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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2006 Black Pig AlbarinoSpanish Albarino

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August 31, 2007

AK
Better than the build up. I predict a HUGE participation – I’m in. How about a remote camera so we can watch the grapes growing? I know I’ll be following the weather in the area. So many possibilities! A stroke of brilliance Gary.
August 31, 2007

LT
Gary- Sounds like fun! I thought you were having a baby…i guess you sorta are….or did…or both. Congrats!
August 31, 2007

Viking
this is so awesome…I agree you are a genius gary

that black pig sounds kooky too
August 31, 2007

GregO
Great news Gary. Looking forward to this new chapter in Vaynerworld.
August 31, 2007

MaryS
Cool…………..but I was hoping for free shipping
August 31, 2007

JamesW
Genius. I can’t wait to be part of this.

I was inexplicably anxious all day (just like Matt H.). When the video was posted I only got halfway through before I had to leave for a prior engagement(my birthday dinner) – I continued to have an uneasy feeling unil I watched the remainer of the episode (to ensure GaryV was not leaving us…yet).

Gary…you’ve turned me into a junkie.
August 31, 2007

Matt H.
I was anxious my entire work day for this damn thing. Frankly, it’s really the best answer anyone could hope for. I used to make wine with my grandfather and the chance to do that again now that he has passed is amazing. Your desire to breakdown wine barriers extends -and is fueled by- this idea, and that’s inspiring as hell. Show me an attractive price point and I’m in. Might be the youngest person there though.
August 31, 2007

Micha
I would love to be part of the first Community-driven-Vayniac-Napa-Cab.
Too bad i’m living in the wrong Country for that
August 31, 2007

Zenus
Great news and I can’t wait for the Vayniac Cab.
August 31, 2007

Niklas
I’am with us as mentaly, because a finnish vayniac like myself can’t get in Napa with so easily. But I’ll also find a way to buy at least one bottle of vayniac-cab 2007. Keep up the excellent job G.

-Niklas
August 31, 2007

Totte
Great stuff…

Could the Black Pig refer to the Pata Negra, Black Foot or Iberican Pig, that lives only in Spain and gives us the best dry cured hams in the world ?

Again I feel that I live in the wrong part of the world. I love this kinda things, Vayniac Cab. But living in Sweden makes it hard for me to contribute the way I want. But its a great initiative and I hope IÂ´m able to come to SF next year.

K-real

Swedish T
August 31, 2007

Rani H
Incredible news Gary. I can’t wait to buy atleast a case. What I am excited about is Ill be in Napa for my birthday on October 7th through 10th, so I definitely hope to be part of the pick and stomp process.

–Rani H
August 31, 2007

Jens
Gary,

Congrats, sounds like a great idea. But – a Danish Vayniac like myself might prefer an area a little closer to Europe. I’m glad I also heard you say something about other parts of the world.

SantÃ©,
Jens
August 31, 2007

Jamie
Wow. Gary this is really interesting. The whole community gig is brilliant.
August 31, 2007

ales bryxi
You really got me worried there for a minute!!! Not that I dont like that Ian guy, he seemed dorky enough to last episode or two, but I just think no one could ever replace you. You my friend have a great wine tasting skills! There is no doubt about that! But over all, it is your persona and charisma that makes us all loging back onto your winelibray tv.

~thank you 4 being ONE of the kind
August 31, 2007

Panoca
disappointment? Are you crazy! That’s is just FANTASTIC! the best announcement ever! I hope i can get part of the process. I’m going to try my best to fit my free time in the whole process. Just Spectacular announcement!
Congrats Gary!
August 31, 2007

Christoph
ok. i just have to come from germany â€“ but why not? always wanted to spend some time in napa, sonoma and so on.
August 31, 2007

KC Dan
Awesome Idea G ! I Will def Buy some vayner vino . Qotd : Where’s the Qotd ?
August 31, 2007

Ryan Young
congratulations, gary. i can’t imagine the work you’ve put into this project. if there’s any way i can get out there to participate, i will. in the meantime, best wishes.
August 31, 2007

medo
Wohooo! Killer news! I will try to find a winery to do so with Riesling over here in Germany *gg* YOU ROCK GARY!!!!
August 31, 2007

BobM
Okay, Gary. I’m a three-week lurker, now out of the closet, thanks to your big announcement. To answer your not-quite-explicitly asked question, I think the announcement is far more exciting than the buildup to it. Of course, since I live in the Bay Area, it has a pretty immediate impact, and
I’m looking forward to participating.

In 1982, I made a Cabernet with grapes from Stag’s Leap, which thanks to a big helping of beginner’s luck turned out pretty good. It’ll be a lot of fun to meet the other Vayniacs and learn how to do it right.
August 31, 2007

jason
GARY, you were so bumb founded that you forgot the QOTD!
anyhow, that is great. cudos. the black pig could have been the surprise in itself. despite controversy, i like the name a lot, a lot.
will stay tuned. we are seeing futures at the next level.
August 31, 2007

Mason
Awesome idea, Gary! For the Vaynernation, this is a big plus. For me, this sucks. Why? Because I live in Tennessee, the state that doesn’t allow direct wine shipping. So, unless I can get a bottle from somewhere else and drive it over state lines, I will not be able to get a bottle of the finished product. It is times like these when I wish I lived somewhere else.
August 31, 2007

Seth - MacGeek
Kudos on an amazing idea. I wish I lived in california!
August 31, 2007

blobic
… DIBS ON THE FIRST CASE!!!!!