A Special Weekend Episode

A Special Weekend Episode – Episode #534

September 5, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk is fortunate enough to taste some very rare beverages!
TRUE BLOOD: Sundays at 9pm on HBO

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Tru:Blood Type A
Tru:Blood Type O

Links mentioned in todays episode.

219 Responses

September 5, 2008

Brian Social
First. Type A+ baby.
September 5, 2008

Jerome B
QOTD: A-

Very Funny show. Love the Blood Advocate. I’ve been noticing that you seem to mention Ohio wines a lot lately. Not sure if it’s a good thing or a bad thing but hey at least we are getting mentioned.
September 5, 2008

Brian Social
By the way, interesting episode. Is there really such a drink, or did HBO put you up to this? I went on the site and didn’t see the drink for sale, just t-shirts and hoodies.

Did Robert Parkula give this a high score? I don’t know if I want vampire drinks sleeping in my cellar.
September 5, 2008

Marc
OK, that was weird GV. Have you been smoking something?
September 5, 2008

Tom T.
Type A (for Alpha dog ).
That was a weird drink. Never heard of them before.
September 5, 2008

Glen.... (winecrazy.com)
QOTD: O Negative
September 5, 2008

bob c
not even thru the episode yet and already Laughing My Ass Off!!!!!
September 5, 2008

Matti
QOTD: The red one.
September 5, 2008

Elias Papadatos
Hey Lestat,

Thanks for the intro into the blood drinking arena. Still looks like you preferred the trublood to the Ohio wines….

Type O blood type, so based on your review I am obviously too much for you.

Suck on that Lestat…
September 5, 2008

NathanN
Sorry I can’t watch
September 5, 2008

David Dickinson
Top 10! Love blood wines.
September 5, 2008

Josh
QOTD: AB+ Cause I go with everything.
September 5, 2008

Richard Okimoto
QOTD: O+

I’ve heard the Rh negative wines are pretty tight like you were saying, but the positives open right up. And there’s some stinky butt smell in the O+ (which my wife always references in wise cracks about me )
September 5, 2008

Jay
I’m so confused.
September 5, 2008

jason shmanderson
man, i can’t believe the tru blood underwear are sold out. bummer. qotd: I actually dont know my blood type now im inspired to find out
September 5, 2008

David Dickinson
O+ Funny show. Love the sarcasm.
September 5, 2008

tony v
QOTD: A++++++++
September 5, 2008

HuskerJamie
QOTD: O-

Bull’s Blood next ep?
September 5, 2008

Scott
Dude…that was in fact EPIC, and you are right, HBO does owe you for that! Just another reason to love what you do. You aren’t afraid to do something fun! Loved it! and as I twittered you, Greatest season ever? Don’t you think Joe Namath would dispute that? Cuz really, can you argue with Broadway Joe? I’m a football fan because of him! Have a great weekend all!
September 5, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
o+

Don’t have cable, but I did read the 1st novel when it first came out. Should be silly enough to be a success
September 5, 2008

Lb in KS
” not that there’s anything wrong with that” …. bah, ha, ha, ha
um………..secret packs?????
September 5, 2008

Jim
Gary, you might also try a blend of the traditional Transylvanian varietals. 60% O+, 35% A-, 5% petite verdot would probably do the trick.
September 5, 2008

Jolie Elman
Gary, I LOVED your facial expressions after each taste!

QOTD: AB
September 5, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: O-
September 5, 2008

IA SHERMAN
I have no idea what my blood type is!!
September 5, 2008

Yvette W
Hahahaha, that was great Gary! Totally worth a try!

QOTD: O type, universal donor.
September 5, 2008

TeeKay
Gary, is it a kind of wine or what ? My blood type is B.
Strange..
September 5, 2008

CBG
O + vodka

you didn’t want to get the jets helmet bloody?…
September 5, 2008

RichG
WHOOLAH <————— vomit sound….

Giddy up Gary!!
September 5, 2008

Deano
Haha this episode is awesome. I want to get my hands on some of this.

QOTD:
-Good question i don’t know lolz
September 5, 2008

Chris
Great stuff, Gary. Who hooked you up with the Tru:Blood? Do you have another huge HBO-employee fan I need to know about so that we can start a tasting group? I’ll be passing this around over here.

QOTD- A+

PS- Stick with the show, it really hits its stride by the end of the season.
September 5, 2008

Peter
If you’re exploring new wine horizons try Belgian pinot noir wines!
September 5, 2008

AshmanE
That’s classic. Too bad you can’t get that stuff. I bet after all the hype they’re actually considering marketing it though…

What did you eventually go with for the liquid? Looked like grape juice with a bit of corn starch in it to thicken it up?

QOTD: O+
September 5, 2008

Jeff R
ok that made me kind of queezy.
September 5, 2008

IPBrian
Wow, Gary’s crazy! I love it.

QOTD: No idea
September 5, 2008

Fangorn81
WTF?
September 5, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
O negative as well. So what does Blood Spectator say and how about Robert “Fangs” Parker. Has he reviewed these as well. We already know that Steven Tanzer is a vampire so I expect his reviews to be err blood curdling.
September 5, 2008

Shawn_944
I loved how you took the episode so serious! I surprised you or Mott didn’t begin to laugh… It was a nice twist and break in the show!

QOTD: Not sure, it is red though… lol
September 5, 2008

Scott - Boston
Awww, I’m a chipper guy, so you know my blood type : B positive!

Scott – Boston
September 5, 2008

MattjDrake
Ah man, my stomach did flips watching that video. The residue on the glass… Nasty.
September 5, 2008

Purple Tooth
Yikes! I had to check the gag reflex. I’m an A+.
September 5, 2008

purplejuicebruce
O Neg. Sick
September 5, 2008

vinophilosopher
I can’t believe that stuff is really on the market :0

friday fun!
September 5, 2008

manonthemoon
that was random, guess it goes to show if you can dream about it, some freak will buy it……

QOTD: I think I am a mixed breed of AB
September 5, 2008

italianwinelover
YUK! That was really gross but entertaining!

QOtD: A+
September 5, 2008

SpoiledinCalbyPinot
wow Gary caught us by the neck, are you sure you do not have relatives
from Transylvania.

QOTD: type 0+ but do not give blood because I usually have some alchohol
content.

Next time you taste blood, have Drew Bloooodsoe on the show, HA!
September 5, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: a true rarity — ABnegative.

It didn’t suit your palate, obviously, from the look on your face — was this not enough like roadkill deer with cherries on top?

I wonder if vampires will get more nuances from this TruBlood. Do they feel memories and relive experiences, in the same way as they do with actual blood? Is there a different psychological reaction? Interesting to comtemplate.
September 5, 2008

cxgirl
Great show!

QOTD: according to the website, I’m into type A’s.
September 5, 2008

DaveM
Gary, that was hilarious. Well done.

QOTD: A negative
September 5, 2008

Benjamin
QOTD: AB

Loved the esp…. Alan Ball is amazing cant wait for tomorrow
September 5, 2008

CHICAGO MARK
LOL !

Blood type = Ketel One
September 5, 2008

Mike Nally
Perfect fun on a Friday! Of course now I’m craving a rare steak.

QOTD: O all the way
September 5, 2008

Ed Salonia
Umm… disgusting…

What is this? Did I miss a joke somewhere. It seems like this should be an April fools type show/joke…
September 5, 2008

cbleary
Ugggh, this awful HBO marketing campaign has even invaded WLTV. I hope you got plenty of money.
September 5, 2008

everythingandnothing2
QOTD: A-

I’m surprised that the “O” was more complex… it seems like that would be the least and an AB would be much higher in complexity. That would be one interesting tasting group….

Great epi to lead into the weekend… Thanks Gary!!

my attempt to share: http://wineamateurs.wordpress.com
September 5, 2008

Tooch
wow, that stuff looked horrible.
September 5, 2008

JudeMurphy
haha- Amazing! How’d you do it all without laughing??
I tried the ‘86 Chateau Dracula Type O Negative a while ago. It had an amazing dark vegetal component with nuances of summer fruits accompanied by some finely grained tannins. Well worth a try if you can ever get your hands on a bottle.
; )
I don’t even know what my blood type is!
September 5, 2008

Smahlatz
Que?

How can you taste blood without a reference to iron? What was in that stuff anyway?
September 5, 2008

Andy
Type O positive
September 5, 2008

KW
Yikes ! Not for me.
September 5, 2008

Rossodio
So Gary, I just got back from evacuating from hurricane Gustav – I’m a New Orleans resident. I packed my most near and dear/important possessions in the car – insurance paperwork, social security card, tax documents, photos, etc., and a few days’ worth of clothes. Also in the back of the car was yes, of course, all the decent wine I have at home, along with my wine refrigerator, which fit nicely into the back of the car and plugged into my car’s power supply. The wine (including the 6 or 7 bottles that I’m holding on to) didn’t get above 70 degrees despite a hot drive, and after a couple of new bottle acquisitions while staying at my family’s home in Alabama, the wine made the trip back, plus the new bottles I picked up while there.

I also housed a couple friends who didn’t have anywhere to go during the storm, and my family and I cooked up a couple great meals. I went through quite a few bottles there, some great and some not so great, and had (among many other bottles) the second Tokaji I’ve ever had, and had a great time with family, friends, food, and vino. An adventerous trip, to say the least, but one filled with friends and family and good times.

More importantly, the VERY first thing I did after getting back and unpacking my car was to catch up on WLTV. No joke, as soon as everything was back inside, I headed to the computer and checked out what you’d been drinking while I was tucked away a couple hundred miles inland. I’m glad to see you did the Egyptian wine, really cool thinking about the history of wine there… and the Indian wine… you can never expand your palate enough, indeed.

Thanks for a few great shows to welcome me back. As far as the QOTD — A negative.

- Ross
September 5, 2008

Oscar Falcon Lara
Blood? …for real?

QOTD: O Positive. Human. And every time I taste my own I always get a hint of Twizzlers of all things…( not kidding you, it’s sweet. )

Cool show Gary… nice to see something COMPLETELY different on the Thunder Show.
September 5, 2008

Paryb
THat was pretty silly Gary! It’s all good though.

QOTD: I think 0- I’ll have to ask the lady
September 5, 2008

everydayben
Wow! I did not see that one coming. That stuff looked awful! Way to expand your pal… are scabs next?

QOTD: O neg… universal donor!
September 5, 2008

DrEdwardo
Only thing worse than these would be to drink someone’s homemade wine…

QOTD: O+

Edwardo
September 5, 2008

crank
I hope you got PAID!
September 5, 2008

JD Phillips
QOTD: CH3-CH2-OH (somebody twitter me if they know what that means).
September 5, 2008

Rick D
It looked like you were about to gag tasting those “beverages”. At least we can figure you are not a vampire.

I need a glass of vino after that.

QOTD: AB neg
September 5, 2008

TenaciousE
That was … different. I think I’ll pass on the Madiran tonight.
September 5, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: Blood type is A+ which isn’t what I’d rate this episode. I got all excited at first because when I saw the bottles, I thought you were doing a Root Beer or Soda episode. You certainly deserve to have a little fun for as hard as you work.
September 5, 2008

Phil G
O+

That looked pretty gross.
September 5, 2008

sharon
Barf.
September 5, 2008

Maria M.
Perfect episode for a Friday.

O+
September 5, 2008

NJ Vettester
Gary, I think you’ve gotten the vampires to join up in watching WLTV and bringing you closer to the most watch internet show though it would have made a great halloween show.

QOTD: O Positive.
September 5, 2008

Edward Colcord
Well. . .you paid off that bet.

^_^
September 5, 2008

AWineau
I think I’m missing something here because this episode has me completely lost…
September 5, 2008

Dr. Dan
Cute show. Not over the top, just the right amount of silliness. You’re right, you deserve to have a little fun with the show once in a while.

QOTD: I think that I’m a universal recipient, AB+.
September 5, 2008

Lord Nouda
Wow, Gary, you don’t halt at anything. I bet the vampiers will appreciate it although your obviously not converting. And at the end of the day, Vino is just grape blood being forgotten for a year and then bottled. Right? BTW: are the bottles made from plastic or glass? If plastic, won’t that affect the ‘blood’ when put away for a year?

QotD: I actually don’t know my blood type directly. But if genetics is right and my parents are – actually – my parents I should have type 0. What’s yours then?
September 5, 2008

Ryne Nelson
Two dominant episodes to end the week! Gary, you’re on a roll!
September 5, 2008

Christophe
Seriously? I guess there is a market for everything.

O+
September 5, 2008

Dominus
That’s what I call really “expanding your palate” or is that “extracting”? Fun show.

QOTD: AB+

TGIF
September 5, 2008

Kimberly Rose
Wondering if it comes in “Blue” for higher end “blue blood” types?

AB neg. the rarest.
September 5, 2008

Debbie Summers
Gary… Loved the show, I’m B negative…

I just “discovered” you this week. I know, I’m a little slow. I love your show, I’ve been watching past episodes… I think you’re a gentious!
September 5, 2008

Bill
Fun show. As you can tell from my fav T-shirt post in ep 532, “Ski Iraq,” as featured in “Six Feet Under,” I’m a huge Alan Ball fan, and I am look forward to “True Blood.”

QOTD: A+
September 5, 2008

Adam Teece
QOTD: I am a very common type. A+

I hear my blood type is very accessible to the palate which is a good thing because it is the most common blood type in the world. I’ve only known a couple of Vampires in my day, but they were good people. I definitely don’t envy their inability to enjoy a nice sunrise or sunset, but that’s what the internet is for.
September 5, 2008

BobbyTiger
While I didn’t get real excited about today’s show, I know it’s just me, so keep bringing it on.
QOTD………….A Neg. (want some?)
September 5, 2008

Jonathan
O-negative and mine is iodine like taste.
September 5, 2008

SteveW
Interesting show, but you should of saved it for Halloween.
QOTD: A+, just like my Seahawks and your Jets.
September 5, 2008

brorjace
QOTD: Take my blood please! O negative all the way. Weird stuff, of course the Japanese are odd people…so there you go.
September 5, 2008

Robin C
Very funny links.

QOTD: Maybe O+. I can’t remember.

Is this a hint that your parents named you after Vlad the Impaler? Ambitious, can-do kind of guy.
September 5, 2008

Tyler Walker
You know, it’s kind of a shame, but i dont even know my blood type…probably something i should figure out in case of a serious accident!
September 5, 2008

Katherine
QOTD: O+… universal donor, baby!

How about a call for donating blood? I hear stocks are low.
September 5, 2008

sleh
O+

The red cross never stops calling me
September 5, 2008

Herm
My blood type is A+…..and for JD’S comment I believe that is ethanol
September 5, 2008

ScottEJ
GoofBall!!

What’s up w/HBO? Did I hear you sneek a mention in there that something is going w/you and HBO in the future?

Anyway…QOTD: O+…and about 13.5% alch.
September 5, 2008

Pete W.
O+, but according to their website, I’d like the A. I may have to find some…
September 5, 2008

Wine Not?
I think I’ll just leave the blood tastings to you….didn’t look like something I must experience in this lifetime! Glad you did, though!

Just when we thought we had seen it all…….NOT EVEN CLOSE!

QOTD: A+
September 5, 2008

Walter
0+
September 5, 2008

Anthony L.
Corny….Way to long for a joke episode.
September 5, 2008

Walter
Hmm… is it just me or there’s a big advantage of 0+ here?
September 5, 2008

RANDI
Gary!! Finally! An episode on Blood!

QOTD: O Negative

So, what’s the best blood to drink with fish?
September 5, 2008

sam
What the bloody hell was that all about? Is this some kind of a joke? I can’t recall ever drinking blood except maybe sucking my own. I’ve always enjoyed vampire stuff, but not first hand.

My blood type is AB+
September 5, 2008

Jimmy T
okay. laughing just not outloud. good luck to ur jets, go steelers!
September 5, 2008

Serge
A (II) Rh+
Bloody…
Cannot imagine any other country than Japan to invent that up. Yeap, vampires should be happy, that’s why it’s so hard to get.
September 5, 2008

Withnail
Looking forward to next week’s urine episode!
September 5, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: O+
September 5, 2008

Mbesonterp
A-, wow, not sure my palate is ready to expand that far, think I will stick with wine!
September 5, 2008

Rani Haykal
Fun Show!!!

QOTD: I actually don’t remember my blood type.

–RHH
September 5, 2008

DAve A
QOTD: AB+ the best at 100.2 degrees.

Funderful show! I think you should do one on Carrot juices, or other spoofs!
I actually think an ICE TEA tasting would be interesting.

thanks for the great fun show.

p.s. what new show series are you talking about?
September 5, 2008

Scott
My blood type is B- which is considered rare 1 in 67 people. (AB- 1 / 243) They blood bank is always calling me to donate blood. I sometime even get sick when I donate, but I keeping giving to help other people with the same blood type.
September 5, 2008

senator
Huh?

O+
September 5, 2008

John Atkinson
…”I can see where a lot of the vampires are enjoying this.” Hilarious!!
September 5, 2008

Paul V
So I’ve given blood many a time – I hope it help many who had come across unfortunate situations.

But for some odd reason no one will tell me what blood type I am. I would go and give blood and they would say “You’ll get a donor card in the mail with your blood type on it etc” and never would the mailman deliver.

So I asked my doctor.
No answer.

I’m starting to think something is wrong with me.

Great show Gary. Kinda strange beverage, keep them coming.
September 5, 2008

Scott
Hey DAve A, the new show is a new HBO Vampire series, True Blood.

http://www.hbo.com/trueblood/
September 6, 2008

Mike
Gary, I love ya, but holy m’f'n marketing. If you didn’t get paid for that bit I don’t know whats going on with the world. Please tell me I’m wrong. From “I don’t remember the place, I don’t remember the girl, but the wine was Chambertin” to…fake HBO blood.

Again, I love you.

Damn.
September 6, 2008

jaredlevy
Gary…no joke, probably the most disgusting show you’ve ever done. I still love ya though.

Hey…I guess after 533 shows, you gotta keep the thunder rolling through some how.

What’s next? Urine Tastings?

QOTD: I have no clue…and thats probably not a good thing.
September 6, 2008

Craig
So, it looks like the trublood website is just viral for the series…so, it’s not a REAL product…makes me wonder what the hell they sent you

QOTD: A+ (that’s my bloodtype, not my spelling score).

Have a great weekend folks.
September 6, 2008

neutron212
QOTD: nice to see the comic side but my blood type wolud be about 5′6 red curly hair and green eyes thats what im talknig about
September 6, 2008

Jlair
I think we missed something going into this show. What was that stuff made out of? My wife says she thinks blood smells and tastes like copper or like a penny. Did you get any of that when you tasted that stuff? Very strange….
September 6, 2008

Chris
Stopped watching the show at the two minute mark.
September 6, 2008

Dustin
I don’t know my blood type, that is probably something I should find out about though.
September 6, 2008

t
Gary what the …? i have texture issues that would be bloody awful 4 me. Dude i just saw eps 534 (btw hbo rocks w/the all their orig shows) down to 530. & since kramer been drinking wine with dinner, oh and merlot . good shizzy
September 6, 2008

The Tasting Note - Peter Wood
QOTD – Not certain what my blood type is – I like the occasional dip into insanity! Good show!
September 6, 2008

terroirist
Gary I know you are funny, however, I really didn’t know you had such a great sense of humor. With this Dada / Surrealism episode I am OVERJOYED. You BROUGHT THE THUNDER. I love that you can talk about Cotes du Luberon and then switch it up to a blood tasting episode… Mad props. Actually I am not sure If you have ever mentioned the former, but you catch my drift.

QOTD – Can’t remember.

Keep up the great shows.

aka Mike in Nebraska
September 6, 2008

glenn
O Neg. and we actually aren’t that far from REAL artificial blood. i bet this is clinically available in your lifetime.
September 6, 2008

drift
more burgundy!
September 6, 2008

RA
QOTD O- Universal Donor. That’s why there is always a shortage of O-
September 6, 2008

Tom L
I fell asleep at my computer last night. Why, you ask? Because these shows are really starting to get boring. (that, and the three glasses of wine I had):-D

As a long time Vayniac I relish the old days when GV would educate us by answering questions, reviewing wines the are readily available, and occasionally pointing us to exceptional values.

Gary should have savd this spoof for Halloween.
September 6, 2008

Tom D
Are you sure you’re not a Klingon ? Everyone knows that Klingons LOVE their Blood Wine !
September 6, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: A+ and proud of it…..

Cowboys 35 brownies 7
September 6, 2008

vinacull
A titillating show Gary. I had the good fortune of tasting some Tru Blood “O” at an offline, and I have to say, it was a little OTT fakey-fake with iron and minerals. Not as good as the real thing.
September 6, 2008

aaaredfrog
awesome…. not sure on my type, but I am surprised the Oak Monster didn’t make an appearance. Will you guys be carry this at WL?
September 6, 2008

Jaybird
Im also an “O” so I have a huge allocation, call me if you’re looking to purchase 867-5309..
Great Seinfeld reference “not that there’s anything wrong with that”
September 6, 2008

Kelly Goff
I hope you did get something from HBO for that. However, there is a wine called Vampire wine from CA.

I am A+, and I am very surpirsed at the number of folks who do not know what thier blood type is!!
September 6, 2008

Kirk (aka: Slave2thevine)
An interesting show…not sure if I’m too keen on the idea of drinking anything labled as “blood” but it works for something different. I’m A-NEG
September 6, 2008

Matt
QOTD: O- Universal donor
September 6, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: I don’t know…..

Gary that was funny, but I couldn’t help but be a little grossed out and creeped out, but that’s just me. Do you think you’ve ever tasted a wine that tastes like blood at all? I want to say I have but I can’t think of what wine at the moment.
September 6, 2008

Snkypete
QOTD : O+, CMV-

Very funny, but I agree that I hope you’re getting some residuals from the show!
September 6, 2008

MattUD
Interesting stuff. Never heard of it before. A nice change of pace.
September 6, 2008

cgatesman
QOTD: A+
September 6, 2008

Nick G
What did they send you?

After some research it looks like this is just a marketing gimmick and the product doesn’t actually exist. It’s just promoting the TV show. Or is it?
September 6, 2008

Derek F.
Very very interesting, I know you like to mix things up but DAMM…LOL!!!

Do you think the blood would take well to a few months in oak??

QOTD: that is a good question…I don’t remember.
September 6, 2008

MRPysnik
QOTD: I don’t know, there’s not enough blood in my winestream. Maybe you should send me a bottle of that O- stuff.
September 6, 2008

BargePlus
Just out there enough to be really enjoyable. Keep em coming Gary.
September 6, 2008

Matt W
QOTD: B something. We are not amused and the blood snobs must be turning over in their coffins.
September 6, 2008

Rowland
aaaaaaahaha that’s the best Veynerism ever “[disgusted coughing sound]Clearly, i have a non-blood pallet.”
but seriously, unless your being payed by HBO, you should have saved this for Halloween. Now your gonna really have to kik it up a knows for Halloween. I would say turn the wine library cellar into a haunted house, but that may result in a lot of broken wine bottles.

qotd; well now im never gonna tell you my blood type!?!?!?!? Yikes! LOL.
September 6, 2008

Kenny Hyder
You are out of control Gary! QOTD: A+
September 6, 2008

Susan
Gary & Mott, I am not sure if this is my type of drink……………….
September 6, 2008

Mike L
Hilarious!!

QOTD: O+
September 6, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Answer to QOTD: JP is O negative.
September 6, 2008

DeniseInTexas
Don’t drink it, Gary! Don’t…

AUGH! He drank it! I can’t watch…

QOTD: A-
September 6, 2008

M
QOTD: A+ It’s a perfect score, 4.0

GV may have won a trip to the Bottle Shock premier. Oh, too late.
September 6, 2008

M. Lee
Isn’t synthetic blood kind of like “Caffeine Free Diet Coke?” The only people who drink it weren’t drinkers of the original, they get made fun of for having it (tucked away behind the real blood) in their fridge, and although it is technically better for your health than the blood of lethargic couch potatoes with high cholestorol called humans (honestly, you folks should drink more wine – it’s good for their health, and it makes you taste better), sometimes you just can’t be sure what “synthetics” they put in it.

I mean, would YOU drink a synthetic wine made of blood? I think not.

QOTD: whomever I am biting at the moment.
September 6, 2008

MontanaSage
Gary, the look on your face when you actually drank this stuff was absolutely hilarious. You were hanging in there, keeping a straight face, doing the spoof thing very well, and then it hit your mouth. Second time was even worse. I fell out of my chair laughing. Twice.

QOTD: I donate, so I happen to know: type O.

On a serious note: go donate blood; it’s good for the soul. We should start a WLTVaniacs blood donor’s group: people that receive our blood are getting a terrific vintage for no extra charge.
September 6, 2008

Bill Field
That’s.. so.. wrong.
September 6, 2008

Mia
QOTD: A positive.

Fun show, guess you’re all hyped up for the new HBO show!
September 6, 2008

*/^_^\*
hahahahahahahahaha

brilliant

would watch anything from alan ball…

qotd: no idea.
September 6, 2008

mikeyrad
QOTD: I’m A+. Gary, please, please, please don’t try any other bodily fluids. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
September 7, 2008

Dan Manu
B+
September 7, 2008

Kirill
Hilarious. I hope HBO scratches your back with a golden backscratcher for your performance.

QOTD: Can’t be sure, but it tastes kinda like the A- ;-]
September 7, 2008

Mike Palmason
QOTD: B Positive
September 7, 2008

Eric
Very funny. QOTD: O+
September 7, 2008

wayno da wino
I waaaaant tu driink yur Blooooood….Blah….Blah….Blaaaah….

qotd: Duuuh….Not even sure…….
September 7, 2008

George Hoff
Stat Boy!
Good to see you again,I see you on T.V. draft day every year.
sat next to you years ago,-118 row 32 seat 24
love your JETS prediction.Drink it in and enjoy this season!
September 7, 2008

Scottie P
Awesome; good fun! I wish I had HBO, sounds like a great show. I love the vampire mythos.

QOTD: Keeping my blood type secret helps me stay off of the menu!
September 7, 2008

Jeff S
what’s the HBO show that you guys are talking about??? BTW that was disgusting. I’m all about expanding the palate, but you gotta draw the line somewhere!!
September 7, 2008

Eduardo
I just don´t think this is worthy, but… Get into vino again please!! haha Have you ever tasted Bulgarian wine on your show? I think you should…
And I´m not even from Bulgaria (Argentina)
September 7, 2008

J Crazy
What? It’s not…OH MAN! You TOTALLY had me going there! Ah Geez.

It’s really not really real blood? Well, gosh darnit I was totally fooled.
Awesome awesome show. I was in stitches the whole time. Shoot, I’d actually like to see more shows like this and other beverages. Because nothing is too big to think of as small.
September 7, 2008

Richard Ritter
You sooo should have had Peter Steel from Type O Negative as a guest, I could have hooked you up on that one!!!

Let me know if you’re ever going to try blood again on the show.

QOTD: Blood Type is A+.
September 7, 2008

gastrononymous
Sorry, couldn’t make it past the first 3 minutes. Disgusting.
September 7, 2008

Dan Strivelli
Gary, You are my hero. Although I think drinking blood is awkwardly strange, I still think its a creative idea for your show. Keep up the good work.

QOTD: AB Negative.
September 7, 2008

ClingF18
WTF????

QOTD: O-
September 7, 2008

Andrew D
Haven’t heard about the show in HK, but still cool idea

QOTD: o+

Cheers
Andrew
September 7, 2008

Tyler RM
QOTD: Dont know :-/
September 7, 2008

Miko
That is WILD! I saw the ads for the show, but I didn’t realize they were making a beverage too!
QOTD: I’m O+
September 8, 2008

M
I didn’t watch True Blood, only Entourage.
September 8, 2008

Rivethaus
Bloody Good Show (sorry couldn’t resist)

Hope HBO gives you a shout for this.

QOtD – I can’t recall
September 8, 2008

CB Lukens
GV – I’m glad you gave this style its fair shake! Very important show. QOTD – I love me some Type O Negative.
September 8, 2008

Christine
QOTD: I am O- blood type. Haven’t seen any True Blood episodes, but love Entourage.
September 8, 2008

EdV
saw the show for the first time this weekend, dont get hbo but they had a free weekend. Sure is a diffrent type of show.
September 8, 2008

Richard
What a great episode – would have been cool if it was April 1st and I almost thought it was a joke but now I’ve seen their website I now know! Interesting idea – I have sampled my own blood (generally by brushing my teeth too hard) not exactly fully consumable.

QOTD: Not too sure – I never remember

Richard aka Scotscan
September 8, 2008

Patty Wilson
wow, this was one of the strangest eps we’ve seen. My husband and I have been watching via podcasts downloaded from itunes starting some time in August. We get caught up on the weekends (we both travel during the week). The last one we watched before this one was the wonderful ep with Gary and his best friends, and watching this one shortly after was pretty weird. But funny. After consuming two bottles of good red wine (between the two of us).
September 8, 2008

SKN
QOTD: My blood type matches my personality B+
September 8, 2008

Karl Laczko
Had no bloody idea what you were on about until I googled – I guess we’ll have to wait 6 months or so before we get the show.

QOTD – Universal donor here…. O -ve
September 8, 2008

Chippewamike
Cute! Nice way to go into the weekend!

QOTD: B+

Nice call on the Jets score. Awfully close. Next week will be interesting.
September 8, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: I don’t know! Dammnit!
I have asked my doctor about it like 3 times over the years and he tells me that I don’t need to know. Well I think I do!
What if need to give an emergency donation or something???
September 8, 2008

JayZee
That was WHACKED – loved it!

QOTD: A+
September 8, 2008

Paul C
Bad idea Gary.

Can we get back to business please.

Paul C.
September 8, 2008

Luke
O Negative
September 8, 2008

Chris Hansen
And people wonder why the wine world needs such an overhaul…

Awesome show Gary. Keep being you.

QOTD: I’m an AB positive person myself. Eclectic, yet so refreshing.
September 8, 2008

Dave Monaco
Viewed your “blood” video at 3:00 AM. Thought it was just another nightmare. From Texas to Ohio to India to Egypt to Blood. I hate to think of what is coming next. How about a blind tasting on Montepulciano D’Abruzzo. A great wine that does not get a lot of attention. Another idea, a weekly show on “Best Buy” wines. Please get back to the old Gary that we all know and love. Keep up the best wine show on the net.

Cheers,
Dave Monaco 8~)
http://www.monaco55.com [World Wide Wineries]
September 8, 2008

Bob W.
A major pazzzz on this episode. I guess I missed the point.
September 8, 2008

Kristen
Haha, I can honestly say that this episode came from left field for me. I had no idea about any of show or anything at all, so I was laughing both at the idea and your reactions to the “blood”. Very interesting Gary. You do keep me on my toes, that’s for sure.

QOTD: A neg =P
September 8, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: A+…I liked the idea…keeps us Vayniacs on our toes!
September 9, 2008

pawncop
Well this was different.

O+.
September 9, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I believe I’m Be Positive.
September 9, 2008

Sam
Awesome show!

QOTD: A+
September 9, 2008

brian
Your show rocks, your passion about this bloody beverage fit right in with any other show you do.

I busted a gut after your tried the first Blood type. Thought you were going to loose it. Shoving the glass over to the side real quick so you didn’t have to try it again. I didn’t think there was any way you were going to try the second type.

Keep up the great work.

QOTD: Dunno, but should
September 9, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: Red……

that was some sick looking stuff
September 9, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
interesting little cross promotion
September 10, 2008

tarheel17
Dude, save it for Halloween!

Also, the caveat at the beginning was lame. If your audience doesn’t get the joke…then it wasn’t funny to begin with. Give us some credit! Sir Vaynerchuk doesn’t get a caveat prequel and he’s a rockstar.
September 10, 2008

JC
QOTD: O-
September 10, 2008

BlakeW
QOTD: Same as the ever popular…O-neg!
September 11, 2008

vibemore
I think you’re the best kind of crazy. You’re being true to yourself and that’s what you preach.

qotd: I’m an overachiever and my blood type proves it. A+
September 11, 2008

Murso
Is the Vayniac Nation aware that Red Bull, and beverages of that type have been officially linked (especially w/ alcohol) to heart disease, and increased stickiness of arterial plaque? Red Bull is now banned in Norway, Denmark, France, and Uruguay, due to immediate health concerns, and has been linked to deaths in Ireland,and other countries. Tru Blood’s website is not interested in saying what it’s even made of, and I’m not interested in marketing fads that are solely interested in my money, but don’t give a damn abut public health.
September 14, 2008

Dan-o
I checked my calendar to see if we were closer to Halloween, or April 1.
QOTD – my blood type is A.
September 20, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Just seeing the look on Gary’s face when he tasted the Tru-Blood wasmore than enough reason to watch the show.

Very funny !!

QOTD: A+
September 22, 2008

YoungDave
Wow. Odd show, but I like to see things mixed up once in a while- funny ep. WE NEED ANOTHER “SIR GARY VAYNERCHUK” EP. SOON!!

QOTD: AB-… I think
September 22, 2008

Matthew Moalem
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Be the first to sign up with us.
September 28, 2008

Sharon
Hi Gary – I’ve never seen this show as I don’t have HBO. Is that an actual beverage? I have no idea of my blood type. They took many blood samples when I was expecting. xoxox
October 3, 2008

Ryan W
My blood is type O+…Gary do you want to drink my blood?….lol

This is definitely a weird one.
October 11, 2008

yowens
WOW.
October 14, 2008

Daniel Kemp 4 Earth Emperor
I didn’t know 7 Eleven has good drinks. It’s probably cheaper than Starbucks or Tim Hortons.

That synthetic blood drink is way more expensive than I would pay for it.

Leaving Type O for 3 to 4 years? Doesn’t this stuff expire?

QOTD: It’s type A
November 2, 2008

Jay
disgusting.
A-
January 16, 2009

Glenn P
Big Time pazzzz on this one- I see the scary marketing and product placement people got to you.
January 21, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
ha ha @ drinking it at 98.6 degrees. Cute episode. Interesting beverage. Obviously a gimmick but dont quite think it would be my thing. QOTD: Dont know. Im going to guess 14% A, 41% B, 27% O- and 18% Petit Verdot.
July 19, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
Gosh that’s pretty funny……hmm drinking blood..not sure it’s for me…
August 28, 2009

CaseyLee
lmao man i remember this episode =]
i checked the website..wierd stuff. interested as heck to try this some day if i ever get the chance
i miss these episodes gary this is when i kinda started watching you in october of 2008. was absolutely HOOKED and still am today keep em comin !
\/\/
October 13, 2009

Tom Oja
Someone really made you look like the pretentious Iconic idiot that most Jets fans are! A. Tru Blood is not a wine nor does it claim to be. It is a orange flavored drink that was produced for the HBO series Tru Blood! lol So who ever pranked you Them 1 You 0. Which leads us to MIAMI 31 jets 27. You had the jets 27 right, but man did you mess up on the MIAMI score! So let’s see that would be Everyone 2-you 0.