Cornas Wines From The Rhone

Cornas Wines From The Rhone – Episode #454

April 29, 2008

It is UNREAL to me that we are covering Cornas for the 1st time on the THUNDER show since it is one of my favorite wines!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Paris Cornas Granit 60Cornas
2003 Jean Luc Colombo Cornas LouveeCornas
2005 Tardieu Laurent Cornas VvCornas

Links mentioned in todays episode.

The Conan Party at Bounce NY

216 Responses

April 29, 2008

Aaron S.
Yay! (more later)
April 29, 2008

GrapeStuff
1
April 29, 2008

Shervin M
3
April 29, 2008

GrapeStuff
dang
April 29, 2008

waibeans
tooop !)
April 29, 2008

Aaron S.
Re: book signing – This is one of those times when I wish I lived near NY.
April 29, 2008

Kdawg
top 10
April 29, 2008

Phil G
Hoping southern France continues to bring the Thunder!
April 29, 2008

Sam Brower
i would be there if i was in new york gary…but alas i’m not, i enjoyed the episode, a new wine for me
April 29, 2008

manonthemoon
top 10
April 29, 2008

Christophe - Titus Vineyards
When is your book signing in SF?
April 29, 2008

LuvsChandon
Of course I’ll be watching you on Conan again, thats how I first got turned on to you and the Vayniac world!!! Plus I watch every new show of his, I love my DVR!

Bought my first GruVe wine today!!! Will likely open this weekend!
April 29, 2008

Omallley
Sweet! Cornas!

Loving the Northern Rhone Exposure
April 29, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: Keep going with the wine education stuff, it adds a lot of value!!
April 29, 2008

lawschooldrunk
conan! nice!
April 29, 2008

drydrew
No! ask me Y?
April 29, 2008

Aaron S.
Re: the decanter – the Wine Fall? Near instantaneous decanting?

Re: 21st birthday wine – my Dad has an ‘88 magnum of Napa Cabernet waiting for me in our “wine cellar” (basically a closet under our stairs filled with wine)… not sure about which winery it’s from, but I’m looking forward to it.

How can a Vayniac give YOU a birthday shout-out, Gary??

QOTD: In the spirit of John F. Kennedy, I shall not tell you what Wine Library TV can do for me, but ask what I can do for Wine Library TV. …So, what can I do, especially since I can’t buy wine yet? Maybe buy a book or two? What else?
April 29, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Alas, the only Fixin I had was oxidized.

QOTD — I’m happy with it as is . . . well, when the show is running late or isn’t going to show, a notice would be nice

“T”
April 29, 2008

Kdawg
QOTD: what can WLTV do for me, it can do more burgundy episodes with some good red burgs, that’s what it can do for me
April 29, 2008

Jay
I’m so jacked that you brought back the, “Oooh this.” Nice work. Also, the call out about Runts was hilarious.

Although I haven’t had that particular one, I’ve had a couple wines from Jean Luc Colombo and have really enjoyed the barnyard (poop) aspect on the nose.

QOTD: WLTV can make me the host of Beer Library TV.
April 29, 2008

Saftig
I’m definitely ordering a Cornas today without fail. Syrah and I get along very well.
QOTD: In your spare time (yeah, I know, what’s that?) share some weird ass wine facts of the day. I’ll be happy to be your researcher on this.
Great show today.
April 29, 2008

Roberto
GONNNNNNNNAAAAAA miss the book signing by one day?!!! leaving NYC on the 13th, however will definitely join you at the Conan watching so we can finally meet!!

Good show, I love Cornas, about time dude!!

Any way to get a book signed before that? It’ll be tough to get you to sign one in Costa Rica
April 29, 2008

JD
Props about the Conan show! Wish I was in NY for the events. You should come out to Phoenix for a book signing before it becomes unbearably HOT.

QOTD: I guess this is more of a Wine Library thing, but you could integrate it with the show… I’d like to see a http://mobile.winelibrary.com (http://m.winelibrary.com for short). It would be nice to have a handy reference–a primer, if you will–for the store rather than making lists by hand.
April 29, 2008

KVolk
Never tried any of the wines you mentioned and no book signing I am afraid….keep bring the Thunder every day.
April 29, 2008

Daniel
Gary great show! A big congrats on being on Conan again. I will defiantly will be watching!

QOTD: I don’t think there is anything more you can do. Like the old saying “If it not broke don’t fix it”.
April 29, 2008

BargePlus
Good Viewer QOTD from Christophe: When is the book signing in SF?
April 29, 2008

terroirist
Q: What can wine Library do for me?

A: Keep bringing the Thunder!

Are we not men? We are devo!

Great Plug for the book on Conan..

In sooth,

Terroirist aka mike in Nebraksa
April 29, 2008

Omallley
Excellent show, GV! I know I am a sucker for the Rhone shows, but this was right up my alley. Great stuff! And congrats on the second appearance on Conan. Of course, I just cut cable so I’ll have to wait a few days before seeing it (but I am sure you’ll be getting Mott to link it up).
April 29, 2008

laurie in VT
A wine I’ve never heard of. Interesting ep- ‘raw chain’?

Book signing- nope

side QOTD2- nope

QOTD- Like GrapeStuff says, keep teaching us!
April 29, 2008

Rick D
I have not yet had a cornas, but after this show I am buying some. To bad I will have to wait for several years to enjoy. I may see if I can locate some older vintages in the local wine shops.

I am setting the DVR for Conan.
April 29, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Ive had a couple of Cornas and I absolutely love them. If only it were a bit cheaper. I’d rather go for a Madiran when I’m looking for that huge tannic monster wine.

QOTD: What can WLTV do for me? The amount of education I’m getting out of it is incredible and will hopefully go towards opening up a wine bar down here in texas in the next 2 to 3 years.

–RH
April 29, 2008

Omallley
Crap…I knew I missed something…

QOTD: Keep on keeping on. What does WLTV need from me?
April 29, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD… Dude you are so doing it, just keep bringing the thunder.
April 29, 2008

amgryger
I bought a few bottles each of the Paris Granit 60 and Paris Granit 30 a few months back with the intent of just sitting on it for a few years. If I can remember, I’ll let you know how it goes. I’m becoming a bigger and bigger fan of syrah all the time it seems.

I’m in NYC, maybe I can do the book signing, but I’m not sure yet.

QOTD: More blind tastings.
April 29, 2008

Roberto
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a shout out, just for me !!!!!!!!!!

To answer your question about being 40: Here is what 40 feels like… opened up a bottle of Penfolds Grange 2001 about a month ago, drank most of it with my wife…it was heavenly. Then, the next morning, I wake up feeling old and tired (and thirsty) only to realize there was still some juice left in the bottle (about a full glass!), poured it into a big-ass glass, and oh my oh my oh my… IT WAS HEAVEN…so much more complex… just so much better… So, you may think 40 is old, then when you get there, you realize, it’s sooooooooooo much better than before… Best Gary, thanks again for the b/day shout out…
April 29, 2008

Mike
What can WLTV do for us?

I would like to see a “preview” schedule of what you are going to taste. Even is it is “tentative” and subject to change if something BIG comes up. You could plan the Mon – Thr tastings and still surprise us on the laid back Friday show. What’cha think?
April 29, 2008

manonthemoon
QOTD: Blind tastings are good, but getting conan to eat dirty sock is even better. Keep on bringing it day in and day out.
April 29, 2008

Antony
Ask not what Wine Library can do for you but what you can do for Wine Library.
April 29, 2008

Eric Arnold
Bummer the JLC Cornas didn’t show quite well today, but I gotta tell ya, if you ever get invited to a party Jean-Luc is going to be it, don’t hesitate. The guy loves food and wine more than anyone I’ve ever met. I was at this thing once on a roof deck in Hell’s Kitchen (his US marketing guy’s apartment) and he had about 100 people crammed up there. The whole time, Jean-Luc was running around like a maniac. Every so often you’d here WHACK! WHACK! WHACK! … I look over, and he’s hacking apart two WHOLE tunas. He’d throw the chunks on the grill with some sea salt and olive oil real quickly, then run over to one of four who prosciutto legs and hack off chunks for everyone, then go hack at the tuna some more. Was really great fun, but mostly showed that Cornas wines can be for a casual gathering with simple, solid food. Was a total blast!
April 29, 2008

Taylor
Great show, the Cornas might roll a little to heavy for me they’re pretty expensive. Cant wait for Conan
No, I won’t be at the signing.
QOTD I just appreciate that you put the show out daily, so all I ask is that it keeps going as long as possible. Thanks for everything Gary!
April 29, 2008

Leif Erik Sundstrom
first off, not in NYC on the 13th, sorry…
QOTD:
what can WLTV do for me? hire me as an intern for a stint. some kind of a position where i can be involved in buying and tasting, and seeing the ins and outs fo the internet side of things as well. i gots some ideas and need an educational launch before i dispell them.
this is indeed a lot to ask, and nothing i’ve considered until you asked… so it’s spontaneous and innocent request.
L
April 29, 2008

mazdaspeedy3
QOTD: I would really like to see a tempranillo episode, maybe compare some of the cali wines with some from spain?

I would also like to see priorat discussed.
April 29, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: Keep on doing what it’s doing.
April 29, 2008

Mark in T.o.
Major delurking in progress! Thanks for all the great shows Gary – kudos on your book. Don’t suppose there will be a Canadian book signing? Anyway, love the
show! Great to look forward to coming home each day and watching with a nice glass in hand. I echo a previous comment that suggested that it would be great to know in advance what the theme of the show is, where possible. And, from someone held hostage to the LCBO… it is always great to see featured wines that we can get here in Ontario. Cheers!
April 29, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
What a great show….glad to see you bustin’ out some Cornas. I’ve only had two before…maybe three. Let’s see….side question. I’ve hven’t had the Fixen(sp?) but I had a Quince(sp?) that was imported by Kermit Lynch about 4 months ago…and it was good…very good.

QOTD: What can you do for me? Hmmm…I think I’ll save this one for a bit and use it when I need it…..
April 29, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
WLTV helps us know more about the varieties of wine to search for. Our local areas are so small, you widen our horizons. Thanks, btw.
April 29, 2008

eyezonwine
Keep bringing the thunder, and send me the new wrist band I’ll take a picture and post it immediately.
April 29, 2008

KenP
My beloved Cornas! Wonderful ep, GV.

QOTD: You work hard to bring us value. It would be rude to ask for more!
April 29, 2008

Dominus
Clothesline Tom Brady, you da man, love it!

Good show though I believe I’ve never had a Cornas.

QOTD: I’m in 7th Heaven what WLTV does for me EXCEPT make a trip to the DC area. Other than that, I’m snug as a bug in a rug. Keep it up.

And unfortunately, no NY meetings so I won’t be attending the book signing. Kudos to you.
April 29, 2008

Loweeel
What can WL do for me? More Petite Sirahs (inc. Aussie Durif), start carrying the Israeli non-kosher wines! You talked about having that episode last August, and we’ve been waiting almost 9 months for it.

Keep up the good work, GV!
April 29, 2008

sonnybobiche
I’ll be there at Borders hopefully. Rip it on Conan!

QOTD: Scotch episode!
QOTD2: Get your own show on Food Network! (Seriously, that channel is going down the drain with all their crappy content. Save them!)
April 29, 2008

Rich
QoTd Wine Library brings us joy and knowledge. How much better can that be?
April 29, 2008

Suzanne
QOTD: Open a Boston branch!
April 29, 2008

NO BOOK for me
Congratulations on the book. I did not buy one and wonâ€™t buy one because I refuse to buy any printed material. This 2008, we must embrace new media and alternative publication methods. Youâ€™re a technology driven guy. Why couldnâ€™t you have published your book in PDF or audio format? Do you know how much energy and natural resources it takes to print, pack, ship, store, sell, and reship books? Why not have it in PDF and we all can read it on our computer, PDA, or PDF enabled phones. Even better yet, have it on audio format so we can â€˜readâ€™ it at the gym, while drivingâ€¦ well you get the idea. With your clout Iâ€™m sure you can get some really famous people to read the book. Personally I think President G.W. Bush would be a hoot since he has such an interesting take on the English language. But Iâ€™m sure the person that would propel your book to #1 status is PARIS HILTON! After all she claims to read as much as an entire book a day. This would certainly silence her critics and put you in the history book for proving that Miss Hilton can indeed read.

So Gary, will there ever be an audio or PDF version of your book? Or would you prefer to continue to decimate our forests and burn thousands of gallons of fuels to get the paper version to us?
April 29, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Simply ‘Keep on Keepin on.’ That’s all the gift we need.
April 29, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: More! More what? More of everything! That should either get Gary pumped or make his head explode.
April 29, 2008

SugaredViolets
QOTD: Are there any good box wines for a girl on a budget?
April 29, 2008

Susan
Gary- No, no, no and no. Still LOVING all of the fun in retail [wink wink ] and can’t get out of Charlotte for a few more weeks……………But I still have a way to get there as soon as I change jobs. No, I won’t have to walk. It involves some jet engines and a good tailwind……………and hopefully not too much turbulence. Would LOVE to come to the book signing and the party and to Bounce and would love to see you LIVE with Conan but…………….have to earn a living. CONGRATULATIONS on being on Conan again and on the book signing!! WISH I COULD be there……………… Will get to NJ to see you soon…………………………..
April 29, 2008

DirtWineKen
Nice episode! I had almost forgotten this region, thanks for reminding me. I have enjoyed many of these in the dim remote past.
QOTD: Besides letting me give you french pronunciation lessons , what you can do for me is to keep exposing new wine regions. Syrah rocks!!
April 29, 2008

Joe G.
Have more cheese on the show!!! Like the Polder Gold 1yr Old Goat Cheese you sell at wine library. I was at winelibrary yesterday and tried all the cheese samples you had there but I fell in love with the Polder it was awesome any cheese needs to try it. Paired with a nice buttery white wine it would be heaven.
April 29, 2008

Top 100!
never fails
April 29, 2008

Anthony L.
Good show, though I’m not a fan of Syrah.
QOTD: Keep the great shows coming.
April 29, 2008

Kristen
You’re awesome GV! After you tasted that last wine, I felt like I was at a Baptist Revival Meeting or something. “Speak it Brother!” Cause this is as close as I get to organized religion! Can’t wait to watch you on Conan again…unfortunately I won’t be near NYC- wish I could be there for the party and signing. I still say you should go to Colbert!

QOTD1: Yes, I actually just had a Quincy. It was great! It had a gorgeous nose.
QOTD2: Dude, WLTV decided my career path! Thank *you*! Although it would be cool to see an Eastern European/Central Asia wine show (Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, etc). I’d love to see if they brought the Thunder!
April 29, 2008

Alex Hopgood
QOTD: WLTV gives me a chance to sit back and relax and watch my favourite show with a glass of wine
April 29, 2008

Jaybird
QOTD: Are you any good at hockey? If so the Rangers need help, otherwise just keep doing what you’re doing!
April 29, 2008

espressokev
WLTV entertains the HELL outta me for 15+ minutes a day. I can’t say that about anything else i listen to or watch…
April 29, 2008

Justin Viger
I don’t think I need anything else from WLTV.
April 29, 2008

Stu
QOTD: Are you kidding? We’re getting this for free. Just don’t stop.
April 29, 2008

Jake
What can WineLibrary do for me?

Hey Gary, I’m 22 years old, and I’m pretty new to wine. I’m very interested and excited about wine, but I want to know more. I’ve been watching WineLibraryTV for a few weeks now and I love it. I watched all of the shows on the side for people who are new to wine, but honestly, I’m still a bit lost. I’d like a primer on all things wine. Now, I know that wine info is a little bit assumed here, but I think it would be awesome if you did a Wine 101 type show. A show that I could make anyone who was new to wine watch and they would have enough knowledge to get started without wasting their money buying crap. Explain everything from which glasses I might need, to what to expect from certain types of wine. What are tannins? What do you mean when you say big wine? Which wines should I decant? What’s the right temp for different wines? How should I store them? If I were to go to the store today, is there a relatively short list of wines that I could buy for a reasonable amount of money (I know this is hard, but I’m a college student), that would introduce me to the wine world, so I could have like a starting point of experience. I’m so excited about wine, but I go to the store and I just get overwhelmed. It seems like there is too much to know, and I can’t afford to make a whole lot of mistakes buying the wrong things just quite yet. Please Gary, help me out!
April 29, 2008

Ozzybeef
Another interesting show…Big fan of Shiraz from Oz so I will have to try a Cornas.

QOTD: Wine Library TV has done a lot for me already, opened up a huge wine world to explore and I’ve had a lot of fun. So it fees weird to ask for more, so I’ll ask for something huge! I would love it if you could wield your magic and stop the new IL state wine laws that are going into effect soon, banning wine shipments. Wine Library is a great store and I want to order from you freely!
April 29, 2008

Billyd
Great show.
QOTD: WLTV is a daily pleasure for me. I never know what to expect and I like that. always informative and when I purchase your recs tasty.
Thanks for all your hard work, dedication and inspiration
April 29, 2008

Blake
QOTD1: Can’t make it to NYC….sry GV
QOTD2: Cant remember the question
QOTD2: Just keep doing what you’re doing man!!! Maybe a state my state series of shows, show what all of America has to offer, good or bad!
April 29, 2008

Susan
Gary- VaynerNation The TV Show???????? I would watch TV again if that really could happen………………………….TV these days is crap!!!!
April 29, 2008

TWalk
How about a little SmelloVIsion!!
April 29, 2008

Susan
GARY- QOTD: Come to Panther Stadium!!! Will make the super star arrangements soon…………………………….
April 29, 2008

Zinny
QOTD – WLTV is great – can’t think of much to improve it. My favorite aspects are the diversity of the wines you have on the show and the education that you try to give about varietals, regions, producers, etc. I like to gauge my palate against yours (and others) and using that I’m getting pretty good at selecting wines that *I* will like vs wines that critics and bloggers like. WLTV is fun to watch (I also read like 20 other blogs, though . .ha ha)

The archive is really great, too. Good job with the tagging!
April 29, 2008

familydoc
1- No
2- No
3 (official QOTD): Keep it going!
April 29, 2008

thefanjestic
Good show – I look forward to getting to try some cornas wines in the near future!
April 29, 2008

Pete G
Good show/good topic – again featuring the not so common wines. Love the Crozes-Hermitage myself. Will have kick it up a notch all roll the Cornas soon.

QOTD: Keep keeping it real and keep up with the honest evaluations – that’s all we ask…
April 29, 2008

Dan Long
Gary, just wanted to say I’m hooked on your show. You consume my lunch break everyday. Right now with rasing a family the most I can spend on a wine is 20 BONES so I really enjoy the shows that have bottles under my budget.I would love to see you do a few more shows on spirits and maybe some bourbons.

Thanks for all your hard work.

Dan from “WHO-DEY”-nati…
April 29, 2008

jp
qotd- just keep bringin’ it man!(and maybe figure out how to ship to Georgia some day:)
BTW- I’m part of the displaced Norwegian contingent- ha!
We don’t have a very extensive selection in this little corner of the world, and I’ve only been paying attention to what I’m tasting since I stumbled across your show around Thanksgiving, but thanks to you I’ve not bought the same wine twice since then.
THANKS GARY!
April 29, 2008

Dr. Dan
Appetizer, main course, yes…dessert, phooey. WL, keep the educational/information content coming. Thanks.
April 29, 2008

chenrys
Thanks for introducing us to a region we aren’t familiar with. Hope we get a chance to try those sometime.

QOTD: Hmmmm….besides educate and entertain….
April 29, 2008

JoeShmo
great show as always, ive never had a cornas. SO ! thats my next wine.
QOTD: teach me, i love learning about wines and different wines, and differences between vintages, and grapes. all that junk = totally awsome cool stuff AND, i love it.
April 29, 2008

Indigo
QOTD: Keep the show going. I love LEARNING, I love that it’s “REAL” and I love being able to talk wine with the dudes and not seem like a dweeb.
April 29, 2008

Keith Brown
QOTD: Uh…just keep doing it?? I especially love the education on the French wines because to a neophyte, they’re pretty mysterious, not knowing all the regions and AOCs and the varietals used, etc…
April 29, 2008

DaveyDonut
Great show! I am a HUGE fan of Cornas; it’s just too bad they cost so much. Last year my local store had tons of the 2000 Cave de Tain L’Hermitage Cornas les Nobles Rives, so I gave it a whirl… MAN did it blow me away! Granted the Cave de Tain L’Hermitage is a massive co-op, but this wine KILLS it (93-94 points to me and most on cellartracker). Best of all, they wanted $15 a bottle! For AGED Cornas! I am kind of pissed at myself for only picking up 15 bottles, because it totally rules. And even that one, at 7 years old (at the time), needs about 4 hours in the decanter to really open up. I’ve since acquired a bottling of the 1995 and 1990 of the same, so look to have a fun 5 year vertical soon. This will also hopefully give me some insight into how my 2000 will age. The last one you tasted today sounds cool… you should put your magnums of it on free.winelibrary.com

Shout outs… This reminds me of why I never ask for one. Getting out of hand.

QOTD: Shelling out the wine knowledge is what I love so much about WLTV… sometimes that focus seems lost and I almost miss episodes as a result, but I love watching episodes where you actually TEACH us something about the wine, not just talk notes and shout outs. It’s true, I don’t necessarily care if you love or pan a wine, so I don’t listen to your notes at all at times. I literally tune out when you talk about some wines I have no interest in… but when you start talking about interesting things about the wine, THAT’s when I get engaged. So, please keep up the knowledge, and not just the opinion! Thanks,

David
April 29, 2008

pete c
QOTD- educate and value. Thanks for both.
April 29, 2008

Ed Salonia
QOTD: It can educate and deliver your enthusiasm 5 days a week.

Keep up the good work GV.
April 29, 2008

David Harris
Great show!
April 29, 2008

Lenny
QOTD: Possibly tasting wines from other regions of the US. Not where the are made, but where they are distributed. I have yet to find a wine in my area (Houston) that you have tried because they are only distributed up there. I have purchased some from Wine Library, but many that were really good are sold out by the time I get to listen and attempt to buy.

Now I just listen for the knowledge, and if the selection doesn’t peak my interest, I pass on the episode.

Keep up the good work, because you have made me appreciae wines mush more than I ever did in the past. For that I say thanks!!!
April 29, 2008

JC
Kick ass show! Thanks!!!
April 29, 2008

agentorange
SQOTD#1&2: Nope

QOTD: Bringing the happiness. Is there anything better? How can we not smile when you mention “raw chain”, “dark steak” and “fruiting it up”?
April 29, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: i don’ remember what it was
qqotd: no
qqqotd: ship to all 50 states
8.98
April 29, 2008

KW
Interesting information on Cornas
QOTD: Keep up the good work – I enjoy the show.
April 29, 2008

Paris
QOTD: I’ve always been a bit of a novice wine lover – knowing just enough to be dangerous. Wine library has beed educational, fun, and a bit of adventure. I think Wine Library could spend more time on Oregon wines and maybe schedule events around the country. I firmly believe with enough advanced scheduling, these could be beneficial and with admission plus wine sales could easily fund themselves. Just a thought.

Oh, and Wine Library could send me a flipping wristband!!!!!
April 29, 2008

Doug from New Orleans
QOTD Keep bringing the thunder! Thanks!
April 29, 2008

John D.
Gary -

Episodes like yesterday and today are exactly why I love and watch your show. I had not heard of Gruner or Cornas, and I doubt my local wine shop carries it b/c I’ve been all over that place. Thanks for bringing the thunder big time! How ’bout a big shout out to GV for educating this Vayniac! I will add these to my wish list and hope to buy/cellar them soon. As always, thank you for the education Gary. And I will try to lurk less and comment more. Cheers!
April 29, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Thank you for the kicking show Gary and Mott. I appreciate all of your hardwork.

QQTD: I am definitely going to show up but my Amazon books don’t get in till the 19th.

Bounce: I will definitely show up on 05/12. Can’t wait to see all the other Vayniacs.

QQTD: It might be a good idea to bring a map on sometimes for us that might now the specific region you are refering to. That way we have a better idea.
April 29, 2008

MattUD
QOTD1: Cant’s make it, going to be out of the country
QOTD2: Nope
QOTD3: Just keep bringing the thunder, love the varietal shows!
April 29, 2008

Mark Manning
QOTD: What can your vodcast do for me/for us viewers? Hmm . . . . Wine is a BIG thing. Some guy can rate wine all day long, every day for years, and still not exhaust the incredible range of the subject. So most wine aficionados tend to focus. Like the guy in the movie Sideways who refuses to taste Merlot. Me, I’d say that 80% of the wines I’ve drunk in the past decade have been in the same dozen categories: California Zins, Oregon Pinots, Tawny Ports, Vinho Verde, NZ Sauv Blanc, etc. But if you get too honed in on a few wines, you palate starts to flatten pretty quickly. So I’ve consciously set out to challenge myself with new varietals and regions. Just today, it was Sancerre and Monastrell that I put on my shopping list. OK, well, what I most appreciate and respect about your show is that you do taste the Top Ten wines on the American market, sure, but you also make a special point to introduce wacky things too. I mean, who drinks Cornas, man? Just you, at this stage of the game, but we all should! Have you done a Lirac show? I bet you will, soon enough. Madeira? You’ll get around to it. The day will come when you even do a show on vinifera hybrid varietals. And by doing shows of both these types, the mainstream and the challenging, you will, indeed, change the wine world (whether they like it or not).
April 29, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: Keep WLTV going!
April 29, 2008

MrJCG1
So, I’m at the pickup window at the Wine Library today. Just as I’m picking up my wine, including a case of D’arenberg d’arry’s original 2005 (my wife’s inexpensive fav), Mott walks by. Mott actually got me a little starstruck. So much so, I didn’t check the case and was given the wrong one. Now I gotta make the 40 minute trek back down there this weekend to exchange it. All I have to say is…

MOTT!!! Link THIS up!!!
April 29, 2008

RnD
As plenty of others have said… Keep bringing the Thunder!!!! Period.
April 29, 2008

E
Just do your thing, I’m good over here.
April 29, 2008

Little Jonny H
That’s right, baby… Gholston is a MONSTER! Before you know it he’ll be sacking Brady like he did Henne! The Buckeye crew is bringing continuity to the Jets’ line(s)

QOTD: Winelibrary can bring the thunder into my home (of course), but also can debunk the myths of imported wines and enlighten my drinking experience!
April 29, 2008

HO
QOTD
What can you do for me? How about another tast-a-long with Gary just like the xmas package.
April 29, 2008

Jeff T
QOTD: nope, I haven’t had either. But I absolutely adore the cab francs as well as some sauvignon blancs from the Loire.
April 29, 2008

RonD
What a great show today! You killed it!

My wife and I have been on a Rhone and Syrah kick lately so this was right up our alley.

What can WLTV do for us? I know this is a sore subject, but how about shipping to WA State? I know you’re working on it so I look forward to when it’s available. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Send our thanks to everyone (including Mott) behind the scenes.
April 30, 2008

Gobi
gary, if you can give a shout out to Costa Rica… give a shout out to Rep. of Panama! we’re right next door! haha

QOTD – keep on being GREAT.. and, shout outs to Rep. of PANAMA!!!!!! I repeat.. REPUBLIC OF PANAMA!!!!!!!! hahaha
April 30, 2008

Caleb
@12:37, please don’t tell me you trained your pallet for that.
April 30, 2008

Caleb
PALATE, I meant palate … yes, long day. LOL. Please tell me no.
April 30, 2008

a
i’ve had a few tastes of Fixin in the past couple years. We sold a lot of it at my old restaurant and saved a little bit for the staff to taste. Really really dig the Fixin.
April 30, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
I’ve never heard of those appellations, definitely never noticed the name on a bottle.

I’m definitely liking the more focused episodes that feature wines from less known places and less known varietals. Just keep churning out episodes, that’s what WLTV can do for me.

Oh, that gives me another idea for the “how to improve WL.com” thread in the forum.
April 30, 2008

Robert Howells
Wine Library has done plenty for me already. What can I do for Wine Library?
April 30, 2008

Ryan W
QOTD -

Gary,

I have learned so much in the last month and a half that I have been watching your show than my whole wine drinking career. I have always had a passion for wine, but always found it hard to get immersed into the culture. I always found myself on my own. WLTV has taught me so much and I am about 80 shows in now and am looking to watch all that I can.

I feel like I can’t say Thanks enough.

I look forward to seeing your ass on Conan again.

Thanks and please keep bringing the Thunder
April 30, 2008

vibemore
Cornas…have never tried it. I sure with I could buy it from Wine Library. Which leads to the QOTD: WLTV can talk to the good people at http://www.winelibrary.com and get them to start shipping to WA state again. Seriously, I would spend way too much $ with y’all. So maybe that means don’t do this. Wait, do this. Work it out. I’ve even sent emails to the state congress people involved in the votes here. Don’t know what else to do.
April 30, 2008

Adam Sanders
HAD to drop a comment just to say: that was a ripping episode. Well done.
April 30, 2008

Withnail
QuincyOTD: Have I ever tried a Quincy in this lifetime? About 6 hours ago.
The French Wine Roadshow passed through Vancouver and we went to the tasting this afternoon. There was a whole table filled with Quincy SBs and they were delicious.
April 30, 2008

T. Bone
Never tried a Cornas, need to go russle up a bottle. Thanks for the enthusiasm and info. Have had a couple Fixins and enjoyed them muchly. Keep rocking with the lesser-knowns and educational details, can’t get enough.

QOTD: You are already doing it. Don’t stop the thunder. Ever.
April 30, 2008

Moselman
QOTD: Review a Grillo, svp. And send Sean Avery all your corked wines ;>)

(and iirc, there’s a 16 you can vent on for a bit).
April 30, 2008

Tom Y @ SF
QOTD: wristband for lurkers?
April 30, 2008

RickD
Hey GV
I can’t believe that you DIDN’T decant these wines! You HAD to know about the tannins. checked out ep 18 recently – lots of fun. QOTD – just for fun – do a blind tasting. Have Mott or familia or staff pick some wines and have you taste blind. could be fun.
April 30, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
Wine Library can come down under to Australia. Bring some thunder down under.. Oh that rhymes.
April 30, 2008

J Crazy
QOTD1: Can’t make it out…too far from Japan.

QOTD2: Call me a romantic but I love to hear about the history of the winery, wine region, winemakers, etc. Also, maybe once a month or once every two weeks or so do a “wine 101.g” or some themed show without as much tasting and more on the content of a certain aspect of wine.
Ex: Explain Biodynamics
Talk about reduction in screw caps and that whole battle.
Talk about soil and terroir.
Highlight rising stars, vanguards from ages past, overlooked, etc…but not in any reference to a certain wine but as almost a “class” on wine.

I think a lot of people would find your take and flare extrememly entertaining and won’t go (waste) spend their money for boring, superficial “classes” on other popular websites.

Just my 18 cents.
April 30, 2008

jason
yeah baby, cornas. i have had cornas a few times and it did it for me. it is hard though because it is hard to find and not under 20 bucks. not that $20 is my limit, but still. anyhow, coolness on cornas. my favorite description is that of being whipped in the tongue with a leather whip.

QOTD: you can keep doing your show and mixing it up. \
QOTD: have some more inside people on like mr davies : ) i suggest lyle fass ( big football fan too) and alice feiring ( also coming out with a book and has a pelethera of great descriptions for the wine)
QOTD: how about supporting my wine habit with some free wine, or reallllly good deals.
April 30, 2008

joel delon
Hi Gary your elbow nothing stop pouring wines this is a wine elbow and don’t stay too close to the red bottles what an amazing color this third syrah !!!! really great color !!! thank you for this focus on cornas shall i recall a varietal wine !
QOTD : wltv pushes me every day to be more curious about wines…
April 30, 2008

Gee
Wow, nice show. I love Cornas too, but prices are steep. I had the good fortune to taste a dozen 2004 and 2005 Cornas at a wine shop in Paris. Free tasting of $50-$100 bottles! They were ALL stunning, and that was my intro to Cornas.
Fixin? Very good red burgundy for affordable prices. Still have 1996 and 2002 in the cellar. Last had Fixin about 3 months ago.
Quincy? For the money, I’d rather stick with Sancerre (white). Last had Quincy about 1 year ago.
QOTD: How ’bout free shipping on wines reviewed on the show? I’d be in for the $40 Cornas Granit 60…
April 30, 2008

Len
Loved the show as always….QOTD: Just keep bringing the THUNDER and do what you do best!Educating the wine world.
April 30, 2008

Christian
Haven’t had any, rolling a little too rich for me.
April 30, 2008

Adam J
QOTD: give me a bunch of 05 bordeaux:)lol!…kidding of course. Seriously thank the entire staff and give yourself a day off. Thanks!
April 30, 2008

Adam J
Sorry,
Fixin- No
Quincy- No
NYC book signing- a very sad no
Take care
April 30, 2008

Donna Marie
Side Bar 1: Not attending–must work.
Side Bar 2: Probably not had those varietals.

QOTD: Keep doing what you’re doing. I’m happy and entertained by WLTV.
April 30, 2008

Brad
QOTD: “Dream Team” 2005 Bordeaux half case or full case under a certain price. Maybe under $300 half case and about $500 full case. I’m looking for some solid buys that I can hang on to for major events over the next 10 years or so. Thanks, Gary!
April 30, 2008

torquey
QOTD: What can Wine Library do for me? A show on garagista wines!
April 30, 2008

Sharon
QOTD1: Nope
QOTD2: Say what?
QOTD3: Well, keep on what you are doing! And… open another WL in MA!
April 30, 2008

920albert
It already makes my day!
April 30, 2008

Pete W.
QOTD: Garagista wines would be cool. Good idea, torquey.

I’d like a show on helping me pick the best wines in the store. When I go, I know that I want to try something new, but when I’m looking at four different Greco’s and I can only get one, which one do I pick?
April 30, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: WL can pressure state legislatures to change the wine shipping laws in this country so we can ship between all states.
April 30, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
Keep rollin the way you do.
April 30, 2008

Malphas
QotD: I’d like to see one episode where ONE wine being sampled has been decanted, chilled, and left at room temperature. This could be a cool experiment for a Laid Back Friday while you’re answering questions, or for another Secret Pack in the future.

Take one wine — any varietal, any region, any color — and get three bottles of it. Chill one bottle. Decant another bottle for a few hours before taping, and open the third bottle at room temperature during the episode.
April 30, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
You are already doing it. You have answered dozens of questions for me. You bring new or little known wines. What else would I want. Ah Italian Rosatos at Wine Library. Still looking.
I drank a lot of Cornas in the past but stopped because they take so long to age into something great and the investment keeps going up and up. I mean Hermitage is as big or bigger and that investment keeps going up. As to Fixin, of course as it is the cheaper version like Santanay of Burgundy and often crosses into the Beuajolais price ranges.
April 30, 2008

Dale Cruse
Ask not what Wine Library can do for you. Ask what you can do for Wine Library.

QOTD: I had Fixin this past Friday night at my Pinot Noir party!

Cornas is tasty goodness too! Can’t wait for Gary to feature Tavel on The Thunder Show!
April 30, 2008

Robin C
Anxious to try Cornas.
QOTD: You’re pretty much doing it. Loved the wine bar episodes and home storage – nice to see what other people are doing in their homes and in their wine bars.
April 30, 2008

Antoine M
Hi Gary,
Very nice episode on Cornas which I like a lot. Here in Lyon, 100 miles or so from Cornas, the wines are still pretty rare and expensive. Fans of “new style” Cornas should try Matthieu Barret’s wines (domaine du Coulet), very modern and enjoyable even young, less oaky than some of Colombo’s wines like Terres BrÃ»lÃ©es (he uses only 7-year-old barrels or older).
QOTD: Well, keep educating… and entertaining everyone here. It’s so much fun to watch your show. Maybe you could use this book about the pronunciation of wine-related foreign words you got some time ago a bit more often, but it really doesn’t matter!
April 30, 2008

Johnnyutah
Qotd: You can recommend a wine to go with watching a NBA death match! The young and energetic upstart team of the Hawks head to the future World Champion Celtics’ Arena up in Bean Town, USA tonight for a battle royal 80’s style. I’m thinking that Cornas would be the ticket…

And yes i have had a Fixin and i have also been to Fixin…absolutely beautiful!
April 30, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G , ’bout time Ya cracked-out some Cornas in da Hizzy!!
GRRREAAAT SHOW !!!!

QOTD1: When Ya gonna do a San Diego Book Signin’ Gig?? i’ll make dat one!

Qotd2: Had a Fixin or two a looong time ago, when i first started gettin’
into da Vino. Was a real Red Burgundy Nut for awhile, but eventually got
a likin’ for da Calif/Oregon Pinots.

QOTD3: What can WLTV do fer me??? Open-up a Wine Library out here in
Southern California…… Maybe send Mott out here, to run da Joint!!
April 30, 2008

Steve
Darn it Gary! Why can’t I buy wines from you? What’s the deal with WI? I can’t find these wine anywhere either. It’s rough being a Wisconsinite sometimes.
April 30, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Ask not what WLTV can do for you, ask what you can do for WLTV.
April 30, 2008

LauraG
Great show – I’ve been curious about Cornas for a long time. I bought one a few months ago, but it was a faulty bottle – : (

QOTD # 1 – You finally got me. I’ve never had a Fixin or a Quincy.

QOTD # 2 – I hesitate to respond to this one b/c you already do SO MUCH, but there is one thing that I would really like, even though I know you already do it sometimes. I would like for suggested food pairings to be a more consistent part of your reviews, both b/c that is an important question for me, and b/c your suggestions can tend to be somewhat unorthodox/more interesting than most “clasic” pairing suggestions that I regularly come across. Thanks for everything, and keep up the awesome work!!
April 30, 2008

J Dubb
QOTD: Gary I love the education episodes but could you add maps of where the wines are from. I think that will add more thunder to an already thunderous show;-) So much thunder I am ducking and covering just thinking about it.

Thanks buddy great show, keep them coming.
April 30, 2008

Patrick SF
QOTD: Taste kvass with Sasha as I so impressed they are now in US. I miss the kvass sold from tanks served up in reusable glasses that I used to drink as a student in Kiev. Maybe a May Day theme to honor USSR immigrants and their contribution to our nation.
April 30, 2008

JeffC
WLTV please make available to North Carolina, a greater, quality selection of “reasonably” priced wines. And, nope. Sorry wont make it to NY for your book signing. How about signing a bunch and sending to the WLTV Fans?
April 30, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
Always a difficult question. Growing up in the mid west in a large extended family I was taught it is better to give than receive. I enjoy the; web page, search engine, service. I guess the ratings comes to mind. I understand you need WS, WA, etc., to sell wine. I would rather you would rate in a new world (vs?) old world format BUT since your father started out as an employee not speaking english just a few decades ago and now have a multi-million dollar business and the internet’s most passionate show do you really need/want “tips” from me…I don’t think so.
April 30, 2008

jesse
G. Note,

First time, long time…lovin’ the way you throw it down.

You asked I’ll tell ya….

QOTD – Help me in the continuing struggle to put another small, but delectable wine area on the map…Canada. Okanagan Syrah, Niagara Pinot, ubiquitous icewine and kick ass Riesling, just to name to a couple of true gems in this fair nation. If you are at all curious about either area and what to hit up and what to avoid…just lemme’ know (I’ve worked as a renegade sommelier in both areas). Overall just keep doin’ what you do. Much respect, and know that there are others out there helping take the pretention out of wine, and putting sheer delight back in it. Cheers, JAH.
April 30, 2008

A
QOTD: Open store in Socal and or free shipping.
April 30, 2008

Dijon9955
Gary,

QOTD 1: Going to try to make it the book signing, boss might not like that I need to live early though.

QOTD 2: Got to have both a red and white Fixin this weekend, both 2005 Domaine Joliet Pere & Fils whose wine maker is Philippe Charlopin. Really good new style.
April 30, 2008

Lucien
What can Wine Library do for me?

You could do a special on homemade kit wines or review the audiences personal homemade wines?
April 30, 2008

SaraMHCRU
wish i could make the big events.

hmmm. i don’t know what wltv can do for me other than continue doing what you’re doing. wine library is an awesome store, wltv is an awesome show, and it’s great as is!
April 30, 2008

Norwegian lurker
Hi Gary

I’ve watched all your episodes of winelibrary tv and thought it was about time to leave a comment (it took me 350 episodes to figure out what a “lurker” is though..:) Thank you so much for doing this and thanks for your shout out to Norway.

QOTD: Keep on tasting. Suggestions:
1. Cornelissen Magma and Occhipinti Frappato from Sicily
2. Other ultra biodynamic producers?
3. What about some horizontal flights of Bourgogne (Montille?)?

Thank you very much

Norwegian vayniac
April 30, 2008

jseeds
QOTD: WLTV can keep doing what it’s doing and make me perfectly happy…

no fixin
no quincy
no book signing

but hopefully soon…
April 30, 2008

Lb in KS
qotd…keep doin’ whatcher doin’, educating me. I hadn’t heard of nor have I ever tried a Cornas. Will seek some out to try though, thanks G.
April 30, 2008

Karl Laczko
Good show, ta very much!

SQOTD-1, nope, for obvious reasons, SQOTD-2, nope, neither.

QOTD – You’re doing it with shows like this, – a new area for me, and a chance to see what’s on offer before I (inevitably) buy.
April 30, 2008

Mike Linquist
QOTD: So far, your show is keeping me informed and inspired. The idea of maps seemed possible, if kept to a minimum. For most people, simple is good. But for some of us sommelier-inspired chaps, we realize the efficacy of knowing geography, climate, geology, agricultural techniques, biochemistry, etc. And you can throw in history, biography, economics, too. The stories behind the wine, the personalities, the panache, the rags to riches, et al. All contribute to the romance and the appreciation of a rather complex, multi-layered reality known as wine-making. Take the complexities of any Haut Medoc appelation and geometrically progress those vinicultural conundrums and you begin to see a metaphor for what is a very exciting learning field, namely the world of fine wines.
Increase your ‘hang time’ Gary. Looking forward to you on Conan again…seems like a nice ‘guyot’!

Mike Linquist, Tampa, FL – home of Bern’s Steak House and their bitchin’ wine collection.
April 30, 2008

Meredith
QOTD: What about having a ‘wine of the month’ club? One wine, you pick it. Viewers have a standing order for the wine to be shipped out, and you add it to one of your shows each month. How fun would that be?

BTW, I’m a wine library newbie. Watched a few in the past, but I’m getting hooked now. Great show!
April 30, 2008

Wednesday
Great show, Gary. I’ve read about Cornas in a few books. I rarely see it though given its old world style and aging. I just elucidated one from ‘99 and hope it won’t be too young.
April 30, 2008

JudeMurphy
Just discovered this blog yesterday, I love how passionate you are about wine, Gary! Hilariously good descriptive power! I’m watching from Dublin, Ireland. Enjoying it thoroughly. Get yourself up to Dublin sometime!
QOTD- For me, Keep the great shows coming, and, I know this may come as a shock, but I think you should consider scrapping the phrase “Sniffy-sniff”! It’s a little bit too silly ; ) haha.
Can’t wait to taste some Cornas now!
April 30, 2008

Matti
WLTV should definitely supply the London based Vayniacs with proper WLTV umbrellas!!!! Check out the picture: http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/3577/16032008063fd7.jpg
April 30, 2008

Mike
Can’t wait for the Borders Books signing! I will see you there.
April 30, 2008

C-Fiddy
Hey GV
When you do a shout out, are you saying Casey Kayson?
Oh you’re too young, its Kaysem…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Kasem

Just tryin’ to help out…
April 30, 2008

Mike Linquist
Gary, AFter surveying some of the other ‘vayniac’ comments…I wouldn’t recommend a Fixin for watching the NBA Playoffs (nor any other sports finale, either)…sounds too much like ‘the FIX is IN’!!

Tag…you’re it.

Mike Linquist
April 30, 2008

Wes M
Thank you so much for doing this episode. I read an article on Cornas in Wine Spectator in March and was curious what they truly tasted like (I read the magazine for its history and news components not for its indecipherable and unending tasting notes).
QOTD: What can you do for me? Just keep ‘em coming. IMHO you owe us nothing GV.
April 30, 2008

Andy
QOTD— Let WLTV keep bringing the thunder and uniting the wine world G .

Never had Cornas… like syrah need to try one……..
April 30, 2008

Paul C
Dear Gareth,

Nice show, that will be a good reference point for the future. You’ve got it exactly right, these are terrific wines.

What we need to see is WLTV filling in the blind spots – I need to see TOP producers from Cotes de Provence & Languedoc Rousillion, Alsace also. These are areas that are good but we do not know much about them.

Also it would be good to see you tackle the red burgundies – a real minefield. How many times have I taken a chance on a premier (sometimes a grand) cru only to find something insipid and watery. Let’s see some Jadot, Faively and Drouhin all from the same vinyard and year.

The show is going well – keep it on target.

Regards,

Paul C.
April 30, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Another great show – will have to try a Cornas!
April 30, 2008

jpwardaia
Bring the Thunder Show down here to the DC area!!!! Great show…pretty pricey wines, but will have to try at least one. Thanks for a great show!!!
April 30, 2008

Dan NYC
Nice show GV, I plan on seeing you at bounce. I might just have to stay up all night since I have to get up at 5am. Keep the info coming. This show is like my cliff notes.
April 30, 2008

jpwardaia
Wine Library can show us ways to train our palette. I still smell wines and taste wines, but non of the flavors do the shout-out like they do to good ol’ Gary V.
April 30, 2008

yowens
Awesome show man. I had never heard of Cornas. QOTD: stuff like this. teach and introduce me to wines I know nothing about.
April 30, 2008

Rhonda
QOTD: Give me some ideas on what to drink chilled in AZ. I know you hate on drinking wine chilled but it gets HOT here. HOT HOT for like 6 months straight, can you help me out
April 30, 2008

bourdoh
QOTD: Hmmm, I wish i could taste along with you more often, maybe post up the wines you’ll be tasting in advance… Other than that between the shows, the book, the free stuff, the free shipping offers, the special events, the VAYNIAC CAB…I dunno dude, I think you have us pretty well covered.
April 30, 2008

Tom Purvenas
QOTD – I think that getting ideas from your presentations always helps. The more I see the more I learn and hope that it allows me to enjoy wine more. Two thing – maps? I really am not familiar with all of the locations that you refer to – maybe it is not important – but I am a visual learner.

Maybe someday the 40 bones plus will be in my range – but for right now thats not gonna happen.

I’ll continue to support the efforts, but hey if you can make it down to Philly that would be kewl – just a train ride! — GO Flyers! – I think that the Sixers are dead – too much talent on the Pistons.
May 1, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Lovely .. there I have to try.

QOTD1: Not gonna be there – 5500 miles away
QOTD2: No
QOTD3: Come to Cyprus and do a WLTV show

Keep on bringing the THUNDER and educating us.
May 1, 2008

Jon
Nice show, I love the education theme here.

QOTD: make wine fun!!! This is the best part of WLTV. Wine Spectator has a video podcast, and those people are much less enthusiastic. They throw out the same terms (balance, structure) but never explain them and I never really know what they think about a wine. WLTV is great because you’re passionate and straight-forward when praising or panning a wine, so it’s easier for me (as a wine newbie) to understand. Keep up the good work!
May 1, 2008

ted vaughn
The Northern Rhone rocks. A syrah that I’d suggest you try is made by Arns winery in St. Helena. Sandi Arns is a rock star when it comes to making Northern Rhone Syrah like Chapoutier might make it. Great Howell Mtn fruit. Check out the link – http://www.arnswinery.com

Great show as usual..
May 1, 2008

Rob P
Keep bringing the thunder. I love the episodes with wines that I’ve never hears of…which is why this episode was great. I was just reading the wine list for a restaurant that I’m going to on vacation and found a Cornas. Can’t wait to try it.

I felt like the show hit a rut (in passion…not content) shortly after ep 400 (i.e. the day GV didn’t get 1000 comments), but I think the past 25 or 30 episodes have been back to the passion and excitement we saw in the past. That is what we love about the show. Thanks GV.
May 1, 2008

Luis Felipe
I gota say, this was a great show! Keep it up Gary!
May 1, 2008

Luis Felipe
QOTD: Yes, I’ll see you at both events. Congratulations on all your success.
May 1, 2008

love for the vine
You owe us nothing Gary, such a great show you have always put your heart and soul into any and every project that you encounter and it shows. Im sorry I donâ€™t post as much as I watch but Im trying to fix that, love love love the show so educational and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
May 1, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: It can teach me the ways to take over the wine world!!
May 1, 2008

Harry
qotd: more depth in regions and grapes, i.e. single shows on one region at a time to try a bunch against each other instead of grab bags. Also, less diversions about the Jets – I like many here I’m sure, couldn’t care less about them, so can we just move on?? The more you talk crazy about number 16. the more I like Tom Brady (Go Blue).
May 1, 2008

Nick R
host an event/tasting in DC! Live taping, perhaps sometime soon?
May 1, 2008

Abacus Finch
Thanks for doing Cornas! My very first “Whoa!” moment with wine was a ‘96 TL Cornas earlier this year. It really turned me on to all the reds from the northern Rhone, much to the chagrin of my bank account.
May 1, 2008

James Marinello(bajayngo)
To steal one of your phrases, RADOOl show my man! I’ve been trying to explore all of the rhone and was recently turned on to Cornas by one of the vayniacs so this was awesome timing!!

QOTD : SHIP TO FRIGGIN WASHINGTON STATE!!!! Uuuhh…and keep on doin what yer doin, cuz yer doin good kid! haha
May 1, 2008

master1228
If the Conan viewing meetup is at the Bounce on the upper east side, I’m totally there… as long as high end beer drinkers are welcome.
May 1, 2008

Ben F
WLTV is already bringing the thunder. I would love it to just keep going!!!
May 2, 2008

SGoodwin
Sorry for checking in late but I’m getting caught up on episodes. QOTD re: Fixin. I had never even heard of the place until our WLTV tasting group get-together last week!

2003 Dominique Laurent Fixin 1er cru Les Hervelets

Totally blew me away! Keep up the good work GV.

Scott
May 2, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: WLTV can continue to give value episodes and episodes about obscure and undervalued wine regions of the world. Kudos.
May 2, 2008

LI Brad
Hey Gary,

Just keep on keeping on. I actually had my first Quincey a few weeks ago. A wonderfully flavorful Sauvignon Blanc without the over-the-top New Zealand craziness.

I hope to see you at the NYC book signing…

Brad
May 2, 2008

Glenn
Gary, Damn, you think you were pumped about the Cornas, I was supercharged. Syrah is my grape and now I have to go find some.
QOTD: Bring WLTV and yourself to San Diego and sign my books.
May 3, 2008

Ryan
GV in the future, please do not refer to ‘The Ohio State University’ as simply ‘Ohio State University’. The full name should always be used.

Otherwise, a great show. Very enjoyable and informative.
May 4, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – Keep educating and entertaining us about wine. And visit Atlanta.
May 4, 2008

JayZee
Excellent show – you FINALLY got around to Cornas, which I have adored for years, although the prices have really gone up the last couple of years – crappy dollar!

QOTD: Keep bringing the THUNDER and educating the masses.
May 5, 2008

Colin
GV – Always seem to be catching up, but glad you keep past shows! Cornas – I’d not looked into this area, but will – therefore – QOTD: Introducing viewers to new things and renewing interest is forgotten things.
May 5, 2008

pawncop
Good show, so many varieties to try, so little time.

QOTD – At this point in my wine education, you are doing precisely what I need, expanding my knowledge and peaking my interests, and I am not sure what I will need as my knowledge improves and experiences expand.

As far as the giveaways and other items are concerned, I do not really need such things, as I am a member of the Vayner-nation and it comes from my soul where it is most important.

Thank you as always for what you do. Keep doing it. Keep it simple, you are talking to me.
May 7, 2008

chezjosh
Great show. I love when WLTV goes classic and old school on the wines.

WLTV already provides me with a steady stream of infotainment, but if it wanted to do more, it could find me a job in the biz in Chicago. Or get more traffic to my blog, linked above on my name.
May 8, 2008

PaVo
Man I was JUST around Cornas and I fell in love with their wines. If only I knew how much they go for back in the US I would have bought more!

QOTD: Keep doing interesting shows. Admittedly you’re making me spend almost all of my paycheck on wines…but that’s a GOOD thing…at least I keep telling myself that!

Also, if winelibrary has control over Corkd, allow a way to link up wines so that if three people enter a (just using today’s episode as an example) 2003 Jean Luc Colombo Cornas Louvee and one enters the wine as 2003 Colombo Cornas another person says 2003 Jean Colombo Cornas Louvee and a third says 2003 Jean Luc Colombo Cornas Louvee there’s a way to try and link those wines up so the ratings apply to all and it provides a clear picture of the wines. I know this is probably easier said than done given the great flexibility of the website…but MAN that’d be awesome as it’s tough when you see two/three/four wines you know are the same and you’re trying to put your rating/review to them.
May 12, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show! Never had a Cornas wine, can’t wait to try. Keep bringing the education.

Q-Keep on keepin’ on!
May 13, 2008

JÃ¸rn Idar Kvig
I’m late to the party…
THANK YOU! for the shoutout, really made my day!!

QOTD; Keep making great content, and maybe do some more tastings with guest’s and the fans. (VaynerNation??)
May 13, 2008

GR8wine
GR8 show Gary!
I love to explore and learn and you hit on something new for me. Thanks! In my opinion your best shows are the ones where you teach and taste new and obscure wines.
QOTD: I know you’re reserving this more for the folks who bought in (and maybe more would’ve bought in if you done this), but it would’ve been cool to see you barrel taste the Vayniak cabs. Maybe not too late to taste the young wines if their not bottled yet. This doesn’t even need to be a standalone show. Could be an aside that you do quickly a couple times between now and when the wine gets released so folks can hear your comments on how the wine matures. (kinda like what the winemakers have to do). It’ll help teach folks on how a wine evolves early in it’s life.
May 14, 2008

Dan-o
I am a big fan of the Northern Rhone.
Can’t say that I have had a Cornas, need to go there.
QOTD – Keep doing what you are doing AND – PLEASE SHIP TO MASS!
May 14, 2008

V Mellado
tons of ideas …what about LTV on TV that will be awesome and i bet that it will habe more hits than american idol and or….broadcasting your show in another languages (subtitles) because i know of thousands or millions of people a round the world are vaniacs, but they dont know it yet
August 13, 2008

mikey Schotts
QOTD: You can have a show on Temecula, ca wines. . . . . . . . . I am a few months behind, but I have been waiting patiently for over a year for it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mike
January 11, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Keep doing what you do. I may own a few wine books, but even if they talk about the same grapes you do, video content adds a different style to it. Plus the fact that youre actually tasting wines instead of writing in a book “blah blah wines have blah blah flavors.” Youre digging in and unearthing things for us. MORE!!!!!!! Plus roll with me in Seattle.
February 4, 2009

Chris Lotz
YES!!!!!!!!!My new all-time favorite episode of WLTV! Great episode, great topic, and the best ending ever. i wish you would say MOTT and the end every time. that cracks me up.
QOTD- My birthday is coming up, i just wanna shout out, or maybe ill stop by and hang out
July 26, 2009

Weston
qotd: ship to canada