One Wine Many Faces - Episode #255

June 13, 2007

With Gary still on vacation, some of the staff decide to take over the reins and make an episode of WLTV. Watch to see if Gary has some competition.

Update: From left to right, Ian Dorin, Brant Krihak, Craig Perretti, Frank Rhien, Jim Gorman, Brandon Warnke, Bobby Shifrin.

If you don’t understand the mustache go back and watch Episode #100.

Comments on this episode(141) Leave a comment ›

  • “Great episode. I love how you tossed this in here to satisfy the Vayn…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “Pretty funny! This is like watching the Justice League without Superm…” by thefanjestic
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Chat Les Hauts De PontetPauillac play review at cork'd
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141 Responses

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  1. about 2 months ago

    Dessert Wine Nerd

    Great episode. I love how you tossed this in here to satisfy the Vayniacs so they wouldnt erupt into violence.

  2. about 7 months ago

    thefanjestic

    Pretty funny! This is like watching the Justice League without Superman. I mean why did the Justice League even exist if Superman was a member - he could do it all by himself.

  3. about 8 months ago

    Valentin

    What a bunch of stupid arseholes! They are supposed to fill the shelves and to clean the floor and not to try saying something in front of a camera.

  4. about 13 months ago

    Sam I

    This episode sucked… sorry guys

  5. about 14 months ago

    Donald Pipkin

    I’d like to see Gary taste this and review it.

  6. about 15 months ago

    Mike Erdely

    It’s funny (not funny-haha). I’ve heard multiple podcasters make comments that viewers seem to forget that podcasters are people too. You’re not paying more than 2 cents for this podcast and you always get your money’s worth. Other podcasts are free. Yet viewers and commenters show no civility or appreciation for the effort that people put in to their websites and podcasts.

    I appreciate the work WLTV does to put out this show and you knew before watching (or early on) that Gary wasn’t in it. If that was going to automatically make you unhappy, don’t watch.

    Or better. Keep your 2 cents. I’m sure these guys don’t need it.

    Good job, fellas.

  7. about 15 months ago

    Martin

    need some ladies!

  8. about 15 months ago

    JayZee

    Excellent job, guys! It was nice to see a few faces that I’ve had e-mail exchanges with. (Ian, you rock!) Great to see AJ’s mug again, too.

  9. about 15 months ago

    Winodontist

    The boys were having some fun while you were away. As always the show never takes itself too seriously and that’s why we watch.

  10. about 15 months ago

    Rick "the model" M

    You guys kicked ass

  11. about 15 months ago

    Dave-from-Katonah

    Jay Curtis said it best. Relax, take a chill pill, breathe…

    I loved this ep for the spirit, the team effort, the comraderie. Ian and Brandon were quit forthright in their TN - oh and hey Brandon- thanks so much for helping to rush my last order for my kid’s bat mitzvah! You were clutch!

    Now all we need to do is meet Liz, Gary’s sister and parents - and we’ll have met all the Vaynerchuks!

  12. about 15 months ago

    Grapedigger

    Thanks guys for covering for G…but, do us all a favor and don’t pull this too often :p

    G, come back please, rapido..

    Cheers,

    Grapedigger - Montreal

  13. about 15 months ago

    wayno da wino

    Atta Boys !!!

    You done Good as a Pinch Hitter !!
    Gary would be Proud of ya ! :)

  14. about 15 months ago

    Smith MBA

    nice job pinch hitting. Short, sweet, and no one missed their weekdaily fix.

  15. about 15 months ago

    clouder

    QOTD: What the hell was this?

    None the less the ending made me laugh so I liked it!

  16. about 15 months ago

    barbotus

    Nice Job Guys! Don’t know what all the complaints are about. These critics should try to spend a little time in front of a camera instead of behind a keyboard and see how they look. Way to show some good humor and camaraderie. Seriously though, I think I’ve spoken to every one of you guys at one time or another and you’ve always been extremely helpful to me in the store. And Gorman knows just when you might need a refresing poolside “latte” (wink).

    And kahuna, I do believe that was the French Legionnaires Moustache!

  17. about 15 months ago

    SoCal

    WLTV the pirate episode! :)

  18. about 15 months ago

    Jamie

    Delegation is the most difficult of all skills to master. It means setting one’s ego aside.

    But, to be honest I kind-of miss the ego :)

    Enjoy your holiday

  19. about 15 months ago

    Joe Po

    Whoa! Some of you folks are harsh! Guess you’re not into change and are still drinking chardonnay rather than a Torrontes! Way to go guys! Thanks for putting in the time. Hey, Ian, how about that Calon-Segur??

  20. about 15 months ago

    JOEinLA

    Great Intro by AJ! Nice job on the review guys! WHAT the heck was the guy doing on the floor? Is he always there!? Is there something we need to know????

    I enjoyed he spirit of this episode. Nice job~

  21. about 15 months ago

    dougiefresh

    Nice one Ian! You can stand in for Gary any time. The “Ianiac” t-shirts are being designed as we speak. : ))

  22. about 15 months ago

    tim

    What the heck! May not of been the best show ever, but sometimes changing the wine world means just having a little fun! I enjoyed the little show and I hope the guys enjoyed making it. Way to fill in!

  23. about 15 months ago

    Fco.

    Ack! Do not ever do that to us again Gary, that was nearly painful. I say nearly because half the time I was laughing at this. Stick to AJ if you need to have a stand in, he seemed like he would have done a better job than the other guys even if he is under age.

  24. about 15 months ago

    karl satirev

    I agree with the comment by Chris just above mine. Jim Gorman has recommended excellent buys for me time after time. Brian, you may make your next comment when you become an adult — if ever!

  25. about 15 months ago

    Jay Curtis

    I can’t believe how incredibly rude some of you are being. I think that some of the Vaniacs out there are losing site of what this is supposed to be.

    Gary regularly challenges top critics in an effort to change the status quo. Sometimes he agrees with them, and sometimes not. I don’t ever recall hearing him say that he is the only authority and yet some of you are acting as if he is a god amongst mere mortals. Yes, Gary is very charismatic, and that charisma is what has brought so many people to WLTV, but are we so insecure of ourselves that we need one man’s verification of a wine in order to be able to enjoy it?

    An example of Gary as a wine taster. He reviewed a wine awhile back which he disliked. I wrote in the responses that I disagreed and found none of the characteristics of which he spoke, and I encouraged people to seek it out anyway and judge for themselves. And what did Gary do? He wrote to my personal email and applauded me for sticking to my guns. He also said he would do a retaste… which in point of fact, you have not yet done, Gary my friend!

    Anyway, my point is that Gary values other people’s opinions. I can’t see him being too happy with some of the comments here. I think this was a great idea and completely in the spirit of WLTV.

    Coincidentally, I’ll be tasting the Pontet Canet 1996, 2001 and 2002 over the weekend. Maybe I’ll throw my notes onto the forum.

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