haha, love it at around 16:28 when MJK and Eric look at each other and smile when Gary yells about loving acid. What's this Gary character on, anyways? MJK is too quiet, and so is Eric to even hear a word in edge-wise about their wine.

Maynard is awesome. Go Tool!!

Is that guy in the middle on meth? He's giving me a panic attack.

Gary is a bit eccentric, to say the very least, but the guy knows his wine! Maynard and his surfer, type, Pompous, arrogant partner did a good job on the show! God bless them all! Although, the bottom line is that I watched this because of Maynard, or should I say, James. Anyway, good show, major thank you! Now I'm going to pour the wine that I decantered before the show, and listen to some"TOOL"!

Gary needs to lay off the crack. Everytime Eric or Maynard tried to speak, he would cut them off or try to finish their sentences. I was particularly interested in hearing from Eric. He happens to be a cousin of mine, and my stumbling upon this video was a huge and very strange coincidence. I had no idea he has been making wine with the front man of one of my favorite bands. I remember seeing bottles of wine at my father's place that were labeled similarly to the duct taped ones in the second half of the "interview". I heard Eric was making wine, but thought it was just a hobby. I'm glad to see him doing well!

Who? I'm old and bald and think too highly of myself.

This is utter tripe, mixed with horseshit, on white rice.

Great show so far.... reserving all my comments ( aside from that first one :P ) until the end of part 2.

Sweet... Maynard named his "unknown" grapes after the woman "Aurelia". Aurelius is my middle name (literally).

Having fun w part one, looking forward to part two...

This would have been a really interesting interview if Gary could just stop talking for more than 5 seconds!!! I don't think I can bear to watch part 2...

Good show. The guest seemed pretty cool and laid back. I di notice when you said "addicted to acid" that the 2 guests made eye contact and seemed to be smirking - I wonder if they enjoy a little Uncle Sidney while they grow vines in AZ.
Liked your reference to Elyse, one of the best winemakers that does not have much of a following.

Fantastic show, thanks guys.

I tried to watch this about six times, have been having major computer problems, so really glad I finally got to see the end.

Cheers
Andrew

is Gary on speed or something ? :D ahahah

another great review by gary as usual. thanks man!

mother puncher

Love Jerome, AZ. Been there many times since I was a kid and my dad (his name is Jerome) HAD to go seek out this town.

Did lots of brake testing for automotive up and down the hill too!

Keep it coming and hope to find these wines here in Wisconsin in the future.

Thanks Eric and Maynard(Yoo too, GV!). We've heard talk of your wines for a coupla years now, and good to see the projects spoken for in person.

Thanks for patience w/ Gary. While he may be a sports fanatic, he, apparently, knows not of the music world. Psssshhhh.... Vince Neil...Whatta douche. (like 99.9% of all of them hairband crossdressing femmes.) Vince Neil killed a person, driving drunk, and battered a whore at the brothel where he spends his money. Him having anything to do with a winery is as sensible as me getting money from the bank or auto bailout. Hair music is as brainless as its purveyors, and their apparent pursuits.

GV - Malvasia, like numerous other minor players, is probably better left as a blending component. While Wild Horse, and others have successfully demonstrated a functional ability of the grape, in the over twenty years that I've been watching/tasting, it has overwhelmingly been employed as a fragrance and flavor enhancer in very small proportions, - think Boony Doon, or the old Conundrum. Frascati is a great example of it's use in Italy,(with Trebbiano). Madeira is another great, but understated use.

Guys, I don't wish to slag your beautiful little niche product - which I'll bet is delicious, and will sell out in a second, annually, but GV often pretends to himself that every little grape 'discovery' out there can be the next commercial gigantic success, and they can't, and there's usually a historical reason that has precluded that.

Great episode looking forward to part 2.

Hey Gary,

You need to lay off the caffeine and let your guests talk for more then 5 seconds before you leap in and all over what they are trying to say.

If you need hints on how to give good interviews, take a look at someone like George Stroumboulopoulos and how he interacts with his guests.

Good stuff, part 2 to be watched soon.

Normally, I could care less about wine or wine tasting. What I do care about is Maynard. I will buy his wine, not drink them and pass them on to my kids. The story about his grandfather doing the same thing is remarkable

Yay! Part 2, coming right up (hope Maynard talks more :)).

and...on to part 2.

I grew up worshiping maynard. He is a responsible for a large part of my creativity and curiosity. It was extremely neat to seem him in a situation that is, essentially, exactly opposite to his usual public persona.

thanks Gary!

Great show Gary, loved every minute of it. Especially, how you keep it interesting and energetic.

So dude, what is up with our J-E-T-S? The lord giveth and then kicks ya in the nuts. It's not over yet, but it's darn close. Ahh! Gang Green strikes again.

Thanks for making wine fun!

TOOL ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

rev.. maynard! wtf thats awsome ! :D :D :D: D: D:D :D :D :D

QOTD: GREAT episode, and I know these guys! I've served Maynard twice at my restaurant in LA, the second time was with Eric after they did an event at Whole Foods down the street to release their wines. I had them try a few things from my list that they had NEVER had before, including an Australian Verdelho and a dry Douro red. I blind tasted them on the Douro red and they were STUNNED! I only wish that I knew you had pre-taped an episode with them 'cause I would have mentioned how long I've been a Vayniac! Cheers.

Im new to the whole wine thing and the only reason why i even took an interest was because of Maynard! and i have to say Tazi is awesome and Primer Paso is also wonderfull.anyhow love him have 2 signed bottles! thanks

Awesome - I stumbled upon Page Springs winery while camping in the Verde Valley with my son, it's a totally hidden gem! Great wine, locally produced, and a rock star to throw in...you'd never think this was grown in the wastelands of AZ, I've totally had to rethink my opinion of Arizona wines...no more cactus juice!

Hey Gary. This was a most excellent show!! What a coincidence that I should come back from AZ only to find out that you were there at the same time.

I've been out to Page Springs a couple of times and I would have to say that they make some very good wines. I have always been a fan of Maynard's music and when I found out that he too was interested in and made his own wine, I had to check it out. It was great that Caduceus and his mentor's project Page Springs didn't disappoint. I'm excited to experience Caduceus's first all AZ wine. I admire both of their enthusiasm in bringing AZ wines to the world table.

Keep up the awesome work Gary!

Thanks, Gary, for another great show. This has been very interesting and educational so far. I'm kind of glad I'm a day late so I don't have to wait for part 2 now.

GARY!!
We were in AZ the same time! I knew there was a special vibe there!
Great show!
Love those guys...
xo

What rockin' AZ episodes with MJK and Eric. Being a Phoenician its good to see us getting some good wine press. You were right these guys are working the state hard. It just so happens that they are signing bottles at Whole Foods in Chandler tomorrow.

It's funny that you had these shows since I just sent three bottles of AZ wine to you to feature on a show. None of them were from these guys although I think Eric does some work with Sam Pillsbury who makes one of the wines I sent you.

Really enjoyed the shop and I will check Maynard out tomorrow at Whole Foods.

AMAZING! That's crazy that you got Maynard on WLTV, I'm a HUGE fan. Gary you're killing it, had a ton of fun @ Fort Mason. Until next time!

almost time to watch part 2

Totally rocking show Gary Veeeeeeeeeee!!!

I don't know much about TOOL except that they are a really hard, heavy band, but it is cool to see another intelligent, well spoken rocker doing great and unexpected things in the wine biz! Great guests, and it sounds like the wines are nice, too. Keep it up!

Awesome show can't wait to see part two!
I'm a huge Tool, Puscifer & Perfect Circle Fan... I'd love to try some of Maynard's wine!

Gary any knowledge of being able to get some of these wines up in Canada?

Thanks for bringing Maynard on WLTV. I have some friends that are big Tool fans and I've already emailed them the link to the show. BTW, if you haven't seen Tool in concert, it's pretty crazy/awesome.