Joanne From Rocket Boom Comes To Hang Out And Taste

Joanne From Rocket Boom Comes To Hang Out And Taste – Episode #388

January 17, 2008

Joanne Colan from Rocketboom comes to the WineLib and hangs with GV, Wine Library TV is looking forward to having more Web 2.0 Guests in 2008 and Joanne is our 1st guest! We picked 3 wines that we think might hit Joanne’s palate.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Rousset Crozes HermitageCrozes Hermitage Rouge
2004 Finca SandovalOther Spanish Red Wine
2000 Legras St VincentFrench Brut Vintage

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Rocketboom Oct 23, 2007 Episode

356 Responses

January 17, 2008

Saubrey
#1? Well!
January 17, 2008

Dan Mc
2
January 17, 2008

Michael Y
#2!
January 17, 2008

Marc
#3!
January 17, 2008

Saubrey
You scared her with the intro!
January 17, 2008

waibeans
top 1-0
January 17, 2008

Susan
Gary-You are interviewing a woman??? Haven’t done that much lately………….Hint!!!!!
January 17, 2008

GrapeStuff
top 10….rocket boom….niiiiice
January 17, 2008

GregStefos
Still within 10
January 17, 2008

Chris
Yeah baby to 10!
January 17, 2008

Loweeel
Top 20 :-/
January 17, 2008

Carolyn
You 2 make for a great show!! The synergy works for sure!!
January 17, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 20…Woo Hoo!
January 17, 2008

David Dickinson
Move over Gary. Let Joanne be the center!
January 17, 2008

jason
top 15
January 17, 2008

Nick
This chick sucks…She’s scared to say something about wine isn’t she? NO FEAR ON THE THUNDER SHOW!!!
January 17, 2008

Saubrey
Fun show! Thanks Joanne!

QOTD: ????
Smallest Bottle of Wine – Retail
WHO:
Steve Klein of Klein Designs
WHAT:
3.2 cm (1.2 in)
WHERE:
Encino, California, USA
WHEN:
1999
Steve Klein of Klein’s Designs, Encino, California, USA, produces hand-blown miniature wine bottles standing 3.2 cm (1.2 in) tall and with a volume of 0.75ml (0.026 fl oz). Each bottle is corked, sealed, and labeled. Limited to 1,000 bottles per type of wine, each issue is accompanied by a formal certificate. Prices currently range from $20 to $90 for a bottle of Gros Frere et Soeur ‘Richebourg’ which has a 24 carat Gold Seal.
January 17, 2008

Marc
Have Joanne back every week GV!
January 17, 2008

BotaBag
Good episode….good guest….although you know Winedude is having Humpty on as a guest soon….I’m expecting some Shock G level guest thunder in ‘08 GV.
January 17, 2008

Rob Csenar
I guarantee we will hear cat food, dutch cheese, and bone marrow as regular tasting notes from GV from now on. It’ll be subconscious, but he was so knocked out by Joanne’s descriptions that he has to run with them.

Awesome, very fun show. I just wish the bubbly was less than $65.
January 17, 2008

Fingerlaker
w00-h00!! the sniffy-sniff has returned!!!
January 17, 2008

J.R. Young
Finally someone with personality on the Thundershow, GV is such are bore. J/K, Joanne is hot.

QOTD: I have no idea what it was.
January 17, 2008

GrapeStuff
Great show – that was fun!!!

QOTD: Googly bits dingle boos
January 17, 2008

Modesto Jeff
I loved the flavor fight between you two! Fun show.
January 17, 2008

Neil
Liked the show – Joanne is good in front of the camera and who hasn’t tasted cat food in their bubbly? Next time you go on a vacation and leave the Vaynernation Vaynerless for a week, have some web 2.0 guest hosts pop in.
January 17, 2008

Sonnenuhr
You (Joanne, not Gary) are so absolutely charming. Thank you for gracing WLTV.
January 17, 2008

Neil
Liked the show – Joanne is good in front of the camera and who hasn’t tasted cat food in their bubbly? Next time you go on a vacation and leave the Vaynernation Vaynerless for a week, have some web 2.0 guest hosts pop in.

QOTD: ?
January 17, 2008

Jayhitek
Joanne rules! Gary tap that ass.

QOTD:
January 17, 2008

Saubrey
If anyone wants some old school goodness
http://www.everyvideogame.com/play-nes-RBI_Baseball_2_(U).htm

Can’t smell it, but…ah, the memories!
January 17, 2008

Martin
What a charming guest. 388 episodes and it still seems so fresh!
January 17, 2008

mlong
Ohh..love that accent.
Nice….. how much????

Only kidding, great show as usual.
January 17, 2008

Michael Y
qotd is …
January 17, 2008

SoCalDaveBandito
Joanne gargling wine.

Instant Classic
January 17, 2008

Oregon Jim
It was amazing to watch Joanne’s reactio to your intro! Had to watch it over.

No idea as to QOTD, but I forgive her. Very classy addition to the show and very enjoyable. I loved it when she started out reacting to Gary’s descriptions by saying “There is none of those flavors actually in there so what do you mean”! Then by the end she was doing some pretty good descriptors herself!
January 17, 2008

Danny
top 50 maybe?!?!

lol she is definatley a light weight but I like her!
January 17, 2008

hugh
plain and simple……she’s hot!!!
and no ring…..
a lefty too?
very entertaining show GV and JC!
January 17, 2008

Orion Slayer
Sorry, Gary, I’m not going to have as much time to watch WineLibraryTV anymore. I’ll be watching Joanne over on Rocketboom first!

QOTD: The only full question she got out was “What color was Gary wearing on his first show.” It’s either a black are dark blue sweater.
January 17, 2008

Shadowbird
QOTD: Heywood Joe Gimmeaclue, 1933.
January 17, 2008

portland guy
Bit scary, huh GV, to have a guest who really tells you what a wine really smells and tastes like — not like the ‘yes gary, your right gary’ staff and guests.
January 17, 2008

Palmer
Portly port may make Guinness record book
Oakland Tribune, May 21, 2005 by Brian Foley, STAFF WRITER

CASTRO VALLEY — Would you like a brick of cheese with that bottle of wine?

The San Francisco Bay Wine Auction — tonight under the caves of Wente Vinyards in Livermore — will feature lots of wine, of course. But only one bottle was submitted to the Guinness World Records for review.

“I was talking to members of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association and someone said, ‘That’s the biggest bottle of port I have ever seen,” said Bill Smyth, owner of Westover Winery on Palomares Road.

The 40-pound bottle contains over three gallons of 50-year-old port. The difference between port and other wine is the alcohol content. Port has added brandy.

“We added 168-proof brandy, so it’s a very sweet wine,” he said. “The association comes up with these big bottles, and puts wine in them. But no one has ever put port in them, which is a more expensive wine. This bottle is bigger than one of my dogs.”

It holds $960 worth of port, but the bottle itself makes the whole package worth more than $2,000.

When asked if someone would actually drink from an oversized bottle, Smyth said, “Oh yeah, definitely. These are real wine drinkers.”

The 11th annual wine auction is open to the general public at $50 a ticket. It will feature 100 different packages to bid on, and it is expected to raise as much as $300,000. The dinner will draw 370 people at $250 a plate.

“It’s a black-tie event,” Smyth said. “Some of the wealthiest of the wealthiest from the area will be there.”
January 17, 2008

Nick P
Joanne is HOT and funny. Hope she’s a regular!
January 17, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Great show and a real delightful guest, would like to see her after a whole glass of wine.
January 17, 2008

Robin C
Excellent effort in including an English-French cat-loving female on the show. Next step – one who can drink more than 3 sips without fear of passing out. It’s good to know your limits though. I laugh, but I sympathize.
January 17, 2008

Brandon T.
I hope Gary does another episode where Joanne takes a bucket of Petit Verdot grapes and slathers them all over Gary’s bottom, then squishes some in her hair and they become possessed by a Dionysian frenzy and then sing.
January 17, 2008

Marshall
QOTD: ?????
January 17, 2008

crank
That rocket behind you reminds me of something….what is it…?
Hmmmm……
I just can’t place it.
January 17, 2008

Erica37
The star of this episode was GIGGLES – Geez! Not a fan of the two-sips-tipsy cohost, but it was definitely interesting. I didn’t even hear the QOTD because I was too busy groaning.
January 17, 2008

jaylen
“Jello.” Loved that part. lol.

One of my favorite episodes so far. It’d be cool to have Joanne on the show again. You guys have great chemistry.

Joanne, will we see Gary on Rocketboom next?
January 17, 2008

JamesW
Still watching but I think you should get the original (Amanda) on their too.
January 17, 2008

Erica37
BTW – I think she underestimates the intelligence and vocabulary of Vayner-nation. You can’t lose me with “hedonistic”. Grr…
January 17, 2008

Stacy B.
Let me guess, the Web 2.0 guests of 2008 will all coincidently be within driving distance of the Wine Library TV office?
January 17, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Funny, funny. I really never heard the Guiness World record question. Gary was probably wearing a white shirt because he had never done this before.
January 17, 2008

Rani Haykal
Interesting Show!

QOTD: I have no clue what question was asked so no answer from me today.

–RH
January 17, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Interesting show — like thinking you’re about to drink a Tannat and accidentally sipping a glass of white Zin instead

“T”
January 17, 2008

cgatesman
Check Joanne bringing the thunder on the Champagne! Bone Marrow! I love it! Great job!
January 17, 2008

Karl Laczko
She’s English and she’s georgeous, oh be still my beating heart!!! I have a new VLog to watch now

QOTD – 42.
January 17, 2008

Kinglurker
QOTD: It was a black button up, I think I did not look at the episode

AWESOME EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE SYNERGY WAS EPIC

I will also watch rocketboom from now on
January 17, 2008

PaulT
joanne rocks! and is so charming
January 17, 2008

Joe Po
Joanne’s reaction to your opening line was fantastic!!
And Gary, you were doing a lot of quotey quote signals. Must have been the guest making you nervous!?!?
What a terrific show!
January 17, 2008

Rip
Garry yin
Joanne yang
Loved it!
Great, make her come back!!!
January 17, 2008

jonochicago
I don’t have an answer…..
January 17, 2008

crank
No offense, but I now have a new favorite online video blog host.
January 17, 2008

malbec maniac
WOW! A new favorite has emerged. Joanne is quite charming and also demonstrates that wine is a very individual thing! Are her eardrums okay?
January 17, 2008

Toby
SUPER GREAT show

A charming brit + GV + Vintage Champagne – who can beat that!
January 17, 2008

Panosh
QOTD: Black Shirt I think. Had not made it back that far (yet) but it was interesting. A lot less energy. Good day though (B-day).

Must give Co-hosts a heads up on question as not everyone is as creative as GV.

Very fun
January 17, 2008

jason
gary, you need to bring her back. her british sass and wit jives well with your jerseyness. i mean that in the best possible way. i think the culturally savvy person with some wine knowledge but not jeffrey davies like can work well. i still think you fed her some lines like ‘burnt tire”, that or she did her homework. thumbs up.

champagne, in terms of france. outside of champagne, people drink “champagne” for special occasions. they drink cremant d’….. more often cause it doesn’t cost 30 euros. but more like 12. in champagne though, people drink champagne for almost every aperotif. maybe not on tuesday night alone, but surely when people come over.

QOTD: what the hell was the question joanne?
ps jayhitek – be a gentleman
January 17, 2008

Susan
Gary-MUST bring joanne back for another fun round!!!!!
January 17, 2008

Susan
Joanne-You are bloody good!!!
January 17, 2008

Rajiv A
Hey Gary, your show picked me up after a rather rough exam. I always look forward to weekday evenings!

When people ask you what’s up with the crazy references, I like your answer: “That’s what it smells like to me.” But when you have people who say stuff like: “Obviously the wine doesn’t have in it.” Maybe you should pull out the geek-speek:

Every wine has hundreds of different substances that give it its flavors and aromas, and they are all present in other materials/foods (Peynaud, Lichine). Our sense of smell works by our receptors recognizing substances at the molecular level, so if a wine smells like bananas, you can be sure that it has a molecule that is identical or very similar to the molecule that gives bananas their aroma.

My thoughts on this show:

Gary, you always do a great job, no matter who the guest is, or how the wines are. That said, this show didn’t work for me. I felt like Joanne really got in the way of you doing your thing. I understand that it might be good to have a really inexperienced guest on, to connect with your viewers who are new to wine, or who are trying to introduce their friends to wine. Joanne, though, seemed less open to what you have to say because of her experience. Maybe it’s a European thing, but I felt like she has drunk wine most of her life and yet somehow not had an epiphany that turned her into a wine lover, so she assumes theres nothing more to wine. She just seemed a little disinterested and…how to put it…disrespectful? I think your approach really works for American non-winos, but European non-winos are a whole different cricket game – they have a certain ignorance+confidence mix that is puzzling to us wine-scared Americans. Also I’m not sure what she contributed as a Web 2.0-er.

I absolutely loved your guests like Jeffrey Davies and the somms, Andre Mack and others, and DK. I would like to see more of that. I felt a little uncomfortable in the earlier episodes when you had the winemakers on – I know you were still tasting from your own gut, but felt your need to be tactful about what you tasted.

In any case, lots of commenters seem to have liked her, so maybe it’s just me, but I really don’t think this is a direction I want to see WLTV go in.

I want to see more Davies! Maybe even Parker (ok that’s not so much of a WLTV episode, but a “see which wine god is left standing after the inevitable clash of titans” episode). In terms of connecting with newbies… you do that by yourself so well in each show with your mini-rants and references to how to build your palate and your reminders to trust our own palates.

-Rajiv.

P.S. You could TOTALLY take Parker. Respectfully, of course.
January 17, 2008

Andy
Hey G my rocket is bigger than yours….. Joanne was great & make sure she has a vayniac wristband to wear on rocketboom
January 17, 2008

half century
Instant Classic and some out of left field wine too. Great chemistry.
January 17, 2008

karenp
Please don’t let her return – she can’t seem to hold her wine and she didn’t add a lot of perspective.
January 17, 2008

Kristen
Nice episode today! I was glad you put on the Finca Sandoval!!!! Although I haven’t had the ‘04, I love the ‘05. It was great to hear someone speaking French on the show, thanks Joanne. And how did Joanne ever get through living in France? It’s quite difficult to be a lightweight in Europe!

QOTD: Not quite sure what you asked dear.
January 17, 2008

Michael Harrison
My palate and descriptions all come from memory, its the most important part of describing wine. The corner of a dorm room? I hope you went to College, otherwise it must have been one hell of a party. That snickers bar, now that is a classic memory tool which you will NEVER forget.
January 17, 2008

Mandy
Hey Gary- Sounds like you have some fans that are a bit jealous of your guest. Why hate? Should guests be serious and pretend to be wine snobs? Why not just be honest and give your real reaction to wine. If you smell it and it makes you dizzy, that’s pretty funny, if not the “acceptable” thing to say.
I love it when you have co-hosts; it shows you are not afraid to shake things up a bit and stray from the usual routine. The best part about your show is the loose improve quality, and Joanne was definately keeping you on your toes!
January 17, 2008

Jahlove
I really have no idea what the QOTD was. But that Joanne sure is cute. I could talk to her all day. Lizzy’s gonna be a little jealous after watching this show because there was certainly some chemistry going on there. Great show. The guest shows always end up being my favorites, especially when the guests are as lovely and charming as Ms. Colan. Always a sucker for the accent. Here’s to more guests on the T-show in ‘08.
January 17, 2008

DGOLD
Best episode ever!
January 17, 2008

Kristen
What a fun episode! Hope everyone is sticking to their new’s years wine resolution. I’m sipping a nice white Rhone right now.

Cheers
Kristen
January 17, 2008

brorjace
Good episode, I think joanne got wasted by the end and started throwing things out. Good show though, more guests seem like a good idea.

QOTD: Dunno, haven’t gotten that far back
January 17, 2008

Greg B
Big G has seriously brought the Thunder. Joanne is very easy on the eyes. You and her are like the Internet version of Regis and Kelly. You should call the new show The Jo & G Show! Great episode Bro!

QOTD: Huh?
January 17, 2008

Deano
Great episode i love the episodes with the guests. Do this more often Gary
January 17, 2008

Karol
Nice job – Joanne was great and the two of you together made it a very fun episode.
January 17, 2008

*/^_^\*
i think next time she shouldn’t have access to the spit bucket….

qotd: 5426 times
January 17, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD???? I still don’t have any idea…………………………………………???
January 17, 2008

JonE
Loves me some Finca! Joanne the British dynamo was quite refreshing. As a matter of fact having a newbie occasionally on the thunder show really gives a neat perspective.

QOTD: Yes I’m quite a fan of fish and chips.
January 17, 2008

Ondra
Joanne is really an angel to the show. Please keep inviting more guests!
(And more of them from Europe!!)
January 17, 2008

chenrys
That was really fun.

QOTD: I didn’t catch that…
January 17, 2008

mbannon
Well, I didn’t catch the question of the day, but the REST of the show was terrific!!
January 17, 2008

wine-ot
nothing sexier than a beautiful woman talking about wine…i’m now on a new found mission! Now, back to the show.
January 17, 2008

yowens
dude- that was money. Classic.
January 17, 2008

Tooch
QOTD: I think it was a blue shirt.

Interesting episode – looking forward to more guests in ‘08.
January 17, 2008

Joel M
Yea GV very different. Lots of laughs. The Finca is a great wine. The Brit was sensational.
January 17, 2008

Glenn
GV, I have to agree with Rajiv A. Todays show was fun and light but I really didn’t get alot from it. I sign on to learn about wine. Bring on guests that will be a little more serious.
January 17, 2008

lori
Isn’t it funny, just when you decide to lose the sniffy sniff (which i enjoy) you get someone on… that gets drunk just sniffing wine. Hmmm.

She was great. Nice show.
January 17, 2008

Tom L
Loved the show GV. Gave me some really good belly laughs. You have to let us know if Lizzy was jealous.
January 17, 2008

Ryan R
Don’t listen to the naysayers… I LOVED this episode. It is refreshing to see something different.
January 17, 2008

Plminer
Great episode GV and Joanne! I like the theme here, some of these guests compliment Gary in a way that brings some regular wine folks to the table, makes us feel like we are there more.
QOTD: I have no frickin idea…a bunch of squabling kids.
January 17, 2008

RIck K
Looks like you have a cohost
January 17, 2008

KyleLikesTies
I’m have to largely agree with Rajiv A and Glenn and KarenP … I love the idea of guests (your father, for example, was fantastic), but the “Hehe, I’m drunk after sniffing it.” approach isn’t something I enjoy; in fact it’s rather irritating. I’d much rather see people who drink wine (at least semi-)regularly and can have fun without giggling the entire time.

Now, to disagree with Rajiv A, I don’t think it’s a European thing. Besides that there are many Europeans who don’t drink wine at all (some areas, e.g., Sweden, parts of Germany, are much more beer-centred), I know many people who are ignorant and unafraid to admit it. Finally, although I didn’t particularly enjoy what Joanne brought to WLTV, I don’t know that I’d call her inexperienced given that she spent a good deal of time growing up and drinking wine in France … perhaps out-of-practice is a better word ;~}
January 17, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Tea

But seriously, that was interesting. I’m not sure it completely worked. The last half worked for me much more than the first. Joanne was a great guest, but I felt only 50% of the time (I’m sure she’s a great person 100% of the time, I mean 50% as a guest). Maybe wine-related guests work better in the format of the show? Though I’d watch a few more non-wine-related and see if it’s just me.
January 17, 2008

wine-ot
nice to be able to spell out your tasting process for a more introductory level audiance…gary, way to handle the blonde…roll with the punches.
January 17, 2008

Oregon Sipper
Great show!
January 17, 2008

thepiratedoc
A comely wench, but alas poor Vaynerchuk, methinks she is taller than you! Nice break from the routine — good to see a LADY grace the WLTV set. Need to brush up on my French and replay that early segment.
January 17, 2008

GoldensGirl
Joanne was as sparkling as the last bottle. Thoroughly enjoyed her. Keep the guests coming, although they should probably be more than annual wine drinkers.
January 17, 2008

Jim
Great show Gary! I have been lurking for a while, and this wonderful episode has to make me say hello! Loved it, light, refreshing and a tad silly, as it should be! can’t wait for tomorrow’s! Thanks for keeping it real! Jim
January 17, 2008

sharon
Great show! You and Joanne make a very funny team.
January 17, 2008

steve41602
I love your new idea to bring on guests!! Joanne was very cool.

QOTD – I have no idea what color shirt, but i’ll bet it showed a hint of red fruit.

Great show today!
January 17, 2008

Dominus
OK, I admit it, I’m in love. A gorgeous lady with a Brit accent who speaks French and is that much fun? Wow… Now I know why my GPS “voice” is a female Brit. Man o man.

QOTD: Guinness book of record re: wine? All of us Vayniacs have no clue but I’ll guess . . . German Riesling. Or maybe Champagne, my fav wine of choice.

Great show G-Man!

Cheers! (with a Brit accent)
January 17, 2008

winelover4ever
Good interaction …..great to have guests more often. Although your wife is not going to like this king of sexy guests…..doesn’t matter if says its ok…women are women here, london, or russia….dispite of that I like the idea of showing everybody the idea of being more open at the time of tasting and evaluating a particular wine….spit it out …whatever you think, what ever you smell or taste… great show Gary….I did’t get the QOTD, But the Finca Sandoval wine I tasted from either 02 or 03 did not show the real stuff. Not much of a thunder…. and very fruit foward bomb….ok to drink but pricy for what i got…anyways keep the guests …and if they are sensual like joanne…. great
January 17, 2008

FJDR
The QOTD was “What is the current Guinness Book of Records wine-related…” The answer is 42. She has a very cute way of “whirling”; that girl knows how to whirl.
January 17, 2008

JC
A light episode, & quite extraordinary. QOTD: blue?
January 17, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, that looked like alot of fun to tape, great episode today and a great guest !!!!
QOTD- not sure
January 17, 2008

JoshL
Don’t wanna take anything away from certain novel thunderness that today’s show brought…enjoyed the interaction between you and the guest…yet, I don’t think it was as educational as your normal shows….the analysis of each wine wasn’t very coherent with all the laughter and jokes (which I did enjoy…don’t get me wrong). Definitely a type of episode that’ll allow you to keep things fresh…but I see how it could be detrimental if such an episode were the norm. I think it was a good idea that you selected the wines that don’t have any significant ties to one another (except that the lady mentioned she had certain propensity towards them)…which made the show a lighthearted one…I may have been pissed had it been some cool selection that I would’ve definitely wanted a more serious analysis on.
January 17, 2008

big_al
Great show. Joanne is obviously very comfortable behind the camera. She needs to come back to ask a proper QOTD. Cat Food???
January 17, 2008

big_al
Hey Josh…… Take a pill Dude!
January 17, 2008

NickThe Wine Guy
Great Show Gary
January 17, 2008

Martini
Pineapples.

Oh, and please more champagne, more blanc de blanc. It kills me. In a good way.
January 17, 2008

JoshL
Big Al, what’s wrong with giving my opinion of the show? I’m just as big a fan of the show as you may be…that’s what Gary inspires people to do…to trust our own judgement… Must I succumb to some sort of peer pressure you’re imposing on me because you think you’re so cool with your “dude” language?
January 17, 2008

Jerm
I was a lurker, but now I’m not. The million dollar bottle of wine didn’t do it for me, but this did. Shows where my priorities are at….

I like the idea of having non-professional wine drinkers on the show. I’m still new to the experience. Nice to see people of different wine pedigrees enjoying wine together….

There should be a list of “wines that take EXACTLY like _____”. The person who helped me get into wines always had me taste these “no brainer” types of wine, which gave me the confidence to come out and say things like “this wine tastes like old people”, which isn’t my highest compliment….

My answers to the previous QOTD, since this is my first post. I started listening (and lurking) after the (first) NPR story. Now where’s my million dollar bottle of wine?
January 17, 2008

GregO
I think Joanne should be invited back to a laid back Fri couch episode…forget the bucket.

I’ve got a couple of the 04 Sandoval’s in the cellar…sounds like a winner, I’m just hoping with a bit of age they might show something other than dark fruit and alcohol.
January 17, 2008

yathink2
That was a lot of fun! Thanks
January 17, 2008

Huge Johnson
This was an episode that I felt could have, and has in the past worked better with wine related guests. I felt that the wine content in this particular episode was lacking. Some great selections, and the show itself was entertaining, however not the usual WLTV that we all know and love.
January 17, 2008

wm mole
Current Guiness Book of Records wine related…. births in one year? I don’t know, 14 million?

Great show you guys!!!
January 17, 2008

Scott S.
Gary, This show was a blast, like a few good friends having a great laugh together. The guest gigs are 2 thumbs up! Bone Marrow and Cat Food, she’s now one of US!
January 17, 2008

Azerule
Wow. That episode brought the thunder
January 17, 2008

Caren
Awesome ep! A female co-host is quite refreshing….. brilliant!
January 17, 2008

Fred
Loved Joanne….I like the idea of guests…just normal people…not really wine “experts”…would love to see her again as a guest…but really want LIZZIE to make an appearance….Valentines Day is coming soon…come on Vanniacs…rise up…demand that Lizzie makes an appearance…

Fred in Oregon
January 17, 2008

michelle
I liked the show, I thought Joanne was fun and easy-going, a breath of fresh air… After a hard day at work, it’s fun to watch a show that can make you laugh. Variety and spontaneity is a facet of the show that always make it great. I say, keep them comming!
January 17, 2008

Robert Howells
Gary, What a great guest you had on today.It was Rocketboom that started me watching video podcasts and I found WLTV along the way. Keep the guests coming.
January 17, 2008

Elliot Essman
I thought you coached the guests in the QOTD.
January 17, 2008

Christopher J
Great episode Joanne. You really make Gary hard to look at in comparison.

I loved the episode, I think you should have a talk show Gary, you are a great interviewer.

Smells like freshly opened RBI Baseball 2 for NES? Your spontaneity is priceless!

PS – I lean more towards a “Bases Loaded” kind of smell. (Jersey rocks the house with Paste and Bay in the 3 and 4 holes)
January 17, 2008

latraviata
more women wine tasters, please!!!!
January 17, 2008

Dale Cruse
Gary and Joanne, that was a lot of fun. I have no idea what the question of the day was, but that was a fun episode!

Gary, you should have our pal Dan Cederholm on the show! And me!
January 17, 2008

bh
great show, guys. great interaction, fun to watch. cheers.
January 17, 2008

John J.
QOTD: uhhhhh…
January 17, 2008

Todd Smith
Great, great episode and great guest. Thank you, Joanne. I’m gonna have to check out this Rocketboom show since I’m not “in the know” about Internet buzz. It was really great to see Joanne exploring her palate and contributing so much. More guests! Good times. Really brightened my night up. Thanks again.
January 17, 2008

Mikie C
Hey G,

Talk about banter – wow! Some good tidbits though – educational at moments, along with some ‘mysterious’ vibes throughout.

qotd: huh???

qogv: (about Finca Sandoval) “This is very hedonistic.”

qojc: “I knew you were going to say that!”

She’s got your number, man!
January 17, 2008

ev
Now I think I’m in love. I think I should tell my wife. Gary, grenache in Crozes-Hermitage?

QOD-something damn dark-blue or black?
January 17, 2008

Jason Chu
QOTD: UHHHHHH……… smorgus board?

i really liked this episode. Definitely brings the thunder… AND LIGHTENING… with the wind action!
January 17, 2008

Taylor
Great Show and so far an outstanding week we’re on track for what could be the best laid back friday ever and thats exciting! Don’t know if I’ve said it already but Eric Arnold’s book First Big Crush was stellar read on the plane and couldnt put it down!
QOTD Im just gonna say WLTV cause i didnt get what the question was.
January 17, 2008

Keith Brown
QOTD ????? LOL, a great show. Ironic that Rocket Boom was my first “vlog” as well. I came in post-Amanda, so I’ve only ever know Joanne as the host. She is one stunningly intelligent and attractive woman (notice I rated her mind first…). I have always been blown away with her wit and breadth of knowledge. And now she SKOOLED you boy! LOL, just kidding, but it sure was impressive the way she picked right up on the ways of the Thunder Show. Can’t wait until you get Keven and Alex on there. BTW, you’re probably gonna need some security for that one.
January 17, 2008

Keith Brown
OK, I misspelled “Kevin”…and yeah…I’m a**l…
January 17, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
There were so many thing about that episode that were great. Good job Gary, thanks for coming on Joanne! You’re going to be out of a job before you know it GV.

I’m totally converted… you definitely need to have more guests on the show.
January 17, 2008

Grape Expectations
That was a really fun episode. It was nice having dinner with Gary and Joanne. Can she come back again, sometime?
QOTD: Wait…wait…don’t tell me….uhh, what was the question again?
January 17, 2008

Scott
The next contest should be for a dinner with Gary and Joanne. Fun episode! Probably because it resembled how the rest of us drink wine: while having fun and good conversation with someone else.
January 17, 2008

Lev M
what a great show. very different format and lots of fun.
January 17, 2008

ryang
Guess I’ll be the descenting opinion. While I love the Thundershow, today was one of the lower ranked ones for me. She seemed like a very nice women but it’s not what I watch WLTV for.
January 17, 2008

Clintus McGintus
Great show, looking forward to see who your next web 2.0 guest is.
January 17, 2008

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January 17, 2008

TROC
You guys have “Chemistry”! Hope you got her phone number.
January 17, 2008

Peter T.
GARY… BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!

CONGRATS! I AM HOOKED!

PT
January 17, 2008

pawncop
Terrific program, really enjoyed the guest. Will look forward to others.
January 17, 2008

MattyO
gary v: dude, i love it when you have guests cause you mesh so well with everybody. you bring out this relaxed side of people, cause at first she looked really nervouse! great show!

joanne: gary is crazy, but we love him! well done! cheers! thanks for comin round!

QOTD: i didn’t understand a word she said…(blank look)
January 17, 2008

Stu
Fun show. QOTD: 2,156 miles
January 17, 2008

Dave Canada
great episode……
Not sure what the QOTD was so I’ll leave it at that.
January 17, 2008

CA Jake
That was so funny. I laughed a lot. Someone should take Larry King out of his bent chair and put Gary in there with a few wine bottles. Ok, maybe add some licorice apple yeast cat food. Joanne rocks!
January 17, 2008

BrianS
Hellllooooo Nurse!

Fearless with an English accent? Whew.
January 17, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
GVNC,

Excellent show! Joanne showed something real there when people really don’t know their palettes but know what they do and don’t like. I love how she questioned all the vocab and within minutes was throwing out cat food. You liberated her from feeling stupid about what SHE smelled and tasted and made her feel free enough to be good with it. That’s what the Thunder Show does for people and that’s why you’re the best. Bring more guests! She was great.

QOTD: dead air
January 17, 2008

E
What a great in studio guest. I could have sworn she was from New Zealand, but apparently not.
January 17, 2008

KC
Gary, great show. Nice change of pace. I liked her; some people didn’t. So what – she is one of your peeps and that is what matters – it’s your show. Thanks again for the free content every day. People should be careful not to bite the hand that feeds them – for free nonetheless!
January 17, 2008

laposte
Oh, that was spot on!
January 18, 2008

Withnail
Was Gary on camera this episode? I was only watching the left side of the screen.
January 18, 2008

Anthony L.
I thought this woman was very annoying. Who cares if she spent time in France? QOTD was stupid.

I do enjoy guests, just not this one.
January 18, 2008

Ernest_G
LAWL

Now what was the QOTD?!

I love rocketboom! Great guest, would of never expected this.

Great show, as always!
January 18, 2008

Scott F
Awesome show. Didn’t catch the QOTD, but my answer is “sometimes after lunch”
January 18, 2008

Chris D
I enjoyed the Euro perspective on wines availability and culture with the wine.
- Enjoyed the show – a bit of flirting there GV, with Joanne getting woozing from just sniffing the wine ?

QOTD – $4,300 dollars
January 18, 2008

Will
Pucker?
-I hardly know her!
January 18, 2008

Charlie
I want to marry Joanne.
January 18, 2008

JC
I agree with Chris, the Euro perspective was nice, especially how she started developin her palette at age six. Loved the whole “cat food” incident.
January 18, 2008

KW
What was the QOTD?
January 18, 2008

Hotshot162
I think Gary got distracted throughout the show (understandably)… but overall still a wonderful show. Joanne brought a lot of energy and seem had a lot fun with Gary. We definitely need more guess on the show from now on.

QOTD: Umm…I hope I’m not the only one didn’t catch her question…
January 18, 2008

Charlie
Oh, and it was an awesome show. I like the occasional guest for a little variety and to spread the love of the thunder show. Great job Gary.
January 18, 2008

fedor
You have to have K Rose as a special guest. Loved the show today.
January 18, 2008

JoeD.
The QOTD: â€œWhat is the current Guinness Book of World Records Rewine-relatedâ€¦……Hottest WLTV Co-Host ever??? … I think we now know!!! (and Jeffery Davies is not the answer, although he does have a awesome swoosh technique)
January 18, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – I would have to say, Japan.
January 18, 2008

mg
Excellent episode, different and very enjoyable. This is what wine is about: good company, laughs, and forget about education.
January 18, 2008

winecrazy.com (Glen)
I like that girl. She’s cool.

She’s got………PIZAZZZ!!!!!!
January 18, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
This was one of the best WLTVs ever. You had a great dynamic going on.

QOTD: Whaaaaaat?
January 18, 2008

Surekat
that was one of the funniest episodes yet. joanne rocked my morning socks off.

QOTD: i have no clue whatsoever.
January 18, 2008

Augustus
I can’t say I caught the question of the day. But, man oh man, I have fallen for that one….
January 18, 2008

cpd
All I know is that Lizzie is gonna kick your ass when you get home…
January 18, 2008

J Crazy
QOTD: 3

Jeez, what to say about the episode. That’s the crappy part about being in Japan and watching it after all the other dirty minded Vayniacs watch it. There’s nothing to be said. Coc…I mean Rockets coming out of Gary’s head, suction, spitting, rubber…this was a very very PG-13 rated episode. I actually watched with one eye covered. Oh you naughty naughty people.
January 18, 2008

Clinton
Great episode. Kudos Joanne.

Gary, I don’t think this will be the wifey wife’s favorite…

QOTD: Arequipa
January 18, 2008

Rock n Roll Andy
I didn’t get the question. But does that REALLY matter? She’s HOT!!!! When she said in the beginning , ” just get it down the throat”, I WAS SOLD!!!!! And a cheap date, WHAT?? AWESOME!!! Yes I am DIRTY people. Get over it!! LIVE IT , LOVE IT
January 18, 2008

Justin L Ove
This show kicks butt.
QOTD: Not since college, but I’d be willing to try again.
January 18, 2008

Rock n Roll Andy
Yo G-FUNK, I got your back. If your girl gives you any problems, she can talk to my girl. My girl thinks it’s much better that I have the GREATEST PORN collection , so I can relieve those thoughts and never CHEAT!!! She is correct. In 6 years I have NEVER strayed!! So what, you were excited to drink wine with a cheap date. That’s not the worst. It could be soooooooooooooo much better though. PEACE BRO!!!!
January 18, 2008

Robert
dude, she was awesome. You have to invite her back sometime soon, seriously. I found it very interesting comparing what she tasted as an untrained wine taster versus you as a trained wine taster. I hope all your guests are this good. I do have one request though, you have to bring the diggnation dudes on. I seriously think that show would bring more thunder than this show. And that’s saying something.
January 18, 2008

medo
Big time show Gary! She was really cool! Wow…

QOTD: Yes! ah, or, maybe… Or not?!

Next time, if you find a wine interested Playmate : bring her on the show
January 18, 2008

ChicagoChris
You guys are so funny! All the sexual jokes – so witty! You guys might be looking up WAY too much internet porn. Do us a favor, PLEASE, and keep your fantasies to yourself. I might think she’s hot but I’m not going to sit here and post retarded comments on a wine blog. God, come up with something original, dorks.
January 18, 2008

paul
Very funny, very amusing ep. I’m not sure I’ve ever sensed cat food in a wine, but what the heck.
January 18, 2008

YoungDave
Solid ep, and that chic was charming and pleasant, but a bit of a lightweight for someone whose parents were serving her wine at the age of 6!
QOTD: Clearly the Guiness Book question was never completed, so if I am to answer the question she DID finish, Gary wore a black long-sleeve shirt on episode 1. Cheers.
January 18, 2008

pforty
Way to go chicagochris! I agree. The half-witted sexual comments are something very un-WLTV.

Ahh well.
January 18, 2008

JordanW
Great episode! A lot of fun. More guests please!
January 18, 2008

Isaac
Aww..she was so cute…and i think she did get drunk sniffy-sniffing the wine!!
January 18, 2008

pforty
Dude, great EP! Loved the Dutch cheese/ raccoon ear exchange.

QOTD: …
January 18, 2008

Rice
Bring’er back It’s like bringing Robin Williams back to your late nite show… can’t go wrong.
January 18, 2008

Tom T.
That was an awesome episode.
January 18, 2008

Kim Schroeder
Fun show – loved seeing Gary looking for cat food and bone marrow. Pay back for all the times he does it to us .
January 18, 2008

GeneV
Great show. Guests that are classy, smart and attractive are a perfect pairing for you.
January 18, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: eggsalad
January 18, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
no, i’m sorry, I change my answer…

QOTD: genetics (just because that’s the answer to any question!)
January 18, 2008

Sharon
This was a good ep for the CKC crowd drool-factor (obviously). Perhaps this ‘talk-show’ approach is nice though, but there are many fine ladies in the wine world that have something to say of interest to us people curious about that world.
QOTD: I wonder if Joanne knows how to use the Gary’s Scores spreadsheet to check out Gary’s shirt herself in ep 1 … somehow I DOUBT IT. As I doubt if she had watched s single ep of WLTV as she didn’t even know about QOTD! Shocking.
January 18, 2008

Todd Smith
Rajiv, yes, it’s just you. And people like you are the reason Gary does this show. Lighten up; you don’t have to analyze everything.
January 18, 2008

Paul
Just read a post criticizing Gary’s tastings. The guy is missing the point in my opinion…

http://winecamp.squarespace.com/journal/2008/1/18/the-60-second-taster.html
January 18, 2008

ChadD.
I nearly fell out of my chair…are you guys married? That last five minute exchange was Brilliant! Only 198 comments?
January 18, 2008

bruce gardner
Great show but no rating for the bubbly
January 18, 2008

VinoVixen
Fun episode……I do not think I have ever seen someone get tipsy tispsy off a sniffy sniffy :-O
January 18, 2008

Sassodoro
Cat food in wine? I wonder if my cats would like wine. Hmmmm.
January 18, 2008

RichE
Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was the bestiest!!!!!! Do that again.

Thats was the most entertainig and funniest show to date.
I was crying from laughing so hard.

WOW, A daily show with a sidekick like that would be AMAZING..
The DIALOG, JOKES, and BANTER were better than ever.
January 18, 2008

dz
Bond chick, phallic symbol coming out of Gary’s head. Nielson ratings are probably skyrocketing, what’s next, G.V. announcing his candidacy with Bond chick? We all knew it would come to this. Fun show!
January 18, 2008

Joshua E.
Great show…let us know how the cat food tasted!
January 18, 2008

Lb in KS
GV…great show, great guest…continuing to make wine FUN! thank you
January 18, 2008

Dominick Mack
Gary – that was classic…keep these guests coming!
January 18, 2008

joel delon
That’s very rude gary with joanne you should have choosen a fireplace she has such a delicious rocket power i’m in love and very proud to hear from joanne some french words ! joanne i invite you to stop in languedoc between bordeaux and aix en provence i have very interesting bed and breakfast in the heart of the languedoc vineyards… see you
from the Languedoc
January 18, 2008

RicV
Definately keep the guests coming.

QOTD: Um guiness record? Does it begin with a pint?
January 18, 2008

Saftig
Well done, brill, fab, cheers, ta. Nice to see someone keep pace with Gary’s ferret on crack persona.
January 18, 2008

Kidder
Well, I know of “THREE” guests you should have on
show!!! 3wine guys-peace-Christian….
January 18, 2008

Kidder
Oh yeah, Joanne was awsome!!!! She stole your show for a moment Ha Ha Ha !!!1
January 18, 2008

JeffC
What more can be said. She speaks for herself. Nice looking, very whitty and very fun to watch. Great show Gary. You will need to ask her back.
January 18, 2008

CHATrBox
Nice work with the guest Gary. It’s Lotâ€™s of time line comments on this one!
January 18, 2008

LeatherPalate
best guest ever!!

Red..
January 18, 2008

GalvezGuy
Great show, it looked like both of you were having a great time. And I think the Edam (a nutty flavored cheese) taste profile was right on.
January 18, 2008

Eric A.
Great show… definitely a much better-looking guest than I was. Is Giselle on next week?!
January 18, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
Really hilarious! The timeline comments are killing me. Champagne/sparkling wine is great. I’ve actually been drinking it more often. Nothing expensive though. Chandon and stuff like that.
January 18, 2008

Fred Liu
Terminology help us understand the wine and each other better, while systematic approach help us to interpret the feelings and convey the pleasure to others as a reference…

I think wine is a great vehicle to explore the broad world, ourselves and the way itself in which we explore…and much much more.

Alway being true and encouraging, trying to get closer to the fact, sharing with us, caring about others, with love, and more; that is our Gary. Thank you, man, as always.:)
January 18, 2008

Markus
Great show!! keep it coming
January 18, 2008

Mason
The Cat Food Episode!!!! It was great! Really enjoyed the guest and your interaction with her. Still can’t get over the great reference to cat food and dinosaur heads. Great stuff!
January 18, 2008

The Fanjestic
That was different. But fun! I like having cool guests that aren’t in the wine industry.
January 18, 2008

Willem
This was an awesome episode. More of these duets with this lady please! I love that she’s a Brit, I live in England, and this has definitely made a connection across the big pond to good old Europe. You two complement each other well with your knowledge and backgrounds. Keep it up!
January 18, 2008

Capt M
Try the Chateau Musar ‘99 from Lebanon. This wine must be decanted first. Do a show on wines that must be decanted. Great show this was, gorgeous lady, fun! I didn’t get the QOTD
January 18, 2008

Brian V
She’s the best! Great show!
January 18, 2008

Dean D.
I really enjoyed this episode! Very well done you two!
January 18, 2008

Andrew H.
Gary, that was an awesome episode! Joanne was great and not to bad on the eye’s either. Does she have a younger sister?
January 18, 2008

ArizonaBrian
Good fun show…I think I like the idea of an occasional Web2.0 guest…keep up the great work Gary!
January 18, 2008

Kirk
I don’t think I have ever seen a show with so many sexual inuendos comming from one person…she was a fun, fun guest and certainly brought the laughter. Cat food and the guiness book of world records. Awsome….
QOTD: Confusing as hell….I’ll let somone else google it.
January 18, 2008

Wade
GV, you should have done a food pairing episode with her, marmite and toast, Branston pickle and cheese sandwiches, or even stewed eel in a lunch pail, etc.

And GV, you’re becoming a dangerous man, promoting the daredevil life, exposing American Vayniacs to the rarefied child rearing practices of foreigners. Some poor naive Vanyiac is going to give his kid some spring water with a few drops of wine and before he knows it some other paterfamilias from the block will be calling in the incident to the authorities.
January 18, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Vote for WLTV for the Web 2.0 contest
January 18, 2008

SteveW
Probably the funniest episode of WLTV ever!
Joanne Rocks, loved her British accent, speaking French, and the
cat food and bone marrow comments.
January 18, 2008

MrJCG1
First time poster, long time lurker here. Great episode. Beautiful lady and it really works when you have someone with a bit less of a defined palette than yourself. It gives us newbies someone to relate to. Kudos!!!
January 18, 2008

Aron Kramer
What a show. Also, as a new fan, not sure if others felt this way as well, 230 some comments are a lot to read, I LOVED the rehash of the whole taste and smell thing and how you “see” all the different things in the wine once you get past the alcohol. Watching Joanne bring the thunder made me want to get out there and give the whole thing a try as well! Thanks a ton!
January 18, 2008

L
I’m obviously in the minority here, but i thought your guest was awful. She apparently never drinks wine, nor does she seem to enjoy it very much. More importantly, i have trouble understanding how anyone could be unable to ask a simple opinion generating question impromtu…. Wow, she said a wine smelled like catfood and everyone was blown away like this was the most imaginative and profound comment ever made. I guess that I fail to see how this was such a laudable accomplishment for a person equipted with a memory, olfactory senses, and a vocabulary. Maybe i’m being too negative, or perchance i sniffed a few too many glasses of wine and lost m’head!
January 18, 2008

MrJCG1
L,

I liked her for exactly the reasons you disliked her. There really was no need to point out her shortcomings. She represents a large portion of us who know very little about wines and are watching these vids to learn. Some of us are not yet as refined as you. Besides, Gary was there to counter-balance her. I think I would be bored watching Gary with another wine aficionado. She was fun, peppy, different, and pretty to boot. What’s there to complain about?
January 18, 2008

Zinny
I am also in the minority that felt today’s guest wasn’t really that awesome. I won’t comment on her looks because I am above that.

Basically I felt that she was OK .. but she’s really not that into wine and her “style” – kind of wordy and understated – didn’t mesh well, in my opinion, with your more up-front, less subtle approach. I kind of felt myself wanting to fast forward through her very long descriptions of how it is in France.

Personally . .I would like to see you NOT get more Web 2.0 guests . . but instead get experts and guests from the wine world or at the very least guests who are famous for other things but at least like and drink wine.
January 18, 2008

MARKSHARKY
I thought she brought a fresh funny perspective to WLTV and really enjoyed the episode. Wine is and should be fun when consumed life has too many serious sides to it. Drink wine and be happy..
January 18, 2008

Lynette Sullivan
Great Show!
January 18, 2008

HuskerJamie
That was effing hilarious Gary.

QOTD: I have no idea what the question was or how to answer said question.
January 18, 2008

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – Red. No, wait… 1984.
January 18, 2008

DavidB
OK, first off the show was great. There was some good information on the wines tasted along with some fun banter between the two. Why can WLTV not have a guest who does not have a load of wine experiance, it gives us a little more incite into what the avarege “joe” or “jolien” thinks about a wine and that can not be bad. Would those that did not like this ep prefer to have a load of stiffs on the show? Talk about freaking boring Speaking of Jolien, can you get the “Jolien” on the show?

QOTD: Me
January 18, 2008

jason
wuz up?
January 18, 2008

BobbyTiger
Geez Louise. What a great show. Rarely do I laugh out loud when watching (any) show, but caught myself on a couple of occasions. Very entertaining. The fact that Joanne isn’t much of a drinker didn’t, (for me), distract from the message. In fact, many people are not into wine, but they can still enjoy the experience, and some of her comments were apparently spot on. Top 20 stuff here.
January 18, 2008

boegemann
Entertaining show, good wine choices, beautiful and witty guest. I suggest inviting her back so we can see how her palette develops.

QOTD: The highest price paid for any bottle has been 105,000 British Pounds ($157,000 US) for a 1787 Chateau Lafite claret sold to Christopher Forbes (USA) at Christie’s London on December 5, 1985. The price was affected insofar as the bottle was initialed by Thomas Jefferson (1743 1826), 3rd President of the United States! –Guiness Book of World Records
January 18, 2008

Matt
Laugh out loud funny is right! Two witty people from different worlds coming together to share the experience of wine with the rest of us…forgive me folks but for me this is what this show is about! I am the expert of my own palate – I don’t need wine “experts” putting me to sleep.
Great show GV!
January 18, 2008

Mike
Fun episode. She showed me I am not the only one that has a blind palate.
January 18, 2008

Ben F
That was alot of fun GV Great Guest!!!
January 18, 2008

Mike L
very entertaining show!

QOTD: Hulk Hogan vs Mr. T
January 18, 2008

Michael
Great One!
January 18, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: Gary, you should advise your guests at the start of the show that they will need to create a question of the day for us. This poor lady was completely unprepared for it.
January 18, 2008

avwineguy
We want Amanda Congdon!
January 18, 2008

Brad O
WOW!!!!
Nothing like a drunk Brit who speaks French. Not to mention that she is a looker.
Gary, If you need to take time off I know who can fill in for you.
Great episode and glad to have you back.
Brad
January 18, 2008

Big Nick
Gary…really really like the show. Nice to see you merge two worlds and enjoy some wine. One comment though…if you are going to invite guests let them see an episode or two first so they know the format. It was nice to see you eplain to someone else how a wine tastes, smells, and feels. You tell us all the time, but to see someone experience it was nice.
January 18, 2008

MW_DM,IA
She was a LOT of fun! So much that it’s now time to check out Rocketboom.
QOTD: 42
January 18, 2008

Anthony L.
No laid back Friday episode?
January 18, 2008

OBAMA_MAN
Great Episode!!!!!!!!!!!

QOTD: Probably a Jets Jersey?
January 18, 2008

Paul
GV, how did your wife agree to this?

GREAT Episode!
January 18, 2008

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
haha
good ep. She was cool and I had never heard of Rocket Boom before.

I am psyched to try the SPanish Syrah.

QOTD: HUH??

J DUB
January 18, 2008

Rick C.E.
How does Lizzie feel about your “emotional friend”? My wife would kick my ass if I got all touchy feely with another lady. BTW…nice episode!
January 18, 2008

jbailey
I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much during an episode. Bravo! Excellent show. The popup windows were great. I need to watch it again.
January 18, 2008

Jack
Where is my Friday fix?
Gary, I expect to see you on the sofa! You get us hooked and then leave us… I am still in the DT’s from last week without you.
January 18, 2008

MrJCG1
Rick C.E. has been listening to too much Howard Stern. “Emotional Friend”…LOL. BTW: My wife would kill me too. They don’t understand it’s possible for a man to have a purely innocent conversation with a lovely lady. (They’re probably right).
January 18, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
Attention all:

Gary couldn’t do the laid back Friday episode because he’s still trying to get his wife’s foot dislodged after yesterdays episode. Sorry.

Hope you’re ok Gary. ; )
January 18, 2008

Kidder
I think Im sensing some jealousy out there with some of the vayniacs????
Hmmmmmmnn!!!!! Hey listen Joanne was a great guest, and some of you just
have to GET OVER IT!!!!!!
January 18, 2008

DannyB
Awesome show! Loved seeing Joanne on the show, fantastic dialog, great chemistry!!

DannyB
January 18, 2008

The Doc
Great show, nuff said, just doing my part to add to the comment totals. Seriously the two of you work well together. Cheers
January 18, 2008

KAHUNA
GV- do you ever shut up and let some one finish their story- God you are like that jackass Donny Dushbag on the Big Idea- BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH- Maybe she can write the cat food story down and post it somewhere since you talked all over it-

Anyway fun episode- nice job you little elf- So neither one of you are tasting anything you have ever had before- she doesn’t drink and you don’t drink – perfect together!

QOTD:UHM err uhm ok errr
January 18, 2008

Grapedigger
Hey GV, you gotta bring more nice, cute, witty, and funny guests like Joanne…A FUN episode. Cheers
January 18, 2008

steve
YEH GV more beautiful women to the show brings out the comments love her laugh and you being so funny together
January 19, 2008

Jx
I havent enjoyed the thunder show as I did with guest Joanne in a very long time. Very fun. Not so focused on the wine, but who cares. SOMEtimes, the thunder show goes beyond wine, and that’s why it’s so special.
January 19, 2008

Justin G
Gary, I said the exact same thing at the end of the show. “That was Amwesome!”

QOTD: 9.5 courics?
January 19, 2008

Eric
Great show gary, Joanne meshed quite well with your style there towards the end. Loved it, looking forward to the next guest.
January 19, 2008

Rhonda
Great show, and you mentioned Lambrusco, my gram’s favorite drink
January 19, 2008

AndrewB
Ummmmm……….Hottie……
January 19, 2008

Garrett C.
can she be a regular??
January 19, 2008

WIneCrazy.com (Glen)
Hey Gary,

Hope you like the gift…..and I hope it fits.

WOW, that girl is very cool.

What a cutie!!!
January 19, 2008

Gabriel
QOFD: Actually, I have no clue what she said so I’ll make my own question of the day and the people following my response can answer it. ;p

What is your favorite wine to get lit on?

Answer: Any wine.

Anywho, good episode. I watched Rocketboom…it’s kinda random and incoherent. I’ll stick with WLTV!

Gary rox.
January 19, 2008

tursiops
Hi!

After this episode the first thing I’ve done is to add rocketboom to my itunes list of podcast to watch!
Joanne is awsome!
And this goes without saying YOU are too Gary! ^^

Cheers!
January 19, 2008

RANDI
Great Episode!
Gary, I think your audience fell in love with Joanne! Maybe you need more women guests! Im available!!!
I too have been drinking wine from a very early age from an italian family. We mixed our wine with soda!! HA!
Have a great weekend…
January 19, 2008

Ray
Was Gary on this show? I did not notice
January 19, 2008

Bonnie Cranmer
Thanks again, Gary! Love the Web 2.0 stuff too… Rocketboom is very interesting, and Joanne is GREAT! Hey, any Champagne left from New Year’s? Have a b-day coming up & got to get some bubbly for the celebrations! Have a fabulous weekend, Gary!
January 19, 2008

peter
Hey Gary….. when “hermitage” was started up, great emphasis was placed on the pronunciation. They wanted it pronounced like heritage rather than the more “French” sound for some reason.
P
January 19, 2008

NADINE
Blue, (I have no idea) lol
January 19, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
QOTD: I have no idea what she said. By then shy said she had one “sniffy-sniff” too many. Imagine getting tipsy from sniffing wine? Is that even possible?
January 19, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Gee & Joanne !!
Dat was a FUUUUUN Episode !!! Got to have Joanne in da Hizzy
more often….Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah !!!!!
January 19, 2008

Grasshopper
Sensei….(student going tisk, tick..wagging finger with that look)

blushing, flirting, giggling, swirling together, spitting…..you did meet your match, she was quite cute and endearing!! Bet Lizzie kicked you ass after!!!…:)

Loved when she challenged you on the taste descriptors and then how she let her imagination go and came up with some beauties!!!

Dancing around the edge…..”oh, you have some wine on your forehead”, “I heard that it was good for the skin”………oh my!

Loved the show and I think that Joanne really helped you bring home a few points and was a very good guest! Plus it was fun to see you squirm a little…:)

I will definately check out Rocketboom!
January 19, 2008

CABDRINKER
Does she ever get naked on her blog?
Fun episode Gary. Like the little mix up to the daily show.
January 19, 2008

Capt M
Joanne is gorgeous, have got to admit. Gary is probably sore from a beaten, I agree. Gary, do the Chateau Musar ‘99 this week. Wines that must be decanted.
January 19, 2008

Justin Viger
I like the episodes that have guest on them. But judging from some of the comments left, it seems that some people can’t handle having female guests. Although I guess she would have to deal with the same things from her own podcast.
January 19, 2008

IPv6Freely
I love the guest shows, especially the non-wine pros because it really gives a new perspective.

Also interesting that they allow children to have wine in Europe, as we also do that in Canada. And that there are wine shops inside of supermarkets, as with Canada.

She’s very spunky, funny, with a lovely accent and extremely pretty. I am definitely going to check out her v-blog, if she’s anything on her show like she was on WLTV, I will definitely be checking out her show!

Thanks Gary, love the guest episodes!
January 19, 2008

Jerry
That was a hilarious episode! Kudos to Joanne for being such an awesome guest.
January 19, 2008

cruster
Oh, talking about Web 2.0, I’m sure you can give a presentation “How to kill a Web 2.0 app. Case-study: How did we kill Cork’d.”, can’t you?
January 19, 2008

botrytis9
wasnt into joanne. she has nothing to do with why i watch the show.
January 19, 2008

KVolk
good show like the energy of Gary bouncing the wine knowledge off a person with less knowledge but similar passion for the vino…and she learned quickly.
January 19, 2008

Scott the ex wine dude
Joanne is amazing, please have her back on the show.

I agree completely when it comes to drinking wines at room temp – except for sparklies. They need a bit of a chill on them (not too much!)to show well.

QOTD? lol
January 19, 2008

Panoca
Joanne is the bomb! Great guest!
January 19, 2008

mikeyrad
Great show! She IS cute.
January 19, 2008

Seo Salimi
Best co-host ever!
January 20, 2008

Joe Discher
Keeping it real!
January 20, 2008

gerald
well I enjoyed it….bring her anytime….
January 20, 2008

Aaron
I am in the middle on this. Didn’t like the guest all that much, but it was still a good show. I do agree that I don’t really need a bunch of stiff wine greeks on the show as guest all the time. For those of you puttin’ all negitivity out on this episode, get over it. Come on it is a daily blog, there will be plenty of times to have the stiffs and such on. Part of this is all about having fun too!!
January 20, 2008

Erik Klumpp
I think you have found your new cohost. The interplay was fantastic, she just about killed me with that pedagogic line. Great episode, and as for the QOTD, no idea, but I greatly enjoyed it anyways.
January 20, 2008

Derek
This was the BEST show yet Gary, so much energy, you guys killed me!!!
January 20, 2008

April
Good stuff. I watched twice.

Tried to pour my kids a splash of vino with dinner last night. No takers. Will keep trying.
January 20, 2008

Mike Z
It was like a loopy network morning show… with alcohol.
Not exactly sure what the QOTD was (?)
May I request a show with value-priced 2005 Bordeaux?
Keep up the good work, and the good guests!
January 20, 2008

Gersh
Joanne was great and I think she helped you say what you’ve always been saying… wine with friends and an open mind ftw. This was exactly why I watch WLTV. Next we need the Diggnation boys and the wine with the mice in it! please. for me.
January 20, 2008

spoon
this is already one of my favorite shows! Joanne was stupendous! fun stuff.
January 20, 2008

HipandKneeDoc
Very entertaining.

QOTD:

Black.
January 20, 2008

Mac McClure
The best show I have seen. Please have her back.
January 20, 2008

Ivan C.
That was freakin’ hilarious! She’s so funny; a great foil to our man GV.
January 21, 2008

LeRoy Guilford
Gary,
One of your best today! I’m with you, cold hides flaws! Go winery tasting, taste perfectly chilled whites, then get them home and…. somehow its not the same wine! Keep knocking the wine snobs SIDEWAYS (pun intended). Get her more often… the show certainly benifits from a beautiful young lady beside you! (and I love her english accent!)

Le Roy Guilford
Host of WineCountryTalkRadio(TM)
http://www.ShopTemeclaWines.com
PS…. don’t forget, you are coming to Temecula Wine Country, on me!, as soon as your agency and I get things set!
January 21, 2008

thrasherbetty
Joanne was great! You two should be on the Food Network as a team, absolutely brilliant tension/chemistry, humor. Good stuff!
January 21, 2008

Ron Leview
I enjoyed the episode very much (even at 28 mins â€“ yikes!) However, I did not enjoy Koolbooyâ€™s (et. al.) rude and salacious comments below the picture (I donâ€™t really care for that feature anyway.) Crass commenting may be a part of cyber-culture but itâ€™s hardly â€œkool.â€ Hats off to Mikemc and Hewins for stepping up and calling Koolbooy on it.
January 21, 2008

Major Bugger
Great show and wonderful guest. Refreshigly entertaining!
January 21, 2008

MtnCharlie
This was a very entertaining episode and really seemed to polarize the audience. In response to comments on both ends of the spectrum: Lighten up and don’t be so rude. Keep the guests coming, but not every episode. Keep us guessing.
January 21, 2008

BobbyJoe
Great episode awesome guest! Can’t wait for you to bring Joanne back for an encore.
January 21, 2008

randyb
Nice change of pace. How did you ever manage to get the wine tasting in? Joanne is a cute girl, fabulous personality and kept us entertained for 28, that’s right, 28 minutes. You’d normally have to give away free stuff to keep us glued to the show for that long.
January 21, 2008

SoCal
Great Show freaking hilarious
QOTD: ??????
January 21, 2008

Jer (from DC)
My QOTD — Does Joanne twirl?
January 21, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
Joanne was absolutely CHARMING. And I’m not just saying that because I’m single, or because GaryV could pass along my email addy to her……
January 21, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
BRIT ROCK!
January 22, 2008

Brian
Nice change of pace!
January 22, 2008

T Scott
Great show – Joanne, you’re awesome.
January 22, 2008

grace
Super great show!
January 22, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
Fun show GeeVee! But why is there a picture of a penis on your chalkboard?
January 22, 2008

Eric
Gary and Joanne, Really great show! sorry that I am a few days behind, but your on-screen chemistry was great! Somebody mentioned a morning show with wine. . .I don’t think that’s too far off. Joanne, thank you for coming, you were a real pleasure. Gary, I agree that it’s a great idea to engage non-wine internet personalities. . .maybe some vice versa?

Cheers!
January 25, 2008

Brian
great show, what a fun, cute brit.
January 25, 2008

Dan-o
Great show! Joanne has a great sense of humor!
I would have preferred to see more of her – seeing from the mid-riff up leaves so much to the imagination.

She never finished her QOTD. What is my Guinness Book World Of Records related to wine (?).

I guess that I will give one of my favorite wines that I have ever drank. I would say that a wine tasting that I had in Puligny Montrachet where I was at a lunch tasting and drank some phenomenal whites, including a Corton Charlemagne grand Cru (I grabbed a rock from the Le Montrachet vineyard).

Thanks for friending me up! My 18 year old daughter thinks it is a bit weird that her dad has a facebook account.
January 26, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
GV,
Great episode, she was a great guest.

QOTD: Purple with a little bit of red on the edges
January 26, 2008

Kathleen Lisson
Wonderful French, Joanne!
Kathleen Lisson
January 26, 2008

Manypalms
Want to see Joanne in a bikini romping on some island the tropics, watch “Any Given Latitude” on HGTV “HD” Saturday mornings. I thinks it’s also on the HDTV network.
January 27, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun show Gary!

Joanne was a nice guest, good looking too.
January 28, 2008

Like 'em Rounded and Aged
An intelligent, beautiful woman? Your show has jumped in quality 10-fold.
February 2, 2008

ChezJosh
QOTD: I think it’s very clear that the answer to the question is 42
February 15, 2008

TonyStro
one man’s opinion, and we all know what that is worth…
compared to Joanne, dear sweet Pipes is like nails on a chalkboard.
Luv ‘em both. Luv one more than the other.
I want Gary & Joanne simulcast on WLTV & Rocketboom!
February 15, 2008

Carly
A bit behind on my commenting

Oh well.

Good show! I liked Joanne…will have to check out Rocketboom.
February 29, 2008

Soothing Walls
Loved the show, very unique stuff!
March 3, 2008

ValerieM
I loved this episode! A strong female that’s not afraid to say she doesn’t know much about wine, on a wine show, I loved it! Can’t wait to see more guests.
March 3, 2008

jim
i think i love her……. great accent, nice on the eyes, smart and witty. your best guest ever
January 4, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
CLASSIC WLTV. This is the goods right here, the meat and bones of it all. This is the episode you show friends when you want to get them hooked. I could ramble for donkeys but I have 200 plus more episodes to watch to catch up. QOTD: There was none that I could make out so I’ll just go with “Monty Python is genius.”
January 25, 2009

Dominic
This is great stuff, although im really new to this wine stuff but great job on making the show really informative and entertaining, gary. and joanne is so lovely, amazing personality, honest, fun and witty. I’m sure people will be thrilled to have her back on your show sometime in the future.
February 7, 2009

Dave-in-Georgia
Visited because it is a “Joanne-link” and enjoyed watching her get a little tipsy. Simply love Joanne Colan and Rocketboom.

I’m glad I visited–my first visit. If Gary’s other programs are this interesting and informative, this will become a must-visit site on a regular basis–enjoy his enthusiasm and love of wines. Let me guess; it is no longer active. I’ll find out soon enough with future visits.

Thanks Gary. And thank you, Joanne.
February 10, 2009

Beverly
GREAT episode…she was FAB!!! It’s always great when a guest relates well to the camera! Hugs and kisses from Kentucky
March 30, 2009

AbstruseJuice
Wow, this is one of my favorite episodes so far. The chemistry between Gary and Joanne was phenomenal. My favorite portion was near the end when they got into a “smell off” and Gary mentioned ” RBI BASEBALL 2 FRESHLY OPENED FROM A NINTENDO PACKAGE” that cracked me up, great content for sure.

I know this is pretty late to be commenting on this episode, but screw it, I’m a developing Vayniak and I’m ripping through the archives.

QOTD: Joanne didn’t get it, she’s sorry!
May 14, 2009

looper
(8)
I am going to be honest. I only watched this episode because I thought the chick was hot but how much did she have to drink before the show???? She was pissed.
May 26, 2009

castello
Great guest. Two years later and this ep rocks. Cat food! Beauty. I’m looking for a cheap date like her. A 2 sniffy sniff Betty. She is also very real and intelligent. Never heard of Rocket boom till now. Will have to check it out.
July 6, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
One of the best episodes…..and really awesome guest…..fantastic
July 18, 2009

paryb
I’d never seen this episode before, but Damn that was funny! What a charming guest!
August 6, 2009

Tom Mok
Just saw this episode by following the link from the 2000 Legras St Vincent. I am still laughing my a** off. What a funny and charming guest! Love this.