying wine: it is going to sent me into debtor’s prison!!
January 19, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
GV-Even with all the technical difficulties, still a great effort and yes…an instant classic. I saw the taped version, but at least the Togni was worth it!

Thanks for the free shipping!! Now I just need to add a few more bottles…Maybe even a Togni or two. I’m gonna have get more storage!

I had that Ercavio tempranillo tonight..mmm mmm good. That Tait Ballbuster is truly good juice, too.

So what was Erik’s big announcement, habitat for humanity? What about the countdown? Any hint of what it’s all about?

I agree w/ KAHUNA…I just don’t get the labels thing.

Can you recommend something as good as the Togni for under $50??? Scion? Amizetta?

Have a great vacation. You deserve the rest!
January 19, 2007

Riezin
Glad you tried something new. Thanks for the free shipping – not necessary but a kind gesture. Have a great trip. And if you consider # of comments a metric, today may have been your best show ever. You should disappoint more often…
January 20, 2007

Ben N.
Hay Gary,
great episode, and thanks for the free shipping.
I like the Apple laptop it looks just like mine.
Enjoy your vacation.
January 20, 2007

KMANN
Hey Eric K.! If we could get a countdown to expected return of fresh WLTV, that would be fantastic! …unless you’re in the PR as well…boss away…what’s the rest of that saying?
January 20, 2007

Bill Ross
Sorry the episode didn’t go off as smoothly as planned, but I’m sure it’ll be a good learning experience. I was logged on and spent maybe 45 minutes waiting, and apparently gave up about 20 minutes too early. I’m home now from my Friday night poker game and watching the replay. Get ‘em next time and have a fabulous vacation. The free shipping is either a blessing or a curse, as I was doing pretty good on my effort to drink more wine than I bought until I reduced my surplus by about ten cases. This will probably set me back somewhat.
January 20, 2007

KAHUNA
If Gary doesn’t come popping out of the van ready to club me with a Clone5 on Monday morning when I get my delivery then I wish you and your family a happy vacation. Now remember when in Puerto Rico if you are getting a massage dont ask for a happy ending- i think it has a different meaning over there!
January 20, 2007

Steve B
Gary,
Nice try. I caught the end of the show after being shut out initially. I was somewhat skepitcal that your server could actually deliver live streaming video, but was impressed that it actually happened after all; congrats to your crew for scrambling to put it all together. Better luck next time. Thanks for the free shipping, and have a great vacataion!
January 20, 2007

Lars
Nice attempt and effort on the live thingy. I look forward to the next go at it.

Thank you so much for the free shipping. Couldn’t resist and had to order a case.

Have a great vay-cay!

Lars
January 20, 2007

Lynne
QOD: The Bitch! (Chris Ringland, winemaker)Cheap wine, great name. The name itself is good for lots of moods.

Gary, Thank you for the effort and of course, the free shipping. Enjoy your well deserved family “vaycation”. Don’t worry about WL and forums, we’ll hold down the fort. Remember when your parents would leave on a trip and the kids would say, “Don’t worry Mom and Dad, everything will be just like you left it when you get back”? Wooohooo!!!
January 20, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Is that a Mac Book Pro I see?
I have an iBook.
You have lots of Cool Apple Toys!!!!!
January 20, 2007

Vinacull
Gary,
Hats off to the effort, and better luck next try. As comment 418, have we broken some kind of record? Looks like I missed a real party with people waiting for the EP while the server crashed. Ah well, the ‘04 JL Chave Cotes du Rhone was drinking very nicely after 4 hours decant. HAVE A WONDERFUL VACATION GARY. Much deserved. Cheers, CK
January 20, 2007

ChrisR
Couldn’t watch live but fun none-the-less. Have a great vacation!
January 20, 2007

ATLien
Safe travels Gary!
January 20, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Safe travels and thanks. Since I opened my bottle of Dunn (amazing wine) and started drinking too early didn’t get this live but even the taped show was great. For a borken server I would recommend a bottle or 2 of MD 20/20 maybe a Friday vintage. Didn’t know you were a Mac person, now I like you even better. Hope it wasn’t a Mac server that crashed. Maybe consult with Steve Jobs before the next live taping. With your popularity you are probably close to his level by now
January 20, 2007

Capt M
I could not be here b/c I had to go to work exactly at 4 pm. But I love this episode. What a show! what a bargain! what a friendship! And I must say that in this show you presented two very SERIOUS wines. That was impressive. These two wines are NO JOKE. THANKS! We wish you a safe trip, and a very well deserved a delightful vacation. We WILL miss you. A lot of YOU, with a little bit of us, Gary.
January 20, 2007

Rick "The Model" M
Comments are booming baby.
January 20, 2007

Ania
Sorry your live videocast didn’t work out. Thank you very much for the free shipping! Have a great vacation!
January 20, 2007

Grasshopper
Sensei,

Sorry I missed the live attempt but I enjoyed watching the tape and following the comments. Thanks for the free shipping, I will definatley be ordering before the weekend is over.

Have a great Vacation! We will all be just fine (mild DT’s but we will make…I hope)…and want you to refresh and enjoy your time off.

Have fun!

Grasshopper
January 20, 2007

JOEYdaMUSH
Sucks that I missed all of the excitement. Next time 5:30 est Gary.
January 20, 2007

Jim Kay
Man, am I slow. No. 427.

BTW please don’t leave the impression that Bordeaux’s big names are in imited supply. Mouton 320,000 bottles/year, Lynch Bages – 480,000 btls/year, same for Lafite, Latour 350,000. Figures from Stephen Brrok’s latest book.
These wines will always be available. Someone just auctioned off 50 (fifty) cases of 1982 Mouton. Prices will go up, but as they are high on release, they won’t go up that much for a while.

Love the Togni, better than most Bordeaux, and now it cost less.
January 21, 2007

Seth - MacGeek
Nice powerbook. It is time for an intel machine!

seth
January 21, 2007

monrovino
great show! looking forward to the next one.
January 21, 2007

AlisonD
Sorry I missed the live broadcast! Have a great vacation!
January 21, 2007

Big Billy from Big D
Great effort, Gary. Now go and relax for 10 days.

Good news – WLTV doesn’t need a live session to succeed. We are getting very timely stuff on a daily release 5 days a week. Thanks.
January 21, 2007

IntoTheFray
Ack looks like I missed all nicer QPR wines on the free shipping. Went ahead and picked out a case to compare tasting notes for fun. Thank you. Enjoy your vacation.
January 21, 2007

Susan
More than 432 comments!
What can I say?
Gary- don’t think you are lacking for comments on this ep!
January 21, 2007

Deano
Hey Gary I am upset that I had to miss the live episode. I was in monterey CA drinking some wine and relaxing. I drank some Ventana from Monterey. It was a 2003 CAB and it was pretty good. I poured a glass and looked at my fiance and said this one is for Gary since I cant see him live LOL I will be there for the next live episode though. I hope you have a good time on vacation. I will not know what to do without the episodes for that long lol. Well catch you later.
January 22, 2007

ThomasS
Gary, so bad I couldn’t join in for the live ep. Pitty, all that boring distraction from the real thing … .
Anyway, I have to tell you something: you know, you started with that remark on the Bordeaux 2005’s. Well, I wouldn’t say I don’t agree with you, but I’ve always tried not to forget to bring some home made criticism in the game here. I know all that jazz about the supply demand, market values, new commercial territory etc., it’s all true. Really, no question about that! Yet, what most people tend to forget (and often willingly tend to forget) is that our market has some kind of high level organisation in the stock market system, compared to the low level ‘everyday’ idea of the market. Both systems are interlinked by their fundamental way in dealing with the commercial AND the symbolical value of a given product. In the one system there’s more emphasis on the commercial, in the other more on the symbolical value. At least, that’s what it is actually designed for. And here is the problem with i.e. the Bordeaux market: symbolical value and commercial value are mixed, there’s no difference between both of them anymore (that’s right, I’m talking about difference, not about the essence of both values, because they don’t exist without differing from each other), they are egalized and equalized, which prevents them in an inevitable way to balance each other (follow me?). This balance in the commercial system (for the stock market, that’s something else, not being that important in the wine business, that is: the production part of the wine business, in this particular case), is embodied by the QPR, also a factor that’s determined by differences, available in the ranges of quality and commercial value. Yet, when commercial value equals symbolical value … the commercial value and the quality of this or that wine are discursively equalized (discursively! That is NOT virtually) which, to my opinion, is really something most people (in wine business or just as wine lovers) easily like to forget, when it comes to price changes in the wine market. And yes, to put it in a very simplistic way: when quality equals commercial value equals symbolical value, there is no ‘difference’ anymore, … the sole prerequisite for QPR. Now, of course it’s not that bad, we are not as far as that, but it’s an element that’s very active in for instance the wine consumers mind. Think about Southern France: wines are seen as of low quality, why? Partly because the prices are low, causing the producers to become part of a downward spiral … Of course, WE now that there are terrific wines produced in that area … but how small a bunch of players are we on the market? How small is the group of wine lovers that really seek out what’s in the bottle and not on the price tag? Think about that! It’s a very small group, literally of no IMPORTance.
There is of course the fact that there is a limited production, that there are more consumers playing on the market, … but this discursive jinx is something that’s never taken into account (because it’s to difficult to put into numbers, I am aware of that, BUT, is THAT a reason???! Think about it, and think i.e. about what happened 80 years ago! Read about the forebodes …). Why not? Obviously because it questions the whole system and is a fairly complex thing (hey, no, I’m not a complot theory believer, I’m just serious about the way the market, the market discourse works). That’s what’s going on with Bordeaux recently, has always been going on with Burgundy and Champagne, and that’s what causes the prices not to drop according to the relative outcome of the vintage in se (compare 2001 to 2000, i.e.).
This is one of the reasons why I am positively appalled by the price raisings in Bordeaux: they have nothing to do anymore with scarceness, inherent quality, … it’s all about this cancereous outgrowth of marketing discourse (don’t worry I’m a marketing guy to, so it’s not the marketing business I’m aiming at), having inevitable consequences for marketing in se, but also for the wine business. So, I really don’t believe there is a (market-)CORRECTION going on here, whatever you mean with that. What will be the eventual outcome of this … I don’t know. The only thing I know is that I have been much more restrained in buying my cases 2005’s (Lagrange, LÃ©oville Barton, Haut-Brion and some others). Not because they are not ok, or not because they are all overpriced, or all that crap … No, just because there is something about this valuation egalisation I really want to stand up against: I just try to prevent my own palate from being influenced by this very aggressive wine marketing discourse.
Just consider this: what about the QPR of for instance 2004/2005 Ausone and 2004/2005 LÃ©oville Barton (just make abstraction of the cru-system, because that’s a parameter of symbolical value here, and in it’s overpowering the QPR, is the problem here)? Huh? I don’t think so, if you follow me … . Something more? What about the competition with other wines (i.e. Cali Cabs, SA Cab/merl/pv/…)? Huh? Why isn’t there anything visible of that in here? I know why, if you follow me in what I said, I am sure you’ll think the same … . So, changing the wine world is for me in the first place being aware of wine discourse and being able to distinguish the difference covered up by that particular discourse. Pensive guy? Yes I am! And when I’m not I really enjoy my coke .
Go on man! You make people question, that’s the only way to go …
QOTD: server down? An almost 100% carignan, Aux Temps d’Histoire from Domaine du Grand d’Arc. Orangette with chocolate, dark, dark, melancholy wine, bittersweet fruits, jasmine and all that. Indescribable.
C ya.
January 22, 2007

Ken
Gary,

I’m happy for you in that the live WLTV broadcast finally worked out after crashing.

Thanks for the gift of free shipping. I bought a few cellar defenders but I was bummed out that the Von Hovel Riesling you reviewed the other day was sold out by the time I ordered. It sounds fantastic and I’ll be looking for it.

Enjoy you vacation & thanks again.
January 22, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
MAcGeek, love my new Intel Powerbook. Runs my Mac software like crazy and runs Vista (last beta copy) in parallel even better than my Dell (that is now for sale!). This is going to be hard going cold turkey on wine comments for 10 days. Hope the forums heat up somewhat.
January 22, 2007

yoshi
Great episode. I loved the behind the scenes.
Most comments ever on an episode?
January 22, 2007

wine_goddess
nice job… would like to hear more about the history and vision of some of these wineries… perhaps, you can do a top 100 list for wines under $100!! =)
January 22, 2007

SS Chris
Gary,

You should answer “ThomasS” comment(#435) on the air.
February 15, 2008

thefanjestic
It’s like watching the Microsoft crash only less embarrasing! Still pretty darn funny, and Gary always keeps his cool – but was he throwing bottles around afterwards?
October 20, 2009

John J.
qotd; anything from chateau-chalon

Gary, how about tackling a vin jaune episode?