Fantastic episode. Would love to see a top 20 episodes in the Archive section.

I haven't laughed so much in an age, these two as a father son comedy act would be the talk of the town, and its very refreshing to hear good honest opinion with out the worry of offending anyone!!

What a fun episode! I enjoyed this so much. Thanks for putting out such a genuine episode. Too bad the Kosher wines didn't fare better.
-Stephanie

Episodes with you and your pop remind me of my dad and I when we drink 2-3 bottles of wine a couple times a week in the backyard. I just wanted to say that I am not an "original" vayniac. But, since I began watching your show 2 weeks ago, I have actually seen my palate grow and I'm starting to taste and more importantly "SMELL" all kinds of different scents and tastes. You certainly do bring thunder to the wine world wich has been known to be "hoity toity" and reserved for the rich, wich is funny, because I have some of those friends and they have the first growth Bordeaux cellars completely full, but have NO idea about what wine is just that if it is expensive, then it must be good or a status symbol. I do have wines that are expensive but you have introduced me to trying wines under $15 and I have found some as good or better, at least with my palate, then $50 plus wines! I'm Greek, I drink wine every night, but those bargain, wines that bring "thunder", are starting to rub me the right way. Thanks Gary and keep on doin what you are doin, just like the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets!!

I love your dad. I cracked up so much during this episode that I got teary. And I love how he does the "and me" at the end. I'm slightly tempted to try the brown bag test with the Alfonso and Yellow Tail ;)

Just had to leave a comment to say how much we love the father and son episodes. Let's go for a thousand comments to let Gary know how much we love this free show that educates us, entertains us, and reminds us of the importance of family. Cheers!

Andy and Edie u rock!

Oh my God, that was priceless! I was going to explain to people, you're not talking over people...it's just normal in the culture. Anyways, even if people both talk at the same time I can understand both sides...but you both are intense and have alot of finesse in conversation, but other people don't know how to do it this way. They are quiet when they ought to finish their sentence at the same time, and they are too polite for the intensity and the flow. I haven't had so much fun in a long time! Thank you for that...gosh, just wonderful. I love you guys :) Laughed and smiled (completely out of wine yesterday), must get out in the intense weather and get some tomorrow). First time I've seen your father...very funny to see you both together.

I must confess that of late, I haven't been watching the episodes;

This is now my favorite episode, enjoyed you dad's appearance.

Thank you

Great episode in my opinion. Sasha is a wise man it seems. I love the charisma between you to. Somewhat jealous of it, but hey!

I know how it is coming as a immigrant, and it's a amazing feeling. Wish you all the best!

Love,

Ian

Have you ever tried the Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc, it was the first fine Kosher wine I ever tried, i.e. not Manishevitz, and I still think its one of the best Kosher wines out there. What do you think?

loved the episode! I love your dad in there

There is decent wine out there that is kosher. It is usually $20+ a bottle. I won't even mention the name because I forgot how to even spell it. ( Hagafen?) Anyway I stopped carrying it because of the entirely rude attitudes I got from people requiring a decent kosher wine at a Manashevitz price. "Never again."

This is such a great episode! Love it when Sasha comes out and really love the relationship between the two of you. The best pair.

QOTD: We won't be recovered from this downfall for a very long time, but I agree this is a time of great opportunity for those willing to work hard and take it.

Beautiful episode! Beautiful! Love your dad!

Economic crisis! I differ my analysis to Peter Schiff. It won't be over for a LOOOOOOOOOONG time.

Hang in there america.

Also, I support my president although i did not vote for him.

Mikeeeeeeeee

I apologize for the spelling. Sasha is the best!

Sahsa is the best! I love it when he is on! I think that we will not get out of the down turn for at least a year. I do support the President 100%. I think that your dad brings a lot of life to the show. Thanks! Cheers guys

Catching up on some episodes. Can't believe I missed one of Sasha's! Great episode guys. I think Beuajolais, especially the Cru's, are the perfect summertime red. Just too hot here in FL for big reds in the summer (at least when the suns up).
QOTD - We've got at least 1-2 years before we start to see the economy turn around.

Just catching this episode months later. Very funny yet informative. There are sooo many kosher wines on the market today. Do this more often!

Could not stop laughing!!! I'm with ya Sasha, support the man and take action when its time.

Gary

Your Dad is awesome. Think its ok for your Dad to talk politics.
1. He's your dad
2. Mine does same thing... just in Vietnamese ..& not with 80K+ viewers
..Probably 100K plus since your dad is on

Ethnic Dads are great... Let him talk politics. It actually kept me wanting to stay till end of show & hear what his opinion is...

Thanks GV

QOTD: Our cab driver in Charleston said to give it a year and a half.

Sasha is a natural.

Great show! Sasha needs to be on the show more often.

QOTD: When the Cowboys win the Superbowl which will be next February. :)

Gary, it was great to see your Dad on the show and you two have a fantastic rapport. Reminds me of the relationship my Dad and I have and that's a great thing.

QOTD: I thing we'll be seeing things start to turn around as soon as within the next few months and things will be a lot better come the end of the year.

Positivity, got to have positivity. :-)

Awesome show - you gotta love Sasha!!

QOTD: If I knew that, I would be a wealthy man. ;-)

That was fab-u-lous. QOTD: The day the Bucs win the Pennant

GV - enjoyed the show! You and your dad have a nice chemistry. You can tell that you will argue your points, but your true respect for one another is woven throughout.

QOTD - Q3 2009 will see the decline stop. Q4 2009 will see a stabilization and possibly a slight uptick. 2010 will have us back to normal.

Much as I enjoyed this show, I was awfully disappointed with these picks for a kosher episode. There is SO much great kosher wine out there--you know that better than I do--and to pick $5 Don Alfonso for one of three kosher wines isn't doing justice to the kosher market. I've also never been impressed with Barkan and wasn't at all surprised that their chard was unremarkable. Please do another kosher show soon and taste better, more interesting bottles! I'd love to see you try Ella Valley, especially the chardonnay and/or cab franc.

Gary love the Kosher Wine video and having your Dad on was great.
I couldn't agree with you more that the Yiron is way better then the Don Alfonso.

Will be sharing this with my people catch you later and have fun on your cruise.

sasha is the greatest guest! he doesnt have enough fire in him to be tough on wines when reviewing--he's too nice!

You rock, your dad rocks (even more),I laughed several times. However - you owe us a few good kosher wines ASAP!

WOW! What a wonderful show today.
Just catching up on the episodes since I got back from my wine travels and I have to say that was one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen - not necessarily for the wine content (although Sasha's view on the Don Alfonso Cabernet was fantastic)but for me we witnessed a great double act of Father & Son being born. I demand to see more of Sasha...can we have him back at least once a month?

How about a "Wine Politics Show" hosted by Sasha along the lines of the "Mondovino" debate - now that would be real fun!! (at least for me).

It's great to see a Father and Son so at ease with one another.
Sasha's views were priceless!!!

A great winemaker of world renown once told me that his Father left him a great legacy to think about..."No matter what you do in life and no matter how successful you are, always remain humble with the people you meet everyday"

Good show guys. Thanks for the laughs!

Doing the recent episode catch up after a week away. Gary I gotta say you must be using some subliminal messaging because every time I get to watching WLTV I have to open a bottle and taste along (granted almost always not the same stuff your drinking in the episode but something fun none the less).

Sasha looks like Steve Jobs.

Been gone a while. Catching up on episodes.

Wow that was a priceless show! :)

I just spent a couple nights camping with my 7 yr old son. Had a blast. I hope we get along as well as you two when he is Gary's age.

Re the question that was not asked; I think Gary let it slip that the new baby is a boy. Not betting just waiting to see if I saw what I thought.

The economy will improve over time, it always does, and then sometime it will fall flat again. As long as we the people pay others to "take care" of us and look the other way while they use our funds for the profit of people who already have too much and are greedy for more.

WOW guys! I got a little uncomfortable at a couple points. Long time viewer but first time I have gotten to meet pops. This was great! Seems classic. GV, you had an awesome reaction when he threatened to tell the sex of Little V.

Thanks for the show.

QOTD: I am hopeful that it will be soon. Probably at least a couple years though.

This episode reminded me a bit of a sitcom.. funny stuff.

I agree with Lior's post about the Yiron. based on my experience, it also tastes better if you let it breathe for half an hour or so before drinking.

Your dad is the greatest. Can't wait for his show!