Value Wines From All Over The World

Value Wines From All Over The World – Episode #481

June 9, 2008

Gary comes back from his trip to explore different wines that are priced right and value driven.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Fado RedOther Portuguese Red Wine
2003 Pellegrini East End MerlotNew York Merlot
2004 Dancing Coyote TangoOther California Red Meritage
2005 Bangin’ Napa Valley RedNapa Red Meritage

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June 10, 2008

Brian
So being one that completely understands how miscommunication work, well it happen. GV dont let these lurkers get you down, I personally understand that you do get diconnected from the business due to the fact that you are away a lot. I respect everything you have done and everything you do and I totally accept your appology…It happens, with computers business and everything, stuff happens.

Now what makes me sad, is the lurkers are coming out and totally bashing you, they didnt have a thing to say until they got that 1st chance to bash you. It’s sad…its VERY VERY SAD..Lurkers need to go back to being lurkers and shut up because they only wanna prety on the negative.

Qtod: 1thing that has made me smile is seeing my mom when she is in town and well a few of my friends have been getting married, good to see them happy.

Just remember gary, your true fans will support you, the lurkers are the ones looking for a reason to bash you…I still thank you for helping bring wine to my attention. I respect you as a business man and a wine expert.
June 10, 2008

Joe G.
QOTD: The last thing to make me smile was my 3 year old daughter Giana Nicole who’s 4th birthday is this Saturday June 14th. So hopefully you will give Giana Nicole Giampapa a big birthday shout out either Friday or Monday on the Thunder Show.
June 10, 2008

Jsco
The last thing that made me smile was La Boca’s 2007 Malbec from Argentina. Out here in Cali its only $2.99 at Trader Joes’s and will put post wines under $14 bucks to shame!!!
June 10, 2008

T. Bone
Your wine won? Hilarious, and congrats. (It would have been equally funny if you scored it last too.) So, this begs the question: what is your label? I need to give it a try. How about a little dealio on a case purchase, say, free shipping? Let the kiddies argue about the show, I’d rather just drink some good vino. Best in a blind speaks volumes – seriously, could you mail me the label?
June 10, 2008

Justin L Ove
Gary, it’s a good thing you’re thick skinned cuz you are getting hammered by these people!
I thought your explanation was great. It made a lot of sense, so thank you. I believe you. I can tell by watching you and listening to the things you’ve said on your show that you are an honest guy. No doubt about it.

I’m really disappointed by some of the vayner-nation’s comments. They need to just let it go and enjoy more free episodes. I know I will.

It’s sad…You spend almost 500 episodes worth of your time working up a fan base, and with one mistake, lose a bunch of people. Perhaps you’re getting a taste of what being a celebrity is all about.

QOTD: my cat Ruby chasing a moth.
June 10, 2008

Robin C
You should save the cab show. It might be fun to air at some point in the future – anniversary show or the like.

QOTD: My hollyhocks. Different shades of pink. Six feet tall. They look great this year.
June 10, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Watching my room mate completely focused and engrossed in playing his Wii “Godfather” game. Priceless!
June 10, 2008

Shawn
Not sure why people are so upset. I think you do a fantastic job, keep it up!

QOTD: I love the oak monster comment you made…pretty funny stuff. I’m very easily entertained.
June 10, 2008

batstongue
Gary

When all is said and done, show the whole episode, warts and all. I have watched you over the last year and your integrity and enthusiasm have shone through even though I know you’re selling what you are rating. Showing #477 will air out all the musty smells of conspiracy and re-establish your your slightly tarnished reputation.
June 10, 2008

CindyW
People sure are being hard on you, GaryV! I guess they just don’t like not knowing, but it seems a bit silly to get so upset over this. This is free entertainment, not something important like. . . oh, I dunno. . . a Jets game?

C’mon ya’ll — sit back, sip some wine, relax, enjoy.
June 10, 2008

T. Reasoner
apology accepted… thanks… for explaining I had actually stopped watching waiting for the revealing episode.

I am back.

aloha,

TLR
June 10, 2008

KenP
counterfeit, Tim the Lurker, I’m just a fan. Have met Gary once. But I’ve been a member of the Forums for a year and a half. Know well his long-time supporters. Wonderful peeps! I must tell you I’m rather perplexed by the suspicion and negativity here. What about his explanation was ‘lost’ on you, Tim? Listen to it again. And counterfeit, why so sad? As a lurker you’ve been drawn back here again and again for a reason. Must have learned something! That is the point.
June 10, 2008

Roberto
oh, and by the way, on the grassy knoll episode, the “Luke, I am your father” episode, the “I see dead people”… ok ok we get it… in any case… I understand what you wanted to do and could’t, but I also understand those who don’t know you feeling a bit treasoned by the episode and frankly GV, your explanation sucked… don’t be the Pope, let the thing air and live with the consequences… frankly, otherwise it seems like a big scam (and I do believe it was a “mistake” to air 95% of it, I mean, I do believe you would have rather avoided it), but since it didn’t happen… air it.
all the best,
June 10, 2008

Roberto
Welcom back GV…. get to your emails!!! I need to hear from you…

QOTD: Well, Andy my 9 yr. old is taping (not ready yet) a WLTV skit where he imitates you, very well I might add… , and does a juice show… it is obnoxiously hilarious…
Karen will be in Edison at Courtyard, Jul 6th to 11th with Robert he’s going to Nike sponsored golf Camp in Lawrenceville… is that close to Wine Lib???

best,

RR
June 10, 2008

Tim the Lurker
You lost me with that explanation. If you can not be honest with your results in every way, then how do I know if the reviews of other wines are honest and not influenced by outside interests. Why bother doing a blind tasting if you can not reveal the results ? I don’t need to watch this every day you know !
June 10, 2008

counterfeit
OK, first post. I’m sad that this is the way you brought me out from being one of the lurkers, but I feel strongly about this. I love the show, but I don’t buy your explanation.

Show us the complete ending or you will lose many of your adoring fans.

Come clean Gary, I want to be able to feel good about myself when I’m watching your show.

Show us #477!

(By the way, you pronounce “Colgin” wrong. The “G” is hard, like Colgate, Isn’t it fun to be corrected by total strangers?)
June 10, 2008

manonthemoon
man, this is turning out to be up there with the grassy knoll and the moon landing as far as conspiricy theories. I never thought this would be this huge of a deal and I don’t see people letting it go until something else is done. Don’t let them get you down though, people will always question things, but just don’t let it lead to you questioning yourself.

QOTD: Petty rocking my face off lastnight.
June 10, 2008

KenP
Cabrilla, I encourage you to watch WLTV from its inception. Go back to ep #1 and continue forward as many of us who know the man have done. I’m confident you’ll see how partial and incomplete are you observations. No criticism is meant. But you know how ugly the net can be. Quick judgements, opinions of no consequence, hit and run. GV is here to stay. Give him another 100 free episodes to make it right!
June 10, 2008

KenP
MrJCG1,
Reflect a moment. It was a simple mistake. The ep should never have been aired owing to an entirely innocent mistake by Gary’s right hand man, a man of complete integrity. Rest assured Gary will make it up to you. I have no idea how, but as a long time supporter of his I can assure you he’ll find a way. No need to post ultimatums! Cheers!
June 10, 2008

John G
How do I get the house label cab?????
June 10, 2008

Cabrilla
Hmmm, I’m with MikeM. I smell â€œa little fakey fake in the back end” and it’s not Kim Kardashian, it’s your explanation for the #477 Mystery.

Saying that you can’t show the results because the WL private label came in first – thus, in the process, telling us clearly that that bottle allegedly won – is an epistemological fallacy. As many have noted, WL sells most of the wines you taste on the show, so what’s the difference between lauding the WL private label and the Rocca cab sauv.? Both would expose you to (unfair) accusations of base shilling. But if you were to pan a bottling bearing the WL imprimatur… ah, well. That’s another kettle of fish sauce.

But now I think I know what was hiding in infamous Bottle #5….
June 10, 2008

MrJCG1
Oooooooh, Gary, not good. I have been an avid watcher for about a year and regularly patronize the WL but I think you may have lost me based on that explanation. Just to give some perspective, I was the guy your office contacted about using a quote of mine (in one of your ads I believe) and I wholeheartedly gave my permission. But, not airing that episode gives me reason to question your integrity. I mean, why would you even mention that it was the highest scoring wine if you didn’t want to bring attention to it? The impression this gives is that it didn’t score all that well and, since you’re so heavily invested in it, you can’t air the results. There really is no other reason to justify what you did. And, unless the guy was a good friend, I would surmise the guy who put it the tasting to begin with is no longer an employee.

I will continue to watch the show for a couple of weeks but if that episode is not aired, I think you lost a customer. So sorry because I love what you do and I greatly appreciate how much I’ve learned from you but my integrity would not allow me to continue to patronize you or your store.

No blackmail intended (like the foi gras woman), it’s just me, and I wish you continued success in all your endeavors but I really feel you let us down.
June 10, 2008

Andy
So now all we know is that your private label cab was the best, but we don’t know what the other good ones were? Lame.

On another note, you order the bottle from your left to your right, which is backwards for us viewers.

Sorry Gary, but we know you guys could do better.
June 10, 2008

KenP
Daniel, dumb but not dishonest! I think posters here should offer their own $10 bottle Napa Cab winners. What do ya’ll like at this price point?
June 10, 2008

Daniel Persson
Well, I do understand the explaination and I really want to beleave you. But the bit about that your own brand won the tasting was just dumb to say. Just tell us why and not the result next time

QOTD: This is a child friendly show so I will tell you the second to last thing, the new Indiana Jones movie.