LAID BACK FRIDAY – 1 more show to 400

LAID BACK FRIDAY – 1 more show to 400 – Episode #399

February 1, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a wine that everyone has been yapping at him to try and answers some questions!

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(538) Leave a comment ›

“QOTD: I feel that I can better evaluate wine now that I have begun to …” by richardvinifera
“Damn Gary, when you trash a wine you TRASH it. You just have me rollin…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
View all 538 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Falesco SangioveseUmbria IGT

Links mentioned in todays episode.

How to taste wine. – Episode #42

538 Responses

Pages: « 22 … 20 19 18 17 16 [15] 14 13 12 11 10 … 1 » Show All

February 3, 2008

Matt Sengbusch
First off, this is my first post, and I am no longer a lurker.

QOTD: In the last six months I started requesting that restaurants decant my wine before I get there. If anyone is in Portland, OR there is a great steak place called the RingSide. check out their site, the have a pretty impressive wine list (for my standards) http://www.ringsidesteakhouse.com/ – we had the Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley â€™05, pretty overpriced I think at $55, but I wasn’t there to be cheap, I had a freakin $50 steak, totally worth it! The wine had a beautiful bouquet and I wonder if that had a lot to do with the fact that I don’t usually decant when I’m drinking at home (I’m a bachelor, I have two wine glasses and a swiss army knife, I’m working on it)

Anyways, none of that would have happened with out WLTV, thanks Gary!

Blessings,

-Matt
February 3, 2008

GalvezGuy
QOTD: Learning to love the secondary characteristics of wines after they age. Aged wines show more of the tobacco, cedar, sour cherry and other classic flavors. I am drifting more toward France and away from Cali and Australia.

Funny about Falesco in the lower price points, it seems that you see a lot of bottle variation. At least that is what I am seeing from the Vitiano over the last few years.

Cheers and God Bless for the comments about loved ones. Sometimes we get too busy with our crap to realize what is really important.

Cheers.
February 3, 2008

Jaybird
QOTD: I have taken a few classes, and tried new wines, every week learning so much but the best change is being a part of Vayniac Cab. It is truly hands on and I never thought I would have the opportunity to experience this side of the industry. I am looking forward to the end product to share with family and friends.
February 3, 2008

Erik Klumpp
Great show Gary, but I have to say I disagree with your Super Bowl prediction. The Giants have a defense, and I think Brady is going to get sacked. Anyways, my biggest wine changing moment in the last six months would have to be watching you on Conan for the very first time. It really opened my eyes and showed me the complexity of wine.
February 3, 2008

Nickyb85
QOTD: Ive been drinking more varieties and trying new things.
February 3, 2008

Tom Y @ SF
Learn to appreciate the terroir – decant for 1-2 days sometime, sniffy sniff deeply, gurggle ferociously then ponder on the terroir with the after taste……
February 3, 2008

Cosanostra
QOTD: I finally ran out of room in my wine cellar. Rather than stacking boxes of wine on the floor, I made the decision to start enjoying some of the keepers to create space for the new. Very happy with my decision so far.
February 3, 2008

JK from WV
QOTD: In last six months I started watching The Thunder Show!!!!! Actually about 5 months ago at the start of football season. Football and wine. Two of my favorite things.

Another thing I discovered was the wine section at a local store in Charleston, WV, Drug Emporium (The D.E.) They have a awesome selection at good prices and they always have a sale rack. I also started a notebook so I can remember what I like and jot down Gary’s suggestions. Thanks Gary.
February 3, 2008

David L
I am very picky about wine now. I donâ€™t care about the rating, wine maker or varietal. If I donâ€™t like it, Iâ€™ll dump it and go to something else. And not in a pretentious way. Life’s too short to drink bad wine.
February 3, 2008

Teddy T
QOTD: I’ve been doing computer work for Lazy Acres Market, in Santa Barbara California, for about 4 years now. After I turned 21 I started nagging our Wine department manager to give me some hours in his department (we’ve got one of the best selections in SB), but he always had all the help he needed with his full timers. About 3 months ago that manager left our store to work on a new chain of California Wine stores; but the new manager that took his position gave me the opportunity to pick up some hours over this very busy holiday season (nov-jan). At that point I dove into the wine world head first. I started tasting anywhere from 10-100 wines a week, visited all the local wineries around Santa Barbara, took a little trip to Napa, organized a weekly wine group and DISCOVERED WINE LIBRARY TV! I’ve since been lurking about, but wanted to take this QOTD opportunity to come out of the shadows and thank GV for being totally AWESOME and the WLTV community for making this one of best shows online and anywhere. looking forward to reading comments and watching the show throughout the 400s. Happy tasting, keep it fun!
February 3, 2008

David R.
QOTD: I haven’t tasted wine at all so couldn’t tell ya :p
February 3, 2008

troytee
QOTD- Tasting more, experimenting more and trusting my inner wine Jedi. Gary your the vino Obi Wan. We don’t use the “force”, we use the palate!
February 3, 2008

kw
qotd: i just tasted 05 bordeaux for the first time this past weekend in nola…i was impressed…looking forward to my futures this summer
February 3, 2008

Corrado
Biggest change has been my buying habits. I bought bought bought a lot of sub $20 wine as I was trying to figure out my palate (still am; always will be). Now that I’ve got a pretty good stockpile of drink-soon wine, I’m looking more to buy wines that might not be ready to open up for a bit or, if it’s ready upon release, at least something that will cellar for 5+ years.
February 3, 2008

Queen Cork Dork
QOTD: I am ADDICTED to WLTV!!! I try to watch EVERY DAY! Now I Sniffy Sniff much longer than I ever have. And honestly, I am not afraid to drink red…hard to believe myself…but with a little bit of you (and Mott) I am stepping out of my Riesling box. Could you do dessert wines sometime??? YOU GUYS ROCK!!! I voted for my fav TShirt, but there needs to be more “Yelling” in the graphics…somehow you need to emphasize “MOTT”.
Love you more….
February 3, 2008

Martin
In the last six months? Well, I’ve been drinking less, but better stuff.
February 3, 2008

TheNati
I’m new to WLTV. I dig the hell out of it. I actually had a German friend “link it up” to me a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been “lurking.” (and evidently getting carried away with my quotations) I’m somewhat OCD about things that I like, so I’ve probably watched 100 episodes recently.
I have heard a very strong theme from you wanting comments & wanting to get the lurkers out of the closet. I’m gonna try to participate more in the coming episodes out of respect and total appreciation for you and the show.

Anyway, I was just watching episode #239 (Rioja wine 5/21/07), and you just were ranting about wanting people to try new things & not to just like Old World or New World styles. You then mentioned that you like everything & everybody, except for The New York Giants & New England Patriots. That kinda made me laugh on this eve of the Superbowl. Have fun watching the game. Congrats ahead of time on episode #400. From a selfish standpoint, I hope you keep it up.
-Marc
February 3, 2008

tuscanbob
QOTD: I’ve bumped up my average bottle price from around $10-$15 to $25-$30. Although I still pop and pour plenty of great $10 wines, the price point step up has resulted in much more complex and enjoyable wines. I’ve also started seriously cellaring some wines. Particularly ‘05 Bordeaux, ‘05 CDP’s and some nice spanish riojas.
February 2, 2008

Chad
What qualifies a lurker? I’m probably one, but just wondered )

QOTD: I’ve started buying anything, and never anything more than once unless I’ve got some special reason. I working on starting a wine blog with my friend in Chicago… and I love buying Local wines wherever I go. My collection of wines I want to wait to try later (in comparison with now) is also starting to grow. ) My Girlfriend, my friend Marty, and you have helped with all of these.
February 2, 2008

NathanN
Cool show! Awesome to see all the questions & answers.

QOTD: Last 6 months Spain is no longer my go to wine. Itâ€™s all about the Rhone now. Itâ€™s amazing how different Grenache tastes for these two regions.
February 2, 2008

Wiley Reilly
QOTD- everything has just turned to wine: meals are planned around wine, not the other way around; keep tasting notes so I can avoid garbage and revisit some old friends; when I find something I’ve never had, ie. variety or location, I jump in head first instead of ordering/buying something familiar. And I always have a glass or three while watching the THUNDER SHOW!!!
February 2, 2008

David James
QOTD: To be honest the biggest change in my wine world was when I discovered you. Before then I refused to taste wine, because I hated it. You pulled me back from that horrible abyss! Thankyou GV. You’re radool! >_>
February 2, 2008

Evan
QOTD Getting away from the fakey fake fruit bombs and going more old world
February 2, 2008

ericov
QOD – A stop in Walla Walla on a family vacation sealed the deal on my impending wine loving disorder! Eric
February 2, 2008

paul
QOTD: Met some great people and shared some great wine with them.