Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Wines From The 60’s

Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Wines From The 60’s – Episode #432

March 28, 2008

Louis Martini is a legend in California wine history and today Gary Vaynerchuk gets to visit some 40 year old Cabs. This is a special episode and Gary even brought his thunder down a tad out of respect.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1964 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
1965 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
1967 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
1968 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
1969 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon

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318 Responses

March 28, 2008

GrapeStuff
1
March 28, 2008

GrapeStuff
Wow – kickin it old school. RESPECT.
March 28, 2008

RaiderNation
Amazing – even for the Thunder show!
March 28, 2008

waibeans
top FIIIIIVE
March 28, 2008

Sam J
No laid back Friday?

You’re the man Gary. Keep bringing the thunder.

Have really enjoyed all your interviews and talks lately.
March 28, 2008

Matthew L
Better early than late!
March 28, 2008

David Dickinson
Been watching past episodes all day. Thanks Gary. Oh, Top 10.
March 28, 2008

Senor Sangria
Sweet #7….

Gary, i like the fact that you tried some old wines. I don’t think i have even held a wine from the 60’s. The wines looked to have a color similar to port.
March 28, 2008

lawschooldrunk
good episode, gary!
March 28, 2008

Senor Sangria
Gary…. Both my girlfriend and i will be at the store tomorrow!
March 28, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: The 60s? Definitely wasn’t born, heck, my parents weren’t even married yet….but I think I like the groovy tunes.
March 28, 2008

portland guy
Ah, the 60’s — when I first purchased ‘real’ wine. That was a ‘66 Ch. Gloria for $2.50.
March 28, 2008

KC
QOTD: Wasn’t around during the ’60s. But, the Dead was around, and they gave me many memorable nights in the early ’90s.

QOTD 2.0: Hopefully I will be able to make it tomorrow.
March 28, 2008

crank
I’m in.
QOTD: ’60s, not born. Music and Dylan especially rocked.
March 28, 2008

MarioD
another super episode. i started watching since episode 10, have worked my way back to episode 1 eventually. haven’t missed 1 show! I’m still loving it.
Keep up the great work, Gary.
March 28, 2008

Matthew L
Thanks for doing the show Gary. I remember drinking some really old wine when I was a kid, and I think doing it now will 1) bring back some memories; and 2) be a cool experience now that I’ve become more versed on wine.

QOTD (1): The best part of the 60s has to actually be sometime in late October or early November 1965. That’s when my parents made me. I was born in July 1966.

QOTD (2): Unfortunately, I am going to miss tomorrow’s bash. I hope you all have a great time. Cheers!
March 28, 2008

DaveyDonut
QOTD: The music! The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Muddy Waters, The Who, Jethro Tull, Santana, Pink Floyd, King Crimson… you get the idea. All got their start in the 60s!

David
March 28, 2008

Shawna
QOTD: The Beatles. I wasn’t born til ‘74, so I’d say that.

QOTD2: Wish I could be there! Everyone have fun on my behalf. And please someone twitter the haps from WL!
March 28, 2008

Dominick Mack
I Will be there tomorrow….WOOOO!!
March 28, 2008

Jim
Wish I could be there tomorrow, Gary. Love the show.
March 28, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Wow, what a great show! I wish I had some to try. Always fun to watch the older wines evolve over a few hours as well.

QOTD — well, the 60s were a fun time to be a pre-teen in small town America!

Sorry, wish I could be there tomorrow
March 28, 2008

sweetnote
This was such a great webisode. Makes me want to find one of those ’64’s….Thanks so much!
March 28, 2008

DC7
Jerry Garcia. Have a great weekend!
March 28, 2008

laurie in VT
Very cool episode! Thanks!
QOTD1: My favorite thing about the 60’s was summers spent roaming the neighborhood and kick-the-can after dark with the goal @ the end of our dead-end street under the one streetlight. Wow. I hadn’t thought about that in a long time!
QOTD2: Not going to be @ WL tomorrow
March 28, 2008

Blake
psuedo-QOTD: You have no idea how bad I want to be there, but I cannot

QOTD: Being born in 1987 makes this question a bit tough. I have to say the common answer and go with the music, The Who are a thing of beauty. Heck! MY PARENTS WERE BORN IN THE 60’s!
March 28, 2008

Anthony L.
QOTD: The only thing I like about the 60’s is that I was born in 1969

QOTD: I will be there and I’m bringing 4 peeps with me. See you domani!
March 28, 2008

Kristen
Really interesting episode today GV! The oldest wine I’ve had is ‘98 cause I roll as a CKC, but I wish I could expand my palate more with older wines. And great quote, “I was -10 years old in 1965!”

QOTD1: I agree with DaveyDonut….the music.
QOTD2: No I won’t be there. Wish I could, but it’s more important to be with the family right now.
March 28, 2008

Robin C
I love Louis Martini. I believe they’re owned by Gallo now.
QOTD: The first Super Bowl was played in 1967.
March 28, 2008

Michael Y
qotd not born yet, but the rock
March 28, 2008

Plminer
Great episode GV, very cool to see some old Cali Cabs holding on for dear life, well done!
QOTD: THE BEATLES!!!!
March 28, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
Wow, what a great episode. HUGE PROPS to the man who sent you the wine, that is really just awesome.

QOTD 1: Me! Born 1965.

QOTD 2: I wish. But I will be seeing you next weekend out here in Seattle.
March 28, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Wow, one thing for a whole decade where I graduated elementary, high school and college. One thing for a decade where this country elected it’s first Catholic president and sent the first man to the moon. One thing for a decade that gave us the Beatles and countless other British invaders. One thing for a decade that gave us the sexual revolution. Surely you jest.

Great show. Makes me think of my favorite wine of all time, 1970 Charles Krug Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon. It peaked in 1985 though.
March 28, 2008

cdavis
Can you leave these open for tomorrow?! =) Chris from CT will be asking!
March 28, 2008

Fangorn81
QOTD: People caring what was going on around them.
March 28, 2008

BobbyTiger
Nice show Gary. What an experience to taste wines with such age. Thanks for bringing us along.QOTD——— While the 50’s were the most fun, the 60’s were the most productive. HS- 1960, College- 1965, quickly followed by marriage. (That’s the way it was done back then). Son #1 born 1967, #2 in l969, and missing the 60’s boat, son # 3 in ‘71. The war sucked about as much as a lot of the music, but we got through it. My wife is as beautiful as ever, and anniversary #43 will soon approach. We had the good, the bad, and the very ugly…….but all in all, the 60’s was quite a ride.
March 28, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Great show. I’ve been very fortunate to taste some older wines over the past two years. The experience is so unlike that of drinking a young wine that it seems like a different beverage. Everyone should try it – try winebid.com….

QOTD – the music, dude!
March 28, 2008

Chris
QOTD #1 Ronald Reagan as Gov of CA.
QOTD #2 Sorry, my Lear Jet is in the shop, can’t make it.
March 28, 2008

Scott
Great show, GV. Since SXSW you have been on fire. Keep up the outstanding work. Your enthusiasm is contagious

QOTD: The movie “Grand Prix” (1966) starring James Garner. Helped bring Formula 1 popularity to the United States.

Wish I could make it this weekend. I’m in talks with a good friend and fellow Vayniac in Baltimore about making the trip up there this Summer. It’s number 1 on my priority list so it’ll definitely happen!
March 28, 2008

kallardnyc
Is Mott on Twitter?
March 28, 2008

Jenny
Great show!

QOTD #1: Wasn’t born yet but I think some pretty good music came out of the 60s.

QOTD #2: Nope, I’ll be here in SF.

p.s. Thanks for the Twitter DM this morning (@chiaroscuro). It was much appreciated!
March 28, 2008

Sarah
So this is my first day watching the show and I LOVE IT!!! I have already gone back and watched a couple old episodes and its a great show!
March 28, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
QOTD: Favorite thing about the 1960s was the Apollo 11 moon landing. Awesome thing for a 4th grader to witness. Neil Armstrong and NJ’s own Buz Aldrin making history. It helped provide some optimism after some of the bad 60s stuff (JFK, MLK, RFK assassinations, Newark riots, etc.)
March 28, 2008

Foster
Great episode, makes me want to hold onto a few bottles longer.

Sorry, no memories of the sixties, but I hope to make it by for the festivities tomorrow!
March 28, 2008

Smith MBA
Very Interesting. Hard to describe the taste of old ass wine.
March 28, 2008

Genghis
I loved this ep, Gary.

As for QOTD: The internet! ARPAnet was born in ‘69– the 60’s are directly responsible for changing the wine world, too.
March 28, 2008

Neil
QOTD 1: Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Ken Kesey, Jorma Kaokonen, Grace Slick, Janis…

QOTD 2: A west coast Vayniac – will be there in spirit.
March 28, 2008

Andy & Edie
Great show, very interesting to see how such old wine shows! Best thing about the 60’s was our parents getting married and starting off our families.
March 28, 2008

Askold Shegedyn
I will be there. Great Episode.
March 28, 2008

Don Reynolds
My favorite thing about the sixties is the fact that’s when my wife was born…1963!
March 28, 2008

Achilles Mike
QOTD Being married in 67. Experiencing some real energy and purpose that we had in the Peace Movement.
March 28, 2008

NickJW
Loved the episode!
QOTD: the 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner… GREAT CAR!
March 28, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD….The Beatles cheap Mexican weed weekends in Santa Cruz CA.
Sorry wish I could be there
March 28, 2008

caleb
Damn the thunder is everywhere. Big thanks to the guy who sent the wine in!

QOTD- thats easy, the music!
March 28, 2008

Wana
Hi Gary,

I’m Kent Wah-nuh-may-ker. I’ve been a lurker, now I’m exposing myself! I really appreciate what you’re doing here. De-mystifying wine is so critical to expanding the numbers of folks who venture in. Back in the 80’s I worked in the grape-growing business in California – our grower association did a promotion based on the theme; “The best kind of wine is the kind you like”. That seems to mesh with your mantra “Trust your palate”. The most fun aspect of wine for me is when I travel, I love to get into the countryside and sample the local wines that are made solely for local consumption. Some amazing stuff.

I really enjoyed your show featuring the wines from the 60’s. I’ve got a few bottles from the 60’s in my cellar and pull one out from time to time to drink with friends. Like your experience today, I’m surprised how few clunkers I come across compared to the number that are still holding up, like the little ladies in their hats who cruise the shops and try to appear stylish.
March 28, 2008

ray-ray
Nice Show Gary… Very Interesting to see how the older wines aged in consecutive years.

QOTD#1 – My Parents met in the Sixties, so I’m a pretty big fan of that. Plus one of the greatest bands of all time formed and released their first album…LED ZEPPELIN. Simply Magic on both accounts.

QOTD#2 – Alas, as a VAYNAIC from the Left Coast and the GREAT WHITE NORTH to boot… I will not be in person at the Mothership tomorrow in the Dirty JERSEY. But I promise to live vicariously through all those in attendance and wish everyone in the Nation, the VAYNERNATION the most wonderful of weekends.
March 28, 2008

EvanR
QOTD: I have no idea, i was born in 86, i feel so young after this episode….
March 28, 2008

Steph
No 1966? I feel slighted. That’s when I was born. Must’ve been a bad year!
March 28, 2008

Davey
QOTD: The opening of Dodger Stadium in 1962
March 28, 2008

Matthew Hale
Nice to see some old wines like those. Too bad I can drink some like that my self.

QOTD: Can’t really think of anything from the 60’s that I like. I’m sure there must be something but I wasn’t born till 80. If I could try that wine that would be something.
March 28, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: My favorite thing about the 60’s is that I was not born in them.
March 28, 2008

E-Rock
My least favorite thing is that the Jets won the super bowl.. haha

Will not be there. Construction on my bathroom begins tomorrow.
March 28, 2008

James Marinello
Great show! Older wines. The person that gave you those for us to watch you review is a STUD!!! Thanks!!!!

QOTD #1…uh no idea, I was born in 1977 and nothing jumps out from the 60’s.
QOTD #2…no I’m not going to be there!! Thanks for bringing it up and rubbing it in GV!!!
March 28, 2008

SarahB
QOTD: My favorite thing about the 60’s was the revolutionary ideas and political changes. We need some of that spirit today.

QOTD2: Can’t wait!
March 28, 2008

Sharon
QOTD: I was born in the 60s and love the musical, cultural, social revolution – I’m a MOD and a ROCKER
QOTD2: YUP
March 28, 2008

Antony
Hippys.
March 28, 2008

Withnail
QOTD1: ’60s cars. Although the ’70s crushed it, ’60s music was good. (Check out the “Nuggets” box set.)

QOTD2: Can’t make it tomorrow. Have fun!
March 28, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Interesting show GV.

Ah, 60’s, favorites:
1) Moon landing…I’ll never forget it.
2) Time Tunnel
3) Wild, Wild, West
March 28, 2008

wmole
Agree with Neil, Caleb, PJB, RRay and others… music! flowers and freaks. The SF sound, Jimi, Winterland, Fillmore, Avalon… that same wine, (maybe?) with bread and cheese on Mt Tam. Oh yeah, and the Grateful Dead on the back of a truck!

Thanks to that cool cat who “brung the wine” Love the show as always.
March 28, 2008

Kidder
Ahhh man,I wish I was there with you trying wines as old as me.Very
cool!!!! 1964 was a great year, I otta know because that was the year I was
born-Awsome show Gary-Peace-Christian………..

QOTD: I remember watching “Fist Full Of Dollars” with Clint Eastwood-
my childhood hero, he’s awsome…
March 28, 2008

SteveW
Great show, nice to see you try some old wines.
QOTD: I was born in 1956 so I was a teenager in the late 60’s.
The 60’s gave us; Rock Music, Free Love, The Peace Movement, JFK, MLK, and
a whole lot more.
March 28, 2008

Scott
Great episode. I wasn’t born until 76 but one of my favorite bands started in the 60’s. Pink Floyd.
March 28, 2008

normanzo
QTD1: Favorite thing about the 60’s…the Apollo 11 moon-landing in ‘69 (the year I was born, to boot!).

QTD2: unfortunately, I cannot attend tomorrow. However, I’m really looking forward to the April 1 Secret-pack tasting!
March 28, 2008

Senator
Great show! Throws me back to the days when I began discovering that maybe Mateus wasn’t the pinnacle of great wine. I remember Martini as one of what we called then, “The Big 5.” It included Mondavi, Charles Krug, Beringer and BV. The ‘68 BV Reserve Cabernet was the one that did it for me.

QOTD: Having been born in ‘55, the 60’s represent my childhood. I love all the memories.
March 28, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: My favorite thing from the 60’s is the television; specifically “I Dream of Jeannie”, “Bewitched” and “The Addams Family”

subQ: No…… I wish.
March 28, 2008

JOEL M
GV, Great show. Love the older wines angle. I had every intention of going to the party tomorrow but have been fighting a serious case of the flu all week. In no shape for the 3 hour drive. Really bummed out here. Hopefully, I can make it down this spring. Some time in May. Joel M
March 28, 2008

Senator
D’oh! I meant Heitz, not Beringer.

Wmole, You forgot Quicksilver MS!
March 28, 2008

jfoobar
As I am typing this from my room at the Springfield, NJ Holiday Inn, yes, I will be there.

My favorite things from the 60s are my lovely wife and my brother.
March 28, 2008

Vettester
QOTD 1: All the great American muscles cars (Corvettes, Mustangs, GTOs, Barracudas, etc.).

QOTD 2: Won’t be there on Saturday – thanks to work.
March 28, 2008

Ed Salonia
Great show today.

QOTD1: Don’t know too much about the 60’s

QOTD2: I will be there tomorrow!
March 28, 2008

Dan B
This isn’t in response to this episode fyi – Your show is A JOKE MAN – why don’t you review wines that the average person drinks ? 90% of what you review no one drinks – and half of us can’t order from you anyway -
March 28, 2008

Jon
Of course the Beatles were great, and all the other incredible music. But there was a self discovery that started then. A lot of spirituality sprouted outside religious circles. Change was a key word to characterize the time. The 60’s were exciting because many people broke away from the old traditions and tried new things, new ways of living and thinking. There were a lot of Vayniacs in the 60’s. These were people who were looking for new and fresh ways of looking at the world, who wanted to test the way things were outside of the “establishment”. Freedom’s in various ways expanded. Many things became redefined; men/women,civil rights, quantum physics,space travel and genetics. These were people who would love Gary’s battle cry of “Don’t listen to me, trust your own experience!”
March 28, 2008

Eugene
Great as always.
I’ll be at the party tomorrow.
Hope to see you!
March 28, 2008

ChrisR
I will be there! Can’t wait.
March 28, 2008

Katherine
Super interesting show, GV. As always, I’m learning a lot from you. At whom are you winking all the time?

QOTD 1: I wasn’t here in the 1960’s, but I wish I had been. I wish I’d been alive to see men walk on the moon, to experience what the country felt when Kennedy was assassinated (morbid, I know, but still a formative part of our country’s life that I can only experience through documentaries), to participate in the civil rights movement, and so much more about art and theatre and music. America in the 60s must have been like a freshman in college – wild and free and experiencing new things and tumultuous.

QOTD 2: Sorry, Vivian and I will be here in Indiana. We’d love to be there, but duty calls.
March 28, 2008

clell alden
I think may parents were married in the late 60’s, may have been very early 70’s, will call and ask later. I’m going to try to drive down from Old Saybrook, CT before I have to fly back to billings, mt.
I did get to try some of the wines at chamard vineyards and they are very different from the west coast wines I’m used too.

have fun
March 28, 2008

KenP
Dan B,
Take the time to view GV’s 400 plus episodes. Kinda silly to slam him for giving us a lesson in older Cali vintages. He specializes in low price/high quality, what he calls ‘QPR’ (quality price ratio). He finds us the biggest bang for the money.
I personally delighted in this ep. GV has a great palate, he loves wine and respects its history. If he drinks a wine I will never find, so be it. He is sophisticated enough, more than enough, to give us a productive insight.
March 28, 2008

DirtWineKen
Gary, I think I have just seen my #1 Favorite WLTV episode, ever! I have had every one of those wines myself (though much younger — me AND the wines!). Louis Martini was my go-to wine for many years. Thanks to you and your very generous Vayniac.
QOTD: Puhleeeeeeeeese! I was there, man! SEX! DRUGS! ROCK AND ROLLLLLLLLL!
March 28, 2008

Dr. Mike
QOTD1: The Kennedys

QOTD2: I just rolled into the NJ 30 mins ago, see y’all tomorrow.
March 28, 2008

Len
Very interesting episode…I’m amazed how the cooked-wine didn’t influence your palate towards the last bottle…I find if I have a bad bottle it sometimes influences the taste of even a good bottle…but loved the episode!

QOTD 1: The 60’s…liked everything about the 60’s…cars, music, growing up in California, TV shows…great times!

QOTD 2: Wish I could, hope everyone has a great time as I’m sure all of you will.
March 28, 2008

JonK
QOTD: How about “Ask not what your country can do for you”.
March 28, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD 1: The rise of amazing music. Has no one mentioned the Beatles? And there’s plenty more than just them.

QOTD 2: I am so sad we won’t be there. I put it on the calendar in hopes our 7-week-old would be travel ready (3 hour drive), but my wife has reasonably and gently convinced me it’s not a good idea. On a good note, the baby is great in that we were able to go out to dinner at a nice place last night with a half-bottle of wine (my wife is sipping while nursing). It all works out! Enjoy everyone!
March 28, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: Jerry Garcia
March 28, 2008

Andreas Climent
Just started watching WLTV and the garyvaynerchuk.com videos. Very inspiring and fun stuff!

My favorite thing about the 60s besides the cool car designs would probably The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
March 28, 2008

amgryger
Very cool episode! Much thanks to Steven Anderson for sending these bottles.

QOTD: My favorite American film yet, Easy Rider (1969).

Also, I am coming to the WL tomorrow, may have a geust meeting me there too.
March 28, 2008

BobMac
QotD: Nope. I wish I could. If I didn’t live 3000 miles away, I’d be there.
March 28, 2008

MattUD
Very interesting show. At the moment..I would have to say 60’s baseball was amazing. A time when the game was so pure and true. I do plan on being there tomorrow. It is a perfect day to have it as I am driving north and it is right around the halfway point!
March 28, 2008

brorjace
First of all, great show, really awesome to see those wines so far after the fact. I tried some old Burgundy from Leroy from 1969 and 50 something and they were as fresh and youthful (or maybe seemed to be) as they ever were. Crazy how great wine just holds up.

Favorite thing about the 60’s: My dad marching with MLK Jr. in Memphis. Pretty Cool.

And no, I will not get to see you Gary, but I sure wish I could!
March 28, 2008

KennyMac
Since 1967 was the year I was born, I was interested to hear your reaction to the ‘67 and wondering how stacks up to myself. Let’s see… ham and cheese, has the most weight, falls apart in the finish, tired and the most fruity of the bunch. Hmmm… well, at least I can take comfort in that it was one of Gary’s favorites.

As for the QOTD, the best part about the 60s for me was that it contained three out of the five years I had in the presence of my grandfather before he was killed in a car accident in 1972. I don’t recall a lot about him, but what I do remember is very special.

Oh yeah, and most 1960’s Mustangs.
March 28, 2008

agentorange
Awesome Gary, thanks for bringing the edutainment.

QOTD: Kimbell Art Museum. 1966. Fort Worth, Texas. Designed by Louis Kahn.
March 28, 2008

Sev
A…M…A…Z…I…N…G! Wine life changing show, honestly. Thank you so much to everyone who made the show possible. The oldest wine I have ever tasted is 1990 Bordeaux, and I tasted that in 2005 or so. I cannot imagine what a 20 year old wine would bring to the table! So cool.

QOTD: Best thing about the ’60’s is definitely the Beatles, and also my parents growing up!
March 28, 2008

JimChem
QOTD: In 1964 I go married, in 1969 my son was born and I finished my PhD at Ohio State. The 60’s were interesting years. During 1969 and 70 I was at Berkeley and became interested in wines while visiting Napa & Sonoma.

Jim
March 28, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Probably the cars from that era especially the Mustang
QOTD2: I will be there in spirit only unfortunately…….

GV nice job on the restaurant tips and big ups to the old wine episode provided by Mr. Anderson…….
March 28, 2008

Saftig
QOTD: Hmmm, the 60’s? Beatles, Bandstand, Bonanza…… Pleasant to look back on but now is more challenging.
Wish I could be in NJ tomorrow to meet fellow travellers but alas…..
March 28, 2008

Thanks to our Vets!
Great, great, great show. It was clearly special for you and you shared it with us. Thanks. Can’t make it tomorrow, but I can’t wait to hear about it on Monday.
March 28, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD 1: Favorite thing from the 60’s…..1961 Bordeaux (HA….as if I’ve ever had it)…..in all seriousness, the music movement of the 60’s.

QOTD 2: I wish. To all who are attending, have a great time.

–RH
March 28, 2008

JB
QOTD: wasn’t born yet but love the Beatles…

Dan B:
Not trying to pile on, but it’s obvious that you haven’t invested the time to watch too many episodes, you are entitled to your opinion, however, if you feel this daily video wine blog is a joke, maybe you should tune into Robert Pakers daily blog…oh I forgot, he doesn’t have one.
March 28, 2008

John M
The 60’s? Bell Bottoms, T-Shirts with Peace signs, Necco Wafers and Turkish Taffy. Iwas too young to drink wine in the 60’s.
March 28, 2008

John S.
QOTD 1: The great 69 Camaro SS muscle car

QOTD 2: Sorry can’t make it but I’ll do the next best and be there in spirit and wish all the other people that are able to attend a safe fun day.
March 28, 2008

JamesN.
QOTD; Rock music from the 60s is the shit!
March 28, 2008

Chris
Sadly won’t be there tomorrow.
QOTD- Def the music.
March 28, 2008

Grapedigger
WoW what a line up of wine!! The 60s = the Beatles! Cheers
March 28, 2008

Lev M
QOTD: will be there with a fellow vayniac and a friend who needs to be experienced. Its a good thing I live a 10 min walk from you guys.
March 28, 2008

Ben F
GV I will see you tomorrow and i am bringing my Camera so that means you have to take picture with me…..
QOTD.. I am 32 so i missed the whole free love thig in the 60’s

PS Props to the fellow Pennsylvanian who sent in those wines…..
March 28, 2008

ZJK
Gary, another amazing episode! But… I think you should take into great consideration doing a Norton or Cynthiana. According to ApellationAmerica.com, Norton is the oldest native North American varietal in commercial cultivation today.

Come on Gary, try something different!
March 28, 2008

CAB
great show! I liked your suggestion of trying the wine you know nothing about.

QOTD #1: I was born in 1956, I was lucky enough to enjoy all 10 years. I have many favorites that I still enjoy. The hippie clothes, all the great Rock and Roll, my favorite… the Rolling Stones, the free spirit attitude, the choices and freedoms so many people eventually were allowed because of what so many people did during that time. And what about the Avon Lady and the Fuller Brush Man?

My very favorite part about the 60’s however is……. we were allowed to be children. We didn’t have hours of homework, dance, music lessons, sports, etc. taking up every waking minute. We got a thrill out of playing kick the can, Hide and Seek, board games, a bowl of popcorn while we watched “Leave it to Beaver”. We had a dinner each night where our family sat around the table and slowly ate and talked. We were able to have dinner together because we didn’t have a million other places we had to be before we could go to bed. It didn’t matter if our clothes matched and if our hair was perfect, we were more interested in going outside to play than how we looked. How much STUFF we had wasn’t so important. Most kids came home to a Mom after school, now that was awesome!!!!!!

QOTD#2 Wish I could be there, too far away from Utah
March 28, 2008

Eric Gardner
I haven’t seen the show yet (I’m at work), but when I was cruising through the comments and saw Dan B’s comment, I felt compelled to write immediately.

In my opinion…

WLTV, at it’s very core, is a show that attempts to get everyone to try different and unusual wines. This is not a secret. If you are unwilling or unable to try uncommon wines, this may not be the program for you.

Also, If you think about it, it ids impossible for most people to taste more than a small percentage of the wines that Gary tastes on the show. Just like there’s no way for most people to taste all the wines tasted by Wine Spectator (or any other magazine). What we do get from WLTV or Wine Spectator or any of the other magazines is an introduction to new things. I think Gary’s notes are entertaining and informative in and of themselves. I probably taste 10% of the wines he tastes, and I can get them all on mail order. Even though I only taste 10% of the wines tasted on the show, I don’t feel like I’m not being informed or entertained.

I believe that you are entitled to your opinions. I also believe that the most constructive thing that you can do is to suggest changes that a video blogger can actually do. Instead of saying “I can’t taste 90% of the wines on your show” maybe you could ask Gary if he can taste a specific kind of wine that you have access to. Your point is valid, but it is impossible to execute without more specifics. I bet you can help make a really cool show, by asking Gary to taste wines that you have access to. Then we all win.
March 28, 2008

Tony V.
QOTD: Beatles, Hendrix, and The Amazing Spider-man cartoons!
March 28, 2008

Stefan T
QOTD 1: Race for the moon.

QOTD 2: Wish I could be. It is a far trip from up North.
March 28, 2008

cameron w
Very good episode. Thanks to Steve for sharing. It is very hard to explain the experience of drinking old wines, it’s something you really just have to experience. My epiphany in wine drinking came from a dinner with several old bordeaux served, and it was a great experience. I wish I could do it more often – but I’m impatient.

QOTD – I was born in the 60s, but the greatest thing from the 60s for me has to be the space program.

I am not attending tomorrow. Would be cool if I could.
March 28, 2008

Origin
What a lineup of wines!! Big shout out to the cellar that supplied those! Sucks that I’ll miss the big par-tay – pour some out for me! (Nothing too good though.)

QOTD: What happens if the sommelier/waiter DOES ask what you like? Still pick something you’ve never had or roll with their suggestion?
March 28, 2008

elron
IRONIC! Mid 60’s wines! On this particular day!

Enough partying for my B-Day! Better get my ass in bed so can make the event tomorrow!

“65″ BABY!

Wow! Kasha! Good one Gary!
March 28, 2008

OmarG
Not born till 72 so…I’d have to say the REAL homerun chase Mantle vs. Maris in ‘61.

And Yep…see everyone tomorrow at the Wine Lib!
March 28, 2008

tuscanbob
That was pretty damn cool. Very generous of that Vayniac to drop that vertical on you.

1: I was born in ‘66 so I don’t have any real memories of the decade, but landing on the moon would be the most significant thing in my mind.
2: 6 hour drive combined with a packed schedule…love to, but just can’t swing it.
March 28, 2008

Jason
Not got my wristband yet! Will post pics when i do

And as always great show.
March 28, 2008

RnD
More props to you GV, another fun and informative episode. Can’t make it tomorrow though, but if you’re ever in Ohio anytime soon… “link it up” and let us know.

QOTD 1: While the Beatles, the Moon race and muscle cars of the 60’s all stand out in my mind… here in Northeast Ohio, its the flood of 69 that always jumps out at me.
March 28, 2008

redfrog
GV – Excellent show and props to whoever provided that wine, very cool. Thanks for sharing. Where do you even get stuff like that?

QOTD #1 – Wasn’t born yet, so my perspective is off, but the quality of life from what I hear and see seems different, slower and more enjoyable.

QOTD #2 – Can’t make it tomorrow, but I hope to get out there next week on my own.

I hope everyone who is going has a great time.

Cheers.
March 29, 2008

ChrisH
I love how you rocked out to Heart the entire video! Very cool of that Vayniac to send you those wines. Would be very cool to see his wine celar!

QOTD: I was not born till ‘83 but I would say my favorite thing about the ’60s is my Mom being born! You rock Mom!

QOTD 2: A 10 hour drive and a girlfriend with mono means I won’t be able to make it. I really wish I could be there though! Definitely get some video of the party for those of us who can’t be there.
March 29, 2008

David Scott
Good job on giving much respect to Martini. A true legend. I’m jealous of the wine AND the wristband (I missed the boat AGAIN!). Awesome show as always!
March 29, 2008

Donna Marie
QOTD: Hard to narrow it down to 1 single thing. Of course the music and TV shows, but also actually going outside to play with friends. We would stay out all day if we could. Now if you’re a kid, you spend it indoors playing video games or some other media entertainment after you attempt to finish the massive amounts of homework assignments. There doesn’t seem to be any time for the overscheduled kids in this rushed world of ours.

I’m rushing home from a half-day of work to try to get to WL with the hubby around 1:30.
March 29, 2008

Zk
Very interesting show, and some great tips for the restaurant.

QOTD: My favourite thing about the 60’s was the movies, The greatest James Bond (Sean Connery), Clint Eastwood westerns, John Wayne war movies and STEVE MCQUEEN.

QOTD: No, unfortunately I will not be attending.

Great Show. Thanks.
March 29, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – The birth of Led Zeppelin happened in the 60’s… that’s pretty cool.

See everyone tomorrow at the WL!
March 29, 2008

BPlague
QOTD: Favorite thing about the 60s is that I didn’t live through them.

QOTD2: I wish I could make it out.
March 29, 2008

Mike S,
I’m going to do my best to be there. Liked the episode. Hope I get to try wines with that much age some day.
March 29, 2008

David L
The best thing from the 60’s for me is my wife, 1964.

Search “”"wine century club”", geat site to get ideas on Varietals!!!!!

You’ll see. it would make a great episode.
March 29, 2008

Rhonda
QOTD: I guess I would say my parent’s meeting was my favorite part of the 60s, otherwise, I wouldn’t be here

I wish I could be there tomorrow, I bet it will be awesome!
March 29, 2008

Blum
Can’t wait for tomorrow. I’ll be there.
March 29, 2008

Erik Klumpp
My favorite thing from the sixties would have to be garage bands, all garage bands. Their music inspires me like no other form of music can. Of course, this music culminated with the beach boys. But there were lots of artists that really rocked hard.
March 29, 2008

Ozzybeef
Great show today Gary!

Wish I could make it…Next time.

I love sports cars from the 60’s.
March 29, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD:I was born in 69 so didn’t really “live” in the 60’s but by far the best and biggest influence for me from the 60’s was the MUSIC! Totally changed the music world! Maybe most IMPORTANT tho is the Civil Rights movement that came from the 60’s, lot’s of important shizzz happen in that era. Hard to pick just one!
March 29, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
What an honour. The oldest win I have tried was 15 years … WOW.

QOTD: I was born in the 60’s – I hink that was a good thing The music was good then and people had more love and respect for every one else.

QOTD2: Sorry.. 5500 miles or so make it a difficult trip to make – we;l be there is spirit if not in person. Have a GREAT DAY !!!
March 29, 2008

Crosis
QOTD: My favorite thing from the 60s was TV shows… especially Star trek
March 29, 2008

fondue-stl
QOTD 1: April 23, 1969…The day I was born. Kind of important to me…

QOTD 2: Not going to make it on Sat. Got a restaurant to run…
March 29, 2008

carbon60
QOTD: The Brittish Invasion! Actually, the clothes were pretty awesome, too.
March 29, 2008

Ernest_G
I’m sorry, but I have to throw this out: Dan B, I’m the ‘average guy’. Not only do I have limited access to wine, but I’m also new to it (not yet a year into drinking wine). But I’ve taken a lot of my free time to research the wines that GV has tasted. Of those wines, a small portion I’ve been able to find in various wine/spirits outlets in my home town. I wish I could reach over to you and hand you one of the 20+ bottles I’ve found near by me for under 15 dollars.

It takes some effort to find the bottles that GV has tasted, but they are out there for us to try and possibly enjoy.

IMHO, a good relationship doesn’t start with solely the first impression. A good relationship is built upon experience and dedication. If all goes well, the relationship will result into trust and loyalty.

QOTD: I was born in the ’70’s. . .so my favorite thing about the ’60s may have to be the courtship of my parents.

QOTD2: I can’t make it. . .that effort is outside of my budget.

GS, GV (Good Show, Gary V)
March 29, 2008

RickD
QOTD #1 – the moon landing in 69 – I was 9 and remember my folks calling me in from playing outside – it was black and white – with Walter C. (talk about old school) – but I got it – things were changing – we could put a man on the moon!

QOTD #2 – AHHHHHHH! Sorry GV – can’t make it – but it was great to meet you in Santa Rosa for the twitter party – if you’re out to Cali – give me a call.
March 29, 2008

foulmouthpoet
i wasn’t born yet, but my favorite thing from the 60’s is this picture of my mom and dad right around the time they got married. my pops, who came from pakistan, has these huge chops (monstrous sideburnes), and my mom has straight hippy chick hair down to her waist. the best part is– it’s almost 37 years later and they’re still together and in love… beautiful.
March 29, 2008

L. Whimsy
The slim, stylish cut of men’s suits (eg: Michael Caine in The Italian Job). Most American suits are cut like pajamas now.
March 29, 2008

luvgrapesqueezings
Worcester will be in the house. See you tomorrow at 11!
March 29, 2008

fatdoi
qotd….. 60s….. Thunderbirds are GO!!!
March 29, 2008

Swedish T
I should have been there tomorrow but plans got changed and IÂ´ll be there in april instead…

Swedish T
March 29, 2008

LeifErik
Favorite thing from the 60s — 1969 DRC, Romanee-Conti. Drank last summer at IPNC in Oregon, first and last DRC as of yet. Quite a beautiful wine, showed a maturity that was perhaps just entering retirement, but not playing shuffleboard just yet. It was buying that new car to celebrate a life well lived and taking it’s mistress for a ride in upstate new york, only to have hot sex in a quaint B&B all week long drinking nothing but Austrian Riesling, Grower Champagne, and Colheita Porto.
March 29, 2008

wmole
Quote of the day.

“Don’t say that down in Mexico or they’ll think you’re some kind of dumbshit”

Now it’s time for:

“Mole’s Daily Wine Show”

Today we’re gonna taste 6 wines and see if we like em.

Here we go:

Wine #1… yup average
Wine #2… mmm average
Wine #3… ah average
Wine #4… duh average
Wine #5… ohso average

Screw number 6! Had it before.

Done.

That’s it. Tomorrow’s show’s been cancelled, no one gives a crap. Now, go get some wine and drink it, then go get some more and drink that too.
Remember:

“Excitement not necessary when sipping daily wine”

“Men without dreams not thinking hard enough”

“Good things happen on gloomy days”

“Everyday special occaision at WLTV”
March 29, 2008

JamesMcK
Hey GV,

I have watched a couple dozen episodes and I really enjoy the show immensely. It inspired me to try my first “real” wines (including a bottle from WL).

Unfortunately, they didn’t do much for me. It just tastes like wine to me; it doesn’t light me on fire the way a good microbrew beer does. Yet, when I see your unbridled (though occasionally slightly bridled) passion for the vino, I can’t help but seek out more to try.
Keep up the good work.
March 29, 2008

Medo
“Wow” show Gary! Enjoyed it very much! Thanks for treating yourself like this

QOTD: The music! I love the music of the 60ths!
March 29, 2008

Oregon Jim
Wow what a great opportunity, another flyer and your instint was perfect. An excellent adventure back to the sixties. Did the winemaker think his wines would last 44 years? Do any American wine makers think what they are bottling today will hold up for 44 years?

QOTD- The music for sure- Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Doors, Led Zep, and on. But for me the cars! Hemi Cuda, Chevelle SS 396, Pontiac GTOs, Mustangs, Cameros, Firebirds! What a golden age in some areas.

And STG, though I lived in Portland, Oregon(e) I had a huge poster of #12 Joe Namath of the NY Jets on my bedroom wall the year they won it all and proved the AFL had arrived, and Namath by guaranteeing the improbable win and then backing it up was never going to be remembered for his record of 77-108 as a qb. I was almost 14 years old in Jan. 1969. Cars, music and sports went down hill from there for quite a while for me. Luckily I found a new interest. Girls!
March 29, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD 1: I guess I have to say that it was when my parents met.

QOTD 2: I wish I could be there, but 3000 miles is a bit far for me this weekend. See you on the west coast soon.
March 29, 2008

joel delon
Great episode again with this vertical tasting of cabs this shows as you said (pay attention all the winemakers !) that a 40 years old cab can be vegetable interesting ! thought those wines had still character or not but aromatically absent thanks for yor indications
QOTD : about the sixties as i heard in france the warm relationships between french citizens
March 29, 2008

Felix
An insane amount of good movies in the sixties:
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”, “Once Upon a Time in the West”, “Psycho” etc etc
March 29, 2008

Scott S.
Gary, Thank you so much for this show. You were so respecetful of these classic wines from a generation gone by. I have been fortunate to taste some old wines over the years and there is something profound, wise and graceful about them. These wines and the show took me back to my childhood in the 60’s. A small town boy who has lots of fond memories of the kind hearted elder people of my little home town. I have watched every show from day 1 and 432 brought me to tears. Thank you very much!

QotD: read above!
March 29, 2008

DerekH
QOTD1: Easy, George Best.
March 29, 2008

salvatore
My favorites of the 60’s.

1961-1964(1)Joining the U.S.Army, growing up, and learning about different people and customs in Europe.
2)Rock and Roll and Country music on the USO radio in Germany.

1966-1969(3)Getting married and becoming a father.
March 29, 2008

ninefingers
Thanks for the tasting of my wines. Steve Anderson 3/29/2008
The 1968 being cooked is dishearting, since I still have 20 bottles left of that vintage.
I have used up all my 1965’s which I liked the best.
And I could only find the 1964’s in half bottle’s after I tasted the 1965’s during a company trip to Lompoc, CA in the Late 1969 working for GE-Aerospace.
March 29, 2008

Rob Perelli-Minetti
This was a very interesting tasting, and my first introduction to Wine Library TV.

I remember all of these wines in their youth. I always liked Martini Cabernet Sauvignon. I do note that these were all the regular bottlings, not the Special Selection wines that were (a) all from the Monte Rosso vineyard in the Mountains between Napa and Sonoma — hence the comment on the two counties, and (b) the best fruit and intended to age. The regular releases were intended to last about 10-15 years, and were in their primes from 15-20 in good years.

I would also note that Martini Cabernet Sauvignon often seemed to be relatively lighter than other Napa CS when released, leading many people to wonder if it would age very well. Within the industry, however, it was well known that the wines actually seemed to gain weight during their ‘dumb’ period from 5-9 or so years after the vintage, as mature, medium bodied Cabernets of great elegance and finesse.

About the specific wines, it is a pity the ‘68 was cooked, it was, with the ‘64, the best vintage of the ’60s.

The ‘64 was really very charming in its youth and into the mid-1970s. I have not had it since about 1976. 1964 was really a fine vintage. I confess, however, to have preferred both the ‘64 BV (the ‘64 Georges des Latur was an “aha!” wine for several people I introduced to it in the ’70s) and the ‘64 Inglenook Cask (the last Georges Deuer wine as that’s about when John Daniels sold Inglenook) at the time. I only had the ‘64 Special Selection once, about 1978, and it was a significantly better wine. The hints of eucalyptus were present in both wines, but did not predominate the way you described.

The ‘65 was a serviceable wine in its youth in the early 1970s, but 1965 was not a particularly good vintage generally, and I did not drink very much of it, since it was much easier to drink ’64s and ’66s. (It’s a pity you did not have a ‘66, that was sunny year and the 1966 Martini regular bottling was absolutely lovely in its youth — I remember first tasting it at a friend’s just after it was released around 1970 and being very impressed. It held up very nicely through 1970s, but I have not had it since. I would not have expected it to be good at this point. ‘66 Special Selections were hard to come by and were drinking well in the ’80s. I once had a ‘67 Special Selection, around 1985, and was very disappointed in it. Very faded, very earthy, no finish to speak of.

The ‘67 was also a wine I did not drink much of. A mediocre year generally, similar to the 1965’s in being a little light. I do not have any distinct memories of the ‘67.

The ’68s were really good wines — the special selection was an “aha!” wine that filled the room in the early 1980s, and a tremendously charming fruity wine when released in the early 1970s. It had a bit more fruit than the 1964 (it was a warmer summer IIRC) and had a freshness to it that I liked very much. I drank quite a bit of the regular ‘68, probably 2-3 cases. It was a very good value.

The ‘69 is the wine I would have expected the least from (except perhaps the ‘67) because it was not a good year. I seem to remember the Martini was serviceable, but with an abundance of ’66s and ’68s to drink, there was no need to drink ’69s, especially when there was the promise of the 1970s, which everyone was talking about as the vintage of the century by the time the ’69s were released. I have not had the ‘69 Special Selection.

The 1970 regular bottling was magnificent at least until 2000. I have one bottle left, but I fear it may be cooked. I may well be drinking it in the next 6-8 months as I am considering a 1970 horizontal tasting with my last bottles of Martini, BV Reserve and Inglenook Cask. The 1970 Special Selection was, around 1995, every bit the equal of the 1970 BV Reserve. Different style, as always, but wonderful.
March 29, 2008

Kathy Hughes
1966- was graduated from Boston College- (just hosted a dinner for 5 women classmates and their husbands…enduring friendships)

1968- married Bill – It will be 40 years on April 5th. I’d marry him again.

Naples, Kathy
March 29, 2008

Shawn Dougherty
QOTD = ELVIS !!!
March 29, 2008

Rob Perelli-Minetti
I also liked your point about the fact that these were 12.5% alcohol wines (remember there was some slack in labelling, so I think many were closer to 13% if you did the full analysis).

I am NOT a fan of the current fruit forward, high alcohol, high pH style. The wines of the ’60s and early ’70s were made to be balanced wines. They were not made hard in their youth (as in Bordeaux) for two reasons: 1) the fruit was generally riper, being harvest 1-3 degrees brix higher than typical in Bordeaux, and 2) for commercial reasons, wine was sold younger than in Bordeaux and had to be drinkable when sold, regardless of its aging potential.

This lead to wines that had an interesting life cycle: wonderful fruit when released, similar to the modern fruit forward wines BUT just a little less intense and more in balance with the tannins and acid. But, fruit aromas and flavors predominated went the wines were released. At the age of somewhere between 5-7, the better California Cabernet Sauvignons went to “sleep” or became “mute” or “dumb” — I’ve heard all three terms used in the industry over the years. During the dumb period, the wines seemed a little dull, the initial fruit had faded and the wines hadn’t yet knit as mature wines. Somewhere between 8-10, these wines would emerged from the dumb period as their mature character developed – a little more Bordeaux like than the young wines, but with the California sunniness still there. That’s when people who know what they were doing (both long before Prohibition and later) drank the better California Cabernets, beginning at 10-15 depending on the vintages.

The way it worked was when wines were released, one would taste and decide if the vintage was worth buying in any quantity or not. If it was, you’d buy a fair amount of the regular bottlings for more or less current drinking before they went to sleep and, when released, as much as you could afford of the reserve quality bottlings of the wines you liked.

There was enough supply available in those days that it was easy to drink regular bottlings of the better years most of the time, with reserve bottlings at 10-15+ for special occasions. Other than the occasional bottle in a restaurant or if one was off somewhere where there wasn’t much wine around would there be any need to drink off years like 1963, 1967, 1969, 1972 (a real disaster) or 1977 (which was mostly bad with a few very good wines) – and even then you could often get OK years like 1971 or 1976 and avoid the poorer wines.
March 29, 2008

Matt
QOTD – my favorite thing from the 60s is my beautiful bride, the 69 vintage.

I liked your comments about the 64, “not youthful but holding up strong”. That was my birth year and I can relate. I too am minty fresh!
March 29, 2008

portman
QOTD 1: my memories of being a kid, running around and playing outside with the neighborhood kids from the time I finsished my corn flakes until I was called home to supper. Too bad kids don’t/won’t do that any more.

QOTD 2: I won’t be making it. Best wishes to all that do. I’ll be here in Maine helping at my wife’s restaurant.

Portman, a.k.a Captain Vayniac
March 29, 2008

mikeyrad
QOTD: The Miracle Mets. We’re going to be at the Mecca on Sat.
March 29, 2008

davidjaeger
QOTD: The Beatles and porsche 356A
March 29, 2008

MrTaz
QOTD 1: My Youth and all that represents!
QOTD 2: I’ll be heading over to WL in 1/2 hour! See you there!
March 29, 2008

Sassodoro
Very interesting show, Gary.

I’m hoping that my favorite things from the 60’s are going to be 1961, 1964, and 1969 Giacomo Conterno “Monfortino” Barolo. I have a bottle of each in my cellar waiting for the right occasion.

I found this episode on old wine to be very interesting. Mrs. Sassodoro and I began collecting wine some 25-30 years ago exactly because we couldn’t afford to drink old wine. We figured the only way we would ever be able to afford it was to buy young wine and hold onto it. We didn’t understand at the time that not every wine improves with age, and that even the ones do improve only do so up to a point. We have a lot of old wine at this point, most of it older than it ought to be. The pleasures of drinking old wine seem to be more intellectual than sensory, and you have to be in the right mood. I still have high hopes for those Barolo’s, however.

Sorry I can’t come to the Wine Library party. I’d love to, but I can’t get away from work. Have a great time!
March 29, 2008

Brian X
QOTD – I was a real space nut. Landing on the moon in 69 and all the space shots leading up to it…great memories. Good advice on the restaurant wine picks. Another good show heading into the weekend…Thanks!
March 29, 2008

Corey
QOTD: My Mom was born and Neil Armstrong on the moon (he’s a Purdue grad!)
March 29, 2008

Marshall
QOTD: The avant garde rock music that was allowed center stage in the mainstream and I’m not talking about that band that’s named after a insect. The films, the protest, the lingo, …
March 29, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – There was some good music from the 60’s.
March 29, 2008

Josh Pennington
Hey Gary!

I can’t make it out there, but I am trying not to be a lurker anymore!

Josh
March 29, 2008

SS Chris
You know I’ll see you today.

Love the first piece of advice about testing the integrity of the SOM…..but you’re 2nd piece about trying something different when out at a restaurant is absolutely horrible advice. Ask me today, and I’ll tell you my reasoning….but after hearing my reasoning, you will feel complelled on the next episode to offer a public apology to the VaynerNation for your bad advice. You may need to get Lizzie to appear for the first time as the wives are always there for the public apologies.
March 29, 2008

Scott EJ
Cool show. Let’s hope we can all see how the wines of today hold up 40 years from now on WLTV. (I see a funny paraody show.)

QOTD: I was born in the 60’s, but not alot of memories. I’ll say the music. It was a great era across the board – rock, blues, jazz, soul, etc. Unlike today, it meant something.

Good luck tomorrow. I wish I could be there to experience it; although brining back the wine would be a beyotch. If you get some footage….please put it up. That would be awesome. We love the behind the scenes stuff.
March 29, 2008

SS Chris
Oh….almost forgot…HUUUUGE Props to STEVEN ANDERSON (from PA) for providing the “Back to the Future” wines!!!!!
March 29, 2008

CAB
Hey Eric Gardner,

You must be an awesome person. What a thoughtful response to Dan B’s comment. This world could use more people with your kind of attitude.
March 29, 2008

Adam J
QOTD: The very early reggae days..when Toots Hibbert looked like he was 15.
Very cool show, interesting to see some really old vintages! Side note: I am going to Per Se in NYC on Monday and am going to look for the tea that Gary said tasted like “clouds”…I am a huge tea fan so that excited me very much!!!
Adam J
March 29, 2008

Kevin C.
Nice look back at the wines of yesteryear — Haven’t had anything more than 20 yrs old so very informative.

QOTD: My birth on 3/10/60 is the hilight for me
March 29, 2008

Alex
sweet show! i was -23 in 1964 but the space race wins hands down.
March 29, 2008

Rob Perelli-Minetti
Coolest thing in the ’60s had to be the Summer of Love in San Francisco hanging out in the Haight and the Park.
March 29, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
I was born in 61…. as in 61 Cheval Blanc…lol

All I remember is that Kennedy screwed me when he signed his embargo between the US & Cuba. Now I have to travel to Europe, Canada and the Caribbean just to enjoy a good Cuban cigar…….

But the coolest thing I remember is when I was about 7 or 8 years old I wrote to John Glenn and he wrote me back. I asked him if when he was in New Jersey if he would come to my house and have dinner. Can you imagine. And he actually wrote me back and said he would if he ever came to NJ. I still have the letter.

Well, he never came but it was still very cool for a kid to get a hand written letter from one of his idols. I wanted to be an astronaut so you could imagine what that was like. It’s almost like getting a letter from Hugh Hefner now a days inviting me to dinner at the Mansion….lol
March 29, 2008

Ptex
I am a bit overwhelmed; your best show ever Gary. Thank you Steven Anderson for sharing your wines such that it was possible for many people to enjoy vicariously the experience of tasting old wines, an experience I’ll wager that is not possible for the vast majority of wine drinkers.
March 29, 2008

Fred
Wow! Great episode. Thank you Gary!
March 29, 2008

TxBigD
The 60’s: There was high school, sock hops, sporting events and Joe Namath guaranteeing the AFL would win their first Super Bowl! Yea Buddy, I remember that! I was 13 and Broadway Joe, Bart Starr, Fran Tarkington and John U were there to show us how to “Just Do It”… with Vince Lombardi on the sidelines… and don’t forget Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Sandy Koufax and Willie Mayes. The playground, (or any vacant lot)was our version of “social networking” and street football with those little rubber footballs you could carry in your “napsack” provided the day’s highlights for me and my friends.

We saw Cassius Clay win an Olympic Gold and later beat Sonny Liston. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus were battling each weekend. Wilt Chamberlain was unstoppable and Woodstock was “Far Out, Man”.

I wasn’t old enough to drink the wine but the elder men would let me taste their Jax, Falstaff or Dixie beers just to see the face I’d make.

Most importantly, my wife and I met in 1969.

Thanks for the walk down memory lane today, GV. Wish we could be with you at THE PARTY. Have a great time y’all.
March 29, 2008

Gee
Nice show. I had a whole case of 1967 Martini Cab that I drank over ~25 years: good to the last drop. Overall, Martini wines of the 60’s were excellent values, under-rated, and consistent. They were never top flight, but always good to very good with some earthy, rustic, and vegetal elements that made them interesting and very good food wines. I tried the 2004 after not having any for decades, and the 2004 seems to follow that pattern.

By the way, one of my favorite stories is a 1965 Martini Pinot Noir that I kept for 30 years because I was reluctant to open it, thinking it would be too old. Well, I was wrong, wrong, wrong. It was a HUGE suprise–delicious, soft, Burgundian. Sorry that I only had one bottle…

You’re thinking, Gee must be an old guy. That I am.
March 29, 2008

SKN
The big WLTV party is going on as I watch … I hope you’re having so much fun. I wasn’t able to make the trip this time – - but am planning a little road trip this summer.

QOTD: I wasn’t born until 1978, but my favorite thing about the 60s is my favorite band of all time: The Beatles!
March 29, 2008

Bernie Gehret
Russ Meyer…
March 29, 2008

W Miree
Wow! I was almost as excited as you were just listenening to your impressions of these 40 “something” year old wines, many of which I drank in the sixties and seventies. Until someone has had the rare opportunity to taste really old, great wine, there is no way to impress on them the value of aging at least some of the wines they buy. My personal experience (epithany) came with the Chateau and Estates Rare Wine Auction Tastings in the seventies. I was blown away to be able to taste from hundreds of wines that ranged from 25 to 175 years of age, and immediately formulated a program to split my wine budget between wines to drink immediately (value wines) and those to lay down (higher-end, age-worthy wines). I stuck to this regimen for almost 15 years for the red wines, until the “laid down” wine reached a critical mass sufficient to maintain itself, and I could then spend almost all my wine budget on wines to lay down until they reached full maturity. Since white wines don’t take nearly as long to reach full maturity, the process took only 4-5 years to reach this point.
March 29, 2008

eatapc
Great show. I remember being on a plane with my dad in the late Sixties and a Louis Martini cab wine was one of the drink choices. My dad was thrilled. While he enjoyed his wine (and I a Coke), he gave me a mini lecture on wine and how producers like Louis Martini were putting California on the world wine map. He gave me a few other names to look for on restaurant wine lists. (Was he preparing me for responsible drinking once I came of age?)

Favorite things of the Sixties: cars and electric guitars. (Hendrix & Shelby Cobras, in particular.) I’m not alone:
http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004255.html
March 29, 2008

JohnMc
Great job. not easy to get the differences in these old rockers across to us.
Rgds
john
Dublin
March 29, 2008

Elvin Hoel
This episode took me back. My wife and I were in grad school at UCLA in the early 70’s, and Louis Martini was one of the wines we most often drank. I still remember that the first wine that ever stopped me in my tracks, made me say Wow!, and “changed my world” was a Louis Martini Cabernet. I do not, unfortunately, remember the vintage.

Thanks for reviving the memories.
March 29, 2008

Nick R
Great episode Gary. I fell of the WL wagon, but glad to say I’m back on. I would love to do a vertical sometime, even if it has a hole in it and a corked wine. Hope your event went well today.
March 29, 2008

sharon
qotd:The peace movement, civil rights, great rock and roll (Aretha! Van Morrison! The Beatles!) cheap rents, love-ins, AND it wasn’t the dreadful fifties anymore.
March 29, 2008

Torbjorn Loken(Norway)
QOTD: first human spaceflight to orbit the Earth, Yuri Gagarin is pretty awesome
March 29, 2008

JC
QOTD1: The music QOTD2: Was there at 1PM and I had a great time.
Thank Vanerchuk family!
March 29, 2008

pete c
1967- good for Louis Martini and me. H.S. graduation. Best thing of the 60’s was the demographics- all those baby boomers made for an exciting decade.

Was at WL today for the Saturday tasting/get together. Very nice. Glad so many Vanyiacs got to visit there for the 1st time. I know they were thrilled. Even got to say hello to G.V., but I did miss Sasha.
March 29, 2008

William Wendorf
Hey – Gary – nuff said about great show and so forth… I just want to say that I have been saving wine now for about 10 years in a proper cellar and I think you should tell people to “layer” their purchases – to get enough of one vintage to taste it throughout its life to make sure its OK. Also – to encourage friends to do the same so that when you offer a tasting with aged wines, you will be recipricated. How about that idea Vaniacs?
March 29, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
Wow…what a great show. It’s always a pleasure to taste older wines. So what is my favorite thing from the 60’s? Well the only thing I can gauge on is a 1966 Graham’s port that I loved from 1966. It was a true pleasure to taste something over 40 years old. So for that…thank you to Scott. The owner of Sawyer’s Specialties in Southwest Harbor, Maine.
March 29, 2008

Justin Viger
Being 21, I was not alive in the 60s obviously, but there is still a lot to like. I can’t pick just one thing but probably: “Revolver”, “Pet Sounds”, “Blonde on Blonde” for music and “2001: A Space Odyssey” for movies.
March 29, 2008

Justin Viger
Oh! and also “The Velvet Underground”
March 29, 2008

Stevovino
Great show GV! Wow! I had the pleasure of drinking a 57′ vintage of an old germanic wine last year and it was one of those moments that solidified my love for wine. To think that I was drinking a glass of wine that was TWICE as old as me absolutely blew me away! Wine is freak’n amazing!

I hope the get together at WL was off the chizz-ain.

Keep bringing the thunder!

BOOM!
March 29, 2008

chenrys
Loved the episode.

QOTD 1: Wow, one thing…..living on a farm with ponies and lots of pets for me…for Carl, just being a little kid.

QOTD 2: Nope, but wish we could.
March 29, 2008

aronowm2
had a great time at the meetup…i love that you had the remnants of those Louis Martini’s out for mass consumption…i guess that’s what happens to bottles when you taste them on your show…let nobody ask that question again.
March 29, 2008

FJDR
QOTD: The best thing about the ’60’s was the invention of ARPAnet, i.e. the Internet! Otherwise most of us would never have heard of Gary Vaynerchuk!

That and the Eagles won a championship in 1960 – their last one
March 29, 2008

Tad
GV,

I have to disagree with your recommendation on how to attack a restaurant wine list. While I completely support the idea of drinking different things, I don’t feel like the over-priced wine lists of most restaurants is the best place to experiment. I’d rather do my experimentation at retail prices, and then take that knowledge and leverage it to find interesting picks on a restaurant wine list. I agree with drinking a new label, but I don’t feel comfortable just going totally blind at 3X the cost.

Keep up the good work.
March 29, 2008

Kekoa
Hey Gary! Educational episode, as usual. Haha, you said you were negative 10 when that wine came out. I thought I was the only person who said negative ages, but I’m glad I’m not alone.

Really enjoying the show! I’ll see about creating a 30-sec intro if I have the time today. Cheers.
March 29, 2008

ja.cobb
wow so serious Gary. Id like to get some old vintages like that.
March 29, 2008

Mark
Nice show…old school California Wines of my era. I cut my teeth on these Cabs. You should have thrown BV into this as well while you were doing these vintages..superior, imho
March 29, 2008

Rob Perelli-Minetti
Like several others, I also disagree with your advice to experiment boldly with restaurant wine lists, for at least two reasons:

1. Price. Restaurants mark wine up anywhere from twice wholesale to twice retail (with retail +10% and three times wholesale being popular in between points and a few really outrageous outliers at three times retail, especially for wines that are pretty cheap at retail). I would not want to pay a lot more than it’s worth to try something.

2. Food. You’re paying (presumably) handsomely for your meal if you’re dining out at a restaurant with a serious wine list. You want a thoroughly enjoyable experience, with wine that matches and complements the food. To experiment — especially when the sommelier is not much help — runs a serious risk that, unless you are exceptionally knowledgeable, you will not do a good job matching the food and wine.

My usual approach to a wine list is to look for the best values on the list of the types of wines I think might go with the food being ordered. These may be found anywhere with serious lists (because pricing will depend on when the wines were purchased — many years ago, the best value on one list was a 1964 Richbourg at $75, it was a truly great ‘change your life’ wine and we drank all they had left, more than a dozen bottles), but on ordinary lists tend to come from the top of the bottom third, price-wise. We will often coordinate orders so that we don’t end up with food that one wine will not work with.

A couple of caveats when it’s worth experimenting on a wine list: one is when you are exceptionally knowledgeable and have a very good idea what the wine you’re experimenting with will taste like (if not knowing the exact wine) and the other case is when you find something otherwise unobtainable and unique that you could not otherwise taste. (Examples would be very old vintages and wines that are tiny production that are not sold at retail — an example of the later some years ago would be Stony Hill Chardonnay (almost all of which was sold on the mailing list or to a very few restaurants and a tiny bit was available in California and New York)).
March 29, 2008

David M Roberts
I was instantly excited to see some older wines get showcased – the doner is one generous guy!

I broke out a 1974 cab recently, and it was fairly shot. I think this show highlights the fact that a lot of cabs just can’t age more than 6-12 years.

Still, very intersting stuff.
March 29, 2008

Tony
What a cool episode! Big ups to the dude who donated these wines to the show! The only “old” wine I ever had was a 1969 Chianti. I don’t remember the vinyard. I just remember that it tasted like I was drinking liquid dirt and mushrooms – very brown. Like nothing I’ve had before. The sommelier, thought we we’re a little wierd to order such a strange wine. But it was a great experience!
March 29, 2008

MossyMo
QOTD – The music and 1961 Lynch Bages!
March 29, 2008

rajiv a
QOTD: HEEEEEEEEEEEELLLS YEAH I’ll be there!!!

(i.e. I was there. It was thunderous)

P.S. This is absolutely KILLING me: When I ran into Andre Mack, I forgot to ask him if he could demonstrate spitting. I will be sure to do that in the future

P.P.S: The ‘69 was slightly corked when we tried it today. Does that sort of thing build up?
March 29, 2008

Stu
QOTD: December 1, 1969
March 29, 2008

Harry
Gary,
I’m so in your debt for making such a great party happen. I came a bit late to sample the Martinis, but did get a thrill out of that ‘75 St. Estephene (even if the 75 vintage is peaked ), and tried a bunch of things I’d never heard of before – what’s the story on the Norton grape? – loads of manure and compost and uttterly delicious.
The most remarkable thing in the 60s was the idea that the world could change if we just changed our perspective. Racism, sexism, war – they are only inevitable if we close our hearts to the possibility of peace. We now live in a world where not only is racism and sexism unacceptable in public discourse, but we will probably have an African-American man or a woman president. Yes we can
Peace,
Harry
March 29, 2008

Anthony L.
VERY COOL Day at the WineLibrary. Thanks Gary
March 29, 2008

Paul Horan
GaryVee – hope the party was radool…

QOTD: They landed on the moon on my 7th birthday in July of ‘69. Moms made my birthday cake in the shape of a rocketship, and my brother was soo jealous he sulked in his room and wouldn’t come to the party…

-Paul in VA-
March 30, 2008

Kevin Envik
QOTD: Jimi Hendrix of course
March 30, 2008

MontanaSage
The sixties: it’s difficult to adequately explain what an intense decade this was, and how deeply it effected the American psyche. Unless you lived it, of course.

January 20, 1961: JFK said, “Let the word go forth… that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans.”

August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King said, “I have a Dream.”

November 22, 1963, JFK was killed. It was a devastating blow. But we still ask what we can do for our country.

For a few years, the nation recovered, and then reveled in a stunning bloom of prosperity and advancement. And then the world started to unravel.

January 30, 1968, the beginning of the end was called “Tet.”

April 4, 1968, King was killed. He was 39 years old. But we still dream.

June 6, 1968, Bobby was killed. He was 42 years old.

July 20, 1969, we landed on the moon, as JFK asked us to. It was the greatest human accomplishment I have seen in my lifetime. “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” And we got to see — and hear — all of it on live TV. And that’s my favorite thing from the sixties.
March 30, 2008

KW
They landed on the Moon in 1969! Interetsing drinking so many very old wines. How about a vertical from the 90’s.
March 30, 2008

Andy
Despite a decade of difficult experiences, the free peoples of the world had such a “can-do” attitude, seemed to be able to mostly work through their differences. As a member of a younger generation in another difficult decade, I hope that we can also do the same.

Oh yeah, the music as well.
March 30, 2008

J Crazy
QOTD: ROCK AND ROLL!!! Wasn’t alive but, hey, Rock and Roll lives forever.
March 30, 2008

Steve B
QOTD #1: The Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, the Enviromental Protection Act.

QOTD #2: Well, I had planned to, but 12 inches of fresh snow fell on Friday just outside my door and I gotta get in a few last powder runs at Cannon Mountain here in New Hampshire.

I’ve actually had the Martini ‘69, perhaps 10 years ago. My dad had a bottle in his cellar. I remember a vegetal wine, too. Smooth, nice, not terribly complex.
March 30, 2008

Hugh
I was born in ‘64….let’s not forget that there was good (Woodstock) and bad…really bad (Vietnam)
any chance he has more of the 64 Martini?
and interesting that it was a split!
March 30, 2008

Hugh
Oops, forgot the lunar landing….how stupid of me, infact it was, i think 6 days after my 5th b’day…i actually have a copy of the NYTimes!
March 30, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I have tasting notes on the 67-69 Martini Cabs as we were drinking them as no that old in the late 70’s when I first started serious wine tasting. One finding I have in all of my notes is a hint of redwood that seems to have disappeared over time as you didn’t mention it. I have no notes on Martini Cabs after the 1978 vintage so I wonder how they adjusted to the changing market. The 60’s were a blur somewhat as I turned 21 in ‘68 and was a teenager through most of the ’60’s. Many of my memories were not good, JFK, RFK and MLK all within 5 years. Vietnam, getting drafted, starting a long military career. Wish wine tasting had been the highest on my list. Didn’t see the moon landing live as I was in boot camp and they wouldn’t let us watch.
March 30, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
One other thing. What happened to the gravatars?
March 30, 2008

William
Gary, I have a solution to your facebook friend limit. I suggest that you send a few bottles of birth year Bordeaux to Mark Zuckerberg, the 23-yr old Facebook founder. He would probably lift the quota for you.
March 30, 2008

torquey
QOTD: The Beatles!
March 30, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun Show gv!

Q-Landing on the moon!!
March 30, 2008

Rafi Schutzer
Really intriguing episode. I’ve been drinking a few different wines each Shabbos and I have really improved my palate. You’re right, you have to try different things, and it takes time. I’ve found that the amount of wine in the glass when you smell it really affects perceived aromatics. I tried a Chateau Laville yesterday and it had a strong “new shoes” leather component when the glass was half full. When there was just a bit left at the bottom of the glass, I rolled it around to coat the glass and let it fall back down to the bottom again, a few times. I’m telling you, it smelled just like a rose in full blossom.
QOTD: The best thing about the sixties was the hippy chicks! They always smelled of patchouli and well, let’s leave it at that . . .
March 30, 2008

Stephen
Your THE MAN Gary. Love watching. Keep it up
March 30, 2008

Plonkdumper
QOTD: The Stones! and the ladies haircuts…
March 30, 2008

Mogen David
For a kid in the sixties it was scary, sad, but an unbelievably interesting time to be growing up. My first thought of the sities isn’t Vietnam, Woodstock, or walking on the moon. It’s the 1969 Mets! Boy, we needed them!
March 30, 2008

Marls
Not saying that this is my FAVORITE 1960s thing, but it’s the first thing that came to mind….Beatles baseball cards. Yea, you would buy this packet of five cards and a piece of pink bubblegum the same size as the cards for 25 cents. Wish I kept those cards, would be worth something now, huh?
March 30, 2008

Derek
Great Episode Gary!
QOTD: The music scene of the 60’s was phenomenal and influenced a lot of what we hear today.
March 30, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: Tom Seaver wearing #41 for the New York Mets and bringing home their first World Championship (followed closely by the Beatles).

Great episode.
March 30, 2008

Utah
The staging of the moon landing of course! — okay, just kidding. Really. Seriously. Not a conspiracy theorist.

But its gotta be the New York Mets.

Oh, and its a little late, but I’ll be (was) there tomorrow (yesterday)! I can’t thank you enough , GV, it was as much fun as I can remember having in years.
March 30, 2008

Chris
QOTD: Canadian icons and wine advocates themselves, Rush, was formed in 1968!!!
March 30, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, great episode, I wish I was in Jersey this weekend. I think I am finally caught up on the WLTV’s, I was a bit behind this seek.
QOTD-My favorite thing to come out of the sixties is my wife
March 30, 2008

Rob Perelli-Minetti
Lawrence Leichtman — that redwoody note in Martini (and others) from the ’60s probably reflects the fact Martini was still using redwood fermenters, and maybe even big redwood casks for some aging. It could impart a noticable aroma and flavor, not especially desirable, that tended to disappear with age.
March 30, 2008

Taylor
I cant believe those wines were made 20 years before i was born.
QOTD I guess the the Beatles, not my time period and sadly I didnt go to the party…
March 30, 2008

lazyb
very cool to see the older wines ….I’m still very new to WLTV about 3 weeks … I’ve had three wines since the show and I bought a glass today …still trying to figure this whole thing out keep it up … I.m going to get a pic of me with the wristband I just need to get a hold of a cam.
March 30, 2008

Jeremy L
Way to go Gary! QOTD: Jerry Garcia
March 31, 2008

J Hartfiel
Loved the epsd. I will not be coming, with huge regret.:(
QOTD. the Mustang. 1969 Boss preferred.
March 31, 2008

Mike W
Taking the secret pack to dinner with some friends on wednesday. Hoping to get you some new vayniacs. thanks for always bringing the thunder
March 31, 2008

crista
JASON: QOTD: Stooges, VU, Dylan, Hedrix, Beatles, Who, legal LSD, no AIDS – missed it all…
QOTD II: no.

CRISTA: My grandmother’s neon coloured matching bathroom ensemble, hot pink,orange…
March 31, 2008

Shane B.
Gary, who finishes off the bottles when you don’t pour them out with disgust into the spit bucket? Cool show, now let’s see some Frenchies send you a series of 1940s wines.

Q.O.T.D. I don’t remember the 60s, so I must’ve been there.
March 31, 2008

Moselman
Hey, Alex, I was +23 in ‘64, and like the Martini, was charming in my (relative) youth. You’re right, the music was the incredible background for all the landmarks and milestones. Those would include marriage in ‘64, Expo 67, wife & I experiencing Europe at The Queen’s expense, some fine automobiles, Sputnik, the Kennedys’ (Camelot, came-a-lot and tragedy) and Man on the Moon.
March 31, 2008

Moselman
QOTD: Short answer: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html
March 31, 2008

Christopher A. Ball
I was not born till 1984, but my favorite part of the 1960’s is the Moon landing!
March 31, 2008

TWalk
Saturday September 13 1969, The first Scooby Doo Episode, “What a Night for a Knight”
March 31, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: I can’t believe I forgot landing on the moon!!!
March 31, 2008

Paul C
Just wondered if the wines have been decanted, and if not why not?
March 31, 2008

Warren R.
QOTD: NASA and the project to put a person on the moon. This was probably the last time this nation had a goal that generated so much interest and commitment. Also, let’s not forget the GB Packers and their two super bowl victories in 67 and 68!
March 31, 2008

Moselman
QOTD: Short answer: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html

BUT YOU BETTER BE SINGING ALONG!
March 31, 2008

SaraMHCRU
hmm, the sixties…. how about for the first time since reconstruction the federal government actually tried to ensure that everyone, regardless of race, could vote, and that segregation was illegal. the government actually stood up for true democracy for once. of course, things still aren’t perfect, but that was a pretty good start, and we have a lot of dedicated, courageous activists to thank for their efforts.

good show today.
March 31, 2008

mcj
QOTD #1: Sgt. Pepper
QOTD #2: Nope
March 31, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd:: the velvet underground

loved this episode. other than the guests/excursions a few weeks ago and southern france, this was prolly the coolest thing you’ve done lately.
March 31, 2008

Cheese365247
I want another episode with cheese too. When are we going to see that?
March 31, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: Gosh, I was born in ‘66, so can’t really speak firsthand. But I love the whole spirit of adventure/questioning and individuality that seemed to infuse the culture in the late ’60’s, in spite of the violence and sadness that may have inspired some of it – or resulted from it.
March 31, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun show! QOTD – the music and graphic design
March 31, 2008

JeffC
Cool show Gary. Thanks.
QOTD #1: Beatles. QOTD #2 No, I wont be there. I’m sure it will be a blast though.
March 31, 2008

Martin
I started out on burgundy
But soon hit the harder stuff

Bob Dylan, 1965
March 31, 2008

bfrankphoto
Great episode, but who the heck still cranks up “Heart” on their stereo??
March 31, 2008

Shawn
Hope you had a good weekend. Wish I could have been there.
March 31, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Cut your hair hippy!
March 31, 2008

akellner
Sorry I couldnt make it, saw the photos looked like it was a blast.
March 31, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Rob Perrelli, you are probably right about the fermenters as I just recently saw a redwood fermenter in an old storage barn at Stoney Hill winery. They no longer use that particular fermenter but it looked well used. Haven’t seen any redwood casks in a long time. The redwood taste is in all of my notes for Martini wines from the 60’s and 70’s. Actually, I got tired of the redwood taste and nose so we stopped buying Martini for that reason. Wish I head kept a few bottles just to compare but at the time I was still new to wine tasting and holding wines longer than 5 years would have been unusual for me.
March 31, 2008

Louisiana George
QOTD #1 – my first car, a 1966 Springtime Yellow Ford Mustang, straight 6, 3 speed automatic – very cool car for a 17 year old in 1988 and you could even work on it without a laptop connected to the car
March 31, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD: Growing up with my brother & sister and driving my Mum & Dad MAD!
March 31, 2008

yowens
Old School shizzle- I love it. QOTD: a. not being part of it. b. sorry, work in NE
March 31, 2008

TheReuting
QOTD: Easy Led Zeppelin
March 31, 2008

DAVe A
Secret paks are totally cool. I’ve got 4 friends coming over to hear you for the first time! wow!
Thanks for telling what a cooked wine tastes like, that helped a lot. I had one the other day from Trader Joe’s – Cab Sauv. probably sat in the truck on a hot month. smile.
QOTD: my 64 VW, oh, i bought that in 70. ok, then, my first crush on a girl – Michelle, in 5th grade. Never had a date with her, but followed her around until 10th grade.
QOTD II: I won’t be there. oh, I wasn’t there. Timing is everything, ugh?
March 31, 2008

Dave McCormack
The Stones…Been watching the show for a few months now…off the hook!

Word up!
March 31, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: the Beatles?
March 31, 2008

ChinonRouge
I have to leave a comment about this episode because it is so under the radar, yet so momentus. What an EXCELLENT experience. Thank you for sharing this with us. This is the very definition of bringing the thunder.
March 31, 2008

pawncop
QOTD There is a quote “If you can remember the 60’s then you did not enjoy them!” Graduated high school 1968, Vietman, the love generation, first car (1953 Chevrolet BelAire)

A grand episode, Gary even though I probably will not taste such wines as these I have learned a tremendous amount from your experience.
April 1, 2008

C-BusWineMofo
Very nice, I would think that the Brett would be so crazy for those wines but you tasted mint. I wonder what causes that?

QOTD – Woodstock lasted for 4 days and my Dad was there for 5.
April 1, 2008

ev
qod- from the 60’s…………………the crazy advent of rock and roll
April 1, 2008

Ryan D
QotD: Although I’m tempted to say Woodstock or Bob Dylan, my answer is different, if not related. My favorite thing about the 60s was that people felt they had a right and a responsibility to change things for the better. I won’t go into what is happening in the world today, but it just rankles me that people aren’t more upset about things.
April 1, 2008

JK from WV
QOTD: Most important thing about the 60’s for me was being born. 1965. Another big thing was the moon landing. I remember it. I was 4. Inspired me to be an astronaut. I didn’t quite make it but I pursued science and such.
April 1, 2008

dz
Unrivaled timeless music, minnie skirts, people thinking for themselves and of course FREE LOVE.
April 1, 2008

JayZee
Interesting show. Really interesting. Kudos to Mr. Anderson.

QOTD1: My favorite thing about the 60’s is the Beatles and their music (and Motown is a close second place in my book).

QOTD2: As you already know, I could not make it on the 29th because I am on a business trip in Switzerland and I am extremely bummed that I missed the BIG EVENT.
April 1, 2008

Panosh
QOTD: Being a kid.
April 1, 2008

wayno da wino
WHOOOOOOHOOOOOOHOOOO !!!!!
Coool Episode wit’ da “antiques” in da Hizzy !!!!!!

QOTD: Birth of da Rock & Roll Era……
April 1, 2008

TennLee
Great! Please do more verticals.

QOTD: Shelby Cobras!
April 1, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
The 60’s were groovy. I graduated from high school and met my long time sweetheart in 1969. The best thing about the 60’s was the music. The Cream, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Creedence, what more can I say.
April 2, 2008

Bobby Wino
awesome show! What a great idea.

QOTD. I was not even close to being around in the 60’s…but walking on the moon seems fun!

QOTD2. sadly I was working and couldn’t make it to Jersey
April 2, 2008

MtnCharlie
Great show Gary! I was born in ‘65, so it was really cool to see you taste a wine from my birth year. I haven’t done that yet. I love trying old wines, but they seem hard to come by unless you got the bucks, so thanks for sharing the experience. One I did find yesterday was a 1997 Cronin Central Coast Pinot Noir for $9.99 at K&L Wines in Redwood City. A bit past its time but very interesting. The nose was very alive. It smelled better than it tasted. The finish was a bit weak.

QOTD1: The music, but didn’t really start appreciating the music of the sixties until ‘79.
QOTD2: Did not make it.
April 2, 2008

mbannon
Wow, very cool episode (I’m a little behind schedule this week). And great speech at the end, too.
April 3, 2008

Orville B
08/08/67 great day

JB
April 3, 2008

Grape Expectations
I’ve been away and am just now catching up on last week. This was a great episode. I graduated from high school in 65 and college in 69 and it sounds like these wines have held up better than I have!

I have been drinking some stuff from the back of the closet that I thought was pretty old (just opened an 81 Mondavi Reserve Cab)and I’m pleased at how well they held up, despite not being stored in ideal conditions and moved halfway across the country twice.
April 3, 2008

Tim Halberg
my favorite thing from the 60’s was that everyone as doing analog photography, not digital! soooo sick!

I miss the entirely film days, cause it was such an easy decision, now it’s tough, digital rocks, film rocks… what to do!

Great reviews on some very aged wines! How fun!!!!
April 3, 2008

victor
Gary,
Would you please give my niece Raissa a Birthday shout out on Apr 21. She got me into watching wltv- she’ll be graduating Med school in May and moving from Edmonton to Halifax for 5 years! and I’ll Really miss her…We’ll be enjoying a Sawyer Cellars Rutherford Napa Valley 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Imagery Artist Collection Sonoma Valley 2004 Petit Verdot – ALL about the P.V.! and a Sequoia Grove Rutherford Reserve Napa Valley 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon for her Bday if you could include any of these in a tasting? It is next to impossible for us in Canada to find ANY wines you taste… PLEASE.please. please.
Ps She’d proudly wear a wrist band if you could hook her up?!
Thanks
Victor Maslo,
A butter bandit fan!…
April 4, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
QOTD: The best thing to come out of the 60’s is my parents marrige…because it lead to having me!

Cab is good.
April 5, 2008

A-Gar
QOTD1: Best thing of the ’60s? Wow, that was twenty years before I was born (’86). Maybe…the Civil War Centennial Events? Great historical commemoration, which definitely led towards my piqued interest in American History.
April 5, 2008

Dan-o
I was born in the early 60’s. Therefore, I did not really experience the 60’s as much as I did the 70’s. However, I would have to say that the music is what I liked most about the 60’s. Chronologically, we had Dylan, Beatles, Stones, Cream, Allman Bros, Led Zepp, and more. Probably the best music in history.

Unfortunatley I could not make the trek to Wine Lib – we had a 1 year birthday party for my wife’s Godson. No wine at that event – bummer!
April 5, 2008

Karl Laczko
Fascinating show, I hope to be able to try 40+ yr old wine sometime.

QOTD – 1967, I was born! 1969, Apollo 11 made it to the moon and back.

SQOTD – Didn’t make it, no surprise there I suppose!
April 5, 2008

ChrisR
Because I like to experiment, and also because you give great advice, I always try and have a different wine wherever I go. Usually this leads to more disappointment than delight (probably due to my $25 tops allowance), but it’s always fun. Case in point: At dinner last week I tried a nero d’avolo for the first time. Didn’t get the chocolate-covered cherry that you pointed out with some of the neros you tried, but it was fun to get exposed to it. This week is was Pinots from around the world (France, NZ, Argentina). Maybe next week I’ll get to try a Gruner. Anyways, keep pushing people to try new things, it’s seriously the funnest part of learning about wine.
April 6, 2008

Tribull
QOTD: I had the priviledge of seeing the Beatles on the their second tour to the USA in Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas.

In the words of Ed Sullivan: …Really good show today…
April 6, 2008

Jeff Al
Thank you Gary.

So many great things from the Sixties. Lennon. “Tomorrow Never Knows.” Just like trying a new wine…if you haven’t heard it, listen to it. Pronto.
April 7, 2008

Larry D
Jebus–favorite things from the sixties? Okay. I remember listening to the White Album on New Years Eve, 1968, and was certain then, at the age of 14, that none of the rules my parents lived by would ever apply. The sixties was all hope. Hope we have supposedly had before or ever had since then. I loved Abby Hoffman, I loved Jerry Rubin, I loved Stokely Charmichael, the Black Panthers, Martin Luther King and I loved with all my heart Malcolm X. My first vote was for Shirly Chisolm in a primary elelction for President of the United States. Because I believed. I had belief and I had conviction at a time long ago. What happend? Often I wonder…what happened?
April 8, 2008

josh in Burgundy
Wasn’t born till much much later so I guess I would have to go with man landing on the moon
April 10, 2008

glenn
watched this episode via ITunes podcast while coming home from the east coast – bravo!!! what a cool show.
April 13, 2008

GR8wine
Wow Gary,
Great show! Too bad it took me so long to get around to viewing. Thanks to Steve in PA for allowing us the privilege of enjoying such classics. And I really resonate with the advice you gave at the end of the show.
Kudos.
April 27, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
Is the vegetal aspect from the style of winemaking or from the age?

That’s great restaurant advice. I hadn’t thought of the first point, frequently follow the second.
May 13, 2008

rigaboy
The 60’s?..if you remember the 60’s..you were not there.
August 7, 2008

Herb
QOTD: The music…Beatles and others.

“I sat on a rug, biding my time, drinking her wine.” – Lennon
January 9, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Great, great show. Nice to see you pay respect to a winemaker you have respect for. QOTD: The music scene. The Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, and Dylan putting out some of the greatest rock music ever made…just beautiful stuff. QOTD2: Nope….but hopefully someday.
October 26, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: Born in the 80s, not massively clued up on the 60s but it’s gotta be the music, maybe The Beach Boys…
November 19, 2009

David from Michigan
OK, I’ve seen lots of wonderful, free videos, but you guilted me into leaving a comment.

This was a great show. Martini was my favorite, and in 2001 I bought my first case of Louis Martini. I emailed their website & asked whether it was good for aging, and a nice woman wrote me back and said that most people preferred to drink them young for the fruit. At that point, I had no idea what she meant, but I figured she obviously knew something I didn’t.

Highlight of the ’60’s was going to India in 1969 to Meher Baba’s Darshan, his being the only Avatar or guru to grace the cover of the Rolling Stone. Quote: “Only the grace of a Perfect Master can make you experience the God-State in a flash after he makes you drink the wine of his divine love.”

The wine of divine love is presumably something somewhat better than 1990 Petrus, but as Gary says, everyone has their own palate.

Gary, I enjoy what you do, and I love letting you taste all this wine. It is easier on my wallet & my liver, which is somewhat beat up by chemo.

May the good lord bless you, whoever you think Him (or Her) to be….