These Looked Good, Why Not?

These Looked Good, Why Not? – Episode #268

July 2, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk is feeling good about his iPhone, Danika Kastner and all the new Vayniacs looks to find some values.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Casa Silva Los Lingues CarmenereChile Carmenere
2005 Pablo Menguante TempranilloOther Spanish Red Wine
2004 Montes Alpha SyrahChilean Shiraz

Links mentioned in todays episode.

173 Responses

July 2, 2007

Karl Laczko
Watching episode 105 just now, back in a moment.
July 2, 2007

Carlos
Gotta love the iPhone.
July 2, 2007

yowens
duce
July 2, 2007

RandyB
Top 5
July 2, 2007

Ferrigno
Chile? HOHO
July 2, 2007

waibeans
there it is, the iphone. you got it!

i’ve seen one.. looks pretty sweet, you like?
July 2, 2007

KenP
Top ten?
July 2, 2007

rumorsofsurf
Top 10?
July 2, 2007

brooklyni
happy monday all.
July 2, 2007

Paul
Top 10??
July 2, 2007

KAHUNA
i-pHONE? PACK FOLLOWING dork. havent even watched the episode yet and may not- screw the i-phone and all the losers waiting to get one- hope they all live the rest of their lives without being able to lift their heads up from the pathetic gadget filled world- Maybe they will all sue apple when their necks curl into a knot.

Hopefully that stupid crap ass slow network using phone falls into your spitbucket-YIPPPPPEeEEEE now you can watch u-tube on your phone- Maybe you were changing the wine world but now you are just a pathetic Wii using(which is fun for the first day-lame f-ing game no real control)- I-phone playing Momma’s boy.
Hey heres a tasting note for ya- “Tastes like my drool when I lick it off my I-phone screen aster I got hit by a car crossing the street and pieces of the blacktop got in my drool.

See Ya on the Fifth-GV!!!! by the way sold my Apple Stock last week! Ok back to our regular scheduled programing!
July 2, 2007

wolfie
qotd: seriously? not much. maybe drive you to the airport or something. i certianly wouldn’t help you move futniture or anything…
July 2, 2007

Ferrigno
QOTD: I’d work very hardly .
July 2, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
Have not tried a Carmenere but will have to. Sounds like a decent value.
Kahuna, you are a techno-philistine. Welcome to the 21st Century. Bad move on selling Apple by the way. Should split soon and will be around 100 again in another year or so. Never underestimate Steve Jobs, or GV for that matter.
QOTD: I would wait in line for 3 1/2 hours in 88 degrees with 90 % humidity; but it was worth it: iPhone ROCKS!!!
Dr. Gadget
July 2, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
QOTD: I, would do nothing for an i-fone.
July 2, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Free iPhone marketing on WLTV? Really?
July 2, 2007

KAHUNA
What are you Friggin Rachel Ray everytime she says EVOO has to say Extra Virgan Olive Oil- Hey CKC College Kid Crue – Link Me Linke Me-

Congrats on Baby Danica!!

and Congrats again on Time Magazine- Thursday night was awesome!
July 2, 2007

Karl Laczko
Chile, yup, I like that country – Spain, (normally) my favourite – Chile, yup, I like that country.

iPhone, hmm, not sure my company will go for it.

QOTD – I’d ask nicely, smile and politely say thank you on receipt. Oh, and if you want one of the children as well, fine.
July 2, 2007

Mike
Top 20…not bad!
July 2, 2007

Neil
QOTD: WHat would I do for an Iphone? Wait a few years until the price drops.
July 2, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: What would I do for an iPhone?

Make a video for the Viddler contest.
July 2, 2007

KAHUNA
QOTD: Walk up to Gary and take it out of his hand and walk away!
July 2, 2007

KAHUNA
Johnny Blue- I agree, I will own that stock again for sure
July 2, 2007

Paul
QOTD: Share your choice of wine from my cellar with you.
July 2, 2007

Canuckchuk
Gary,

Feeling the pain as you announce that you’ll go anywhere…in the United States. Ouch! And a day after Canada Day, no less. Think you’re funny by freezing out the Canadians, eh?

No need for the i-Phone as I’d be too lazy and/or stupid to learn how to operate it, and my wife would take it from me anyway.

Carmenere is a great grape. Thanks for the show.
July 2, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: I’d wait in line for 2 hours for the store to open … heh
July 2, 2007

tomfar
Whoa! Kahuna! I think GV might take you off his Xmas list. When the iphone does my laundry, I’ll be down.

Thanks for the show, Gary, and congrats on all the pub. You’re 15 minutes are almost up but WE’LL still be here cuz we love da juice!
July 2, 2007

Greg B.
Big G at it again. I was wondering about the Montes Syrah. Nice job covering that.
I’m going to throw out a Big Shout Out on Los Angeles being your next City to visit. I know you were here not to long ago, but it is the Entertainment capital of the world and your shows are bringing some great entertainment as well as valuable information. Ya know what I mean? Ya fell me? LOL
QOTD. For one of them there Iphones I would buy you a drink my friend. : )
July 2, 2007

Brendan McGuigan
Interesting on the Montes Alpha, definitely makes me curious to try it out. I think I’ll add it to the next tasting.

QOTD: Not pay $500, and not use a carrier I disagree with on moral grounds. But I do look forward to the next generation it inspires,.
July 2, 2007

Greg B.
Feel Me, Oops!
July 2, 2007

Robert F
What would I do for an iPhone? Not much. I drop my phone on the ground from fairly significant heights at least 2 or 3 times a day. An iPhone would be trashed in about a week.
July 2, 2007

dmhoro
Taste some mourvedre wines please!!! I just tried this grape for the first time and it’s great. I looked for a WLTV episode on mourvedre and didn’t find anything. Some Sonoma County wines would be quacktastic…Cline Cellars maybe?

Thanks!
July 2, 2007

Matty Matt
Fake sour flavor? Like sour patch kids. Given your love of candy surprised you didnt go there.

Had a great time Thursday night and Kahnua’s being a bit salty today.
July 2, 2007

Madrone
G, have you ever considered adding the retail price of the wines in an episode in the box labled “Wines tasted in this episode”? That would add something to the “quick” view of the vlog page

QOTD – not interested in iPhones. I make and take about three calls a week and that’s it. Don’t need a new gadget at all.
July 2, 2007

matthews
qotd- i will tell you what i wont do like wait in line 4 hrs in the heat like i saw people do the other day near times square – clown shoes. other than that buisness fun show today wish it was longer so we all could see some other value wines, but i guess with all the newer viewers its kind of risky to put out a 25-30 min show huh? keep up the good work!!
July 2, 2007

PeterT
Gary,

Congrats on the Time Magazine article. You even convinced Joel Stein to get his mother to try something other than Yellow Tail!
July 2, 2007

Stevie-B
Hey Gary and to everyone,

Check out the Perez Cruz Vineyards online. The Carmenere is a hit. The property is beautiful as well!
July 2, 2007

MateodeVT
LOVE your show…it is truly important work you (and your production team) are doing. Wine needs this.

p.s. bring up the iris a bit for me…this ep. was dark (fitting for the carmenere)
July 2, 2007

Andy
GV,

Could I use College Kill Crew if I ever start a hardcore or thrash metal band?

Andy
July 2, 2007

RandyB
Iphone? I don’t need no stinkin iphone. I’d rather spend $600 on, let’s see…WINE!

Ciao
July 2, 2007

Diablito
I love Carmenere. You should do more of those.

QOTD: Absolutely nothing.
July 2, 2007

Badger Ann
QOTD: Nothing. I’ll wait to see what Palm and RIM have to offer in the coming year or so.

Gary – though the JETS won’t play in Indy this year unless there’s a playoff game, you’re always invited (along with other Vayniacs in the vicinity) to my place for good wine and debate. You must be football fans, however!
July 2, 2007

Norcal
I’d do the Running Man, maybe throw in a little Funky Monkey for the upgraded memory.
July 2, 2007

Lynne
MR & MRS K, I’m so happy for you both and I offer huge congrats on the birth of Miss Special K, Danika. Will we see pictures soon?

Gary, Wow! In Time! I hope all this national publicity won’t make you too big for your britches. (to quote my Grandma)
Congratulations to you and your family!

QOD: Nothing. AT&T service isn’t available where I live.
July 2, 2007

Harley Stan
Gary, Nice episode as always.
QOTD- Never miss a WLTV episode again
July 2, 2007

Dominus
QOTD: I’d root for the Jets for one week especially if they are playing Tom Brady, the wuss.

Good show and congrats on the TIME article.

Cheers!

P.S. The Fort Ross Chard was a big hit this past weekend. Verrrry nice bottle of wine.
July 2, 2007

TimInFL
Man…I fall into the category of really liking the Montes Alpha…The Syrah was always a good goto wine when I couldn’t figure out what to buy. But…Now that I am now a seasoned Vayniac…I just buy something that makes sense. Win Some Lose some….Kind of like gambling on 40 yr Old Pitchers…I just happen to have 3 on my Fantasy Team….Ouch!
July 2, 2007

Elliot Essman
An iPhone? What would I do with that? For the same money, I can buy several cases of wine.

Tech is a tool. When it facilitates dissemination of ideas, as with WLTV, it is laudable. In itself, however, it means nothing.

Tech brings along both value and novelty. Best not to confuse the two.
July 2, 2007

Sean
There isn’t much I wouldn’t do for and iPhone, probably wouldn’t trade my 23 year old bottle of pappy van winkle.
July 2, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: I would rather buy more wine
July 2, 2007

wildebeest
Yay! SF glass!

Gary, I went out and bought the June 25 issue of TIME, but I can’t find you in it. Am I blind, or did I get the wrong issue??

QOTD: My opinion of the iPhone is mixed. In a way, I’m indebted to the thing for supporting my family (my step-dad worked on some of its patents), but I’m not really very eager to own one. Of all the cell phones out there, it’s really the only one I’d want, but I’m not a big fan of cell phones in general. In fact, for now, I’d rather not have a cell phone at all. So, in short, I wouldn’t do much of anything for an iPhone.
July 2, 2007

caleb
qotd-absolutely nothing. waiting for prices to drop and potential glitches to be fixed…already heard the OS-x system drains the hell out the battery. Money better spent on wine, just like so cal and others said!
July 2, 2007

Larry
Cool show and hope to get ou to the Wine Library on the 5th.

QOTD: nothing at all
July 2, 2007

Alos Diallo
nothing I don’t want one.
July 2, 2007

Jeffrey
qotd: my take on iphone: pazzzzzzzzz.
i’ll stick to my blackberry.
July 2, 2007

Matty B
QOTD: save money for it. What do I want out of a phone? Long battery life and a great signal worldwide. I’ve gotten pretty close… so I won’t be switching just yet. Maybe if some amazing third-party apps come out for it…
July 2, 2007

wine lush
QOTD: I’d buy wine instead. I’ll buy it when the upgraded model comes out and they’ve worked out the bugs and it’s on special from ATT for $150.00.
July 2, 2007

half century
right on Kahuna! people are sheep.
I second the shout out to Mike and Sue, Thursday was FAB
hey Gary how about a white Rioja EP?
July 2, 2007

E
What am I going to do with an iPhone? I can get a case of good Bordeaux for that! Actually, I can get a case of cheap Bordeaux too, probably, and I love me some cheap Bordeaux. And by the time it worked for VZW anyway, everyone would have one, it’d cost $50 and the Bordeaux would be ready to go.

Speaking of which, there’s an idea: great under-$20 Bordeaux. Can’t never have enough of that. Maybe even the white kind.
July 2, 2007

JC
QOTD; I’d destroy it in no time, maybe if I was a suit … Happy Independence Day!
July 2, 2007

Bossman
QOTD: an about face and march out the door, the latest trends and fads do little for me. I’m not one of the “me too” crowd, I’m still using a portable cd player every day. All I own is an iDONTREALLYCARE attitude for Apple stuff in general, the world is already too dumbed down and I find pandering to the lowest common denominator insulting and condescending.

Of course, my outlook doesn’t force me to make value judgements on others either, everyone’s experience is different and everyone has something different to float their boat, I don’t judge nor care to be judged.

(P.S. – I THINK I’M TURNING INTO KAHUNA WITH TACT!!!!!!!!!!!)
July 2, 2007

Wave
Is it just me or is Kahuna just a little out of line? Bi-polar perhaps. YO GV!!!! That clown is dissing you.Ban his ass!!! He probably makes these posts from his blackberry!!! Or maybe he thinks he is the OAK MONSTER!!!! And he is tired of being picked on! qod.I will wait for the iphone2
July 2, 2007

mbannon
Good episode Gary – what happened to the lighting, though?

Hey, when are you going to taste Virginia wines? White Hall Vineyards has been rocking the house the last few years.

QOD – Don’t want one.
July 2, 2007

mas
Have been looking for a good example of Carmenere – will seek that out, thanks.

QOTD: nothing. Keep ‘em. I’ll pick one up for free next year as part of some new offer from ATT, T-Mobile, etc.
July 2, 2007

GlassRunnethEmpty
“nobody critiques the pizza you eat?” B.S.! I live in Chicago! We have the best pizza on the planet.
July 2, 2007

Billman
hot chocolate & a few squished lightning bugs on your hand… I sense a t-shirt design

QOTD: as long as it didn’t include paying $500, jail, or losing my job, I’d accept a dare
July 2, 2007

GlassRunnethEmpty
QOTD: What would I do for an iPhone. Um, laugh at the people who clamoring for it since these same features have been available for years. Apple just seemed to market it. Have fun…..today’s toy is yesterday’s technology.
July 2, 2007

G In RIC
Interesting episode. I have definitely looking for a few more value wines from areas of I have not explored before.

QOTD: I would sign a two year phone plan and at most pay $100. I would defenitely say that the iphone is a modern masterpiece of technology and design. But I don’t have much use for using the internet on my phone or listening to itunes on my phone. At least not enough for that much money.

I am sourounded by computers and technology most of the day. The few minutes I am away from it is precious, I don’t want emails and viral videos interputing that. But maybe that is me.
July 2, 2007

Cameron P
Another great show. You’re a lucky bastard getting an iPhone. Some good themes lately, though I’d really like to see another obscure varietal/region show (it seems you haven’t done one in a while). Perhaps Valle d’Aosta or Jura? Seems like they have good values coming out of them lately.

Also, you’re correct, Flight of the Conchords is awesome. The best is when Jemaine sings “Can someone please remove these cutleries from my knees.” You should have them guest on the show and do a New Zealand tasting:)
July 2, 2007

aktormedic
QOTD: I would love to buy one at 95% off on the secondary market when people discover that they suck…and if you drop it once it will shatter…and that they are stuck with 100 dollars a month for 2 years…..and that the battery life is approximately 22 minutes!!!
July 2, 2007

TROC
I’ve got to keep reminding myself that a value is not a value if you don’t enjoy the wine. Usally an extra 5 bucks is well worth it. When you do find one like the Babich SB, its like hitting the lottery. Thanks for that pick.
July 2, 2007

CNW
I’ve had the Montes and the Silva and hands down the Silva beats the crap out of the Montes.

Gary, You NEED to come to Virginia and do a show. I already told you… I’ll hook you and the wife up with great spa packages on the house. Please pretty please….it would be fun! Besides, you love to give your adoring fans new and interesting things to try, right?

QOTD: Well, my husband and I want iphones pretty badly BUT I am waiting till the next generation so all the bugs are worked out and some of the hype goes away. In the meantime, I will just be green of all those who have them!
July 2, 2007

Andy
QOTD— I would run through the woods naked and would be yelling telling everyone about WLTV……..
July 2, 2007

manual
QOTD – nothing. they’re highly overrated and overpriced as a device. anti-QPR. but they look cool.

thanks for pulling out some bargain wines. ya never know.

cheers.
July 2, 2007

manual
QOTD – nothing. they’re highly overrated and overpriced as a device. anti-QPR. but they look cool.

thanks for pulling out some bargain wines. ya never know til ya try. hey hey hey!

cheers.
July 2, 2007

BV
WHOA — Lightning bugs! Man, does that take me back to my childhood in New Jersey. I’ve never seen even one here in SoCal. Thanks for that, Gar’.

QOTD — What would I do for an iPhone? Not too much, for some of the reasons given in this link: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/hughes/14081

Here’s my QOTD: Who stood in line for how long to get you yours?!

Bill V.
July 2, 2007

amgryger
I appreciate the value wine because a huge component of my personal wine culture is drinking it with meals on regular basis and decent value wine serves this purpose well.

The only time I tried a carmenere it was thin and tannic. Maybe I’ll try a different producers of it one of these days.

QOTD: I’d say thank you if they gave me one.
July 2, 2007

CampingLisaB
QOTD: I am not a big fan of the iphone…however…I’ll take your old phone since it needs a home!

I actually have that Montes Alpha Syrah 2004 and opened it this morning to drink tonight. I like it… I would however like to try the first one..

Great to see you in TIME Gary!
July 2, 2007

KenP
Good ep, GV.

QOTD: I’d write e-mails and text messages to my parents each and every day for three months.
July 2, 2007

Jon B.
Good episode we’re all in search of the value..QOTD Not very much,It’s all I can do at this point in my life to keep up with Myspace, cork’d, watching all the episodes,and my daily comments . I love the show and some may say the iphone would simplify these afore mentioned task.But right now it seems like tech overload for a computer illiterate like myself..I’m just settling into computers at home I need a little while before I take one with me..Keep up the good work.Later
July 2, 2007

TimF
I was just catching lightning bugs with my son the other night.

What happens in 58 days?

QOTD: Um, yeah, I’m not really into the whole “cellphone” thing. I don’t think it’s going to catch on.
July 2, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
QOTD: ABSOLUTELY NUTTN’!!!!!!

Leave it to Kahuna to calls em’ as he sees em’
July 2, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
QOTD: I am a blackberry guy so I am taking a pazzzzzz on the iPhone.
July 2, 2007

Susan
QOTD: I want an iPhone and I want it now!!!What fabulous technology!I have heard such good reviews too!I could tell everyone about WLTV!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to get one……………………………………………..
July 2, 2007

Susan
Gary-Table Tennis???Is that like Ping-Pong???
July 2, 2007

Jennifer
QOTD: I’d pick it up in person.
July 2, 2007

Jennifer
P.S. I used to like catching the extreme dodge ball late nite. Do they still have on on TV?
July 2, 2007

Capt M
Cool episode. First two wines have a beautiful color. QOTD: Absolutely nothing. Not interested. I love Apple, and I Looooove technology, but I believe that the iPhone is the ultimate ’status symbol”, so much so, that it’s ‘irregularly’ insane to throw in another $600 besides the other cool gadgets that we are ‘obliged’ to have (the iPod included). I don’t have a Nintendo Wii, nooo.. I was even more stupid and bought PS3, and I’m almost sorry that I did. Should have toned down my stupidity level and settle for a Wii. But with iPhone, it’s not happening to me (again), nosiree!
July 2, 2007

SteveW
QOTD: I-Phone is OVERRATED, I Give it a major Pazzzzzzzzzz with 10 Z’s.
It has a terrible QPR, I would rather spend the money on wine.
July 2, 2007

Jen
QOTD: Are you offering me one? ‘Cause I originally poo-pooed the idea, but if someone was going to hand me one for free, I’d say, hey, that’s neat! Let’s see, so if you said you’d give me one for free, AND you’d pay off Sprint for my early termination fee, AND you’d give me a year of free service INCLUDING unlimited texts and internet… I’d do a full out video of my “Vayniac” contest entry, all the verses, and include the scene [from Flashdance] where she pulls on the cord and the water dumps on her, but instead of water, of course, I’d use wine. That’s what I wanted to do originally, but couldn’t make it happen in time… but I would, for that iPhone.
July 2, 2007

wirelesswine
QOTD: Absolutely nothing. I appreciate how well Apple can hype a product, but form factor aside, most other devices are already ahead of it.

GV- your other phone is 10X better. But you may remember that I’m biased!
July 2, 2007

mikeyrad
QOTD: enter a contest maybe, but certainly wouldn’t pay for one yet. Congrats to Gary for the Time article, and of course to the Kastners for their new bundle of joy.
July 3, 2007

Kevin Warner
QOTD – What wouldnt I do for an iPhone?
July 3, 2007

JCfromtheWC
“Smells like your hand after catching fireflies” – Come on Gary, can you try to think of something original for once. What wine doesn’t that apply to.

QOTD – Probably wait until the next generation.
July 3, 2007

Justin S
My .02; I hate how people let brand names define who they are.

QOTD: I would gladly take one off of your hands if you needed me too.
July 3, 2007

ChrisR
Thanks for ranking the wines, Gary. That’s just one more little fun treat you give us, and it makes me smile
July 3, 2007

TWofPasadena
Just a BEAUTIFUL episode, Gary. BEAUTIFULLY executed, BEAUTIFULLY shot and the audio was BEAUTIFULLY functioning.

Seriously though, glad to be part of the VanyiacNation. It’s a beautiful thing.
July 3, 2007

rafael cardenas
QOTD: I’ll pay the $1,000 an unlocked iphone is going to cost here in Mexico whenever they figure out how to unlock it! And no, I wouldn’t wait at least 6 months until out third world cellphone companies decide to bring it over locked to their networks… I love Apple but Apple Mexico sucks!

It’s so cool to see coverage on wines we can actually get here in Mexico. I’ll try the Montes Alpha for sure, and I hope I can get a hold of the Los Lingues. For good chilean, I’d love to see you taste Don Melchor from Concha y Toro, it’s an excellent Cabernet. And of course Mexican wines! PLEASE!! There’s some very interesting stuff down here!
July 3, 2007

BobMac
QOTD: I’d change the wine world for one.
July 3, 2007

WPROC
mmmmmmmmmmm lightining bugs!

QOTD: I would roll up 36 quarters and throw them at people.
July 3, 2007

Medo
Yes, don’t forget Chile!

QOTD: I would buy more Carmenere
July 3, 2007

wey
Aha! Lining up the wines again at the end. Good thing
July 3, 2007

geespot
GV, love the three wine format, keep it up. It’s good for the short attention span that me and my fellow ‘Nintendo Generation’ peeps share.

QOD: I will not buy an iPhone. I do not want an iPhone. However, I see the iPhone as a step in the right direction for the future. It packs a lot of features for communication and multimedia into one slim device. Honestly, I think we need a major leap forward in battery technology before ANY of these devices can really do what we want them to do ALL of the time. We also need a faster, cheaper, and more widely distributed network to run these devices on. We need to be on one network, THE network, and that network does not yet exist. We need to be interconnected on a personal level and not limited by whatever corporation we favor at the moment. This product is a good start, but it’s only a starting point. There will be much better and even more intuitive and innovative products in the not so distant future. So, I will not run backwards through a cornfield naked for an iPhone, ever.
July 3, 2007

Jameus
I’ve been meaning to grab a wine from chile! I will definitely seek out a Carmenere. It’s funny how my taste in wine has changed so dramatically from when I first started to actually TASTE wine and learn about it to now. I would’ve been all over that syrah because it’s familiar. Now I find myself going instead for the things I haven’t ever tried. I noticed you mentioned something about decanting the 1st wine for an hour or two. Did you not decant that one??? Or did you just mean, after your taste of it, that it would NEED that decanting (which you’ve done) to appeal to a larger number of people?

QOTD: meh, I don’t think I’d do anything to crazy for an iPhone. Not something I’d buy for myself however, getting one for free doesn’t sound to bad lol. Seems like it’s overpriced and overhyped.
July 3, 2007

Ryan D
QotD: I’d say, “Hey Gary, gimme your iPhone.”

Seriously, I’d do some silly stuff maybe, but nothing crazy. Not really that interested, I’m still using the free phone Sprint gave me.
July 3, 2007

NathanN
Cool show. Loved the lightning bug tasting note.

QOTD: I don’t even have an iPod yet.
July 3, 2007

AlisonD
QOTD: I would ask nicely if I could have one and say thank you = )
July 3, 2007

RieslingRon
QOTD: Major pazzzz for me, QPR not in the ballpark.

South American wines have not been a big part of my wine venturing, but I will look for the Casa Silva. Sounds interesting.
July 3, 2007

Orion Slayer
Looks like Chili beat Spain today. Too bad, because I really enjoy a nice Tempranillo. The Montes Alpha Syrah sounds good and I’d like to try a Carmenere.

QOTD: If I had an iPhone I’d get some glasses for it. In reality, I’d have to get a part time job to pay for the phone and the service plan.
July 3, 2007

Orion Slayer
I meant to ask if you’d tried the Crios de Susana Balbo 2004 Mendoza Syrah-Bonarda blend. I read about this wine and it seemed like it would be a delicious blend. Not a QPR at $17, but a nice fruit bomb waiting to explode on your palate.
July 3, 2007

BigBob
Lightning bugs and chocolate… I will have to try that.

QOTD: nothing – no need.
July 3, 2007

Rob Lind
QoD – For a free iphone ? ……. I’m not above begging. (j/k)

I was sorry to see that the 2005 Pablo Menguante Tempranillo showed so poorly. I haven’t tried it, but I was planning to ….. I enjoy their Grenache, and was hoping the Tempranillo would live up to it.
July 3, 2007

Jay
My BlackJack rules. Screw the i-phone!
July 3, 2007

craig
free iphone? I might watch a WLTV marathon of all 268 episodes…. I do actually want one, flaws and all. Of course, once Apple releases software updates, it will just get better and better………
July 3, 2007

E
Wait, I don’t have The Cuatro. What channel is The Cuatro?
July 3, 2007

David Canada
How many people are watching WLTV now…..your becoming bigger than Oprah!
QOTD – No $600 phone in the Hizzy for me…..I’d take a crap for it though.
July 3, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- Many congrats to Erik and Amy on young Danika. Welcome!

QOTD- Not much interest in the iPhone. Just another over-hyped $600 gadget.
July 3, 2007

BruceP
QOTD: iPhone? Who needs it? Current cell phone works just fine.
July 3, 2007

Desmond
Them that can’t, teach. Them that can’t teach, sell real estate. Them that can’t sell real estate, claim to be wine experts.
July 3, 2007

Phoebe
I’d challenge my man (Gary, you know who I mean) to a CrackBerry vs iPhone smack-down and make his thumbs bleed. Two years of endless “multi-tasking” I have suffered; the man must pay.
July 3, 2007

DeVA
I love the show! Watched it all and I dont even drink wine! LOL
July 3, 2007

Len C
QOTD It’s iCrap
July 3, 2007

MtnCharlie
Gary, I like the price range you are tasting in. I am always on the look-out for that gem in the $10-$20 range and wines you don’t find at the local supermarket. Thanks.

QOTD: Not much I would do for an iPhone. It is kind of like a Ferrari. Sure it would be cool to have but, I couldn’t afford to keep it. Rather spend the $ for the service on wine
July 3, 2007

J Crazy
Mad props killin that second wine. I had the same reaction when I had it. How do “they” give those type of scores to such crappidy crap.

QOTD: Yo, I’d go back to how Japan was a few years ago. Then I’d buy a phone and I’d still have cooler stuff like GPS aided Navi walker which lets me see a 3D map of where I am and how I can get to my destination (cost added to original price but still not 6 bills) and unlimited SMS text messages. Then I’d connect to the internet, email everyone, check out the forums at WLTV, listen to my iPod (apple does make some good stuff) until I get to my destination, then I’d use the money I saved not buying an iPhone (we can fast forward to the present) and buy a bottle, some appetizers, and have a great night with my lady. I’d also stop using parenthetical phrases.
C’mon, talkin about value. Instead of buying a new phone, GV, you need to buy an airplane ticket to Japan so I can show you how good the Dai gin jyou can be. Then we’ll finish off with some Wagyu beef and wine. Or sushi and white. It’s your choice…just don’t buy another iPhone.
July 3, 2007

TIM
QOTD: My phone is so old my friends make fun of it. Several of my buddies are from Venezuela, and they say my phone is so bad, I couldn’t even get it stolen in a third world country! I guess I am not in dire need of the newest thing. I would rather use the old phone and maybe buy a little bit nicer bottle of wine now and then!
July 3, 2007

Eric
Party in San Francisco after the contest!
July 3, 2007

rich loughrey
I’ll pass on the Jet Countdown but I am counting the days to the Time Magazine Man of the Year issue with GARY V on the cover!!
July 3, 2007

PattyO
can a vayniac backslide into lurkerdom by going 4 or 5 months without commenting?? If so, I fear the backslide and I’m just saying “hi”! I never miss an episode but I listen (i-pod) rather than watch these days so I’m never in the comment section. After listening to the marathon today – and all that great Jersey traffic racket in the background I knew I owed you a comment.
Kahuna – nothing’s changed! You may well be bi-polar but I agree with your first i-phone comment – you nailed it.
GV – TIME?! You truly have created a revolution. Right on. People are trying different things, tossing out preconceived ideas and getting LESS scared about trusting their own palates and standing up to the wine-bully.
And finally, I think the Oak Monster’s gang (which I believe you said showed up with him on today’s Spanish wine) would maybe be his Oak Minions?
July 3, 2007

Plminer
Lightning bugs GV? Were do you come up with some of these descriptions? LOL
QOTD: I would eat fireflies for an Iphone.
July 3, 2007

Plminer
Lightning bugs GV? Were do you come up with some of these descriptions? LOL
QOTD: I would eat fireflies for an Iphone. And maybe fight Rufus T. Firefly.
July 3, 2007

Iron Man
QOTD No. Cell phones are an inconvenience. yes, I can see why GV needs one, but luckily I don’t, I mean I change my number so people can’t reach me!!

GV, don’t call bro…just send an email. I’ll get back with you!
July 3, 2007

rafael cardenas
By the way, when you “Vayniacs” go get your iPhone, get an AppleTV too… WLTV RULES on Apple TV!! awesome widescreen image quality and great audio too!
July 3, 2007

Acousticdoc
Too bad about the Tempranillo. It’s my favorite grape.
QOTD: Pay the early termination fee at Verizon, even though I like their service. The iphone is incredible!
July 3, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
I wouldn’t want an Iphone for one big reason. ATT. They suck, just got rid of them last year after 2 years of nightmare non-service and trying to use an internet browser on ATT is like a 14k modem.

I’m a fan of Carmenere and am happy to see a new one to try.

Lighting bugs and chocolate. That’s why I watch WLTV!!!!!
July 3, 2007

Robin
QOTD: After I figure out how to use my VCR and my MuVo I’ll consider an iphone. After I win the lottery. What’s the situation with the batteries anyway? Sounds brutal.

Great TIME article. Next for Gary: legendary sportscaster? Sounds like a shoo-in.
July 3, 2007

Jen Loves Wine
Hello. Did anyone attend the get together in NY last week? I live in NY and was just wondering how to hook up with that group of vayniacs… BTW, how do you come up with these descriptions … smells like your hands after catching lightening bugs????
July 3, 2007

Grasshopper
Sensei,

QOTD, not sure if i would do anything for the iphone yet…still on the fence and need to see it to asess……..i do own apple stock and unlike Kahuna, I have held mine and it is up nicely today..:)

Good analogy for you…when you were trying to explain the oak in the Monte Alpha and it was like being startled and then went away quickly ( I did like that!)……how about Large Marge from Pee Wees Great Adventure……know you like obscure referecnes and might enjoy….

Congrats to Eric and his Wife on baby Danika!

Grasshopper
July 3, 2007

Loke Uei
Gary, Come to Seattle and have a wine party with us from the Northwest!

QOTD: Nothing. I have too many phones already.
July 3, 2007

Brent
Couldn’t be called out as a lurker any more. In agreeing w/ an earlier post-er, do a Seattle party!
July 3, 2007

Oregon Sipper
QOTD: Nothing, I work for a wireless company

Great show, can’t wait for another one!
July 3, 2007

Sully
I love buying different value wines, more times than not they are junk however.
July 3, 2007

Sully
Oh and the Iphone sux.
July 3, 2007

Brandon
I’ll tell you what I did for an iPhone — I waited in line for 10 hours on Friday so I could be one of the first to get my hands on one. No its not a crackberry but for those of us who just want a beautifully simple device that plays music, makes calls, checks email and surfs its perfect. And i can already type faster on it than I could with my Treo. If you don’t like it don’t buy one… You don’t see us trolling websites all day long bashing crackberries.
July 3, 2007

Helios Gallery
Lightening bugs!!! Enjoyable show as always.

Now don’t go throwing quarters at people.

And for all those people who hate the iPhone already. Think about it, you could be carrying with you everywhere you go, the entire library of Wine Library TV podcasts with you. It would be handy shopping for wine when you can’t remember which wine smelled like lightening bugs and hot chocolate.
July 3, 2007

Michel Dugas
I Gary, been watching for about 40 Ã©pisodes and I miss the signification of the countdown behind you.
By the way I am a french speaking canadian and willing to send tape of the right pronouciation of french wine name i.e. you don’t pronouunce the “c” in blanc (like in Sauvignon Blan “c”)

Mike and the family (kids love the Oak monster, sorry)
July 3, 2007

blankjeff
QOTD: I would glue a caption to my cat that read “I can has ifon?”

We were out on one of our semi-weekly wine-buying excursions and we found a bottle of the Montes Alpha. Looking forward to trying the ‘fruit grenade’ and posting our tasting notes.

jeffncin
July 3, 2007

vibemore
QOTD: I would not wait in line for 24 hours and pay $600. I would, however, walk right into the store and get one for $300. Which I guess means I have to wait a bit.
July 3, 2007

Cam
QOTD: Absolutely nothing. I send texts constantly, and if it’s not got a qwerty keyboard, I’m not interested.
July 3, 2007

Bobinnati
Good show. I almost bought a Carmenere recently, but for some reason didn’t. However, I just received a case of goodies from WL today including a bottle of Summers Charbono. Ever since I heard about that rare grape, I have wanted to try it. Can’t wait to crack it open. I put my own value case together looking at all of the 90+ ratings on WL and picking out no single bottle of wine more than $17. I chose one wine that I have tasted and enjoyed in the past, but 10 out of the 12 bottles were wines I’ve never had, so looking forward to the new experiences.

QOTD: My son is a Mac Genius for Apple so as you can imagine, I’ve been hearing about the iPhone constantly. He is lucky because Uncle Steve (Jobs) is giving every permanent employee of Apple and every part timer who has been there more than a year an 8 GB iPhone this month. He has given us the dog and pony show and I will have to say, it is an impressive device. However, it’s a little too rich for my blood and I don’t like the fact that it is only on the AT&T network. Besides, I love, love, love my Treo and don’t see any reason to walk away from it right now.
July 3, 2007

Grapedigger
Cool epidose…first time to hear about Carmenere and looking forward to try some.
QOTD. iPOD! I actually I had one (nano) and I hated it because of the silly ear phones that never fits well!! Oh yeah, I might have to pay another 40$ for a decent ear phones, not to mention about the little protective rubber casing for the ipod that cost additional 30-40$..! So I actually gave my iPOD away to a friend, for free.
cheers,
Grapedigger – Montreal
July 4, 2007

Chef Paul
I am a HUGE fan of Carmenere! I have been touting its abilities since I learned of them a few years ago. it is a great grape (one of the original Bordeaux grapes I believe) and totally rocks.

Haven’t had the wine GV tried, but if you want a cool grape to get into, Carmenere is the way to go. Calina Reserva is one of my favorites, and Alcanca (from Calina) is also great, and both are 8-15 US$.

Cheers GV, and kudos on the Time article.
July 4, 2007

Jonah
Too bad the Tempranillo was such a disappointment. Have you had the Casa Don Juan Tempranillo? This is another Spanish Tempranillo under $10. I though it was pretty good, but I’m curious what other people think. (I think the stuff I had was 2003.)
July 4, 2007

jodib13
Sweet n Low to my sugar – classic – know exactly what you mean. I phone is too complicated. You should come to Cincinnati, Ohio that would rocck.
QOTC- not changin til they make me
July 4, 2007

Metal Dave
QOTD:
As little as possible. Why, are you giving them away?
July 4, 2007

Jim in Atlanta
I don’t need an iphone. My ipod is good enough. Will try to find some Carmenere today.
July 4, 2007

Kirk
QOTD: What would I do for an iPhone??? nothing really…it’s just a phone/gadget/devise that’s designed to lock 1/2 of America into one major company….no thanks. If they are free & I got free service…sure, I’d take it. Otherwise…i’ll stick to the affordable phones.

Now for my question…what bottles did you open for the 4th of July?
July 4, 2007

Ryan
QOTD: I honestly wouldn’t really do anything for an iPhone. My current phone/PDA works just fine.
July 4, 2007

lifestooshort
good episode, man. QOTD: I’d have to move to another state, because ATT/Cingular don’t gots service here in VT! Still, I own AAPL and that makes up for it.
July 5, 2007

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – I’m waiting until they sell phones that also wash your car.
July 5, 2007

Winodontist
QOTD: I’d happily lift a glass with you or fill out a survey for an iPhone, but that’s about it. Not much love on this board for the iPhone. If anyone thinks a Treo 700 is even in the ballpark then you just don’t like Apple or something. Maybe all those PC vs. Mac commercials have pissed people off! Can you tell I’m a Mac person???
July 6, 2007

John Witherspoon
QOTD: Although Megan (the wife) and I are psyched to get iPhones, that would be $1200 buckaroos. WOW!! Personally I’m not jonesing too bad for one yet so I don’t have a really good answer to your question. But I am always willing to run down the street naked for something free. haha

J DUB
July 6, 2007

Bill Luby
Good stuff. Carmenere was my favorite new varietal discovery in 2006. In 2005 it was probably Albarino. I’m not sure about 2007 yet…but I’ll try the Casa Silva while I am debating.
July 6, 2007

frank
top notch…informative and extremely entertaining!
July 7, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD:: Sorry, BIG G., but I’ll save my BONES for some vino…
July 7, 2007

hasbeen
I found Carmenere years ago while trying to figure out what wine was. I particularly like to match it with lamb. The best I have had to date was a gift from a friend, 2004 Misiones de Rengo Reserve, unfortunately it can’t be found in the states – unless you want to start importing it. I happened to have picked up a few bottles of Casa Silva a few days ago, now I am even more excited about trying them.
July 7, 2007

Mike Erdely
I’m excited to try the Carmenere. Sounds right up my alley.

QOTD: What would I do for an iPhone? Wait until rev. 2 or rev. 3 to get one. The EDGE network is slow, you can’t tether it and use it as a modem and there are a few other limitations that I hope get worked out first.
July 17, 2007

scottydog
montes alpha–got a bottle at a wine tasting and will be interested to try it out and compare notes

as for the QOTD–not much. post a comment maybe. does that get me one?
July 17, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
Good episode, Gary. You got your philosophy across (and without yelling or getting all hyper) plus you threw out a rule that I totally agree with (two-case max). Some of the wines you liked and some you didn’t; they were reasonably priced, plus it’s short too. I think all of that make it a great episode.

I’m not saying that every episode should be like that (I like the wacky concept episodes, the marathon episodes and the straightforward themed episodes too), but I this is a great one for me to send to my friends as an introduction.

Oh yeah, come to Charleston, SC. I can’t guarantee a grand party but I’d have fun.
July 27, 2007

mcj
QOTD: I’d thank whoever gave me one.
October 26, 2007

Peter
I’m having the 2005 Montes Alpha Syrah right now. I’m torn between loving it and liking it. WS gives the 2005 another point above the 2004, 92. I’d be interesting in Gary’s take on the 2005.
February 17, 2008

Wii
That sucks because the price is down to $400 now…
July 22, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
At least the 2005 Tempranillo wasnt a pass with 12 z’s, eh Gary? QOTD: Nothing. I dont need those kind of devices. I need a cell phone to talk to people. Thats it. I dont like straining my eyes looking at videos or text on a tiny screen, anyway.
August 2, 2009

John D.
Just going through the archives GV for Tempranillo & Carmenere. I love searching out these sub $15 wines from Spain, Chile and Argentina. Great stuff.

I finally got on the iPhone bandwagon this past week. I’m only 2+ years late! Just got a 3G-S. Digging it. I decided to wait for the prices to come down a bit. $200 was more palatable for me.