What Wine Goes Well With Birthday Cake. WLTV Turns 2 Today.

What Wine Goes Well With Birthday Cake. WLTV Turns 2 Today. – Episode #412

February 20, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk’s little tiny wine show turns 2 today and it makes Gary Ponder what wine goes well with birthday cake?

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Uva Mira Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Feital Alvarinho DoradoMinho
1999 Le Presi Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino
2003 Mas De La Barben Les CalicesLanguedoc-Roussillon

Links mentioned in todays episode.

1,114 Responses

February 20, 2008

Katherine
ONE!
February 20, 2008

Brandon T.
happy anniversary Gary! the show is much appreciated and we all love you! what I would love also is if you flew a pretty girl to the thunder show and Mott poured many buckets of ripe petit verdot grapes with jellies and jams all over you two in a hot tub or a big mud bath in the hills while you slathered and smothered buttocks while singing great Bjork tunes and laughing with reciting poems and getting sticky and excellent sexuality?
February 20, 2008

NathanN
Happy Birthday WLTV!
February 20, 2008

MarioD
happy birthday WLTV!
-marioD from Canada
February 20, 2008

crank
Happy Birthday…
February 20, 2008

Phil G
Congratulations on two years of the show… looking forward to what’s next!
February 20, 2008

KAHUNA
IBTL
February 20, 2008

bigmay
Happy Birthday!
February 20, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Happy birthday, WLTV (and I thought muscato d’asti went with b-day cake)

“T”
February 20, 2008

Brian Specht
Happy Birthday!!!
February 20, 2008

Social Project Brian
Top 10 and it’s only fitting on this anniversary day. Happy birthday, WLTV!!! Looking forward to great stuff going forward.
February 20, 2008

yowens
Happy birthday WLTV!!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008

CORSkier
Congrats GV!
February 20, 2008

brent
Happy bday WLTV!
Psyched that you’re trying the Calices!
February 20, 2008

Brandon T.
i’m a big fan of humans
February 20, 2008

Brandon M
OURSOME!
February 20, 2008

Arthur
Congratulations Gary!
You’ve come a long way, baby!
February 20, 2008

dank
two years, one important man..

me! haha, just joking. in all seriousness I’d like to congratulate you fully on this awesome achievement, offer my fullest and warmest “birthday wishes” to the vlog, and I am sure I speak for many of the “Vayniacs” when I say that the time and effort put in, away from other things, family, etc. is immense and much appreciated.

….and many more

18th, lucky number!
February 20, 2008

Social Project Brian
Couldn’t the UVA be corked even if it’s a screwtop? Couldn’t there be TCA at the winery somewhere?

Does Mott white-balance the camera before filming? The episode looks a little Matrix-green today.

Hey, again, congratulations on 2 years. Astounding.
February 20, 2008

Withnail
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WLTV! Looking forward to the Terrible Twos…
February 20, 2008

C.W. Miller IV
Congratulations on your MONSTER achievement, Gary. Here’s to another 400 episodes!
February 20, 2008

Chris
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WLTV!!! Keep up the fun and excitement!
February 20, 2008

EricB
Happy 2 Birthday! My son just turned 2 last Sunday. Will you make it to 21? Just kidding.
February 20, 2008

mrzitro
Happy B-day

Top 25!
February 20, 2008

Panosh
Happy Birthday WLTV (and me tomorrow) pat..pat

Great show even if I didn’t win and nice “secret”. I will definately look it over tonight.

If you ever find it overwhelming, slow it down to a few shows a week. You can still make a difference. I have bought twice the amount of wine I used to since I started listening (Watching) and many varitals I may not have tried. I only wish I lived closer to the library. snif..snif. My daughter just moved to Main, so it may be in the future, show knows.

Mahalo
February 20, 2008

Daniel
Awesome! Great show, and that last wine sounded really…hmmm…INTRIGUING

I look forward to at least two more years (hopefully) and many more wines.
February 20, 2008

Monica J
Feliz Cumpleanos, WLTV!!!!!
February 20, 2008

Daithin
Happy birthday and congratulations, WLTV! You’ve completely opened up the world of wine for me, with humility and perspective (family first) we all respect. Thank you!
February 20, 2008

HipandKneeDoc
Happy Happy!

I would have just missed out on the grand prize, the five next, and the next 25….

I’ll have to drown my sorrows in wine…
February 20, 2008

Dan Mc
Happy birthday WLTV! Hope I can join you in Tampa Gary
February 20, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Been trying to start a group, but I’ll keep trying. (And that can be my statement, too)

So, who was stuck carrying the sign? did most of the staff get to walk past?

“T”
February 20, 2008

Len
GV

Congratulations on a show well done…hope it continues for another two years before you cross that road again whether to keep doing what you do best…Happy Birthday WLTV, Outstanding as always, Lurker Len
February 20, 2008

Chris
Wow! This is the first WLTV show I’ve watched, and what an experience! Happy birthday and thanks for your energy!
February 20, 2008

cameron w
Congratulations on the show and the movement!
February 20, 2008

IPv6Freely
Happy birthday WLTV.

Sad that I didn’t win, but happy that Gary and WLTV have introduced me to wine. Thank you so much!

- Chris
February 20, 2008

Sean C
Happy B-day…I’m not going to be greedy and say u should keep this up forever but you gotta make to at least 5 years…Thanks for all you hard work
February 20, 2008

maggiej
Happy Birthday WLTV! Before you burn out completely, go to just 1-2 times a week. Better than nothing Thanks for the “viewing present”.
February 20, 2008

Christopher J
Very good episode, thanks for everything you are doing Gary. Thanks for doing a fun show and taking the stuffiness out of a previously stuffy subject!!

The show makes me appreciate not only wine more that I could have possibly imagined, but life as well. Your bond with family, either by blood or thunder, is incredibly inspiring. The show could cheer me up on the worst possible day, and that means a lot to me and many others I am sure.

I wish you the best on this two year anniversary, and hope that you keep doing the show as long as it is possible for you.

Thanks again!
February 20, 2008

DT
Happy birthday WLTV! Thanks and congrats Gary on all you have accomplished with your show.
February 20, 2008

Cma82
Yay! I sing you my Polish birthday song

Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam.
Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam.
Jeszcze raz, jeszcze raz, niech zyje, zyje nam.
Niech zyje nam!

Which pretty much translates to:

Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
One hundred years!
February 20, 2008

Caren
Congrats! Much love right back at’cha!
February 20, 2008

Neil
I like turtles.
February 20, 2008

Dave Canada
Great show…..I am got so much from this show…I have at least 5 new friends because of you that I see regularly to taste wine and hang out….
Looking forward to March 29th!
February 20, 2008

Lurker1000
Been watching the show from approx #200. It’s time to come out! Congrats…huge shout-outs from Denmark!!!
- Gary, you’re the greatest. -
Bea, Sagrantino di Montefalco 2001 – wow! Please continue to bring fabulous thunder.
February 20, 2008

JimChem
Gary, YOU are the reason I watch this show. Keep it up. Happy 2 year aniversery.

Jim
February 20, 2008

chenrys
Happy 2nd Birthday, WLTV! Great show, as always. Local Vaniac tasting groups sound like a great idea. We will have to check into that.

SOTD: You keep doing the show and we’ll keep watching. . . and trying new wines. Thanks!
February 20, 2008

Kristen
Happy Birthday WLTV!!! This was such a great episode GV, you definitely didn’t disappoint! Sad I didn’t win, but maybe next time!

My statement of the day: Thank you GV, because without your guidance I wouldn’t be going down my current path now and getting into the wine industry. I have learned so much from you and from the show, had some great laughs along the way. And I’ve been able to connect with more people while drinking wine (I’m one up on ya, we have a tasting group out here)! Thanks for everything and I can’t wait for more knowledge and more laughs from the Thunder Show!

And who was that carrying the sign behind you? It felt very Monty Python-esque. Nice touch!
February 20, 2008

Mike L
Congrats on 2 years of WLTV! I see the show evolving and I’m very excited for new things that are coming along.

SOTD: Thank you, Gary for being honest, funny, and grounded. Thanks for the show and for the community that’s built up around it. That’s what friends, real or online are all about.
February 20, 2008

Sue Z.
SOD – My PAL, my wine cellar, and my bank account would not be where they are today without you!!! Thank you for the past 2 years, Gary and the entire WL team!! I look forward to even better things in year 3;-)
February 20, 2008

ChardonBob
SOTD – The United States is a great country and needs more people with your kind of attitude GV.
February 20, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
SOTD: You have a larger impact on our lives than I think many can comprehend.
QOTD: How the hell does that feel?

My thought process behind this…this show, the forum, and all of the interaction that comes from it has had a drastic impact on my life through meeting new people, and finding something that is both entertaining and informative. I can’t help but wonder how all of this has impacted you, your family(father, brother, mother, wife, ect), and the people you work in and around on a daily basis (Mott…link it up). Ok…before this get’s too crazy I thought I’d simply say that this is a great program and I (along with many others) appreciate it. Cheers!
February 20, 2008

Quoc
Congratulations to WLTV. Happy 2-year birthday.

Thank you Gary (and all his family) for the previous 400+ shows and looking forward to another 400+. You don’t even know how many people now have started to enjoy wines and appreciate the nuances of wines because of you. Great job and again, thank you.

“I love you man!” ;]
February 20, 2008

Mark Tolerico
Happy b-day bro!
February 20, 2008

KC
Great show – really amazing that this is still going on. Thanks for the wealth of knowledge.

Nice shoutout to Allen Shoup. The Pedestal and my pal are amigos and it is nice to hear that Allen is a class act. Looking forward to trying some of the other Long Shadows efforts.
February 20, 2008

Nick A.
Great show Gary. Thanks for it all; it’s very special.
February 20, 2008

tarany
congrats on two years, gary. i’m winelibrary.tv rookie and feel like i’ve been missing out for too long. guess i’ll have to spend some time going through the archive… keep up the good work.
February 20, 2008

chateaunoname
I said I would return to lurker status, but the 2 year anniversary pulled me out. Thanks for the two years and hope for many more.
February 20, 2008

Bill & Wendy Wilcox
“Bonne FÃªte”, Gary! They were great Terrible Twos.
February 20, 2008

KAHUNA
the 29th better rock to make up for all this bullshit free shipping crap! What the hell we are the ones who have to sit with our cars parked acrros two lanes of Morris ave just to get in the parking lot- OK OK Happy 2 years and you have my info to mail me the plane ticket to join you at Berns!
February 20, 2008

David James
Happy Birthday

Please keep the show going for as long as possible Gary, you’re awesome
February 20, 2008

Jaybird
Wow, action packed! You better get the 1000 but you may need to take a day off to read them all.
Statement of the Day!

One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More Year, One-More YearOne-More YearOne-More YearOne-More YearOne-More YearOneMoreYearOneMoreYearOneMore Year!!!
February 20, 2008

Omallley
High Five on the 2nd birthday! Congrats to all!
February 20, 2008

Rhonda
great episode! the only thing I have to say is THANKS for all of the entertainment and information you have provided!
February 20, 2008

Bal Hoeffner
Congrats Gary – you’ve touched my wine world and my world. Hope you keep going. So many wines – so little time.
February 20, 2008

estanoche
Happy 2 year anniversary WLTV – and all you lurkers had better post something I did, and we don’t need any more scares!!
February 20, 2008

Kenneth A
I leave a comment every now and then, but I’m one of those ‘darn lurkers’.

My statement is: I love the wine library approach to wine, trying and thinking for yourself, and wish that more people took that approach to life. Because you, and me too, can change the world if we really want.
February 20, 2008

Nickyb85
I feel sorry for me too!
February 20, 2008

obrianksu
Congrats Gary, Keep bringing the Thunder!
I started drinking wine when I began working at a liqour store. I started to truely enjoy all wine has to bring when I became a vayniac. Thank you for that Gary and I hope you have a wonderful day.
-sean
February 20, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: My enjoyment of wine is escalating because of you.
Thanks for the freeshipping. I love a good deal.
February 20, 2008

Dave
Gary,

A huge thanks to YOU.

Not that it matters, but you keep pointing to your tongue when you mention your palate. In fact, the palate is the roof of the mouth.

If you keep tasting, I’ll keep watching.

Dave
February 20, 2008

JonE
Statement:

I grew up in Canandaigua New York. Home of Canandaigua Wine Co. (now known as Constellation Brands), Richards Wild Irish Rose., Lake Country and Arbor Mist. At 17 I tasted Vernaccia di San Gimignano otuside of this little town called San Gimignano. Everything I had known disappeared, and I fell in love with wine. And now after having worked in the biz for years, I come home and watch this show everyday to remember the passion and discovery of finding that thing of beauty.

Here’s to remembering what it’s all about. Thanks G
February 20, 2008

Kev and Ams
I remember Darth Vayner. =)
February 20, 2008

SS Chris
Brant Khirik is DARTH VAYNER!!! What do I win?

You can mail my tickets to Berns to KAHUNA’s house.

Happy Birthday….and Congratulations…..and many thanks to you, Mr. Mott for all that you do. This has changed my life….not only have you gotten Dede and I, and other family members into wine, but I’ve been fortunate to have many new and great friends because of this. So many thanks!! ya bastards!!!!!
February 20, 2008

Kent
Happy Big Ass Glass Day! I mean Birthday.
Keep the thunder rolling!
February 20, 2008

Kev and Ams
I say Gary should do one show a week. It would make his life much easier and he could weed out all of the posers. =)
February 20, 2008

T. Reasoner
Happy B-day…

Please ship to Hawaii!

aloha,

T. Reasoner
February 20, 2008

Will "Ha Ha" Shatter
Happy B-Day G on WLTV’s 2 year celebration. Love your enthusiasm, great show. I live in Philly but work in Tampa, hope to see you at Berns.
February 20, 2008

RichE
GV, HAPPY ANIVIRTHDAY……..

As in all strong nations, they need a strong Leader.
And U, are Our’s

Gudo’s to the Leader of the the Vaniac Nation.

Is this really all about wine ? I think not.
February 20, 2008

ramona
Cool beans
happy b-day
congrats
February 20, 2008

Hugo B
I think it’s a very good thing that the drinking age here in the Netherlands is, at least for wine, only 16 years. Allows me (16) to expand my pal, and, maybe more importantly, to get me acquainted with alcohol before I’m allowed to drive (that’s at 18)

I haven’t been watching the show for that long, but I would certainly miss it if you wouldn’t get 1000 comments. Keep up the good work!

*returns to lurking*
February 20, 2008

Dominus
You are one class act. I wish the presidential candidates who will be running one of the most, if not the most, powerful nations on Earth could move me as you do. Now, if I could get the little woman to bypass her birthday and celebrate March 29 then there would be a G-d!

SOTD: I just said it.

Great show, dagnabit I did not win the grand prize. Congrats to Doc Johnson.

Happy 2nd Birthday/Anniversary!!!!

P.S. Have you tried the Oreana Red Table wine with the “?” on the label?

HIP HIP HOORAY TO GARRRRRRRYYYYYY
February 20, 2008

Matt Holloway
Hey gary! i didnt win anything but that was a great show! nice shot with the cork too.

But watching this i had a question going round in my head…I dont know if its the wines that i tune in for anymore, i mean the education you give rocks dont get me wrong… but do i just tune in now for the gary v action and the peppy-ness caffine shot entertainment???

weird…

it must be your personality that makes wines interesting, you could probably sell horse s**t to a gypsy, i’m thankful that there are people in this world that inspire you and grab your attention and make you try things you wouldn’t normally. because without you ive no doubt in my mind that i wouldn’t be enjoying wine as much as I do now.

I don’t even live in the US so i cant even buy your wines, or pay you back in any way im all take take take, but from the bottom of my heart thanks gary + mott + everyone at the wine lib and HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY!
February 20, 2008

ChrisR
SOTD: BURPPP!!!! I like wine!!
February 20, 2008

Sven Johnson
Congratulations on 2nd anniversary. Happy to see the love from other lurkers.
February 20, 2008

HeadWino
GV, so looking forward to 3/29. My wife and I will be attending the event. Hope we get the chance to be included in the late afternoon party.

On a related note, I will be hosting a blind tasting mid March for 5 other couples here at the house. Decided to do this after receiving the awesome Christmas pak. An inspiration from you. Thanks!

B
February 20, 2008

Antony
After five weeks away, it’s a treat to reconnect with the Vayner Nation!I am extremely disappointed to have missed the competition… and that’s extremely with 20 z’s – but on the plus side, great to catch the Birthday show and to see GV on such glorious form.

My statement… having come home to a real mixed bag of good and bad news, I’m feeling philosophical. What’s it all about..? Family, community, making your mark, experience, taking pleasures, helping others..? Maybe we should all take a little leaf out of GV’s play book. Be your true self, hang it out on the line and create something special. HAPPY BIRTHDAY dude!

a
February 20, 2008

Plminer
Radool GV!! I used that term just for you bro cuz you must know how much I hate it by now
Happy 2 year Annibirthday, way to rock it out day in and day out! Cheers!!!!!!
QOTD: Here’s to making the most out of life and having some fun on the way. Once again, cheers!!!
February 20, 2008

Chris
Glad I recently got on board this train. Congrats.
February 20, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: I will be visiting WL this year get ready……here I come……
February 20, 2008

jp
happy b-dzay to you WLTV- I, we really appreciate your commitment to not just your customers and fans, but to the entire wine world. It IS changing, but alas I cannot take advantage of free shipping because of my state’s outdated laws.
BTW- I’d like one of those wristbands, too(I’ll even send in a photo of it if you want)
Statement- after hearing you rate that pricey Brunello,I don’t feel so bad now with my inexperienced pal giving a wine I tasted the other night a 73(it was BAD)
thanks to all of you at WLTV who make this happen.
February 20, 2008

Wine Rep Lurker-MR. T
G-Man,
I totally agree with your thinking. Enjoy everyday and be very thankful.

PS-Portugal ROCKS!

MR T
February 20, 2008

Mark Neustadt
SOTD: Gary… I’ve said it before. You’re my hero. Not just because it’s fun to watch you drink straight from the bottle, but because you’ve got the heart and soul to have fun with something that’s been so “stuffy” for so long. PLUS I adore your devotion to family. It’s inspiring to me to be so open about it. Thank you.

Happy birthday WLTV!

MCN

p.s. I can’t participate in the “secret stuff” because you don’t ship to Wisconsin. Any chance I can get a list of the special secret stuff so I can try to shop around here?
February 20, 2008

Kipp Bodnar
thanks for 2 years!
February 20, 2008

MARSHALL
Congrats to all the vanyiacs and GV for two years of a profoundly funny and exciting show.
February 20, 2008

Katherine
Aw, Gary! Vivian was so looking forward to meeting you in person, or at least being able to watch you on the big screen with her Apple TV. Ah well… she continues to develop her pal and watch WLTV regardless.

We love the show here, and continue to spread the thunder. Life is good, and we are blessed.
February 20, 2008

Justin Viger
Happy two year anniversary Gary and all vayniacs!

As long as Gary keeps making the show I will keep watching.
February 20, 2008

Len C
Great show as always dude, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to me and keep the shows comin pal!!!
February 20, 2008

Brian
Great Show, Great info, Great Entertainment! You are special in your ability to communicate! Enjoy every show! Live vicariously through some of your tastings and always like your take on each wine – I Don’t always agree, but you are an excellent ambassador for the industry. We need more Gary Vees and less 100 point scales. Keep it up – your continued success is great for everyone who likes to sniffy sniff before they give it a whirl…Thanks for keeping it real. Get out to San Diego and we will have a dinner and a half!!
February 20, 2008

Adrian
The last 2 years have really changed my outlook on wine. Thanks GV
February 20, 2008

Shad
Happy 2nd WLTV!!!! Thanks for everything Gary and Mott. I enjoyed seeing Darth Vayner in the background… Here’s to a great third year!!
February 20, 2008

Heather
Congrats on 2 years!! And thank you. Because of you and your show I have not been afraid to try many different wines from many different places. Keep up the awesome work Gary!!
February 20, 2008

John Farrin
Happy birthday, anniversary, whatever. Actually Gary, if I do the math (50 weeks/year-I give you 2 weeks off because I’m not an ogre-X 5 days a week x 2 it equals 500. It looks like you owe us 88 episodes slacker
February 20, 2008

Penney
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WLTV!!
February 20, 2008

*/^_^\*
sotd: i’m an okie from an ‘anti-wine’ area of the country who has been able nurture his love of wine thanks to you as well as get a refreshing dose of humanity every afternoon.
February 20, 2008

Matt
Hey Gary, thanks for throwing some wines in there for us CKCers. I dig the show.

Signed,

Former lurker.
February 20, 2008

Brandon B
Thanks for all the great love and excitement on WLTV. I live about 30 minutes from Napa Valley, and I feel like I am closer to seeing what wine is all about by watching the thunder show. Thanks and keep up the phenomenal work.
February 20, 2008

mikey lennon
SOTD: Thanks for WLTV
February 20, 2008

Kray-Z
Ok Gary, you got me, I’ve been a Lurker for a few months now, you’re the first podcast that I subscribed to. Thanks for keeping it real and making wine enjoyable to drink and watch.
February 20, 2008

TGatesman
Thank you so much for these last 2 years of WLTV!! My pal and my liver thanks you.
February 20, 2008

Alex Hopgood
Awesome, 2 years, happy birthday, only 2 days until mine aswell. congrates to the contest winners. doc johnson, u r 1 lucky person
February 20, 2008

JK from WV
Gary and All of WLT,
Congratulations on your birthday. I’ve enjoyed the show mucho grande!!!!

SOTD: I’m motivated to start a few grape vines and make my own wine. I’m deciding what to try. Just like Hank, Jr. said, “we grow good old tomatoes and homemade wine, and a country boy can survive!” Catch you later old man.
JK
February 20, 2008

Henning a.k.a Plastikstuhl
SOTD: thanx for the show! that should be enough. stayed up until 2:30 am local time to watch this. soooo tired now.
rock it! show must go on!
February 20, 2008

pete c
No, thank YOU Gary!
February 20, 2008

Anthony L.
Congratulations Gary on 2 years. I wish I was here from the beginning. Remember as long as you make episodes we will watch. Thank you for all you do.
February 20, 2008

GenericGuy
SOTD: Keep bringin’ the thunder!
February 20, 2008

RonC
Happy anniversary. And thanks for all the great episodes.
February 20, 2008

Robert C from Folsom Prison
Gary, thanks for all the extra effort in everything you do! Happy 2 yr & the wine future looks exciting.
February 20, 2008

Rob C
Congrats on two years Gary!! Keep the episodes coming. I’m looking forward to meeting you in August. I’ll show you wine VA style!
February 20, 2008

E-Rock
“Birfdays was da worst days.. Now we sip champagne when we thirs-tay”

Happy Bithday WLTV! and hopefully there are many more to come!
February 20, 2008

randy d.
happy birthday gary…lurker coming out to show some love…gary show some love and try the TXACOLI
February 20, 2008

Nick
Thanks GV and Mott. Keep it up as long as you can.
February 20, 2008

Chester
great show thanks
February 20, 2008

nodoubt
I’m wise enough to know when a gift needs givin’
February 20, 2008

Stanvh
Happy anniversary to you,Happy anniversary to you, Happy anniversary WLTV . . . Happy anniversary to you!!!!!

I have been watching for most of these 2 years and it has been RADOOL. I think we are changing the wine world . . . and . . . we like it.

Stan
February 20, 2008

MattyO
Gary VEEEEEEE!!

congrats ol’ chap! well done! wooohooo! 2 years! awesome show! thanks so much to the peeps who got me back into wine: GVEEEEEEEEE! MOTT!! and everybody else at WL! you rock the hizzie!

awesome show!
February 20, 2008

Karen
I heard Gary on the radio this morning.
It was the first time I’ve ever heard of winelibraryTV ! and I just enjoyed my first viewing of it. I checked out the Conan show as well.
I’m hooked!!! Thank you for making a childhood of eating things like sand and silly putty, and chewing on pennies become the essential tools for assessing, and appreciating the flavor of wine.
Congrats on 2 Years! Thunder on! Can anyone recommend a wine that has flavors of sand, silly putty and pennies?
February 20, 2008

Garrett C.
gary, mott, and everyone else who makes wltv happen–thank you!!! and happy birthday!!!
February 20, 2008

Chaz
Holy cows (or should that be deer… dead, on the side of the road) TWO YEARS! Gary, you will never cease to be the man. Even if some of our palates don’t agree with yours, our hearts are totally with you.

SOTD: I decided to try something new last night: Australian Riesling. And I never, NEVER would have tried it without Gary supporting my pal.
February 20, 2008

Mikie C
What an ep! All over the place… super bonkers, like fireworks !!!

Then, you bring it all together through the tastings and the plans to a touching conclusion that makes it all real.

WLTV has made my life richer, fuller and certainly more enjoyable, GV. Your passion, wit, eccentricities, along with your depth of heart, have made an impact within. Know I wish you all the success, nay, all the happiness, in the world as you move into year three and beyond.
February 20, 2008

John W. Taylor
Happy 2 year anniversary, I love wathcing the show and hope to be watching for another 2 years. Congargulations to the winners that won the drawings.
February 20, 2008

Cassie
Happy Annibirthary!!!

1. Did you say Mott was getting a shirt? I want!

2. A tasting group? Genious!

SOTD: CKCs unite!
February 20, 2008

Dan A
Happy 2nd! Congrats – You’re doing an amazing job! We realise how much work this must be, but damn we love it! THANKS!

Thanks for the Canadian shout out again! You’re catching on up here – I overheard a girl say to her husband “Ya, we’ll give this a whirl” at my local liquor store, I had to laugh!

Cheers Gary, Mott and the WL gang!
February 20, 2008

thefanjestic
Happy Birthday to WLTV!!!

GV – how could you not pull my name to be on the show?!?!?!?! Oh well, I hope the person who won appreciates their prize and gets to rock out with you in NJ!!

Seriously though, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! For all of your hard work and continuing to put out more episodes for the Vayniacs!

We are trying VERY HARD to get a group to meet in Kansas City – throw a shout out and Maybe we can get the rest of these yahoos to step it up!!

Can’t wait to see what the new year brings!
February 20, 2008

Harold
Happy Birthday WLTV and thanks to you GV for two entertaining/educational/hilarious/ridiculous/wallet draining years.
February 20, 2008

BobMac
Thanks for the show and the renewed interest in wine, Gary. Happy birthday!
February 20, 2008

KVolk
SOTD: GV I just want to say that you have made my appreciation and understanding of wine shift 180 degrees and I really just want you to know that it is awesome your willing to keep putting it out there everyday just to help people learn more about wine and what it is really about.

Love the new “set”….
February 20, 2008

jaye
You da best, GV . . . thanks for an amazing two years, and for sharing your heart and love with the world.
February 20, 2008

Lewis Sulovski
Gary your show was very inspiring to my wife and I, we are going to start a
T T T group here in Elizabeth NJ.
If you hear of anyone that want to join in Elizabeth send them our way.
February 20, 2008

Kurt Zenisek
I’ve been an off and on viewer for the past year or so, but now am really digging the show.
And to congratulate you on 2 years I threw together a little flashy animation for you – http://www.vimeo.com/709862 (in HD, if it looks choppy turn off HD and it should run smoother) I’m not 100% done and plan on slowing it down and adding a few things, but the basic idea is there.
February 20, 2008

TxBigD
You inspire all of us Peeps to explore the unknown, things we never knew about ourselves, varieties and regions of the world we would never have tried without you.

AND THAT, MY FRIEND, we truly appreciate!

(: Thanks GV
February 20, 2008

FJDR
Congrats on 2 years. Keep the show going, it’s outstanding and has helped me immensely in my wine learning curve.
February 20, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Congratulations Gary, Mott, et al. on the WLTV 2 yr. anniversary!
I luv u guys. All the best.
You guys have NO idea how many times you’ve brightened my day. Yes, you’ve cost me a fortune $$$ but I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
Thanks for opening up the world of wine and more importantly, the wakeup call that when it’s all said and done, it’s about family and friends.
Yeah, I’ve never met you guys personally but it sure as hell feels like it…
February 20, 2008

Ric Vinhage
Great show Gary.

Hmm Statement of the day: One smart man, he felt smart.
February 20, 2008

Taylor
Love the Show 2 YEARS!!!!
SOTD I have tried so many different types of wine since watching WLTV it has been and I’ve passed on the knowledge to everyone i know. I love being apart of this!!!!
February 20, 2008

Matthew R
Great Show! Happy big #2!
February 20, 2008

Carlos Solares
SeÃ±or Vaynerchuk, Happy anniversary and keep spreading the thunder guys!
February 20, 2008

Daniel
To Gary and all the peeps at WLTV, HAPPY 2ND B-DAY! Thanks for continuing to bring the ‘Thunder’ into my life everyday.
February 20, 2008

chrisb
Happy 2nd Anniversary Gary. Keep it up.
February 20, 2008

Billyd
GV I have only been watching a couple months but I have been all over the archives.. wine library tv has become a daily event around here and what an education. It was so cool watching the names being drawn.
I am totally stoked I get to drink really good wines thanks to wine library and a great distribution system.
February 20, 2008

e.fremont
Congratulations GV!!!!! Thanks for all you do. You are my inspiration.
February 20, 2008

Alex
best show ever!
February 20, 2008

Jason
Big ups to my man GV. Cant wait to get to the Mecca, my goal for 2008!!
February 20, 2008

Cassie
One more thing….

today is not only the Annibirthary but also a full eclipse. There isn’t another one for two years. Maybe they’ll fall on the same day again then too
February 20, 2008

Graziella
Happy Anniversary WLTV, Gary & Mott! I’m happy to be an official Vayniac (although my forum stats are yet to display so!), and I look forward to many more episodes! And…I look forward to meeting you peeps real soon!

My comment: I salute WLTV, Gary, & everyone who follows their passion & dreams, no matter how crazy they are, and no matter what obstacles may be in the way. That is the way I live my life- it may not be “picture perfect,” but it’s ME! If you build it, they will come baby! God Bless.
February 20, 2008

Blueberto
1 love 2 you guys. I’m feelin this show. And the thirst for those thursdays already building up. Big ups for the 2 year mark all the way from Sweeeeeden. Weâ€™ll try to grow our tastings over here and maybe get into more wine travelling.
February 20, 2008

Bobinnati
Nice show GV and thanks for all of the goodies and the wine with free shipping. Very cool, though sadly, I am in the midst of a SIWBM right now.

Like you, I am thankful for health, family, liberty, country, prosperity and a little discretionary cash to buy some wine now and then!

Thanks for your encouragement to trust our own palates and try different wines. I am really getting into exploring the wine universe.

BTW, I absolutely adore CdP, but find most of them way over my budget, so today’s last wine is tempting. It too is borderline from a budget POV, but I’m starting to cave!
February 20, 2008

Sharon
Hi Gary! Love ya! Statement… that’s prose – OK , well ‘keep on keeping on’, you’re great, my friend loves you too, and he’s a guy, there ya go!
xoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Cheers!
February 20, 2008

Thanks to our Vets!
Great episode today! Congratulations on 2 years. I heard you on the Hawk today and waited 15 minutes to go into work today so I could hear the end! Stay humble.
February 20, 2008

Bernie Bearnaise
I’ve been a viewer for about a year and you’ve changed my life Mr. Vay ner chuk. You can tangle with Tanzer, Parker, and Burghound and hold your own. It’s a fact that many chefs don’t really know wine and you could help them a lot. Pairing wine with birthday cake….I’m very impressed with Portugal and Spain at the moment. Languedoc-Roussillon is still bringing the thunder with great QPR. I’m thinking that one of the most food friendly wines is Riesling. Most people don’t know a Spatlese from and Auslese so put on some Lederhosen (Sp?)and let’s forgive the Faderland and enjoy some Kabinett. The Austrian contingent needs love and they even make a good red in Burgenland. Gruner V and Gary V should work well together…

Next stop 500!

BB
February 20, 2008

Lev M
gary, im glad ive made it this far…. never watched 412 episodes of anything in my life. Im also spoiled since the mecca is so close to me.
Keep doin it and do it your way:

“For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!”
(Paul Anka lyrics from My Way)
February 20, 2008

MattUD
Great show! Congrats on the two years and running. This show has greatly enhanced my wine knowledge.
February 20, 2008

Jprva
QOTD: Gary, you’re awesome. Great episode. I hope you keep up the show for as long as possible. I have been watching since somewhere around episode 80 and I think its fantastic. The show fuels the fires and stokes the passions of so many wine drinkers everywhere, both young and old.
February 20, 2008

EddieLee
Whooo for Canada! Yay for immigrants! (I’m an immigrant in Canada if you can’t tell)

But most of all, cheers for Wine Library TV. The Internet’s most INFLUENTIAL wine program.
February 20, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Almost forgot – hey everyone, how about a BIG SHOUT-OUT to the guys in the WineLibrary Order-Dept. that fill and package our orders FLAWLESSLY! You guys ROCK!! I’m blown away with how great you guys function and operate and how quickly, professionally and politely you do your jobs!. Thank you!!
February 20, 2008

Scott EJ
Gary, Mott and everyone at WL…thank you all so very much for all the information, entertainment, opportunity, and most of all…the ongoing experience of changing and trusting my palate. I have made a new friend in all of you.

SOTD: I will do all I can to correct the wrong that are the anti-American wine shipping laws. Or, I’ll just have to figure out ways to beat the system.
February 20, 2008

jahlove
Here’s to another 2 yrs of WLTV. And to more free shipping. Woohooo!
February 20, 2008

Irv
Happy Anniversary/Birthday to you and your Peep’s Gary at WLTV. Your genuine approach to informing people about the world of wine, as well as, adding some personal insights into your family and your life keep all of us coming back for more. Continue what you do for a long time!
February 20, 2008

LB in KS
Hey G… Just know that you and the crew ARE NOT taken for granted….Thanks
I look forward to many many more…………even when I don’t win
Big love
February 20, 2008

GregO
Happy Birthday WLTV, its been great watching you grow up! And yes we Canadians do indeed rock…I started a Third Thurs Wine Club (K-Dub Wine Club) over a year ago….that wasn’t frequent enough so it’s bi-weekly now…and that’s just with the local group of Vayniacs.

Cheers to Gary and everyone else who makes this place worthwhile.
February 20, 2008

DHerbie
Great show GV! Thanks for everything so far!
February 20, 2008

Phil M'Glassup
Happy anniversary! I’ve been watching for a year, a year when I’ve bought way too much wine from you. But I’ve enjoyed every sip and every second. This is truly one of the great examples of 2.0 style marketing extant today and you have my plaudits.
What more can I add except. ..
. . .MA! LINK IT UP!
February 20, 2008

mlong
txs gv. the show rocks and you rock.

well done…cheers to yr 3.
February 20, 2008

DX
Woohoo!! 2 years. bummer I didn’t win Thanks for everything.
February 20, 2008

LD
Happy anniversary, man! Congrats! You’ve got an awesome show. Keep up the great work!
February 20, 2008

kaybee
Live well and have fun!
Congratulations on 2 years of WLTV! Cheers!
February 20, 2008

Turd
My goal for 2008….to think of way that I can truly repay GV for all he has done for me.
February 20, 2008

jfoobar
Grats on 2 years GV!
February 20, 2008

Dean Gray
Gary, Congrats on two years – just think how many marriages don’t make it that long!
February 20, 2008

agentorange
Gary,

Thanks.

SOTD: Peace through enology.
February 20, 2008

Michael Goldfine
Hi Gary,

Thanks for the education. How about helping me with this one: There are so many Italian wines with Sangiovese as the main grape. Yet some are so sharp and clean and acidic with light cherries, but others are medium bodied with lots of layers and dark cherries. I am confused. So how about a show on Sangiovese?
February 20, 2008

SGoodwin
Gary,

Congrats on 2 years. You’ve been a major inspiration to me and my palate! TWO MORE YEARS!!
February 20, 2008

laurie in VT
Happy anniversary-birthday WLTV! Congrats on starting your third orbit and thanks for bringing us with you!

SOTD: Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to Gary, Mott, and the whole crew at WL (including Darth Vaynerchuk- the chalkboard antics make up for his previous ‘transgression’).
February 20, 2008

Achilles Mike
Wow two years! I can’t believe its been that long. You brought the thunder to us all and it has changed the way I enjoy wine. Thanks Gary!
February 20, 2008

Jordan
What a great show, I have told at least 15 people about it in the past week. The local napoleonic pizza place is almost getting tired of me sitting at the bar telling everyone there about WLTV!

I LIKE EM UP ON THE iPHONE PODCASTS!
February 20, 2008

Eric
You are to the wine world what Obama is to politics.

Keep rolling…..we all love you too…..

Can you open a Mecca on the LEfT Coast?
February 20, 2008

Achilles Mike
Sooooo…. what wine goes good with birthday cake?

Statement of the Day: Wine is life, love and good friends to share it with!
February 20, 2008

Canadian Chris
STATEMENT OF THE DAY!! Keep it up brother, you are building something which is getting ready to really explode. Hockey sticks and all that other web 2.0 bs. On top of that, the vayniac nation will and is changing things. Be proud, man! Long live THIRSTY THIRD THURSDAYS!!1
February 20, 2008

abqdeb
Lurker here! 2 years brings me out of the closet to say thank you for all that you do Gary! I ordered the anniversary special 4 pack and I am ecstatic to taste along with you. Keep changing the world, Gary and I promise to do my share.
February 20, 2008

Huckmed
Great show, congrats on the 2 years. I am a newbie to wine and wine library tv and have loved it. Again Congrats
February 20, 2008

Byron Chen
Congrats on 2 years! I am a recently new Vayniac as of @ episode 398. Your show is great and helps me unwind after a stressful day of work. Thanks for all you do.
February 20, 2008

TheDumbPhase
Free shipping sux!

Congrats on two years!
February 20, 2008

Snarf
Fabulous show GV! BTW, I was thinking just last week that we have NOT seen Darth Vayner in a looooong time; maybe since he popped out from behind the couch on a Friday way back when. Good to see him back in the saddle! Keep the thunder coming!
February 20, 2008

Rob Csenar
Congratulations on 2 years! I look forward to many more.

My wife and I started a “Wine Club” several months ago (way before I discovered WLTV). We get together with 3-4 other couples about every 6 weeks. It is so much fun and slowly but surely we are all learning about the nuances of wine. I think it’s a great idea to set aside specific times to get together and taste. I hope more and more people do it.

Statement: Summer of 1995. My wife and I go to San Fran for the first time. I’ve had maybe 5 glasses of wine in my whole life up to that point (I was 29 at the time). We spent one day in Sonoma Valley and I instantly became “Mr. Wine”. We bought 4 cases of wine that day and I’ve never looked back. Wine really does hit a nerve with certain people that cannot be explained. I love it.

Thanks for spreading that love in a way very few can.

Peace Out,

Rob
February 20, 2008

Penelope
Wished I had started following you from the beginning-first heard of your show and saw you in SF for Wine 2.0- don’t remember how long ago- but didn’t even know what a blog was…………..
Glad to hear the good news on the Alvarino- was in Portugal this last year-wish we had more of their wines here! In the week I was there, I didn’t have a single bad wine. Sorry to hear about the SA Sauv Blanc- they seem to be hit or miss and then not consistant from year to year.
Keep up the good work!
The Mustang Winemaker, Coral Mustang Wines
February 20, 2008

Tupper
THIRSTY THIRD THURSDAYS..THIRSTY THIRD THURSDAYS..THIRSTY THIRD THURSDAYS

Happy Birthday.

You have got yourself a convoy. keep the smokies off your back.

Thanks,,
February 20, 2008

matt h
No grand statement except I’m glad I’m alive today, and I’m glad I watched the Thunder Show and am now drinking some wine.
Really appreciate your positivity Gary, its pretty contagious in the best way.
February 20, 2008

Dana
Happy 2nd Birthday/Anniversary Your show has become one of the highlights of my week. Hope to be watching you for a long time.

When will the Mott shirts be ready?
February 20, 2008

Tmas
Happy Anniversary Gary! Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.
February 20, 2008

james marinello
happy 2yr bday GV! I’m glad I found this show and thousands of other wine dorks like myself!!
February 20, 2008

Rich S
Great show GV!!!

I can’t believe it has been 2 years already as well. I will definitely be at WL for the big NJ throwdown. Can’t wait my man!
February 20, 2008

Orion
I hope some of those people with creative “spread the thunder” ideas won. We appreciate you sacrificing your time and energy to provide us with your wine insight and weekdaily entertainment. While we don’t ever want to see you exit from our daily routine, when you eventually must, all of us would cope much better if you stuck around with a once-a-week show instead of disappearing altogether. Cheers, and happy birthiversary!
February 20, 2008

joegz
Happy b-day from a new fan!! Thanks for all that you do.
February 20, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode and happy bday/ann. It has been a great ride and I keep watching everyday. This show never gets old and i don’t think it ever will.

QOTD:
-This show has influenced me to try new things and expand my pal. I used to never drink white wines however have been drinking them at times and it is good. Keep doing what you are doing because it is awesome.
February 20, 2008

vstevanus
Really enjoyed the show the past 6 months,found you on itunes after my wife gave me an ipod for christmas. I have really expanded my pallete over the last year. Thank you
February 20, 2008

dtazzman
Great show today. Congradulations on the 2 yrs anniversary. Keep up the great work.
February 20, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, Happy Birthdayversary to your little show. Thanks for all you do, you have changed the way I look at the wineworld. Great Show today!! Thanks
February 20, 2008

alos
I waited all day for this thanks Gary love you like a brother! Thanks Mott thanks Darth Vayner, thanks Sasha! Thanks to everyone at wltv I love all of you over there you have changed my life and made it better!
February 20, 2008

JLM
Happy 2 Year Anniversary WLTV!
February 20, 2008

Brently
Hoo rah! Go tv.winelibrary.com! Love the show! I find myself using Garyisms during the day and having to explain them to people. It’s like Gary is a real life friend, even though I’ve never met him. Thanks GARY! I’m buying a bottle of Douro this weekend.
February 20, 2008

SteveW
Congratulations on 2 years, I’ve been a faithful watcher of WLTV since Episode
#14. The show has really evolved over the last 2 years.
February 20, 2008

Snkypete
Happy Anniversary Gary! Thank you for everything you do for us!!!!
February 20, 2008

Anthony
Congrats on the two years of WL.tv – Here’s to at least two more!
February 20, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
tks GV!! Best wishes on your TH-ird year!
February 20, 2008

Eric
Happy birthday, WLTV. You absolutely rock. So glad I found this.
February 20, 2008

drwmd
Congrats on 2 yrs of WLTV. It’s been incredible to see your energy and enthusiasm grow over these 400+ episodes. Hope to see you in 400+ more. And if you never do another episode, know you have indeed changed MY wine world.
February 20, 2008

David Dadekian
Thank you very much, Gary and Mott and everyone at The Wine Library who helps make this happen. It think to say I enjoy the show is way too simple a term. It’s become part of my routine in life and it’s not so easy to add something to a full routine, I can only imagine what it takes to produce the show on the same basis. So thanks again.
February 20, 2008

WineMad
Thank you very much for all your efforts, Gary. It’s a great learning experience watching your show and using your web resources, keep up the great work. Happy anniversary, you should be very proud.
February 20, 2008

ChrisB in Philly
Here’s to the next 412 episodes, Gary! I only discovered the show last month but am catching up and enjoying every ep… I’m stuck behind the PLCB curtain but you’ve got me anxious to try more wines, if I can only get my hands on ‘em.
February 20, 2008

RyanS
Hey Gary another wonderful show. Congratulations on the 2 year and well deserved anniversary. I can now see like most of us viewers how much time and effort this show takes from you each day. All I can say is thank you for providing such an amazing venue for us wine fanatics. I have learned more about wines in the last seven months than years of reading boring books. I promise to keep spreading the “Thunder” to everyone I know. You make wine tasting enjoyable and that is why I tune in every day. Keep up the good work for as long as possible.
February 20, 2008

Collin H
Happy Birthday WLTV! What was the deal with the “secret2″. Could not make that work
February 20, 2008

Dr. J
Gary, I am thankful for your enthusiasm, your time, your energy, your devotion to WLTV, and your contribution to my pal’s development. I am also thankful that you use the term THUNDERMUG for me yesterday.

~Judy (still not a guy)
February 20, 2008

mislead matt
Love it GV! Thanks for this wildly entertaining and informative show you give all of us, it is so much appreciative and a great night cap for me personally. You the man!
February 20, 2008

H-Why
Congratulations on 2 solid years and 400+ episodes. Love the direction of more education in the show. Been watching since Nov. 2006 and tried 130 wines without repeating. Every case is a mixed case.
February 20, 2008

JC
Gary:

Congrats again on Y2Vay-ner-chuk

Counter Statement: My grandparents & great grandparents came here from Italy. They, like you and your family from Russia, have made this a nation of immigrants. Would that all immgrants came here and busted a gut to make something of themselves. But imagine what would have happened to this country if we had shut our borders to immigrants like you, or the Italians of a century ago, or the Irish and Germans of a century and a half ago, etc. Where would you and I be? Where would America be? What a shame that would have been.

Thanks for the horizon broadening. Keep it up, man.

JC

P.S. You even got me to break down and sign up with Facebook (I must need my head examined).
February 20, 2008

A. Kohli
Congratulations on 2 years!

SOTD: Wine Knowledge. It’s The hellawhack shiznit that happens inside your brizzle.
February 20, 2008

familydoc
Gary- My statement: I’m 30 years old and my cellar just got to 80 bottles after a trip to walla walla this weekend. I’m looking forward to enjoying wine with my wife, family, friends, etc until I’m to old too open a bottle. Thanks for the show Gary!
February 20, 2008

RayM
Great show, congratulations on two years! Looking forward to the new format and the next two years.
February 20, 2008

Amy
Congrats on 2 years!
I just started watching last week, and I am hooked. I don’t really drink, but you’ve inspired me to maybe go to a wine tasting or two and expand my Pal.

While the content you cover is cool, your personality is such a standout. Your playfulness, your heart, and your sincerity is inspiring. It’s nice to see those things aren’t as hard to find in people as I sometimes think.

Thanks for making me smile more in the last week than I think I have in months.

Newbie,
Amy
February 20, 2008

Saftig
Happy Anniversary Gary! You deserve every measure of success, personal and professional. Well done. I’ve bought so much wine this past week from WL I’ve got to look for a second job. Anyone in the Tucson area want to meet up?
February 20, 2008

portman
Congratulations on the two years! A show well done. Thank you.

Am I lurker? Not by choice. I’ve been away for a few months helping my wife in her new restaurant. I only see the show once or twice a week now. Sigh. Someday I’ll catch up.

Now I’m off to try to get these damn shipping laws changed in this state.

Portman a.k.a Captain Vayniac
February 20, 2008

Little Jonny H
GV, I almost came to tears during your signoff. We all appreciate the time, effort, enthusiasm, and love you put into the show. There’s never been anything quite like winelibraryTV time in my life, nor will will there ever be. Many thanks, and CHEERS!

SOTD: Just a few years ago, I was a young fellow growing up on the farm in the rural midwest -in an area where very few embrace alcohol in any form except 12 packs of Bud or Busch. Since my teenage years, I’ve come to understand that wine, (better) beer, and spirits can be so much more than just a way to ‘get drunk’. They can be the spice of life, the part that makes the everyday a bit more interesting.

Who knew that bringing home a bottling of someone else’s hard work could make any day one to remember?
February 20, 2008

Clifford
Because of you, this young married man with no money spends too many bones on wine, and I can’t thank you enough!

Congrats on the two years.
February 20, 2008

Greginnd
Statement of the day. GV, you rock.
February 20, 2008

Leah B
Congrats Gary! I’m a relatively new fan, and enjoy your enthusiasm and your amazing colorful evaluation of wine. I also like the fact that when you speak of your gratefulness, it comes from your heart. Here’s to a fabulous 3rd year. Enjoy the ride!
February 20, 2008

RonD
Wow! Two years on strong! Keep it up and we’ll keep watching. We enjoy new shows with dinner and a glass or bottle of wine every evening with dinner (depending how bad the day was!). We’ll be at the Taste of Washington and look forward to seeing you there.

BTW we stopped by one of the local wine merchants tonight and had a taste of Chateau Lascombes 2003-2006! We ended up with some less expensive wines from CDP, Crozes Hermitage, Bordeaux and Gigondas. All French! We love the old world ’cause it ROCKS with complexity and structure that is hard to find here!

Chow-a-bunga!
February 20, 2008

Lu
I had an epiphany today while talking with a new account this afternoon. You are so freaking on point with your closing statement for every show… For the first time it was easy to understand our (the new generation of wine consumers) impact on the demistification of wine. It can be whatever you want it to be and we are for sure making a change, little by little. Ah, it feels good… Thanks for some great, inspirational shows!! Check out the Cluver Dry Reisling from Elgin South Africa. About $14 bones and since you are a lemon fanatic (here here!), it freakin rocks. And the Thirsty Thursday tastings are on!!! Will keep you updated

Shomer Shabas

Lu
February 20, 2008

George from NEPA
Happy Anni-Birthday WLTV!! Haha. Congrats Gary and thanks for keeping this going. I watch every day. I am also really bad at these kind of statements and pity whichever of my friends asks me to be their best man cuz the speech will be like 10 seconds haha.
February 20, 2008

Brent Marshall
SOTD: I am leaving for vacation tomorrow. I will average 1.2 bottles of wine (consumed) per day while I am away. How about that for a statement?
February 20, 2008

DirtWineKen
As a founding member of a tasting group that has been knockin’ ‘em back since 1972, I know what you mean, brother… but do you know what you mean to me? WLTV is just about the only TV I watch. I look forward to your show every day (I hate weekends), it means a lot! I also know what you mean about Languedoc-Roussillon, too. During this episode I was sipping on a Mas Lumen La Sylve 2001 that I bought as a future a year ago — KILLER!! Thanks for everything: your hard work, your enthusiasm, your murdering of the french language, ALL of it. Love ya, man.
Ken Griggs
February 20, 2008

A
I am doing my part to reach 1000! Great Job GV!
February 20, 2008

Rick E
GV –

Just wanted to throw out my congrats to you and the WL team. Now when someone asks how long I’ve been following WLTV, I can respond with a nice, clean “Two years.”

And when someone asks how much I’ve spent at your freakin’ store, I can just as quickly respond with a “Too much”.

All the best, brother.
February 20, 2008

Paul
Happy Birthday, or Anniversary or both. I hope you reach your goal of 1000 comments today, as I want to watch more episodes. You have been great showing us the passion that wine can bring. I know it will end, all good things do, but I hope it is not soon. My palate thanks you.
February 20, 2008

Dr. G
Hey Gary – fantastic sentiments in today’s show. . . I simply can’t imagine what you must have been feeling today . . . congrats and thank you!!

Love the “Third Thirsty Thursday” idea . . . any chance you’d let us get by with continuing with our Friday night “Weekly Winedowns” instead? (you know that’s alot of alliteration for eager oenophiles)
February 20, 2008

Shadowbird
SOTD: Congrats to all the winners. I’m so jealous of all six of you.
February 20, 2008

Tom Purvenas
Gary thanks for all that you do! I that I and all the folks like me that enjoy WLTV are excited to see where we go in the next 100, 500, 5 billion shows!!!!! . I hope that you truly enjoy what your doing and realize what a pleasure it is for folks like myself to have this outlet. Its nice to step away from work and the other aspects of life and learn a bit more about my new hobby of enjoying wine. I only realized the other day that this is my new and favorite hobby, passtime and passion. Thanks for the help along the way.

Tom
February 20, 2008

Chris
Hi there Gary, and the team of winelibrary from Austria

Happy 2nd Anniversary!!!

this show was great again, just the two bottles which did not really fit in that show – but anyway, when you tasted the birthday cake I got hungry,…

I read through the comments and there was one which describes it like I feel here in Austria – everytime I am drinking wine with friends and customers in our winery I use your vocabulary like “snippy sniff” – do I spell it right? DoesnÂ´t matter, you know what I mean – and people look at me if I was from another galaxy, …

As you know I am a very “young” – because of one week looking episodes of WLTV – watcher but I will stay with you because you are so great doing this job. Already told a lot of people they should give it a try and watch your show. And do you know what – everybody, really everybody told me, they like it very much. So maybe we will start a WLTV-GV – fan club in Austria? Who knows?

So keep us teaching to use our pal,
c u at episode #413,
cheers,
Chris
February 20, 2008

Grapedigger
Happy BIG 2 WLTV. GV, thanks for all the time and effort that you put into these WLTV episodes…Your show is truly the most interesting and fun wine education…Keep it up…Canada loves you! Cheers.
February 20, 2008

RB
Happy BDay Gary, Mott and WLTV Crew!

SOTD: Thanks!
February 20, 2008

wrc105
Happy Birthday WLTV!

SOTD: Just found out that a friend of a friend lives in Edison…and likes to go to wine library and I didn’t even know that! I will have to set aside my orders for the friend to pick them up!
February 20, 2008

VinoVixen
Congrats GV on our 2nd b-day! I actually left a wine tasting to come home and watch you and the lunar eclipse! I was suppose to have some Rhone wines last night in my wine class that was canceled….nice to see some in the “secret link” congrats to all the winners of “spreading the thunder”
hmmm thirsty Thursday…..I beat you to that one. I started a wine tasting group in my neighborhood that takes place the 3rd Thursday of each month…and it is coming up to our 1st b-day! My motto…less is more so be happy
February 20, 2008

Rani Haykal
Incredible Show!!!

Happy 2nd Bday WLTV! I hope to celebrate many more with ya.

Im just thankful to be a part of such an incredible community of people. I love the fact that it is not wine that brings us together, but our love for spreading happiness to one another.

Congrats to all the winners today. I’m just glad to have the opportunity to continue watching this awesome show.

–RH
February 20, 2008

Marc
Awesome birthday show GV! Keep bringing the Thunder!
February 20, 2008

estancia
Congratulations on 2nd anniversary! This is my first episode that I’ve watched. Very entertaining, though I really can’t tell things on the nose. The palate, yes, but having helium balloons and stuff on the nose is something I’ve gotta learn. It’ll be fun, though!

Keep it up!
February 20, 2008

Amy
Great show! Cheers to the next two years!
February 20, 2008

Happyuke
Congrats on your 2 year anniversary.I look forward to watching each episode after work.
Just a quick note on wine tasting,I started watching your show about July/07,loved red wine and was just in a process of reading about it and different wines,thats how i discovered your site.
I try different wines and try to sniff correct smells,always cherry ,coffee choc,never a real fan of white wines.Tried a italian white the other day with a thin steak wrapped around a pickle(roladin).Sniffed the wine and hooky dinah,it smelled like pears,like del monte,we were blown away,also it was a white with red meat,whod o thunk.trusting my palat.I wish we could order wines to winnipeg,but oh well,how about trying some BC WINES,or come to my city,I will take you and your spouse out,by the way it is minus 35 degrees out,cool eh.
Thanks for the shows Jim
February 20, 2008

Nickyb85
Now that I have recovered from being felt sorry for, I would like to thank GV for what he has done with / to the wine world.

SOTD:I love family and my friends, and all the support and advice that they have given to me over the years.
February 20, 2008

leigha Warner
happy birthday….thank you!!!
February 20, 2008

EJ
Happy B-day WLTV!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s a great feeling knowing that I watched you from the very beginning up to now. You have created a new hobby and passion– thanks gary and the folks at wine library for taking the time to put together the internet’s number 1 wine show. Big Thanks! Looking forward to the 29th.
February 20, 2008

addamms3
I am not a complete lurker, I comment from time to time. Today is one of those times. Very good episode, loved the passers-by in the background, even the guy with the sign.
I have had some excellent Languedoc-Roussillon wines in the past. Even with the dollar in the tank, still not overpriced for the value.
SOTD: I agree with JC. My grandfather was killed in the in the Mexican Revolution. My mother and grandmother came to the U.S. after a mob in Chihuahua burned down my gm’s 2nd husband’s store, crossing into El Paso without papers. Immigrants are the backbone of this country. Hell, even the Shoshone crossed over from Asia, without papers.
February 20, 2008

cj
Thanks for two years of making learning about wine fun! Here’s to many more!
February 20, 2008

jwhi
GV – SOTD is simple – you rock. My PAL thanks you!
February 20, 2008

steve
HEY GV i think my statement is thank you for taking the time to teach us, and when you decide to leave us hopefully we will be able to pass your wisdom on to others! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008

Cookiedds
Thank you for the free shipping and the nice list to choose from. Great episode. We (the Well Squozen Grape members) have been meeting on the first Thursday of the month for a wine tasting for about a year now, the night works out great especially since I don’t work on Fridays.
February 20, 2008

AlisonD
SOTD: March 29th is my birthday!! I would love to come to your party!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear WLTV, Happy Birthday to you!!
February 20, 2008

Eileen
Great show. Love what I learned about wine from you and the Wine Library.
February 20, 2008

Smith MBA
I have not posted or drank much wine recently because of school but I want to thank you for your persistence. WLTV is something I really look forward to when I get a chance to wathc it and I find it extremely educational. Thanks G.

-
February 20, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
Thanks for continuing to do the show Gary. I really like the idea of doing monthly tastings with friends splitting up the costs. I think we’ll try to start something.
February 20, 2008

Eric B
OK – you’ve convinced me. I’ve ordered some 2005 Bordeaux and some white bordeaux. I’m glad to know that Alvarinho is the same as Albarino – my local wine guy didn’t know this. He has a very limited selection of either, but I am trying to go “A” instead of “C” or “R” in the white wine department.
February 20, 2008

Brian
Got to say that I am sooooo thankful for the education you provide. The inspiration to try different wines and learn my palatte has been so great.

Thanks for the two years.

Brian
February 20, 2008

AmandaM
Happy day to you, GV. Thanks for putting this out everyday for us to enjoy. And thank you for telling us to embrace our own palettes. I have done just that, and I’m loving it. I’ve been into wines for about a year now, and I’m really beginning to learn about what I really love and what I don’t like, and you’ve really helped me to embrace it. So thank you for all that you do.

SOTD: I gotta find someone to ship the anniversary pack to so my boyfriend and I can taste along. I love taste along episodes!
February 20, 2008

Wine Not?
Happy Birthday/Anniversary! I have only been part of the WLTV family since last November but I feel as if I’ve been watching your show forever, Gary! Thank you for all that you do for all of us and for making wine real. Even though I’ve been a wine geek for many years, I feel more confident now in saying what I smell or taste and not caring if others disagree!

By the way, I’ve trumped your T cubed (Third Thirsty Thursday) because some friends and I get together EVERY Thursday to drink wine! We’ll do a special toast when the third Thursday comes around, though….which by the way is TOMORROW!

SOTD: Think I summed it up in the first paragraph….you’re awesome, Gary! Sincerely hope you make it to Michigan one of these days so my friends and I can toast you in person!
February 20, 2008

Vinsant
GV, you ROCK! Hope to see you in Seattle!
February 20, 2008

J Crazy
Happy Birthiversary!!! Congrats to you, the wine lib, your wife and friends who share you with us and congrats to US the Vayniacs!!
My statement is that the Vayniacs are awesome! (this isn’t boasting or tooting my/our own horn) but I read through the comments and on the message board and it’s truly amazing just how many people from all different walks of life are on board here. I think that’s the true power of this movement; it makes it OK to have fun with wine. I read a lot of other publications and websites and a lot of critics or people say wine is about your own palate and so but this is the only program/format where I’ve seen it expressed and backed up by action and passion. The word is spreading, my friend, it’s going around the globe and it will be very interesting to see just how the wine world changes over the next years as the old guard gets older and older and the young bucks start filling the spaces. It’s not an us vs. them but a all of us together mind set that drives this movement and I love it!

Cheers!!
February 20, 2008

TJB
Nice work Gary! Happy 2nd Anniversary!
February 20, 2008

Adam_W
Congrats again on 2 years of a fantastic show!

You make wine education/tasting incredibly entertaining and fun.

Thank you.

Adam
February 20, 2008

Cheri P
Great show – happy 2yrs!! Thanks for the free shipping at the secret link. Looking forward to the 29th!
February 20, 2008

JoshL
Happy 2 year anniversary to WLTV, GV, Mott, and the rest of the crew! I really hope this show and the movement will last for many years to come. The success of your family and business is an inspiration and I think we all agree that having such a passionate, knowledgeable, yet humble guy as our wine guide is what we all had hoped for, especially if you are part of the younger crowd just getting into wine. I’m really inspired to take my liking for fine to a whole new level this year so that it’d be worthy enough to be called a passion. I would definitely like to start a tasting club and perhaps see if I could arrange to have you come and speak in front of my colleagues at the company I work for…we got like 6000 people at our plant site, i’d imagine i could get at least 100 people…
February 20, 2008

SKN
No, THANK YOU and Happy Birthday. Congrats on all that you’ve accomplished.

SOTD: The Third Thirsty Thursday of the month is on my calendar!
February 20, 2008

J. Scot "The Major"
Awesome show tonight!!! Happy 2 Year Anniversary!!!
Very Inspirational Words at the End…..this is a wonderful country and I’ve loved defending it for the past 11 years. Thanks for the Thunder Knowledge!

Celebrate Freedom,
THE MAJOR
February 20, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
I am grateful for how often you remind me that the true riches in life are not silver and gold but rather family and friends. Thanks Gary.
February 20, 2008

zac weiss
YEAH BABY! Rock the vino like it’s 05 all over again.
February 20, 2008

Sami Thalji
Thank you GV for what you do on WLTV. Without you simply showing us the tremendous variety of wines throughout the world, must of us would simply stay within a comfort zone I think. With your almost daily teachings, Professor Vaynerchuk, of the Wine Library Institute, you have taken us by the hand and demonstrated a wonderful wine world.

PS. Sorry for being an lurker at times.
February 20, 2008

CKCBrian
Congrats on 2 years Gary and Mott(and who ever else is behind the seen I can’t or have not seen yet). I liked the random british explorer walking around in the back. Good stuff.

-Brian
February 20, 2008

Doc Johnson
Hot damn! I won!!!! Can’t wait to come out for a visit. Certainly made my day!

Happy 2yrs!
February 20, 2008

Glenn
Great show Gary and congrats on the 2nd anniversry/birthday of WLTV. Because of you I am enjoying my wine experience so much more. As I mentioned a couple days ago; today I purchased a 2005 Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes Domaine Jomain white burgundy. It rolled in at 29 bones and I am planning an awesome sea bass meal to serve with it tomorrow evening. Don’t let me down GV. This wine better rock with my meal. My meager military retired pay can’t afford too many of these vinos so they better be good. Ah, who am I kidding, I will still love you even if the wine sucks. Cheers from San Diego
February 20, 2008

Ben F
Happy Anniversary Garyâ€¦ Thanks for all the great shows of the past and I hope to see many moreâ€¦
SOTD: Thank you!!!!
February 20, 2008

The Original Marc
I’m just commenting so Gary won’t have to cause trouble.
February 20, 2008

Kevin Carpenter
HEY HEY HEY, I didn’t win the trip or the applee joint…but that doesn’t matter. I win every time I watch wine library tv.

Hoorah!
February 20, 2008

BW
SOTD – GV, huge congrats! Very glad you get as much (or more ) out of this as we do ! Keep up the great work & we look forward to many more episodes. We’ll keep spreading the thunder
February 20, 2008

Ryan K
Long time lurker, first comment.

I would like to thank Gary, and everyone involved in WLTV (including fellow vayniacs), for making this program. Gary, you are honestly one of the biggest inspirations I can think of. I wasn’t interested in wine at all before watching, but the passion you have for wine could convert anyone. I’m only 19, so I’m still waiting for my first legal sip of wine. I will most likely be as baffled as your brother in his first tastes I admire the passion you have for what you do, you’re like the Jim Cramer of wine.
February 20, 2008

CW
keep ‘em coming. thanks for your investment.
February 20, 2008

Scott
Happy Anniversary WLTV!

I emailed Matt in case I’m the “Scott” that won the Apple TV. I’ve been posting comments for so long I never think about the name that appears anymore. If it is me, I’ll see if I can’t be a tad more creative with my screen name from here on out. If its not me, then I’m sticking with it in protest.
February 20, 2008

T. Holland
GV, Thank you for encouraging me to get out there & expand my pallate. 3 years ago, I was completely intimidated to walk into a wine shop and buy French wine. I honestly had NO idea what any of it meant. I didn’t know Burgundy from Bordeaux. Between watching your show, talking to friends (who know more about wine than I do) and just trying different things, I have come to greatly enjoy wine. And as you always say, this has made me enjoy my family and friends even more. Thanks GV, you are the man!
February 20, 2008

Ernest_G
GV, I’ve turned my habit of watching your show, by my lonesome. To an out right family affair. Your efforts are appreciated. I learn a bit more about what is out there in the wine world. My family gets a kick out of your play with words. I’ve transformed some friends and my sisters into Vayniacs. Starting to make attempts to bring a wine tasting weekend to my friends.

It is small, but I’m sure that is how you started.

I’ve never experience the level of passion that you bring to the table. I am glad you do what you do. Gary, keep the passion going; keep the thunder rolling. We love what you do.

GG, GV
February 20, 2008

Grape Expectations
Happy 2nd Birthday! It’s just absolutely amazing to me that you can find the time to share with us on top of all your other commitments. Thank you.
February 20, 2008

Ben N.
Thanks Gary, and happy two years. I’ve been supporting the show for a very long time. Thanks for the free shipping. I can’t make it in March but I will see you in May.
February 20, 2008

alberto
Feliz Cumpleanos, WLTV.

My gift(Guia del vino Chileno)is on the mail. I hope it’s as usefull to you as it has been for me.
I will send you some Chilean wines, next month for you to taste with the Vayner nation.
Cheers.
February 20, 2008

Joe Po
Gary and Crew,

Happy 2nd anniversary! And thank youfor all that you do for us. i’ve learned so much from watching and enjoy letting others know about this knowledgeable show. Many more shows to come!
February 20, 2008

HawkeyeOeno
The most impressed i have been with the wine community lately…..while at a local tasting i was talking with a few people for the first time, one of whom was blind. The owner happened to have a bottle with Brail on it…talk about expanding the wine world, i hope this year we can see ways of expanding wine to not just people drink other spirits or who can’t afford a good bordeaux, but those who we have not even thought of bringing into the wine community.
February 20, 2008

organicmexican
Thanks to you GV. You entertain us every night. I swear you are a permanent guest at our dinner table. Thats right. We open a bottle of wine, make dinner and throw you up on the computer screen. We love you!
February 20, 2008

Vino Uomo
Just killer episode, thanks for everything GV….and my first taste along…yipppppeeee!

PS…Seriously though, my wife has an issue with you, this show, and wine library in general (ain’t it friggen great!).
February 20, 2008

bigmay
Happy Birthday again, Thunder Show. Gary, we’re all very blessed to have you in our lives to learn from. I only found WLTV about 3 months ago thanks to the forums at wine.woot but you’ve already taught me so much. Your passion and enthusiasm are infectious, and can be expensive. Thank you so much for giving so much of yourself. It is very much appreciated!
February 20, 2008

Kevin Carpenter
I forgot HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY
February 20, 2008

Malphas
Happy 2nd Anni-birth-dary, WLTV!

Bring the thunder, riding the lightning, and sniffy-sniffing all the way until the tires wear out.
February 20, 2008

TWofPasadena
Way to go Gary, you have a lot to be proud of. Two years of entertaining and educating all of us wine geeks. You rockzor!

It’s a great episode and thanks for the secret link!
February 20, 2008

Greg B
Big G, You know I’m OG so I gots to leave a comment. Congrats for not only changing the Wine World, but so many lives as well. I know that my life has changed watching your show 5 days a week and not just from learning about Wine, but learning about myself and life and all the things you support so much on your show. Thank You!
Cheers to two more years!

QOTD: If Doc Johnson is from the San Fernando Valley, ask him about his Toys…. I’m just saying.
February 21, 2008

KW
Happy 2nd Anniversary!
February 21, 2008

wine-ot
GV – touching. it is hard however to imagine no more wlty…reruns shall forever keep us at bay. thanks for all the great episodes, your hard work and consistancy! and mott you too!
February 21, 2008

Willmonwah
I’m glad this show is around and thank you for being another reason NJ is cool.
February 21, 2008

Nicolas
Happy anniversary GV. Nice words at the end and kudos for talking about Allen Shoup in such positive words.

Always a pleasure to watch you.
February 21, 2008

MrJCG1
Semi-lurker here. Happy Birthday and congratulations on your 2nd anniversary. It’s a great show you put on and I’m learning more and more everyday because of you. I must admit to being a little intimidated to post very often but I do watch and the Wine Library is a once a month trip on my calendar.

I have a feeling when this show ends, we will be watching you on the bigger screen in the living room. Educational, entertaining, honest, and just plain enjoyable can all be used to desribe you and your show. Can’t wait for more. Food network will be calling any day now (if they haven’t already).
February 21, 2008

ScottyWed
Way 2 Go Gary. Your show rocks. I wish I would have found your site sooner. Each night my wife and I watch your show after enjoying a glass or bottle of wine. Keep up the good work.
February 21, 2008

Matt Sievert
Congrats Gary, and thank you for educating us over the past two years.
February 21, 2008

cpd
Thanks GV! Two great years that have enriched my life.
February 21, 2008

Pooch
Great show Gary! Happy Anniversary. I look forward to watching the show every day on the Caltrain ride from work back to SF. Thank you!
February 21, 2008

Gp
SOTD: I am a lurker because I have nothing to say.

Canadian contigent!
February 21, 2008

Randy C
Gary,

Great show. I have learned so much about the wine world by watching these episodes and been entertained while doing so. It really is amazing what you are doing. Happy Anniversary.
February 21, 2008

Mario Salas
Happy anniversary! Thanks for providing countless minutes of entertainment and for spreading the thunder and getting people passionate about the wine world.
February 21, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
Gary “we” might be changing the wine world, but “you’ have changed mine wine world! WLTV has taught me more about wine than any thing out there in print or on the web! Plus you made it cool and fun!
February 21, 2008

Bob W.
Thanks GV for investing the time and effort in WLTV… it shows! It is your genuine enthusiasm and love for people and wine that keep us coming back time and again! Happy 2-year anniversary! God bless.
February 21, 2008

Jason Chu
Happy Birthday WLTV!

man gary is so hard to be a CKC. I try to hard in school to keep up my grades and watch WLTV. I’m so happy I ran into your show last year! I’ve learned to embrace my palette like you tell us. But most of all, i saw a side of wine drinking that i’ve never seen before. please! Please! PLEASE! Keep your show going!

- Jason
February 21, 2008

Chris D
WLTV has been great – I first found out about it last summer when I was waiting in my Dog’s vet office waiting room when I picked up a Time Magazine and read the article and thought it sounded interesting. I’ve been hooked ever since.

Thanks Gary and all those who make the Thunder Show possible.

I don’t want to rub it in ….but I am a winner !!! of the Apple TV and I prepared to watch the big 2 year show with anticipation and certainly wasn’t dissapointed.
February 21, 2008

Tony
You’re awesome Gary. You’re giving back so much to the community. Thank you. I’ve spread the thunder to many friends to pass on just a little bit of the love.

Tony
February 21, 2008

tarheel17
COMMENT: I went to winelibaray.com/secret2..and all I got was this stupid ‘We don’t ship to Washington anymore, ya punk!’ message.
February 21, 2008

F.
Congratulations for this really amazing birthday!
Canadians love you!
February 21, 2008

J Hartfiel
Glad to hear it GV. Your genuine personally is great and impressive as usual.
Looking forward to March 29th.
February 21, 2008

Dennis D
Gary, Happy 2nd anniversary! Been watching your show just a short time now, but enjoy it immensely. Discovered you accidently while doing a Google search for something I can’t remember. Have been watching every day since. Best to you and family in the future. Will be watching daily!!!!!!
February 21, 2008

jason carey
Gary wine with a screwtop can be corked and you know that.. wineries are tainted with TCA all the time.. and the winemakers cannot even smell it after being around it for so long.
j
February 21, 2008

Kdawg
gary, big congrats to 2 years doing WLTV. I remember occasionally heading up to WL when I lived in New Brunswick and having the employees telling me about WLTV when it first started. I ignored them, but it finally took until my friend grant told me what was up about this to really realize what the thunder was about(and even then it took me until around the Joe Tensley Episode to start watching).

I have to give you a big thanks for having helping me check out as much wine as I’ve checked out and really turning me into a inquizative wine drinker and finding many different wines to be intriguing.

so, thank you for the two years and hopefully you’ll finally do a proper burgundy episode(c’mon I had to chime in with that as a burghead )
February 21, 2008

Trevor M.
Hey Gary, great show! Congrats on the 2 years man.

I’ll be heading to Orlando for Rich Schefren’s event (from Portland, Oregon… long flight!) and I’ll be at the VIP event w/ the presenters… so I can’t wait to finally meet you in person!

See you next week in Orlando.

Cheers,

- Trevor M.
February 21, 2008

Brad D
Gary, thanks so much for all the great knowledge and energy you bring everyday! Nothing but love on the 2 year anniversary! Keep throwing down the thunder!
February 21, 2008

hugh
Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary…..Haaaaappy Anniversary (Fred Flintstone, circa 1975)

I’ve enjoyed the ride since day 1 and still on-board…

Congrats
February 21, 2008

Duane Adamson
Happy Birthday Wine Library!! Love the show!
February 21, 2008

Tim
Nice work Gare. You look well and rested! Congratulations! Well Played!
February 21, 2008

HuskerJamie
Thanks a lot Gary, congrats on two great years.
February 21, 2008

Fangorn81
w00t!

My parents just brought me 2 bottles from WL and we watched this episode together! Viva la vino! Thanks Gary, Mott and all the WL crew and everybody else who watched this show before me and kept it running till I caught on!

Now I need to get me some deals on shipping!
February 21, 2008

bundydb
Great show Gary!!! Just the thought of the show going off depresses me… I look forward to this show as much as I do getting off work. At that is to say I look forward to it A LOT!!! lol Keep up the great work. I honestly do not know how you keep the energy level up day in and day out. I think you were just born to do this! Since I was old enough to drink my dad has been trying to get me into drinking/trying wines. I just never did until I was watching an episode of Diggnation a long time ago and Kevin gave you a shout out and said everybody needed to check you out. I did, and I’ve hooked ever since! This show is how I unwind after working 12 tedious hours in a very busy ER everyday (it seems everyday anyway). If a new show is not up, I’ll look for old ones that aired before I started watching. Now days, I watch WinelibraryTV and TheTotallyRadShow and that’s about it online. Can’t get enough!!!

Keep the Sniffy Sniffs coming!!!!
February 21, 2008

DJB
Thank you so much for bringing the thunder for 2 years and counting. This show rocks. I am so stoked to see about starting or joining a third thirsty Thursdays tasting group.

I love humans as well. Keep rockin’
February 21, 2008

Mark O
Gary,

Happy Birthday to WLTV!!! Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm, knowledge, and love for your family and friends. It is a pleasure to watch each and every episode!
-Mark
February 21, 2008

spyder47
Happy 2nd Anniv WLTV! Hope to see many more episodes that show the good, the bad and the ugly in the wine world.
February 21, 2008

billr
QOTD: I have learned so much from your shows, keep up the Thunder my friend………..
February 21, 2008

ED PHX
CONGRATS ON 2!!
February 21, 2008

OmarG
Man, am I glad I get to visit the Mecca every weekend!! (The U.C…Union County!! Woo Hoo!)
Great run…
keep it up..

happy birthday

Go Doc Johnson!! Congrats to you.
Great tasting to all
OmarG
February 21, 2008

In Vino Veritas
Thank you Gary, Mott, and everybody at Wine Library. This show has been educational and entertaining. I’m going to see about getting some of that Pedestal wine to support some other good guys in the wine world.
February 21, 2008

Chrisfs
You rock Gary!, Happy 2 Year Anniverary!, I’m to get the wine pack, and other stuff because sometimes I watch as well as listen
February 21, 2008

troytee
1 of 1000 I hope. WLTV is RADOOL!! This is better then anything TV has to offer. Congrats.
February 21, 2008

Kyle Mark
What a great episode! WLTV is an amazing thing, and has such a great following of many MANY great people, but without Gary, a great person himself, I dont think any of this is possible. It should not be him thanking us, we should be thanking him! THANK YOU GARY!
February 21, 2008

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February 21, 2008

tnfdude
happy anniversary! some of the most valuable things i’ve learned from the show are to try different things and to try different producers from regions/varietals that i thought i didn’t like. for quite a while i avoided grenache, because of a single bottle that was highly ‘rated’, but that i didn’t enjoy. as it turns out, i LOVE grenache and the show helped sparked my interest in giving this grape another try, and boy am i glad i did. i’ve also tried wines from some pretty unexpected places, the most interesting is probably Japan. anyone else tried a Japanese wine (and no, i’m not taking sake, i mean vinifera grapes here…)?

thanks for all the effort and, again, happy anniversary!

tnfdude (one of the old-school canadian contingent).
February 21, 2008

DaveyDonut
Wow, not many comments yet!

SOTD: Wine rules. I haven’t been really “into” wine for very long, but boy did I dive in head first. I’ve been watching wine library TV since before episode 100, and I can’t believe it’s ONLY been two years (especially thinking about my two year old Nephew who is still so small!) Just like I can’t believe that wine I bought “way back when” is still not ready to drink, and looking at my purchase, I bought it four months ago… Enjoying a good glass of wine definitely does make me happy (not only at the moment, but kind of sort of in life in general), and I thank you for bringing me deeper into this life of wine. To another 20 years? Cheers.

What I’m drinking now: 2006 Enzo Boglietti Dolcetto d’Alba Tiglineri. Got the ‘05 from you, but this one is a different ball game all together! HUGE and tannic as all hell. 92 points Stephen Tanzer, for a $20 wine! I went 89 points because it’s so covered in tannins, but in a few years… this will rock!

David
February 21, 2008

Paul
Congrats Gary, happy anniversary!

Your message was at the end was especially poignant — your life truly is the quintessential American dream. God Bless America, and long live WLTV!
February 21, 2008

TonyStro
Awesome job Gar!
I’ve watched most of the 2nd year’s shows now & going back to the begginning to watch the 1st year. Just watched #6 and gotta ask… who was behind the camera? Erik?? Sounded like Igor with all the heavy breathing!!
Keep it up, the Vayner-nation needs you.

Mott… link it up !

p.s. I’m grateful for my loving & understanding family, and greatful I can serve my country (USA)
February 21, 2008

passthecab
Hell yeah Gary! Great show, all of my friends think I know so much about wine but its really just everything that you have taught me. Wine is such a complex world and I dont know how you ever learned as much as you do about it without having a teacher such as yourself. Keep it going for as long as you can!
February 21, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
Garryyyy, Happy 2nd Year Anni, I can’t believe I won !!! I am so totally psyched, I love it !! Can’t wait to see you at Taste Washington in Seattle and get your Thunderific opinion of my vino !!(ok, too many exclamation points) I can’t make it out on March 29th, it’s my wife’s birthday.

Great episode as always, especially liked the shout out to Allen Shoup.
I really hope that in the very near future you’ll be able to ship wines to Washington State ’cause I’m bummed out that I can’t order your 4 packs and taste along with the Vaynernation, not to mention getting killer ‘05 Bordeaux futures deals.

STOTD: This past year has changed my life. For the first time since I’ve been involved with wine professionally (since’92) I’ve seen it from a whole new viewpoint.
I’ve always felt like all the wine professionals I’ve encountered (with few exceptions) have taken themselves way to seriously and it started infecting my attitude as well. And now I’ve got a new outlook that really helps me to view wines based on what I like and not what others tell me. When I’m starting to slip back into old habits I remind myself that I like Pepperoni pizza and not Hawaiian, so why would I go along with someone else’s opinion of a wine when I honestly don’t care for it ? Thanks for all your insight and please hang in there for at least one more year !! Cheers ~ Max
February 21, 2008

mateo21
Great show — I’ve been hitting up a few wines from the south of france — one had the nose of a stinky sponge!!! I’m not joking about that a single bit! Thanks for keeping the thunder alive, I hope the 3rd thursday pans out here in Seattle!
February 21, 2008

John S.
Awesome show today GV.
February 21, 2008

Dirk the Lurk
Looking forward to watching as long as you’re looking forward to doing it.
We know it won’t last forever. Please recommend some good riesling for my friend when she comes in on Friday!
February 21, 2008

Kevin Carpenter
trying to get the number of comments up. again
February 21, 2008

Paulo P.
Happy anniversary GV.

SOTD: for the last 4 years I spent some considerable amount of time, effort and money to educate myself in the wine trade wile doing my regular job (graphic design). This year is the turning point. I’ll be going for the change of harts that I’ve longed for quite a while. As a passionate for wine diversity, not assimilation, I hope that i’ll be able to do my part in “changing the wine world”.

P
February 21, 2008

Doug C
Congrats on the 2 year anniversary. Love the show and hopefully you will keep it going for a long time coming. Cheers.
February 21, 2008

Scott
Gary!

Awesome show! Congratulations on two years. I can’t believe that I may have won an Apple TV! I emailed Matt as soon as I heard you making fun of my name choice. Sorry for my lack of creativity, but I was too excited to talk about spreading the thunder. Anyway, next time, for this member of the CKC, just give away 4 Apple TV’s. Thanks again for all of your dedication to the show, and thanks for keeping it going. Here’s to another thunderous year!
February 21, 2008

Justin L Ove
I’m fairly new to wine. Just started getting into it a couple of years ago. I feel like I’m finally getting the basics of it. I was pleasantly surprised to find such passion in wine among so many people. It’s like a lot of other hobbies. When you first start you think it’s much smaller than it actually is. Then you find out there’s stores and magazines and contests and neighbors…AND sometimes even awesome dudes making history on the internet.

Eat Drink and Be Merry
February 21, 2008

ChezJosh
I have a proclamation. I am a recent culinary school graduate with a BPS in Culinary Management and am looking for a job in the wine business. I live in Chicago on the far north side. If anybody has any suggestions/opportunities, I would greatly appreciate it.

Second, Thanks for keeping up the good work, Gary. We all really appreciate it. Happy birthday.
February 21, 2008

Scott - Boston
Thank You! (aren’t you sick of people saying that to you yet?)
Well, count me as one of the millions.

And to a one in a million : Happy Birthday.

(btw, People will look back someday and see that the Patriots this year were still one of the greatest football teams of all time. Let’s think back at all of the mediocre teams that actually won the Super Bowl. hmmm…)

randy MOSS, Link it up!

Again, Happy Birthday and many many more,
Scott – Boston
February 21, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
G’day mate.

Big shout out from Australia down under.
Have watched every 412 shows and enjoyed everyone of them.
It was a relief when finally I came across someone out there who calls it as he sees it. I thought I was the only one who would say a wine smelt like dish washing powder, burnt rubber and peaches etc etc.
A big laugh on Episode 403 when Jen Piper used the comment “Grabs my tongue and makes it its bitch” Is that a Garry comment off air ?

Keep up all the great work and bringing the thunder!
February 21, 2008

codybets
Easily the best daily netcast on the entire interwebs. Keep it up GV.
February 21, 2008

scott.t.
Been a while since my last post but I came up from lurk-dom to wish you and everyone who makes WLTV possible, happy TWO!

Congrats to all the winners!

Best wishes and much love,
Scott (& Gin, who still cringes when she hears your WLTV intro)
February 21, 2008

wildebeest
Happy 2nd Birthday WLTV! And, thank you so much for continuing to do this, GV! As I said a long time ago, I don’t want to see the show stop any time soon, but even if you stopped tomorrow, my thanks for what you’ve done would vastly outweigh my disappointment. I haven’t been commenting much at all lately. Life’s gotten more hectic than I know how to handle (honestly, GV, I don’t know how you do it), but I’m still here and still lovin’ it. I’m so glad I found the show when I did. I was just getting interested in wine, and the market was flooded with all the establishment wine NO-ledge. It looked as if I was destined for snobbery, because the more I learned, the more I picked up the disposition of the “Parker” crowd I was learning from. But today I am somebody who enjoys experimenting with my palate in MANY ways, and you have played a big role in teaching me how to learn to experience everything I eat and drink more fully. There is also a small but enthusiastic group of friends out here in Elko, NV, that never would have learned to enjoy each other’s company over a glass of wine if it were not for your show. Thanks again buddy. Maybe I’ll see you again sometime.

P.S. How’s the Thundercat collection coming?
February 21, 2008

PBL
GV – YOU ARE THE MAN! I am learning so much from you – and breaking in my PAL to something new almost every day. Thanks for the inspiration – and thank God I still have a lot of catching up to do with previous episodes. Keep ‘em coming – don’t let the party end too soon. Remember, when the party ran down, Jesus’ first miracle was to turn water into WINE. (Obviously he wanted to keep things going too…)

Thanks again for 2 great years.

PBL
February 21, 2008

rimarfish
Congratulations to all of us! Love the end of the episode. Very emotional. And thank you, Gary!
February 21, 2008

KennyMac
A very big happy anniversary/birthday to WLTV. You’ve given me not only the tools and knowledge to make me a better, more appreciative wine drinker, but also the motivation to keep on working at it. All that, and the show’s got great entertainment value as well. Congratulations to Gary, Mott, and everyone else involved, and also to that guy who managed to hold up the chalkboard through all the last few minutes of the show today.
February 21, 2008

aturk
looks like we’re not getting a show tomorrow…
February 21, 2008

JC
Congrats on the 2 year mile mark Gary! To everything there is a season … it’s been great having you around.
February 21, 2008

Chateau_Plonk
The thing I love about WLTV is how it strips away the pretentious bull *#@$
that makes so many people afraid of wine. It’s fermented grape juice folks!
Yet it’s the worlds greatest beverage. I hope this show continues to turn people of my generation (21-28) on to wine and get them curious and exited about it.
Thanks Gary! This is truly a public service.
February 21, 2008

Mason
2 years of WLTV! AWESOME!!! Thanks for all you do, GV. I know that I say that quite frequently, but you are the reason that I am now hosting my own wine tasting with friends and spreading the thunder!

SOTD: Your time is greatly appreciated. I hope to see you on March 29th.
February 21, 2008

hastings 115
Great show as always. Glad that you are going forward and continuing the vayner nation.
February 21, 2008

RickD
Thanks for another great show – can’t wait to try some of the secret wines! Its been an amazing ride trying some really different wines lately. Biggest surprise – I’m really tilting ‘old world’ lately. Tough to find good values -but fun to try new wines. Here’s to another big year!
February 21, 2008

Lev Z.
Dear Vannernation i am a fellow lurker, I need you help my dog needs to win the MVP Bissell Pet Photo Contest. Please vote for him his name is Itchy. http://www.bissell.com/Page_id/47093/Default.aspx?ImageUrl=http://images.bissell.com/images/IncludeContent/MVP/Period7/6409.jpg

Thanks guys
February 21, 2008

Jameson
My Richard Wagner Action Figure that could not beat up your USSR Wrestler Action Figure.
February 21, 2008

Bacchi_buller
Hi Gary,

great show and happy 2 year anniversary. I’m a new viewer, started around episode 400 when you threatened to quit the show. Didn’t think too much of it at the time but I realize now that it would have been a shame if you did. I am actually lucky to enter so late in the game – just think of all the old episodes I can watch! Love the show, been starting to try out some new things thanks to you and I hope to expand my palet even more in the future.

Emanuel
February 21, 2008

EvilJamez
Congrad on making it to your 2nd Anniversary
669 Comments to go.
February 21, 2008

airsus
Happy 2nd Anniversary.
February 21, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
The WA Vayniaks are having a huge Spanish blowout on Saturday (Thursday?, no way, man, gotta get up and go to work) I can’t wait to meet all the great Vayniaks from Washington state. I also can’t wait to meet you at taste Washington GV.

SOTD: The best people are involved in wine. I’ve met some truly great people because of wine. It restores my health by drinking it and my faith in humanity when I share it.
February 21, 2008

Ed P
From one little immigrant boy to another – You rock mate!

I am drinking and enjoying wine again because of the thunder show. Made my first comment and first purchase today on WLTV and I look forward to the March 4th show. The Thirsty Thursday party will be one big sniffy sniff. Can’t wait! Good friends, family and my PAL!
February 21, 2008

matthews
thank you gv for spreading the the thunder
February 21, 2008

DanielJ
Congrats on two years. Thanks for your energy and insight.Keep up the great show Gary. War WLTV!
February 21, 2008

medo
Awesome show Gary! Happy 2 year anniversary from Germany! Keep on rocking – I will keep on watching
February 21, 2008

Moselman
Aaaaack! 1,000 – 666 !! Bracing for the Year of the Terrible Two’s. Warmest wishes and congratulations sent your way, GV and crew. As someone earlier said, “Itâ€™s like Gary is a real life friend, even though Iâ€™ve never met him.”

Moselman (one of the old-Canadian contingent enjoying the new schooling).
February 21, 2008

Augustus
I was once a young twenty something who believed that wine was “better” if it was more expensive. Now, I am a thirty something who knows better – I love, LOVE, to explore new things and discover new bargains. I have relished in the joyous embrace of a crazily good seven dollar cab from Paso Robles – and I have suffered from the the crushing disappointment of a 20 cab from a major producer in, say, Napa….(Rodney Strong comes to mind….). Wine is an adventure. I love being a part of it. Thanks, Gary, for being around. It means a lot to us.

best,

ben
February 21, 2008

Neil
Gary,
I discovered the show about a month ago, & now I watch every day. You have really helped expand my palate & increased my enjoyment of wine. I really respect your love of family and country. Don’t ever sell out to TV, the internet is where I like to watch you. I have watched all the episodes in the archive, they are great. Keep up the great work. Here’s to another 2 years!
Cheers!
February 21, 2008

roberte
happy anniversary!!!!
February 21, 2008

BPlague
Thank you for the show and thank you for making wine fun. I am a better drinker because of you Gary. Keep it up as long as you can.

Peace out
Nick
February 21, 2008

Mark H.
412 episodes in 2 years… at 20-30 minutes your shows are as long (or longer) than sitcoms. I doubt there has EVER been a sitcom that has produced anything remotely close to 412 episodes… EVER… and most are not as interesting… impressive … keep up the great work…
February 21, 2008

Jack Armstrong
*breaks through the lurker barrier*

Congrats on two years! Better be at LEAST two more!!
February 21, 2008

Gee
HaPpy BiRtHdaY, Wine Library!
February 21, 2008

Eagleputt
SOTD: WLTV = the bomb. My cellar is increasingly diversified due to my exposure to WLTV. Thank you GV.
February 21, 2008

Fraser Gould
Thank you to all at Wine Library TV for making my weekday morning commutes bearable. Here’s to the next two years!
February 21, 2008

KubeDawg
Gary, you’ve made me do it. I am no longer a lurker. Thank you for continuing with this show, I hope to see at least 100 more episodes. Heck, I’m just getting into the whole wine tasting scene, and I’m loving it. I’m eating foods I’d never thought I’d try, tasting new wines every chance I get, my pal is constantly being tested and trained, and I have you to thank for it. Congrats on 2 years and over 400 videos.

Sincerely,

Chris A.K.A KubeDawg
February 21, 2008

Isaac
Awesome…it’d be cool if this went on for another 7 to 10 years and go back to the wines that you said would be awesome in 7 to 10 years and try them out!!!!
February 21, 2008

Paul
Happy Birthday to WLTV.
My statement is “I wish I’d found this 412 episodes ago”.
Thanks
February 21, 2008

Matt
Lurker no more. Happy birthday!
February 21, 2008

Mandy
Happy #2!

Any wine show that uses “lamezor” as a descriptor has my vote.
February 21, 2008

Denver814
It finally came clear around 2:00AM. I had seen the link to Secret2 before. A
Christmas Story, Ralph is decoding a secret message on his newly delivered secret decoder ring.
Little Orphan Annie, his hero, has sent him a secret message – Drink your Ovaltine!, the sponsor of the show. Well, whatever you are doing it seems to be working. You have got me to leave you a message. You have got me to taste and buy wine out of my ocmfort zone and from your store! i have not quite figured out if your palette and mine are similar, but it is fun working on it.
February 21, 2008

TimF
Congratulations on two years. It’s been a lot of fun.
February 21, 2008

MikeyB
sotd: Thanks Gary for all the info, all the inspiration, and for doing something right in this world for a change. Hopefully you inspire people about how to live and how to treat customers not just what wines to drink. Obviously, you are loved by your fans. Rock on!
February 21, 2008

Pete Feltovich
Wonderful, informative and as always, entertaining 2nd anniversary telecast! I have emailed you a number of times…always received a reesponse…awesome customer appreciation on your part! I will be emailing you with our “Wine Group” details…we have been meeting on one Thursday per month for over 25 years! Great and not so great wines and food, but always great friendship!
Sometimes we tell stories of our wine beginnings when we drank 79 cent liebfraumilch and Gallo Hearty Burgundy…the Gallo was actually excellent zin, but when the price rose to $4.99 btl, we screamed! Lots of laughs and tastes! Keep up the passionate wine presentations. Thanks!
February 21, 2008

Fingerlaker
Happy bday wltv!!
A few years ago.. I would have never thought it would be acceptable to serve and be drinking wine while hosting (or joining)friend for some Sabres hockey.. but not only have I enjoyed sharing wine .. but also changing the minds of at least 2-3 dozen friends that there tends to be more wine than beer now (esp at Cup time).
Thanks for the enlightenment!
February 21, 2008

NicoleE
With any art form, viniferous or otherwise, the value placed upon it is almost completely dependent upon and reflective of the society surrounding it. Thanks for two years of stressing that wine isn’t just about numbers, grapes, and alcohol, but is mostly about interacting with other human beings. The community WLTV has created is proof that, at least on a limited scale, this society subscribes to these ideas. What an awesome accomplishment to have created such a community.
February 21, 2008

Klassh
Good job WLTV crew, keep it up!

(ps: Had a gerwerstraminer with my sisters cake, brought out a totally different taste in the wine. It actually tasted more like a desert wine. Fancy that.)
February 21, 2008

MW_DM,IA
Congratulations to all of the contest winners, and thank you to all participants for helping get the word out. Even if you didn’t win something, you helped to spread the thunder. More viewers could mean more people learning to trust their own palates and not buy into what Hollywood and the wine snobs tell them. That’s changing the wine world.

SOTD: Congrats, WLTV, on another pass around the sun, may you have many more revolutions.
February 21, 2008

ninefingers
You came here in 1978, I moved to Washington state in September 1978. Loved it there. I introduced my friend Don Koester to the ‘wonders & history’ of wine. And Now he is making wine in Chelan WA since 2005 at “”Four Lakes Chelan”.

It was my biggest mistake to move back from WA to PA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

congrats on going thru this show for two years, its got to be a “bear” sometimes.

I think some shows could use some vertical integration. Like several different years for the same wine/area tasting (eg CA, Napa, same wineries within 5 miles of each other same year of different vintages for same winery).

Similar to the 5 bottle of Louis Martini CS sent to you,
February 21, 2008

half century
HAPPY
February 21, 2008

half century
BIRTHDAY
February 21, 2008

half century
WLTV!
February 21, 2008

Top50Teacher
Great show and Happy Annibirthday! You’ve been the catalyst for change in the wine world…keep it up! Cheers! Cathy
February 21, 2008

Ryan D
SotD: Well let’s see… I’m on a self-imposed wine buying moratorium and can’t take advantage of the free shipping OR the WLTV mystery 4-pack [too much wine/moving]; can’t get my 3rd wristband as a result; AND I’ve got prior engagements every Thursday and can’t join any tasting groups!!! Happy Anniversary to you too WLTV.
February 21, 2008

laurie in VT
Good idea, half century. Gary did make noise about no tomorrow (today, now) w/out 1000 comments- not necessarily 1000 different comment-ers, so, anything to keep him happy…
February 21, 2008

Craig MacDonald
My statement: Thanks, GV, for your work. You’ve taught me a ton, including to trust my own palate. Fads happen from the top down, trends from the bottom up. Wine Library TV is a trend because you’ve brought wine to the people. Keep it up!
February 21, 2008

laurie in VT
Loved the startle response when G saw Darth Vaynerchuk lurking just before the drawing.
February 21, 2008

laurie in VT
P.S.: What’s
February 21, 2008

laurie in VT
the status
February 21, 2008

laurie in VT
of Mott’s
February 21, 2008

luvgrapesqueezings
Happy anniversary WLTV!
QOTD: Say five times as fast as you can, “I slit the sheet, and the sheet slit me”.
February 21, 2008

laurie in VT
very own
February 21, 2008

laurie in VT
T-Shirt? His fans await! ;D
February 21, 2008

Karen
Happy b-day WLTV! I just ordered the anniversary/b-day pack! Sweet deal. I can’t wait to watch and sip. Thanks for the free shipping! You rock Gary V. and crew !
February 21, 2008

Donna Marie
Happy Birthday/Anniversary WLTV on 2 Great years of not only massive information and so much fun. Your passion for wine, family and life is such a positive thing to see and hear everyday. Keep the show going for as long as you can. So many people look forward to this great learning experience.

What kind of cake was that? More food pairings GV…
February 21, 2008

EllenKF
!000 comments or no show today? What is that about? Are you going to read all of them? We are watching, but we don’t always have something to say, and that’s OK. Stop focusing on the numbers. It’s great that your followers are growing, and they will keep growing as long as you keep the focus on the wines, not how many Facebook “friends” you have.
Happy Anniversary!
February 21, 2008

Sayle M.
GV: Happy THUNDER Birthday, Baby! Super Psyched. I am one of thousands who hopes for 2 more years ( at least) and yet another ‘lurker’ that has been converted to the wine besotted.
Salud!
February 21, 2008

SaraMHCRU
Awesome show. The show gets me excited about trying new things and expanding my palate. It gets me thinking not just about wine as a beverage, but about how awesome it is that this one little fruit can sit around in a barrel and do so many different, amazing things. Very cool.
February 21, 2008

Lindsey
Happy birthday WLTV! Cheers!
February 21, 2008

waibeans
sad sad sad.. its the morning after and the comments still haven’t even broken 400. I don’t know GV, I wonder if your call to action will be heard.

Couple tings.. congrats on the 2 year anni. Its a loong time coming, but well deserved. Also, I CAN’T believe you’re gonna go to Tampa! Man, I really didn’t think you would actually do it in ‘08 (remember I predicted that it _wouldn’t_ happen back in December). Third, we want more details about the March WL events. Was talking to Ian this past weekend and HE doesn’t even know what’s going on.. I hope its good! Main reason I ask is because it looks like us locals will be hosting an event to welcome all the out of towners as well. I hope it doesn’t turn into a competition.

That’s it for now, Keep it up GV!!
February 21, 2008

Adam J
Happy Anniversary Gary! I just wanted to say that although I have just recently become a fan of the show, it has become something I look forward to each day. Your view on not only wine, but of the world, family etc… is truly inspiring. No matter when you decide to stop doing the show, I am very grateful for it and appreciate all your hard work. You are absolutely right….we are stupidly lucky and life is great.
February 21, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
wow Gary, two years! That’s awesome! congrats!

SOTD: Two and a half years ago I was a college senior who had only tried two (jug) wines in her life and HATED them. Then, I took the wonderful Wines of the World class offered at RIT, and by the end of the course I was HOOKED. Wine was my new hobby, new passion, new pleasure. Then, a year ago I discovered WLTV and was totally inspired and pushed into wine nerdville. Now I’m a total wine geek and can’t get enough of learning about wine and winemaking. My next goal is to save up enough money to start making my own wine. My friend Jim has been doing it and I totally want to get into it myself.
February 21, 2008

Antonio TouriÃ±o
Hey GV! Congrats on the 2nd Birthday of your awesome show. You rock hardcore. I’m saying this more because you helped me get into the world of wine and showing me that it’s not all snobbery. It’s about enjoying your wine and having fun! Thank you from a Panamanian dude.
February 21, 2008

David James
Fuuuck, we’re not getting enough comments guys

We’re failing Gary
February 21, 2008

TimInFL
Are you kidding me…

Happy Anniversary, When I first found this vlog…I said â€œthis is interesting, but how long will it lastâ€ man I donâ€™t think anyone had an idea of really how big this would become. Dude, look at all the great Pub. You were on Conan, are you kidding me! Besides all the other appearances and articles and so on, you captured what is right now and nailed it. Bringing the thunder to a generation, well younger than me, which is incredible. I wish I had a Wine coach in my 20â€™s. Anyway, I know you cover many generations for the sound of most of your faithfulâ€¦I seem to squeak into the cult and yes, I am a proud Vayniac since Episode 56 (the Mondavi Jr. Ep). And have been hooked. Anywho, I havenâ€™t been able to tune in for a while, life on lifeâ€™s terms. But have been â€œLurkingâ€ whenever I can. GV, I wish you much more success, one day weâ€™ll meet have a drink, one day! So, I leave you with a Cheers, Ã€ la votre, Zum Wohl, L’chaim, Salute, Kampai, Na zdravje, and Mazel tov!

TimInFL â€“ Is it Baseball Yet? GO METS
February 21, 2008

Mike Palmason
Thanks for 2 years! I can’t tell how much I’ve learned from you in that time. I went from a complete newb to a solid rookie. Maybe I can wear #11 so I can be a future All-Star .

I know its a lot of hard work on your part, but I know a a lot of us truely appreciate it.
February 21, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
Absolutely amazing. 2 years of WLTV and it’s still going incredibly strongly. To celebrate the 2 year anniversary, I am actually going to come up to Wine Library. Hell, I’m only 80 min away, so I can’t believe I haven’t been there yet!
February 21, 2008

pierazzo
Very glad for being invited to this party.
PLS CONTINUE FOREVER
PIERAZZO FROM ITALY
February 21, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Gary – Another great show to celebrate the two year aniversary of WLTV. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into the show. We love it!
February 21, 2008

MannyPants
Nice work for 2 years GV. It is funny to go back now and watch the early shows to see the progression of the show and your on-screen persona from reserved schoolboy to wine drinking pro-wrestler. Keep up the good work.
February 21, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WLTV!!!!!

Gary, I’ve been watching wltv for about a year and a half and the show continues to get better and better. Thank you for continuing to do the show, you have taught me so much about wine and challenged me to always try new wines. You have taken my wine I.Q. and experience to a whole new level. I can’t thank you enough, please keep the show going!!!
February 21, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
Working on getting a Philly Third Thirsty Thursday Tasting group together. I’m hoping this works out, because I love tasting wine!
February 21, 2008

Jon B Lodi
Just ordered my 4-pack.

Thanks for two years of great shows and the free shipping! Love the free shipping!

Keep up with your infectious energy. Don’t worry about blowing out my tweeters at the start of each show!
February 21, 2008

CW
keep it going
February 21, 2008

FredHead
Dammit, Gary, quit trying to separate me from my money! Maybe you could just review crappy wines for a while, huh? Congrats on 2 years! This has become a daily fix for me.
February 21, 2008

Iron Man
GV, happy 2-Anni!!! Keep it going…watching WLTV is what makes my day go. I’m literally reading about wine in the morning, watching your show, checking the classifieds and you make it special GV!!

Thank you for doing it every day (well almost every day). Btw, it’s almost time to do a 2004 Barbaresco show.
February 21, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
Happy base 2 10!
February 21, 2008

Robertico el cantante
Happy Anniversary Gary, didn’t win

I am a Cuban inmigrant from the late 80’s. Musician and wine addict. Looking forward to tasting the anniversay pack and all the other free shipping “secret” wines.

Love the show,

Robert
February 21, 2008

dino
happy birthday show!
February 21, 2008

Dave
Congrats on making it 2 years!!! Keep it up.
February 21, 2008

Franke
Today my first show. Much greatness, I need to view old shows. Very nice.
February 21, 2008

Robert Ryan
Happy 2nd Anniversary Gary V!
Hope you can keep it up for another two years! Who knows what is next? Maybe a baby Vaynerchuk?
February 21, 2008

CW
Good luck with 1000 comments.
February 21, 2008

BruceP
Been an interesting 2 years. As omeone who’s been watching since early days, thw show has clearly evolved. It’s not the same intimate gathering it once was, but that’s OK. It’s still interesting and I’m still watching. I’ll miss the small offlines like the first San Francisco one that KenP and BrandonM organized, but will tay tuned to see what happens. Congratulations on your success GV.
February 21, 2008

Billy Mac
Congrats. Gary! Your show is great and you are great. I have learned so much from your show. Keep up the good work!
February 21, 2008

Sassodoro
Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary, Gary! And best wishes for many more!

(Because WE with more than a little of YOU …)
February 21, 2008

Surekat
happy birthday, WLTV!
wait, it’s the 2-year birthday. does that mean we’re into the terrible twos? are you going to start insisting on doing stuff yourself, on your own? trying to push bedtime back?

garry, you are interfering with my graduate studies. my advisor is not amused, but i am

SOTD: i thought i knew about loving the family. then my son was born, and he showed me what it’s all about. have some kids, people – it’s a whole different ball game.
February 21, 2008

Ninski
Alright everyone here comes the late push for comments.

My statement is a simple one. I never drank wine before I started watching this show, and I still only drink wine once or twice a month, but its refreshing to watch someone both enthusiastic about something they love and enthusiastic about sharing that love with everyone. Maybe by episode 500 you’ll get me up to once or twice a week =P
February 21, 2008

misswinegirl
Happy Birthday/Anniversay to GV and WLTV!!!

SOTD- 7 years ago I started working with a wine competition during college as a summer job. I thought red wines were the worst thing a person could put in their mouth. As time went on, I fell in love with wine. I went on to do an internship in Somona, CA and then became a commercial winemaker. GV, you continue to spark my passion in wine and I Spread the Thunder daily to new wine drinkers that come into my winery. You truely are changing the wine world!!! I love my family, I love wine, I GV, I love WLTV, and most of all, I love this country…GOD BLESS AMERICA and THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO RICK THEIR LIVES TO FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM EVERY DAY!!!

Cheers to the years to come!!!
February 21, 2008

Rob Sandie
Happy 2 years Gary!
February 21, 2008

purplejuicebruce
I love the idea of starting a wine tasting group, it is a great way to taste even more wines! Keep bringing the thunder.
February 21, 2008

Chippewamike
Congrats on 2 years! Went back to watch episode 1–boy what a difference two years makes! Thank you for your passion and dedication. I have been a Vayniac for about nine months now and have enjoyed every minute of it. I look forward to it every week day ( and even reviewing old episodes on the weekends). The forums that wine library has created are also awesome and a valuable tool to my continued wine education. Waiting for others in the metro Detroit area to make their appearance to start the wine tasting group I am looking for. Thanks again for the passion, the dedication, the honesty and most importantly, your “big heart” for all the Vayniacs!
February 21, 2008

Sharon
Congrats for your great success – you work hard and deserve it! Thanks to WL peeps too. Pls. ignore any ridiculous comments from my inebriated evil twin last evening! Um, and keep up the wonderful shows – you know you really spread a lot of happiness.
February 21, 2008

KingLurker-Trav
Congrats on 2 years!! Think about if you had stopped at 400!? See you would never had the chance to experience this. Anyways thank you very much for you hard work everyday to entertain us.
February 21, 2008

jenjen
happy birthday wltv!!

my birthday is coming up this friday and i gotta try tasting some different wines along with birthday cake too!!
February 21, 2008

docent
Many thanks for your show.
February 21, 2008

Andy
Way to go G & thanks for the awesome 2 years (over 400 eps). Everyone is hearing and feeling the thunder dude.
IS’NT THE WINE WORLD AWESOME AND REWARDING….. Share it with frinds and enjoy the ride……….
February 21, 2008

DavidB
GV – thanks for the effort you put into this as it must sriously cut into you other obligations. How in the world you manage to do all this w/o looking like you have not slept in a month is beyond me. I tend to watch in the am hours the day after so you start my day off right – thanks again. Hope to make it out that way at some point. Keep doing what you do and we will continue to support you.
February 21, 2008

AZTrojan
Congrats on two years Gary! I have been a lurker for a few months now and am finally posting a comment. Your show has inspired my wife and I to explore the world of wine and we a enjoying the journey.
February 21, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Congratulations on the 2 year anniversary show!!!

Big news for me – I am trying more white wine – me who didn’t touch white wine – and you know, some of them are not bad at all!

Shame those of us that live out of the USA cannot attend events there

SOTD: Life is too short to just stand there and let it pass (pazzz ??) you by. Embrace any and every opportunity you have to improve the quality of your life, especially if it includes those that are near and dear to you as in an instant you can lose all of this.
February 21, 2008

Tom T.
Wow 2 years old! HAPPY BDAY to WLTV! It’s just a baby. Keep it coming.
February 21, 2008

Matt H.
Great episode! Thanks for everything you do! Happy Birthday!
February 21, 2008

Senor Sangria
Hey Dude,

Congrats on 2 years of WLTV! There are many reasons why I watch the show, a majority of them are not related to wine. I’ve done my best to list them below.

- Motivation: I’m starting my own business and seeing what you’ve been able to do with WLTV is motivating. You basically started off with no viewers and have been grow it to what it is today. I spend a lot of time thinking about that. I’m in a similar situation with our startup business.

- Entertaining: It is fun watching the show. After a long day of working it’s great to be able to watch a show that takes your mind off of everything.

Education: Of course we all learn a lot about wine while watching the show but I also appreciate the history and regional information you provide regarding the different wines

Anyway, I could keep babbling but I want you to know that I truly appreciate your dedication. I also what to thank you for giving me some feedback on my project.

Cheers!
- Rick Martinez
February 21, 2008

Michael
Congrats on TWO YEARS!
impressive longevity…especially since the show has become more exciting and energetic the longer it has been on.
Best wishes for many more.
February 21, 2008

DaveyDonut
One more comment… It’s kind of a bummer that this time around, you’re making us buy something in order to get a “free” wrist band. I do like that you kind of separate your show from the store (you’re not doing this to sell wine, right? ), yet here I have to buy a specific thing (well, one of 50 wines) in order to get one… I have no problem buying wine from you guys (done that quite a bit!), but honestly there is nothing on the list that I want. I even thought about spending $8 on the cheapest bottle just to effectively pay $8 for the wristband to keep my complete collection going. But really, that’s rather silly… so unfortunately, I won’t be wearing the spread the thunder wristband. I know you probably did it this way so you didn’t get the mass flood of requests and be unable to allocate, but still… bummer!

David
February 21, 2008

Elise Brooking
Love the show, Gary, and congrats on 2 whole years! That’s a milestone, no doubt.

You’re intoxicating, (like the wine pun, there? heh) and watching your show puts me in a good mood no matter where I am or what I’m doing. Thanks for something amazing and please keep it up for as long as you can… although I’m sure bigger and better things are bound to come your way!

Here’s to spreading the GV Thunder!
February 21, 2008

MB Dallas
Congrats on 2 Years!

Just purchased my Anniversary 4 Pack.
February 21, 2008

Alvaro
Happy Birthday WLTV

Great Show….watch it everyday…..keep it up Gary
February 21, 2008

Bob Sherron
Celebrating the 2 year birthday by de-lurking. Keep up the thunder!
February 21, 2008

Thody
Hey Gary,
Long time Canadian lurker here. I’ve been watching since around episode 200, and this is my first comment. I know. But before you go off, I didn’t comment for the longest time because, well, I was new to the wine game, and honestly didn’t have much to say. Then you started calling us lurkers out, and rightfully so, and I decided to start commenting…as soon as I had something to say. Then I had a moral crisis…the comment rewards. I didn’t want to comment just because you were offering a reward, I’m not that kind of guy, so still no comments.

But now that it’s your 2nd anniversary, and there’s no incentive on the line, I can finally step out of the shadows to wish you a happy anniversary, and thank you greatly for all the fantastic expertise and enthusiasm you’ve shared with me. It has made a huge difference in how much I enjoy wine. Thanks!
February 21, 2008

Carly
Gary, I am so glad that you are a part of my life now. Even though I get busy with law school, I try to watch every day. Sorry if I don’t always comment! Internet access is not a constant for me, so I usually download when I’m at school and then watch at home.

Here’s my statement: you have made me appreciate people more. I know the show is about wine, but you have made it so much more. You stress the importance of trusting yourself, appreciating your family and friends, and really just CONSCIOUSLY enjoying the ride that is life. Thanks for being a super fun loop-the-loop in my life roller coaster.

I wish I could get a wristband…stupid PA. Hope you’ll still do a show today, even though the comments don’t look like they’re reaching 1,000…those damn lurkers.
February 21, 2008

Susan
GARY & MOTT – CONGRTULATIONS on 2 FABULOUS years of super eps!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE keep doing such a wonderful job with WL and WLTV !!!!!!!
February 21, 2008

LennyR
Congrats Gary! Keep on keeping on!!!
February 21, 2008

LauraG
CONGRATS Gary!!!!!!!Don’t leave us hanging tomorrow!
February 21, 2008

Susan
Gary- You are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funny!! The whole helium balloon thing is hysterical!!!!!!!!!
February 21, 2008

spaetm
Great Show. Congrats to those who won. Love all the free shipping. Told my whole family. Your business must sky rocket every time you offer this. Also bought my 4pack. Love that idea. Can’t wait to see what will happen after the 4 year anniversary.

There are only 400 something comments right now. Come on people.
February 21, 2008

Dean D.
Congrats on 2 years! Thanks for the shouts out to me and my fellow Canadian brothers and sisters. I know that it can be a hard thing to continue the show, but you can see that we do appreciate it!

SOTD: With all the problems plaguing society, I think it is really special that all of us, who are working to change the wine world, can all come together across the world, and forget about the problems to sip and taste wine. We might be stumbling on the recipe for world harmony.
February 21, 2008

DannInNH
A very Happy Birthday to WL TV. It is a show that I have been following for over a year and watch every show. Why, you make it a great event. I have learned more about wine in that past year than I could have on my own. I always purchased wine but did not understand what “it” was all about. I still don’t because wine is a life event that will hopefully continue for a long time. Meeting you at the Boston Wine Show was great, I think my wife enjoyed it more than I which is hard to imagine. You are true to what you do, that is obvious.
Your shows are always entertaining, but of enthusiasm and guidance. We can only hope that the show continues, but as you indicated, it may not be here by the time my Bordeaux 05’s are ready to drink. That’s ok; you tought us how to look at wine and for that we are thankful.
Here’s to health, happiness, and more continued success for you and your family.
Contratulations !
February 21, 2008

Warren
Congrats on 2 years Gary! Thanks for 2 solid years of entertainment!
February 21, 2008

Moogaman
Long time lurker, first time commenter.

Thank you, Gary, for re-instituting my desire to learn and try wine. Your philosophy is fantastic.
February 21, 2008

Jestre
Gotta leave some comment love for the man!
February 21, 2008

stewart l
Congrats on the 2 year anniversary. I’s been great. You are like a member of the family, although I”ve never met you.
February 21, 2008

CHATrBox
Nice work! Congrats on the two years. I’ll buy you a drink in Vegas next week to celebrate. Message me up!
February 21, 2008

steve
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February 21, 2008

ToddE
Congrats on 2 years!!! I have to tell you that everyday I get to watch WLTV I learn something new and more importantly it puts a smile on my face. There’s nothing better then working all day in the office and then late in the afternoon when you think you can’t take any more to be able to tune in to a new episode. Thanks for being yourself and sharing all of your passions with the rest of us. Wishing you many more years of good health, good family, and good fun.
February 21, 2008

JimVarney01
WOW! 2 years. Awesome job guys! You have made it easy for me and my friends to get into the wine world and trust our palates. We appreciate everything you do for us everyday by giving us wonderful information on all this stuff and for pouring your heart out to all winedrinkers and people, vayniacs or not. Thank you!
February 21, 2008

Courtney M
Steve darling, your spelling is bad XD (you know I love you right?)

WLTV is great, I’m very glad to see something like this. It shows how fun and enjoyable wine really is, it’s supposed to be an adventure
February 21, 2008

emilie schu
Happy Annivesary! I’m new to the party but WOW you guys know how to throw one
Great show. Only 411 episodes to catch up on.
February 21, 2008

joel delon
thank you for the show gary here in france in my wine neighborhood it’s been a long time with some friends we think of starting a wine group tasting i like enormously your idea of “third thirsty thursday” as a wine reunion yours would be mASSIVE and global very great idea the matter the french pronunciation let’s see with 3t or TTT… we should start this reunion asap from south of france
February 21, 2008

Robert Howells
Gary, You can’t punish the loyal Vayniacs just because some twits do not leave comments. At least do a show on facebook or something.
February 21, 2008

NADINE
Hey Gary,

Great idea & great show today. Happy Birthday to Wine Library T.V., keep it coming !
February 21, 2008

KNode
How do we find out if we’re one of the 25 who won the schwag pack?
February 21, 2008

amgryger
Happy Birthday WLTV!!1

Statement:

I actually watched the episode last night, and have been at a loss for a good statement since then. I’ve been really busy lately and feeling kind of brain-fried. Probably a sign that I should take a break and drink some wine.
February 21, 2008

brook
Happy Birthday WLTV. You are right family, friends and wine it doesn’t get much better than that.
Take good care, Brook
February 21, 2008

GrapeStuff
Happy 2 years GV!!! Great ep, at least the last wine brought the thunder. Man, I wish the dollar was stronger!!!

Been a great journey with you thus far, GV. From tasting varietals I probably never would have touched, bottles I would have turned away from, regions I had thought could not possibly produce great juice. You have literally changed the way I look at wine, and fortunately for me, did so at the very beginning of this life long hobby. I am only 27 now, but I know when I sipping on some of the 2005 Bordeaux i bought (thanks, in large part, to you) I will recall the Thunder show and the G-Man. Big ups – Congrats, you deserve every last bit of success.

Cheers to another 400 episodes of the Thunder show.
February 21, 2008

Tstank
Way to go Gary for making it to 2 years!! Here is to two more.
-TsTank
February 21, 2008

Derkec
Happy birthday to WLTV. Keep rocking the show Gary.
February 21, 2008

espressokev
just getting ya one more closer to a thousand. Congrats on 2 years.
February 21, 2008

JayZee
First off, congratulations on the FIRST two years of WLTV. You and Mott (and even Kastner) have done a superb job. Keep it going.

SOTD: I guess I just want to say that I am thankful for wine because without it, I never would have “met” you, G-Man. Keep bringing the Thunder!
February 21, 2008

Frank
We all know there will be a show today.
Or we all know we will get to 1000 comments.
February 21, 2008

kjemt
Happy year 2, looking forward to all the wines and crazy episodes to come! We’ll see you in March..Not to blow up your head(anymore than it is, lol) but you have started quite a movement here, this show with a LOT of YOU make this work and we are so glad to be part of it. It’s hard to believe the internet can feel so much like family! Keep the thunder comming!
February 21, 2008

James H
Congrats WLTV crew! The show is a lot of fun, and the encouragement to try new things has definitely been successful. I try wines I haven’t had before, and try to pair it with things I wouldn’t consider. Last night I was trying samosas with red wine on a whim.
February 21, 2008

Abel
Thanks for another great show and for the past two years!!!!
February 21, 2008

KevinH
Yes a lurker here…so figure go make a post trying to get 1000 comments. Love the show, watch it in batches. I save up 3 or episodes and watch them in one sitting on the big screen.
February 21, 2008

Brian
Gary, glad u decided to continue as host. Many more years of continued success.
February 21, 2008

Christian
Never miss a show. Congrats on 2 years, I enjoy all the knowledge that you bring to the “Thunder Show!” Learn something new everyday!
February 21, 2008

bfrankphoto
Congrats on 2 years.

QOTD: I love free shipping!
February 21, 2008

Kevin Carpenter
Gary, what wine goes good with poop?
February 21, 2008

MissCaitlinK
Considering I am in college and people use “Thirsty Thursdays” for going out and getting completley sauced (in fact its a college tradition to plan no Friday classes to take full advantage of Thirsty Thursdays), I am going to change it to Wine Wednesdays. It would be to hard to convince my friends to have a wine tasting on Thursdays instead of going to the bar or a wild house party. So Wine Wednesdays it is! Love the show… keep up the good work! I actually moved 8 hours away from my best friend, and we watch the show at the same time and then call and discuss afterwards. We both now have problems when drinking wine saying random WLTV quotes such as “That kicked some thunder in my mouth”… people just nod and pretend they know what we are saying.
February 21, 2008

Brandon T.
To Kevin Carpenter, First of all, I’m appalled at your question. Secondly, it depends on how you prepare the poo. Is it a sweet or savory dish? Do you plan on stuffing it and pan roasting? Or perhaps deep fried, or made into a type of ‘meatloaf’? Perhaps a tartar? Also, from what animal? Very serious questions. I could see, depending on the answers, wines varying from a Chinon, old Burgundy, a Chateauneuf du Pape (perfect for spiced poo sausage), to even a good Alsatian riesling. If you have a specific recipe in mind, I could narrow it down!
February 21, 2008

Hamid
SOTD: Gary is a wine beast, and we’ve all got our Pals backing us up.

Also, I thought it was cool seeing the office workings of WL through the glass; especially the mini-shopping cart brigade of wine.
February 21, 2008

Mike E in Minnesota
2 years!! I only discovered your show about one year ago, but it has really changed how I look at wine. I used to be a wine rutter (meaning stuck in a rut). I would choose from the same rotation of about 10 different wines. Mostly mass produced cabernet’s, pinot noirs and chardonnays. Now I am buying something new almost every time I go wine shopping. I may not love them all, but each one is teaching me something new about my “pal” and that is exciting.

Keep it going.
February 21, 2008

Dick
Great show, Gary…here’s to many more…I’ll drink to that(tried the cab-franc and loved it)
February 21, 2008

Brandon T.
On second thought, I think they paired a nice Barolo in the movie Salo?
February 21, 2008

Jeff
congrats!!
love the show; great job. your pal is similar to mine, which helps me with the reviews—not so much like the great RP though……..
take care; you can’t review enough different or interesting wines for me; keep exploring and we will be right with you!
February 21, 2008

Lurkerdog
GVNC:

You are still rocking dude!

Thank you!!
February 21, 2008

Rebecca Christophersen
This is a support post – come on Vayniacs let’s reach the 1000 posts!
February 21, 2008

Greg Stefos
Gary, thanks for creating the Anniversary 4-Pack! My nephew is ordering ours, and we look forward to tasting it along with you.

I asked you several months ago to consider another gift-pack, and you said you would. Nice idea having an Anniversary Pack.

Congrats on your Second Anniversary! Interesting show today.
February 21, 2008

Josh Pennington
Thanks for doing the show Gary! It is one of the best parts of my day!
February 21, 2008

Mitchell
congrats on 2 years!! and thanks for all you do gary! if it wasnt for you and this show i wouldnt be into wine like i am.
February 21, 2008

Francois Faubert
First post!

…dang I’m too late
February 21, 2008

Catie
Happy Birthday WLTV! You’re the best two year old that could ever happen to the wine industry.
February 21, 2008

Jon
Congrats Gary!
February 21, 2008

John Watson
Empty comment to make Gary happy.
February 21, 2008

Salvatore
Happy Birthday WLTV !!
February 21, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
Joyeux anniversaire a WLTV!
February 21, 2008

MacNPhish
Congrats on 2 years Gary! See you in Tampa!
February 21, 2008

Dan H
Congrats, Gary! Let’s go another 2 years. Then another 2 after that!
February 21, 2008

Redmeat
DUDE,,,,,I can’t be left out on the Wristband!

You don’t ship to Washington….or I WOULD order…..but alas….no wine from Wine Library….and No NEW Wristband…..sigh
February 21, 2008

Mike Calmus
Happy #2
February 21, 2008

CaliforniaWino
Happy anniversary–to Gary, the WL family, and to all of us! What started out as a video blog has turned into a MOVEMENT. Let’s keep it going.
February 21, 2008

ValerieM
Happy Anniversary!!!!!

Thanks for the super secret deal.
February 21, 2008

Will
hi (Just for the 1000)
February 21, 2008

Marz
Congrats Gary and all the Wine Library staff for a great 2 years of WLTV! Just did my order of a 2005 Bordeaux – my first. Gonna get the wrist band too!
February 21, 2008

Redmeat
Also ….congrats to all the winners…..!!!
February 21, 2008

Redmeat
Ok I gotta do my best to Help GV get to 1000…SOooooo…POST
February 21, 2008

Shawn
Congratulations from Denmark. Go Pats!
February 21, 2008

Andrew
Congrats on the two year mark! Please Gary, never stop making episodes.
February 21, 2008

Marz
SOTD: WLTV has been a great resource for me to learn about different wines. Especially bouquet and pallet.
February 21, 2008

Food and Wine Pairing Blog
Caitlin: Wine Wednesday sounds great!

SOTD: Thanks to the support and encouragement of boyfriend Jimmy and my wine group in Albany, NY and inspiration by Gary V. I have become a Certified Specialist of Wine and teach a wine class in Albany.

My wine and food pairing blog is a direct response to the questions and needs of my students and I hope it adds to the enjoyment of wine with friends and family.

Kathleen Lisson
February 21, 2008

Travis Gertz
Happy Birthday Gary!

It’s also both me and my wife’s birthday today too!
February 21, 2008

Nathan H
You should do a video about what you did on your day off!
February 21, 2008

Dan
Gary, WLTV rocks! I watch it as often as possible and immensely enjoy your passion and enthusiasm for wine. Being one of your CKC’s, I’m new to wine and this show has taught me more than I could (or would) have ever learned on my own. Thanks for creating such an entertaining and informative show. Keep up the good work!
February 21, 2008

CindyW
Happy Birthday-Anniversary to WLTV! I’m looking forward to all the fun new episodes to come.
February 21, 2008

kitty and meow meow
Shout Out to the Humans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on 2 year B-Dayorz!!!!!
February 21, 2008

Mikey K
Happy 2
February 21, 2008

Michael K
My father’s father came from the same country as your family. I’m SURE we’re related.
February 21, 2008

James
Gary – thanks for the show – it’s one of the highlights of my day Keep up the great work.
February 21, 2008

M J K
I ordered the special tasting pack and will have a taste along with you with my peeps.Happy 2
February 21, 2008

Brian Steckman
Thanks Gary from your friends in Arizona! Looking forward to year three!
February 21, 2008

FifthgenTexan
I’m not a Lurker! I’m not a Lurker! I’m not a Lurker! . . . Congrats on Dos Anos de la programa
February 21, 2008

dolphan
awesome gary happy birthday 2years, love the show, love the family friends aspect of the show, remember wine makes you think… Go Miami Dolphins still the only perfect team in NFL History…get it good … peace
February 21, 2008

Scott
I lurked for about my first hundred episodes, so here’s another anniversary comment!

Keep the thunder rolling!
February 21, 2008

Jose "FUBAR" Sanchez
Lets get this 1000 comments rolling people!

How epic is it that the Thunder Show is turning 2?
Congratulations Gary and the crew at the WLTV, MOTT, LINK IT UP, on putting together one of the most entertaining and educational wine experiences on all of the internet!

Hope it lasts forever!

~The Don
February 21, 2008

Craig C
congrats!
hey, can you undraw someone, and insert my name? thanks!
February 21, 2008

Elvin Hoel
Congrats and Thanks, Gary

I was a lurker for the first 300 episodes, and this is my second comment, 100+ more episodes later. I buy almost all of my wine from Wine Library, and look forward to your comments each week. We don’t always agree on wines, but I think I have your palate and mine calibrated now.
February 21, 2008

josh
congrats on two amazing years of WLTV
February 21, 2008

Pete W.
Happy Birthday/Anniversary!

I love the show. Keep up the great work. Through this, I’ve really felt enabled to try different wines (I tried my first Beaujolais a little while ago. Really good!).

SOTD: The more people feel empowered to trust their own tastes and opinions, and the less they feel pressured into believing myths about wine, the better. Trust yourself, trust your pal.
February 21, 2008

KenP
Happy Birthday, WLTV! Great work, GV.
February 21, 2008

Aaron
Congrats Gary! Thanks for all your hard work.
February 21, 2008

Pablo Gutierrez
Awesome show, Thanks for the two years!!!

I am getting into the Bierzo region in Spain, I would love to see a show at some point in this new chapter of WLTV.
February 21, 2008

BryanJ
Congrats on 2 years of awesomeness. (is that even a word?)

Because we had so much fun with the last one, I just ordered a secret 4-pack. I’m planning on “Bringing the Thunder” with a group of friends and family again (like we did at Christmas). And I don’t even need a contest….

Thanks, Gary.
February 21, 2008

Eric Gula
Congrats on the 2 years! You have a great company. See ya in Miami for FOWA!
February 21, 2008

damon aka unknownwine
Been around since about episode 10. Thanks Gary for your time and dedication to what’s goin on here. I’d love to see another 400 episodes or so. Between the show and the forum, I’ve turned a lot of sh,5?!4′; days into laughs.

My statement:

I’m gonna change my wine neighborhood and start a regular tasting. Can’t gaurantee it’ll be on thursday though.

Looks like we’ve got a way to go til 1000 comments. lets go folks, lurkers. etc…
February 21, 2008

Gary & Ray
Happy Birthday…Love the Brunello
February 21, 2008

Wednesday
Great show, Gary.

I’m grateful for the friends who come over and drink wine with me- and the video blog that provides more wine suggestions.
February 21, 2008

hasbeen
Thanks for 2 years +.
February 21, 2008

Obama_Man
So sad I didn’t win! Can’t wait for year 2 of WLTV! Great episode, Gary!

QOTD: Born and raised in Montreal, but I’ve been living in NYC for quite some time.
February 21, 2008

HenryW
Cogratulations. You have taught me a lot and entertained me even more.
February 21, 2008

damon aka unknownwine
I’m so sad (or should I say, “sadool”) that we didn’t get to 1000 comments! lets at least do it by tomorrow!
February 21, 2008

CellarDweller
WLTV is a special place. Thanks, Gary. You’re an inspiration to us all.

–a little cheese to go with two years of wines
February 21, 2008

amy
Huge Congratulations!

It’s amazing and inspiring the difference Wine Library has made. I’m thrilled to see people trusting their palates. It makes life in wine country so much more interesting, and doing tastings has become much more enjoyable.

So wish you had been here to taste the 2002 Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla on your birthday. I’d love to hear what you would say.

Third Thirsty Thursdays… done. Even if we can’t say it.
February 21, 2008

Lyn S
HAPPY B Day WLTV! Love you GV & Mott – You guys rock!
February 21, 2008

BoiseWiner
Congrats on turning 2!!! Third Thirsty Thursday Tasting Group sounds awesome and it would be even more awesome if WLTV would have a tasting pack each month for the TTTT Groups!!!!
February 21, 2008

daveB
Congrats!

“Fruit Bomb”, “Oak Montser”, et all, you have forever altered the Wine Lexicon and give or take a decade; you may very well rival R.Parker & WS in
dueinfluence on the wine market.

SLINTE ( pronaunced SLAN’ CHA ) that’s gaelic for cheers
February 21, 2008

Michael Y
congratulations on 2 years. Great work on the the many episodes you have provided. I look forward to the great episodes you provide.
February 21, 2008

wayno da wino
Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary/Birthday GeeVee & Crew!!!!!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for keepin’ us entertained & informed
about the Wine World with all those Fantastic Episodes!!!! Can’t
Thank You enough……. Loooove You Guyzzz!!!!
February 21, 2008

josh
Can we please try to get this to 1000?
This is sort of sad– to miss wltv for a whole day.
February 21, 2008

Samuel Paes
Portugal Rocks!!!!
congrats vay!
February 21, 2008

Benjamin
Seriously, everyone I know hates wine. If I offered my friends a 20 doller wine I think I would get an empty liquor bottle thrown at me.

Thanks for giving me an entry level way to experience wines, as well as motivation to try something new every time I buy.

And I don’t think you have 1k comments yet, which is strange. F’ing POST ALREADY PEOPLE.
February 21, 2008

Samuel Paes
I wish I could buy wine in Brazil from WL…
too bad I can’t.
but next time I fly to NJ I will visit and have a glass with GV, even if I have to stand on the front door covered in snow and mud….
February 21, 2008

Kelsey
I’m commenting and I’m late. Because I don’t have the time to watch every night…I wish I did.

Happy two years.
February 21, 2008

Anthony M
I have not watched yet…but I want you to film another episode today, so here is your comment!!!
February 21, 2008

JerZGeo
congrats to you gary and the rest of the v-nation on the b-day/anniversary
February 21, 2008

RANDI
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WLTV!
Gary, thanks again for all the work you do showing your passion for Wine, your desire to give others free-thinking direction, your love of family, life and the Vayniacs
February 21, 2008

ryptide
Happy Anniversary! Here’s to two more awesome years.

And here’s to me finally being caught up with the episodes. I’ve been a horrible vayniac the past week or so.
February 21, 2008

Marc
Thanks for this program! I was enjoying drinking wine before… but thanks to WLTV now opening a bottle of wine is a much fuller experience!
Keep it up!!
February 21, 2008

NC Carl
Thanks for the middle of the day, lunch-time oasis.

I look forward to trying more and more wines this year and will continue to enjoy watching and learning.

Now I have to go home and tell the misses I bought 6 more bottles of wine!

See you tomorrow.

NC Carl
February 21, 2008

Vayniac Girl
Congratulations Gary!!

My time spent with you has been brilliant! Can you compare some Pommards for me sometime?

Thanks for always bringing the thunder.
February 21, 2008

marc cohen
Gary V
Loved your 2nd anniversary show. I also am very thankful what we are given opportunities to accomplish in USA. Agree with your rating of Brunello.
Continue the wave !!!
MC
February 21, 2008

Derek
Congrats on the 2 year Anniv. Gary, thanks for making my wine world so interesting and special, I love this show more and more every week.

Thanks for everything!!
February 21, 2008

Shahriar
Happy 2 years,SOTD:I love the wine packs
February 21, 2008

hingrman
great show
February 21, 2008

argenvino
Keep it up Gary! Love the show.
February 21, 2008

Craig Owen
Congrats on a thunderous 2 yrs! Been watching for most of that time, but I finally just recently bought a couple of wines based on your recs- time to see how well my pal’ lines up!
February 21, 2008

Salvatore
607
February 21, 2008

expatlurker
Hey Gary,
Happy birthday. I know I have been watching a good year and a half. I love your show and please keep it going. There are many of us that watch you everyday.
It’s great!
February 21, 2008

Salvatore
608
February 21, 2008

Salvatore
609
February 21, 2008

John Funk
QOTD: If I had a choice to do everything all over again I’d pray that it would turn out this serendipitously exciting and amazing!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Winelibrary TV! All my thanks go over to you G.V..

Canada Reprezhent!!!

P.S. I love those hidden links!

—- damn… we’ve got a few comments yet to go… can I post twice? :/ —-
February 21, 2008

John Funk
612?
February 21, 2008

John Funk
613? …. come on lurkers!
February 21, 2008

malliemcg
Loving it, hopefully you go long enough for me to become an old school vayniac
February 21, 2008

billyg
Thanks Gary for encouraging me to expand my wine horizons. There are so many great areas that lack the reputation of Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc. It is fun and rewarding to seek them out.
February 21, 2008

eastbayrich
Congrats Gary! Keep on bringing the Thunder!
February 21, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Happy Birthday WLTV!!! Great wines will always will out.
Can’t start another wine group as already have two established ones though we are always looking for more folks in Virginia Beach or Tidewater VA who want to taste wines. Two of the group have 3000+ cellars so we get the good stuff. Continuing to try more and more Southern France wines. If only the dollar would climb back up so they would be a bit more affordable. More Portugal may be difficult unless I buy it all from Wine Library as we get zero non-Port Portuguese wines here.
February 21, 2008

BF
great show — thanks for introducing all of us to southern french wines, which are such great values.
February 21, 2008

BK
WLTV. Good times. Now go tape another show…..

SOTD: Gary, you have done wonders for the wine world, if only to tell people to trust themsleves and their tastes.
Thanks for all that you do.
February 21, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Lurkers!!! c’mon – pry yourselves out of the woodwork and leave a friggin comment. Even if it’s only to say happy anniversary.
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
GV – just start blocking the Lurkers!! Make them sign up to watch. I CANNOT Believe we haven’t hit 1000 comments. Time to go to work!

I need a New WLTV episode!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
WLTV ROCKS!
February 21, 2008

Mathieu J
Happy Birthday VLTV!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
I wake up and I think to myself – NEW WLTV – yes I can go to my crappy job!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
MOTT – Did you post?
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
GV did you post?
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Hey did anyone catch Family Guy last night?
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Who is the guy in the background of this episode?
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Kansas City represent!
February 21, 2008

cgatesman
Happy Birthday WLTV! Thank you so much to you Gary and everyone at Wine Library! You have changed my wine world, and have motivated me to change many other’s outlook/opinion on wine.

It has been an awesome journey, and I hope to see many more years of this enthusiasm for wine and the wine community. It’s truly amazing!

Oh….thanks for the secret!!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
I’m about to set the most consecutive posts record!
February 21, 2008

JohnL.
Happy Anniversary!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Darn you cgatesman!!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Come on Vayniacs – stand up and shout out!
February 21, 2008

rollo
Thanks for the greatt show Gary + happy birthday WLTV. Seen all 412 episodes.
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Pat Benatar Rocks!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Fort Worth Jerks Tasting Group in KC? Whose interested?
February 21, 2008

Remps108
HAPPY BIRTHIVERSARY, WLTV! Wish I could say I’ve been here since the beginning, but I was only turned on to the show over Christmas. I’ve been watching every day since, though.

Doeszor anyonezor elsezor havezor anzor uncontrollablezor urgezor tozor addzor Z-O-R-zor tozor thezor endzor ofzor everyzor singlezor wordzor?

…

Yeah, me neither, I was just…
February 21, 2008

Patrick
Gary I’ve said it once I’ll say it again you are a class act. Remember Vayniacs, you can’t soar with the eagles if you’re hanging around the pigeons.
February 21, 2008

Rob P
Happy birthday to the show. I’ve been along since the mid-200’s and love every show. Thanks for consistently putting together an unbelievable learning experience.
February 21, 2008

randyshakes
Thanks for helping me expand and enlarge my pal. Happy second birthday WLTV! Keep on keeping on.
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Did I tell you guys 636 was my lucky number?
February 21, 2008

Marlene Duffy
Hi Gary!

Congrats to your 2nd Anniversary!

Here is my Statement: I’m no longer a lurker!!!

Proud to be part of this!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
Hey look at that – free shipping thanks to GARY!!! Now come out you Lurkers!
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
GV for President!
February 21, 2008

George
Happy Birthday WLTV. I’ve probably watched 50 episodes in this past week. I just found out about this show and I have some making up to do. Wine’s so interesting, isn’t it?
February 21, 2008

The Fanjestic
I guess Gary didn’t need a 1000 comments after all!
February 21, 2008

Bill
Sorry to be behind the times Gary. Very busy, but great show, and although you always say “we” are changing the wine world, my statement is:

“Gary. You have made a difference!”

Best,

Bill
February 21, 2008

Shuf
Great show, great wines, happy birthday!
February 21, 2008

Aaron
Thanks GV, the show is great. It is always a bright point in my day.
February 21, 2008

drew
one more closer to 1000!!!!
February 21, 2008

drew
CKC REPRESENT!!
February 21, 2008

Joe F
Happy Anniversary. Two years is a long time for anything to last on the WEB. Yo did it with humor, excitement, enthusiasm and if it was not for that subtle of humility you throw in there I’d be gone by now. But now you’re like an old friend that I’m always happy to see.
Here’s to a long life on and off the air.
Joe F.
February 21, 2008

Ray
Sorry for last night to post.
February 21, 2008

EskimoPie
Happy Birthday WLTV!
February 21, 2008

Brooklyn Paul
Who’s Gary?
February 21, 2008

Brooklyn Paul
Oh wait that wasn’t a statement..

Thanks and congrats GV! And btw…

NY Giants – Super Bowl Champions!!!!
February 21, 2008

RedLoverJim
Great two years, Gary! Keep the thunder rolling!

RLJ
February 21, 2008

topkho
Keep going !
February 21, 2008

Craig Rost
Sorry I did not send a comment yesterday. I watched the episode today (2/21). I enajoy your program and learning a lot. I work in a liqour store in Nashville TN, and am trying to expand my pallet as much as possible, so I can be of better help to my customers.

I found your program only a week ago and have been catching up. Again thak you, and keep being excited. It helps me greatly.
February 21, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
SOTD: I’ll say it again and again, GeeVee, “You’ve MOST certainly changed OUR wine world!” Darcey and I hope to see you, IN PERSON, on March 29, if we can figure out how to get there via some train from the Upper East Side of Manhattan … as we will just so happen to be there that day! Darcey and Cliff indeed thank you!

PS: Thanks for the secret!
February 21, 2008

brorjace
Happy 2 Years! I’ve been watching for about half a year, its the first thing I do when I get home. So thank you Gary and the Mottster, I love you guys!
February 21, 2008

Dave from VA
Looking forward to learning a lot more about how to enjoy the world of wine in the next 2 years.

P.S. Enjoy Berns!
February 21, 2008

Dorothy
Happy Anniversary/Birthday Wine Library! I’ve enjoyed the show for just a couple months short of 2 years.
February 21, 2008

Rip
Two years!!
Too Cool !!
Here’s to you Gary !!
February 21, 2008

John Blue Label
GV,
Congrats on 2 great years. Keep the faith, and keep the thunder rolling.
JWB
February 21, 2008

topkho
Come on !!!
February 21, 2008

Big D
I’ve only been watching for about the last 3 months but I already know I don’t want to miss a single episode. I started a wine blog for people in my area in response to your “spread the thunder” promotion. It is just starting out but I’m hoping it will grow quickly. Keep it up!
February 21, 2008

Ryan
Congrats Gary! I’m a lurker from iTunes, but thought I’d give a shoutout!
February 21, 2008

Dan-o
+1

happy bday – from

CA

NA

DA

!
February 21, 2008

yathink2
Love the show and Thanks for the free shipping, I mean secret
February 21, 2008

WailingFungus
Woo two years of WLTV! Congratulations!
February 21, 2008

KyleLikesTies
Gary, congrats! Didn’t have a chance to watch the show yesterday, but trying to catch up. I think the idea of a wine-tasting group is fabulous … -but- Most of the people I know aren’t serious enough — not in the wine snob sense, just that they don’t even bother to give their wine a sniffy sniff (I’ve tried explaining, but it’s pretty well a lost cause.), much less any sort of analysis. I’m seeing a friend tomorrow who loves wine, so maybe we’ll be able to figure something out.

Looking forward to (at least!) another two years :~}
February 21, 2008

Robin Sara
Happy Anniversary! (I think it’s an anniversary. I think birthdays are strictly for things that are actually “born”, but that is just my 2 cents!)
February 21, 2008

GottaGoDrink
Sorry I’m a day late GV. All the best to you and your families at home and the WL. I have enjoyed the ride and will continue to do so. The friends I have made, the wine and good times, is all good, all very good!

Cheers my friend!!
February 21, 2008

Jennifer
Happy WLTV B’day, GV! Thank you for the free shipping and all the kind things you do and say. This is still my favorite thing to watch on the web, and you’re STILL the coolest.
February 21, 2008

Tim Halberg
Sorry I didn’t get to comment yesterday, was at a photo shoot in Death Valley.

I think next time you just need to skip an episode, cause I didn’t see any other Vaniacs in DV while I was there… so there for sure were more than 1k peeps watching!!!
February 21, 2008

zabin29
enjoyed the show, props. can someone tell me how to sign in so i don’t have to fill in my email everytime i post.
February 21, 2008

davebw
SOTD: I really enjoy the concept of the show, and the variety of wines that I get exposed too by the show. I have been going to wine dinners and tastings when I can for a number of years now, and it has really helped me enjoy wine.

Happy anniversary! Will be looking out for 3rd 3rsday in Austin…

Dave.
February 21, 2008

kaybee
Don’t get down, GV your show is great!
February 21, 2008

Albert Pak
Love watching your show. Keept cranking the shows out.
February 21, 2008

Keith L
Wonderful two years, congrats, due to WLTV my PAL has expanded so much it barely fits in my mouth
February 21, 2008

KVolk
I
February 21, 2008

KVolk
Think
February 21, 2008

KVolk
I know
February 21, 2008

KVolk
How
February 21, 2008

KVolk
to Cheer
February 21, 2008

KVolk
Gary
February 21, 2008

KVolk
up
February 21, 2008

BargePlus
Don’t take this in any way but complementary: You are the Barack Obama of the Wine World, a true inspiration with your passion for the subject at hand. It’s what attracted me to your show originally, and keeps me coming back for more. And I sincerely hope there will be a lot more.
February 21, 2008

KVolk
Happy
February 21, 2008

KVolk
Birthday
February 21, 2008

KVolk
or
February 21, 2008

KVolk
Anniversery
February 21, 2008

KVolk
as
February 21, 2008

KVolk
it
February 21, 2008

KVolk
were
February 21, 2008

redfrog
Congrats on the two years, thanks for all you have given to a new wine world.
February 21, 2008

bdog2020
Gary we appreciate your hard work and love and enthusiasm for the good things in life. Your excitement and enthusiasm is contagious. Cheers!
February 21, 2008

dz
Gary, For me your show is addictive and required viewing(sort of like the crack of the internet)but some of these overzealous Vaniacs kinka scare me like the oak monster scares you. I totally respect what your doing and thanks for all the great wines.
February 21, 2008

latraviata
Hope it’s not too late to do my part to reach the 1000-comment mark.
February 21, 2008

ChrisH
Way to go on two years of WLTV! I ordered the anniversary pack of wine. I’m putting some real faith in you Gary
February 21, 2008

David Masi
Happy B-day!

Came back today and finished watching the episode. Have been with you since the old store and episode 1. As a big fan of humans I am sure you will understand this statement “I am a better person from knowing you and listening to you”! Keep exploring new things…it is a great condiment to life.

Regards,
February 21, 2008

Jessica
GARY,

I joined up in January, and I love watching your show. Happy anniversary!

By the way, part of what drives me to watch the show is that you are a genuine person – rare to find on tv, or anywhere for that matter – who obviously loves humans and obviously is passionate about wine. I can’t understand why anyone would hate you (unless you dissed their wine, but oh well, right?), but I can tell you this: anyone who goes out of their way to spread the HATE has issues that have NOTHING to do with you!

I’m happy to support your business AND your show because I think you’re doing a great service to people by educating others about wine who might otherwise be intimidated by the nose-in-the-air-snobby-wino crew. It’s about time wine came down to earth so that everyone can experience it’s extraordinariness, and do it with trust in their own PAL. Keep up the awesome work, and don’t let anyone get you down. Cheers to you (with the big ass glass).

-Jessica Heaton
February 21, 2008

playasanchas
Yay Gary, you’ve done it, I’ve been there most of time with you, since the 80’s and loved every minute of it. Keep it going!
February 21, 2008

Subdaimon
Enjoy your day off
February 21, 2008

Ryan
I was one of the viewers that almost stop watching because of the introduction. But I appreciate a critic who doesn’t only like new world styled wines, Thanks for taking the time to put a show together.
February 21, 2008

Gotsha
Thanks GV, less than 300 to go
February 21, 2008

matt j
congrats on the 2 year anniversary!!! i like this backdrop. its a nice change and it looks really cool with the glass…keep up the great work gary v
February 21, 2008

Michelle R
Gary,
Sorry my response is a little slow! It’s been a crazy week. Congrats on 2 years!! I’ve enjoyed watching This is a great show and a great community. Thanks for all the shout-outs to Canada
February 21, 2008

abqdeb
Just trying to cheer you up Gary and get closer to 1000. I couldn’t stand to see that sad face again. I wish we could come to the party in March. One of these days we’ll make it there!
February 21, 2008

winelover4ever
Hey boy don’t be sad bacause of the none accomplish goal you set. In fact, many of your fans don’t watch all the episodes the same day, like myself. Sorry for not being part of it, but I’m just catching up today. Like yourself I’m also an emigrant, and like a good one, I’m very thankfull for what this country has given me. My family came here first to have freedom, second to achieve a better economic position and for that we all have to work hard. That is why sometimes I can not watch every episode the same day. So I ask you to forgive us and give us sometime to accomplish. In the mean time, thanks for the effort, heart and soul your putting into this wine education program. You have committed to something that not many people can do. We are now celebrating the 2nd year of succesfully changing the wine world. Among many other things I’d like to say…. thank you for what you’ve done for me… don’t get emotional or sentimental…. and keep up buddy.. you really make the difference ….thanks again….I’m looking forward to meet you in Tampa.
February 21, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
Happy Birthday GARY!!!!
February 21, 2008

David Harris
Thanks for keeping the show going!
February 21, 2008

OmarG
Hmmm…will we reach 1000 comments??

hmmm…
February 21, 2008

OmarG
I wonder…
February 21, 2008

Mikey K
1000!!!! I still watch you bro
February 21, 2008

Kathy
Thanks Gary.
Hope we get to 1000
February 21, 2008

Bob Sikorski
You are changing the wine world and my taste. You do it by expanding our taste. I am even taking white wine more seriously, and that is somthing considering that I was almost anti-white. Keep it up.
February 21, 2008

C Roc
Way to go Gary. Happy Anniversary and Thank you for all of your inspiration. My 4 month old son, who watches with me, thanks you too. You are way more entertaining to him than the typical cartoon character plus your program is rated ‘G’. Or is it ‘GV’?
February 21, 2008

TJB
Go G!
February 21, 2008

nickelanddimer
Let’s hit 1K!

Congrats Gary and the Vayniacs! 2 years of bringing people together!
February 21, 2008

Joel Smith AKA Joely
don’t worry gary.. you should do a once a week show or maybe even once every other week.. doing a show every weekday has to be a strain. but i’ll support you no matter what. love your show. love your energy i hope the energy comes back in episode 414. 1000 is just a number don’t stress it. i know you’re used to winning and getting what you want but its just some bumps in the road. thank you so much for all the effort you’ve put into the show. i appreciate it.
February 21, 2008

Orville B
Thanks GV. Awesome Show. Happy B Day.

God Bless Capitalism
February 21, 2008

WeisGuy
Congrats on 2 years GV! Keep up the great work…it’s one of the things I look forward to all day.
February 21, 2008

underivy
(>^-^)> Grats on 2 years!
February 22, 2008

Jan-Michael
GV… I hope there’s no time limit for reaching 1000 comments on this episode. I’m sure it’ll happen when you go into syndication.
February 22, 2008

Keith
Gary, you have my full support to just do the video but not answer emails. We won’t think you’re getting too self-important, we know you have a life outside of the store. Just do 2-3 wines, or just do Mon Wed Fri or something like that.
February 22, 2008

drew
Gary V for President, Mott for Vice President.
February 22, 2008

Eli
Gary, so sorry for not leaving a comment yesterday. I was just so caught up in the episode that I forgot to follow through. (Actually, I’ve been watching regularly since episode #140 and I rarely leave a comment — bad lurker — but I promise to get better). Thanks for doing #413. I let you down, but you didn’t let us down, and that means a lot!!!
February 22, 2008

Jake M
Gary, got hooked to your show three days ago when Scoble linked you up, and been watching back episodes since. You bring the thunder man, and I’ve gotta tell you, for the last few days I’ve been “Tasting” everything, the coffee I drink, coke zero (way creamier than diet coke), kielbasa and dark chocolate, and now a bottle of wine that I’ve gotten more enjoyment out of than any other bottle of wine I’ve ever tasted. And it’s because I’m paying attention, I’m playing, and I’m trusting my pal.

My statement: Gary, you’ve made me enjoy more flavours in the last three days than I can remember in the last year. Thank you.
February 22, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
HAPPY #2, I didn’t win but i’ll still watch ya till #1′000′000
February 22, 2008

WineChuck
Great show as usual. Sorry we missed the Party Pack. See what I can do on the Tasting group.
February 22, 2008

Simon D
Sorry Gary! I watched the show yesterday but didn’t get to leave a comment. I’ve been with you watching everyday since episode 158 (been a lurker for a while with occasional comments….)

Anyway, don’t be down! Everyone who watches this show loves ya and all the effort you put into it (seriously, I wouldn’t knock you for only doing it once a week if that would make you life easier.) You’ve definitely changed atleast my wine world!! I can’t thank you enough for the education, fun and community that you’ve have provided. Happy 2nd Anniversary!!
February 22, 2008

Kristi
Happy Anniversary, Happy Birthday, I know I am a day late but I had to work late last night.

Congratulations on your two year birthday. Thanks for coming up with another wine pack can’t wait until March 4th to celebrate in style the winelibrary tv way.
February 22, 2008

Andrew
Greatly appreciate your commitment to us and to wine. Would love to attend a WLTV event in the Bay Area someday!
February 22, 2008

Justin G
happy birthday WLTV! keep checking back gary, I know this will reach 1000!
February 22, 2008

Alluro
Happy 2 years Gary love the show and hope it lasts for as long as it can never let us hold you back though.
February 22, 2008

Characterlost
woops my mistake, dont worry GV you wiull get 1000 no problem!! i still cannot believe that there are so many lurkers? i just dont get it
February 22, 2008

JoshL
Man, so I sit down w/ a glass of my buddies ‘05 Roussanne (White Heron, WA) and settle into episode 413, only to be let down by a lack of enthusiasm. Where is Gvay’s FIRE?! And then, something about not hitting 1000 comments? C’mon, man. Even though us lurkers don’t comment does not mean we don’t love you and what you do. Your show, THE FIRE, the THUNDER, has literally propelled myself and a couple buddies into what wine is and CAN BE (more importantly). I’ve never written Seinfeld a comment or email or written him a letter but this does not mean that he’s not my favorite face on the ole tele. NO! On the contrary, he still sets the bar. As with you, Gvay, you’ve set the bar for us.

So, here I am, self proclaimed lurker, COMMENTING, which I do not do, you know, because I’m a LURKER (and a comma whore), because YOU with a little bit of ME, we are changing the wine world… man, you don’t even know how much.

Chin up, lil camper.
February 22, 2008

bendid
Congrats on reaching the 2 year mark.. such a huge effort.. keep up the good work.
February 22, 2008

Gianluca
xellent show! keep on doing this! it means really a lot to people!
February 22, 2008

Svante Adermark
Congratulations on the 2nd birthday! … and to the winners, although we are all winners when getting creative spreading the thunder. I come from and currently live in Gothenburg, the most passionate wine city in Sweden (in my dreams).

Thanks for keeping this hard work up, you inspire me to try and help changing the wine world.
February 22, 2008

downtnmark
Gary,

Congrats on getting to 2 years. Thanks for inspiring all of us to change the wine world.
February 22, 2008

Black Rolf
Great episode…as long as you keep making episodes we’ll keep watching.
February 22, 2008

Oregon Jim
Qotd Statement – Your palate and philosophy, our passion for wine. If you had no talent for exploring the wine tasting experience, we would have drifted off, but every day you deliver. I don’t want to miss an episode. However, you are going to burn out so you need to change. Just realize that this thing you started will be difficult to just stop.

By the way as you know a corked wine is so from a bacteria called TCA and that is not from corks necessarily. It can happen from other sources and a screw cap bottle is not immune from TCA that lives in a dirty barrel, filling equipment etc. That said, I am totally comfortable that you know the difference between a corked wine and other flaws.
February 22, 2008

Marcus Mendelson
Man, I was too late, I missed the show the day it aired, but you gotta believe me this comment was meant for this show; 1,000 may still happen!
February 22, 2008

YoungDave
SOTD: WLTV is THE reason that I have continued to explore wine, has given me the opportunity to have a hand in actually making wine (Vayniac Cab), meet fellow Vayniacs from all over the country, and actually meet the Big G. himself… twice. Once was planned and took 12 hours of driving in one day to make it happen and the second occasion just took me going into work as usual on a random Tuesday night in LA. Ridiculous. WLTV has given me the opportunity to learn about wine and meet so many people, and has given me the privilege to call Mr. V. a personal friend. Thanks again, Gary, and thank you to EVERYONE (even lurkers who chose foolishly not to comment on this episode) who has been a part of this community.

HAPPY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, my good man!
February 22, 2008

Nathan
nice show, i like the little freebie you tossed in there for all of us that faithfully tune into the show!
February 22, 2008

Susan
Congratulations on your second anniversary. I started watching about a year ago and really look forward to it every day. Also look forward to tasting the wines in the anniversary pack (free shipping is always appreciated). Lastly, looking forward to more great shows.
February 22, 2008

Menelaos
Congrats Gary and Mott and all of you!

How about inviting Robert Parker or Steve Tancer or Mondavi or Michel Rolland to the show. Kick some classic wine world b*tt!

GReetz,

Menel.
February 22, 2008

Snogging
Congratulations on a great 2 years. I have learned a ton from you!
February 22, 2008

Scott the ex wine dude
Happy birthday/anniversary!

I just drank my last bottle of 97 Beaucastel thinking of you
February 22, 2008

Irina
Happy birthday! I hope you reach 1000 coments not only on this episode.
February 22, 2008

Jayhitek
I blacked out for a minute. Was there a question?

Oh well. GV and WLTV Rules!
February 22, 2008

Kim
Don’t be sad about the 1,000 mark. I don’t get to watch the episodes until later!!!!! Every time I try to have fun, someone makes me work! Happy Birthday, I am a Thunder Show newbie and LOVE it and am spreading the word to my friends!!!!
February 22, 2008

Murray C
Thanks for the 2 years of education & entertainment. Congrats !!
February 22, 2008

Cyn
Couldn’t leave this yesterday, sorry!

CONGRATS GV and the whole crew at the Winelib!!!! I watch WLTV on my ipod and was chomping at the bit to get in this morning (even with this wicked weather!) and check out the goodies online!!! Now I’m glad I did. I always enjoy watching the episodes and yesterday was no exception. Will def be there 3/29…actually, even sooner – I think I’ll make a “trial run” trip so I don’t get lost on the 29th ;-0. As a new member of the Vayner Nation I can see that you truly enjoy what you do and I realize it takes a ot of effort and commitment – and yet you guys (yes, I mean MOTT too!) make it so enjoyable to learn about wine and trusting our palate.

I’m off to Winelib online…so many things to choose from!
February 22, 2008

ryang
Love the show man! I already watch the WLTV on my apple tv in the bedroom, so when that link flashed up during the show, I had to get up and run down 2 flights of stairs to the basement just to check out the big secret. (I think I have to buy a laptop now and I’m going to blame you for that also)
February 22, 2008

Anj
Happy BIRTHDAYYY! Time for the … terrible twos?

And for the record, Gary, it’s lamez0r, not lamezor.
February 22, 2008

sqrm
thank you verymuch G.

i have put away some powerfull red porties. yes yes. white next.
February 22, 2008

mike volker
Congrats, I’ve seen every one of your shows and you’re really a HOOT!!

Best,

Mike
February 22, 2008

stewart l
Don’t despair, I predict you will crack the 1000 comment level today and then you will be happier for laid back friday
February 22, 2008

Cliff A
Happy Birthday and congradulations. Thanks for another “surprise pack”. Can’t wait. If it is like Thanksgiving and Christmas – a treat and adventure.
February 22, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
It sucks to open a wine you look to enjoy and have it suck ass. Happy Birthday/Anniversary anyway!

P.S. Mega Powers forever!
February 22, 2008

Eli2Tyree
Ok no longer a lurker…. but only cause its your 2nd birthday
February 22, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
Happy B-day, WLTV & GV! Celebrated by placing my first ever WL order today. Looking forward to picking it up and seeing the store in person. Please keep the WLTV episodes coming! (at least a couple a week.) The change in the wine world you speak of may have begun, but there’s a way to go…

Oh, and T-cubed won’t work for me (have other family obligations on Thursdays), but we’re starting a once-a-month wine and food gathering with 6 or 8 friends. For March ‘08: 3 wines from Oregon, and lessons on how to pronounce the state’s name.
February 22, 2008

Howie K
Happy birthday, I saw this episode late. It was sad seeing your next episode. If possible, my good friend of the family has just adopted a little girl from Russia and lives 4 miles from wine library and a shout out would be awesome. The little girl’s name is Dinara and the mom is named Mary. She is 2 on June 16th. Thanks for the show I find myself waiting for it each nite. It has made me try stuff that I would never do.
February 22, 2008

soldaddy
Congrats big guy….many more to come…Go Dolphins & Culler wine…..
February 22, 2008

jason
i am not sure if i left a comment the other day. maybe i was busy chasing down the link you sent out.
anyhow congrats on the # 2 gary. 400 + episodes…. not so bad. can’t wait for 500! too bad about the brunello… sad. the south a france does bring the god of thunder.
February 22, 2008

Carlitos
Happy B-day, WLTV!

Gary, don’t get disappointed with the lack of comments. Unfortunately we are not all as awesome as you!

Re the TTT thing you are pushing, it’s a good idea, though a little bit restrictive. You should let people do it whenever and as often as they want. I for one get together with bunch of people every Saturday so I’m covered there. But I guess it could help other people get into the routine of “brown bagging”.

Cheers!
February 22, 2008

Dom
Happy Birthday GV
February 22, 2008

Albert
Hello,

Get back in the groove. One more toward 1,000.
Have a great day.
February 22, 2008

carilius maximus
..774
February 22, 2008

alfredhayes
Congratulations! Living in Ontario and having a centrally controlled liquor board makes finding some of these gems a tad difficult.

Keep ‘em coming, but as a wise man once said “Everything in Moderation”. I would much rather see you doing this show for 10 years once a week then a ‘3 and out’ scenario where you burn out….Now that I think about it….The headlines would be cool:

“Host of Popular wine show goes beserk, believes he can not only change the wine world, but also knows how to turn the Jets into a winning team”
February 22, 2008

Shane
Happy Anniversary Gary V. Looking forward to many episodes to come.
February 22, 2008

LauraG
I’m tempted to leave 223 more comments to get you to 1000 buddy – you seemed SO bummed today. Dude – the lurkers love you too, or they wouldn’t be watching – focus on how HUGE the audience ## are, and there’s no WAY to be bumming like that!!!
February 22, 2008

Tim
Happy Birthday WLTV! Gary, thanks for all you do for us …
February 22, 2008

LauraG
222 to go…
February 22, 2008

CrazyManAndy
Happy Birthday WLTV! Thank you for all your hard work! This show really does mean a lot to me (and a lot of other vayniacs as well).

By the way, we jumped right on that Anniversary 4-pack, it’s on the way here now!

CMA
February 22, 2008

David Mathews
Better late than never? didn’t get a chance to watch till today but CONGRATS on two years. The show is great! Blowing my Pal up.

Keep it up Gary.
February 22, 2008

M@
HAPPY BIRTHIVERSARY WLTV!
February 22, 2008

nradeni
I just started to get into the Thunder about 2 months ago and I never knew what I was missing. I LOVE the show and all of the effort you put into it.

Thanks and keep it up……
February 22, 2008

skye
Happy b-day, Gary! Keep up the amazing work.
I looove wines form the south of France.
Cheers.
February 22, 2008

Bobby T
I’m a new viewer and am really enjoying the show. Telling all my friends. Keep up the good work.
February 22, 2008

JoeyB
Happy Birthday Thunder Show!

Gary – Great job of teaching us about wine and being so entertaining!
Keep it up!
February 22, 2008

Cheri B
Life is short, drink wine! Happy Birthday GV, you rock!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
Here’s # 783.
February 22, 2008

Carol
Happy Birthday, GV! (I’m trying not to be a lurker.)
February 22, 2008

LauraG
793
February 22, 2008

MattyO
gary vEEEEEEE,

so check it out. i think my dad and i are going to go in on that pack of wines you spoke of. sounds like a steal! so very excited. we need some wine for easter and just to have around the house for any occasion! SWEET!!!
February 22, 2008

R Stark
My birthday as well!!
February 22, 2008

MattyO
happy b-day to WLTV…we love you gary VEEEE! MOTT!

one more thing! we also talked about coming to WL and checking it out as sort of a mini vacation. cool eh? maybe for that thing in march! so exciting news!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
797 – we’re getting some momentum here!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
798
February 22, 2008

LauraG
799
February 22, 2008

LauraG
800!!!
February 22, 2008

BYB
Happy Birthday Vaynernation! Keep up the great shows Gary. Thank you.
February 22, 2008

missalyse
Maybe not 1000 but I saw the next episode and you made me sad so here ya go. Cheers to 2 years! )
February 22, 2008

hank
not too late to put it over the top!
February 22, 2008

DerekH
Happy Birthday Gary. I’ve only just found winelibrarytv so you gotta keep going.
February 22, 2008

LauraG
No it’s not! C’mon everyone – leave a blinking comment! You would think that with 70,000 people watching each day we could muster 1000 comments – geez!
February 22, 2008

Brandon T.
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February 22, 2008

abqdeb
You’re over 800! Come on guys… let’s hit the 1000 for GV!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
And just think how stoked Gary will be on Monday if the Vayniacs rally to get WLTV’s birthday wishes above 1000.
February 22, 2008

LauraG
The pure entertainment value would be worth leaving 193 more comments myself! But I’d love to have some help here…
February 22, 2008

abqdeb
We only have a few hours before laid back Friay and I can’t stand to see another sad face. Plz post!
February 22, 2008

abqdeb
I meant Friday…. 1 more post! ; )
February 22, 2008

Miguel
i hope i will see you some day. man! cuz u are my biggest idol!
love from sweden
February 22, 2008

Brandon T.
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February 22, 2008

abqdeb
It’s time for YOU (with a little bit of me) to step up and post.
February 22, 2008

LauraG
Steppin’ up here! I have to leave to pick my son up in a few minutes, but I can sign back in when I get home and comment more – we’ll get you there Gary!!!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
Here’s another one. Thanks abqdeb for joining the fray!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
Props to the wrestling action figure – he’s so cool!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
And one for the big a$$ glass!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
Ok – Gotta’ run for a few hours. Keep the comments coming Vayniacs!!!
February 22, 2008

abqdeb
The man gives us free shipping. He deserves 1000 comments.
February 22, 2008

abqdeb
Here’s one for Mott. Happy Anniversary to you, too!
February 22, 2008

Adam J
I just wanted to also thank Mott, and anybody else that puts work into this show. For every new episode I watch everyday, I watch 4-5 from the archive! Thank you, everybody at wine library. I’ll say it again, you are right Gary…. we are stupid lucky.
February 22, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
Another comment. Volkov rules…
February 22, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
I’ll just keep leaving comments until we hit the 1000 mark…

Piper Rules.
February 22, 2008

fuser
a celebratory haiku:

congratulations,
Anniversary birthday.
Wine Library TV ROCK ZOR!

NEVER STOP!
February 22, 2008

rollo
Congrats on turning 2!!! Have already 5 people in Thirsty Thursday Tasting Group.
February 22, 2008

VinoVixen
Laura G…you are crazy…and I think I know who you are
February 22, 2008

LauraG
yes you do! Hiya!!!
February 22, 2008

TokajKing
Love Tokay and your show GV. Happy Birthday WLTV.
February 22, 2008

Matthew L
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY/BIRTHDAY Gary and all the WL staff, and Vayniacs out there. What a ride this has been. Gary and WLTV have truly become part of my daily routine. I have been buried with work lately and don’t get to watch as often as I once did (daily) and it feels like something’s missing when I don’t see the show. I tell anyone who will listen or read my emails about the show and WL. All the people who have gone into the show universally speak about the warmth of the WL staff–not to mention the great prices.

Using the “tell your story in six words” guide. My SOTD (statement of the day) is:

Love family, cherish friends, trust yourself.

Big ups to Gary, Mott and the crew, and I can’t wait for year three of W L T V!
February 22, 2008

boegemann
Just finished watching, and doing my part to make 1000.
February 22, 2008

Spinner
The lurkers come out at night…The lurkers come out at niiiiiiiight.

Good show, GV, just late watching it…

Moment of honesty, not meant to tick anyone off…
“If I do not get to 1000 comments, then no show?” Damn, like that kid on the playground, “You better do what I say, or I am not going to be your friend anymore Billy.”

Sing it with me…
“No body likes me, every body hates me, Iâ€™m gonna eat some……” (have you? or just dirt?) I double dog dare you!!!

Back to reality. In all seriousness, amazing job with the show. I have not been here for the 2 years, but the time I have been here has been amazing. Keep it up, please.

No show tomorrow? Wait, what is this, iTunes has a new download? Episode 413?
Now how do I delete this post? [DELETE]

Spinner
February 22, 2008

pshane
Congrats on 2 years GV…just discovered the show a couple weeks ago and love it. Keep up the good work.
February 22, 2008

Matthew L
I meant “go into the store” now show. (oops)
February 22, 2008

Matthew L
You would think I’m all wined up with the amount of typos. My bad.
February 22, 2008

WineFellow
Congratulations, I had to go back in time to watch the episode, but it was worth it. I just started digging this scene, but it is awesome, keep up the great work .

If everyone keeps posting 3 or 4 times, doesn’t it cheapen the one-grandie?
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
837
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
838
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
839
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
840
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
841
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
842
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
843
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
844
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
845
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
846
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
847
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
848
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
849
February 22, 2008

Joel W
Sorry for not giving a post yesterday…
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
850 (…and that’s as obnoxious as I can be for the moment).
February 22, 2008

LauraG
She’s BAAAAAACCCCCKKKK. 851!
February 22, 2008

LauraG
852
February 22, 2008

LauraG
853
February 22, 2008

LauraG
854
February 22, 2008

LauraG
855
February 22, 2008

LauraG
856
February 22, 2008

LauraG
857
February 22, 2008

LauraG
858
February 22, 2008

Nick L
HIIIII.
February 22, 2008

LauraG
859
February 22, 2008

LauraG
860 – 140 to go guys!!
February 22, 2008

Colin
GV – All congrats to you and thanks for the program all this time. Its been a part of my day now for 18ish months! Keep thunderin’ on.
February 22, 2008

Karl Laczko
2 whole years, blimey, congratulations. I’ve been here for less than one of those (I know, feels longer!).

I like the look of those new wristbands, wonder how I’m gonna get me one of those without being able to order wine?

TTWTG – can’t promise what I can’t keep – maybe if they stop sending me around the world I’ll revisit the idea.

SOTD – Respect wine, respect winemakers, respect wine reviewers, but most of all respect your palate.
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