Gary, how about a NY/NJ group outing to a NY Winery Event this summer?
AlisonD
Gary, how about a NY/NJ group outing to a NY Winery Event this summer?
RandyB
QOTD:
The show is going very well. Although, an occaisional guest is okay, I would not make a steady diet of it. You’re so polite when guests are onboard, we miss the rants, raves and conscious (or is it unconscious?) flow of sensory descriptors.
The amateur clips you receive from fellow Vayniacs add some great humor to the show. I think periodically asking for more and tying it to some sort of prize works well.
Your audience will let you know when you become less enchanting. So far it’s been a snowball that started rolling downhill from the 10,000 foot mark. You’re only at 9,000 feet.
Ciao
RandyB
QOTD:
The show is going very well. Although, an occaisional guest is okay, I would not make a steady diet of it. You’re so polite when guests are onboard, we miss the rants, raves and conscious (or is it unconscious?) flow of sensory descriptors.
The amateur clips you receive from fellow Vayniacs add some great humor to the show. I think periodically asking for more and tying it to some sort of prize works well.
Your audience will let you know when you become less enchanting. So far it’s been a snowball that started rolling downhill from the 10,000 foot mark. You’re only at 9,000 feet.
Ciao
Jeff M.
The Bolts rule! I’m surprised Gary hasn’t been paying any attention to his clearly inferior hockey team. I guess his lack of attention must mean he equates them to 2 buck Vaynerchuk! OK, back to wine.
Jeff M.
The Bolts rule! I’m surprised Gary hasn’t been paying any attention to his clearly inferior hockey team. I guess his lack of attention must mean he equates them to 2 buck Vaynerchuk! OK, back to wine.
Jeff N.
Nice to see the Finger Lakes getting some airplay. A lot of other on-line wine resources diss the area too much. I’d like to see you do more from the region, and perhaps concentrate on some of the smaller wineries across different lakes. It would be interesting to compare a Cayuga Lake to a Keuka Lake, for example. Do some Finger Lakes reds as well, esp. some of the varietals you may not find everywhere else.
Jeff N.
Nice to see the Finger Lakes getting some airplay. A lot of other on-line wine resources diss the area too much. I’d like to see you do more from the region, and perhaps concentrate on some of the smaller wineries across different lakes. It would be interesting to compare a Cayuga Lake to a Keuka Lake, for example. Do some Finger Lakes reds as well, esp. some of the varietals you may not find everywhere else.
njbabs
Nice.
QOTD: More education specific episodes. But maybe that’s just cuz I’m still in school.
Gotta love that Thai food, although I was drinking some cab sauv with it yesterday.
njbabs
Nice.
QOTD: More education specific episodes. But maybe that’s just cuz I’m still in school.
Gotta love that Thai food, although I was drinking some cab sauv with it yesterday.
Tim H.
First time caller, long time lurker. There is not much that I would do to improve WLTV. Although, if I had to say one thing it would be to have at least 1 “value” or “everyday wine” episode per week.
Tim H.
First time caller, long time lurker. There is not much that I would do to improve WLTV. Although, if I had to say one thing it would be to have at least 1 “value” or “everyday wine” episode per week.
tomavino
QOTD: Ditto as Comment 83. Tell us ahead, even if it is only one day a weak, what you will taste so we can learn, and test ourselves.
tomavino
QOTD: Ditto as Comment 83. Tell us ahead, even if it is only one day a weak, what you will taste so we can learn, and test ourselves.
Hey, Just stumbled upon your website and videos, this is really cool. I absolutely loved watching your show. I will have to back track and watch the previous 215 episodes (over the course of time). I currently live in upstate NY, so I am very familiar with a lot of the Finger Lakes wines. I will certainly be tuning in to all of your future episodes.
Hey, Just stumbled upon your website and videos, this is really cool. I absolutely loved watching your show. I will have to back track and watch the previous 215 episodes (over the course of time). I currently live in upstate NY, so I am very familiar with a lot of the Finger Lakes wines. I will certainly be tuning in to all of your future episodes.
Atreyu
Gary,
it would be nice if, once in a while, an episode would be those meetings that you and WL staff have to sample wines and decide whether to order them or not. This would be instructive and real, showing also the behind the scene of wine, from an economic standpoint.
Atreyu
Gary,
it would be nice if, once in a while, an episode would be those meetings that you and WL staff have to sample wines and decide whether to order them or not. This would be instructive and real, showing also the behind the scene of wine, from an economic standpoint.
Ron Leview
Late to the discussion as always, but want to mention that I agree with comment 31. Now Gary, I love the show, don’t get me wrong, but as someone who has worked for at least one major journalistic outfit, in another forum you’d never get away with the conflict of interest. So, I’m going to keep watching, going to keep buying, but I’ve got to take it all in with an ever so slightly bigger grain of salt. Oh, one more small thing, and I don’t think anyone else hit on this: the hair babe, lately its been a mess. But I love ya, you’re doing winedom a great service.
Ron Leview
Late to the discussion as always, but want to mention that I agree with comment 31. Now Gary, I love the show, don’t get me wrong, but as someone who has worked for at least one major journalistic outfit, in another forum you’d never get away with the conflict of interest. So, I’m going to keep watching, going to keep buying, but I’ve got to take it all in with an ever so slightly bigger grain of salt. Oh, one more small thing, and I don’t think anyone else hit on this: the hair babe, lately its been a mess. But I love ya, you’re doing winedom a great service.
The Smartest Girl in San Franc
You’ve got the brit-pop modster vibe today: striped shirt, tousled hair. I like it. I like it a lot. In fact, It’s been quite an interesting week! Thanks for the effort on the hair front. It’s been fun.
I think I’ve become so accustomed to the way you swish the wine around in your mouth that it doesn’t strike me as funny anymore, but I think it actually is one of the best things about the show. I think that’s the first thing people like about this show. Who knew you could taste wine like that? I’ve started slurping more just because of that.
Did you say “shushis”?
QOTD: Blind tastings are always cool. What if you had a Vayniak on the show as a prize? More blue teeth!
The Smartest Girl in San Francisco
You’ve got the brit-pop modster vibe today: striped shirt, tousled hair. I like it. I like it a lot. In fact, It’s been quite an interesting week! Thanks for the effort on the hair front. It’s been fun.
I think I’ve become so accustomed to the way you swish the wine around in your mouth that it doesn’t strike me as funny anymore, but I think it actually is one of the best things about the show. I think that’s the first thing people like about this show. Who knew you could taste wine like that? I’ve started slurping more just because of that.
Did you say “shushis”?
QOTD: Blind tastings are always cool. What if you had a Vayniak on the show as a prize? More blue teeth!
Trish da’ Dish
Yep, I agree with you, Smart Girl…if men only knew how many of us chicks dig “undisciplined” hair more than we do that sculpted, corporate look…I really do think that this is why a lot of successful male models sport either longish hair or curly hair. It’s less likely to be able to be styled into a helmet, it’s more likely to move and swish and add definition to the guy’s face, and the unruliness just tempts the ladies to want to run our hands through it…not Gary’s specifically, of course (he’s taken!), but that tousled “bed head” look in general does flatter a lot of men, I must say. 🙂
Trish da’ Dish
Yep, I agree with you, Smart Girl…if men only knew how many of us chicks dig “undisciplined” hair more than we do that sculpted, corporate look…I really do think that this is why a lot of successful male models sport either longish hair or curly hair. It’s less likely to be able to be styled into a helmet, it’s more likely to move and swish and add definition to the guy’s face, and the unruliness just tempts the ladies to want to run our hands through it…not Gary’s specifically, of course (he’s taken!), but that tousled “bed head” look in general does flatter a lot of men, I must say. 🙂
Colleen
QOTD…ship us all a free bottle of the wine you will be tasting, so we can taste it along with you as we watch! Your viewing audience would skyrocket! 😉
Colleen
QOTD…ship us all a free bottle of the wine you will be tasting, so we can taste it along with you as we watch! Your viewing audience would skyrocket! 😉
Karl B
QOTD:
1.) Fix the distribution of these episodes so that they go out to everyone on the same day.
2.) Get more wine in stock when you feature them on WLTV.
3.) Start to get on the Napa futures bandwagon for high end/lower volume producers. This would be a service to those in non-reciprocal states that have to put up with double shipping through third parties and other inconveniences.
Other than that I think they are great and learn someething from them all.
Karl B
QOTD:
1.) Fix the distribution of these episodes so that they go out to everyone on the same day.
2.) Get more wine in stock when you feature them on WLTV.
3.) Start to get on the Napa futures bandwagon for high end/lower volume producers. This would be a service to those in non-reciprocal states that have to put up with double shipping through third parties and other inconveniences.
Other than that I think they are great and learn someething from them all.
exNorCallurker
After many, many viewings, you’ve finally guilted me into giving you some sort of shout out. I enjoy your shows.
exNorCallurker
After many, many viewings, you’ve finally guilted me into giving you some sort of shout out. I enjoy your shows.
Matty Matt
QOTD – Not sure about how to make the show better but some cool ideas have been put up to mix it up a bit. Give us a heads up of what you will drink and have a live show with chat. Hopefully at 9PM or something like that so we can all join in.
The occasional Vayniac to taste with you. Let them go first so there is no power of suggestion.
On location tastings at wineries, restaurants, off-line dinners.
Interview your dad on how it all started.
And Kahuna’s idea was pretty good too. Nothing wrong with a little skin. Maybe a tasting at Scores?
Matty Matt
QOTD – Not sure about how to make the show better but some cool ideas have been put up to mix it up a bit. Give us a heads up of what you will drink and have a live show with chat. Hopefully at 9PM or something like that so we can all join in.
The occasional Vayniac to taste with you. Let them go first so there is no power of suggestion.
On location tastings at wineries, restaurants, off-line dinners.
Interview your dad on how it all started.
And Kahuna’s idea was pretty good too. Nothing wrong with a little skin. Maybe a tasting at Scores?
CW
QOTD: Yes, you are indeed no ‘Opera’ as previously stated. Guests are good. Michelle Rolland ? Bob, maybe together….. So I think to make WLTV better (no, free shipping doesn’t make WLTV better, geez) would be for you to do less of them. It seems to me that you’re grappling with a cost/benefit analysis of WLTV. Cost of course being $/time/angst/occasional sh*tty responses from posters/journalistic criticism/etc. Without knowing what your true motivation is (urTV show, NY Column, Jets Annoucer/etc), it is hard to say more. Good format, good enthusiasm, good wines, these are all facets of the current show, and it would be nice for it to remain. So if it becoming a burden, do less. 2/week would be great.
Aside: For those all too happy to bust GV’s chops, fine, do it, but more than twice is off putting for everyone. GGFG ? Enough already. Its tired.
CW
QOTD: Yes, you are indeed no ‘Opera’ as previously stated. Guests are good. Michelle Rolland ? Bob, maybe together….. So I think to make WLTV better (no, free shipping doesn’t make WLTV better, geez) would be for you to do less of them. It seems to me that you’re grappling with a cost/benefit analysis of WLTV. Cost of course being $/time/angst/occasional sh*tty responses from posters/journalistic criticism/etc. Without knowing what your true motivation is (urTV show, NY Column, Jets Annoucer/etc), it is hard to say more. Good format, good enthusiasm, good wines, these are all facets of the current show, and it would be nice for it to remain. So if it becoming a burden, do less. 2/week would be great.
Aside: For those all too happy to bust GV’s chops, fine, do it, but more than twice is off putting for everyone. GGFG ? Enough already. Its tired.
My only suggestion would be to film and post the shows earlier. The only chance I get to watch is at lunch, and lately I’ve been missing then because I’ve been too busy. So, when I am able to watch, it’s always the following day and 97-200 comments later.
But you know what? I’m not a computer addicted person where I’m constantly reading everyone’s reactions and everything…so it really doesn’t matter. Sorry I don’t visit the Forum that often, I’m just not one of those kinds of people. I visit it every now and then, but I just can’t devote that much time.
My only suggestion would be to film and post the shows earlier. The only chance I get to watch is at lunch, and lately I’ve been missing then because I’ve been too busy. So, when I am able to watch, it’s always the following day and 97-200 comments later.
But you know what? I’m not a computer addicted person where I’m constantly reading everyone’s reactions and everything…so it really doesn’t matter. Sorry I don’t visit the Forum that often, I’m just not one of those kinds of people. I visit it every now and then, but I just can’t devote that much time.
OK man…I’ll see you later,
T
GO BEARS!!
Iron Man
How NOT to improve WLTV:
1.) don’t invite Vayniacs to taste with you, you know they’re begging to ruin your show.
2.) do not do a Home Shopping Network thing of counting down the inventory as they fly off your shelves, not a good thing Gary, especially the bottles you rate 85 points and below.
3.) Hott girls? just say no Gary, or YSO will say no. We all know Eric is thumbs up on this one. Don’t buy into it!!
Possible Improvements to WLTV!!
1.) Invite a guest critic! Then beat the living foie gras out of him/her when you disagree over right and left bank bordeaux!
2.) Opening theme music, will have to be short, how about the Alfred Hitchcock theme music. You can be seated showing the camera your profile as the light begins to…..oh forget about it, been done before.
3.) More stage props. Or you know what Gary, just forget the props and get the hott girl instead, whenever you review a big time commercial wine, pan to her as she’s holding a cue card with your tasting notes on it!! I know!! This improvement suggestion should really be No. 4 to How NOT to improve WLTV!!
Iron Man
How NOT to improve WLTV:
1.) don’t invite Vayniacs to taste with you, you know they’re begging to ruin your show.
2.) do not do a Home Shopping Network thing of counting down the inventory as they fly off your shelves, not a good thing Gary, especially the bottles you rate 85 points and below.
3.) Hott girls? just say no Gary, or YSO will say no. We all know Eric is thumbs up on this one. Don’t buy into it!!
Possible Improvements to WLTV!!
1.) Invite a guest critic! Then beat the living foie gras out of him/her when you disagree over right and left bank bordeaux!
2.) Opening theme music, will have to be short, how about the Alfred Hitchcock theme music. You can be seated showing the camera your profile as the light begins to…..oh forget about it, been done before.
3.) More stage props. Or you know what Gary, just forget the props and get the hott girl instead, whenever you review a big time commercial wine, pan to her as she’s holding a cue card with your tasting notes on it!! I know!! This improvement suggestion should really be No. 4 to How NOT to improve WLTV!!
Anonymous
QOTD: Only thing I can think of is maybe more field trips. Can’t wait for Bordeaux ep!! Other than that it’s pretty perfect 🙂
flavasauce
QOTD: Only thing I can think of is maybe more field trips. Can’t wait for Bordeaux ep!! Other than that it’s pretty perfect 🙂
Caren
Hi Gary-catching back up…just got back from Napa..fabulous!!
QOTD-some vertical tastings, USA regional tastings, once a month viewer picks and taste-a-longs.
Say NO to bells, whistles, props…simply Gary & Wine will always be classic..
OH, and happy birthday to ME today 😉
Caren
Hi Gary-catching back up…just got back from Napa..fabulous!!
QOTD-some vertical tastings, USA regional tastings, once a month viewer picks and taste-a-longs.
Say NO to bells, whistles, props…simply Gary & Wine will always be classic..
OH, and happy birthday to ME today 😉
Neal Schmidt
QOTD-For those local it would be great if you had a weekend tasting of the wines you rated highest during the week.
Neal Schmidt
QOTD-For those local it would be great if you had a weekend tasting of the wines you rated highest during the week.
Gary,
This lurker is coming out!
Loved the show, but better yet, loved the fact that I can now embed the video on my blog and share it with everyone else! Your tech team is doing great! So are you!
Here’s the link to my blog where I put the video…. works good! http://photojoeproductions.blogspot.com/
Gary,
This lurker is coming out!
Loved the show, but better yet, loved the fact that I can now embed the video on my blog and share it with everyone else! Your tech team is doing great! So are you!
Here’s the link to my blog where I put the video…. works good! http://photojoeproductions.blogspot.com/
wallace
First off the show is great… and it has deffinately has gotten better along the way. (ss spreadsheet, viddler) QOTD; I like the idea of more blind tastings, vertical tastings, field trips? That sounds fun… taste along with Gary in various settings. An episode called – “A day with Gary”… See Gary work, see Gary play, see him style his hair, etc… I don’t think guest are the way to go. Except the occasional winemaker or an episode with you and Parker, Tanzer, etc. tasting along side you… that could get interesting. i also enjoyed the past episodes that shows the wine library store and some of the people behind WLTV. keep up the great work!
wallace
First off the show is great… and it has deffinately has gotten better along the way. (ss spreadsheet, viddler) QOTD; I like the idea of more blind tastings, vertical tastings, field trips? That sounds fun… taste along with Gary in various settings. An episode called – “A day with Gary”… See Gary work, see Gary play, see him style his hair, etc… I don’t think guest are the way to go. Except the occasional winemaker or an episode with you and Parker, Tanzer, etc. tasting along side you… that could get interesting. i also enjoyed the past episodes that shows the wine library store and some of the people behind WLTV. keep up the great work!
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corkscrew
About the only NY State Riesling I have liked is the Dr. Frank K. QOTD-double blinds http://www.winelx.com