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 31, 2007

the drew
A Massive Middle Finger of Congratulatory Congrats Gary! This is huge news, extremely exciting, and it only furthers my belief in your cause. The wine industry, and I, owe you a personal thanks. Had you gone to the food network, though admirable to some, hell, maybe even admirable to most, you would have lost me as WLTV viewer and fellow Vino Revolutionary. Having heard the announcement I have to admit I do have some renewed faith in GV, not that it was lacking in the first place but damn I am really pumped now. Youâ€™re taking wine to where it belongs, whether that is to the pedestal as you call it or to the people as I call it. Thanks GV.
August 31, 2007

CRZYWinemaker
GV ~ what can I say, as a Washington winemaker, I’m actually totally psyched about what you’ve put forth with the “First” community wine ever !!
It’s such a thrill to see the fruits of your labor after tending the vines, carefully watching the fermentation and then pressing out the wines, barrel aging and finally blending and bottling. I still get excited to walk through the vineyards in the fall and connect with the nature that provides such a fantastic product. It’s funny, my wife is born and raised in California and I convinced her that I’m a “Washington Winemaker” and she moved here to start a life with me makng wine and pursuing a dream. Now it looks like it’s come full circle and I couldn’t be more excited to be part of the “Greater Community” and produce a wine in Napa that all of us have a part in and can enjoy equally, because that’s what you’ve been talking about the entire time you’ve been doing WLT. I’m so totally in for at least a case or two, I figure, business write-off right ??

Fantastic move my man, Congrats ~ Max
August 31, 2007

manpod
Nice idea. Can’t wait to see the details.
August 31, 2007

Jerry Chacon
Gary: Great idea. Congrats. Now I know why you keep ignoring my emails. Why come to my crush when you are going to have your own? All the best to you guys and yes…I will buy…and notwithstanding your prior admonition to never buy more than one bottle of any wine…I will buy more than one. –Jerry
August 31, 2007

soyhead
the last few days here in Norcal have been hot hot hot. What is the implication for the wine? I am 75 minutes away (by car). who wants to stay in our guest suite? emailme errolcraig@gmail.com
August 31, 2007

Dan McHugh
Very exciting announcement. I hope to be able to be involved at some level. At the very least, I have to have a couple of bottles of Vayniac Cab. Cool, Cool, Cool.
August 31, 2007

Thenettiep
In a word – Wow – I’d love to get in on this, what a fantastic idea!
New, daring, exciting – That is what Gary is all about
August 31, 2007

Mudd
Love the idea! I imagine those 500 cases will go real fast. I’m going to have to sit by the computer all day with my credit card in hand!
August 31, 2007

old/new world guy
congrats gary on taking us to the next level of changing the wine world!
August 31, 2007

mary
I guess if we all can drink it, we all can make it. I like the idea of wine for,of and by the people. We,with a little bit of you, ARE the wine world.
August 31, 2007

Ltltony
Wow, incredible news!! Now I need to find out how to order some in MI. I may have to talk to some out of state family or something.
August 31, 2007

wmole
I thought it was going to be AJ’s 21st b’day, so even though I was wrong, Happy Birthday AJ!
August 31, 2007

Bellanti
Hey, I was totally bummed to hear you were not going to be the host, and I wondered how the new guy would fill such a captivating position, and then the good news! It was only fitting that you would offer such an amazing experience to the commoner. Awesome count me in. I am going to look for that Black Pig.
August 31, 2007

Megaton
We are going to take over the wine world with our sweet Vayniac wine. I am in 100%.
August 31, 2007

TWofPasadena
This is friggin’ awesome news. I WILL be participating!!!

Cutting edge, buddy!
August 31, 2007

Nesto
Love it – will be joining in!
August 31, 2007

RonC
Fantastic Announcement !!!
Worth the wait.
August 31, 2007

Ferrigno
Sorry Gary, not even a second I believed the Ian gig (or is it gag?)hahaha the other thow offs you did trick me huummmmmm, maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan why napa? I would liked it a lot more if itd been walla walla sorryy thats just what I think!! but hey, Congratulations to the Vaynernation!!!!!!!!!! CHEERS!!!!!
August 31, 2007

vivaitalia
Oh, and i’m kinda upset that you’re letting the albarino secret out of the bag. It has long been my favorite white wine and it’s so little known that the prices have stayed reasonable. Hopefully it doesn’t end up booming like pinot noir and so many others. Also I think it would be awesome if you could come up with a few things for those of us who have almost no means of making it out there. The progress tracking web site is a great touch. Man i’m pumped up, I can’t believe there are disappointed people.
August 31, 2007

Justin S.
Gary, you’re the shit. I love the idea, I haven’t had a chance to catch winelibrary in a while running a business with my father and being a chef doesn’t lend me much free time….. Great show as usual and I’m really interested to see how this effort turns out.

Peace
August 31, 2007

Grapestompper (Dave)
Incredible idea. Coming from someone who loves to make wine as much as drink it, this is a fantastic concept! No dissapointment here.
August 31, 2007

Jahlove
I am so down for this.
August 31, 2007

Rich G
I’m in – in cali now – LOL …. wish you were doing the picking at the end of sept …. i could have had work pay for my trip…. my wifes cuz is in SF…so its just a really good excuse to get out there!!!

Cheers!

BTW – heading out to Three Brothers Winery this weekend… send you an email with those details!

Rich
August 31, 2007

nougat
Very gutsy and unique idea Gaz! I expect nothing less. Can’t wait to enjoy the process.
August 31, 2007

E
You know, wouldn’t be nothing wrong with taking the occasional break for an episode or two of Iberian delights with Ian. Shakes things up a bit.