The Giants Won The Super Bowl And It’s Episode 400

February 4, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the Spread the Thunder contest and shares some random thoughts.

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Vodkas tasted in this episode:

Bison Grass Vodka
O2 Sparkling Vodka
Herb’s Dill Leaf Vodka

Wine tasted in this episode:

2005 Mischief And Mayhem Bourgogne RougeBourgogne Rouge

Links mentioned in todays episode.

503 Responses

February 4, 2008

Brandon M
Epic Epic Epic!!!!!!
400 and still going strong.

Gary V has changed…
The top 5 is lame…
I didn’t watch the video yet…
Kahuna is AWESOME!…
Lurkers Suck!…
Sangiovese is weak…
that’s it, I’m outta here…
Clone % is real goood…
I miss the good ol days…

Can’t wait for Episode 800

WLTV is SICK!
February 4, 2008

GrapeStuff
2
February 4, 2008

Scott from Salt Lake
Gary & Co. ~ Congratulations on the Fourth Hundred episode. It seems like only yesterday you broke the 100 mark. Keep putting out the great shows by mixing it up!

All the best, ScoTT
February 4, 2008

Z
Top 5!!
February 4, 2008

Josh
first ten
February 4, 2008

Shad
400!!!! Lovin’ it!!!! Keep ‘em coming! We’re here for the long haul!!!
February 4, 2008

EricB
Yes! top 1000!
February 4, 2008

Cma82
Alright, top 5!

Congrats Gary!
February 4, 2008

Phillip
Congrats to the EPIC Vaynernation!
February 4, 2008

crank
and…I’m in.
February 4, 2008

Josh
i had bison grass vodka in poland!!!!
February 4, 2008

Withnail
Congrats and here’s to 400 more!
February 4, 2008

3robins
Yippeeeee…#400
February 4, 2008

FTboomer
Congrats GV, Still spreading the word
February 4, 2008

GregStefos
Congrats on 400. Thank you, Thank you.
February 4, 2008

wine-ot
amazing ride GV thanks for the memories thus far!
February 4, 2008

GregStefos
Congrats on 400. You’re the best
February 4, 2008

magnumgourmet
Top 20…woohoo!
February 4, 2008

Suzanne
I knew Mr. Mott was only kidding about the spitting.
February 4, 2008

AVP
Gettin’ late in Finland but had to stay up despite the early morning tomorrow.. 400 and a bright future!
February 4, 2008

Howard
#400

Proud to say that I found this show and have spread the Thunder to all my Friends….I won’t win the contest,,,,but,,,in my mind I win just by being here and so do the people I have turned into fellow Vayniacs!

Keep it up Gary!
February 4, 2008

Brandon M
A VODKA EPISODE? WHAAAAAAT?
February 4, 2008

JÃ¸rn Idar
Congrats to you Gary, and to all the Vayniacs!
February 4, 2008

Phil G
GV – congratulations on the 400th episode! Looking forward to many more. AND – thank goodness the Giants won! Congrats to Mott and all the G-men fans…
February 4, 2008

Bota Bag
WORD!!!!
February 4, 2008

Godfather
Giants rule! 400 in a row and going strong! Thank you for breathing new life into wine retailing and review!
February 4, 2008

DannyK
As if I didn’t already hate the Giants enough, now I have to tune in and see their fans here!? I could at least laugh at GV and his Jets (because of course….they suck). Today, I am sick to my stomach as I have to swallow a devastating loss to the friggin Giants. Uccchhh. Vodka is a good choice for today. It can help bring a quicker end to the nausea I feel and help me just get it all out…if you know what I mean.

So, A tip of the cap to the hated enemy as they deserved it for sure. Just a note to all you Blue shirt wearing yahoos, Brady et all will be back next year. Will you? GV, you can save it. You know the Jets have no shot.

Sincerely,
Angry, sad and nauseous DK
February 4, 2008

manual
thanks for all the episodes GV. there’s a whole lot more of you changing the wine world than you give yourself credit. and congrats to all your NY Giant’s fans. hope they were able to sneak in late today!

cheers!
February 4, 2008

4four1ones
wine-a-riffic! go go go more thunder shows!

4four1ones
February 4, 2008

Howard
test test
February 4, 2008

wine-ot
gv how do we get the new wrist band!!! can you suprise me with one please? dave bender 1204 s. adams unit 4 spokane wa 99204…mott a little help? anyway thanks guys havn’t missed an episode since #100… hope to meet you at taste washington!
February 4, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: Belvedere – havent really had many vodkas. Tend to like them in dirty martini form….as my girlfriend says, she likes her vodka martinis so dirty that she orders them “naughty”.
February 4, 2008

4four1ones
LETS GET GARY ON THE FRONT PAGE OF DIGG to HELP SPREAD THE THUNDER:
http://digg.com/food_drink/A_Vayniac_s_Definitive_Guide_on_How_To_Bring_The_Thunder

DIGG the blog post above! Come on Vayniacs lets do this!

4four1ones
http://www.thedailysamurai.com
February 4, 2008

Brian
I use to be much more of a liquor drinker, before I discovered how much I like wine. I use to drink absolute, but being the hardcore man that I was, by far my favorite Vodka was Everclear. 190 proof son.
February 4, 2008

crank
I liked that you looked a little buzzed at the end of the show. The vodka was doing its thing.
February 4, 2008

Cma82
Interesting episode Gary. Nice to see something different every once in a while, although nothing can ever top the vino! Thanks for everything you’ve done for wine and for my half hour of nightly entertainment.

QOTD: I don’t really drink much vodka anymore after I’ve rediscovered gin, but back when I did I tended to lean toward Ketel One
February 4, 2008

Mike Diz
Geeeeeeeee-MEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNN!!!! World Champs! PATS 18-1.
February 4, 2008

mikereyno
Gary

Congrats on 400! While I do not comment on many episodes I do watch them religously and have turned a number of my friends on to the show.
QOTD – Grey Goose
February 4, 2008

matt h
I like vodka, but i dont feel like there is enough difference in them to be terribly picky…i do like Vox though, for the 50s vibe of the bottle if nothing else…
And hey, congrats on 400 gary
February 4, 2008

Nick
Great Stuff!
February 4, 2008

TGatesman
QOTD: Ketel One is the vodka of choice right now, but I would have to say I’ve been drinking a little too much wine to enjoy liquor right now.

Thanks for the 400, Gary!
February 4, 2008

Alos
I don’t drink vodka sorry bro.
February 4, 2008

Matt
QOTD: Gotta be grey goose. 400 more sounds good to me!
February 4, 2008

Rob C
Congrats Gary on the 400th show. Cheers!! And here’s to hopefully 400 more, because the wine world still needs a lot of changing.
February 4, 2008

Beetroot
Chopin vodka all the way.
February 4, 2008

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qotd: stoli gold

we need a scotch episode….it is similar to wine, with the complexity and nose and all
February 4, 2008

ph
Congratulations and best wishes from Poland, home of Bison Grass Vodka
February 4, 2008

Large Format Fever
400 More!!! Boom-Shaka-Laka……

I will broadcast to the entire city of Chicago through my hi-rise windows……

I forgot the QOTD….
February 4, 2008

Marshall
A vodka show before a schnapps show?

QOTD:Vodka doesnt work with my personality. If I have to drink pure alcohol its going to be schnapps or whisky.
February 4, 2008

Dominick Mack
Since I’m not into Vodka that much, I’ll kinda jump on the bandwagon with Belvedere.
February 4, 2008

Josh
re the QUESTION OF THE DAY I must say that the Bison grass vodka evokes fond memories of my time in Poland but that this week we have been going through a bottle of Belvedere, which they curiously did not have in the Polish supermarket Piotr and Pawel. That having been said, WTF would I drink vodka when I can pop 05 Bourdeaux for twenty bucks that could drive the buffalo to extinction?
February 4, 2008

Achilles Mike
Yeah Giants- I hae’nt tried vodka in a long time.
February 4, 2008

Fingerlaker
(caps-warning) IS THAT A NEW WRISTBAND I SPY????????
February 4, 2008

Dominus
Yes 400 more! Thank goodness you saved this one with the M&M! I’m not a fan of the hard stuff. My QOTD is: what would have tasted if The Cheats had won? Moonshine, rubbing alcohol? You have to feel somewhat happy for the other “G-Men”?

Again, thank you for the first 400 and your hard work and enthusiasm is well appreciated.

Cheers to all the NY Giant fans!

P.S. Talking about family, how good do you think Archie Manning feels today?!
February 4, 2008

Derek
Very sad day here in new england, but EP 400 made everything better…Thanks for 400 GREAT EPs Gary…your the best!!!!

QOTD: cant stand Vodka
February 4, 2008

daverdude
YES The Giants Are SUPERBOWL Champions
YES The Patriots “CHOKED”

But as the World Continues on ~~~
Only THE 1972 DOLPHINS Are PERFECT
And Hold what NO Other team can or probally will

a 100 point Rating

Thank You NEW YORK
Goodbye OLD England
February 4, 2008

Pllonkdumper
TB going down at the hands of a Manning yet again-one to savor. Guess Bill needs to invest in better video cameras next year. YEAH!!!! Thanks GV. QOTD: Keep it old school- Ketel One.
February 4, 2008

Anthony L.
400 More!!! Wooo HOOO! BTW: Did anyone else catch the dance party music in the background. Is this Club Wine Libary now???

QOTD: Don’t like Vodka, don’t have a favorite.
February 4, 2008

Hugh
Ketel One i guess….
February 4, 2008

Chuck
GV – Congrats on show 400. Looking forward to more.

QOTD – Favorite vodka? Tito’s Handmade Vodka. From Texas. Yeah, Texas. But don’t let that stop you from checking it out.
February 4, 2008

Maria Martorell
YAY! Another 400 to go!!! Dude have you tried vanilla vodka? It’s delish. I also had a question for you, oh wise Vay guy: What’s the best wine to use for making Kir? I tried it in France once as an aperitif (I was told it was white wine and part creme de cassis) and loooved the taste. But nobody else seems to know what I’m talking about, so I’d like some professional advice
Good luck with the next 400 and thanks a ton!
February 4, 2008

Andy
Ready for 400 more G ….. Thanks for the thunder . Love the old world Pinot
Noir ….

QOTD—- Grey Goose real COLD….. in a Bloody Mary
February 4, 2008

Bonzo
What a disappointment for the 400th show! Football and vodka? I would rather have watched a show on dirty gym towels and cat pee – oh wait, I enjoyed that one. I hope the next 400 will be as good as the previous 399, which were terrific.
February 4, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: I like one that I forget the name but it was infused with blood orange.

I feel your pain on the super bowl but at least the cheaters lost even if it was to the dreaded G-men. Congrats to Chris though…Wait until next year!!
February 4, 2008

Tom T.
What? No Super Bowl clips? How lame. QOTD – I do not drink the stuff anymore.
February 4, 2008

AVP
Q: Hey GV, have you ever tried traditional Scandinavian dill akvavit? It’s massive on dill and very good.
February 4, 2008

Senor Sangria
Hey Bud…

I like the change of pace on this episode….

QOTD: Stoli Vanilla
February 4, 2008

mikey lennon
QOTD: Reyvak or Ketel One are usually my favorite vodka’s.

heck yes 400 more
February 4, 2008

John Blue Label
GV,
Fun episode. You ought to do scotch one of these days too!
I find that Absolut goes perfectly in my Bloody Mary’s, so that’s my go to brand. By the way, I happen to make the most delicious Bloody’s ever! They are legendary among my friends.
JWB
February 4, 2008

cgatesman
QOTD: Gotta go Grey Goose!
February 4, 2008

KenP
Well done, sir!
February 4, 2008

KyleLikesTies
Congrats on 400, GV … Today’s ep was totally unexpected :~}

QoTD: I’ve never really been into vodka. I’d rather grab some whiskey and chill with the Oak Monster.
February 4, 2008

Mike
Wow! 400! Congratulations GV. I love the WLTV show. I have spread the thunder to my family. Every month we have an open house Red Gravy dinner(Spaghetti sauce). We even send out postcards with the dates all listed. It is open to family and friends alike. We started it to keep our kids and their friends coming back once they got to that age of independence. Anyway, I have spread the thunder to them on multiple occaisions, all of them have watched you and “sniffy sniff” and “give it a whirl” are a part of our meal vocabulary now as we enjoy different wines with our dinner. If you are ever in the Chicago area drop me a line and if Red Gravy is on the calendar, you have a standing invitation. I’m looking forward to the next 400 episodes.
February 4, 2008

KC
400 episodes – that is pretty darn impressive. Thanks for all the knowledge.
Sweet intro – nice to let the fans have a little fun.

QOTD – my go to was Ketel One but I recently had Ciroc and think that a changing of the guard might be in order
February 4, 2008

Brandon M
QOTD – I don’t drink Vodka

Thanks for at least bringing the Bourgogne!
February 4, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
NY GIANTS -World Champions!!!!!

Gary,
cool episode. Will try that burgundy. 400 more sounds great!

QOTD: Nothing fancy, just my Kettle One.
February 4, 2008

grip
happy 400 gv – i to am a jet fan but hats off to big blue.thanks for all the
great thunder shows.keep up the good work
February 4, 2008

Mike
Oops! wrong comment section. I put it in the “thunder contest” comments too.
February 4, 2008

sharon
Happy 400th! Congrats!
February 4, 2008

Fiorentina!
Congrats on 400!
it was kind of like an extended 120.
QotD – Pravada is an amazing Vodka.
February 4, 2008

Zack
Happy 400 GV!!!
February 4, 2008

kit
The Jewel of Russia . . . my favorite vodka.
February 4, 2008

ryan
Reyka Icelandic Vodka
February 4, 2008

Keith
I thought it was cool that the superbowl was in my hometown (Glendale), otherwise, not a fan of either team. Congrats on 400. I think it’s neat to look at some of the early shows and you’re just so mellow, like “Hi, I’m Gary, thanks for tuning in” Now I have to turn down the volume and avert my eyes else be bowled over with your ‘thunderous’ energy! Its all good bro.
QOTD: Haven’t had much vodka since the mid-80’s when I snuck some (via water bottle) into an outdoor concert…it was Def Leppard and Europe (”The Final Countdown”). I think I remember the first song, that’s about it. And I remembered not to drink vodka ever again. Maybe I need to try it again with my mature palate!
February 4, 2008

Matty G.
Question of the Day

Since I’m not much of a vodka drinker, i’ll have to sheepishly admit that Grey Goose is the best vodka I have had.
February 4, 2008

Jonathan
Dansk Vodka all the way!

Gary maybe you can do some Tequila next. Ever have Chinaco Blanco?
February 4, 2008

Taylor
Loving the new wristband and great episode except I would have rather seen My Pats won. I’m going to spread the thunder by again telling all my friends, wear a WLTV shirt everyday this week, and email anyone I can!!! CONGRATS on 400 episodes!!!!!!!!!

QOTD Blavod from england, or The BEST vodka ever is Hangar One made in Alameda California, comes in a bunch of flavors, literally the smoothest and most tasteful vodka on the planet personal favorite is the Buddha Hand Citron its craft vodka and the even have viognier one.. Oh yeah I love vodka tooo!!!
February 4, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD — Not really into vodka, but I’ll go with whatever the ‘House Vodka’ was at the Ukranian Sacred Heart Social Club 24 years ago, where one of my grad school friends would bartend every once in a while.

“T”
February 4, 2008

Social Project Brian
Great opening, especially the Oak MOTTster. “Link that up, Vannahchuk!” I can’t wait to see your new MLIU t-shirt designs.

Did those Wine Librarians win a bet or something – is that why they got the Dom and the episode intro today? Lots of New York bragging from a bunch of guys in New JERSEY. Hmmm.

I love that Episode 400 was mostly vodka. (And you mentioned herb? Ha. I’m already predicting that Episode 500 will be taped in Amsterdam.)

The 02 sparkling vodka sounds wild – but only for sipping. Once you mix it with soda, the whole point is gone, right? And the Burdundy rouge sounds great – mmmmm… a radish fart bomb. Sounds awesome, Gar.

QOTD: Favorite vodka? So far, it’s Skyy Vanilla. But I was hoping you’d taste Ciroc – I’m pretty curious about trying that one.
February 4, 2008

grace
QOTD: Favorite vodka? I don’t drink it much.

Yah! 400 and the BIG ASS GLASS!! So, looking forward to more.
February 4, 2008

Modesto Jeff
Thanks for the first 400. Here is to 400 more! Congratulations!
February 4, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!!
Im glad to see 400 and look forward to atleast 400 more.

QOTD: Im not usually a vodka drinker, but out of the numerous that Ive had Im definitely huge fan of Ciroc. Very smooth and clean vodka with not much of a terrible burn.

–RH
February 4, 2008

3robins
Vodka…not my cup of tea…or should I say “not my glass of wine”…but loved the first 400 and know that the next 400 will only get better!!! Bring it on…….the THUNDER!!
February 4, 2008

purplejuicebruce
I thought the best part of the Superbowl was Tom Petty
QOTD…Love my wine but I don’t touch distilled spirits.
February 4, 2008

Ric Vinhage
Gary!

Great goobily moogily! Ep400 rocks! Have only been watching for a month or so but I have learned to not snob under 20 bone wine. Thank you! My wife thanks you!

Try Korean Soju sometime. I would suggest “San” “Chamisil” and “Jinro” Their profiles can be appreciated if you appreciate vodka!
February 4, 2008

Rob Csenar
QOTD: I’m not a big Vodka guy but I’ve been given a few bottles of Chopin (from Poland) and really enjoyed it.
February 4, 2008

RichE
QOTD:
After trying many volka in blind tasting get togethers with my friends.
Beleive it or not, Smirnoff was my favorite.
If you don’t beleive me, try it in a blind taste test for yourself.
February 4, 2008

Minda
Congrats on #400! I have to agree with all the Hangar One lovers- so delicious! They have a chipotle infused one that makes the best super spicy Bloody Mary. Heavy Water is also good- very clean and smooth.
February 4, 2008

Malphas
QotD: I’ve got to say that Smirnoff treats me right. I’m a fan of versatility; what else can I say?

I’ve had Gray Goose one time when I was with a friend one evening, and it had some serious bite, but I’m actually intrigued by the O-2 Vodka that you just reviewed.

I guess I’m going to have to link myself up with some O-2 nest time I go hunting for some hard liquor.
February 4, 2008

Garyh
first, football. i don’t get the ‘world champions’ thing. when i was a very young kid, i briefly collected gum wrappers. now maybe i could have declared myself to be the world gum wrapper collecting champion. but – if no one else in the world cares about that hobby (as they shouldn’t), does that label mean anything? similarly, no other countries my knowledge, except the canadians (eh?), play pro football – and we don’t even play the canadians for the ‘world championship.’ so that title just seems goofy to me. anyway, congrats to the world/national/whatever champions. glad that’s over so i won’t (hopefully) hear of the giants or patriots for a while and i can turn my rant mode off.

qotd: i only drink vodka in mixed drinks. since the quality is lost in the mix, i don’t care much about brands. i buy ketel one just in case i have someone over who cares.
February 4, 2008

Plminer
Thanks for the 400 episodes of brilliance GV, you rock!
QOTD: Greygoose is my go to Vodka, but I had some crazy schnizza a few years ago brought over from Russia, smooth as silk! Wish I remembered the name…
February 4, 2008

JK from WV
Come on Gary, give a little shout out to the Giant and their fans. I bet you took a beating today and rightfully so. Great game.

Good show and congrads on 400th show.

QOTD: I’m not much on vodka either, I like gin.
February 4, 2008

Ed S.
Happy 400!

QOTD: Not that big on vodka… as rare as it is, its going to be Grey Goose. How about some Scotch!
February 4, 2008

chris the greek
GO 400 MORE!!!

Go the Russian hook up. Wish i had the same love for Ouzo!!!

Favorite vodka: Absolut Level, even though i cant cheer for a spirit that is ment to taste of nothing!!! Would we drink a wine that tasted of water?

Congrats on reaching 400

Looking forward to what even the Thunder Show evolves to……..

Chris the Greek
February 4, 2008

Harley Stan
Congratulations of number 400 !!!! It was just 200 episodes ago you were sipping tea and now you have moved to vodka. Just like to say thanks for all you do. I am looking forward to the next 400 episodes.
QOTD- Fris Vodka.
February 4, 2008

Tatum Korin
QOTD: Belvedere vodka…smooth!
February 4, 2008

Russ J
Ah, GV, yesterday made up for having to watch Joe Walton run around like HE had won the Super Bowl that time your Jets knocked my Giants out of the playoffs. You remember. I told you about it. Yesterday ALMOST made up for sitting through that debacle down in Tampa in 2001. Figures that was the year I got SB tickets!
But, hey, THanks for 400 episodes, dude!

QOTD: not a vodka guy. Anything decent will do if I’m going that way.
February 4, 2008

Rhonda
qotd: Pearl Pomegranate Vodka, yum!

I am in for 400 more episodes!!!
February 4, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: Fris is my current favorite.
February 4, 2008

Andre
Gary,

Happy 400! I can’t tell you how much enjoyment my fiancee and I have garnered from watching you every day. Here’s to another 400!

Andre
February 4, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Don’t drink much vodka – I’d have to say Stoli is still the house favorite. I have to wonder that after a shot of heavy dill infused vodka your tasting notes are as on point as usual, but heck, you are Gary V.

I’ll meet your 400 and raise it another 400. Mott link that up!
February 4, 2008

BGreen
I just sent a mass email to everyone on my list. Maybe you can convert my friends from cheap beer and jager bombs.

QOTD: Tinos made somewhere in TX, great vodka and American
February 4, 2008

obrianksu
CONGRATS ON 400!!!
Great show, something new and interesting but very enjoyable.

QOTD: I also am not a huge vodka drinker. More scotch and whisky(bourbon).
But Ciroc would have to be my choice.
February 4, 2008

Machine
Thanks for calling out Grey Goose – way too sweet for my taste. If I want something sweet, I’ll hit up the Bison Grass vodka with some apple juice (or maybe Ciroc & tonic). If I want a cool bottle sitting around, I do up the Belvedere.

QOTD: I’m partial to Zyr.
February 4, 2008

kaybee
Great episode 400!

QoTd
Don’t do the hard stuff anymore, wine is fine for all occasions.
February 4, 2008

Mike Z in SD
Fart bomb?!? When I smell that, I usually leave the room…
QOTD: I’ve like Rain vodka. It’s got nice roundness and it’s still very clean. Mixes nicely with tonic, too (ooops… should I not have admitted that I mix it to a Russian?).

Keep up the great show, GV. I’m looking forward to more.
February 4, 2008

Brantley
Hey GV – You have no idea just how much I appreciate this show each day. I’ve learned a ton about wine, have expaned my palate, and finally your a flat out entertaining guy who it is obvious are passionate about wine. Don’t ever stop and thanks for 400 great episodes.
February 4, 2008

GottaGoDrink
Thanks for the zippy show GV!

QOTD- Gordon’s
February 4, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode I love the Vodka. That dill vodka sounds perfect for me. I am going to look for that in cali. The new wristband is sick i want one of those for sure to complete my collection 400 MORE!!!! I will be here if you do it. Thanks for your dedication to the show. The vayniacs know all the hard work and sacrifice to your personal life the show causes. We appreciate it very much Gary!!!

QOTD:
-A local joint that makes Vodka here in the bay area called hangar 1, makes a really good lime infused vodka made with real limes no fake fruit crap. That is at the top of my list.
February 4, 2008

Danny C
GV,

Do it buddy…4 hundo mo’!

QOTD: Favorite vodka would have to be Absolut Citron (little bit of tonic and we can mingle).

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February 4, 2008

The Original Marc
QOTD: Any one that I’m not drinking. Ugh. I can’t stand vodka. How ’bout some good whiskey though? Mmmmmmm.
February 4, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: Ultimat
February 4, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: I like Absolut Citron. but honestly I don’t do too much Vodka!!!
February 4, 2008

Palmer
Congrats on 400 and congrats to Grant and Meaghan!

QOTD: say what you will, but I like Grey Goose L’Orange on the rocks with a twist and maybe a splash of club soda depending on my mood.
February 4, 2008

hb
QOTD: I don’t drink vodka.
February 4, 2008

Monstrose
400!

QOTD: I am not a huge vodka fan, but I did recently infuse a vodka with Buddah’s hand (a citrus fruit) and it turned out pretty well.
February 4, 2008

Araldite
QOTD: Stoli Elite. Unfortunately it’s very expensive.
February 4, 2008

Tom Cihil
QOTD: By far, my favorite vodka is Luksusowa. As a Polish potato variety, it brings a mouthfeel that no grain-based vodka can. Plus, it carries its floral and viscous characteritics with a finesse well beyond its remarkably low price. Find it in the square bottle. At this price, even if you don’t care for it straight up or in martinis, it makes excellent and affordable cocktails – cosmopolitans, bloody marys, screwdrivers, etc.
February 4, 2008

malliemcg
Loving spreading the thunder – I’ve got the blog, I’ve got the word of mouth and now I’m ripping off the show at work .

QOTD – I’m not a massive fan – I’ve had pot still, citroen, vanilla, blueberry, Smirnoff (red and blue). I’d have to say I don’t like the Vanilla one. I’d have to say the Blue Smirnoff was the nicest, I do prefer to mix my vodkas than drink ‘em straight.

M

PS: Congrats and THANKS for making it to 400.
February 4, 2008

Kathleen Lisson
QOTD: I don’t drink Vodka.
Kathleen Lisson
February 4, 2008

Harold
Thanks for sticking with the show GV. Favorite vodka? Luksusowa, no question.
February 4, 2008

Tooch
Wow, episode 400! Nice work GV.

Favorite vodka is Hanger One. Excels in the one big category I care about with vodka – SO SMOOTH! Great mouthfeel, I suppose.
February 4, 2008

stewart l
Congrats on episode 400 Hard to believe
QOD Pravda vodka
February 4, 2008

Dave Canada
QOTD – Stoli…..from my university days…..don’t drink much vodka these days.
I am going to get serious….thinking about setting up a booth at the mall!
February 4, 2008

half century
QOTD; Luksosowa – Polish Luxury Vodka (love that subtitle)
GIANTSGIANTSGIANTSGIANTSGIANTSGIANTSGIANTSGIANTSGIANTSGIANTS
February 4, 2008

winelover4ever
Vodka is a good spirit to shift gears, specially on well done Martinis. I use to get very creative and usually improvise a lot on cocktails like martinis (one of my favorites). I found an under the radar vodka which I like straight or mixed. The name is Jean Marc and if you see it buy it, you won’t regret it. Now for mixing I prefer adsolute orange. Changing the subject, congrats to the NY Giants……great game they almost got the “Pretender” on the only game they payed on regular season. I think the first time the Giants just broke the ice on NE Patriots. Then I have to also give some credits to the Ravens who almost beat them clean and such removing the invinsible shield this other people think they have….well that’s enough already… to Ceasar what it’s of Ceasar….Great Job GIANTS !!!!!!
P.S next super bowl … Dolphins / Jets ….See ya GV crying….
February 4, 2008

MrJCG1
Nice episode. Would like to see you occasionally do other spirits as well. I’m a huge Tequila fan. Ever had Casa Nobles Anejo? Simply fantastic and almost crosses over to a scotch like taste.

Bringing the Thunder: I’ve already (over the weekend) emailed everyone on the mailing list of a side business I run (approximately 900 customers). I’ve already gotten back 22 emails saying how much they enjoyed your show. Three of the 900 asked me not to use my mailing list for such things (I guess I’ve lost three of my customers for you but that’s alright). Love the show and am at the Library once a month to stock up.

QOTD: Drink much more tequila than vodka but I guess I’d have to go with Belvedere. Cheers mate.
February 4, 2008

ramona
QOTD; Never developed a taste for vodka…but a good single malt scotch or some good irish…well that’s a different story
February 4, 2008

CKCBrian
Weeew 400! I want 400 more for sure. Now, how I shall bring the thunder… 1. Subscribing all the macs at the Apple Store i work at to WLTV. 2. Sharing episode 400 on Facebook for all my friends to see. 3. and finally, making my GF watch the next 400 shows “wether she likes it or not!”.

-Brian
February 4, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Grey Goose–

Congrats on #400!!!!!!!!!!! Truly nice work on your part and it is very appreciated on my end!
February 4, 2008

EricB
QOTD: never really drank vodka. had sips here and there.
thanks for 400, looking forward to more! Keep stretching the boundaries.
February 4, 2008

Marc
Oh yeah! 400 more at a minimum!

Not too into vodka so I’m thrilled that you ended the show with an excellent pinot…I’ll search for that one!
February 4, 2008

JonK
QOTD: I don’t drink that stuff straight, but here’s a line from one of the finest novels of the past century, Gorky Park:

“There are two kinds of vodka: good and very good.”

Jon
February 4, 2008

Jennifer
GV, this was one of my favorite shows. QOTD: I don’t know, but you made me thirsty for the vodka! Thanks again for everything you do. xo
February 4, 2008

H-Why
400 Episodes! Thank you Gary for your hard work. I’ve learned so much about wine in the last 18 months. Now people come and ask me for recommendations!

Best wishes and continued success for you, your family and the extended family at the Wine Library.
February 4, 2008

In Vino Veritas
Congrats to the Giants and the Giants’ fans! Great game too.

I like when you change things up occasionally. Nice little Vodka episode. Dill vodka sounds interesting; I’m not sure how much I could stand to drink though. Sounds like drinking the pickle juice out of the jar.

400 more episodes, yes!

QOTD: I like any vodka anytime, anyplace, well almost.
February 4, 2008

Eric
QOTD: Wyborowa (Polish) unfortunately not available in the US anymore.
February 4, 2008

Chris Tessari
Drinking that Vodka like it was your job. Nice work! You should shoot Vodka on every episode.

QOTD: My favorite Vodka is anything that comes in a half gallon. Just joking. I’d down with the old regular Stoli. Haven’t had real pricey ones.
February 4, 2008

David James
400 more? Do 1000 more! You make me laugh so much, and you always get me in a good mood, so please please don’t stop ever! Oh and on that news thing it said you get 60,000 hits a day? Now I know what you mean by lurkers. I thought I was bad.

QOTD: I’m a university student, so the only vodka I drink is crappy supermarket stuff that tastes like petrol. Or at the best, smirnoff. So I don’t even know what a good vodka tastes like.

Don’t stop WLTV gary! We love you, even if only a few hundred a day say so.
February 4, 2008

Michael Y
qotd: only tried a few vodkas so I’ll go with the Grey “yellowtail” Goose.
February 4, 2008

Jeremy
My most favorite vodka i ever had… Arktic (small producer only ever found in 1 bar in the world. Florence, Italy) it might have even been homemade. It blew me away, and at 16 (thank god for the low drinking age) I was hooked on high-end vodka’s. Now 23 I am hooked on tasting every good wine i can get my hands on. This time it is thanks to GV

Thanks GV!!!!

United States Coast Guard Cutter Spencer (WMEC-905) from Boston, MA Sends their regards!

Jeremy
February 4, 2008

glenn
Bravo GV – way to let your NYG peeps intro this epic episode! good on you.

spreading the thunder: if you guys will work up a big, high quality WLTV patch i will get it sewn onto my riding leather vest and this summer you will have a larger than life, 2-wheeled & heavily chromed, rollin’ billboard thru Cali!!!
February 4, 2008

vivaitalia
Favorite vodka is definitely Ciroc. It’s a French vodka that’s actually made from grapes. I’m very surprised it wasn’t on todays show. Man, I can’t believe we’re at 400 episodes that’s so kick ass. I can’t thank you enough for brightening up my day and sharing so much knowledge and passion. WLTV is always the first thing I do when I get home from busting my butt all day at work. That and a nice glass of wine is the perfect way to wind down. You rock GV!
February 4, 2008

Christopher J
Great show Gary, congrats on the big 400!!! Sorry about the Super Bowl, how about Eli Manning? I mean… he is no “Kellen Clemens”, but pretty darn good huh? Yes, I was being sarcastic.

QOTD: No Vodka for me, I am really not a big fan. I guess the best one I had probably would be Grey Goose.
February 4, 2008

Dale Cruse
Remember that show “Coach?” My favorite moment had coach standing in the hallway outside his office. A coed on his way to class enthusiastically asked, “Hey Coach, we gonna win this weekend?” Coach looked puzzled. “Are you on the team?” he asked. When the young man replied no, Coach said, “Then it looks like you’re not going to be doing much of anything this weekend.”
February 4, 2008

Billyd
Qotd – Greygoose but I much prefer Lagavulin 16. As for the Thunder an 8 x 10 inch min window sticker in my big construction truck “LINK UP WINE TV.WINELIBRARY.COM In vibrant color..
February 4, 2008

Daniel
Congrats on episode 400! Oh yeah at least 400 more!

QOTD: Not that much into vodka.
February 4, 2008

jfoobar
Don’t drink Vodka nowadays but my fondest memories are of Finlandia.
February 4, 2008

AlisonD
Congrats on the 400th episode!

QOTD: A tall Grey Goose with club soda,lemon and lime…my favorite summer drink

That Dill Vodka looks great! Dill is one of my favorite spices.
February 4, 2008

Toke-Dawg
QOTD: Not a vodka guy.

I spread the thunder by wearing my WLTV shirt when I go out. I tell people about WLTV when they ask what’s on my shirt and love getting comments from Vayniacs on the street. I also post on Daniel Rogov’s wine forum every time you have an episode worth mentioning. I make like Mott and link WLTV up. That usually gets a few hundred reads. I also tell my friends and family about WLTV. I also write a food column for my university newspaper and plan on putting a link in a future article.
February 4, 2008

Golfer Gary
I don’t drink much vodka so I can’t comment on it. To spread the thunder, I tell everyone in my wine class, friends, family and clients about your show. E-mails too. Congratulations on 400 shows. I’ve watched them all.
February 4, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I’m not into vodka; once had a vodka gimlet though
Cheers for episode 400!
I knew the Giants could do it. Your heart cannot be so hard that it cannot appreciate the upset.
February 4, 2008

Kristen
Congrats on 400 GV!!! And way to maintain your Russian heritage- 3 shots of vodka in short succession, way to go. I like the new wristbands too!

Can’t wait to spread the THUNDER!

QOTD: I’m a CKC, so I keep it to Citron (and Sprite). If I had the cash to drop on good vodka, I would…but I’d rather get good wine instead!

And if Belichick can do it, so can I: Congrats to you Mott and your NY Giants.
February 4, 2008

Andrew H.
Congratulations Gary! Thank you so much for all that you’ve done for us. I have learned so much from you and cannot thank you enough. Take care and Thank You!!
February 4, 2008

Hotshot162
Just feel like the Giants winning the super bowl brought Gary to a weird mood today…make a strange episode today. That’s all right though, because there will be 400 episodes coming, right? Anyhow, thanks to Gary for keep doing this, I really appreciate this!!

QOTD: Never have a vodka before, not even a sip…so no favorite here.
February 4, 2008

Daniel B.G.
QOTD: Vanilla Stoli w/ coke.

It’s funny that you said people watch this at lunch break or when they get home from work. My time to watch is before going to bed. Being seven hours ahead of Eastern time, that means late nights so much of the time. I stay up for the Thundershow, though!
February 4, 2008

Shadowbird
QOTD: Vodka is vodka…I don’t have a favorite.

Keep the show going, though!
February 4, 2008

E
Link like a champion today, Mott!

Congratulations on 400 episodes. But I don’t care for vodka; I only keep it around for the guests.
February 4, 2008

BryanJ
GV- Congrats on 400! Thanks for all the great shows so far. Looking forward to many more.

QOTD: Not much into vodka lately. Drank vodka and soda for a while back when I was on the Atkin’s Diet. Usually went with Kettle One. Never really enjoyed it without a mixer.
February 4, 2008

Paul M
QOTD: Stolichnaya
February 4, 2008

HuskerJamie
Sorry about the G-Men/Pats Super Bowl GV. At least you’re not a Vikings fan.

QOTD: Reyka vodka blew me away when I tried it six months ago and now it’s my go to vodka.
February 4, 2008

Sev
Congratulations on Episode #400 to Gary, and the winning team at Wine Library. It is an impressive accomplishment! Thank you for everything.

QOTD: I haven’t had much vodka, but I would have to say my favorite is The Jewel of Russia. It is pretty classic in its approach, and has a pretty cool package, made complete with a wax seal. Smooth enough to drink on its own, but won’t break the bank if you want to make quality mixed drinks. They also make a Bilberry infused one, that is lower in alcohol, dark red in color, and a touch sweet. Sort of a ready-made Cosmo. I am also very excited about a Long Island vodka coming out soon called LiV (rhymes with 5) made from the famous long island potato.
February 4, 2008

Greg B.
Big G, Congrats on the the Big 400!

QOTD: The Goose is Loose !
February 4, 2008

Joseph White
QOTD: favorite vodka and vodka experience? half a bottle of sky snuck into a movie theater when i still lived in NJ to see “detroit rock city” with a bunch of friends. we shared it and dumped it into our orange sodas from the concession stand – amazing baby!

Congrats on 400 Gary – we love you so much and appreciate everything you bring to the table. Check out my thunder spreading – i’ve almost been kicked out of so many liquor stores in LA for telling people they’re spending way too much money on junk – plus me and all of my friends now have a tradition – we watch an episode of TTS after Lost every week now!
February 4, 2008

Kevin Grove
QOTD: Kalashnikov vodka! You can even get it in a bottle shaped like an AK-47
February 4, 2008

GalvezGuy
Congrats on 400.

QOTD: Tito’s, a Texas made vodka that is wonderful just chilled with a twist of lemon.
February 4, 2008

Michael
Gary, can’t stand vodka, and if it wasn’t for the thunder show, I’d still be drinking beer. The reason you are so necessary is there are too many wines and no reason to drink the same wine twice. Not so of anything else (lagavulin, Dogfish head IPA). Without a guide, its too daunting to attempt all the choices necessary to even get started with wine, cheers!
February 4, 2008

JayZee
Congratulations! I never thought we’d make it to 400! Awesome. And cheers to Mott and all of the other Giants fans – great game!!

QOTD: Absolut Citron on ice
February 4, 2008

Alex
i like grey goose and smirinoff black.
but being a member of the college kid group i also drink such popular trash vodkas as uv-blue and fleshmens.
February 4, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: My favorite Vodka is any Vodka I make into Limoncello, which is generally Smirnoff.
February 4, 2008

JordanW
QOTD: My favourite Vodka is Polar Ice… cheap and goes good in a Sex on the Beach.

Jordan, Ottawa, Canada
February 4, 2008

Justin L Ove
Was that your new theme song playing in the background?
Yum, dill vodka, sounds great. Down that with a bowl of pickles.
QOTD: Chopin…cuz it sounds so cool.
February 4, 2008

George from NEPA
My favorites would be either Belvedere or Chopin
February 4, 2008

JC
Happy 400th! QOTD: Black Death Vodka from Transylvania! Sugar beet vodka, clean, never had a hangover from it, Slash’s brand, U.S. Dept. Food & Drug took it off the market in like 1994 for having a skeleton on the label (BS reason if you ask me).
February 4, 2008

Dave from VA
QOTD: Level, lovely and clean taste
February 4, 2008

blkntan03
Congratulations on your 400th show. My wife (Liz) and I have been watching since on iTunes sinde June, you sir are the UNCLE FLOYD of the wine world. Thanks for all you do, we love the show.
February 4, 2008

waibeans
congrats on episode 400, GV!

love the new wristbands, they definitely bring the thunder
February 4, 2008

Atreyu
Gary,
keep up the good work, you’re great!

QOTD: I loved Zubrovska vodka. I don’t know if I spelled it correctly but I had it in Poland and it was great!
February 4, 2008

Darlene O.
Another great episode, Gary! Love the take on the vodka. QOD: Mezzaluna, not easily found, and Grey Goose, which is in my freezer as I type. :} Happy 400, Gary!!
February 4, 2008

Kevin H
Great stuff Gary… Long time lurker here

QOTD: Last time I drank vodka, was Belvedere vodka. That or Stoli was my vokda of choice.
February 4, 2008

pete c
Happy 400th Gary! Hey, even if you didn’t like the result of the SB, you had to like the game. Give Eli credit. Most of NY had written the kid off as a championship caliber quarterback, but he showed grit in leading his team to victory. Good job, Eli!
February 4, 2008

David Harris
Hanger One Vodka
February 4, 2008

FJDR
Congrats on 400. Hopefully there will be 400 more.

QOTD: I’ve only had vodka a few times, don’t remember what kind.
February 4, 2008

ChrisR
You had me worried there for a moment with the vodka. How could you not review a wine for the 400th episode??? I even popped a bottle of wine for this occasion. Opened up a bottle of South African Pinotage. Don’t really like it, but I’m spending time with it to try and figure it out. We’ll see.

I don’t really like vodka, so I have an alternate QOTD (anybody is welcome to share it if they don’t like vodka either):
What have I gotten out of WLTV so far?
QOTD2: Watching the past 200 or so episodes of WLTV has really made me feel like a part of a larger community. Not just of people who like wine, but of people who like steak, like the Jets, like good tea, like good cheese, whatever it is. Because ultimately this show is about life. It gets crazy sometimes, and some things are unexpected. But it’s grounded in a lot of values, such as enjoying life, spending time with family (huddled around the computer watching WLTV, of course), and it’s mostly about understanding who you are and maybe trying to open that up a little and change and experience new things. Thanks for WLTV, Gary Vaynerchuk, and thank you for letting us change the wine world-heck a lot of worlds-through you.
February 4, 2008

RonC
Congratulations on your 400th episode.
Great atmosphere for the vodka reviews.

QOTD: Don’t drink much vodka, but my favorite is Grey Goose.
February 4, 2008

Dr. G
I thought the congrats would be going to everyone there for the 400th ep – as it should!!! However, it appears that the gang there is ALMOST more excited about the Giants win – so congrats on that too – many here in Packer territory quickly became Giants fans in the last few days before the game and were pulling for a win with you.

QOTD: Not sure what they made it with, but had a homemade vanilla vodka that rocked (store bought vodka, vanilla bean dropped in, allowed to sit for about six months) – certainly better than any of the homemade wines I’ve ever tasted
February 4, 2008

Hamid
QOTD: being part of the CKC I haven’t had all that many kinds of vodka… but my favorite thus far has been lime Smirnoff.
February 4, 2008

SteveW
Congrats on Episode #400, can’t wait for Episode 1,000.
QOTD: Grey Goose, next time you do a non wine tasting you should do Gins.
February 4, 2008

TROC
The Thunder is spread the old fashioned way and the most effective way. Word of mouth, its a little slow but once you get there, you stay there. Vodka, I love it, seem to always go back to Ketel. 400! the show just keeps getting better, congrats to you and your staff. What happened to Brady? I’ve never seen him look so Manning like, please tell me he didn’t get a new Swiss bank acct.
February 4, 2008

Ben F
HAPPY 400th Brother!!!
Great way to change it up I love the Vodka episode!!!
QOTD: I am now ashamed to say I love Grey Goose. it is very mellow to me… I have had and enjoyed imperia I think it is called but Grey goose is still my favâ€¦.
February 4, 2008

Bob W.
Congrats Gary V on episode # 4 – 0 – 0 !!! Incredible!! Looking forward to seeing where you take the next 400 shows.

QOTD: Ketel One
February 4, 2008

Corrado
QOTD: More of a single-malt fan than a vodka fan. Last vodka I bought that I took note of as being better than usual was Van Gogh. Grey Goose has become the Santa Margharita Pinot Grigio.

In the belief that slow & steady wins the race, I gotta declare that bulk-mailing and cramming WLTV down unsuspecting friends’ throats via guerilla marketing by lurkers and fans alike doesn’t demonstrate NEARLY the devotion to the core values of the show as individually recommending WLTV to friends, family, and colleagues via 1-on-1 personal conversation. I LOVE the show and I tell everyone who loves wine about it.
February 4, 2008

KAHUNA
Mott,
Not sure if that is the cup of victory of the cup of STD
February 4, 2008

BobMac
I don’t have a favorite vodka…I feel so dull.
February 4, 2008

MattyO
gary V,

never really had vodka…remember i’m a young drinker…only 23 years of age. i’m still being awed by the wine world. so anyhow…great stuff!

thanks so much gary for doing 400! awesome! rediculous! 400 more? of course!
February 4, 2008

Cosmo108
QOTD: I only drink cheap vodka in bloody marys.
February 4, 2008

Grapedigger
Happy BIG 400!! Well done GV! Hopefully the thunder show will continue on to episode 1000+, Cheers
February 4, 2008

amgryger
Congrats on all 400 episodes.

QOTD: Not really a vodka drinker, though I occaisionally enjoy a vodka dirty martini, usually grey goose or ketel one. It is what it is.
February 4, 2008

Snarf
QOTD: Stoli Razberi on the rocks! I can drink way TOOOOOOOOOOO much of this
February 4, 2008

JoshL
Congrats on the 400th GV! Congrats to Mott for the G-men coming through…I actually don’t like the Giants at all considering I’m Eagles fan…but I hate the Pats even more…Tom Brady’s a f…wait I said I’m not gonna say that word in front of kids. Wish I had known about the Boston expo much earlier, though I could just run into you when I visit the store next time…I imagine it’d be a great learning experience to be in an environment like that…hopefully next year.
QOTD: Original 80 proof Belvedere…always enjoyed its purity while I look through the bottle to see the illustration of Poland’s presidential palace. That was easy question since I’m not a big time Vodka drinker, but had you asked about whiskey? whew…I would’ve written a novel…then again….I usually write on novel on these things and couple friends at work have called me a f….wait not in front of kids…for liking this show too much. Now friends who don’t appreciate a friend’s hobby can suck it (can I even say that?…Mott, bleep it up).
February 4, 2008

Thanks to our Vets!
I wouldn’t want to do many more than 3 vodkas in a show! Loved the Dom P. opening for your Giants fans employees. Nice love.
February 4, 2008

Kazi Indakwa
QOTD: Finlandia, smooth, very underrated. Congrats on the 400th episode.
February 4, 2008

espressokev
not a fan of the vodka. I’m more of a bourbon and whiskey kinda guy.
February 4, 2008

Mason
I will never tire of hearing the word “fart” when describing a wine’s smell!!!! How awesome! Happy 400th, GV! Thanks for all the great shows.
February 4, 2008

EvanR
QOTD: McCormicks for the CKCs! No, just kidding, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
February 4, 2008

BW
QOTD – Not really into the Vodka so no favs.

Congrats on show 400! We get as much out of it as you do!
February 4, 2008

Agnes
Keep the good work Gary!!!:-)
February 4, 2008

StephanieF
QOTD: I don’t usually spring for the vodka, but when I do I go for the Grey Goose.

How I spread the thunder: Facebook posts, Facebook applications, Facebook status’, I wear my wristband(s) EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MySpace blogs, word of mouth and what my husband and I like to call “Random Gary Quotes”.
February 4, 2008

tuscanbob
I think you need to sponsor a Nascar race now…the Wine Library 400.

I don’t like vodkas…in fact, I really don’t like any clear liquors. Bourbon and scotch are how I roll. Beam & Maker’s Mark are tough to beat. I went to Scotland this past summer and sampled my fair share of whiskey between rounds of golf. My favorite was a speyside called Clynellish and was extremely pleased to find it widely available here in the states. A pint of Belhaven’s Best Ale with a side car of Clynellish….oh baby.

Congrats on 400 GV. Keep on keeping on.
February 4, 2008

Les
Great show GV love the Vodka Episode, a drink true to my Ukrainian roots.
Congrats on 400, here’s to 400 more.

Na zdorovya!

QOTD: Nemiroff Vodka Chilled straight up!
February 4, 2008

DavidB
qotd: Absolute Pappar (sp) because I only drink vodka (for the most part) with bloody mary’s
February 4, 2008

CellarDweller
400. Auspicious. Kudos.

QOTD: Zubrowka, actually. Not just saying that to be contrary. One thing I wonder about: the label on the bottle I had was *very* different that the one you tried. Are there varieties of this vodka? I don’t remember it being particularly over-sweet.

Anyway, congrats, thanks, and can’t wait for the next 400!
February 4, 2008

Sean
That episode threw me off but was amazing anyway. I like the idea of you venturing into the wider range of alcoholic beverages time to time as a little ‘treat’ for those of us who venture out there too.

QOTD: Wodka Zoladkowa Gorzka is a really good vodka I found, but very powerful. Heavy herbal aroma and taste. Kinda like eating thyme leaves while being punched in the face.
February 4, 2008

Greg H.
Okay, I’m done lurking! Congrats on 400 episodes, and thank you for agreeing to stick around. I look forward to 400 more.

QOTD: Not a vodka drinker, not at all. Had to give it up after after my old high school buddy and I raided his dad’s liqour cabinet, grabbed a bottle of El Cheapo Crappo, and found a jar of Tang to mix it with. So long ago, yet still recalled with brutal clarity.
February 4, 2008

Brad Harrison
More of a single malt scotch drinker than vodka but…I go for Ciroc when doing the vodka thing. Give it a shot.
February 4, 2008

Doc Johnson
Big CONGRATS on episode 400!

QOTD: I’ve had very few vodkas, and they’ve always been mixed.
February 4, 2008

KyBoy
GV, Congrats on the 400 episodes. I appreciate your commitment to the show. It really does bring pleasure to each day.

QOTD: I have to throw a shout out to the U S of A and TITO’s vodka out of Texas. It ridonkuously cheap for how smooth it is. It’s distilled 6 times and on point. Major ups to the makers of Titos and the best value in vodka!
February 4, 2008

passthecab
great show! was very entertaining, but i was hoping to get your take on the ‘99 dom once i saw it on the table!

QOTD: Ketel One
February 4, 2008

Scott Villard
I tend not to drink vodka by itself, but I do think that Grey Goose is good in Cosmopolitans and Black Russians.
February 4, 2008

Aaron J
AOTD: Stoli is like an old confidant–always there when you need it. Not too pretentious either.
February 4, 2008

KW
Congrats on the 400th Show!
QOTD: Don’t drink much Vodka – many years since I had some.
February 4, 2008

Mark in Fresno
Wow, congrats on the 400. Not my choice in vodkas, as I’ll go Belvedere or Hangar One for the thunder. Seriously, I am a Patriots fan, but what a bummer to have this milestone the day after the other team wins. That would be like a 49ers fan having to show up to work in Oakland the day after the Raiders win the Super Bowl. Except that will never happen, so I guess not…
February 4, 2008

MontanaSage
QOTD: “Hanger One” is really startling; extremely clean and with an ephemeral exotic fruit finish that completely evaporates in about one second.

BTW, I regularly use the trick of running entry-level vodka through a new Brita filter 8 or 10 times: it really does work to make the vodka much cleaner and more pleasing. It doesn’t bring it up to the level of “Hanger One,” but it gives you a nice, clean vodka that makes killer Limoncello, also useful for cooking and homemade extracts.

(I find all commercial limoncello to be “meh” but homemade is a real treat. It’s worth the trouble.)

Thanks for 400. Looking forward to as many more as you can manage.

And now, back to lurking.
February 4, 2008

Andrew
“a little hint of…fart bomb” … god i love this show
February 4, 2008

Brandon b
Congratulations Mott and Thanks for all the phenomenal shows and I look forward to many more. QOTD- The best vodka I ever had was a ginger infused vodka at a bar in Paris. Any house infused vodka is usually the best.
February 4, 2008

Nicolas
Gary,

OK you win, this was a good show.

I’ll do a post about you and your site on my blog. It probably won’t win me anything but you deserve it as a 400th episode BD gift.

Nico
February 4, 2008

SandyJo
Congrat’s on the 400!!

Absolut is my go-to vodka for my martini. Keep the vodka and the martini glass in the freezer at all times. BUT – to really taste the vodka you should try it at room temperature. It will surprise you. There is an awsome vodka made in New Port Richey Florida called Empire T&W American Luxury. Incredible vodka – even tastes great at room temp. Try it!
February 4, 2008

Kevin C.
GV, being a Tulane man in LSU Tiger country, I feel your pain. Arch nemesis wins the big, man, that sucks!

QOTD: Rarely drink vodka, but I’d say old school straight Stolichnaya, no flavors please. You did say we have a week or two to work on the spreading the thunder, I think I’ll start tomorrow by making the national news. Yes, Mardi Gras hammered by “THUNDERSTORMS” hundreds of thousand will hear the thunder in the Big Easy tomorrow courtesy of yours truly.

Did you say Eminem got into the wine business? WTG, Slim Shady!
February 4, 2008

RMG
GV: Go 400 more, “linkin’ up the world through wine”!
February 4, 2008

Kidder
Well 400 are in the bag!!! Gary, you can only have 3 shots of vodka.
You were gettin a little buzzed I could tell.. LIGHTWIEGHT!!!!!

QOTD: POPOV of course!!!! It’s the premium vodka ha ha ha….
February 4, 2008

Veronica
Hangar One Mandarin Vodka. It rocks.
February 4, 2008

Mike P.
QOTD: Stoli Orange (sp?)
From a Pats fan, the Giants earned that championship ring and I was impressed. They had a great run and have a great tradition.
To everyone who just ‘hates’ the Patriots, I understand where you are coming from (Sox v. Yanks) but jealousy just makes you look small.

To Gary V., it has been great and I look forward to seeing you this weekend.
February 4, 2008

Reed H
I donâ€™t drink much vodka. About all I have ever had is cheep stuff. Itâ€™s not my favorite drink.
February 4, 2008

John W. Taylor
Congratulations on your 400th show. I love the shows and look forward to many more. Stoli , Belvedere, Finlandia. Grey Goose Vodkas. “Gary, you should do a single malt Scotch episode sometime and some other liqours such as Cognac, and, Rocco. “Mott, congratulations to NYG – MEN which will go down as the greatest upset in Super Bowl History thus far. It is amzing to what individuals can do when they play as a team rather than a team of individual superstars. I would love to ask the self centered arrogant Randy Moss how he likes playing the past 15-1 Vikings and currently 18-1 Patriots without winning the big one and no Super Bowl Ring to show.
February 4, 2008

Eli
“Zubrowka” is actually pronounced Zuh-brouv-ka. I went to the bottling plant in the Polish town of Bialystok (yes, like Max Bialystock from the “Producers”). In fact, I represented an American company called Central European Distribution Company when it purchased Polmos BiaÅ‚ystok from the Polish government. At the factory, I saw the little old ladies putting blades of buffalo grass in the bottles, one bottle at a time. It was amazing.

Zubrowka is traditionally drunk with apple juice. It makes a great mixed drink!!
February 4, 2008

T-Bag
Congrats on #400, can’t wait for the next 400!
February 4, 2008

pdn
GV, Congrats on number 400!! Keep up the amazing work, and here’s to 400 more episodes!

qotd: chopin vodka, although I haven’t really explored vodka.
February 4, 2008

Jeffrey
little tipsy at the end there bud?

qotd: depends on my mood, either grey goose, van gogh double espresso, but usually just stoli orange. can’t pick one.
February 4, 2008

Dave in Leverkusen
Way to go, Giants! Only 2 more to catch my Steelers…

QOTD: I have to go with 2 favorites – one sentimental and the other drinking-wise. Sentimental favorite is Stolichnaya – we used to get it for a dollar a bottle in the Soviet Culture store in East Berlin during the 80’s!
The other is Wodka Chopin, an incredibly smooth Polish vodka.
February 4, 2008

PFORTY
QOTD: Love the grey goose, but also like to infuse some Absolut Citron with blueberries for a week or two!

Thanks a million for all 400, GV. You rock. Here’s to 400 more, cheers!
February 4, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
Yay! 400 more!

Even though my team wasn’t Superbowl bound it was still a great show. Our party bet for next year was “who will be the halftime performer in ‘09?” We had some fun brainstorming and guessing for next year…

QOTD – Favorite vodka, hmmm… Not much of a vodka drinker so I really haven’t sampled many. I did like one variety called “Pearl” though I haven’t sampled any truly “high-end” or “rare” vodkas.
February 4, 2008

NathanN
Thanks for the 400 shows GV.

QOTD: I’ve been vodka free for years.
February 4, 2008

Ryan
Congratulations on #400! You made me feel guilty for being a lurker so I had to leave a comment! I’d love to work at the wine lib! It’s too bad I don’t know anything about wine!
February 4, 2008

WineMaynard
Absolut Vodka usually with a dirty martini.
February 5, 2008

JamesN.
QOTD; Not a big vodka fan, Grey Goose was good but overpriced, Stoli Gold was also pretty nice,three olives is ok, Skyy is an american version of Absolute. I enjoy values, so I would probably pick Luksusowa potato vodka for about 12 bones. Pravda is excellent but over advertised, and overpriced.
Thanks for 400 episodes You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 5, 2008

Phil G
qotd – kettle one
February 5, 2008

Jerry
fart bomb?
February 5, 2008

cpd
Thanks for 400 GV!

QOTD: Wyborowa from Poland was always my favorite.
February 5, 2008

Joshua E.
Hey Gary, great show and happy 400th episode! 800 more? Bring’em on!

I’ve never had a really great vodka, but I’ve never really given vodka much of a chance as a quality alcoholic beverage. Something about it just screams drunken partying to me. I guess that shows my ignorance.
February 5, 2008

Joshua E.
whoops…i meant 400 more…got a little bit ahead of myself
February 5, 2008

Nathan H
Thanks for sticking around Vaynerchuk.

QOTD: EFFEN Vodka is the nicest I have enjoyed so far. Although when I am drinking vodka it is just to get messed up, so I usually just hit the Hawkeye Vodka. It tastes like lighter fluid, but it works.
February 5, 2008

CoolHandLuke
Two vodkas that I enjoy are Belvedere and Kettle One.
February 5, 2008

David R.
QOTD: Iceberg vodka
February 5, 2008

Jx
QOTD: Koliska brand vodka, made in beeeaaaauuuutiful Sheridan Wyoming (my hometown). In fact, I may be the ONLY Vaniac from the great state of WY.

Much love, GV.

Jx
February 5, 2008

Characterlost
QOTD: i’m not really sure, i always mix it with stuff
February 5, 2008

Todd S
QOTD: Absolute is my favorite cheap vodka. I like Kettle One and Stolichnaya for mid priced vodkas. I do not buy it often so that is all I have to offer.
February 5, 2008

Primo Bo
Congrats on the 400 and GO BIG BLUE! QOTD: Just did a vodka tasting a few months ago with notes on the blog. I like Chopin since I drank quite a bit on a trip to Poland, but Reyka beat it out for the new top spot. Reyka is Icelandic and uses the volcanoes and hot springs in the distillation process. The result is a VERY smooth vodka, and the price is not too bad. I likey.
February 5, 2008

Erik Klumpp
Great episode and happy 400th. I must say that I am not a vodka man (i.e. Freshman year and a bottle of mccormicks forever turned me off). But I am a scotch man, and my favorite bottle is most definitely McCullen’s 12 year. I’m a CKC so I go too expensive.
February 5, 2008

moonbot
loved the show. not really into vodka, but i’d say that (qotd) wyborowa is my go to. love the polish stuff.
here’s to 400 more!
February 5, 2008

Dan
Congrats on #400!!

I’m totally addicted to your show, I look forward to it every day!

QOTD: Stolichnaya
February 5, 2008

L
good 400th episode, vodka was a nice change of pace. I would have done it blind, straight and mixed drink samples, and a greater variety in price. Vodka, like wine is often purchased based on label and hype. It would have been more interesting to see how the cheap ones matched up with the ultra-premiums….do we really need to filter them 6 times? Also, Dill flavored vodka is interesting, but not fairly tasted or evaluated with the others. I did find the sparkling one exciting, if not a bit overpriced. I assume it is meant for mixing, you know, doesn’t water down the tonic and all that. You should have an akvavit tasting episode sometime…If you need any future ideas for your thunder show, don’t hesitate to contact me. Really, i’ll be happy to give you credit.

QOTD: Viking Fjord- most things are better when they come from norway. When i go out and find that no bar in the area carries VF, i order grey goose, three olives, or van goh unless i’m mixing it with strong flavors or i’ve had more than 4 drinks (in which case your senses aren’t all that discerning and you might as well save some money). I’m still somewhat partial to absolut, with its awkward sweetness mixed with rubbing alcohol. Ah, memories of my childhood…..
February 5, 2008

Russ
“That’s clearly dill, all up in your grill.” – best quote ever.

QOTD: Since I’m still in college, my vodka experience has been either Karkov, Philips, Smirnoff, and Skyy. I guess my favorite of the four would be Smirnoff.
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
WOOHOO! 400 more!

QOTD: hanger one lime
February 5, 2008

ChadD.
Little MTV style action today with the editing…and that music during the wine tasting was cranked! I just use vodka in mixed drinks, but I have enjoyed the goose a time or two.
February 5, 2008

Odo
Lurker here, being brought out by the vodka QOTD.
My favorite is Oliphant
February 5, 2008

Grape Expectations
Happy 400th! You don’t look a day over 398. And thanks(again)for all the energy you bring–not to mention the thunder.
February 5, 2008

Paul
QOTD: Banker’s Club, premium reserve. And by that, I mean the one that comes in the big plastic jug. Pretty sharp on the nose. Pretty stabby on the tongue. Has been known to eat through styrofoam cups (literally!).

Not my favorite vodka of all time, but it has induced my favorite college moments of all time.

I kind of of altered the parameters of the QOTD a tad.
February 5, 2008

bundydb
Great show! Never saw a Vodka episode coming. A very pleasant surprise. And yes, I am one of those that watches the show to relax after work. It never fails to make me laugh and educate at the same time. Kind of like a circus clown teaching Physics, lol Keep up the outstanding work Gary!

QOTD: Right now I’d have to say Grey Goose. But the most memorable would have to be Taaka. Use to drink it all the time in college since it was so damn cheap! Bad hangovers though, I realized with age the benefits of a higher grade vodka ; )
February 5, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
Happy 400!
February 5, 2008

Dan C
400 more? yes please.

QOTD: I’m not really a drinker of the heavy stuff. I stick to wine and a good beer here and there … so I’m afraid I don’t have a favorite vodka …. but I will represent for a delicious Tanqueray and tonic.

P.S. sorry GV but i gotta say I LOVE YOU GIANTS!! and this win was special for me since I’ve been a true blue Giants fan from birth and being a younger guy this is only the second super bowl I can really remember seeing! the first one of course was a crushing 35-7 loss at Baltimore … so I’m pretty stoked! So step off all you bandwagon jumpers! It’s not always easy being a giants fan! can I get an amen MOTT?!
February 5, 2008

Mike F
As always, great show. That was the classic NJ bar.
February 5, 2008

Brianna Vieira
QOTD: I’m not really a vodka girl when it comes to spirits. I like dirty saphire martinis, but we ARE talking vodka here, and I have been known to partake of a little hanger one neat. 400!!! THANK YOU GARY!!!
February 5, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: Vodka?! I just started drinking wine 4 years ago and I’m 45!

Does contributing content to the Thunder Show and sharing it with my friends count as spreading the Thunder? If not, I’ll have to try harder.

- Mark E
February 5, 2008

msb2ncsu
QOTD: Chopin. Love the oily texture, the clean finish, and the slight burn.
February 5, 2008

Andy
I work as a bartender (at a wine restaraunt) and being someone who appreciates the cocktails of the old school (and lots of flavor in my liquor), I often shun vodka the way it is used and abused by most westerners. The way Russians drink it, with some caviar or other rich food, is cool as hell. The way we do it here in the States, drowned in cranberry juice or tonic water, is not. I do however adore that original “flavored vodka” aka gin, so I guess my favorite brand there would be Junipero, made by Anchor Distilling out in San Fran. My favorite brand that anyone has heard of? Tanqueray, for sure.

Thanks for 400 great episodes.
February 5, 2008

DJB
I honestly can’t remember the last time I had vodka. I just don’t have the cash flow to get into anything other than some good beer from time to time and, of course, wine.
February 5, 2008

CKC Becca
Oh jeeze, this this a little embarassing but us college kids like to spluge on Skyy vodka for sure. Maybe because of the bottle.. haha

Congrats on the 400th episode, I’ve been waiting all day!
February 5, 2008

Mike T
I think my favorite part of this episode was… 400 more? wanna go for it?…. made my day!
February 5, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
GVNC,

I don’t drink vodka. I don’t drink beer. I don’t drink anything I can see through. Is Guiness beer? Does that count? OK, well…

A HUGE HUGE HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON 400 SHOWS. I LOVE THE THUNDER SHOW!!!!
February 5, 2008

Graziella
Grey Goose…with cranberry, nice n smooth. This is when I rip up the dance floor!
Congratulations on 400! I look forward to your next 400+++!
P.s. Gary, Wine Library TV is on the home page and links page of my site: http://www.graziella.us
February 5, 2008

RickD
QOTD – last October I was in NY and went to The Russian Vodka Room off of Times Square. We enjoyed a round of their home made infusions – but then ordered off the menu. I really enjoyed Czars Gold vodka. Chocolate and spice with a slightly peppery finish – smooth and satisfying. From Russian – I can recommend it – you won’t be disappointed.
February 5, 2008

Menelaos
Will you do whiskey for episode 1000?

QOTD: Not a vodka lover.

Menel.
February 5, 2008

John S
QOTD: Ciroc (Very different style of Vodka which is made from grapes) or the Boru from Ireland great stuff.

On a personal note, thanks for a great show and the energy you bring to the table every time is so lifeconfirming…. Thanks Gary ….
February 5, 2008

Garrett C.
Gary! Congrats on #400!

QOTD: Absolut Vanilla
February 5, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
Feelin ya GV on the “Giant” depression brought on by the super bowl. I picked the right year I guess to miss the game. But being an Eagles fan it was still sad.

QOTD: Grey Goose L’orange but I am not a big Vodka drinker in general
February 5, 2008

Turd
Congrats on 400 GV, can’t wait for the next 400!!! I don’t mind sharing the superbowl love with you guys but it sure would have been nice to shut up the 72 dolphins.
February 5, 2008

Canadian Chris
WOOHOO almost 300 comments?! NICE! I dig the bar setting that was cool. When did you say the Niagara wines show was going to be?!

QOTD: not a big vodka drinker. had some finnish stuff at my buddy’s place before we went out one night – straight from the freezer it was really great.
February 5, 2008

Shaggy D
great ep. Thanks for 400 shows, keep bringn’ the thunda
QOTD: Stolichnaya, keep a bottle in the freezer always.
February 5, 2008

Kirk
I almost forgot the QOTD: it’s got to be grey goose…as it’s the best of maybe only 5-10 that I’ve tried in my life…

In another note…I have to say that I’m shocked, and dissapointed that we couldn’t get more coments. It is starting to feel like people won’t leave them unless WLTV is threatened with cancellation. I think it’s sad that we as viewers can’t take the…..what? minute….two minutes? that it takes to leave a coment about the show…we’re all busy…but come on. I’m full time CKC and working around 30 hours a week…and I still have the means to leave a comment here atleast 4 of 5 shows…
February 5, 2008

docent
First of all, congratulations on the episode 400. Hope you manage to do at least as much episodes more, please keep bringing the thunder!

As for today’s show, I was really pleasantly surprised to see you taste the Bison Grass Vodka.
Here in Poland it goes by the name Zubrowka (Zubr is a rough equivalent of Bison) and is quite popular (costs about 7 bucks). According to Wikipedia, the US version might be somewhat different, see the article if you are interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%BBubr%C3%B3wka.

I recommend trying it mixed with apple juice, it’s a pretty good combo.

QOTD: My favorite vodka is Zoladkowa Gorzka (Bitter Stomach Vodka), don’t know if it is available outside Poland, but it has a very nice combination of herbs and roots so I highly recommend it if you happen to visit my country.

I am also waiting for the whiskey tasting show!
February 5, 2008

Andreas Adolfsson
QOTD: A swedish vodka named “Renat”.
February 5, 2008

Salvatore
Congratulations Giant’s…………from a Patriot’s fan!

You simply played to win………and Win you did, indeed!

Vodka????????? Nahhhhhhhhhh

I spread the word everyday; I’m a Vayner-desciple. Especially while shopping for wine at Yankee Spirits, in Sturbridge,Massachusetts.
February 5, 2008

Jeff
Yea!!! Four Hundy!! Keep it going GV! Add another 0 to that!
February 5, 2008

ERP
QOTD: Not a vodka drinking, I graduated from Vladamir to anejo tequila…. SO much flavor and complexity

Gary, KEEP IT UP!
February 5, 2008

Joe Po
Gary and Co.

Congrats on the 400th!!!

Way to go Giants!!!!

QOTD: Belvedere is a smooth one for me!!
February 5, 2008

Rich S
QOTD: Effen Vodka is my fave right now. Also a Grey Goose and Pravda fan…..
February 5, 2008

Daniel O
Wooohooo! Congrats on making it to 400! You are absolutely RADOOL GV!

QOTD: Since I don’t drink vodka straight up very often, I can’t say I have a “favourite” one. I have had Grey Goose, Smirnoff, and Silent Sam.
February 5, 2008

Lindsey
Happy 400! I liked the offbeat episode today.

QOTD: I must admit, I donÂ´t drink a lot of straight vodka, and even less since IÂ´ve been living in Spain (actually, I donÂ´t know anyone who drinks it here), but in college I drank a lot of FleishmanÂ´s because of the CKC budget and plus, itÂ´s “WisconsinÂ´s #1 vodka!” Now I like the flavored Absolut, Svedka, Danzka… however, I am usually drinking them ice cold and at least with a twist.
February 5, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
Congrats on 400 episodes Gary! Way to mix it up!

QOTD: I guess I’d have to go with the Absolut or Three Olives if i had to pick from those I know. Not a huge vodka drinker, but those are among my choices when I do.

Alright… i’ve gotta get to work, but then I’m off to spread the thunder!
February 5, 2008

legend
not a vodka drinker since aholiday with friends culminated in vodka being used to try and cool down sunburn-it failed dismally!-keep up the great content and enthusiasm -it is a much needed tonic in today’s world.how about more on the second wines of bordeaux classed growths-direct taste-offs of the same vintage and compare to price equivalent new world varietals
February 5, 2008

Sassodoro
QOTD. Vodka really isn’t my cup of tea. I don’t have an all-time favorite. Sorry.

Many congratulations on ep 400! Here’s to 400 more!
February 5, 2008

Boog
400!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QOTD: I’m drinking DiVine Vodka from the Round Barn Winery in Michigan, http://www.roundbarnwinery.com/. It’s actually made from grapes. Would have been perfect for your show today.

Keep up the great work Gary!!!
February 5, 2008

Memphis Mike
Stoli Vanilla
February 5, 2008

MB Dallas
QOTD: Can’t say I have a favorite vodka. Though I will say, I visited the Ketel One headquarters in Aliso Viejo. I was really impressed how they are still a family owned/run private operation with a commitment to quality.
February 5, 2008

Christian
Grey Goose is my favorite regular vodka. Howerver, Effen Vodka Black Cherry is my favorite flavored vodka, very smooth and doesn’t taste fake.
February 5, 2008

MattJ
QOTD: I don’t really drink vodka – more into gin. I like kettle one though.
February 5, 2008

RB
Congrats to the entire team and you GV at WL!
Mott, loved the intro….Go GMen!

QOTD: Kettle One….loved it the first time I had it after a great round of golf in NJ 10 years ago. Still love it today!
February 5, 2008

SaraMHCRU
qotd: i have a friend who makes an amazing cosmopolitan, so that’s usually the only time I have vodka… more of a rum or gin fan with the hard stuff, but even that is very seldom. I’d rather have wine or beer and be able to deal with daylight the next morning.

thanks for so many great episodes. i don’t know what i’d do with the 20 minutes i have in the morning before coffee kicks in and i can really get to work!
February 5, 2008

italianwinelover
Congrats on 400!!! Keep the thunda coming !! Love the new wristband.

QOTD: Not a big vodka drinker but i did try something called 360 Organic and liked the smoothness..if I was to buy any probably Grey Goose!
February 5, 2008

AJ
QOTD: Belvedere. Don’t know why. Congrats on the 400th show!!!!!! Celebrated w/ a bottle of ‘98 Penfolds Grange and a 12 oz. Iowa Beef Ribeye. One word: Amazing!!!
February 5, 2008

Michael Mohammadi
QOTD: Absolut Peppar in a super spicy, homemade Bloody Mary or Grey Goose when making a cocktail.

Congrats on episode 400!
February 5, 2008

RieslingRon
Let’s hear it for the GMEN………..

QOTD: Stoli, any flavor
February 5, 2008

BigNightOut
Jeez Gary, how many people do you need to leave comments for you to feel good about WLTV? Lurkers aren’t all bad…….And when you gonna do a Yellow Tail tasting episode -hey? Love the show – I watch it on my iPod on the plane usually. I usually go with Level vodka – with lime and seltzer or tonic.
February 5, 2008

Genghis
Jesus Gary, you’re such a fucking legend.
QOTD: “DiVine” Grape Vodka, Round Barn Winery in Michigan. LOOK THIS UP. It’ll change your life.
February 5, 2008

Ken T
Love the Van Gough!!
February 5, 2008

Jason R.
I am more of a Gin kind of guy with Beefeater being my fav.
February 5, 2008

BoiseWiner
Congrats on hitting the 400 mark!!! Woot!!! First NY Giants and now this hahaha Good Times!

QOTD: Besides wine I do like Martini’s and was in a Martini Club for awhile (more good times Would love to try the Herb’s Dill for a dirty martini but for now it’s Stolichnaya.
February 5, 2008

Orville B
Too many wines to try to even think hard liquor.

JB
February 5, 2008

James H
I’ve not really had vodka before. I’ve had a few different kinds of whiskey, though. My favourite whiskey is Forty Creek. Great stuff.
February 5, 2008

Sharon
It sounds like maybe there was a Giants celebration party going on at Club WL, perhaps ?
Congrats on the first 400 episodes of WLTV, GV, you are awesome !
I’m definitely going to the Boston Wine Expo (both days because I’m VOLUNTEERING on Sunday)… dunno about the dinner yet.

QOTD: I don’t really have a favorite vodka… I’m strictly a Wino these days. A few years back, in homage to my Scottish roots, I had a sampling of single-malt Scotch whiskeys at the Scottish Lion Inn in NH. Damn smooth and fine they were. And yes, *warming*. Recently on a lark I bought some Fernet Branca (Italian digestif) after reading the hilarious “Clash of the Tightest” on moderndrunkardmagazine.com. I haven’t opened it yet – I’m not an actual drunkard maybe, heh heh.
February 5, 2008

Rob P
Not much of a vodka fan. Occasionally I’ll have a screwdriver at a tailgate, but it doesn’t really matter to me what kind of vodka you mix with OJ. I did taste some interesting looking vodka a few months ago and I found myself smelling it and then spreading it around my pallet and analyzing the flavor…something I never would have done prior to getting into wine.
February 5, 2008

fotodevil
First off, congrats on 400 episodes! That is incredible! Second, congrats to the Giants. Gary, it pains me to say that as an Eagles fan, but I am truly tired of the Pats.

QOTD: I have to admit that I have not really had too much hard alcohol lately (though vodka is my favorite liquor). I have really moved to wine and beer. However, as far as vodkas go, I have been partial to Finlandia and Grey Goose (the G squared?).

My only rule for vodka: if it comes in a plastic bottle, STAY AWAY! Other than that, bring it on!
February 5, 2008

Jaybird
Congrats GV…400 on the 4th of Feb.
That had to be the best Super Bowl I’ve ever seen….Cheaters never win!

QOTD: When I drink Vodka (not that often) I always get loose wit da Goose.
February 5, 2008

Von Wise
QOTD: Kettle One
February 5, 2008

missalyse
I love vodka and Stoli will always have a special place in my heart! Not as good but still very solid for the price is Svedka. Cheers on 400!
February 5, 2008

Darrell T.
My son & I loved an NFC East Team brining the THUNDER to the Patriots; remember it was another NFC East team(EAGLES) that showed the Giants the way!!

Favorite Vodka: Charbay Meyer Lemon (Domestic; West Coast)
February 5, 2008

Mark Neustadt
GV – Dude, you could have a show where you talk about fingernail clippers or ice cube trays. YOU ROCK!

When you’re talking about relaxing after a day of work, that’s me.

Spreading the thunder? I’ve really made a pest of myself telling everyone I know about it. Even people who don’t care for wine.

QOTD: I don’t really do the Vodka thing. Too harsh for me. I like Scotch.
February 5, 2008

Eric A.
Congrats on the big 4-Oh-OH! I’ve been steering clear of vodka lately, but I do make the odd martini at home now and again. I like Ketel One for that.

Keep up the great work! Can you do Tequila Library TV at episode 500? Or would you wake up in Tijuana if you tried that?

Congrats again!
February 5, 2008

FifthgenTexan
Congrats on the BIG Four Double O!!

Tito’s Vodka – hard to find, very smooth, Great QPR. No doubt, THE best Vodka out there. Small and indepenent distiller.
February 5, 2008

NADINE
ABSOLUT VODKA -
February 5, 2008

Pete
QOTD: Stoli Vanilla, slightly chilled. I’d drink it like water.
February 5, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
400! Amazing! I’m fairly sure most viewers can’t express what you do for us, either, Gary.

QOTD: Vodka, my other liquor passion. I believe Chopin makes the best sub-$50 vodka. Level comes in a close second. I am only talking about widely-available vodkas here.

If you love that harsh-but-smooth (paradoxical, no? It’s why I love vodka!) characteristic , you need to go for Russian vodkas like Stoli Gold or Stoli Elit. Imperia makes a decent Russian vodka, too.
February 5, 2008

The Lukas
QOTD:

I rarely drink vodka straight these days.
But i did actually have some Bison Grass Vodka on the weekend.
My friend was adding it to his beer, which was actually quite nice, so i tried some straight.
Other than that, i’m too poor to buy anything but cheap vodka to get drunk with, it’s not something i tend to buy for taste, i have wine for that.
February 5, 2008

joel delon
Gary from now on you should spit the wine during all the 2008 episodes to come in the helmet of the champions the giants !
qotd : i don’t drink distillery products not compatible with the pleasure and the desire of wine
from south of france
February 5, 2008

kris miller
congrats on 400! and on the next 400 ;^)

QOTD: vodka… if i have to drink it, Effen is my choice.
February 5, 2008

Phil G.
QOTD: High Spirits Vodka made in Arizona…rocks!
February 5, 2008

lifestooshort
congrats, bro. good job on making it through your personal devastation from the Bowl of Supers. (Now *that’s* a contest I’d like to see–grizzled building supervisors around NYC going at it for big prize money! Or not…). QOTD: Not a big fan of wodka, but Ciroc (French) is interesting. Also, Vermont Gold, *maple* flavored vodka is kinda fun (sounds odd, but it works for some reason). Too old to do the hard stuff anymore, and yeah, too many wines to try! If I’m going to drown my sorrows, I’m going to do it with a Larkmead or a Black Bart Syrah. I’m just sayin’…
February 5, 2008

Colin
QOTD – Not a vodka guy – but I like you switching things up! Appreciate everything!
February 5, 2008

RANDI
Mischief & Mayhem?!?! Thats what my friend & I were called in highschool!! HAHAHA

QOTD: Belvedere or Stoli… They’re the Mischief & Mayhem of the Vodka World!

Luv this ep!
Thanks Gary!!!
xo
February 5, 2008

Bal Hoeffner
QOTD Stoli Gold
February 5, 2008

Fred Schechter
QOTD: Ketel 1

Dude, other liquids are great to see! Keep it up! (yes, I know the focus is wine,, but that was fun!)

The dill,, suhweet!!!

Still dying to go try Hangar 1 in Alameda.
February 5, 2008

estanoche
I love it when you taste new things – makes me want to go out and try some… I still haven’t tried a premium sake after you got me drooling during the sake episode, now I have to find tasty vodka… Eek!
February 5, 2008

Irv
Congrats on the 400th episode. Something different for viewers to appreciate and ponder.
QOTD:Belvedere, Stolichnaya and Iceberg vodka’s in that order.
Next to wine vodka is my favorite alcoholic beverage to drink.
February 5, 2008

JeffC
Congradulations on reaching number 400, job well done! Thank you much for all you are doing for us out here in wine fan world. And big congrads to Mott on the Giants win.

QOTD: definitely not a fan of the Goose. I like Ketel One and like the basic Stoli. I like a little burn, with the smooth taste.

Spreading the Thunder. I have been and advocate of WLTV and have passed on to my family, friends and co-workers. I am part of dinner club group. We get togther every month or so. All are wine lovers and I have turned them all on to WLTV. Heck, I have even told my local wine merchants to look you up. Not sure if they like the competition as I have started buy direct from WL. Too bad for them. Competition is good for the consumer, right? Thanks G-man for all you and your team are doing.
February 5, 2008

Aaron Gonzales
Congrats on the big 4 double 0 GV! Tito’s is a great vodka out there especially for the the price. I’d pit it against most super premiums out there.
Although I have no video blog for you to see, I hold weekly wine tastings and send out mass emails to all my customers at the wine shop I run where I spread the love of the Thunder Show every week. I will LINK IT UP on my weekly emails so people can see the wonders of the show as well. I am also enrolled in the ISG levels 1 and 2 and plan on getting my fellow classmates involed as well. Can’t wait for another 400 more. Salud!
February 5, 2008

Wade
absolut, ketel 1, grey goose to make straight up Bunuelian martinis with a spritz of dry vermouth, a couple of drops of angostura or orange bitters and the vodka. And sometimes I go to the Associated and for the hell of it buy Acme herring in wine sauce in a jar and down some of that with warm shots of vodka. It’s not Russ and Daughters, but very satisfying nonetheless, especially on the occasional morning as an homage to my grandfather who used grain alcohol as aftershave and then would take a shot of it to brace himself against the day and the incessant pinching in his liver.
February 5, 2008

ryang
Gary, get drunk on your own time please. I did order some M&M though. Im searching hard to really find any pinots that I like. Even had some of the Breggo you recommended. That had to be about my favorite so far and I appreciated it but for the money there are still other things I’d rather drink I think.
February 5, 2008

Stuart Duff
Congratulations on reaching 400 Gary and you dont look a day over 150 :p.
Long may Wine Library TV continue, i really didn’t drink that much wine if any before a friend put me onto your show, non pompus, non bullshit wih a modern twist. I will definitely be spreading the Thunder about the show.
February 5, 2008

Panosh
SPREADING THE THUNDER
1. I have emailed my friends who share the enjoyment of wine a link to the show and a short summary of my enthusiasm (addiction). Only about 20 people here, but they are all wine’os and a few serious ones.
2. I created a small tabletop card using the wine library tv logo with website on the Feed page and have put it on our bar at our wine bar. We have a self serve “enomatic” self-serve system with 80 wines dispensed and more by the glass and bottle. Fairly good customer counts. We seem to draw the type of people who would enjoy this show so it is a natural. This is tied into our fine dining restaurant.

Go to our website and click on “Directory” and then “AMUSE” wine bar to get an idea of what we do.
http://www.honoluludesigncenter.com/index_mn.htm

QOTD: Don’t drink Vodka much, but when I do we have a local one, “OCEAN” that is made on Maui. Haven’t tried it side by side so I am not sure how it compares. I do enjoy fine tequilas though and could easilly assist with a tequila tasting, and I have most in my home inventory (next to the two wine coolers).

Aloha and here’s to another 400

Congratulations
February 5, 2008

Scottie P
400. Wow. Keep bringing the Thunder and we’ll keep supporting ya!

QOTD: Blavod Vodka is too much fun to pass up!
February 5, 2008

JeffWalnuts
Thanks for all these shows. It’s such a great resource for me and my friends. Love the Grey goose and water. Drinks like water and hydrates at the same time. Lethal.
February 5, 2008

Mark H
What if I convinced a friend of mine to get a WLTV tattoo? That would be a never-ending way to support the show.
February 5, 2008

pedro
G V
way to go on the 400 !!!!
VODKA So in the bay area its Hanger One Charbay is good but next time you are at Crush Pad have Allen take you over to Alameda (short drive 20 min) its next to Rosenblum anyway they have very very smoooooth super super yummy vodkas
if you cant get there any bar in S F will have it
BRING THE THUNDER
buy the way if you bring the thunder are you Thor?
thanks
Pedro Rusk
February 5, 2008

CW
QOTD: A very nice small batch Russian style Wodka – Hard to find outside Oregon, but I have friends ship it to me. 2nd to none.

http://www.medoyeff.com/mstar.html

Bringing the Thunder: Well, I lead a couple of wine groups where I live and everyone that wants to learn more about wine, I steer to WLTV. I tell everyone that all I know about AlbariÃ±o I learned from Gary Vaynerchuk….;-)
February 5, 2008

Dom
Kettle One is the best I have tasted……but that’s not saying much because I can count on one hand how many times vodka, outside of a ceasar has touched my lips!
February 5, 2008

Susan
Gary- QOTD: Don’t drink much vodka but I hear Grey Goose is good!!
February 5, 2008

Susan
Gary-400 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the SUPER job on your eps!!! Keep them coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
” â€œflavored vodkaâ€ aka gin, so I guess my favorite brand there would be Junipero, made by Anchor Distilling out in San Fran. My favorite brand that anyone has heard of?”

ANDY! I love Junipero too. the aromatics are off the charts!
February 5, 2008

ryan
QOTD Don’t really drink vodka as I prefer brown spirits, but if I must have vodka, I prefer Tito’s Handmade
February 5, 2008

Cassie
yay 400 eps! can’t wait for the two year anniversary, whenever it is.

QOTD: I don’t drink that much vodka. I’m more of a bourbon person. Grey Goose is good but thats the standard. I’m a big fan of vanilla though so I’m gonna put my vote on Stoli Vanilla.
February 5, 2008

John Funk
Congrats on 400 ep strong!!!! W000. Big shout out from up north!

Best vodka:
I wish I could remember what kind it was. My aunt brought it all the way back from the Ukrainian. The closest thing I’ve found since was Zodiac vodka.
February 5, 2008

PTO
Congratulations on 400! Just read the Washington Post article. Must be cool to be mentioned as the most influential wine critic in the U.S. after Parker.
February 5, 2008

Garrett C.
and what’s the matter? no grower champagne for the giants fans??
February 5, 2008

pomace
YEAH KEEP GOING – 4000 MORE!!!!

QOTD: I get a bottle of cheap Smirnoff, grate some FRESH horseradish into it, add black pepper and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for a week, and Viola – massive on it’s own, and even better in a bloody mary.
February 5, 2008

wrc105
QOTD: Not a vodka drinker, prefer bourbon or single malted scotches, well, now I have to take that back, nothing beats a glass of Johnny Walker Blue, neat, with a glass of water on the side. But I digress, vodka is a question at hand, not scotchâ€¦so, itâ€™s belvedere in vodkatiniâ€™s and whatever is least expensive in monkey boys.

Congrats on 400 Gary!

Congrats of the Giant win Mott!
February 5, 2008

Marta M
Hey Gary, I just can’t belive you tried polish vodka! Thanks for that!

QOTD: Actually it’s Zubrowka (the Bison Grass Vodka you just tried). If I drink vodka, I choose this one, but you’re right, it’s just too sweet to drink it straight. Try mixing it with apple juice and ice and you will get one of the most popular cocktail drinks in Poland.
Besides I live in a city, where the original Bison Grass Vodka is being produced exported from. It’s only about 30 miles from the only place, where you can see the european bisons in wilderness.
That’s why I treat this episode very personal. Thanks again.
February 5, 2008

Lb in KS
4 oh, oh. sweeeeet
February 5, 2008

CAbel
QOTD: Stolichnaya of course! ( http://www.stoli.com/ )
‘grats on making 400, a diversion from the norm, but
variety IS the flavor of LIFE!

-CAbel
Denver, CO
February 5, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: Youri Dolgoruki. A friend of mine moved here from Russia and said this was the best she knew of. It is a little hard to come by unless you have friends that can bring it when they visit.
February 5, 2008

Dusty
drink mostly absolut…but my fav one just to have is called Most Wanted Vodka. Made in Leavenworth, KS. That stuff’ll make the jail house rock.
February 5, 2008

Blake
400…thats an enormous number GV, but I wouldn’t expect anything less of you. 400 more will fly by! Great change up for the day, the cuts definitely made the episode exciting, keep it going!

QOTD: Ketel 1 is very good for traditional vodka, but I have to agree with you, the O2 is very “non-vodkaish” but very smooth, yet still slightly harsh like vodka is supposed to be, but it is almost champagne-like.
February 5, 2008

djs
Mott says “Link that up Vaynerchuk!” Niccee!
February 5, 2008

Pastore
QOTD: By far, my fave vodka of all time is Stoli. I have been drinking a lot more Belvedere lately, and have to say that it is much more smooth and drinkable. I will never touch Grey Goose, period! I hope the Grey Goose people paid their marketing folks a TON of money, because it’s all hype. Sorry you had to watch your 2 most hated teams duke it out, but still, I am SOOOOO HAPPY the Patriots lost. Put a smile on my face!
February 5, 2008

Lyn
YAY 400! HERES TO 400+ more!

I’m in a bit of a somber mood today too Gary, I lost $120 on a football pool Sunday – I wasn’t rooting for anyone… I need a 4 (both last numbers added) to win. I had it until the very end! But I’m glad the Pats lost.. so I know how ya feel.

QOTD: The word vodka is Russian for “little water”.
My signature cocktail is Diet Pepsi and vanilla vodka (Tastes like a vanilla coke). I love love love Absolut Vanilla. Yummy!
When I’m in a Cosmo or strait vodka martini mood, I like Kettle One.
Mostly, I’m in a wine mood lately.
February 5, 2008

Lyn
QOTD pt 2: Oh my… and Stolichnaya! They make a great Vanilla Vodka too!
February 5, 2008

Elliot Essman
I will drink Chopin Polish potato vodka, from the freezer, in honor of 400 more shows. Congratulations.
February 5, 2008

Mandy
I am a northern Cali girl so I am going to have to go with Hanger One or Charbay !!! Congrats on 400 awesome episodes !!!!
February 5, 2008

Rip
400 Episodes – Fantastic!
Giants Super Bowl Champs -Unbelievable!
Tasting Vodka for Number 400 – Yeow…
At least wine at the end..
Congratulations!!!
February 5, 2008

Teresa K
How I plan to spread the Thunder….

In April I plan to attend the Beaufort Wine & Food Festival. Last year it was amazing, with hundreds of wine lovers tasting wine and food. I plan to wear my “Wine Lib Wristband”. When people ask me about the wristband, I plan to tell them about Wine Library & GV

Teresa
February 5, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
Oh yeah, big ups to Hangar 1. Support quality US-produced vodka! It really is fantastic.
February 5, 2008

Surekat
congratulations, GV! looking forward to 400 more of the same good stuff.

QOTD: no vodka for me, unless it’s in a very bloody mary (oy vey – russian forefathers turning in their graves…)
February 5, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: while Iâ€™m primarily a wine drinker, I do love a good vodka martini from time to time (with just a kiss of vermouth & double olives-stuffed-with jalapeno). I generally buy Belvedere, but Iâ€™m willing to try something else if anyone has a suggestion.

GaryV, I have to tell you my favorite vodka story. In the 1980s, when I was an undergrad in college, one of my best friends took me home to visit her family in Cody, Wyoming. We drove there to attend a family friendâ€™s annual Russian Easter party. Other than the two of us, the youngest person was her mother â€“ just about everyone else was in their 70s & 80s (and one man was 98!). Several were of Russian descent, and most had moved to what was then a rough and tumble wild west as young adults or teens. One man was the grandson (his father was adopted) of Buffalo Bill Cody. These people had incredible stories to tell, and they also shared some amazing vodka. Most of it was drunk frozen, which we had as shots in between the deviled eggs topped with caviar. The party took place in a home that overlooked a Victorian building that used to be a famous brothel. Iâ€™ll never forget the moment of silence, as these old men bowed their heads in respect. . . then we all tossed back shots, throwing some vodka over the bluff to sprinkle the ground in memory of the deceased madame. We gathered around the piano after that, singing old western songs and learning Russian toasts. It was just about as much fun as Iâ€™ve ever had.

Congratulations on taping episode #400. Iâ€™m looking forward to watching WLTV for at least 400 more!
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
Spread
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
the
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
Thunder
February 5, 2008

Aaron
YEAH!! 400!!! Keep up the good work GV!.

GOTD: Kettle One and Finlanda (if it cold)
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
This should get me a new wrist band
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
I dont get all of this… if it’s cold straight outta the freezer crap… buy a freaking shaker
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
and another thing..
February 5, 2008

sobojosh
400 on 400. Better than any top ten! Owned!
February 5, 2008

ChrisV
QOTD: Always Stoli’s – plain, with the handle (1.5L) for my Bloody Mary’s. Few tips on a great bloody mary.

On top of having a great mix you love
Always make it SPICY
Use COLD COLD – out of the freezed – vodka (hence why you need a handle to hold it)
Little bit of pickle juice
Also add a pickle
Use BM RIm salt
Add more celery salt
Add your fav hot sauce
February 5, 2008

Lurker
QOTD: Stolichnaya FTW!, Trump is a close runner up
February 5, 2008

John Z
I enjoyed the show a lot! I’m a Packers fan, but I’m glad the Giants beat the Patriots.

Congrats
February 5, 2008

Hunter
QOTD: I’m going to have to chime in for Stoli aswell. I haven’t had a wide range of vodkas tho, but of the few I’ve had I like it the most.

Grats on 400!
February 5, 2008

Mike N.
A nice change of pace even if I do avoid the hard stuff myself most of the time, but when I do go there it is… QOTD: Absolut in a dry martini – two olives please. Congratulations on 400 Gary.
February 5, 2008

cumpari
Great episode and congrats on #400!

QOTD: Grey Goose all the way
February 5, 2008

Robert
QOTD: I don’t really have a favorite vodka, I’m more of a gin and whiskey type person myself. But I would say the vodka I’ve had the most is smirnoff. Seriously, I drink whiskey more and I can kill a bottle of Crown Royal, my personal favorite, in about a month if I leave it around my apartment. And that sucks, because that is expensive whiskey, so most of the time I’ll just buy it at the bars and stuff.
February 5, 2008

Little Jonny H
I loved the episode GV. I may not be a WLTV classic, but I think it fit the bill. I’ve been wondering whether you were a Vodka man given your heritage. I appreciate te diversity, and would love to see you drink some more spirits and beers. Don’t get me wrong, wine is where it’s at… but it’s always a nice change of pace for those of us who started our adult drink adventures elsewhere.

QOTD: I’m a Scotch and Bourbon guy, but I think Belvedere is a nice Vodka.
February 5, 2008

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
Fun episode Gary, great to see you outside the box

QTOD: NOt really a liquor person, so I don’t have a favorite vodka.

psyched to seek out the M&M

and yes to another 400

J DUB
February 5, 2008

Jayhitek
GV drinks booze like a rock star! Not even a flinch when it goes down the gulet.

QOTD: Chopin
February 5, 2008

Jim
As I like unflavored spirits and most anything that has a bit of complexity to it, I cast my vote for XO Vodka by Jean-Marc. Had it last year, just simply an elegant vodka with a long tasty finish.
February 5, 2008

Big Mac
Great intro! Should have invited Kevin and Alex to come take some shots with you.
QOTD: Smirnoff! Regular, or even a lil Green Apple. And if I really want to drink like a girl, I’ll grab a variety pack of smirnoff ice malt beverages!
February 5, 2008

Mike Griffin
I was happy the Giants won because I am a life long Dolphin fan.
QOTD: I am not a vodka drinker. I stay solely with Irish Whiskey and its got to be Jameson.
February 5, 2008

blue4thunder
What happened to the 45 secs. on the dill vodka. You gotta try it, it’s dillicious!
February 5, 2008

boingoal
Right on GV 400
Gary I’m your typical wine bully, I found you while surfing for wine on the net and have been hooked since you were in the double digits. Once I found you I started preaching the GV sermons to my friends, they started watching and also have become hooked. I had a bunch over for the christmas suprise pack, played Conan and Ellen, Conan was classic! and drank Bordeaux. We are supporters for life. If I could afford a billboard I would, maybe someday.
Oh ya, I’m not the wine bully anymore they won’t let me, they know my secrets.
QOTD, I’m not a vodka drinker.
Boingoal
February 5, 2008

MtnCharlie
400 more for sure!

QOTD: I have been pretty mainstream on Vodka, but of the popular brands Stolichnaya has been my favorite. I did recently try “Rain” vodka and found it to be very smooth, but perhaps lacking character.
February 5, 2008

Josh
WILL THERE BE AN EPISODE 401???
February 5, 2008

Walter45
Weak show. I felt like I was watching my cousins kiss. I had no idea what was happening. Im lost. I got all excited for a big show 400 and was…well….I hope 401 is awesome.
February 5, 2008

billyg
Van Gogh and Chopin. On the value side Svedka and RU.
February 5, 2008

Anjay
Yay vodka! I it almost as much as wine. Van Gogh is really tasty, but Majorska is so nostalgic. (Yay for rotgut)
February 5, 2008

Anjay
love it, that is
February 5, 2008

Micha
Congrats to the #400 Gary! You can be pround of what you have done so far and the ammount of people watching and learning from your show. Since some hundret Eps i never missing a show. Loving it.
PS) spreading the thunder? Well, isn’t there already a havy load on your shoulders Gary?
February 5, 2008

Glen... WINECRAZY.COM
Good show Gary…..and it’s even better to be watching it from my hotel room in here Las Vegas, Nevada.

I waited all week for it, so you know I couldn’t miss it.

Check your email.

QOTD….. Christiania vodka…. hmmmmm..!!!!
February 5, 2008

Glenn
GV, We part ways here, I enjoyed the vodka episode but, I will not be going out to purchase any. I am sure I must have had vodka sometime in my life but it must not have made an impression on me because damned if I can remember when.
February 5, 2008

Paul
btw, I forgot to add my comment on the vodka tasting segment ~

I liked it a lot, and I think it was a cool supplement to the regular wine tasting. You should maybe do a monthly or biweekly liquor taste; maybe next time sample some different bourbons or gin brands.
February 5, 2008

Dick
Suck it up Gary…great episode!! Go GIANTS…
February 5, 2008

chenrys
Well, that was different…and interesting.

QOTD: We don’t drink Vodka. Carl uses Everclear (not exactly vodka, but close) to clean rosin off his bass strings so I guess that’s our favorite.
February 5, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
400 episodes! WOW! Kudos dude!

QOTD: Hmmm … I guess I used to drink Absolut, but haven’t had vodka in ages!
February 5, 2008

Skol
I think Pearl from Canada is one of the best. You can drink it warm and it is smooth. I also like Wyborowa, excellent Polish vodka.
February 5, 2008

Aaron Ed
QOTD: THOR’S HAMMER VODKA! It brings the thunder! I mean, it is named after the god of thunder.
February 5, 2008

Timothy X Burke Jr
Gary great episode today, I loved you diving into Vodka which actually happens to be my favorite Liquor.

Without a doubt, I’m only 22, but over the years i’ve had tons of different Vodkas. My hand’s down absolute favorite Vodka has to be Grey Goose, I swear by it, and It’s my #1.
February 5, 2008

Teddy
Gary, You should be ashamed about your lack of knowledge about Zubrowka. Vernal grass adds vanilla. See forwarded artical from Lorraine.
February 5, 2008

MattE
QOTD: Vodka, really?… I had some really good honey vodka at a Russian restaurant here in Baltimore called Red Square. It’s a blast if you are ever down this way. Instead of bottles of wine on the table every table has liters of vodka, wild.

I don’t really drink vodka that much, my favorite would be Smirnoff. I think that people are deluding themselves when purchasing Grey Goose or other “premium” vodkas. Isn’t the point to be crisp & flavorless? I would much prefer to drink a Rye or Whisky or even Gin.
February 5, 2008

Daniel F.
Congrats on the 400th episode! And a big congrats to Manning and the Giants for making the Patriots the best team to ever LOSE THE SUPER BOWL!!!

QOTD: I’m not a big vodka drinker but of the vodkas I’ve tasted, I like Imperia the most. I’ve found it to be the most “drinkable” and easy on the way down.
February 5, 2008

Brad K
My Russian wife will love the Dill Vodka!
February 5, 2008

wineshopchic
Stoli – all the cheap crap gives me an immediate headache – BTW, did you really say *fart bomb*? Super Tuesday baby – Super Tueday!
February 5, 2008

J Crazy
ï¼±ï¼¯ï¼´ï¼¤ï¼š Grey Goose Vodka with all my homies for my “Leaving America and moving to Japan” party in Vegas. 12 of my closest in the presidential sweet at the Marriot downin Grey Goose and feeling like champs. Never ever for get it.
February 5, 2008

Tom Purvenas
Congrads on 400…. and sweeeeet Mott Swag!!! LOL

QOTD – O Belvedere, come here boy! (sorry for the obsure cartoon reference…lol) So it Belvedere Vodka from Poland.

I am looking forward to learning more about Spain, southern France and Portugal.

Keep the faith and the Thunder coming.
February 5, 2008

Alex Knill
I would have to say my favorite vodka is Vox.
February 6, 2008

Ivan C.
QOTD – I love Canadian Iceberg vodka. Super clean, smooth, and just delicious.
February 6, 2008

ChicagoChris
Congrats, Gary!
QOTD: Belvedere vodka.

Hey, Boyden Valley Winery (in Vermont) makes a maple dessert wine. You should try it sometime. It’s good if you REALLY like maple syrup, like I do.
February 6, 2008

Kerry C. in Maui
My two favorite vodkas are Chopin and Ocean Vodka(made on Maui!!!).
As a New Yorker living in Hawaii, it is always exciting to see a New York team win the super bowl, go Giants!!
February 6, 2008

YoungDave
CONGRATS ON 400, BOG G.!! I’ve now been here for 4 100 ep. milestones, and i STILL haven’t gotten enough!

QOTD: Belvedere

P.S.: I don’t want to talk about the Super Bowl. Can’t believe that end to our nearly perfect season. It’s just…DAMN IT- I don’t want to talk about it!!
February 6, 2008

El Snerd
QOTD: Just because I love Austin, TX, Tito’s Handmade.
February 6, 2008

Pardus
QOTD: I really enjoy Chopin and Belvedere.
February 6, 2008

Ray
Real spirits are amber in color from being aged in oak barrels – scotch, bourbon, rum, you name it. Vodka is for sissies.
February 6, 2008

BobbyTiger
Given the fact that I don’t drink the hard stuff, (QOTD), or watch football, I sometimes question my existence. Then, oh yeah, I remember…..the wine! Congratulations on #400 Gary.
February 6, 2008

Chet
Gary – Congrats on #400! Ever think of doing a show pairing wines and cheeses?
February 6, 2008

Cindy P
QOTD: Olifant Vodka- it is from Holland. Olifant is Dutch for elephant. It also has great flvored vodka.
February 6, 2008

BSAL
Great start to the show. I have been watching the show since it’s inception. I don’t know what I would do with out you. 400 shows and Giants win.
February 6, 2008

Danielle
Gary I LOVE your show and I totally LOVE you – but – don’t you have any chicks working over there at WLTV that like the Giants?
February 6, 2008

Bernie Bearnaise
Congratulations Mott and WL crew. I hope we hire your coach here in Wash.DC.

Vodka should be Russian. I have a bottle in my freezer but it is written in Cyrillic. Pyccknn CTAHOApt from St Petersburg. I also have Faberge Art which comes in a fancy bottle and Jewel of Russia. These were gifts from the Russian Embassy which knows Vodka (Bodka) like you know the roster of the Jets.

BB
February 6, 2008

Julie
Currently, a bottle of Level in the freezer. Have enjoyed Grey Goose and Iceberg which is no longer available in MN.

Congrats on 400 and the Thunder contest will be amazing.
February 6, 2008

Karl Laczko
Congratulations Giants, but did those guys say WORLD Champions? Sorry, but as much as I like the Giants winning, playing a couple of NFL games outside of the U.S. in regular season does not give any global credibility to the NFL or the Superbowl. Same goes for the “World Series” – it’s only a global championship if you let teams from other countries compete. The Giants are National Champions, end of (and well deserved to).

Ducks for cover and waits for the backlash to begin……..
February 6, 2008

Jordan
KEYSHA COLE AND DIDDY SAY “WHAT UP” cuz they heard their song in the background of this episode
February 6, 2008

Daithin
QOTD: Went to a vodka bar this weekend in boston (visiting a week too early! Interesting to be in town to see the pats go down, though). I tried a few, favorite was Han from Korea.

Congrats on 400!
February 6, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
Hey man, I’ve already told everyone I know about WLTV, as well as periodically posting threads on 2 Internet forums (with links to this place, of course) whose virtual ‘communities’ I’ve been a part of for 5 and 8 years respectively. (I don’t blog.)

BTW, cool new wristband! I must’ve missed its unveiling somehow… odd, since I generally catch EVERY episode.

anyway, QOTD: I don’t drink any other alcoholic beverages except wine. No vodka.
February 6, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I’ve always been kind of partial to Chopin vodka.

Thanks for 400, Gary. I came late, but I’ve tried to catch up on them all. I’m late today because my little girl was born on #400 day. My wife actually withheld telling me about going into labor on Sunday night until the end of the 3rd quarter because she’s such a huge Patriots fan.
February 6, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
Bring on the next 400!! Thanks for educating and entertaining us.
February 6, 2008

Matt the Lurker
Right on man. Great episode. Happy 4 hunge GV. 400 more and cento anni!
February 7, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Gary … Congratulations from afar on the FIRST 400 episodes- looking forward to 400 more

Mott .. Well done those Giants …!!!

One thing I have to say .. NFL American Football only played in America … and they are “World Champions” – that creases me up every time I hear it

Great shows and a great style – keep up the good work.
February 7, 2008

Soleil
I know this show is old hat now, but I just now watched it and loved it. I just can’t always watch them right away, though I’d like to.

I loved that you tasted the vodka, even though I’ve hardly ever tasted vodka myself. I love that you tasted a wine that I probably will like, if I can find it. I love that you have the contest, even though I probably won’t join it. Still, in my own way, I do spread the thunder. I started a wine tasting group in my neighborhood, and, of course, I tell them all (50 or so people) about Gary Vanerchuck, and winelibrarytv.com. I don’t have a blog and I don’t get into all the internet linking, but, good for you Gary, you go!
February 7, 2008

Honza
TO Bernie Bearnaise:
Pyccknn CTAHOApt from St Petersburg is RUSSIAN STANDARD, very good vodka in the â‚¤10-12 price bracket.
February 7, 2008

wayno da wino
Yooo Radool GeeVee !!!
Thanks for da Faaantaaastic 400 episodes !! Lookin’ forward to another
400 !! I’ve been spreadin’ da Thunder to my few Wine Friendzz (alot of
my friends don’t drink).
Vodka ? Whooooooa……Da last time i had somma dat, i woke-up da next
day & thought an 18-Wheeler run-over me head…OOOOOOOOUUUCH !!!!!
February 7, 2008

Kyle Mark
I had a friend go to Russia for Winter Break last year, and he brought back several bottles of great vodka. I don’t know the name of it, but one of the best went down easy with the perfect amount of bite. That made for a fun Friday night.
February 7, 2008

Cuse Wino
Let’s go for 800 more!!
Happy 400th- thanks for bringing the thunder and wine knowledge

QOTD- Not a vodka drinker.
February 7, 2008

CHATrBox
Congratulations on the big 400 GVNC! That’s a little ironic that you normally don’t drink wine on your show but for the 400th you swig back some vodka?!?! You must have had a party to go to after.

Favorite Vodka…I’m a goose guy.
February 7, 2008

Jay
It all about the Chopin Vodka. I love that stuff.
February 7, 2008

davebw
Not a big vodka drinker, but my current favorite is Tito’s. Austin rules. Wait, I mean Austin sucks, stay in California and don’t move here.

Congrats on 400, I watch this every night while eating supper and drinking a glass or two of wine.

Dave.
February 7, 2008

paqpaq
QOTD: There are just so many nice vodkas… Russian Standard, Absolut, Danzkas…
February 7, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD: HANGER ONE of the good old US of A!
February 7, 2008

Jim
QOTD, ok got me on this one, My Fave is Imperia (made by Russian Std), but I usually drink Russian Std, cause it is cheaper, and sometime last year or so, became available in the US!! WOOHOO!! Mom usually brings a few liters a year when she visits from St Pete. Some other really good ones are Veda (blackberry flavor, very good, but I prefer em clean), and Ladoga (another great St Pete Vodka, a bit pricier than Russian Std, but just as good). I also have some in a FabergÃ© bottle that I cannot recall the name of, but was not too impressed by it. So there ya go, thanks for the show! Jim
February 8, 2008

Donna Watson
After trying so many vodkas, I always come back to Absolute. So many people swear by Grey Goose, but I prefer my vodkas to have some flavor. Can’t wait to try the Dill Vodka. My Ukrainian heritage screams for it. We could put it in some Borscht, eh?
February 8, 2008

andrew
have you ever tried the mischief and mayhem white burgundy? I thought it to be catering to the new world palate very much. way too much oak, loaded with butter. Apart from that, very nice juice…the marketing also suggests this to be a departure from the old world style. I wonder if the red burgundy is really reminiscent of the old world style, or if it caters to new world, california-style palates like their chardonnay.
February 8, 2008

Kenny P
Divine Vodka from Round Barn Winery in Baroda Michigan. It’s made from Grapes which makes it ultra smooth!!!!
February 8, 2008

AG3
i know I’m late- but VOX is vodka of choice. mmmmm VOX Gimlet
February 8, 2008

K-lurker
Absolut baby

Congrats on the big 4 oh oh!
February 9, 2008

JimVarney01
Qotd: An old standby is always Chopin but the fav that always brings the thunder…. JEWEL OF RUSSIA!! You need to find this bottle, it ALWAYS delivers!

And Gary, congrats on 400, you are a Jewel of Russia!
February 9, 2008

Dan Schmid
I’ve actually had the Bison Grass, and enjoyed it quite a bit. My favorite, however, is Ciroc. It’s distilled from French grapes, and is delicious. Does that make it technically a grappa?

I agree about Grey Goose. I don’t understand the hype.
February 9, 2008

Len C
You are hysterical, I guess those shots got you a little buzzed You do have to admit you are happier that the Giants won than if the Patriots would have. GO BIG BLUE!!!! QOTD Bellvadere
February 9, 2008

TxBigD
Congratulations, GV! You surpassed the 400 milestone and are still going strong. Great epi.

QOTD: Had some black russians last week with the GreyGoose and I’d have to say that I was a very satisfied customer. For shots I prefer TEQUILA or Mango Rum in a more domestic setting.
February 9, 2008

Big Nick
Congrats Gary……made it to 400 and here’s to 400 more (hopefully). I can honestly say that I am not a Vodka guy. Too many bad nights with vodka and hangovers during college to enjoy it much any more. Keep up thee work and I will be watching.
February 9, 2008

yowens
Great show GV! I just realized I went a whole week without watching an episode and I feel like a fool. Nice burgundy rec. QOTD: Chopin
February 9, 2008

Mike L
QOTD: Aristicrat! LOL I’m kidding. I don’t really have a favorite vodka. I’ve always been a beer guy..and now a wine and beer guy.

Congrats on 400, Gary! I’m really glad you’re sticking around.

Congrats to Mott and the other Giants fans, don’t forget to thank the Packer nation for giving you such a sweet, sweet victory last Sunday!
February 10, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
CONGRATS GV!!!!!!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT 400 EPS!!! THE THUNDER SHOW KEEPS GETTING BETTER!!

Q – Ketel One I guess.
February 10, 2008

Dan-o
GV – I gotta tell you that the NYG winning the Super Bowl is a major downer for me. I grew up with Gints (purposely spelled that way) fans and they were completely obnoxious!

Best Thing About the SB – Eli Manning coming of age.
Worst Thing About the SB besides Gints V – Tom Brady’s awesome season rained on.

I have never been a Vodka fan. The only thing that I can tell you is that I audited (I am a CPA) the Heublein company in Hartford, CT where they distilled and bottled Smirnoff vodka. I made them break open one of the stainless steel tanks used in distillation to see if it was full. It was full – the smell almost knocked me over. Filled with charcoal, the purifying and distilling ingredient!

Peace
February 11, 2008

ChezJosh
Congrats on the 400.

My favorite Vodka is the one that’s flavored with a variety of herbs and spices including, most predominantly, juniper. My favorite gin would probably have to be Citronelle, but Hendricks is pretty fine too.
February 11, 2008

Ryan D
QotD: Favorite vodka is Tino’s.
February 12, 2008

thefanjestic
I predict another 600 episodes before Gary considers stopping again.
February 12, 2008

Ted
YAY for vodka.. I like the variety.
February 13, 2008

john
jewel of russia ultra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 15, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
Two great things NY winning the Superbowl, and episode 400. Sweet. Wine rules.
February 17, 2008

Andrew
Hey Gary

Congratulations on the 400th show, they have all been great.

QOTD: Though I don’t drink much vodka, my favourite would interestingly be the Biason, but only because of sentimental reasons. I use to work with a Polish bloke in an English hotel whose mother sent him a bottle through the mail each week; good times!

Andrew
February 18, 2008

Doug
Let the Giants fans enjoy this for now, but next season and for the next 20 years they will go back to being well….the Giants and have their typical 9-7 season, just miss the playoffs and get just enough wins to not get a high draft pick, so enjoy the next 20 years of mediocre football while the Pats are today favored to go back to the superbowl next season and have a 14-2 to 13-3 season.

Now before you talk about the Pats cheating, let’s talk about “Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, Chuck Knoblauch, Gary Sheffield, Jason Giambi, Daryl Strawberry, Dwight Goodin and the murderer Jim Leyritz”. Some people take sports like it’s life and death and make a bigger deal about Bill Bellichick than they do about more important things like Jim Leyritz killing an innocent woman with his car or George Steinbrenner being a convicted fellon and gangster.
February 19, 2008

Karl Laczko
Hey, what happened to my comment I posted when I was in Israel watching this show? I gave some grief to those Giants fans claiming they were “World Champions” – how could that be since only American teams played (and that game in London does not make you Golbal).

Never mind, QOTD – hardly drink the stuff now, but historically it was Stolichnaya, although the homemade lemon Vodka they do at Schmulik Cohens in Tel Aviv is pretty good.
February 19, 2008

Neil
I’m a 19 college kid who has never drank non-communion related wine in my life, but have been watching the new vlogs and some archived ones for about a month. In a writing class, I was told to come up with a visual metaphor for an aspect of my life. I chose to use you or more specifically the log to show what I want to do with myself. I’m a polisci major who gets everything very well, but cannot deal with the snobby elitist type kids. I want to bring the complicated stuff to masses because I knew a lot of people that could get excited about the topics if presented to them in a more user-friendly way. So, at least all the kids in my class that were there for the presentation that got the thunder brought to them
February 20, 2008

Michael H.
Congrats on 400! You are doing a great job and keep getting better every episode. I really appreciate you doing the video blogs and taking the time out of your day to do these.

QOTD: Perfect 1864 vodka. Ever had it?
February 28, 2008

Dustin
QOTD: A vodka distilled from soy, simply called “3″. It brings the thunder. Every tried it?
March 16, 2008

StevoVino
QOTD: 42 Below baby! Good ol’ kiwi vodka.

Congrats on 400 episodes! I hope we get to cheer the 1000th!

Keep up the great shows WLTV!
August 16, 2008

Lau
QOTD: 42BELOW !
January 6, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Congrats on 400 and heres to hoping you hit 1000! *cheers* QOTD: I havent had a lot of vodkas, sadly. I had a Vox vodka that I enjoyed, and I do like some absolute mandarin with a splash of OJ and sprite. yum.
September 16, 2009

Paryb
Man, just watched this again. “Link that up Vaynerchuk!” HAHA that’ll never get old!
October 6, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: Luksosowa potato vodka is good value for its price point.