Date Night Wines – Episode #451

April 24, 2008

What wines should you drink on a date! Gary Vaynerchuk hopes he has the answers.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Artadi Artazuri Garnacha Rosato NavarraOther Spanish Blush Wine
2006 Treana White MeritageOther California White Meritag
2006 Elio Perrone Barbera D’astiBarbera d’Asti

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197 Responses

April 24, 2008

rajiv a
top 5?
April 24, 2008

rajiv a
Yay Twitter! Rock on Gary.
April 24, 2008

John Farrin
3?. More later.
April 24, 2008

Kristen
yay!!! I thought there wasn’t gonna be an episode today!
April 24, 2008

Rani Haykal
been waitin all day for this.
April 24, 2008

Aaron S.
Finally! It’s almost dinner time out here on the West Coast… hope you’re not pushing up against your bedtime.
April 24, 2008

radzack
Found this useful, keep up the thundaaaahhhhhhh
April 24, 2008

Shad
Great Subject GV!!! Definately one to pay attention to!
April 24, 2008

hingrman
Thanks Gary

Great episode
April 24, 2008

rajiv a
Where is everyone? You mean you guys have LIVES? Here I am… working away…
April 24, 2008

rajiv a
Oh, there y’are
April 24, 2008

GrapeStuff
Better late than never!!
April 24, 2008

KAHUNA
Gary looks nervous- Girls make Gary nervous!!!! Does anyone believe Gary could actually drink a full beer- He is def. the guy that leaves half beers all over the place-
April 24, 2008

KAHUNA
Does Funky Brown date fat married white guys who can cook!
April 24, 2008

KAHUNA
I am sure the hairspray smell isnt from Gary’s Matt Lauer haircut
April 24, 2008

Aaron S.
Gary, don’t tell me you’re a Yankees fan… I mean, sure, I drafted Matsui and Jeter in my fantasy league, but still… I drafted Santana and Wagner first.

I’m definitely appreciating the baseball references – hope to see ‘em through out the season.
April 24, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Interesting trio of wines.

QOTD — out of circulation too long to remember!
April 24, 2008

mrzitro
Funky Cold Medina
“…told me a secret
on how to get more chicks
put a little medina in your glass
and the girls’ll come real quick
it’s better than any alcohol…”
April 24, 2008

espressokev
never really HAD to date, so i wouldn’t have an answer.
April 24, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: At my age my first line would most likely have to be, “Sorry, but the drool is probably just the stroke talking”
April 24, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: Some activity neither person has ever done.
April 24, 2008

Zk
Great show,
QOTD: I think that it is all about good conversation, you cant break the ice or get to know someone without talking. For me good food and wine could occupy a lot of conversation time and also translate to a lot of other interests. Not necessarily expensive, but interesting food and wine is usually a good start to the night.
April 24, 2008

Aaron S.
I hope to see you rockin’ the pink tomorrow, Gary. I bet you’ll wear it well!

Can you try some 100% Malbec? I’m pretty sure you’ve mentioned how much you like 100% Petit Verdot, so I’m assuming you’ve tried it on the show before, but how about some Malbec? Perhaps a Bordeaux-varietals episode, with blending? Okay, maybe not blending, but still… Malbec?

Also, I think the Oak Monster can be good sometimes… sometimes.

In other news, ladies and gentlemen, Gary Vaynerchuk went 2-3 today with a walk (that’s for #3). (Too bad we can’t draft you in fantasy leagues, as far as I can tell, it’s a rare day when you don’t have a single hit.)

One more thing… You were talking about decanting wine “for a few hours” in yesterday’s show, and I remembered one of my Dad’s clients (he’s a patent attorney) who makes a very cool wine decanter; it’s called The WineFall (http://www.thewinefall.com/). You should check it out; from what my Dad done with some wines, it does some serious decanting in a matter of minutes (minutes if you want to do the whole bottle, seconds for a glass).

QOTD: A nice picnic is usually pretty fun.
April 24, 2008

FJDR
Hey, a sex and booze show, what a concept. You two work well together….
April 24, 2008

Alex Linebrink
QOTD :::

WINE TASTING!!!!

It’s between that and the art gallery — both if there is time. Coffee is a favorite too, but that’s more pre-first-date

It’s funny though — I’m a coffee LOVER and spend just even a little more time with that habit than I do my wine dependency. Anyways — there are huge tasting similarities.

Obviously coffee ALWAYS tastes much more earthy, and rarely gets into the really sweet realm, but one could even argue there are more dimensions (of which those dimensions are more accessible to the home taster). I’ve finally taken to roasting my own green coffee beans, then grinding and brewing (or pulling shots) all myself. There is a HUGE difference from the stuff you buy at the store. Fresh roasted and ground coffee is an almost sweet drink (none of that starbucks bitterness) when only lightly roasted and not long after picked. And just like wine grapes, coffee beans REALLY hold the taste of the surrounding soil. The red lava-rock soil lightness that you get with a Hawaiian Kona bean is NO WHERE to be found in a Peruvian bean (which ends up tasting darker, moister, etc).

I’ve heard that a great wine can have up to 8 distinct tastes in the mouth — can you confirm this, Gary? I’ve also heard that expert tasters can separate over 100 distinct tastes in a good, freshly roasted, ground and brewed coffee. Amazing.

Anyways, I’ll stop blabbing. But GARY ::: you should consider a COFFEE tasting episode. Grab Mark Prince from http://coffeegeek.com/ or someone like that who is an expert in the field and go at it!

-Alex
April 24, 2008

Sep
My first move is conversation.
April 24, 2008

Billyd
Loved the show GV. Your guest has such the smile and laugh. Gonna try the Treana..

QOTD: Lunch by the beach then a nice stroll
April 24, 2008

yowens
Gv- I’m a bottle deep in a syrah right now and was missing parts of the show but I think I loved it. QOTD: dinner and a movie- classic move and still tops
April 24, 2008

Leif Erik Sundstrom
QOTD: First date move– Moroccan food, eating with hands–and maybe feeding each other, that would be worth a try, plus the spices are sexy, and great with a rose! Not speaking from experience, but if I had a decent moroccan restaurant near by I’d try it.
April 24, 2008

thepiratedoc
What?!? No Folie a Doux ‘Menage a Trois’ offerings?? Where’s the fun??
April 24, 2008

Senator
QOTD: It’s been 33 years since I had to use a “first date move!” I’m guessing the powder blue polyester leisure suit probably doesn’t bring the thunder anymore.
April 24, 2008

portman
I just returned home from a local wine tasting, and I find this very well done show.

You’ve been hitting home runs with your guests. Great interaction and adds a good spontaneous element to the show. Keep mixing it up!

QOTD: dunno. been married 21+ years… forgot my dating moves….

Mike
April 24, 2008

Kevin S
Sorry for lurking for the past 50 episodes. Sick show gary, started following you on twitter. isn’t that reDONculous?
April 24, 2008

kaybee
Loved the show!
QoTd
My husband and I like to go out for Italian food or a weekend away.
April 24, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
When I dated all those eons ago, my move was to make the girls laugh. Gary you’ve met me. You know I am not gonna kill the girls with my looks. But when they laughed, I found I was better looking. At least they dated me again, so you know, take that for whatever it’s worth. I got one of them to marry me. Score!

As for your guest. Dude! She is hooooooot. Whazup Funky?

Gary, you do good with guests.
April 24, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Great show! I had a smile on my face the whole friggin time. Great guest!!

QOTD: Just be yourself. Be kind, and a great sense of humor goes a long way. And if that doesn’t pan out a $100/hr escort service works ALL the time
April 24, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
If the Barbera D’Asti Ellio Perrone is anything similar to my personal favorite wine, Barbera D’Asti Nobbio (2004), then it’s a must have. I haven’t seen Nobbio in stores in recent times, but am not against ordering online. In the meantime, I’m interested in trying this Barbera D’Asti!

JPL
April 24, 2008

Chrisfs
Yeah! bring some beer on to winelibrary, there are a lot of really good craft and imported beers that few people know about. I’m not talking Becks and Lowenbrau, I’m talking smaller, unique beers.
April 24, 2008

Emmanuel
Hey Gary Ill host ur rails project!!!
For a plug on winetv that is!!!
April 24, 2008

caleb
Great episode! Nice new twist! She rocks!
April 24, 2008

Juz
fun episode. Ms. Hines is very charming, what a doll
April 24, 2008

Zinny
Great show and great guest! I haven’t dated in a while but I would always go with a California Zinfandel as a date wine. Anything that tastes good, is high in alcohol and will make me look sophisticated … or at least not simple.

QOTD – First date move. This is not always possible – depends on circumstances – but if you can cook for somebody on a first date and you can knock it out of the park . .that’s the move to make.
April 24, 2008

KeithM
Awesome show, Gary. Also enjoying garyvaynerchuk.com–you have one hell of a business mind, my friend.

QOTD: Be interested in her–her experiences, her opinions, and *make her laugh*. Worked when I was dating. Works even better when you’re married.
April 24, 2008

Brian Richards
Great Episode, I thought it was cool that you gave some props to good craft beer as that is where MY passion lies. I’m looking forward to listening to the basicbrewing podcast when it is up.

Cheers!
Brian
April 24, 2008

Robin C
Interesting wines.
QOTD: Don’t make me go out there again. But if I did, the first date should be flights and appetizers – lots to talk about, no pressure. Sucking fish eyes would be a risky move for a first date, but one would have to play that by ear.
April 24, 2008

JimChem
I love the show! She is a doll.

QOTD: I’m too old for a first date.
April 24, 2008

redfrog
That show rocked!! Well done to both of you. Looking forward to some Rose this weekend.

QOTD: I can tell you what not to do on a first date; get so nervous you go all the way to the city and forget your credit card and cash!!!!! It’s cool though, I married her 7 years later. I am the Comeback King!
April 24, 2008

E-Rock
Marino Rules!!!!!!
April 24, 2008

RnD
QOTD: first date move? Been too long that’s for sure. But, hey, good dinner, good wine, fun conversation. Let the rest work itself out.

Nice change of pace on this show. Ready for Friday.
April 24, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: What’s a date?

Nice twist on the show…
April 24, 2008

wmole
Great show you two.

My favorite is touring, tasting, dining, dancing….concerts good too.
April 24, 2008

joeshmo
loved the show, she was a great co host, and a cutie to boot you might even say she brought, THE THUNDER!

QOTD: just a relaxing night, doin what ever we can do to get come quality time to get to know each other, talking, im huge on conversations and what not (communication major), and just having a good time.

P.S. this is my FIRST post, look for many more. im officially a VAYNIAC ! hey what can i say, im down for the sniffy sniffy.
April 24, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Great show! Thanks for all you do Gary and Mott.

QQTD: If its warm out…I like doing something outside such as walking through the park. I also like going to the museum so there is something different to discuss before or after a nice dinner.
April 24, 2008

Jaybird
QOTD: If its dinner date I like forgetting my wallet or maybe a good fart just to break the ice! Any other time I just have to wear my super tight leather pants so they see my junk…then I’m in like flynn.
April 24, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!!

QOTD: Dont really have a 1st date move…just kinda go with the flow.

–RH
April 24, 2008

David Cole
The Rose’s are on the rise here in California as well. In fact I just rated one from Frogs Leap on Cork’d the other day. I have a couple others I picked up in Paso Robles about two weeks ago and I’ll have those rate in the next month or so as the weather has gotten great out here!!

The Treana is good stuff and they make several other wines that I like, now that they changed their pricing structure. Speaking of that how about a show on Rousanne, I have tasted some in the last year or so from California that were very good and am planning on picking up a few from France in the next month or so.

Man, dating!! Glad I don’t have to that dance……:)

I’m out!
April 24, 2008

Kristen
Nice show- It was a great tweak to the Thunder Show! Twanna was an excellent co-host!

QOTD: Something low-key, good food, and good wine of course!
April 24, 2008

Ralph B
QOTD: I would make a dinner at home with my homemade wine.
The show was great today, you should definetly have more hot chicks on your show. Keep up the great flow! Thanks.
p.s.: I would love to see more Spanish wine reviews.
April 24, 2008

Roberto
You’re NOT a fan of Dan Marino????? omg…. the wins, the records, the numbers, even though EVERY SINGLE DEFENSE EVER that he played against KNEW he was going to pass… imagine if he’d had a running game… (no one can recall ONE running back from the Marino era… except us Dolfans)

Im never watching the show again.

(NOT)
April 24, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD- Wine and a picnic basket, works everytime. ps. great show again GV. im ready for some good pink wines. bring on the Bandol
April 24, 2008

Tom
QOTD: Seeing as I have not had many first dates just getting through the first date with out doing something stupid was my first date move. Thankfully I made it through with my beautiful wife Amy.
April 24, 2008

Fangorn81
Great Show!

QOTD: Fumble with my coffee (or beer depending) while awkwardly bringing up stories about ex-girlfriends. Girls are totally into that.

Seriously.

Ok, no, that is a bad idea…but, somehow I have managed to snag awsome girls anyway (KELLY!!!)
April 25, 2008

Saftig
Fun show. Almost married for 30 years but still interested in “date” wines. Will pick up one of these for birthday tomorrow. cheers.
QOTD: Most guys don’t like it when the girl is funnier than they are so if you find one that laughs at your jokes and is not intimidated by it, he’s a keeper.
April 25, 2008

Oliver
QOTD: There needs to be an adventure.
A 2000 Treanna meritage just like this one was the first white whine I went nuts for.
April 25, 2008

rimarfish
Great Show
April 25, 2008

Rhonda
QOTD: I am about to get married in about a month so my first dates are long gone BUT I gotta say laughter is everything on a date for me!!!
April 25, 2008

Craig Rabe
Nice respect paid to the Micro-brew industry Gary. This country is exploding with good beer. I’m a big believer that nothing pairs better with most cheeses than some great Pilsners.
April 25, 2008

familydoc
QOTD: My date move was always the cliche coffee- but it works well, especially middle of the day on Saturday because it’s a relatively short date (if things go bad), but can be expanded if things go well. I met my wife for coffee a little over three years ago- that turned into a five hour date that included a 1 hour walk and dinner!

Fun show! Great guest with great personality!
April 25, 2008

Jon
I really liked having someone else comment on the wine. As you often say, people’s palates are different, so it’s nice to see someone disagree with you on a wine. Maybe you could get other wine library folks (or loyal customers?) to join you occasionally as long as it’s not too intrusive.

Side note: take it easy on Mott! He gets some slap now and then, which is a little unfair considering how much work he puts into the show along with you. Give him some credit!
April 25, 2008

Guy from Paso Robles, California
I’m glad you enjoyed a central coast wine. I haven’t tried this one yet. Going to try it soon. Good show gary:) Wish u could make it up here to the Paso Robles Wine Festival in a few weeks.
April 25, 2008

Mark A.
Must say, Gary, that I really like the ‘agree to disagree’ conversation happening in this episode. I’d love to see more guests (of varying wine enthusiasm) appearing in your show, it really adds a new social dimension of wine drinking. As a [bi]weekly or something occurrence, it’d be a great way mix it up and break up the routine.
April 25, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: I haven’t had to pull that out since I was 16…but I think the best advice would be to be yourself. That was my move 10 years ago, and it worked, for the record…;)
April 25, 2008

foulmouthpoet
great show! awesome idea. well executed. good guest. nice to see an untrained palate next to the “superpalate.” you SHOULD get it insured. wonder if that’s possible…

qotd: usually i meet someone through friends, so there is no first date because we know each other really well already.
April 25, 2008

damien
definately want to see some beer incorporated into the show. wine can never compete with my love of ales. especially when going out for a beer is a unique experience from home, it always tastes a little better when you can get it on tap. but wine is always the same, it’s from the bottle at home or at a restaurant . . . unless maybe if your gary v. and you get to do pre-bottling tastings at the winery, great show today!
April 25, 2008

missbhavens
Sweet! It’s FBC on WLTV! Excellente! Great show. You guys played off each other so well.

Do it again!
April 25, 2008

T. Bone
Hey man, you should let her talk more, she’s a cute, spunky girl!

Great guest, could use some more of those dating tips too. Really like it when you get guests on, it’s fun to see the interactions (and the way non-9M dollar tongues work). You do really well with the guest-dynamic.

Always fun to go to a new restaurant, exploring wine and food is a great way to get to know someone. Love to invite them over and cook up a meal too, can be more personal and relaxing. Also, spear fishing can be a great ice breaker.
April 25, 2008

Malphas
Great show, Gary!

QotD: My favorite first date move is to bring the humor when the mood needs it. More often than not, both you and your date are feeling a little awkward and anxious. Loosen things up with a little joke — a little shared laughter between two people goes a long way.
April 25, 2008

SDJoe
Pick her up in a clean vehicle, take to good restaurant with nice views and some privacy so we can have a nice bottle and a nice chat..good show gv
April 25, 2008

jrockafella
QOTD: Food and Wine, a win win for everyone!
Good call on the Rose.
April 25, 2008

Top 100 again!
I am on a roll!
April 25, 2008

MW_DM,IA
QOTD:
I usually skip “dating” and try to open up a friendship into a relationship. Ice skating or a walk in park with a picnic would have to be the best way to be able to spend your first date close while still in public. They’re not something they do every day, they’re fun and active, and they show some thought.

Avoid as much as you can the dinner and/or the movie. Cliche and pointlessly expensive. Plus, neither encourage conversation.
April 25, 2008

WrightyUK
First date? Not sure they even had calandars back when I had my last first date, I guess it was a particularly smooth operation (not!) by a fumbling mumbling teenager – not one for the training video!!

As for the show – wines not available in UK, certainly not for those prices, but very entertaining, and what a charming guest!

p.s the reason for not having a first date for so long is not that i am a total loser, just been in a long term relationship for ages!!
April 25, 2008

Mandy
Super cute guest! Love these type of shows.

Best date opener… anything involving booze. Though I will say we girls appreciate a creative approach. Sitting in a movie with someone you don’t know is just Awkward!
April 25, 2008

Garrick
Excellent show, very fun! Can’t wait to see some episodes about beer!

QotD: What is a date?
April 25, 2008

Adam J
QOTD: I gotta agree with Oklahoma Michael, especially if the lunch itself is romantic(a baguette, disc of good goat cheese, and a bottle of sancerre)…I can feel the love already!! Great show, fun guest!
April 25, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: On all my first dates the guy has picked the itinerary, but i’m usually happy with it if i can get him to laugh. I can’t imagine going through life without laughing, so that’s my standard goal in the beginning. If we can make each other laugh, there’s potential.

Great show Gary… she was a fun guest! Kinda like a real-life Carrie Bradshaw (Sex and the City)! Good idea with the date wines.
April 25, 2008

Chippewamike
Awesome show. More guests! More guests! (No offense intended Gary). They bring a different perspective to the show.

QOTD: It has been so long since I had a first date, I can’t remember
April 25, 2008

J-Pipes
I love the color on the rose — hot pink! Was it really that brilliant, or did the camera add a few shades?
Great guest — of course, I’m a HUGE fan of the guest shows She was charming.
QOTD: HA! I have no moves! I have never really dated very much. I just try to be myself, and usually I do something against “the rules” when I really like someone or am trying to get their attention. Like, I just up and gave John my phone number, and he called it right away — case closed! I guess I feel like guys like to know where they stand right away. If it comes across as ’scary’ to them, then they aren’t right for me anyway!
April 25, 2008

jason
great show. it is true, how come the date/ wine episode never took place before?

QOTD – i have not had one of these in a while. i always liked going to a low key restaurant, but a very good one. ma and pa food but out of the way a bit. just chat it up a bit. kissing on the first date can be fun. my favorite wine ” date ” move was getting it on on the couch, drinking wine and maybe sneaking a bit in her mouth when kissing. works all the time. CKC…. work it.
when i was in HS, i had an older cute girl for dinner at my mom’s place and i asked her if she wanted wine. there was some in the fridge. it was cooking wine….blah. bad move.

i am getting all nostalgic about 1st dates now.
April 25, 2008

jason
waz up? this was a great show, lots of juice and fucking 89 comments on day 2?
April 25, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Very interesting episode. Like the Treana Meritage a lot and get it when I see it on wine lists. How can you go too wrong with Roussene. I have been married longer than not in my life now almost 33 years so I can’t even remember dating. Only move I ever made was to make them laugh. As Woody Allen said, ” make them laugh and they are less likely to beat you up.”
April 25, 2008

LennyR
Gary, you forgot to give us her phone #! She is smoking!!!
QOTD: Dinner, drinks, my crib…
April 25, 2008

SaraMHCRU
that was a great episode, and she was a great guest.

qotd: it’s been a very long time since i’ve had a first date, but at the last one I had we played board games and had some snacks. seems to have worked out for me pretty well.
April 25, 2008

Len
Loved the episode! It was nice to see someone who is very new to the wine world with an untrained palate vs the well experienced-superpalate…and to have someone disagree with you…just goes to show what you have saying all the time…try it, you might like it.

QOTD: I’m too old for dates!
April 25, 2008

MikeyB
Great show – one of the best – lots of fun, good energy, good wines, great guest.

qotd: tapas. little plates, sharing food, wine, lots of fun.
April 25, 2008

lurkdawg
Nice show. I liked this guest and have enjoyed your other shows with guests. QOTD: no real “moves”. Good to see you taste a white Rhone blend from California. I need to try more of those. Thanks.
April 25, 2008

Donna Marie
Great show. I always enjoy a guest. Excellent topic.

QOTD: It’s been a long time since I had a first date(over 30 years) but my husband and I still have special “dates” and wine is always a part of them.
April 25, 2008

Ryan D
QotD: The massage… hehe.
April 25, 2008

Jayhitek
Is her hand on Gary’s thigh..?

QOTD: Totally cool when they turn the table and try and roofie me..
April 25, 2008

chalz
Too funny. Gary, watch the episode again fuuny to see sisterfirend jump out the chair on the intro. But the best part was when you got her to spit instead of swallow, the wine!
April 25, 2008

mindpirate
I love how you picked up on how she was tasting the wine and showed her a different method of tasting. It was great info for everyone watching too.

Not a bad date move I might add. Teach each other something on a first date.
April 25, 2008

Neil
QOTD: First date tip – let her do the talking and when possible interject a funny tidbit here or there. It’s not important what/where you eat. It’s about first impressions. Look her in the eyes. Pick up the check.
April 25, 2008

Jay
I’m so glad you’re going to dive into some great craft beer.

QOTD: Nice little happy hour spot after work is a great first date. A cocktail/glass of wine/beer with a few snacks and lots of conversation. Also, you have the option to either get out early, or extend the date.
April 25, 2008

Sarno
Great epdisode, my dating days are over.
April 25, 2008

cellar rat
Solid show! Any recommendations on buying wines from Calistoga or Sonoma Coast after many wineries were effected by frost?

QOTD: Oliver Hill Petit Syrah and dark chocolate.
April 25, 2008

*/^_^\*
excellent guest….can we have her back? i need more dating advice….

qotd: talk about her (the date, that is)
9.0
April 25, 2008

raz
QOTD: love bringing the quirkiest angle to everything – the discussion, the place, etc… cause if she can’t handle it, I don’t want to be involved. Why start off bland?
April 25, 2008

Martin
Hey GV, if you really want to get into good beer, come visit us here in Colorado!
April 25, 2008

The Lukas
I just saw the internet superstar live video, where you happen to mention roughly how many views the WLTV gets.
And i know that this video was maybe a little later up than others.
But just over 100 comments?
Come on people.
You’ll make Gary cry.
He doesn’t ask for much.

Great show.
Loving the guests, they always bring a little something something to the show.

What i do on a date, hmm, depends entirely on the girl.
Plus i haven’t done it in a while.
I’d like to, i enjoy dating, even if it doesn’t turn out as planned.
I like meeting people and learning more about the people i know.
April 25, 2008

ChrisR
QOTD: Haven’t had a lot of first dates, and now that I’m married I get none. But maybe I can offer a first date tip for the other guys out there: Make eye contact THE ENTIRE TIME! Don’t look down once, because you will be caught. And women love it when I guy holds their eye the whole time. It’s like the first thing my single women friends say after a date. And find a woman who is as crazy about wine as you are, and you’ll never not have something to talk about!
April 25, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode all of those wines sound good to me

QOTD:
-I usually keep it classic with the dinner then movie date
April 25, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: Do something fun – not too heavy. First date at a very upscale expensive restaurant is cliche, and puts a lot of pressure on the evening to boot. A bike ride, carnival, outdoor music, etc… is more fun and comes with built in things to talk about.
April 25, 2008

Joe G.
Well i am married now but first dates were usually drinks in a loungy kind of place where you could talk have some finger foods and drinks and just sit back and relax.
April 25, 2008

wayno da wino
Sweeeeeet Guest !!!!! Cooool Vinos !!!!! i’d even drink dhose Vinos
without a date !!!

QOTD: First Date approach ?? Head ta a Cool Restaurant ta shoot-da-bull
and see if we (date & me) “click”……..
April 25, 2008

Derek F.
You guys are killing me…she is so cool!! GREAT SHOW!!
April 25, 2008

Alan E.
Sigh, I’m jealous, Gary gets all the hot girls. And he’s winning the New Media Minute Tournament for Hottest Male Web Host with a picture that, in my opinion, just does not do justice to the thunder that is gv.

QOTD: I’m poor, so a walk in the park on a nice day on the weekend seems to do the trick.
April 25, 2008

Cookiedds
QOTD: I’ve been married 8 years so now It’s dinner, a museum, movie, coffee, wine bar or a walk. It’s more fun dating your spouse anyway.
April 25, 2008

Ray
Totally Great Show! Totally! Will definitely try the Rose wines.

QOTD – Definitley DO NOT go to a movie. How can you get to know someone sitting in a movie theater. I like to go to a little BYOB Chinese restaurant where we can sit and chat. After that, go listen to some jazz/blues music.
April 25, 2008

Don Reynolds
Great show. She is my third favorite guest next to A.J. and Jeremy Davies.

QOTD: I still date my wife all the time and being myself seems to be the best approach. I make her laugh…I don’t know what to say.
April 25, 2008

manonthemoon
Solid show, but you have to stop hating on dan the man. You know you are just jealous of the isotoners.
April 25, 2008

Lee W
Great show with a fun guest. Love the wines and I am ordering them for a date with my wife.
April 25, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – First date is shock-and-awe time. Nice clothes, nice restaurant, nice wine – extra planning helps, I think.
April 25, 2008

Rossodio
Best first date move? Well, aside from just being myself, it would be to make sure she knows that she is my focus, what’s most important to me during the date. Not the game on TV, not my phone, not the admittedly gorgeous waitress… but to look my date in the eye, be genuinely listening to and interested in what she says, is nice and speaks volumes for how I feel — and how I want her to feel.
April 25, 2008

Dave
That was one of my all time favorite Thunder Shows! My wife thinks you should have a chick on your show more often!Totally. First date tip: be yourself, but a little humor once in a while doesn’t hurt.
April 25, 2008

Terrance
Woah! Cute cute cute. Brown sugar in the house. More ladies on the thunder show, please. And good wine line up. I have a group blind date tonight and I’m bringing a riesling (thinking about the ladies). Wish me luck Vaniaks!
April 25, 2008

eyezonwine
A good first date is something event driven like a outdoor concert. The kind of thing where there is alot of energy to feed off of and drive the date and conversation in the right direction.
April 25, 2008

Nick R
QOTD – sense of humor is everything

Gary – good episode BUT to me, sparkling wine is THE ultimate date wine. sparkling/champagne is 1) very food friendly (2) signifies a special occasion (3) white wine and easily likable to any palate (4) you can always find a few on ANY wine list that will be good.
April 25, 2008

EllenKF
Seriously, on a first date, if a guy ordered a rose, it would be a sure indication that a second date is not in our future! Pink wines are cute, can be interesting, but they are totally wimpy! Are you with me, girls?
April 26, 2008

Josh
I’m from the Central Coast area and have been drinking Treana for several years now, since before the price point drop, and I thought even then it was well worth the money. All the treana whites are great. Reds aren’t too shabby either.
April 26, 2008

glenn
always fun to have a guest show!

i have forgotten more about dating than you two will ever know. been in the trenches for more than 30 years now.

here is what i know: it is never about the guy. don’t wrap your arms around the male delusion thinking if we are (pick your descriptor) cool enough, rich enough, good looking enough, smart enough, suave enough, whatever enough we can get a woman who isn’t generally interested @ that moment interested in us specifically. this isn’t how it works.

you are much better off determining which women are ready to party and then just going out with them. then just be yourself and women will overlook whatever faults you may display; readily rationalizing your deficiencies as they are ready to be taken. you will also waste a lot less money dating this way.

always remember marriage is the is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.
April 26, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Great show – excellent guest – let’s have her back again.

QOTD: flowers on first date.
April 26, 2008

vibemore
This QOTD makes me feel old and I didn’t think being 33 was that old. Maybe I’ve been fooling myself. Or maybe I’ve just been married for so long I don’t remember first dates. And maybe that’s not a bad thing at all. Wow…that’s quite a conversation I just had with myself there. Good show. I want to be on the show too.
April 26, 2008

J Crazy
Awesomeness was had for all, again!

QOTD: Ask the guard to remove my handcuffs, that’s the first move. After that it’s all up in the air.

no but seriously, I totally agree that the “move” has to be transparency and the adherence to the “no rules” rule. Be yourself, be in the moment and try to create a relaxed environment for your date.
Oh, and Persian Food with belly dancers is always hot.
April 26, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD: No first date moves I can remember, been HAPPILY married for too long!
April 26, 2008

Taylor
Awesome episode, love guests.
QOTD I would say it depends on the situation, but I would say I love food and wine so even if a date kinda tanked I was happy to go out
April 26, 2008

Harley Stan
Cool episode where was it ten years ago when I could have used it?
QOTD- If I was picking a girl up at her parents home I would bring flowers for the mother. Cheesey, but it got me in good with mom
April 26, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: Pay for everything and open the doors for her.
April 26, 2008

terry
at the beginning, i thought the idea is impressive as often people associate wine with a certain degree of romance. However, if you are to bring someone on the show to talk about wine and romance, you should have brought someone who at least understands how to drink wine. she obviously isn’t really well experienced with wine. but good try tough.
April 26, 2008

Luis Felipe
Awesome show, but where are the girls in this comment page? I only saw one comment left by a girl, EllenKF, who obviously has a strong opinion on rosÃ© wines. She sees a guy that orders rose wine to be a whimp – which makes no sense at all, just because it’s pink? You have to come up with a better reason than that. However, this does show that no two women are alike, which bring me to the \
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QOTD: A first date move that may work well on one girl will not always work on another. The best thing to do is to find a balance between being confident being yourself, even if that means asking your date if she would like to experience a rose wine that you have never tried, and all the while minding her personal preferences and reactions to things you do and say. Just keep in mind, you can’t always please them, but at least you can try.

Hey, it worked for me, and now I have a great girl that I am always happy to please.
April 26, 2008

AlisonD
QOTD: My advice to guys when taking a girl on a first date is to have a plan..nothing worse than “so what do you want to do?”. I would suggest asking her what kind of things she likes to do and throw a few things ideas out there. If it’s dinner, that only last so long…now its 10:00 pm and you both dont want to go home..what do you do? Have some ideas planned and let her choose = ) (ex: coffee/dessert place, take a walk, etc.) Dates dont always have to be dinner, but I’d suggest getting something to eat at some point on the date. My most favorite recent date was in NYC, brunch and then walking around a museum (MOMA), then a coffee house afterwards.
April 26, 2008

AlisonD
Regarding the comment about a guy ordering Rose’ on a first date…I may think “wimpy” too but I had a date who said how about we start with a Rose’ or a white, then move to a Red, any maybe have a White with dessert..I thought that was really cool.
April 26, 2008

Jimdish
I don’t have any more first date moves, but if I was single and needed some, the first person I’d go to would be FBC (aka “Pink Panther”) who seems like a lot of fun on the second and third date too..
April 26, 2008

BobbyTiger
Another great guest Gary…….and pretty hot. QOTD…………don’t remember any specific moves, but must be doing something right. Married over 42 years to a great lady.
April 26, 2008

Justin Viger
Shows are always more interesting with guests.
April 26, 2008

chenrys
Twanna was a fun guest…great show.

QOTD: Neither of us has any great date tips…but we’re happily married anyway.
April 26, 2008

skatterbrainz
Another fantastic show. Nice how you mixed in both the wine-specific side of things with the more overarching social/dating aspect. Nice. I’m sure that’s of interest to a LOT of people out there. By the way, it must have been fun to do that show with such a cute co-host beside you.
April 26, 2008

Keith Brown
Great show. Love it when you have guests Gary, but only because you pick some good ones. Quality, not quantity please. She was adorable, totally. BTW, I watch a lot of video blogs, most of whom were at SXSW, and everyone talked about you like you were the Pope or something. QOTD: I’m 44 and single, so obviously, I don’t have any that work…
April 26, 2008

lovecups
I say that you should just pick a few things that you are really interested in and ask her if she wants to do one or two of those…that’s your best bet…if she isn’t interested in the things you are then the relationship is doomed from the beginning…and that is a good way to find out…It can also be really fun from the girl’s standpoint if they are things she doesn’t usually do…like fishing…or softball…or going to an art exhibit or whatever it is that floats your boat. Dates are about learning about each other, so just be you.
April 26, 2008

Glenn
Great Show Gary, Guest was great also. Was pumped that you did the Treana. That is one of my all time favorite white wines.
QOTD: Have been married for 25 years, don’t even remember what a pick-up line is anymore.
April 26, 2008

Eric
I like the chemistry on this show! Way to ratchet it up a notch Gary! Book selling tip: Sell a book and a bottle – and make every 100th bottle be something special…
Thanks for all the hard work and passion Gary; You are inspirational.
April 27, 2008

keny
I was in college and I asked a fine young lady to help me pick out furniture.
Lo and Behold, she is now my wife x 23 years.
April 27, 2008

Mike W
Loved the show today. As someone who is just getting into wines I liked having someone who was just getting into them on the show as well. Especially when you helped her taste the last wine. Us noobies could use more tricks and hints like that.

Thanx for doing the show.
April 27, 2008

JÃ¸rn Idar Kvig
I have to agree with Nick R, where is the bubbles?

QOTD; Trying to stay true to yourself, and not pretend you are someone your not!
April 27, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun show GV.
April 27, 2008

Jeremy
Gary

Check out Jason Mraz’s video and song “Geek in the Pink”

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April 27, 2008

Jon
Best tip Ive got, always – ALWAYS – get the car door for a lady, its easy, and she always appreciates it.
April 27, 2008

Bobby Wino
Two thumbs up on Justin and the Paso shout-out!!

QOTD. I like doing things that aren’t typically first-datey and that I’ve never done before…like surfing or rock climbing or going to a demolition derby or something fun and random and out of the ordinary.
April 27, 2008

Andrew D
Thanks Gary

QOTD: I’m an Australian we don’t really “date”…
April 27, 2008

Lindsay
QOTD: When I still went on first dates â€“ eight years ago? â€“ I liked to go to coffee shops because theyâ€™re quiet, you can go in the afternoon and thereâ€™s no pressure to extend it if itâ€™s not going well.

My first date with my husband led to us closing down the place after many hours. He was (is) a keeper!

Central Coast shout out â€“ yay Justin!! They do really awesome work for cancer research, GV, you should read about their fundraising efforts â€“ itâ€™s a great story. http://www.sanluisobispo.com/business/v-print/story/284600.html
April 27, 2008

davebw
QOTD: I have no idea. Thank God my wife fell for it anyways.

Good show, I like that you kept the budget tight, and I almost like that you avoided bubbly. Although bubbly is great food wine, so I almost don’t like you avoided bubbly. Guest was great, I may check out her website to see if I can surprise wifey sometime.

Dave.
April 28, 2008

Oregon Jim
In 1973 I took her out to play tennis, then the next date we went out and had Almaden Mountain Nectar. A bit of a rose, but probably a white zin! Who knew what was in it? She loved it and we didn’t drink too much. Married thirty years now. The drink today is an Oregon Pinot Rose or a Bandol Rose to impress her all over again.

Super show, you have done well picking guests. Anyone who says guests always make the show better are not paying attention. They just make it different.
April 28, 2008

Leslie
I liked your wine choices and reasons, Barbera is very under appreciated, but would have liked to seen some tips on how to behave with wine to impress your date, or at minimum to show you’re not a loser.
ie. how to hold the glass, to stop saying “I love wine”, some different varietals to bring up so you’re favorite wines aren’t Chardonnay and Cabernet, etc……the only tip we got was not to get drunk on the first date….pretty lame!
qotd I think a wine bar is good place for a first date because it can last as long or as short as you want and normally the atmosphere is more fun than a restaurant.

ps. please ask the funky brown chick on what date it is ok to f*cky f*ck
April 28, 2008

jpwardaia
Great show…i liked hearing you give instructions on how to taste the wine better…how to train your palette…we need to know.
April 28, 2008

Karl Laczko
Great guest, Twanna was really relaxed and comfortable alongside you – unlike some previous ones who seem overawed or, worse, tried too hard.

QOTD – You’re asking the wrong person, my dating history was limited and unsuccessful, and, luckily, unecessary for the last 11 years.
April 28, 2008

Blake
QOTD: Nothing better than the big smile and the “you look great” comment. Great guest
April 28, 2008

lawschooldrunk
number 16…give a shout out to joe montana.

how do you get a bottle on a date and not drink a lot if you don’t do any spitting?
April 28, 2008

Cliff and Darcey
Good show! QOTD: LISTEN!
April 28, 2008

Aaron
QOTD: I recently took out my girlfriend to a great wine tapas restaurant and I asked her to pick out the food and I will pair it with one wine that will best pair with all of them. She loved it, I loved it. The Sommelier loved it because I got him involved by judging my wine choice. Basically, we both were involved in the decision and lets just say we had a wonderful evening.
April 28, 2008

Courtney M
QOTD: It’s been so long since I’ve been on a first date. From what I remember, Steve and I would usually go to the local coffeehouse for dates. It was nearby, inexpensive and one of the most interesting and relaxing places in town.
April 28, 2008

Ben F
Dude killer Show and She was Awesome!! QOTD I love taking my dates to restaurants that they have never been I am talking the mom and pop hole in the wall places that are killer!!!
April 29, 2008

Brian Walch
Justin Winery!!! I think they are the winery that comes up to Rainy Pass Lodge during the Alaska Iditarod which makes them instantly desirable for me, being an Alaskan.
April 29, 2008

Antony
I’ve always found a few playful insults to work remarkably well if you can weather the initial storm.
April 29, 2008

Whimsy
Twanna A. Hines is what we call in the biz a ‘cutie pie’.
April 29, 2008

pierazzo
Wo cares about wines with a guest like her? GORGEOUS!
Sorry fellas, i’m Italian, please try to understand……
April 29, 2008

Linderelli
I think that lots of eye contact and the occasional touch on the arm work well for that first date. . . if you are interested that is.
April 29, 2008

karenp
Great show. I really appreciated watching a strong, articulate woman discuss her wine likes and dislikes. I’d like to see more bloggers on the show
April 30, 2008

JayZee
Nice show! You really rock when you have a guest on the show. I really enjoyed that one and seeing/hearing her reactions to the wines. Very interesting.

QOTD: Let’s see, I’ve been married for a fairly long time so “dating” as such does not exist. But I think doing something a little unique on a first date is cool – however, there has to be quiet time involved to be able to talk to each other and listen to each other.
April 30, 2008

VinoVixen
playing catch-up …loved the show and especially loved Funky Brown Chic’s laugh….Thanks
May 1, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: The first date has got to be somewhat casual, maybe even lunch, and I like doing something or going somewhere that is new for both of us, which gives a reason for laughter, conversation, and sharing an experience for the first time. The zoo is always a good bet here.
May 1, 2008

Matthew L
Great show with a great guest.

QOTD: I think my safest first date move was to not have a move. I always found just being myself and going with the flow worked best. If that’s a move–so be it. I think a tip for a lot of guys, and some women, is to listen to the other person. So often we are worried about trying to make conversation happen that we don’t allow it to develop naturally.
May 1, 2008

pawncop
The wines appear to be quite intersting and will add them to the list. Lord, the list is getting long.

Now married for over 24 years, could not think of a first date approach if my life depended on it.
May 3, 2008

Mr Surbade
You have too much time in your hands
May 4, 2008

Dan-o
GV – good show! Shout out to the funky brown chick!
QOTD – I think that the most important thing to do (if you are really interested) is to let the person know that you are a listener, you are a companion, you are caring, and that you make them feel comfortable to be around you.
I met my wife 23 years ago and we were freinds before we dated, which made falling in love much easier!
May 6, 2008

Andy & Edie
I think the best first date approach is to not go to the movies or someplace where you can’t talk. We went bowling for our first date and then played pool and had a great time. Great episode Gary and great guest!
May 7, 2008

Sassodoro
QOTD. Sorry, I’ve been off the dating market for decades. Mrs. Sassodoro and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary next week.
May 7, 2008

chezjosh
Dates are fun. Order the wine, if she likes it (and you do too), you’re golden, if not, it wasn’t meant to be.
May 7, 2008

Chuck
Nice show. Fun guest too. Would love to see you throw a couple beer themed episodes at us.

QOTD – Best first date I ever had – Took her for a hike in a local park, surprised her with a picnic dinner and a bottle of vino.
May 10, 2008

eltrainlane
I really like this one as well. I agree w/ chuck. We need some beer reviews. I really liked the beer one you did before, maybe like on every couple of months or so.
June 10, 2008

Steven E
Great Show! I also like the Elio Perrone Barbera D’Astiâ€“ I have it on my wine list by the glass. Like Gary I thought it would be a better value than any Chianti at the same price point. Thanks!
June 10, 2008

Steven E
QOTD: First Date? Eat somewhere new!
July 15, 2008

Tooch
Fun show!

QOTD: On a first date, I like to get a simple dinner. Relaxing environment, enjoyable wine with good conversation.
July 31, 2008

redmeat
I gotta go with Brachetto D’Aqcai
August 15, 2008

Logan
Twanna’s super cute!

QOTD: On a first date I like to go somewhere casual and fun for good, light food and some drinks; afterwards walk around, enjoy the nights lights and stuff, then go for coffee and desert somewhere cozy and cool. If sparks are in the air, maybe another round of drinks after, and then whatever develops… (^_-)
January 11, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Good show. Def. something that needed to be touched on. QOTD: I usually use my sense of humor to let a woman know Im a fun guy, like maybe even before I actually ask her on the date. Then I like to do something thats not overly romantic, but sweet and memorable as a first date.
March 27, 2009

winelover101
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May 20, 2009

Valentin
I wouldn’t mind to date her to say the least. Totally!
August 31, 2009

Mikeeeee
Totally.