Live from New York, It’s the Thunder Show!

Live from New York, It’s the Thunder Show! – Episode #546

September 25, 2008

Live before a boisterous audience at Webster Hall, Gary Vaynerchuk evaluates 3 Pinot Noirs that the crowd tasted at Wine 2.0 in New York.

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“Sounds like the crowd is yapping together with you..it’s bit annoying …” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
“Glad you liked the Donatello, I went by in Nov ‘08 and I think I liked…” by Mike P
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Veramonte Pinot Noir Reserva
2006 C. Donatiello Russian River Pinot Noir
2006 Fulcrum Pinot Noir

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September 26, 2008

Murso
I agree that the large and noisy crowd is completely distracting to us, AND to you. Still, I’m sure it was FUN to all present! Forty and 50 dollar Pinots definitely deserve better attention, and closer inspection than from a shitty little glass, in a dark, noisy and drafty room. Kinda like watching a great director’s work (a la Kubrick or Bergman) on your i phone. (with a bunch of rad peep talking throughout). And excuse me, but, IMHO, while Veramonte wines can perform for everyday purposes, to cellar wine like that for even 3 or esp. 5 years is loony. Even their Reserve level. Just sayin’….As always, G, your opinion is valid, and the important thing is, you lay out your disclaimer that my, or your opinion is no better’n… theirs.
September 26, 2008

Jayhitek
Solid episode.
September 26, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: Yes, being a musician I have been honored by several large audiences. The backround noise was distracting to the content of the show, but I liked it anyway.
September 26, 2008

AshmanE
As with many other people, the live shoots aren’t as entertaining for me, but I know it’s hard to play to the audience and the camera at the same time and so much of the quality of a live show depends on the audience. When you have 20 or 30 people, then you can maintain the intimacy. When you have 200 or 2000, half of which are having side conversations, then you find yourself competing with the other stuff going on and it’s hard to maintain the focus. You do a good job of it though.

QOTD: Actually, I give presentations to rooms full of people several times a year. Doing 4 more in France in about 2 weeks. When it goes really well it leaves you pumped and stoked for the next one. When the people aren’t engaged or interested, then you wonder what the hell you’re waisting your time for. It’s give and take, but it’s a living.
September 26, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, NIIIIIIIIIICE Pinots!! Ya got me salivatin’ for somma dat
“sheep-butt explosion” action (Donatiello Pinot) in da Grill Piece….

QOTD: Public Speakin’ to da Peeps?? Not really me Bag……
September 26, 2008

Wednesday
Nice show, Gary.
Not as taken with the live shows. Maybe they could be used to explore another aspect of wine or a Q&A session with the crowd.
September 26, 2008

CHICAGO MARK
NOT A GOOD SHOW..ALL THE CLICHES CAME OUT..OBNOXIOUS LIKE…KINDA PHONY..OR SO IT SEEMED.
September 26, 2008

Kenny Dion
Love these live shows. We need more of them.
September 26, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I avoid large crowds – wrong vibes for me. But I do admire and respect the ability to grab the attention of a large crowd and to be committed enough to something to share it with a lot of people. It’s kind of a talent and also a big responsibility, really.
September 26, 2008

Harry
Sure, but after seeing this show, the 500 episode, and a few others in front of big crowds (Boston) I think you’re much better in smaller settings, where your humor comes across more playfully. Its doesn’t need to be a contest between you and the crowd, just some fun with wine. Maybe leaving the football booing too… Why be negative on such a happy positive show?
But thanks again as always for the insight on the wines. I’m looking forward to exploring Anderson Valley Pinots soon.
September 26, 2008

ryan guynn
oops nvm. im wrong
September 26, 2008

ryan guynn
apparently my last comment was moderated out?
September 26, 2008

Shawn_944
Love the Energy Gary
September 26, 2008

Rani Haykal
Cool Show!!!

I like the live shows thrown in every so often.

QOTD: Unfortunately I have not had the chance to stand and talk bout what I love in front of that many “rad” people.

–RH
September 26, 2008

Andy
Thanks for keeping it real G ,, Interesting pinots from all over and good info
QOTD— Not really
September 26, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
Very cool….. wish I was there Homey!!!

At the shore now but coming up for the Wine room sale…!!!

Can’t wait!!!!!!!

QOTD: No…. nobody cares what I have to say…lol
September 26, 2008

pawncop
I do like the live shows, you have a higher energy level. Yery much enjoyed the episode. So far have only had the lower end pinot noir’s, but am trying more soon.

QOTD – I have been priviledged to been a moderator for state conferences in past for my professional society, and appreceiate the energy they provided.
September 26, 2008

M
QOTD: I’ve never had rad peeps watch me. Or any peeps.

Oregon State upset USC. Wow.
September 26, 2008

Justin L. Ove
That was entertaining. I like it when you do shows in front of a crowd. I always want to see the audience though. Maybe Mott could do a pan of the audience at the beginning of those shows?
QOTD: nope.
September 26, 2008

BobbyTiger
My god Gary……………..you call that a glass?
Tough crowd bro. Sounded like you were in the mall at Christmas time.
September 26, 2008

Eliot (in the Lou)
I hate to say it GV, but I agree with Hido. We get GV energy cranked up to a deafening and distorted level on some of these. It’s awesome to see how energized the crowd gets you, but the content isn’t quite as good. It’s all good, I just don’t expect as much from the live audience shows…

QOTD: I once gave a lecture on disaster management and the evacuation of my hospital in New Orleans to about a thousand people… pretty freaking overwhelming! And now that I think about it, it’s hard NOT to go over the top when you’re trying to keep the attention of that many people – I’m sure I did!
September 26, 2008

mike l
ive seen every single episode and rarely leave comments. ill just say that your wine based episodes lately are excellent. i love how honest youre being about the wines and pretty tight with the scoring, really classy. could do without the beer and cheese and whiskey and all that and have come to really dislike the guests, but when you just take on straight wine head on youre rivaling the best.

as for veramonte i just wanted to say that the $1.99 2004 veramonte chard they have at grocery outlet near me is a great value and i bought a couple cases of it. love the values that come out of south america and hope youll do more on that in the future.

remember when winelibrary.com used to have free shipping offers.. sigh those were the days…. now back to lurking.
September 26, 2008

Hido53
Gary -

Okay episode. Actually much prefer the episodes you shoot in your office (both at the round table and the laid-back couch). Unfortunately, I’ve come to find that the live shoots just don’t cut it for me. Just my humble opinion. They’re usually shorter with not as much thoughtful descriptions or background info. Sound and image quality suffers. The background chatter that can occur with these situations seems to just dilute the message. I can only speak for myself, but I watch WLTV to not just be entertained, but to be informed, educated, and at times, inspired (to expand my palate).
QOTD: No, I have never experienced that type of situation.
September 26, 2008

NY Pete
Hey Mott … WTF … you cut short all the rowdy applause at the end of the show …and FWIW, I concur, the Donatiello Pinot rocked the house!
September 26, 2008

Paul V
great show gary, as always.
QOTD: once. a long time ago.

Sorry about the Jets loss to the Bolts.