Power Friday Tasting, Buckle Up!

Power Friday Tasting, Buckle Up! – Episode #376

December 21, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with some of the most anticipated wines of the year. These cult and sought after wines make for an awesome Friday Show!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Mahi Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Fisher Whitneys ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay
2005 Quinta Do Crasto Douro Reserva Old VinesOther Portuguese Red Wine
2005 El Nido ClioOther Spanish Red Wine
2004 Quintessa RedNapa Red Meritage

317 Responses

December 21, 2007

DrEdwardo
Am I first? Yipee!!!

Edwardo
December 21, 2007

Senator
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Woo Hoo!
December 21, 2007

MagnumGourmet
Top three!!!
December 21, 2007

Caren
looks like a good one!!
December 21, 2007

billyg
top 5
December 21, 2007

josh in burgundy
Mott link it up I am officially in the top 5!!
December 21, 2007

Smith MBA
10?
December 21, 2007

JSH
my kind of juice!
December 21, 2007

Joe W
Wine Library TV on Revision3!!!
December 21, 2007

MagnumGourmet
QOTD – I think that WLTV will be approached by a big network to develop something more mainstream. but Gary will turn them down because he’d be giving up control. Plus, he’d be selling out by becoming one more talking head that convinces people to drink wine sight unseen (or palate untasted as the case may be) because he says it’s good.

Happy holidays!!!!
December 21, 2007

Michael Y
oooh just out of the top 10
December 21, 2007

Seo
top 15!!!
December 21, 2007

JK from WV
2008: I predict Wine Library TV will be picked up on a local Jersey public access tv channel. You fame will spread throughout the Garden State!
December 21, 2007

DrEdwardo
QOTD: Stephen Tanzer will be a guest on WLTV!!
December 21, 2007

Kinglurker
WHY ARENT YOU ON THE COUCH!!!

you keep saying that you will be but then you don’t :/

QOTD: I think some network or other establixhed based media thingy majig will pick you up
December 21, 2007

Senator
QOTD: Destined for Food Network. If not 2008, 2009 for sure.
December 21, 2007

Mike T
QOTD: I think MagnumGourmet hit it on the head and really that’s a shame because this show is completely RADOOL!

Also, when are we gonna see a big azz glass like that one that was in the cellar show? yes the 4 foot tall one…
December 21, 2007

BobM
Yay! My holiday 4-pack arrived today. Gary, I predict that WLTV will become so popular that it will start to draw criticism in the wine press or in mainstream coverage of the wine scene. People will try to make a big issue of you having a conflict of interest, but your audience won’t give a damn because they’ll actually watch the episodes and see you dissing wines that you carry in the store. And besides, they’ll be having too much fun to care.
December 21, 2007

Zakk Forchilli
QOTD – I think in early 2008 at least, you will still be doing the same thing, with a little more radoolness.. I hope to see some awesome radoolness!

And, im pretty sure you should make a Mott link it up shirt. God its such a good idea, pump it up Vayiniacs! JEEZ!

Amazing ending. ha.
December 21, 2007

Little Jonny H
I foresee winelibrarytv continuing to appease the value seekers by tasting many wines in the 10-15 dollar range (more from S. Am?,) and also continuing to test the RP and Advocate ratings. However, I think that GV may go back to his roots a bit and do more educational episodes: vertical tastings, and maybe an episode or two on wines that have been opened for varying amounts of time (or decanted vs. not).

Most importantly, the Vayniac Nation will triple in size as GV does more televised events!
December 21, 2007

Mislead Matt
Unfortunately, Sadool is not Radool…

QOTD: Staying underground FTW!
December 21, 2007

Marc
Always loved the Quintessa!

QOTD: Guest expert on a China Wine Tour!
December 21, 2007

BobbyTiger
You are way to smart for the Food Network. (Don’t even think it).
Keep doing what you are doing, and how you are doing it. I’m a relative “newbee” to the show, but since I hooked onto you a couple of months ago,
I’m really getting into what you are saying. Nice show today, but who knows, I might spend my year end bonus on one of those $50 bottles.
December 21, 2007

jimkay
Tough question – It all depends on the time GV can devote to the show. I’ve seen several web related ventures peter out over 2 to 4 years. It must take a lot of effort to keep the show going. As other responsibilites come up in your life, it will be harder to take the time to keep it on the air. I can see GV replacing himslef with another dedicated host, or even a series of hosts to keep it going. I could also see a long sabbitical, short return and then an end. Lets hope not, for now anyway, because it has been a great run for us viewers.
December 21, 2007

Siggi from Iceland
Good show

QOTD: ok don’t, just don’t go to the large networks, cause I wouldn’t want to see you selling wines that you don’t like just cause there are more money involved(witch happens all the time) but the Vayniac Nation will get bigger and bigger:D + add more food with wine shows:P
December 21, 2007

Senor Sangria
QOTD: You’ll start your own Wine Lover Internet TV Channel… You’ll have your own writers and video producers. You’ll have a total of 700 episodes.

Then eventually you’ll branch out to beer and mixed drinks. When you do let me know i can surely help you out.

Cheers!
- Rick
December 21, 2007

Bryan Bell
Have a drawing to give away the wine package tasted each Friday to one lucky viewer. By the way, what happens top all the opened wine on the show?
December 21, 2007

Martin
Okay, next year the camera is going to be taken away. Doesn’t Gary have more of a radio face?
December 21, 2007

Michael Y
qotd – tv show. maybe on the food network? wine and food pairings.
December 21, 2007

DC7
Wine and bowl games!
December 21, 2007

Rock n Roll Andy
I think it would be cool if you hit the streets and talked to some natives about wine. Maybe even grab a couple of them and brought them into WLTV!!!! And for the Wine Fools you talked about in episode 288, I definately think you are going to add a couple wine stands in you’re show. You know, like Keg stands!!! But with the one and only, FRANZIA!!!! PEACE!!!
December 21, 2007

Neil
QOTD: Sasha joins you on Laid Back Fridays.
December 21, 2007

Rock n Roll Andy
ORRR!!! Mott will take over because he is such the CULT SUPER HERO!!!! GOT MOTT??? We want Mott. We want MOTT!!! G-MAN, You ROCK!!!!!
December 21, 2007

The Original Marc
QOTD: It will be shut down for promoting sins like drinking alcohol by President/High-Chancellor Huckabee.
December 21, 2007

Malphas
QotD: My prediction/vow for myself in ‘08 is to have my first official outside client for my freelance illustration gig. By that, I mean I wanna have a client who does not know me personally and yet respects what I have to offer as an artist.

Because I can make it happen, dammit!
December 21, 2007

Rock n Roll Andy
I have GREAT INTEL, that Rock-n-Roll Andy will be on the show!!!! With Guns a Blazin!!!! WHACHA GONNA DO BROTHER??????
December 21, 2007

eltejano
Another good show GV! Have a good holiday!
qotd: I think you’ll have a great success with your Vayniac Nation wine and will probably get more involved with production of your own label.
December 21, 2007

Smith MBA
Predictions

5. More Gary on the Road footage.
4. More ads like Montanaha Steaks
3. More Sasha Vaynerchuk
2. Old Wines
1. The WineLibrary TV tasting bib

By the way nice Watch Gary.
December 21, 2007

Dominus
QOTD: Besides the Colts repeating as Super Bowl Champs, I believe WLTV becomes more interactive with regards to its viewers by allowing them to IM or iVideo in real time during the show. One big happy winefest.

Cheers!
December 21, 2007

chenrys
Interesting show…enjoyed the mix.

QOTD: 2008…more viewers…more quest appearances and special settings. Same great GV and Thunder aspects.
December 21, 2007

wine-ot
QOD – don’t make me buy a tv gv….this show is the only thing keeping me from doing so! As for the future…you love it too much to leave, i’m not worried!
December 21, 2007

CareyD
Great show Gary!
Really enjoyed it!

QOTD: I predict MORE OF THE SAME from WLTV. I say that believing the show really hit it’s stride this year, especially the last few months. I like road shoots, I like special guests…but like a good wine, they need to be kept in balance. Gary, you (and the wines of course!) are the reason we watch. So as long as the balance is in check…I say bring it on!

(P.S. I have not missed ONE SINGLE EPISODE…not ONE!)

Thanks again for all you do…
December 21, 2007

JimChem
Great episode!
December 21, 2007

Shad
I hope WLTV stays just as it is, however, growth and change is good and if the demand and dollars are there……..

I think the statement that the “Mott” shirt isn’t happening is a load of you know what.
December 21, 2007

Jon
QOTD: You will have “The Gary Vaynerchuk Show” on TV
December 21, 2007

JonE
I too G-Man, have always been a fan of classy not slutty.

QOTD: 2008 life is great. it rhymes and that’s what I’m hoping for. Thunder show?…Discovery Channel or Travel Channel.
December 21, 2007

late-start
QOTD: sirius???
December 21, 2007

Sonnenuhr
Love the Mahi! Just drank my last bottle of Nimbus. Time to order some Mahi.

QOTD: WLTV will hire me to replace GV as host. We will review only German Rieslings exclusively – Ja, zat vill be fun! Auf Wiedersehn….
December 21, 2007

nickel and dimed
Probably the best pure GV show I’ve seen. Big Ups Gary. You were like the Clio today. Lots of Barry, not a lot of TO.
December 21, 2007

Rock n Roll Andy
Yo Gary Thunderchuk, Mott RULES but the show doesn’t have to change at all to keep us Wine Geeks watching!! LIVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!
December 21, 2007

tyson crosbie
I think you will garner a greater audience and in doing so will become even more frustrated at the ratio of lurkers to posters.

The show is great and I wish you the best in 2008.
December 21, 2007

Annapolitan
QOTD: Gary, by the end of 08 the President of the U.S. will be seen extending his glass and pouring some wine on the table as a salute to his White House guest. This will become the rage and necessitate the creation of the Thunder Pad to place on the table to catch the wine. Thunder Pads will sell in the millions and become an art form in itself.Padools will be Radool. Cheap knock-offs from China will enter the country, but will be unworthy of a Padoolspill. The craze of Padoolspilling will of course run to excess in the CKC whose anxious parents and profs will point their fingers at you,GV , and you will be villified by the press and compared to the Oak Monster.
December 21, 2007

Kev and Ams
QOTD: I see a new opening and a new closing for the show. Also, more guests and contests. =)
December 21, 2007

jahlove
QOTD: My prediction for WLTV in 08. Lots more guest appearances by industry people and Vayniacs alike. More on-the-road episodes. More contests. More give-a-ways. More schwag. At least 8 free shipping announcements. Continued diversification. You know… more of the good stuff.
December 21, 2007

Antonio TouriÃ±o
in 2008 you’ll change the name of the show to “The Mott, Link it up, Show!”

Yeah!
December 21, 2007

Geoff
QOTD: in 2008 free shipping codes every day! j/k. My guess is more secret pack / semi interactive type stuff.
December 21, 2007

michaeloxford
For 2008, could we have a monthly GangTasting and have a shipment of wines sent to us so we could taste along with you. The Christmas Eve show will be my first such, but every time you have this tastalong, I want to be involved.
December 21, 2007

AngioRanger
QOTD: Hey, about syndication or franchise?!
GV, whatever happened to the lazy friday couch, it is missed; “Mott, couch it up!”
Have a great weekend everyone.
December 21, 2007

abdrury
A regular spot on The View opposite Whoopi.
December 21, 2007

jason
QOTD
how about drinking some wine, people should come for the wine.
the other day you said something about drinking some older bottles. i like that idea a lot.

more links to other wine blogs… burgudy report, rocks and fruit, wine Dr. bring those guys on. lyle on rocks and fruit has some bones to pick these days.

EP # 500. rawk!
what about bringing on the laywer from Md. on?
more wine makers
more vouvray : )

where is the what will you drink for noel this year?
December 21, 2007

Michael
qotd:
more wine tasting. why mess with a good thing?
December 21, 2007

ChrisR
PERFECT TIMING!! Gary, you saved me 60 bones. Was going to pull the trigger on the Clio and de Crasto today. Based on your reviews, maybe I should just put that money into the Chateau Angelus 2005. I’ve had my eye on it for months now.
December 21, 2007

Paul M
QOTD: prediction … no TV (but probably have to turn down a couple of more offers) … Paul Shaffer will leave Letterman and join the show as musical director and Stuttering John Melendez will leave Leno to become the announcer … Tonight on The Thunder Show special guest appearance by Robert Parker with Paul Shaffer and the band and now heeeeeeeere’s Gary Vay-Ner-Chuck!
December 21, 2007

tj & sf
qotd: in 2008 gary will start a second internet show exclusively about football so that he may return to actually doing a wine show and gary will begin using 2 buckets…one for spitting and the second for wasing wine. the latter of which he will place behind wine library at 5:30pm.
December 21, 2007

portland guy
QOTD – Interest in the show will wane, signaling the need for a format change. But demands on your time will affect what that change will be. Personally, I would like to see fewer shows — say, 2 or 3 per week — but with increased emphasis on quality. Perhaps 1 show a week will be a panel of 3 or 4 ‘co-hosts’ who will taste and discuss a few wines, another show will include a ’special’ guest. And a third (and last) will be you doing the usual.
December 21, 2007

Michel Dugas
Hi Gary in 2008 you will do another buch of shows, another buch of vaynyach wine and maybe buy the Jets but I wish you a kid because it’s THE gift of life as wine is…

MD
December 21, 2007

Ash Burns
I would buy a “link it up, Mott!” t-shirt. Don’t give up yet G-ary!!!
December 21, 2007

DannInNH
QOTD: Shows will be M-W-F with more guests. Format is good, but the recent show with Jeff Davies was what is needed, he represents the wineries and that is needed, IMHO.
December 21, 2007

Jordan
QOTD: dude don’t go on TV cuz part of why WLTV is cool is that it’s online and slightly anti-establishment – 2008 brings more thunder and wines from off the beaten track from places like hungary, romania, michigan, virginia, brazil, and uruguay
December 21, 2007

chitown_wino
QOTD- 2008 will see over 1000 comments on days you give nothing away!
December 21, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: I make it a point not to predict anything. I’m usually wrong.
December 21, 2007

MARSHALL
Good friday show. I wish I had the scracth to get one of those Quintessas.
December 21, 2007

TennLee
QOTD: I dunno, but wherever it goes, I’ll watch as long as its vino focused…
December 21, 2007

waibeans
QOD: predictions about things that will NOT happen in 2008 for WLTV and the WL

1: there will Not be a wish list incorporated into the website

2: the store will Not enlarge it’s parking lot forcing people to continue to park at the Taco Bell next door

3: you will Not be making a WLTV trip to Tampa in 2008!!

lol!!!! hopefully i’m wrong on these tho hahahah!

have a good holiday GV
December 21, 2007

billyg
I hope the show concentrates on great values from established regions, like yesterday’s Bordeaux show. I think that is where we learn that under-marketed wines with great tradition can be tremendous values.
December 21, 2007

Stanvh
Mott –> Link it up! Tee. I vote YES. Another Radool show Gary.
December 21, 2007

Monstrose
QOTD: The Vayniacs become the soccer moms of the 2008 election, forcing candidates to trust their own palates rather than focus groups and thus changing American politics forever.
December 21, 2007

KVolk
QOTD: I predict that the “Mott, Link it up” T-shirt will out sell all other merchandise except the vino.

This show was the essence of the Thudershow…..”Mott, Link it up!!”
December 21, 2007

Grapedigger
Great show as usual. I think the show will be essentially similar in 08 with mild modifications..It’d be good to keep it under 20 min and choose as much as possible the widely available wines..Having guests on a regular basis would be great. I think it’d be very interesting -for the viewers and for yourself – to have a blind tasting show once per week. Keep it up G.
Cheers and happy holidays
December 21, 2007

Joe Hendricks
QOTD:
I bet that you rate a Texas wine in the 90’s!
Have you had any great wines from Texas yet?

Joe
December 21, 2007

Achilles Mike
QOTD I think you.ll add greater depth for the show by having more guests, and creating as always the super energy you convey for wines- and maybe even the Jets will win!!
December 21, 2007

Barry
QOTD: I am totally unsure of whats going to happen, but ill tell you what I want to happen. FOOD NETWORK BABY, right before Emeril! You got the energy Gary and you’re show would destroy some of the junk they have on the Food Network!
December 21, 2007

Grapedigger
Hey G., what happened to the drawing for the big fat 6L Silver Oak?
December 21, 2007

Tom T.
QOTD you will break the camera lense with a cork.
You or Mott will let a loud fart loose on an episode.
December 21, 2007

Anthony L.
Love the 1980’s NWA wrestling metatphors, keep em coming Garry.

QOTD” Prediction for 2008 is that Gary will be picked up by the Food Network, become immensely popular and then get his own day time talk show. In otherwords, he’ll be the new Rachel Ray. By January 2009 he’ll be doing those annoying Dunkin Donuts commercials.
December 21, 2007

Jason Dallas
QOTD: “Mott link it up” becomes more popular than “Don’t tase me Bro”
December 21, 2007

Araldite
I don’t know what you’re going to be doing in 2008, but if you lose your credibility, you’re going to be shit.
December 21, 2007

Scott
Great show. Focused yet you still had time for your entertaining sidewinding metaphors.

QOTD:
Mott will leave the show when he gets recruited as cinematographer for Spielberg’s next film.
“Mott, Link it up” t-shirts will then skyrocket in value as if they were 2005 premier grand crus.
You will make a terrible effort to record you own theme song. We’ll all make fun of you for it.
Seriously:
GV becomes a daddy and the thundershow has some episodes recorded in your basement, then moves to a two or three day a week show.
The show will have more guests and more off-site recordings.
I’ll keep watching and commenting.
December 21, 2007

VinoPhilosopher
In the year two thousand and eight I predict that the thunder show will have Robert Parker as a guest wherein Mr. Parker will confess that he secretly admires and is obsessed with the thunder show and GV, and also publicly concedes that he has been deposed as the king of all wine by GV.
December 21, 2007

Mike S,
Thought it was a great show today. I would love to see 2008 be what you have been doing with the show over the past couple of months. Really enjoy the off site episodes (cellar, wine bars, etc.) and the guests. I have to say that I miss the laid back Friday and answering our questions. To be honest, it would make me sad if you decide to go to TV. Not sure why, but I do think that the internet is the perfect medium for the show.
December 21, 2007

RANDI
I was drinking club soda and listening to your description of the Clio wine, it made me laugh so hard and suddenly that the bubbles went up my nose. (I gave the club soda a 94) Great show. 2008 will catapult you into some serious super stardom w/gigantor celebrity guest hosts, your own line of sunglasses, a guest appearance on SNL and posers popping up everywhere trying to steal your thunder.
December 21, 2007

Canadian Chris
QOTD: welp, I could see the thunder show getting picked up by FoodTV or something similar, but I think that might not be such a good thing. The interactive-ness of the show as it is now is what makes it so freakin cool IMHO. How the heck are ya gonna say “Mott, link it up!!” on FoodTV? I see the show taking off – on stage6, on joost, more internet exposure. I also imagine GV having a tough time not becoming just another guy people look to for ratings. Keep up the great job boys. And bring on the Mott, link it up shirt!
December 21, 2007

Cabel
Great show! Yes, I have been one of the lurkers, am coming out now. I predict that in 2008 your online viewer base will triple. Your show is high energy and made sor those of us who aren’t “som’s”, but love wines of all shapes and sizes. Taking my Vay-Ner-Chuck list to the wine store with me tomorrow, will let you know what I think of the wines we decide on! Keep up the great work! Shouts to all the people behind the scenes who make it come together!

-Chris
Denver, CO
December 21, 2007

Darlene O.
Great show, Gary!! QOD: Maybe a field trip once a week. The cellar/wine bar episodes were radool and ridonculous! Loved those. Maybe each week you take us on a field trip to a ‘Winery ‘O The Week’ and we do a tour. OR…in ‘08 you become a vintner yourself…it’s all good. :}
December 21, 2007

Michael Mohammadi
I think the “Link it up Mott” is a cool T-Shirt idea, but I agree that it might not do that well, at least yet.

QOTD: WLTV will continue producing 5 episodes per week for the first few months of 2008 but a busy schedule as well as other commitments will steal GV’s time away from producing daily shows by April or May. Vayniacs will not fret though, as the quality of the shows will be even higher than before and the time GV spends on other commitments will benefit all of us viewers. WLTV will continue entertaining , educating, and changing the wine world. I wish you the best.

Happy Holidays!
December 21, 2007

Pinuck
QOTD – more or less status quo, except bigger web audience and no movement into TV. gary, i think if you were on TV, your style will get diluted to attract a bigger, more lucrative but definitely less cool audience. then you’ll fade away into mediocrity and eventual cancellation, like emeril live. and that would completely suck!
December 21, 2007

The Doc
I predict the thunder show will be more of the same, or at least I hope. Honest, fun, entertaining, informative, and mostly humble to the fact that it is just wine, and in the grand scheme of things enjoy life to the fullest with the people that matter. And yes, Mott link that up!!!!
(C’mon Gary, not the first time I have left that)
December 21, 2007

Dan B
You get your own show on cable, where you become bigger than Martha Stewart. With your own product lines of everything wine related and a magazine of course. I WANT A MOTT LINK IT UP TSHIRT TOO. Especially since I can’t get anything else from you here in WI.
FAVRE 4 EVER , LINK THAT UP SUCKA
December 21, 2007

Matt Munsey
Today’s show was great. Cloudl reall see how you were into it. Not that you aren’t always into into it, but there was definitely an electricity about today show.

QOTD: I would imagine that things would be a bit bigger by this time next year. More apps, more followers, and more lurkers. But most of all, by this time next year I will know a lot more anout wine. That is my prediction. Thanks Gary!
December 21, 2007

ktw
qotd – more changing of the wine world
ps – i agree with all comments referring to laid back friday on the couch, we need more of that
December 22, 2007

Achilleas
Great show – the only thing I regret is not being able to buy a lot of the wines you show as I live in Cyprus.

QOTD
—-
1. TVWL continues to kick some serious derriere in 2008
2. LINK IT UP MOTT T-shirts become a great success and exceed sales of 100,000
3. GV will do the show in different countries
4. GV will become a daddy – baby will have bottle shaped milk bottle to prepare him for later life
5. WLTV will give away a $10,000 bottle of wine sponsored by a company
6. The Jets will win a few games

Keep on Bringing the Thunder!
December 22, 2007

Jprva
QOTD: In 2008 we will definitely see a great deal more of Gary’s portmanteaux. I also predict we will see Gary taste a lot more wine. Also, Mott will get a raise. Additionally, loyal Chicago vayniacs will begin making a yearly pilgrimage to WL after they can no longer order online, though they will just have to put down the bottle long enough to pick a date.
December 22, 2007

Carly
Awesome show…would love to find that chardonnay to gift to some staunch Kendall-Jackson lovers!

QOTD: The Thunder Show is going to be picked up and syndicated for television…no guesses as to which network, but you have a personality that will not/should not be confined to the Internets!

P.S. “boughten”…*shudder* (way worse than goosenberry!!)
December 22, 2007

HO
QOTD
Judging from the last several guest hosts you had I think you will share the mic more in 2008.
We are all looking forward to the Christmas wine tasting with you
Scott
December 22, 2007

Christopher J
QOTD: You will be doing the same great show as always, if not better. And, of course, be the number one show on the Internet, hands down.
December 22, 2007

mikey lennon
QOTD: Much more of the same, guests, visits, and contests. Maybe multiple shows with other people reviewing other alcoholic beverages.
December 22, 2007

JP
QOTD: My prediction- GV successfully lobbies legislatures to get laws changed so he can offer FREE shipping to all 50 states, and to celebrate, he comes to my place to help me drink that honkin’ 6L bottle I’m gonna win next week. or not.
PEACE
December 22, 2007

Vegas Rob
Great show, Gary!! I liked how you kicked it up a Notch! SO this is my 3rd post with many more to come… Does that still make me a lurker? Hmmmmmm….. QTOD-Not only will the “Thunder Show” be a huge hit online, it will be aired in mini episodes on the Food Network and on NBC… And maybe you’ll take Emeril’s place on the Food Network! Oh yeah Babe!!
December 22, 2007

MattyO
this is the kind of show that makes me want to watch WLTV all day every day. awesome job gary.

QOTD: i forsee gary doing a guest appearence on “good morning america”. what i would love to see is gary on the colbert report! THAT would be awesome!
December 22, 2007

jfoobar
QOTD: I predict a recurring guest host. I predict Mott will get his own sitcom. I predict you will be bringing the sad as the Jets will be better but not make-the-playoffs better. I predict I will come up and visit your store at some point since the Wine Gods hate us Marylanders and you can’t ship to us.
December 22, 2007

Scott EJ
GV,

I only hope WL will branch out into something such as an import/export business in the midwest. With Illinois gone soon, this may have to become a reality.

If Indiana falls (which it probably will), it would make sense to look at Chicago as a fantastic small set-up shop.

There is a huge market waiting for you here!!
December 22, 2007

Vegas Rob
Oh yeah, One more QOTD Prediction- Not only was your Christmas wine tasting a success, you will air your Superbowl Wine Tasting Extravaganza during Halftime which will be a huge hit, while everyone else is watching Britney Spears’ Flopping around the field. Afterwards my Jaguars will come from behind yet again, and defeat the Packers 31-28 in an instant Classic!! Crazy, I know, but I only speak the truth!
December 22, 2007

Elliot
“…a little Flint Stone component… Yabba-Dabba-Doo…”
December 22, 2007

Cookiedds
In 2008 I predict you will be relocating the show to Montana where cows out-number humans 4 to 1 and fewer than 1 million people live in the entire state. Wine tastes better at higher altitudes and I predict your scores will increase accordingly. I predict on location shows at area ski resorts with Saint Bernards delivering the wines in casks hanging from their collars. I predict The Iowa Hawkeyes will finish better than they did this year and get back to a decent bowl game.
December 22, 2007

Rick Watts
Gary,
new to your show and just wanted to say that I love your enthusiasm and passion for what you do. keep it up! also, I didn’t want to be a lurker

kinda disappointed that there won’t be a “Link it up Mott” T-shirt

Rick Watts
December 22, 2007

John in Virginia
Gary,
Tone it down just a little…not too much…just a little…
December 22, 2007

Elliot
Today’s show was so focused and on point that I decided to leave another comment. I haven’t seen you that into the wines in a long time… Nice work my man.

– The Original CKC Rep.
December 22, 2007

bfrankphoto
QOTD:
1) More sponsors for more giveaways.
2) Mott Link It Upâ„¢ t-shirts will be made.
December 22, 2007

davidB
Nice ep
qotd the wine world will finally change and all over people will start to buy wine they have never heard of! tasting groups will spring up in far away places like BFE.

Happy Holidays everyone!
December 22, 2007

Bacchus
QOTD: Happy holidays all! Here are a few predictions of mine:

1. Jets are NOT gonna win Superbowl but you’ll still obsess over them on the show, hahaha… I know this one will get ya!
2. For a less obvious predictions… Gary V bi-monthly Wine Magazines!
December 22, 2007

surlee
been watching forever, but i gotta say – you totally brought it today (to the point where i didn’t even mind “sniffy sniff”)
December 22, 2007

E
Finishing up the ‘02 Ch de Piras with some Mahon Curado; each of them is better off by itself.

What will 2K8 bring?

More couch.
More dirt and rocks.
More Tannat.
More weird-ass Italian grapes I’ve never heard of.
More varieties from Washington and Oregon that you wouldn’t think they’d be growing in Washington and Oregon.
More guests.
More Mott.
December 22, 2007

Sky Mayhew
In 2008 the demand for Gary to get on another late night talk show will be so great that they will end the writers strike just to bring more thunder to main stream media.
December 22, 2007

CRZYWinemaker
GV, great descriptions on the wine today,I could almost smell and taste each one of them. I’m glad you still don’t shy away from being brutally honest even when it’s very obvious you really want to give kudo’s to a wine that you’ve really liked in previous vintages.

QOTD: I predict more celebrity endorsements on the T-show and regular off-site tastings at various hot spots. Keep the Thunder rolling ~ CW
December 22, 2007

surlee
been watching forever and i gotta say – you really brought it today…to the point where i didn’t even mind “sniffy sniff”
December 22, 2007

surlee
sorry for the double post…
December 22, 2007

aheadwithwings
QOTD: GV will bring WLTV to Jay Leno and David Letterman and make them eat dirt!

also GV will get a Food Network special about how we are all changing the wine world.

WLTV continues its Radoolness!
December 22, 2007

Mike Z
QOTD: In 2008, we will see the Thunder Show going to a more “On Location” format. It’ll be fun at first. There will be upstart boutique wineries, slick businessmen, and wine-associated companies hurting for publicity all trying to jump on the GV train (… like that? almost sounds like the ‘gravy train’) and get GV to do a show at their place. Then, things will start to sour. The “Oak Monster” will become a friendly, plush toy. Sweaty socks and asparagus-smelling wines will become a BAD thing. Gary will start to cheer for the Patriots… It’s all part of Gary’s slow, inevitable march toward the temptation to sell out to Marvin Shanken. Will he resist? Stay tuned. We’ll know in 2008.
December 22, 2007

aheadwithwings
AND WE NEED A MOTT SHIRT!
December 22, 2007

vivaitalia
Man you’ve got me excited about that Mahi. Too Bad about the reds. As far as Spain and Portugal go, I know lots of wines at half that price that would kick far more ass. Happy Holidays to everyone!
December 22, 2007

Todd
In 2008 the earth will quake at the awakening of a new age of wine enthusiasts. This onset will be induced by none other than Gary Vaynerchuk. People not afraid to reconceptualize their world will be released from their cocoons of inexperience and doubt and will be jet propelled into a future where the enjoyment of wine is not limited by knowledge or taught by any man, but is instead complimented by the love of wine and the mystique of culture and the urge to get out and try something new!.
December 22, 2007

Justin L Ove
2008: So much wine. So little time. Taste on brother. Taste on.
December 22, 2007

JoeD.
QOTD: IN 2008 Gary will switch to a NY Giants Spit Bucket!
December 22, 2007

philfong1125
First time lerker

QOTD: realtime tasting on WLTV, live shows from other parts of the world

GV, come to RSA and taste some radool stuff….
December 22, 2007

Jan
About Quintessa, taken from the web: Quintessa is a selection from 170 acres of vineyards, mostly planted to cabernet sauvignon, along with merlot and small blocks of cabernet franc, petit verdot and carmenre.
December 22, 2007

Medo
I would love to find the Mahi over here in Germany!

2008: Try new things! Please go and seek out more “new” stuff for us… My recent experiences for instance with Brazil wines were really mind opening! I think in 2008 you will get the honor for changing the wine world since EP#1! What ever that means
December 22, 2007

Kent I
Would the shirt be, “Mott, link it up!”, or would it be, “Like it up, Mott!”? Cuz I’m not too big on option A, but I like option B.
December 22, 2007

Bob Sikorski
I think that your own idea of more guests wil be important. You need strong guests who will interest your viewers and interest you. You have to avoid getting bored with yur own format. Strong guests should help. Going off-site is a lot of work, and it dosn’t change the wine. However, going off-site may help if it makes more guests available to you. Another advantage of off-site is the possibility that it could help marketing.
Just go with your gut, and good luck!
December 22, 2007

Tstank
Nice show very to the point but more or less on the expensive side. I bet by this time next year you will embrace the oak monster.
December 22, 2007

Jeremy L
Rowdy show gary! thanks for brining in the Jumilla (ITS ABOUT TIME)!!! Interesting fruit bomb i bet, most of the Jumillas i have been drinking lately are a polar opposite of your description of the the Clio. Most of em have that earth, and acidic backbone that make me keep coming back. great episode!! p.s. MORE JUMILLA ON THE SHOW!!!!
December 22, 2007

Jeremy L
QOTD? KEEP ON RAGIN LIKE YA HAVE BEEN. THATS WHY WE LOVE YA!
December 22, 2007

Tzahi
QOTD:
1- International wine shippings
2- More giveaways (ho yes, we love that!)
3- doing an episode on Israel wines (and visiting us)
4- keep on rocking!!!

Great show, thanks,
T.
December 22, 2007

Characterlost
oh yeah gary v your getting huge, your getting a show on cable tv for sure… you sign next year and begin full time in 2009. have fun btw your rad, as long as you do a daily show, on a chanel that comes in a normal package
December 22, 2007

billr
Nice show…even at 6am.

QOTD: I am not sure what to expect for 2008. After watching Episode #374 and then going back and watching Episode #18 I did see something that I liked in both episodes that you use to do in most of those earlier episodes that you have almost stopped doing in the past 100 or so episodes. Want to know what it is??? More detail about the wine, the grape, the region, the people behind the vineyard that particular wine comes from. Tell us a story like Mr Davies did on almost every wine you two tasted. You use to do that a lot but don’t seem to do it much anymore. I would rather watch you taste two wines and then tell us a story behind them than to watch you go through three, four or five wines and no story. I am fairly new to wine and if you want to keep us new Vayniacs or “want to be’s” attention for any amount of time I think 2008 needs to be a lot of the same thing you already do along with an “old twist” of telling us more about the wine. Don’t get me wrong, I love watching what you do but I really think Episode #374 showed me what I would really like to see for 2008. Bottom line: JUST KEEP ON DOING IT but maybe a little more info.
December 22, 2007

Big Nick
Gary….spent many months just lurking while I caught up on all (and I mean all) of the past episodes here on the site. I got to see your evolution in a much shorter time frame than the vayniaks that have been here from day one. I guess the best part of the show is that we get to hear and learn about wines, from a guy that is so grounded in his youth that he is comfortable making Ric Flair comparisons. I am not sure TV is your calling, politics plays too big of a role and th often determine who you should be. Don’t change just for TV, your real niche is here doing small focused video bloggin where you control the content and the direction. Keep it up, and best of luck in ‘08.
December 22, 2007

sky
beam me up mott!!! kissin baby butt? is baby butt a wine flavor? ahh..snow peas!busy-hell yeah-i drive for a wine company and they wore me out so much on friday that its saturday morning before i can watch this show. i hope you read my late comments …(yeah gary you remembered its goose -no en- berry)….should i have two bottles of the mahi with my mahi mahi?short term memory loss takin over on the cali chard?so cali can stand up to burgundy ?what?!i dont know,gary…but if you say so maybe i ll have to try it…and im gonna have to have it with fish…(er).DONT FOLLOW RULES!i had an old duro last week it was reserva 2001 yeah! and it brought tht thounder. douro is up and coming!natural alcohol was damn high from the home of port, but the backbone held it together.holly bleep tht clio!!!15 years ago i could get jumilla for six dollars.no-five!ive delivered the clio and knew it was a hit but i dont roll with the fruit roll up bombs….sorry(bam,bam-have you been watching emril lately?)yeah bring on the funk train sewer and garbage…is this cool like a play by play while i watch or does that suck?next year yer gonna be old school already.;)? (what does that mean?)
December 22, 2007

sky
old school is the only cool radool school.
December 22, 2007

JohnnyC
Great show loved how $100 smells like garbage.

For 2008 I see more guest appearances and more guest spots for yourself on broadcast TV. The forming or partnering of an IP TV conglomerate to bring down broadcast television would be nice to have.
December 22, 2007

salvatore
No “Link it up Mottttttttttttt !”

You suck Gary !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mott Rules………… Link that up Mott!
December 22, 2007

sky
sign me up for the mott t shirt. ill trade you a bottle of passetoutgrain for it.
December 22, 2007

Nick
In 2008 I think the THUNDER Show will be on channel 12, on Saturday, after Lidia’s Kitchen.
December 22, 2007

joel delon
From a french point of view…
QOTD: Hope with 2008 this kind of program will keep on… wltv viewers will always keep an open mind considering their wine purchases, hope gary and his team will not follow the wine trend and will keep on helping me to define better the customers’ attitude and feeling about wine.
2K8 is supposed to be balanced gary just look at this perfect figure 8
Thank you for educating and entertaining us gary !
a french viewer joyeuses fÃªtes…
December 22, 2007

Valentin
2008 forcast? I will co-host the wltv show and bring the THUNDER!!!!!
December 22, 2007

Wanger
QOTD:

You’re going to do an episode focusing on bottle-to-bottle variation. You’ve panned wines that others liked (you know, the Duoro).

I’ve bought cases where most bottles were really good, one was crap, and one was awesome. Where does that come from? I know you’ll say mind-set, but there’s more to it than that.

It would be interesting to do three bottles of the same wine. (Or maybe, just talk about your experience with this phenomenon)
December 22, 2007

Derek
Rockin show Gary, some really great wine !!!!

QOTD: I hope nothing changes with the thundershow in 2008, I love it the way it is.
December 22, 2007

HeadWino
QOTD: What’s up in 08′? (or should consider)
1) Build a new food pairing channel on WLTV. Different host (must have GV flair but have credentials with food. GV guest stars once in a while.
2) When GV travels do more road shows with local people/wineries. Aids in the marketing of WL.
3) Is a Food Network special on tasting somewhere in the near future?
4) More focus on “value” driven wines. Would bet the majority of viewers would like to be able to buy 10$-20$ wines. We can experience more variety with the modest priced wines.
5) Continue your efforts in demystifying French wines. More education.
6) More segments with 4-pak mystery wines. (Christmas pak like.)

Great shows, has really helped me identity different wines to try that I wouldn’t have ever known before.
B
December 22, 2007

Philly Irish
Yo, Gar’

This is from one of your lurkers… Don’t give this thing up in ‘08 (’09, ‘10…). I drop in every now and then and the show (and your work) just keeps getting better. I’d hate to see you sell out like Rachel Ray, Emeril…

I REALLY don’t want to have you staring over my shoulder from a display at the local wine shop.

WLTV is real, honest, true… The heavy hitters can learn from you without you having to sell out in ‘08 or any other year. Keep this very good thing going. Like some whites and many reds, it can only improve with age.
December 22, 2007

Capt M
Love Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc! We kind of miss the goosenberry; you may coin that word. Great review on the Whitney’s; looks so seducing and inviting. You had too high spectations on the Quinta do Crasto. The color and tint on the El Nido Clio!! What is the score on the Quintessa? Did I miss it? Great show, five solid wines, very successful episode. QOTD: Double the amount of viewers, half the amount of lurkers, Capt M as guest on an episode, more and exciting contests, Lizzy will be expecting. Merry Christmas Gary and Family!
December 22, 2007

sky
food network take note . GV will be starting the wine network next year!
December 22, 2007

sky
old school baby old school .thats all i got to say
December 22, 2007

sky
why not wine network? someone tell me why not? or lots tell us why!
December 22, 2007

sky
gv leader of the vanernation. you guys know that the lakota nation declared their independence on wenesday from the USA,right? look it up!(link it up?)
December 22, 2007

OrionSlayer
Too bad that Douro was disappointing, Portugal wines are usually great.

QOTD: Gary stays true to his fans and, dispite his better business judgement, gives free shipping on all items!
December 22, 2007

Sassodoro
Good show, Gary! Very let’s-focus-on-the-wine. Too bad about the Quinta do Crasto Reserva. I bought a bottle of the 2004, but I haven’t tried it yet. I hope it’s better than the 2005. I have to say that I tried a bottle of the non-reserva 2005, and I didn’t think much of it. In the past I have thought that their non-reservas have offered good value, but not so much lately.

QOTD. I don’t know what to predict. I think HeadWino had some good suggestions.
December 22, 2007

Kim Schroeder
QOTD: Gary hosts his own show on the Food Network and decides to have a mystery 4 pack of wine every month so viewers can tune in and taste with him AND we get a ‘Mott Link It Up’ T-Shirt! Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2007

Matt
QOTD: I’m getting a vision…there will be two vacation/tours available where Vaniacs from across the globe can gather with their savant guide GV for a few days to enjoy 1) an unspecified region of CA, and, 2) the crush in NZ…or France…or Italy…or Spain…wherever. Hell, Amsterdam has some interesting bars!
December 22, 2007

Wine Lush
QOTD: I hope for more road shows. But Gary you need to do whats right for you! Hip and Heart, right????

I have forwarded this episode to two dozen of my friends. You validated my opinion of the Clio. I thought it was fakey and no heart. Not even a tin mans heart. Good wine, but hollow, it simply had no soul. I of course got verbally drawn, quartered and TRASHED at the tasting by my colleagues as a result. Thanks for the honesty. Keep it Real!!!

Lush
December 22, 2007

Wine Lush
PS: I want a MOTT LINK IT UP shirt!!!!! Unfair.
December 22, 2007

Brad Coelho
Seriously one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen (next to the eating of Jersey’s terroir)…between the Clio description (abridged version of War and Peace) and the cozy Quintessa…it was a friggin’ riot- Bravo Vaynerchuckle…I loved it!
December 22, 2007

Kristen
I’m so sad about the Mott tshirt! If you’ve already trademarked it on the chalkboard, then why not put it on a tshirt?

QOTD: Stuff that’s on the road (Vayniac Cab anyone?), more older wines, and perhaps an international trip?
December 22, 2007

Cliff S
Gary, hope you keep your format the same. Do other things but keep the Thunder Show the way it is. My prediction is that you will.
December 22, 2007

Grasshopper
GV,

Great EP, can not beleive how nervous I was about you tasting the 05 Clio! Even though you were slighty down on it’s “over the toppness”, we will still look forward to drinking ours when we are in the mood for a new world fruit bomb. Cause once in while that is exactly what the doctor orders and there are none better than the Clio!!

Funny to hear you complain about $8.00 Pommegranite juice and then tell us how much you like $100 grape juice…..:)

The Mahi SB sounded wonderful and might make me pull the trigger on one more 2007 shipment!

Loved the flint reference..yabba dabba doo!

QOTD – You are going to do a 2008 episode of WLTV in the Hoppers kitchen when we win the Firstgiving prize!!!

Happy, Healthy New Year to all!!!

Hopper
December 22, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: I would say that in 2008 you will make some top ten list for Americas most Facinating people…. You are growing so fast it is scary…..
December 22, 2007

Mr.Sato
You know, I ALMOST bought that ‘05 Quinta Do Crasto the other day, but opted on a different choice. Thanks for affirming that I made the right choice! Espcially since it is 35 bucks at my favorite retailer.

QOTD I don’t know! LOL I mean, you’re going in the right direction, obviously, by having variety in your show… guests, restaurants, vineyards around the world… what more can we ask? Of course, the integration of corkd.com is looming, so I guess that will probably be the first “big” change, which I’m looking forward to. Maybe you can so some tastings from random picks from people’s cok’d cellars. Mine is in there, so maybe I’ll get lucky [finally].
December 22, 2007

Mr.Sato
OH, I forgot! Of all the T-Shirt possibilities so far, Mott Link It Up would be the one to make my buy one. I think it is an excellent idea, and SHOULD go forward!
December 22, 2007

Richard Bakker
I predict that in 2008 the show will go on network TV and that Gary will sell the wine library and go into the hot tub business.
December 22, 2007

Stu
QOTD: Regular guests in 2008
December 22, 2007

purplejuicebruce
QOTD…..Can’t predict but I sure hope you can pace yourself and not burn out.
So many demands on your time and energy it will be hard to keep focused on what is important. Love the show the way it has progressed so far. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
December 22, 2007

Social Project Brian
Great show, Gary! The Whitney and Quintessa sound delicious.
December 22, 2007

organicguy
It’s always nice to see an episode with wines that surprise you(both good and bad). QOTD—you will have a left coast store by the end of ‘08!!!!!!
December 22, 2007

Ryan R
QOTD: In 2008, Gary finally gives in to demand and produces a “Mott, link it up” shirt.
December 22, 2007

C-Lo
Funny show GV. This episode may be my new pick for introducing newbies to your show (my old standby has been the episode where you take a bite out of your desk). Prediction for 2008? I think you’ve caught the bug for doing travelling shows, and I see more visits to restaurants and wine bars. I’m telling you – integrate WLTV into your trips across the country. But don’t go over the top with it; make it a once in a while thing. People keep watching because of what you’re doing NOW. Fun twists now and again keep it fresh, but it wouldn’t be WLTV without the red tablecloth, corks flying at the camera, and the chalkboard in the background. Like I tell you every time – keep it real.
December 22, 2007

KW
QOTD: As WLTV becomes more popular, your time will become more limited so you may have to back down from daily shows to either weekly or a few times a week I still don’t know how you find the time to do or record a show for each weekday.
December 22, 2007

ChadD.
What? No Link it Up shirt? Bollocks!!!!Hey, at some point you will get sick of doing these everyday…will it be next year? Who knows.
December 22, 2007

Deano
Gary great episode i wish i could afford to try that quintessa.

QOTD:
-It will get better and bigger than ever and i am sure many surprises are on the way.
December 22, 2007

David Dadekian
Gary, I hadn’t watched the last two episodes until today, but I’m saddened to hear you won’t be making a “link it up, Mott” t-shirt. I find myself saying it often. I even said it to my wife the other day and she had no idea what I was saying. It’s worth a t.

QOTD: Not so much a prediction as a suggestion/advice. Stay digital. Get an ad sales employee (or consulting co.) and formulate a good plan for not being a tv show (be it on the sadly declining Food Network, which I loved, or any other network). Own your content. Maybe sell it to cable and satellite distributors as an on-demand show, but traditional TV is more and more dead every day.
December 22, 2007

Benny Morosco
QOTD: Its as old as time the popularity come s in and then the fame and good fortune then before you know it Gary will be doing a sydicated show and become a LURKER OWNER!!!!! haha well I for one hope not..DON’T FORGET THE LITTLE PEOPLE WHEN YOU BECOME A MONSTER WINE GUY!!

PSS::::MOTT LINK IT UP…..
December 22, 2007

terp
please make a “linK it uo mott” shirt please please!!!! I think the store needs to franchise and you should open one in Washington State!!
December 22, 2007

TxBigD
QOTDâ€¦ My wife and I love “The Thunder Show” and have begun spreading the word. The average reception tells me that your popularity will continue to grow by leaps and bounds in ‘08! If you continue as a price-point leader on the web, your internet sales continue growing, maybe even surge ahead making you VERY RICH. That’s a concern! Please don’t retire… there’s no one else out there with your talent to reach out us (on our level). The wine world needs you. It’s not completely “changed” yet! If and when you find yourself finiacially set for life… try free shipping to Texas, or buy Chase Manhattan!?

Happy Holidays and keep up the good work, Buddy.
December 22, 2007

Sharon
Oh, I would love to try that El Nido Clio sometime … that would be a bit of a splurge for me. I *like* ott fruit bombs.
QOTD: Well, I think GV deserves his own TV show on Food Network in 2008. Something like “Gary’s Wine World” where he would devote each show to educating the public about a type or varietal or chateaus or producer. There would be a tasting part where Gary tastes representative wines, and a tour of the area/winery. At the end would be a celebrity wine-enthusiast guest like Maynard Keenan that GV would interview. No one will be forced to eat dirt ).
Or… I’d be happy if GV kept on doing what he’s been doing on WLTV, yeah! He’s completely entertaining! I like the educational aspect just as much as the tastings/ratings.
December 22, 2007

manpod
I predict Gary goes on the road for more episodes, visiting winemakers, and an occasional consumer.
Kind of like Ricky and Lucy going to San Fran, or the Brady Bunch going to Hawaii.
December 22, 2007

sobojosh
Yeah GV is blowin’ up. You deserve it.
December 22, 2007

sobojosh
oh and GV! Don’t front on the

Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!Link it up Mott!

He was bluffing today
December 22, 2007

sobojosh
QOTD: My advice for 08′ Keep doing what you’re doing. With the vayniac cab, the show, and the family, I’m sure you’ll have enough to do. I think you should focus on wine and not the celeb factor. Start mixin and making the JUICE! With your growing name, people will want it on there bottles.
December 22, 2007

Jersey Girl Turned CNY Vayniac
good episode today Gary! when will the show be back from the holidays?

QOTD: I dont really know where the show is going. I’m sure it will continue to grow in popularity and awesomeness… perhaps more TV appearances by gary? either way, the show will continue to rock! Thanks Gary!
December 22, 2007

Robin C
I’m anxious to try the Mahi.

QOTD: Gary will continue to follow his star. He will retire the catchword “radool”. A show will be taped from a box at a Jets game. As always, free shipping if they win.
December 22, 2007

Calle SikstrÃ¶m
Swedish government store “Systembolaget” Lists the following grapes for Quintessa 2000:

Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc och merlot.
December 22, 2007

T. Holland
QOTD: WLTV will continue to deliver great shows with no BS and teach us about wine.
December 22, 2007

monkuwino
QOTD: More guests on the show during 2008, shows done on location. Gary does an educational (and entertaining) wine dvd. And approval and stocking of the Mott Link it Up T-shirt, too.
December 22, 2007

T Scott
QOTD: More guests and remote shoots. Love it – mix up the format a bit.
December 22, 2007

Ryan
Hey gary, what ever happened to the fabled restaurant tour of 2007? We should see if we can get that going. We have some awesome places here in boulder that you need to come visit.
December 22, 2007

Saubrey
QOTD: GV wins a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for isolating the perplexing molecule that makes wine smell like cat piss.
December 22, 2007

JennQ
Great show today. Favorite quote of the day – “This vintage has cleavage!” Niicce!!!

QOTD: Roadshows!! Come over to my town Gary! The Bay Area loves ya! I also predict you will have a kick ass 2008!
December 22, 2007

RMG
QOTD: Your goin’ mainstream baby!!! (but Gary don’t sell out to the man!).
December 22, 2007

Glen DiGirolamo
I agree about the Clio….not what I expected.

You should make Oak Monster tee shirts….HEEEACH!!!!!
December 22, 2007

Mike L
Great show! Speaking of Mott shirts. I’d wear one. You gotta do something!

QOTD: I see you bringing in guests. Mostly I predict that you will try to keep things as they flowed this year. I don’t see anything happening next year that would be too too major, just my thought.
December 22, 2007

Withnail
Great episode. I like it when GV tackles a variety of sought-after, interesting wines. (Themed, regional shows are good, too, but I’d like to see a show like this every week or two.)

QOTD: The return of laid-back Fridays on the couch
December 22, 2007

Lindsay
Mmm, El Nido. Gimme fruit! *making a note to pick up the Mahi at work*

QOTD: For 2008, I expect more contests, more interaction â€“ hopefully including more â€œtaste-alongsâ€ â€“ and more on-site shows, like the cellar one. That was really cool.

I predict Vayniacs coming together in groups across the country (as some of us have in Madison!) and one of the contests including a group tasting/taping.

I am also hoping 2008 brings some wonderful and much-needed changes in SHIPPING LAWS so I can ship WineLibrary to Wisconsin! Stupid archaic rules.
December 22, 2007

Bigsigar
Great Show!

QOTD: For 2008, I am thinking an episode taped from the WL Super Tasting. It would have to begin with the camera panning across every bottle out to give Vayniacs a true idea of what an awesome event it really is. Prizes to Vayniacs who show up with any kind of Vayner-nation id.

I see Gary going far this year, with the continued expanding of America’s culinary awareness, which is evident from the continued sucess of Foot TV, and the myriad of other food/wine inspired programs, as well as the number of stores geared towards the gormet food (Chef-Central, BB&B, Williams-Sonoma) and wine enthusiast (upscale “liquor stores” that have begun to really branch out their wine selection).

With America begining to experiment with so many different cuisines, cultures, and tastes, the wine world is right there with it. With the food/wine episodes that Gary is starting to increase, I think Food TV is a distinct possibility. It really doesn’t have any programming that focuses on this particular subject. For instance, the wine & steak show had me drooling for a Medium Rare New York Strip. Knowing what to pair with everything from Mexican to Thai to Sushi, in addition to the tradional French, Contemporary American, and Italian pairings, would be welcome on my TV set indeed.

To everyone, have a Happy Holiday Season and a Safe and Prosperous New Year.
December 22, 2007

Bigsigar
OOOPS!

I meant Food TV, not Foot TV.

Foot TV would be that traditional wine crushing channel.
December 22, 2007

Adam
QOTD: I think WineLibraryTV will probably get a lot bigger amongst the “21-35 / at least some college” demographic IF A) Gary keeps doing apperances in big media and B) the producers and executives are looking and made aware of growth of the wine industry.

I’ll admit, some of the potential for WineLibrary to get really big depends on wine makers and related businesses’ willingness to spend ad dollars. WineLibrary.TV is already regarded by the shows (Nightline, Conan) spotlighting it as THE big show about wine. And as the wine industry and/or luxury goods industries start to put more marketing dollars into television/internet advertising, Winelibrary will see a continued rise. It may even be immune to recession given the fact that internet is a very trackable medium (but that’s a whole other discussion).

I hope all that makes sense.
December 22, 2007

maggiej
I can’t wait to try to Mahi, though I can’t order wine for awhile. Our wine rack is full and our apartment is small

QOTD: Where will winelibrary tv be? I love the Friday guest slot idea. More updates on the Vayniac cab? Could you do an episode on the effects of aging on wine, maybe with something you have your own tasting notes on say 5 or 10 years ago and try it again now?
December 22, 2007

el jefe
QOTD: I think in 08′ your internet viewership will continue to rise. I could eventually see an offer from the Food Network at some point, which I hope you would decline. I would hate to see you go “Rachel Ray” on all of us and get your mug scattered all over the TV. I don’t want to hear every grandmother and housewife throwing out “sniffy-sniffs.” Peace
December 22, 2007

Ben F
Link it up MOTT!! Make this shirt, with the WLTV logo…
Gary I hope you continue doing the thunder Show right here on WLTV. but maybe you can make some extra bones if you link some other businesses up… but don’t go too crazy…
December 22, 2007

Richard T
QOTD: Wine Library opening a new store in San Francisco! Also WLTV road trip through France and Italy
December 22, 2007

fatdoi
QOTD…. i think GV will
1. have blood spat with guest Bob Parker on new world bombs
2. dedicate 25% of the shows to be on 05 Bordeaux
3. be business as usual on WLTV because it’s GV’s passion & is good for the core business, right???
December 22, 2007

Dave Canada
QOTD – My prediction is that you will come to Toronto on Feb 24th, tape a WLTV show at the Knicks Raptors game and then we will have a radool tasting afterwards……get this sh*t together Gary!!!!!
December 22, 2007

Panoca
QOTD: more technical improvments.
And one more time: please we need a WLTV store in South Cali.
December 22, 2007

Marty
Gary – I went back and looked at the decanting episode and your episode number one. The difference between then and now is huge!! Where 2008 takes you is hard to predict, but if the quality, excitement and education you provide continues to improve I will watch every episode. You help us all better appreciate what we drink and expand our adventures in wine.
December 22, 2007

iPownce
QOTD: For the year 2008 I Would like to see a WineLibrary Store on the west coast (San Francisco Area) With Special Episodes from the store monthly. (By the Way… First Post. Lurker Master 9000)
December 22, 2007

Justin E
QOTD: Gary will be in GQ

Please taste the Tre Donne Barberra.
December 22, 2007

wrc105
QOTD: Monthly special packs to taste along with WLTV.

Smellivision?
December 22, 2007

CellarDweller
QOTD: I’m guessing more product placementâ€¦ I mean, radool giveaways like the ones we saw in the last couple of weeks. But I’m pretty much OK with that! Oh yeah, and Mott gets a T-shirt that sells better than GV’s dodgeball shirt. Friction between host and cameraman over this leads to a monumental 4th of July showdown, in which GV and Mott face off across a desk, paper footballs in hand, with Robert Parker as referee.

Who wins? Tune in and seeâ€¦
December 22, 2007

Wiley Reilly
QOTD – I could see more contests in our future – as exposure grows and companies appreciate the Vayniacs – they’ll send schwag to GV to give away. Probably more guests, but let’s keep that in check. And most of all, I predict alot more wine isgoing to be tasted!!

BTW – Mott – Link it UP!!!
December 22, 2007

brookhouser
my prediction is in 2008 you will say the bourdeaux of 2005 was still the best vintage…however, you will say that prices have came down….I think after all the hype is through and the spotlight turns towards another area prices will fall below release price for a while and then go back up when the spotlight hits bordeaux again…..you see this all of the time with auction indexes and when wines get higer prices….you can see this as you look up some cabs from their glory days that released at 100+ and now selling for half….I could be wrong,but I want it in the records for 2008.

Great Show!
December 23, 2007

Eric A.
Good Thunder show, as usual, man.

In case anyone’s curious about Mahi, the winemaker there, Brian Bicknell, is one seriously sharp dude and a very nice guy. He made the wine at Seresin Estate for several years and did a lot of winemaking in Chile. Mahi also has a very bright, cool viticulturist, one of the most highly respected in the region. So the mad props from GV shouldn’t come as a big surprise. I was really impressed with these guys’ wines at Seresin, so I’m glad to see they’re bringing the thunder on Mahi.

QOTD: I predict that the Thunder Show gets a band, and hires away Paul Schaffer from Letterman.
December 23, 2007

J Crazy
QOTD: I predict that in the year 2008 Michal Jackson will make his own wine: Kiddyland Ranch Reserva. Jesus, I don’t even want to think of what he’ll use as a fining agent. Gross!! Also, I predict I will CRUSH Winelibrary if there is not a “LINK IT UP! MOTT!” T-SHIRT within the first 4 months. Justin CRUUUSSSHH!!
December 23, 2007

Fred Liu
QOTD: The two cute little girls showed up weeks ago(R they your daughter, Gary? I am not sure…) will be the co-hosts of 2008 WLTV to lead this most loved teenager internet wine show. They will taste every wine and spit them out. And they can claim on the show that they don’t drink any wine because of the excellent spitting they have leant from WLTV…
December 23, 2007

Withnail
Just watched for a 2nd time. That was a great/fun show.
All the tasting notes were excellent, and the Clio was especially passionate.
Well done!
Happy Holidays all.
December 23, 2007

ev
I’m pretty P.O’ed about the Death of the Goosenberry. Now I’m on the “Mar-qwiss”, not “Markee” as in Phillips rant.

QOD——–you’re going to be the first online winedude to do a show, “BOTTOMLESS” behind the desk.
December 23, 2007

Montresor
Wish I could be there in the store! We all fear change, sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. I foresee the thunder show continuing to kick as right here where it is and it’s popularity continue to grow. The web is this shows home town, who doesn’t love a home game?
December 23, 2007

Trent. L
2008 will be the year that you finally decide to follow your dreams and start Yellow Tail Fridays!
December 23, 2007

Richard LeBlanc
Great ep, as always, the Quintessa sounds awesome in every way except price.
QotD: I can easily see Gary picked up by the Food Net, and all the best to him! I just hope that he can keep online access to whatever evolves fron WLTV, so that we who live outside of North America can still be along for the ride. Happy holidays, and a prosperous new year to all!
December 23, 2007

AlanH
QOTD: Gary gets challenged to a wine tasting throwdown by Bobby Flay. Gary wins, of course, when Flay spits and misses the bucket. Mop it up, Mott!
December 23, 2007

Taylor
Great show, I’ll take 4/5 any day and I recently had a 99 Opus 1 and was not impressed to say the least I would say 86,87 points.

QOTD It would be crazy if they gave you a show, but I like the way it is now. Keep it up have a happy and healthy holiday everyone!!!!
December 23, 2007

Shotgun
Quintessa is good stuff. They have a cool tasting room and do a very nice job in presenting their wines. A host or hostess serves you wines and wonderful cheeses and they have very sharp looking placemat maps of the properties and where different grapes and clones are grown. They get into the whole biodynamic thing. Prediction: WLTV buys out Rupert Murdoch and Gary V. becomes THE Media Mogul. Woo-hoo!
December 23, 2007

Fred Liu
Dear Gary and all, happy holidays and merry Christmas. Yeah, it is coming.
December 23, 2007

Jedlacks
QOTD: Food Network baby!!!

I am astonished that they have not scooped up your show. Then again, all the best shows are always cancelled.
December 23, 2007

HuskerJamie
QOTD: Hopefully the Thunder Show stays as awesome as it is now. Have a safe and happy holiday to everyone at WL.
December 23, 2007

Bill H
you’re description of the clio was on point, great analogy and I feel like I know exactly what you’re talking about. on california cult wines, I see what you’re saying about opus, insignia, etc, but I I thought the 04 caymus was a great effort.

qotd – bigger and better. you’ve been gaining momentum in the past month or so and each episode is topping the last. in 08 I see more interesting themes, more contests, guests (bring sasha back) and trips, all in all just more thunder.
December 23, 2007

Bill H
one more prediction… the link it up mott shirt happens in 08
December 23, 2007

Bill R
QOTD: In 2008, local wine shops start routinely adding GV scores to their bin tags. Hope you get a piece of the action!
December 23, 2007

PiperJS
QOTD: I predict that I will be on the thunder show in 2008.
December 23, 2007

gregster007
Hey GV, hope your Jets win so that my Steelers can get to the playoffs.
December 23, 2007

Magoo
Predictions for 2008:
1. Mott will do an episode
2. Barbara Walters will want to interview GV
3. The Jets will still suck
December 23, 2007

David James
QOTD: Hopefully Wine Library will get large enough so that they can ship wine overseas…
December 23, 2007

stewart l
For 2008, I’d like to see more tastings with a theme such as all zins or cabs, or highlight regions, such as paso robles or barossa, etc.
Have a great holiday everyone!
December 23, 2007

Jason Chu
QOTD: I would like to see you at Art & Wine Festivals.

I just received my bottles of 2006 Nora Albarino. I’m excited about trying it on Christmas Eve with my friends ad family! Even though you said that that wine didn’t really appeal to you because of the fruitiness. I’m taking your advice and see if this wine will appeal to my palatte or not. I’ll let you know the experience I get after I taste it, and see if this will bring any thunder to me! LOL

Thanks Gary!
December 23, 2007

GrapeStuff
Great ep, GV. That was fun! Hope you and your family has a healthy and happy holidays and New Year.

QOTD: Thunder Show integration with Cork’d and it would be great to see it move beyond a Web TV show to a network show. Just dont forgt about us little Vayniacs!
December 23, 2007

MN George
QOTD: In 2008
1) Wine Library will begin to ship to Minnesota
2) Vayniacs will be given a “special everday code” for free shipping.
3) GV will make Sportscenter as he hugs the Jets 2008 #1 draft pick 15 seconds after the draft pick is announced.
4) GV will take a week off wine tasting after he eats a contaminated bit of dirt on The Craig Ferguson Show that was contimated from an area pulp and paper plant.
5) Late in the year, Wine Library will announce a definitive agreement to acquire The Wine Advocate, but the deal will fall through on concerns about the weak US dollar and Americans declining interest in French and Italian wines.
BIG YEAR!
December 23, 2007

David M Roberts
Nice effort today – For $15, the Mahi seems like a wine to seek out. Next time I’m ordering Chinese, I’ll try to pair it up with the snow peas.

QOTD: Not sure if Nostradamus covered The Thunder Show in 2008. I say, keep doing what you are doing. Things evolve, but make sure to keep it simple and honest, and you’ll always have an audience.
December 23, 2007

Whipple
Yes, very powerful show, GV. Pace and tempo were GREAT! Waxing gibbous moon for the holidays undoubtedly played its part. Way to poker-face the “no Link It Up, Mott!” declaration. You big FAKER!

I’ve never had the Douro, but this is the first time your opinion has produced doubt for me. Makes me want to try it and, I admit, counter your assertion.

QOTD: 2008 prediction: “You will continue on the path of being true to yourself and you will involve ‘US’ even MORE in changing the wine world. The Thunder Show will become OURS as much as it is YOURS.”
December 23, 2007

Dusty
qotd: showing the episodes during halftime of the jets home games. wouldn’t that be cool. do a show with john madden pairing wine with his turducken. i think you’ll be on tv more, and bringing in more vayniacs to be on the thundershow. either way i’m behind ya big man.
December 23, 2007

wayno da wino
Whaz Zuuuuuup, Geee !?!!

Dat was a Cooooooool Selection of VINO Ya had there..Wooooooo!!
Yuuuum! Yuuuum! Yuuuuuummy!!

Whaaaat, no MOTT LINK IT UP TEE-SHIRTS??? You ain’t NO FUN!

QOTD: We NEED WLTV on one of da National Networks…..ABC, NBC,
CBS,FOX……. any one of dhose!!! Yoo !!
December 23, 2007

David Dickinson
QOTD: You’ll exceed 100,000 Vayniacs in 2008 and WLTV will move from “late night” to “prime time” in popularity.

Gary: I was introduced to wines this year and I found WLTV. You have played a huge role in helping me to understand the wine world. Thanks. Merry Christmas to you, your family and the Vayniac family. Looking forward to the Christmas pack.
December 23, 2007

WineChuck
QOTD: Gary will finally find his voice for the opening of the show! Go Dude!
December 23, 2007

Terrance Young
Merry Christmas GV!!! We all hope you keep it up for a long time to come.

And ‘benjo’ means toilet in Japanese, so I hope that wine doesn’t cost a hundred sh*tters.

Have a beautiful Xmas with family Gary,
Terrance
December 23, 2007

Rico
you are going to break the camera one day (hope not)
QOTD: biger and biger,maybe food network that would be nice
low shipping pices I’m on a low budget sometimes I want to buy a wine from winelibrary but I dont because shipping prices
December 24, 2007

Juicy Jesse
Hey, GV, you’re a very special person, and I just see more and more positive GROWTH for you – and me – in 2008, and most certainly you have a part in that, so thank you, and let me wish you and yours the best for the new year!! And you can be sure that my wife and I will include you in our toast when we have our new year champagne (probably Lucien Albrecht’s Cremant D’Alsace Brut Rose). Happy holiday, Gary & Family!
December 24, 2007

Timothy Burke
This show was really good, it wasn’t as laid back as usual which was kind of nice to have a bit of change.

QOTD: I think more Lurkers will come out, the comments will rise, and you will continue to bring more people into the wine world. I think the show will still continue to be as fantastic as it has been, and I believe you will continue to have more surprises for us.
December 24, 2007

Brad O
Another fine show.
QOTD: The Jets will dedicate a game to Gary V. Who knows they might even win.
Mott will get his own show. It will be a spin off and he will be testing wine equipment.
Glasses, cork screws, decanters, etc.

Keep up the great work and enjoy the Holiday rush on Monday.
You have to love all of the last minute shoppers.
Happy Holidays all.
December 24, 2007

Phil G
QOTD – Well, episode 400, NFL draft excitement, more TV appearances, guest vaniac hosts… can’t come up with anything creative.

Hope it was a good weekend – have a great holiday!
December 24, 2007

Gabriel
I’d like to see you get into the wine scene in China in 2008 since it’s the Olympics. We are suffering down here from bottom rung, over-priced rubbish. Come on over, Gary! We can at least drink good tea together!

Sincerely,

G
December 24, 2007

Brandon T.
2008 have a show that duct tape’s Gary to two hot models being pummeled with ripe Petit Verdot grapes all over their tushes then an exploding twinkie.
December 24, 2007

Jaybird
QOTD I see you getting offers from sirius radio for a weekly show and making theTIME top 100 imfluential people for 2008!
December 24, 2007

Yoni Rabkin
QOTD: that TTS gets some very serious prime time exposure!
December 24, 2007

Carmen
QOTD all nude thundershow!!!
December 24, 2007

Kdawg
QOTD: that you do more burgundies on the thunder show. C’mon Gary, bust out some real burgundies, not the bourgones, but real nice prem crus and maybe a grand cru. There hasn’t been a full show of that level of burgundies yet, bring the love gary
December 24, 2007

Susan
Gary: QOTD: Ideas??? Hope that you are the go to wine guy for EVERY media outlet anywhere!! I am going to get to Springfield this year even if I have to walk!!!! wink! Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
December 24, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
More of the same GV. It’s been a great ride so far. GV will be on NBC nightly news filling in for Bryan Williams or maybe the screamer guy on CNBC!

Had the Clio at Bobby Flay’s by the glass. I thought it overpowered the steak and that’s not what I want to taste. Quintessa is always amongst the better of the high end California Reds and I enjoy their wines whenever I’m feeling flush with bones. Also they have one of the prettier sites on the Silverado trail.
December 24, 2007

caleb
awesome energy GV you had me rollin a few times!

QOTD-you keep bringing the thunder. in whatever form it may be!
December 24, 2007

Robot
You need to rethink your decision not to produce “Mott, Link it up!(tm)” shirts.
December 24, 2007

Mike
Way to go Gary! I’m learning a lot. QOTD: TTS will offer a “Palate Training Kit” consisting of wet blue stones, dirt, cherries, garbage, cat pee, sweaty socks, Hi-C, etc… about 200 different “experiences” It would sell out in a week. Hope you have a Wonderful Christmas.
Mike
December 24, 2007

SacramentoCharlie
Great Show with Great Variety.

QOTD: 2008…More company sponsored promotional giveaways…it’s a win-win
December 24, 2007

MossyMo
GV,

Do not end this show in 2008! Network TV? That would be great. Just don’t take away my crack!
December 24, 2007

Veronica
Love you. Have a very Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2007

Soldaddy
2008 brings more success and popularity to the show…..and we all watch the Jets lose 15 games next year…GO Dolphins!!!!!
December 24, 2007

Mr.Ambassador
Hey GV,

In 2008 I see many more shows being taped at Wine Library West; the new location you’ll be opening in Washington State (c’mon, you know you want to)!

Seriously, I think the show’s popularity will keep building and word will just keep spreading. Maybe you can arrange for all the Vayniacs out there to buy the same champagne and and sip a toast at exactly the same moment worldwide. Is there a record for the world’s largest “toast”?

Keep up the great work.

Erik
December 24, 2007

Greg B
Big G, Love the EP. So, No… Mott, Link it up Shirts.. Come on…. Do it for the Hard Core Vayniacs.

QOTD: I think you didn’t have a Huge Count down for nothing. I can see you getting more into the Making of….You know, A little more Behind the Scenes Action in 08. GV goes Michelle Roland on us. LOL!
December 24, 2007

wineguy
got to dilute the POM, otherwise, DANGER!!
December 24, 2007

wineguy
Response Prediction:
2008, WinelibraryTv gets snagged for a national airing time on MoJo!! and takes ona cohost! Merry Xmas GV…adam @ citronelle
December 24, 2007

James H
I predict a Mot vs. Gary battle. It’ll happen one day after Mot gets beaned by a stray cork at the end of an episode. It will be a glorious battle.
December 25, 2007

yourfrienddownunder
I predict that the Vaynernation will reach critical mass, break-away from the rest of the world and form our own nation. You will be our very own Castro. Do you like Cigars?
December 25, 2007

Harley Stan
Great show!!!
QOTD- 2008 I see episode 500, can’t wait, keep em coming.
December 25, 2007

Colin
GV – Thanks for this show – after a long Xmas day. QOTD – 2008? TTS goes Global! Er, wait – that’s happened. TTS schools wine journalism! Aah yeah – that’s done. What’s left Senor V?
December 26, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: “In the year 2008,” “WLTV” will become the most recognized acronym in the wine world, and will be synonymous with all that is new, old, unpretentious, classic, educational, cutting edge, exploratory, and downright enjoyable about vino to anyone and everyone who appreciates wine on any level for any amount of time…and the word “lurker” will be banished from the WL vocabulary as every viewer (which will be everyone who drinks wine in the world) will comment on every show…and Gary’s email inbox will be streamlined to cut out comments that belong here…and everyone will still enjoy Gary’s tasting notes and scored while completely disregarding his opinion in favor of their own palate.
December 26, 2007

hasbeen
08 will bring more national exposure for GV. NBC’s Today Show will certainly have him as a guest. There will be more calls from the Food Network trying to work out a show. We still will be unable to have WLTV ship to Minnesota.
December 26, 2007

Jayhitek
QOTD: Gary shaves his head!
December 26, 2007

thefaamakesmedrink
Hey GV,

When describing the Clio, did you really say “A lot of people have BOUGHTEN this wine”? Classic…
December 26, 2007

JeffC
QOTD: 2008?? I predict, GV will have his own wine column in the NY Times.

Hey, who won the big ass Silver Oak. And, what do you mean, not enough support for Mott, Link it Up! T-Shirt?? Mott, you got robbed.
December 27, 2007

Kristen
08 prediciton: GV and Parker will meet in a no holds bard WLTV throwdown reminicent of old schoold WWF, we’re talkin’ Rowdy Piper and Randy “Macho Man” Savage. They threw down, right?
December 27, 2007

Robert Ryan
I predict that Gary will be the proud father of a beautiful baby girl Vayniac!!! I say…once we find out that Lizzy is pregnant we do a Champagne pack with free shipping!!!
December 27, 2007

Michael H.
Great show again!

QOTD: 2008? You need to get involved in a restaurant. I think with your knowledge of food, wine, cheese, service, etc., it would be a no brainer. Maybe just as a consultant though, as your present time is very limited…
December 27, 2007

Elliot Essman
I predict in 2008 more on-location episodes, out in the fields and in wineries, and a continuing level of stimulation for the viewers.
December 27, 2007

Russ J
Nice job, GV! Liked this show a lot. Entertaining description of the Clio.

QOTD: You will have a Jet as a WLTV guest in 2008!
December 27, 2007

Ryan
QOTD: GV stops using scores
December 27, 2007

Jason S.
QOTD: viewership doubles…then trebles…then WLTV not only changes the wine world, it takes over the wine world.
December 27, 2007

damon aka unknownwine
more of the same……..which is a good thing.
December 27, 2007

JayZee
Superb show, as usual. I really enjoyed you taking off on the Clio. Nice! Actually, I was surprised that four of the five wines showed so well for you.

QOTD: My prediction for WLTV in 2008 is that Lizzie will finally make an appearance on the Thunder Show!
December 27, 2007

JayZee
QOTD (Take 2): By the way, I have noticed that when you’re on a roll like you have been lately, WLTV end up being around 20-25 minutes in length. This means that, with appropriate commercial breaks, it would fit perfectly into a 30 minute slot on, say, oh, I don’t know, perhaps the Food Network. So that’s my prediction – WLTV moves to the Food Network in 2008.
December 27, 2007

JayZee
BTW, Episode #182 looks a little like the “Blair Witch Project”.
December 28, 2007

NADINE
Humm, my prediction regarding the status of your shows coolness would be on the rise I should think
December 28, 2007

CHATrBox
What do you do with the wines after tasting them? Hopefully share them with the staff. Or does Mott just take them home?

Some really good wine descriptors in this episode. Can you really have too much cleave?!?! Whoâ€™s up for some action?!

QOTD: Even money you start having a lot more special guests. Head out to a lot more places, including out of state. And make a fair amount of TV appearances, if not on your own show.
December 29, 2007

PaVo
Im a few days late on all this stuff but seriously…REALLY need a Mott Link it up shirt. FOR SERIOUS!

QOTD: Wow, I feel like my prediction might be a bit…boring…hopefully some sort of full integration with Cork’d? More viewer questions? More of the same awesome show that doesn’t bow to the other ratings and doesn’t tell you WHAT to do (other than to drink for yourself). That’s what I think.

Oh and buy the Jets. seriously. Maybe then they’ll beat the skins. yeah, actually probably not!
December 29, 2007

Karl Laczko
Nice wines, good show.

QOTD – I’m generally not good at predictions, so let’s be happy with you still doing the show and me still watching it, OK?
December 30, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show! Getting caught up today.

Q. More thunder!!
December 30, 2007

Dan-o
Interesting comment that you made toward the end of the show – sit around read a book, do a crossword, then taste the wine again. That sounds like my Sunday afternoon!

Prediction for 2008 – GV will invite more guests to join him on the Thunder Show! I have been watching for a while and I have noticed more guests lately, whether it is in the WLTV hizzie, or on the road (NYC Tour, Cellar, etc.).
Although you rock GV, it is really cool to see you interact with your guests and get an additional perspective.

Peace out…..
January 2, 2008

KTF
Continue as usual
January 5, 2008

yowens
Excellent cork throw Gary! QOTD: Just keeps getting better
January 7, 2008

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – In 2008 WLTV will become a reality TV show which is no longer about the wine (you can already see evidence of this in 2007). Mott will become the host and everybody at Wine Library will be forced to live in the store. However, in 2009, WLTV2 will come out and run in parallel to WLTV because the true Vaniacs want shows about wine. And then eventually in 2011 WLTV2 will also become a reality TV show this time starring the entire offensive line of the Jets and will have nothing do with wine whatsoever.

Seriously, it is already bumming me out.

Oh, and also in 2011, wine will become passe and everyone on Facebook will be panning it. Ha! No more Diggs either! What then?
January 7, 2008

Matt the Lurker
Hey Gary, I bet you $2 my 2011 prediction comes true.
January 8, 2008

Jeff Daniher
Quintessa is a great winery to visit. Awesome, classy tasting room. The winery is macrobiotic which is a bit unusual right now, but growing in popularity. The tasting/tour costs a bit, but you get a nice glass of wine and some cheese as well. Been there twice, and enjoyed it each time.
February 7, 2008

Byzandula
You wear pants when you drink wine?
April 16, 2008

thefanjestic
Very good show – I still wish I had tried the Portuguese wine for myself!
July 12, 2008

Valentin
My prediction for 2008? The thunder show is growing strong!
October 7, 2008

CaseyLee
this was a really good episode. i appreciate the concentration ! do that more often ! i want to try Mahi. thanks
QOTD – gary for president in 08 !
January 2, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Another great episode with some palate tickling wines! 4 out 5 isnt bad, eh? QOTD: Cant answer cause its already 2009!