Vernaccia Wines From Italy, Another White Wine To Pay Attention To.

Vernaccia Wines From Italy, Another White Wine To Pay Attention To. – Episode #457

May 2, 2008

Vernaccia is another classic white wine that is overlooked by so many as they focus on the 1 or 2 white wines they drink from Italy. I hate to pick on Pinot Grigio but I want people to expand their palates.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Fontaleoni Vernaccia Di San GimignanoVernaccia di San Gimignano
2006 Sovestro Vernaccia Di San GimignanoVernaccia di San Gimignano

Links mentioned in todays episode.

345 Responses

May 2, 2008

GrapeStuff
1
May 2, 2008

MagnumGourmet
#2…Woo Hoo!
May 2, 2008

AnthonyS
Let’s hear it for the weekend! Always loving the Friday Couch.
May 2, 2008

ZJK
top 5
May 2, 2008

Lar
Tried quite a few of these Vernaccia bad boys when I was on my hold last year. Idyllic place and gorgeous wines. Very difficult to find them back here in Ireland.
May 2, 2008

Jay
Two Mark Lemke shout outs in one week. Awesome.
May 2, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: If a wood-chuck could chuck wood, how much wood would a wood-chuck chuck?
May 2, 2008

MagnumGourmet
QOTD – I’d ask to get your thoughts on how to move from brand recognition to brand loyalty…And what defines loyalty anyhow!
May 2, 2008

Wana
GREAT show today GV! I left a comment a couple of weeks ago expressing my love for Vernaccia di San Gimignano – don’t know if you saw it, but I’m going to think it was me who influenced you to do the Ver-nah-chee-uh show today…

QOTD – What wine have you had that the grapes were grown the farthest north of the equator?
May 2, 2008

Matti
#4…..QOTD: How on earth you have the energy?
May 2, 2008

Matti
Had a bit of delay there LOL!
May 2, 2008

Dan
1. I’ll be at Bounce.

2. Bar Question – Where do you see yourself in 10 years and how do you plan to get there? (a bit “interviewy” but good conversation starter).
May 2, 2008

Scott EJ
Will see you in Chi. for your book tour.

QOTD: How you would react from a business sense to the pending doom that is nationwide shipping laws? Would you consider something like wine.com where they set up small shops within certain state borders thus making them legal in that state? 2 quesions…sorry.
May 2, 2008

Slats
Wandered over here after hearing you on basic brewing radio. Love that your challenging people to try new things and break out of the rut.

QOTD: In the archives you’ve mentioned you see big things from the snake river valley (my stomping grounds). What will define the area?
May 2, 2008

Mitch
QOTD: What is your most awkward moment involving wine?

BTW you should stop in the DC area
May 2, 2008

kclendaniel
Nice to hear you mention Ohio. You have fans in Columbus!

QOTD: What gave you the idea to create a podcast about wine?
May 2, 2008

chris tackett
bar question: “did she just wink at me? oh no, actually her contact fell out.”

seriously though, what’s the best way to bring our friends and loved ones that aren’t into web2.0 up-to-speed? i feel like when you ‘get it’ you’re life is greatly improved and i want that for my friends and family, but even after explaining it, some just will never move to gmail or start using rss or join linkedin or twitter. do we let them fall behind or do we even have a choice?
May 2, 2008

ozzybeef
I will see you in Chicago for the book tour!

QOTD: Tell me about your personal cellar.
May 2, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD — when are we going to get you to try some soft NC Rieslings?

“T”
May 2, 2008

Derek F.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your mom Gary!!!

QOTD: If a rooster laid an egg on a peek of a roof what side of the roof would the egg roll down????
May 2, 2008

Matthew Raica
QOTD: Who’s buying the next round? So who’s driving?

Gary, you gotta bring the thunder to Colorado! Come on man, bring it!
May 2, 2008

laurie in VT
You could swing by Burlington (VT) on your book tour, or even somewhere in NH?

You have got to stop taunting Mott about not having a t-shirt & just make him one! Maybe, “Mott, clean it up!” w/ a picture of The Stain!

QOTD: Probably I would ask you something about your family.
May 2, 2008

Christian
Would love to see you in St. Louis Gary!

QOTD: If you had to go to one part of United States and Canada to tour wineries, where would it be and why?
May 2, 2008

Sarno
QOTD: Well since I already dinner with you at Bern’s in Tampa, I’m thinking you answered most of my questions. So I guess my only question is: “When is the Bern’s dinner crew gonna get a shout out on WLTV?”
May 2, 2008

Malphas
QotD: It would be any mishmash combination of these questions:

“Wait, hold up a minute — aren’t YOU driving?”
“Do you see any car keys on me, man?”
“So dude, should we hold a bet on who’s got the next round?”
“What’s the absolute worst wine you’ve ever had in history?”
“Could I try some of that?”
May 2, 2008

Bill T.
Gary, I’ve been a bit of a lurker for the last several months but I still love the show and I’m a big fan! Great work. Here’s the question I’ve been meaning to ask since the first show…

QOTD – WHY DOESN’T WINE EVER JUST SMELL LIKE GRAPES OR WHY IS THE WORD “GRAPES” NEVER USED AS A DESCRIPTION?

Surely there must have been 1 or 2 simple wines over the last 457 shows that you sniffy sniffed that must have just smelled like “grapes”. Why can’t anyone just admit it? Why is it taboo to just say, “hey, this wine just smells like sour grapes and alcohol” or “Wow, over ripe Concords on the nose” …We would know what you mean. It would seem eveyone trys to find any flavor or smell to describe wine but always overlooking the obvious.
Time to add a bowl of grapes to Extensive Palate Training 101! Come on, I dare you to use “smells like Grapes” in a description!
May 2, 2008

Adam J
Qotd: Why do you point to your head during the NFL draft??! Have a great weekend, thanks for the show!
May 2, 2008

Matt
Thanks for coming through with the shout out GV.

When you come to Portland you should go to Powell’s Books if you can.

QOTD: What’s your favorite drink?
May 2, 2008

M
There have been a bunch of white wine WLTV shows recently. As a result, I bought some new whites to expand my palate. I bought more than what I’m listing but here are a few that I look forward to tasting soon:

2006 Taburno, Falanghina
2006 Josef Schmid, Kremser Weingarten, Gruner Veltliner
2006 Domaine Renaud, Pouilly-Fuisse

QOTD: Do you want to see my wine list/my cellar inventory?
May 2, 2008

Len
Good show GV although Vernaccia doen’t bring the thunder for me or should I say it’s not my type of wine….QOTD: What do you want to do for breakfast and where do you find the time to do all what you do for us vayniac’s?
May 2, 2008

elron
Gary, you sure you really liked that first wine. Your reaction looked kind of perplexed.

What’s you favorite spirit?
May 2, 2008

dcseven
We’ve got to get back to Venice! Thanks for Vernaccia!
May 2, 2008

Pete G
Great show as always. Italian whites in general are very underated. Big fan of Insolia from Sicily myself. Can’t wait for the 12th. We’re Vaynering here in upstate NY!

QOTD: Give me three great wines that are not well know that I definetely need to try
May 2, 2008

M
Bill T:

When I sniff my wine, I always start with, “smells like wine”.
May 2, 2008

MattyO
GARY VEEEEEEE!

please come to OHIO!!! PLEASE PLEASE!!!

QOTD: what was it like to grow up in NY, an immigrant, who is just learning english?

please please please!!! come to OHIO!!!
May 2, 2008

Robbie
Us Los Angelinos missed you on your last “West Coast Tour” last month. So, LA has to be included in your tour.

QOTD: “Hey Man, you got an extra one of those wrist-band things? I got the next round.
May 2, 2008

Shervin M
Hey Gary,

TORONTO TORONTO TORONTO

QOTD: Can you drink Mott under the table?
May 2, 2008

Garrick
QOTD: Wanna come back to my place? *wink wink* Just kidding.

Book tour: I live in the middle of nowhere, probably won’t get to see you.
May 2, 2008

Indigo
Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI (http://www.schulerbooks.com/) PLEASE COME!!!

QOTD: Where did you learn to ride a bike?
May 2, 2008

DaveJ
You’ve got to come back to Austin. You’re in Houston anyway – so come on over!

QOTD: You mentioned that you are getting ready to go on vacation. What is your most favorite vacation and why?
May 2, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: looking forward to saying hello again when you get to Seattle!
May 2, 2008

Phil G
Nice enthusiasm on the show today!

QOTD – I would probably be happy or sad depending on how the Yankees did that night. But, if i was going to ask you a wine question, It would probably be about which wines you most recently enjoyed. Then you could mention how you actually have a book coming out with 101 wine recommendations. At this point, I would either be impressed, or think you are showing off…

Have a great weekend!
May 2, 2008

Kevin Winslow
Its morning after a long night, whatâ€™s you favorite pre-noon drink?
May 2, 2008

CBG
Are you sure wines in high shoulder bottles are not better?
May 2, 2008

Jerry the 2thdr
QOTD:How about opening a branch of Wine Library in California and letting me manage it for you?
May 2, 2008

Purple Tooth
QOTD: How long did it take you to learn English? I just love the story of your family coming from Russia and starting your business. You and your family are examples of what makes America great. You work hard and love your family and country. Have a great weekend.
May 2, 2008

Robin C
Italian wines are great. I’m going to be attending a seminar given by a Master Sommelier (Laura de Pasquale) on indigenous wines of Italy so we’ll see what she has to say.
QOTD: If you had your own winery, where would it be located, what would you call it, what grapes would you grow, and what wines would you make?

Happy Birthday Mrs. V (Ma)!
May 2, 2008

BobM
First, Gary, thanks for challenging me to try new wines. I’ve been exploring Italian, Southwestern French, Spanish, and South American wines in the pst few months, thanks to you.

I’d be sure to ask you if you ever had moments of serious doubt about what you were doing. If so, what helps you overcome those doubts? Do you ever feel like you’re beating your head against the wall?

I just e-mailed you, by the way, about an African-american winemaker you might try to connect with while you’re in the Bay Area on your book tour, maybe schedule him as a guest on your show. The S.F. Chronicle just did a nice write-up on him:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/01/WIJS10AHMJ.DTL

He sounds like a kindred spirit to you Gary, and I think you’d get a kick out of him.
May 2, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

I can’t wait for you to come to Houston. I’ll be going to two of your events at the Houston Wine and Food Week…..hopefully all three if I can make the time.

QOTD: My question would probably be, Let’s take a shot, what kinda tequila do you want?

–RH
May 2, 2008

Karl Laczko
I really liked the show today, nice buzz you got going and another NEW wine to look for!

Happy birthday Tamara.

QOTD – “So Gary, if you did not get into wine, where would you have ended up by now?”
May 2, 2008

Jonathan Yockim
QOTD: So other than wines and sports, what else do you like to talk about? haha, i think we could start a good conversation from that.
May 2, 2008

styeager
Hey,Gary how bout rolling into Akron/Canton area ohio, be great to see you and Mott. Link it up!
May 2, 2008

Omallley
Hey Gary,

You should *SERIOUSLY* consider hitting up VANCOUVER, BC for the book tour sometime around the Seattle and Portland dates. It works well geographically, doesn’t it? Just hit up (any) Chapters Bookstore and you’re gold.

QOTD: I’d probably ask you why you didn’t come to Vancouver on the book tour
May 2, 2008

Leo
Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk!!!
I’m a Brazilian living in NYC. I’m learning a lot about Wines watching the Library TV. Now i can say that I love wines.
I’ll see you at Bounce here in NY and i’ll try to be at Borders to have my Book Signed.
Thanks Gary.
May 2, 2008

Aaron S.
If you’re able to make it over to Davis, CA or Sacramento, CA before heading to Chicago after SF, I will TOTALLY, WITHOUT HESITATION come to the book tour. I don’t know if I can make it the 2-hours out to San Francisco, but I sure plan on trying.

QOTD: Either “What’s next?” or “Do you think the wine industry has a noticeable dislike for those within their ranks who become intoxicated (wine drinking instead of wine tasting) ?”

Have a good weekend!
May 2, 2008

Ben C
QOTD: Will you come to Toronto, Canada, for the Book tour please?

Love the white Italian stuff – Verdicchio, Arneis, Vermintino, Erbaluce, Tocai Friulano, Sweet sweet Picolit… They are all so great!
May 2, 2008

hongkongdanger2
Bring the book tour to Ann Arbor, MI! Awesome city, U of M campus, world HQ for Borders Book Store – popular stop, great space. Or check out Shaman Drum – http://www.shamandrum.com/ – and support indie business!

QOTD: Can Michigan produce drinkable wine?
May 2, 2008

JudeMurphy
I’m only 17, Gary, you know how hard it is to persue an interest in wine when you’re not legally allowed to drink it! It’s so hard to get into wine tasting!

I’d have to ask you… where does one start???

At least the legal age in Ireland is only 18, I think if I had to wait till 21 I’d go crazy!
Not that anyone really cares anyway, everyone here just gets locked every weekend from 14!
haha
I’m not into that, though. I just love wine for what it is. Such a beautiful, complex drink!
Thanks for another great show, anyway.
Happy birthday to your mom!
May 2, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: As an attempt at payback I would ask “What can I do for you?”

Love and Happy Birthday to your mom.
May 2, 2008

CC_Htown
GV!!

You have to come to Houston on the tour!!

I think if you and I were drinking wine @ 12:30am, then I would know that we just broke the #1 rule with man-dates. 1- Never have wine on a man-date. I think I would have to ask you to stop drinking wine and lets get some beer.
May 2, 2008

Neil
QOTD: I’d offer to buy you an ice cold Budweiser.
May 2, 2008

Becky Graves
Come to St. Louis! Left Bank Books would be perfect http://www.left-bank.com/

QotD: I’d ask you how you maintain so much enthusiasm and intensity every day, your positive outlook and attitude consistently surprise me.
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Are you gay?
May 2, 2008

jonomck
QOTD: I think at 12:30AM I’d ask you if you wanted to go to White Castle!
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: If you were womens underwear would you be a thong or granny undies?
May 2, 2008

vinovanwilt
I would like to see you come out to the west coast Los Angeles
May 2, 2008

keagan
QOTD: You went to SXSW. I am absolutely DYING to know what Mr V’s is listening to.

Come back to washington!

Can’t wait for conan. Holy crap.
May 2, 2008

Mike
QOTD: I would ask you about Russia and the culture
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Do you sit to pee?
May 2, 2008

Lb in KS
What are your thoughts of franchise opportunities? If I made some wine and sent a bottle to you, would you try it? If you liked that bottle of wine (even a little bit) would you root for Herm and my Chiefs the next time they play the Jets? Would you ever franchise WineLibrary?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: When cheese gets its picture taken what does it say?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Did you ever have beer nuts on your chin?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: What was the best thing before sliced bread?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Who blessed HOLY CRAP?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Can stupid people only ask stupid questions?
May 2, 2008

Dave
Thanks for introducing us to another white wine!

QOTD to you: Is it necessary to lay bottles with screw caps on their side in the cellar?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Why does Superman wear his underpants on the outside?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Is sticking your head between your legs really going to help in a plane crash?
May 2, 2008

JimL
00:26 in the “morning” here in Sweden. Sadly not sitting in a bar somewhere chilling with you though

QOTD: “You up for a dram of whisky, what’s your favorite single malt scotch ?”
May 2, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Great episode GV – you killed it again. Man, thanks so much for opening the wine world for me and the miss. Before I hooked up with WLTV my wine repertoire include classics like Kendall Jackson, Yellow Tail, Columbia Crest. Since then I’ve experienced:
Bordeaux
Languedoc Roussillon
Fitou
Madiran
Alsace
Faugeres
Fixin
Muscadet
Minervois
Viognier
and many more! Wow. Thanks – I wish I could give you a hug

QOTD: How the heck did an immigrant kid learn 50 yrs of Jets history?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Do you wear lifts in your shoes?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Did Mr. Potato head have a body?
May 2, 2008

Greg B
Big G, exciting stuff my friend. Love the energy. Now I don’t know how you can do a Book tour and not stop in Los Angeles. Come on have the Boys over a CAA show some love.

QOTD: How in the hell am I getting home. I’m Hammerd.
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Does Obama’s wife beat him?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: If Sasha took your AMEX away would you have to move back home?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: French Tickler or Ribbed?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Do you have to get a running start to jump curbs?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Do you let your wife wear heels?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: are you pissed there is already a show named Little People Big World
May 2, 2008

JeffH.
QOTD: Describe the flavor profile of your fave single malt.
May 2, 2008

TonyStro
Is Kahuna a beast, or what?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Why does Thomas Jones suck so bad?
May 2, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
reat show….love to see new stuff brought out….so my question would be…

QOTD: When are you going to do a show on Auxerrois? It’s predominantly grown in the Loir….but you can find it in Oregon at Adelsheim as well.
May 2, 2008

Chip
Hi Gary,

QOTD: Since I’m married to a Russian immigrant, I would share my experience of Russian culture and how our family integrates it with American. Then I would ask about your experiences…We might even manage to squeeze in some conversation about wine!

Hope to catch you in Seattle

Thanks for all the great shows
May 2, 2008

bh
london calling is overrated, huh?
May 2, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: Why does Superman stand there and let the bullets hit him and then duck out of the way when the villian throws the gun?
May 2, 2008

Brad
Come to Indianapolis! QOTD: What can I do to get involved?
May 2, 2008

Deano
LOLZ at all og Kahuna’s comments hahahaha. Gary good show like always.

QOTD:
-Wanna take a shot of patron with me?
May 2, 2008

elron
Gary, did you get beat up a lot in grammer school?
May 2, 2008

Tyler
GV…… GOTTA COME TO BOSTON, JUST A QUICK FLIGHT

QOTD: How did your parents get into selling wine?
May 2, 2008

Anthony L.
QOTD: My question would be simple, where do you get the energy?
May 2, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
QOTD: Why don’t you stop being a dweeb and just give Mott his damn T Shirt?
MOTT LINK IT UP!
May 2, 2008

Jared Pondelik
Fantastic show! I loved the awsome enthusiasim. Happy Bday to Gary’s Mom! Thanks again Gary and Mott.

QOTD: If you could do anything you wanted, but it can have nothing to do with wine. What would you do?
May 2, 2008

Jared Pondelik
I will see you at Bounce! Not sure if I will sleep before work or just leave Bounce and go directly into the office. I guess it depends on how crazy we get.
May 2, 2008

John
QOTD: I would ask (especially after this episode ): what’s your star sign and ascendant?
May 2, 2008

leif erik sundstrom
QOTD: where you wanna eat when you’re in portland?
and…. can I buy you a Bud?
May 2, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
QOTD ~ Should we open another one…???
May 2, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
Happy B-Day Mrs. V.! (It must have been a rough pregnancy… fetal GV must have been kicking all the time.)

Bar QOTD: Why do you give WL employees a hard time about the condition of their name tags?
May 2, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
Wow, the laid back Friday is fired up but that’s OK. I’d probably tell you thanks for sharing your wine experience. Maybe I’d ask you if I could just go along the next time you go to France to check out the wine? I’d like to do the barrel tasting stuff.
May 2, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: was that girl looking at me? is it on?

/8
May 2, 2008

Vinay
GaryV…come to the ILLADEL

Vinay from Philly
May 2, 2008

Stu
GV, Milwaukee is just 1.5 hrs. north of Chicago, an easy pit stop the same day or day after. QOTD: I would ask you about your parents and your early upbringing. Sounds like you have some great stories.
May 2, 2008

Kristen
I wish I would be in NYC to come to the Conan party. You should go to Boston.

QOTD: How do you keep going when you’re always so busy? Do you *ever* sleep?
May 2, 2008

Kristen
PS- Sasha’s cameo yesterday was awesome! He should come on the show again!
May 2, 2008

BubbsBaria
QOTD:Would you leave a daytime postition in a laid back wine retail shop “for the people” or take on the hectic responsibility of training and running a wine bar on nights and weekends to spread the thunder to the CCC and RichieRiches? If what would your salary request be? Major dilemma here. Either way I am starting to lose my PASSION for wines because it is just a round the clock duty…how do I get my wino mojo back I’M ONLY 26!!!
May 2, 2008

Sir Lurks-A-Lot
QOTD: Waffle House, Denny’s, or IHOP?
May 2, 2008

Sharon
Please just go somewheres in New England. Don’t diss on N.E. just because you don’t like Tom Brady.
Question? Hmmm. Will you ever go back to the Old Country and visit your relatives?
May 2, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: What are you most proud of in your life? And when am I going to get my shout out for the glasses I sent ya?
May 2, 2008

Alex Hopgood
Awesome!! Happy BDay to gary’s mum!!:)
QOTD: Could I have a job at the Wine Library?
May 2, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD: Since I have a friend from St. Petersburg, I would love for the two of you to meet at talk.
How would you like that for interesting conversation?
May 2, 2008

Kurt
QOTD: Who do you think would win in a fight, Mark Lemke or Chuck Knoblauch?
May 2, 2008

AngioRanger
Re: Bookstopover – B’ham, AL!
QOTD: The Jets things is just a coverup for true Giants love, right?

PS. Keep hope alive, give Mott and Sasha their own T-shirts.
May 2, 2008

BobbyTiger
Happy birthday (Gary’s) Mom! QOTD- I was the one that was suppose to bring the dates?……………….Have a great weekend.
May 2, 2008

Eastportorican
That’s a No-No Mr. Mott,The wine was So-So, Mr. Mott, Hold the camera still, while I spit this swill,That’s a No-No Mr. Mott.
May 2, 2008

LuvsChandon
Scorpios just aren’t known for their intensity are they (she sez very sarcastically) They do make a good match with them Taurus bulls though.

QOTD: you sure you don’t drink a lot of caffiene? You’ve mentioned in a past vid-blg that you weren’t a coffee drinker but then here you say you have a ‘favorite barrista’? curiouser and curiouser…

Enjoyed a Lake County Sauvignon Blanc with some Port Salut during this episode…Happy Friday.

Anyone in SacTown want to make the trip to see Gary at a book signing in the Bay Area?
May 2, 2008

Jennifer
QOTD: One more?
Congratulations on all these great things happening, Gary.
p.s. Happy Birthday Mrs. V!
May 2, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
It would be something like; “I’m sorry Gary but it is soooo far past my bed time we best call it a night. Don’t you have to work in the morning? He who riseth late trots all day.”
May 2, 2008

amgryger
Vernaccia has always been sort of hit or miss with me. I seem to have a better record with Greco and Falanghina.

I might be able to go to the book thing in NYC, but I’m not sure yet.

QOTD: What is your favorite film, and why?
May 2, 2008

manonthemoon
QOTD: Do you think that it is wise for people to try and realize a dream situation that isn’t a sure thing, even if they would have to give up a great situation in return?
May 2, 2008

Tony V.
QOTD: If you were forced to drink wine from only ONE country for the rest of your life, where would it be??

Hey Gare, hows about coming to St. Louis…? Its central, you probably haven’t been here yet, plus the Rams suck ALMOST as much as the Jets. hehe
May 2, 2008

Chris
Great week of shows. Can’t believe I heard back-to-back Mark Lemke references. The Commando reference was great too.

QOTD: Could you do another vodka show? On the last one you took those shots down like it was your job.
May 2, 2008

KyleLikesTies
QoTD: GV, what a fantastic question. I’d ask you this: If you could only have one more glass of wine *ever* what would you choose (and, naturally, why?)?

I agree with Kristen: That was *awesome* when Sasha popped in during the kegger yesterday.
May 2, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: What is your favorite memory of all time?
May 2, 2008

Achilles Mike
Gary–Why don’t you come to San Diego? WE have great weather, lots of people interested in wine here and a growing group of local winemakers and wineries.
Come bring the thunder to Sunny San Diego-we’ll treat you well here!!
May 2, 2008

Donna Marie
Happy Birthday Mrs. V(Gary’s Mom)If you have a favorite Barrista, what are you ordering at Starbucks if you don’t do coffee?

QOTD: I would ask if you cleanse your palate before you taste wine(no residual toothpaste, chapstick, mints, most recent food or drink)???? Also do you live in NYC?
May 2, 2008

hinrgman
Qotd – Gary , how do you do it????
May 2, 2008

jp
love the straight-up VAYNERCHUK (no C) in the intro
May 2, 2008

JoeShmo
QOTD: What would you be doing if you werent in the wine business ?
May 2, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: How’d you find time to write the book?

I wish I could make it to Bounce. I can’t believe you’re not coming to Providence on the tour. I can understand wanting to skip Boston, but Providence is a food & wine Mecca.
May 2, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
When are you coming to Australia ?
May 2, 2008

tom
Bring the thunder to Boulder — We drink more than beer in Colorado.
May 2, 2008

Roberto
I’m coming to BOUNCE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gary your little Costa Rican friend (5-6″) is gonna be in NYC 8 to 13th, so yes, I’ll be there monday night for SURE… I’ll introduce myself, if you don’t mind….

Best,

RR
May 2, 2008

jonathan
Gary: on one of your future shows, I would love to hear your take on Parker’s lower than expected in-bottle scores for 05 bordeaux. Looks like the vintage of the cellar it ain’t!
May 2, 2008

terroirist
QOTD- Will you hook me up with a job so I can move to Brooklyn … OR Hoboken.. ! I’ll bring the thunder to your store and represent. I like hand sales. Also I would be an asset to your entire operation..

Pretty self-centered.. Oh well

aka Mike in Nebraska.
May 2, 2008

Davis
QOTD: Why not tour to Melbourne, Australia? Have you checked out wines from the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Rutherglen regions in Victoria?
May 2, 2008

agentorange
Come to Minneapolis/St. Paul. We like books. We love wine.

QOTD: Gary, why is your hand on my knee…?
May 2, 2008

Rob
Come up to Ann Arbor, MI, it’s the corporate headquarters for Boarder’s books, plus we still have a good group of CKCs left even after graduation.

QOTD- Where would you be if it wasn’t for the store and WL.com?
May 2, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Keep those tips on the Whites coming! Sorry to hear Chardonnay isn’t your thing–I liked the one showcased at WineLibrary during the Wine/food tasting in March!

My answer to the QOD: If we were hanging out, I’d have two things to ask–question 1 is “As busy as things have been the past 10 years for you, do you have any regrets?”…question 2 is “in your opinion, who was the best of all time, Hogan or Flair?”
May 2, 2008

Rory
Holy crap!
May 2, 2008

Don Reynolds
QOTD: Who or what do you attribute your thought processing to…the way you think about life and business in general…cause I know that you know that it’s different than most.
May 2, 2008

Jim+Emily
Come to Columbus Ohio! We like wine and we have the fabulous 32 Room Bookstore.

http://www.bookloft.com/
May 2, 2008

wine-ot
Great show GV! QOD – Nothing, I’d cheers to you, shake your hand and simply say thanks for everything!
May 2, 2008

Rick
The problem with Gary’s selections is that they cannot be found outside of Wine Library.
May 2, 2008

C. Jurczak
Gary, how can I be more like you?
May 2, 2008

Porter
QOTD: I’d probably ask you if you like the wine we’re sippin’ on.

The thunder needs to be brought to Grand Rapids, MI
May 2, 2008

Rick
Please come visit Milwaukee (Packerland). Schwartz bookstores.

And you should really try to do the show from your different stops on the Thunder book tour.
May 2, 2008

Chris
QOTD: Gary, other than yourself who is really bringing their personal brand to the masses in a progressive and exciting way? And why is this?
May 2, 2008

Brandon Butkovich
QOTD: Definately have to be… What’s the endgame for you Gary? At what point do you say, ‘You know what.. I think we did it.’ Well? Gimme the vision Gary!

So, for the book tour. You gotta come to Chicago Gary! We need you. I represented at one of the biggest wine events in the city – Toast the Town Chicago, 500 wines 20 local restaurants.. but I was dissapointed Gary. I was workin the wristband, and with style too – no one at the event inquired or knew about it. Ironically, I met a lady getting of the train who caught up with me and took a video interview about why I was wearing the wristband. Ill email it to you when I get a copy! (Youll see the style in the vid!) So yea.. we need some thunder in Chicago; we got some work to do. If you come ill help you bring it!
May 2, 2008

SKN
It would be terrific if you came to Indianapolis on your book tour – - but if not, I’ll try to come up to Chicago for your stop there. If you add Cincinnati, OH to the tour, that’s even closer!

QOTD: are you one of those people who only need 4 hours of sleep? Is that how you do everything that you do???

Have a great weekend.
May 2, 2008

alfredhayes
QOTD: Who’s going to win the Lord Stanley’s cup? Who is going to win the NBA finals? How do you balance work/life? You give everything (or so it seems) to this job, and WLTV, but that doesn’t leave a lot of time for your wife/family. We love what you do for use, but we want to make sure you’re happy.
May 2, 2008

Robert Howells
If you could drink wine with a celebrity, who would you choose?
May 2, 2008

David Harris
QOTD: What precipitated the changing of the show. The fist episodes were quite devoid of character. Did you suppress your energy way back when or are these newer shows done in an over the top character that are not true reflections of how you normally carry yourself.

Interesting show, I had never heard of those wines before.

David
May 2, 2008

Grapedigger
Hey GV, I’d ask you about the first wine that you’ve tasted and how old were you back then (won’t believe 21 yrs old)! Cheers
May 2, 2008

Moselman
Nosy QOTD: “If” you and Lizzie are being pressured to start a family, why don’t you plan a houseboat vacation for next summer. Guaranteed to do the trick! And you’d have two great Canadian locales to choose from: British Columbia’s Shuswap lakes (with good proximity to the Okanagan wine paradise) or Ontario’s Rideau Lake (with the best reputation for producing houseboat-related preggers).
May 2, 2008

familydoc
QOTD: “What’s your personal goal?” I’m curious where you really are going with all this. I’m reading “Emperor of Wine” the book about RP and I wonder where you are going to go?

Gary- Why arent you coming to Boise in August for the book tour and the Idaho State Wine Festival to be a judge like last year. I’ll make sure that you get out and fish while you are here.
May 2, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
Happy birthday GV mom!

QOTD: What’s you’re wife like? Is she into wine? You should have her on the show!
May 2, 2008

ChrisH
I would love to see you come to Indianapolis on your tour! I have been spreading the thunder about your book to everyone around here

QOTD: Who is your strangest regular at Wine Library and why?
May 2, 2008

E-Rock
QOTD = Not to point out the obvious but I’d probably ask you if you wanted your Patron chilled or not.. Then proceed to ridicule you if you wanted it chilled…… LOL

I may be in for the 12th buddy
May 2, 2008

The Nose in a Day
My question to you GV: If you’d start making wine instead of tasting it and selling it, in which part of the worl would you make it? and what type of wine would you grow?
May 3, 2008

Mark
QOTD: How many bottles of wine do you drink on average a week?
May 3, 2008

Johnnyutah
“Let off some steam Bennett!”

QOTD: This seems a bit cliche, but…if you had to pick one wine to drink for the rest of your life…and yes that means from one producer, one style, and one region, what would it be?

When you come to Florida I’m like the Jackson 5…I’ll be there, yes I’ll be there, just call my name and I’ll be there.
May 3, 2008

Jake
Gary come to Green Bay , WI!
May 3, 2008

Rhonda
This is a long shot, but come to Phoenix!! We are the 5th largest city in the US for goodness sakes

QOTD: I’d ask if you were picking up the tab?? just kidding. I’d probably ask you to tell me more about adjusting to the US and your initial thoughts and feelings about this place when you first came here. I’d also ask you to make Mott a damn t-shirt already.
May 3, 2008

Marc - Irvine
QOTD: what would be a good business opportunity in the wine world today? I mean big money, such as exploring emerging markets like China or India
May 3, 2008

PACman
Speaking of Italian whites, I recently drank the 2004 Anselmi Capitel Croce from the Veneto (100% gargenega, single vineyard) which was gorgeous. Lots of tangerine and walnuts on the nose(and a little garbage aroma GV style), great acidity but pretty full bodied, long nutty finish. I got it on sale for 15 bones but usually retails for around 20. Still a great value and shows whats up with the gargenega!
May 3, 2008

C-Lo
Hey GV, fun show today. I’m coming to Chicago to see you, but I think you should roll through Michigan as well. No real preference on which city, although you should hit up the west coast, and check out the big lake.

QOTD: First I’d ask you what you were drinking so I could buy you another, and then I’d ask if you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Keep it real.
May 3, 2008

garth bernstein
Yo, I’ll be at the Portland, Oregon book signing. If you want, I’d love to have you as my guest and I’ll crack open a few bottles of Quilceda Creek to show you Pacific NW hospitality! My question is a personal favorite of mine with all my buddies (perfect for drunken bar talk):

What girl do you regret most not hooking up with?
May 3, 2008

Chrisfs
I’ll be seeing you in San Francisco.

QOTD: What’s your favorite non-chain everyday eating place near you. A place were you can go to eat once a week.
May 3, 2008

Chrisfs
Oh, and have your agent contact Cody’s Books in Berkeley,CA. They have speakers all the time and just opened up in a brand new location on the main street.
May 3, 2008

ZJK
I’m contacting Borders bookstores tomarrow so you CAN COME TO ST. LOUIS MISSOURI… IT IS THE GATEWAY TO THE WEST… hit me up gary V and ill show you around town.

QOTD: I would ask you if I could buy you a root beer or two and give you a ride home haha
May 3, 2008

DirtWineKen
Gary, tell your mom “Ð¡ Ð´Ð½Ñ‘Ð¼ Ñ€Ð¾Ð¶Ð´ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ!” for me.
QOTD: What’s the best Bordeaux you’ve ever had? (I know what mine is!!)
May 3, 2008

Andrew D
Hey Gary

Having visited San Gimignano recently and not tried the wines I was really impressed when I had a couple of bottles on return to HK.

Anyway QOTD: 1. Probably: “whould you like a drink?”
2. Seeing who you are: “Is the American wine drink scene as tragic as the glimpses I see in your show?” “People not drining until they’re 21, the whole reliance on RP ratings and the evil nature with which alcohol is held”

Cheers
Andrew
May 3, 2008

RickD
Happy BD to the wonderful women in your life!

QOTD: Do you think we could be related? Based on my family history – could be a connection!
May 3, 2008

Kevin Grove
If you could pick ONE Jets number one draft pick to get a do-over, which would it be? Factor in both how big of a bust the Jets pick was and the great players they could have taken instead.
May 3, 2008

astropress
Yer stoppin in SF, why not hop over to our exotic island city of Alameda? Alameda, home of Willie Stargell, JR Rider (though we don’t want to claim him), JImmie Rollins, Dontrell Willis, Phyllis Diller and Johnny WeissmÃ¼ller (the original Tarzan). Books Inc on Park St has authors in there ALL the time, they’re very open to visiting writers. On top of that, within walking distance are some very fine restaurants (pappo, cera una volta) a few dandy wine shops, and a new wine bar opening soon (maybe they’ll be open when you pop thru – they are literally, around the corner from Books Inc). And if you’ve had enough wine, head to Forbidden Island (still here on our lil’ island)for FABULOUS tropical hawaiian fuzzy drinks ala Trader Vics in the 60’s.Really, just a 20 minute ride from SF, totally worthwhile!
May 3, 2008

Wendy
Come to Montreal! Bring your special thunder. Tomorrow I look for Vernaccia to share with Bill when he gets back from Belize.
QOTD Does a bottle of wine taste differently in France,for example, than when you drink the same wine back home?
May 3, 2008

rimarfish
QOTD: What is your absolute favorite varietal?
May 3, 2008

Oregon Jim
I am coming to see you on the 27th in Portland. Are you set up with Powell’s City of Books? The best book store in, dare I say it, the world! If you come down on Monday we could taste some Oregon Pinot Noir and I could ask you that question. – How are you creating balance in your life between family and your work/passions? Pinot Noir form Oregon is an excellent wine to pursue philosopical dialog.
May 3, 2008

Xavier
qotd: You see yourself still doing the winelibrary tv on a regular basis in lets say 3 to 5 years and will it stay for free? Ive seen lots of people change because of getting “famous”, also on a personal level..

regarding the beginning of the show..expanding the palette.. bought a Tandem syrah 2005 from Morocco..a casa madero merlot 2004 from Mexico and a NO man’s land red 2006 from Bulgaria today with a local wine importer here in Belgium. SantÃ©!
May 3, 2008

KALLARDNYC
Mott T-shirt mentioned again…

http://www.twitter.com/MOTT_TSHIRT

Mott link that up.

QOTD: What is your bottom line, net net?
May 3, 2008

torquey
QOTD: I would ask you for a frank opinion of Michelle Roland and his influence in the wine world.
May 3, 2008

David Ziemba
QOTD…easy question at 1230… SHOTS???
May 3, 2008

arvino
great show Gary! love the Vernaccia, specially the heavier ones. Nice deep flavors.
To bad that there wil be no book signing in Europe, I’m from Holland.

QOTD: I would ask you to come with me and my friends to Italy where we cut the grapes for the wine. Every year we go to this beautiful place in Tuscany and spend a week in the fields, there is nothing like it.

SMELL THAT
May 3, 2008

Phil M'Glassup
Nothiing but nothing sez “happy birthday Mommy” better than a free shipping offer
May 3, 2008

Phil M'Glassup
And yes, yes, yours truly, Phil M’Glassup will attend your vviewing party @ Bounce.
May 3, 2008

Phil M'Glassup
And my question will be, can I come over for a taste of that La Tache you’ve got squirreled away?
May 3, 2008

Mike V
Please bring the book tour (and the THUNDER) to either Tampa or Orlando in sunny Florida. I’m in between and can go either way.
May 3, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: Are you tired? I am just curious to compare energy levels on camera to “chilling” at a bar at 12:30am, and wonder if your always that hyper. Ironically, I usually watch your show in the morning with my coffee cuz it makes me feel pumped for the day. Keep it up =)
May 3, 2008

melissa falkenham
come to boston! there must be loads of vayniacs in new england who want to see you!
May 3, 2008

Dale Cruse
Hey GV, we want the Thunder in Boston.

QOTD: Can you pick up the tab?
May 3, 2008

thefanjestic
QOtd: Kansas City Represent Baby!!
May 3, 2008

wayno da wino
GOOD THUNDER IN DA HIZZY !!! Gotta try somma dat Vernaccia!!!

QOTD: Who do Ya most idolize (non-family, dead or alive) ???
May 3, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
Would like you to visit Atlanta. QOTD – What would you do if you had not gotten into the wine biz?
May 3, 2008

Roberto
Hi Gary, 2 important things (happy b day to your loved ones too!!) mine was on 4/29 thanks for the shout out and the Costa Rica plug.

1. Book tour: I am well connected with the owners of a LARGE bookstore chain here (Libreria Internacional) and wouldn’t it be cool to come down and do a book signing as well as the other stuff we talked about.

2. QOTD: Which celebrity (sports or otherwise) would you like to share a precious bottle of wine with? (family not allowed)
May 3, 2008

Roberto
and one more thing, how about using Dickie Thon instead of Mark Lemke as your analogy?
May 3, 2008

italianwinelover
Fantabulous episode!! You always bring the thunder. How about a wine store that sells books? Would you be interested in making an appearance? Little town 80 miles outside of Chi-Town!!! Since you’ll be there already a little detour could be fun and you will be welcomed with open bottles!!! Your May sounds like a fun family month!!!! Happy Birthday to the two most important woman in your life!!

Expanding your pal-actually tasted a wine that was full of skittles and I was able to recognize it…pretty wild!!

QOTD: There would be so many questions…it would be hard to narrow them down! Where is/was your favorite place to drink wine-bestest memory regarding wine or what do you hope to accomplish in the future since you have accomplished so much in your young life so far????

Enjoy your mom while you can!!! She sure produced a winner!!
May 3, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
All over the vernaccia show a great lost grape!

QOTD: Hey GV lets decide what the best wine to drink at 12:30?
May 3, 2008

Saftig
Happiest of birthdays to your dear Mum. I don’t care much for gifts, what do we really need anyway? But as a Mom I’ve always asked my kids to write me a letter for my birthday. They are my most treasured possessions, I have kept every one. You’re a good son. Write your Mom, more precious than gold.
May 3, 2008

LarryTheWineGuy
QOTD………What is Larry The Wine Guy’s Starting Date Of Employment At Wine Library?
May 3, 2008

Nickyb85
I will totally be there in Houston for ya!

QOTD: I would ask if I could get you a drink.
May 3, 2008

damien
in case you hadn’t heard yet, there was a picture of you from the draft in the los angeles times sports section page 5 on friday. based on the article i’ll let you slide on not doing the book tour in southern cali since the nfl draft will possibly be here next year and imagine you may come for that! . . . i’d ask about the top 3 to 5 bands or musicians you saw live and when and where you saw them play.
May 3, 2008

Andy
QOTD– Old World vs New World…. Clinton or Obama ….. What is most important in your life G?
May 3, 2008

janet
QOTD If I only try one more wine before I die, what should it be? (Not that I am planning to die soon) Please come to Fort Worth Texas and remember Fort Worth is not Dallas.
May 3, 2008

Justin Viger
Not anywhere near a thousand comments yet!

I would probably ask something simple like: “What is your favourite Movie”.
May 3, 2008

FTBoomer
GV, You need to bring Chris down to Tampa, do a book signing and then hit up Berns
May 3, 2008

Roel
QOTD: Why can I (and the rest of the world outside of the USA) still not get at least the secret pack shipped to my house in Groningen, The Netherlands?
May 3, 2008

J Scot "The Major" Heathman
QOTD:

I am constantly studying leadership…in fact I have a Master’s Degree from Gonzaga University in Organizational Leadership. Being in the military and an Air Force Officer I am always refining my leadership style to fit various situations and learning from the mentors I’ve had over the years.

My question to you would be: Do you consider yourself a leader, and if so, what kind of a leader do you see yourself as?
May 3, 2008

Nedster919
GV-you need to bring the thunder to Beantown!
May 3, 2008

Ohio Bruce
QOTD: Do you ever sleep?!?!
May 3, 2008

zach
QOTD: Can I just live at wine library?
Definitely need some thunder in Cincinnati.
May 3, 2008

dls
What about Washington DC for the tour?? DC is becoming more and more of
a wine town, finally!
May 3, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G , got anodher answer for QOTD…………..

QOTD: Can i be YOOOOOOOOOOOU ???? PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEAZZZZZE !!!!!!
May 3, 2008

DerekH
QOTD: When are you going to hit the UK?
May 3, 2008

Lois and Greg
QOTD: Will the Jets record be any better than last year?
May 3, 2008

James
Hey Gary, if you like off-piste Italian whites, have you tried Pecorino? (The wine, not the cheese)
May 3, 2008

RANDI
QOTD: What should we drink next?
May 3, 2008

WLTV Fan
If we were at a bar, I would ask you to tell me the name of the first wine you ever drank and how you would rate it today.
May 3, 2008

Charlie Berg
whoa!–i am really, really for rizzle liking the energy level, Gary; great show, and is about time for some Vernaccia action, right?!
We really need some thunder down here in the Birthplace of Country Music, Tri-Cities Tennessee. Please put us on your itenerary, we have both Books-A-Million and B&N. QOTD: Ti eshyo gavarish pa russky?
May 3, 2008

Jarvis H
Where do you see yourself in your career five years from now?
May 3, 2008

chenrys
New variety to us…thanks.

QOTD: We’re too shy….neither of us would say anything.
May 3, 2008

Emorris
Hey GV,

I’m a lurking coming out to make my first comment…

QOTD: If you were stuck on an island and you were able to choose one wine to drink for the rest of your life, what wine would you choose?

Also, I would love to see you come out to SAN DIEGO, CA very nice summer weather here. You could possibly record a show on the beach, but you would definately have a lot of fun…

Keep changing the wine!!

Eric
May 3, 2008

SteveW
QOTD: What is the best wine you have ever had, and did you spit it?
May 3, 2008

Sue Z.
QOD – What do you know about the latest Italian wine scandal and will it effect the market?
May 3, 2008

Patrick SF
QOTD If you were a wine, what tasting notes (score) would you give yourself?

Are any shows going to be done in SF during the book tour? Francis Ford Coppola might be an interesting guest as he is all about food and family in wines. He does a great dinner in North Beach that he puts on for charity.

Happy birthday to your mom. You should pair a wine with one of her sandwiches made with such love.

Great shows this week, and I am hinting to friends that they should watch too.
May 3, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
QOTD: Are there any Jets worth drafting in the first 5 rounds of a fantasy draft
May 3, 2008

Jeff
Gary, I am so glad that you are rocking the wine world. I have learned more about different wines in a the shows that you have put together for all to enjoy. You totally ROCK and keep up the great work!
May 3, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: are you like that every day? I like it just wondering….

Johnny Hector is my boy from A&M my alma mater and of course a great Jet as well.
May 3, 2008

KVolk
Qotd follow up: Jets and Cowboys play in 08 who wins and why? or explain the way you remember all the different aromas and tastes you remember?
May 3, 2008

Fred
Looking forward to seeing you in Portland…where you going to be on May 27th? Powells is the big book store in Portland….I hope you have some swag to trade or give away…My question…You talk about the importance of family…you need more stress/pressure/excitement in your life….when will you be starting a family with Lizzie? Wine Library TV….in the delivery room…MOTT LINK IT UP!!
May 3, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
Scratch that first QOTD…I got it…

QOTD: What happens to the 1/2 – 3/4 full bottles of wine that are used on the show ? esp if there’s some really good juice ???
May 3, 2008

Tony
QOTD: What is the next level for you? Where are you taking this?

Nice Irish jig during the hopscotch demo.

Tony
May 4, 2008

Ryan
Dude, bring the thunder to Temecula CA!

QOTD: What are your thoughts on Multi-Level Marketing?
May 4, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: “Hey, tough guy, if you weren’t fortunate enough to have accomplished and made as many connections as you have through WLTV; if you never decided to go to the web to expand your family’s business and preach your views about the wine world, snd even if you had never gotten involved in your father’s family business,
May 4, 2008

YoungDave
CONTD’ QOTD: WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING TODAY??
May 4, 2008

VBellore
Love Vernaccia, glad you did the show.

QOTD?: How are you planning on expanding the vaynernation in the coming year?

see you at bounce
May 4, 2008

Rebs
You need to bring it to Amish Country, Lancaster, PA!
May 4, 2008

Susan
Gary- I HAVE TO chime in here & say PLEASE go back to the other way of saying your name!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gary Vay-ner-chuck!!! That pronunciation of your name and your energy are some of the hallmarks of the real WLTV Thunder Show.
May 4, 2008

C. Jurczak
QOTD: Why not have food on the show more often, Gary?
May 4, 2008

jpwardaia
QOTD: How can we get Alex and Kevin to switch from beer to wine for one of their live Diggnation shows? You could be their co-host.
May 4, 2008

TxBigD
QOTD: What do you do with those leftover $150 bottles of wine?! AND
When will your brother, AJ be joining you on the show again? We really enjoyed that episode.
May 4, 2008

Thomas
QOTD: Where did the purple Armadillo run off to?
May 4, 2008

Medo
QOTD: What would be the last bottle of wine you would drink before the apocalypse?
May 4, 2008

Ty Ricker
You need to come to the Tattered Book Cover store in Denver. You would be a big hit there! I will work on a contact.

If you make it out to Colorado you are welcome to come by our Studio and shoot some video on our green screen. Some fun with the actors. You and Ninja Jane would be hit!

If you don’t follow Gary on Twitter, you need to! http://twitter.com/garyvee

Great show!
May 4, 2008

bob the wino
hey gary-
it’s 12:30, we’ve been drinking since the place opened at 11. there’s only one question left to ask.. would you please pass the friggin’ pretzels? oh and by the way, i asked you at 11:30 if you’d trade all the wine in california for tom brady to come to the jets and you said YES!
May 4, 2008

MTMike
QOTD: Why do many Cab. Sav.’s taste like Dead Deer?….with some cherries??
May 4, 2008

Kruszcontrol
I’d come to a Michigan book signing for sure. Detroit area is where I am, but anywhere within a resonable drive time, I’d be there for sure.

QOTD: What upcoming technology are you most excited about?
May 4, 2008

Cpt. Disaster
QOTD: I have been wondering this for a while. If you and I were just straight chillin’ at a bar at 1230 in the morning, I would ask you, “What do you do with all the wine you taste after you taste it? Do you taste your Wine Library Staff? Give it to Mott? I guess what I am trying to say is, Where does all the wine go?”
May 4, 2008

Jarvis
I’m hoping to make it to the Seattle book tour, its the day after my prom so I’ll see what I can do.

QOTD: Besides your own book, what is your favourite book?
May 4, 2008

Obama_Man
I’m a big fan of Quality Meats– I go every 2 weeks or so

I’ll be at Bounce for sure!

QOTD: How did you get so damn good looking?!

-Arthur L
May 4, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: WHY??? I mean, why do you do it all, when you could probably dump 75% of it with little or no adverse impact to you at this point?? Most people would take into account the diminishing returns and scale some things back, but you do not roll that way at all. So WHY?? I have a hunch, but would like to hear it from the horse’s mouth.

So, how ’bout some thunder in little ol’ Charlotte? : )
May 4, 2008

keith
Gary

Never heard of or tasted Vernaccia, does not seem up my alley, but willing to expand the palate.

QOTD: If Sasa did not own a liqueur store for you to take over and expand, what would you want to be doing now.
May 4, 2008

yowens
Hey GV- had some Vernaccia in Italy and loved it, havent had any since but soon will. BOOK TOUR IN PROVIDENCE!!! (or Boston). QOTD: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
May 4, 2008

Taylor
Great Show, loving the intensity after so many!
QOTD If you could meet two people dead or alive who and why?
May 4, 2008

Greg S
Hey GV,

Long time, first time… How about a book tour stop in Denver??? (this is starting to sound like Jim Rome and the clones…). If you do, the book store to stop at is the Tattered Cover book store – a great long-time independent book seller. There are there locations around town – pick the downtown or uptown location. Would love to chat with you and compare sports stories and fantasy teams – and maybe some wine picks…

GCS
May 4, 2008

Danny C
QOTD: What is your favorite album and why?

I will see you at the NYC Borders and waiting for the Thunderrr!
May 4, 2008

KAHUNA
and you wanted 1000 comments! nice fan base nerd.

QOTD: Do you really watch Gossip Girls?
May 4, 2008

Nick R
QOTD: What are your least favorite major-brand, readily-available wines and why do you find them unlikable?

You should try to come to DC for a book signing, I’d definitely show up
May 4, 2008

Keith Brown
QOTD: See, I grew up in Chicago, where there were the Cubs and the White Sox. I was a Cubs fan. Most of my friends were White Sox fans. Then I moved to New York. Oh I was still a Cubs fan, but… c’mon… so I became a Mets fan. I just couldn’t switch to the American League. Most of my friends were Yankees fans. But…I was also a Giants fan. I FINALLY BACKED A WINNER, HA HA! Oh, yeah, the question. See it’s 12:30 and we’ve been drinking a lot of wine, so I digressed there a little. My question is, don’t you feel in the slightest you’ve committed to the wrong team? I mean, it’s probably there, the doubt, the regret, maybe deeply repressed. Actually, it might be the secret to your success. The need to self-actualize in lieu of vicarious victory through your chosen pro sports team has driven you to succeed on your own. Brilliant!! Just kidding! Maybe…
May 4, 2008

drydrew
QOTD: Where is the kosher wine world at do you think its worth investing in it?
May 4, 2008

the unknown chef
I would ask you if you think that wine is food.
May 4, 2008

C-Fiddy
QOTD: How did a spaz like you propose to your wife, and why did she still say yes?

Come to Fresno!
May 4, 2008

Jon McDermott
Gary V,

QOTD: When did you know Lizzy was the one? I am in a transition period of my life, a tipping point if you will. Chicago is in the house for the book tour. Looking forward to meeting you. Good luck.

-Jon McD
May 5, 2008

KEVIN BROWN
Hey Gary, I would love to see you anywhere in IOWA. My friends and I would travel anywhere in the state to see you. So please bring the Thunder to Iowa.
Thanks
Kevin
May 5, 2008

Chance
Austin, Austin, Austin, a million times Austin.

QOTD: You like good food, you like good wine, but how much experience do you have cooking with wine, hm?
May 5, 2008

victor
Canada needs a little thunder!
Q.O.T.D.
May I book my next vacation at the Wine Library?
May 5, 2008

Adam McD
QOTD: If you were stranded on a desert island, what one bottle of wine would you want with you?
May 5, 2008

Teresa K
A very Happy Belated Birthday to Mamma V.

QOTD…Gary V., I would ask you, to Please…zzzz…. consider coming to NC for a book signing

tk
May 5, 2008

joel delon
hi gary thank you for this memories had a work experience years ago in san gimignano (heart of tuscany) the vernaccia’s area of production and drank liters of this funny white… from south of france
May 5, 2008

SaraMHCRU
qotd: what was your social image while you were growing up? (honestly, I imagine you were that sort of unintentional class clown type – the one other kids would see and be like “dude, check out gary, he’s eating ladybugs again!” always spitting something out that never should have gone in your mouth…)

great show today.
May 5, 2008

Jim Kledis
Hi Gary,love your show! I was wondering if you have considered stopping @ Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City, IA. We get a lot of famous authors come through! Your personality would set the bookstore on fire & other authors would be compared to the Master Gary! Thanks for being you!
May 5, 2008

Pete W.
QOTD: I dunno. I’d probably ask something like “Should we get something to eat, too?”
May 5, 2008

pierazzo
My question: how many time passed since you poured a second complete glass of wine from the same bottle because you enjoied too much the first one?
Second question: PLS the name of the wine………

a great hug from the great lurker.
May 5, 2008

TeeKay
Hi Gary,

I totally agree on trying different varieties. I was in Germany last week and tried many local grapes, Kerner, Trollinger, Lemberger and so on. Great with local dishes.

Keep on nice work.
May 5, 2008

Ricky B.
QOTD- I would probably ask you a non wine related question like, where does your limitless energy come from? (youth?).
May 5, 2008

DenverDarlin'
QOTD: I want to work for Wine Library! Where do I start?
May 5, 2008

mindpirate
Lets talk about room temp.
Everyone always says room temp for reds, but, room temp for me may be differant than for you. So I really want to know what the optimal drinking temp is for Reds and Whites. Room temp at my house ranges between 70 and 75 degrees.
May 5, 2008

Krista
QOTD: If you weren’t able to have a career in wine, what would you be doing?

I’ll see you at the NYC book signing!
May 5, 2008

Melissa J UC Davis
Hopefully he UC Davis book signing becomes a reality!! If not I will see you at the Corta Madera signing!!

QOTD: I would ask you for advice on how to find my passion, so I can have a career that I love like you do.
May 5, 2008

Paul McGarry
QOTD: “For whom, living or dead, would you buy a drink?”….well realistically if it is 1230 in the morning at a bar, my question would be “where did my left shoe go?”

The Colorado Vayniacs need some lovin’. Bring the Thunder to the mile high city!
May 5, 2008

Ryan W
Gary,

QOTD – How is it that you can fit all that you do into a 24 hour day?

By the way, I just received the secret pack and I am so stoked to taste these wines. Thanks bro.

Ryan White
May 5, 2008

Moonbeam McLain
Hey Gary, have you ever drank muscadine wine, if so, what did you think?
The closest winery to us is in Natchez Mississippi, and that is what they make there.
May 5, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: “Ok, we’re shithoused.. You can be honest with me.. Your really a Pats fan, aren’t you?”
May 5, 2008

NickJW
QOTD: What do you really think of Robert Parker?
May 5, 2008

Robert P.
I think on Friday’s you shouldn’t spit. Just saying.
May 5, 2008

flynbrian
Do you have trouble sleeping at night because your mind won’t shut off, or do you colapse as soon as your head hits the pillow? I can usually go to sleep pretty easy, but then wake and my mind starts rolling and I can’t go back to sleep.
May 5, 2008

Nick Perusse
QOTD: What are you all-time top 5 desert island albums?
May 5, 2008

David Dickinson
QOTD: Are you buying?
If you could enjoy a bottle of any wine with any person, who would it be and what wine would it be?
May 5, 2008

Ken F
This is what I would ask: Where is my free arm band you promised and where is my special order request gone??? No one ever got back to me. (I did buy the two books though)
May 5, 2008

bfrankphoto
QOTD: I would ask you: “Dude, the Jets?”

GO SEAHAWKS!!!
May 5, 2008

bfrankphoto
BTW – I’m with KEVIN BROWN, I’d love to see you come to Iowa
May 5, 2008

Harley Stan
Great show!! I am a little behind trying to catch up from last week.
QOTD- Why do yo keep flying over Denver?
May 5, 2008

TWalk
Have you ever tried fried chicken fingers and cottage cheese together….a match made in heaven
May 5, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I would like to see you anywhere close to Tidewater VA Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg. It is a long schlep to the NYC area for me 6-7 hours at best. What I would ask is what wine you like with different foods. Like this one, never thought of what wine goes with Latkes but hey, why not?
May 5, 2008

Shane
QOTD: “Will you watch my beer? I need to take a leak.”

That is what I was thinking till 2AM! last night, watching that Marathon of a STARS game. Greatness! Bye Bye Sharks.
May 5, 2008

Susan
Gary- Since it is now Monday, where’s todays ep? I am hoping that it is in the works……………………………..
May 5, 2008

Susan
Gary??? Any body seen Gary???????? Hello?????????
May 5, 2008

Andy & Edie
QOTD: You’ve tasted a lot of disgusting things…what’s the grossest thing you’ve tried? (don’t say chocolate covered cherries)
May 5, 2008

wmole
QOTD: “Whatup GV?”
followed by,
“Can we go into the wine room and taste some badass burgungy and bordeaux?
May 5, 2008

Billy D
QOTD-How can you be so happy, all the time? Is there a secret to your happiness?

A Stop in Minneapolis or Saint Paul, Minnesota would be amazing!
May 5, 2008

BobMac
QotD: What’s it like to enjoy your job so much?
May 5, 2008

Bigsigar
QOTD: “Dude, Gary, that’s a lot of empty bottles. Which one is next?”
May 5, 2008

The Doc
How many children are you and Lizzy going to have?
May 5, 2008

Billyd
GV I can’t wait to try one of these whites. If we were chillin at a bar I would have to ask you what kind of cigar you want and we would have to smoke right there. I will see you at one of the SF book signings although an hour south in Santa Cruz there are a couple of nice friendly bookstores I will have to see if I can get them to recruit you to speak/sign..
May 5, 2008

Ben F
I love your show brother… Thanks for bringing wines like these to my attention. QOTD.. man just one question, i would have more than than. but i guess i would ask you what should we do a shot of?
May 5, 2008

C-BusWineMofo
Please come to Columbus, OH or Celevland or anywhere that is less than 5 hours like Chi town.

QOTD – I would ask you how your life has changed since you decided to put yourself out there to the world. It is something that I would never do because as a Chef I want food to go out the same everynight and have people write reviews and talk about how great everything was without being in the spotlight.
May 5, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
I don’t think I’ve seen Veraccia before, I’ll have to keep an eye out for it.

QOTD: I’m curious, how do you drink wine at home? Open a bottle and have it over a few days? Compare a few side by side? Do you have things you things you go back to again and again?

Penney said she would ask you to be less noisy. I guess she expects you would be loud at a bar late at night.
May 5, 2008

TJB
QOTD: “Mets or Yankees?”
May 6, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
QOTD: May I have your autograph
May 6, 2008

Manoj Lamba
Would you ever sell Wine Library TV?
May 6, 2008

Andrew
QOTD: How long do you see yourself doing Wine Library TV?
May 6, 2008

thunderball
QUOTD: Dude…why haven’t you come and checked out Japan yet??
May 6, 2008

Mike Linquist
GV, great ‘out-of-left-field’ coverage on Vernacchia. There’s a good selection of them at our local Total Wine and More store in Tampa. Price points make it worthwhile to fill in the spaces at the bottom of your shopping cart.
Swedish lefse comes to mind if packed with some sort of mild seafood, like crab meat, fish, etc. I would draw the line at lutefisk. What wine would go wtih that singularly pungent food anomaly? ewwww!
Tampa would welcome your presence, Gary. We have the stock bookstore chains here (Borders, B & N). However, the largest book emporium in the country might be found in St. Petersburg at Haslams. Anyway, the warm (read hot) weather of Jose Gaspar-land beckons you fly down here and visit us. Besides, Bern’s Steak House is smack-dab in Old Hyde Park. I work there as a waiter. Served a nice little 1970 Haut Liberal last night. The guest loved it.
Remember, too, SuperBowl is in Tampa next go round.
QOTD: If we were parked at the bar, I might ask you if you have ever seriously entertained the notion of making wine on a big scale? Would you get schooled at say, UC at Davis and jump through all those hoops, or would you be satisfied just evaluating wines, like a more contemporary Robert Parker, but connecting more ably via Wine Library TV?
Out. Mike Linquist
May 6, 2008

T. Holland
GV, So happy to see you do a show on Vernaccia. I really enjoy their crisp, clean flavor on In a perfect example of wine tasting having everything to do with your current situation: My wife & I went to Italy on our honeymoon. One of the places we visited was San Gimignano. It was like 95 degrees and we have a bottle in the downtown square. It was amazing. Had several bottles since & while they were mostly very good, none could ever compare to that bottle on our honeymoon.

QOTD: What are 10 great everyday wines (White & Red) for under $12 bones based on your palate?
May 6, 2008

Paul
QOTD: What is your most unusual wine pairing?

Love the show, are you coming to Chicago?????
May 6, 2008

JayZee
San Gimignano is a very cool little town in Tuscany. It is a walled city much like Siena, but smaller. No cars or tourists are allowed in the town after about 6 PM (except for those staying in one of the small hotels). Awesome! I highly recommend to anyone visiting Italy to spend at least one night in San Gimignano. And, yes, the Vernaccia is good, too!

QOTD: “So Gary, what is the meaning of life?”
May 6, 2008

Metal Dave
QOTD: Can we go raid your cellar? Ha!
May 6, 2008

Christophe - Titus Vineyards
QOTD : How about I get the next round?
May 7, 2008

J Crazy
QOTD: “So, ready for round 2?”

and then I’d echo Thunderball’s sentiments about Japan and the lack of a visit from Mr. Vaynerchuk.
May 7, 2008

MannyPants
QOTD: When/how did you become a closet Braves fan?
May 7, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun stuff. QOTD – I’d ask you a wine question (re: mouthfeel, my favorite thing about wine) and I’d ask about growing up a first gen. Russian-American in this country…
May 7, 2008

pawncop
Good show.

QOTD – What would I ask you? I would ask you “How do you maintain your level of excitment on a day to day basis?”
May 7, 2008

chezjosh
Can I have a job?

That’s my question.

And, are you coming to Chicago?
May 7, 2008

davebw
Hmmm, probably “What are you drinking?” followed by “any good?” followed by “You want to get a bottle?”

Dave.
May 7, 2008

Lacey
Gary, I would ask you “how does your wife deal with your busy schedule?” I’m active duty Air Force and I see on a daily basis how wives have a hard time dealing with their husbands busy schedule. You’re a very busy business man, how does your wife deal with it?
May 7, 2008

Tim Vining
QOTD: What bottle of wine will you buy next?
May 8, 2008

jacob sanchez
qotd: Who’s the coolest tech person you’ve met at a conference or on twitter? Or someone who you thought would be cool and was disappointing.
May 9, 2008

mjr
how did u meet your wife?
mjr
it’s all about the family
May 11, 2008

John B
QOTD: I’ve been having bad luck with a local liquor store. What should I look for in a liquor store? What kind of questions should I ask? Obviously if I lived in NJ I’d just head over to WineLibrary, but I don’t have that luxury.
May 13, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Love all the lesser known varietals on the show lately. Show has been great!

Q-Want to go to a strip club??
May 13, 2008

ryptide
We’d love to have you in Washington, DC.

QOTD: What do you recommend right now, off the tippy top under $20 that I can run and buy and try tonight?
May 16, 2008

G4VIN
Hi Gary,

I’m done lurking – here is my first post.

Could you explain to me the difference between the words “variety” and “varietal”? I THOUGHT (and the dictionary seems to agree with me) that a grape “variety” was the type of grape, e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon or Vernaccia, and that “varietal” was the adjective referring to a variety. In other words, a varietal wine would be a wine made from a single variety. You guys seem to use varietal where I would use variety.

G4V
May 16, 2008

Dan-o
GV – never had a Vernaccia! I will have o give that a whirl.
QOTD – What do you do to relax?
June 10, 2008

Michael H.
Gotta try some Vernaccia.

QOTD — What wine do you keep going back to even though you preach trying new wines…?
January 12, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Id want to know what kind of music and authors you like. Maybe spend a few hours with you shooting the —- about people like Bob Dylan, Doestoevsky, Miles Davis, Kafka, etc. Hopefully youre down.
February 8, 2009

TommyB
My question: what bottle of wine would you advise me to buy for the night I propose to my future wife?