Nice move on getting Wayne Gretzky.

- MPM

Hey Gary , Love the show, love the book just listening to it. I know the show is supposed to be kind of real, but next time place a lapel mic on the visitors. I can hardly here Wayne speak. Okay yes I'm picky cause I'm in the video world, but hey we can all use a little advice right?

Keep on going!

Great show with the GREAT Gretzky! Getting ready to pop open a nice Cab to celebrate a recent court victory. Much success! Action Jackson at @mitchjackson

Gary,
Great show I just checked out #749 with you and your dad talking about 2007 Napa Valley wines. What is the best way for some one to start collecting wines? I like wine and have learned a ton from your shows, but I have not bought any wines as an investment. (just to consume) any suggestions?? I have not got your book "Crush It" but I am looking forward to getting it for Christmas . My kids won't let me buy it so that means they got it for me.

Jonathan

I'm gonna look for Wayne's wines now!

Great episode Gary!! As a fellow Canuck.. great to see the great one is such a cool guy... suggestion for another hockey player interview is Mario Lemieux... he's been an oenophile since his rookie year, supposedly just got an awesome collection in his mansion in Pittsburgh.. just sold a million and half of Petrus...

yours,

david_pierson@hotmail.com

He must have known the Yankees would win

Hey Gary, just came across you tonight actually sad to say, but so glad I did! This show right here I have to say was epic!!! Big win for you buddy, and I applaud you for your professionalism and way to stay honest in front of the "Great One" you are a true connoisseur! Can't wait to try no.99's wines and to catch up on some of your latest video blogs :) Cheers

Well The Yanks DID win now didn't they! And I tend to think the Great one WAS a bit toasted here.

What a great interview with the Great One, he doesn't seem to know his wine as well as Gary does. What a down to Earth guy, it is great to see that he is doing that whole wine business for his foundation as well. Hockey talk is always a bonus!

Is it just my imagination or was Wayne a little toasted already? Seemed like he hit the bottle early on this one.

Anyway, will the Yankees win the World Series? God, I hope not. At this point, it's a tough hill to climb for the Angels (game 5 tonight), but I'm pulling for my Halos.

Hey been catching up on your shows I havent seen in a while, and have to admit...that was a GREAT ONE...way to go Gary

No way Gretzky, that Halos are going to beat down the Yanks. And how about my Chicago Blackhawks, Stanley Cup Champs in 2010!

Wine for a great cause - that deserves a comment.

QOTD:

Absolutely NOT! Phillies for #2 baby!

I couldn't believe it, a hockey play from Gary V and a wine play from the Great One! Outta control! If there's a signed bottle involved, I'll totally take some of that cab, right now. Sign me up!

Great show, loved his reactions to your tasting notes. When you were talking about BMX bike burned rubber, he was like "sure, its good". Awesome! Keep up the great work.

Hi Gary,

I absolutely love this wine video of yours but you really need to get the sound to where you can actually hear your guests clearly. We can always hear you but your guests are not always clear without turning up the volume and then turning down the volume when you come on. Perhaps a microphone with more power would do the trick. Thanks, keep up the interesting shows.

Just The Greatest One, drinkin' wine with gary, wow man, this is ur unforgettable interview of the century!

I was in Toronto last week and I tasted the #99 merlot and chardonay. Not bad, not bad at all. especially in canada where "ok" wines start at 18-20$. its a good play. On a side note I also tasted a white blend from creek side winery (waynes partner...) and I really liked it. 40 sauvignon blanc, 40% riesling and 20% pinot gris (or something liek that). Don't know what the retail is but it would be worth checking out.

Wow! This is my favorite guest so far. Who knew that The Great One was a wino?! This is awesome! I am originally from Buffalo, and as a 6 1/2 year old I saw him overcome a hat trick by Gilbert Perreault and break Esposito's record for most goals in one season. It was a great night of hockey nearing the decline and rise of two of the great players.

I forgot what the QOTD was. Oh...Yankees...let's go with no.

"Sarah

Never heard of this guy … but he came across as a complete tool. Looked pissed too. And why don’t you use a tripod?
"

WOW. Never heard of Wayne Gretzky? Are you old enough to drink Sarah?

Wayne Gretzky a complete tool? I thought he was down to earth and a total class act.

Hey Gary,

Let us Hockey Fans know if and when Wayne Gretzky will be making an appearance at your store - dying to get an autograph from the Great One!

Semyon

Great episode guys! I'll be looking for those wines.

QOTD: Magic Eight Ball responded, "Definitely".

Love Gretzky! However he does act like a d-bag in this episode. Do the damn sniffy sniff Wayne!!!

way cool episode gary! great to see wayne and his wines on the show! love the hockey commentary here before the 2009 playoffs btw!

hi wayne! i'm a professional hockey fan thanks to you and your trade to the los angeles kings in '88! thanks for the great years in los angeles especially in '93! from one winemaker to another here, lots of success with your winery and foundation!

best,
tim

Here in Ontario we can pick up some of Gretzky's wines at our local LCBO. It is actually a big "best" seller there.

I tried the Meritage and enjoyed it. It was a very nice blend on Ontario red grapes.

Gary
Essex Wine Review

I ordered a couple bottles of Wayne's wine for my brother - we ALL enjoyed it! Dying to try the icewine!!!

I did not see the ratings on the GRETZKY's wines on your ratings page...can you update the page?

Glad to see the 99 wines were of good quality, normally we wouldn't buy a wine with a name on it assuming it's not that good. We will definetly have to pick up the cab and reisling.

Nice show with "The Great One", but AJ will never replace Mott!

Great show. Bad pick on the Cunucks though! GO HAWKS! Can't wait to try the goods.

Hey Wayne,
I always new Hockey players were classy but this takes the cake. Great cab and great charity work, Cam Neeley is in on it as well. B's fan.

Now I hate you Gary V! It is so huge that you are sitting there drinking wine with the Great One. Congrats buddy. And Wayne, congrats on the great wine! Every time I skate I see you in my head. It must feel awesome to know you'll never be less that Great!
Plus, I loved it on that old training video you did where you said "Hey coach, where's the steak?" when the coach is talking about the game day meal.
Now you can say "Hey coach, where's the Riesling?".
Good luck with your boys down there in Phoenix, you couldn't have picked a tougher market.

Wayne,

QOTD: No. The Yankees won't make the playoffs in 2009.

By the way, are you still steamed at me?

Regards,

Marty McSorley

Awesome show! I was a huge Wayne Gretzky fan during my college years. I became a big hockey fan in high school in the 70's and when I went to college, this guy blew away the rest of the field!

Nice touch on the donations to charity for the wine. I would like to try some of the Cab.

QOTD - NO! I hope the Yankees never win another World Series.

Wow,

Cool to see the best player in his sport EVER is a nice guy. But, hockey still sucks! :-)

GO CAVS!!

QOTD: Sadly, No!

Nice show, good to see you Wayne, good cause, i will look for your wines.

PEACE

QOTD: HELL NO!!! GO SOX!!!

The 2nd greatest one (props to Lemieux!)! Sounds like good wines; I'll pick one up if I come across it. QOTD: Bucs in 5 over the Yanks, sorry

Great show Gary. Glad to see Wayne didn't settle on slapping his name on a bottle and watch them sell to his fans for the novelty of it. Good play not lowering your standards.