Washington Wine Library TV

Washington Wine Library TV – Episode #441

April 10, 2008

Live (kinda) from the Taste Washington seminar Gary Vaynerchuk tastes off Washington wines.

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“Those aren’t the best representations of what winemakers in washington…” by EaglesRollHard
“Ouch. Overall thats a tough first showing. Has to be hard calling it…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Harlequin Chardonnay
2006 Cougar Crest Viognier
2006 Nefarious Cellars Riesling

109 Responses

April 10, 2008

J.R. Young
First
April 10, 2008

Palmer
2nd?
April 10, 2008

JSH
nice wines
April 10, 2008

Kdawg
wheeee top 5
April 10, 2008

Scott EJ
t5. Love Cougar Crest.
April 10, 2008

cma82
top ten! Yay Washington Wines. Do Grammercy Cellars, just do it.
April 10, 2008

Withnail
Looking forward to this – I enjoy Washington wines.
April 10, 2008

crank
I’m in, from the PNW.
April 10, 2008

waibeans
top 10 baby
April 10, 2008

The Fanjestic
10?
April 10, 2008

flynbrian
Top 10 representing South Carolina
April 10, 2008

Fangorn81
No QOTD!?!?!?!?!?

Gaahhh!
April 10, 2008

flynbrian
OK 11
April 10, 2008

Palmer
a two parter? no question of the day? what are we supposed to put in the comments? huh? SPEAK TO ME GARY!
April 10, 2008

Neil
Top 20! I bet there are some people in the audience that want to beat the #$&* out of Gary for slamming their wine. Then again they know how WLTV operates so at least it’s a level playing field.
April 10, 2008

crank
Mott wanted to take an extra day off…
April 10, 2008

Karl Laczko
Nice echo on the intro there, now to watch the rest of the show!
April 10, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Aw. . . . only half the episode??? I look forward to the next half
April 10, 2008

KAHUNA
NBL’s
April 10, 2008

KAHUNA
Pink is def. your color.
April 10, 2008

KAHUNA
Nice laugh track!
April 10, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Got to love the Viognier
April 10, 2008

BargePlus
I’m really enjoying these live shows. Keep it up.
April 10, 2008

elron
Have a good time over there Gary.
April 10, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great start to the 2 part show!

–RH
April 10, 2008

Duffy
Hey Gary!

Thank you for the shout-out in episode 440!!!! so stoked about that!

Love the thunder that you bring…
April 10, 2008

Little Jonny H
Not bad, GV’s got the nuggs to downplay someones wine right in front of them!! I think that’s what makes me enjoy him so much, candid and honest on every show. I can’t imagine what he’s like when the reps come to the store!

QOTD: None, What the H?
April 10, 2008

A-Gar From Spokane
Top 30. Heck yes.

Nice episode, GV. Wish I could’ve made it to this, but I’m going to the one at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. I’m looking forward to seeing the reds in part two.

No QOTD for us here at home? Bummer. Thanks for getting this video out to us, though.
April 10, 2008

GrapeStuff
Good ep! Always interesting to watch GV rate wines in front of the wine makers and winery owners. Looks like a great event.
April 10, 2008

Ed Salonia
Another good show. Glad to see you brining us more episodes from the road.

Thanks GV

PS
The name card on the table… as if people don’t know who you are.
April 10, 2008

J-Pipes
I really enjoyed this episode; I think it demonstrates how this kind of format could seriously work for you. A live studio audience… it’s fun, and brings a new life to the show. I’m putting in a call to Food Network. Yeah, right.. I’m sure they’ve been calling YOU, begging for such a thing.
and a cliffhanger to boot…. sassy!
April 10, 2008

Pete G
Good effort – showing little love for the home crowd this go round but ya call it like ya see it. BTW what’s up with the wrist bands? I need to get one ASAP. Doin half a dozen wine tastings a month and I need to pimp the V band.
April 10, 2008

brorjace
I’m loving these live shows, even if the wine didn’t seem that interesting. Looks like you’re having a fun trip, and you have fans everywhere! The pink Jets bucket is still pretty funny.
April 10, 2008

Dean D.
…waiting for part 2! Good job GV.
April 10, 2008

Achilles Mike
Cougar Crest wines are fine!
April 10, 2008

BobbyTiger
Am waiting with baited breath for Pt II. The reviews sound like some wines one might expect to come out of Washington (DC). Hopefully tomorrow you will find one that will actually be good enough to drink. Cheers to the West Coast!
April 10, 2008

KVolk
Good show GV love the live audience piece really showcases your talents and energy……can’t wait for part two.
April 10, 2008

BobM
Nice stuff, Gary. I like hearing the reaction of a live audience. It would be interesting to more about the aftermath when you pan a wine. You’ve alluded to a lost friendship, but I think it would be revealing to find out how winemakers react to you.
April 10, 2008

JonE
G-Man did you get beat up in the parking lot after that? I’m praying for your safety.

QOTD: No I haven’t had a lot of Washington state Rieslings and Chardonnays. Will definitely try more. Cheers Washington.
April 10, 2008

EvanR
WHAT, no question of the day? What am I supposed to comment about? And only half an episode too…
April 10, 2008

Sharon
Deion Branch – boy was GV’s favorite quarterback Tom Brady bummed when he was traded
April 10, 2008

thefanjestic
I feel somewhat bad for Gary – that seems like a very akward situation.
April 10, 2008

sharon
Pssst…GV….enough with the “my fans” discussion. Don’t get vain on us. Still, I appreciate the on-the-road show and enjoy the sounds of glasses in the BG giving it a “whirl”.
April 10, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
Ummmmm…deja vu? Where have I seen this show before?…hmmmm….OH SNAP DILLYICIOUS. I saw it live! nya nya nya nya nyaaaanyaaaa ha ha ha ha haaaahaaaa
April 10, 2008

Mike L
I’m loving the pink Jet’s bucket. That could end up being the new green.
April 10, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Gary – thanks for having the guts to call it like you see it even when your looking at the whites of their eyes. If I was stuck in a fox hole under heavy fire I couldn’t think of another person I’d want covering my back than you.
April 10, 2008

portman
Nice format. A nice twist.

Variety is good.

Mike
April 10, 2008

JoshB
You’re the man, Gary!
April 10, 2008

Hugh
Surprise ending today….kinda……better taste a syrah tomorrow GV or you’re fired!!!!
April 10, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
Definately a short and awkward finish for a show. Get Mott his shirt and maybe he’d be inspired to orchestrate a more refined and balanced finish.
April 10, 2008

cma82
What a tease! What are the red wines for tomorrow?

QOTD: Washington state wines are delicious
April 10, 2008

ev
It’s Seahawks suck, or Seahawk sucks, but never Seahawks sucks. And, so, how did the Jets do last year?
April 10, 2008

pawncop
Very nice concept for this and future episodes.
April 10, 2008

Kristen
Nice to see you “perform” live…and it’ll be great to see the reds tmrw. I was wondering how you were gonna taste 6 wines in 13 minutes!
April 10, 2008

sev
can’t wait for tomorrow!
April 10, 2008

ScottG
GV–Thanks for using my Seahawks bucket (even though you threatened to spit only bad wines into it!). The bucket will have a prominent place in my home and will be used by Seattle Vayniacs for many tastings to come. I went out and tried to find the 06 Cougar Crest after the show, but could only get the 05 on short notice, which wasn’t quite as good. That was my favorite white of the morning.

So, you drafted Brandon Morrow for your fantasy team? Good choice. He should be with the big club soon, especially the way the bullpen has been hitting batters, walking runs in and giving games away. JJ Putz will need some solid pitching ahead of him when he gets back from the DL–Morrow is probably that guy again.
April 10, 2008

Social Project Brian
Gary, another live show. Is CAA sending you out to flesh out the live demo reel? Proof of concept – this guy is live TV material?

On live shoots, I suggest a collar mic.

Also, I think it would be fun to have a second cameraman. Or maybe a fan with a video cam. If they can give you the footage quickly, you could edit fan reaction shots, etc.
April 10, 2008

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April 10, 2008

Social Project Brian
TO BE CONTINUED? That’s so Happy Days, GV! But don’t worry, WineLibraryTV hasn’t jumped the shark. And I’ll tune in tomorrow, same bat time, same bat station.
April 10, 2008

Anthony L.
NICE…so much for the Washington State Whites…
April 11, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
Hey GV one out of 3 ain’t bad, right ? Oh well, let’s hope the reds show a bit better. I like the live format though, that’s fun !

My own QOTD: who picked the wines for this taste off ? I can think of 5 other Washington white wines that would kill !! It’s all good though ~
April 11, 2008

Saftig
Your personal database of so chock full of sports trivia however do you find space for the vast catalog of wines in your head? An enigma wrapped in a mystery.
April 11, 2008

Justin Viger
oh, the suspense is killing me.
April 11, 2008

barrelmonkey
QOTD: No, I’ve never had a Washington state wine. What am I waiting for? Dunno. This episode I guess.

Great 1/2 show Gary, I’m looking forward to tomorrow.
April 11, 2008

Moselman
He, He; Looks like the flipside of voting day â€“ the East slumbers while the left coast provides the input.
April 11, 2008

Leif Sundstrom
QOTD??????
What would you be drinking right now if you had no obstacles?
April 11, 2008

JordanW
Hey! I like this format! It’s fun to know that the audience is tasting along with Gary. Ballsy to have the winemakers there to hear the big pazzzzz.
April 11, 2008

stephen
Are Seahawk fans that quiet and boring. Love the concept and kudo’s for being honest in front of the winemakers,how do you like them apples
Looking forward to part 2
April 11, 2008

NathanN
Looks like you are having a great time in WA. Thanks for taking the show on the road
April 11, 2008

Adam J
Multi-part episode..nice! Thanks Gary and Mott for coming through for the Vayniacs at home with some on the road tasting, we appreciate it!
April 11, 2008

Jon S
Gary-thanks for the shout out to eating watermelon rinds. Pickled Watermelon rinds are a gift from above.
April 11, 2008

Alfredhayes
Unbelievable…
a surprise 2-parter. Appreciate you keeping it real in the lion’s den.
April 11, 2008

Nick
hey gary, a good washington state riesling is by Kiona winery. their late harvest and ice wines are also great
April 11, 2008

Karen
Hey Gary–I haven’t even finished watching this episode, but your sincerity from the get-go is overwhelming. I’m a big fan (have been since day one)–and it is shows like these, where you talk about how humbling this all is (having even one fan), that makes me misty-eyed! You bring the thunder 24/7–for this we are the lucky ones! And the wine, yeah, that too is only secondary to the bigger picture! Cheers from OH-HI-OH (let us Buckeyes know when you are coming this way!)
April 11, 2008

Sean
Seriously…what is going on with iTunes? How come the shows aren’t making it over there anymore? This is seriously cramping my commute!
April 11, 2008

Chippewamike
Great 1/2 show. Can’t wait for the reds (?) tomorrow.
April 11, 2008

Len
Interesting episode! Like the live format, sounds like everyone is enjoying the tasting although I was a little disappointed in the white wine choices…there are better ones…hope the red-wines are better ….GV, love your honesty even infront of the wine producers….those wines wouldn’t bring the thunder for me at all…even the viognier.
April 11, 2008

Cookiedds
A 13 minute show that has to be continued….and without a QOTD? Love Washington reds, hope they do a little better in “Washington WLTV III”. I’ve had a few WA reds (and whites) on my blog over the past year, most have been well received.
April 11, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Wow, day 2 and I am still in the top 100. Sad!

Gary, I am not sure if I like the live format. I know in the end that you are still telling it like it is, but you seem a bit tentative. Must be very difficult to judge the wines when there is a winemaker staring you down.

Looking forward to the reds later today.
April 11, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
So now your dragging Mott around all over the world. Waiting to see the rest. Only two good white wines from this group so far. Assume the rest will be reds.
April 11, 2008

Jay
You love Morrow.
April 11, 2008

Martin
Groovay, I wish I was in Washington this spring. Is that a chalkboard in the background? What is this, the 20th century?
April 11, 2008

Tom K
Gary,

Come visit us in Missouri this September and taste some Nortons:
http://www.nortonfestival.com/
April 11, 2008

Kapers
Wuu…tough crowd huh?

Nice short one Gary. Too bad the W wasnÂ´t up to standard this time around. Maybe in the next episode?!

All the best from Denmark
April 11, 2008

Amy K
Gary!! So great to meet you in person. Enjoyed being able to attend a live taping of your show – very cool. Thought you were right on with your reviews of the whites. Disappointed that they didn’t present you with a better array of what WA has to offer! I look forward to seeing the reds portion of the show. Hope you get back to see us again real soon!
April 11, 2008

FirstLite
I like the sign in posted to the black board.

GO JETS!
April 11, 2008

Chet Penza
The Jets and the Seahawks both stink!
April 11, 2008

DK44
Hey Gary,

Way to stay true! Better luck for the second half.
April 11, 2008

Nathan H
gj gv.
April 11, 2008

Andy & Edie
Great show GV! Thanks for keeping us entertained while you’re out on the road. Now on to the reds…
April 11, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
LOVE THE ROADSHOW!
STILL WAITING FOR WLTV VEGAS BABY!
April 12, 2008

Mr Surbade
Is this all you got ?
April 12, 2008

Sassodoro
I’ll have to look for that Cougar Crest.

No QOTD?
April 12, 2008

wayno da wino
Gee, Moooochoooo Thanx for keepin’ us entertained while You’re on da road!!
Good set a Balls for callin’ those wines like Ya see ‘um!!!
April 12, 2008

Jon Martinez
Hey Gary,
Sorry I missed you in Seattle. I am trying to open the tasting room in Prosser, WA and getting married next month back in Kansas City. TOO MUCH on the plate. Well you know what that is like. Great shows as always. You mentioned Albarino. Obviously you didn’t forget I mentioned it. Next week we will be planting 7 acres of it in a real sweet spot in the Yakima Valley. Very excited to start making some of this. Been a fan for years. Will definitely send a sample in 2010 from the tiny amount we get on second leaf.
Have a great weekend.
April 12, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Go so far, on to part two!
April 13, 2008

jeff lantz
great presentation and comments as usual. you might try columbia winery’s 2006 cellarmaster riesling, 2005 and 2006 wyckoff’ chardonnay and the 2002 red willow syrah. look forward to each commentary. your presentations are interesting and fun to watch. thanks jeff lantz attylantz@yahoo.com
April 13, 2008

YoungDave
Can’t wait to finish this up tomorrow!
April 14, 2008

Colin
GV – Love the roadshow! Thanks for taking us along. On to Part II…
April 14, 2008

Susan
Gary- on the left coast, hummmmmmmmm, what can I say????????????
April 14, 2008

Harley Stan
cool show, I like the classroom setting
April 14, 2008

yowens
im a viognier head too- if i see the cougar crest im all over it…
April 14, 2008

Nick R
Way to tell it like it is, regardless of the audience. Hopefully the winemakers know that we vanyiacs know that every palate is different!
April 14, 2008

James Marinello
Just for the record GV I’m raising my hand as someone from WA that didn’t like the Cougar Crest!! Well….didn’t love it. I’m picking up a ton of oak from a lot of wines from CC.

I’m ready for part 2!!!
April 14, 2008

tuscanbob
Personally I haven’t been too psyched about Washington whites, but I haven’t had any Viogner from there and I’ll seek that one out.
April 26, 2008

Mr Surbade
Don’t you have better things to do ?
October 8, 2008

CaseyLee
kind of an awkward episode. the wines seem interesting. thanks gary and your welcome.
January 10, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Ouch. Overall thats a tough first showing. Has to be hard calling it like it is with some of the winemakers in the room with you but I respect you for not bending over.
June 9, 2009

EaglesRollHard
Those aren’t the best representations of what winemakers in washington are doing right now. Rulo’s Viognier, Syncline’s Roussanne and Cor Cellars Alba (Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer) are much better plays of what Washington is capable of. I wonder who picked those out for G.