It’s Celebration Time Here at WLTV!

It’s Celebration Time Here at WLTV! – Episode #267

June 29, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk and the WLTV team have a lot to celebrate and today’s show uses some bubbles to do that!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1996 Duval Leroy Brut FemmeFrench Brut Vintage
1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc De MillenaireFrench Brut Vintage
Laurent Perrier Grand SiecleFrench Brut Nonvintage

Links mentioned in todays episode.

146 Responses

June 29, 2007

Colleen
Champagne…Thunder…Publicity…WooHoo
June 29, 2007

Dan NYC
Bring it on GV! Love champagne.
June 29, 2007

SHirazzle Dazzle
Is it possible…..top 5!!! WHOO HOO!!!!
June 29, 2007

Colleen
QOTD: I already sent that e-mail this morning to several of my friends…
June 29, 2007

BigBob
QOTD: I sent it to Bewighouse who printed it out and gave it to Maria Bartiromo. I hope she calls. Don’t take a pass on that invite you got…

Prosecco! Value sparkling!
June 29, 2007

Leproso5
Saludos GV!!!
June 29, 2007

Norcal
Tu apportes le tonnere, Garrie!
June 29, 2007

Susan
Gary-TWO EPS?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Never, ever, WOW!!!
Champagne!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 29, 2007

Tofferotti
Just last night at the restaurant, one of the other waiters and I were discussing how we hate how people think of champagne as just “special occasion” stuff. I pour it on my corn flakes just to make them that much more special.
June 29, 2007

glenn
top 10! Mazel Tov on TIME. you rock and we are in awe. love me some bubbles!
June 29, 2007

Bobinnati
Best of luck Eric and Amy! I’m not much of a champagne guy (though I’ve probably never had a 95 pointer either), but it was interesting to watch your evaluation. Congrats on the Time article. QOTD – not sure. Maybe one of my coworkers.
June 29, 2007

Autoproxy
Good luck (and congrats) to Eric and Amy…

Congrats on Time magazine…

QOTD – No one. I’m not a rub it in people’s face kind of guy. But it’s all good.
June 29, 2007

Brendan McGuigan
Good luck Eric and Amy! Let’s get Danica into the world and starting down the path to that day she picks up her first glass in the new, changed world of wine.

Big congratulations on the article GV! I can almost taste it.

QOTD: Carissa M, that lovable gal.
June 29, 2007

Jerry Chacon
Whoever they are (Eric and Amy) congrats and good luck…having a baby is an awesome thing. Been there times 2 and still love it.
June 29, 2007

Colin Nicol
Way to bring the Thunder on a Friday. I’m off to check out the t-shirts. I will definitely be sending the link to my family just to make sure they continue to watch the show. I took home a bottle of the Torre Muga 2003 Rioja and when we all sat down to drink it I made sure we watched your review of it.
June 29, 2007

Neil
Congrats Gary V.

Waaaay back in 6th grade I liked Peter Frampton before his breakout Comes Alive album hit the charts. He made a splash and look where he’s at now. Side Guitarist in the All Starr Band. Gary no matter how famous you become don’t let it get out of control. No shiny tight pants. Forget the big hair. Don’t loose yourself, man. Keep it simple. Keep it real.

Love the show.

QOTD: It would have to be Papa Paul in New Jersey. 2005 futures baby!
June 29, 2007

Bossman
Nice, I don’t have any champagne on hand but I’m going to pop a sparkling shiraz right now. Not that one need’s a reason but I can think of three, being in the final four, Erik’s impending fatherhood and the validation of the Times article.

QOTD : I’ll spread it around alright but only to bring more into the fold.

So is Erik going to take the little one to Transformers on Tuesday or is a little too soon?
June 29, 2007

CindyW
*clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap*

That’s me giving you, Gary Vay-ner-chuk, a standing ovation!
June 29, 2007

BCWinesAreIn
Congrats to Eric and Amy! Great article in Time. QOTD: friends and co-workers.
I know this might be a redundant question since you drink white wine at room temperature….but do you also drink Champagne at room temperature?
June 29, 2007

e.fremont
Everyday is a day to celebrate! Congrats Gary v!
June 29, 2007

mczinger
Mmmm, huge champagne fan. ‘96 vintage is crazy good. Better than any of the ’90s or ’88s I’ve had. Should check out the ‘96 Comtes de Champagne (Taittinger). One of my all time favorites.

QOTD: Not ’til I get the shout-out or the Old World CÃ´te de Nuits episode I’ve been begging for.

QFGV: WHEN WHEN WHEN?? My b-day’s Aug 11th, do I get the shout out then?? Poppin’ a birth-year special bottle o’ wine. If I invite you to the college kid party so you can relive your youth and you get a healthy Vayner-pour, will I get the shout out then?!?!
June 29, 2007

Shad
Best of luck to Erik and Amy. QOTD: I will actually be sharing this with my wife who rolls her eyes when I get excited talking about wine. Sometimes the changes have to begin in the home. Maybe I’ll finally get her to watch this and the other “sparkling” episodes since that is the only wine she will drink.
June 29, 2007

caleb
well deserved bubbles..!
June 29, 2007

David M Roberts
Gary – Here’s to a wonderful write-up in TIME. Congrats and nicely done. Indeed, it seems YOU (with a little bit of us)… are changing the wine world, aren’t we?

Cheers,
June 29, 2007

holgi
to be not just a lurker…
June 29, 2007

Canuckchuk
Congratulations, Gary! Will the Vaynernation change? For good? For ill? Is this progress? Decline? We’ll all have to stay tuned.

BCWinesArein, I was going to ask the very question you did of Gary–do you also drink your sparkling at room temperature? Must be the air in Vancouver.

And Gary, do know that with this added attention will come a lot more criticism. Thicken your hide, my friend. In the meantime, enjoy your well-deserved attention.
June 29, 2007

brooklyni
congrats again gary. QOTD: to be honest, i wasn’t going to email anyone. but i have a feeling i’ll be saying “wine librarytv? gary vay-ner-chuk? i’ve been watching him since he was quiet and nervous on camera” a lot. remember us lowly folk when you’re famous.
June 29, 2007

Brandon
Big congrats GV…Time is huge.

QOTD: Okay, a short little story here. In May I found myself in a limousine taking my first tour through the Napa valley tasting wine and generally getting happy. In a very good mood, we rolled into a tasting room at…well…I’ll keep the winery confidential just to protect them…let’s just say it rhymes with Clos du Sal. Anyway, we get this snotty “I know everything there is to know about wine…and you don’t” clerk. Not wanting to let this kill my buz…er…mood, I tried to make small talk. I asked said clerk if she’d ever heard of this wine vlog I watched on the internet called WineLibraryTV. Her response, “I guess I don’t have so much time to waste on some [stupid] internet TV show.” (She didn’t actually say stupid…but given her attitude you didn’t have to read minds know she meant it.)

That being said (thanks for getting that into my vocab GV) who am I going to email with the Time magazine link. That wine snob out at Clos du Val…oops…I mean Sal.

Big ups GV…
June 29, 2007

ktw
qotd: i emailed the story to my dad who likes to make fun of me by asking “how’s your wine guru?”
congrats gv – you deserve it!
June 29, 2007

half century
GV ARE YOU TASTING THOSE CHAMPAGNES @ ROOM TEMP? IF SO I BOW TO YOU FOR THAT NOBLE WORK. THAT’S TOUGH FOR ME TO DO. THOROUGHLY ENJOYED LAST NIGHT IN NYC. TO ALL LURKERS – GO TO THE FORUM LOOK UP ‘WINE MEETS’ THEN JUNE 28 NYC. SEE THE PICS AND JOIN THE VAYNERNATION. CONGRATS ON TIME MAG
June 29, 2007

Tom T.
Yeah the bubbly ain’t for “special occasions” only. IMO life is a special occasion. QOTD pretty much noone because if they have not caught on by now there’s little hope (but I’ll keep trying).
June 29, 2007

CC_HTown
Grats on the Time article!!! You deserve it! You have come along way from that little, quiet, polo shirt wearing, non-yellin’, pussywillow of a man from episode #1.
June 29, 2007

vivaitalia
Huge congratulations to eric and amy, you’re lives are about to change completely, and I mean that in a great way. Big ups on the Time article. You really deserve all the love you’re getting. I mean the store, winelibrary.com, and of course WLTV, you’re obviously very dedicated and have put in a ton of work. I feel excited myself, it’s like i’ve been a part of something special and new. My tastes and knowledge have grown exponentially.
June 29, 2007

Jon B.
Congrats on the big day Time artical is awesome,the show was great.Best of luck to Eric and Amy and congrats.Qotd my sister just turned her on to the show about a month ago and now all of this too cool Thanks for all your effort.Later
June 29, 2007

Matty B
Pumped for the bargain version of the ‘pagnes…
June 29, 2007

Dom
Congrats Gary and good luck Erik and Ami!!!!
June 29, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: Nobody. I’m not for gloating, realy.
June 29, 2007

Dave Canada
Love the bubbly…
QOTD – All the people who think I am a wine dork for watching you…they are dumbasses and know little. I tell them all the time to just watch and decide for themselves….don’t worry, I’ll link them the little publication called TIME MAGAZINE!!!!
June 29, 2007

Andy
QOTD—– Maybe Robert Mondavi

Alway love the sparklers around the 4th– Love the French
style and the true Champagne to enjoy…..

Goodluck Eric & Amy
June 29, 2007

Jennifer
Sweet!! Congratulations, Gary! Well deserved, and very cool.
QOTD: EVERYONE who’s blown me off about going to the site. _EVERYONE_ All 3 of ‘em. JKGV
June 29, 2007

Winodontist
Gary,
First time I’ve seen you do the bubbly. Never heard of any of those, but will check them out. I usually do Vueve (spelling??).

QOTD: My best bud Dirk got the nod. I’m trying to make him see the power of the force!
June 29, 2007

jaye
Great news all around today . . . celebrations are definitely called for. Today is the kind of day you stick hard in your memory so you can quickly recall it the next time you’re down. Positive thoughts going out to Kastners!
I e-mailed everyone in my family the link to the Time magazine article when I woke up this morning, to a few friends too. Super stuff!
June 29, 2007

amgryger
Congrats to everyone! Not a huge fan of the bubbly either, but I’ll agree with Tom T. that life is a special occaision. I opened a 2000 Marziano Abbona Barbaresco this evening just because it seemed like the right thing to do.

QOTD: Probably won’t gloat to anyone about the article, but I’ll keep doing my part in the wine revolution by making my friends drink amazing wines they’ve never heard.
June 29, 2007

Larry
Congrats on the Time piece. If the bubbly is an everyday kind of thing why did you wait until today? Wish I could have been there last night – hopefully I will next time. NYC always rocks!
June 29, 2007

angryphoton
congratulations on the article, great episode as usual.

is it just me but isn’t it a nice coincidence that the “little” champagne in today’s tasting was the winner? just goes to show you

“you can’t judge a book by its cover” – Gary V

AP
June 30, 2007

BobMac
QOTD: I already sent the article to my wife who thought I was the only Vayniac.
June 30, 2007

That transplanted Napa Valley Dude
Hey Brandon, I know the folks at clos du val and they are not the least bit snotty. You were probably acting like an ASS. BTW, I’m drinking their 2004 reserve chardonnay right now and it is awesome!
June 30, 2007

JCfromtheWC
Congrats Erik!!!
June 30, 2007

CindyW
QOTD: emailed the Time magazine article to a my best friend. I have to confess, though, that for us. . . your NPR interview was much more impressive. We both listen to NPR at least once a day, while Time is what we read when waiting at the dentist’s office. Still, mucho impressive!
June 30, 2007

Loke Uei
Excellent Article Gary! Keep up the good work!

also, am I too late to suggest that you make a trip to Seattle, WA for a wine get together.
June 30, 2007

Mike Erdely
Congrats Erik & Amy. Hope all went well.

QOTD: Before I even knew about the Time article, I was singing your praises at the Olney Beer and Wine tonight. Congrats on the article. Great show, as always. Thanks for the knowledge.
June 30, 2007

Totte
Congrats E & A and you Chuk for the article. Maybe a “Man of the Year” cover soon ?
I just watched the Corvina episode, fun stuff.
Have anyone compared you to Howard Stern yet ?
You are Stern of the wine world. Changing it (the radio) like he did by just beeing yourself.
“Tastes like a fly without the wings”. I dont hear RP saying those things.

I know you love the bubbles so how about an episode on non sugar Champagne, Non dosage.
I love the Andre Clouet NV Silver Brut Nature and think its a lot better than the A.C. Grand Reserve NV.

Big up for all the great work.

T from Sweden

PS. DonÂ´t mention the game. Hockey. You know what I mean. DS.
June 30, 2007

Karl Laczko
Way to go Amy (and Erik!).

QOTD – told my better half, just to prove other people like you too!
June 30, 2007

Bryan
Great episode – grats on the Time magazine article.

Never been a huge fan of champagne (am I the only one?), but maybe that’s because I haven’t had a really good one.
June 30, 2007

YoungDave
CONGRATS ERIC and AMY!!! All the best to bringing Danika into this world.

QOTD: I’m saying “I told you so” to everyone in my Producing for TV class that were skepptical when I submitted my idea for a potential documentary of the current U.S. wine industry with a host by the name of Gray Vaynerchuk. T explained that this guy had a huge following and would be great for this potential dicumentary and had the personality to carry the audience through an in-depth look at the current wine industry; from commercial to small, handcrafted producers. Congrats on the press, and I need to pick me up a copy of TIME to read what I already know about you and the show that I’ve been watcing daily for about a year!
June 30, 2007

shaggy D
Man I lovvve with 3 v’s Champaine, Ive got a special bottle I have to pop when my friends get back from down under.

Congrats eric and amy
June 30, 2007

wildebeest
Wow! SF glass with celebratory champagne!

Silly Gary, I can think of AT LEAST two other episodes where you announced that champagne was your beverage of choice.

I’ve already emailed most of my friends, but now that you mention it, I’m gonna track down the email addy of the most snobbish little wine place I’ve ever found. But what I’d REALLY like to do is completely fill the inboxes of every last person associated with Sideways. Not out of malice or anything; just for fun. The only problem is that, as I think of people whose noses I’d like to rub in that article, I’m becoming a little bit snobbish myself. So I’ll have to watch it.
June 30, 2007

Raffi
Congrats to Eric and Amy. Kids are great, I have 4 and they are a great reason to open up a bottle…especially after they’ve gone to bed.

Gary, you deserve it. I’m sure the wine snobs watch you too…they just don’t admit it.

Great line..”kick’s Dom in the nuts”…classic.
June 30, 2007

Justmarsh
Congrats GV! I think we’re all proud of you buddy. Real soon will be the one year anniversary of me watching WLTV, so it’s pretty cool to see you get all this great press.

I love Joel Stein’s articles in Time and I’m so glad he did this one. He seems like a pretty funny guy or at least his writing is that way. The longer you watch this show, the more you realize that you are just plain honest with your reviews. Sales are good, but I think we all know you just tell it as it is.

Thanks again for all the help this year!
June 30, 2007

Susan
Congratulations to Erik & Amy!!!!!!
I am sure you little baby girl is the cuttest!!
June 30, 2007

Susan
Correction: YOUR baby girl!!!
June 30, 2007

Susan
QOTD: My brother!!!!
June 30, 2007

wineaddict
First of all Congratulations Eric and Amy on your new addition.

I am a Champagne Guy (though Iâ€™ve never had a 95 pointer) I’m a J.Roget kind of guy. It’s always EXCITING to watch your evaluations.

Congrats on the Time article. Way to goooooooooo!

QOTD: I would have to agree with Shad, The wife rolls her eyes when I get excited about your episodes. Sometimes the changes have to begin in the home.
I finally got her to watch some of your episodes. And she’s finally starting to get into it, now if I can only get her off the candy wine..

MB
June 30, 2007

BF
How come so much swirling of the champagne?? I know the show is all about breaking the rules, but the whole point is to keep the bubbles in tact… why not just shake up the bottle beforehand??
June 30, 2007

Sassodoro
Congratulations on the TIME article!

QOTD: My wife.
June 30, 2007

Jim in Atlanta
Agree that Champagne and sparkling wines are not drunk enough. Should we swirl sparkling wines at home or is that just a WLTV thing? I will tell my friends at our wine tasting this afternoon that they continue to miss out by not watching. Congrats on the publicity and the fun shows.
June 30, 2007

SoCal
CONGRATS! Eric and Amy!
Best wishes from Mr. and Mrs. SoCal.
The funny thing is my wife just told me she is 3 weeks along
Ironic..if you ask me…..
Congrats to G on TIME!

QOTD: every-freakin-body
June 30, 2007

Rip
Gary-
What’s with that “Flute”!?!
You’re the best (otherwise)
-Rip
June 30, 2007

Badger Ann
Congratulations Gary, Eric, and Amy!

QOTD: I won’t gloat, but I do feel good about being ahead of the curve on something on the Web for a change.
June 30, 2007

Judi
thanks, gary, for “talking up” champagne/sparkling wine….i feel the same
way…it is not just for special occasions. people need to branch out, get
out of the red rut once in a while. keep up the good work.
js
June 30, 2007

Piper
CONGRATULATIONS, Eric and family!

QOTD: EVERY PEEP I KNOW!!!!
June 30, 2007

Kennemer
Good call on champagne & sparkling wine Gary. Looking forward to the value show. How do prosecco’s rate to you? My wife, aunt and mother-in-law can’t get enough of them.

Lurker no more…
June 30, 2007

Jim H.
You know Gary, I have a tough time sucking air into my mouth and doing all of the gyrations that I normally do when tasting still wines. I feel the bubbles get in the way. I have to practice that more.

Congratulations all around. You deserve it!

Cheers.
June 30, 2007

Elliot Essman
Great piece in Time Magazine. Here’s to drinking white wines at room temperature.
June 30, 2007

lurker1
QOTD: To all the so called SOMALIERS (SP?) who come into my wine bar and cleary have a lot to learn themselves
June 30, 2007

John Farrin
Congrats Eric and Amy. May your little girl turn out as well as mine did (and that was awfully good). QOTD. I’ll just tear the page out of the mag, fold it and put it in my wallet to educate future doubters. See you on the Vlog Monday Gary.
June 30, 2007

yowens
Big ups Eric and Amy. Time is huge- congrats. Good article.
June 30, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
Love the Champers. Great stuff. Still have some of the nice ones you recommended last year.
Good luck and God Bless Amy and Erik. Hope everyone is happy and healthy.
QOTD: Everyone in my address book!
June 30, 2007

Steveie-B
Gary,
Congrats on the Time Mag. interview/article. It’s nice to be noticed and appreciated for the hard work. The issue of the wine bully is brilliant. Great Champagne… enjoy it for me. I had a bottle Adriano Adami Prosseco “Garbel” and Terral Sole Brunnello di Montacino 2001last night. Very nice truly enjoyed them both. Getting more into Italian wines. Re-discovered areas such as Campagnia, Alto Adige, Sardinia, and Puglia. These regions are starting to produce great handcrafted wines at reasonable prices!
June 30, 2007

Cale
i just want to drink the spills
June 30, 2007

Ferrigno
alright alright so you didn’t tricked me afterall haha wow a great episode and obviously congratulations on the Time thing soo have a nice weekend mr. thunderman
June 30, 2007

MIguel
Hi body…
Watching you from Chile…
nice show today.. and congratulations as well for the Time thing…
bye..!
June 30, 2007

Elizabeth
Yes! A show all about the bubbles. That’s awesomesauce. I love it!
Congrats on the Time article. I just got my copy in the mail today. I’ve been showing everyone that I know.
June 30, 2007

Chris McLean
Great show! What’s your opinion, Gary, on Two Buck Chuck Chardonnay 2005’s victory at the recent 2007 California State Fair Wine Competition?
June 30, 2007

Alos Diallo
I showed the guys at work but they just laughed . Love the show! Congratulations Eric and Amy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 30, 2007

SuzyQ
My vote & Monster Man vote for #3 Jen P.
June 30, 2007

old/new world guy
congrats eric and amy and congrats gary on the times article….you goin big time! how was that champagne at room temp gary? hehehe (just ribbing ya…cuz i know how you like ‘em whites……..hey u know what? i bought a chablis the other day and didn’t even bother to chill it before i popped the cork….awesome……changing the wine world, one geeky step at a time!)
June 30, 2007

Randy B
Time! The time has come today! There are things to realize.
Time! Wow, good stinking job.

Ciao
June 30, 2007

Cabdrinker
When are you going to make People Magazine?
I want to see you and Paris Hilton on the same page
June 30, 2007

AlisonD
Loved the Time Magazine article! You are just too cool!

QOTD: My friend Lisa and my friend Gerry
June 30, 2007

TROC
Wow! Time magazine,too cool. What! no Kristal,Moet,or DP, you rebel,you. I think I’ll celebrate too, I finally got my wife off white zin, excuse me if I gulp.
June 30, 2007

Kevin C
Congratulations on the Time article! Next the cover Man of the Year! for changing the wine world. Summer time backyard wiffle ball where you had to clear the clothes line to knock it out in right, you knew the smell of the inside cuz those skinny yellow bats always busted open after a couple of days hard playing – thanks for the memories.

QOTD: My son Ryan who wonders why
July 1, 2007

aaronT
Time magazine article was very flattering, good for you. Someday I’ll be able to say “oh yeah, me and gary go WAY back.” You know, the ol’ I-had-the-t-shirt-before-it-was-trendy thing.

Like I told you in SF, I hope ya make a $100M bucks!
July 1, 2007

CellarDweller
Great news all around! Erik & Amy, all the best to you and to Danika. Gary, way to goâ€¦ well deserved! I’ve been celebrating this weekend, tooâ€”had a belated b-day last night; we drank ‘66 & ‘70 Chateau Figeac (one of eachâ€”!), ‘84 Clos du Bois Marlstone (a meritage-type blend, pre-meritage labeling). Outrageous!
July 1, 2007

hossgeek
Gary Rocks
July 1, 2007

TheDumbPhase
Congrats to Erik & Amy!
July 1, 2007

Ara
I noticed that you twirl champagne around which is a NO-NO, you are killing the bubbles by doing that.
July 1, 2007

KVine
Loved the article in Time Magazine!
July 1, 2007

KVine
You might try a champagne flute.
July 1, 2007

Carl V
Gary, congratulations! You are perfect just the way you are!
July 1, 2007

Judith
I’m with you on champagne — it’s my “desert island” wine too. (How will we keep it chilled, tho?) Thanks for the episode; I’m looking forward to your “values” tasting as well.

Many congrats on the Time Mag article. Awesome!
July 1, 2007

Jester
Actually KVine, prestige cuvee champagne should always be drunk out of a tulip shaped white wine glass, like a Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc glass. The smaller champagne flutes do not allow for the better aromatics to be released from the wine and regular Champagne flutes are designed to focus the wine on a different part of your palate when you sip it. I learned this while tasting with Dom Perignon Chef de Cave Richard Geoffrey and Didier Depond of Champagne Salon. They insisted that no true champagne connoisseur would ever serve his high end bubbly in a so-called champagne flute, or, even more atrocious, a champagne coup (champagne saucer ).

Ara, I’m sorry to correct you, but you are not killing the bubbles by swirling the champagne. While some CO2 may be released from solution by swirling, it is very little and has no detrimental effect on the taste or effervescence of the wine. Just as in any other wine, swirling helps to coat the inside of the glass with a thin layer of the wine, which in turn evaporates, and helps to release the aromas. Don’t let anyone tell you not to swirl your champagne. Some champagne drinkers do, some don’t. Just the same, some sommeliers will insist that you do not ever smell champagne as you would with any other wine. I personally think that is rubbish and myself and all of my sommelier associates always swirl and sniff all of our champagnes. The aroma and bouquet of a fine prestige cuvee is half of the enjoyment.
July 1, 2007

yoshi
congrats. thanks for trying the heisieck (almost bought it prior to watching this episode)
July 1, 2007

TimF
Congratulations Erik and Amy! Having and raising a child is the greatest experience in life!
July 1, 2007

aktormedic
Congrats on the new little one! I have always found champagnes and sweet wines the most difficult ones for me to analyze…nice job on these…have to try the Femme soon. Again, congrats Gary on the Times article…I already heard people talking about it in non-wine circles…you are reaching new heights of fame and influence!
July 1, 2007

goldencoop
Congratulations to Eric and Amy!!! I agree about champagnes/sparkling wines. always try to get my friends to drink them with lobster (especially baked stuffed or grilled). couple of friends i’ve turned onto the site have e-mailed or called to tell me about the article. gotta love it.
July 1, 2007

Chris B
wow – I came to the site because of the Time article and am thrilled to have found you! You rock!! I am a HUGE champagne fan and it too would be my desert island take-along. (though I do still love a good sancerre…) What a great intro to the Vayniac world – I’m converted. I agree with the Time writer- my husband and I want to hang out with you too…
July 1, 2007

cnw
Gary- Been out all week so I am catching up on all the episodes. CONRATULATIONS on the Time Mag score. I was sitting on a plane reading it and I about jumped out of my seat… like yeah, yeah this guy rocks! Great job!

Champagne is a favorite of mine too. Actually we were just discussing what we should serve for our Grand Opening party – any suggestions that will bring the thunder without breaking the bank?

Oh, and Gary – thanks again for helping us change the wine world!

Ps- Welcome new Vayniacs!!!
July 1, 2007

cnw
oooophs! QOTD: My little sister – who I have been telling about your show for months now!
July 1, 2007

cnw
oooophs! QOTD: My little sister – who I have been telling about your show for months now! She could have learned so much already!
July 1, 2007

Jameus
Congratulations Eric and Amy!!! My wife is due at the end of Nov. and we’re both insanely excited

GV, Another great episode and yes, we’re all to conditioned to think of the bubbly ONLY for certain things SHAME on us!

QOTD: My wife lol! She’ll now watch them with me, albeit not every day but she does
July 1, 2007

Matthew
Hey Gary, congrats on the Time article! That’s totally cool! I’m playing open mic at my friends wine bar on Mon, and I’ll get a pic of me wearing the wristband as I rock out on my vintage classical axe. Keep up the great work. We ARE changing the wine world!
July 1, 2007

Jay
Hey Gary! I learned about your website today though the article in Time magazine! Well.. congratulations.
I am not much of a wine person as, some how wine hits me harder than any ‘hard liquor’. Nonetheless, I do appreciate a good glass of wine. Many a times I am surprised how good a $6 Rioja or Riesling, can be!
I do enjoy your style and it can get people hooked to wine!
Cheers… Salut…
July 2, 2007

vibemore
Great episode! It is so good to hear of the new article and most especially, the new baby. GV – Inner wiffle ball bat…you have reached a new high my friend. QOTD: There are many people I’ll be shooting this out too. Very nice!!!
July 2, 2007

Billy
I remember that recent episode with the camera flashes. You had some “special guests” indeed. Great press. Excellent time for some bubb bubb indeed. =)
July 2, 2007

JimKay
Tasting request:
Just re-watched episode 201 for the Avaton tasting. How about trying the Parparoussis Nemea Reserve 2003? Can’t find anything out abut this one except good producer in a good year. 44 bucks makes it a hard one to consider without some input.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28082
July 2, 2007

Glen
Hi Gary, I heard about your show a few weeks ago on grape radio and I have been listening to a lot of old episodes. Love the show, talking about wine without being stuffy makes me happy. I hope everything goes well for Amy and Eric and congratulations on the Time magazine story!
July 2, 2007

Michael H
Congrats on the Time article! Loved this episode, as I love champagne and sparkling wine. I have tried most of the other Duval Leroy stuff, but never the Femme; I’ll have to check it out. I had a fabulous ‘96 Billecart Salmon after my son came home from the hospital. Try that sometime, or better yet, taste it on another celebratory episode.

QOTD: Fast forward — can’t wait to share some wine and champagne with my son when he turns 21 or so. He’s 1 now, so I have a while…
July 2, 2007

Jay
I blacked out again.. What was the question of the day?
How did I get here? What the fluck happened to my pants?
July 2, 2007

Kit
Great show, Congrats. on the Time.I was paying attention to the bubbles today and noticed that the Heidsieck lost its bubbles much faster than the other two and thought that it was interesting that you said that its flavor also disappeared like a ghost. Good luck man. People discovered you and Time noticed that.Be well.
July 2, 2007

MtnCharlie
Congrats to you Amy and Eric! I have two kids of my own and love them very much. You are in for a wild and wonderful ride. Congrats to you Gary on the Time article. Champagne is indeed in order!

QOTD: I am not a rub-it-in-your-face kind of guy, but I have been spreading the good word about Wine Library and the show. I genuinely dig what you are up to, that is, shattering the mystique that wine appreciation is reserved for a privileged class. Kudos.
July 2, 2007

Evan
Congrats again Gary! I like how the boy from Belarus had a little cry with his folks over the article. I’m sure I’d do the same if I ever had a page devoted to me in Time, and now I’d know to crack open a bottle of Femme! Hope to hear from you soon.
July 2, 2007

Sandra
wowie: you speak to me darlin’. in the avalanche of wines and for me, a person who loves champagne any day of the week, because, let’s face it, any day that you survive in this crazy world is cause for celebration; i applaud your show! i am sending your link it to my chardonnay loving ex-husband and my red wine aficianado son. i would also like to link you to my web site. keep up the good work. i am so happy to hear about you…finally!! i guess more sports knowlege wouldn’t hurt. hello from Palm Springs CA
July 2, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Haven’t read the article yet but I’m sure it’s positive.
Good luck with the Babe Eric. Still waiting for my first grandkid.
Champagne is always stocked here and thanks for the hads up on the Feme
July 2, 2007

Jane
Awesome blog. Just saw your article in Time – oddly enough the only one I read. Isn’t Femme pronounced “Fem”…not “Femaaay.” Been a while since I spoke French, but that one was easy enough to remember.
July 2, 2007

Goldie Warren
Ok..so your video show is cute. I’m a young, black woman and probably shouldnt be interested in this screaming, in your face white boy..but you had my attention. Thought i’d give your sight a try, I really would like to see my friends and I drink more wine and just really think your idea is unique. I will watch again, and thank you.
July 2, 2007

Jane
William gets my vote. Especially for expectorating without losing his front teeth.
July 2, 2007

Keith Miller
Congrats G.V. …Keep it up man…And everyone should experience the ultimate experience in life…”Being a Parent”.
July 2, 2007

BW
Excellent press GV!

QOTD : Sent the link to all my friends that I have been converting into Vayniacs – just in case
they missed the episode + a bunch of other friends who I have been telling this is THE next BIG
thing in wine.
July 2, 2007

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July 2, 2007

italianwinelover
Congrats on the time article. I read it last week on line!!! Couldn’t ask for better press!! What a wonderful time for Eric and Amy, giving birth is truly a miracle and it changes your outlook on life forever..of course in a fabulous way!!! I bought a bottle of Michael Martini when my son was born, he produces it so when your child is 21 its able to be opened! Great celebration when that happens!!! When is there going to be a little vayniac? GV junior?

QOTD: I tell everyone that will listen to me about you GV!!!
July 2, 2007

Chris Fehnel
Congrats again, GV. Also, big ups and congrats to the Kastner fam for their new addition, very cute.

QOTD: You know it.
July 2, 2007

Jack Kleyh
Viewed you for the first time today, based on article in Time mag.
Will look a few more times before passing judgement but you may be a keeper.
July 2, 2007

Jack Kleyh
No comment.
July 2, 2007

sa
Good for you gary! It’s about “TIME”!
July 2, 2007

Harley Stan
Gary, great energy on this episode, congrats with Time, and to Eric with the new addition.
QOTD- I just keep spreading the news via word of mouth to all my wine drinking friends
July 2, 2007

akellner
congrats on Time. Quick question, that you may ahve answered on a prior episode (I haven’t seen them all, sorry to say), what happens to teh rest of the bottle after the show?

–Andrew
July 4, 2007

John T
Good luck and gradz!! =D
July 5, 2007

Fran Benavidez
Congratulations to the new parents!
Kudos on the Time piece…things are beginning to happen to you NOW! Just please stay connected to us regular wine folk, Gary! Bubbly show was great.
July 5, 2007

JustinL
What was up with that wierd Diebolt-Vallois reference that came out of nowhere?
July 6, 2007

John Witherspoon
Great Show!!

I have already emailed people the link during the episode to tell them about the TIME piece, CONGRATS on that.

Congrats to Eric on the baby!!

I have to watch all the Eps that I missed while I was in Italy, which was an awesome trip and I will let you and Tom know about the wineries/cantinas that we visited soon, via email.

See ya
J DUB
July 17, 2007

scottydog
QOTD–none of my friends are into wine sadly . . . i guess a little bit of you and a little bit of me needs to turn them on to the juice . . .

kudos on the time piece

also, the sprint to leave the first few replies is a little weak–any other ideas for comment screening? i guess it is a game/tradition now after 250+ episodes.
July 27, 2007

mcj
QOTD: My mom
August 3, 2007

dOtis
Thanks for tasting some Champagnes. I agree that we should all drink more Champagnes and Sparkling Wines, I hope you do some more of these in the future.

I have been watching for a while, and am just catching up on some episodes i’ve missed, but this is my first comment. No more lurking for me.

Seen how you brought up the iPhone, are there any plans to to publish a video version of your show that I can watch on my iPhone? It would be great to be able to watch your show on the go, so I don’t get so far behind. Thanks, GV.

QOTD: My friend Seth.
February 15, 2008

thefanjestic
I like Champagne episodes! I look forward to reading the Time Magazine article.
July 21, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Congrats to you, Eric and Amy. Enjoy and love this new stage in your life. Yum… the Duval sounds like being trapped in a bakery at 4 am. Thats a good thing, and so is kicking that (in my opinion) overpriced Dom in the nuts. QOTD: I dont have a lot of friends who are really into wine, so sadly sending them a link would fall on blind eyes….. Fools. Little to they know what we have in store for them.