Chile Bring The Thunder on WLTV?

Chile Bring The Thunder on WLTV? – Episode #275

July 13, 2007

3 great buys all scored really well by Jay Miller from Chile a country with a great rep for being a value zone. Gary Vaynerchuk attacks these 3 wines on this wonderful Friday afternoon! “FRIEND HIM UP”

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Vino Casablanca Nimbus Estate Sauvignon BlancChilean Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Santa Carolina Reserva ChardonnayChilean Chardonnay
2005 Cousino Macul Antiguas Reserve Cabernet SauvignonChilean Cabernet Sauvignon

Links mentioned in todays episode.

327 Responses

July 13, 2007

Brandon M
#1 is so lame
July 13, 2007

Harold
#2 is much better
July 13, 2007

Ferrigno
mmmm hello hello
July 13, 2007

GlassRunnethEmpty
Chili n Grapes? Who’d ever eat Chili ‘n Grapes?
July 13, 2007

Nanook 37
Top 10?
July 13, 2007

waibeans
uh oh.. he’s got new wristbands, that can only mean trouble… hahahahha
July 13, 2007

cnw
Yippie… top 5… friday… couch….. and WINE!
July 13, 2007

cnw
drats – settling in for top 10
July 13, 2007

Brandon M
Geeese…I just can’t get over Sniffy Sniff.
July 13, 2007

Karl Laczko
Friday on the couch – excellent. Chile is good, I’m currently imbibing a nice Pinot Noir from that wonderful land.

On to the show…..
July 13, 2007

waibeans
BM.. i hear ya.. yesterday’s sniff sniff sniffy sniff sniff was a bit too much..
July 13, 2007

Karl Laczko
I like the sniffy sniffs – let him be!
July 13, 2007

Randy
I badged you bro!
July 13, 2007

Brandon M
Cmon Karl…that’s as lame as it gets. Sniffy Sniff?
July 13, 2007

Karl Laczko
Well Brandon, looks like we’ll have to agree to disagree – it still makes me smile every single, continuous, repetitive, additional, one more time he says it….
July 13, 2007

Brandon M
Wow – 365 over the next year..I don’t know about that since I just bought three of the Casablance

Way to send it to the weekend….fire it up!
July 13, 2007

Randy
Holy crap Gary! Calm down before you have an aneurysm!! I’m game to sign up for 356 wines in 365 days (of course 2008 is a leap year, so maybe we make it 366 wines )

Excellent week, now go have a good weekend without so much freaking out on camera.
July 13, 2007

Brandon M
You got it Karly Karl Karl
July 13, 2007

Justin
LAME… Its not working for me… It shows that its playing but no sound and no picture…I will try my other computer and see if I get the same thing…
July 13, 2007

waibeans
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

What an ending

.. ~I’m scared now~ ..
July 13, 2007

BV
Brandon M — might it not be just a matter of perspective?
If GaryV and LizV had a BabyV, wouldn’t all be forgiven?

BillV
July 13, 2007

Shad
The last time I had a wine from Chile I was in Ireland and came across a Merlot that was not too shabby. This was eight years ago, just one more thing to put on my ever growing wines to try list.
July 13, 2007

Lb in KS
Somebody give me a Hallelujah! Come G, don’t hold back on us, tell us haow you REALLY feel.
July 13, 2007

Robert F
That was quite the freak out – the biggest I’ve seen on WLTV. So far I’ve never bought 2 bottles of the same wine, though.

QOTD: Being a member of the CKC, I don’t have the budget for 365 different bottles in 365 days, but I’ll definitely go with 52 different bottles in 52 weeks!
July 13, 2007

Karl Laczko
Oh, almost forgot…

QOTD – Too bloody right I will (you did mean 365 different ones one after another didn’t you, not 365 in one year – I’m not ready for that just yet).

I have 102 wines instantly accessible, and 100 of them are different (check me out in Cork’d).
July 13, 2007

Steve-o
Oh my god the end of that episode was fucking brilliant. :claps:

QOTD: I’m totally with Robert up there^^^ A new wine a week for me(I’m po’)
July 13, 2007

CindyW
QOTD: No problem. Heck, I’m spoiled enough to get to try at least 20 new wines a week. It sure is wonderful to live in an area with several wine shops that have free tastings on Fridays and Saturdays.
July 13, 2007

Norcal
Top 47! Have a good weekend, folks!
July 13, 2007

Novice124
Excellent show.
July 13, 2007

yowens
GV- That was some serious energy at the end. Couldnt agree with you more. Only in the last year have I found myself searching out anything I HAVENT had before and ignoring Pinot, Cabs, Chard, S. blanc for the most part as that is what I have lived on for a couple years. QOTD: I wont let you down.
July 13, 2007

wmole
WOW GV. E=mc2. That was Einsteinien. Sniffy sniff sniff sniff sniff works for me too.
July 13, 2007

John
The last two minutes of the show- THATS why I watch everyday. Gary has a real passion for this and I dig it.
July 13, 2007

Burton
Hell Yea!! Sure you haven’t had a red bull??
July 13, 2007

Brandon M
Bill…not really, I mean I have to Baby Miller’s and I don’t go around using baby terms. And what perspective is Gary coming from here. He never used it before the ABC spot did he? I say we all go to the Dirty Jerz and beat it out of him. Then take him out to dinner and tell him it was for his own good!
July 13, 2007

OrionSlayer
CHILE:
It’s great how you review so many different wines. You usually cover the topic of my monthly wine tasting group before we meet. Thanks for the great ideas.

Thanks for answering my Rombauer question! It’s like going to the Windows site, posting a question and having Bill Gates answer you. Gary’s the greatest!

QOTD: 365 bottle in the next year. Yeah!!! Shoot, I’m going to have to buy a bigger wine fridge now!!!
July 13, 2007

wolfie
um, did you just condone microwaving wine?

qotd: i’d be 400 lbs. and broke. but what the hell…
July 13, 2007

Jennifer
QOTD: No. Still totally love ya though GV.
July 13, 2007

KevinatFieldSound
Gary

I accept. And I have been trying a new wine everyday since May. It has been glorious. Not because I am half drunk every night, but because it makes me feel ALIVE and part of the universe.
July 13, 2007

Micha
i really enjoyed this episode and it’s definitly time to thank Gary for his daily hard work. Guess many people don’t have a clue what it means to be live on air with a daily authentic show and serious wine-tastings while having a job to do, that easily fills you up with 14 hours working. So, to you Gary, my great respect for what your are doing.
July 13, 2007

RandyB
The thunder was so loud my computer was jumping all over my desk. Man, it’s tough to pretend to be listening to a prospective client or a phone call from the home front when the computer is smokin.

Great week of WLTV!

QOTD: I may try 365 different wines this year, but not from separate bottles that I purchased.
July 13, 2007

Senor Sangria
I felt the thunder today! That couch must have some special powers.

Great show. I’m going to pick up the first 2 wines you reviewed. Great taste and good price how can you beat that.

It may be hard to buy 365 wines within the next year since I technically don’t have any income coming in but what the heck we’ll give it a run.
July 13, 2007

Garret W. Nagle
Let it be known that Laid Back Friday has arisen. Sort of like Easter for WLTV, but not really.
July 13, 2007

Harold
Wow, all of the sudden Gary turned into the guy that used to (or maybe he still does) sell sports memorabilia on late night cable TV. The first two Chilean wines sound pretty good GV but I was very glad to hear you sort of calling out Chile on its undeserved rep. What else…oh yeah, I was also very glad to hear that Cork’d is going to improve. I use it and it’s OK for me but I’m a newbie and I never have more than like 40 bottles at one time but even I can tell it would be severely lacking for someone with an extensive cellar. Can’t wait to see the improvements. Finally, 365 bottles in 365 days? My wife doesn’t particularly like wine so I guess I’ll have to start drinking for two now.
July 13, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
Love the energy GV!
QOTD: I will try, problem is I’ve got at least 35 cases of the diferent wines!?
July 13, 2007

t_moderne
Chile? Not really – just a little cold.
Great eppy, as usual.
Chile is moving up. Used to be watery insipid wines. Now, much greater depth.
July 13, 2007

Justin
YES!! It works on the other computer… Awesome friday episode! I need to explore Chilean wines more. Glad the couch and the questions are back! Bring in some more guest winemakers!!!

QOTD: HELL YEAH! I am so ready to try a different wine everyday!!!

Well have a great weekend GV and see you monday night around 9pm!!! We shall bring the Thunder to the Napa Valley!
July 13, 2007

jorge
Sniffy Sniff! Sniffy Sniff! Sniffy Sniff! Sniffy Sniff!!!! You go GV! Boring!! No thunder today, I hate wines from Chile and Argentina, They should stick to sea bass and meat. Forget Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec, those are for the birds. Good recovery with Vlad, he put Pujols to sleep. Only 365 wines? Are you slowing down in your old age? Let’s see 365*$20-30=Free shipping!
July 13, 2007

half century
THUNDER, LIGHTNING, AND THE WRATH OF THE VAYNER NATION!!! Whhhooohoooo!
TOP 3.
I’m in for the 365 club.
July 13, 2007

Chris (formerly the UES lurker)
A lurker since #122, but I just have to give GV props for the intensity. The only way to taste 365 wines in a year is off-lines. I’m a bit surprised that WL hasn’t realized the value add they could bring by taking a more proactive role in facilitating such events in the NY/NJ region. Sooner or later they’ll come around.
July 13, 2007

Wine-ot
100 pt. show Gary !!!!!!!! Didn’t think it was possible without free shipping but you and your enthusiasm deserve it!!! Thank you!!! Q.O. D. – Yes, 365 wines this year, with WL’s help, no problem!
July 13, 2007

John Blue Label
GV
I think you definitely drank some red bull before the show. Major energy dude! Great show. I have definitely extended my wine spectrum after watching WLTV. Had my first Carmenere tonight and it was awesome. Thanks for introducing the Vayniacs to the world of wine.
JW
July 13, 2007

Darryl Retallick
Alls I have to say about this episode is, GO GARY GO!
July 13, 2007

carnyc
Love the passion Gary. Keep it up! The Rhone Rebels (btw) are absolute steals at $6 and $8 and are worthy of a WLTV episode.
July 13, 2007

Chanlon
QOTD: GV! Found a small winery 5-6 miles from my house in Guasti/Ontario, California. $5 for 5 sips. 10 Whites and sparkle sparkles, 8 reds, and 10 sherries, brandies and snow cone syrup…wait, I mean port. 365 wines in 73 days. Time to bring the thunder!
Watched episode 1-20 today (in addition to this one) and you’ve really hit your stride as of late. Doesn’t get much better than this. Great show
July 13, 2007

Autoproxy
I’m game for around 300. 365? That’s a little too much to ask for.
July 13, 2007

angryphoton
QOTD: man that 365 day things is going to be hard, at 150 calories per 6 ounces (X2 for 2 glasses, thats 300 cals.) thats how much calories i have to cut from my diet in order to adjust for the wine calories

tell you what, there is a tasting event in San Francisco this August, there are 403 wineries participating, many of them are bringing more than one varietal. I’ll go on a speed tasting rampage and see if I can build my cache of tasting for the year

nice show btw, nice to see the couch back in the show.
July 13, 2007

Billy G
365 is not a problem. This is a good way to commit myself to getting to some tastings.

Gary V brought the thunder today!
July 13, 2007

James Freiwirth
Brilliant show, you weren’t joking about not needing red bull!

QOTD: I’ll will try my utmost!
July 13, 2007

JamesN.
Intense attitude and episode! I love value, Thank you! for giving your 2 cents on these wines.
QOTD.. I have had 95% of the varietals you have tasted on the show, and the diversity of wines you taste & score is excellent, but 365 different wines in one year is a little much. I will be open minded and try new things, but 365 wines this year is too much for me.
July 13, 2007

Jameus
Fantastic show today man! That whole nuking thing really makes you go hmmmm doesn’t it wow. If it wasn’t for your efforts and your enthusiastic encouragements for us to get out there and TASTE TASTE TASTE as many different wines as possible I don’t think I would’ve. In the last year I really have widened my appreciation for wine of MANY styles. Heck I was so dead against whites lol until I looked for some obscure and different whites then what my mom always put down on the table!

QOTD: I can’t promise, but I’ll give it my best shot!
July 13, 2007

RandyB
Three down and 362 to go…not bottles but different wine.
July 13, 2007

Plminer
Holy schnikies GV! Crystal Meth is not recommended before going on air. Great show though, loved it to the bone. I was just talking about what kind of Chilean whites are out there, looking to start a Don Melchor night off with the regions white. Now I have some, thanks man.
QOTD: I do it every Sunday at my version of church, ISG wine fundamentals II, we taste like 15-20 wines a day. Agreed, no better way to be a true wine con. taste as much as possible.

Cheers!
July 13, 2007

T Scott
A classic.

QOTD: I would if I could afford it….
July 13, 2007

BV
Brandon M, you’re a funny, funny man.

Should I have said “Puppy”?

Lookit us, turning this into a Forum thread!

Bill V.
July 13, 2007

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – Hells yes.
July 13, 2007

CC_HTown
Geeeeee Veeeee!!!!

You tell ‘em baby!!! You brought a tear to my eye with your rant at the end!!! Great show!

QOTD: I think all I can do is 1 wine every other day. So, 182 will have to do.

CC
July 13, 2007

cnw
Ok, so now that I have actually WATCHED the episode… holy cow GV, you are a passionate man…. oh and possibly on the verge of blowing a gasket if you don’t calm yourself down!!! No red bull, I question that??

Fantastic episode. Totally seeking out the first two wines (possibly for our Grand Opening).

QOTD: Well, since the spa is opening in late Sept and we have wine tastings on our schedule of events for once a week, plus needing to develop our various bottles for that week…. 365 shouldn’t be a problemo! Count me and the staff in!

Ps- Thanks for mak’n it fun Gary! AND KEEP IT COMING!!!
July 13, 2007

matthews
i confess ive bought the same bottle of wine more than once but they were not that expensive and they were soooo good.QOTD-dont think i can try a new wine every day of the year even at 10-12 bones a bottle i dont think i can affored it but i feel your calling to buck up and experience new things but why limit it to wine people should try new foods as well.
July 13, 2007

CC_HTown
!!!
July 13, 2007

Matty B
First time I’ve seen a wine on here that I’ve tried before it was on here. The Nimbus was one of the first Blanc’s I ever had. Couldn’t agree more on the peppers… ‘nother one I liked: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc I think it was a 2005, but I don’t recall. Very very nice. A touch too sweet, but give it a shot.
July 13, 2007

Jahlove
Fn great episode! I love it! I’m with you man, at least on the 365 thing. But not on the Cork’d thing. Yep I’m one of the haters. Go ahead prove us wrong.
July 13, 2007

Brandon M
Bill….

Isn’t this how we did it in the old days?
I don’t even recognize half of the names on show comments anymore….

NTTATWWT
July 13, 2007

Neil
Dude that was the thunder show. I thought for a moment you were going to flip out of the screen and exlpode like John Belushi used to on SNL’s weekend update. Loved the energy. I do agree with Brandon M (dude where’s the camera???) Sniffy Sniff is a bit too much for me. Rinsy Rinse is also up there. Should die hard Jet’s fans use rinsy and sniffy in conversation?

Have a greaty great weekend.
July 13, 2007

tarheel17
Oh my god. Have a little JOLT this morning, Gary?
July 13, 2007

portland guy
You seem a bit down. Trouble at home? Office? Bathroom?
July 13, 2007

Danarchy
After viewing approximately 100 episodes in the past month, this was the one that got me to leave a comment. The last two minutes ranks as the single best moment of this glorious show, and maybe in the top three best things I’ve ever heard anyone say on the subject of wine.

That was effing amazing.
July 13, 2007

portland guy
Neil — only die hard Jet fans use sniffyshiff and rinsyrinse. What team would ever have a QB named Chad?
July 13, 2007

vibemore
GV – talk about bringing the thunder!! I’m down with it.

QOTD: stepping up
July 13, 2007

Michael
Way cool, hell I think I’ve tried 365 wines since I’ve started watching the show back in May… nice job, my son and I both say hi, Leo says “badge him up”

Cheers
July 13, 2007

David
Great ending – your passion for wine is one of the big reasons it’s so popular.

QOTD: Absolutely – I’m in. Because I don’t drink wine every single day, I’ll have to drink 2-3 different wines some days to hit the 365 target…
July 13, 2007

WineRockStar
QOTD: A tough challenge… are there points for trying?

btw another great week, glad it is Friday because at the end of the show I thought you were going to blow a vein.
July 13, 2007

wine lush
QOTD: Amen Brother Gary, Amen.

Hmmmmmm…..would be cool to find a way to make that into a contest. 365 Wines in 365 days competition.
July 13, 2007

SoCal
HOLY C**P!
I AM SOOOOOOO PUMPED RIGHT NOW I THINK I COULD RUN THROUGH A WALL!
QOTD: I GOT YOUR BACK….BRING IT
July 13, 2007

DanielJ
Easy Gary,for a minute I thought you were gonna hurt yourself.Great episode and info.Very entertainig as always. Have a great weekend.
July 13, 2007

Jeffrey
Damn Gary I’m not buying you don’t drink Red Bull – what is it, 2 pots of coffee then?

qotd- will do my best!
July 13, 2007

teckdeck2008
That was awesome man, I’m completely inspired to try some different wines now. Let’s see if my wallet can keep up.;) Keep bringing the thunder.
July 13, 2007

wineaddict
OH MY GOSH! Gary, you not only brought the Thunder you are the Thunder. Way to go Gar eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Now all of us Vayniacs go try them wines.

QOTD: I am totally in for the 365!

MB
July 13, 2007

Ryan
Gary – Great passion on the show today…really good to see!

QOTD – I’d love to try 365 wines over the next year…but WineLibrary needs to add more 375ml bottles/varietals to the store. It’s hard for my wife and I to crush a 750ml bottle each and every night of the week. Please show some love for the 375s!!!
July 13, 2007

Kelly
Hi Gary I am a lurker! Also a truckdriver,it would be way not legal to do 365 bottles a year. How about doing just weekends? Love the shows keep the thunder coming. I am learning alot.
July 13, 2007

Lauren
As always, I’m inspired by your passion. I’m up for the challenge:)
July 13, 2007

cgf
OH MY GOODNESS! Someone brought the thunder today. What a monumental show. First you bring the couch back, then you not only get on the soapbox but you burn the house down. Nice one.

Great seeing you today. Brandon is the man. Have a great weekend!

QOTD: I kind of want try grapes/regions more than once before I make my mind up on them. But I promise not to drink the same exact wine twice this year.
July 13, 2007

annapolitan
Great show , GV !! I taste 5 or 6 every Saturday at my local wine shop. Did I say I have an INDUSTRIAL corkscrew ? Watch MEGA-MACHINES @ WLTV. Seriously, How about a show on getting the cork out ?
July 13, 2007

Oleg I.
Great show. You seemed a lil pumped by the new/redone couch. I think 365 would be a challenge to anyone… I think what is more realistic is like 100 different wines, or may be 150. As you would need to take a break once in a while or AA would be the ending place. Plus there are wines that you would love and would want to repeatâ€¦ Plus if you ever figure out how to ship to MA, lets revisit the subject.
July 13, 2007

Chris C
WOW, that was like watching Hulk Hogan going into a tirade about how he was going to demolish Ric Flair!!!! But, I totally agree with you 100%. In the end, tasting wines and coming up with your own experiences is the ultimate teacher.
July 13, 2007

Brian
Forget about Redbull. We need you to bottle that rant so we can all take a “sippy – sip”!! Loved your message. My girlfriend and I love trying different wines. I’ve really stopped drinking beer when we’re together because I don’t want to “miss out” on a different wine she may be tasting!!
July 13, 2007

bossman
Wow!!!!! You better be careful or you’ll pop your cork! Poor Melissa, she asks an innocent question and feels the Mighty Blow of the Vaynerpassion! Passionate is too tame a word (and I’m loving it!).

I dropped the oldest off a EWR today, she’s off on a one month study of King Arthur in Liverpool/Wales/Scotland. After having scoured the Internets, combed the upper East Side, rifled through Uncle Giuseppes’, Trader Joes’ and Whole Foods’ chesse displays for the Madarini Provolone you featured the other day to no avail I had no choice but to go 10 mins further west and picked some up at WL. Of course, I also had to grab some Pecorino Pepato and Lancashire Trotter (Lancashire is on her agenda and we couldn’t resist) along with some water crackers for the ride back to the airport – great stuff! Thanks for turning me on to it, sorry didn’t have time to stop and say hello as I was pushing it with the flight time. She thought the store was awesone and had no idea how big it was…. she also got a kick out of the billboard on 78.

So as promised Mrs. Bossman thought the Mandarini was awesome now I just have to ensure she never hears the comparison to anchoives….ha ha. She was also listening as I watch the show and believes you had “one or six too many coffees today”.

QOTD- I can’t promise 365 in a year as I’m the only wine drinker in the house and a bottle a day is neither condusive to continued gainful employment nor of pretending to be a constructive member of society as tempting as it might be. I will however pledge to open 365 different bottles in a row however long it takes me. I have bought not a dupe in the last fifty bottles I’ve purchased from WL and you can check. I guess I’ve been Vaynercized (and it doesn’t hurt in the least).
July 13, 2007

stevek1510
wow…you were out of your mind tonight…anger management anyone?
July 13, 2007

Briggs White
Gary,

I’ve been watching for a few weeks and you got hit the nail on the head tonight for me. I don’t know squat about wine but it only makes sense that you can’t learn how to do something without trying it. Not for nothing, I cook a crapload so I read tons of cookbooks, but I only remember the recipes that I’ve made more than 5 or 10 times.

I’m lovin’ your show and I’ve already told my parents and my aunt that your show is hilarious and RaaaadickUlizzzz(that’s 4 z’s as in “pazzzz on that copper wine-aging gadget”).

Later,

B$
July 13, 2007

BigBob
Petrus Merlot? Do you carry that? I want to try some…
July 13, 2007

KW
QOTD: I am drinking about 2 bottles a week plus tasting more at parties and business functions. Let’s say 150 — 365 is a bit out of my league being the only drinker in the household.
July 13, 2007

amgryger
Classic! Though I thought today was laid-back friday?

Just my 2 cents on the Cousino Macul, which I had a week or two ago. I thought the 2004 vintage of the Antiguas Reserva was much better than the 2005. I thought the 2004 had a bit more depth and elegance going for it.

QOTD: I would if I could, but I probably can’t responsibly buy and pay for 365 bottles of wine in a year. However, a couple of the shops that I go to have frequent free tastings and I try to take advantage as much as possible. I have discovered some good stuff that way.
July 13, 2007

Greg O
Gary, with your charisma you could sell ice to an Eskimo, Kryptonite to Superman, sunsets to the blind, and failed policies to the Bush Administration. Great show…way to close out a fantastic week…thank you for your ridiculous level of enthusiasm.

QOTD: 365 different wines in 365 days is no problem…trying to down 365 different bottles of wine is another story. Since joining WLTV forum back in Dec. and becoming a regular viewer of the show; I have started a tasting group, joined a wine appreciation class, and I go to all the public tastings I can. By doing this I know I have tasted over 365 wines already this year and I’m sure I can do another 365 before year end.
July 13, 2007

leatherpalate
two words DE CAF…

no seriously that was OFF THE CHAIN

the crescendo continues and so it goes.

cheers all
July 13, 2007

RuralTom
Greetings Mr V.!

Quite an entertaining episode! I am so grateful the family business is wine not God… That kind of firebrand, shoot from the hip proselytizing would be scary! Thanks for perking up my Friday evening

QOTD- I’m working on it, and this might be the very truest thing you’ve ever said on WLTV- ya’ gotta’ be out there tryin’ all kinds of new styles/grapes/vintages WINES. I’ll try my best!
July 13, 2007

tnfdude
excellent episode! i’d love to be able to try a new wine everyday, but not in the cards…sadly. i do appreciate the kick in the a$$, and have tried a few new varieties since watching the WLTV. some i loved (like the Salavai Monile Valpolicella Ripasso (inspired by the amarone show)) and some, not so much. but it’s always fun giving something new a shot!!!
July 13, 2007

Nathan L
I’d been thinking that you were starting to tone down on us recently and then you go do something like that. I think thats a bit much to ask from your more well off viewers, much less a poor graduate student like me. Good thinking though. I never buy more than 2 bottles of anything (except for the Sunday Mountain SB, that was the best under 10 wine I’ve ever had).
July 13, 2007

Dave Canada
HOly Shit dude….that was awesome…I love it when you get on the soapbox. Did lizy feed you Jolt, mixed with sugar, mixed with the opposite of Ritalin and send you to work? I loved it! Keep that passion.
I’m totally going to sign up for a cork’d account now after that tirade!
QOTD – I am in Gary, more knowledge the better
July 13, 2007

SteveW
Great episode, so Gary how do you really feel about Melissa’s question?
QOTD: can I get free shipping on 365 bottles of wine?
July 13, 2007

Boozer
What an episode … made me want to stand on a hill top rip my shirt off and yell ROCK and ROLL!!!

You are 100% spot on too with the advise too on trying all types of wine. Hollywood makes a movie and says that Pinot Noir is great and Merlot sucks. It was a punch line to a joke not advice. As for the advise on not buying multiple bottles of the same wine I part ways a little. I say when you find something you like buy it and buy plenty and enjoy and share with friends, just don’t stop there keep trying more. That is where wine tasting comes in hit all the tasting you can find. I give that advise one time and the response was I live in a not so big town and we just don’t have that many. HELL I live in DRY COUNTY in Alabama and can find 3 to 5 tastings every week less than 30 miles from my home (it is all legal too). So don’t give me that crap get out and look they are there.

QOTD: 365 different wines this year no problem, do you really want me to back down to just 365!
July 13, 2007

Malarkey
Gary continues to up the ante.. I can’t believe how often I’m surprised by WLTV.

QOTD: In order for me to taste 365 wines in 365 days, I’m gonna have to go to a LOT of tastings, and do a LOT of spitting! I like that challenge. Not sure I can do it, but it might be damn fun trying.
July 13, 2007

JoeinLA
Geeeeeeeezzzz! Shades of Howard Dean~!

365? I’ll have to cut down a bit then.
July 13, 2007

MossyMo
Unbelieveable GV!!! You just gave me chills (not in a gay way, not that there’s anything wrong with that, though). But, seriously dude…seriously. That’s all. Do not ever stop. You’re the next RMP.
July 13, 2007

Canuckchuk
365 bottles of wine on the wall, take one down, pass it around…
July 13, 2007

eatapc
My wife and I visited the Casablanca Valley last December. We thought the Casablanca SV was very good, but the Vina Mar was even better. Unfortunately, it’s not available in the States yet. We bought some at the winery for 5 bones a bottle. One of the best SVs I’ve ever had — at any price. Flavor profile sort of like Gary described for the Nimbus, including the creamy finish, but very pronounced apricot/peach rather than pineapple fruit.

The Casablanca Valley is remarkably similar to Napa geographically, but it’s not very large, so production will never be in the same league.

P.S. I nuke my wines all the time. If I don’t finish a wine I’ve opened, I pump out the air and put it in the fridge. The next day, I nuke it before drinking. If it wasn’t for nuking I wouldn’t drink wine as often as I do. Save the nukes!
July 13, 2007

BWhite
I second the chills Mossy.

Gary, you’ve brought me out of hiding with this episode!! I have been a lurker since episode 40. I’m in and I promise I won’t be a OSW!

Let’s start with ASS = 26, Male, and I just relocated to NH from Manhattan.

I must say I am a bit puzzled by the microwaving of wine. As a chemist I don’t claim to understand the aging of wine, it is a very complex process with several competing reactions. But using microwaves can induce reactions and in this case could cause some these reactions to occur and potentially create “off” flavors.

I think you should taste two bottles on WLTV, one at RT and one out of the fridge and then microwaved to desired temp.

I love WLTV and I’m in on the 365 in 365!!
July 13, 2007

Madrone
You were totally insane but that’s ok I guess. Re: QOTD — My cellar purchases are dwindling because I get tired of drinking the same wine. My max was 6 bottles, now its 2-4 or even 0 because I get more pumped about trying something new every day. Don’t know if I can hit 365 but there are days where I can catch up because I try one at lunch and trash another one at dinner because it stinks and then move on to another because I am bored. Its easy to cover some ground that way. Next episode: maybe a little less caffeine…?
July 13, 2007

Grapedigger
GV on steroids tonight!! That was Ooooozing energy man!! Another classic episode. I can not wait to see Cork’d on a bit of steroids as well: for example, It’d be nice to get both the professional ratings and the public’s rating on each bottle reviewed; put that and people will flock to the site…
QOTD: “try 365 wines /yr to get the necessary knowledge”. GV, I agree with you that one has to try as many wines to get the knowledge. But, remember, wine is not cheap (at least good ones) and as much as I think that people are stuck up on following “wine scores” I find myself involuntarily running after the 90 pointer and ignoring the one that RP or WS OR GV gave it 89. So $$$ is a factor here, especially when one’s pallate is not that experienced an needs a lot of training. What would be an awesome idea is if you put up a list of say 30 different reasonably priced different wines (widely available pls; thinks of the folks north of the border too) that would give a representative hands on crash course on key aromas, flavours, acidity, tannins, sugar, etc… Consider it as an initiation and orientation session for the new wine lovers.
Cheers
July 13, 2007

KAHUNA
Try 365 different wines? Punch me in the face for buying more than a case? THEN STOP EMAILING WITH WINES I NEED TO BUY 3 CASES OF!!! great episode!
July 13, 2007

Robin
QOTD: We tried around 50 wine in the Willamette Valley this week; don’t know if we can keep it up at that pace, but it’s a good start.
Just what is the 1st rated wine show on the internet? and why haven’t I heard of it? and why isn’t it Gary’s?
July 13, 2007

Jerry Chacon
Another good show…and you have been badged. Enjoy the weekend.
July 13, 2007

Jeff M.
Question of the Day? I have no idea; I can’t seem to get to the end of the episode today no matter what I do. By reading others comments, however, I surmize the gauntlet went down on tasting 365 different wines per year. Jeezzz, I do that in a month; what kind of lush does what make me?

Gotta go now; more tasting to do. For educational purposes only, of course. Oh, I like the taste also.
July 13, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI

And I’m going to try and get to sleep after that???? HELL NO!! I’m going down to the cellar and crack open a couple bottles, because I’m taking that F-ing challenge,, I will not be denied!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 13, 2007

msb2ncsu
It is almost midnight and I’m watching this on my laptop in a Clinton, NJ bed & breakfast. I’ve been trying my best not to bother the wife while she sleeps and GV brings the THUNDER! I swear, I wanted to jump around and throw things after watching that closing monologue. Incredible show! Saturday afternoon we will be making our first trip to the Vayniac homeland (not exactly convenient for us North Carolina natives) and now I just know I’m gonna be broke walking out of Wine Library. Can’t wait to see the grounds tomorrow and thanks for everything you do here. Keep an eye out for a tall, overweight guy failing in his attempt to grow a beard next to a women who is clearly more attractive and much smarter.

I just started using corkd this week and yes, it does need some serious work. One of the biggest problems is simply people not entering the names of wines in a logical manner. Would be great if the main entry for a wine worked like a wiki where anyone in the community could edit/approve additions or changes. Just really hate seeing multiple entries simply because there was no vintage, something was misspelled, or someone simply likes a different order to the wine name.
July 13, 2007

Matt N.
GV with some CRAZY energy today!!! I don’t even know what to say right now I’m still stunned by the ridiculousness of todays show. I’m still pretty new to the wine world and very new to the thunder show but so far enjoying every minute of it. My goal now is to develop my palate and smell enough so that I can actually confirm (or deny) some of the flavors GV or other wine critic tells me is in a certain wine. Props Gary for renewing my interest in wine and keep up the good work!
July 13, 2007

Vinnie
That was my first lurk… great show, especially the end rant! It’s funny how somebody can say something is both bright and dark, and I understand what they mean…
July 14, 2007

Frank R
Wow, that was intense. Tell it brother. If I had a web sight I would definitly badgy-badge you up. Since I don’t a commenty coment will have to suffice. BTW I just watched a couple of older episodes and is Darth Vader your camera man in ep 6? Or was your boy taking a little snoozy snooze?
July 14, 2007

Porter
I’m all over this challenge…. I’m stepping up and going for 730 different wines!!!
July 14, 2007

Larry
Can’t do 356, not enough time. Will shoot for 150+.
July 14, 2007

Ben N.
GREAT SHOW GARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am trying to get in the wine bizzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!! And trying 365 wines a year or more, Gary leading the THUNDER!!!!!!! and classes with http://www.learnaboutwine.com it could happen.
Thanks Gary for all you do!!!
July 14, 2007

JCfromtheWC
Love it! Not exactly lazy couch day, but you got me pumped up. This is going to be a classic show.

QOTD: I’m ready to step up. 365 might be aggressive but shooting for 150!
July 14, 2007

Jen
QOTD:
I’m so IN.
July 14, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
Damn Gary that is some serious passion.

QOTD: Not sure I will make 365 different wines but I make it a point to drift all over the place trying different wines thanks to you. Thanks Gary!
July 14, 2007

CellarDweller
Just the perfect way to kick off the weekendâ€”thanks, Gary! For the passion and the dedication and the knowledge you keep putting out there. The Golden Age of WLTV is hereâ€¦ long may it reign.

QOTD: Deal me in.
July 14, 2007

WPROC
That was without question, THE best rant ever! I know I am up to trying 365 wines this year………but my wallet is not! I need me some Beckham money!
July 14, 2007

Moselman
I’m with Ryan in looking for 375 ml bottles. Actually, I’d like to see 500 ml replace the 375s. We used to enjoy them in Europe where they were widely available (a “few” years ago). 375 leaves you feeling a bit short, but 750 is too much for a couple and one meal. 500 ml was perfect. Had I been 1% as passionate about bringing them to North America as GV is about (anything), we might all have that option every day now.
July 14, 2007

Shirazzle Dazzle
QOTD….Well I’d love to drink 365 wines this year..however…I’m usually drinking alone…so I’m afraid I’d have to enroll in a 12 step afterwards!!!
July 14, 2007

jodib13
See I am so NOT a lurker OR a one shot wonder – two days in row. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY THE 13th! Brother Jon B.
July 14, 2007

Alos Diallo
That was amazing and of course I am up to the challenge! Rock on Gary!
July 14, 2007

EdKoo
Don’t pop a vein Gare. And don’t tell me that reading books on wine doesn’t help after you’ve tasted a few dozen. Are you this hyper at home too?
July 14, 2007

Garret Nagle
Laid Back Friday is back!

Perhaps the finish on today’s episode was the most interesting yet. Like an old world east bank bordeaux on the palate that finishes like an Australian Shiraz.

QOTD: my goal is 100 wines a year
July 14, 2007

Bill V.
Brandon M –

I didn’t come along till the ‘new days,’ with the Forums all up & running.
So to me, this is a novelty.
But you’re right about all the newbies in Show Comments.
Who ARE these Vayniacs?!

Bill V.
July 14, 2007

Garret Nagle
oh…. also, you went Tony Robbins on us with some motivational speaking action in your big finish
July 14, 2007

YoungDave
BIG G.!! FAN-FREAKIN’-TASTIC rant at the end of the show.

QOTD: Ok- if you check the comment record books, you’ll find that I’ve mentioned more than once that I have NEVER purchased any wine twice for my own personal drinking (I’ve only bought a handful of wines a second time as a gift for someone else because I knew that it was good). This also proves that I am NOT a OSW (one shot wonder). SOOO- I am SO ready to try 365 wines per year and NEVER buy a wine twice for myself, EVER! There is just TOO much different wine out there to not try it all.
You know what I popped open tonight- A CAHORS! Have I ever had a Cahors before? NO! Was it a great value that I liked and am glad that I took Big G.’s advice about this region? ABSOLUTELY! Will I go back to my neighborhod wine shop and buy it again? NOOO! Because there is still SO MUCH more VALUE and DIVERSITY with this VINO that we love so well to get stuck buying the same stuff over an over.

THANK YOU, BIG G., for your inspiration, and I will continue to TRY NEW THINGS every time I go back to my wine shop. There’s so much more out there for me to discover.
July 14, 2007

diego de la p...
yeaaaaaaaahhh amazing speech!!!
wonderful episode man!!
July 14, 2007

diego de la p...
im watching the episode for the second time!!
definitely changing the wine world!! amaziiiing
July 14, 2007

Henry A
Oh man. I was a OSW but your rant at the end of this episode was frickin EPIC, absolutely EPIC! Definitely the WLTV’s St. Crispin’s Days speech.
You wanted a second comment you got it GV!
July 14, 2007

KC Dan
AWESOME !!! That’s all i can say about that rant . AWESOME !!! G I try different wines most of the time . Sometimes i will bring home 4 or 5 bottles i’ve never had , and can’t wait to try them all so pop them all and give em a whirl !!! Qotd ; GET-R-DONE ! Thanks GV Now go take a valium and calm down .
July 14, 2007

KenP
Chile. Yawn.
QOTD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGhL_1tdWmE&mode=related&search=
July 14, 2007

KenP
Better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHaVHX3BMt4
I’m on vacation. What do I care.
July 14, 2007

Jon B.
Gary unbelievable …Your on fire,you nailed it drinking is knowledge.I’ve done my fair share of reading on wine and have learned alot from it,but it not untill I had begun drinking different wines did any of the information I had read truley sink in.The only way to know wine is to drink it.Right on GV you’ve brought the thunder.Incredible show today…QOTD Step up to the plate?you know it,I’m ready and will, follow it on cork’d..
July 14, 2007

Ferrigno
QOTD: SOOO READY
July 14, 2007

MikeyB
Man, I almost don’t want to leave a comment cause if you get any more energized it’s going to be scary. But qotd: I love it. I’ve got a t-shirt shop and I’m going to “challenge” all my customers to wear a different one every day for 365 days!
July 14, 2007

John Witherspoon
WOW Gary great episode. Your were raging there at the end, it was fantastic, I think the soapbox may have caught on fire!! Great to see you back on the couch mixin’ it up. HERE HERE – TASTING = LEARNING

Good job putting the badge hypertext on the site, it made it SO easy to badge you up.

QOTD: I AM SO READY FOR 365 WINE, the revolution is here and now baby. BRING THE THUNDER, the storm clouds are rollin’ in. My only deterrence would be that I do like to have beer some nights so it may be 335 wine or something like that. haha

Great PASS YOUR LUCK game show reference, the old show (early 90’s) with the whammy characters rocked, that new show with the all fancy digital whammies is just not right.

KEEP BRINGIN’ IT.

J DUB
July 14, 2007

Paul M
great show!

best rant yet!

QOTD: with a couple of tastings a year and a few WLTV dinners plus a few bottles a week at home I bet I am closing in on 500 a year
July 14, 2007

FTboomer
Damn! Loved the passion on the Rant. I wish I could drink a bottle a day. I’m lucky if I can drink a bottle a week. Not really ready to step up to being an alcoholic in the poor house just yet. But your point is well taken.

The most I buy is 4 bottles of any one wine. Gotta try a few due to batch & bottle variation, cork or cooked potential and aging.
July 14, 2007

Michael H
Great show Gary. Love the intensity!

QOTD: About a bottle every other day; not to mention tastings and dinners. Hmmmm. More than I thought?
July 14, 2007

knudwig
Man, that question really got you going? Trying to average one bottle a day, yet not losing my Â´job. It’s a thin line to walk.
July 14, 2007

Bossman
JW – It’s “Press Your Luck” and in one of the earlier WLTV episodes there was a whole string of comments on it, there’s actually quite a large cult following. One of these days I’m going to find the HD that has the PC version I wrote to teach myself Quickbasic back in the 80’s, graphics necessarily will pale in comparison to today’s but it functioned just like the game show (unlike the original I don’t know if anyone can detect a pattern as I don’t recall how far I went in randomizing the lit squares). Tomarkennite!
July 14, 2007

Joe S
Great episope

I am not a Chilian wine fan, but I did like your comments on the Sauvignon Blanc. I love SB very almost any where in the world, so I plan to look for this one. Just don’t push SB to much so the rest of the world find out how good it is and the rices start to go up.

My wife and I taste at least 365 wine a year. Usually we drink about 4 bottles a week at home or with friends. We are also very lucky that here in Denver there is a locate wine store that puts on a wine tasting 10 time a year for about $25 and distributors have about 120 wine open to taste. We also go out to California for the Russian River Barrel Tasting weekend in the begining of March. So my wife and I are very open to tasting many different wines.
July 14, 2007

VOLVONUT
GARY
YOU BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE AT THE END. I FELT LIKE THE INDIAN IN THE POLUTION COMERCIAL. TIME BEFORE LAST IN YOUR STORE I BOUGHT 32 BOTTLES–NOT ONE THE SAME. IT’S GREAT FUN OPENING SOMETHING DIFFERENT-LIKE OPENING A PRESENT. LAST TIME IN THE STORE I BOUGHT A BOTTLE OF THE ONES I LIKED AND A BUNCH OF NEW ONES TO START OVER AGAIN.
ROB
July 14, 2007

Mezz
Leaving second comment/question. That officially takes me out of “lurker” status, as far as I’m concerned. What’s the restaurant in NYC w/ the #1 wine program? Thanks.
July 14, 2007

Elliot Essman
365 bottles a year? What’s wrong with 500?
July 14, 2007

PhotoJoe
Definitely pumped after todays show!
Great motivational speech!
I like to compare the wine world to the Internet…. Everyone started with AOL and are slowly living without it and trying new services.
Like wise; everyone starts out with Yellow Tail, but someday they will be able to live without it too and refine their palettes faster and be more diverse in their tastings.
Your video blogs definitely help us out!

Just a thought
Joe
July 14, 2007

yoshie
Umm…it’s impossible for me to try 365 bottles a year. I’ve been trying to try 182 bottles a year!:)
July 14, 2007

JonE
QOTD: This is is one of the benefits of actually working in the biz. I will take that challenge absolutely. Could you possibly recommend some supplements? I have for awhile now felt a loss of energy, perhaps occasional lethargia. And yet you Mr. G-Man seem to have all the energy in the world. I’ll take what your sniffing. Bill-O watch out G-Man’s comin’.
July 14, 2007

Taco John
Gary Vaynerchuk ‘08

Two cars in every garage, a chicken in every pot, and a bottle of Cahor in ever cellar.
July 14, 2007

luvgrapesqeezings
WOW, NOW THAT’S PASSION!!!!!!

I’d love to see all the KJO’s (Kendall Jackson Onlies) view this episode.
July 14, 2007

Jim in Atlanta
I’m with you Gary. Bought 2 mixed cases from different stores in the past 2 weeks. Included reds from Austria and Bulgaria just to try them. With wine tastings I will definitely try 365 wines per year. Have some wine and chill out on the weekend.
July 14, 2007

MtnCharlie
Gary, Great rave at the end of the episode. I whole heartedly agree. Taste, Taste, Taste. Taste the good stuff. Taste the bad stuff. If someone opens a bottle and says it’s corked, I say: “Let me try”. Not all corked wines smell the same and I want to know when and in what way a wine is bad not just good. Sometimes it’s not bad, just interesting…

Second thought: I read a few comments here that say something like “Whoa, drink a bottle of wine a day”. Gary, said “Try 365 wines”, not “finish the bottle”. A friend of mine who is a winemaker regularly has several open bottles on the counter. Some get finished, some for cooking, others get dumped.

Lastly, Another friend of mine in the wine biz once told me, one of the things he loves about wine is “That you could have a different wine every day for the rest of your life and never have the same thing twice, what else in life offers that breadth of experience”. I’m pumped.
July 14, 2007

MtnCharlie
Forgot to mention, QOTD: I accept the challenge.
July 14, 2007

Montrose
I think I tried 365 last year, and it was a fine year indeed. I shall do the same this year, and every year hence.
July 14, 2007

TimF
I loved Press Your Luck.

Wow, an unprecedented rant. I’m scared right now.

QOTD: No problem.
July 14, 2007

Vinacull
Gary, LOVED the rant at the end! You were pumped, and now so am I. My stock is very low from last weekend’s tasting at the beach, so it’s time to head out to WL.
July 14, 2007

MrTC
That was a classic episode – Gary you’re on a roll this week man!

QOTD: I’ve had around 50 different wines since starting watching this show, nearly 3 months ago – including gewÃ¼rztraminer, insolia, arneis, douro wines, blaufrankisch, zinfandel (rare over here), lots of SB, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, malbecs, carmenÃ¨res, CDR, chenin blanc, syrah & shiraz, all sorts of funky blends (The Wolftrap!), Priorat, Penedes, Cigales, nero d’avola and Pouilly FumÃ©. Before, my wife and me were drinking cab sauv, merlot and chardonnay 80-90% of the time.

Though I won’t pledge myself to 365 (it’s still alcohol, as fun as it is let’s not overdo it), I do plan to keep up my new habit of trying different things. Currently in the cabinet: mixed 16-bottle case incl. viognier, French malbec, primitivo, etc. Plans after that? Maybe 1-2 bottles extra of what I really liked of what I bought until now, but definitely another 15-bottle mixed case. Got some wild stuff lined up for that one in fact, getting really enthusiastic just thinking about it – grÃ¼ner veltliner, 4 rieslings from different places incl. a ‘cordon cut’ from Clare Valley, some fantastic IGT wines, petite sirah, etna rosso, torrontes, etc.

See, now you got ME all pumped up as well!

P.S. Wine is not just broken in America…
July 14, 2007

Cabdrinker
EPIC RANT!!!!!
My favorite of all time.
July 14, 2007

ktw
best week of WLTV ever
July 14, 2007

Colin Nicol
I agree with ktw, what a week of WLTV.

That was the best rant I have seen yet, talking about bringing the thunder. This will get my Digg (My #1)..

Before the weekend is over I will find a wine I have never had before and give it a try!
July 14, 2007

Martin
yes, let’s do it!
July 14, 2007

Ricardo
Hey Gary great work!
We are watching all the way from the Philippines… whoa I know where he heck is that?

Looking forward to more great shows!
July 14, 2007

ecola
The couch cannot stop you, it can only hope to contain you. I thought you were going to come through my computer and punch me. Awsome rant!
July 14, 2007

Nico
The B E S T C L O S I N G E V E R ! ! !

QOTD: If I could afford 365 bottles * (at least $10/bottle) = $3,560/year for wine, I’d guarantee I’m on! Hmmm… time to expand my tasting group (wine club): http://www.corkd.com/tags/amiciwineclub
July 14, 2007

BillyA
OK. I must admit that I have been a “lurker” since Feb. 06. But this last episode sucked me out of my leather chair and motivated me to send a response. Gary, you put Ernest Angley to shame with your inspirational sermon. I BELIEVE! Seriously, I couldn’t agree more. It’s all about tasting and enjoying. As for the QOTD, at 365 separate bottles in one year, that’s a tough one. When I find a bottle that I like (and I can afford), I stock up. So, I doubt if I’ll make the 365 mark. But it will be fun trying. Gary, I am amazed at your determination, desire and passion to share your love of wine to the rest of the Vayniak nation. I will be visiting my daughter in camp in Pennsylvania in August and will make a point to visit Wine Library. Hope to meet you in person and extend my gratitude for your efforts.
July 14, 2007

David McWherter
Holy Moses! What did they put in your Cheerios that morning?

*small* Pittsburgh, Ho! *small*
July 14, 2007

E
That was fun.

I think the last really nice sauvignon blanc I had was from Chile. With a screwcap, even. (See, I do drink them once in awhile).

So when’s Tiki Barber coming on the show?
July 14, 2007

Cam
QOTD: I’m on board, Gary! Not sure if I’ll make the 365-wine goal, but I’m game to give it a shot.
July 14, 2007

sharon
What a sales pitch! Almost fire and brimstone…Are you off the meds or something?
QOTD: That’s not gonna happen any time soon
July 14, 2007

chitown_wino
QOTD: I got your back Gary- 365 wines in a year- OK. Now let me try and remember the last time I didn’t try 365 wines in a year?
July 14, 2007

Scottymatt
Gary-loved this episode. I have not looked/drank at any Chile’s wines except for Don Melchor for the past five years-so you inspired me to break out of my wine comfort zone.

Your rant at the end is SPOT ON. I have been doing wine tasting/collectin for over 18 years, and the only true way to learn about wine is to actively taste (look, sniffy-sniff, taste, ponder…). Having people over (4-6-8 people-dinner parties or just drinking sessions (I am Canadian after all)) with wine as the central theme-no pretentions, no preconceptions, no worries; the only rule is sharing. You can knock off 10 wines a night easy. This way I have tasted over 400 wines a year for the past five.

Keep up the passion my man!
July 14, 2007

JC
I need to be in top form during the week (6 days). 50 a year I’ll give a try. Great rant!
July 14, 2007

Paulo Prado
HALLELUYA!!!
gOSH!… what happened on the last minutes?
Whatever that was IÂ´ll be definitely voting for you, man!
Are you creating a new church?… I am there!

Anyway, Casa Marin is not in Casablanca it is at San Antonio, South of Casablanca. Did you try the Cartagena (the economic line of CM) Chardonnay? Great wine. Fresh and No OAK Monster there.
Paste this “-33.5240049226, -71.5449155527″ on “Fly To” on Google Earth.

Still daring you to try the Familia Deicas Premiere Cru Garage.
July 14, 2007

Dale Cruse
WHAT AN ENDING!

Folks, if you don’t watch WLTV, check out the last few minutes of this episode to know what Gary and us Vayniacs are all about!
July 14, 2007

Stevo
This show gets better and better every time. 365 is a tough number to top. The most I’ve tried was about 180. Keep up the great work.
July 14, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- Great show, great RANT!

QOTD- Sure thing, although I’ll likely lose count. Going to try about 10 tonight. Cheers!
July 14, 2007

Harley Stan
WOW, that was some thunder at the end, it was awsome!!!!
QOTD- I would love to try 365 wines a year but I don’t think my wife will be too keen on a second mortgage dedicated to wine. I will probably get 50 to 75 wines in by the end of the year, I have 37 different entries in my wine journal for the year so far, that does not include wines tried a restaurants or away from home.
July 14, 2007

BobMac
There is no way I can afford to buy a bottle a day, although I’d love to. But with that rousing speech at the end, I almost sent my credit card to Gary with a note saying just put me on the bottle-a-day list.
July 14, 2007

AJBerke
Awesome show, GV! And thanks a million for putting the “Badge me Up” on the site!
July 14, 2007

Tom T.
Best rant I’ve seen in a long time. You are definitely correct about just going out and trying different wines. Melissa needs to extend herself. If she reads this I maybe she should start with Episode 1 and work her way through the WLTV episodes. QOTD if I could finish a bottle every day I’d be up for trying a different wine every day for sure. I love wine, and thanks to WLTV and the Vayniacs it’s been a great experience.
July 14, 2007

EvilHomer
Love the philosophy of just going out and trying wines…tried my first albarino yesterday and was really impressed. Would normally have gone with a pinot blanc or sauv blanc but am motivated to try new things. keep on the rockin the wine world Gary!!
July 14, 2007

Totte
Gary

Kool episode. Not that relaxed though. Yesterday I really had a Skittles wine, first time for me. It was the Montgras Cabernet 2005 from Chile.
QotD : I think IÂ´ve allready tasted 300 + wines this year, this week 7, but thats far from enough for me. All IÂ´m trying to do is actually to try new ones.

Thanks

Swedish T
July 14, 2007

Ben Morris
Holy cow!

I scrolled through some of the comments this morning, and just caught the show this evening. Fucking right on! This is exactly the kind of passion the wine world needs to get beyond the (stuffy) Parker’s and Spectators ‘fifteen-point’ (85-100) world we are living in now. Wine is so much more than “91 points -Parker”. Winemakers are pouring their soul into their wine, and respect is long over due. Try everything! (just hand over your car keys first).
July 14, 2007

Bernie Bearnaise
Really great shew..(Ed Sullivan)I just tried to figure out how many wines I’ve had in the last two months (maybe 30) and I still have many of the bottles to count because I like to see the labels. What I need to do is keep a log with tasting notes or just jot down something that impressed me about the wines. I have revisited a few wines when the succeeding year arrives and verticals can tell you a lot. Sometimes they are radically different from the previous year. You are an inspiration and so is Robert Parker because you can access many more wines than the average Vayniac. Expanding our horizons is a good thing but I also like to pair wine with food. A synergistic wine with just the right cheese or sauce or steak is really exciting to me!

There was a recent article in the NY Times about limos and tour buses hauling people to the vinyards on Long Island and going place to place and tasting a lot of free wine and doing wine shooters and getting rowdy. That is just silly and not what we need. Ban the Limos.

On the other hand there was an incident here in DC this week where a man in a hood tried to stick up a Capitol Hill back porch dinner party with a gun. The host kindly offered the thief a crystal glass of a nice Chateau Malescot St Exupery Margaux which the thief tried and said” Man this is some nice wine” He sipped some more and said that he must have made a mistake and gone to the wrong house and asked for a hug. The party obliged and he left with the glass of wine. They found the crystal glass upright and empty in the alley the next day. The police said they should have grabbed him instead of hugging him but I thought it was a brilliant solution in a tense situation.

Lastly my favorite QPR in Bordeaux is the Cru Bourgeois. Well they just couldn’t agree who was in or out so the French court got involved this week and dissolved this whole class of wine. In a vintage year many of these neighbors of the classified growths bring some thunder but at a fraction of the cost. There are 7,000 Chateaus in Bordeaux so at 365 a year it would take a while to taste them all. That is why Robert Parker and Steve Tanzer and Gary Vaynerchuk do such a great service spitting so we don’t have to. Thank you all for chopping a lot of the wood. The British got a head start on the US in appreciating wine and then there was Prohibition and there are still dry counties in the hinterland of our country as a result. With what Gary suggested there is hope that the average person can gain a lot of knowledge if they try as many styles and varietals and terroirs. Chile used to be a lot better than Argentina but I’m pretty stoked about what I’ve been tasting lately from Mendoza. Next stop on my tour of South America is Uruguay. Wine evokes emotion and love and the world needs more of that.

Thanks for the challenge Gary! I’m inspired but my poor liver might quit on me…
July 14, 2007

Cam
Just tried two today — a Bordeaux (yay!) and a reisling from Cali (not so yay).
July 14, 2007

joebot
Awesome show as always Gary!! I can’t wait to try that Sauvignon blanc when I get a chance. Will try as much wine as I can, thats the only promise I can make bro! I will say that I’m not afraid to risk a bit of cash for at least one “wine of the weird” every week or so.

Thanks, have a great weekend all

Joe
July 14, 2007

ML
Enjoyed your craziness today G.

Do see you any decent wine coming out of some other South American countries (besides Argentina)…like Uruguay or Brazil??
July 14, 2007

Jeffrey
I just referred WLTV to a friend, and re-clicked on this episode to make sure it was a decent sample (whoa, with the rant, IT IS!).

By the way – PLEASE tell me you were kidding about the Jailhouse crew
July 15, 2007

Doc Dan
Wow!! I was ready to go out, put the pads on and get in a three point stance!! What a pep talk GV!! You keep bringing the THUNDER and I’ll keep watching and drinking!!
July 15, 2007

ChrisR
Gary…….. switch to decaf for your Fridays
July 15, 2007

Mike Erdely
Wow. You got a little hot and bothered towards the end.

QOTD: Probably not. A bottle of wine a day is quite a bit. I’m in for 52, though, maybe even 104.
July 15, 2007

Mick
Yes, I am a lurker. I have been one for about 3 months. This episode, however, has brought me out of my lurkdom (is that a word?). The way you closed the show was not only accurate but extremely entertaining. I will try your 365 wine challenge (but I am not giving up my case of Patricia Green or my case of Bergstrom). Really really great episode. Thank you!
July 15, 2007

Bill V.
Well-rounded episode – chock-full of information, humor and high-spirits, with Gary at his best.

On second viewing, that rant had a purity you just don’t find in rants these days!

Bill V.
July 15, 2007

TROC
You the man! Floating like a Chardonnay,stinging like a Cabernet.
July 15, 2007

Mason
WHAT PASSION!!!! Your zeal for wine is what makes you so contagious! Loved this episode, and going to seek out the 2 whites.

QOTD: I’m in! Going to get that Cork’d journal stocked with reviews!

P.S. This is a great time to throw out major kudos to one of my favorite WLTV episodes ever, which is TRAINING YOUR PALET!!!
July 15, 2007

life's too short...
dude, brand new classic episode. I laughed when I read someone write that “you’re totally insane, but I guess that’s okay.” lol. Yeah, it’s okay. I guess. I dunno. You scare me, sometimes, Mr. Gary, with your, how do you call it, enthusiasticness! Please don’t yell at me no more!

QOTD: I’ll take that challenge. Because, you, me, and my 1 bottle a day habit? We enlargening my liver’s world, aren’t we?
July 15, 2007

Trish da' Dish
Great idea, Taco John!!

Taco John said:

Gary Vaynerchuk â€˜08

“Two cars in every garage, a chicken in every pot, and a bottle of Cahor in ever cellar.”

This would make a great t-shirt, with the Gary Vaynerchuk 08′ on the front, and the campaign slogan on the back…..

Since Gary can’t run for POTUS, though, I say:

Gary for Gov’!! Or Senator!!! (of NJ or NY, wherever he’s living).

One day, we’ll all look back on Friday’s first stump speech, and say to our kids, “I was there.”
July 15, 2007

Scott the ex wine dude
That was the best wine rant EVER! Tasting is the single biggest thing I miss about the business & why I appreciate WLTV so much.

Scott
July 15, 2007

Byzandula
Gary,

Thanks for introducing me to wine library! I had a chance to stop in the other day (after a 2 1/2 hr. drive) and check out the wine selection. I ended up walking out with 2+ cases and some yummy cheese. Kudos to you and your staff. They looked at my list and pointed me to the exact spot where I could find the wine. I also picked up a couple cheaper bottles that were recommended by them (Rhone Rebel) and am happy to report I enjoyed a bottle last night. Good wine for the price! Thanks again.
July 15, 2007

RieslingRon
Great episoce………You have to drink the wine to find out what you like and just reading about it wou’t hack it!!!

QOTD – I’m definitely a variety drinker, with very few repeat bottles, but a bottle a day is too heavy for me. My wife is NOT a wine drinker, so it takes me 2-3 says to finish a bottle. However, a buddy and me ususally do a bottle at least once a week.

Looking forward to your improving Cork’d…….I’m a CellatTracker guy at the moment even though I’m Cork’d also.
July 15, 2007

MsRebecca
One bottle a day, I could live with that, but not sure my waistline could!
Glad to have come across you, via my guy!
Awesome..
July 15, 2007

NathanN
are you sure you didn’t have a red bull before the show? Loved it!

QOTD: 365 that’s really stepin out there. I will give it my best shot. Since my weekdays are packed it might make for some interesting weekends.
July 15, 2007

Trish da' Dish
Gary, I started a whole friggin’ Facebook page for you! (I didn’t have 1 before, and I didn’t want to be left out of all those Facebook apps

You are definitely what I call an Influencer. This year alone, I’ve been influenced by you to:

-finally get a Myspace page
-finally get a Facebook page
-join Cork’d (which I didn’t know about until I saw it on your website)

And now, I’m finally trying to learn HTML so that I can beautify my Myspace layout. I also intend to create my own full-fledged webpage somewhere after i get some skillz. My kids (both teens), think that it’s really super-cool that I’m finally getting techno-wise like them. It’s really funny to get “invites” from my daughter’s teen friends, and although you couldn’t have intended it, my relationship with my oldest daughter has definitely improved as a result of me coming over to “her” favorite way of communicating. We were cool before, but now it’s even better.
July 15, 2007

tom_mackenzie
WOW I’m speechless
July 15, 2007

Rempshaker
Gary,

That rant at the end had me on the floor…and inspired…and…uh…I don’t know…it was just AWESOME!!
July 15, 2007

nyesq54
Interesting disclosure about the microwave thing. Truth is, I have been using the microwave to bring wines up to temperature for years. I never found it to alter the wine, but friends always react violently against it when I mention that I do it.
July 15, 2007

PapaMike
Your close totally inspired me to show this episode to three of my more snobby wine loving friends. They really dug it. Together we are changing the wine world!
July 15, 2007

Matthew L
Great show Gary. I got a promotion about six weeks ago, and I have been swamped with work. I am just starting to catch up on episodes, so you may see some comments from me soon on older episodes (working in reverse).

I have been a little slow with wines from Chile. I’m glad you reviewed some whites. I am going to give them a try.

Just when I thought you were going to refer to the “How to build your palate” episode, you brought the thunder. I hope Melissa doesn’t take your rant personally. I know you care enough to be real with us, so the advice, at least on my end, was well received.

Cheers!
July 15, 2007

Matthew L
Oh…I forgot. I’m down with trying 365 wines over the next 365 days.

I’m also glad you were candid about cork’d. I don’t think it sucks, so I’m really interested to see what changes you have in store.
July 15, 2007

kevin
wow. and wow. QOTD, I’m game.
July 15, 2007

Pete
Gary,
Great to hear that there will be improvements to Cork’d, can’t wait. This episode has inspired me to try and drink 365 different wines this year!!
July 15, 2007

gordoyflaca
Best episode. thats it. get out of work at 2am, going straight home to pop the counoise.
July 15, 2007

rickey benns
Gary this is exactly why I love this show. Your passion for what you do and not following the herd. I like you get so damn tired of people not tasting for themselves. Most of us are like cattle being led to the slaughter.

Damn it Gary you are the man. You tell. Taste 365 different bottles of wine and I guarantee you that you will have different questions.

Gary you with a little bit of me….we’re changing the wine world!
July 15, 2007

Bobinnati
Dang Gary! You’re gonna pop a gasket if you don’t slow down! Your passion is admirable however. I’d love to try the 365 different wines in a year, but I can’t afford that much passion. I will commit that I will not have the same wine twice in the next year as long as it’s wine I open – how’s that? It may only amount to 150 or 180 wines, but they will all be different. I think that is the best I can do. I’m glad the Chilean whites were so good. Too bad the red was a disappointment.
July 15, 2007

Winodontist
HOLY CRAP!!! Probably one of the best episodes ever, or at least best rant ever. You, my friend, really brought the thunder today, very impressive. Nice use of the “Press Your Luck” and “Albert Pujols” references.

QOTD: I would not get much else done if I drank that much, how about 1 per week, will that suffice????
July 15, 2007

Jaroni
Holy shit, great rant at the end.

Great show. Once I start trying some of these same wines you are trying, I’ll know what’s going on with your palate. I got a hunch, though, it’s pretty good.

Interesting that you liked the whites but not the red. I agree that Spain is way better than Chile for the Poor Man’s Red.

A little late but… male 31 North Carolina. Peace.
July 15, 2007

thabeav
Soooooooo……am I hearing you correctly……..you want us to taste the wine? Huh? Cool idea.

“Sniffy sniff” – yes, it makes Gary sound like a girly girl, but you can’t blame him…..it makes his “mommy parts” tingle every time he says it.

Just kidding. GREAT show. The passion is contagious.

QOTD: Count me in. 365!!!!!
July 15, 2007

maggiej
Amen to the 365- I would be there if I didn’t work some nights

I am a New Zealand Sauv. Blanc convert. The stuff here near Santa Barbara is boring and unbalanced. I tried the Kim Crawford 2006 this weekend. Cream, papaya, lemon, long finish….zing, zing, zing, a winner! Casablanca Sauv, here I come.
July 16, 2007

Brendan McGuigan
Absolutely amazing episode, Gary. Great rant, great energy, overall the quintessential WLTV.

QOTD: I’ll make that commitment right now. I’ll get back to you in exactly one year and let you know how it went.
July 16, 2007

alberto
Great show,I’ve tasted those 3 Chilean wines (I am from Chile)and you nail them perfectly.The finish (of the show) also left me with a long, lingering after taste of pure joy.
You were in the zone today, my friend
July 16, 2007

wildebeest
Holy crap… HOLY CRAP! You’re on m%$&*%^#ing FIRE!

QOTD: Sorry buddy, but no can do. However, I can say that I’ll be trying AT LEAST one new wine every week (especially if you find a way to resume shipping to NV). I wish I could do better than that, but with my budget even one per week is extravagant. It’s worth it though. I had a riesling last night that slapped me right in the face. I had been working non-stop for days and was still behind. I had family issues bringing me down. I was stressed and irritable and impatient. In the middle of all that I sat down to consume a quick meal and a glass of wine before hurrying to the next thing. But that glass of riesling grabbed me by the balls and knocked some sense into me, because each wonderful sip was a reminder of how beautiful life can be.

btw, I want one of those nifty new wristbands! Don’t think I didn’t notice. And dang it Gary, it’s not chili, it’s Chile –> CHEE-leh. Funny, you almost say it right when you say “chilean”. Your bad pronunciation is already famous, but I still feel like somebody ought to tell you (hmmm…maybe I should keep my mouth shut if the guy from Chile doesn’t seem to mind). Hell, even with bad pronunciation, you’re still super-human.
July 16, 2007

phermented1
Who spiked Gary’s wines with Red Bull? Gary was probably that hyper kid in school that was not allowed to have any sugar during class. Great show & AWESOME Rant!
QOTD: Like Randle Patrick McMurphy, I’m Committed!
July 16, 2007

Rob B.
Great Episode, you were off the wall. QOTD: I will try. It will be tough but what the hell.
July 16, 2007

Lynne
QOD: How can I buy only one bottle and have friends and family enjoy the same experience? I won’t promise that, but I certainly can and have made an attempt at tasting many kinds. I drink wine like it’s my job, but sadly reality (and the credit card statement) forces me to realize I can’t spend every day with a different wine. I’ll do what I can for the cause, tho’.
July 16, 2007

Carlitos
QOTD. Challenge accepted. I still like buying two bottles of most wine I buy to see it evolve.

For the people that feel 365 is too much, don’t forget Gary didn’t say you have to down this home by yourself. Join a wine club, invite 6 people over and each bring a wine, find a tasting a day near you (www.localwineevents.com)… In fact 365 is EASY! And obviously pleasurable.
July 16, 2007

Julie
Just bought another two cases, no duplicates. The new cellar holds 100 and have room for another 50 bottles scattered around the house. Don’t forget the bottle of champagne that is always in the fridge! Recently had my first Pannotia Vineyards Torrontes 2005 from Argentina and felt it was more than a glass of wine.. it was an experience. That’s what I love about wine. The WOW moment. If my wallet and liver can handle the challenge,then I’m in!
July 16, 2007

Chuck
Wow. You completely brought the thunder at the end of this episode. I was totally inspired to go buy 365 different bottles of wine to try this year.
July 16, 2007

TR
Lessee…I tried 4 new ones on Saturday with help from friends. An old favorite Sunday…Nuthin t-day, some days I’ll just feel like Bourbon. I’m still +1 on schedule so count me in.
Whats wrong with reading about wine, isn’t watching WLTV the same thing just aquiring knowledge for a point of reference to make educated purchases?
July 16, 2007

Penguin
Loved the “Bringing The Thunder” banners so had to add one to my home page. WLTV….makes me laugh on a daily basis, but in a good way.
STILL owe a wristband picture. Crappity. Gotta get on that.
July 16, 2007

Leephus
Gary! GREAT SHOW. 2nd comment.. no longer a lurker!
52 for 52 – all about it.
July 16, 2007

WML
Whoa…are you ok?
I am exausted after that rant! I love the passion.

Please can you help me with a major oak issue. The Ridge 2005 Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Chardonnay. 95 WS. It’s like chewing on the trunk of an Oak tree. Would love for you to taste on video and see your Oak Monster reaction and evaluate for us if it is OVER oaked.
July 16, 2007

ToddE
What a classic show. Since I just got my wristband in the mail the other day I guess I owe you a picture. I will try my best to start sampling as much as I can every week.
July 16, 2007

Diablito
To add to Wildebeest’s comment, Dagueneau is pronounced DAG-eh-no.

Great episode Gary.
July 16, 2007

Matty Matt
Where did you have dinner? My guess is Cru.

Great rant at the end and I am trying for 365 wines over the next year but its tough since my wife doesnt drink every night I cant get through a bottle a day, but the offlines definitely let me do some catch up.
July 16, 2007

Shadowbird
New wristbands? Dude! Awesome.

QOTD: I can’t afford 365 bottles of wine, but I am going to keep spreading around my wine consumption to various types of wine.
July 16, 2007

wayno da wino
You Go Gary !!!!!!!!!
Great Enthusiasm !!!!! You done
brung da thunder !!!! Thanx for
unearthing some QPR Chile winners
for da troops !!!
July 16, 2007

eatapc
QOTD: Sorry GV, I am NOT ready to try 365 different wines this year, but I’ll do my best to try some new things.

Yes, I want to experiment, and yes I want to learn more, but that’s all in the service of getting more ENJOYMENT out of wine. If try something new and discover I really like it, why should I deprive myself of enjoying another few bottles of it?

When I tried Crios Torrontes a few months ago, I liked it so much I ordered a case from the Wine Library. Sometimes it’s nice to have “house” wines to fall back on when I’m tired of experimenting. I hope that doesn’t piss you off.

As others have mentioned, joining (or forming) a wine club is probably the best way to try as many wines as possible. But with kids, work, commuting and dealing with all the things in life that have to come before drinking, hitting that 365 number is impossible.

BTW, to answer question from melisa that got you started on the great rant, I have one word of advice: google.
July 16, 2007

Ken B.
Gary,

I’ve been out of town and haven’t been able to catch the show. Good to be back. Great comments on the need to try different wines.

QOTD: I’m probably on track to try 160 different wines this year.
July 16, 2007

David Noone
I understand where Melisa (?) was coming from; it’s difficult for someone just starting to understand their palate, to recognize what exactly they are tasting. Not being able to tell the difference between sweet and tart might be a little weird, but understanding “mouth feel”, and actually recognizing the oak, butter, or leather flavor of a wine can be difficult. Watching you has helped, because although rarely am I able to find a wine you’ve tasted (on the show, and one that sounds intriguing), when I do I can use what you’ve said to see if I detect the same things. I’ve also concluded that maybe a wine club would help, having other people who have advanced palates describe what they are tasting while I do as well.

Great rant at the end…I thought you were going to come through my screen and start slapping me! You’re genuine…that’s what makes you cool.
July 16, 2007

eatapc
Actually, I was thinking that melisa’s question maybe deserved a different response.

If you’re shopping at wine store, the sales staff can be very helpful. That’s why it’s important to pick a shop based on good sales people rather than simply lowest prices. (Luckily for me the Wine Library scores high on both counts.)

And in a restaurant, don’t be afraid to ask the waiter or sommelier. I do it all the time, even in front of friends and clients who think I’m the wine expert.
July 16, 2007

Pastore
Awesome rant at the end!!! Bravo!

I have tried more types of wine this year (and because of that, so has my wife), than I have tried in the last 3 combined. I am constantly looking for new values and varieties. Thanks for the inspiration and knowledge!
July 16, 2007

Andy
That was AWESOME G . Already on #3 Of 365 . Wine can be fun.
July 16, 2007

Chris Fehnel
You’ve been badged. Great episode. Great rant.

QOTD: I’m with some of the others here and I’ll probably be down for wine a week for a year.
July 16, 2007

Clifford and Darcey
Well well well … GARY, congrats on so many comments. I WAS going to say that you don’t need my comments anymore, but hey, that RANT was trly awesome. I buy wines that I’ve had before only when I really, really love them (Dominio de Longaz, Tintoralba Crianza 2000, etc.), but ALSO because I like to bring a known-wine to thers who I am turning on, and what better way than to bring a wine that you KNOW brings the thunder! I also beleive in always trying new things. In doing so I’ve had tremendous wines that I NEVER would have had otherwise, so … yup, I’m a believer.

Case in point: I’ll be ordering that Nimbus Sauvignon Blanc!

Nice show GV,
Your Loyals (LV’s)… Darcey and Cliff
July 16, 2007

BK
Now THATS bringing the thunder.
Gary, you were kind to Melissa!
July 16, 2007

BlankJeff
Love ya Gary…but there are decaf brands with all the flavor of a fully-caffinated coffee.

QOTD: Great rant, and I think we’re already up over 20 wines tasted (we’re lucky and live somewhere with lots of free tastings).
July 16, 2007

M Fischer
Great episode, will definitely check out this episodes selections.

QOTD: Must explore WLTV offine events to taste more wines while meeting new peeps, that’s one way to do it…
July 16, 2007

Chris G
Nice rant, possibly my favourite so far!

QOTD: Am already on it…as my bank balance will demonstrate!
July 16, 2007

RonC
Absolutely outrageous !!!
You really brought the thunder tonight.
July 16, 2007

Elliot Essman
It is perfectly possible to order multiple bottles of wine without compromising the worthwhile goal of trying a variety of wines on a general basis or falling into a rut. The top five reasons for multiplicity:

1. To have something on hand you know will please your mother.

2. To be able to reach into your cellar a year later and have something reliable.

3. To bring to parties and social events knowing it is sure to please because you tasted it already.

4. To guaranteeâ€”when you entertainâ€”that there will be enough of a specific wine to satisfy a large number of people through an elaborate dinner.

5. To let yourself enjoy a wine when you feel your analytical powers are not sharp enough to truly appreciate a new wine. Itâ€™s 105 degrees outside. You want a cold white wine. You are so miserable, you cannot afford a dud today, nor do you want to take notes. (The other way to look at this situation is that you donâ€™t want to waste a wine you would and should otherwise analyze when all you want to be at this point is a non-analytical drinker.)

In retrospect, reason number 3, to have reliable wines on hand to bring to those covered dish events, is enough to justify a case of red and a case of white.
July 16, 2007

mbannon
Wooo, great rant GV!! Love it! Could see it coming from a mile away, too!

To those of you out there who think 365 wines in a year would be tough, you gotta be smarter than that. You don’t have to DRINK 365 wines to TASTE 365 wines. Seek out every chance to taste 4 or 5 or 10 wines at a shot. Tasting events, touring wine country, parties, these are all great places to taste multiple wines. Learn to spit (maybe not at parties), that way you can taste 10 or 15 wines before your taste buds start to conk out – and you can still drive home! Actively look for chances to taste. It’s the best wine education you can get.
July 16, 2007

dkeck
Preach it GV
I just found a new wine from Argentina for $2.00 that is made from 100% Bonarda juice, it was surprisingly good. I also was shocked that a $2.00 chardonnay took first place in a wine competition and 2nd place was a $100 bottle. The “two buck chuck” (Charles Shaw) as it is called kick some snooty butt.
July 16, 2007

C.W. Miller IV
Dude!?! You went old-school wrestler on our asses… Sweet. But you really need to throw in more “Ooooh yeaaaah”s and “brother”s to make it more convincing. *heh*

AotD: Jeez. I don’t know if I’d down to try 365 a year, but I’m definitely on board for 2-3 bottles a week; I’ve got other alcohols to consider in my repertoire, you know?
July 16, 2007

scottydog
whooohooo throwing down the gauntlet. i accept! (good thing there are some great wine tasting events that make 80-100+ wines avail to taste . . . got to get that spit bucket technique down.)

any NC action in your future???

ps: my local shop was pushing some recent ‘05 futures for about double what you have listed. thanks for the value!

free shipping ‘05 and i am there . . .
July 16, 2007

Lenny
Right on, Gary regarding trying new wines.

I hardly ever drink the same one every week, and it has proven a real eye opener.

I ran across several real good buys over the past several months.

Recentl;y I hit a winner with the 2005 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina called Bodega Septima. Try it.
July 16, 2007

Death Metal Tom
A long overdue and phenomenal rant !!

365…No prob.
July 16, 2007

Gbendoni
Big G. forget the rest of the show. That last rant is off the freaking hook my friend. You are a Mad Man and you had me at 365. I’m on it and Brother as far as I’m concerned the Wine World is already changed since you crashed on the scene. Gary Freaking V for Wine Pres. What’s UP!
July 17, 2007

H-Why
THROW DOWN! Okay, so I’ve been doing the “no repeats” since November. It is so much fun and worth it. I can’t afford to do a different wine everyday, but I do about 2 per week.
July 17, 2007

Samantha H.
Fantastic show and fantastic rant at the end. I can’t promise 365 different wines, but I can promise that I will be much more adventurous in my choices and try a lot of new things when I can. That’s what this show has done for me! Thanks Gary!
July 17, 2007

wmole
Great shirt!
July 17, 2007

Bryan
Great episode. Glad to see the QPR – tood bad Chile couldn’t go 3 for 3.

QotD: Not sure if I can make it to 365, but I’ll certainly try – not sure if the bank book (or liver) can handle a bottle/day
July 17, 2007

shaggy D
Gary if you wanted to start a cult you are the guy who could do it. Its realy quite scary. Thanks for bringing us the thunder!
July 17, 2007

Ryan D
Recently had Santa Carolina’s Carmenere and their Sauvignon Blanc. The Carmenere especially was excellent, glad to see you like the Chard.

Nice rant… QotD: Um… was there one? 365 might be a bit tough, but we’ll see.
July 17, 2007

SP
i’m working a trade tasting in early august, one of the benefits is trying the wines beforehand, during and afterwards.

so hopefully i can knock out 20-40 wines that day only
July 17, 2007

Iron Man
QOTD Here! Here! GV hit it on the nose, stop paying for those wine mag subscriptions and just buy more wine. If you don’t like it the wine, just make a wine reduction sauce. But keep tasting and less point chasing.
July 17, 2007

mjhch1
G you have set a new precedent, awesome episode, and you did bring the THUN-DER! I had to watch to whole thing again, and I am going over your 365 challenge!! I loved the Q&A part, keep doing that. FREAKIN’ great rant!
I am so inspired… GARY! GARY! GARY! GARY! GARY! yeah!!!!

PS I am SO badging you up right now…
July 17, 2007

Chris
Great job Gary! We are diggin’ your excitement down here in Texas…
July 17, 2007

Jayhitek
Holy crap! Did Gary’s head explode on that rant? That could be the greatest entertainment outside of a wwf wrestler going off his script and yelling threats into the camera. I think I saw spit come out of his mouth.
Fire it up Gary!
July 17, 2007

DAVID
CAN I GET AN AMEN!!
GO GARY GO!!
BUT IN AZ WHERE OH WHERE CAN I FIND “CASABLANCA” OR “SANTA CARALINA” CHARD.
PLEASE HELP OUT!!
THANKS GARY VAI-NER-CHUCK
July 17, 2007

DARREL LAS VEGAS
365 bottles a year!
Is that all ,try 730 you’ll learn twice as fast.
July 17, 2007

Christopher T
1. Thank you for the up close of your chest hair along with the label of the Santa Carolina, that was a nice touch.

2. As a DPGS (Dirt Poor Grad Student) I’d like to see some really cheap wines ($7-8?) which, although not at all awesome, could at least be enjoyed. That’s the only way some of us DPGS’s and CKC’s are going to get anywhere near 365 wines a year.
July 17, 2007

Dusty
bring it on Gary! i love the passion. damn, i wanna go wrestle an alligator or something right now that rant got me so fired up. WOOO! Gotta love Gary V and WLTV.
July 17, 2007

Metal Dave
Nice rant.

I love rants.

Read the rant on the back of the “Double Bastard” beer from Rogue in California. One of the best ever.
July 17, 2007

ScoTT
Holy Crap GV, that was the best rant EVER! You said exactly what I have thought for years. Keep up ranting and raving…you are changing the wine world.

Yes, Cork’d does blow a big one. I hope WL can change it….good luck on that, they will need it.
July 17, 2007

rafi schutzer
YOU are good.
No you are…
No YOU are.
July 17, 2007

Jen Loves Wine
Amen, brother — 365 wines — I am right there with you!! Also, I love Merlot and am sad to see it’s demise recently with a lot of vineyards — so see what you can do about that Gary!!
July 17, 2007

CollegeFootballisNumberOne
GV-
Was that a little “shoulder”? Did you just give “the shoulder” to the 2005 Santa Carolina Reserva? Go ahead, review the tape, it’s there.
July 17, 2007

Juan
Terrific show,one of the best I’ve seen when it comes to passion about wine.-
Chilean wines? I’m not suprised with your reviews.- I’ve tried them all and almost agree 100 percent.- The CousiÃ±o Macul should not deserve more than 80.-
365 wines? The important thing here is the message, try, try and try again
July 17, 2007

Jim Dabbs
Gary…brother…you are NUTS! And I love it…..bring the thunder bro….great episode…..love what you’re doin’….keep it up….peace
July 17, 2007

BW
Woo Hoo ! GV’s on fire!
Wish I would have been around this weekend to post earlier.
To pile on to your point, I think you need to not only try lots of wines but
you have to try lots of GOOD wines. I mean, if you have never had a 95+ point
wine, how can you even conceptualize the experience of a truely fine wine ?
Not that you can afford to drink it every day, but you have to have that as a bookend
so mentally place the relative quality of other wines you are drinking. Once you can
do that, you can have your own personal rating & QPR & whn you taste something,
you will know if it is worth it’s price to you & you will know where it’s deficiencies lie.
July 18, 2007

Christopher
That sounded a lot like the Friday after work drinks really kicked in. I am almost certain that Gary pulled out the karaoke machine and busted a move after that.

I agree with Elliot Essman regarding reliable wines. 80% of wines I buy are new however for the reasons Elliot mentioned it is great to have wines that you know and like.
July 18, 2007

MannyPants
Awesome
July 18, 2007

MsRebecca
Gary.. Are you still in NY?
July 18, 2007

E-Rock
That was epic bro! I’m up to the challenge….
July 18, 2007

Denise
Good grief, Gary!!! What an episode to come back to!! I’m not sure if I should say, “Fan-freakin’-TASTtic!!!” or “calm down, man” (…this I say to the guy that suggested to me many episodes ago “maybe it’s time to lay off the wine just a little, Denise!”)

You are amazing. You ARE the man, Gary!!

Denise

P.S. Your haircut looks a little too polished…I like “rough-and-tumble Gary” better. : )
July 19, 2007

Pat Mc
Great show. But to add to Elliot E’s points – sometimes you just need a familiar bottle of wine to be your “comfort food” – when you’ve had a bad day and you just don’t need a crappy bottle of wine. My husband was just in the hospital for a week and when I came home at night, I kept opening bottles until I went to an old WL favorite that I knew would hit the spot. Oh and on the main WL site – way to go with that Cellar Defender feature. Perfect!!!!!
July 19, 2007

damon aka unknownwine
holy crap. When I first got into wine I read alot and felt bad that I didn’t taste all the things the writers did. now I just taste a lot of wine. I’m probably more in the 100-150 range of wines tasted per year. Its helped alot and its a hell of a lot of fun.
July 19, 2007

J Crazy
Rock and Roll. You CRUSHED it on that one, homie.
I read a lot and I read a lot. All information is valuable but not if you don’t back it up with your own opinion and the only way to have your own opinion on wine is to drink it. Like I always say, “Wine is meant to be drunk.”…”I am meant to be drunk” is another less popular saying of mine, but hey.

Tasting groups, wine seminar, tasting events, etc. are great ways to economically tastes through 100s of 100s of wines each year. Attending tastings or even hosting tastins is a great way to try through well over 50 wines every month. If you’re hard core and do the tastings and have a few bottles a week you could even push the 100 mark, per month. It’s much easier in big cities…but start a tasting group. Mos Def.
July 20, 2007

JayZee
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Greatest WLTV rant EVER! I loved every minute of it. Keep up the crusade, Gary. The wine world needs you – and so do we!
July 20, 2007

Jeff
Did you bump your forehead on the inside of my monitor? I was afraid you were going to jump out and choke me! QOTD: Yes sir!!!
July 22, 2007

DanM
Catching up on episodes and boy was this a good one. Thanks Gary.

Did anyone else feel like the episode was a snowball rolling down a hill. More volume as it went along and at the end it crashed into the ski chalet?

Back to catching up…
July 22, 2007

Neil D
Oh . . . my . . . god.

That was epic, you were giving me the chills there Gary.

We all should scream at the top of our lungs like that. There is a lot wrong in the world, and we should all go out there and teach people what we know and love. Gary, I admire you because you’re out there, screaming, telling people what’s wrong (in the nicest way possible), and I will DEFINITELY do everything in my power to try as many wines as I possibly can.
July 25, 2007

thejordan
gary,

i’m a poor college student that would love to try 365 bottles of wine in 365 days. the thing is, I’M A POOR COLLEGE STUDENT. if i come to your shop, what can ya do for a brotha? are there free tastings anywhere? should i use part of my financial aid on wine? help!
July 25, 2007

wlburk
OMG! That was without a doubt, hands down the coolest rant/inspirational speech I’ve ever seen/heard in my life.

Seriously, you’re new motto should be: “We’re mad as hell, and we’re not gonna take it anymore!”
July 27, 2007

LT
I just bought the Nimbus Estate last night…unaware you had reviewed it a short 2 weeks ago, but am now excited to try it. I am, however, a little sad that you paid $10 and I paid $12.
July 30, 2007

Reverb
Hey I have recently got into wine tasting and wanted to try the Vino Casablanca Nimbus Estate Sauvignon Blanc, but can’t find it anywhere. I live in Eastern lower Michigan, around Detroit and can’t seem to find this anywhere. I love close to Whole Food, World Market, and Trader Joes, but I can’t get it at either place. Any other suggestions on where I might be able to find this thunder wine?
August 1, 2007

mcj
QOTD: 365 is a bit steep, but I definitely plan on ordering some WL cases once it’s not so @#$# hot out this way
August 9, 2007

Sam I
QOD: Only way I’m trying that many wines is if you plan more wine tastings for your Vayniac nation otherwise I simply can’t get through that many wines by my lonesome
August 10, 2007

Nick H
What a great show, How great is it to see you try a style or wine region that you have talked up and not be let down, Definitly will seek out the Sauv and Chard.

An emotional end to the show, Brilliant. How can I get one of those wristbands

Nick from NZ
August 16, 2007

Daniel Rymer
QOTD: Even at $10/bottle average, that’s a $3650 investment. Do the free tastings from a plastic thimble cup at total wine count? If so, I’m there GV!

Side note, I hope the upgrades you’re doing to corkd don’t cause me to lose the huge list of wines in my shopping list. I can’t wait for the weather to cool down some (it’s been 100F+ the last few weeks) so I can ship some new flavas my way.
November 1, 2007

Rico
yeah yaaaa!!!!!!!!!
lets change the wine world!!!!!!!!
December 15, 2007

Kristen
Way to go GV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was a super cool episode and even better because it was on my birthday!!! I’m totally down with trying new wines and there is nothing better to me than spreading the Wine Gospel (WG anyone?) and seeing repeat customers buy NEW things…and then come back and say, “hey, that was really good!” Or recommending someone to try a glass of the Albarino instead of that Riesling or Chard! Thanks for this ep, it was really great!
January 7, 2008

Adam Z
Awesome episode, thanks for linking it up on twitter. Have the badge on my site. Usually I can’t afford to try a wine every day but I just spent the holidays at home and my dad and I went through quite a few. It’s so much fun being a total noob and figuring out what I like and don’t like.
January 10, 2008

Todd Smith
Wheh… that was awesome! Awesome rant! Amen! Ya’ll better be listenen.
January 10, 2008

Kevin W.
That rant was awesome. It kind of reminded me of old school WWF. When the wrestlers would have their short interviews/rants. All GV needed to say was ohhhhh yeahhhhh!, and you would have Randy the Macho Man Savage. Once again awesome rant, and if I could afford it I would try 365 wines in a year. GV you are great.
January 13, 2008

Withnail
Awesome! Perhaps some good did come from your hiatus.
July 25, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Wow…. Thats a rant that ranks above any of Dennis Millers, because he pre-wrote them head of time. That one was straight from, the hip/heart and full of passion. Gary kicking ass and taking names, perhaps? That brings me to the QOTD: I would really like to, and will do my best, but even buying cheap bottles of wine I cant afford to go 365 in one year. One day my wine dreams will come…….
June 27, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
What a rant…..wow….brilliant and fantastic. GV at his best……
QOTD: If I have the bones…you bet…
July 9, 2009

Phredd
Great rant, classic WLTV moment. I do buy off-the-shelf cases, though. What’s the point of finding a value wine if you don’t actually buy some of it to have around and enjoy while feeling good about how little you paid for it?

QOTD: No way I’m BUYING 365 wines in a year, but I’ll try as many as I can get my hands on. I frequent three different local wine stores just to get in on three times as many free tastings.
July 13, 2009

JasonA
man I feel like I was on the loosing team at half time and the coach just gave us one those speeches that make you want to go out and KILL the other team. I AM PUMPED!

In fact, every wine I have now is something different. And being a newby is part of that, but also rev. GaryV. The last time I had the same bottle of wine was to share something with friends and family I had at a tasting.

jason