Wayne Gretzky Visits Wine Library TV

Wayne Gretzky Visits Wine Library TV – Episode #660

April 16, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk has the honor of sitting down with “The Great One” to talk about wine and hockey.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 No 99 Estate Series Riesling
2007 No 99 Estate Unoaked Chardonnay
2005 No 99 Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 No 99 Estate Shiraz Icewine

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April 17, 2009

Buddhachu
My guess on episode 666: Evil Gary the Wine Nerd will make an appearance.

Awesome to have the Great One on the show!
April 17, 2009

Svante Adermark
Wow, I loved to see Gretzky on the show. As a Swede and a hockey fan, I got to see him beat Sweden in the world championships several times, brings back memories…
April 17, 2009

oscar falcón lara
! Gretzky Scores !
I used to love hearing that after goals, looks like he scored again with these wines. One of my favorite hockey players, along with Gordie Howe and Mark Messier.

Cool episode, and I have to be honest, I didn’t know he made wines; must seek them in wine shops.

Good fortune for you on this amazing endeavor Mr. Gretzky.
April 17, 2009

Vanguy
In contention for the Best Episode Ever.
That was fantastic on so many different levels.
And great timing for the opening of the NHL playoffs.
April 17, 2009

Phil M
I would love to see these wines in your store Gary. I order from the cuvee a lot, and toured a few when i was up in Canada. The shiraz icewine is one of my favorites!!
April 17, 2009

MozOM
Another great show. Even in Ireland, we know of the great man. He is a true star and a class act. Great to see that the wines stack up. Great to see the pride he has in the quality. Inspired to try a red icewine (if I can find one in Ireland. Great show Gary. Fire that first cameraman though

QOTD : Yes.
April 17, 2009

Matt from Van
totally awesome episode Gary
i’m hoping the coyotes wind up in the great white north, perhaps in hamilton?

qotd: no
GO CANUCKS!!
April 17, 2009

RobG
Great to see Wayne on the show. But forget the Coyotes, gives us back our Jets!

(The real ones, from Winnnipeg! — Sorry Gary)
April 17, 2009

thatoneguy
the 05 Napa Cab didn’t come from Burgess. I sold it to him. It was from another winery. And I had to beat the $$$$ out of him. I mean beat it out of him…..not cool.
April 17, 2009

apj_bobswineguy
Gretzky was already w/ the Kings…but he’s the only reason I watched Hockey back then. My buddy was from Edmonton and he got me started but Gretzky and the Kings kept me tuned in.
Now, it’s Modano and the Stars!

QOTD back at ya: Will the TX Rangers ever have another winning season?????
April 17, 2009

skribbles
Amazing episode. Couldn’t believe it when I saw him there. Huge fan, very jealous of you GV. Best episode ever. Going to have to find some of those wines.
April 17, 2009

Greg B
Big G, Wow, the Great one. You are reaching a new level every week. The Book deal now this? It’s good to be Gary V. Oh, but wait Next month the biggest moment of your life is still to come…
On your reaction alone I can’t wait to buy some 99 Vino Action.

QOTD: Not a chance. Go Dodger Blue!
April 17, 2009

BostonKeith
here’s my question who’s going to be your guest for episode 666?
April 17, 2009

Matt
No &*@#$#$% way………… Gretz!!!!!!!!!!

Well done Gary. Well done.

QOTD: Not this year, thank god. The Jays perhaps? Cito’s back and we’re 8-2 as of tonight!
April 17, 2009

BostonKeith
Such a cool show, I grew up playing hockey and still love it, and I love wine, so how can I not love this episode. Glad to see him mention goalies, the unsung heroes of hockey.GO BRUINS

qotd: don’t care, Go Bruins
April 17, 2009

Zach
The Great One is the greatest. Loved it!

QOTD: Absolutely not.
April 17, 2009

Tenacious E
Well done, eh. I wonder if his wine’s better than Mike Weir’s?

QOD: No.
April 17, 2009

Cameron J
For me, this was the single greatest WLTV ever. As a Canadian lad, I idolized Wayne Gretzky though my formative years, and those feelings linger with me today. I watch Hockey Night in Canada with my small twin girls now, and wonder how they will remember hockey as adults. I also really apreciate your show and your efforts since I started watching a couple of years ago, (met you at SF #500). It was an almost indescribable pleasure to see him on your show. So thank you for the show. I look forward to buying a bottle of the Icewine. If I could get one autographed – that would be the bomb:)

OK, enough fan-boy. You were dissing on my Canucks, Vaynerchuk! In 2004 we were one third period goal post from sending the Rangers to obscurity! (My second favorite player of all time is Pavel Bure). Keep it up and we’ll have to drop the gloves my friend:)

CJ
April 17, 2009

bytko
nice!
now to kick it up a notch you need ovechkin on the show doing shots of vodka
yanks – no
April 17, 2009

RT
Greatest guest ever! I’m an Angeleno, so Gretzky and 8/9/88 are very near and dear to my heart. I still remember the run in 1993, and hope he’s able to find success in the desert.

QOTD: no.
April 17, 2009

matt loid
GV
first off awesome guest. D.U.H.
I know you said the ratings has nothing to do with his fame but I’ve got to say it does not matter how hard you try you will get star struck.. I REAAALLY want to see you do a blind taiste test with these and some others mixed in, im sure its good…. but as a wine consumer, Id like to see how it matches up.. get to it mott

and im an indians man, but with the new stadium I guess its up in the air
April 17, 2009

Ducati AGB
QOTD: No way Jose, my beloved Yanks aren’t gonna do it this year.

Great show Gary and Great Show #99, I know I have seen the wines at markets here in Cgy….will look give them a whirl now that GaryV has given them a stamp of approval
April 17, 2009

David T (@ONUMello)
Bear with me, I’ve got a lot of thoughts today.
-Overall this was a great episode & a great guest. Lots of good hockey knowledge! I love football, but it was nice to switch it up for a change. He really seemed to not care much for smelling the wine, though.
-AJ did a good job with the camera, but he’s no Mott.
-Speaking of cameras, was this the flip cam? Something was different today: both the volume was softer than normal and the video stream not as smooth.
-Was this the first episode where you swallowed every time?
QOTD: I hope not, not a fan.
April 17, 2009

J Mize
Greatest show of all time! The Great One is truly a Great Guy!
QOTD: No, all that money does not always result in winning. The Yankees have no heart anymore, Jeter is the only true Yankee.
April 17, 2009

the wine pixie
How wonderful to see our Canadian rieslings again receiving good marks; Mr. Gretzky is clearly a man who is honest to a fault.

The fact that he has his name in the wine industry for charity and still actually puts out a quality product makes a person wonder why one would ever spend their money on something as boring/inane as Yellowtail or Barefoot (I’m not exactly sure what the US $$ equivalents would be). More people should be so generous with their celebrity status.

QOTD: I have no idea. I remember watching Wayne Gretzky play hockey on TV when I was a kid and that’s about as far as my knowledge of sports goes (even though Steve Nash is from the same town as me). Yankees? What sport is that?