A Wine Tasting with Jancis Robinson

A Wine Tasting with Jancis Robinson – Episode #568

October 30, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk welcomes wine legend Jancis Robinson to the show.

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“It was a great idea!! although we can read a lot from Jancis, I don’t …” by Carlos Valenzuela
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Argyros Estate White AssyrtikoOther Greek White Wine
2006 Ridge Geyserville RedSonoma Red Zinfandel
La Guita ManzanillaSpanish Sherry

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

485 Responses

October 30, 2008

crank
I’m in… first??
October 30, 2008

Withnail
Wow
October 30, 2008

Eliot (in the Lou)
Holy crap! Seriously?!? This is gonna be great!
October 30, 2008

cma82
Top Ten! and Jancis Robinson!! I bet she makes you look like a doofus.
October 30, 2008

John Farrin
JR, Holy crap!!!!
October 30, 2008

Palmer
no frickin’ way! awesome!
October 30, 2008

Dale Cruse
Jancis Robinson was my second guess! Darn!
October 30, 2008

M
I guessed right!!! I win!!!!! Ok, nevermind.
October 30, 2008

Brandon M
Who dat?
October 30, 2008

flavasauce
Woooohoooo!!!!! Can’t wait to see this!! Congrats Gary..you’re official now!
October 30, 2008

Brandon M
Anyone else getting nothing but a black screen?
October 30, 2008

Palmer
Monday’s child is fair of face.
Tuesday’s child is full of grace.
Wednesday’s child is full of woe.
Thursday’s child has far to go.
Friday’s child is loving and giving.
Saturday’s child works hard for a living,
But the child who is born on the Sabbath Day
Is bonny and blithe and good and gay.

I’m a Monday…just really good looking.
October 30, 2008

Palmer
Monday’s child is fair of face.
Tuesday’s child is full of grace.
Wednesday’s child is full of woe.
Thursday’s child has far to go.
Friday’s child is loving and giving.
Saturday’s child works hard for a living,
But the child who is born on the Sabbath Day
Is bonny and blithe and good and gay.

Gary is a Friday. He gives so much to us.

I’m a Monday…just really good looking.
October 30, 2008

chenin
very nice, thank you
October 30, 2008

Steve
Great show, Gary. Best interview of a guest you’ve ever done, in my opinion. I’ll run out and buy the Ridge zin.
October 30, 2008

Dale Cruse
Gary, I appreciate that you’re keeping the bottles away from the guest’s face this time! Well done!
October 30, 2008

Tom
This was an awesome show — Jancis and Randall in one week. Guess who is having the best week ever…….
October 30, 2008

jason
holy crap gary! i need to watch this episode. i just wanted to drop in the comments first. i hope you say her name right : )
will be back
October 30, 2008

Lurker1000
QOTD: It was a fantastic idea Jancis! Great show Gary.
October 30, 2008

GregO
Wow! Thank you Gary and Jancis, what a great episode. I’m a huge fan of Jancis, and sherry, and a little bit of gary …so that was just fantastic.
October 30, 2008

crank
QOTD: FANTASTIC IDEA!

That was one of the top ten all-time shows.
October 30, 2008

Carlitos
Wow! She really is here!

I’m on an airport in Alaska but I’m going to watch this RIGHT NOW!!!
October 30, 2008

Eliot (in the Lou)
I’m a Tuesday. What is “grace” in modern parlance?

Awesome show! Jancis was far less Eurocentric than I expected. She showed well. I’d give her a 19 on the European scale. Is Michael Broadbent from Decanter still alive? Do you think he’d come on?

Love the Santorini wines. My wife and I were there in September and fell in love with the whites. I smuggled back a late harvest Nykteri – fantastic!

QOTD – Brilliant, Jancis! You just earned yourself a whole new fan base.
October 30, 2008

John Farrin
When you think about it Jancis was the original Gary, of course in a much more refined way But you both are QPR seekers and wine lovers, not snobs. Well buddy, it’s all down hill from this week

QOTD: It certainly was THE BEST for all of us. Hope it was good for you too.
October 30, 2008

Zinfreak
Wow! Great show Gary! I have one of her books!

Ridge is a powerhouse when it comes to zins. Always a safe bet when I see it on a wine list that its going to be goooood.

Thanks Jancis for coming in the show!

QOTD: Yes Yes Yes! A great idea!
October 30, 2008

Zinfreak
I think I’ll pull out “Vines Grapes & Wines” and give it another look!
October 30, 2008

Richard
This was wonderful! Thank you so much.

QOTD: best idea ever!
October 30, 2008

Marc
That was great!!!

QOTD: Thank you Jancis, it was a total pleasure…you did a good thing coming to visit the Vaynernation!
October 30, 2008

Bill
Best show ever. Been a fan of Jancis for decades. The Jancis Robsin wine course aired on PBS years ago. Sorry GV, you “gave it a go,” but you’re way, way out of your league.

qotd: Great idea. Only a snob would think otherwise.
October 30, 2008

RANDI
GARY!!
OMG!! Jancis Robinson is brilliant and to see her here only makes me a bigger fan..of WLTV, YOU & JANCIS! I own her book “How To Taste”. Outside of my family & select friends, Ms. Robinson was the only “educator” of wine that I referenced or sought-out. Her style of not dictating what to drink and when and why…is much aligned with your philosophy. Thank you for bringing her!!!
QOTD: ummmm…hellooo….. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 30, 2008

Griz4life
QOTD: Of course? Quite the lesson today. Loved it.
October 30, 2008

Dale Cruse
Gary, you know how you have “Our Favorite Episodes” on the far right of this page? Time to add another!
October 30, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Gary — a great show, a great guest (don’t argue with her about sherry!) I think it was a great idea and thought this time the difference in approaches worked well
October 30, 2008

Dr. Dan
WOW…WOW…WOW. You weren’t kidding about a major WLTV guest. I just bought the World Atlas of Wine last week, and added it to the other big, fat wine book in my collection of two.

QOTD: It was good for US that Jancis appeared on WLTV. I can’t imagine that there’s anything that Jancis could do to damage her cred, even schlepping over to Springfield NJ. Not only a fabulously talented wine writer, but Jancis seems to be a very genuine and charming person as well.
October 30, 2008

Brandon M
QOTD…ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Phenominal Idea.
October 30, 2008

Geoff
Great episode with a great guest! I can’t believe you got Jancis to come on the show. Keep up the good work, Gary!

QOTD: Yes, definitely.
October 30, 2008

Paul Stonier
Great Show!
QOTD: YES. Very good. I actually saw the bottom book at the store and got sucked in. Great to put a face and realize what a great person was writing such wonderful work.
October 30, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: it was the best idea you’ve ever had.
October 30, 2008

CaseyLee
interesting wines..im drinking a merlot. yours seem better haha so this chic knows what shes talking about..so it seems. not a bad guest. you obviously enjoyed her company. ..kinda boring though..she seems to know her stuff..but . . . z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z…….. glad she kept your energy up+++.
October 30, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Great show – perhaps the best ever. It looks like she put a bee in Gary’s bonnet about sherry! Will definitely check out her site.
October 30, 2008

Jlo31
Gary, what a fanastic show and great guest. One of the best ever episodes. Jlo31 (UK)
October 30, 2008

fishman
outstanding show!!! QOTD:When is part 2??
October 30, 2008

brorjace
When I first loaded up the page for today, I totally did a double take! Jancis is huge with me, I have read almost everything she has written (Including the whole Oxford Companion), so it was an awesome show for me. She handled herself very well, and definately kept it interesting. So yes Jancis, it was a great idea to come on the Thundershow! Hopefully this will get even more people to listen to your wisdom, you are one the best in the world!
October 30, 2008

Jon
Great show! Changed my life…j/k but really it was good. Im gonna go get her book tomorrow.
October 30, 2008

SurfCityJay
My first experience with Jancis was a show she did for TV Food Network when it debut I believe in 1993… that was a great a show and I always wondered WHY she would spit out the wine! What a newbie I was…

AWESOME show… GV, how are you going to top this…?

QOTD: It was a SMASHING success and we have been HONORED… It’s a bummer we could only hear her discuss 3 wines (actually 4 with the Pecorino… did she like that or what?)… SHE HAS TO RETURN!!!!!!!!!

VV … u ROCK!
October 30, 2008

James H.
Amazing episode. It lived up to the hype.

QOTD: It was a great idea Jancis!
October 30, 2008

OttawaB
That was an awesome show. Very glad Jancis came on. What a absolute stunning level of knowledge she has to pass on to us. Thanks.
October 30, 2008

paryb
Wonderful show, it was great to see a guest with so much knowledge and passion for wine, even American wine, from the European circle.

QOTD: Jancis, I think it was a great idea for you to come on the Thunder show, your blog is going to explode with lots of new readers. (even though us Vayniacs are a little nuts)
October 30, 2008

TimInSpokane
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet show Gary V!!!

I knew the name, know I know the face. Way cool. And, I must say, your interview style here versus Randall Graham was SUPERB! Great give and take, Jancis was a joy, and the whole show was one of my most favorite.

It was DEFINITELY a monster idea to have her on the show. Hopefully the people from her world enjoyed seeing you as much as we enjoyed seeing her.

Cheers!
October 30, 2008

sharon
qotd: It was a very very good idea, mad or not.

Thanks for another terrific guest. I loved all the info about sherry and its shelf life. Also, who knew it encouraged the appetite at a big meal? Very useful.
October 30, 2008

CW
only Beaujolais nouveau makes it to the shelves in the US with under 4 months age. You’d have go to spain and bring some back to get under the 4 month window.
October 30, 2008

KKinCA
Gary;
Captain Ahab was an ambitionless banger who needed to spend a weekend at a Tony Robbins ‘goal-setting workshop’.
And he certainly wasn’t a closer.
But you, my friend, you– are ‘It’.
What a treat!

A grateful and resounding ‘Yes’ to the QOTD.
I think it would be fitting to Retire the Bucket.
October 30, 2008

Snarf
QOTD: Is the Pope Catholic? Unless you are a fun-averting wine snob (not!), this was a good idea! Glad to know Jancis likes Ridge, like many of us!!!!!!!
October 30, 2008

TROC
How unusual, class on WLTV. The Ridge Geyserville is a great wine, along with his Paso Robles, and for 30(bones) its well worth it. Jancis was British class, and a pleasure to listen to. And Gary was very well behaved. Great show.
October 30, 2008

Wojtek
I will sign up to Jensis’s web page now.
October 30, 2008

ramona
great great great show
thanks so much
October 30, 2008

Terrance
QOTD: Yes, yes, yes!

Sherry is one of my kicks. Last spring my mom visited me in Japan and we went to a Spanish restaurant. My mom had a sherry for the first time in her life and freaked out. I was worried that she wouldn’t be into them but she loved them.

But the four month thing and all the different types are confusing… it was great having Jancis clear some of that up. A phenom episode Gary.
October 30, 2008

Edward Salonia
QOTD: Great Idea!

Great show!
October 30, 2008

Askold Shegedyn
It was great that Jancis came on. Interesting selection for the tastings. Great episode.
October 30, 2008

ncwinetravels
QOTD: Great Idea ! Thanks for being on the show. Gary, great episode too. Regards, NCWT.
October 30, 2008

jahlove
QOTD: Hell yes! Great idea. That’s about the most non-interuptive I’ve ever seen Gary with a guest. You had him on his best behavior.
October 30, 2008

Slushpuppy
Obviously a very knowlegeble wine person, but lacking the passion to lay down in the sherry dust; how sexy that would be with most anyone~
Smell it first!
October 30, 2008

HuskerJamie
QOTD: Great idea, Jancis. I think a lot of the younger people (i.e. me) watching WLTV don’t know much about great wine writers. You’re reaching a whole new market.
October 30, 2008

Marty
QOTD: Yes! Iconoclasts!

Fab episode! My personal favorite. But, Gary, let the guest spit first.
October 30, 2008

John
Yes, it was an excellent idea to be on the show. I had never heard of you before this (shame on me!), and will now seek to find out more, because of your obvious expertise and erudition. I look forward to reading about your opinions on Ch. du Pape, one of my favorites – also curious about Sherry, as a lover of all things Spanish. Thanks for showing up and working with Gary. He was on good behavior today!
October 30, 2008

Kim G
What a show! QOTD: Yes, it was definitely worth it, Jancis, and do come back!

Pay her to get back weekly, Gary! You definitely have the spirit but her knowledge hurts in a very good way!
October 30, 2008

Richard
So rude to spit first! You should have a bucket for your guest. If not, they should spit first.

Very poor!

Otherwise, nice review.
October 30, 2008

Orion S.
QotD: It was an awesome idea!!! Great episode! I love getting input from two people who obviously know so much about wine.
October 30, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Abso-damn-lutley it was a good idea….
October 30, 2008

MattieJ
QOTD: Ms. Robinson your visit to WLTV was a splendid idea… Welcome to the Vaynernation!!! I’ll be sure to mention it during my video blog post on Friday @ http://mattiej.com.
October 30, 2008

Jay
hahahah “an oak monster”. That was beautifully placed
October 30, 2008

bill wrollcia
Jancis Robinson brought the thunder from the other side of the pond… Very smart intelligent, classy woman. Gv keep stepping up your game….
October 30, 2008

Redmeat
it is always a great idea to have on a great Mind of WIne…..the first wine book I got was an Oxford Companion…it sits next to several of Hugh Johnson’s and Robert Parker’s books

But seriously Gary,,,I think British folk are far to reserved for your show,,,haha!
October 30, 2008

Antony
JANCIS! JANCIS & GARY!!! What a beautiful thing that just happened. As a Brit’ and old school Vayniac I find myself both delighted and super pumped. I’m aglow – it’s like the all time great tag team of wine. Beautiful.
October 30, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
Super idea, I learned from this episode. Thanks, Jancis, thanks GV!
October 30, 2008

aaronb
You said today’s guest would be a legend, but HOLY #$%&!!!! Awesome episode!

QOTD: YES!!! Excellent idea!
October 30, 2008

Lynda S
Brilliant show!! It was a great idea. I will probably now follow Jancis’s blog. Her stories were great and Gary, you really tamed yourself from the last guest appearance. Kudos. Loved the questions from Gary posed toward Jancis.
October 30, 2008

Scott
Jancis, I think it was a great to come on Gary’s show.
October 30, 2008

Eric
QOTD: It was a brilliant idea!

And good on you, Gary. This interview was one of the best you’ve done.
October 30, 2008

Andrew Lee
Gary, you were on your best idea, I’m proud of you.

QOTD: OF COURSE! I gotta question anyone who thinks otherwise!
October 30, 2008

Andrew Lee
I mean to say best behavior, not best idea. I’m an idiot, sorry.
October 30, 2008

Brian Tannebaum
something about that accent – have her on monthly. Loved it.

BrianLT
October 30, 2008

Reggie K
Gary great show. I have read her book and now I can put a voice to the words. Very informative.
October 30, 2008

Drew
Wow, I’m getting a little of that “Mrs Robinson feel” She’s hot! Know the books but never saw the beauty behind them. Elegance goes along way with this young guy (38)lol. She is the whole package!!
October 30, 2008

cma82
Oh no you didn’t serve Jancis Robinson adolescent Sherry. Good call on the Ridge props.

QOTD: Sure, what’s the worst that could happen? Gary doesn’t usually bite.
October 30, 2008

jimkay
I am totally impressed. You have been graced by JR’s presence. I’ll take that as her recommendation. I am in awe
October 30, 2008

amgryger
Really good episode!

QOTD: I think it was a great idea.
October 30, 2008

hugh
great show thx JR and GV…..
October 30, 2008

Silvia H.
Wonderful to have Jancis Robinson on. I will definitely look up her books now that I know what a legend she is. Thanks for the great show!
October 30, 2008

missalyse
QOTH: Good?!…I would say absolutely *inspiring*. Really a fantastic show. Through 550+ shows I have never seen Gary so awestruck and excited.

Congratulations Gary, WLTV has really come to an amazing place to have guests such as Jancis (and recently Randall Grahm and Charles Smith) appear almost regularly. Also, you’ve got a great balance between shows with guests and solo. Thanks for all the work.
October 30, 2008

ScottEJ
Thanks for reminding me to dust off some Ridge for T-Day. It’s almost as much a ritual as the bird.

QOTD: Like anything to do with wine, it’s always a good idea to try and do something different.

Thank you both for sharing the knowledge.
October 30, 2008

torquey
This episode was hands down the best in the history of Wine Library TV. Jancis is the supreme goddess of wine and we should all grovel at her feet.

QOTD: Yes Jancis, it was a stupendously good idea to grace WLTV with your presence. Please promise that you’ll make another appearance.
October 30, 2008

Pebbles
QOTD–it was an excellent idea!

This may be my favorite episode yet!!
October 30, 2008

Joe W
This was a wonderful idea.
October 30, 2008

Belragazzo
I hope you take her to White Castle for dinner, too funny!!!!
October 30, 2008

Paulo
Good idea!
October 30, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: Excellent idea. Jancis Robinson really adds credibiity to the show.
I love it that she loves Ridge Montebello. Very fresh, immediate, and vibrant approach to wine. I’m sure Jancis will get some new viewers for her show.
October 30, 2008

jonomck
QOTD: One of the best shows ever; you made a great choice. Not all Americans are like Gary!

GV: I love you, but please, let your guests talk uninterupted!!! Sorry……..
October 30, 2008

Jay
QOTD: Yes! Phenomenal idea to come on WLTV, Jancis. You were a wonderful guest and shared a wealth of experienced wisdom. Thank you!
October 30, 2008

BruceP
QOTD: Yes indeed. Great show.
October 30, 2008

John
Lurker coming out! (And an avid Jancis reader).
A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-Y Great.
Jancis is welcomed to stick around for a while. A long while!
Thank you Gary and Thank you Jancis.
Regards from Ohio.
October 30, 2008

pawncop
A wonderful episode with another wonderful guest. Keep up the quality.

QOTD – We were so graced by your presence and participation. Please come back soon.
October 30, 2008

Bobby Bo
QOTD: GREAT IDEA! Yet another great show. I cant think of another show that does a better job with their guests. The format is open, and you sit and drink wine. Hopefully having some wine royalty on the Thunder show will really bring more people together over wine.
October 30, 2008

gotsha
QOTD…Coming on the show may not have been a popular thing for Jancis to do, but it increased my wine knowledge a great deal in a very short time span. I have to admit that before today I had never: heard of Jancis Robinson, heard of Corison winery, thought of Greek white wines as being very good, thought of ever purchasing a sherry, and lastly thought of Ridge as a great wine producer. Thanks for opening up my eyes and expanding my palate. Jancis Robinson is changing my wine world.
October 30, 2008

wtvLurker
qotd: smashing! it was great to get to see you. unflappable, you are a true master. so relaxed and confident like the Ridge you spoke of. i loved it when you said you smelled the cheese the moment you entered the store.
October 30, 2008

Drew
Ditto to Gotcha. Very good idea for both parties
October 30, 2008

Drew
Reminds me of “The cheese shop” by the Pythons!!
October 30, 2008

Knick
QOTD: It was a GREAT Idea!

Gary awesome show! Loved it, today I caught up on 3 shows and this one brought the thunder better than the other two. Enjoyed the information provided and the questions asked.
October 30, 2008

SarahB
Jancis is my hero!!!

QOTD: It was a fabulous idea. I thoroughly enjoyed watching.
October 30, 2008

wtvLurker
KKinCA has a point. you should retire the bucket used by JR.
October 30, 2008

jimkay
QOTD: Good idea. Kind of like John McCain going on Letterman.

Nice camera work Professor
October 30, 2008

EricB
Great show!
QOTD: absolutely it was a good idea – way to break down walls!
October 30, 2008

Steven B
Nice to see Gary get his @#$ kicked by a professional!
October 30, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: Great that you were on the show!!! Love your books!!! You have taught me so much about wine!!
PS: Jancis you are so gorgeous!!! A REAL WOMAN!!!!!! XO
October 30, 2008

Zinny
QOTD – Great Idea!! I’m not sure what those folks on your forum were thinking of when they said they thought this would be a disaster – but they were wrong!
October 30, 2008

Harry
Jancis,
I feel so fortunate that you came on to WLTV. I am working hard to develop my wine knowledge (especially California right now), and your insights were tremendously helpful. Thank much for sharing.

And Gary, don’t be blocking out on the bucket all the time! This ain’t basketball that you need to guard your can away from your guest. Jancis wanted spit, and shouldn’t have to raise her hand to get you to pass. Give her (and all your guests) a proper spittoon of their own!
October 30, 2008

Rajiv
QOTD: ABSOLUTELY incredible idea! For me, personally, this was the best guest show on WLTV! (No offense to Gary’s previous guests)
October 30, 2008

BW
QOTD: Absolutely a great decision to come on. Many of us in the US have heard of you but really dont know much about you … and we aren’t all as crazy as Gary. It was great to learn a bit a about you & learn some more about wine

GV – Once again – guest shows are the best!Thanks for bringing Jancis on!

Maybe you can score some other legends – Laube…. Tanzer…Halliday…… Parker ?????
That would be HUGE fun!
October 30, 2008

Mark Fitzpatrick
It was SMASHINGLY good idea!!
October 30, 2008

Greg B
Big G, Ok I just had to leave a Comment. Great, Great, Great show. Now were talking my friend. So much learned from such a treasure. Thank you,

QOTD: The Best of Ideas!
October 30, 2008

JPH
Terrific show. I love Ridge wines. (Almost all of ‘em…I’m not picky.) And fun to hear you and Jancis go back and forth with your thoughts.
October 31, 2008

Jimmy T
QOTD: of course it was a great idea…who are those that wouldn’t. they need to give our GV a chance.
October 31, 2008

Garth Bernstein
Great to see Jancis has a wonderful sense of humor and could roll with the thunder show train…It was a very good idea, my favorite episode! Jancis, if you were a wine, what would you be??
October 31, 2008

pyounger
It was absolutely a good idea!! Loved the show.
October 31, 2008

TimBoDo
As GaryV predicted, a lurker coming out here simply to offer my thanks to Ms Robinson and to Gary for a wonderful episode of WLTV. What a treat. Gary, you have hit the big time in the wine world now, sir.

QOTD – a fantastic idea. Thank you, Ms Robinson, for helping to make wine more accessible to more people. I am, however, sorry that you had to visit New Jersey.
October 31, 2008

Eliot
QOTD: Great idea to come to WLTV!!!

Best guest ever.

Can only be toped by having Randy “The Macho Man” as a guest.
October 31, 2008

BruceErik
Wonderful, wonderful episode! Love Jancis and enjoyed very much her Wine Course on DVD (which I own). Really very good, informative conversation here. I watched while sipping a very nice, inexpensive Louis Michel & Fils 2005 Chablis. I’ve never had a Sherry, but now am compelled to try a few.

QOTD: Very happy to see you on WLTV and appreciate your participation!
October 31, 2008

Phil G
That was great. I really enjoyed watching today’s show. Glad it seemed like taping it was so much fun.

JR has been part of my wine learning since the beginning. Gary, you should know that your book is right near my computer, sitting on top of The Oxford Companion to Wine! Any time WLTV brings up some new region or grape, I pause the show, and do some research (often getting lost reading through the companion).

QOTD – Yes, it was a great idea. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we all seemed to!
October 31, 2008

Zach
Great episode Gary! GREAT IDEA JANCIS!
October 31, 2008

barbotus
Wow. That was probably the most enjoyable time I’ve had with the show in a long, long time. I don’t often get the chance to watch many episodes, and started this one just after midnight, figuring that I’d watch a few minutes and if it looked good I’d catch the rest tomorrow. 43 minutes later I’m sitting here with a big smile and making my first comment in probably 18 months. What good fun! And shout outs to both SS Chris and Kahuna! Absolutely a winner all the way.

QOTD: This was a home run, Jancis. Best guest ever. Cheers!
October 31, 2008

naysen
Excellent show. It was great to be able to hear Jancis vocalize her thoughts. The bonny bee in my bonnet will be thinking about all the great info I’ve picked up through today’s show.
October 31, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: That was a great idea.

Gary, it’s fabulous to see this show bring in Jancis Robinson and it’s so encouraging to see you guys click. Thanks, that was fun to watch.
October 31, 2008

TenaciousE
Jancis Robinson and Ridge Geyserville. Truly, the classics are more classic than ever.

Q: are you kidding? Smashing idea and well worth it, come back anytime.
October 31, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: Neither. It was a GREAT idea!

Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I’m the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
- TMBG
October 31, 2008

Robert Howells
Fantastic idea!!!!

Jancis, you are a gem.
October 31, 2008

AndyPlymale
Best WLTV show ever! But, I agree with the person the other day who suggested that you give your guests their own spitoon. Please! But great show! And funny!
October 31, 2008

JimChem
Grate show! Jancis, it was a wonderful idea to be on Gary’s show. It was really fun to see you. I think in your earlier wine year your were a bit like Gary; Changing the wine world, whether they liked it or not!

Gary, you are going to be hard pressed to beat this show.

Jim

P.S. I have been trying to get our wine club to do a Sherry tasting and no one seems interested. I was at one in the mid 90’s which changed me opinion of what sherry was all about.
October 31, 2008

rimarfish
Great show! What a guest!
QOTD: Excellent idea to come to WLTV.
October 31, 2008

jsrassat
Good idea. Loved it. Good idea. Learned. Might actually get a book or two because of this.
October 31, 2008

John D.
What a great show and fabulous idea. Thank you for having Jancis on the show Gary. And I totally got the “bonny bee in my bonnet” comment – fond memories of my English relatives’ little sayings. Thank you for being on the show Jancis! It was great seeing your personality after having read so much about you.
October 31, 2008

sam
Awesome!

QOTD: It was a wonderful idea to have Jancis on the show.

I own the Oxford Companion to Wine…a must have, both for debutants and for afficionados.

Great show!
October 31, 2008

Kdawg
QOTD: was it a good idea, no, it was a great idea. to have someone like jancis robinson on the show is an amazing idea, and to actually have have her, it was great. to see how her palate works and to hear what she had to say was absolutely amazing. great stuff
October 31, 2008

catherine
Jancis , you are the most lovely lady ever, and it was a great idea to be on WLTV
October 31, 2008

Lars
Love it Great job Gary
October 31, 2008

zorro
oh no jancis, you’ve totally ruined your reputation now, pretty soon you’ll be eating cigars and talking about strawberry shortcake. right, so i think this show has brought a lot of knowledge to the vaynernation, for me, the atlas of wine (great puchase) has really opened my mind to the world, along with a class at the jc. Now, I’m all about southern france and spain and hope to go wine tasting there. Right on Gary V, bring it. Thanks Jancis.
October 31, 2008

David Cole
QOTD: Jancis, it was a terrific idea to be on the show. Actaully I think you and Gary had some real chemistry together.

great show, and Gary, maybe I’m wrong but you really show her so much respect and seemed you could could go on all day listening to her stores and swapping a few of your own. It was great to see that kind of respect for someone, who so deserves it.
October 31, 2008

W Miree
QOTD: It was a great idea! Why? We were thrilled to hear your perspective on the specific wines and on wines in general. It was also most interesting to watch your and Gary’s reactions to each other’s opinions and observations. By the way, Jancis, I met you at the International Pinot Noir Celebration in McMinnville, Oregon, several years ago, and was fortunate enough to have sat next to you at one of the seminars. I very much enjoyed your enlightening comments.
October 31, 2008

Herb
Gary, it was so good of you to clean up the place before Jancis arrived. I didn’t see Hacksaw Jim Duggan anywhere.
October 31, 2008

neutron212
QOTD: Of course it was a good idea its always awsome to see people with different points of views and knowledge when they come on the show.
Also ive never seen GV so willing to lission to a geust, but GV needs to work on his sharing of the spit bucket its always funny to see that
October 31, 2008

Andrew D
Jancis and Gary, fantastic show.

QOTD: Was it a good idea??? Nothing on ‘the Net’ has made me happier in a long time. Gary, your street cred has just gone through the roof. Jancis everything you do is magnificent.

Thanks so much for a great show.

Cheers
Andrew
October 31, 2008

gjport
Haven’t watched an episode in weeks — good that I tuned in, as this one was a gem. Jancis was wonderful — and, amazingly, GV let her talk! Who knew that would ever happen.

Think I should update my Hugh Johnson? It’s a 1970ish edition, I believe.
October 31, 2008

Devin M.
QOTD: A very good idea. Jancis is very engaging. Listening to an Oxford educated Master of Wine makes me think Sir Gary Vaynerchuk should return for an episode some day.
October 31, 2008

bendid
What a great episode.. so great to hear from Jancis, really engaging and knowledgeable..

QOTD: Absolutely, yes!
October 31, 2008

glenn
extraordinary show and absolutely a wonderful idea for Jancis to appear though i would have opted for an aged Monte Bello instead of Geyserville as i would have loved to hear her think thru a MB.

golf clap all around. best show since Kramer.
October 31, 2008

Make It Cool
Excellent idea! Best episode yet. My two favorite wine people on one show! It was like when Carol Burnett was on the Dick Van Dyke Show!
October 31, 2008

Dyr
Have been seeing your show for ages now. But this was the best episode so far. Great that it was not only about tasting the wine and rating but also just talking about wine in general.
October 31, 2008

Brocach
Great Show. Put the bucket in between you two. Jancis nor I care for the Jets, but she’s a lady with amazing accolades that shouldn’t stress or stretch over it. Where is her red carpet?

Still one of the best shows. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!
October 31, 2008

Gio
Long time lurker… finally, coming out.

This was a great idea. I could listen to Jancis talk about wine for days. Jancis is someone I have been following ever since I first got into wine. An absolutely brilliant show.
October 31, 2008

Matt
Long time watcher (and lurker). One of the best episodes yet.
Being British, Jancis is a true national treasure, and is just a wealth of knowledge.

Gary – thanks for continuing to provide a reason to return day after day to your shows. This was a cut above the rest in many ways.
October 31, 2008

Steve A
What an great show! To have to completely different styles come together and talk about these wines and the world of wine was brilliant. Kudos to both Gary and Jancis for making this happen. Best!
October 31, 2008

Paul C
It was a great idea that JR was on. A great show.
For me it highlighted the differences between the 2 reviewers, and IMHO Gary brings the qualities that the wine scene needs, incredibly knowledgeable while possesing the common touch.
The wine world has to move away from a Franco-centric pursuit that is used to bolster peoples twisted perceptions of sophistication. To mis-quote a famous man, Wine should be by the people, for the people. I’ll stop writing before I start sounding more like a communist.
October 31, 2008

Susan B
It was a wonderful idea for Jancis Robinson to be on WLTV. A great episode! I really enjoyed it.
October 31, 2008

Susan
I am not Susan B!!!!
October 31, 2008

Hinrgman
Gary,

By far one of the best episodes ever.

Jancis thanks for taking the time.
October 31, 2008

Kyle Suehiro
Great show Gary! wow!

This show has class for days while still being fun!

QOTD – Jancis, it was truly special to have you on the show. Great idea. Thank you so much! I need to buy that Oxford book now.
October 31, 2008

peter
I like the idea of the British (or European) 20 point scale. It seems to allow one to zero in better than the 100 point scale. Think about it. With the 100 scale 0 to somewhere around 75 isn’t used. It seems that everyone gravitates to a minimum of the upper 80s. The grouping of the 20 scale (if you take the time to learn it) seems more….acute

Peter
October 31, 2008

Sam Paes
This was the best idea ever!
you are a star Jancis!!! and moreover, you are humble and not snob!!!
I love you!
October 31, 2008

Kathy Hughes
Jancis and Gary, Superlative show; doubt that it gets any better….you nailed it. Delightedly yours, Naples Kathy aka Champagne Lady
October 31, 2008

Brad
Very good episode, definitely a good idea to be on the show. Thanks!
October 31, 2008

Simon
Fantastic episode, Jancis is an inspiration and a great writer. Damn it I’ll now be the guy reading batch numbers on the back of Manzanilla Sherry bottles…another trait to add to my OCWD (Obsessive Compulsive Wine Disorder)
October 31, 2008

Clem
QOTD: Great move Gary! Jancis, it was a fab idea to join Gary, your global audience has just doubled. I rate the show 20/20 cheers
October 31, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: Yes, and you should come back! (hey, the damage was done, can’t do any more harm to do it again)

Gary, I don’t know if you made a conscious effort to tone down with guests or whether Jancis’s poise and elegance had an effect on you, but your chemistry with her was awesome. It really felt like I was watching two great wine tasters enjoying and sharing wine with each other.
October 31, 2008

billyg
Great idea. You should come back and do a double blind tasting together.
October 31, 2008

robnmo
Great show, I think it was a great idea.
October 31, 2008

chriovorg(Lurker)
Loved it!! QOTD: You rocked it Jancis!

I have not been in to wine for that long and have been sifting through Gary’s shows for about a month now. This show represents the best of them. The best shows are the ones were serious knowledge is dropped.

It was especially cool when Jancis dropped a huge load of knowledge on Gary about Sherry and when to drink it. This is why I lurk here and gain knowledge as opposed to some of the other sites that just pontificate.

Thanks Gary for this gighantic bank of wine info. Folks like me appreciate it.
October 31, 2008

Toby (DK)
GREAT idea

Congrats’ Gary, on reaching this very defining point of WLTV’s history.

I was VERY surprised and happy to see such an icon on WLTV. Her Oxford Companion to Wine is a great tool, which use weekly – if not daily.

Thank you Mr. V, for getting a wine-legend such as Jancis Robertson a bit closer to the global wine-community.

(P.S.
More champagne and port shows – please )
October 31, 2008

Steve H
Love Ms. Robinson! And loved, loved, loved(!) her reaction to Gary’s slider reference. Just thinking about sipping some Manzanilla while the turkey is roasting has my tastebuds tingling.
October 31, 2008

Kai
Awesome show Gary! One of the best episodes ever.
When is Parker coming?
October 31, 2008

Tim
EPIC show, Gary! I couldn’t believe you convinced Jancis to come on the show but you did a great job interviewing her. Looking forward to seeing you taste with other wine writers in the future… and it was great to finally meet you last week.
October 31, 2008

Leio
QOTD: Fantastic idea to be on the show Jancis! Always great to hear from and learn directly from such a respected figure in the wine world.

Gary, I hope you keep bringing such fantastic figures from the wine industry on your show!
October 31, 2008

920albert
It was the right decision. Great show! Thank you,
October 31, 2008

Slats
Great idea and you should come back too.
October 31, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
QOTD: Very good to have you Jancis.
Gary it is good to get very high profile wine persons on your show. It is good to put a voice to the name and face of such high profile wine persons.
October 31, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
Thank you so much, Jancis, for appearing on Gary’s show! I thought it was great.

GARY: I’ll keep harping on these two points: 1. Please get another spit bucket for the guest when you have one. 2. Let’s have a Madeira show with a nice vintage Madeira at the end.
October 31, 2008

Kelly Goff
WOW! One of THE most awesome shows ever! It absolutely was a great idea to join Gary on Wine Library TV. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge with us all!
October 31, 2008

PhilB
One of the most profound shows ever on WL!!

GREAT move by JR to come, it shows how broad the audience for wine learning is, wine is about conviviality and this was the best example of it!
October 31, 2008

LennyR
QOTD: B E S T I D E A E V E R ! ! !
October 31, 2008

CBG
WOW!!…what a show, I don’t see how you can top that. Who’s next Oprah?
October 31, 2008

HandsomeReg
Appearing on the show was a fabulous idea Jancis. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Marvelous episode GV.
October 31, 2008

Steve
It’s always a great idea to listen to Jancis Robinson: Gary you are now major league!
But here’s an idea; if like me you guys out there sometimes think it would be great to have a short break or holiday, but at this time the credit squeeze deters you, try watching an episode of ‘Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course’. A marvellous two DVD series produced by the BBC. The combination of wonderful scenery (mostly French)and music, accompanied by Jancis’s honeyed voice is all that’s required. And, if you really want to pig out Gary, follow it with a snatch from ‘Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot’. That’s a holiday in itself.
October 31, 2008

Carolyn
WOW. Great episode. I usually flinch when I see a 40+ minute episode, but I had no problem watching this one!! EXCELLENT!
October 31, 2008

Sarno
Great show GV! I’m sad to say I had never heard of her before. But am so glad to meet her through your show!

Much better interview than Randall!

QOTD: It was an awesome idea!
October 31, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: It was a fabulous idea to come on the show. Would have been more entertaining if you knee’d Gary in the testicles before you left..
Just my opinion.
October 31, 2008

Yvettew
QOTD: One of the best shows. Definitely made the right decision!
October 31, 2008

M
QOTD: It was a great idea. I’m here to learn and I learned plenty.
October 31, 2008

crimedog
QOTD: Yes! Thank you.

Amazing show.
October 31, 2008

Linda
Like Gary, Jancis isn’t shy when it comes to self-promotion. Great endorsement for Gary that an important old-timer seeks a bit of updating by appearing on his show. Loved it.
Spain came over as another big winner here.
October 31, 2008

J Dubb
Great show!

QOTD: Yes! Right decision, please do it again. Have Gary visit you and do a tasting from Europe the next time he is tasting over there.
October 31, 2008

Doug Cook
Great show, perhaps the best WLTV I’ve seen! Both Jancis and Gary were fantastic. To answer Jancis’s question: great idea to be on the show. It worked wonderfully.

On a side note, a couple of quick clarifications about Sherry. First, the lot #s on the back of the bottle: usually when they’re of the form “L08044″ that means day #44 of year 2008, so sometime in February (not April as was guessed). Also, Jancis hinted at this, but wasn’t explicit: it’s only for Fino and Manzanilla (the two dry, light types of Sherry) that freshness matters. The other types (Amontillado, Oloroso, etc…) are already deliberately oxidized and will last a long time in bottle. Sadly, it’s really hard to find properly fresh Fino or Manzanilla here in the US, because (a) it takes a while to get them shipped over here, and (b) most merchants end up keeping it on the shelves for a while because it doesn’t sell quickly and because many of them don’t know how critical freshness is.
October 31, 2008

Mike Johnson
I loved to see Jancis. It is refreshing to have a European connoisseur come over and not have a stuffy attitude.

wonderful to have more information about Sherry.

Great show.

mj
October 31, 2008

eugene
Great idea!

And great show too!
October 31, 2008

Danny C
Great Idea!
October 31, 2008

Orion Slayer
Gary,
Thanks for having Janis on your show. It’s cool to see that someone who is so knowledgable about wine can be so down to earth and more into enjoying wine then expounding on it.

QOTD: Janis, it was a GREAT idea.
October 31, 2008

wayno da wino
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOA, A CLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSIIIIIIIIIIIIIC EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jancis, You are one of my Favorite Vino Critics/Legends (along with Hugh
Johnson)!!!

QOTD: Mooooooooochoooooooo Thanx, Jancis, for coming on the Thunder
Show!!! You Done Gooooooooood!!!
October 31, 2008

Waynestreet
Really enjoyed the show Gary. Learned a lot about Sherry and I love that she likes Ridge wines, one of my favorite producers. Oh, you were well behaved.
October 31, 2008

PaulW
wow…the all the special guests are making for some of the best WLTV episodes ever. first charles smith, then randall graham, and today the one and only jancis robinson! thanks gary, it’s so great to see these folks on your show.
October 31, 2008

george greece
fantastic show!!very satisfied that jancis robinson select a greek wine from local variety,thank you!QOTD:GOOD idea
October 31, 2008

Garry M.
Garry this was the best guest from the “wine world”
that you’ve ever had.
What a fascinating and knowledgeable woman.
October 31, 2008

Ray Barnes
To answer Jancis’ question, yes I am very glad she appeared and I thought she and Gary had excellent rapport. I enjoyed their general wine comments as much as their specific remarks on the 3 wines. Personally, members of Jancis’ website (I joined it after seeing this video) who objected to her appearance with Gary likely felt that his overall approach to wine criticism might have been wanting in refinement, elegance, and sophistication. Gary’s zeal and effusiveness is offputting, I think, only to those who feel that wine should be exclusivistic – and wine is ultimately an inclusive foodstuff. Gary wears his knowledge lightly to attract an inclusive audience, which I fully approve.
What was the California wine mentioned briefly at the 26 minute mark that they both felt was underappreciated? Jancis also mentioned Spotwoode (sp?) immediately thereafter.
Many thanks for a most entertaining and thought-provoking show. I hope she appears again.
October 31, 2008

italianwinelover
QOTD: FABULOUSE IDEAS that you came on the show. I have enjoyed your books and just recently bought your dvd…truly a pioneer in the wine world!

GV-wonderful job at the interview and it was so nice to hear you two talk back and forth about different wines/vineyards. I hope that you can get more exciting,knowledgeable people to have on the show! The show sure has grown into a evolution – just like wine itself! This has to go down in winelibrarytv history as the best one ever!!
October 31, 2008

Ray Barnes
One afterthought…Gary’s description of the Ridge Geyserville as having Rhone-like character was singularly apropos. Being an enthusiast of those wines and having tasted an earlier vintage, I wholeheartedly agree.
October 31, 2008

Kimberly Rose
Another fab show. Love the diversity of guests lately.
Look forward to more.
October 31, 2008

Bal H.
This show was excellent! Gary congrats on having her on and staying back enough to allow her to
share her knowledge and thoughts on the wines tasted and wine in general

QOTD Terrific idea. You provided a great deal of information. I love your style. Thank you.
October 31, 2008

Jolie Elman
Amazingly wonderful show. Thank you.
October 31, 2008

Lb in KS
Did you see that? G blushed BIG in the in end of this ep.
QOTD.. great idea…do it again!
October 31, 2008

J3rome
QOTE: I think it was a great idea to come on WLTV.
October 31, 2008

ryan
Thanks for the shout out! Drink more Sherry!!!!
October 31, 2008

Jean
QOTD: Of course it was a good idea! Having you on the show demonstrates the broad range of style, knowledge and interest that is becoming available in the world of wine. You and Gary come from completely different arenas and it was great to see the two come together.
October 31, 2008

Michael D
Finally posting a comment after viewing for a while. Great show. True to form, WLTV is improving with age.

Favorite part of guest interviews is always the first three seconds. Love the guest’s reaction to Gary.

GV – is there a spitting etiquette? Shouldn’t you offer the bucket to ladies first?
October 31, 2008

theduffy
Hi Gary, Hi Jancis,

Thank you for a great show!

QOTD: Great idea!!
October 31, 2008

Butch
Wonderful show. You were a great host and your guest a truly interesting lady. She seemed to really be having a good time and enjoying sharing her knowledge. Keep it real like you always do.
October 31, 2008

DC in London
Great show Gary. The astringency of Clos Veyderchuk balanced with the class of Chateau Jancis. Marvellous. More special guest please as they are great shows. Please do not get Oz Clarke on though as he annoys the hell out of me!!
October 31, 2008

Greg Z
Amazing show. That should answer Jancis’ question. She is an awesome listener. Jancis calms you down Gary. Your best job of listening Gary. You two blended your concepts beautifully. The transition in the banter was flawless. We could tell that she respects your knowledge. I will be purchasing her book this weekend. If Jancis wants us to be a customer of her service she must promise to return to your show at least once a year. Where you have Jancis bettered Gary is that it took a financial reason for her to check out the Manzanilla that she had ignored for 20 years. Gary, you are more fascinated with the knowledge and therefore the experience.
October 31, 2008

Jeff
great show gary! still having fun. AND IT WAS A GREAT IDEA; SHE IS CHARMING.

hey; get a bucket for your guests!!!
would be a classy move.
October 31, 2008

LauraG
It was an awesome idea! I love to see the traditional wine world and the “new wave” BOTH getting out of their box and sharing thoughts and ideas. There are plenty of us who own the Oxford Companion AND watch WLTV.

And Jancis was a very entertaining guest in her own right as well.

Great show.
October 31, 2008

MattUD
This was a truly great show, you really got into some interesting topics and Jancis brought it to another level.

QOTD: Yes!
October 31, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD= Of coarse it was a great idea. It was great to hear her speak after many years of reading her books. Thank you so much Jancis
October 31, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
To Ray Barnes = I believe the wine you are asking about is Corison in cali
October 31, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Jancis, it was a great idea. I got to know alot more about you and wine and enjoyed the time that you gave us. Nice job!
October 31, 2008

Jess
I cannot believe it! This was the best episode ever. Gary, congratulations on getting Jancis Robinson on your show- what a wonderful achievement. You did a great job talking with her and the content was really interesting. I am truly inspired.

QOTD: Jancis, it was a great idea to come on Gary’s show. I have great respect for your work, and thought it was nice to see two very different people come together and talk about wine. Thank you!
October 31, 2008

Kodi
Great show, great decision to come on as a guest and show that you are willing to reach out to a different crowd. When are you going to start your own wine VLOG so that Gary can come on and shake up your purple Page members?

Gary, thanks for curbing your enthusiasm with this Jancis and taking heed to the comments after Randall’s interview. I could see you really holding back… it is greatly appreciated and shows you are not too big to listen to your audience – kudo’s to you and all the thunder your bring.

How about going to Ridge Montebello and doing a tasting and tour with Paul Draper?!?!?! I think the Vayneyacs will be amazed with it’s history and beauty…
October 31, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: It wasn’t a good idea, it was a great idea! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the woman behind some of the books in my wine library, and your dry wit was a wonderful counterbalance to GaryV’s fun in-your-face style.

Fun episode, and I certainly learned quite a bit.
October 31, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Absolutely great episode and this was definitely the right thing for Jancis Robinson to do. Had this same bottling at the Ridge tasting room in February and really liked it. The blend is simply what is grown in that vineyard all together. Now you have me wanting to go to Spain to taste Sherries at the source. I didn’t know they would lose that much as I often keep them for 1-2 years. If you have no way of comparing there is no way to know. Thanks Jancis and GV.
October 31, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
One more thing GV, you have had 2 masters of wine this year, when are you going to be one?
October 31, 2008

ryan prouty
Good Day:

QOTD: Great idea. I’m a level 3 student taking WSET and have been a big JR fan for some time. The books and study material have been at bedside for years now. Thanks for all the hard work keeping your books updated as the hard work is not overlooked.

ryan
October 31, 2008

Dylan
Answer: Good idea! I like to see the masters and I like to see Gary with a companion to reveal the contrasts between what people taste and smell in these wines.
October 31, 2008

JC
Great show… QOTD: Fantastic idea! You made Gary’s week!
October 31, 2008

JC
Great show… QOTD: Fantastic idea!
October 31, 2008

SteveF
Very enjoyable guest,loads of knowledge. It was nice that you let her talk. 42 min show went by in a blink of an eye.

QOTD: Great idea, you should come back soon.
October 31, 2008

Valentin
QOD: It was a good idea!
October 31, 2008

rikta
great guest great discussion great idea …best episode ever.
October 31, 2008

BobMac
Good idea. Loved the show.
October 31, 2008

B-727
Very nice guest. A bit too much on the interruptions of her tho. I can hear you every day, but JR? Come on!
Kodi has a great idea about getting Draper on and tasting thru some of the Ridge wines. But let him be the star.
October 31, 2008

Larry R
Holy cow! My wife and I visited Argyros in Santorini during our honeymoon in May. Absolutely the best wine on the island in my opinion. I am so glad you covered it.
October 31, 2008

Core
QOTD: It’s cool that a “legend” like JR was on the program. I think she has a very different point of view which is why I think it was a valuable episode.

GV, your NOT interrupting too much, I don’t know what people are whining about (no pun intended). Keep it up, barrage the questions, get them out there and as many as possible. That’s what an interview is all about.
October 31, 2008

Jens
Fantastic show. Great to hear a true legend share her knowledge and expertise with us on WLTV. Way to go Gary:-)

QOTD: Such a good idea to be on the show.
October 31, 2008

Mojave Joe
You should have done the show as Sir Gary.
October 31, 2008

WineWoman
Best show EVER!!! The best 42 minutes I’ve spent in a long time!

QOTD: You betcha!! It was a fantastic idea to do WLTV. A resounding YES!!
October 31, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Gary – How can you mention Jancis (queen of wine critics) and Robert Parker (human phylloxera)in the same sentence? For one thing she hates the man (and rightly so). Wonderful guest and a terrific show.
October 31, 2008

AtlantaJack
Excellent show! Great fun!
Bravo
October 31, 2008

Dominus
Great, great show with a legend no doubt. She’s quite the elegant lady.

QOTD: Hands down, yes, it was a phenomenal choice for me.

Cheers!
October 31, 2008

KyBoy
QOTD: Jancis, what a fabulous showing. Your elegance and charm complimented Gary quite beautifully. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and opinions.

Gary, I just about lost it when you dropped the line about White Castle Sliders….awesome. I loved your clever sarcasm throughout.
October 31, 2008

DerekH
QOTD: Yes. I have a bee in my bonnet about the shows being too long sometimes, but that was 42 minutes and 57 seconds of quality. Gary, you should get Oz Clarke on too.
October 31, 2008

Karl Laczko
Abso-bloody-lutely fantastic!!! I can listen to Jancis forever (and she’s easy on the eye too!)…..(and we were born in the same City!!!).

This is a candidate for best episode EVER! That middle section when you disappeared..she carried the show easily!

QOTD – From a fellow Brit… Good idea.
October 31, 2008

CB Lukens
GV – I know I have to catch up – but I needed to watch this episode. Jancis is a wonderful writer, person and guest. I’m reading her memoir now and am smitten. Thanks for getting her on you show. An inspiration to write and think about wine…
October 31, 2008

Sol
Gary, that was one heck of an episode, one that will go down in WLTV history as being one of many best.

QOTD: Absolutely, the best idea to get Jancis on the show. This IMO has the capacity to educate more people about the essence of wine. You know what will top it all; having RP in the show. This Gary will be the epitome of WLTV legacy.
October 31, 2008

ZJK
Great show, lots of information! Keep it up GV
October 31, 2008

Jancis R
Thank you, Gary, and thank you all for your very kind words.

Come over and visit us at JancisRobinson.com. Click on Resources to reveal one heck of a lot of what I hope is useful (free) information.

All the free stuff is listed down the right hand side on grey. (Stuff on purple is for members of the purple pages.)

Keep on popping those corks…
October 31, 2008

Konstantin
Great show Gary. I would even say the best I saw so far!
October 31, 2008

Saftig
Brilliant show. Best part is seeing Gary all gooey and at his most respectful and least interrupting, with Jancis. Well done you.
October 31, 2008

Leftcoast
What a pro, nice to see someone so sharp on the show. Gary really let her talk too, much better than than previous guests!
October 31, 2008

Laurie in VT
Wow!

QOTD: It was an amazingly good idea to be on the show.

Gary, thank you so much.
October 31, 2008

manonthemoon
nice show

QOTD: of course
October 31, 2008

Cameron W
QOTD – Great idea. Enjoyed the show tremendously. I don’t see how it could ever hurt to bring two possibly different audiences together.

Gary – when you have a guest, get two buckets. One bucket is getting really cumbersome.
October 31, 2008

Jack Maxwell
Oh we liked that, it was the perfect way to introduce my parents to the joys of winelibrary TV. Jancis’s wine program was required viewing at our house back in the 80s and we were suitably impressed at her presence. In terms of the show itself, very entertaining, the grande dame and an extremely gracious host.

QOTD Of course it was a good idea, you are no wine snob Ms Robinson
October 31, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: Good idea. It was an absolute pleasure to watch.
October 31, 2008

Niklas
The European way, I love it, thanks GV for this episode, very nice. Further, the G and Jancis you were great team.
October 31, 2008

Michael
Dear Gary and Jancis,

It is so refreshing to find two wine afficionados who are not swayed but what other critics say or what the “trend of the year” is.

Balance in wine, as it is in life, is the key to happiness.

To answer your question, Jancis, I think it was a GREAT idea for you to come to Gary’s show, and I hope you will do it again.
October 31, 2008

Marty
Excellent show, I enjoyed it very much ! And a great idea that Jancis Robinson was on it. Thanks to her and to you Gary !
October 31, 2008

Marshall
I love the freeze frame of you two before playing the episode. Hilarious facial expressions
QOTD:Dumb question since 99% of us like or love Gary.
October 31, 2008

mark thomasseau
Jancis – what a delight to have you on the show! You even slowed Gary down from interrupting…well, maybe a little!
October 31, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD…..outstanding idea! Wonderful show.
October 31, 2008

Joe
I saved this show to watch as a break from studying for WSET Diploma tests (in 5 days…)
Definitely worth the investment of time.
Gary, thank you for your enthusiasm for wine.
Ms Robinson, thank you for being a great sport. Not only are you an invaluable resource, but quite entertaining as well.
ps…am I the only purplepager that watches the show?
October 31, 2008

dalmation
Why not give guests their own bucket?
October 31, 2008

Doug
GREAT show Gary!! I loved Jancis’ coming on you show…but, when are you going to get a separate spitting container for your guests? Thanks again!!
October 31, 2008

Weston
QOTD: Great Idea, need some balance for Gary hah. Some people may not like Gary because he’s “loud”, aggressive American type that Europeans might not see eye to eye with he’s passionate and he does things his way. I can def. see why people from your forum wouldn’t see it as a good idea ^_^

Weston

Vancouver, Canada
October 31, 2008

Classico
Excellent show…
And about the buckets, i found it rather charming.

Really fun watching

Cheerio
October 31, 2008

KenP
Superb episode! She is really quite special.

QOTD: Of course it was a good idea to visit with GV!

Love ya, Jancis!
October 31, 2008

DF
So glad you liked the 1991 Ridge Montebello. My in-laws owned the Montebello winery in the early twentieth century. Redwood barrels, if you can believe it.
October 31, 2008

ellenkf
What an amazing and thoroughly educational show. The back and forth between Jancis and Gary was magnetic – I could barely pause the show to answer my door for the trick-or-treaters tonight. Watching Jancis and your recent shows with Randall Graham, I couldn’t be happier with the level of expertise and knowledge. A great wine critic does not push his or her opinions, but educates the reader(or viewer in this case)so that he or she can make up his or her own mind. We love Gary’s over the top enthusiasm, but it was nice to see him in a more restrained and reflective mode. Thanks Gary for hosting these shows. I wish you could have Jancis for 3 more days.

QOTD: Great idea- especially for us viewers. And a lot of fun.
October 31, 2008

Rick D
What a tremendous episode. I have read Jancis’ books and truly enjoyed seeing her on the show. Your styles meshed well. It was evident the respect that Gary has you you, Jancis, as many wine drinkers do.

QOTD: Not a question that this was a superb idea and I wish you would return in the future. Gary’s fans are thirsty for wine knowledge and, of course, you have much to convey. Thank you so much for taking time to be on the show.
October 31, 2008

Alex
QOTD- YES YES YES, COME BACK AND DO MORE.
Thanks Gary for having Jancis on your show. Top 3 of your best of best shows.
October 31, 2008

Greg
Gary, spectacular show with a wine icon! Way to go, bro.

I got a tingle when you said your watershed Cali wine was 1991 Ridge … Montebello. I was so sure you were starting a rave about the 1991 Ridge … Lytton Springs Estate Zinfandel — the greatest modern Zinfandel.
October 31, 2008

Patt
QOTD: Loved it! Sherry is one of my passions now. Port is still great, but you don’t find dry Ports, do you? Jancis was very personable and knowledgeable and did not come across as a wine snob. Excellent show.
October 31, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Wow. If that wasn’t the #1 WLTV episode of all time. Amazing guest. Every minute was interesting.

QOTD: Jancis, yes it was wonderful. Thank you!
October 31, 2008

Riche
OMG !!!!!!!!!!
R U Kidding me..
Awesome.
The best show everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Loads and loads of insights and information.
R U kidding me…. I will watch this show at least 10 times

QOTD:
Fantastic, my wholeheartedly thanks do you Jancis. U R THE Lengend!

Gary you are absolutly “in the zone”/”at your best”/ “hitting it out of the park”/ when you are discussing the wine world with other foody and/or wine intellectuals.

This show made my day.. Please Gary more of these

Thanks For EVERYTHING
Kepp Changing The Wine World.

Rich
Upstate NY

Yea Sherry is next.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
What a Show
October 31, 2008

espressokev
QOTD: it was a great idea. first full episode i’ve watched in two months.
October 31, 2008

Helena
What a wonderful show!
If you ask me, your best show so far, Gary!

QOTD: This was the best idea ever! When I first looked at Gary’s ‘tv.winelibrary’ today and I saw that Jancs Robinson is here, I thought that does Gary even know what a bite he’s bitten. Maybe along that line Jancis’s friends would tell her not to waste her time.
But Jancis is friendly to everyone and she was here to share her knowledge with everyone. What an expert! (Gary has a lot to learn, all that talk is so superficial.)
October 31, 2008

playasanchas
OMG Gary, best show in all of the 500 that I’ve seen. I’ve been waiting for you to get some really heavy hitters and it’s been happening lately. Really well done, you did a great interview this time, showed respect, but also represented yourself well. After all these shows, I kind of get it now, you are the taster, not the geek, not the wine nerd, you simply are the super taster that evaluates wine more in depth than anybody out there without prejudice. The next RP perhaps?

More interviews! Let’s break the 1 hour barrier!

Thanks for keeping it going for all this time, it’s been a great resource.
October 31, 2008

jason
i chimed in right at the start and did not get back for 3 days, but i will not digress further.
A. what an amazing show. it surly hovers among the best episodes with jeff davies and the bordeaux 05 shows.
B. gary, when are you going to have alice feiring on????????
C. loved the mix of wines
D. i learned sooo much tonight. no BS, wow

QOTD- why would it be a bad idea. gary is a wacko sometimes, but hey. you were in the driver seat. you surely did not bring your collection of HE-MAN guys. brava, brava
ps how come you did not bring a bottle of 1959 musigny?
October 31, 2008

RobRx
Amazing! I am “of an age” with Jancis and have read many of her books. An aside- (Gary you should study how her books were written before you attempt to write another yourself!)
She brought a class and experience to WLTV that all Gary’s exuberance and enthusiasm could not create.
Bravo to you Gary for having the guts to allow yourself to be shown up a little bit by one of the legends of wine media in order to bring her to your audience.

Must drink more sherry.

Rob
October 31, 2008

canadapete
QOTD. Without a doubt! Great to see such a mythical legend is so down to earth and really pleasant! I am impressed with Gary, having drawn her in! And nice job all around on the show!
October 31, 2008

Davis
It was awesome having Jancis on the show! A great idea. She definitely deserves her legendary status.
October 31, 2008

fatherthechair
Brilllliant! What a great episode. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the screen cap on the WLTV page. Really enjoyable and informative. A superb idea.
October 31, 2008

hulakakou
Mondays child is fair of face,
Tuesdays child is full of grace,
Wednesdays child is full of woe,
Thursdays child has far to go,
Fridays child is loving and giving,
Saturdays child works hard for his living,
And the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.
October 31, 2008

Bill Turner
Great episode! Can you get her back again?
October 31, 2008

Alain
Gary, you need to ad an extra bucket for your guest.Great show. Alain
November 1, 2008

Brian
Wow Great great episode, learned a TON about all sorts of places, absolutely a great guest for the show. Thanks for the knowledge Jancis!
November 1, 2008

Paul Lasiter
Awesome show. DEFINITELY a good idea to come over to the Library. Gary – now you need to have a “legends” series….Parker and the rest of the crew need to do their part too.

Keep up the great – informative – inspiring work.
November 1, 2008

digitaldean
Absolutely awesome insight from such a well-respected expert. The variety of guests that come on the show keep it interesting and provide unique perspectives.

Keep it up!
November 1, 2008

Rowland
wow, she swirls that glass better than you Gary.

ahahaha big bee in my bonnet! (now im english too, we dont say that!)

Gary dammit you can too get in your car and drive to the vineyards and wineries and start drinking! Hudson Valley and Long Island baby!

Gary why IS there no cheese on the table, or fresh fruit, dammit get it together.

qotd: im 24 and im gonna be the greatest vigneron in the world, and now i know who you are, so yea, it was a wise move sista!
November 1, 2008

meataxe
Having never posted before, I had to come out and say that this show was my favourite episode – fantastic rapport between Gary and Jancis, interesting discussions on some normal everyday wines. Jancis has a formidable intellect, but is utterly charming and eloquent.

Mott, hook it up as a favourite episode!
November 1, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
QOTD: A beat-up World Atlas of Wine (Jancis Robinson & Hugh Johnson) sits on the desk next to me when I watch The Thunder Show. This show did bring the Thunder!

Gary, you are a fast learner-I could see early on that you were biting your tongue not to interrupt. Then later you two just fell into a good rhythm. Good way to finish the week. (well the Cowboys need to sneak a win at NYG! That would be the way to end the week)

Going to check out Jancis’ website. Thanks.
November 1, 2008

Lar
Great idea, Jancis. Currently dipping in and out of Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course – really well written.
November 1, 2008

TR
GV
I’ve been ignoring your mass e-mails for a long time if for no other reason than that I’m a dick like the proverbial Bonnet Bee. I’m hearing TMBG “birdhouse in your soul” in my head. But then I see (the)Jancis Robinson appearing on the thundershow the winelovers intellectual antithesis to the hegemony that is Robert Parker. Nice score for you and she seemed to have a good time so it was a great idea for her. It also afforded her a chance to expose herself to her cheapo non-subscriber fans like me.
You were a bit impolite not allowing your guest to spit before you, not because she is a woman but because she is your guest. I’m sure it was unintentional and due to your high level of excitement having such an impressive guest. I probably would have fallen out of my chair and babbled incoherently, “Me likey wine….mmm..good” and soforth.
November 1, 2008

Konstantin
Very good idea indeed, Mrs Robinson!
November 1, 2008

Dr. Lance
QOTD: Jancis, you made the right choice! I really appreciate your appearance on WLTV, as you have been the largest influence on my interest in wine. I’m sure all of the my fellow viewers of WLTV will agree with me, and we want you to know that Gary’s show is the real deal, and he is helping to educate the common Joe or Josephine who is interested in wine.

Gary…one serious suggestion…please get a second Jets bucket for your guest! It’s frustrating to watch your guests–especially one as legendary as Jancis–wait for the spitoon. However,a million thanks for having Jancis on the show! Truly the best WLTV show to date. She is the goddess of wine.
November 1, 2008

Dale Cruse
Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson!
November 1, 2008

RD
Gary, maybe if you allowed Jancis Robinson to finish a sentence you might learn something. Good grief! You were pretty annoying.
November 1, 2008

manpod
What a spectacular guest. It was very interesting – a very open discussion about 3 contrasting wines – not dogmatic at all.
November 1, 2008

BigBoy Nugent
This was an AMAZING episode. You do not know how many times I was smiling. Jancis was your best guest by FAR (besides your brother AJ haha).

QOTD: Of course this was a great idea.
November 1, 2008

Micha
Wow! Can’t believe it. Jancis Robinson? OMG!! Gary, you made it. Huge respect coming to wltv.

PS) A second spitbucket would be a good idea
November 1, 2008

ian
QOTD: Jancis….. you absolutely made the right choice. Your insight was awesome, thanks for making the trip over the pond. Hopefully you will come back again. I will certainly check out your website, I have always enjoyed your video series.

Thanks again for the a great show. Might crank some sherry this weekend.

GV – Buffalo who? Let’s see how creative Farve gets tomorrow.
November 1, 2008

A. Kohli
Hands down one of the best shows ever. Awesome!
November 1, 2008

karlkons
Good decision! And what a fine show again – thanks!
November 1, 2008

Tom Langan
Gary – Since we have the same birthday, and you announced your birth year on this episode, I calculated that you were born on a Friday.

Friday’s child is loving and giving, which you truly are.

Great episode
November 1, 2008

DAve A
This was the best intellectual show! Born 1975? ghez.

Very good banter on the smells and tastes.

QOTD: Glad you came onto this show, Ms. Robinson. There are not snobs, only snobby people. You are a nice person. Loved it!
November 1, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris- FABULOUS episode!!!! Really great guest!!! I just am upset that I did not know much about her before she was on your show!!!!
November 1, 2008

Ohio Bruce
QOTD: An absolutely fabulous idea to share your knowledge and passion. Thank you!
November 1, 2008

Cabrilla
QotD: ZOMG, EPIC WIN!

The sole downside is for Gary. While his audience could be demanding in the past, he has the Herculean task of meeting our now abjectly impossible, high expectations for future shows. ^_^
November 1, 2008

Susan
QOTD: YES, YES it was a FABULOUS idea for Gary to invite you to be a guest on WLTV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE BEST idea!!!!!
November 1, 2008

TennSom
great episode, much respect for Ms Robinson and all her tedious work to bring us one of the best all inclusive texts to date, as well being very personable and more than willing to share…keep it up Gary, i think you have aimed for the stars with these last weeks episodes

QOTD: May not have been a good or bad idea but we are glad you came
November 1, 2008

Jeff R
Fabulous show … this is one show for the classic archives.

She was a fabulous guest and a great person to be able to get on your show.

QTD – Yes, I agree with others (as I’ve scanned the comments), I feel it was well worth it to go on the show. Thanks for appearing!
November 1, 2008

Keith
Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous Show, Best in a long time

QOTD: For us it was a grand idea, please do it again
November 1, 2008

vinosseur
Gary and Jancis!

Nice to see the best wine writer (ever) on your show! It was a pleasant surprise! Just wish there was a part 2, 3 etc.. I respect her palate tremendously!

Great episode… You are a lucky man Gary

QOTD: I think it was a good idea to come on the show because “New World” wine people need to hear a little “Old World” wine knowledge. And who better than to talk about the Old World than Jancis.
November 1, 2008

Drew M.
QOTD: Jancis…this was a great idea.

Mott…Link It Up—————–>RIght above Cramer
November 1, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: It was a great idea.

What a fascinating and brilliant guest. Definitely needs to replace the Cramer episode on the right side of the page under favorite episodes.
November 1, 2008

ChrisR
QOTD: Fantastic idea! I love it when Gary has someone so crazy knowledgeable about the whole wide wine world. I’m gleeful that Ridge was brought to the table for this episode. I agree 1000% with both of your comments about how amazing the Ridge people are. Visiting the Lytton Springs Ridge winery was the highlight of my Napa/Sonoma trip, and I think my closet full of there wine reflects how highly I thought of the people and the product at Ridge. I love that they put so much info on their labels. They are so cool!
November 1, 2008

Jared Pondelik
QQTD: It was a great idea.

Great show Gary. I think you and Janice did a great job. Thanks for everything.
November 1, 2008

Kevin Causey
QOTD: absolutely a good idea to do the show. When is sharing your wealth of knowledge to thousands of wine wannabes a bad idea? You were articulate, smart, and communicated brilliantly.

Gary, kudos to you for letting Jancis shine through in the interview. Since you’re the “talent” for WLTV and literally carry the show every day, it’s good to see you exercising restraint and giving Jancis all the room she needed to demonstrate her legend status in the industry.

great show….
November 1, 2008

mike
Great show. You should be on cable. How does “The Wine Channel” sound.

By the way for the crowd. two great wines I’ve recently had. 2005 Clos Del Echo
& Montpertuis 2005 CDP. Encourage you to showcase….
November 1, 2008

Murso
As mandatory and thoroughly comprehensive the wonderful Oxford Guide is, I felt a special, secret knowingness when I enjoyed Janis’ book on varietal identification. Cheers, Jan.
November 1, 2008

Capt M
A heart-felt note of appreciation and gratitude for this episode. It is epic and historical. It is a valuable treat to us vayniacs, and a well deserved distinction for WLTV and our Gary. Thanks Gary; thanks Jancis. I enjoyed this episode one bit at a time. Jancis does not look old at all (the power of wine drinking and enjoyment).

QOTD: I love this QOTD; very smartly put. Yes, my dear, respected and admired Jancis, you chose well in coming, for it is not only fun (what is life without a little bit of fun?), but also this is a group of wine friends (Vayniacs) who will largely benefit from your presence, and will thank and appreciate your kindness in coming. Besides that, Gary is a young, revolutionary, fun, and very honest man, who self made, is becoming a reputable authority in wine, in this new century. I see him as a generational relief for people like you and Robert Parker. I really, really appreciate this episode featuring you. This is Carlos Mata speaking from the Republic of Panama, just so that you know that you were seen not only in the United States of America. God bless you dearly.
November 1, 2008

Ali Amidi
In my perception this was a great idea. I think it is very important not to dichotomize the wineworld as it is seen done too often these days (e.g. new world vs. old world, oak vs. non-oak ect.). We’ve got so much too learn from each other, so teaming up with seems to me the only right way to “change the wineworld” – we need to take into accaount the past, the present and the future in order to develop the wineworld in a fruitful way- by doing so we will avoid such destructive antagonisme.
Thanks for the great show
November 1, 2008

Austin Johnson
Amazing episode, Jancis was an incredible guest, and I was thrilled to hear her talk well about American wine.

She also looks amazing for her age as well… Hey Mott, link my e-mail up to her… lol.
November 1, 2008

morgan
loved the episode…thought it was incredibly interesting to actually watch new world vs. old world wine icons and their approach to tasting wine…i’ve only gotten into wine during the past year so i definitely lean towards the new world, but i absolutely appreciate the fact that jancis stepped somewhat out of her comfort zone by being on the show…kudos to gary for having her on and kudos to jancis for her willingness to do it…
November 1, 2008

Andy
Don’t be offended Gary, but I wouldn’t mind if you stepped out of the thunder seat and turned the show over to a panel of Jancis, Randall Graham, Charles Smith, and your father.
November 1, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: It was a great idea. That was a very enjoyable, entertaining and educational show. Thank you Gary and Jancis.
November 1, 2008

thescrewcap
QOTD: Others have said it more eloquently than I could, but the answer is GREAT IDEA. What a wonderful insight into one of the most influential and classy wine writers. And why do I love wine? Because it brings people together!
November 1, 2008

JudeMurphy
Yes, Jancis is was a very good idea!! : )
That was an extremely enjoyable show and it has left me with an urge for some sherry!

Gary- I really think you should be a master of wine! You’re such a rarity in the wine world, you should really be even more involved! P.S Get more English people on!! : D
November 1, 2008

Ray Barnes
In response to another writer’s suggestion that Gary turn over the thunder chair to a panel of other experts including JR, I would not object to Gary doing this on occasion but not permanently. Personally, while I find Gary’s style a little over the top sometimes, and I would personally never use the term “sniffy sniff” for evaluating a wine’s bouquet, I find Gary’s tasting and bouquet observations equal to or better than those of anyone else in the wine industry, in terms of their depth and accuracy. While it seemed strange at first watching him put dirt in his mouth on Ellen and Conan, his approach was vindicated by of all people Ernest Loosen, who asked a visitor to his holding in Wehlener Sonnenuhr to literally taste the slate soil. There is no substitute for first hand knowledge, even it if means getting dirty. Personally I thought his detection of watermelon bouquet in the Faiveley Pinot Noirs was a great coup, since the guest winemaker himself had missed it. I would love to see Hugh Johnson on his show, since JR was such a treat.
November 2, 2008

Sir Lurks-A-Lot
QOTD: Great idea!

No wristband on Gary? Dubya Tee Eff!?
November 2, 2008

Lee Floyd
Nothing could be more stereotypical American than mass quantities of White Castle sliders. haha!
November 2, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : Grat idea – I didn’t know much about Jancis before today (despite living in the UK), but certainly came across as eloquent and knowledgable.

Gary – good job – toned down a little from the Randall Grahm shows, which was good to see.
November 2, 2008

Derek F.
AWSOME show…top 5.

QOTD: Are you kidding me, how can you go wrong on WLTV…its the internets most LOVED wine show!!!!!
November 2, 2008

Cindy P
Of course it was a good idea, in fact a great idea. Gary is the real deal. The two of you togeher made an excellent pair!
November 2, 2008

grayman
QOTD: Jancis, it was a brilliant idea.

As much as I enjoy Gary’s show, have read his book (attended a book signing and talk as well), and bought wine from his website, I think you provided a nice balance.

Gary: don’t take this the wrong way. I think what you are doing is great, I just found Jancis to be a great addition. She seemed to roll with the show even though her style is quite different. Well done. I am glad that you reached out to her and that she agreed to come on your show.
November 2, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – It was a brilliant idea. Two people who are incredibly passionate about wine and tasting together can’t be bad. I have watched my Jancis Robinson wine tapes many times and enjoy WLTV very much. Your sytles are very different, but your love of wine and desire to educate us is similar. Thanks for making this a fantastic show.
November 2, 2008

Justin Thorp
QOTD: Yes, it was a GREAT idea to come on Gary’s show. I would have never known who you are otherwise.
November 2, 2008

Cuse Wino
QOTD-Great Idea and Phenomenal for us!

Great guest, very educational, fun to see two wine geeks talking it out.
November 2, 2008

johnm
QOTD- It was brilliant! Ridge is a huge favorite. Now to explore the finos and manzanillas.
November 2, 2008

Greg
QOTD: It was a GREAT idea! The more knowledge and passion for wine that can be shared with the public, the better.
November 2, 2008

Josh
That was the most epic episode. Truly, my favourite.

Great work!
November 2, 2008

Brian
Great, great episode and definitely in my top three! QOTD, most definitely Jancis! Great conversation, great wine, and great information! Keep up the great work Gary!
November 2, 2008

mike l
didnt know who she was but now we’re talking! ive always been very lukewarm on your guests (except for K guy who was great) but this lady was smart and knew her stuff, very impressive. please have more experts on tasting with you. it’s very educational. when youve had random internet related people who dont know a thing about the wine and seem timid and dumb in the past it’s been painful. but any currently publishing critic or wine person (not someone selling something though) would be great.
November 2, 2008

Derek
I think it was a great idea. Please have her on again Gary!
November 2, 2008

Magnuson
Best episode of WLTV ever!
November 2, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
Do Not Change This Show!!!!
Glancing over ALL the comments, it annoys me that viewers want you to change the format – which is NO format. A free-flowing art form.
I can get the straight dope from Wine Spectator, RP, Decanter, World of Fine Wine (Jancis referenced this) and even Jancis’s own site.
I come here because it is serious about wine but w/ a young, fresh look at the whole world of wine.
November 2, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
Gary-you know a ton about wine. Your occasional mispronunciations and your unpolished interview skills make it so much more real. It’s like I’m at a real trade tasting exchanging ideas w/ another wine professional who doesn’t mind letting you know that he doesn’t know EVERYTHING.

The interruptions show that you are really enthusiastic. (get that 2nd spit bucket though-w/ the Cowboys logo-they deserve to be spit on after tonight’s fiasco).

The whole thing makes me respect you more not less.

And your comments show you really do know a lot about a wide slice of the wine world. I mean India – really. Come on.
November 2, 2008

Dana
Terrific show. A great idea for you to have Jancis and a smashing idea on her part to appear. thanks
November 2, 2008

Lina
As an exOddbinsee (the people from the UK will know), I was thrilled to see Jancis on the show and scribbling a little thanks comment in response to the hype the regulars and the lurkers left here.
As Ray said, wine indeed is an inclusive thing and everything I’ve read by Jancis (being 26yo) has been some of the most inspiring material available about wine.
Wine is about living and loving the living and Jancis approach has always been exactly the case. Of course, some could have been shocked with her decision to come to The Thunder Show and so was I to be honest, as many consider wine to be the unreachable incomprehesible nectar of the snobs. I can see that a few passionate commentators haven’t heard about Jancis, but she’s always been the some of the most passionate people in the wine world. Gary is the maverick in the wine world. Jancis has always been one. Thanks for bringing her over!

PS The big question would be whether she volunteered or you offered?
November 2, 2008

TNM
Best show you have had !!! It was a great idea. Big lucker here never replied before.
November 3, 2008

Francis
Very good show and yes, it was a good idea! me need cherry
November 3, 2008

Ray Barnes
Thanks to Lina on her post and I concur with her sentiments on the excellence of Jancis’ writing. I also withdraw my earlier comments about “sniffy sniff” after having used the term (and crediting the source) over what I believe was a 2007 Rheinhessen Langenbacher (sp?) Kabinett. My friends thought the term was hilarious. If it was originally intended as a social “ice breaker”, it works.
November 3, 2008

Justin L. Ove
QOTD: It was a great idea, and a great show!
I can’t wait to try some freshly bottled sherry.
November 3, 2008

Steve
It was a good idea and great show – high-fives all around.

In the US, it’s not so easy to get fresh Fino and Manzanilla Sherry – many people just assume all Sherry to be oxidized and old. Fresh wine is a funny concept to many people as well.

Now that the dollar is back up, it may be a good time to take a trip to Jerez to taste Sherries first hand. It’s a fun and not crazy expensive trip even for the non-wine obsessed.
November 3, 2008

Dan
One of your best guests ever. Jancis was fantastic.
November 3, 2008

Heather
QOTD: Wonderful idea, it was an excellent show. I knew the name from the Oxford Companion, but it’s nice to put a personality with it. I will definitely check out the website.

Lately, I have not been able to watch the show, but I am so glad I came back to an episode like this! Now I will be going to the Zürich ExpoVina and taste, taste, taste, hopefully I will get to try an Assyrtiko, my previous experience with Greek white wine was pleasant, but not extensive enough.
November 3, 2008

Lara Fabans
QOTD: Brilliant idea. It’s always a pleasure to see you sip & spit and discuss the nuances.
November 3, 2008

Scottie P
Amazing show! Jancis was insightful, fascinating and fun. Even after 42 some minutes, I wanted more. Thank you Jancis and Gary!

QOTD: Abso-freakin-lutely! Please come back again.
November 3, 2008

bygdawg1996
Awesome Show!!!!
QOTD This was simply a great idea to come on the WLTV show.

Thank You Jancis for spending time and sharing your knowledge with us I am now going to have to get an Oxford Wine Encyclopedia. Thank you for the information on sherry might have to try some now that I know a little more.

Sounds like a show idea on sherry new vs older.
Thanks Again Jancis and Gary
November 3, 2008

Dan Harms
The show was great. The personalities were like a lot of the characteristics you find in wine… highly refined and subtle notes teamed against bombastic huge face ripping characteristics. Loved it.

This should be a regular series.
November 3, 2008

MannyPants
QOTD: A great idea in general, and a wise business decisions well in terms of exposure to your website!
November 3, 2008

Jonathan Pember
QOTD – I don’t care.

Give me a root beer show!!!
November 3, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: GREAT idea. What a fantastic show.
November 3, 2008

Tom T.
It was absolutely a good idea to come on the show. I love picking up tidbits of info which this episode gave me quite a few.
November 3, 2008

Roberto
What a great episode, no offense Gary, you rule, but Mdme. Robinson, I mean come on… she over rules!!!…

I would have loved for it to be a bit longer, that would be my only complaint….

Bring her back soon!!
November 3, 2008

ed
please, can someone spell the name of that wine blogg they talk about at the end???…thanks!
November 3, 2008

Roberto
oh, and one more thing, I am now a purple-pager… thanks to GV for that.

Some nice videos (including one with Gary at breakfast that same day) once you join http://www.jancisrobinson.com

To sum up:

1. We all loved the show. I would say top three for sure
2. We mostly thought she needed (and any guest) their own spit-bucket
3. We praised Gary for showing more restraint than normal, although interruptions are still there (and NOT for keeping the flow of the show, sorry, they are just interruptions)
4. We would love to have her back.

I think in general, Vayniacs feel very honored for a guest of such class, knowledge and stature to visit the show. It must have been wonderful for GV as well. We would like to know (maybe on a show this week) what you thought of her coming to WLTV.

Next UP: Hugh Johnson, Mr. Parker himself, or one of the guys at WS, I’m sure James Suckling would do it…
November 3, 2008

Dan Sengstock
Great idea to come on the show Jancis! It was one of the best episodes ever. Gary even kept his mouth shut a little more than normal when he has a guest so you know he was happy to have you on the show. Gary, please get an extra spit bucket for your guests; you have not once remembered to offer it to them when you are done spitting.
November 3, 2008

Rick O'Shea
Ok show. I liked other guests better.
November 3, 2008

AMM3RD
It was a great idea to come NJ! One of my favorite episodes in a long time…AMM
November 3, 2008

sunny k
Jancis was great best ever

Bring her back

QOTD Great idea & GREAT SHOW
November 3, 2008

Larzinator
One of the best. Keep doing what your doing Gary.

Much appreciated. Best of all, Jancis is my age. Ya! 58 rules.

Sorry about that outburst.
November 3, 2008

conscious
Amazing show, just watched in my iTunes subscriptions but had to log on to make a comment. Gary you’re really bringing thunder with some amazing guests in this last while. Great interview and questions. Absolutely fascinating!
November 3, 2008

The Adam Bomb
QOTD: Wine lovers need to be united. Yes, it was an excellent idea. The bridge needs to be built between everyday wine drinkers and wine geeks.

Recently I went to a lunch for Andrew Will wines, invite only for restaurant wine buyers. There were 12 people total, and 1 in particular stood out to me because of his snobbiness. He acted like he was above everyone in the room, including the rep from AW. That aside, it was reassuring to see the 11 others enjoying wine and treating each other like family.
November 3, 2008

Mindpirate
QOTD:
It was a wonderful idea. It was a pleasure watching, and listening to you talk about what you do. Also it was great to watch Gary react to your opinions. Thank you for sharing your time with us.
November 3, 2008

Omallley
Excellent show. I was quite surprised to see who the guest was.

QOTD: Definitely! Would love to see you again!
November 3, 2008

Jay
Really good idea. Nuff said.
November 3, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: HELL YEAH.
November 3, 2008

Dan-o
Really enjoyed the show. GV, you did a little better at letting your guest get a few words in. Love the way she jabbed you with the comment on primitivo.

QOTD – It was an excellent idea for you to come on this show. We are all big fans of wine, just not with all of the pomp and circumstance. Wine should not be intimidating to people. A lot of the stuffed shirts speak of wine at such lofty levels that it can intimidate the less informed. Let’s face it – it is a beverage! It is a beverage that is fun to smell, taste, and drink.
Nice dig on Gary! I look forward to readin your books!
November 3, 2008

Hido53
Ms. Robinson -

My answer to your QOTD (question of the day) is an emphatic “YES, it was an excellent and much appreciated good idea to grace Gary’s show with your presence and insights!!!!!!”. Thank you so much for agreeing to appear!!!!! His approach may be rough at times, but the core of his message is truly inspired . . . Trust and expand your own palate. Tast varietals you’ve never tasted before. If you like something, great! Drink up! It doesn’t matter what the critics say.
Gary – Thank you for asking her to appear!!!!!!
Fantastic show! She deserved a two part show as well! Would have loved to hear more about her thoughts regarding the screw-top closure as it seemed like she was hinting at some sub-optimal effects early in the show.
I’ve been interested in port of late, but sherry is another wine that I need to explore more thoroughly.
November 3, 2008

Lois and Greg
QOTD: Great idea. GV clearly respects you. It was your show for a day.
November 3, 2008

Rob
Leaving a comment because I am tired of feeling guilty when Gary chides the lurkers….me.

I couldn’t believe my podcast. Jancis, wow. Great guest and a great show. Gary held himself back very well.

QOTD: Whichever members of Jancis’ purple pages were concerned about her visit should be invited to be on the show as well. Isn’t it a rule of the Universe that you are friends after drinking wine together?

I opened and drank my last bottle of Sherry in honor of Ms. Robinson’s visit. I don’t know much about it other than it was damn good. for the true geeks…Apostoles Palo Cortado muy viejo…20 bones when I bought it…..nectar. If it was dull from being in my cellar for a year I am to naive to know.
November 3, 2008

CraignKzoo
QOTD: Totally great idea. You are not a wine snob, but a classy, legendary wine expert. It is so important to teach Americans that there is such a thing.

Dare I say my favorite show.

Thank you both for this.

Craig
November 3, 2008

Andy and Edie Hanson
Incredible show, one of the best. I think the first wine show I’ve ever seen was Jancis Robinson on Wine, and my favorite daily show to watch is Wine Library TV, so the combination was exceptional to me. Jancis, you could not have picked a better show to be on to help as many people as possible get more interested in wine. Gary’s show is a revelutionary and thanks to superb guests like you it will continue to be so. Thanks to both of you for expanding my palate, and many others!
November 3, 2008

joe
QOTD: great idea, loved hearing your opinions and opening me up to new wines if never had. thanks, come again
November 3, 2008

Gina V
QOTD:
Great idea!
Come back again soon.
November 3, 2008

Thad Cox
This is the finest show yet! I have been a viewer for about four months, and a very loyal viewer. Having Jancis on was outstanding. To get views from “abroad” was fascinating. Between her show and the one with Tim Hanni, what an incredible streak! Keep up the great work. And, Jancis, you sometimes get a bad rap in the states because of your differences with Parker, but I must say that you are quite the Lady. I have always admired your work and you are quite charming. I have become a much bigger fan after watching this show. And, even though some of your fans think Gary is “nuts”, you must admire his honesty and straight talk. Both of you should take a bow!
November 3, 2008

Grapedigger
AWESOME show!! Gary, I am so impressed and proud of you for getting the legend Jancis Robinson on your show!! For this I say to JR, YES, this was a great idea to guest on WLTV… I loved this episode and frankly I am a big fan of you (JR) and have several of your excellent books. Gary puts so much energy and dedication into WLTV and your generous appearance on his will thrill all the “Vayniacs”. Cheers
November 3, 2008

Mason
I’m playing catch-up, but WOW!!! What a great episode! I am a big fan of Jancis Robinson…I really enjoy her writing style and I can imagine hearing her voice as I read her words…great stuff!

QOTD: Yes, it was a great idea! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
November 3, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QoTD: YES!!!

I like the guests a lot, the past few weeks’ episodes have been great!
November 4, 2008

oregon jim
QOTD – A great idea, and completely solidifys Jancis as one of the greatest ever! She is amazing.

Gary you are amazing for the Bonny doon guy and Jancis, because they are true titans. You are getting some serious juice my friend. Your continued efforts are really starting to rock the wine world.

Congratulations!!
November 4, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: FANTASTIC show!! I can’t believe the the great Jancis Robinson was side-by-side with the Big G. I own 2 of her books, and she is my premier print wine writer source, and Gary is my premier internet wine info source. SO this episode was set up to be amazing and it delivered. JANCIS– it was one of the best PR decisions that you’ve made in a long time. You’ll see.
November 4, 2008

Eric S.
Great show. Love that she was so high on Ridge, I am a big fan of that wine. Guests like this are fantastic. QOTD – Definitely good idea that she came on the show.
November 4, 2008

J Crazy
QOTD: Are you f’in kidding me Jancis? I mean c’mon! It was the most rockstupendilicious episode since Randy was on. I’ve been reading the Atlas of Wine lately and am blown away by the detailed and beautiful illustrations and the passion and knowledge that went into it. The Oxford Companion is also rockin’.

Legends are great! Keepin it real with legends is the best!!
November 4, 2008

Dave Holroyd
Well done, Jancis. Excellent episode, very interesting wines. Come back soon.
November 4, 2008

Peter
Amazing show.

QOTD: This was a really great idea – thank you!
November 4, 2008

Steve
Gary,

This episode has just changed the wine world forever!

Congrats on Jan’s appearance.

She’s a legend and this’ll definately rub off on you.

Steve (Brazil)
November 4, 2008

Dawn Imdieke
I was very excited to listen to what Jancis had to say. Very good show. Gary held back and let her speak, was happy to see that too! Says a lot to be able to have such a respected, well known guest on his show. Good work Gary!
November 4, 2008

Andrew
Fantastic episode, thanks for letting it go in one part.

QOTD: Yes a great idea to go on the show. I have to admit that at first I thought that the two personalities wouldn’t mix, but I was sooooo wrong. I partucularly enjoyed the way you two approached the tasting from different angles but ultimately coincided in may respects.
November 4, 2008

The Ben Smith
QOTD – It was a great idea! Who wouldn’t want to sit at the table and drink wine with Gary V?
November 4, 2008

Martin C.
QOTD…It was definitely an excellent idea! I would say this was one of the best shows so far.

Gary, you received quite a bit of criticism for your show with Randall Gramm (from me included) but I have to give you all the credit you deserve on this one, it was great.
November 4, 2008

Ray Barnes
One (hopefully) final comment on this episode: I think seeing Jancis’ books is more tasteful than the frequent display of wrestling action figures. These works are well worth seeking out, they are rigourously and thoroughly researched. The photography and vineyard cartography in the Wine Atlas is impeccable. I think it would have been nice if a little air time had been devoted to them along with a few images of their contents.
November 4, 2008

Kim
*Lurker posting*

QOTD: Jancis, don’t doubt for a second that it was a FANTASTIC idea!

You’re a rock star of wine and it is always a tremendous treat to hear you speak about your passion.

Thanks for all you do to educate folks like me. Your hard work has enhanced that quality of my life!

Gary – Great show! You’re right – this was THE show to bring out this lurker.
November 4, 2008

Alos
It was a good idea because it introduces you to new ideas and possible new constituents. Cheers
November 4, 2008

Sharon
What a great show! Bravo. Good info about Sherry! And I’ve always wanted to try the Ridge Geyserville.
QOTD: Yes, why not? Wine lovers and experts come in all different varieties. Even from the dirty jerze.
CONGRATS GARY ON THE JETS!
November 4, 2008

KTF
It was a great idea and please come back. I wish I had your background and knowledge! Ken
November 4, 2008

ShawnDK
QOTD: You might be a wine legend, but Gary is the internet King. I think it was great idea! Come one, being with Gary just can’t be a bad experience.
November 4, 2008

JD Phillips
QOTD: Very much so! I enjoyed it tremendously!!!
November 4, 2008

drj9797
yes.
very knowledgeable, entertaining, informative, and worthwhile.
when gary has guests, they shine !
November 5, 2008

Stephen Backholm
Epic.
November 5, 2008

Ronzai
Long time lurker, first time commenting…
QOTD: Jancis… awesome idea to visit GV on WLTV! Now you should have GV come visit you! Fantastic show… great depth and amazing observations. Thanks!
November 5, 2008

Nik
Great show! Always good to get people on the show with so much knowledge and experience.
November 5, 2008

MBannon
Absolutely terrific show! I haven’t posted a comment in quite a while (darn near fell back into lurker status, yikes) but this one convinced me to get back on the bandwagon. Wonderful episode.
November 5, 2008

Jay M.
Great show. You two clicked. Make it a regular feature.
November 5, 2008

Timoschuk
Old school views meet the THUNDER.
Gary was nervous.
I don’t think pointing out her age was such a good thing.
Gary got too technical referring to very grape in existence. (we must test our knowledge)
I don’t know if Gary wanted to share his Jets bucket.
The end got better as Gary relaxed.
The Thunder was a little distant.
Jancis probably never had a Bazooka Joe.
She is a legend buy a little dry.
November 6, 2008

reg ward
Thoroughly enjoyable, fun, informative, relaxed; many thanks for 45 mins of very engaging viewing that just sped by…
November 6, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
SERIOUS THUNDER !!!!
Humbled and honoured.

QOTD: YES it was and you have to come back again and again and again.
November 7, 2008

Stuart
Great show!

I am a longish time viewer and long time lurker, but this time I had to leave a comment. Great show and loved Jancis’ humble attitude. She mentioned a Woodbridge/Mondavi chardonnay during the show. I am in London and saw that on the shelf at supermarket before Jancis mentioned it but didn’t buy as I figured cheap and nasty.

Tonight I saw it again on sale at somewhere near 5 pounds (probably south side). I made stir fry (packed with fresh ginger a chili) and pork ribs marinated with BBQ, Chili and Soy sauce and fresh garlic grilled so the marinade was blackened on the out side of the ribs.
Not only did the wine stand up to the food but complemented beautifully. The slight oak/butter/cream of the wine just settled the chili from the food while the acid, that wasn’t strong when drinking while cooking, came out giving it bite to stand up to the meal.

Respect to Jancis for who she is, what she has done, avoiding the predictable and for making my evening.

QOTD: Yes super worthwhile, introducing yourself to a new audience (like me) and making Gary V quite for a minute.
November 7, 2008

leo
great show.chemistry between you two was terriffic.right on with the Ridge comments. keep hanging with people like her and you will learn something about wine.
November 7, 2008

Russ J
QOTD: A tremendous idea. GV and JR have a nice balance together.
November 7, 2008

Randyree
Great show. The proper British accent and temperment are great foils to your own style. Jancis’ books are the bible for wine students and it was a pleasure to get to listen to her – and you talk shop. Can you get Hugh Johnson on next?
November 7, 2008

Dont
It was a great idea. I read your columns in the FT. After 40 years of cellaring and drinking wine, I still have a lot to learn. I am going to subscribe to your web site. Hurry back.
November 8, 2008

Metal Dave
QOTD: Yes, a very good idea.

Gary, what a show. I wished it was 2 hours. Jancis is without a doubt my favourite wine critic (along with Andrew Jefford). I also think it is great for the American audience to be exposed to someone with a palate and opinions that differ so intensely from Wine Spectator and Parker. Also I completely agree with her take on California – which is why I rarely buy those wines.

Great discourse on Sherry.
November 8, 2008

Diane Letulle
Gary & Jancis – fantastic episode! You should pair up more often. BTW, the blog Gary referred to is http://www.catavino.net, a terrific place for information on Spanish and Portugese wines.
November 8, 2008

Rich
Simply awesome show – come back soon.
November 9, 2008

Ricardo Ganc
The very best episode, educational, exciting and superb blah blah blah!!!!
November 9, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Best guest ever! Gary you did a nice job of not interrupting her, a nice adjustment since the Randall Grahm show. Well done.

Q – Very good choice!
November 10, 2008

Ilse
Very enjoyable show…although it must have been one of the longest, time flew by. Having lived in UK, I know that the British really appreciate sherry a lot, so it was a very nice surprise to have one included in the programme. I would say : try to do that more often.
I don’t know whether you were nervous, Gary, but this time the interaction with your guest was just perfect!
QOTD : according to me, it was a brillant idea to do the show…unlike going to Jerez de la Frontera, please repeat in a while!
November 10, 2008

nougat
Kudos Gary & Jancis. Much better job interviewing and listening to Jancis, Gary. She knows her stuff and is clearly operating on another wine level than most of us but Gary, you did a nice job of hanging in there with her.

QOTD: A good call, Jancis.
November 11, 2008

ChdPhound
Jancis, you are the best; I’ve been a fan for over 20 years. I have many of your books and they are all great; even if its a pain, please don’t stop your revisions of the Oxford and the Atlas. I always gift the old versions to someone that wouldn’t otherwise buy them and they are always loved!

Gary, thanks for doing this. Best show ever.
November 12, 2008

JohnP
Really enjoyed the show. Jancis made the right decision and was great.
You too Gary.
November 13, 2008

Wino Mike
The most informative show ever, I really really enjoyed it and thank Janis (sic) and gary!!
November 14, 2008

ThomasS
Well, Gary, … I reloaded this episode for about ten times in the last few weeks and there certainly is one big (very BIG, HUGE even) reason for that: here you prove, for me, you are a ‘winelover with a voice’ to be cherished. It’s you just over and over again encouraging people to explore, to learn, to ‘build’ their palate. It’s the openess for nuance, the ‘follow your guts’ thing you’re doing here and I LOVE that. You’re not only encouraging people to do so, but doing it yourself confidently … . We have to few doing this in the wineworld!
QOTD: of course it was a superb idea and it came out just as I hoped it would. Great.
Jancis has always been a bit of a ‘winemom’ to me. Somebody who made me a winelover, then a winewriter and again a winelover. Someone you follow for so long a time, someone you learn so much of and then someone you think of: ‘nah, now it’s my time doing better’. But then, over and over again, I come back, get humbled, learn again, am reminded to follow my gut feeling, am reminded to write about what I love and not what people think I should love and thus write about.
It’s the love she imparts to fellow winelovers when writing about wine that makes Jancis unique.
So, ‘thanks’, is maybe the best thing we can say here … .
November 15, 2008

Syd
Yes, Janet it was a great idea doing the show. I greatly enjoyed your insight. Thanks for being patient with Gary.
November 17, 2008

Mark
Ok so I guess you can call me one of the “lukers” who just had to come out and comment on this episode. I’ve been a fan of Gary’s for a while and I would place this as one of the top 2 of all time (the number one slot obviously going to Jim Krammer . What a great episode. I didn’t know about Jancis before this but have become inspired to read and learn more about her. She had such an amazing level of class, grace and style as well as a keen sense of humor and knowledge of the wine world that I just found very inspiring. You need to have her on again Gary. Great great stuff.

One more thing. I tried signing up for her site and it seems to be down. I guess it must be all the Vayneacks flooding her system. Great work Gary. Keep it up.

and can we get a resolution on the pronunciation of her name? It’s obviously not Janet but I don’t think it’s Janis either. Help??
November 17, 2008

JayZee
Wow! Wow! Wow! Now you just need to get that lawyer from Maryland on your show and you’ve really got something.

Seriously, what a great show. It was so interesting to hear Jancis talk about wine and give her opinions. Wonderful show.

QOTD: Yes, Jancis, it was a great idea for you to come on the show. We know Gary can be, well, Gary, but you seemed to handle him quite well and he was clearly in awe of you anyway. Thank you for “bringing the thunder” as Gary likes to say!
November 17, 2008

marc frontario
G money, you should have made her drink Pavie blind. Now that would have been interesting!!! I would love to have see the outcome since she’s not a big fan of this wine.
November 18, 2008

Kristen
Wow, how amazing to have Jancis Robinson on the show! When I saw the title of the episode I was stunned! Such a good one- she is a wealth of knowledge and so incredible to hear her stories. Great guest!

QOTD: I sure think so. I think it worked quite well!
November 19, 2008

Chris G
Fascinating episode (how late is this post??)
BUT, what interested me the most was the reaction toward Jancis from her normal audience against appearing on Gary’s show.
That pretty much sums up ‘old world’ wine producing countries as opposed to ‘new world’. Wine is associated very much with the monied classes (and whatever people might say it’s still an existing problem in Britain).
I love wine and am consistenly pissed off by the snobbery surrounding a drink which ought to be accessible and enjoyed by everyone.
I’m English, live in London and work within the specialist food industry and consider Gary to be a brilliant representative for wine.
Keep it up!
Chris
November 20, 2008

Alberto
Great show Gary, hope we could enjoy both of you again.
Never though Jancis Robinson, the “purple queen” that I read every friday on FT and also on her web site, would have the courage to appear on your show, this speaks very well of her, and it’s no doubt a very nice compliment to your work as a wine critic.
Well done.
November 24, 2008

G
I know, I’m late. but to answer Jancis Robinson’s question. yes. a big flavorful, bright lovely yes! and thank you…it lifted my hopes, I am currently at 3:18PST on the 24 of Nov, less than 3 hours away from taking my WSET advanced certification, thanks both of you for helping me to believe I could pass. Cheers! G
November 26, 2008

GR8wine
Jancis, you are the best.
Gary, you are in the big time now. In my book this is one of the classics.
This is one of those episodes when wine giants collide.
thank you!
November 26, 2008

Kimberly
I could not believe that Jancis Robinson was appearing on your show Gary! This is for sure the most important guest you have ever had on!! The show was amazing, one of the classics for sure. As always, Jancis was graceful and informative without ever seeming to “talk down” to anyone. Gary, you have hit the big time my friend!!!

QOTD: It was not at all a mistake to appear on the show, neophytes to the wine world need to know that legends like you exist Jancis! Your ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible fashion is unmatched! Also, your books helped me pas the International Sommelier Guild exams with flying colours, so thanks!
November 26, 2008

Joel
QOTD REPLY:

It was a very GENEROUS idea! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have just begun to truly learn about sherry, and know I feel I have much more to learn.

Tremendous idea and guest GV!
November 28, 2008

joel delon
Thank you jancis for your very sophisticated and professional vision of the wine world
QOTD : you’re right and shows everybody you’re a free wine critic
from south of france
November 30, 2008

luvgrapesqueezings
C’est bon!!! Yes, the show is definitely worthwhile!!!
December 3, 2008

Bob Dwyer
What a great episode- truly. My two favorite points were:
1) Jancis’ reaction to Gary’s initial volume right at the start of the show.
2) “My professor of video is Christopher Mott” (Gary in response to Jancis’ reference to her Sherry guru as Gary’s getting a little defensive about Jancis’ comments about Sherry needing to be kept fresh by the retailer).
Hilarious stuff.
December 15, 2008

Julie
GV- you really startled her with your opening! I could listen to you guys talk all day long.

I think Gary’s nose and palate are far superior. His flavor cues are more accessible and interesting. She doesn’t refer to specific cues but uses words like “lush” which is not as accessible to novices.

Gosh, CdP’s are beyond many of us.. QPR wise. Although, my parents toured wineries there forty some years ago and we opened a bottle after my father’s funeral that had held up extremely well. (Considering it’s storage over the years)

White Castle sliders…. hooting my *&%% off!
December 16, 2008

yowens
Wow- Gv w JR! Awesome show, great to see Jancis. QOTD: Great idea, I’ll follow your site
December 22, 2008

BenC
Great Idea the two of you had great chemistry.
December 27, 2008

GlennB
Great show.

loved the Yank and the UK differences and thought the selection was interesting.

P grigio is over. look for many different options everyday.

Note: the Ridge zin is being made by Nephew of controversial Chef/ writer richard Olney (a guru/ friend of wine importer Kermit Lynch, chefs James Beard and Julia Child).

G
January 22, 2009

WashingtonGodot
Stellar Idea!!!! Watching this a bit after it was aired, but just watched today’s episode (Okanagan) and heard the reference and was so excited that I figured out a way to give 45 minutes to see my two favorite wine personalities together. Big huge THX to you both, this is a moment in my own personal wine history!!!! (god I sound like a cheesedork!)
January 23, 2009

CBone
QOTD: It was a great choice!

I must say, I am happy you finally tasted a Ridge wine. Some of my favorites, they are. Great show!
January 25, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
You two really worked well together and looked like you had a lot of fun. Thank you Ms. Robinson for sharing your passion and knowledge with us. Heres to you Ms. Robinson……. QOTD: Very good idea. Never pass a chance to sit in the hot seat on the Thunder Show!
January 29, 2009

DIMITRIS SEITANIDIS
I am really thrilled to see one Greek wine amongst the 3 picks of the wine legend…Mrs JANCIS ROBINSON !!!

ARGYROS ESTATE with his ASSYRTICO 2007…made me proud!!
February 23, 2009

Melissa
Yes, it was a very wise decision to come on the show. This is my new favorite episode. I wish I’d seen it earlier!

We have some wonderful cheese here in the states! Being originally from Wisconsin, I must say that the cheeses there are fabulous! You’re right, though. Why do we Americans go right to the cheesecake????
March 5, 2009

Kittysafe
Yes, it was a good idea.
March 13, 2009

Derek Sneed
Answer of the Day: Great Idea!!!! From one of your loyal “lurkers”
March 13, 2009

J Mize
QOTD: It was a great idea, the wine world needs both the serious side and the out of the box side, both sides are passionate and are appreciated!
March 15, 2009

QUE
Way late here but it is funny I have been reading the oxford Companion recently and finding out about Jancis too. Shocked to see her on the show and very happy to listen in to some serious geeks talk!

Great idea to come on and great to here your thoughts and views of, well, just everything!

Thanks Both!!
March 30, 2009

Kittysafe
I think closing in 500 replies proves it was a brilliant idea, and honestly I’d love to see her on the show as often as she wants.
April 1, 2009

monden
This was a show that brought definite thunder to me. Mrs. Jancis Robinson is an outstanding guest and person in the wine world. She really knows her stuff. She is also quite witty, with her typical brit humour. I just love that. To me, this is much more the type of guest i like than those two college humour guys. Again, like Gary says, It all about expanding your pallatte and having fun doing it. I love also the more zany shows like 2 buck chuck episode or the outdoors in winter tasting show, but to me, and that is just me, shows like this one and one of the last ones with the winemaker for Mersault are absolute gems. I will absolutly try a Sherry very soon, wich i’ve never done.

QOTD:It was a great idea and i hope that everybody who go on your website think it is too.
April 16, 2009

Matt
QOTD: Hell yeah it was a good idea!

I think you should go
April 16, 2009

Matt
ahem…Gary I think you should go to England for a follow up show!
May 20, 2009

Justin Roberts
QOTD: Very good idea Jancis!
July 6, 2009

Roland
Hi Gary

It was a great idea.The british need to get out of the box and just the writing about wine.The internet has opened new areas for people to learn and love wine.The british need to get into video blogging more.Th is is the new media and yes writing will always have a good market but video is very powerful.
July 26, 2009

Phil M'Glassup
I’ve been saving this file for a long time until I had the forty-five minutes to devote to watchig the ep and yes, Jancis, this was a good idea. Easily, the best of the more than 700 episodes of WLTV. The back and forth between Gary and Jancis was engaging, a lot of excellent info was imparted, a love of wine was affirmed and the time flew by. Would that you could have her on annually for an update.
Every wine enthusiast should see this show. Congratulations!
September 9, 2009

Mark Shaw
That was a great show with two of the top personalities in the wine world. Really enjoyed the conversation about Sherry and the general wit and intelligence that came out of Gary and Jancis.
September 15, 2009

paula z
It was an excellent idea. Thanks, Gary.
Jancis, you are charming and passionate.
Thank you for the shout out to the $8 – $20 category of wine.
This was a very informative and enjoyable episode. Could have been a few hours longer.
September 15, 2009

Benry
It was an excellent idea. Thank you for this.
September 17, 2009

Bill B
It was a great idea. As a wine neophyte (regular Gary watcher now since May of this year), I did not know who Ms. Robinson was. Now I not only know who she is, I know where I can find even more opinions and information about wine (on her web site). I’m sure Ms. Robinson just harvested a whole bunch of new wine enthusiasts from this patch that has been lovingly sown and cultivated by Mr. Vaynerchuck. Kudos on the NYT piece, by the way Gary.
September 20, 2009

hollisdevillo
i have a crush on jancis now.
November 3, 2009

Carlos Valenzuela
It was a great idea!! although we can read a lot from Jancis, I don’t think we get the opportunity too often to see her as casual as here. Thanks to you both, great show!!