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

536 Responses

August 30, 2007

CMA
1st!!!!?
August 30, 2007

Norcal
second?
August 30, 2007

GrapeStuff
2
August 30, 2007

nodnarb1014
Finally….
August 30, 2007

Brandon M
SERVERS ARE A MESS!
August 30, 2007

PGH Pete
Woohooo!!!!!
August 30, 2007

Le Vin au Blog
Top 5 ont THE BIG DAY???
August 30, 2007

BF
wooo
August 30, 2007

Hinrgman
Still having bandwith problems!!!
August 30, 2007

Karl Laczko
WOW! Lost for words…………………
August 30, 2007

Tobias
Yay! Episode 0 – and I am no longer a lurker
August 30, 2007

sfgiants55
3rd
August 30, 2007

ChrisR
Top 5! WooHoo!~!
August 30, 2007

wildebeest
Top 10, on the big day?!
August 30, 2007

campinglisa
Wow!!!
August 30, 2007

Hinrgman
Still having bandwith problems!!!

comes and goes
August 30, 2007

Hinrgman
Still having bandwith problems!!!

comes and goes
August 30, 2007

Jameus
I hope it’s worth all this hype
August 30, 2007

Billy G
He didn’t buy the Jets!
August 30, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
WTF?!?
August 30, 2007

Diablito
Finally???
August 30, 2007

Brandon M
BOO S^&%
August 30, 2007

Robert Mc
figured, after the email.

good luck!
August 30, 2007

zny4444
I know … I know….. the official wine club from winelibrary!!!???
August 30, 2007

wildebeest
holy crap, the server is SLOOW right now!
August 30, 2007

DirtBag
Finally!!
August 30, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
good job Ian.. i think you scared gary
August 30, 2007

glenn
the baton has been passed. Mazel Tov.
August 30, 2007

spitfire
WOW. Well, I’m glad Wine Library TV will still go on. Good luck, Ian!
August 30, 2007

Fingerlaker
w00t..
i was on the page and the comment link wasnt even up yet!!!

GO GARY!!! congrats!! VAYNIACs for LIFE!!!
August 30, 2007

MLW
ARHH!!
August 30, 2007

Fingerlaker
btw… im in for at least a case !!!
August 30, 2007

Karl Laczko
Whew…. no offence Ian, I was actually starting to look at the good parts that could take you forward in the job of Gary replacement!!!

Gary, way to drag it out man, get a move on.
August 30, 2007

KAHUNA
Guess I will be late tonight must watch!!
August 30, 2007

randyshakes
Something we can all really enjoy. If it sucks, we only have ourselves to blame.
August 30, 2007

spitfire
DOH! LOL! GREAT GARY!
August 30, 2007

Brandon M
NAILED IT BABY!

It was one of my two guesses!
August 30, 2007

WineShopChic
wwwoooo…huh?
August 30, 2007

Chef Paul
Ian Rocks. Anyone front me the travel money? Will cook for flight!
August 30, 2007

Karl Laczko
Community wine, interesting idea…. I think?
August 30, 2007

PGH Pete
That was priceless.
August 30, 2007

wallace
good job Ian. No offense but don’t scare me like that… We love G.V.
August 30, 2007

wine lush
That’s awesome! It will be good to follow. The Vayniac Co-op. Very cool.
August 30, 2007

Corrado
Well, I was close. I guess, “Vaynerchuk Wine” would be released on this date.
August 30, 2007

aktormedic
Damn….I already made a Crushpad wine….

But still, congrats!!! It’s a lot of fun!
August 30, 2007

rhpeters
Exciting. I wonder how much it will cost as I imagine it will sell out in 30 seconds.
August 30, 2007

tarheel17
Awesome! That was a better announcement than I could ever have guesseed! (Which is why I didn’t stay up all night trying to figure it out). Way to go! Sign me up for 6

Megan
August 30, 2007

GrapeStuff
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!! Always wanted to do something at Crush Pad …. AWESOME GV, SIMPLY AWESOME!!! STOKED! STOKED! STOKED! This is gonna be great!
August 30, 2007

east3rd
Love the idea. I can’t wait to be a part of it. Bravo!
August 30, 2007

NorCal-DMB
Gary – Great idea… I can’t wait for the details.
August 30, 2007

Aaron C
I’ll be ordering some for sure. Great build up btw
August 30, 2007

Mark "Canadice"
Gary… this is fantastic! Can’t wait to learn more about this! I already make my own wine so I understand the work that goes into harvesting, fermenting, aging, blending and bottling… this is a great opportunity for Vayniac Nation!

Congrats!
Mark
August 30, 2007

Mike
Man that’s sweet. That’s an experience I’d like to take part in.
August 30, 2007

thabeav
I get the two-buck-vaynerchuk hint now. Kick ass.
This is going to be great.
August 30, 2007

John J.
So cool! I hope I can get in on that action. I would say it was worth the wait.
August 30, 2007

waibeans
i’m here still and am totally stoked to be a part of this movement!!!

sign me up baby!
August 30, 2007

Flavio
I’m in for a case.

Flavio
—————–
The Ex-Lurker
August 30, 2007

keith (wineberries)
Dang… almost made top 50…
August 30, 2007

JC
Just plain Awesome! Thanks Gary!
August 30, 2007

BiggMakk
This is a tremendous announcement! My only disappointment is that I won’t be able to participate as much as I would like! I too make my own wine so I would love to be in Napa at harvest, crush, fermentation, etc.
August 30, 2007

cumpari
Nice. Killer idea.
August 30, 2007

wallace
Let’s do it. How exciting! can’t wait for details.
August 30, 2007

mbannon
Huh. Veeery iiiinteresting. Will have to purchase a few bottles to be a part of it all.

Ian, nice job. But Gary, don’t scare us like that! Ian was just a little too good for comfort. At least you know you have a good stand-in when you’re away, though.
August 30, 2007

Autoproxy
I’ve been in love with albarino since 2003 myself. I’m hoping CA gets the message and experiments with it some more. Glad to hear about your involvement with this one…looking forward to tasting it.

Ah, the BIG news…very interesting. I am intrigued. Sign me up for being a part of it. Well, as much as I can be from NJ/NY. I mean, why the F not? Looking forward to maybe meeting some more Vayniacs…
August 30, 2007

glassrunnethempty
Vaniacal Cabernet. Kewlio! Great job spearheading this, G. Looking forward to it.

Cheers.
August 30, 2007

Arthur
Gary you are a master tease!
August 30, 2007

Dominick Q
I’m either firewalled out here at work, yeah still….
or bandwidth issues.

But I take it from the comments that we have a new host on WLTV?
And perhaps a wine club akin to ‘Les Amis du Vins’?

I’ll try from home later…
August 30, 2007

Robert R.
I almost made the top 5. But i watched the episode first. Great show GV!!!! Seriously for a second i thought there was a new host.. Im exicted about Vayniac Cab.
August 30, 2007

KAHUNA
nice
August 30, 2007

Eric Nyeste
Incredible. we need a sticky on the forums for this. and a party schedule for the participants.
August 30, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
AMAZING! Gary… i WISH WISH WISH i could afford to fly out to Cali… oh man, this is an amazing wine adventure and I can’t wait to hear more about it.
August 30, 2007

elliottf
Can’t wait to get in on this!
August 30, 2007

Oenophilus (Patrick)
Gary, Man….
You’ve always been a hero. Now you are truly a bruddah! Purple feet and everything!!! I hope I get a chance to grab a drink with you when you are working on the wine. It takes a lot of beer to make a great wine!
Cheers!
August 30, 2007

melissa vv
Wow! That’s fantastic news. It’s definitely not what I expected, but I’m excited to see what comes of the Vayniac wine. I’ll definitely be buying some
August 30, 2007

luvgrapesqeezings
Excellent call!!! Does anyone in the US do barefoot pressing?
August 30, 2007

BruceP
Thought this might be it. You let this idea slip when i saw you that tasting night about a month ago in Napa. Sounds like a lot of fun. I’ll be in. Already doing a Crushpad wine for Russian River Pinot Noir, but there’s always room for Cabernet as well.

Please don’t hold the kick off the last weekend in October! I have to be down in L.A.
August 30, 2007

Eric Nyeste
To bring Michael Brill in on this was genius.
August 30, 2007

Phil G
Well, that was excitingâ€¦ looking forward to the process.
August 30, 2007

Dash
I am sooo excited that I live in San Francisco now! I cannot wait to be a part of this!

Congratulations Gary!
August 30, 2007

PGH Pete
NASCAR Wine? Is that even possible? If you can take a case of beer into the track, can you take a case of wine? Might need it in a plastic bottle. MD 20/20 anyone?
August 30, 2007

Dapolousa
GOod job but I think this is for me… no more watching for me. Sorry Gary but you were the personality. See ya on the website.
August 30, 2007

Arthur
As for Albarino, at its best is it bracing in acidiy: perfect for seafood and not so much for a walk-around wine.

And what about Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne?
August 30, 2007

Orion Slayer
AWESOME!!! It will be great to “make a wine” with Gary and the Vaniacs! Dude, even if the wine turns out to be a PaZZZZ, the experience will more than make up for it. Thanks, Gary. Beyond any expectation.

Watching the multiple false announcements was like watching the end of “Murder by Death.” If you watched the movie, you know what I mean.
August 30, 2007

Andre
Great idea Gary! Can’t wait to see how it all comes together.
August 30, 2007

Doyle
straight up baller
August 30, 2007

cgatesman
Vayniac drunken tasting bus from NJ to CA! WOOHOOO!!!
August 30, 2007

Eric S.
SWEET! I can’t wait to try the Albarino and the Vayniac Cabernet project sounds awesome! Way to go GV, should be an incredible experience!!
August 30, 2007

diego de la p...
gary!! you are a geneous!! im proud of you thank you for this, even though I live in mexico i would try as hard to take part of this!!, thank you for the show again!! nice job!!
and congrats on that albariÃ±o haha , i thinks its a realy great white grape, love it
see you!!
and keep the good work
August 30, 2007

Chris M.
Great news! My company is thinking about doing something with Crushpad as well! Looks like I’ll have two wines I can have a hand in!

Thanks Gary for setting all of this up!
August 30, 2007

Steve-O
Fucking, AWESOME!

I’m in. We’re going into crush here in Washington in about a month too!

BUT.

Will vayniacs in states you can’t ship to be be able to get in on the love?!
August 30, 2007

yowens
Big news GV!!! You know we’ll be in for a case.
August 30, 2007

Taylor
I totally guessed that, im genous and hope that it ends up as good i as pray it will!
August 30, 2007

Doug
How exciting!! I hope a little bit of you and a lot of us do the heavy lifting, but a lot of you and a little bit of us actually make the wine.
August 30, 2007

angryphoton
sometimes (actually a lot of times, except for ridiculous house prices) living and working in San Francisco does have its perks…..

AP
August 30, 2007

CMA
YEEAAAH!! Now the real question! What do I get in reward for posting the first comment on this momentous occasion?? Now that I watched the episode I can lave a real comment. What a great and unique announcement,I would definately love to get in this if I can afford the flight out on my CKC budget. We should commision an artist for the label ala Mouton-Rothschild..just a thought. I don’t know if 500 cases is going to be enough for the Vaynernation. Now, to get back to my homework after I just spent the last three hours refreshing the winelibrary page.
August 30, 2007

Roo
Wow. In my biz that’s what we call a “deep tease”. Neat idea gary – good luck with it and thank GOD you’re still doing the show (although I must admit I squealed like a little girl when I thought you were going to the foodnetwork…oh well…)

Love the Napa montage. Love albarino too. Oh heck, love it all!
August 30, 2007

JOEinLA
SWEET…
August 30, 2007

slambert
Awesome idea GV!

I can’t wait to be a part of the process and share in the experience. I am not disappointed at all!

I still think you would be awesome on Food Network!
August 30, 2007

Gustasopher
Pretty cool but somewhat of a letdown b/c (1) i can already make and bottle my own wine at a local store–no this doesn’t include picking the grapes, barrel sampling, etc.; and (2) Napa is way to far for me to travel to pick and crush grapes for some wine. Just to be clear: this is SOMEWHAT of a letdown not a COMPLETE letdown. It is a new idea in the wine world.
August 30, 2007

TomW
GV, You are the man! what a concept. I might have to make the drive over from las vegas. It only about what 7-8 hours? I think its worth it.
August 30, 2007

JOEinLA
Sal.. is that you!?
August 30, 2007

napaspa.com
I just want to taste it when it’s done.
August 30, 2007

mas
Gary – totally awesome. I’m in. (Just have to convince the wife) – it’ll probably be the only way I’ll ever get my hands on real Napa fruit for my homemade wine!

Congrats dude – not disappointed at all!
August 30, 2007

CMA
p.s.

Props on the Albarino, It’s been one of my heavy hitters over the past couple years, can’t wait to try yours…free shipping?!?
August 30, 2007

MzTeaze
Wow Gary – love the idea of a community wine. Thanks for the opportunity.
August 30, 2007

TomW
BTW eff the FoodNetwork! They sold out long ago. You are too good for them. Follow Bourdain to the Travel Channel.
August 30, 2007

GPS
Genius!..Love it!!!! I am In!

BTW, are there any tax write-off’s for us on this?
August 30, 2007

Justin Thorp
Gary, no disrespect to the other guy but don’t ever kid about you being replaced as the host of WLTV. You scared the crap out of me.

About making our own wine… that ROCKS! I’ve been looking for an excuse to come out to the West coast. I’d love to help with making the wine. I’m totally in for buying some of it.

Oh oh oh… and that Black Pig sounds good.
August 30, 2007

ChadD.
Awesome-can’t wait for the wine-Hey maybe I’ll actually buy something from you guys!!Black Pig sounds great too.
August 30, 2007

Acousticdoc
I’ll be in Napa in the end of September!!! Hopefully I can check it out!!!

Thanks Gary V!! You Da Man!!
August 30, 2007

Lynne
Disappointed? Are you kidding me? I was so excited I could barely stand to watch the rest of the episode because I wanted to dance!!!
How cool is this? In my dreams could I only imagine an opportunity like this!
I’m already looking at airfare! Oh, my gosh!! Thank you so much!!!
Jeez, I must calm myself.

Ian, you did a FANTASTIC job! I feel as if I know you, as many times as I’ve emailed you.
Gary, congrats on the Black Pig. Another wine I must try; especially if it goes well with chili. Fall is around the corner and so is October and so is San Fran!! yes!!
I must go and open a bottle of something!! Cheers!!
August 30, 2007

WineShopChic
Wow, I can’t believe I got to watch the whole episode without having anyone come in the store!!! Totally on board….. can’t wait! Love the Napacabs.

**** Speechless****
August 30, 2007

malbec maniac
This is awesome!!! There is not enough true community in this world. What a great step toward building real community through the creation of wine. WOW! Gary, really…. let me say it again- WOW!
August 30, 2007

malbec maniac
This is awesome!!! There is not enough true community in this world. What a great step toward building real community through the creation of wine. WOW! Gary, really…. let me say it again- WOW!
August 30, 2007

randyb
Awesome announcement. I have been making wine for years, have helped a couple of new wineries on harvest day, but have never participated in the entire process of a commercial venture. I’m all in.

Michael Brill has been so successful, what a great partner.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (with a thousand exclamation points)
August 30, 2007

Kevin K and Amara
This sounds like so much fun! I can not wait to be a part of this.
August 30, 2007

insaneirish
Sounds great! I think this is a great announcement, well worth the wait.
August 30, 2007

organicguy
Another idea, another page in Vayniac history, way to go. To be part of the inaugural release of this wine would be a feather in any Vayniac heart. Good luck to all who participate as I’m sure it will be history in the making. You the man Gary…………
August 30, 2007

Scarred1
What a fun project. Count me in! I’d love to participate in this wine project (and drink some too).

Cheers
John
August 30, 2007

daverdude
Wow ” California, San Fransisco” Grapes, Wine, Communes, Orgy’s

I “Dig it Man”

Ive Still got 10 hits of Acid left over from the Haight Ashbury days
I’ll give ya some ” Blending ” **

And I still got My 340 cuda from High School ” Right on ” Yea Iam In !
Ive even written A New Theme song for Corked, Called the Gratefull Dude

P.s.
Hey Can Anyone lend me a $1000 for $Gas ??
August 30, 2007

Billr
This is REALLY GREAT Gary. I just wish I had vacation time left to get actively involved in this venture. Really, how many times has anyone ever got a chance to be a part of something like this? Almost NEVER. Your the greatest and I know that 500 cases is going to be gone in a flash. Just unbeleavable…………
August 30, 2007

Arcy
Epic. That’s all I can say.

Seriously Epic.
August 30, 2007

LMoC
Great news, Gary!!

I don’t mean to be a douche, but is there any chance that you could hook up a special kosher-run of the Vaynerchuk-Chuck? That would make it a true community wine.
August 30, 2007

Run PMC
Nice, though you teased me. I thought MA opened up for shipping. Yeah right, our tight a$$ puritan state.

Great idea, I’ve thrown it around with buds, Im in for a bottle.
August 30, 2007

Atreyu
Gary, this is FANTASTIC!!!
I don’t have a lot of money, but I’ll get at least 2 bottles!
August 30, 2007

Deano
DUDE!!!!! GARY!!!! This is a better announcement then i could have ever imagined!!!! I will be at every party and every step of the process along the way. Hell you can even stay at the inlaws house with me when you go to Napa to pick the grapes. I am super excited and will be buying this wine for sure. I wont be one of the top 5 to purchase because i am not a baller (i wish i could) But i will buy the most that i can. I cant wait to meet you and speak with you about the “wine world” it will be fun. I have helped my best friends family pick grapes and go through the whole wine making process. And if you ask me the vino turned out great. It is worth all the hard work, sweat, and tears in the end!!! I cant wait to be a part of this!!!! Thank you a TON Gary for doing what you do day in and day out and for coming up with something this over the top and great. The vaynernation appreciates it!!!!!!

P.S. I am going to buy some of the black pig too
August 30, 2007

Sam I
Ok so the links come up tomorrow but what is the pricing? Gary V thought me I should look for QPRs .. PS Do you make your own chili? If so can you share the recipe?
August 30, 2007

NormaLou
Glad I live in Cali! Always wanted to see the other side of the wine bottle. T
August 30, 2007

Vinnie
Wow! This is awesome. I’m glad I live in Cali. I’m gonna have to get in on this.
August 30, 2007

Julie
Finally, the dream come true. I have a degree in horticulture and always dreamed of working in viticulture.

Even though I don’t live in CA, don’t have lots of “bones”, I am withdrawing some from my nest egg, finding cheap airfare, leaving the Midwest behind to join in the fun. I want to get down and dirty in the vineyard, the crush …. gotta take a breath, so excited.

Get those fall dates so I can make plans.

Knew there was a reason for my purple passion!
August 30, 2007

Sassodoro
Great idea, Gary. I wish I could make it out to California. (Wait. Can I?)
August 30, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
AWESOME. Loved the fake breaking news. Love the idea of a community wine. That is truly revolutionary. Gotta try the Albarino.
August 30, 2007

bruce lowe
Great show! sounds like a great project, can’t wait. Ilurk no longer
August 30, 2007

E-rock's Dad
El Puerco Negro, Black Pig??????? next time let the vayniac’s pick the name……:):):):)….THE BIG NEWS is a very cool idea….Congrats Gary….good show….
August 30, 2007

ChrisR
No QOTD? How about this: How long will it take to sell out of all 500 cases? 10 minutes? 3 minutes? Awesome episode today, although I thought your big surprise was going to be that your brother turned 21 and was going to be your new cohost. Sorry AJ, maybe you can start a Liquor Library TV show so you don’t compete with Gary.
August 30, 2007

Pastore
Gary, this idea of yours is Phenomenal! Good luck. I’m in for at least a case now that we can have wine shipped to Indiana without fear of the secret police (read: ATF) busting down the door for having a case of vino shipped to our door!
August 30, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
Holy Cow!!! Awesome news!!! I’ll definitly be gettn’ me some of dat!

Hope I can convince my wife how important this hobby of mine is so I can flit out and make the crush….

Constantly changing course GV,,, got to love it!!
August 30, 2007

Erik Tollefsrud
Count me in!
August 30, 2007

Keith Adair
Wonderful. I’m in!!!!!!!
August 30, 2007

wolfie
gv, i
August 30, 2007

Jason Coleman
>He didnâ€™t buy the Jets!

BUT this is a good step. A lot of money on the wine product end of things. You’re going to own the whole channel Gary… great way to make enough to buy the jets. Just try to get in there before that little J.E.T. kid comes of age.

Seriously… great announcement. Congrats to the Crushpad folks. They have a great service/thingy going on, and this will get them some good exposure and USE.

’still looking forward to those Cork’d updates. We need something to put a little fire under us at WineLog BTW, I got a wristband. My cats love playing with it.

Peace.
August 30, 2007

Megan
Great idea! Though I’m sad everything will be happening out on the West Coast – how about a second launch party for your friends in the NY/NJ area??

I feel like this is going to get sold out pretty quickly… hope I make it in for at least 6!
August 30, 2007

ryan
gary let us know who you worked with in Galicia! We’re headed up there to taste and do a regional report…
August 30, 2007

Badger Ann
Nice!!!! I was really surprised. Count me in for a bottle or two!
August 30, 2007

amgryger
Sweet. Great idea. I’m excited. If I could, I would go to California for the crush, but sadly cannot. I will buy some though.

So a little story about the big lead up…I’ve had a pretty stressful week and was kind of sick of waiting around with bated breath for a big announcement from a guy who tells us not to listen him almost every other day, so I said to myself, I’m sure I’ll find out about it in good time, and left the office to run some errands before going home. I got in the subway at 34th St and half way to 23rd I realize that I was the last one out of the office and forgot to lock the door so I have to turn around and go back. When I got back to the office, I figured I may as well turn my computer on to see if the show was up yet, and it was completely worth it.
August 30, 2007

Greite
Disappointed??? No way. This was one time that the event was worth all of the anticipation leading up to it. This is a great idea.

Way to go Gary V !!!!!!

Won’t be able to make it to CA for the crush, but I’ll be ordering some bottles.
August 30, 2007

Justmarsh
So the big countdown’s over! I wish I was near San Fran. One day you need to do a NJ Turnpike wine for us peeps nearby. Don’t forget about us.
August 30, 2007

Jason Skinder
AWESOME! Not disappointed one bit!
August 30, 2007

Neil
Garagistes! Count me in! Great concept and an interesting way to see the wine process from beginning to end. It’s a bonus if you live in the bay area. My wife and I have visited Sonoma and Napa during Crush (actually going there this weekend). There’s a whole lot of work that goes into the bottle and the whole valley smells like grapes. Gary has sourced some good fruit so it should be some fairly decent juice. Communal wine is a concept that I’m sure Beam Wine Estates and Constellation Brands hopes tanks. We’re making our own, wheter they like it or not. Sure hope it doesn’t suck!
August 30, 2007

VinoVixen
GV-this is awesome….great idea. Donald Troup should be jealous he did not think of it first…..pre-sell the wines to generate revenue….initiate Vayniacs to work the harvest…..Funny enough, I was in the process of contacting wineries in my own state to volunteer for the harvest season. I was also planning a trip to Cali in the fall. I can only image how fun and exciting this will be. Cheers!
August 30, 2007

tony mahoney
As a frustrated wanabe winemaker I would jump at the chance to do something like this. I know there are ‘programs’ you can take which run one thru the wine making process but this would be much more fun being with people that are a bit off…if you know what I mean! Can’t wait for the details.

Good job Gary.

Tony
August 30, 2007

NADINE
This a very cool idea, very awsome.
August 30, 2007

C.W. Miller IV
Hmmm… Interesting concept. I’ll support the effort.

I gotta say, you’re really dedicated to “the cause”, Gary. Your passion is hard to deny.

Good luck…to all of us.
August 30, 2007

tony mahoney
Oh, BTW, you had me going with that comment about Massachusetts(Nazi State)

Tony
August 30, 2007

wmole
What a wait that was, and the outcome could not have been better. Great idea Gary! How fun is this going to be! It’s amazing how everyday you come with something new but this really takes it to a new level.
August 30, 2007

rob in indy
cool.. great idea. you can count me in for some of it. I’ve been dying to get back out to Napa/Sonoma. Maybe this is the reason I needed. More than likely, I won’t be able to get out there for the early Feb/March event since I will have a few week old baby but maybe for one of the other dates. Congrats on all of your success. You look like you are living your dream. It shows. We all watch your show because of your enthusiasm. It shows. GO COLTS!!
August 30, 2007

Fred
Sweet! Called it!
Way to go Gary.
So this time I’ve gotta get my butt out to Napa and the city and help.
(Oakland is an easy Schlep)
gotta go get some Albarino too!
Great build up!
Gotta get me a bottle too!
August 30, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
Hey wait a minute….. I thought Walla Walla was the place to be making wine,, we’re going to NAPA? for our first Vayniac wine????
August 30, 2007

J-Pipes
This is better than I could have guessed. Waaaaay better. AWESOME.
August 30, 2007

Doug
Great show. I think this idea will turn out good for everybody. Good luck. I can’t wait to purchase some and try it. We just returned from Napa and San Franciso but we’d love to return again for this special occasion. Kudos on a brilliant idea! Because with a little bit of you and a lot of us – we’ll turn out a spectacular “Vayniac Cabernet!”
August 30, 2007

Palmer
Congratulations to us! Can’t wait to get my hands dirty. I’m just wondering how there’s going to be any wine left to bottle after all the Vayniacs get into the barrel samples…
August 30, 2007

Taco John
Great idea, and good to see it’s something in keeping with the theme of the show. I’m certainly buying at least a bottle, maybe I can get in for a case. I need to start drumming up some interest where I can be the point person for a ton of wine…be one of those five.
August 30, 2007

Karol
Excellent idea – what fun!!!!
Can’t wait to get started. As always, never a dull moment on Wine Library.
August 30, 2007

David M Roberts
Wonderful concept, and one that validates the WLTV logic. Really impressed with your creativity and passion. Looking forward to being a component of the final effort.
August 30, 2007

Jake
Definately will be getting some of that Albarino. Congrats.

The Crushpad-Vayniac-community-wine-project seems cool. Definately in keeping with the idea of wine bringing people together, and it may be another step in “changing the wine world”. For one thing, the project will more than likely get some press. It would be nice to get into the vineyard and get your hands dirty and really be part of the process, although I could probably have that experience much closer to home in some of the vineyards around here, I don’t know.

But how much fun would it be tasting and blending and creating a bottle of wine with Vaynerchuk!
August 30, 2007

Tom T.
Snooze (j/k)…I’m going to go watch the Giants game.
Oh and LT kicks ass!!!
August 30, 2007

J Crazy
ROCK AND ROLL!! Yeah! Now this is what I’m talking about. BUT?? How can a kid from over here in Japan get invovled. I’m definitely buying some cases but let’s think of how all the Vayniacs living over seas can get involved? I’m sure all the International Vayniacs, let’s call them IVs, are super excited as to how they too can be involved in something so special.
August 30, 2007

Marz
Outstanding, Gary! I think the buildup matched the event! Somehow I will be a part of this. I’ll at least buy one more bottle than Chris Mott
August 30, 2007

TagWorld Brian
F Yeah, GV. I’m in too. Can’t wait to see the price (hope it’s $40 or less per bottle, in keeping with the Vayniac, communal feeling). Don’t know if I can make it to SF for the barrel tasting though. Maybe you could arrange for a barrel to go on tour to a few major cities around the country for participating Vayniac tastings – sort of like the Stanley Cup of wine. Probably wouldn’t help the sediments, but maybe just part of a barrel – or a mini barrel or something.
August 30, 2007

macca
The big news is pretty awesome Gary. Definitely in. I may be jumping the gun here but this would be an awesome opportunity to test out the whole cork vs screw-cap thing and see what the difference is over time. There’s my $0.02 for you.
August 30, 2007

tony mahoney
I know people don’t know the details yet but lets get a poll going.
How many people are serious about participating? ME!
Tony
August 30, 2007

Shad
Too Cool for words. I know I’m in. Who would not want to be a part of this? Awesome, Gary, Awesome.
August 30, 2007

Dominick Mack
Gary…that is awesome news. I can’t wait to be part of this process. And I can’t wait to get my hands on the Albarino!!
August 30, 2007

J Crazy
Just one question: what will the sustainability/organicability/biodynamicability/ecofriendability of this whole project be?
August 30, 2007

tony mahoney
Absolutely Screw cap it is!
August 30, 2007

Julie
Does anyone want to share some room and rental car expenses? MWF seeks another wine geek roommate for Napa.
August 30, 2007

YoungDave
Dude… this is monumental! I’m SO in, and I can’t wait to be there at crush!! THIS is a wine that I will finally splurge on!!! Thank you SO much, BIG G., and I hope I’ll be able to see you there. Cheers.
August 30, 2007

Gerry Lib
Gary, I love the idea! The question is: How is it our wine? Are we going to be making money off of it too? Hahahaha. Yeah, right. It’s YOUR wine with a little bit of us! Nonetheless, I am cool with going to Napa and getting my hands dirty. Me and Jorge will design the label, I am pretty sure we’re gonna win the contest. Cheers, G.V. Always loved u, always will!
August 30, 2007

jett
gv—— i’m in. all the way my friend. exxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxtremly exxxxxxxxxxxcited about the project. black pig baby. suie, suie, suie. jett
August 30, 2007

Adang
Brilliant, just brilliant! Utterly and nothing more than just brilliant =) can’t wait
August 30, 2007

Julie
Get those links up G-Man. Leaving for a long weekend early tomorrow and don’t want to miss this opportunity. It doesn’t knock that often for some of us!
August 30, 2007

Michael R.
great announcement.
Wy wife, daughter and I get our veggies from a local CSA farm(Community Supported Agriculture).
i would have never imagined someone would be so bold as to try it with wine.
great idea.
YOU ARE THE MAN!
August 30, 2007

Mike G
Thats a cool idea. It will be fun to watch it evolve. The countdown should say -1.
August 30, 2007

jsdoc56
HOLY MOLY I’m IN…As Borat would say: “Woweewowowow!!!!!!!!”
August 30, 2007

onemore
Community wine = fantastic news! I love the idea of focusing on the process and community interaction in addition to (or maybe even more than) the resulting wine.

Haven’t read all the other comments yet, so what I’m about to say may be a repeat, BUT: Wouldn’t it be great if (server/bandwidth capacity permitting) the barrel sample tasting was a WLTV live episode–and folks who had barrel samples shipped to them could taste along with you and those lucky enough to be there in person?

And speaking of barrel tasting: I’d LOVE to have that opportunity. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’d enjoy it the most if it involved a barrel of juice I had a hand in making.

And about having a hand in the making: I was just telling a coworker, “Geez, I have all these ‘07 vacation days to use up between now and my birthday… I need to plan a cruise or a coffee plantation visit or, I dunno, a week of running away with the circus.” Now I can add “a few days makin’ wine” to my list. Fabulous! We’ll see if I manage to take any time off.

Even if I can’t get hands-on involvement (because I’m in Chicago instead of California), I’m definitely in for hands-off involvement–and at least 2 bottles (heh, probably more) will grace my home.

No disappointment from me. The announcement was worth the wait!
August 30, 2007

Brant
Fantastic idea!! As an addict of the show from almost the beginning this is definitely a great idea and has been worth the wait. Nice payoff. I’ll say this for GV the guys a marketing genius and right now he is firing on all cylinders – I’m definitely in for at least a few bottles. But since I’m from the northwest he’ll regret not using Walla Walla fruit. Nonetheless, this is a homerun and congratulations.
August 30, 2007

CoryS
Yep, I’m in – no brainer and I’m going to be sure to keep a stock of this one for the LT, gonna be special.
August 30, 2007

MtnCharlie
Excellent! This is a great experience to be a part of. I’m In.
August 30, 2007

Jennifer
AAAaaaagh!!!! GARY!!! So exciting. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
August 30, 2007

big_al
Very cool! Good luck with the project. When can I buy ‘Futures’?
August 30, 2007

winehog
shit man!!! you gave me the fright. thought you were gone. actually I just about turned winelibrarytv off forever.
August 30, 2007

Shane
This really is a great idea. Whether it works out well or not, it is a great experiment in technology. Best of luck Gary, I look forward to watching the progress.
August 30, 2007

Melanie H.
Yay!! I think this is one of the coolest ideas in a long time. I’m definitely going to buy more than one!
August 30, 2007

Brythephotoguy
Well that’s just GREAT! Another reason to be totally annoyed that you don’t ship to Minnesota.
August 30, 2007

Tommyo
Cool! Too bad I don’t live in SF …. 85 …. Was that Wes Walker on the wall?
August 30, 2007

Sarah L
I must say I was really disappointed – crushed, actually upon learning the big news. Then you mentioned that you might mail barrel samples. If you can guarantee that you can do that, I’m in.
August 30, 2007

Plminer
RAD!!! Brilliant on so many levels, well done GV, you just keep outdoing yourself.

CHEERS!!!!!
August 30, 2007

Mark T.
Awesome. Count me super in. I live in long beach but ill make the drive to make some wine.
August 30, 2007

maria
sounds really awesome!look forward to hearing more.
August 30, 2007

Saftig
You BIG TEASE!! I went from being crestfallen at the prospect of no more Maniac for the Vayniacs to sheer bliss. Your brand of suspense makes Stephen King look like a second rate typesetter. Absolutely brilliant idea, color me there!
August 30, 2007

Lurker
You brought me out again GV. This is gonna be fun, I’M IN!
August 30, 2007

Lurkerdog
GVNC: Looking forward to Vayner Cab! I will buy twice as much as Chris Mott!
August 30, 2007

Andy
The Vayniac Nation finally gets their own Vino… Looking forward to being a part of a wonderful wine from Cali .. Thanks for all your hard work G . Cheers……. To All
August 30, 2007

Canuckchuk
Can those of us “not in” come on the show to rate it?

Good luck with this adventure!
August 30, 2007

Bill Luby
Good stuff, Gary — and for someone who lives around the corner from Napa, I’m excited about the potential to be involved in most of the process. That being said, really thought you might throw your support to one of the unheralded varietals, like, say albarino (something about which I am in total agreement, though people probably think both of us are crazy.) Perhaps that is down the line once the cab serves as a proof of concept.
August 30, 2007

anotherlurker
Wow. very cool idea gary. I’ll definitely get a case
August 30, 2007

DARREL LAS VEGAS
DEAL ME IN CALL IT “VEYNERCAB”
August 30, 2007

KenP
I’d be happy to work the Crush! Can’t wait to get picking. The Crush is exquisite panic. I’m in,GV.
August 30, 2007

Matt the Lurker
I totally called it.
August 30, 2007

Lurker
LAME!
August 30, 2007

Harley Stan
Gary, You Rock!!! I am excited to see how the vayner wine turns out, it will also be really interesting to watch the process start to finish.
August 30, 2007

Daniel
AWESOME!!! I’m totally buying at least two bottles!
August 30, 2007

Malphas
Wine Library Vayniac 2007 Cabernet, eh? It’s got a nice ring to it! We GOTTA give it the ol’ “Sniffy-sniff and a Whirl!”

I’m already plotting some label designs… LOL!

This is exciting news!
August 30, 2007

Ken B.
Gary,

Very cool idea! Whether I can get to S.F. or not; I’m definitely in for the Vayner CAB. This should be fun.

Regards,
August 30, 2007

Colleen
Excellent!!! Great idea. Can’t wait to be a part of it!
August 30, 2007

elron
STUPENDOUS!! Great idea Gary! Really interesting!
August 30, 2007

Senor Sangria
Hey Gary!

Congrats… This is a great opportunity. I will participate all I can in the development of the new wine. This is very exciting.

I’ve always wanted to learn more about the wine making process and here is our chance.

Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to help you out!

Cheers,

Rick
August 30, 2007

Scott S
Great idea Gary!…I’m definitely in for a case.
August 30, 2007

Bill V.
It certainly is the logical next step, considering how you feel about your peeps.

And these reactions tell the tale!

BV
August 30, 2007

RD
Good move, Gary! I’ve been making my own wines from Napa/Sonoma fruit for 6 years now and there is no way to describe how rewarding it is. You simply have to do it to understand. Brush up on your biochemistry, Gary.
August 30, 2007

Seth
Awesome news! Keep up the good work as always!
August 30, 2007

matty H
You got me, I was on the edge of my seat and was definitely not disappointed. Never saw this coming but it makes perfect sense with the values you’re always talking about- community and fun. This is really exiting! Woo! Thanks Gary.
August 30, 2007

hd16141b
How friggin’ awsom. That is one announcement that can’t dissapoint. The dissapointment is that I live way out in TX. I am supper excited for you.
August 30, 2007

Zinmaster
GV,

Brilliant, The annoucement actually exceeds the hype. Ive been wanting to make a crushpad wine since their beginning. Gary makes it possile without divorce proceedings. You my friend are a true Thundercat.
Long live Vayner-o,
new lord of the Thundercats!!!
August 30, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Macca, if you want to see the diff. between cork and screw cap, go to winespectator.com. Michel Laroche (from Domaine Laroche) talks with WS’s editor, Bruce Sanderson, about the exact same wine – bottled with a cork and a screwcap. (You may need to be a subscriber to watch the video.) It was a side-by-side of 2 bottles of Laroche’s Chablis St. Martin 2002. They tasted both, and said the screwcap retained a lot more fruit and freshness, but didn’t age with as much complexity. They don’t think a screwcap would be a great closure beyond about 5 years, for wines that require longer ageing, because oxygen transfer is a necessary part of the process, and that’s what cork is best at. Who knows….
August 30, 2007

Dave
Sweet! Do we get a discount if we work at a winery? My Jewish half had to ask…
August 30, 2007

Denise
Gary…you’re keepin’ it REAL!!!! I’m overwhelmed…speechless…packing my bags…can’t begin to think about how to afford this venture, but can’t begin to imagine not participating. What an outstanding idea…what an amazing opportunity!!!

CoNgratulations…

YOUR #1 FAN, Denise : )
August 30, 2007

mbannon
Forgot to comment on today’s wine! Love Albarinho, one of my favorites. However, I think you’re wrong when you predict big things for it here in the U.S. Not enough of it planted over here. All the fad wines have solid vineyards stateside. Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot, Syrah…

Nope, mark my words – the next Big Thing will be Viognier.
August 30, 2007

Harold
Outstanding GV; congratulations. I’ve gotta say that if anyone is disappointed by this announcement they are a serious tool, seriously.
August 30, 2007

matty H
Also, great production on the vineyard footage and announcement.
I had to watch this episode AGAIN it was so good.
August 30, 2007

winelynn
Great news Gary! I’m interested in this new community wine. Even though I am in the East, not on the west coast, I can’t wait to follow the Vayniacs wine journey….
August 30, 2007

portland guy
Guess I’m a ’serious tool’ — while I think the project is most interesting, it doesn’t match the hype. Not sure if anything could have. Judging from all the positive responses, I guess my drizzle on your parade won’t dampen your enthusiasm.
August 30, 2007

PapaMike
Should be fun! Can’t wait for the deets.
August 30, 2007

Rita
OH what!
NO Ian?????

Damn just love the hands flying all over and he is cute!
Then Tooooo bad you didn`t hook up with the food network…….
But then again like I told my DH this vineyard that you get in the states even tough you are not found of California wines is this big surprise so I guess I was On the money!
OR,,,,,,,,,, should I say YOU are on the Money no wait IN THE MONEY! You lucky Bastard! Can I say That? Did I say that out loud? Well, this worked because you pulled me back in! And I oh OHHHhhhh so want a part! I need to build up my body it `s going down fast. So put me to work!
August 30, 2007

Dr. Dan
Community wine?? How cool is that? Didn’t see that coming. Innovative. Kudos. I’m in.

Always good to see part of the Wine Library team. IAN.
August 30, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
EXCELLENT! Even better than any possibilities I could speculate. Count me in! May the Flying Spaghetti Monster bless you Gary. Arrrrrrhrhrhr!! I’m so excited, I’m going to contain myself and not make any avian allusions to Sept 16th. (This time.) Way cool. And thanks for the wristband – just got it today! Photos to come shortly.
August 30, 2007

Ivan C.
Great news, it’s great to see projects like this, which get the people involved. I’m curious to see what the price of admission is for this venture. Also, it’s great to see you push albariÃ±o; I’ve been enjoying it for a few months now, and I find it to be an incredibly versatile wine.
Salud!
August 30, 2007

Terry Funk
Gary, that is amazing, this will definitely change the wine world, absolutely revolutionary, can’t to be a part of it.

I have to be a true fan here…. GO PATS!
August 30, 2007

New World Wayne
Gary – congrats. Just moving and shakin in the wine world. Too bad it’s a cab…..GSM anyone ?
August 30, 2007

aheadwithwings
NICE!
August 30, 2007

Martin
Just as I predicted; where’s my prize? This is very exciting, downright inspirational. After you conquer the wine world, what’s next? Gary Vaynerchuk for president?!
August 30, 2007

ramona
Cool
Too bad I am in PA and can’t get the wine shipped…
August 30, 2007

Justin
finally you told everyone GV… i thought this was going to be the surprise… Thank you for letting all of us in on it back when you where in Napa for the WITS… do you know how hard it was not to tell!!!

Anyway, this is a pretty cool deal… I hope to be able to participate when I have time and am not busy with my own wine! Harvest is crazy here already. Pinots coming in next week as well as Chardonnay.. The Sav Blanc is fermenting away! 2007 is gonna be a good year!
August 30, 2007

Dave Canada
Excellent work Gary, worth the wait.
Awesome…..I am already divising a plan for how to sneak it across the border!!!! :):):)
Can’t wait to blend with you as I am going to buy 10 cases
August 30, 2007

Vayniac 2007 Napa Cab
[...] Totally cool news from Gary Vaynerchuk on Wine Library TV today: he’s launching a “community wine” where many aspects of the wine’s end result will be determined by the folks involved. [...]
August 30, 2007

L from Cape Cod
Mr. V

That is great news. That is a great idea. And I would like to get involved. I am going to go after that wine label hard. Count on great images for the label and promotions. Very exciting. Look forward to tasting the creation.
L
August 30, 2007

Bryan
Awesome announcement – have to say I was betting on the food network, but maybe in the future

Wish I could order some of the wine (Canadian) – imagine it will be great.
August 30, 2007

Shadowbird
I could have never imagined this! If I have to have it shipped out to me to taste, I want to be a part of it in some small way. This is definitely changing the wine world…and I like it.
August 30, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
So, looking foreward to hearing specifically how we can participate. 1/2 case seems like a good deal to me.
August 30, 2007

Bigsigar
Sweet!!!
That is awesome Gary!!!

Looking forward to participating!
August 30, 2007

TheThriller
Awesome!!! I’m excited to be apart of this. The build up killed me…absolutely killed me. Thanks Gary.
August 30, 2007

Road Warrior
Are Semi-Lurkers welcome? I am in!
August 30, 2007

jschulze
Great surprise! I have read quite a bit about Crushpad and even thought about doing it myself. This will be a nice introduction without the significant cost. If it works out, who knows where this can go?
August 30, 2007

Vincenzo
Gary, AWESOME announcement. I’m excited. Count me in. Awesome job on the fake outs. I believed at least 3 of them. I was yelling at my computer, laughing, and calling you a jerk all at the same time. Cheers!
August 30, 2007

AlisonD
I am sooooo going to Napa next year!! This is very exciting…Congratulations Gary!
August 30, 2007

Trish-da'-Dish
I’d love to come, and then go to work to brag about “my” wine that I flew out to California to make! Even if I end up not being able to make it out there, I’ll be buying at least 4 bottles (1 to archive unopened, as the first-ever Vayniac wine ever made–Another to try out/drink on—2 for bragging rights, to bring to parties, so that people can try out MY wine
August 30, 2007

davidB
Awesome, love the idea and once again you are putting forth some effort and doing sometghing for others, very nice. I’m in for bottles and if I can figure a way to get to SF and Napa I’im in fo that as well. An amazing opportunity to get involved in wine making, which I believe a lot of us have thought about doing at one time or another. Kind of goes back to that QOTD a whiel back doesn’t it???? For that I thank you.
August 30, 2007

SamIAm
Woo-hoo! I am now particularly happy to live in Northern Cal. What a novel concept, Gary, that fits in so well with your manifesto.
August 30, 2007

Dusty
bad ass. i’m sold. sign me up. very cool thing you’re doing. i don’t know gary…you say only a little bit of you…..but you’ve done a heck of a lot to promote and change the wine world (wltv, conan, the community wine, the list goes on and on). you’re a great man.
August 30, 2007

aaron
holy cow Gare. u da man!!!
August 30, 2007

Jon B.
Very cool Can not wait. I’ll Purchase what I can and will contribute as much as I can.I also will be looking into the black pig as well. This was all worth the wait, Thanks Gary, super cool. Thanks WLTV crew and Gary.
August 30, 2007

Tom L
Hey, GV, feel the excitement? I do! Everyone is impressed with this idea (or is just plain brain dead). Great idea. Can’t wait for additional information. Forget naked feet – lets just crush naked. Thanks for making my day.
August 30, 2007

Amada
Oh, holy crap! This is the best thing ever! I cannot wait to get into this – mad props to Gary! =)
August 30, 2007

careyd
Gary I am dying here… Way out in door county, WI in a cabin on vacation, sipping an 03 chateau sandpnnet…but I can’t get the episode on my iPhone over this very spotty edge connection. I have to stand on one exact spot to get amy signal at all!

since I cant watch I’m trying yo glean the announcement from the comments. So far I’ve got some kind of project with crushpad…of which I am familiar due to alan baker and that can only be very cool!

But then something else about ian doing some or all shows? love you G-man but also mad props to ian as I’ve found his notes spot on in the past

We head home tomorrow and I’ll be able to see the episode then. Wish this iPhone could pull it down! Alas connection is very spotty (we’re way out in the sticks here) and no flash on iPhone of course . So long for now!
August 30, 2007

PDXVino
Excellent. South Africa has tons of co-ops and it’s a wonderful experience being part of the wine harvesting, crushing, blending, etc community. Far more affordable way to own part of a mini-winery. Great idea, likely will catch on, hopefully in Oregon/Washington. Thanks Gary for the opportunity!
August 30, 2007

MossyMo
GV, well done. I think this is fantastic! Maybe I can get out there from MI.
August 30, 2007

BES
Wanted to be one of the first to comment.
August 30, 2007

careyd
Btw typo above on the wine I’m drinking tonight in the cabin…it is a 2003 chateau sansonnet Bordeaux grand cru st emilion …89-90 methinks. Nose is the best part!
August 30, 2007

Rick W.
Great Idea!!! Good luck and I hope you make some good wine. I think you should of made your own wine Gary, to many egos involved can make for a long harvest. We trust your palate let us do your label and name the wine.
August 30, 2007

EvilHomer
WOW WOW WOW…Road trip baby…Vancouver to LA to make wine…Does it get any better than that!!! GARY IS DA MAN!!!
August 30, 2007

Mike S.
Its kinda funny, after seeing what the unveiling was, it was the only thing that makes sence! A wine show? Naaaa. A jets purchase? Naaaa (not big enough) A new host? oh, you know it ain’t that (no offense).

This is the Boooooomb digidy!!!!!

A wine, OUR WINE, Absoulutely Brilliant!

It is the only answer that goes with your theme. It now seems so obvious. I am down with the new CAB.

I was actually came accross crush pad online 2 months ago and thought that that was the coolest thing in the world, but I didn’t have 10G to spend on my own brand, plus I don’t know !@#%$ about wine, but I’m trying Gary, i’m trying.

I look forward to being a small part of the process.

Worth the build up……………

Mike
August 30, 2007

Andy
I couldn’t be happier to see somebody replacing Gary on WLTV. It’s about effing time. I had to run an errand, so I only caught the first minute or so. Did I miss anything?

A Vanyiac cab sounds awesome. Cheers Gary!

Patriots 821 – Jets 3
August 30, 2007

D-Spad
ROCK ON, Gary! I’m quite excited for this new venture…looking forward to putting my money down tomorrow and doing what I can to be involved in the process…it’d be amazing to fly out to Napa, but we’ll see what we can do…!!

See ya’ tomorrow!!

- D -
August 30, 2007

Wine-ot
yyyyeeeahhhhh to gary and the new vayniac venture, bbbbboooooooooooooooo to losing shipping rights to WA State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 30, 2007

Dean D.
That is sooo freakin awesome! I can’t wait to get in on this!!!! I could acutally make it out to Napa as well. It’s just a short 14 hour drive
August 30, 2007

Derek Richards
GARY SUPER EXCITED!!!!!
My dad and I are planing to go to NAPA, to produce the best Cab to ever hit the scene.
GO TO MYSPACE TO CHECK OUT MY COMMENTS FOR YOU!
REMEBER ME, I’M IN YOUR TOP EIGHT!
SNIFFY SNIF
WORLY WORL
AKA THE THUNDERSHOW
WE LOVE THE MOTT EVEN THOUGH NOBODY CAN SEE YOU!!!!!

DEREK RICHARDS IN KANSAS
August 30, 2007

Cam
Omg GV, that is SO COOL! I can’t wait!!
August 30, 2007

Ben
Awesome! I can’t wait for the label design contest.
August 30, 2007

Bossman
Awesome! Better than any expectation (and that’s saying something with the build up). I’m in and I guess I now know how I will use the airline voucher from the canceled Bern’s trip. Hoping to raise a glass with you, I owe you a drinky-drink.

I suspect, though, that demand will exceed supply, so make sure the mechanism is robust and fair (is there a possibility that the run can be expanded if need be not to exclude anyone interested?). Nothing would be worse then someone wanting to participate but being shut out due to circumstance.

Speaking of which I’m feeling for those in the “forbidden” states. It sure would be in the Vaynernation spirit if Vayniacs in neighboring states volunteered to purchase for others to pick up. For their largess they could receive credit for the order towards the top 5. Something like this could be organized in an easily overlooked (by WL) topic in the forums. This stuff wouldn’t be available for the protected merchant to peddle anyway, it sure would be a shame if some of the brethren Vayniacs are shut out due to silly laws. We need to find a workaround.

Ian is stellar. There never needs to be a reason for a day to go by without a WL eps. It would afford you the opportunity to take a break now and then and show him your confidence in him, he has the Vaynerchuk sensibility without being derivative and is entertaining in his own right. I suspect there’s more than a few cat’s pee and poops in him (but don’t tell him I said that). You should be secure in your success/talent (you know you’re an original) to give him a shot now and then. All the great talkshow host had stand-ins, think about it. You don’t drink just one varietal, do you?

You done good, Vaynerchuk.
August 30, 2007

Bill I
Comin’ out of “lurker status” for this one…

Congrats Gary! I love the idea of community-made wine, and I can’t wait to see what comes out of the label contest. Great news, great announcement; I’ll definitely be buying as much as the budget will allow.
August 30, 2007

Agnes
wow you scared me there for a minute (no offense Ian!!!)
then it felt like the finally of Dancing with the stars…… or that sort of thing ( prolonging the suspense..)
community wine sounds like interesting idea!! does community include Canada?
August 30, 2007

Grape Expectations
Fantastic idea. I’m fortunate to have family in the bay area so I hope I’ll be able to actually participate as well as buy. Can’t wait to see the details.
August 30, 2007

Dominus
I thought about this a year or so ago and now, it can come to fruition. I need to take some time off and what better way than to spend it in Napa.

I’m there.

Cheers!
August 30, 2007

nyc621
Exciting, but very unexpected. I think it’s a great idea and can’t wait to buy a bottle. Maybe we can do a nyc tasting?!

(Is anyone else sad that GV isn’t going on the food network? I’m thinking of starting a petition!)
August 30, 2007

Al from San Diego
I’m so going to be at his vineyard!
August 30, 2007

Jay!
Awesome!!!!!!!!
August 30, 2007

John Farrin
THIS will be interesting. The opportunity to follow a wine almost from it’s inception to it’s completion is an experience that only comes around once in a blue moon.

QOTD: you DIDN’T buy the Jets?
August 30, 2007

Michelle
Wow! What an awesome announcement! I’m sooo glad that I live reasonably close to Napa because I’d love to be part of this wine!! You are the best – always looking out for your fans. I got to admit (no offense to Ian) you did give me a little scare. The wine world wouldn’t quite be the same without yas.
Congrats on the big day!
August 30, 2007

Wave
The event lived up to the hype. Nice work GV. You just changed the wine world for good. The momentum created by you and the Vaynernation is steamrolling down a steep S.F. street. WOW!!!!!!!!!!
August 30, 2007

Dr. J. L. Sifuentes
Hook me up with 10 cases please! Gary, you need some serious HELP! Thanks for the ride and I’ll see you along the way as OUR wine comes to fruition. Dr. Sifuentes.
August 30, 2007

julian.grey
Congrats Gary this is excellent.
August 30, 2007

Andre
So how much do i have to spend to be oneof the 5?

Awesome GV. I WILL BE THERE! Can I say, in unison with all the Vayniacs, THANK YOU!

mount veeder, howell….damn i can’t wait!
August 30, 2007

Ben N.
Good job Gary, I like it.
August 30, 2007

Hugh
Great idea, should be a wild ride….hopefully the vintage will be a good one, but even if the wine sucks, we’ll have memories….i’m curious to hear what the price point will be….
August 30, 2007

Ookla
This rocks – I actually haven’t even finished watching the episode yet – I’m actually half watching, half typing. I don’t want to miss anything – thank you, fantastic, way to go!!!
August 30, 2007

Jim in Atlanta
Very cool!! Look forward to following this adventure.
August 30, 2007

Stumpy
Is that it? All that drawn out hyper-bull for so long, just for that!! Talk about overkill.
Don’t get me wrong, it sounds like an interesting project and I wish you luck but come on, it was over hyped. I just hope it doesn’t end up being another one of those typically jamy Napa fruit bombs with an overbearing oak monster, that seems to be the popular trend.
Good luck and don’t forget to include some poo, and veggy notes.
August 30, 2007

Bossman
QOTD: What the heck is TOT SER?

Oh, I almost forgot, I’m definitely in in subsequent years if you do an aussie shiraz, it would be justification to make the trek (amd I’m just looking for an excuse).
August 30, 2007

Thomas St. James
This is so frickin full of crap. You guys make most of this stuff up. I mean, who talks like this: “Vaynernation”, etc. It seems to me, that this is all about this guy’s employees writing comments….so transparent that it isn’t even funny.
August 30, 2007

addamms3
That’s a really exciting project. Good thinking. Any idea of the price point or is that the kind of thing that is calculated later? I can see getting in on the project just as an excuse to get out to California, especially if it is to supervise my people as they put together my signature wine.
August 30, 2007

sgt vino
I hope you allow us viewers in Hawaii to purchase! Great idea, great show. I may be changing my vacation plans to go to Napa now to coincide with some of the 2008 dates. I’ll just have to find a way to prolong my wife’s pregnancy now….hmmm….
August 30, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
WOW!!!!! Great announcement, lived up to the hype! Looking forward to placing my order!!!
August 30, 2007

BPlague
Great now I have two wines I have to wait for I just put a homebrew wine in my carboy to ferment last weekend and now I have to wait on another wine to come to age. Really Gary this is great news nothing that I was expecting good work on getting something like this together for everyone to get involved with.
August 30, 2007

Bruty
Great announcement Gary-
Well worth the wait.
Ill have to buy some of both wines
August 30, 2007

Grapedigger
WoW a community Vayner Cab…a GREAT initiative!! Looks likes tons of fun…
Cheers
GD
August 30, 2007

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
HEY GV
Fun episode, didn’t expect this….

I think it is an awesome concept, I hope a lot of people will get involved. Truly bringing the wine world together!!

I can’t wait for next year, maybe an East Coast Vineyard!?!??

Keep up the good work.

J DUB
August 30, 2007

Winelover4ever
I have to admit that you scare the shh….tt out of me. For a moment I thought we were gonna loose the little bit of you part….. Disclaimer….. people with heart problems must skip the first minute and a half. Hey vayniacs !!!!!…..I would rather call you MANYACS……In addition to the the good humor…. this is a great brilliant idea. Involving you fans in the real stuff is like saying I’m seriuos about the wine world changing part. Now, analyzing the annoucement future succes, I have to say the odds are on your favor. You’re getting the cream of the crop, Oakville, Howell mountain, Cohn and Mt Veeder vineyards, get out of here, this Cab with a little bit of everybody will be something good to talk about, ahhh don’t forget…… whether “THEY” like it or not……..count me on crazy Gary little dude…
August 30, 2007

Boris Jazbec
Gary, What a awesome idea. Though I live in Canada I will find a way to buy a few bottles of Vayner 2007 Cab Sauv.

I look forward to partaking in some way in the making of this wine.
August 30, 2007

linda
awesome announcement — and I totally agree about the anticipation being better than the actual event itself. I feel the same way whenever I’m planning a trip (especially to Paris) — the pre-stuff, the talking about it, (not to mention the necessary shopping for new clothes), and all the leg work involved is just about as much fun as the trip itself.

I’m definately in … all the best with the harvest. wish I could be there to crush.

Linda
August 30, 2007

james marinello
WOW….I have to say I was fooled for a minute!! Worth the wait gary!
August 30, 2007

JOEinLA
How do we start buying?
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FTboomer
The build up was a blast. Looking forward to the wine
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sasori
Great build up, great episode! Loved the fake outs!
August 30, 2007

Jason DiMambro
Very exciting news, Gary! I’d like to pre-order a case for myself. Salute!
August 30, 2007

Matty D
Gary, Thank you so much for all you do. WLTV has become a part of my daily routine and all I can say is that YOU, GV, with a little bit of me, well you’ve taught me to enjoy wine more and more. Can’t wait to get on board with Vayniac Cab tomorrow!
August 30, 2007

Shotgun
Gary– Welcome to the Crushpad Nation. About the same time that I learned about WLTV (in the fall of 2006) I learned about Crushpad. We are also in the biz thanks to Mike Brill and his wonderful business idea. Is this great or what?
August 30, 2007

kwan
hotness gary. hotness. this is a massive idea. nice marketing too!
August 30, 2007

rob laliberte
Wow Gary. This is a huge announcement.
Very exciting. Good job and thank you for the suspense.
r
August 30, 2007

rob laliberte
Wow Gary. This is a huge announcement.
Very exciting! Good job and thank you for the suspense.
r
August 30, 2007

damon aka unknownwine
this is great. I hope I can make it out for one of the events. I love wine.
August 30, 2007

Jeffrey
you didn’t say…you flying everyone out there in the WL jet?
August 30, 2007

Leephus
Awesome Gary! WLTV is great… I can’t wait to get some of the Vaynerjuice!
August 30, 2007

mikeyrad
WOW, very cool!! Count me in. So, is VaynerCab going to be Bordeauxlike, a fruit bomb, or a little bit of both?
August 30, 2007

Jeff Cleveland
Gary, what a cool idea. Don’t know if I’d be able to participate but even if I don’t, I’m sure you’ll provide us with plenty of ways to be connected to it. I can just picture the twitter messages you’ll be sending along the way. I really love being a part of this community. Thanks, Gary.
August 30, 2007

mikeyrad
and if this one works out, can the next one be in Italy or France? It would be great to have an excuse to go to Europe.
August 30, 2007

ktw
GV – count me in!! this is a genius idea and totally worth the build up!!
August 30, 2007

Bobinnati
Wow! Never would have guessed this outcome! Very cool idea. I definitely will be buying in, but probably won’t be making too many trips to the left coast. The Albarino sounds good too.
August 30, 2007

Dodger Blue
Way to go, gary!!
I’m glad that my guess was wrong because it turned out greater that I expected. I could see your passion and I really respect it.
Can’t wait to see something like ‘vayniac cab “GV” Reserved’.
First ever community wine! Awesome idea and Oh, I already feeling some fun fact going on there. Thank you always.
August 30, 2007

wlburk
watched the episode a while ago, but then went right back to the forums

looking forward to the Vayniac Cab!
August 30, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
Sounds pretty cool, wish I lived in California.
August 30, 2007

Tommy Williams Jr.
You surprise me yet again Gary!! You’re a vanguard in the wine world and I salute you!!
August 30, 2007

Dan NYC
What no baby!!! This is a great idea. Once again your frustrating the wine world. I’m in!
August 30, 2007

t_moderne
G.V. master of marketing. Creating all new business opportunities in the world of wine. Impressive.
I might be in only because I know the fruit will be top notch and with all this attention and media focus, the crush folks and other consultants will put in the extra effort and attention.
Cheers!
August 30, 2007

JeffWalnuts
Gary, very cool! my wife and I are IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We live an hour southeast of Napa, and are very pumped about taking part.
August 30, 2007

Capt M
I rather not comment tonight. I expected something more important, after nine months of watching daily that number on the board. I guess it’s going to be fun, but so much expectation just for this? am I missing something here?
August 31, 2007

vivaitalia
Wow Gary! That is freaking incredible! How could anyone be disappointed? This announcement far exceeded anything I came up with. The only thing that’s a downer for me is the fact that I live in Florida and am on a students budget but i’ll have to find a way to at least get to the release party. The barrel samples by mail is a brilliant idea too. I think it’s awesome that you’re doing everything you can to get all of us involved. Oh, and how about the label contest for the iphone? I think that would be perfect. Thanks so much for all you do for us.
August 31, 2007

TR
A wine critic with the gumption to put his own cajones on the line by taking part in producing his own wine? What will the other wine critics say?…Hrr-umph, Hrr-umph, Hrrrumph, Hrr-umphh…”hey I didn’t get a Hrrumph outta that guy!’….hrr-umph! Thats better.
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.
August 31, 2007

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

Jahlove
I am so down for this.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cutting edge, buddy!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

manpod
Nice idea. Can’t wait to see the details.
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

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

blobic
… DIBS ON THE FIRST CASE!!!!!
August 31, 2007

Seth - MacGeek
Kudos on an amazing idea. I wish I lived in california!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jamie
Wow. Gary this is really interesting. The whole community gig is brilliant.
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

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

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

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

Zenus
Great news and I can’t wait for the Vayniac Cab.
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

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

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

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

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

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

that black pig sounds kooky too
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

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

DanielJ
Gary,Outstanding announcement! This project sounds like alot of fun and could be one helluva wine. Count me in!
August 31, 2007

Tony R
The community wine is the greatest idea. Sign me up.
August 31, 2007

Rob B.
I’m in. Sign me up. Great idea. Great show!!
August 31, 2007

Robin C.
Very exciting news! I was interested in particiating in a Harlan Estates project that sounded like this one, only way out of my league financially.
You don’t need to worry about the anticipation being the best part of the game, as some games, including the wine game, never end. Every year it’s a new and different story with new sets of anticipations. I will be following this with interest, especially as I am not so far from San Francisco.
August 31, 2007

MarcT
Wow this is huge!!
I’ll have to get in on this one.
August 31, 2007

MetalDave
That is definately very sweet. I would be interested in this. Unfortunately I live in Ireland and have no way to get to SF in the next few weeks or months. Like the Scandinavian fellows above me, maybe we can hope for something in Spain or Italy. Anyway, it sounds cool and I’m sure everyone who participates will have a great time.
August 31, 2007

G. Tweeze
Amazing! Worth the wait and such a great opportunity for the Vayner Nation. This really is what wine is all about…bringing people together, and now it’s bringing people from all over the country together. Thanks Gary. I want to buy a case, but I live in PA. Any way around that?
August 31, 2007

Tim
Don’t be so loud. You can give your review with out being so dramatic
August 31, 2007

Mott T Hoople
Gary – seriously, besides the group participation, what’s the difference between this and “Sharpshooter” or “Clone 5″?
August 31, 2007

phermented1
Awesome idea. I hope I can participate. Are airfare, lodging, food included in at a certain level?
August 31, 2007

Jeremyw501
Great Announcement. I wish I lived on the west coast so I could do alot of the fun stuff. I am going to buy my case and start planning for the launch party in ‘08. Thanks Gary for thinking of all of us!! Great Work.
August 31, 2007

Austin B
G.V. – Fantastic lead up and delivery. I’m looking forward to details, but I think I’m not going to be able to make the trip as I’m time off restricted through the next couple of months.
Critical Comment: Shoot more B-Roll footage next time.
August 31, 2007

Susan
Gary-LOVE the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! GREAT idea! Sign me up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 31, 2007

Karen
How awesome is this?? Did anyone else get shivers or tears in their eyes? I’m in Ohio, but I will definitely contemplate how to make this journey a reality. Thanks Gary!
August 31, 2007

LeatherPalate
I’m on it like Blue Bonnet

Gary this is very very cool mon.
August 31, 2007

TROC
Put my name in for the Wine Taster positon. Daring effort, making wine, especially for people that know wine. Exciting project. Can’t wait to hear more.
August 31, 2007

Jayhitek
Sweet! I have never owned a vineyard before!

Wait.. What was the announcement again?
August 31, 2007

Dougie Fresh
GV… I’ll be there!

So glad my GF works for Delta Airlines…

See you in Napa!
August 31, 2007

Colin
Wurd up! What an awesome community-building plan – I hope the Vayniacs in MA can score a bottle somehow…
August 31, 2007

markc
Very Cool. I can’t wait to be a part of the vayner Juice! A small part, but a part none the less.

Thanks GV.
August 31, 2007

JimW
What and excellent idea. I am looking forward to putting a little bit of me in the initial Vayniac vino.
August 31, 2007

David
Gary – Wow, what a great idea. What better way to further educate the Vayniac nation in winemaking than including them in the entire process!

Looking forward to seeing more details. Count me in.
August 31, 2007

Steph and Nico
Gary, this totally rocks dude!!! Stephany and I are totally in!

Super gnarly!

We want to be involved in every step of the way – parallels with our recent winemaking hobby!!!

Congrats!
-Steph & Nico
August 31, 2007

Pat Sullivan
I am Matt and Tim’s mon and I am very excited about this new project. Count me in!
August 31, 2007

Chris C
Unbelievable announcement!! What a great way to bring the Vayner nation together. Nice sourcing for the grapes!!! Will try to do my part to support the project.
August 31, 2007

Sue Z.
Great marketing, innovative concept, and overwhelmingly positive responses! I hope I can afford a bottle or 2! Although I won’t be with my fellow Vayniacs to participate in the process on a physical level (teacher salary & schedule), I will certainly be with you in spirit!! Thanks Gary (& WL team!) and good luck with the project!
August 31, 2007

Rita
Congratulations Gary!!! You are a so better and you so deserve to change the wine world! BUT!!! Stop drinking coke and lime it will kill you! Cancer loves all that sugar.
Drink wine!!!! Oh ok there is sugar but wine makes it better!
So do you think this will be a sideways take offfffffff?

And you`ll be rolling in grapes, drowning in wine, parting like it`s what did you say 2009…

You will have many that will or should I say to participate in this and just can`t afford it! What about shipping grapes to the East coast or to the other side of the world and we can whip up some beautiful wine!! Remember I said it first!
Is there an aerial view of the vineyard!

OK Tony! HOW many people are serious about participating?

ONE DAY YOU WILL OWN THE JETS!
AND move out of the way Donald Trump!
August 31, 2007

Mark1348
Great idea. I’m in.

What about shipping some of the grapes used in the wine? It would be great to taste the fruit what went into the wine. You can ship grapes anywhere…
August 31, 2007

Daniel O
Very exciting! I want to find out more about it and see how and where I can put in my two cents.

Gary, you ROCK!
August 31, 2007

Nathan
What a great idea! I’m definitely in, and looking forward to future community wines from around the world. What I would really love to see is the effect of three types of oak on single vineyard, single vintage Sangiovese, or any grape for that matter. Maybe a three bottle release, one American, one French, and one Slavonian.

On the Albarino, it’s hard to accept that some of these hardcore oak and butter chardonnay drinkers would switch. Either way, diversity is the key.

Great job on the news!
August 31, 2007

Fiorentina!
Gary…long time…no post…I guess I’ve transformed into one of those hated Lurkers, but I guess that happens with 70 hour a week. Anyways….this idea of yours is amazing. I’m definitely going to be involved in this, but was wondering…what is the bottle price? Also, what type of oak barrels are you planning on using? Are you planning on this wine being “organic” and/or vegan friendly? Will this wine be filtered or unfiltered? In addition to these wine questions, how long are you planning on each member of the community participating in the harvest? Is it 1 day, a week, or up to us to decide? Being that the Vaniac community is so large (and mainly from the East coast), is it up to each person to find their own place to stay or will there be certain accomidations provided? Will you be working with certain hotels/bed & breakfasts exclusively for this event?
Sorry for all the questions, but this is something I cannot miss and need time to plan for.
Congrats on your success Gary…you and the rest of the staff at Wine Library work hard and deserve it.
August 31, 2007

WML
I am thrilled. I have a home in Carneros and am back and forth from LA all the time. Looking forward to the dates. Hopefully you will schedule the crush on a weekend….although I know it’s all about the grapes!
Looking forward to picking, crushing, bottling, and buying!
August 31, 2007

J Dubb
Gary, This is great news! In fact it kind of THUNDERED!

I am so in, don’t know to what level but I am totally in. I just hope I will be able to get the wine in Minnesota (Gary you have to work on this).
August 31, 2007

Moselman
Like the MCA suggestion of artists’ labels. But surely there are artists within the Vayner Nation who could do the job. Sounds to me like another great contest, c/w Vayniac cheering/voting sections. Well, maybe GV’s favourite artist for the inaugural. Would that be Leroy Nieman, if the man is still with us?
August 31, 2007

PaulT
Excellent idea! If you can ship some bottles to Holland safely, I’m in as well! (an idea for a next big announcement: open up a store in Europe )
August 31, 2007

Bill
Gary – awesome. Just wish I lived in CA!!
August 31, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
WOW!!! We’re coming out of the woodwork for this one!!! Gotta be feeling the love?!
August 31, 2007

Ron Lacey
You gotta love it, I think it’s a great idea. Because of THE BIG OAK Monster in most NAPA cabs I’ve stayed clear sense 97.
Hope a little bite GV and a whole lots of us can tame that beast.

I think I was right about the hair cut.

ron
August 31, 2007

Lb in KS
# 450…HA! SWEET!
August 31, 2007

Kara E.
I’m in!! Awesome job!
Kara
August 31, 2007

march58
Hope to be able to purchase a bottle or two.
August 31, 2007

Chris G
Brilliant idea Gary, it’s nice to part of something.
Despite being in London is gona make it tricky for me but I’ll follow it every step of the way.I’ll even try and get hold of a bottle or 2 but I can see that being tricky!

Thanks again
Chris
August 31, 2007

Suenartia
From the Madonna of On-line Wine Marketing it was the logical next step – a lot of people will be on board for sure. Great way to dangle the carrot!

Two things:

There is no Cali – unless you are from New Jersey…

It’s pronounced Ree-us By-shus – I love Albarino too
August 31, 2007

Lars
Great announcement, Wine Guy!!!

I am in for a few snorts. Will definitely buy and take place in this wine.
August 31, 2007

Lil Luce
Ok…you haven’t heard from me in a while, but I had to come out of my lurker status to say CONGRATS GARY! I heard about Crush Pad on NPR and thought – How cool. Now, with the Vayniacs, it is even cooler. I would LOVE to be a part of the process as long as my life/work/bank account allows!

PS: I love Albarino and am headed to Spain next week where I will be drinking lots of it!
August 31, 2007

Iron Man
WHOLLY CRAP!!!!

I hope this doesn’t turn out like Harlan’s community wine adventure at $100K per person, that would seriously suck.
August 31, 2007

NathanN
Nice to see you brought your tasting glass back to the show.

The announcement had an impact on me. I had dreams of the Vayniac Cab last night tasting & blending, tasting & blending.
August 31, 2007

Brian
AMAZING! You certainly made The Announcement live up to the Buildup. I will see you in Napa!
August 31, 2007

Bob F
So many reasons for congradulations. You diserve all of them. Congrats!!! I heard so many good teaser ideas (all should be seriously considered), and then to learn about the possibility of contributing to a wine vintage. It’s going to be a great learning experience. Count me in!!!

Bob from the great backward state of Tax-a-Massachusetts
August 31, 2007

Sherri
Hey Gary,
Had to come check out the BIG announcement! Congrats! Sounds very cool! Hope we can find a way to get to San Fran and be in on it…

GO PATS!
August 31, 2007

Phil
Gary, awsome idea.
I only found WLTV about 2 weeks ago, but I still felt the thrill of the build up. Me and some friends had a little party to celebrate the announcement and it did not disspoint. Keep up the good work; please dont ever let someone else take over hosting; you’re frantic energy and enthusiasm are able to keep my fragile attention span from wandering.
phil from philly

E-A-G-L-E-S! EAGLES!!!
August 31, 2007

Lucas
De-lurking here… (because the rules say I cannot email Gary straight away w/o delurking…)

Congrats! This is really big news!!
August 31, 2007

stewart l
great idea! Can’t wait to get involved in the process!
August 31, 2007

Paul M
What a great opportunity to experience wine in a way not normally possible for the masses. Love it!
August 31, 2007

The JOB
This is a great idea! I might not make it out there to help out but I definitely want a bottle of what “we” create. Awesome. Keep up the good work and ignore those that spew negativity.
August 31, 2007

Vinsant
Great idea! Hopefully in for one or two bottles. Vayniak Cab….how about $50 buck chuk
August 31, 2007

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[...] Wine Library TV Goes Social – Gary really understands embracing the internet. First, for those who don’t know he’s for wine what Jim Cramer is for stocks. He’s passionate, he’s enthusiastic, he’s not a wine snob, he’s real, and he can communicate to the noob wine drinker as well as the true wine experts out there. Not only did he purchase social wine site corkd.com(one of the best looking sites on the web) to expand his winelibrary empire (representing NJ mind you), Gary recently appeared on Conan, was covered in Time magazine, and just yesterday unveiled his new idea â€” a community supported Wine. Huh? Well, you can work the crush, go through the barrel sampling, and buy the wine and work into the blending phase, design the label contest, and eventually get down and party. From one bottle to 100 cases…it can be your wine. Interesting idea Gary…very interesting. [...]
August 31, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Thanks Gary! The Vayniac Cab is a great idea, just fantastic! It should be a great adventure and, especially with those great Napa grapes, should last a lifetime. Cheers!
August 31, 2007

Eric Bergen
Gary -
OK After watching the past 30 episodes or so, I am beginning to understand what you are up to with your wine podcast. I am now coming out of gthe “lurker’s closet” and admitting that I watch and enjoy your show. I even ordered some of the wines you have recently reviewed.

Hello, my name is Eric and I am a Vaniac……

Therapy begins soon!

Eric from CA

PS Why not review some El Dorado County/Fairplay zins. They grow them pretty good up here! (Lava Cap, Single Leaf, Perry Creek)
August 31, 2007

Eric Bergen
Gary -
OK After watching the past 30 episodes or so, I am beginning to understand what you are up to with your wine podcast. I am now coming out of gthe “lurker’s closet” and admitting that I watch and enjoy your show. I even ordered some of the wines you have recently reviewed.

Hello, my name is Eric and I am a Vayniac……

Therapy begins soon!

Eric from CA

PS Why not review some El Dorado County/Fairplay zins. They grow them pretty good up here! (Lava Cap, Single Leaf, Perry Creek)
August 31, 2007

wayno da wino
Yooo, Gary!!!
Vayniak Cabernet, How coool is dat!!!!!
I will be up dhere to help stomp some
grapes. Da clod-hoppers still in pretty
good shape!
August 31, 2007

Jon B Lodi
Gary, thank you very much for getting people to go “behind the bottle” and see what it’s really like to pour your heart and soul (not to mention the wee hours of the early morning!) into a new vintage of wine.

Hey, if you’re looking for a great Cali Albarino, check out Bokisch Vineyards! They are serious Spain-o-philes, completely specializing in Spannish varietals. They’re so serious, they also own property in the Rias Biaxas in Spain!

I’m waiting for the link to buy a bottle or two of your wine. I’m signing up!!!
August 31, 2007

Bart Massey
Hello Gary,

I have been a lurker. Sorry, but true. I have however, enjoyed your show and enthusiasm tremendously. I collect wine, have attended wine schools, have several certificates and constantly strive to learn more, but this is an actual opportunity that I am excited about. I live in Kentucky and this will provide an insiders view I have hoped for. I am looking forward to being a part. Thanks.

Bart Massey
August 31, 2007

Alaska1
I can not wait!! I am in for 4?? how much will it be?
August 31, 2007

ChrisBerto
Nothing to add but more props! You might need to set a limit on purchases GV, in order to insure that all us thirsty savages are quenched.
August 31, 2007

Withnail
ICE

Instant Classic Episode
August 31, 2007

t_moderne
Cabernet Vayneraugn?
Vaynernet Sauvignon?

It would be old world -new world – smelly cheese and sweaty socks mixed with strawberry licorice and cool-aid; cedar box and tobacco mixed with chocolate covered cherries and skittles.

Could be interesting.

btw – woohooo – top 500!
August 31, 2007

Marko TJ From Finland
I knew you had it in ya! But this one blew us totally away!

I am in for 5… Will i be arrested in Finnish Customs???

I was Waiting for Big news!!!!!

But this was BIGGER!!!!!!!!
August 31, 2007

mrzitro
Vayniak Cabernet…no OAK Monsters allowed
August 31, 2007

Chris Voigt
Well, it is better than the show ending …

A lot will be riding on whether the wine will ultimately be good or not.
August 31, 2007

wax
Gary,

I am way into this. Lets do it!
August 31, 2007

Kristen
I am super pumped GV!!!!! Congrats and thanks for letting us be a part of the process….this will be an amazing experience for everyone out there and I can’t wait to get my hands on some bottles of Vayniac Cabernet….although I did like Vaynernet Sauvingnon! What a revolutionary way to “change the wine world.” Definitely living up to your promises!
August 31, 2007

JimB
If Black Pig is a good as Nora you have a winner. I ordered 6.
August 31, 2007

SS Chris
Comment #480….on our way to 500!!

AWESOME…just ordered a case!!

Great seein’ you last night!!
August 31, 2007

JimB
If Black Pig is as good as Nora you have a winner. I ordered 6.
August 31, 2007

ToddE
I think this is a great idea can’t wait to get involved.
August 31, 2007

SS Chris
#485

For clarification, that was a case of the 2007 Vayniac Cab

Also picked up a few of the Black Pig Albarino.
August 31, 2007

LurkerNoMore
Make the wine age-worthy!! I want to be able to open a bottle 15 years from now, once Chateau de Vaynerchuck has gained world renound, and say “I have the premier vintage”!!
August 31, 2007

OldmanW
Gary,

Congrats! I’m sure the 500 cases will go fast, I’ll put in for at least a case. I’m not sure I can get out there for the crush or barrel tasting, but will definitely try and make the release party. Will be great to meet the other Vayniacs!

P.S. What’s the projected price range per bottle?
August 31, 2007

OldmanW
Nevermind, just saw the link to the Vayniac cab in episode 306… $38. I may have to make it 1/2 case…My credit card just took a beating on a recent trip to OR wine country.
August 31, 2007

Johnny Jet
Unbelievable – You are really going to “change the wine world” aren’t you!!! See you in Napa!
August 31, 2007

BobMac
Living in Napa, I’ll be close by and help in any way I can.
August 31, 2007

justin
Sounds awsome
August 31, 2007

pv
At first glance of the episode, i was ready to protest your replacement. I am relieved that it was a joke. i am anticipating a great announcement while i listen to this episode. I am enjoying the buildup….so far so good. I like the blending part, the community theme and wine party in SF. I’m signing up. See you in October. I cannot believe! Great idea!
August 31, 2007

JonE
Your using your connections, some that most of us will never have access to. And with this your sharing the wealth to an army of people very eager to play a part in something that would easily be out of reach. Thank you for the oppurtunity. Big ups G-Man!
August 31, 2007

Len C
Nice!!! You are a true innovator. This should be an cool adventure.
August 31, 2007

wildebeest
Holy crap! You had me scared there for a minute! The opening, combined w/ your twitter message about buying facebook, had me thinking that Gary might actually be gone.

It’s good to see the tasting glass again.

I’ve got some Thundercats for you, and I’ll be sending them soon.

Wow! Thank you for choosing the west coast for this project. I hope I can make it to SF for some of it.
August 31, 2007

joebot
Chateau Vayniac LOL ! sounds good! I’m in GA and wouldn’t be able to buy this I don’t think..?? But I wish you all the best in making this cab!!

Joe
August 31, 2007

Byzandula
What fantastic news! I hope the price point will come in at a reasonable level considering the communal nature of this juice. If so, I’ll definitely be interested in purchasing a few bottles. I just wish I had the funds to fly out and enjoy the crafting experience (not to mention the final blend which would be a dream). Cheers!
August 31, 2007

fatherthechair
I’m in! A surprising, refreshing announcement, far from a disappointment. The food network thing would have been one though. I only watch TV on the internet now!
August 31, 2007

hermitaged
So the announcement was killer – very exciting stuff. It’s kind of funny about the Food Network stuff because I always talk about how I can’t believe they don’t have any show dedicated to wine. They even have that Thirsty Traveler guy working on Iron Chef America, but still no dedicated wine show.

So how is this going to work now that you are getting into the wine making side of things – even without “scoring” the wines, it seems like it could still be seen as a conflict of interest.

One more thing – I agree on Albarino, but I sometimes wonder about Arinto out of Portugal. Kind of versatile like Albarino, although they are markedly different, but the wine seem able to fit into several situations.
September 1, 2007

Dom
Nice Gary………coubt me in Buddy!
September 1, 2007

fatdoi
the Nap Cab initiative sounds ok…. pity i’m in sydney……
September 1, 2007

97brunello
Gary,

Do you know that you can do this much closer to home? I make wine every year at the Wine Room in Livingston. The wine is delicious and during blind tastings it has scored very highly.

Just a thought: why not spread the wealth and do this around the country?

James
September 1, 2007

shmunkie78
GARY THIS IS AWESOME!!! We’ll do all we can to be part of this process from Cleveland!!!
September 1, 2007

Christopher T
I think its awesome, I can most likely only afford 1 bottle…or maybe not if its $38. Well, whether I participate or not, I think its awesome!
September 1, 2007

Rich Davis
Most Excellent! Put me down for a couple of cases!
September 1, 2007

Jay
Nice. I live in CA so I will be getting involved for sure.
September 1, 2007

Grace
My friends and I were going to make Zin through Crushpad next fall. Now we have an even bigger reason to do it twice. Count me in!
September 1, 2007

Keith L
Gary, Fantastic!! I am in.

Ian, good luck as host as Gary moves on to wine making. Based on your intro, you will change the wine world too.
September 2, 2007

Happy Wine Guy
Gary sells out. What a jerk-off. I wonder who will get the 500 cases? Those who are in S.F. and those that pay the most. What about the rest of the nation? Piss on them. Gary wants to play big-shot wine maker and go against all that he has been saying all along. Average guy — screw you! I make wine and you don’t. Whoever pays the most gets to blend it. I say kiss my ass Gary. I don’t want any wine made by some rich kiss up. In the mean time I will keep my inclusive attitude towards wine, help those who show interest and avoid the elitists…including new ones like Gary. What a disappointment. Make sure to charge your Mom for her one bottle, jerk.
September 2, 2007

chenin
Hi Gary,

nice idea and big thumbs up for your enthusiasm.
However, I am a little bit unsure as to how this should
work out well. Many people with many opinions could possibly
spoil the result.

Still I hope it will be a success and send you my best
wishes for your project.
September 2, 2007

Ryan
Cool idea.
September 2, 2007

Thorsten Heidt
Hi Gary,

I am still following your vlog day by day and I am thrilled by your idea. You put so much energy and as we say in Germany “heart blood” into your idea to create a real wine community.

One question, you mentined, that in the future you might end up doing such a kind of project in different areas of the world, but how can we participate now in this project? is there any chance of a least buying some botles at the end of the story here in Europe, are you going to export some cases?

would be great to know.

regards
Thorsten
September 2, 2007

Greg B.
Big G,

Let’s do this.

Greg
September 2, 2007

Elliot Essman
I’m in.
September 3, 2007

Kent I
I love the idea, and would love to be a part of it, but come on…how about some free shipping for the poor CKCs!
September 3, 2007

Sal Merenda
Good going Ian- Glad to see Gary put his shows in good hands.
September 3, 2007

Sal Merenda
Keep up the good work.
September 3, 2007

Colin Devroe
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I am so going to buy some!!
September 4, 2007

BK
GV, I was out of town this weekend. This is feaking awesome. I am in!
September 4, 2007

italianwinelover
GV-Was out of town all weekend. OMG how fabulous…..want more details for sure! You are so thoughtful to think of all of us to involve us in this endeavor!!

What a great adventure for sure!!!
September 4, 2007

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September 4, 2007

SoCal
Very Cool GV…..I will need to get more info……ya know the Baby is on the way and the due date is Feb.
September 4, 2007

judi
this is the coolest thing ever…did not see this coming. good for you
September 6, 2007

Johan Alexandersson
Well Gary, this is just so amazing. I feel part of a community, and not just a comunity in the Internet kind of way but a real community. Hello everybody. Let us create a great wine together. And you local people who have the opportunity to go there for the harvesting, dont go eating up all the grapes now!

So excited
September 8, 2007

Wime Making
Hi Gary,

Great piece of news you have here. Looking forward to more great stuff from you.
Thanks!
September 9, 2007

Hecubus Spratticus
Just last night I was bemoaning the fact that you have to be a gadzillionnaire to own a winery and then hallelujah Gary comes along to lead his people home. Are you sure you aren’t Canadian? Goddess bless you, and how can I sign up?
September 9, 2007

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September 23, 2007

Jason
I have been lurking for a couple of weeks now, Trying to catch up on the past episodes that iTunes has downloaded, wanting to have a reason to write (never know what to say), Anyway, I am here in Northern California, cannot wait to get involoved in this, Will try and make it at least one if not all events. Will help in anyway that I can. Going to go and pre-order right now if there is anything left. Being a part of changing something as monumental as the wine world is amazing, thanks to Gary for including all of us in that!
October 9, 2007

Nuno Teixeira
Wow! So I finally caught up to this episode! Great announcement! Very excited to get me a bottle and give it a try! Congrats to the V-Man and the growing community out there that’s making this effort possible!
December 4, 2007

Nick O'Neill
I want to taste the wine Gary! I also want to come party in San Francisco. Are all these cases already sold out?
January 27, 2008

Andrew H.
This is the coolest thing I have ever heard of! I hope you do this on an annual basis.
March 9, 2008

thefanjestic
I guessit’s too late too get in on the process? Cool idea!
August 9, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
That is amazing news. Its too bad Im a year late or I would have absoultely gotten in on this. I hope the entire process was a success and everyone who was a part of it had a great time. Heres to success and to doing this (hopefully) again! *cheers!*