THE BIG DAY – Episode #305

August 30, 2007

After almost 9 months of waiting and watching that damn number behind Gary go down and down and down the countdown finally hits ZERO and Gary finally tells us what it’s all about!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Black Pig AlbarinoSpanish Albarino

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August 30, 2007

1855class
!RAD!
can hardly wait to be a part of the vaynercab! just tell me where to type in my credit card number.
question of the day: how was the 2007 growing season in napa?
August 30, 2007

EthanPSU
Gary,
Sounds great!
It’s been a crazy summer sorry i haven’t been around. Just graduated and just recieved my new wristband (thanx!). If i weren’t moving to Israel next month, I’d get involved in this sick project. All the best of luck!
August 30, 2007

Raffi
Gary is the new master of marketing. I’m looking forward to it should be a fun ride.
August 30, 2007

neurodoc
I love the announcement, and I’m looking forward to participating! Not sure what people in MA should be excited about except the Patriots pouncing on the J-E-T-S. By the way, aren’t you warming the wine up when you’re holding the stem of that tasting glass? Go Ian!
August 30, 2007

ChrisR
Really fun! I was waiting for you to do this. And it was one of my guesses!!

I was smiling through the whole open. I loved all the fake outs. In fact I almost wish there were more. More build up. More hype. You are PT BARNUM and Arnold S. wrapped into one. Master of promotion. Great job.
August 30, 2007

Madrone
I saw a comment from someone on overkill or something. I have to disagree. All those days of waiting could have been rewarded with some cheesy marketing-style sell out, something like a wristband factory in china or some super-special shipping discount offer from WineLibrary. This smells more like the passion an integrity of someone really into wine. Kudos and good luck.
August 30, 2007

K MAN
DUUUUDE

Incredible. I can’t thank you enough for the hardwork you do with this man. I look forward to watching this everyday.

Dude, we are meeting up at the Jets/Pats game on the 9th, it’s going to be unbelievably emotional.

Come have a beer with us alright?

Kyle K MAN Davis
August 30, 2007

Stu
Napa Cab…..major vineyards…..New World Fruit Bomb?…..Hope Not….Pretty Cool
August 30, 2007

Msquared
Did you actually say “ship out barrel samples?”. Because I’ll be able to join if that’s the case. On my schoolteacher schedule/salary, I doubt I can make it to Napa, but I’ll but a few bottles and participate in every other way I can! This is, indeed, changing the wine world! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
August 30, 2007

Dominick Q
Whoa!
I was wrong on both guesses…
very cool Gary.
Although Cab Sau isn’t my favorite grape I’ll havta get a few bottles.

About that Albarino… that should be the world’s SECOND most drunk white wine;
Chenin blanc is number one in my book (mouth; that should be).
Still, I’ll need a nice taste o’ that ‘Black Pig’.
August 30, 2007

udrongo
Awesome! I’ve been wanting to do a crushpad wine for a while and this is a perfect way to get my feet wet, so to speak. And since I live in the Bay Area travel won’t be a problem.
August 30, 2007

FTboomer
The build up was a blast. Looking forward to the wine
August 30, 2007

Anthony
Wow, what a rollercoaster of an episode. Very exciting news indeed! Good luck with this, I’m anxious to hear the details.
August 30, 2007

NathanN
Yes! Great idea and concept. Can’t wait to be apart of it. The only thing I was disapointed about is that I wish I knew about this six months ago so we could schedule a trip to CA to help out. Maybe next time. hope I can get at least 6 of the Vayniac Cab.
August 30, 2007

Winelover4ever
By the way Gary I almost forgot….. the idea about the food network…. you’re getting warmer…. remember always this……. release what you really want or wish for, and you shall recieve it any time soon…”The Masters of the Secret” say.
August 30, 2007

danger_85
AWESOME idea!!!!! Only one problem… I’m stuck in Australia!!!!!!!! Oh well I’ll just have to order a few bottles and hope the Vayner nation decides to try this somehwere in Oz. Enjoy it you lucky buggers in the States. You’d better do a good job!!!!
August 30, 2007

Pat Mc
Very cool idea but do the math. 6000 bottles and 20000 Vayniacs? Ouch, dude.
August 30, 2007

Vinovintner
Great announcement. I met Michael Brill,Stu, and the entire Crushpad crew when they came to New York in April for an open house. The Vaniacs are in good hands. You will be amazed at the quality of the wine that will be produced. It won’t be cheap, but will be worthy of the price tag because Crushpad works with you every step of the way to assure that you are satisfied with the end product. Michael is a great entrepreneur and person in general. Vaniacs, this is world class cult wine, not your typical run of the mill mass produced wine.

The most exciting thing about this project is that those who have never experienced winemaking first hand will fully understand the blood, sweat, and diligence involved with winemaking. It is hard,and laborious work. The thrill is when you open the bottle of wine which is in fact a fruit of your labor. There is no better feeling on planet earth. It is extremely rewarding and exhilerating. Think about it. You have nurtured this wonderful product. You brought from infancy through childhood, and adolescence. When the wine comes to maturity, you can proudly look back and say I remember all of the work that went into making this wine and it was worth it.

One thing that you will understand from this project is that winemakers are very cordial and proud of their work. You will experience tremendous commoradity as well. Winemaking is a combination of a little basic science and a whole lot of art as you master blending techniques that produce exceptional wines. Good luck Vaniacs.
August 30, 2007

Joe Po
Way to go Gary V and Ian D! Can hardly wait to get the details.
Albarino is a vino maravilloso!!
August 30, 2007

geespot
It’s been a couple months since I’ve posted/commented etc…but YEAH! GO TEAM! How could I not tune in to see the big 0? The Cab is a great idea and I will definitely be in on this action.
August 30, 2007

flavasauce
Damnit, I was hoping we were all going to get a case of Petrus!!!! I almost went white in the beginning with the Ian gag, (no offense to Ian.) Honestly this is very cool but I’d be more excited if I hadn’t worked my first crush last year in Napa and, being the main celler rat, it was kind of hell on earth. I mean my back is still kinda #$%@ed up. But for most Vaniacs this is a great opportunity to get their hands dirty and a great idea. I’ll definately buy some and come to the parties or maybe even do a little work. Just don’t ask me to do a pump over, or shovel out the must from a tank, or ……..Blending sounds good!
August 30, 2007

wine whore
The Wine Whore approves.

and will be buying a bottle or two.

very exciting chuk! thanks for all your dedication!
August 30, 2007

msb2ncsu
Great news! Can’t wait to get the details. Hopefully I can con the wife into buying some.
August 30, 2007

JOEinLA
How do we start buying?
August 30, 2007

james marinello
WOW….I have to say I was fooled for a minute!! Worth the wait gary!