1 Year Anniversary – Episode #187

February 21, 2007

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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T-Shirt Link

From across the pond, it’s WLTV 1st anniversary episode. Gary reminisces about the 1st year of WLTV over some tea.

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October 27, 2009

John J.
qotd just the sheer amount of time I’ve devoted it to it has increased 10 fold

Gary, would love to catch a vin jaune episode one of these days
February 12, 2008

thefanjestic
Celebrating 1 Year drinking Tea? Bush League GV – Bush League.

Actually you should be able to do whatever you want and I actually enjoyed the Beer episode even though I don’t drink beer. But Gary without wine just seems wrong.
March 8, 2007

Malarkey
Congrats GaryV. WLTV rocks.

Just want to recap a few things: Winery & distrubutor backlash?! Whoa Nellie! I’d love to hear more scoop on this…?

t-shirts: as flavasauce says, consider girly styles. I have so many boy t’s from being in the tech industry it ain’t funny and they is UGLY. I still wear the rare girly ones I’ve gotten and I’d love to fly my Vayniac flag

Patt: WWW = Window to the Wine World. Effing brilliant!

OK, so I’ve not watched ALL eps yet, but I’ve yet to hear you use the descriptor “merde” for a wine, particularly a french wine… it’s one I’ve used, freely and often!

QOTD: WLTV has already changed me, even after just a couple of weeks. Decanting for a proper amount of time, not just 5-10 minutes; and the descriptors… worm heads!! It’s given me valuable buying advice, indeed!
March 1, 2007

J Crazy
Fantizzy! Biggest change is that I know wine comes from grapes and not purple paint; however dissappointing that realization is. Also, now that I have earned my green belt in “Wine Tay Su Ting” I feel more confident than ever. It was only last week when I stopped a robbery of an old lady by a one armed man. I couldn’t have done it without you Senor Gary. I flew into Super Vaninjyac Death Pose 4 and disarmed the one armed bandit Mondavi style (but DEFINATELY not JETS style…that would have gotten me and the old lady killed). My wife and family are so proud of me. It was the raddest, you should have been there to see it. I can’t wait until I’m a green belt with a stripe!!!
February 27, 2007

Paul
A VERY late reply, but congrats on one year of WLTV.
QOTD – met some great folks and tasted some great wine with them. And that’s enough for me.
February 26, 2007

John
I can’t believe it has already been 1 year at the same time it feels like WineLibraryTV has always been there. Congratulations!!!!

I loved the tea tasting. I love tea almost as much as I love wine. I was happy to see I am not the only one that analyzes tea like I analyze wine. There are so many similarities.

Hey, I tried to buy a t-shirt but I can’t get one shipped to Minnesota.
February 25, 2007

Ben N.
great 1st year!
February 24, 2007

mark thomasseau
Congratulations on your anniversary- it’s been fun to ride along with you on this new journey, and I am glad you have gotten so much out of it.
Mark
February 24, 2007

Neurodoc
I love wine to no end. I really can’t stand tea – unless I’m sick. But I’m willing to be open about it. You’ve changed the wine world!!

Over the past year, you’ve brought a new level of enjoyment to the whole wine education experience, and brought a giant community together. Congratulations. Looking forward to an exciting future together.
February 24, 2007

The British Doctor
Another great episode Gary. As a Brit and tea lover this was especially good.

I’m sure given your heritage you should try Russian Caravan tea. I’m currently enjoying a cup now

http://www.fortnumandmason.com/shopping/tea/products/default.aspx?category=Strong&product=100531&view=product&page=1

thanks Gary
February 23, 2007

Sherri
Congrats on your one year anniversary, Gary! Keep up the good work!!

QOD: We decant! Never did this before and it’s made a huge difference!!

GO SOX!
February 23, 2007

dabo
Congrats GV. Great work. I’m mainly a lurker, but hope to get on the forum boards here and there as time permits. The biggest change for me from a year ago has been my thirst for both wine and wine knowledge. They have both increased exponentially. So much to learn, so many wines to experience… BRING IT!!
February 23, 2007

Sam Zen
Congrats G- the revolution is well on its way.
February 23, 2007

Lynne
Happy Anniversary!!.. from a Vayniac who’s been watching WLTV from the get-go and been purchasing from WL since October 2004. My first order was a mixed case of California wines; 7 chards and 5 cabs…my last WL order included 3 Australian white meritage, 2 Australian shiraz, 2 Riojas, 3 Italian reds and 2 Los Carneros Merlots. Big difference. I have Gary V, WLTV, my fellow Vayniacs and the forums to thank for helping me to expand my wine drinking horizons. Thank you all!!
Great Idea….”T” Shirts and “TEA” tasting.
QOD: My “wine-life” has changed considerably since I’ve been a student at WLU. I’ve learned why I stay away from certain low dollar wines. I knew I didn’t really like them, but I couldn’t tell you why. Now I can. I’ve learned about and tasted world wines. All I ever had before WLTV were the typical grocery store American wines. My palate thanks you and my bank account is…..
February 23, 2007

thkorent
QOTD: I have tasted quite a few “rated” wines this year and come to the conclusion that ratings are right for me just as often as they are wrong – I guess I will just have to drink some more, to find my favourites for myself…gee, what a pitty!
February 23, 2007

JOEYdaMUSH
After all the craziness and rebelliousness of the year, I thought today’s 1 year anniversary was pure class. WELL DONE GARY.

The #1 difference in my wine world is this – a year ago today I didn’t even drink or have any knowledge of wine whatsoever. All I knew was that my family drank it during dinner (and not even good stuff at that). Wine intimidated the hell out of me but watching your show has truly enlightened me, not only about wine but also the wine world, making of, ordering of…just everything having to do with this wonderful juice. I can actually hold a decent conversation about wine and hopefully soon I’ll finally be able to do some tasting notes and such, and articulate why I like a certain wine. The show has been like a free wine class and I’d like to say THANK YOU.
February 23, 2007

MikeMe
No Gary, thank you! Happy Anniversary to you and the whole WL crew.

QOTD – A year ago I didn’t have a list of 126 wines, 1 champagne, and 1 Port to try along with treasury of facts from every episode since I started watching WLTV and GaryV go.
February 22, 2007

Riezin
Congrats on 1 year, i think that’s great. Changes for me include buying more wine with an eye to the distant future and the adoption of a collector mentality vs a pure consumer mentality, less effort to balance consumption with purchasing, and a sense of place among a wine-loving community – something i never had before. Also a greater willingness to spend a bitr more per bottle. Thanks for that – all of it.
February 22, 2007

Pete Cetta
ThankYOU, Gary, for a year of WLTV!
February 22, 2007

Slick
Gary, Tea Library TV, sweet! Wine and tea my only beverages (besides aqua). I’ve learned a lot this year from WLTV, my excellent local wine shop and fellow winos,,, er wine aficionados. I love experiencing a new wine varietal or blend. You’ve definitely opened my taste buds to malbecs, Spanish wines and Vacyeres (sp?) to name a few. Keep up the great work.
Peace brother…
February 22, 2007

Kathy
Congrats on the one year. Wish I could say I was with you from the start. After watching my first episode in Oct., I haven’t missed a one. It really makes my day. A year ago I was mainly a CA wine only type–you have really made me want to go out and explore. What fun. Getting my t-shirt today to be a southern billboard for WLTV. I grew up with English grandparents and “love” the tea experience. Enjoy London
February 22, 2007

Colleen
Congrats and Happy Anniversary!
QOTD: A year ago, when I wanted a really nice bottle of wine, I would always resort to a Chateuneuf de Pape. Now I go to WL Forum and check out WLTV tasting notes for something new and/or different.
February 22, 2007

Sue Z.
Gary and the entire WL team,
As many have said before me, thank you for exposing me to so much more of the wine world than I would have been able or willing to experience on my own! I believe your mission statement at the beginning of this journey was to get folks to try and experience as many different wines as possible and I’m glad I bought in on that. At this point, I have tried so many new wines that my cellar has quadrupled!!! I also feel that although I may never have the $$$$ to try some of the cult Calli cabs or the vintage of the millenium bordeauxes, by watching you night after night I have tasted them vicariously through you. On a side note, I can die happy now that I’ve had the von Hovel & the Casa Emma. (Maybe I’ll wait until after I’ve tried a few of the ‘05 bordeaux futures) Cheers to you all VaynerNation:) Keep up the good, hard work GV, it’s appreciated more than you know!!!!
February 22, 2007

Patt
QOTD: The difference is I had blinds on my Window a year ago. GV and WLTV obliterated the blinds and now the Window to the Wine World (WWW for short) is open and I can see clearly now.
February 22, 2007

Patt
Happy Birthday to us!!!