AJ Vaynerchuk turns 21 and so….well you know….

AJ Vaynerchuk turns 21 and so….well you know…. – Episode #395

January 28, 2008

AJ Vaynerchuk comes and hangs with his bro on his 21st birthday and Gary opens a bottle he has been saving for him and answers the question all upcoming 21 year olds are thinking.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner GobelsburgerAustrian Gruner Veltliner
2005 Big House The Slammer SyrahOther California Syrah/Shiraz
1987 Opus One

Links mentioned in todays episode.

350 Responses

January 28, 2008

dank
happy birthday AJ..

about 2 years ago was the same thing for me..

enjoy your new “freedom”!
January 28, 2008

DT
Top 5.
January 28, 2008

Michael Y
top 5!!
January 28, 2008

Brandon M
Happy Birthday Dude!!!!!!!
January 28, 2008

MarioD
Top 5?
January 28, 2008

Eric S.
Happy Birthday AJ!
January 28, 2008

Marta M
Top 10 Hello again, Gary!
January 28, 2008

dank
btw, same age difference for me and my brother, 11 years AND his name is Garry as well!

crazy crazy similarities.
January 28, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
Top 5 whoo hoo, Happy B-day AJ!!
January 28, 2008

Jens
Congrats AJ – and say hello to your big bro.

Jens from Copenhagen
January 28, 2008

DrEdwardo
top 10 again!

Edwardo
January 28, 2008

David Dickinson
Glad to see you’re staying Gary. Congrats AJ.
January 28, 2008

DT
Happy Birthday AJ!
January 28, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
Happy Birthday AJ!
January 28, 2008

Anthony L.
Love those Birthday celebrations. Happy Birthday AJ!
January 28, 2008

Hinrgman
AJ — Happy Birthday
January 28, 2008

Ozzybeef
Waiting all day for this
January 28, 2008

Paul Horan
It’s GaryVee’s MiniME!!! Happy 21st AJ.

Remember, you’ve got a whole lifetime ahead of you. Don’t try and live it all tonight…

peace
-Paul in VA-
January 28, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 20…Woo Hoo!

Happy b-day AJ.
January 28, 2008

sobojosh
nice AJ
January 28, 2008

Loweeel
Happy Birthday! Don’t drink and derive!
January 28, 2008

waibeans
LOL!!!

NIIIIICCCE!

Happy B-Day AJ!
January 28, 2008

TimF
Happy Birthday AJ!

So when does Gary turn 21?
January 28, 2008

Michael Y
happy b-day
qotd nope
January 28, 2008

Saubrey
Some family action! That’s Kablamo.
January 28, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: sometimes.
January 28, 2008

mlong
Oldest. My sis is 10 yrs younger and we are very close.
AJ !!!!!!!
January 28, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
Happy birthday, AJV!
January 28, 2008

Dominick Mack
Happy birthday AJ….great show
January 28, 2008

DannInNH
First your dad’s birthday, then AJ’s. Now we need your mother and Lizzy’s. Come on, you know we want to see them too. Great show and down to earth, real. Honesty is nice to see today and AJ was.
QOTD: Nobody older, but my younger brother put me to shame regarding “greatness”.
January 28, 2008

Marta M
AJ, you’re really cute guy Happy birthday and hope to see you again in the show.
QOTD: No, as the matter of fact I am an older sister and my bro is exactly in AJ’s age. We are best friends, spend a lot of together, even work in the same company. But unfortunately I can’t get him into wine. :/
January 28, 2008

MattyO
gary and aj,

good show lads! aj! happy b-day! keep rockin the vino…it only gets better!

QOTD-i have an older bro who HATES wine…yea, i told him to see the light but he won’t listen. he doesn’t know what he’s missing. and no he’s not as cool as gary, not even close!

great stuff gary! mott…i love you man…but…GO PATRIOTS!
January 28, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
awww, how cute with the brotherly bickering.

QOTD: No, I am the oldest sibling in my family, BUT I am lucky enough to have three awesome little brothers. Dan, Paul and Bobo – I love you! (no, my brother’s name isn’t really Bobo. It’s Bryan, and that’s a long story)

Great show Gary and AJ!
January 28, 2008

Malphas
QotD: I’m the youngest sibling in my family. I’m the youngest of 4 brothers, one of which I had the pleasure of enjoying the 2008 Royal Rumble in HD with my three nieces!

Happy B-Day, A.J. Rock on.
January 28, 2008

sobojosh
5 older sibs. Of course the are as amazing. I would not have the love for hip hop without David, the love for knowledge without Duncan and the love for humor asd Mary.

Mad love and respect happy drunkday!
January 28, 2008

Derek
What a BAD ASS show Gary and AJ, top 5.
Happy Birthday AJ you did a great job bro, it must run in the family!!
January 28, 2008

Plminer
Happy b-day AJ, nice bottle of wine to start out on, wow, what a nice brother!
January 28, 2008

Christopher J
The Vaynerchuk boys, yes! Happy Birthday AJ, great job!

You guys make a great on-screen duo.
January 28, 2008

Panosh
I like the price tag on the bottom of the glass.
January 28, 2008

JoeyB
Happy Birthday AJ!

I loved this show. I have a younger brother AJ that I love to death also.

Gary, your show gets better each day. Keep up the good work!
January 28, 2008

jesseeley
One of the most endearing shows! Gary was so happy when AJ admitted he liked 2 of the 3.
January 28, 2008

mikey lennon
Happy 21st Bday!

QOTD: I have one older brother who also enjoys drinking the finer things in life.
January 28, 2008

Hotshot162
Happy Birthday, AJ! You are a nature in front of the camera just like Gary…I don’t know what’s that mean.

QOTD: Nope, just me and my younger brother.
January 28, 2008

Joe F.
AJ . . . Mini Brady Quinn look alike? Cool show.
January 28, 2008

Shadowbird
Have a good birthday, AJ.

QOTD: I have two older siblings…my sister’s really cool, but my brother can be very annoying.
January 28, 2008

Saubrey
Happy Birthday AJ!
Great example in this show. Well, a lot of great examples, but it’s interesting to see a really high dollar producer score a GV 92 after 21yrs of cellaring. It’d be interesting to know what Gary and the Pop’s thought of this wine when buying and just before opening.

QOTD: 3 older siblings. Eamon, Karen, and Deirdre all rock it hard! Love them so much!
January 28, 2008

TampaSteve
Happy B-Day….loving the love!
January 28, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Happy Birthday AJ. Wine drinking gets more fun and probably even better away from your big Bro.
January 28, 2008

John Farrin
I am blown away by how centered your whole family is. Here’s AJ who’s on his famous brother’s video blog and he’s confident enough in his own skin to hold his own. I know that you’re dying to be Michaelangelo on that blank canvas and give him all your knowledge and passion for wine like, RIGHT NOW! Maybe my favorite episode.Happy Birthday AJ!

QOTD: I’m the mistreated 3rd child of six Seriously, my older siblings (1 sister, 1 brother) showed me, by their example, how important learning and thinking are and, for that, I will always be in their debt. (Obviously, one thing they didn’t teach me was how to avoid run-on sentences) What the hell, I still love them.
January 28, 2008

Danny
I’m the oldest so no older siblings for me hehe.

GREAT SHOW GUYS!! Nice to meet you AJ
January 28, 2008

CindyW
This was super fun for me because my little brother’s birthday is today too! His name is Randy, and he was born in 1977 (so a decade older). I can’t get him to drink any wine with me, though.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AJ!!
January 28, 2008

jonochicago
What a fun show! Welcome to the nation AJ.

QOTD: Sadly I havn’t spoken to my brother in 15 years. He’s no Gary I can tell you that!
January 28, 2008

Taylor
Great Show Happy B-day AJ BIG 2-1!
QOTD Yeah my big bro and lil sis are just awesome as yours!!
January 28, 2008

Zakk Forchilli
Loved seeing Aj on the show. Awesome stuff.

QOTD – I have 2 siblings. 1 is as amazing. The other is not.
January 28, 2008

Elliot Essman
I AM the older sibling — older brother to three sisters.
January 28, 2008

Neil
Happy B-Day AJ!

QOTD: No older siblings/cousins on either side of the family – consider me the experimental baby.

BTW – it would be entertaining to hear Sasha’s 120.
January 28, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Happy birthday, AJ – QOTD, two older brothers and an older sister. One of them has been pretty awesome, but I’d best not say which!

“T”
January 28, 2008

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badges? we don’t need no stinkin badges

qotd: the youngest…..
January 28, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: no older siblings. I’m the super-wonderful-amazingly-lovable eldest child.
January 28, 2008

Kyle Mark
Happy Birthday AJ!
I’m in that same boat as you right now, turned 21 not too long ago, and I’m still struggling a bit in the wine world. I have definitely found a few I like, but these exact smells and tastes are still alluding me. Keep at it man! And when are we gonna see an ep with Sasha, AJ, and Gary in one? That would be badass!
QOTD: I’m an only child
January 28, 2008

MARKSHARKY
Watch out Gary your little bro is very humble hey wait a minute maybe you could train hime to do the WLTV when your too busy… you know kieep it in the family man!
January 28, 2008

JamesN.
GV; I loved the honesty of your younger brother.. seems like it runs in the family. Kudos to Mom & Dad. Happy B-Day AJ.
QOTD; My older brothers are pretty cool most of the time.
January 28, 2008

MARKSHARKY
Come on Gary let him take a sip allready!
January 28, 2008

Sev
Happy Birthday AJ! Great show, it was honestly touching to see how close you two are. Nice choice of wines too. I don’t think I have ever seen anyone try a wine from California older than 10 years. Very interesting. Good luck in everything AJ.

QOTD: I have one older sister, but she is just over a year older than me. She is an awesome sister. She made me feel cool in school because her and her friends, who were two grades above me, would always say hi to me.
January 28, 2008

Dave Canada
That was really cool….you guys are like bob and doug mackenzie from Strange Brew
Qotd – Your bro’ is a tough act to follow….I’ll leave it at that.
January 28, 2008

MARKSHARKY
Take the sticker off your glass AJ, by the way Happt Bday!
January 28, 2008

JonE
Sadly in my heathen ways I think I stepped back from hard drinking at age 21. After watching this epi I long for the days of an unjaded palate. Cheers and Happy birthday to AJ.

QOTD: She tries. Biggups to Lisa Hope!!
January 28, 2008

TennLee
QOTD: nope… oldest, but I hope my younger sibs do develop a taste for vino!
January 28, 2008

yoonki
And with my first post i would like to say Happy Birthday AJ!
I just turned 21 last month and it was magical.

QOTD: Unfortunately I do not have any siblings but I have been blessed with awesome cousins who might as well be brothers and sisters.
January 28, 2008

Joel M
GV & Bro, Great show guys. I love the love going on. Have two older and two younger sibs. Middle child syndrome. Cheers AJ, happy birthday. Go Jets
January 28, 2008

E
No, I came first. Happy birthday, though.
January 28, 2008

Sue Z.
Happy B-day AJ! QOD – I have a few younger brothers but only one who’s into wine like me. When we get together, he brings the Barolo and I bring the Bordeaux. What can I say other than it’s all good;-) It’s a tough job, Gary, but it’s up to us elders to train the youngsters! I consider it an honor and a responsibility:-)
January 28, 2008

crank
QOTD: I’m the oldest, but I’m also a BU alum. Go Terriers!
January 28, 2008

Badger Ann
Happy Birthday AJ! I’m the oldest of 4 children. Classic overachiever.
January 28, 2008

Joshua E.
Great Show!

Happy Birthday AJ.

I’m the oldest, and am nowhere near as cool an older brother as Gary.
January 28, 2008

Elliot
Happy Birthday Brotha

– Elliot (The Original C.K.C. Representative) *Episode 225

p.s. The Slammer is not Bonny Doon! Do your Homework GV!
January 28, 2008

KyBoy
QOTD: Like AJ, I too have a bro who’s older than me by 11 years. He’s been a fantastic brother who’s always guided and looked out for me. Unfortunately he doesn’t share my same passion of wine, however, we’ve spent many conversations over a nice cigar. I have to give him a shout out because he’s in Afghanistan right now kickin some arse. Also a shout out to my sis who’s 8 years my elder…she’s completely awesome.
January 28, 2008

Little Jonny H
That show was FANTASTIC!!! There’s nothing quite like a little bro to bring out the best in all of us. I rreally liked the wine choices, I’ve brought my older brother (26 YO) on to the wine scene a bit, and it’s always very intersting to if his tastes develop the same way mine did when I started out. I think AJ should come back on the show every month so we can watch his palate develop

QOTD: My older bro is almost as cool as GV (only b/c I’m not 100% sure that’s even possible). He was and is an inspiration for me… and my best friend.
January 28, 2008

Tom L
Happy Birthday, AJ.

But I, for one, being the father of four girls, do not believe for one minute that you are having your first drink at age 21. You may have Mom, Dad, Grandma and even GV fooled, but not me.
January 28, 2008

RichE
Loved this Show
Happy Birthday AJ !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mottster,
What’s with the scanner price tag on the bottom of AJ’s Glass?
January 28, 2008

Stan Vasily
Big that was so cool to do the THUNDER SHOW with AJ. It was great to get his prospective of you and wine. I really enjoy it. My boy is 17 and have a Mayacamas cab ( his birth vintage) just waiting for his day. Ps.
January 28, 2008

Joe
Happy Birthday AJ!

Wow, this brought back memories of when I first tasted wine. That was such a great idea with the Opus and buying it the year he was born.

Great show Gary,
Thanks (as always) for sharing your life and wine with us.

Joe
January 28, 2008

canadapete
Great show. Very interesting perspective. I enjoy how you are experimenting with the wines a lot lately.
January 28, 2008

Harley Stan
Happy Birthday AJ!!!
Gary, great show today. I wish my 21st could have been something like that instead of everyone buying me a different shot from the bar and the hangover that came with it.
QOTD- I am am the oldest sibling, I have two younger sisters and they are great.
January 28, 2008

jason carey
of course this is a very basic Gruner..
Happy bday
January 28, 2008

Orion Slayer
Happy birthday, AJ! Any time Gary has a family member on the show rocks!!!

QOTD: My older brother and sister love me very much, so I’d have to say they are just as great as Gary.
January 28, 2008

David Dickinson
Had to come back for a 2nd post after watching the whole show:
Lots of love. So much, I’m feeling it! What a cool show – introducing AJ to wine and letting us experience it. Thanks.

QOTD: I’ve taught my older brothers about wine. They are cool, but we’re not as close as AJ and GV.
January 28, 2008

Ariyana
QOTD: I’m the eldest.

Happy Birthday AJV!
January 28, 2008

jason carey
didn’t Randal Graham sell Big House away from Bonny Doon?
January 28, 2008

Kristen
Nice episode- welcome to the wine world AJ.

QOTD: no older siblings nor younger for that matter. I’m the only one.
January 28, 2008

yathink2
Happy B-Day AJ, I really enjoyed this show. I am the oldest, but I have been letting my son who will be 21 in AUG try different wines with me. Not every night and usually, not more than 1 glass. He really enjoys wine, and his palette is developing quite nicely. Thanks, for the recommendations.
January 28, 2008

Dominus
Fun, fun and more fun. Happy B’day AJ!

QOTD: Nope, I’m the oldest though I can say my younger brother is a jewel.

Now, for that sad, sad day come Sunday. t will be utter h*** watching it.

Cheers to AJ!

P.S. Should of had the ‘87 Dominus. It would have blown his and your socks off.
January 28, 2008

Suzanne
Happy 21st birthday!
January 28, 2008

Cal
QOTD: Ok, I’m the youngest. They both rock, and are into White wine. I’m the youngest and into reds…..
January 28, 2008

GrapeStuff
Happy B-Day AJ! Great ep. you two! Have a THUUUUNNDDEEERRROOUUSS night!
January 28, 2008

Mathieu
Happy Birthday AJ! QOTD: I am the oldest in my family, but it’s funny how even though my brothers are younger I feel like they are still teaching me about life.
January 28, 2008

Arthur
Happy Birthday AJ.

I lovet that both you and your borther for not freaking out over the bell pepper and herbal character of this wine!!! Treating vegetal characteristics in wine like the bubonic plague has led to the progeric fruit bombs.

I wonder if it would have been beneficial to AJ (and other newbies) for GV to make the distinction between “bitter” and “astringent”. I have found that first-timers may confuse “spice” and “pepper” for “bitter”.

QOTD: I am the oldest, but I must say that your relationship is to be envied. So many siblings don’t connect the way you guys seem to.
January 28, 2008

David M Roberts
Love it – Mini GV (aka AJ) – the kid’s adorable!

Happy birthday!
January 28, 2008

zac weiss
Aw dude, this is awesome, my 21st is tomorrow! Although the French in me means I’ve been lovin wine for a while now. Happy birthday AJ, many happy bottles to you!
QOD: none o that sibling stuff, I’m on my own!
January 28, 2008

FJDR
Great show. It seems charisma runs in your family, although, perhaps out of necessity, AJ’s is more subdued. Favorite exchange:

GV: Is green your favorite color?
AJV: It’s up there.

QOTD: Yes, two older sisters, both pretty cool, though I can never tell them that – I’m the bratty little brother, they’d think something was wrong if I started to act all civil toward them!
January 28, 2008

Justin
Yo – AJ! HAPPY 21!

Too starstruck to get Browning?! Hmm… even I got it, ask your sis…..

To ALL THE VAYNERNATION This is vintage Gary & AJ. Its awesome to see these guys acting for real on here & they are the best!! Love you both!!

PS -
Gary, think you need AJ to be a partner… he was great!
January 28, 2008

Roland
i love gruner veltliners. an interesting choice for a newbie to first try, i think a riesling kabinett would be another great choice for newbies. next maybe an australian shiraz witha little viognier blended in there would be another good choice if were drinking syrah. as for the 21 year old opus, i cant imagine liking an aged wine when i was a newbie, it took my palate some time to start to like them. to me they tasted like an old musty attic with grandpas old clothes in a box that hasnt been opened for decades. QOTD: have the coolest bro and sis ever.
January 28, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
Very interesting to see how AJ responded to the wines. I can remember feeling the same way about reds a long time ago. Great job!
January 28, 2008

Marshall
QOTD:I have an older sister named Erica whose 26 and I’m going to turn 25 tommorow!
January 28, 2008

Liz
Happy 21st Birthday to my favorite little bro! I am so proud of you & no more drinking!

XOXO

Your Sis
QOD: We share the same bro! It doesn’t get much better than that!
January 28, 2008

Matt
Great show GV and AJ – but you could have at least removed the price tag from little bro’s glass!

QOTD – as the youngest of 5 I learned so much from my older brothers and siters – mostly from their mistakes. Being the baby of the family rocks on and on.
January 28, 2008

luvgrapesqueezings
Happy Birthday AJ! QOTD: No.
January 28, 2008

Fiorentina!
Fun Episode Gary!
I’m surprised that you didn’t bust out a 2o year tawny or an aged vintage port! However…I do have to say…bringing out the ‘87 Opus One is HUGE!

QotD – Yep I have an older brother, but he’s pretty focused on his career, so I don’t really get to talk or see him that often (maybe 3x per year). However, when I do see him we have a great time and have lots to talk about!
January 28, 2008

steve-o
Happy Bday, AJ. Welcome to the club of those of us where were lucky enough to do a wine tasting on our 21st!

QOTD: Newp. I’m the oldest. Oldest in my “generation” (i.e. including cousins) in fact. :shrug:
January 28, 2008

Matthew R
QOTD: Nope,I ran it all!

Happy birthday! Much better experience than I had for my twenty-first!
January 28, 2008

Kristen
Happy Bday AJ! Great show I really felt the family love
QOTD: I have an older bro too, it’s taken a while for our relationship to develop but he and his wife just had a baby boy so he is a little more mushy now and I am thrilled to get an open view and shout out from his heart.

CHEERS AJ!
January 28, 2008

Tom T.
Happy BD to A.J., and QOTD – both of my sisters are younger than me, but they’d both say YES to that question
January 28, 2008

Adam A
Happy birthday AJ, and as a member of the CKC I think it was bad to the bone to see someone closer to the CKC age group on the show. Also, if that was the first time AJ actually drank alcohol and tonight will be the first time he gets buck housed crazy then my name is Elmer Fudd.

QOTD – I have 4 younger brothers
January 28, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
Nice job, AJ! Happy Birthday. Great chemistry between the two of youse.

QOTD: I have an older bro, 2.5yrs older, wicked-awesome, we’re both in our mid-40s, still get together every few weeks to hang out, B.S., and — of course! — share wine with each other. (Love ya, Jeffy Jeff.)
January 28, 2008

Karol
Happy 21st AJ. Wonderful show. My brother’s b-day today – he’s a little older than AJ- turned the big 50 today.
January 28, 2008

KyleLikesTies
Great ep. Happy b-day, AJ, and kudos for being brave enough to share you birthday sniffy sniffs with us. I don’t know if I’ve ever had a 20+-years-old wine.

QoTD: I’m the eldest, and I hope I’m half as cool as an older sibling as GV is!
January 28, 2008

FrankieTheWaffle
This was cool. One because it was a great set up to show the Youn-Ger-Chuck. The bottle they have been saving and the moment that was important to them.

It was also cool for me to see someone that was so raw. I share that total inexperience, even though I have been a WLTV fan for some time. Figure that out. One thing I can not get over is I can’t smell. That makes it difficult. Plus, I have yet to eat dirt, cigars or play-dough(?). I can only look forward to it, I guess.
January 28, 2008

late-start
great show and that espn clip is classic.
January 28, 2008

flavasauce
Happy Birthday AJ! Today is my Mom’s B-day too.
Gary, your little bro is even cuter than you! Nice to meet more of the fam.

QOTD:I’m the baby and my older bro tortured me growing up but now he’s very sweet to me. Funny, he started being nice to me after leaving for college when he got his first real girlfriend.
January 28, 2008

CoolHandLuke
I am the oldest so yes I am as awesome as Gary. My younger brother Stephen, in SF, got me involved in wine. I was always a beer guy. He took me to a business dinner that his boss was hosting and they were buying bottles of Silver Oak like it was going out of style. Stephen had me try the wine and it was OVER! I became a wine fan. Right there and then I realized what all the hype was about.
January 28, 2008

TROC
Happy 21 AJV! Don’t let that wine rot your mind. Drink responsible and remember, the liver is not evil and doesn’t need to be punished, now get on a plane and hit Vegas.
January 28, 2008

Dave Grega
Happy Birthday AJ…I’m glad we got to chat in SF….my Little bro has his 21st in a few days….so I’ll have him watch this episode…hit me up if u make it out to nor-cal again….out
January 28, 2008

yowens
Great show. Happy birthday AJ.
January 28, 2008

JordanW
That was a lot of fun! AJ seems like a smart dude.

QOTD: I’m the oldest sibling. And yes, I’m at least as cool as Gary.
January 28, 2008

Aaron Gonzales
Happy Bday A.J. Ive got a great older brother and a great younger sister as well and I will always be thankful of that. Ive got a suggestion for you as well A.J. Your brother is the MAN is the wine world, maybe you venture to the beer world and give G.V. some healthy competition. I am emursed in both worlds and think the Wine Library world would love to see the V brothers take over the beer and wine world. Just a thought.
Aaron
January 28, 2008

April
Awesome…Great to see a new and honest palate at work!

QOTD: Always wish I had a big brother so I could borrow the sweatshirts and stuff…but I had the lucky job of running the show!

Happy Bday little AJ! You are rediculously more mature than I was at your age…
January 28, 2008

Araldite
Great show! Great show, Gary! Great recovery after last week’s bummer!

Happy Birthday AJ!!
January 28, 2008

stewart l
Congrats AJ. Good to see your honesty
QOD I have an older sister(4 yrs older) Since our parents died we are now closer than ever and vacation togrther every summer and speak often. She is in Charlotte and I’m in Pittsburgh
January 28, 2008

Darlene O.
Great episode, Gary!! Happy B-day, AJ!! God bless you with 100 more!!! QOD: Yes, I’ve been blessed with 5 sibs. My eldest brother has passed, I now have two older brothers, two younger sisters! They are all ridonculous and absolutely kick ass!!! I know how you feel about your sibs! I feel the same about mine!
January 28, 2008

Rhonda
Happy 21st AJ! QOTD: I do have an older brother and an older sister, they are both TRULY awesome. We are so lucky to have great family!
January 28, 2008

OttawaB
Happy Birthday AJ . Great show guys.
January 28, 2008

Shannon McMahon
QOTD:

2 older siblings:

Brother: Awesome – Naval Officer – Moving to Japan soon – Can he get a shout?
Sister: Awesome – Mother – Deals with 4 daughters all day (sometimes think that might be harder than my brother’s work)
January 28, 2008

Candace
Happy Birthday AJ! I’m the youngest (22 yrs old) too w/ a bro & sis 8 and 9 years older than me. Yeah, they’re ivy league grads w/ phds doing cool things I WISH I could do (and understand) lol But my older bro is who got me into this show so cheers to Gary!
January 28, 2008

Dean D.
Fresh perspective! Have a happy birthday AJ! Great episode you two. Welcome to the world of booze AJ!

QOTD: I’m the oldest in my family, but I like to think that my little sis thinks highly of me.
January 28, 2008

Juicy Jesse
Happy 21st B’day (from the State of Washington), AJ! And what a nice ‘87 wine to open up in celebration. Great show, you guys…alas, AJ, I only have a younger bro, and…yeah, he lives in NJ (former mayor of Sparta)…and loves his wine!!
January 28, 2008

Withnail
Fun stuff! QOTD: No – oldest of 2 boys (4+ years apart).
January 28, 2008

RyanS
Hey AJ happy birthday. Another great show that once again demonstrates how cool your show is.
QOTD: I have a younger brother who is 8 years younger than me. It always amazes me how despite the age difference and being at different stages in our lives we are still very close.
January 28, 2008

In Vino Veritas
Great show guys! Happy B-Day AJ!
January 28, 2008

HuskerJamie
Congrats AJ and great show guys. My lil’ bro turns 21 real soon, I’m going to give him a bottle of Boone’s instead of the Opus.
January 28, 2008

melissa vv
Happy birthday, AJ!

QOTD: I have fabulous siblings (older and younger). Life would not be nearly as wonderful without them
January 28, 2008

Big Mac
Great show for the CKC! AJ is the future of WL TV!
January 28, 2008

Caleb
Easily one of the best WLTVs ever. This more than anything captured what Gray is about: Family, wine and opening the wine world to new people. Awesome episode Gary and AJ.
January 28, 2008

AngioRanger
Great show. Thanks for sharing the moment.
QOTD: yeah.
January 28, 2008

chris the greek
One of many reasons i love this show is the family aspect…
your brother’s first ever legal wine tasting, amazing.

havn’t got an older sibling but on her 18th she loved dom ‘96 and an old fashioned cocktail. The bartenders lapped her up so an unbeliveable potental there.

Long live introducing family into what you love, if they like it or not

Chris the Greek
January 28, 2008

Autoproxy
Happy 21st, buddy. Btw – joined your facebook group; best group ever! Didn’t realize you were involved when I joined it.

QOTD: Older bro…not so hot overall. But he instilled a love in the Redskins from early age, so I have to appreciate him for that. You Vaynerchuks want Pete Kendall back, don’t you?!!??!?! Yeah, I thought so.
January 28, 2008

fotodevil
QOTD: I am the oldest of 3 kids. I just turned 27 last week, and my brother and sister are 10 and 8, respectively. I’m sure their answer to the QOTD would be YES and YES

You did give me a great idea though, GV. When I have kids, I will be purchasing a bottle of wine to cellar and then share on their 21st birthday.
January 28, 2008

Nickyb85
Wonderful show, Happy Birthday AJ!

QOTD: Unfortunately, I am an only child. But it must be great to have an older brother like GV!
January 28, 2008

Canadian Chris
QOTD: no siblings! Happy bday AJ, very cool show.
January 28, 2008

Rico
Happy-B AJ!!
That was a great show I only been drinking wine for a few months and I’m like that I dont get everything but I;m lerning averyday more

QOTD: I have 1 older brother and I love him to death and yes he is awsome
January 28, 2008

Adam Z
What a great show. AJ seems awesome. I don’t have any older siblings, but I have a younger sister that is incredible.
January 28, 2008

The Fanjestic
That was really cool guys! Good episode, and AJ was down to earth and honest – a true Vayniac!

QoTd: I only have a younger brother and he’s as awesome as awesome gets!

Good episode!
January 28, 2008

David Rube Dog Rubin
Wow…what a sweet episode…

That AJ kid is full of crap though…

I have an older brother and he’s kind of a jerk…but I love him…

Happy Bday Alan.
January 28, 2008

thepiratedoc
QOTD: Older sister – mother, lawyer, sweetheart. Her life is tougher than mine! Younger sister – manager, artist, free spirit. She deserves more than she has. Me – just a wino.

Happy birthday AJ! When are we going to see Mama V? Everyone else has made an appearance and your Dad definitely stole the show. How bout an all-Vaynerchuk episode? Gary, AJ, Sasha, and Mrs. V? It could work …
January 28, 2008

Ali D'Orsi
AJ!! You did such a great job. You’re too cute. Gary, you’re adorable too

Let’s go for drinks as soon as you get back.

Love you buddy!! Happy Birthday!
January 28, 2008

Kmarie
What a fantastic show, guys! Congratulations on your 21st birthday, AJ. I’d love to see you go travel the world, trek through Europe, South America, Australia, and obscure American countryside and send back video comments on the wines you encounter on your expeditions.
January 28, 2008

chenrys
Great show…Happy Birthday, AJ!

QOTD: Carl has an older brother he thinks the world of. I have an older sister…we’re 20 months apart and very different but very good friends.
January 28, 2008

Scott from Salt Lake
Fun Show. Its great to see a noob’s first experience tasting wines. One day AJ will be comfortable enough to hold a wine glass by the stem.
January 28, 2008

Boog
HAPPY B-DAY AJ!

QOTD: I’m an only child.
January 28, 2008

Sharon
Happy B-Day to AJ… I am the youngest sibling as well. Cheers to you, and many more! Hi Gary! Nice show.
January 28, 2008

Grapedigger
Great show full of brotherly love…AJ, I gotta tell you that when it comes to drinking wine you’re one of the luckiest in the world to have GV as a bro and WL as your family…Enjoy every sip and come talk about your new experiences with wine on later episodes of WLTV…Cheers & Happy 21st
January 28, 2008

malliemcg
QOTD: I’m the eldest, and there is no way I’m as unbelievably radool as GV :\

Nice to see AJ on the show – always nice to see a family getting along well! I wish my intro to wine was broad, unassuming and gentle as AJ’s. If only someone had have encouraged me to trust my palate, try everything and play around and not treat wine seriously then it would not have been 5 years later before i began to enjoy it, and now love it .

M
January 28, 2008

Jason Bonds
Sorry AJ, I am an only child. Great show guys; way to keep it real!!!!
January 28, 2008

wrc105
Happy Birthdy AJ. Good show, glad to see a new palates take on the wine world. QOTD: I’m the youngest, older brothers and sisters get better with age, Maybe I’m not the baby brother anymore.
January 28, 2008

Scott F
Good show, but I how can you guys spit out $400 wine???

QOTD: Yes, and she is the bomb.
January 28, 2008

Adam J
Three brothers, but only one is older than I. Happy B-day AJ.
January 28, 2008

KAHUNA
Yeah great episode- except you are two stupid ass Jets fans. Happy Birthday AJ
January 28, 2008

Jaybird
QOTD: I do have an older sister and like Gary she is very family orintated and one of the most thoughtful people I know. i am very thankful for the relationship we have.
January 28, 2008

Dillon Bowman
Loved the episode today, definitely my new favorite! It was a really nice surprise to have Aj come on for his birthday because today is my birthday too. It’ll be a while before I get the chance to try wines though, I’m only 15.

QOTD: Yeah, I have two older brothers that are totally radool. My mom was my dad’s second wife, so my brothers are from before the divorce. I lov emy family though because we’re all really close and my dad’s first wife is like my aunt/second mom. MY brothers are 30 and 36 years old, so though I don’t see them as often as most siblings, we get together for dinner once a month minimum. Having brothers is awesome because it extends the family, my one brother brings my sister-in-law and my 3 nieces over for the dinners and it’s always a great time. I can’t wait for my other brother to find a wife and continue to expand the family!

Great episode GV, you should bring your family one more often! Sasha + AJ + (Sister) + you would be awesome. I’d love to see how you all reacted to different wines.
January 28, 2008

NathanN
This was COOL! Happy birthday AJ!

QOTD: I hope my two younger brothers think of me the same way.
January 28, 2008

Chris Braun
What a nice show! Happy Birthday, AJ!

QOTD: Nope, I’m the oldest of two. And we’re too close in age for me to have introduced my brother to wine, but I think I was occasionally useful in some other ways .
January 28, 2008

obrianksu
Happy B-Day AJ, great show!

QOTD: I am the youngest of two sisters and one brother, don’t ever see them anymore, but when we where growing up they were great.
January 28, 2008

BillyD
I’ve been lurking on and off, but I’ll come out today with another 1987 baby and CKC!

QOTD: Nope, Oldest, and not nearly as cool as Gary V, or AJ
January 28, 2008

wtvLurker
elliot is only quasi-correct, and may wanna do a little homework himself ;^) bonny doon created big house wines but sold them off in 2006. the slammer in todays episode was a bonny-doon-made 2005.

my many older brothers and sister are the greatest.
January 28, 2008

Luke P.
QOTD: I have an older sister. She’s the greatest. Best Thunder Show… Ever.
January 28, 2008

Saftig
I feel this swell of Mother’s pride upon seeing the two of you. How blessed Mrs. Vaynerchuk is. Makes me want to pinch your cheeks. Happy Birthday AJ. Take your time and find your own way.
January 28, 2008

Drewine
Happy Birthday AJ!

Given your access, it is shocking to me that you have had so little experience with wine but appreciate your honest approach to this episode. I’m sure you will learn to love and appreciate wine over time but are obviously not in any hurry to “force” the issue which I think is admirable.
January 28, 2008

cgatesman
Great episode! Happy B-Day, AJ!

Hey, guys…check out http://picurls.com/
January 28, 2008

cpd
Happy B-Day AJ!

Qotd: I’m the oldest, and smartest, and best-looking, and most successful, and… well you get the picture (The first-born always thinks that). You did a fine job young man. Enjoy your day!
January 28, 2008

DirtWineKen
My favorite show thus far! Gave me warm feelings for my 9-year-younger sister (that’s a first) and for my own introduction into the wine world. I had to do it pretty much on my own; sort of like the rat in a maze. Having a knowledeable older bro would have been a BIG help.

AJ, you rock!
January 28, 2008

EricB
Gari Wan Kenobi – strong in the force this one is. But he still has much to learn.
Happy 21 AJ
January 28, 2008

SteveW
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJ!!! I’m surprised that growing up in the Vaynerchuk family that
you didn’t get to sample allot of wines. I let my kids have an occasional small sip of wine, it’s funny listening to their comments because they are always in the form of a Gary Vaynerchuk parody.
QOTD: I have an older brother and sister who are both into wines.
January 28, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I am the older brother, so I hope I do all right. I’m still shopping just the right 2004 for my little brother’s first daughter who was born that year.

Great episode! I actually laughed out loud a couple of times thinking of my own little brother. Thanks and Happy Birthday AJ!
January 28, 2008

J-Pipes
Happy Birthday, AJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QOTD: I’m the oldest. You are such a lucky couple of siblings!
January 28, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I’m an only child, but I’ve had several friends with great families. There’s nothing more fun than having a big nurturing family.
Happy Birthday A.J.! I really enjoyed “meeting” you.
We had a similar experience with an Opus. It was still fun.
January 28, 2008

Ryan Mullins
Yo GV,

love your love for your bro, but come on! Who can ever get enough of the Thunder-maker!

Thanks for doing the Goblesberg
January 29, 2008

brorjace
I’m the youngest, and my brother isn’t nearly as cool as GV, but I love him all the same.

Happy bday AJ, have fun tonight!
January 29, 2008

JoshL
Great show Gary! Got me thinking about selecting a wine or two to save for my youngest brother who’ll turn 21 in…2013.
January 29, 2008

Andrew H.
Happy B-Day AJ! That was cool seeing your reactions to the wine. I just turned 21 no to long ago and had the same experience’s with tasting wine. It’s amazing how much my palate has evolved already.
QOTD: I am the youngest and have two older brothers. They are both very different and I Love them both very much. It’s amazing to think that they are both getting married this summer and I will be the best man in one of them.

Enjoy your B-day and take care!
January 29, 2008

justin
Hey GV,

Happy Birthday AJ!

QOTD: I am the oldest, just turned 21. I could never be as awesome as GV, but my brother who will be 21 in 2011, is already watching the show. So I think I am bringing him up the right way, prepared to enter the wine world in 2011. Keep the show going!!!

-JC
January 29, 2008

David James
Happy Birthday!

Though you should have saved the bottle till later so you could have drunk it with the rest of the family, instead of spitting it out. Oh well.

QOTD: I have two older sisters who are brilliant
January 29, 2008

ryptide
I’m the oldest of two, but my younger brother is at LEAST as awesome as GV.

Happy Birthday, AJ!
January 29, 2008

Paulo P.
Really cool episode, good for you guys! I am glad that you shared that with us.
Welcome to the wine world AJ (no wine till 21? yeah, right!). But anyway, congrats from Rio, Brazil.

… on the other hand, yu’ve to listen do some George Clinton. It kicks some 3000’s butt.

QOTD: 3 younger siblings.
January 29, 2008

DavidB
qotd: Youngest of four kids and my older brothers are both very cool, but in very different ways. I love them both a boat load. But if you had asked me that question when I was 21, or perhaps younger, I would have stated they both sucked, being the youngest and often beat upon brother:) Sometimes it takes a while to appreciate what you have. Happy-day!
January 29, 2008

Mike S,
Really cool to see the Vaynerchuk bros interact.
January 29, 2008

Cookiedds
Happy birthday AJ, takes guts to put yourself out there. Be your own man….I can see you hosting Pastis or Absinth Library TV some day.
January 29, 2008

Matt the Lurker
Nice. Happy b-day AJ.
QOTD – I am the older bro!

Gary, keep the 120’s coming. WLTV has it beat, but I’m waiting to see what else is in store.
January 29, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Happy Birthday AJ. 21 was a great year for me (4 years ago)…..so live yours up!

QOTD: I am actually the oldest of my siblings, and I’m willing to admit that I’m probably not as cool as Gary, but hey, what I offer up is definitely unique to my younger sisters and brother.

–RH
January 29, 2008

markie
So great to see this great friendship between the brothers!!! Happy Birthday aj!!! Nice familial episode-Thanks!!!!
January 29, 2008

EvanR
QOTD: I have an older sister and she is the greatest, coolest person in the world. Family Rocks.

Happy birthday AJ!
January 29, 2008

Jx
Good to see Brady Quinn make an appearance on the show! Hey A.J., put on a few pounds and you can play for the Browns.

Jx
January 29, 2008

J Crazy
Happy Birthday! Rock and roll performance!

QOTD: Yes and yes. Oldest brother, Jeff, is my absolute best friend in the world and I love him more than anything.

Hope to see you on the Thunder Show more!
January 29, 2008

Kidder
Gary, very cool show!!! You and your brother have cheered me up
some.. My father passed away this morning, so I’ve been dealing
with all that this morning and evening. I came home and started
to watch you guys, and man……… I realized something by watching
your show.. There is nothing stronger than family.. P.S. I know
sometimes I say alot of raw sh*t, and wierd f*cked up things, but
hey…….. It’s all good….. LET’S DRINK SOME GOD DAMN WINE!!!!!
-PEACE-CHRISTIAN………
January 29, 2008

Oregon Jim
Qotd- Second son, great older brother only 18 monts seperated us. Took my youngest daughter out for her 21st. I thought champagne would be the thing. Ordered Veuve Clicot Yellow label (at a resturant it is some serious change) and could tell right away she was not enjoying it. So I ordered a glass of orange juice and introduced her to mimosas! She loved that!

Moral of the story give them GV or reisling for a first glass of wine! Great show and nice to meet your brother. He seems a smart dude with no pretense. I like him.
January 29, 2008

KennyMac
Love the show. Great family interaction, and very interesting to watch a person experience wine for the first time.

QOTD. As the oldest of 8 boys, I have no older siblings, but all my younger ones are pretty cool and great guys to be around.
January 29, 2008

bundydb
That was one of the best shows I’ve seen! Great job AJ. Need to have AJ on more as a sit in for all us Noobs!

QOTD: Yeah, I have an older brother and sister. Sister was kind of distant since there were 5 of us and she is the oldest. She was off in college when I was in middle school. My older brother is just 4 years older than me so he was around a good bit getting us into all kinds of trouble! We definitely had some good times. I took my younger sister and brother under my wing in high school. The 3 of s are seperated by 2 years each. Hung out with the same crowds and ended up at the same parties. I was the oldest so they always got to hang out with my “older” group of friends and it always made them feel special. Of course, I was always having to keep them out of trouble (esp my little brother) since I didn’t drink till I was 22. But we all had a great time growing up together and talk at least once a week, even though we’ve all moved away from each other and usually only get to see each other on holidays.

Happy Birthday AJ!!!!
January 29, 2008

Spinner
Awesome show, great job.

QOTD, No, I am the oldest of 3 sisters…

Kevin
January 29, 2008

Daniel Abrams
Hey. I’m Daniel Abrams. Been a huge fan since the beginning of this year (yeah, it ain’t long). I’m underage by a bit, but that don’t stop me enjoying wine. My parents love wine and serve me all the time. We drink tons of amazing stuff. Opus, Mersault, ect. I’d love a reply. I haven’t replied before this because.. I’m a lurker. But anyway, i was very sad when i heard you were done with shows. I know your back on (tentatively) and want to encourage you. I really appreciate the show and am bumming I am too young to visit you at the Boston Wine expo. I live very, very close. Please hit me up with an reply.

-Daniel
January 29, 2008

Mike Z in SD
I have an older sis who’s pretty cool…I guess. Naw, she’s great. Just kiddin’
Happy B-day AJV. Try some white Bordeaux next; it was my downfall into this crazy world.
January 29, 2008

jFLASHj
As I mentioned earlier today. I just stumbled across your wine show today for the first time. Real Fun Stuff. This episode was interesting being that I have children getting up there in age. My daughter is 17 and my son is 13. I am just a big ole wine geek so I to have saved some great vintage wines for there 21st birthday. To Start some great Champagne 85 Salon for both of them. Hopefully it will hold up well a few more years. 1990 Spottswoode Cab. for my daughter born in 90 and some 94 Silver Oak Napa for my son. Cant wait to enjoy those wines with them. Oh and yes they have tasted wines already. Alittle sip dont hurt noone. As for me! Turning 40 this year. So I wanna open some 86 Lafite Rothchild that I have been saving for awhile. Heck that was the year I graduated from High School. Cheers!!
January 29, 2008

Isaac
I am new to the wine tasting scene and this show reminds me of myself. Excellent show for new commers. Keep up the good work.
January 29, 2008

Mason
Happy 21, A.J.! Man, it is great to see you two interact with one another. You guys are great. Gary, you don’t need me to tell you this, but you have a radool family!

QOTD: I have no brothers or sisters. Only child, man.
January 29, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
A memorable episode. Quite heart warming.

QOTD: My older sister rocks. Especially since she managed to tolerate me through my annoying teen years.
January 29, 2008

Withnail
Why is the drinking age 21? Wasn’t it 18 in many states in the ’80s? When are they going to change it back?
January 29, 2008

Jon
QOTD: Yes, I have an older sibling, and NO, definitely not cooler than Gary.
January 29, 2008

jason
way to go, inducting the young man into claret. GARY, you gotta talk more about the opus tomorrow! today was about your bro as it should be, BUT, we need to know about the opus. 87 was a good year for CALI CABS? ebob gave the vintage 90E.

QOTD: no siblings
January 29, 2008

Tstank
Happy birthday AJ. I also had a 21 year old wine when I was 21. Very good Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild. It almost ruined me to wine because I didn’t roll Gran Cru as a CKC. But I love wine now. QOTD: I am the middle child and my older brother is the bomb and my younger brother is finally starting to come around
January 29, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
AJ, I liked the way you carried yourself on the show. A lot of humility and some humor. A lot of honesty and an open mind. Nice job. Way to go.

QOTD: I am the oldest, so I am the cool one.
January 29, 2008

Brandon T.
QOTD: My brother is 10 years older than me and he got me a hooker on my 18th birthday and when I was 21 he made me drink screwdrivers till I blacked out and woke up with vomit all over myself. So, you tell me!
January 29, 2008

IPv6Freely
Great show, probably one of my favorites, mostly because AJ is in a similar situation that I’m in. Gary recommended a few wines when I asked, one was a spanish red, and the other was an australian shiraz. I’m definitely going to order a bottle of the white that was on this show.

QOTD: My older sister, while kinda kooky, is who introduced me to music, and it changed my life. Family is so important, and after a few years of my dad and myself at odds, we buried the hatchet over Christmas this year. I am glad we did, as he had a double bypass surgery last week, and I could never live with myself if we had not been on good terms during that.
January 29, 2008

Surekat
Happy Birthday, AJ! loved-loved-loved the vibe on this show. i wish someone had done that for me on my 18th b-day!

QOTD: i have 2 younger bros (2 and 8 years my juniors) whom i can’t think of as “smaller than me” because they are both 1) a head taller and 2) way cooler than me! i have a lot to learn from them.
January 29, 2008

Pardus
I am traveling to Austria in a few weeks. I will look around for the Gruner Veltliner.

QOTD: I am the oldest sibling.
January 29, 2008

Augustus
Where did the video comments go??!! Were we too funny for you, Gary?

I have an older brother – three years older, to be exact. He is an amazing father, husband, brother and friend. I love the guy dearly, and count myself as very lucky to have such a great older brother. He also has an awesome apartment on the Upper West Side, so I travel to NYC at least four times a year to hang with him.

Happy 21st, AJ.
January 29, 2008

medo
Great show Gary & AJ! Happy Birthday from Germany! Now its time for a “Lizzy likes” show… What do you think?

QODT: I’m the older brother as well!
January 29, 2008

ev
WOW! My hats of to your parents for creating such a “reeedunkulously” great older brother like GV, and a “cute as poo” little bro and the relationship between. My wife gets credit for the “cute as poo” adjective.
January 29, 2008

dave from Osaka (thunderball)
That was just a great great episode. Made me think of my own two younger brothers back home in Canada. Nice.
January 29, 2008

CellarDweller
What a fantastic episode! Congratulations, and Happy Birthday, AJ! Here’s wishing you many, many happy and healthy years to develop that palate.

QOTD: I’m an only child, and tonight, watching the show, is one of those rare moments when I feel like I missed out.
January 29, 2008

Susan
AJ-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
January 29, 2008

Susan
Gary- I am 8 years older than my brother!!!
January 29, 2008

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJ!

QOTD: I am the older brother, so I am sure that if my sister watched the show she would reply that in fact I am as RADOOL as GV. haha

Cheers it was a fun episode guys.

J DUB
January 29, 2008

David Ziemba
AJ
Way to keep an open mind…and work through it and not get too frustrated, I know I did when starting and I know I am ever increasing my education of wine…just a beginner in a huge world of wine.

QOTD: My older brother(by 7 yrs) is the best…he introduced me to beer, wine, and many new things…I could never thank him enough for being the man he is.
January 29, 2008

Greite
Happy Birthday AJ. Great show guys. It was interesting to have someone on really trying wine for the first time. Good job for your first real tasting.

QOTD: Yes, I have siblings. I am the youngest of 7, and as such, I enjoyed seeing the interaction between you two. Whata great way to make for a memorable 21st birthday.
January 29, 2008

Carolyn
Great Show!!

QOTD – I’m #7 of 8 – unfortunately my siblings are located all over the country (and one overseas) but we have an AWESOME time when we all get together!!!
January 29, 2008

Anthony L.
Hey I have a suggestion question of the day. What does A.J. stand for?? LOL
January 29, 2008

Chippewamike
Happy Birthday AJ! Hope you survived!

Great show– putting on a “first-timer”.

QOTD: I am the oldest of three boys and I am sure my brothers would say I am “radool”
January 29, 2008

Todd Smith
Happy Birthday AJ! You did a great job. And very well spoken for your age.

One of the best shows yet. It’s great to see a newbie’s reaction to wine.

QOTD – I have two younger brothers; Greg will be 31 next month and Justin will be 21 in May. I wish we were as close as you guys are.
January 29, 2008

Kathleen Lisson
Happy b-day, AJ! Great job sticking to your guns about what you smelled in the wines. I am an oldest child, so I looked up to my dad. He has only gotten cooler as I get older.
Gary, great example of the reason why wine educators recommend serving wines white before red – after the red wines, the whites taste sweeter!
Great episode.
Kathleen Lisson
January 29, 2008

Sassodoro
Happy Birthday, AJ!

QOTD: Yes and yes.
January 29, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD: I am the oldest on both sides of the entire family. Will be ready for retirement soon………………….just kidding. But, I do feel old!!!!
January 29, 2008

Lindsey
Loved the show. Awwwwwwwwwww to the brotherly love.

QOTD: I have 3 older (like so old I donÂ´t know how much older they are than I am) brothers who are cool, but not GV cool. I also have a younger sister who IÂ´ve been trying to get into wine, so that makes me the cool one of the bunch.

Happy b-day AJ!
January 29, 2008

AndyUK
Happy Birthday AJ. I wish I had the same guidance when I was 21. Get Gary to give you one of these as a present: http://www.mensup.fr/usbwine/?act=insc&mp=USBWINE&o=97&p=61. Beats walking to the shop…….my French isn’t that good, but you can get the drift….
January 29, 2008

JasonA
Hope to catch the show soon. Next trip to bro-in-laws or parents house I will.

But happy birthday AJ. NIce bottle to save there Was hoping to see your tasting notes on that one, but will wait for the high speed access to see.

QOTD. One sister, younger then me by 3 years. Always trying to get her more into wine. My evil plan will be to eventually have stuff shipped to her house in NC(land where we let people order wine) and when I visit, I pick it up!!!!

jason
January 29, 2008

italianwinelover
Happy Happy AJ! How blessed you are to have so much love in your life!!!! Loved your first appearance and can’t wait to see you more as your palate matures!!
GV – How about a show with all three of you!!

QOTD: Yes Yes I have a brother who is also 11 years older than me and I love him to death!! We don’t get to see each other as often as we’d like but we love each other for who we are!!!

Hope your day is full of laughter!! Happy Birthday!
January 29, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Happy Birthday AJ! You will probably find that wine improves with age ….the older you get the more you will like it.
QOTD… I am the eldest of three brothers.
January 29, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Happy Birthday AJ from the sunny island of Cyprus.

You need a good wine education, and who better to give you it than the great Gary Veynerchuk to teach you!!!

QOTD – only have one younger brother – lets hope he thinks like AJ.
January 29, 2008

marys
Happy Birthday AJ!!!
January 29, 2008

Obama_Man
Awesome episode, GV!

QOTD: I have a twin bro, he’s pretty fucking rad.
January 29, 2008

Marc S
Happy Birthday AJ. What a great time to be 21.

Absolutely LOVED the youtube of GV and AJ at the Jets draft. I laughed hysterically for 10 minutes watching Gary going bananas.

QOTD: I have one older Brother and we’re the best of friends. I’m blessed. Always good to see siblings so close.
January 29, 2008

Glen... (winecrazy.com)
Happy Birtheday AJ..!!!

Great show guys!
January 29, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode. HAPPY BDAY AJ!!! See wine isn’t so bad after all

QOTD:
-Only Child
January 29, 2008

drydrew
Great show
QODT: I got Five RADOOL siblings one by one!
January 29, 2008

BigBob
AJ – Good seeing you yesterday! Happy Birthday! Sophie is 21 also. You should made the move!
January 29, 2008

wine-ot
HAPPY BIRTHDA AJ, Great show fellas…
January 29, 2008

FifthgenTexan
I have a Bro 6 yrs. older than I, and he has taught me a lot about life. I look up to him…even though we are about the same height.

Great show guys.
January 29, 2008

Mark Neustadt
Happy birthday AJ! I hope you’re feeling better today than I was on the day after my 21st.

MOTT! GV! Consider yourself BADGED UP!

http://www.markneustadt.com
January 29, 2008

Howard
I am the Youngest of 6 kids…yes that was 6(six)…..my parents just turned 80(Mom) and 78 (dad)…..there are 4 girls then my brother and me….my bro was the baby and I was the OOPS(2 of my sisters have kids older than me!)

I am closest to my youngest sister…..in fact her husband and I are closer than my brother and I(and he is one of my biggest wine drinking buddies!)

Family is the most important thing we have …..PERIOD.

happy b-day AJ!
January 29, 2008

hasbeen
Happy Birthday AJ!

That was really fun to watch. Your close relationship was obvious.
January 29, 2008

Kathy HUghes
Love that AJ is totally his own person, take a big bow Vaynerchuk clan.
QOTD – NObody…nobody is as RAdool as GV !
January 29, 2008

NADINE ANTOUN
Well, the older sibling is me, I guess my sis would say that I am alright, lol
January 29, 2008

JeffC
Happy 21st AJ. Real nice seeing you enjoy your first wines with your big bro.
GV great show really enjoyed.

QOTD: I have 3 sisters, 1 brother. Being the eldest, and consumer of mass amounts of wine over my life, I have provided guidance and influence on the subject of wine to all.
January 29, 2008

RB
Happy Birthday AJ and welcome to the club!

GV, how can you spit out 1987 Opus One????? Wow!

QOTD: I have one brother who is 3 years older than me….he will be 45 in March. He lives in Spain….maybe wine will bring us closer…
January 29, 2008

moonbot
qotd – i’ve got a younger one, and he most certainly is radool.

never been into the big house wines.. guess i’ll have to try and check out “the slammer” .. incidentally this was my nickname for a while..
January 29, 2008

VinoVixen
Happy Birthday AJ……”less is more” is my motto….that was a great comeback to GV! Cheers!
January 29, 2008

damon aka unknownwine
what did you guys do with the rest of that opus? Did you go somewhere for dinner or finish with some 7-11 hot dogs? I’m dyin to know.

I have a little sister and would do anything to protect her. No olders though. That would’ve been nice. You guys are an inspiration.
I hope my kid will get along that well when they grow up. (not that you guys are, really)
January 29, 2008

Brian
AJ, Happy birthday.
One tip: Real baller’s take the price tag off of their custom wine glasses…
Qotd: twin brother and an older sister. Close family is what life’s about!
January 29, 2008

Cuse Wino
Happy Birthday AJ!
QOTD- One older sister and she is pretty awesome. Would I trade her for Gary? I might need some draft picks and some cash.
January 29, 2008

Mike E in Minnesota
I almost teared up during the question of the day. I am the youngest of three and while we get together great now that we are all in our 40s, we fought like cats and dogs while growing up. I think we were too close in age to really get along when we were younger.

Congrats, AJ.
January 29, 2008

Carlitos
Hey guys!

That was nice to see the great relationship you have. Plus I’ve always like AJ since he wore a Real Madrid jersey on one episode.

QOTD. I only have a younger sister, no older siblings. And she’s AWESOME!
January 29, 2008

SoCalDaveBandito
QOTD: No. I AM the awesome older sibling.

But point taken. I have 3 kids (a girl and 2 boys) and try to impart on them how important it is for them to have each other. They bicker and fight, but at the end of the day they know that they are there for each other.

Good show.
January 29, 2008

wayno da wino
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY, AJ !!!!!!!
Now Ya can swig down Vino wit’ Bro & da Gang !!!

QOTD: i is da one & only. After Ma & Pa had me,
dhey said “Enuff of Dat !!”
January 29, 2008

bwizzle
What…No free shipping promo codes? Got to have a code on a family birthday.
January 29, 2008

Jayhitek
I think I drink wine the same way AJ does. I can never pick out the names or fruits on the nose. I just know whether I like it or not.
AJ! I work 10 minutes from BU. I am taking you out for a drink buddy!

When is sister Vaynerchuk going to make an appearance??

I got 2 older brothers. God I despise them..
January 29, 2008

Graham English
Definitely one of my favorites. Happy Birthday AJ! \m/[(>.
January 29, 2008

Atreyu
Gary,
with respect, I think for someone approaching wine for the first time it would have been better:
- to drink white wine how you are supposed to, i.e., chilled
- to try a wine widely available in the market (not a Gruner), you know, starting from the basics. I think as a clean and crisp white, also a NZ sauvignon blanc would have worked.

Also, wouldn’t it have been better for AJ to keep that Opus One for a special occasion when he’ll appreciate more wine?

These are just my stupid thoughts, but obviously also your way of doing things makes sense.
Happy Birthday to AJ!
And you, GV, I’m glad you’re not leaving the thundershow (otherwise, as I already said, I would have drowned in the swamp of sadness!)

QOTD: I have two older sisters, and they’re good sisters.
January 29, 2008

AVP
Happy Birthday AJ! I’m surprised (and relieved) to hear your older bro hasn’t trained your palate according to his methods even though it worked for him..

With wine, half the experience is always the company – family and friends upgrade it always.

QOTD: None..
January 29, 2008

FredinNYC
It was nice seeing two bros getting along so nicely. A heartwarming relationship.

QOTD: No siblings. I am unique
January 29, 2008

mbannon
Woohoo, happy birthday (yesterday) AJ!! Fun show to watch.

QOD – Just two younger sisters, but they’re pretty cool so I’ll keep ‘em.
January 29, 2008

Don Wright
Great show, I really enjoyed watching the interaction between the two of you. Your parents should be very proud of the relationship the two of you have developed and the respect you both have for your family.
January 29, 2008

Gus
Best. WLTV. Ever.
Why? A number of reasons. I’ll list them:
1. AJ admits his ignorance. Wine is hard. There is more than a little sensitivity and effort required to get to any kind of place of competence. AJ coming on lets us really learn wine basics.It also shows Gary at his strongest..Gary, the educator.
2. Gary, the educator. Loving a subject doesn’t necessarily make you a good teacher. Gary has often shown excellent teaching ability, but (I think many would admit) sometimes frenetic. Again, by being forced to be basic, we get a framework/beginning for learning.
3. Gary and AJ have a heart. You can see that these two love each other. I mean, besides the learning, this ends up being compelling tv as well.

I could go on. Best show. My advice, bring AJ back periodically, you know, for “Wine School 101″.

qotd – very cool, but not this cool.

gus
January 29, 2008

Colin
GV/AJ – Us Bostonians will have to look out for AJ now!
January 29, 2008

Lars
Happy Big Two-Oh, AJ.

How can ya sit next to da guy that made you a Jets fan. So many other teams, without all the heartache…

JETS =
Jersey’s
Enigmatically
Tepid
Squad

All da best,
Lars
January 29, 2008

Karl Laczko
Good to see the Gobelsburger, had the 2005 at the end of last year (although only rated it an 84, possibly being harsh). Gru-V is worth getting into, seek out Willi Brundelmayer.

“Mott, Link it up” in tandem, that was worth replaying

QOTD – I am the awesome elder brother (just don’t say that too loudly if he’s around!). My brother Derek is 4 years younger, he’s pretty cool though.
January 29, 2008

Irv
Happy birthday to AJ! Gary it’s great to see once again your continued focus on the importance of family.
QOTD: I’m the oldest of four in my family. We are all close, and continue to support the concept of family that our parents taught us.
January 29, 2008

MW_DM,IA
Belated wishes of a happy birthday to AJ. Congrats on a great episode!

QOTD: Older brother by 1 year, similarly awesome but not to the same extent.
January 29, 2008

Aaron
Gray show guys!!! Hope AJ makes it back on sometime soon. Happy b-day.
January 29, 2008

Yourfrienddownunder
I have an older brother (2 years) who is good fella but would need about 12 coffees a day to be like Gary.

Loved the guest appearance from AJ. Happy 21st. Good to have an enthusiastic wine guide like Gary on your team.

Tim
January 29, 2008

ryan
I celebrated an birthday yesterday. No one gave me a bottle of 79 opus one.

QOTD: I am the oldest sibling
January 29, 2008

Notorious T.A.G.
YAY!!! =) happiest of birthdays to you !- we will have to take you out to party like a rockstar next time you are in San Fran -much love to ya!
January 29, 2008

The Lukas
Gary, i think you should stick this over in the “new to wine” section.
It’s good to watch someone new to wine not pick up on things you seem to find so easy.
January 29, 2008

Smith MBA
21 shots!! Where is Sasha?
January 29, 2008

Mia
Happy 21st AJ! When I was 21, I was drinking Sutter Home White Zin….you are lucky that your family is in the business! Now that I’m much older and wiser….I prefer a lovely Pinot Noir or a good bordeaux with a rack of lamb. Wait till GV tells you what cheese goes best with the wine. Cheers!
January 29, 2008

RANDI
AJ!!!!!!!I wish I was 21 again!
Happy Birthday!!
I LOVED watching you both..was fun…not just to watch the dynamic between you both, but it is fun to experience wine with someone for the first time!
QOTD: Yes…older brother..he’s usually awesome.
January 29, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun episode! I find it hard to believe that today was your college student brother’s first sip of alcohol.

Q-I’m the oldest of three.
January 29, 2008

Cassie
Aww super cute the brotherly love!!

QOTD: Yes i have an older sibling, no, she is very far from awesome but I make up for her. haha.
January 29, 2008

GoldensGirl
AJ is a cutie. Great to have him on the show.
My daughter also just turned 21 (less than a week ago). She, too, is a CKC, but she landed in Africa for a study abroad semester on the day of her birthday, so she won’t be trying too many wines for a while. Ah well. I’ll treat her to something yummy when she returns home.
Happy (belated) birthday to AJ and my beautiful deeter!
January 29, 2008

Scott
Great show guys! Happy Birthday AJ!!!

QOTD:
No older siblings, but a younger sister. So I guess I’m the one that’s awesome like GV.
January 29, 2008

MtnCharlie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJ!

QOTD: No sibs. I’m an only
January 29, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: I am the oldest so I think I am as awesome as GV!!

Nice touch for the 21st birthday….
January 29, 2008

Gabriel
QOFD:

I’m the eldest. My younger brothers look up to me because I’m nuts and if they don’t, I’ll kick their asses.

Happy birthday, AJ.
January 29, 2008

Daniel O
That was an awesome episode! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJ!!! That’s incredible that Gary saved a bottle of Opus One for you for all those years. I’m going to cellar some wines for my niece so she can have a similar experience when she is old enough to drink wine legally.

QOTD: No, I have a younger sister. I am the awesome older sibling.
January 29, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – I have an older brother and sister, and they’re pretty great…
Hope it was a good birthday.
January 29, 2008

jfoobar
Yes and no, although I do like him quite a bit. We aren’t that close.
January 29, 2008

BenF
Happy Birthday AJ!! Wo that was a cool show and getting to taste a 21 year old opus one how cool is that.
QOTD: Although my older brother and I fight alot we have always been there for each other when it counts… very radol…
January 29, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: I am the older sibling, so I’ve got to say I can’t answer that.

That was a fun show. It was really great to see AJ not sure about what he was tasting. It’s easy to forget that that’s what everyone is like when they are first introduced to wine.
January 29, 2008

chito
CLASSIC!!!! QOD.. No, I am the oldest brother in a family of 8, but all my siblings get together once a week. We have a close knit family, not very common nowadays. My 2 kids, Veronica,15 and A.J.,14 are already pretty good at tasting wine and knowing the “right” food pairings. We all watch your show on occasion and they love it. Keep up the great work!! Al
January 30, 2008

Claus
Gary,
tonite you reminded me of my own older brother in his best moments: loving, inspiring, motivating, educating, role-modeling, persuading, admiring, bonding, glowing, drink-ing and tast-ing. Thanks for the memories bro.

AJ: life only gets better from here on, buddy.

C
January 30, 2008

Dan C
My first bottle of wine was a fifth rate Pinot Grigio! It basically scared me away from white wines thereafter. I still have yet to recover. AJ is definitely a lucky guy! Don’t feel bad though Gary we’re all lucky to have you too!
January 30, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
Gv, that was one for the books, my little brother is also AJ, although I never had the chance to be part of his first wine experience. What put this whole experience into perspective is that your bro was born when I graduated from highschool, Wow, do I feel old or what ?? I hope that all the new viewers of WLTV get a chance to see this EP and realize that wine is an education and if you stick with it just a little bit,it will pay back dividends on the sniffy/sniff and the taste factor for sure.
QOTD: Got 2 older sisters, love ‘em to death, but I’m alone in the love of the wine world.

Keep the Thunder coming Gar, see you at Taste Washington, Seattle ~ Max
January 30, 2008

Dan C
P.S. excellent show.

QOTD: One older brother … and he’s super cool!
January 30, 2008

Pinuck
Happy 21st!

QOTD – I’m the oldest. This was a good show. My younger siblings are all past 21 but I’m sending this show to cousins and friends who are around 21 (19 in Canada).
January 30, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Yes. And Yes.
January 30, 2008

Julie
I am the youngest of 9, 7 surviving, with over 7 years between myself and the next sibling. Thanks to my sister who is 16 years older, I had my first “WOW” moment with “good” wine. (Her pockets were deeper than mine and still are!)

After my parents went to Europe to visit my only brother, who was stationed in the Navy in Germany, they brought back the tradition of wine with meals. In our case, only special occasions, not daily. So, a shout out to my big brother, 20 years older than myself, who is turned on to WLTV. Guess a young dog can teach an old one a few tricks.

Happy belated birthday, AJ. Unlimited ceiling, rocketman!
January 30, 2008

lifestooshort
QOTD: naw, my older bro has a handle-bar mustache and drinks zima!! Scary, right!?? Okay, Happy B’day AJ–next time around, don’t forget to thank momma Vaynerchuck, since she’s the one who brung ya into da whirl!!
January 30, 2008

rajiv a
QOTD: I am the eldest – I have one younger brother, and I love him dearly!
January 30, 2008

DK Adam
In my country, the legal drinking age is 7. In the same law, it is stated that drinking is not an option, but a duty. One must ingest equivalent to 21 grams of alcohol a day – or one will be deported to our sister-country Norway – home of the mountain-goats, and fishing-monkeys. A bold world indeed!
I have no brother! (I have, but he has been deported, and so, by law, does no longer exist).
January 30, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
Cool episode … love the brother dynamics! Yeah, I’ve got three older and one younger brother (and two older and one younger sister) … so I can relate! They are all pretty awesome in their own way … but also a handful at times.

Love the price tag at the bottom of AJ’s glass!
January 30, 2008

Johnny C. a.k.a SmokinActuary
Happy B-Day AJ!

My older sister June is fantastic
January 30, 2008

JayZee
Coolness! I really enjoyed the show and a belated Happy Birthday to AJ. He was awesome on the show and seeing his “guinea pig” experience with wine was priceless.

QOTD: Actually, I have a sister who is 12 years older than me and she rocks. I’m 47 and she still calls me little brother. Trust me AJ, it never changes, but it’s all good.
January 30, 2008

RonC
Very enjoyable show.

Happy Birthday AJ !!!

Try a pinot noir. I bet you’ll really like it.
January 30, 2008

JC
Happy Birthday AJ! QOTD: Older and younger sisters, both awesome in there own ways.
January 30, 2008

PFORTY
happy b-day AJ!!

QOTD: no older sibs..sorry!
January 30, 2008

Mike L
Awesome show. AJ’s reaction to wine was pretty much my first reaction too. Good to see that.

QOTD: No older sibs, I was the oldest, but watching this episode reminded me of how my family worked, I watched over my little bro and he always looked up to me and that bond is unlike any other in mankind.

Happy Birthday AJ!
January 30, 2008

CB
Happy Birthday AJ, What an awesome show. I’m touched at how open your family is with their affection towards each other, so nice to see. It’s also refreshing to see a family who likes each other. You are so lucky to have each other.

QOTD: I have a sister who is 3 years older than me, we are totally different but she is my very best girlfriend, and she is awesome. I also have 3 younger brothers who are 9/12, 13, and 16 years younger than me. They are also really awesome and we enjoy a lot of time together. It’s amazing how the older you get the less that big age gap seems to be. I love spending time with all my siblings
January 30, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
Happy B-Day AJ

Great show, reminds me of those young drinking years!
January 30, 2008

thefaamakesmedrink
Gary,

Your little brother is Brady Quinn?

Regards,

C. Weis
January 30, 2008

agentorange
GV and AJ: Well done my boys, well done!.

QOTD: Older brother. Just gave him the heads up on the WLTV last month 4 Christmas…Like it, or not!
January 31, 2008

Philip
Whether your brother, or Joanne or someone else: More co-hosts!
January 31, 2008

Valerie
QOTD: I have one older sister, and she WAS way cool back when I was in college, but now, not so much…a lot changes in 12 years!

Loved the show, and I agree with the previous poster, bring AJ back ocassional to to another Wine 101…I can feel the love!!!!
January 31, 2008

CHATrBox
Great show! Happy Birthday to your bro. A great look at the first steps into wine.

My 21-run was a little different. There was definitely some heatâ€¦but that was more from the Prairie Fires!

QOTD: Yes, but not even close on the awesome scale.
January 31, 2008

Pastore
Awesome show! Happy B-day AJ.
QOD: I have an older bro, and he thinks he’s as awesome, but I’m not so sure!
January 31, 2008

Kevin
Great show! Love seeing the new palate react to wines – was an eye opener for me.

QOTD: I have an older brother, who does not, unfortunately, have a cool-ass wine show on the internets.
January 31, 2008

mike qz
thefaamakesmedrink hit it on the head. AJ is a dead ringer for Brady Quinn.
January 31, 2008

JeffWalnuts
Happy Birthday AJ, we (my wife Dianne and I) had the pleasure of meeting you at Crushpad (we were the Walnut people) good luck at BU. Jeff
January 31, 2008

ballzhey
“get on the ball Mott, i know you are in superbowl mode”
-GV

that was hilarious!
January 31, 2008

pete c
terrific show, GV. Nice to see the interaction with AJ. A lot of love obvious!
February 1, 2008

Ferenc Illesy
Happy Birthday AJ, sorry for being so late.
Great episode Gary.
Keep up the good work!
February 2, 2008

JTS_Brown
great idea for a show. Happy belated 21st to AJ.

A.J., don’t be intimidated with the descriptors that Gary throws out. It is something that is learned over time. He would absolutely be the first one to say have fun with wine, experiment and think as you drink. I don’t mean “think” like “be reponsible” (but do that some too) but think about what is in the glass. The color, the flavors of the aromas and tastes (fruit, herbal, vegetal, meaty, wood and mineral components), the level of intensity. Enjoy the ride.
February 2, 2008

Big Nick
Great episode Gary. Must say that I like the family idea. Too bad my little bro is so worried about himself and not being like his big brother that he has missed out on some great opportunities. Happy late birthday AJ.
February 4, 2008

SoCal
Just catching up….
QOTD: No I am the oldest but my younger sister is one of my best friends in the world and I even like her husband too
February 5, 2008

spaetb
QOTD: I have an older brother, who despite himself, is pretty awesome. He did tune me into tv.winelibrary.com … that has to count for something.
February 7, 2008

ChezJosh
Great ep. I have a feeling that AJV is the only American whose first wine was a Gruner Veltliner, something most people have never heard of (I’ll have the Chardonnay please!).

Regrettably, I’m the only youth in the house.
February 9, 2008

Laura
GARY: I know you’re always complaining about lurkers, and I’m sure you’ve heard my excuse before (I watch on iTunes many days later [I sort of binge] and thus am always off-time), but I just needed to let you know that I literally e-mailed this ep to my mother and said “get me those first two for July 8th” (my 21st). I’m torn between seeking out sugar cane and all those things and seeing what they smell like beforehand. Maybe I’ll just get with the whole “training your palate” program beforehand.

QOTD: I’m the elder, and AJ, I sort of want to set you up with my sister, who is 18.
February 10, 2008

Dan-o
Nice job AJ and hapy B-day.
Intersting that GV picked out a wine with your birth year for just this occasion.
I have done this for my kids and I have 1990 Chave Hermitage, 1991 Beringer Private Reserve, 1995 Insignia or Lynch-Bages, and 1998 Mouton Rothschilde.

QOTD – My older sister Lucy is my rockin’ sib. She is an attorney in NYC with an IQ off the charts. She likes to taste wine and share experiences with family!
April 21, 2008

Nick R
Happy bday! I have a younger sis but much love nonetheless.
June 18, 2008

Courtney
This is coming about 5 months late, but I just saw this episode and wanted to tell AJ “it’s all good” because I don’t taste all those different flavors in the wines either and I’ve had way more than 4 wimpy glasses of it! No hard feelings! Though I’m sure by now you’ve had plenty of wine-experience, AJ. I guess we need to go lick some rocks and eat some dirt before we’ll be tasting like your big bro. Oh well! Keep trying!
August 2, 2008

david h.
Great show. Could have used this show last year for my 21st.

QOTD: I’m the oldest of my siblings.
October 2, 2008

Casey Lee
lol gary this episode is great. i just turned 21 august 15th and im new to wine so i really dont pick up on the flavors tooo much. . so i can totally feel for AJV. untrained palates. . but im sure NOW hes better at it. . as i will soon be hopefully. . but the other day i had a kendall jackson Cab i think it was and i got a bit of a fruit from it and the more it opened up in my glass i kinda picked up on a chocolate flavor smell kinda thing from it. . it was interesting
January 6, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Dare I say classic episode? How fun to watch AJ get nothing on the wines. Im damn sure ( even sometimes today ) the first wine you would have shoved under my snoot I would have said “alcohol” as well. Im happy to see he had a good experience overall and I hope hes trying new wines to this day. Happy 21st, AJ! QOTD: Only child, which is a good thing if you know me.
March 11, 2009

Kittysafe
For those looking for these wines, here you go:

2006 Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner Gobelsburger: http://www.wineaccess.com $16

Opus One: http://www.winecommune.com/stores/item.cfm/storeID/29/lotID/1293978.html $300

2005 Big House The Slammer Syrah: Not finding.
May 13, 2009

looper
#3
Just watched this and was laughing out loud. I can’t tell you how many people that I know who taste wine and have the exact reaction as your bro. Also, great family dynamic with you two.
Keep tasting AJ, you will soon be hooked
June 3, 2009

Don
Gary – I was getting caught up on some of the back episodes and ran into this one. Your brother AJ is awesome!!! You should have him on the show again.

QOTD: I have 2 older sisters, one lives in Maine and the other in San Diego and they are both awesome. My sister in Maine, her husband’s job title is “Chief Lobster Biologist”, how AWESOME is that?!?!