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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453 Responses

January 24, 2008

GrapeStuff
1
January 24, 2008

Saubrey
2!
January 24, 2008

Chandler
top 10?
January 24, 2008

Ray
3 millionth if you count lurkers
January 24, 2008

hingrman
Where are all the corks from?????????
January 24, 2008

Chris
5
January 24, 2008

hingrman
Another great episode.

Thanks Gary
January 24, 2008

hingrman
9??
January 24, 2008

waibeans
10?!!
January 24, 2008

DrEdwardo
top 10.

Edwardo
January 24, 2008

Michael Y
oh just out of the top 10
January 24, 2008

Chandler
QOTD: Who can save the show? Only GV! That’s what makes it the internet’s most passionate wine program!
January 24, 2008

Danny
QOTD: I’m with Chandler!

Even though there are hundreds of Vayniac’s here who I’m sure would love to do a show about wine. Only a handful of them would share your passion and charisma. Whats goin’ on Gary? Why must you torture us?
January 24, 2008

Marta M
top 20
January 24, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: Yes. I’m not telling.
January 24, 2008

AVP
QOTD: You, with a lil’ bit of us.
January 24, 2008

Ray
Save the show? How about letting the vineyards come one and defend their wine?
Let 2 or three random winelibrary customers or Viewers sit and taste along side.
But really why change what works unless your getting bored.
Dr Ray
January 24, 2008

joel delon
gary you could save the show with an episode on the minervois focusing on a special winemaker and a great guy daniel domergue owner of “clos centeilles”
they do the job there !
January 24, 2008

Andy Drinkard
Who can save WLTV? I dunno, but I find myself thinking about “that RocketBoom chick…”

Something just occurred to me, though. A certain Canadian won that contest to come do a show with you. Are you bailing out before that episode, GV? What happened with that?

Maybe it can’t be saved for now, but when I make my first million, I’ll come up to Jersey and politely persuade you to revive it
January 24, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: U CAN G-MAN! You, with a little bit of me, we’ll save the wine world – whether they like it, or not.
January 24, 2008

Fingerlaker
qotd: no.. i cant save the show…
BUT.. the spirit and premise of the show i can .. and will continue to share..
January 24, 2008

JC
Thanks for the shared wisdom and dedication you afforded all of us. You will surely be missed!
January 24, 2008

ceewats
If we could only get a hold of Captain Caveman we all know he could.
January 24, 2008

JeffC
I like the idea of you adding one of your favorites to the show and matching up against a couple heavey-weights. Hey, how about doing that more often., you could get more than six more shows I’m sure.

I agree with comment earlier. Why the torture G-man? No “Mott Link it Up T-shirt and now only 6 more shows? No way. You wouldnt want the Vaynernation to come to NJ and pay you a visit or would you??
January 24, 2008

Dave in Leverkusen
QOTD: Certainly not me. I am starting to feel like the kiss of death for wine podcasts:

Wine For Newbies: dead
Winecast: Blog lives on but the podcast is on permanent life support
The Thunder Show: Counting down the last days

Maybe Mott can save the show(s) – literally – by burning DVDs. I’d buy the boxed set!
January 24, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 30…Not as cool…But, woohoo!
January 24, 2008

Greg B.
Big G, Why do you have to break our B***s? Your not going to stop the Thunder Show. That’s how I’ll save the Show. I’ll kick the Knowledge that you can’t stop the Thunder Show. The show is beyond you, beyond me and beyond all the Vayniac’s. It’s like the Vine, a growing living thing. T-Shirt time, “You Can’t Stop the Thunder Show” and on the back “Like it or Not!”
January 24, 2008

Joe F
Okay Gary, what are you looking for from us. I have been watching you for three months now and have settled in to a nice routine. You hsve become my Seinfeld, every night, whenever there’s a new episode. What’s it gonna take Gary?????? Do we need to organize a protest in front of Wine Library. I’LL BE THERE!!!!
In all seriousness, I hope you are just planning on something bigger and better.(Did you get your own cable show?????)
If you are really retiring WLTV I want to just say thank you for your insane enthusiasm you have shared with all of us over the years. I hope you leave up the archive so I can go back and get a “dose of Gary” every now and then.
See you at The Wine Library
Joe
January 24, 2008

Chris
QOTD:
WLTV is like a CDP- Gary V is the main grape, but it takes all of the viewers to make it work. Together we will prevail!
January 24, 2008

BF
If this is a ploy to get lurkers to post, I will give in. I promise to post every day if you stay on the air.
January 24, 2008

Adam J
Thanks for the Ask Gary search GV!
January 24, 2008

Loweeel
GV — if there *REALLY* are only a few more episodes, good luck fitting all those web 2.0 people and all the other guests you were talking about!

Those two statements are at odds with each other.
January 24, 2008

Nickyb85
QOTD: I’ve told quite a few of my friends about the “THUNDER SHOW”. I will continue doing so.
Also, Stay, for the sake of all the CKC’s!
January 24, 2008

Shadowbird
QOTD: I can sure try, but saying…

DON’T GO GV! PLEASE DON’T GO!
January 24, 2008

johnmaki
Gary,
Thanks for the run….
It was a great +/- 2yrs. I’m going to miss you.
(Oh, maybe I’ll still check out winelibrary.com and buy a few bottles from time to time), and I’ll remember fondly the THUNDER & LIGHTNING!!!
Now that we’ve been led to the river, we’ll have to learn how to swim on our own… It’ll be interesting to see how many have reached ENLIGHTENMENT…
What a way to go……………
January 24, 2008

Jonathan
7 more episodes left huh?

……hello suicide

i hope you are busting our b@lls gary
January 24, 2008

Erich Rockman
I can save the show for sure. Can you say new host. Hello everybody, and welcome to wine library tv. I am your hot Erich Rockman……..

That sounds nice.
January 24, 2008

Sev
QOTD: Definitely not me, but it needs to be done. This was a great show, I really enjoyed seeing you go back to these wines after a day. Thanks for the recommendation, and thanks for putting so much of yourself into these shows. I hope the archive will remain available after the 400th. I have a lot of catching up to do!
January 24, 2008

Saubrey
Gary, I really hope that the 6 more shows stuff is just a bluff, but if it’s not I hope that your reason for retiring isn’t a bad. That’s to say, I know how much you love the show I hope that something bad hasn’t happened to force you to stop.

QOTD: Not by myself, but as a member of the wine rebellion I can help!
January 24, 2008

Marta M
Gary, actually, why we should save WLTV? Why do you want to stop at ep. 400?
Maybe I missed something, but you didn’t give any reason…

QOTD: Yes, I can save the show. I’ll tell U how in my comment to ep. 500
January 24, 2008

Jon Armstrong
QoTD: I’ll call my congressman and see what I can do, but being in Ohio I don’t think that’d help much. I’ll continue to try, experiment, and follow my own palate with wine, and share with others. If we all do that the show will live on, though for my own selfish reasons I’d like to hope that the Thunder show will continue on in some form (was the Apple TV box in episode #391 a reference to changing channels or getting picked up elsewhere?). On the other hand, I can definately understand if the show is becoming a little too much to handle–hundreds of emails a day, planning, taping, meet ‘n’ greets, and running a business…
Do what makes you happy Gary, and what gives you time to spend with the family too.
January 24, 2008

KC
Best of luck in your future endeavors. I am glad I found this before it was over – I have learned a ton. Thanks for that.
January 24, 2008

hugh
OK, GV, two comments here:
1) You can stop fooling us about ending at episode 399….the ONLY way u r ending this “run” is if u r buying the J-E-T-S….and, well you’re just not there….yet….especially with the recent market woes…..now, MAYBE when Vay-ner-baby comes along….that would be a good reason to hang it up….

2) that 80′2 gum was “Freshen-Up”….i recall liking the spearmint best

keep rockin…..Go GIANTS!!!!!!!!!! (sorry)………..
January 24, 2008

Whipple
QOTD: No. Nobody can save the show. It’s over. Verklumpt. Verput. Wir fahr’n aug Angland….

You’re done. Stick a fork in it. How many more times can you mention dark chocolate, sour cherries and some ‘component’ followed by “which I like”?

This is not a product or phenomenon that changes on a daily basis. You’ve said it all (would even Hugh Johnson have carried on this long?). Give it up, go back to managing a store or two, and try to spend more time with your family.

How’s that for inoculation theory?
January 24, 2008

David Dickinson
Like most everyone is saying:
Why? I don’t believe this is an economic decision. I have no facts to back up this opinion, but WL has to be doing better since you started WLTV. You’re just now getting the benefit for all the expenses you laid out in the first year. I alone had never ordered from WL until 8/07. Since then, I have placed 10 orders for a total of 10 cases + the Christmas pack + several bottles of the Vayniac Napa Cab Sauvignon (yet to be produced). You’ve got to be money ahead (or soon to be). Why stop WLTV now?

If this is a personal decision (you need to quit), who am I to tell you that you can’t retire from WLTV? Thanks for all you’ve done.

Please explain to us what’s going on.
January 24, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Where will you get your daily fix of adulation if you end the show? Where will you be able to view my insightful comments? Perhaps more importantly, will Sasha allow you to pop $150.00 wines anytime you want? So you see, it’s really in your best interests to save the show yourself! nOW, let’s not have any more of this nonsense.
January 24, 2008

PTO
I’m confused and sad . . . Just a couple of weeks ago, you were talking about the things you wanted to do with the show in 2008 (more viewer e-mails, more food pairing). Just last week, you were talking about how you wanted to have more Web 2.0 personalities on the show. I understand changes of heart, but this like a change of personality.
January 24, 2008

Paulo P.
QOTD: The show does not need salvation, it is within all converts. I bet that GV was able to build some awareness of our influence in the wine world. We are WLTV!

Please, GV … go for the Familia Deicas Premiere Cru Garage. It would the a fantastic farewell.

PS. Please, regarding the Apple TV thing, consider that some of us (countries, ie. Brazil) cannot have a apple store subscription. There are some stupid commercial regulations.
January 24, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Gary – Don’t fool around about stopping the show. It’s not nice to scare your fans like that. You got us hooked, now you have a responsibility. So just suck it up – make it a wine a day or something, but keep ‘em coming!
January 24, 2008

BK
Gary, thanks for mamories. Ta Ta’s for now.
January 24, 2008

Hector
Very cool shows yesterday and today.. very interesting..
One question though.. I usually cork my wine, even if i’m going to finish it the next night.. is it best to leave it uncorcked? or for that matter, not use one of those glass balls to seal the air in the decanter?

QOTD: BOOO only a few more episodes! BOOO TO THAT! despite all your ‘parting thoughts’ I have a feeling you are messing with us, we can tell you still have fun with the show.. In any case, I’ll save the show! Hire ME as your ‘director of operations’ replacement, and then you’ll have time to continue doing the show! I’ll need some training though
January 24, 2008

Doc Johnson
The GV nation will save WLTV. maybe a little bit of GV
January 24, 2008

Withnail
It’s obviously not real by the way he continually references it on the show with a straight face. He’s getting ready for another big joke/announcement/publicity stunt.
January 24, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: yes i can…by being the new host, if that’s what’s needed, i’ll make the sacrifice
January 24, 2008

MagnumGourmet
QOTD – Hey Gary, the qotd is crap…

It’s like going to a surgeon and asking them to operate on a patient without telling them what the ailment is.

Since you are not going to tell us what the diagnosis is I will have to guess. Based on your conversation yesterday I would say that you are getting worried that your opinion has gotten too much weight and that you can possibly negatively impact some winemakers livelihood. Hell, that would make me reticent to share my opinion too.

If that is the case, then there really is no saving the show. You’ve gotten too big for your own good and it has come back to bite you in the ass.

You can always change the theme of the show to not reveal the producer of the wine you are drinking. Only give the varietal and region it is from and talk about the elements that you find in the wine. Educate the Vaynernation specifically around the general trends of “Place”.
January 24, 2008

Fred Schechter
Well apparently the little bit of me wasn’t helping!!! Sheesh!!!! What about the little bit of the rest of you!? Hmmm,,

Well if that won’t work, if anyone has a little bit of Gary,, let’s just clone it and make it do the shows. It can’t be half bad.

We’ll call it GV2, and it shall wear a hat made of antlers!!!
January 24, 2008

prouty
Gary:
Iâ€™m just one voice screaming from the lower bottom corner of Vancouver British Columbia, but Iâ€™m a big guy and Iâ€™m pretty sure that if you poke your head out the window of your office and listen carefully, you will hear me. The show must go on!!!
If I must… I will begin at show number one and relearn what you have given. I will continue my wine journey like one David Carradine wondering the earth, smashing cigars in my mouth, eating dirt, rolling my socks up in my mouth, eating grass and liking rocks until my palate is so in tuned with cigars, dirt, sock funk , grass and wet rocks that I too can call myself a wine drinker.
January 24, 2008

Allan Utecht
If, as you say, “I can save the show”, tell me what I need to do!
January 24, 2008

Plminer
Not happening
January 24, 2008

Taylor
Great episode I usually decant my wines so I feel that!
QOTD Of course I can save WLTV, but Gary you love helping everyone and leading the wine world revolution see you for the next 400 episodes!
January 24, 2008

ryptide
QOTD: ME! (with a little bit of you)

Don’t go, Gary!
January 24, 2008

Candace
Gary! Check out Paul Horan’s comment in the facebook group “Keep Wine Library TV Going!” He says, “How about just a cutback?? Instead of 4 wines EVERY day, do one a week with 6 or 8 wines… I’m sure your loyal fans would have your back on this!!!”

We’d really miss you. And Mott.
January 24, 2008

manual
QOTD – Save it from what?
January 24, 2008

Little Jonny H
Ha Ha GV! We’ll see you on Foodnetwork or something like that. While WLTV may die (not really, b/c there are too many who haven’t watched all the episodes), we know you’ll be doing something similar to WLTV for a long time on some sort of program…. I hope :-/
January 24, 2008

Will Ska
Yes, I can save the show. I am bringing along an explosion of friends who are just discovering this awesome show. If need be, I will guest host this show and broadcast from the wonderfully zany and a bit crazy city of Washington, DC. I’m your huckleberry, Gary!
January 24, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
It would be a shame if you’re serious, but do what you have to do. If you’re worried about burn out, cut down to 3 shows a week

“T”
January 24, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
GNVC,

Thanks for the tip on the Leocadie. I’d love to buy it from WL but I live in WA with these protectionist walls that we haven’t quite tore down. Maybe today we will, huh?

Anyway…QOTD: Can you say Craig Kilborn and John Stewart? Oh yeaaaaah, that’s right! The Daily Show used to be hosted by Kilborn and now who remembers that?! Best be careful with these idle threats. Maybe I could do this show? In fact, I KNOW I could do it. I wouldn’t be you, nobody is, which is why you need to think about quitting at around show 1000, but John Stewart…you see where I’m going with this?

Where do we send our audition tapes?
January 24, 2008

Feeling Punked
Are you trying to start your own version of Punked? Not falling for this gag as it’s just an attempt to feel the love from your followers. But, if it helps…The Lurkers can save the show by posting comments. GV feeds off of comments and wants to know he is still making a difference. So Gary, the lurkers will not allow you to stop
January 24, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: the only to save WLTV is to find why it needs to end……….so GV what’s up? maybe it shouldn’t be saved? or maybe it needs to change? All I know is that “YOU with a little bit of the Vayner nation can keep WLTV changing and operating”

I still think your going to go big time and your just helping us prepare for the big switch from internets most passinate wine show to cables most passionate wine show……
January 24, 2008

The Lukas
QOTD:
When you say “can YOU save WLTV?”, do you mean me personally, or YOU the vayniacs?

Because i think i could do it on my own.
Not sure how, but i’ll give it a go.
January 24, 2008

Neil
QOTD:

1.) Maybe you need the Vaynernation to come out enmasse and make a huge posting on the 400th episode. I know when you gave away free stuff you got close to 1000 posts, whereas typically you get 200 or so. Is that what you need Gary? A shot in the arm? Tons of Vaynerlove? Tell us how many postings 1000, 2000?

2.) Assuming there’s no going back, how about a group potluck: letting the Vaynernation, the “Youuuuuuuuu” part of the closing line help a “little bit of Gary” by submitting episodes for review and potentially getting on the show proper? After it got rolling, you could still pop in when you felt the need or if the show got off topic.

3.) Who really needs Gary when there’s Sasha and what about AJ?

Then again you did this on the 200th episode – you pondered the next step and considered leaving. Deja vu?

Seriously, tell how many posts you need Gary and we’ll work it out.
January 24, 2008

E
Well that’s nice, a bottle of the Leocadie arrives at the office this morning and now this afternoon there it is on my screen, being sniffy-sniffed and admired. Seriously big-ass bottle on this thing, btw. It’s elegant and weighty and all, but I thought Minervois was kind of a poor man’s Rhone. Aren’t big-ass bottles a little out of character for the Languedoc?

And was it really a Bordeaux two years ago? Shoulda bought one of those, too. In fact, I thought I had …

QOD: yes, but who watches it in quicktime anymore? Seriously though, this is just a lead-in to the spinoff series, Ian Dorin’s Welcome To The Terroirdrome. Well, I’ve got my Prieto Picudo ready.
January 24, 2008

Aaron from Montana
Leave???? Save the Show??? Say it ain’t so! If comments you want, here’s one.
January 24, 2008

The Fanjestic
QotD: Aquaman?

I am very interested where this is going. Either the show is changing to something else, or Gary has a really mean sense of humor and the show will go on.

Must the Vayniacs bleed burgundy to show our alliance?!?!?!?
January 24, 2008

Lb in KS
where is http://www.saveWLTV.com when you need it?

?? Did I miss something..I was certain it was the Malbec that was decanted in yesterday’s show, the Syrah was left open in the bottle to breath…am I wrong?
January 24, 2008

JOEL M
GV you are saying to many little things that hint of changing the show but not cancelling it. Why do a party In March? Why not just stop today? Why keep the mystery up? Could it be to draw more attention to your show? After all I can’t imagine your sales have gone down since your popularity went up. This decision will hurt sales big time. Oh well, I have been exited about wine long befor you came along and will be long after you are gone.
January 24, 2008

Azerule
You know how the cubs didn’t let that guy into Wrigley with his billy goat and they haven’t won a world series in the 100 years since? This is the exact same thing that will happen to the Jets if you stop the show. It will be known as the Vaynercurse. Kellen Clemens suffers a career ending injury in preseason, Vinny Testaverde comes out of retirement to lead every other team in the NFL to a superbowl title, the government will mandate all wines cost 16 bones, and the Jets never have another winning season. So you see, the show must go on…
January 24, 2008

Susan
Gary- Don’t go!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES, I want WLTV to stay!!!!!!!!!!
January 24, 2008

Lb in KS
Touche’…. I am wrong…you are right…I am scum…you are all great AND knowing
January 24, 2008

Jason
How does Gary affect a winemaker’s or vineyard’s reputation any more than Parker or WS? Seriously. Why can Parker and WS get a free pass for rating wines and recommending them and Gary not?

I hope this isnt the reason, I really hope it isnt.

All I know is that I was promised great things in 2008 from WLTV, I never thought that meant that it would end before the 1st month was over.

However, should it end, its been a great ride and please dont take the site down because I, for one, would like to watch and reference previous episodes.

I’ve got more to comment, but I’ll watch this episode first!!
January 24, 2008

Anthony L.
This can’t be happening. What can we do? How about getting over 1000 posts without a give away? Would that prove that the show is cherished by all?

How about what I suggested yesterday, do a once a week show. The loyal fans are not going anywhere?.

How about the simply fact that “They” will like that you’ve stopped changing the wine world. You don’t want to let that happen do you?
January 24, 2008

Christopher J
I think the big question is: “Save it from what?” You love doing the show too much, there is no way you would leave your loyal fan base.

How about if we pooled together and bought the Jets for you? Or maybe we can start small: we can buy the Vikings or something (only $782 mil.).
January 24, 2008

CW
Well the bottom line here is this.
WLTV=GaryV. WLTV – GaryV = pointless.
So who can save WLTV ? Well that boils down to ‘What does GaryV require to continue to create episodes’. What can virtual friends do to make Gary want to continue ? Gary does seem to like numbers, ‘if I get 1000 comments, then…’, ‘only 7 more to go’, ‘only 370 more days to the next Superbowl…’ So we can produce site traffic, but what else ? If Gary is done, then that is it. Whinging is futile.
January 24, 2008

N Hayes
Gary,
Don’t try and act like you’ve rated all the wines out there. I can go to any wine store within 20 miles with a list of the wines in “gary’s scores” and not find ONE.
January 24, 2008

Evan
A long time lurker, I rise from the murky darkness to make an observation. Has anyone recalled that a few episodes ago, Gary had a box on the tasting table that housed none other than an Apple TV unit? A device that allows you to view video files from your computer on a television? WLTV, on your actual TV??? Sounds like a format transition, folks!
January 24, 2008

Stanvh
Gary,

The Jets can make a comeback . . . AND SO CAN YOU!!!!! I have looked forward to the Vayniac March 29 event. It wouldn’t be the same without the Thunder Show getting us psyched. Cut back a little if 5 days a week is too vexing. Have some guest hosts to share the burden (Mott! Link some up.) But . . .THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!!!!

Stan
January 24, 2008

Kristen
Vayner nation unite! We can save the show! GV ends every show emphatically pronouncing that we are responsible for changing the wine world, only with a little bit of him. While I would be devistated if he discontinues WLTV, we will survive. WE need to show him that we can step up. How is the question. Clearly GV has a very full plate so would more sub/guest hosting be necessary?
January 24, 2008

Thomas Lauri
GARY PLEASE DONT LEAVE!!!!
I am a “lurker” but I have only been watching the show for about 2 months…
In that time I have become a total ADDICT!!!!

If you stop making the show now I will cry my eyes out!
I fell in love with wine about a year ago and have been looking for someone just like you to inspire me and guide me and appeal to my wine needs.

So, I am begging you from the bottom of my heart, dont leave…
You are so appreciated and loved and admired.

If you do leave, I say Thank you for all the great episodes. I guess I will have to settle for the back issues on the website.

Love you Gary! You are my Boy!

P.S. Can you still order wrist bands? I cant seem to get one added to my cart on the website. If you cant order them, can you send me one?
January 24, 2008

kool booy
Stanvh is lieng ! the JETS WILL NOT MAKE IT LOL ……

But ! YES u can and you will !
January 24, 2008

Jason R.
I know I am not alone in saying that “I BUY A HELL OF A LOT MORE WINE NOW THAN I EVER HAVE AND IT IS BECAUSE OF 1 PERSON” – SAVE THE SHOW (What else would I do for 20 minutes a day
January 24, 2008

Deano
Gary good episode i cant believe you are throwing in the towel

QOTD:
-I dont know how to save the thunder show. Only you can gary!!!
January 24, 2008

RIck K
1. He is changing the name
2. He is moving to TV
3. He is moving into a new studio
4. Mott is leaving
5. He has a really bad sense of humor

Vote which one you think it is.
January 24, 2008

RIck K
We could buy him the dolphins. Only $4.
January 24, 2008

CaliforniaWino
I agree with what others have said:

1) Cut back to, say, 3 episodes a week
and/or
2) Have more guests or subs
and/or
3) Ask viewers to submit THEIR episodes. That could be a lot of fun!

Whatever it takes, just don’t let it end like this!
January 24, 2008

Rajiv A
QOTD: NO! I cannot save the show. But you can GV!
January 24, 2008

Eric
QTD: Can, but need to know (1)Why you want to stop (2)What would take to not stop the show.

It is a shamme you can’t ship the Leocadie Fernand Averoux to WA…
January 24, 2008

Susan
Gary- I agree with Neil above!! Just tell us how many comments you want or whatever it is that we can do and we will do it!!! DONE!!!
January 24, 2008

Mikie C
Hey GV,

You have looked tired in recent weeks – but, man, I’ve still followed you each day. I was really a wine virgin when I started tasting several months ago. Even though you’re not the end all, your advice guided me to try, try, try new things.

You have had great energy this week and it’s radool to see how that’s translated into some amazing eps. I have a feeling the show is going to morph into something bigger and greater. It’s in your blood, GV…

Ultimately my answer to the qotd: Only you can save it, GV – only you.
January 24, 2008

Kmarie
Sniffy sniff… I smell a lot of Macintosh APPLE.
January 24, 2008

dan p
another lurker is posting because of this.
January 24, 2008

Robert Howells
Gary,

I know you will not end the show because Mott would be crushed. You and Mott are like Johnny Carson and Ed Mcmahon. Viva Las Vaynernation
January 24, 2008

Zakk Forchilli
If you leave.. I will probably slit my wrists. You make my day Gary! I will save WLTV by LOVING IT!
January 24, 2008

justin
Gary,

Coming from the CKC crowd, there is only one reason that i got into the wine world. You and the show need to survive to recruit more people and influence the wine world. We are all here gary, we just need that little bit of you to save the wine world!!!

-JC
January 24, 2008

Michael
Happy to see the Leocadie recommendation. DHL just dropped my bottle off this afternoon.

QOTD: Gary, I know you love doing the show. But I know you love all the feedback you get from the community even better. It is only the lurkers that can save the show…plus, it would be pretty sweet to max out your friends on facebook.

So everyone that hasn’t…for the sake of WLTV…FRIEND GARY UP!!!
January 24, 2008

Dominus
QOTD: I don’t get it. This is beginning to feel like 1969 and we sports fans know what happened that year. Save the show from what! It sounds like DaVinci getting ready to trash the Mona Lisa and asking “can I really save this?”

So will March 29 be considered “The WLTV Shiva” with Mott handing out the black ribbons at the door?

“Baruch atah . . . “
January 24, 2008

Canadian Chris
QOTD: I’ll save it bro. I’ll send you some energy at ep. 398 or so.
January 24, 2008

Gus
RIck K

I am thinking either 1. changing the name 2. moving to TV. Who can save this show…? The Oak Monster (or fear of the OM). C’mon, Gary. You aren’t going to let that bad boy take over the wine world.

g
January 24, 2008

Robert Howells
Gary,

If you go global (Food Network) You will lose the freedom of doing your own show the way we all like it, from the hip and from the heart.
January 24, 2008

glenn
great conclusion to the yesterday’s show. enjoyed the experiment.

i save folks nearly every day man – more vital work than trying to save your ‘net show! you want to kill the show it is your prerogative – but do a Friuli episode before it dies.
January 24, 2008

RichE
To All,

Feb 1st is the last show #399
Gonna Miss all of the comments and reactions.
To bad we won’t see GV’s reaction to the NYGianys SB Victory

-WINDING DOWM
-LIKE SANDS OF THE HOUR GLASS
January 24, 2008

Badger Ann
Save WLTV, save the world?…..
January 24, 2008

zacharyseibert
Delurking (I think) in hopes to save WLTV…..I don’t know what I would do without it.
January 24, 2008

famiilydoc
QOTD: I can help: by watching the show! I’ve friended you up Gary….I’d be sad if you just talked away after all this time…..
January 24, 2008

JonE
QOTD: Nobody likes a quitter GV. For those of us jaded veterans of the biz, your show has been a fresh perspective. And outside the box, outside the norm source for many people to get into wine. That being said-thank you from a this distributor for all the work you’ve done to bring people closer to our niche. And as for your words negatively affecting the industry, perhaps some over affected suppliers or winery’s need to get off their high horse and take things in stride. Here’s to uhhh……what do they call it?? Oh yeah free speech! Yay for the constitution! yay for WLTV!
January 24, 2008

RichE
o- WLTY Legacy…..ha A hear a half…forget about it
o- Screw Boston and the Wine Expo .GO GIANTS
o- WLTV Wine Dinner….What is a WLTV, the Legacy is Lost
January 24, 2008

Bill H
This isn’t funny Gary, stop screwing around with this quitting business
January 24, 2008

stewart l
To save the show-do 3 episodes per week, have more winemakers or how about some chefs for food pairings. Do more locations.
January 24, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Yes I (we) could. In fact, I sent Gary an e-mail on this very topic this morning, oddly enough. I’m of the belief that the show’s not ending it’s just changing to something else. Maybe I’m in denial, maybe I can save the show!
January 24, 2008

RichE
We need Joanne Colan
See her at rocketboom.com
January 24, 2008

Robb Eason
I am in agreement with some of the comments left above… Gary… save the show by taking it on the road. I loved the pre-Holiday New York wine tasting tour stuff. Do more of that kind of thing. Get yourself out of the office!

R/Eason
January 24, 2008

Sharon
Who can save WLTV? Only YOU can prevent forest fires. Heh heh, only Gary can save WLTV. WLTV – Gary = MEH. GV IS WLTV. WLTV – Gary = I subscribe to International Wine Cellar, where no one has a personality.
Well, I have the Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz in my ‘inventory’… sure it will be good, if not the massive fruit bomb that the Run Rig is.
Oh, stop putting us on GV, tell us what the heck you’re up to! There must be some master plan.
January 24, 2008

Daniel
Wasn’t it you who said you would love to have more guest on the Thunder show? So why throw in the towel now? When there are so much more wines to tast and many more cool people you could have on the show. Anyway, great show and would love for you to stick around for at least 400 more episodes.
January 24, 2008

madange
I’m surprised you hung in there this long. I’ll host the “Show” if you provide the wine and the digicam. Thanks for the ride Gary!
January 24, 2008

jschwab
QOTD: of course I can save it. I save all the great Thunder shows in my ITunes.

Thanks for the “tip”. As a Chateauneuf Du Pape lover on a budget, I will try the Leocadie.

Vaynernation to GVC: If you leave, we will findy find you.
January 24, 2008

Brandon T.
at least do a show where a hot girl slathers Petit Verdot grapes all over your bum and then you dance and recite poems?
January 24, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I’m not sure what we are trying to save it from. It is all GV regardless of the you and me comment you make each episode. Unless you have individual guests and that is a possibility. Hey what happened to that anyhow? The show has been consistent and has been entertaining and informative. I’m not sure what else one would want from an Internet video blog.
January 24, 2008

pforty
QOTD: GV, you are WLTV. I can sub for you every now and then, but only you can keep it going!!

Great EP. don’t let it end….
January 24, 2008

karenp
You’re needed at the DC wine expo at the end of Feb!!
January 24, 2008

Og
Say it ain’t so GV! If you stop the show we will continue watching…. literally we will be watching you Vaynerchuk!
January 24, 2008

RichE
Why save it!
GV must be very tired of this, I get it.
It’s a VERY big commitment and besides…he’s a VERY big Celeb now.

You should also cancel the Mar 29th Get To Together.

Gary, Good luck on selling wine in your wine store.
January 24, 2008

yathink2
Gary,
I friend’d you up, I watch daily, and I am even watching all of your previous shows and now I am posting, I will post every day if you want. That would be a small price to pay for what your teaching me. Why would you want to quit now? I really enjoy your show and I have learned so much. I will be really sad if you quit at 400.

What I like the most is that you give an honest opinion about the wine that you are tasting. I can usually tell just by the look on your face if you are going to like it or not. But, that honesty, is why I watch.

Sure, our palettes are different (mine isn’t nearly as advanced) but, I respect your opinion and I want to change how I look at wine. I want to learn.

I am going to my first tasting tomorrow night with a lot more confidence than I normally would have. Actually, I wouldn’t have went at all. Just for fear of looking like an idiot. Thats why I think you should keep the show going. I am sure there are a lot more peeps out there that want to learn too and many more who haven’t heard of you yet. I only started watching about a month ago. So I am sure there are many more out there.

I know I am rambling, cant help it I Love you man!!!

My QOD: If you had lots of money and could have lots of time, what whould you do?

My answer: Honestly, retire, travel and have fun

Kim
January 24, 2008

Withnail
It’s right there in black and white, fellow Vayniacs.
The hint/clue is in the linked Globe & Mail article.
January 24, 2008

Thanks to our Vets!
QOTD: Us, with a little bit of you, can save the show!
January 24, 2008

thepiratedoc
Everybody take a deep breath and let GV do his thing. I agree with Michael – only the lurkers can save WLTV!! Well, the lurkers and GV. Well, ok, just GV after all. I mean, was there wine before GV? I can’t remember!?!?
January 24, 2008

Marshall
QOTD:Actually now would be a great time to quit. You’ve done just about everything and even repeated yourself. I totally think it’s cool that your retiring at your peak. I will definetly miss it though.
January 24, 2008

Tom L
What the heck are you talking about? Is this another GV tease. Daddy V would probably strangle GV if he stopped WLTV!
January 24, 2008

Cliff S
Gary, you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. I have the feeling you’re selling out. If you are I want my Vayniac Cab money back.
January 24, 2008

RichE
Gary Good Luck on the Mational TV Stage

“Not surprisingly, Mr. Vaynerchuk says he’s been approached by broadcast producers but will take his time before deciding whether to make the leap to conventional TV”
January 24, 2008

Andrew H.
I’m willing to do whatever I can…. you say the word!
January 24, 2008

utah
I can’t believe only one other commenter is thinking about that Apple TV box from #391, here. I just had an hour and a half marathon (Yesterday’s show, then #200, then today’s!) and I’ll tell you this, GV;

I admit it, I do write down the wines that get you really excited at a low price. But when I go to wine stores and can’t find them, I /keep trying/ I’ve discovered regions that I’d never even considered, after seeing you highlight some on the Thunder Show! I’ll do my part to change the wine world, GV, but I’m just getting going, and a lot of us could still use a little bit more of the Vay …. Ner …. Chuk.
January 24, 2008

Ricardo
QOTD: I’m hoping it’s a logic puzzle. Since GV’s always said it was us with a little bit if him that could change the wine world obviously the show is alot of him with a little bit of us. But incase that’s not the answer let us think fondly back on the past 393 episodes with fondness and remind ourselves that all truly great things such as wine and special times shared with friends are but fleeting and must be enjoyed while they are before us.

“Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.”
Robert Frost
January 24, 2008

Markdotnet
Okay…. what’s going on? This show is really picking up steam! This is no time to quit. Are you going to go onto iTunes as a paid subscription? I watch you on my AppleTV all the time. it Rocks!

Are you getting a show on FoodTV or HGTV? Just don’t change the format! I love the show! It’s like a comfortable pair of shoes that I can always count on.

MCN
January 24, 2008

Robin C
Fun show. I’d love to try the Torbreck, but it’s a bit pricey. Our best Shiraz is a bottle of 1998 Penfolds Grange, but we’re waiting until 2012 to open it. If your show is still on I’ll share tasting notes with you.

QOTD: I’ll make a donation toward purchasing the Jets for Gary. There’s probably a really good discount for them right now.
January 24, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: Sure.
January 24, 2008

malliemcg
Not I :’(

I’m so hoping that its going to be a re-branding exercise!
January 24, 2008

Scott F
QOTD: Yes, and I’ll do it Pro Bono.
January 24, 2008

MossyMo
GV,

The show does not need saving!!!
January 24, 2008

David
QOTD: I hope I can save it, perhaps by commenting more. I am often a few days behind so I usually don’t get a chance to comment. Maybe if some other lurky lurkers came out of the shadows, we could save the show.
January 24, 2008

JoshL
QOTD: so exactly who’s putting WLTV in danger? i can’t answer the QOTD without knowing what we need to save it from… is it cost issue? have you reached the point of diminishing return? maybe doing an episode once a week will help? or maybe have some sort of subscription plan? heck, if people are paying over 70 bucks a year for wine spectator, wouldn’t they rather pay a little to watch a wine show hosted by a russian jets fan who likes to fondle his cameraman’s man boobs? Man…past two episodes have been amazing…but this end of the show thing is really putting me down…first i break up with my gf in november, now WLTV gone in january…what am I gonna lose in february? the last episode of seinfeld sucked by the way…they really went out on a low note.
January 24, 2008

Scott EJ
G -

As long as there is wine to drink and learn from, there needs to be a show like WLTV.

Now it seems to me as if making the tv part is where you might be heading. After re-watching some of your ealier programs, you started this whole thing because you wanted a change and challenge. Well…it appears you might be ready for something bigger. Lord knows you deserve it.

Whatever you do, keep up the good work on teaching whoever your audience is ’cause there’s a limitless amount to learn about this wonderful subject.

QOTD – Nada. I never mess w/perfection.
January 24, 2008

Mason
Read the Globe and Mail article, and I think that someone might have offered our beloved Gary V a job on TV!!!! Hopefully food network grabbed you up, or something like that. I am already a food network junkie, so that would be cool. As long as you are on somewhere, and you are still Gary V, then all is well. I support you no matter how many people you please or piss off. Your show is awesome.

QOTD: what can save the show? You.
January 24, 2008

E-Rock
Dude great show, but if you do do episode #400 you better do it in a corn stalk outfit that’s covered in cheese. I think you know where I’m going with that……LOL
January 24, 2008

orion
We could all pool together and acquire the Jets. And then only agree to give them to you if you keep doing the show.
January 24, 2008

MW_DM,IA
No way, that would be so not cool if you quit before being able to send me a shout out for my 21st birthday. I might cry, even.

QOTD: Been spreading the thunder as best I could since I stopped lurking a few months ago, hope that’s all you need me to do to save the show.
January 24, 2008

nodoubt
If this is some sort of gimmick, I’ll be steamin mad.
January 24, 2008

Ernest_G
QOTD: We can save the show! Do you need a petition? Do you need money? Do you need your laundry washed?! Whatever it takes, rally the Vaniacs together and it will be done!!!!!

Save the Thunder!

GG, GV.
January 24, 2008

Rice
QOTD: With me, and little bit of you, it can be saved. Don’t know what yer up to, if it’s rebranding, or truly hitting the road… heck last week was a good example with Joanne Colan. She wasn’t the original MC of Rocketboom, but she’s doing a dang good job picking up where Amanda Congdon left off.

Maybe we need a new face on WLTV who can take the show to a higher off-the-hook level? (no disrespect intended) Either way… I’m sure we’re in for a great suspense.
January 24, 2008

Barclay
Do we need to hold a bake sale to help out WLTV?
January 24, 2008

Dale Cruse
Gary, thanks so much for giving me a shoutout and linking to my Bostonist.com article. For those interested in keeping up with my articles (including my latest recipe for a Beer Float and my upcoming interview with Gary) you can subscribe at: http://bostonist.com/tags/drinksareonus
January 24, 2008

Harry Foster
Dude, listen. . . . we have already decided that it wouldn’t be Christmas without Gary Vaynerchuk tasting wine in our living room. Family always sticks together!!!!
January 24, 2008

Brian B.
Gary,

You can’t leave yet… Even my GF who complains every time she hears “HELLO EVERYBODY AND WELCOME….” doesn’t want you to go. I guess I would be considered a lurker, so here I am. Out on your site telling you to keep it going. What am I going to give my mother next year if your gone and don’t have a christmas pack?

Oh, and you can thank Kevin and Alex for the bandwidth I have been taking up. Best recommended podcast EVER! YOU got me interested in wine.

-Brian
January 24, 2008

Dave Canada
QOTD – I could save it…..bring me on the show and I’ll show the tatoo of Canada that I have on my ass….that will bring you the advertising dollars that you need to pay Mr. Mott…..oh yeah I know that is why the show is stopping…Mott is looking for a little 6 figure 500,000 per show salary…way to stay firm Gary.
January 24, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: It’s just like that Simpsons episode where Homer uses his garbage can to provide chiropractic “care”.

Are RP, ST, et al ganging up on you Gary? Are they trying to shut you down? If so, there’s not much WE can do.

If you’re looking to get out, then just go. It’s not like we’ll be hurt or anything… Do you think we’d take that personally? (Probably so.)
January 24, 2008

PFT
Here’s my reason for saving the show (It’s very selfish)…

Every night my six month old girl, Sophia, sits on my lap and we watch the Thunder Show together before she goes to bed. When your intro comes on her face absolutely lights up! She loves watching you Gary, you can’t disappoint her!

I’ll send you an i-movie of her smiling at you and if you can walk away from that, well….you had better have a real good reason.
January 24, 2008

expatlurker
Mr. V

You must go on.

It is your cross to bare.

Like my mother used to say,

“Even Jesus drank wine”.
January 24, 2008

Gp
Gary won’t stop podcasting. WLTV might end, the Thunder Show might end, but GV loves his fans too much and we love him too much for him to leave us altogether.

For a guy who is detail-centric and ultra-open in terms of opinions and his general feel on life, it is a little weird to just drop “7 shows left” and not go into any more detail. Also joking about Mott losing his job and the general lightness of the whole thing makes me smell that something big is going to happen here. We are in for a big change.

After 400 episodes I suspect there was a realization that this show was killing and changing the world just like he wanted and now it was time to pick it up a bit. For a podcast it is one of the lightest in terms of production and I think GV is going to come back at us with a new Wine show, that is totally different from the WLTV format and maybe even on normal TV that is syndicated to a podcast. His current format is approximately 22-minutes and this is perfect for a half-hour show on Food TV or something with added commercials.

GV is smart and his ability to turn the wine library into what it is today shows that he is a smart business man too. Smart business men smell opportunity. I think WLTV is a great opportunity to take an established market, turn it on it’s head and bring it back to the people and make some serious dough… or is that grapes?

Or I could just be full of sh**.

QOTD: The lurkers
January 24, 2008

Rich
Feeling a little anxious about all of this Gary. We are going to come up with some theories on your possible departure at a wine party Saturday night that was inspired by your program. We even have a collective “taste wine with Gary” segment.
January 24, 2008

spyder47
Good show Gary. I always enjoy when you recommend new, value-priced wines for me to seek out.

QOTD: The viewers. After all it is we who make this show possible. Without us, it would just be you, drinking wine and talking with Mott.
January 24, 2008

Og
GP, I totally agree with you He must have something in the works.
I also agree with you that ,if’n he does… he should podcast once in a while to stay connected to his roots. and also he may want to look over his shoulder cuz as I stated before Vaynerchuk we are ….always …watching you!

we know what you are doing right now!
January 24, 2008

Juicy Jesse
This is MRS. Juicy Jesse. Listen up, GV: You’d better have a #*&% good reason for abandoning your Vaniacs – especially your #1 fan, my husband. He isn’t too happy if he doesn’t get his daily GV fix. And if Juicy isn’t happy, MRS. Juicy isn’t happy. Get it? And what’s going to happen to our Vaniac wine, hmm?

QOTD: Whatayaneed, homemade candy? Cookies? I’ll deliver them to you personally to keep Juicy happy. What???
January 24, 2008

Harley Stan
Ok Gary, if you are calling it quits we have some loose ends to tie up
1) Fly in guest Vayniac from Contest
2) We get to see the pile of Thundercats you have collected, I sent one and I know I am not the only one, Ebay was screaming with familiar screen names from the forum
3) Vayniac Cab taste along episode, It hasn’t shipped yet so it needs to be bottled in the next day and shipped express.
4) I can’t believe you would be satisfied only batting 400
5) I can’t believe there will be no episode highlighting the Vayniac fair coming in March.
QOTD- see above
P.S. I f this is really the end how about some free shipping love on everything for old times sake?
January 24, 2008

FT in FC
After watching episode #58 again, I’m convinced you are going to TV. If they wanted you back in July 2006 they must be chomping at the bit to get you now. Way to go! With us and a little bit of you – and the Food Network (or is it the Travel channel?)- the wine world will change. At least we can all say we knew you back when you were a blogger.

See you on TV.
January 24, 2008

Araldite
Gary, I’m going to guess you’re going to Revision3. Anyway, I wish you would stop teasing us and just tell us what you’re doing. Seven more shows of this are going to be a turn off, at least for me.
January 24, 2008

Colin Nicol
QOTD: I can save WLTV, and so can every other Vayniac. All we need to do is continue to tune in, lurkers need to post comments, and most importantly not only tell a friend, but get a friend to sit down and watch with you so they can see how epic this show is. I’ve done it in the past and will continue to do it in the future. Long live WLTV.
January 24, 2008

CrazyManAndy
Well, that was the most depressing episode ever. Darn it Gary! This better be a publicity stunt!

QOTD: As others have said, to save it, you have to know what you need to save it from! So, what’s the deal? The show seems to have been going uphill from the beginning, and I haven’t seen any signs to the contrary. You’re really rainin’ on our parade here, GV!

CMA
January 24, 2008

Dev Gupta
http://tinyurl.com/3ancx3

QOTD: You can gary vaynerchuk. You hold the key.
January 24, 2008

Marc
“But not much longer..” Ummmm..GV, you realize there is no show if you aren’t doing it, right? Mott can be replaced (sorry for that Mott) but we come here for your wit and wisdom and insight. So let’s see…perhaps “the Thunder Show” is being renamed? I do admire your clever promotion, which we’ll understand very soon I’m sure. #400 is going to be heavily watched I’m sure! BTW..if you need help with PR, give me a call
January 24, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: I could save the show — indeed I could — but that would selfishly impose my will on the show, rather than letting it achieve according to its own free will. If the show will be saved, it must find the courage within to save itself, rather than rely upon some outside savior, some external messiah who rescues it despite its own motivations or lack thereof. It is a question of intrinsic value, of intrinsic worth, of intrinsic will to press on. At the end of it all, the show must decide for itself: do I exist from my own efforts, or rely upon external forces to determine my worth? Thus, if the show be saved by someone outside itself, then — ironically — it has already lost itself.
January 24, 2008

Skol
Gary, say it isn’t so. You should keep doing the show until the Jets win a Superbowl!
January 24, 2008

chris the greek
Have not posted anywhere as near as much as should do….
have a feeling if all of us who enjoy, respect and gain any sort of pleasure from what gary has offered to this comunity of wine drinkers, peolple who have discovered, found and now apreciate wine or even soley for entertainment value that this show provides, show their passion and love for what has been started by this show, we tofether can try and save winelibary tv.

My promise will be, as a faithful vayniac, to answer any QOTD, comment on every show from here on in and to try and get as many people as possible to realise the fun that wine can bring to your life.

That is to say as long as family, friends or loved ones dont come first, not even a 61 petrus could take me away from them. Have to admit it would be a close call though

Please carry on Gary, and who is with me?
January 24, 2008

bobbytiger
So I flew to LA (from VA) on Wednesday, and what happens? I missed the show, it’s raining like crap, and the show if going kaput? Can’t I ever go anywhere anymore?………….[this is an early April fools joke. Right?]……………………otherwise, I’m bumned……big time.
January 24, 2008

Paul Abrams
GV- You leaving the Thunder Show is like Carson’s retirement. We really didn’t know what it meant, we just knew it was an end of an era. You should not close the door on the show, just put one of your proteges on and make an appearance from time to time…like Johnny did with Leno.

If you need a pinch-hitter, give me a ring………

PJA
January 24, 2008

chenrys
Glad you made the recommendation and will look for that wine. You do know we really appreciate what you do on the Thunder Show, right?

QOTD: We might….if we knew a bit more why it needs to be saved.
January 24, 2008

CoolHandLuke
I just got into WLTV around Nov. I just got my wristband (thank you Gary, and yes I will send a pic), I just caught up watching all the archives, and I have told anyone who listen about the show, and I feel like I am just settling into being a Vayniac, and now my world has been torn apart. Well, maybe not torn apart but, damn, I just found out about WLTV and just like that it may be gone. I guess timing is everything. I have no idea how to save the show. All I know is that I comment on a regular basis, I signed up with facebook and became a friend of Gary’s, I told everyone I know about the show, I where the wristband everywhere hoping to meet other Vayniacs, I am trying new wines and really exploring different grapes, and I am hoping this will help save the show. I don’t know if it will or is enough or what you might be looking for but I hope so.
January 24, 2008

Jim
Gary,
You are our only hope. We heart the show, not Huckabee!
You are a straight shooter, like Ace Ventura. If you are getting tired, mix it up a bit. Conan O’Brian was tired, now he mixes it up!
Go Tar Heels!
January 24, 2008

kaybee
Oh no, HGTV would be so mainstream! Besides we cancelled TV due to lack of interest. It almost makes you want to toss your wine down the drain–almost!
January 24, 2008

Mark Exler
Gary….enough of the tease. I remember you saying at the end of 2007 that you wanted to change up the show in 2008. You indicated that there would be more guests, more discussion on food and wine pairings, etc. Maybe that’s what this is all about….you are merely preparing us for a change in the show’s format.

I for one, enjoy the show and try to watch every day. Being relatively new to the wine world, you have taught me a great deal and I want to learn more. Show me that I’m right and that you are just having some fun with all of us. Keep it going long after Episode #400!
January 24, 2008

Dr. G
Wow…while I only just found the show last week – if nothing else I’m glad I made it here in time for the ride. Kinda feels like tasting a really great wine only to discover the bottle you’re drinking is the last one in stock.

QOTD: I suppose we can save it (and we’ll jolly well have to) by living it…
January 24, 2008

Tuch
Gary,

You cannot be serious!! I have been so turned on by WLTV in the 2 months that I’ve known about it. I have learned so much. I have spent hours talking to my 27 year old son about it (proud to say I introduced him to you). It has become part of my routine to watch your show, and I feel so much better about tasting wines myself. Plus, you are damn entertaining. I’ve already planned a visit to WL before next Thanksgiving, when I visit my parents, who live in Edison. I live in South Dakota now, damn it, I know you’ve got something up your sleeve. Good luck whatever it is, and I really do trust that you will not dessert all of us.

Tuch
January 24, 2008

Grapedigger
Well, you already have the support of 1000s of vayniacs, so it’s not a fan shortage problem. I know that taping the show 5 X per week could get tiring, especially after 2 yrs of doing that. If it’s just that you do not have the time, I suggest to tape just one 30 min episode each week where you taste 5 wines. This will keep the vayner nation alive … is it not what you want? Cheers
January 24, 2008

Adman
Got to believe that GV (if he is retiring from WLTV) is on to bigger things. He’s got too much energy and drive for him to quit now. I too believe that perhaps a regular TV show is in the offing – with the writer’s strike, everyone is looking for reality based, non-scripted shows. If that is not whats coming, then I would just say – Thanks for the best thing to hit the wine world in the last 20 years – and I’ll still shop at WL even without WLTV.
January 24, 2008

cma82
QOTD: Sure, I can save it. Who needs you I’ll just take over the show, with the addition of a big fat paycheck of course!

On a related note, I think I might get to stop by the store tomorrow! I’m heading down to Philly with my girlfriend for her 21st birthday and I made sure we chose the closest route!!
January 24, 2008

Dave
Gary oh Gary,

You just hit it big in Canada – Hugh article on the National newspaper (Globe & Mail). You can’t quit now – your Canadian fans will be upset. My 12 year old just started to warm up to you ( after 100 + episodes….), and now you talk this nonsense….come on – tell us it ain’t so…
January 24, 2008

Martin
Groovy experiment. I’ll have to start playing with my wine more.
January 24, 2008

C. Jurczak
QOTD: Can I save it? No, but I think if you stop, we know where you work…so look out!
January 24, 2008

MattyO
gary,

i’m not really for sure why you want to stop, maybe for personal reasons, if so, i understand. i guess i just think that logically you don’t really have a reason to stop. you have a great fan base, this show is doing great things for the wine world in general, and i think if you really wanted to you could do something on tv. but, i guess it’s none of my business. hope these episodes go well, and i guess after that i hope whatever you do goes well. i will say this, i won’t learn as much about wine if you go. and i love learning. so…i’m kinda shocked right now…don’t know what to say
January 24, 2008

jenny C
stop playing. we watch everyday during dinner with a glass of vino. this is no way to break up. i’m calling your bluff. to save the show…i’ll keep trying new wines and loving my family.
January 24, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
Well I watched the episode early today and really enjoyed the tasting of wines/comparison to yesterday. This was truly a quality episode. Too bad there’s all hoopla about he show ending to detract from it.

GARY: it’s obvious that if you were to really end this show, somebody else is going to try and and do it in their own way. Maybe we’d end up with a whole bunch of “imitatiacs”. That would be a mistake for you and them. However, I don’t think the show will end. Your not that dumb, unless you have a major media gig lined up as some have suggested. Guess we’ll all just have to wait and see.
January 24, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
QOTD: Gary’s love of wine and sharing his knowledge of tasting it. That will save the show, period.
January 24, 2008

Cosmo108
Gary, you’ve help change the way I experience wine. We look forward to your show each day. Please don’t go!

QOTD: I give my 2 cents each episode.
January 24, 2008

Gotsha
QOTD —- We’ve got to find Jason Hicks, or GV will stop the show (like he said in episode #200). Jason, oh Jason where art thou?????
January 24, 2008

Justin L Ove
If the Thunder Cats can’t save the show then I’m afraid it’s hopeless…

Unless…
January 24, 2008

Tony
QOTD: Being a founding viewer (Episode 1), I’ve learned that there are many other great wines out there to try (besides the standard from Cali). I’ve also put to use things mentioned like opening up a bottle and letting it breathe before taking it to a restaurant. All the things I’ve learned I’ve passed on to family and friends so YES I CAN save the show!
January 24, 2008

Cookiedds
QOTD:
How about a shirtless episode with Mott, that ought to shock an unsuspecting audience and wake things up!
Use a fancy set like Letterman with comfy guest chairs and drink from a coffee mug.
Try some new props like spitting in a plastic wading pool.
Send the wines you are trying to some viewers to do taste along episodes with you by web cam or phone.
Have a little piece on a different Vayniac to start each episode….bring the “Family” into the show.
Just keep doing what you are doing.
January 24, 2008

DirtWineKen
Excuse me, but what exactly does WLTV need saving from?
January 24, 2008

Hamid
Since WLTV is ending at ep. 400, I think we can save it just by renaming the show!
January 24, 2008

tuscanbob
‘Save the Show?? Save the Show??’

‘Excuse me?’

‘Well, a group of us Vayniacs are collecting money to buy the show a new kidney. Save the Show?’

‘Go piss up a flag pole’

‘I’m sorry?’

‘You should be’
January 24, 2008

ryang
since he is threatening to quit at 400. lets just keep leaving comments but WE will quit at 400 comments. That will show him
January 24, 2008

Chad Spacey
I hope this show doesn’t end… I just got started a few months ago…
January 24, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
Interesting. Found this article:

“Not surprisingly, Mr. Vaynerchuk says he’s been approached by broadcast producers but will take his time before deciding whether to make the leap to conventional TV.”

Here’s the whole article:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080123.wldecanter23/BNStory/lifeFoodWine/
January 24, 2008

Gotsha
QOTD — I’m stuck on this Jason Hicks thing I think GV would love for someone to put together a Jason Hicks style montage for episode 400, ie a redo of episode 125
January 24, 2008

possumgirl
GARY-you can NOT I repeat NOT quit wltv!!!!!!!!!! It’s out of the question vay-ner-chuk!!!!!!!!!All you have to wait is 3521 days until I’m 21! I reawakened the sniffy sniff and if you leave all i’ll be doing is sniffely sniffing. DUDE-COME ON WORK WITH ME HERE!!!!!!! Your not only lettin me down, think of all your fans. How many pretty’s do I have to put before please to make you realize what your doing is compleatly idiotic?? Hey man,you might even have some fans on the jets…… you don’t want to make them mad!! Do you?? You must have just had a temperary period of forgetfullness, and now you have realized your fans need you gv,and that you were not going to do 400 shows but 4000 shows!!!RIGHT?! AM I RIGHT? My dad always says,”never give up!” and “persevere!” so don’t let me down……………..and don’t back out of it right when we need you!!! Secondly,DON”T BE A WIMP!!!!!!The JETS will not be proud if you back away from your wine team now.

DO IT FOR THE WL FAN TEAM………………TO MAKE THE JETS PROUD!!!!!!!!!
January 24, 2008

2thdr
QOTD I don’t buy wine unless you have tasted it in front of me and rated it highly. With you gone my purchases will drop off to nothing. Why not go to once a week with 10 to 12 wines.
January 24, 2008

organicmexican
QOTD…I will become a lifelong JETS fan to save the show. PLEASE dont leave me, dont leave us!!!. Dont leave my family. You are our favorite dinner guest.
January 24, 2008

Dean D.
I can save WLTV in my own little way by leaving a comment. We know that GV loves comments! Maybe the “thunder show” is leaving, but is there going to be a “Lightening show” in its wake?
January 24, 2008

tuscanbob
check out the Freshen-up ad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WxaZovfuOM

‘the gum that goes squirt?’
January 24, 2008

KAHUNA
I heard you smoke nob!
Then you do a sack dance
after your room mate opens up to you
Then you had some Boys to Men
and decided you like boys right after graduation
because they are more fleshy and explosive
and when you bite them they explode in your mouth
and yes for $40 or $60 you can get that same feeling
January 24, 2008

tuscanbob
here’s the more suggestive one…hilarious

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww_oI85vvko

so many things ‘wrong’ with this ad, not the least of which are the kneepads
January 24, 2008

BW
GV – For starters, Hope you are reading all the posts tonite. Collectively, the Vayniacs want to save the show. Why? Entertainment, education , fun, friendship, family (we are your extended family), changing the wine world. For wine lovers, You are our best web friend we have never met – we don’t want to loose that. You know, you always say that wine is the new “board game” for this era. bringing people together. I really think you are right. As such, not any one of us Vayniacs can save the show, we must all save it together, as we have been brought together by this show. How cool is that? You can’t walk away from that.

SO, a lot to think about tonite. How can we (the Vayniacs) save the show ??? We MUST save the show as this is far more fun & entertaining than pretty much anything on TV. Here’s my list of why the show must go on (assuming you aren’t just moving on to something bigger & better):

1) We know your ultimate goal – to own the Jets. How are you going to do that with out increasing your popularity (which I am guessing translates into more sales @ WL – I know I try to buy from WL when I can because I think you are a great guy providing a great service & I want you to profit from it ). WLTV is booming – you can’t hang it up now – you will NEVER own the Jets unless WLTV (or something bigger & Better) rolls on. This is a mutually beneficial relationship. We get tons of knowledge about great wines that we probably otherwise wouldn’t have know about – which leads us to buy those wines from WL – which leads to more happiness in our lives (by experiencing great wines) -and the sales lead you closer to the purchase of the Jets. I know you joke about it , but this is America & living the dream is what this country is about. You, my friend, are living the dream. You can’t give up the dream & We Vayniacs are here to help you see the dream become reality.

2) GV – do another Vayniac wine. Dude, I can hook you up to do a Vayniac GSM – don’t believe me? Challenge me & I WILL hook you up with world class fruit – send me an email – no BS – I have the connections. You can’t drop the Thunder Show while there is still a Vayniac wine in production. BTW – how can you drop the Thunder show with the Vayniac cab still in the barrels ?? Can’t do that – there must be some sort of rule against dropping out mid-project. There can’t be Vayniacs if there is no Thunder show & if there is no Vayniacs, there can’t be any Vayniac Cab.

3) Do it for the kids …. seriously, do you know how many kids watch you with their parents? Look at some of the comments. Vayniacs, do your kids watch with you? Do they think GV is the coolest, most RADOOL dude on the net? – Post it up – let GV know. My daughter (age 11) watches with me every nite. They are the future of the wine world. You ARE changing the wine world already. This next generation won’t think like the past – they will be Vayniacs ….. but only if the show goes on.

4) Changing the wine world – how can the wine world change if there is no one to lead the change? No WLTV – no change (assuming that there isn’t a bigger & better something on the horizon).

5) Personality – GV, you have too much energy & enthusiasm to hang this up. YOU will not be happy if you aren’t doing this. I think you get as much or more emotionally out of the show as we Vayniacs do. You were born to do this. It is your destiny. Don’t deny it.

In all seriousness GV, I put this post together for fun – but that is what this show is all about. We all would truly miss you if this were the end.
January 24, 2008

tuscanbob
wow…sounds like you’re sharing a lot of your own pent up feelings there Kahuna…and it’s ‘knob’ by the way.
January 24, 2008

Z
Where is this coming from? I just started watching about 2 months ago and really appreciate your efforts. I hope you keep going!
January 24, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
Bob,

Those are hilarious! I remember those ads. Can you still get Freshen Up Gum? Haven’t had it since I was a kid.
January 24, 2008

J Crazy
Geez Gary, I just hope this isn’t some BS like the ending to the Never Ending Story. You’ll be there in your cracking crystal tower saying, “MY NAME. SAY MY NAME J CRAZY. PLEEEEASE, SAY MY NAME VAYNIACS.” Then I’ll call you my mom’s name, my wife’s name, then my accountant’s name and in the end you’ll be like, “dude, my name’s GARY, you ass!” and then pass into oblivion. Or if it’s a rhetorical question like, “Can you save this child?” or “Can you save the Rain Forests?” and all us Vayniacs are nodding our heads like, “uh huh, that’s me, I can save it, here I goooo” then there may be futility in our efforts. But futile is never the cause to save something great. That’s why I propose for you to just change the name from “Winelibrary TV” to “Gourmet Library TV” or “Cheese and Wine For That Ass TV” or forget the first part and just “Ass TV”. I’m sure the Vayniacs would just ass soon be Assiacs. So, I say, destroy Wine Library TV and rise again, oh phoenix of glory, as “Gourmet Library TV” (Ass TV is pretty rad, too).
Or I can save the Winlib TV by doing it in Japanese from now on.
January 24, 2008

Mislead Matt
Gary got a rise out of yesterday’s comments. He’s totally bluffing.. aren’t Mr Chuk
January 24, 2008

Jaybird
Yeah I can save it GV, if you’re thinking about sinking the show I’ll throw in the life preserver! Maybe you will think twice before jumping again without your floaties. Now quit talking suicidal!
January 24, 2008

tuscanbob
Dave,

Apparently so: http://www.groovycandies.com/GC2SearchResult.asp?SR=1&textfield=freshen+up
January 24, 2008

Todd S
Yes! I placed a $500 order at Wine Library last week. I think my order and the 500 internet orders like it, will save WLTV.

I think this “6 More Shows” thing is another ego stroke like the episode where you said, “If I don’t get ### comments, the show is over”. I recognize it because my four year old, Max, does similar stuff for attention, and I too, do all kinds of crap to stroke my own go.

If the show is truly ending, I guess I will have an extra hour and a half per week of free time and I will probably go back to buying wine locally.
January 24, 2008

SuperT
I just found ya and yer quittin’? BS I say. . . BS!!!
January 24, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
Bob,

That’s nuts. I’m ordering some. Gary needs to make a Vayniac wine tha goes “Squirt”
January 24, 2008

Toke-Dawg
QOTD: I can’t, but I’d bet that Mott and a couple of Thunder Cats could.
January 24, 2008

BW
Is Gary running out of ideas for the show? Maybe some tips from the following video wine bloggers may help- Check them out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBK_dDy5VAI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU0lS8Vi-tI
January 24, 2008

jason
what are you, dave chappelle?l
January 25, 2008

Tooch
This is tough. Just started watching over the Christmas holiday – and have been averaging about 8 episodes a day since then.

Would be sad to see the show end, especially after all of the “2008 will be out best year ever!” comments – just hoping the WLTV crew ends up doing something they enjoy.

You’ll always have an audience here Gary.
January 25, 2008

Rico
we can save the show we need more comments thats what GV likes!!!!!!!
and is fair he give us a great show and he only ask for comments
so people star posting more comments
thats my 2 cents
January 25, 2008

RonC
Is it true that after WLTV shuts down, you’re going to be a critic for Wine Spectator ?
January 25, 2008

tuscanbob
One of three things are going on with this ‘end of the thunder show’ thing:

1) Six show takes us right up to Superbowl weekend. The outcome of that game, either way, is a crushing blow for any Jets fan…he’ll come back on the following day depressed and declare that he won’t be able to ‘bring the thunder’, thus, the end of the thunder show.

2) announcement of the apple tv setup sparks a new moniker for the show

3) He’s announcing that he’s going on broadcast TV…Fine Living or Food Network….the next ‘Thirsty Traveler’ but with wristbands and action figures.

My money’s on option 1
January 25, 2008

Rico
bluff 6+393=399
January 25, 2008

MB Dallas
QOTD: Who can save WLTV? The Vayner-nation can! Visit http://www.SaveTheThunder.com today. Post tasting notes from a wine you recently tried. In honor of the 400th episode, letâ€™s shoot for 400 posts!

Mott, link this up!
January 25, 2008

Rico
apple TV??????????????????? hmmmmmmmm
could it be?
January 25, 2008

MB Dallas
Also, Digg it up at:

http://digg.com/food_drink/Save_The_Thunder
January 25, 2008

TsTank
QOTD: How to save WLTV? Why not make some scratch and go to Itunes? Do it once a week for a half hour at 99 cents. Or why not switch to a written blog and have a weekly top 5 wines of the week? Gary’s wines of the week or grow a pair and do 400 more episodes for free.
January 25, 2008

KW
QOTD: Gary if you are wearing out on taping the shows, take WLTV to a weekly show! Then your fans will be eagerly anticipating your weekly reviews. But hold it to 30 mins or less since more than that can wear even your viewers out.

I didn’t think you could keep taping it on a daily basis for a prolonged time. And with your recent public exposure, I expect that other enticing options are presenting themselves…but don’t leave your fans out in the cold. You started a movement – you need to keep it going somehow.
January 25, 2008

Jai
It’s possible my math is off, but wouldn’t 6 more episodes mean you are stopping short of 400. How do you stop at 399? Sorry GV, I don’t buy that you done doing the show. Too many things don’t add up or make sense. All those ‘08 ambitions for the show: food pairing, more answered question, epic contest, plus that Canadian guy? Now suddenly 3 weeks in your done? Not too mention you reference big things for episode 400 now suddenly your done? Haha, funny.

So what you aren’t calling it the Thunder Show? Is that “retired”? Do you scare us by going black for a day? How about you just give me that Apple TV for figuring out your ruse.

QOTD: Can I? Sure why not. Me, myself, and I would love that show. I pick a few wines I know nothing about, give my “expert” opinion, while spouting obnoxious catchphrases nonstop. I could do that. Hey, wait, that sounds a lot like a show I already watch on the internets. I’m thinking you should just keep doing it instead and save me the trouble. I’ll be too busy celebrating a Pats victory anyway!!! Plus honestly, it’s safe to say you’ve probably forgotten more about wine than I’ll ever know. Plus the “Jainiacs” has absolutely no ring to it at all. What a sad day that would be… Welcome to Wine By Jai TV, I’m your host J-A-I… Gary, you need to save us all from THAT!!!
January 25, 2008

Rico
bluff
in #200 he said that at least he will go for 500 5 is his favorite number
January 25, 2008

dank
tense of the slogan still the same, he ain’t goin nowhere.

“we’re changing the wine world” not “we’ve changed the wine world”
January 25, 2008

Rico
I think you bluffing GV bring it

(but we do need to post more anyway is the least we can do)
January 25, 2008

Kristen
Tuscanbob, thanks for the Freshenup gum commericals. Hilarious…and I need a laugh after GV’s saying 6 more days! And MB Dallas thanks for setting up http://www.SaveTheThunder.com!

QOTD: All of your Vayniacs who will miss you dearly. And Mott. And Thundercats. And the greater possibility of owning the Jets if you can get more wine sales with WLTV. Or 1 show per week. Or having Apple endorse your show (seeing as you have a Macbook, Macs on the floor of the WL, an AppleTV, an iPhone, most likely an iPod….
January 25, 2008

Rico
I think he might chage the name or something in the show and after 400 is going to be something new

( I know I know I need to stop with my theories)
January 25, 2008

Kristen
I know what we can do to keep GV happy- send him in lots of pickles!
January 25, 2008

Corrado
QOTD: Nothing. The die has been cast and whatever’s going to happen will happen.

Any sort of major change short of going to a ‘real’ TV program will more likely lose viewers than gain.

As long as I can still get WLTV on my browser, fine. If it’s something lame like, “Mott got a real job, meet your new cameraman, Rico!”, my guess is new name, new format (guests, field trips, things requiring a budget), less frequent (weekly or twice-weekly shows), more structured, and probably more ad-based.
January 25, 2008

Rani Haykal
QOTD: What can I do? It shouldn’t matter what I can do. It is all of us including yourself. Remember, it is us with a little bit of you. We all understand you will always be doing your part in changing the wine world, being that is your job, but you are the motivation for a lot of us. But if you really want to know what I can do to help save the show, I will always continue to post comments and continue to turn my friends on to the show….assuming one still exists. And as soon as I get my wristband, I’ll send in a picture. All I can say is I hope you honor what you have told us over and over again about how the shows of 2008 will rule over all previous shows.

And if you require anything from us to continue, all you have to do is ask….I know you have a big enough following that would do anything on your command.

–RH
January 25, 2008

MB Dallas
Tuscanbob / Kristen / Mark / vivaitalia: thanks for the posts! Keep them coming, Vayniacs…

http://www.SaveTheThunder.com
January 25, 2008

Garrett C.
What do you mean “Save the Show”?? Yesterday you used the word “retirement” and now you’re talking about keeping it alive…? I mean…did you get cancelled? Has the writers’ strike finally made its way to WLTV? Or are you reformatting? I have to admit, I’m a conspiracy theorist and I don’t think you’re going anywhere. It’s not like you to just walk away. #400 will be the end of the show as we know it, and you’ve got something in mind for the future.
January 25, 2008

vivaitalia
I really hope there’s something to this apple tv thing. I just can’t get over the disappointed feeling I have from wondering if this is really comming to an end. Actually I feel really stupid for being upset at the prospect of it. Well even if that’s the case i’m grateful for all i’ve learned and with that knowledge I know that i’m capable of taking it to the next level.
January 25, 2008

Alos
Gary I am usually not upset about your course of action with the show, however I thought of something that made me angry. The Canadian guy who won the contest to be the first vaniac on winelibrary tv, 1 was not first which got me a little upset, and 2 it looks like you are going to cancel the show without putting him on. What did he and all of the people who entered the contest enter it for then? Its like they not just him but everyone has been robed. I usually don’t get upset complain or judge, but I think that if you do cancel the show, the guy who won (who by the way is not me in case people think I am being biased) the contest should go on the show. Dude I comment almost every episode, some more comments then one, I sent in the picture of the wrist band, joined the forum. I believe in this, were all family and I just feel like that guy deserves to at least get what he won. Other then that, I love the show. It is the only show I watch tv or internet. I work a lot and don’t have a lot of time but I can always watch this show and its great. You, Mott, Eric, anti chris, darth vayner, your brother, and especially your dad and the rest of the crew, the people in the forums, and the people who leave comments, I love all of you guys, and if the show does go off the air I will never forget you any of you! God bless all of you and I wish you and your families the very best in everything! This show has meant the world to me and I really just wanted you to know that.
January 25, 2008

Rico
I really think there is something cooking if not done already with apple thats just me( maybe the show is going to be transmitted to apple tv and work some kind of deal) that would be cool
but I dont have a apple tv damn( wonder if they got one in the pawshop hmmm?

Corrado

As long as I can still get WLTV on my browser, fine. If itâ€™s something lame like, â€œMott got a real job, meet your new cameraman, Rico!â€

that would be cool
can I be the cameraman plz pretty plz
January 25, 2008

Jeffrey Fredrick
iPhone problems all fixed — thanks! Will make my commute much happier… for the next few days at least.
January 25, 2008

Mike Z in SD
Hmmm… lots of interesting thoughts up on these comments. I’m feelin’ the love from Alos– this does feel like a family.
I expect that GV has something up his sleeve; there are too many loose ends to tie up in 6 more shows (Canadian contest winner, food/cheese on the show, special guests, etc.). I don’t think he will completely stop. The show will go on in some form, perhaps in a more mainstream way.
But if it really is done, it has been fun and all good things must end at some point.
January 25, 2008

Dan C
Perhaps Gary is going to the big time! cable tv or something? i don’t have cable or sat or anything … but if the thundershow is going to cable …. well … i guess ill be getting cable soon! Wine library TV HD? lol.
January 25, 2008

Will Dogg
I’ve been watching from time to time over the last three months and just recently got really hooked. Shocked to hear that the show is ending. Hopin for a miracle cuz the show must go on.
January 25, 2008

billr
The Vayniac nation…………………
January 25, 2008

Hotshot162
Gary, are to trying to make us pay and subscribe to your vlog soon?
January 25, 2008

Dan C
QOTD: Well … i guess if you really want me to, i’ll take over the show for you … just gimme a job at your shop …. mmmm … about … lets say 12 bucks an hour.
January 25, 2008

Rhonda
QOTD: GV you are playing with our emotions here I don’t know what I can do to save your show? Maybe Mott should take you in the back alley and smack you around a bit all the while yelling, Link this up GV!!
January 25, 2008

Simon D
Who can save the Show!? You, Gary, with a little bit of me

You are totally pulling our legs! The show must go on!
January 25, 2008

Mike
I’m not happy at all. Gary, you are the one that caused me to branch out from just beer but without you and the show I will likely go back to just beer.
January 25, 2008

Mark Antonio
Heh Gary, you big attention seeker you!
Seriously, take a break, film it from The Bahamas, whatever it takes, but don’t quit this.
January 25, 2008

DJB
I was led to the Vayniac nation via the Thunder show only a month ago. I have watched all the episodes since, and many of the archived episodes. I opened my heart to the nation and now I am having to contemplate a catastrophic let down. PLEASE don’t leave me out in the cold all alone to drink and enjoy wine in my small circle of friends. You and Mott Rock.
January 25, 2008

JamesN.
QOTD; I can’t save WLTV but the vayniac nation can! Gary loves comments, please give Gary the love he needs. If you enjoy this blog it is your duty to let Gary know how much!!! He can get 1000 comments for a give away, but you lazy asses can’t comment to save the show. How sad! the decision is ours if you don’t want to watch WLTV then don’t comment if you do, show some love!! If we lose this free entertainment and education we have nobody to blame but ourselves.
GV Thanks for the great run and I love the intense rants! too bad everyone doesn’t understand what family means. You are Family to me, and you are invited over any time for wine & food, just like you have let us into your life. Thanks again. I wish the best of health & happiness for you and your family.
January 25, 2008

Jarvis H
After reading the reviews, not much more can be said. The Apple option makes sense. On the other hand, I with Jai on calling out on your bluff. I just started watching a few short months ago and canâ€™t stop referring WLTV to my customers at work (www.rillos.net). I am curious to know the reaction you are looking for from the Vayniacs to â€œsave the showâ€? Is this some kind of loyalty check? If you retire, what kind of worthwhile activity will you replace The Thunder Show with? You like wine culture too much to give prior to established goals.

QOTD: Okâ€¦ ideas to exploreâ€¦ How about wine tasting in different countries with locals and identify with the culture on how they like to enjoy wine, (that family emphasis that is constantly mentioned). Bring more guests on your show and have in-house shows at Vayniac residences. Or host tastingâ€™s with other respected experts and compare notes.

Go Giantsâ€¦
January 25, 2008

Oregon Jim
Nothing ain’t goin’ nowhere! Don’t get your twitches in a gidget. Vaynerchuck is a master marketer. He needs to reinvent and shake things up. We gotta be ready to roll the way Gary needs to roll. It will be a ride worth taking as long as we don’t take ourselves or him too seriously.

Gary! Minervois! Come on man we don’t know where Beaune is or Dundee. You are always pushing the envelope. Keep it goin’
January 25, 2008

Garret W. Nagle
Gary,

You will always be known for your role in online “web 2.0″ marketing successes – you are definitely at least an “early adopter” or as much as an innovator.

How can WLTV be improved? You will have to ask yourself if you wish to continue to position WLTV as a “house organ” for the Wine Library, or develop it into an independent and objective voice for “changing the wine world” as a sort of ambassador. Is it more important for you to translate your efforts into increased revenue at the WL, or is it more important for you to get your message across?

If you were to do TV, which you have shunned in the past, you would probably have to review wines that are not sourced from the WL to maintain a level of objectivity – however, I don’t know that you are driven to be a journalist.

This being said, I think your messages have come across well in the media, despite your openly stated interest in promoting the success of the WL – which is fine. I only think that you might have more options for new show format ideas and reach more people if you are independent from the WL .

Either way, my main recommendation for you is to hire a sort of video blog producer that can do a lot of your “grunt work.” A producer would assist you in developing editorial content planned out months in advance, assist in the compilation of more educational content, and perhaps allow you to expand the sphere of influence of your show.

Rather than just relying on live tastings to drive the show, what if your audience tuned in to hear weekly wine industry news? Perhaps a producer could also coordinate special shows in different wine regions to give your audience wine travel destination ideas?

Finally, perhaps your show could be produced weekly rather than daily?

Whatever happens, it seems to me that you enjoy the spotlight too much to pull back, and I expect you to make some kind of decision about what to do with your platform NEXT. You are certainly a beneficial ambassador or PR advocate for the wine industry, whether the industry understands it or not.

I look forward to your future endeavors!
January 25, 2008

Drew H.
i’m not sure who or what can save wltv… i’m thinking though. if anyone needs me, i’ll be brainstorming!
January 25, 2008

Andreas Adolfsson
QOTD: Think about the millions and millions of Vayniacs!
January 25, 2008

Augustus
Smoke and mirrors, smoke and mirrors! How can they have a big “celebration” for all the fans in March if there is no show to get the word out? And, don’t forget about the Vayniac cab! Without a show there is no way to sell that wine! Of course, if the show really does need saving, we should all try to put in our two cents. I say we all send in one dollar (that dollar made payable to some charitable organization). Then Gary might have a truer sense of all the good his show can do.

But, Gary, please: enough with the theatrics. We need you here, brother. And, I’m pretty sure you need us as well. Stick around – seriously. We still haven’t found a dynamite bottle of Petite Verdot together.
January 25, 2008

bablues
This is no time to throw in the towel. Been watching for about 2 months and I can’t enough of it. I know there are still many older shows I need to watch, but you can’t stop now. Too many great wines out there to talk about..
January 25, 2008

Henning
QOTD: what’s da problem?! Not enough time for family and the rest of your biz-stuff? Maybe you should hire somebody to manage your fan-mail. That would solve a problem. And besides that, all of us Vayniacs will try to save the show: wheater YOU like it, or not!
January 25, 2008

YoungDave
Dude. I still call shenanigans and BS on your claim that you’re ending the show, but that doesn’t mean I won’t humor you by answering the QOTD as always!

QOTD: Yes. With my unstoppable capability to speak to the masses (a.k.a. my friends and everyone with whom I come in contact and serve each night at the restaurant & wine bar where I work) and spread our shared view of the importance of tossing preconceived notions to the wind, COMPLETELY AVOIDING the plague-like tendency of wine drinkers to become pretentious and snootier with each learned piece of wine knowledge, and to ALWAYS explore NEW THINGS in the wine world while enjoying it as an artistic, cultural, historic, yet always changing and evolving …thing (sub: beverage, product, conversation piece, food pairing, social aid to bring people together, etc.). I will continue to amplify and spread the message and passion we share about what we believe the wine world should be until all wine drinkers are on board… and somehow that will save WLTV.
January 25, 2008

Nick
Nice try. The show will and must go on.
Addio?
January 25, 2008

BenF
Gary we are so not done changing the wine world. Can’t stop the show till mission is complete!!!! I think it will easily take 400 more shows…
January 25, 2008

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
QOTD – Save it from what?

Tell Mott I am breaking out the red tablecloth so he needs head down to RIchmond and get ready to LINK IT UP!! WLTV-South!!

J DUB

Also, very cool episode looking at the decanting and what time does to the product!!
January 25, 2008

Gabriel
Gary!

You can’t stop now, because you just can’t!

The show is great! If you stop now you will just be a small footnote in the wine-internet-thing. You need to do this at least 5 more years to really be an icon!

The show is a standard procedure in my daily life, you can’t take that away from me and all the thousands and thousands of others!

And most importantly, there are soooooo many wines and regions that you haven’t done yet. At least do another 200 episodes so you really get to cover the whole world of wine.

You are great man, don’t dissapear from our lives!
January 25, 2008

Chris Davis
Save the cheerleader, save the show!
January 25, 2008

Dom
What happened Gary? Are you starting to get too much backlash from producers? Are some of your suppliers getting angry over some of your scores or impressions. Why do you have to distance yourself? You are doing a great job and if this show stops, what the hell am I going to do every morning with the first coffee of the day! Maybe you should do the show behind one of those screen with just a shadow projected and your voice sounding like Vader! That will get the man off your back!
January 25, 2008

Andy
Why are you endung your wonderful program? I’ve been a Vayniac for the past two months and now you are ending it?
January 25, 2008

Dave from VA
QOTD: ditto comments from MagnumGourment, ryptide, and others. I think though that RIck K has some interesting points to consider…
January 25, 2008

spaetm
Man I hope I can save the show. Tell me what to do and it is done.
January 25, 2008

Caren
There’s no need to fear….Apple TV is here!
(not that I would buy one)
January 25, 2008

JohnnyC
The show if it really is in fact needing to be saved probably could be saved with greater appreciation for the host and perhaps reduced expectations by the audience.

Five shows a week with no compensation, married, and running a business hard to keep all those wine glasses in the air.

Hopefully the Thunder show even in a reduced form continues. But if not have loved the shows and what you bring to the table.
January 25, 2008

MB Dallas
Good Morning Vayniacs,

Show your support at: http://www.SaveTheThunder.com!
January 25, 2008

JordanW
Gary, I think you’ve been spending too much time on Facebook… you’re getting sucked into all that drama-queen BS. This whole ‘7 episodes to go’ thing is drama drama drama. I’m calling you out. WLTV isn’t going anywhere but up! Looking forward to episode 401.
January 25, 2008

NathanN
QOTD: Save the Thunder show? I will remember it forever, but I donâ€™t think you can quit now. The only thing I see stopping it is giving it up for something much more important like a baby Vaynerchuk in the oven.
January 25, 2008

KNode
Gary…you’re so full of it. We all know you’re not going anywhere, especially now that WLTV is so popular and I’m sure it’s having a positive impact on sales in your store! But I’m sure you do have SOMETHING up your sleeve (and if it’s Apple TV…I hope you’re buyin!)
January 25, 2008

EvanR
QOTD: By asking really nicely?

Please don’t leave us, I only found this show a few months ago and would be lost in the wine world without you…Great episode btw.
January 25, 2008

italianwinelover
QOTD: Smile and ask nicely???

Can any one Vayniac trule save the show?? What is this stuff? Just to see if we are paying attention??? You can’t leave when you are on top!! There are so so many other aspects of your experience you can relate to us Vayniacs. The nation will crumble without its leader!!

You have even provoked lurkers out of their corners. GV thanks for all you have taught us, I love your descriptions of wine, the aromas, the tastes – you even have made me try whites where I never would have thought that possible. You have inspired me to teach others!!! If you do decide to do this just remember that you have touched many people from the heart. Your love of your family and showing that has made me appreciate mine even more – wish you much happiness and health with all your future endeavors!

But we will follow you wherever you go!!
January 25, 2008

BiggMakk
I’m not buying that GV is going away completely. Maybe the name is changing or they’ve been picked up to do an “old media” TV show, maybe Food Network to replace Emeril. What better to replace “BAM!” than with the THUNDER!!!

QOTD: Only the LURKERS can save the show. Gary has said it before. So here is my part. I’m less of a lurker. LONG LIVE THE THUNDER SHOW!!! (Hey, maybe that’s the new name!)
January 25, 2008

Kruszcontrol
Hey Gary, I already HAVE saved the show. You see, months ago I emailed you and asked when you were going to do a show on mead and you said it was coming. So you clearly can’t end the show without doing one on mead because you said you would, and I just don’t feel it coming in the next 6 days because you have so much other stuff to do. Check and mate, Gary.
January 25, 2008

Sassodoro
Gary, I don’t know whether to believe you or not. You might be serious, or you might be playing with us, perhaps trying to draw out lurkers or leading up to a name change for the show (so the “Thunder Show” is going away). If you are playing with us, a lot of Vayniacs are going to be very annoyed.

You know you love doing this, and you know that we love you doing this. So what gives? Has it all become too much to manage? If so, how can we help? (That’s an offer, not a rhetorical question.)
January 25, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Way too much drama, all will be revealed soon. My money says GV wont be going anywhere, there is just too much wine that needs to be tasted. It’s a tough job I know but you signed up for it so MAN UP and give it a snify snif.
January 25, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Is the Thunder show the only thing going away and GV is bringing another kind of show.. Maybe the Radool show?
January 25, 2008

bruce gardner
Why is the show ending? Its one of the top reasons i buy from winelibrary. I think if the show ended i would buy alot less wine from here. So whatever we can do to save the show……shoot!!
January 25, 2008

CB
It won’t be going anywhere. How else could Gary release all this energy that he has, and also, he is just starting to make it big…he has been on Conan, Ellen, Nightline, NPR, and probably much more….You just can’t do it man….you’re to committed to us. Also, if you leave we won’t be changing the wine world…Peace
January 25, 2008

Ricky B.
QOTD- How about doing it 2-3 times a week instead of every week day? You can’t stop now there is still much work to be done.
January 25, 2008

BryanJ
QOTD: Don’t know. But I’m really bummed if WLTV is going away completely. I’m new to wine and have learned a lot from GV- my wife and I watch most every day. We often get too wrapped up in work and kids and life in general- the show has provided a common ground for us to enjoy together (once the kids go to bed). Gary’s enthusiasm and passion for wine (and life) has helped to reveal a whole world of wine enjoyment for us. No more Yellowtail. I hope we’ll all continue to see Gary in some format- TV?. If not- thanks for getting us started. Best of luck.
January 25, 2008

HeadWino
Show closing down? Too rigerous of a schedule? Not enough love coming your way? Go ahead shut her down, who needs you? The king is dead! One less competitor in the field.

Did I just say that? Hey, Gar, just kidding! We would miss you your daily rants and advise. But as most comments say, no one is buying it. I do believe this format needs some buffing up. Doing this daily takes the edge off of you at some point. I still stick with my earlier comments when you asked the QOTD around Christmas time, “what do you see for WLTV in 2008?” I see a change in format to inclusive of food, different venue(s), down to 2-3 times a week, plus a separate recommendation list available to loyal WLTV viewers.

B
January 25, 2008

Corrado
Maybe Gary’s moving to Seattle, WA.

Show will change, be ‘owned’ by AppleTV, but go forward in different form.
January 25, 2008

John E Lovasz
This is total BS. If the show is ending, I think you owe your loyal viewers an explanation. Thousands of people spend 15 to 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week, watching you. That is no small commitment. Many of these same viewers have become patrons of your business, putting money in your pocket. Then, out of the blue, you let it “slip” that there are only 7 shows left, with no explanation, leaving many of us scratching our heads. Frankly, you are disrespecting your viewers by acting this way. You want lurkers to leave comments; you constantly beg people to “friend me up.” Then, you turn around and act in a way no true “friend” would act. If the show is ending, just say so–and WHY. If Mott is leaving, just say so. If you’re merely planning changes to the show, just say so. If this is just a way to get people to pay more attention to you or to lavish you with praise and thanks, then you have succeeded. But, please, enough of this coy crap.
January 25, 2008

W Miree
Just a thought about the “re-taste: The Torbreck Run Rig may have changed less because it is such a powerful and intense wine. Put another way, this wine may take even more time for the aeration to show the same effect as the Achaval Ferrer Mirador showed.

QOTD: Only you can prevent forest fires (termination)!!
January 25, 2008

Rob P
If the show were truly ending Gary would have given an emotional speech about how much it has meant to him and how much he will miss it and most importantly…why he is leaving. I would expect tears and sadness…TO style. This is clearly a setup of some sort. At the very least it will be entertaining to see what happens. Some people didn’t like the Vayniac Cab build up, but I think most people would admit that it was at least entertaining and interesting to speculate on what the countdown was for. The next two weeks should be fun.
January 25, 2008

NC Carl
The only person who can save the show is Gary V. It’s my hope that with the props from all these comments we can make Gary feel bad enough to stay on.

Does anyone remember when Jim Rome was going to take on a TV show and drop his radio show? He got so much reinforcement from fans that he actually decided to do both, keep the radio show and do TV. (I’m not even sure he’s doing both now, that seems like years ago)

The fans need that 15-20 min. of Gary webcasted!
January 25, 2008

GalvezGuy
Gary, I know that the concept is not going away. It is obvious to us watching out here that you truly enjoy your role in informing and educating in a way that removes some of the stigma associated with wine reviews. I am just curious where this is going, maybe guest hosts like Johnny Carson.

Distributors, wineries, and anyone else giving you flack about panned wines need to give you better product. I have seen you pan a few wines I really enjoy, I did not stop liking them because of your opinion, I just chalk it up to a difference in opinion. I have tasted a few of your Vayner-Steals and some I loved and some I was a little – meh.

Anyway, if you do decide to truly end the show. Thanks for creating something very special and making it fun.
January 25, 2008

damon
I’ll save the show. How ’bout PLEASE.
January 25, 2008

Wednesday
What can be done in a portal message? A request, a plea to continue the thunder show? Sure. More comments? certainly. Thunder cats? okay. Name it, Gary. It’s a dangerous question to an audience that likely been drinking.

What about a weekly show rather than a daily one?
January 25, 2008

dino
we all know this is just some stupid weirdo gary thing… im sure it is not the end so lets just wait till we see.. hey gary … this is a wine blog.. not 24 or lost, where you have to keep us in suspense next week shows…. who do u think you are? aarron spelling or jj abrahms?

to be continuted? why…
January 25, 2008

John Cabot
Do we need to have a little talk with Lizzy? Wazzzz Upp? You can’t do this to us. Listen to all this love being thrown around. There is nothing like this. Please, Please, Please, as my four year old daughter sais, she, by the way is a huge fan and watches with her eight year old brother every night. What will become of the next generation of vaniacs. Whatever happens, you have touched all of our hearts, and brought families and couples closer together. God, I’m getting all teared up over here. I love you man.
John Cabot
January 25, 2008

fredhead
“Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! It ain’t over now, ’cause when the going gets tough….” Maybe Bluto Blutarski can save the Thunder Show.
January 25, 2008

Lindsey
Gary, stop playing with our emotions. Vayniacs need love too.

What about all those promises for 08 like bringing food into the Thunder Show more often?
January 25, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Gee !!
Ya can’t quit da Show…..You’re just gettin’ warmed-up……
lots of wine out dhere to be tasted yet……….
January 25, 2008

RichE
No more show.

I think all this fame has gone to his head.
But I’m also sure that the store sales and managment is keeping way to busy to bring The THUNDER everyday.

Maybe someone will come along and start a New Web Show and call it
“BEYOND THE THUNDER”

GV, Enjoy your Store…you’ll miss us.
January 25, 2008

Joe Po
Gary,

You are such a TEASE! You love to YANKY-YANK our chains! Only YOU can save the show by going beyond 400 episodes. But if you cold turkey us, we know where you work!!!!!
January 25, 2008

The Fanjestic
I Got an e-mail from Gary titled “O MY GOD u got it!” Then in the e-mail it said: “Now how do u get the rest of the vayniacs too follow u and make it
happen!”

Below is what I typed in the notes. This has to have been a mass e-mail and Gary is messing with us. Obviously Aquaman isn’t going to save the show – or is he…….Super Friends Unite!!!!!!!

Previous Post:

QotD: Aquaman?

I am very interested where this is going. Either the show is changing to something else, or Gary has a really mean sense of humor and the show will go on.

Must the Vayniacs bleed burgundy to show our alliance?!?!?!?
January 25, 2008

MtnCharlie
QOTD: Already doing it. Leaving comments, spreading the word about WLTV, sharing my love of wine with others, trying new wines with friends and family, doing my part to break down the sigma of wine snobbery.

Can’t wait to see what’s next…
January 25, 2008

R M Kriete
He’s gonna change the show….in the future, he will always have a different New York Jet player as a co-host….he doesn’t need to worry that they won’t be available this time of year…..it’s not like the Jets are ever in the Super Bowl!
January 25, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun show – thanks! QOTD – Looking at the comments, we’ll all do what can to save the show!
January 25, 2008

Luke P.
QOTD: Who’s up for a march on Springfield with a “I have a palate” speech on the doorsteps of Wine Library?
January 25, 2008

MtnCharlie
QOTD: I second “Aquaman”
January 25, 2008

thabeav
Gary,

If you quit the show, I’ll fly to Jersey and kick you in the nuts.
January 25, 2008

Brent
Don’t know if this is a repeat w/o reading all thru the comments, but Gary, I bet you are just pulling a Jay-Z retirement! Or at least we hope…
January 25, 2008

vintagebaum
Gary, your show is so amazing (in spite of comments from some of the Vaniacs that really need to get a life). We all have learned to love wine even more and respect, yes respect, our own palates and choices. Your job is not done, nore will it ever be, as more and more of us find you and learn to love you and learn to love the different wines you have introduced. For the sake of the Vaniacs and the industry, keep on keepin’ on.
January 25, 2008

Emery
I think Gary just opened a bottle of 1997 Howard Stern.
January 25, 2008

RANDI
Did you say the wine was showing a little more “cleve”? Hahaha…
The gum was Freshen-Up.. and I was JUST talkning about it! Thought it would be good to have a wine-gum that did that!!!

QOTD: Why does the show need saving?! Seems pretty great to me..and many many others. I think Gary has another plan in mind… We can ALL save the show..lets go mainstream!!
January 25, 2008

Kim Schroeder
QOTD: Still think you are moving to TV and “Who Can Save The Show” refers to someone as entertaining as you to step in and take over the daily tastings on the Thunder Show – impossible Gary V nobody can replace you. See you on TV .
January 25, 2008

dz
NUDITY
January 25, 2008

Bundydb
Nope!!! I don’t believe it! Can’t stop the show now. I mean, you haven’t even premiered the Vayniac Napa Cab. And don’t give us any of that “Better to burn out than fade away” crap, lol.
January 25, 2008

Dr. G
I was just watching some past episodes including Jason Hicks’ episode #125 and that got me thinking. . .
Gary, could we save the show with pickles? Maybe a jar or two dozen sent from Tony Paco’s in Toledo would do the trick?
January 25, 2008

Panosh
Retiring?

This reminds me of the Beanie Babby scare yeara ago when they said they were stopping production. Great Marketing, but they never really made it back as strong as they were after that.
January 25, 2008

Howard
it was called Freshen-up Gum Gary…..and it is still available…

http://www.oldtimecandy.com/freshen-up-gum.htm
January 25, 2008

Chris Bartell
QOTD: Hopefully we, the Vanyiacs, can save the show. Because even though we, with a little bit of you are changing the wine world. We still need that little bit!
January 25, 2008

Snogging
I really hope the show is not stopping, I have learned a ton. I do think this has something to do with the Apple TV box that GV showed on one of the latest episodes.
January 25, 2008

CS
This is the best comment so far -

John E Lovasz
This is total BS. If the show is ending, I think you owe your loyal viewers an explanation. Thousands of people spend 15 to 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week, watching you. That is no small commitment. Many of these same viewers have become patrons of your business, putting money in your pocket. Then, out of the blue, you let it â€œslipâ€ that there are only 7 shows left, with no explanation, leaving many of us scratching our heads. Frankly, you are disrespecting your viewers by acting this way. You want lurkers to leave comments; you constantly beg people to â€œfriend me up.â€ Then, you turn around and act in a way no true â€œfriendâ€ would act. If the show is ending, just say soâ€“and WHY. If Mott is leaving, just say so. If youâ€™re merely planning changes to the show, just say so. If this is just a way to get people to pay more attention to you or to lavish you with praise and thanks, then you have succeeded. But, please, enough of this coy crap.
January 25, 2008

Panosh
I think that we would all agree to let you cut down a bit if you simply need a rest. Feel free to check with the Board of Directors on this PRIOR to making any rash decisions.

You now have a following of “addicts” that you cannot simply throw out cold-turkey.

This is your responsibility.
January 25, 2008

JimChem
Gary! You have me hooked on your show and now your going to quit? I’m devastated! What will I do for 30 minutes every morning?

Jim
January 25, 2008

Orion Slayer
Cool experiment. I would have thought 24 hours open would have ruined a wine. I’m going to have to try this; with a lot less expensive wines of course!

QOTD: Nothing. When Gary sets his mind to do something, it is going to happen. That’s why he will one day own the Jets!
January 25, 2008

Stan Vasily
Please don`t stop your are just starting to get to be a regular daily show for us that we look forward to watching. Hell If you have to can Mott do the show?
Stan
January 25, 2008

sobojosh
Gary if you stop the show, I swear, I’ll send the oak monster to kick your ass! you know he doesnt like you
January 25, 2008

Shirazzle Dazzle
Gary- You cant stop the show. We still have much to learn!! Maybe cut down to just once a week….we all get our fix & you still get to have a life.

Take care
January 25, 2008

Scott
I’d love to answer the QOTD for you Gary, but it is now Day 2 of my “QOTD Boycott”. You can end my boycott by stopping this 6 more shows nonsense.
January 25, 2008

Jessica
Hey…Mark Morford, an SF columnist wrote an article that contained a link to you, which I highly appreciate (Thanks Mark), because I would love to watch this show regularly! You should not stop! How can we get you to stay???
January 25, 2008

Mr. Cabernet
QOTD: I said it over 200 eps ago–Going weekly. With 5 a week burnout was sure to occur.
January 25, 2008

Stan Vasily
Yes I can Save The Show. Just look at Burger King, They got rid of the Wopper and just had to bring it back because there Biz suffered. After they brought It back Biz DOUBLED. Gary that two can happen to Wine Library. Gary Just think 150,000 Million dollars a year. The Vainaick around the world ask are ready for the next movement!!!!
January 25, 2008

sobojosh
http://WWW.SAVETHETHUNDER.COM
January 25, 2008

Jessica
Here’s the article…
Mark Morford has a HUGE following. You really shouldn’t quit!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2008/01/25/notes012508.DTL&nl=fix
January 25, 2008

CAbel
QOTD: Why r u retiring? Guess I missed that? Takin’ up too much time and efforts? Then go to 2-3 times per week. Money thing? There’s gotta be a lot of advertisers that would support the show or maybe a WLTV “Wine of the Month” Club? I know it’s not about lack of viewers, you got the Vaynerchuck Army ready to march with this whole 6 more shows business? Somebody puttin’ the squeeze on you to shut down? You let me know, I make him an offer he can’t refuse!!

Much Respex,
CAbel
Denver, CO
January 25, 2008

David Dickinson
I think I’ve got it!
In the middle of the “Globe and Mail” article it states:
[i]“Not surprisingly, Mr. Vaynerchuk says he’s been approached by broadcast producers but will take his time before deciding whether to make the leap to conventional TV.”[/i]

You’re not going to have time for WLTV (in a podcast) because WLTV is going big time TV land, aren’t you Gary?
January 25, 2008

Bobby
Gary,
You can’t quit now! I have been there since episode 1. I know what will save the show 500+ comments. C’mon vayniacs,lurkers,newbies everyone respond to Gary.
Richmond,Va.
January 25, 2008

Joe W
I’m calling Gary’s bluff. A recent email holds the proof, Gary!
January 25, 2008

Aaron
You can’t leave! I just got here a month ago! The Thunder Show is starting to become part of my routine.
January 25, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Interesting experiment!

Q – You’re not going anywhere.
January 25, 2008

Chadwick
Perhaps this is all about simply move venues and/or locations, not physically, but where the show will be hosted and/or based. Going to Revision3 perhaps? Its about time they had some new shows on different content.

2008 is the year for quality video content over the internet, and everybody starts using it. Gary isn’t going to miss that.
January 25, 2008

RockStack
How about Lawrence Tynes? If the Giants can make it to the Superbowl anything is possible. How the hell are we gonna change the wine world now?
January 25, 2008

Patrick L
I’ll give this WLTV hoax an 86 point rating…..”I don’t like ratings but I’m a sports guy that’s just how it is” GV I’ll see you on ep 1000! Great stuff, love the hype……

Pat
January 25, 2008

NADINE ANTOUN
Well, the final decision all comes to you and your corporation, perhaps the airing of wine library has become to costly, whatever the reason, you are Gary Vaynerchuck and despite the things or obstacles that are surrounding you, it is not a good enough reason for you to quit a show where you have come so far and gone and come to a point where you 1st of all love / passionate to do and 2nd of all, I wouldn’t see anybody else do it, I got used to seeing you air on Wine Library and because of your show, I have learned much more about wines and keep learning about them than I ever thought of learning. The Vayniacs nations begs you not to quit, the other specialists are boring and your not You have your own style, your differentiating yourself so much from competitors which gives such an added advantage in terms of market positioning. Hire and assistant like your father to do a couple of shows for yeah if you would like to spend more time at home. Your shows with your father are great, I watch the show regularly or when I can or I missed them I catch up and leave comments most of the time. Well, I hope this little word of motivation with a touch of sentiment will change your mind, keep it up Gary !! And of course keep wine library tv kicking !!!
January 25, 2008

Chippewamike
You can save the show! Do what it takes. If we knew what the issue was, we could help–because we don’t, only YOU can save the show!
January 25, 2008

Mr.Sato
I’m going to jump on John’s bandwagon (see below). I’ve been a “Vayniac” for a good while now and quite frankly, I’m starting to be turned off by some things. Like, you say you answer all emails, but I have sent several, and questions via the “ask Gary app”, and done everything you ask, including comment on nearly every episode, but I have not had a single response. It appears to me that the people who get responses are either “somebody” (like wine bloggers who have a following, or are involved in wine making, or someone in general who might be able to increase viewership for you), and when those people are answered, then as many other random people as you feel like. Either way, if I do choose to continue to watch… assuming there are any more shows – which I’m sure there will be, I guess I’ll stop wasting my time and become a lurker again. Oh, and despite following every instruction I never got a wristband. Consider me disgruntled. LOL BTW, my 5 year old daughter likes to watch our show and thinks you’re cute. Not that you’ll read this anyway. Maybe the show SHOULD end, since the show may have gone to your head.

John E Lovasz’s comment:
This is total BS. If the show is ending, I think you owe your loyal viewers an explanation. Thousands of people spend 15 to 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week, watching you. That is no small commitment. Many of these same viewers have become patrons of your business, putting money in your pocket. Then, out of the blue, you let it â€œslipâ€ that there are only 7 shows left, with no explanation, leaving many of us scratching our heads. Frankly, you are disrespecting your viewers by acting this way. You want lurkers to leave comments; you constantly beg people to â€œfriend me up.â€ Then, you turn around and act in a way no true â€œfriendâ€ would act. If the show is ending, just say soâ€“and WHY. If Mott is leaving, just say so. If youâ€™re merely planning changes to the show, just say so. If this is just a way to get people to pay more attention to you or to lavish you with praise and thanks, then you have succeeded. But, please, enough of this coy crap.
January 25, 2008

Chris G
Kept wondering what the topic of the show would be today…then kept remembering you said it was going to end next week…then hoped for a while that it was just one of your jokes…then the process repeated itself.
And that was the majority of my day.
And I’m still hoping it’s a joke!
January 25, 2008

obrianksu
You could bring more food into the show as you mentioned at the beginning of the year. Have a list of wines online that viewers can choose from for you to try one day a week. The most voted two or three wines get tasted that next day. Quiz vayniacs on wine related questions. Have more guests to give more opinions on wines whether a novice or experienced wine drinker. I don’t know if ideas are what you are looking for but there are so many reasons why you should keep on truckin. Whether you retire or stay it has been a blast.
Thanks Gary,

P.S. Do you read these?
January 25, 2008

latraviata
Is this about getting more people to host the show so it’s not all about you? Well, it is all about you and your gift to get more people drinking wine. And since it is about you, YOU are the one who will save the show, even after you have your own network on prime time TV!!!
January 25, 2008

C-Fiddy
GV,
How am I going to sell all of my bootleg “Mott – Link It Up!” T-Shirts???
You have to continue the show!!!

Vaniacs,
I bet he’s counting on us to save the show by hitting 1,000 comments every day!
No more lurking,
Post it Baby!

It also has something to do with the Apple iTV he flashed at us the other day!
He’s not going anywhere, he likes the camera too much!
January 25, 2008

Matt
Wow – you sure know how to piss a bunch of people off! Maybe its because they don’t appreciate having their heads messed with. I for one was drinking wine before I found your show and I’m pretty sure I can continue to “trust my own palate”, as you always say, long after the show is gone.

QOTD – what can I do to save the Thunder Show? Only caution you to stop f-ing with your loyal fans GV, and come clean. Otherwise there will be no one left to watch whatever you have up your sleeve next.
January 25, 2008

Julie K
Now, Gary’s a Jets fan. There’s no questioning his loyalty. I’ll be here, Gary, awaiting your next big thing. I know you won’t abandon your fans! Trust me – I know. *sigh* I’m a Bengals fan.
January 25, 2008

MTwino
save the cheerleader save the show
January 25, 2008

C-Fiddy
Did Food Network make an offer you couldn’t refuse?

“New York on 3 Bottles a Day”
January 25, 2008

Dr. G
Just once more into the fray. . .Every day we “save” the show . . .I save it on my Zune, others on their iPods, and others on their mp3 players and computers. So, how can I now “save” the show? As others have mentioned, I suppose I will be able to “save” it on an Apple TV.
January 25, 2008

MB Dallas
Digg it up!
http://www.digg.com/food_drink/Save_The_Thunder

http://www.SaveTheThunder.com
January 25, 2008

Brian Specht
393+6= 400?
January 25, 2008

BYB
slow down if you must, but don’t go!
January 25, 2008

Jimmy Bryght
Can we save the show by begging?

How about threats; “If you stop the show, I’ll switch back to beer! I mean it this time, Gary!”
January 25, 2008

Valentin
Please, Gary stay with us…please, please, please!
January 25, 2008

BF
Wow, Gary V made it onto a left wing “Top 29″ list.
January 25, 2008

PB
Maybe some humility can save the show.
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

CHATrBox
Save it from what? That’s the question.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for everything GV.
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

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

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

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

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

Dominick Mack
I’m pretty sure I can.
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

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

Ferrigno
400th!
January 25, 2008

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

Email me.

Glen
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

Obama_Man
Do episodes in random locations with random people… we can change it together!
January 25, 2008

Stu
QOTD: Save it….. Save it… of course, what Vanyniac will ever forget it?
January 26, 2008

Rock n Roll Andy
I would like to SAVE the show, but I think I have missed the reason why you say it’s over!!!! I have noooo idea!!! Someone please direct me to the episode where it stated exactly why it is OVER!!!!
January 26, 2008

Guido
Forgetaboutit!!! Keep it going or I will come and break your kneecaps. If the wife is complaining that she doesn’t see you enough then can the show. She comes first. If it is something else then get a grip and keep it going. Yeah, I haven’t watched the show in awhile, but I am back into it and posting as you request (under different names now and then). I have sent links out to a lot of friends in the past including serious wine guilds that make their own wine and consume a lot of commmercial wine. I promote you and love what you are doing for the wine world and I think you are being monetarily rewarded in the long run. Sure I haven’t bought any wine from you yet, but I will. Still waitning for a huge review of Tannat (Madiran and Uruguay) comparison. Yeah, I have seen the episode of your Tannat review and it was good. Love the score sheet that can be searched and pinpoint what I am after in a wine at the time. Great resource and I use it a lot. Do a Madiran / Tannat show before you leave it you do decide to leave. We will miss you if you do. The wine world will never be the same without you. Great stuff you are doing. No one else compares or has the passion. I hope you reconsider. I know it is a huge investment of time and energy. You have exceeded expectations and whether you quit or continue you have contributed greatly to the world of wine. Thank you for all you do.
January 26, 2008

Sam
You can’t end WLTV yet, and I have the best reason why…Your lucky number is five. You have at least another hundred plus episodes to reach your goal. Plus, you haven’t filmed an episode from the casa di Lydecker in CT yet.

Your always welcome.

Sammy L
January 26, 2008

JimmyP
OK, GV…whats goin’ on??? Gotta be something cause I can see it in your eyes. You are amazing and I appreciate all that you have done for the Vayniacs of the world! If WLTV is truly coming to an end…Thanks for the memories that will last forever!! Soooo..does Xanax mix well with wine…cause I’m not sure I’ll be able to drown my sorrows with wine alone…

QOTD: I would do just about anything to help save the show…what do ya need???
January 26, 2008

Elliot Essman
How to save WLTV? Well, I already comment every episode. I tell many people about the show. I imagine you have some kind of suggestion yourself, so out with it.
January 26, 2008

WineGuzzler
WLTV may have caused trouble with wineries, distributors, etc. Nobody enjoys a negative review. WLTV may be being blackmailed by the aforementioned. i.e. We will not sell this to you or that. If indeed WLTV ceases webcasting I for one will miss it. Best of luck.
January 26, 2008

Von Wise
WTF GV? Can’t leave us hangin’ now that you’ve realed us in. I will have to attend Dr. Drew’s Celebity Rehab (and i’m not even a celebrity!)Please don’t make me have to deal with Jeff Conway! You rock and WLTV rocks! Hope this is some ploy to mess with our small brains. If you are quitting are we still partying on 3/29/08 at the store? Please say it isn’t so! QOTD: Save it by just saying NOOOOO!
January 26, 2008

Gabriel
Well, for us to be able to know how to “save” the show we first need to know what’s ailing it.

I’ll save the show by coming back to the USA to specifically walk to your house and tell you to NOT STOP MAKING THE SHOW at odd hours of the night. If that doesn’t show dedication, i dont know what does!
January 26, 2008

Mike
Soooo… Why is WLTV ending? I missed it too.
January 26, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
Like the rest of the vayniacs I am not sure what we need to do to save the show. Do you want us to beg?
January 26, 2008

ChrisR
The day Gary ends the show is the day he buys the NY Jets and starts a NY Jet video blog instead.

Sounds like maybe the “Thunder Show” is over and it is time for a BRAND refresher. Could it be the “Radool Show?” Although that sounds kinda “meh!” Come up with some other cool buzzword! Wonder what it will be.
January 26, 2008

Tom Purvenas
I certainly enjoy the show and appreciate what I have learned while watching the show over time. Its been a fun ride and hope that it is not over, but I understand the need to expand and take on new challenges and that life changes over time.

I would hope that the show continues, dunno if I have any influence past asking that Gary stay with it.
January 26, 2008

yowens
Dude, great show, I love the “learning” shows. QOTD: Fine! I’ll send the picture with the wristband!
January 26, 2008

Dan-o
What’s the fuss about ending the show, man?
You are not going to end the show. This is not like Seinfeld where you want to go out on top. You have more work to do. You need to bring more people into the reality of wine drinking for the average Joe.

You make it sound like you are going to join the staff of Wine Spectator and talk with the rich and famous Chateua owners and make us all realize that we can’t afford their juice anyway.

How can I save the show? By telling you that you have found your “calling”. You are a preacher to convert the people to an elegant, respectable, way to enjoy wine and life.

Rock on GV!
January 26, 2008

Paul and Svea
GV,

Seriously love the show, and don’t want it to end, but if the issue is that you don’t want to unintentionally represent some sort authoritative view on the way in which we should appreciate and interpret wines, then maybe an interesting new project for the VAYNERNATION would be to start a “wine you tube,” and invite people to post up their own tastings.

I love the show so much, and I want it to stay around.
January 26, 2008

Dick
Where is the GIANTS bucket??? No local support…sore looser!!
January 26, 2008

Stevo
Gary…you’re full of sh*t. You’re not going anywhere. Puh-lease. As if any Vayniac out there in the Vaynernation believes that.
January 26, 2008

Barry B.
I agree with STEVO…you can’t be thinking about leaving. You always tell us how much you love all the love you get and you couldn’t go on without the love from all your fans. What do you have in mind for the show? I love the show and look forward to it every week. Thanks and keep it coming Gary!
January 26, 2008

miles5000
gary….. no ending the show. you know how much this show has helped me? whether i disagree or not it has helped me to understand and talk about wine and i appreciate everything you’ve done. It’s been awesome. I vote don’t go.
January 26, 2008

passthecab
dont quit gary!!
January 27, 2008

Peter Montgomery
A Lurker. Coming out after six month watchnig Wine Library TV. I really like busting up on the floor hearing stories from your teen years and your growing up. And watching you swill, and sniffy sniff, and use words like “Skittles”. And crew up cigars. So, if you are going to end the regular show … at least do a weekly. Were would we all be without you. It will be like Cody’s Books, or Johnny Carson. Keep it up at least until 2010.
-PM, Berkeley California
January 27, 2008

SoCal
Again? You want to go? Why? You have not even made Letterman yet……
QOTD: From what? If you want to quit and give up all that you have worked toward that is your choice. I will be sad to see the show got because I am a huge Mott fan……
January 27, 2008

Derek
Gary, you cant leave us just like that, please dont go, my wine world wont be the same without wltv.
January 27, 2008

Boise Greg
Gary,
I’ll be at Taste of Washington lets hook it up
January 27, 2008

squizzy
Promise not to be angry. 200+ episode lurker, first comment. (In my defense, I’m often pretty far behind on episodes and it feels weird to be posting weeks after the fact). Anyway, I hope you’re bluffing because WLTV does the community a great service by expanding horizons and changing peoples’ outlooks on wine. Personally, I’ve tried at least 10 new varietals that I never would have heard of without WLTV, many of which I enjoyed greatly.

I spent quite a while this weekend catching up on every episode since christmas. This year, I’ll resolve to do a better job of keeping up and actually posting comments if you promise to keep making episodes.
January 27, 2008

Snkypete
Quoting WineGuzzler
“WLTV may have caused trouble with wineries, distributors, etc. Nobody enjoys a negative review. WLTV may be being blackmailed by the aforementioned. i.e. We will not sell this to you or that. If indeed WLTV ceases webcasting I for one will miss it. Best of luck.”

That was my first thought after thinking that WLTV is moving to iTunes. If that is the case that it would be a shame and I would hope GV would let us get involved on behalf of WL.

As for purchasing wine – while I am an admitted newbie and learn a lot from GV’s comments, I don’t buy a wine because HE says it is good. But I use his comments based upon my likes/dislikes.
January 27, 2008

Darold
This isn’t the next prize is it? Winner gets to save Wine Library TV? Hopefully it is, in which case, everyone else is welcome. i figured it out, so I win right?
January 27, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD: I can’t save it , but I sure wanna be on it!
January 27, 2008

MontanaSage
Gary, you haven’t told us WHY you are quitting, and that’s what is causing some of the consternation. On the other hand, you don’t need to give a reason — it’s your call. And of course, something may be going on that makes it impossible for you to continue the show. We are all hoping that your reasons are simply a matter of preference and convenience rather than a serious crisis.

We are all throwing out guesses. Mine is pretty simple: you’re suffering from burnout, and an ever-growing realization of just how much time this show has absorbed.

I did a daily blog for over a year and began to realize that it was an unacceptable drain on my time. And it stopped being fun. But instead of bagging it altogether, I decided to drop back to doing one post a week.

Going to that once-a-week format made a huge difference to me. I immediately began to look forward to blogging again, and I no longer feel like it’s taking up too big a slice of my time.

I love your show, and I’m not alone. I hope you don’t quit forever. Take some time off, take a vacation for a month, or even a year — but we are all pulling for you to return when you are ready to do so. Perhaps you may consider going to a once-a-week format. I think you’d find that it would give you a huge amount of stress relief without giving up the aspects of the show that you love.

I get together with friends for a weekly potluck dinner. Great food, and always some wine. We all talk about you and your show so much that it’s almost like we set an extra plate out for you. You’re right: it’s all about sharing friendship.
January 28, 2008

Beetroot
QOTD: Yes I can save the show I just need to finnish my time machine
January 28, 2008

neal
i call BULLSHIT. its the end of the THUNDERSHOW…not the end of WLTV.
i just saved it didn’t i?
neal
January 28, 2008

Bernhard
Great post from Montana Sage: I believe he has hit the spot.
@gary it is never never wrong to decide what your heart wants! That a major point of life.
I like you and your show because besides als sniffi snif and all that sort of things you are speaking out of you heart your passion thats the important thing…
January 28, 2008

Karl Laczko
QOTD – How can I save something that is not showing any obvious signs of distress?

Here’s 2 cents towards the fund, maybe you’ll get enough of them to figure out why it needs saving.
January 28, 2008

Big Mac
Gary, if you quit the show, I will only be able to watch re-runs on the APPLE TV I’m getting ready to win from you. Unless I just saved the show, and then you continue and make us all very very happy. It is hard to be happy at the moment, after watching the Packers fall short to the giants, and that “other” manning guy.
January 28, 2008

Brian
Gary, we would miss the ending of your show very much. We enjoy your store, the yearly Manor Event and you doing this show. Please don’t quit, unless its for some financial or health reason which we would all understand. One other thought would be do hire the British lady to replace you, she was great.
January 29, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
I am completely lost right now. I want to believe that the best thing since sliced bread would not break my heart like TO did with the Eagles a few years back…..So I prey for more Thunder.

QOTD: I will run through the vineyards of Burgundy in nothing but an american flag and a WLTV wristband if it will get you to change your mind GV
January 29, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
Or a WLTV flag if you want to mail me one.
January 29, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – well, I was on vacation last week, and come home to this shocking development… Hoping it is a ruse…
January 29, 2008

Scott
Don’t be stupid Gary, you can’t quit the show. Its just getting big and your wine sales will fall.
January 29, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: It would be nice to make WLTV a more two-way conversation about wine.

You could send us all free wine and then we’ll post our thoughts on it when you taste it on the new WLTV. Perfect!
January 30, 2008

Kathleen Lisson
This is a great episode, GV. Thanks for showing me how wines behave in the decanter vs. the bottle after 24 hours.
Kathleen Lisson
February 2, 2008

Winegrower
Well we didn’t quite make it to 500 comments, but I am glad you are extending the show. Great stuff on tasting many hours later for these wine. Thanks for hanging in there and keep doing the show.
February 4, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: we can all save the show by telling our friends how much fun it is to watch and how instructional. If we boost your viewership you HAVE to stay on
February 6, 2008

ChezJosh
Wine library must live on, and we must spread the joy as best as we all can.
March 6, 2008

ValerieM
Glad I fiannly caught up to see this episode!
April 16, 2008

BenF
GV I bought some of this when i was at WL in March. Wow very good but as a cigar smoker i am having trouble picking up the tobacco… Great Wine just the same…
July 15, 2008

JacobS
You’ve gotten to 500. I’m sure on episode 1000 you’ll be like “Oh, I can’t believe we made it this far.” WLTV will be fine.
January 5, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Interesting show. I would have thought for sure the decanted wine would have have better nose/taste. QOTD: Well I already know it was some sort of ruse, so to any future threats of quitting… I WILL REMAIN A LOYAL VANIYAC FOREVER!!!