Intriguing Wines – Episode #215

April 12, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Gary Vaynerchuk is intrigued, lets see if any of these wines floats his boat!

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April 12, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
BRINGN’ THE THUNDER!!! STEVO!
April 12, 2007

stevo
You’re in a peculiar position with an inherent conflict of interest. Do you remain loyal to the wine producers or do you remain loyal to the consumer? You’ve said before that you lean towards the consumer, but what if that starts to hurt sales at WL? Tough spot. All you can do, if you believe in what you’re doing, and all anyone can ever do, is be honest and accept the consequences.

You could tone down the way you crap on a wine if you don’t like it. Do what WS does and just give tasting notes and a score but don’t comment as to whether or not it is a buy. But that really is a puss thing to do and losing that would be losing the main part of what makes your show great.

I say, screw them all! Maybe then they will start making a decent product.
April 12, 2007

Lb in KS
QOTD: I usually call Tony Soprano, and strangely enough….it all seems to just, go away…………
April 12, 2007

BV
QOTD:

Depends on who’s doing it.

Usually I just say “Yes, dear.”

Bill V.
April 12, 2007

flavasauce
As a reviewer if you aren’t pissing some people off you aren’t doing a good job. Being controversial comes with your job so you should be proud that you are stirring s–t up! We love you for it!
April 12, 2007

GottaGoDrink
QOTD- The bashing is born of jealousy. You are a guy with an idea, and your unwavering honesty makes your idea work and the show a success. It’s as simple as that. Those who bash lack integrity, and you don’t. Keep up the great work!

PS- Shout out to Bubbe and double shout out to our hometown boy LFF who is drinking just the right amount of wine!!
April 12, 2007

Neil
QOTD: Bashing for no good reason? Stand your ground. Bashing for a very good reason? Duck!
April 12, 2007

mikeyrad
QOTD: The trick is to determine if the bashing really is for “no good reason” and that takes a lot of wisdom and introspection. I have the tendency to react by launching a counterattack before determining whether there was an element of truth in the bashing. Then later, I think about it and wind up owing someone an apology. Unfortunately, if a bashing hurts, it’s usually true, even though it may not have been couched diplomatically.
April 12, 2007

TagWorld Brian
QOTD: Gary, when people are bashing me for no good reason, at that point I’ll usually go out of my way to give ‘em a good reason! Or I’ll knock ‘em on they ass… Glad you’re keeping it real with the reviews. You could have easily edited out the bad ones, to softpedal it and avoid ruffling feathers. But you’re taking the pure road. Not easy for a retailer. Bravo. This is what will keep the eyeballs coming back. And that was an awesome email from that winery…

Man, what is acousticdoc chewing on, in that gravatar? Looks like a dead horseshoe crab.
April 12, 2007

Clifford James
What do I do when bashed for no good reason?

Gotta learn to just let it go, Gary! Drop it … it aint yours if your being honest. I know that’s still hard at times. Being true to your self is the most important thing (now repeat that, as a mantra), and can be hard when others aren’t digging what you are doing/saying/reviewing/screwing, but the only way you can be of any value to any other living soul is by being honest and true to your own inclinations and penchants, retaining your sense of self and integrity, and, of course, not willingly harming anyone. Short checklist, actually! You owe nothing to anybody but yourself, and your responsibility to continuing to be true to yourself is just that, a very definite responsibility, perhaps the only real responsibility we have, and if you come from there you simply can’t lose — though it may take others more than one lifetime to grok that truth! But hey, everyone is at a different place, and it takes work to remain tolerant and understanding when someone puts THEIR shit in your face … and though it sounds pat or trite, you really can and have to honor where they are, be happy you are NOT where they are, smile, laugh, and move on. Believe me this can deflate the situation like nothing else (unless you belittle or demean them in the process, then that will make things a wee bit worse than before, ’tis likely) — you just can’t fight that kind of anger with the same level of rage, unless butting heads (or other body parts) is what YOU need too, then … you’re right where you need to be, I guess.

Realize that anyone you offend is bound to be offended, and that this is THEIR trip; your trip too if you buy into it, if you “have energy” on it, if you fight in the same arena, but if not, then, dude, it’s theirs (hahaha, this is so fun … sounding like a new-age geek, but it’s really all freakin’ true, so I just can’t apologize for it). Own your own shit (repeat that again, as a mantra “I must own my own SHIT, I must own my OWN shit, I must OWN my own shit!”), KNOW yourself, and then it’s easy to let go of THEIR crap ’cause you know it aint yours. Then you can be more tolerant and forgiving, and it will be easier to shrug your shoulders and laugh and say “hey, sorry you feel that way, but it’s YOUR CHOICE to feel that way, and only you can decide to feel differently if you don’t like how you’re feeling!” (uh, or something like that, hahaha … maybe “Dude, get over it!”)

Just my cent-and-a-half (crappers, that may have been three scents, uh, centavos, though … err, sorry)!

GOOD EPISODE, by the way. Someday I will be able to buy one of those $100 dollar wines, this I believe, and when I do I’ll look to WineLibrary TV for advice on which to choose. In the meantime, keep the value wines coming, and … AND … YES YES YES, PLEASE do another blind tasting. That brown-bag episode was great! It showed how much you’ve really got it, man … and you know what? I never freakin’ say this, so you know you’ve moved something in me (uh, yeah) … you ROCK! (GOD I can’t believe I said that!)

KEEP IT UP!!!
WAY UP!!!

Obviously I’m outta control, so I’ll stop digging right here!!!
April 12, 2007

Formally Known as Big man
Gary all you have to do is stare directly at there forehead. One it drives them crazy and two its hilarious.
April 12, 2007

Acousticdoc
Awesome episode Gary. It looks like you got your hair product under control.
QOTD: Tell them to open wide and I give them a shot of Novocaine. Works every time.
April 12, 2007

Eric S.
QOD: Is someone bashing you Gary? You’ve got the Vaynernation to back you up. Do we need to start breaking some kneecaps?? On the bright side, you probably only get bashed because you are a) becoming somewhat popular (movie star!) and b) they want to be you!
April 12, 2007

Shir-Az
Once again….you do an episode of “Intriguing Wines” and you don’t pull out some of the Yarra Yering wines!!! I am becoming a disgruntled Vayniac!
April 12, 2007

SoCal
BTW…good episode!
April 12, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: Ignore them…people that lead the pack are always bashed and ridiculed for not following the masses. In actuality it is just the insecurities of others that force them to conform. Forget them and set your own trend…the only opinion that matters in the end is your your families and your own.
April 12, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
Wow! Early episode.
QOTD – only my closest friends and family bash me, so I try to take it with a smile and let it roll off my back!
April 12, 2007

Mojo
QOD: Turn the other cheek and give them free shipping
April 12, 2007

Susan
Gary-
QOD:
I have been bashed by the best!
I just ignore – some people will do
ANYTHING
to get attention!!!
April 12, 2007

Fiorentina!
Hey Gary-

Nice picks on the wines.

QotD- I hope you didn’t take offense to my ‘Teen Wolf’ comment left on episode #214….I was just joking around… If you’re talking about certain vineyards or people within the business….I’d say that they’re jealous of your success! Personally, when people bash on me for no good reason I just tell myself that they’re intimidated or jealous of me and if they want to continue to trash talk….it’s their problem…not mine!

Gary, don’t forget that you are an inspiration to THOUSANDS of wine drinkers…including me.
April 12, 2007

LeatherPalate
Super Episode!

QOD: Here in Chicago we don’t take kindly to such behavior
I gotta guy….
April 12, 2007

JumboJ
Nice ep again! Thanks for giving us wine without pretense. I support that.

QOTD: Tell them to lay off bashing WLTV and start drinking more wine. Those ignorami..
April 12, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
Perspective… like me not being able to get my G-Damn video loaded!!! but will it matter in 5 years??
April 12, 2007

Ben N.
Great episode.
April 12, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
QOTD: Ignore, or if it is important to maintain a relationship, empathy. Try to get in their head as to why they are behaving in such a manner.
Then when you find they are just jerks, KICK THEIR ASS!!!!
Ah hum,,, excuse me,, been a tough day.

Always big picture,,, will it really matter 5 years from now?? Really puts stuff like that in perspective.