New Years resolution : Drink Value

New Years resolution : Drink Value – Episode #602

December 31, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk is ringing in 2009 with a New Years resolution to drink more value wines on WLTV.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Petaluma RieslingAustralian Riesling
2006 Catena ChardonnayArgentine Chardonnay
2006 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay
2005 Edmunds St John Rocks & GravelOther California Rhone Blends
2006 La-peira Obriers Terrasses Du Larzac Coteaux LanguedocLanguedoc-Roussillon

174 Responses

December 31, 2008

Eric Laz
Gary, Happy New Year to you and your family!
December 31, 2008

Withnail
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 31, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
Happy New year!! Still not shipping to my state. I’m still not ok about it
December 31, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
Happy New Year!! Still not shipping to my state! Still not ok about it
December 31, 2008

Glen,....winecrazy.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR HOMEY…….!!!!!!
December 31, 2008

BRIAN TANNEBAUM
All the best in ‘09 GV. See you in the GV Wine Club.

Thanks for everything.

BrianLT
December 31, 2008

WineWoman
Happy New Year Gary, Family and Crew!!! As I drink my Columbia Valley Sparkler(luxe) (might change to something more special later on), I’d like to thank you for all the info. and enjoyment of WLTV 2008. I look forward to bringing in 2009 with much excitement, promise and of course, WINE…
December 31, 2008

Eugene
happy new year! never had a languedoc.
December 31, 2008

Rick D
Happy New Year everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This episode is zero minutes, what gives?
December 31, 2008

TNM
Happy New Year !!!!!!!!!! Hope we all drink better wine in 09.
December 31, 2008

DF
More value wines in ‘09 is good. $15 is a splurge for me right now. Hope that changes for the better in ‘09.

But I’m also up for the more expensive tasting. I might not get close to that type of wine, but I love to hear about them. Vicarious thrills are next best to the real thing.

Wishes for a bright 2009!
December 31, 2008

Beverly Kimbrough
Happy New Year, Gary! And Mott!!! Can’t forget Mott!

Thanks for a great year! You rock! Hugs and kisses from Kentucky! P.S. Love the blind tastings!!! Big fun!
December 31, 2008

SteveW
Value Value Value in 2009 – Thank you! Not just under 20 bones, but under 10 as well? Peace bro, SW
December 31, 2008

ninefingers
Why a brown bottle? Are they saying that their Reisling is more similar to the (German!)-Rheingau rather than (German!)-Moselle.
After drink Riesling (from Germany) for 40 years, the bottle color ’sort of’
indicates the taste of the area.
December 31, 2008

Jay
I like your thoughts on where the show is headed.
December 31, 2008

guyjacques
Happy New Year Garry!

Great show again and keep up the excellent work in 2009!

Guy-Jacques
vinivino.com
December 31, 2008

italianwinelover
Happy New Year to you + your family GV!!! I love what your going to do with the show in 09!

Thanks for all you do!

Love the Languedoc region!
December 31, 2008

DaveyDonut
Nice to see you tasted the Les Obriers de La Pèira, though I must say I disagree with part of your assessment. I can’t stand things like Mollydooker, or much anything considered “new world,” but this wine is very interesting. Yeah, it’s got big fruit, but there’s more to it than that. Sure, maybe like a modern Chateauneuf (though I honestly like it better than say, Autard’s La Cote Ronde, which is too modern for me). But to me, no way like an Australian wine… If I had heard your review first it probably would have scared me from trying it. To me, the fruit is way more real than you give it credit for, and definitely tastes like where it’s from… a great value, for sure. My note:

11/17/2008 rated 91 points: In glass 30 minutes. Inky purple color. Massive nose shows pencil lead, guava, wet clay, paste, and mint leafs. This is a brooding nose, but fantastic as it’s earthy aromas as opposed to fruity ones. Very soft and creamy in the mouth showing some oak spice. Finish is also quite spicy, showing deep, opulent cherry and blackberry flavors, after an initial bitterness. This has silky tannins with no harsh edges on the finish. Definitely delicious and a great value.

David
December 31, 2008

crank
I’m in.
December 31, 2008

RANDI
GARY!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
MMMWWWAAAA
December 31, 2008

PhilCT
Happy New Year Gary… found you yesterday and you are now my go to WINE guy!!!
December 31, 2008

SteveF
Gary, Mott, Have a Happy New Year!!
Finding you on the Net in 2008 has
added much fun and knowledge to my
life!!

Thank You
SteveF [aka Squarebreak]
December 31, 2008

Elron
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 31, 2008

Richard Ritter
Ever pray to God and ask for a sign to see if he’s listening? Well, Gary are you listening? Give us all a little confirmation that you actually read the comments. Happy New Year!

My QOTD: What are you going to do in 2009 to change your part of the world for the better?
December 31, 2008

Robert Howells
Gary,

It has been exactly one year since I met with you at Wine Library. You have accompilshed quite alot this year and I am looking forward to another action packed year with you and Mott. Happy New Year!!!
December 31, 2008

Tim
Happy New Year to Gary, Mott, and everyone behind the scenes at WLTV!

Missed an opportunity here, though – you could have had a Question of the Year! Really looking forward to the Value Wines in 09, and I’m excited to hear that they’ll be more blind tastings as well.

TJF
December 31, 2008

F Jackie Martling
Solid show. Just had the 2007 Kung Fu Girl Riesling from your episode with Charles Smith. It Rocked! Great value play at 12 bucks.
December 31, 2008

gubby
Great year of shows. Thanks for all of your effort. I am a pretty inexperienced taster when it comes to wine, and your last two reviews of Languedoc wines have me wanting to try some. Luckily, I live near the Kermit Lynch retail store, so I’m sure there are some great ones there.
December 31, 2008

AaronB
Happy New Year to you and Mott!!!

P.S. What’s with the non-functioning progress bar for today’s video? Hope that won’t be a common occurrence.
December 31, 2008

Anthony L.
Can’t view it. It has 0 minutes. What’s going on?
December 31, 2008

John Farrin
THANK YOU for another monstrously entertaining year Gary. The best to you and your family!
December 31, 2008

ev
Hey “dope” , seriously, I wonder if your yapping (not meaning that word in a bad way) hurts your accuracy in judging the wines you have on your show. Maybe if you give a bit more time to sense the finish (if they have one).
December 31, 2008

M
RAD!

I also had technical difficulties. I was able to watch with Quicktime.
December 31, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G……The video is NOT workin’…….What happened????
Anyway Happy New Year to All of Ya !!!!!
December 31, 2008

Tom T.
Gary, Mott, thanks for all the episodes and another great year of WLTV. HNY. Now, GFY!
December 31, 2008

Jim Bugera
Happy New Year to you and your family
How about some British Columbia Red Wines
December 31, 2008

Jimmy M
If you’re having trouble watching the episode, try the Quicktime version. It works just fine.
December 31, 2008

Slushpuppy
Cheers from the Slushmeister!
Smell it first. TR
December 31, 2008

JimChem
Gary, enjoy the new year with your family. I love your show and hope you keep it going.

Jim
December 31, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, Happy New Year to you!!!
December 31, 2008

guymandude
Congrats! on a great year, wish you continued success.
Happy new year to you and yours.
December 31, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, Can’t watch this new episosde!!!!
December 31, 2008

Susan
Correction: episode!!! DUH!!!!!
December 31, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, Even though I am gifted at typographical errors,still a RADOOL episode!!!!!!!!!
December 31, 2008

mrfroopy
happy new year… love those dry Aussie Rieslings.
Also love the Grosset. and Pewsey vales among many others
December 31, 2008

Kevin K
Happy New Years to WLTV!
December 31, 2008

salvatore
Gary wishing you and yours, a Happy & Healthy New Year *************

Looking forward to all your 2009 shows.

Hope our beloved country make a big rebound. Showing diplomacy and good will towards all !
December 31, 2008

mrfroopy
PS ya know that the KJ is very high yields..and very processed. I like edmunds st john because they are “real” wines.. not manufactured.. every year they are different.. not made to a spec.. so they vary wildly.. their other wines are even better. …
December 31, 2008

Kate the Great
Started watching your show a few months ago and my hubby and I are addicted! I spread the “thunder” every chance I get. We’ve tried a bunch of different wines and look forward to more. Thanks for your hard work putting out these shows.
December 31, 2008

Allan B
happy new new mate ! love your show . Keep up the good work!
December 31, 2008

Alex Mielnik
Happy New Year Gary and Mott and to your families. Good reviews today… I was rooting for the Catena… I have enjoyed their Malbec and Cab, sounds like they need to work on their Chard or maybe even give Torrontes a try. Have not seen Catena do the Torrontes varietal yet.
December 31, 2008

Roberto (rarojas)
Gary you remember how you sometimes say there is never great wine, only great bottles… could this have been the case with the KJ Reserve? I mean your pallate is yours and Parker’s is his, however, I don’t recall you guys ever being more than 3 pts apart… just a thought.

Furthermore and more importantly, please, please have a healthy, happy 2009 and my best to Lizzie and family. My best as well to Mr. Chris Mott.

Reg. Football, are u gonna root for the Falcons and Dolphins now? ok, never mind the Dolphins, but the Falcons at least.
December 31, 2008

Jazzylee77
So was that intentional? “You…are changing the wine world” Appealing to our egos? No “little bit of me?” Have to admit it felt nice to me…
December 31, 2008

Robin C
Nothing happening with video. Will try tomorrow.
The Today show was fun – it looked as though you all were having a good time.
Happy New Year’s Eve and New Year.
December 31, 2008

patrick hill
happy new year, and thank you for coming around,even though illinios is screwed up.i will place my new order friday and look forward to retuning to wine library again and again.alas tomorrow we shall be at wrigley field watching the blackhawks beat up the red wings ,so limited wine and cheer tonight
December 31, 2008

Subdaimon
Happy New Year Amigo, I know that 2009 is gonna rock.
December 31, 2008

canadapete
Sincerely, Thank You for the tremendous effort in putting together such an exhausting number of shows. Love it.
December 31, 2008

the2urbs
hey, I like the quicktime version… that last wine looked like fun… I am gonna have to make an order from you….
December 31, 2008

Anthony L.
I love the new harsher ratings. I think that’s definitely a step in the right direction.
Happy New Year.
December 31, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
Good to see the Clare Valley, South Australia getting a showing. My home town.
Petaluma wines have been getting more and more expensive in the last 3/4 years due to exposure in the US market and big scores from big wine guys
December 31, 2008

Moselman
Just wondering if there might be a link between the Petaluma and a high school girlfriend of mine named Peta who moved to Australia many MANY moons ago. She was an outside-the-box gal!

Enjoying a multi-media experience watching Ep 602 and Canada-USA Junior hockey game (Canada prevailing after spotting the US three early goals), while enjoying a Finca Flichman Malbec alongside a K-J of pizza, a Kraft Delissio of the Canadian variety (Pepperoni, Mushroom, Bacon). Great way to round out a thoroughly crappy ‘08.

Have to say the Aussies would please my palate more if they’d promote sweeter sweeter Rieslings.

AND, for dessert to celebrate the great hockey result, a lovely blue cheese with cranberry on Triscuit crackers (aaack, another Kraft product – really abandoning my values here).

Happy New Year y’all! Can’t thank Gary and the WL crew enough for providing a wonderful experience for yet another year.

Finally – Go, Blackhawks!!!!!!!
December 31, 2008

Ray Barnes
Hope you’re having a good New Year’s GV – it seems like the Languedoc is becoming (if not already) a go-to wine region tasting wise. Very good show.
December 31, 2008

Khiem Tran
I love your take on the KJ haha, Happy New Year!
January 1, 2009

Danilo
GAry! Happy new year from Brazil!
January 1, 2009

Rowland
hey, what did you expect from that KJ?

hey, you know you can make your own creamsicle? use a spoon and scrape off thin bits of vanilla ice cream into a cup of orange soda, its the BOMB!

hey, Gary you rock (you too Mottster) thanks for being.

hey, its my birthday, the 1st. self-shout out to me! hoot hoot!
January 1, 2009

Dodger Blue
Happy new year Gary and Chris, and thank you for doing this show 600+ times.
January 1, 2009

BobbyTiger
Some apparent video problems. Unable to watch.
Will check it out again in a few days.
January 1, 2009

cahe
Couldn’t watch the video as well… Quicktime version seems to work though .

Happy new year GV .
January 1, 2009

Richard
Is there another version apart from the quicktime one?
January 1, 2009

Jay
Yup, it’s busted somehow. Might want to re-upload it, MOTT.
I was able to get it to start once but even then the progress bar wasn’t working and there was no end time given.
Anyway, Happy New Year!
January 1, 2009

JonE
Happy New Year! Fingers crossed for the high end market!
Thanks for and crew for all your hard work in entertaining and educating all. You guys really do great and it is very much appreciated. Cheers!
January 1, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, video STILL NOT WORKIN’…… What’s da Story????????? It says
00.00 minutes on the bottom right…… It DON’T WORK. WHAAAAAATS DA
STORY?????? I WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANT MY WLTV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 1, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
Thanks for a great year of shows. I am looking forward to even better shows in 2009. Happy new year.
January 1, 2009

Dominus
Great show and to you and yours a most wonderful and healthy New Year.

No QOTD? Ok, I predict the Colts and Falcons win this weekend.

Thanks to you and Chris.

Cheers!

P.S. Tonight I’m pulling out a ‘99 Domaine Serene and ‘01 Beaux Freres for NY dinner of roasted pork. The idea of blind tastings, more guests and value wines work for me in ‘09.
January 1, 2009

Smahlatz
Happy new year Gary – All the best to you and your family for the New Year
January 1, 2009

Kelly Goff
Gary and Mott, thanks SO much for helping us and mostly me to learn so much these past few years! This was a great episode, as usual and I am so looking forward to WLTV in 2009. Hope you both have a great, safe new year!
January 1, 2009

Scottie P
Happy New Year Vaynernation!
Great show. I like the Thunder Show’s resolutions. It’s so thrilling to find an extreme value. I almost picked the the KJ GR Chard for sh1ts-&-giggles; glad I didn’t.

One chard i did enjoy, though a little one-dimensional, was the Vampire vineyards’ Chard. It won’t change your life, but I’d get it again.
January 1, 2009

Scott EJ
G, Thanks for an awesome ‘08. You certainly opened my eyes and palate to a ton of varietals that I probably never would have ventured into. I am greatly anticipating more of what you, WLTV, and WL bring for ‘09 and beyond.

Scott,
January 1, 2009

sharon
Boo Hoo. Can’t seem to access your #602 episode. I keep getting “Replay”. Happy New Year 2009 and many thanks for all the education and entertainment.
January 1, 2009

OSCAR FALCON LARA
Wow, 5 wines. I’m a bit curious about the Languedoc wine, I have to say, to me it was the most fun review of the lot.

Happy New Year Gary Vee, Mr.Mott and everyone at The Wine Library and the Vayniacs! Good vibes to you all.
January 1, 2009

JC
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2009

Neal
G-Man, Your show Rocks!
I’ve been watching it for a couple years now and love it.
Your show has spurned my wife and I on to start going to wine festivals all over the place. We are having a blast.

Her Christmas present to me this year was to put me in a “wine club.”

Dude, what else can we do to motivate our babes?

Hey, you Rock, too!

Neal
January 1, 2009

Darlene O.
Sorry, can’t view the video. Will try again later. Happy New Year everyone!
January 1, 2009

Jayjay
It’s New Years Day, i’m pretty tired and for once not really in the “wine mood”…but I watched the show and LOVED IT as usual! You rock Gary and i’m looking forward to Wine Libary ‘09!
January 1, 2009

Ziggy
Can’t get video to run, either. will try later. Z
January 1, 2009

Mike D
Gary,

I look forward to each episode, but I could not view this one, even in Quicktime. Thanks for all the great info about wines over the years. Happy New Year!

Mike
January 1, 2009

Ziggy
Got it to run! Awesome show, G-man. I am new to the show, but this is just what I am lookin’ for to learn more about the “grapes”. Thanks and happy new year!

z
January 1, 2009

Joanne
Haven’t been able to view the last 2 videos…..:((
January 1, 2009

Kristen
Happy New Years everyone! Thanks to everyone at the Wine Lib! It’s been a great year!

And the California Raisins were a great touch…
January 1, 2009

Russ J
Thanks for a great year, GV!
January 1, 2009

manonthemoon
Finally was able to view the video, didn’t really miss too much. Happy new year everyone, can’t wait for the blinds this year.
January 1, 2009

Harry
Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for another great show – I’m looking forward to many more good times with ya’ll in 2009
January 1, 2009

Robin C
Worthy goal: value wines. Only the term “value” still sends a chill up my spine. zI’m working on a new phrase for good low-priced wines. I’m too tired to think right now though. Later.
January 1, 2009

Justin L. Ove
QOTD: Riptide

Happy New Year!

Make Mott shave if the Giants lose.

Please?
January 1, 2009

Ryan M.
Happy New Year!

One of my New Year’s Resolutions to stop lurking and start posting on Wine Library! Love the show Gary, and have been watching ever since you have been on iTunes.

Keep up the good work, and looking forward to grabbing the next Secret Pack!

- Ryan M.
January 2, 2009

John D.
Happy New Year Gary!

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication pumping out all these quality shows. I’ve learned a lot from you this year. Definitely looking forward to 2009! Cheers and have a great weekend!
January 2, 2009

wayno da wino
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW!!!!! DA THUNDER SHOW
IS WORKIN’ AGAIN!!!!!!! MOOOOOOOOOCHOOOOOOOO THANX GGGGGGGGGGG!!!!
WILL WATCH ‘ER TOMORROW!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
January 2, 2009

Paul P
I’m ambivalent about the whole thing.
January 2, 2009

benny z
I think the problem with this value wine episode is that there weren’t more wines from Europe, southern rhone, bordeaux, and spain are where it’s at, kj?, cantena?, cali is blowing it in the value category. here’s to more southern rhone wine in 2009, kermit lynch that shit. happy new year, keep it up man, the under $20 connoisseurs are changing the wine world.
January 2, 2009

Karl Laczko
Happy 2009 Gary & Chris, thanks for all the shows and looking forward to more in the new year.
January 2, 2009

Bobo36
Good Show. I like the comparison ratings on the wines. there are plenty of good wines to be had in the lower price points.

Happy New Year to all !!!
January 2, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
Happy New Year my friend. Here’s to many more WLTV experiences!!
January 2, 2009

vinophilo
thanks for the great new year episode–keep the value driven episodes coming! sounds like a great selection of wines–I’ll have to pick up a few.

happy new year all!
January 2, 2009

KAHUNA
Happy New Year Gary and Mott!

Great episode- I am still a fan of the 5 wine episodes as it requires me to pay attention longer to keep the spreadsheet updated. I know how sucky it is to not be playing on Wildcard Weekend to have a week off is brutal waiting for the defending SUPER BOWL CHAMPION GIANTS to play!

Anyhow here are a few things I would like to see in the New Year on the BLN show-
A tasting in a strip club
A wine and Taco Bell pairing
Sasha
Vinny Testaverde
January 2, 2009

Rob Dougan / La Peira
Massive thanks for reviewing the Obriers de la Peira 06

…And to David to giving us some Old World props below…

Here’s hoping the Languedoc can bring the Rumble to the Vaynerjungle in 09

Rob Dougan / La Peira
(Lurking since 06)
January 2, 2009

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
Gary…thanks for another year of fun and entertainment. I like Kahuna’s idea of a wine/taco pairing…for other fun/challenging pairings…how about Asparagus? I love that you are doing more value wines…but how about finding more of the hidden gems? Those small producers that have yet to be discovered, Cameron in Oregon, or Bindi in Australia?
January 2, 2009

pawncop
Enjoyed this episode.

Suggestion for future epidosde.

Take a varietal, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, whatever, and take us through the basic level to a better level to a very good level.

I would find this most helpful in my wine growth.

Have a great New Year good sir. I really appreciate your fine efforts.
January 2, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, NIIIIIIIIIIIICE QPR VINOS!!!! Ya rated a 90 point Robert Parker
Vino (Kendall Jackson Chard) an “81″ ?? Heck, I’ve drank a lot of his
“90 to 95 point” wines that tasted like 60 to 70 point Swills to ME
PAL……..

The Languedoc sounds like a Must-Find !!
January 2, 2009

Glen,....winecrazy.com
That was a great show Brother…..!!!!!!

I watched it fast in the begining but now I just saw it again and although you looked a little tired and not really all there or very excited like you usually are, you still did a great job. I enjoy watching your shows and trying new wines. Looking forward to 2009 and maybe you can have me on one day. I don’t know why…or what I can offer as a guest, but hell, it would be nice to be on tasting wines with the little guy in fornt of the camera…lol

I hope you had a great time New Years Eve.

See you soon.
January 2, 2009

Garry M.
Thanks for yet another great show.
Have a great year.
January 2, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
will have to get the Languedoc wine. It seems right up my alley. Thanks for a great 2008 of episodes GV. We had our NY without power so had 15 people for Sparklers and snacks with flashlights and coats. Very interesting and actually one of the best tastes of Champagnes in years. All growers except a ringer 1970 Bollinger. Couldn’t really see what it was in the dark but the nose filled the room. Let’s start seeing some fire up for the Thunder Cruise. With the dismal weather we are having here, rain and 35 degrees on top of ice, the Caribbean sounds better and better.
January 2, 2009

Greg B
Big G, Just wanted to wish you and your Family a Happy New Year! Thanks again for all that you do. In February I’ll have been watching for three years and it never gets old.
January 2, 2009

Waynestreet
Happy New Year to Gary and Mott, Hope we see you both in Chicago in 09
January 2, 2009

*/^_^\*
the ideas for 09 sound great

and yes, u have improved ur interviewing technique….
January 2, 2009

BruceP
Happy new year to you too Gary (and Mott, Ian, Brandon, etc). Looking forward to 2009.
January 2, 2009

Neil
Happy 2009 Gary, Mott & Co. @ WLTV. Here’s to 600+ more shows……
January 2, 2009

Joe R.
I’ve been watching for about a year but this is my first time commenting.

As someone who graduated from school in 2007 and still considers himself part of the “CKC”, I appreciate the resolution to emphasize value wines for the coming year. I bought a few bottles of the $8 Finca La Linda Tempranillo 2006 that you reviewed in episode 455 as a Christmas gift for my Mom (whose name is Linda) and she loved it. Keep up the good work!

Happy New Year
January 2, 2009

Dr T in NC
Happy new year! I look forward to seeing what you come up with next
January 2, 2009

Susan
Gary – WOW!!! Hadn’t seen the ending……You ARE changing the wine world…….Hum…making progress on some things!!! GOOD!!!!
January 2, 2009

Susan
Gary & Chris, I hope you do another 6,000 shows!!!!!
January 2, 2009

Brian Barrick
I’ve tried the K-J Grand Reserve Chard, and I have to agree with you. This is exactly the kind of overblown, overpriced, mass-produced wine that I stay away from.

Edmunds St John is at the opposite end of the spectrum. These are real wines, made in small quantities with care and passion. I have to agree that the ‘05 Rocks and Gravel wasn’t their best effort. Haven’t tried the Syrah. The ‘05 Shell & Bones (Roussanne/Viognier) is very good.

Keep bringing us great wines from unsung regions like the Languedoc. This is where your show really brings tremendous value. Of course it’s not as much fun when the wine sells out right after the show airs!
January 2, 2009

urbwes
Look forward to more great content. Thank you for such great , free, entertainment and enlightenment.
January 2, 2009

Bill C from Tucson
GV,
What are your thoughts about Thomas Jones’ comments about Brett?
I thought he, Brett, looked like he really didn’t care during the game. I’d be surprised if he comes back next year.
Nice show. Thanks for stressing value wines. I can’t do the $25+ wines anymore.
January 2, 2009

Steve
Gary, thanks for all you do, and I wish you and your family the best in 2009. Looking forward to watching all your shows this year. Drinking a Jip Jip Shiraz/Cab tonight, only about $13, liking it quite a bit, wondering what you think. Who do you like in the playoffs? I’m a bit lost, since my Redskins are gone and your Jets are gone…do I pull for a Manning superbowl (Colts vs. Giants)? As long as the Ravens don’t win, I’m OK…
January 2, 2009

Dr. Horowitz
Yeah, don’t expect anything exciting from KJ unless it’s from their 3rd tier Estate series. Using “Reserve” on anything but your best is lame. KJ is even lamer for trying to make “Grand Reserve” sound better than Vintner’s Reserve.

But, they got huge PR with Obama…
January 3, 2009

apj_bobswineguy
I’m a death sentence to any team I root for…Cowboys, TxTech, The TxRangers, Stars, Mavs! Pick a team you want to lose and I will root for them. (haha).

All the best in 2009 for you & Mott.
January 3, 2009

apj_bobswineguy
I’m already noticing a trend due to economic woes:
Lots more value wines being sold. Pretty close to the same amount of covers (dinner entrees) but more QPR drinkers.
That’s ok, I started pushing the wine list that way in the last quarter of 2008.
New yrs eve crowd the same. Lots of btls but kept it around $100 as opposed to $200 ++ in past yrs.
Ole Miss fans partied hard at our restaurant. Spent lots of cash. Thanks for stopping in!!!
Still gotta say: “Get your guns up!” (Tech had a great yr)
January 3, 2009

Yvettew
Happy New Year Gary!! This was a great episodes. Like the value driven wines. Keep it coming!
January 3, 2009

PDXserver
Absolutely love the show. Very, very excited for you and your success. Thank you for all you have done for us and the wine business in general. On the topic of To Do’s for 2009, I hope to see more restaurant list reviews. As a server, representing a solid, albeit Pacific NW and French dominated list, I am always curious to see how ours holds up to all the others.

Again, thank you very much Gary!
January 3, 2009

YoungDave
Happy New Year, brother! I COMPLETELY agree with some of your plans for 2009:

-focusing on value
-more blind tasting (with 2 paper bags over your head while watching the Jets)
-more “nerdy” wine info eps with an eye towards classic old world plays

Can’t wait to see what 2009 brings! I’m still here, just as loyal as ever. I wish your family the best in the new year as well. Cheers.
January 3, 2009

Sonia
Happy New Year to you and your family Gary!
January 3, 2009

port1
Happy New Year to Gary and Mott! Like the idea of value wines…keep ‘em coming.
January 3, 2009

Dan-o
GV – thanks for a good 2008. I look forward to 2009 with the Vayner Nation.
There was no QOTD that I picked up on.
Therefore, I made up my own and here is the response:
QOTD – to serve the world and help make it a better place!

Peace out!
January 3, 2009

TxBigD
Happy New Year to you, your family, Mott, your Jets, Gary!
January 3, 2009

HuskerJamie
Have a great 2009 everyone at WLTV. Go Vikes!
January 3, 2009

Cuse Wino
QOTD- What was the question of the day?
Thanks for the value episode, looking more in that direction these days.
Thanks for another great year and looking forward to more shows in 2009
January 3, 2009

MattieJ
Looking forward to the year-to-come. What will Gary pull out of his “tickle trunk” this year… All you Canadians out there know what I’m talking about. Move over Mr. Rogers, we’re bringing a little Mr. Dress-up love to WLTV…
January 3, 2009

TommyB
Hi Gary only discovered your show about a month ago, loving it and gonna spread the word to fellow Brits who are loving the wine like me; keep up the good/crazy work! Question of the day for you: how does wine generate heat in the mouth? I see you don’t seem to like this happening when you try wine (white). Also; have you tried the following?: 2007 “Devil’s Rock” Riesling, Germany (Pfalz). It’s a steal here in England for £5.49. Lovely citrus crispness etc, would love to know what you think. Have a good 2009, Tom, Plymouth, England (newly converted veyniak)
January 3, 2009

Phil G
Happy New Year!
January 3, 2009

Alex M
Yeah Gary, give it up for Aussie rieslings!

Happy New Year, love the plan for ‘09 and look forward to it. When is your European Tour planned?
January 3, 2009

Sharon
Thanks for your sincere and heartfelt wishes and salutations, back at ya!
January 3, 2009

Pete G
Thanks for a Great year GV. Looking forward to spending some quality
time in 09 w/ the Thunder Show. Peace & Love.
January 3, 2009

David Dadekian
I’m a little late, but I always catch up Happy New Year, Gary and Mott! Thank you very much.
January 3, 2009

Justin
Anyone else like Cono Sur from Chile? It’s a “value pick” (at $13 CDN), and my wife and I have really enjoyed it (white or red).
January 4, 2009

Mayo
Excellent Gary! Look me up next time you are in Austin so I can take you on a Texas Hill Country Wine Tour! Pam will also cook one of her specialties for you!
January 4, 2009

robertfrancis
Great show gary !

Happy New Year from Ireland – we really need to get you over here some time ! You could rock the face of the entire country there is only 4 million of us !

Frank
January 4, 2009

Antony
Another wonderful year at Wine Library TV. Been a little late on catching up with ep’s, hence a sad lack of comments from this old school Yorkshire Vayniac. Must try harder in 09. A belated but heart felt Happy New Year to all!
January 4, 2009

Shawn_944
“Rad” show GV! All the best in 09!
January 4, 2009

Miko
Great show, Gary! Hear, hear on the value wines
January 4, 2009

Ern Horgan
Petaluma Riesling and oysters – great combo & top choice Gary. My wine moment – it’s 1979 and we have just caught some flatheads in Port Phillip Bay off Rosebud, cut our own chips (English style, not thin French Fries) and drank a bottle of Petaluma.
January 4, 2009

Ditch
Thank you and your team a bucket load of great episodes during 2008…..looking forward to many more sublime viewings over 2009.

I certainly think that todays episode shows the naviety of consumers and lack of education in the market when there are so many great value plays out there. Gary V – you certainy fill this gap!

A prosperous 2009 for you and your family (and the family of WLTV).
January 4, 2009

jon arkin
I know I’m a little late but I was with you for #600 along with the wines. it brought our family together for something very fun. AND my mom pulled out rubarb (not a huge winer) about 3 seconds before you said it and I almost pissed my pants. keep rocking, and thanks.
January 4, 2009

SAMMY S
HEY Gary, a belated happy new year to you, Mott and the rest of the crew there at Wine Library.

Thank you so much for your great insight, knowledge and most of all passion on everything you have done on WLTV in 08, discovering wine library tv would have to be one of best things that had happened to me in 08….THANK YOU AGAIN GARY, I look forward to more great shows in 09.
January 4, 2009

Ducati AGB
Love the 04 Petaluma Riesling – nice to see it get some props
January 4, 2009

littlejonnyh
I like that you’re breaking the extra bottle out for the New Year show! Neat wines, and telling wines! This was a perfect example of how ratings don’t matter (at least to some degree!). I’m looking forward to the blinds, the values, and the really high end wines (that I’ll never drink, but can experience through you) in 2009!

Happy New Year!
January 5, 2009

catherine.
gary, i haven’t been commenting for a few days. been hanging with the fam. I’ll go back adn watch the older episodes and comment, i promise. today was really shitty for me. my purse was stolen with my license and credit cards and keys…i’m trying to distract myself but its not really working. great episode tho my man.
January 5, 2009

Valentin
Happy New Year!
January 5, 2009

Keith Miller
Happy New Year to Everyone…Ohhhh KJ and Catena…The peeps like them for sure. They are cocktail wines for most of the consumers. And bothh of those brands buy advertising everywhere!!! Good Show….

Keith Miller
http://www.denverwineguy.com
January 5, 2009

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Hi Gary, Happy New Year! Sorry to see the Catena didn’t do it for you, it’s actually one of my favorites for 2008.
January 5, 2009

MattUD
Great show, happy new year to all!
January 5, 2009

Andy
Happy New Year G ………. Great ep and keep up the good work for the Vayner- Nation.
January 5, 2009

JudeMurphy
You forgot the QOTD!!
This might be a bad omen for 2009..!
Ah no, it’ll be the best year ever I’m sure.
January 5, 2009

JayZee
QOTD: ?

Well, at least it was a good show.
January 5, 2009

sam
Great show as usual!

As the year ends and a new one commences, may all of the Vaynernation find what their heart yearns for!
January 5, 2009

Lois and Greg
Good show. Relaxed, informative.
January 5, 2009

Alcesito
Gary, thanks for the show on value wines. “long time listener, first time caller” etc. etc. This is the first show I’ve seen in ‘09 so thought i should comment. I really like the 2005 Edmunds St John Gravel & Rocks, but do agree with you that the 2004 is a bit better.

Keep up the great show.

Oh, btw, tried a very nice Montenegran wine by Plantaze called Vranac. Saw it at a local store for about $14. Was inspired to give it a shot by your Croatian episode.
January 6, 2009

Von P
Bring back the Butter Bandit!!! You old schoolers know what I mean!!!
January 6, 2009

Hartfiel
Love the energy GV!!! My 2009 wine resolution is to drink more old world wines, and transition from new world fruit bombs.
January 9, 2009

C-Lo
Cary V!!!! You rock.

I have to first apologize…. i have been a super-lurker! I have been watching since around episode 100 and can count the number of comments i have made on one hand!

It is my New Years Pledge (not resolution, resolutions are made to be broken…) to comment on every single show in 2009! Some comments might be a little late, like this one (i usually watch at work, hehe) but they will be there.

~Chris
January 14, 2009

Bill
Gary,

Happy New Year, and thanks for all the great insights.

A comment and a request…

I’ve had the Catena on multiple occasions. Overall, your review of it was pretty close to my view, but I perhaps like it a shade more. It has been a reliable house chardonnay for guests less serious about wine looking for a reliable glass of chardonnay, though it rather limited.

It’s been very useful when you tell us that wine x drinks like a $$$ wine, and you then drop a few names for comparison at a quality level. Please continue to do that. It helps us compare to wines we know. Great stuff.

Have a great ‘09. Wine Library TV rocks.
January 16, 2009

Heather W
Gary, I forgot how much I truly enjoy watching you. My New Year’s resolution will be to watch every WLTV episode I have missed to date!
January 25, 2009

yowens
Happy Belated New Year GV and WL!
January 25, 2009

lawschooldrunk
QOTD: I’m stumped
January 31, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
I hope everyone at Wine Library, and their friends and familes had a great 2008 and hopefully so far a great 2009. Thanks for all the hard work you do. I look forward to another year of great guests, great shows, and Gary ranting about his beloved Jets. You know theyre in the cellar in 2009, bank on it!