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1. February 22, 2007

   JayZee

   Hi Gary, you’re in London and I’m currently in Geneva, Switzerland. Small world. As for your QOTD, I would have to say is that the biggest difference in MY wine world is that I am much more open to trying more varietals and to experience new tastes. Yesterday evening at dinner, the restaurant had a nice Cahors in the carte du vin, so we tried it since I remembered your episode on Cahors a while back and I had never tried it before. It was a really nice, in fact some in our group said it was better than the Brunello di Montalcino that we had the previously evening at dinner. I doubt I would have dared to try such a wine in a restaurant before the WLTV experience. Thanks!

2. February 22, 2007

   TimInFL

   

3. February 22, 2007

   TagWorld Brian

   I agree with what the others have said here, about personal changes over the past year. A year ago, I think I had one bottle of wine in the house. It was probably old and cooked, probably a gift from someone who came over to the house a year earlier.

   Today, I have a modest collection of 41 bottles, try new bottles regularly each week, track my tasting notes and collection on manageyourcellar.com (easier to use than cellartracker). I also watch WLTV, read other wine sites and blogs. I maintain my own little wine blog at http://www.tagworld.com/brian1970 (just a collection of links and my own beginner experiences). I subscribe to Wine Spectator. I’m in the middle of a wine book (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course). I’ve reached out to a couple winery mailing lists (so far, Plumpjack and Cayuse). I’m going wine tasting next weekend with my wife. I have sets of Riedel bordeaux, chard, and syrah glasses. I’ve learned to use a rabbit. I use a decanter that I found on sale at Gelsons. I hang out at wine stores here in Los Angeles, including spending too much time at the wine rack when I go to Costco. In short, I’m becoming a mini-wine geek. After 6 months, I don’t know squat yet. I’m just beginning to identify the smells and tastes, and have fun with it like Gary V does. But I’m learning as much as I can, because I love it.

4. February 22, 2007

   organicguy

   Congrats Gary and the whole WLTV Team….thanx for the laughs and the education….

5. February 22, 2007

   Acousticdoc

   Also thanks for the T-shirt special. I just bought 4 of em!

6. February 22, 2007

   Acousticdoc

   Congrats on 1 year!! Judging by all the comments, a little bit you YOU goes a long way in changing the wine world.
   QOTD: I never thought one year ago I would look like I knew what I was doing in the eyes of my friends when it comes to wine.

   Thanks Buddy!!

7. February 22, 2007

   TimInFL

   HAppy Anniversary,

   Top of the morning to ya from Vayniac Nation. Congrats! J….E….T….S……JETS, JETS, JETS!Enjoy and keep em coming.

   QOTD….I Now know that wine can smell like the Urinal at a Carnival, which I believe I sniffed in a 2003 Foolish Oak Cab from Wasington State Last night. Dude…Put me on the floor…Then I had to explain why I was acting the way I was and Introduced 14 new Vayniacs to you, who swear they will tune in from time to time after my demo.

   Keep it up and God Speed!
   TimInFL

8. February 22, 2007

   wine dog

   I just ordered my T-shirt. I got one for the brother-in-law too. Thanks for the free shipping!
   VAYNIACS RULE!!!!

9. February 22, 2007

   Daniel

   Gary and the Gang at Wine Library!

   Congrats, on the first year anniversay of wine library t.v. I think it is great the way your are changing the way people learn and talk about wine. I want to thank you personally because I know that I have learned alot about wine and discovered new wines due to your webcast. Two of my personal favorite steals that you introduced me to were Pillar Box Red and Las Rocas Garnacha. Both of these wines were great juice for the price… Everyone loves a good deal. I have a question of the day for you all, how much of a difference does the shape and type of glass you are drinking from make in the taste of your vino??? Big Deal or Balderdash? One other note I want to mention is that I am in California and I ordered a few bottles from you, which arrived quickly, safely and were quite yummy! And with free shipping as well… That is high quality service. So keep up the great work guys! Continued Success to you and the show is the next and many years to come.

   The Cali kid,

   Daniel

10. February 22, 2007

    RandyB

    Happy Anniversary buddy boy. The show continues to gain momentum. How did you evolve from this almost introverted persona to a Vayniac? Wow!

    QOTD: Average price per bottle beginning of 2006, $14. Average price per bottle beginning 2007, $25. Enjoyment…priceless.

    Ciao

11. February 22, 2007

    wine dog

    QOTD:
    Last year I loved wine. Now I know WHY I love wine.
    Last year a tasting note was mumbo jumbo. Now I know what worm heads, girls’ locker room, and black fruit smell & taste like.
    Last year I thought I was being cheap or just missing out because I couldn’t spend a fortune on wine. Now I know that great wine is NOT price dependant.
    Last year I was a Bears fan. This year I’m STILL A BEARS FAN!!!
    A day without Gary VAY-NER-CHUCK is a day without sunshine!!
    Congratulations on your aniversary! The distributers may not appreciate you, but we do!!!!!

12. February 22, 2007

    David Canada

    Hey Gary,
    Does this deal include Canada?

13. February 22, 2007

    zerokreap(kw)

    Well, I had to make an appearance on the 1 yr anniversary….well, good job! It has been a pleasure to see this unfold from the beginning.

    Qotd: well, in my wine world I must say that through the how and the site I have expanded my knowledge immensely because of exposure to wines that I would not have otherwise come into contact with. My palate is a lot stronger as well thanks to a couple of experiments and your notes about wines that I would reference while drinking suggested selections. My cellar is nicely stocked as well…

    thanks gary

14. February 22, 2007

    JohnP

    Thanks to all you do for the Wine Group. Congrats on the year!!!
    Hope to see you on FOX,NBC,CBS,ABC,et all someday doing a segment on wine.
    At the beginning of the year I had about 4 bottles of wine
    in the “rack”, now almost 50, and 90% from WL!!!
    I believe in the “GV” rating too!!

15. February 22, 2007

    David Canada

    Love it Gary, Love you, the show, the topic. Keep it up.
    QOTD – I really am starting to drink what I like….wild hey? You rule man!

16. February 22, 2007

    K Spengler

    Gary, here’s your 140th “Congratulations”! Just watched the episode today (1 day late) and what do I see but my 3 favorite men in their VAYNIAK t shirts and wine tote gear they got at Christmas holding Sharpshooter Cab! Thanks for the #1 spot!
    QOTD: Although I’ve been learning about wines for 10 or more years on my own, your daily video has taken that education to a new level. My whole attitude about the wine experience has become so much more open to a wide range of tastes and preferences. You’ve made it fun, accessible and much more of an experience than a drink. The community you’ve created for us allows us to interact and even much more, have questions answered at the click of a button. Your responses to me thru email were always timely and helpful. Can’t imagine where you find more than 24 hours in a day to do it all.
    Kudos to all your staff who have never been anything other than polite, helpful and very quick responders!
    I’m looking forward to follow your successes in the future, thanks for the ride…Karyn Spengler

17. February 22, 2007

    Matty Van - Tampa,FL

    QOD – I drink and buy a lot more wine, I know more about wine, and I live my life by the SS…hail the SS

18. February 22, 2007

    Joe Po

    Thanks to you, Gary, and your staff!
    “What will he say or do today to make us LOL?”
    What flavor(asphalt) or “nose” analogy
    will burst forth?(The “Tasting” episode squeaks
    by the “Storm” epi. for me)
    And YOU’RE WELCOME for your kind words. Salute!!

19. February 22, 2007

    Wil Neverspit

    Here’s something that hasn’t changed in a year…

    I still can’t get my grAVATAR to work!

20. February 22, 2007

    waibeans

    I’m late today GV.. but better later than never!

    Very special ep today(or yesterday). Loved the twist of Tea you’ve added to mark the occasion. WLTV is so much more than just an informative show about wine. The humor, camaraderie, inventiveness, and interactivity are just some of the positive qualities of the show. You’ve been through a whole year and there have been sooo many changes and additions to the format. Who can say what will happen in the coming years. I’m looking forward to each and every one of them

21. February 22, 2007

    Southpaw

    GV,

    What’s worse, the Jets secondary or the Brits dental plan? Happy A my friend. It’s been a great year for all of us.

    I’m driving home on Rt. 78W last night to Bernardsville and I look out of my driver side window and who do I see on the eastbound billboard? I see you, you sick bastard! I’m used to seeing you on my 19″ monitor and now I see gargantuan Gary VAY-NER-CHUCK. Oh, by the way, you are quite striking at 80 mph.

    Keep it up man.

    I’m off to do the work of many.

22. February 22, 2007

    Lb in KS

    QOTD…easy..1 year ago I was pretty much ice cold beer only. Now I’m finding myself checking the freshness date on my beers.

23. February 22, 2007

    Lb in KS

    Congrats to ye, GV. I continue to learn and enjoy as a result of tuning in.

24. February 22, 2007

    GottaGoDrink

    Gary and the WLTV team- Just a great year. “You’ve come a long way baby” (I can’t remember the ad I took that from…some kind of smoke maybe) and so have all of us. Thanks Gary.

    QOTD- To be able to say “a huge shot of black licorice” and then try to think what the other flavors might be. Who knew we could do this?

    Cheers!

25. February 22, 2007

    Grasshopper

    Sensei,

    Congrats on the one year anniversary and thank you to Erik and the crew who produce the episodes!! And a special thanks to Chis SS for managing the spreadsheet!

    QOTD – like many others have written, the biggest change for me is how much my horizons have expanded and how many different wines I have tried and enjoyed as a result of learning more about them from WLTV. I also now give about a half hour a day to watching each episdoe and trying to keep up with the forums. It has become a favorite time of the day. And….I now get these strange impulses to pick up worms off the sidewalk or wet rocks off the street and lick them, just to find out what they taste like….what’s up with that??..:)

    Thanks again Master…keep up the good work!

    Your humble student…

    Grasshopper

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