6 More Shows Of The Thunder Show And A Re Taste Of Yesterday’s Wines.

6 More Shows Of The Thunder Show And A Re Taste Of Yesterday’s Wines. – Episode #393

January 24, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk counts down the Thunder show with the wines from yesterday and a recommendation of one of his favorite little wines.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Leocadie Fernand AverouxLanguedoc-Roussillon
2005 Achaval Ferrer MiradorArgentine Malbec
2004 Torbreck Run Rig RedAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

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January 25, 2008

Patrick
I hope the show isn’t ending. If all of this is because of the post on Craig Camp’s blog then here’s the response I posted on his blog. Hope this helps you decide against ending the show.

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I liked that 60 second opinion on WineLibraryTV. I also like the way you’re using this to get exposure for your book which is conveniently highlighted on the side of this entry (at least, that’s what I’m getting after reading this one blog post .

There’s obviously nothing wrong with that, but it does point out the fact that everyone is trying to sell something by bringing anything to the masses. It doesn’t even have to be a material thing, it could just be you selling yourself. With that being the case, I’m not sure why you would even bring that up as if it were a fault. It’s just normal and we’ve all come to realize that already.

The fact of the matter is, Gary has gotten a lot of people into wine with his show. You don’t have to like rating systems, but the majority of people in the U.S. don’t have the luxury of having a lot of disposable income available to try a bunch of different wines (or anything else, for that matter). The rating system helps people better spend their money on whatever it is that’s being rated. The point of the system isn’t to cause you to form an opinion after looking at how one guy rates something, but to look at trends. Everybody seemed to like that, so MAYBE I will too. It’s at least worth spending a little money on to see.

It’s worth noting that you aren’t going to like something just because lot’s of other people liked it. What it does do though, is help you make a more educated decision when spending your money. That’s part of why we rate everything else (e.g. movies, pizza, burgers, cows, music, blog posts…).

It could also be argued that the ratings make it so that people don’t try underrated stuff or even unrated stuff. I agree, that’s sad. But that’s how it goes when you don’t have the disposable income to go around trying every bottle of wine (every pizza place, every movie) you can find.

Anyway, GaryV has obviously helped the wine community and wine makers as a whole phenomenally, and I, for one, hope the show continues as it is, long into the future.

That’s my 60 second opinion.

P.S. And yes, this is posted somewhat anonymously: the only possible way you can put out anything for the masses without selling something. I say “possible” because it’s still likely you’re out to sell something, an idea, for instance. Just showing how bad the argument of selling something is…

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Patrick
January 25, 2008

winecrazy.com (Glen)
I know how to save it…..!!!!!!!!!!

Email me.

Glen
January 25, 2008

Ferrigno
400th!
January 25, 2008

wayno da wino
No more “Mott link it up”..?….No more “sniffy, sniff”..??………
SAY IT AIN’T SOOOO, Gee……SAY IT AAAIN’T SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO….
January 25, 2008

melissa vv
No more Thunder Show??? That’s just not right. Think of the kids, Gary!

QOTD: The answer to the question of how to save the Thunder Show really depends what’s motivating this abrupt end in Wine Library TV. Feeling over-extended? Perhaps 5-days a week could be scaled back a bit. I’m sure all the Vayniacs out there would miss getting their daily fix, but I’d rather have fewer episodes a week than have no show at all…
January 25, 2008

Dominick Mack
I’m pretty sure I can.
January 25, 2008

Joe Kennedy
Why does WLTV need saving? What’s wrong? I don’t get it. Look, Gary, you can save the show if you want, or not. It’s your choice. But since you asked our opinion, here goes.. SUCK IT UP. You sound like someone told you something and now you just want to end a good relationship for no reason. Don’t. There is no reason, especially philosophical, to end the show. Most people, I imagine, don’t buy the wines you rate. Theyâ€™re here because they’re interested in wine, but can’t afford to drink every day. We watch mostly because of your energy and passion. That’s what keeps us coming back. Bottom line is this, if you leave, the wine world stays the same. We believe in your cause, and want the wine world to change too. So, SUCK IT UP and stay.
January 25, 2008

Marz
Oh, and I ordered my Lurker and Vayniac tees today to hopefully have by then to wear along with both wristbands.
January 25, 2008

Marz
QTOD: I’m working on it, Gary. How about your highlight reel? I’ll have something by Wednesday for you guys.
January 25, 2008

laurie in VT
QOTD: Yes, by politely asking Mott to slap you upside the head and take you to an undisclosed location for debriefing. He can host the show until you return.

My 15-yr-old says that Iron Man can save the show. I think he may be right, since only Tony Stark has more money than a TV network and could therefore lure you back from a cable show…
January 25, 2008

DC7
The Virginia Wine Expo
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia
February 16, 2008 Trade Only from 11-1pm, Open to Public for Grand Tasting from 1-7pm
February 17, 2008 Trade Only from 12-1pm, Open to Public for Grand Tasting from 1-6pm
VirginiaWineExpo.com

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm!
January 25, 2008

Jon Martinez
It is noble to teach oneself, but still nobler to teach others. —Mark Twain

Thanks for everything GV.
January 25, 2008

Scott G
I would have thought that all the new purchases at the WL from new WLTV watchers would be enough to save the show. I have only watched for about 6 months now or so, but I am hooked and have made several orders from the store. I hope the show is just moving onto a bigger stage and not gone for good…
January 25, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
HEYYYYY: Whaddya mean “for not much longer?” Jeez, i go away for a day and you’re talking about leaving! WHY? We need you now! We’re hooked!

OK: GeeVee, what can I do to help? I’ve been thinking of creating some theme music for your show … will that help? Maybe different folks can video themselves tasting three or four wines in your honor, in your stead, in your manner, and you can still offer one episode a week, with some favorites you want to tell us about. Don’t leave us! WE KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE!!!
January 25, 2008

Big Nick
Gary….must say even though it has only been about 5 or 6 months of solid viewing you have already changed my wine world. If you must go then that is what was meant to be, but I have the luxury that I have saved every episode of WLTV available to me from your site so I can view them over and over.

QOTD: We will always have wine and our own palates, but it is you who is truly what WLTV is all about. The energy, the exposure, the knowledge……that is what we enjoy.
January 25, 2008

sobojosh
Sounds like miguel is taking Gv and the thunder for granted. Bad moves holmes! GV doesnt have to do this show. even if it’s a ploy to get the lurkers out, dont take the thunder for granted!

My guess is that there is a very cool surprise in store for the true vayniacs.
January 25, 2008

Mike S.
So much for doing a lot of shows on Red Burgundy this year. Nuts.
January 25, 2008

Miguel Cruz Liljegren
gary. why do you do this?
i know its a bluff, but 90% of all dumbass vainics dont, gary people are getting seriosly hurt. stop this nonsens. i was planning to go to NEW YERSEY and visit you, mott and your paps to talk about some future buissines. seriously im no longer sure i will. sincerely yours
/Miguel Cruz Liljegren
January 25, 2008

Christohper J
Man, some people in your fan base are down right nasty with the prospect of losing the show. Gary you don’t owe us anything (if anything it is the other way around), it is a free country and you can quit if you want to, that is what makes this country great.

However, WE owe YOU a huge thanks for doing the show without charging anyone a dime for it. The education about wine that all of us have gained was (and hopefully still will be) priceless. Through all of the thousands of comments you receive we rarely stop and say thanks for all that you are doing, so let me offer a huge THANKS!!!

Now, sit your a** back down in that chair Mary and crank out another 400. JK.
January 25, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
Simply put – don’t go! Hopefully this is just more of those “Jersey scare tactics” you’ve shown us before.

I wouldn’t have sampled a Greco di Tufo, Torrontes or Grower’s Champagne without the WLTV insights you’ve provided.

Take a vacation if you need it but don’t forget about the WLTV faithful! I feel like a zealot converting everyone I know with an interest in wine into faithful Vayniacs and WLTV viewers!

There are still so many guests who need to make an appearance there’s no way you can quit before you hit 1,000 shows…

Thanks for keeping us on our toes and becoming a part of our lives.

QOTD – Who can save WLTV? A little bit of us and a whole lotta YOU!

Cheers
January 25, 2008

Andy
Please G don’t leave us Vayniacs we need you to save the wine world….
It may only may be a little bit of you but you need to lead us to to promise land and beyond……….
salut & cheers
January 25, 2008

CHATrBox
Save it from what? That’s the question.
January 25, 2008

Roy
I think that Gary might have gotten upset over this:

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

This guy focused on something that he does not agree with, but gave no credit at all for everything good Gary has brought to the wine world.

The show yesterday certainly seemed to be a bit of a response to it.

Roy
January 25, 2008

PB
Maybe some humility can save the show.
January 25, 2008

BF
Wow, Gary V made it onto a left wing “Top 29″ list.