It’s Friday and things look NEW.

It’s Friday and things look NEW. – Episode #236

May 11, 2007

Today Gary attacks 2 Aussy wines and a South African Sauvignon Blanc and gets back into the groove.

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“Great to have you back in the hot seat tasting some wines again. Welc…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
“Yuw, pity for the Elderton. Had a Command 1998 few weeks ago and it wa…” by TSchampaert
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blanc SincerelySouth African Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Kangarilla Road Shiraz/ ViognierAustralian Red Meritage
2003 Elderton Command ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

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May 11, 2007

Montrose
Very impressive!
May 11, 2007

NY Pete
Is this some kind of corporate merger ? Let’s Go Mets… don’t fuss everything looks great or is that greattttttt.
May 11, 2007

GlassRunnethEmpty
Great color, but the layout seems a little disjointed at the moment using Firefox. Maybe it’s a little young, and needs to be layed down for awhile. I’ll give it some time. (looks awesome in IE, however, but not enough to make me switch to IE…)

I’m digging the wide screen TV, but where’s the surround sound? You almost splashed me with the white wine…I actually ducked! That was cool…nice color in that wine!

I hope the cork integration means that all the wines of WLTV will soon be in the cork’d database….cuz as we all know, data is power….with that and an import feature, you’ll soon own the eWine world.

Rock on!
May 11, 2007

wildebeest
QOTD: Whoa! You’re huge! I really like the new look. I like the digg, cork’d, twitter, and viddler integration as well. Very nice.

So far, the only problem I’m seeing is that the left-most column of the spreadsheet is partially cut off.

I posted a story on the show in digg.com, but I haven’t used digg very much, so I’m not really sure if I did it correctly. I haven’t signed up for viddler yet, but I’ll do that soon and then test that feature as well.

By the way, CAN WE GET THAT DAMN BERINGER WHITE MERLOT OFF OF THE FREAKING RECOMMENDED LIST ON CORK’D, OR NOT???
May 11, 2007

Justin
Pretty sweet new setup here. Like how its all linked in with cork’d. You are changing the wine world my friend. WLTV crew did a nice job with this.
May 11, 2007

waibeans
Spifffeeeeee!

Very nicely done guys, so THIS is why the new ep took so long to post. Well worth the wait, that’s for sure.
May 11, 2007

KAHUNA
if you squirells aint got nuts in your mouth your going downtown
May 11, 2007

Boston Ben
I dig the Cork’d integration! I actually switched windows from Cork’d to WLTV and thought I was suffering from minor delusions or major technical difficulties.

As for the Elderton…. MILK on the nose?! What’s next – generic wine moustache ad campaigns?
May 11, 2007

Jennifer
QOTD: I like the new look. Having the song at the end reminds me of when they shortened Captain Kangaroo’s show after he had his heart attack, and tacked a music video or two on the end of the show to make it go for an hour. Usually something by Menudo or Lionel Richie. Maybe that was a local thing they did… anyway. Good ep!
May 11, 2007

KAHUNA
i wont touch the command for a year or so
May 11, 2007

Randy B
The new look looks larger than life. Next thing we’ll notice is that you’ll be wearing make-up. Hope it doesn’t look like it was put on by a 9 year old girl.
May 11, 2007

manual
GV, does your sleeve also read : talk? dance? kiss? caress? maybe? love? tonight? tomorrow? forever? never? drink?

good ol’ ted b. gave us guys a conversation piece in the sleeve. don’t forget to take care of your shirt!
May 11, 2007

Rob
Nice redesign and love the fact that you grew the size of the video player! Great job!!
May 11, 2007

GottaGoDrink
QOTD- Like the new larger look. All the Best!
May 11, 2007

Colleen
I like the new look. Can see things much better with the bigger screen! And..at my age…that’s a good thing!
May 11, 2007

wine-ot
QoD: Honestly wasn’t feelin’ the episode…the new view was cool but i felt like saying “sell out” maybe the music plug…? AAnd you GV were “off” not sure why…Not that I don’t appreciate you and all your efforts, I am interested to see where this goes but I have my doubts…don’t sell out please it’s why I like you! Anyone else think the same…?
May 11, 2007

cub rudy
Love the new look. Still trying to figure it all out.
May 11, 2007

Bossman
Gary,

I have to admit I was a bit concerned when I loaded the page and rec’d the “away” message. But wow! Nice upgrade! Similarly concerned about the archives but I see I can continue on my quest of viewing 130-170 and completing the cycle(albeit by date rather than page). Only gripe, and it’s not a biggie, is the comments are no longer numbered (which may hinder intereaction between viewers). However, the larger picture is obnoxious and more than makes up for it.

P.S. – liked the Benatar better(I’m old).

P.S. – I for one don’t like nuts in my mouth!
May 11, 2007

Colin Devroe
Gary, Dan Cederholm, Erik Kastner, John K., Chris Mott – and everyone else involved: This new design is off the hook! Nicely done. Keep up the great WLTV!
May 11, 2007

t_moderne
QOTD:
Like the pink. Took time to find space where I could post comments. Nice choice on the two Aussie’s. Kangarilla Road seems to be everywhere like a mini cooper.
May 11, 2007

manual
dig this look Gary. are you ramping up to 16×9 HD ?!?!?!.
awesome look! cheers!
May 11, 2007

KAHUNA
Glad I ordered the Elderton Command before you did this- not that I know what you scored it at yet- the 02 was awesome
May 11, 2007

KAHUNA
Good job- GARYV- Except the fact the you now are disturbingly large on my screen- Sort of look like the Paul Bearer. See how old school you are!
May 11, 2007

Greg B.
Very nice Boys. Keep it going. WLTV Time. I Love it.
May 11, 2007

MzTeaze
So cool – I like this new page