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

464 Responses

April 16, 2009

Royce
Holy crap!
April 16, 2009

mrzitro
#2
Dittos…Holy C
April 16, 2009

AnthonyS
Have to make a comment for the first time in ages. Gretzky, awesome.
April 16, 2009

Chad
THE GREAT ONE!
April 16, 2009

Matlock the Burgundian
The Great one in the Heezy? Wow. I’m speechless.

Does anyone remember that old cartoon with Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Wayne Gretzky, going around and saving the world? That was awesome.
April 16, 2009

Sam
WOW. Respect.

You know its coming, how in the world did you convince Wayne to go on the show? and you caught him immediately after the season ended too!

Only suggestion, Mr. Gretzky could use a mic!
April 16, 2009

KW
Wow! Gary you are moving up league. Who’s gonna be your next star guest?
April 16, 2009

Bryson
Awesome!!!
April 16, 2009

Mike Pos
Top 10!
April 16, 2009

KyBoy
Top 10 w/ the Greatest!
April 16, 2009

badgerbadgerbadger
Holleee %!#?….WOW!
April 16, 2009

Chalz
The Great one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I sae his very first TV appearance, trying to remember the name of the show. back after this episode.
April 16, 2009

Bryson
PS GO Sharks!
April 16, 2009

Brock
Yes Gary!

I’m lovin the Canadian content lately! Thanks!

Gretzky’s winery in Niagara is my neck of the woods (where I went to University).

Keep the THUNDER rollin!

Brock
April 16, 2009

Holladown
AWESOME!
April 16, 2009

BF
NO WAY. This is bigger than Cramer or Dickie V. Nice work, man.
April 16, 2009

Vinay
Love the episode. Yanks are going to get number 27 this year
April 16, 2009

Jayhitek
So fired up to watch this episode, love the Great One.
Will comment again after I watch.
April 16, 2009

DavidK
Best guest ever. Even better than me.
April 16, 2009

Omallley
Wow…just…wow
April 16, 2009

Riddler
Impressive play booking the Great One, Gary!! You should have brought out Janet Jones, too. Does Wayne know Greg Norman? He could be your next guest on the athlete-turned-winemaker roster.

Gary, what’s your issue with Opus One? I’ve never had it, but my friends swear by it. You’re not a fan?

QOTD: No, they will not win. Nor should they.
April 16, 2009

Jaybird76
F*ing awesome, the greatest pro athlete ever…. I’m so jealous
April 16, 2009

Ryan D
Wow… one hell of a guest. Seen Gretsky doing some golf stuff and he’s obviously a likeable and friendly guy, kudos to you for landing someone like that.

QotD: Yup!!!
April 16, 2009

Brian Social
Awesome, Gar. One of the best athletes in history (up there with Jordan, Tiger, McEnroe) and into wine too!
April 16, 2009

MikeyTheHutt
Gary- you were gushing! Wayne was a great guest- loved his honesty and humility. Sounds like he surrounded himself with some good people to put together this effort.

Is the Icewine available in the U.S.?

QOTD: Phillies will repeat. Eagles will be inspired and finally win a SB.
April 16, 2009

Tracy
Now if you could get Dan Marino and MJ that would be the only way to top the great one!

aloha,

Tracy
April 16, 2009

Larry R
Drinking with The Great One…awesome! Best show ever Gary!

QOTD: The Yankees will most certainly NOT win the World Series.
April 16, 2009

Chalz
GV Dude, I got chills seeing Gretzky. I’m in for anything he signs…set it up! Where was that taped??
April 16, 2009

KAHUNA
Damn Russians all stick together;)
April 16, 2009

jason
DAMN DAMN DAMN. i am no big sports fan but i had a big smile on my face when i saw wayne pop up. it makes me feel real good that wayne has his name on some good wine ( i trust you gary ) cause you are right, too many famous people put their name on bad shit.
F’in cool!

qotd – sure, why not
April 16, 2009

ilbe
Wow, who wasn’t surprised when they saw the title? Pretty amazing to see a living legend just sitting there and tasting wines with GV (a future living legend himself). Definitely a nice ep and for once Gary let the guest finish his sentences (!).

QOTD: No idea, I only follow NBA. Go Cavs
April 16, 2009

hugh
OMG-

Even though Wayne and his fellow Oilers spoiled the great run of the Islander Dynasty, I am truly jealous…..
April 16, 2009

Niklas
WOW! Thanks Gary and thanks The Great One for the fantastic show. Wayne, you answered my letter about sixteen years ago when I asked your autograph. I am still so grateful for that. You are the best.

a vayniac from Finland
April 16, 2009

Kevin K
OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 16, 2009

Gooch
LET’S GO RANGERS!!!!!

Wayne-you are the man! Your Napa Cab was making me thirsty….

Yankees LOCK to win the series!!

Great show…..
April 16, 2009

BF
QOTD: Not Bloody Likely. P.S. Great show.
April 16, 2009

Deano
WOW!!!!!! This is the best episode EVER!!!! The Great one and garyvee this is EPIC!!!! I am going to have to seek out some of these wines they all sounds so good. I really like that a dollar from each goes to his foundation as well. Thats awesome!!!

P.S. GO SAN JOSE SHARKS !!!!!!!!

QOTD:
-Nope not this year (well at least I hope not lol)
April 16, 2009

MannyPants
Wayno, definitely the best athlete ever and I don’t even like hockey. Nice work GV.
April 16, 2009

Ozzy
LET’S GO DEVILS!!!!
April 16, 2009

Mark Fitzpatrick
The GREAT One.

I mean come on. Need we say more.
April 16, 2009

Mark Fitzpatrick
and NO, the Yankees won’t win.
April 16, 2009

Carlos Saldivia
Great details to this episode..

Gary drinks..
AJ and Brian change operator duty on the fly (hockey term)..
Billy Smith anecdote was great..
Awesome rendering of Wayne’s image in the background (burnt on wood then stained??)..
Great insight on Barrasso and Fuhr..
Gary liked all the wines..
A big sneaker..
Strongly suspect that Wayne was a couple of sheets to the wind (I love him anyway)..

You have my vote to amend Wayne’s nickname to “The Greatest”
April 16, 2009

Shannon
What a Gretzky treat! As for QOTD? I have no idea!
April 16, 2009

Brock
I had to comment earlier before I saw the whole episode. Now I can answer the QOTD.

NO WAY!!!

Wayner, come on man! Yankees? Please…

I have the Jays in the Wild Card…

Yanks will make the playoffs but WILL NOT even make it to the World Series.

Brock
April 16, 2009

Justin Kendrick
Gary!! Dude! Great show, and one hell of a guest!

Consider the thunder…brought!

Justin
The Hockey Card Show
@hockeycardshow
April 16, 2009

BlakeW
AHHHHH! The Great One!!! I’m a Pittsburgher so what are the odds on getting a lil Lemieux action on the thunder show?

LETS GO PENS!!! 87-71-29…the future of the next NHL dynasty

QOTD: NOPE!
April 16, 2009

Mave
Thanks, Gary, for a great episode – and very timely now that the playoffs have started! As a Canadian I find this an especially exciting episode. Looks like you had a great time. I hope you guys really do put something together for another future show.
April 16, 2009

Joel M
GV, Top ten show. Got to hand it to you. You rocked it out this time. Great show with the great one. If the pitching holds up, and they do have the guns to do it, yes, the Yanks will win the world series in their new ball park.
April 16, 2009

Wardo202
Sweet episode. Makes me want to find NHL ‘94 on Genesis and start racking up goals with #99 against Mario Lemieux’s Penguins. And you actually thought his wine was pretty decent!

“Acid wins championships” – I’ll remember that.

QOTD:I hate jinxing MY YANKS, but I sure as hell hope they’ll win the World Series this year. I also hope that garbage from Boston doesn’t make the playoffs.
April 16, 2009

guymandude
Great show with great one,awesome..I never knew he had a wine.Thanks for the show.
QOTD; I fricken hope so!
April 16, 2009

Griz4life
Wow, GREAT guest. Even though I hate the Oilers, I love Gretzky…

Sharks over Bruins, IMO.

Yankees…not so much…
April 16, 2009

Kevin K
Awesome show. This is in my top 2 shows ever. I love hockey. It’s the most exciting and underrated sport in the US. If you love hockey, you have to love The Great One.

QOTD: Not for another 8 years.
April 16, 2009

Kevin K
Oh yeah, GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 16, 2009

Steve Bjerklie
Jeez, Gary, you’re such a fanboy.
April 16, 2009

JeffWalnuts
Great show, I grew up in Alberta in the 80’s and Wayne was my hero, to combine wine with Wayne is surreal. Can’t wait to try the Napa Cab (Gary will you be stocking it at WL?) Jays will wine the World Series. One of these years.
April 16, 2009

IASHERMAN
QOTD: Not the Yanks this year but the Mets may have a chance!

Great Show with Wayne.. I never knew he was involved with wine. Thanks for expanding my knowledge.
April 16, 2009

Andrew
Gary,
Big fan, have been watching the show on podcast while taking the subway home for 6 months now. Never posted a comment until now but had to say how cool it was to see you talking wine with THE GREAT ONE!! As crazy hockey fan this was awesome.
Just trying to get deep in to wine and understand how to identify all the different flavors and aromas you talk about.
Also big time Jets fan, here’s to a great draft!!
Andrew
April 16, 2009

LennyR
HOLY F**KING SHIZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m speechless! I cant even type…………….
April 16, 2009

Vanguy
WOW!
April 16, 2009

Baroo
Words can’t describe how awesome that was eh.
April 16, 2009

KCity
Outstanding show GV… From a diehard Canucks fan (the team that 99 scored more points on that ANY team in NHL history) I have to say that was an outstanding episode!

99 said it is goaltending that will win the cup this year and even hinted the Canucks can do it. We will look back at this episode in 2 months and realize he was right. GO CANUCKS GO!!!
April 16, 2009

big_al
OK episode. Looks like Wayne was feeling no pain. #99 rules!
April 16, 2009

Jay Campbell
Good show. Really cool looking office.

QOTD: Absolutely not. It’s not that I’m a Yankee hater (I’m actually a Red Sox hater, I hope they don’t win another game all season), it’s just they aren’t that good this year. Go M’s.
April 16, 2009

Lb in KS
What a great dude, the Great G is….and Gary, I hate to hurt your feelings, but the Great G in this case ain’t you my friend

QOTD…Geez I hope nope
April 16, 2009

Scott - Boston
HILARIOUS!
I’ve seen you trash wines in front of the makers and have mad respect for you because of it. But this is really your Greatest guest!!! No matter how fair and impartial you want to be with your audience, I’m not sure how you didn’t score at least one of the wines a “99″! I mean in ‘83-’84, if you include his 13 playoff goals, he scored 100 goals!!! 100 friggin’ goals that year!!! Yikes.

Unfortunately, having Great guests and telling them the truth is just never going to wash (even if you reeeeeeealy like the wine). Continue to have awesome guests, and we’ll continue to read between the lines and be entertained (and educated).

100 goals, yeesh…

Big fan,
Scott – Boston
April 16, 2009

John Farrin
Wow Gary, apparently you gave up your dream of owning the Jets and spent your money on getting Wayne on WLTV

QOTD: NO! Steinbrenner Jr will screw it up.
April 16, 2009

Sam Lydecker
“Sharing DNA with the Great One”

Classic.
April 16, 2009

Omallley
I wonder if the man is cheesed that Lemieux’s number is featured in the episode number…

Great show, and glad the Canadian vino showed so well!
April 16, 2009

C-Fiddy
Fantastic Show. Thanks Wayne, for not punching Gary for rushing you along. I hope he explained the whole “we don’t edit” thing. My wife digs the Ice wine, so my thought is: Ice Wine rocks! We’ll try it.
QOTD: nah,
April 16, 2009

IceColdNews
Can’t answer the question of the day because I don’t follow baseball. But that was an awesome show. Gretzky has been a hero of mine since I started watching hockey and followed the Oilers in the mid 80’s. Gonna be hard to top that show.
April 16, 2009

Paul
Great show as always! I love shows where you have guest, it’s great to see you play off each other and really adds an element to the show. The 10% ice wine is an interesting play. I’d love to see what that taste like.

Wayne: I think it’s fantastic that you’re passionate about others and are supporting a wonderful foundation with the fame that you have. Moreover, I love how you were conscious about your name and wanted it on a product that was quality. It shows awesome integrity. I have to admit though, I’m not a hockey, or sports, fan. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t give you some love for helping out others. Kudos to you my friend.
April 16, 2009

BT86
Holy crap! How’d you get Wayne on the show??? Great show, he came across very real and not pretentious at all. Go Hurricanes!

QOTD: Good Lord, let’s hope not.

who’s next…MJ?
April 16, 2009

Steve Bjerklie
Gary, someone needs to do a much better job mic’ing your guests, especially when you do the show from a remote location. The single mic at the camera isn’t getting the job done. Invest in a couple of lavalier mics and a mixer so we can better hear these folks and you too!
April 16, 2009

Junior Vol
Great guest but personally since I’m not a huge hockey fan, I was a little bored. Were you intimidated by the Great One or were you just on a Huge High by being in his presence? I don’t blame you if you were. But I didn’t think you brought the 100% Thunder that you normally do. Hey, I’m from the South and if Peyton Manning was my guest, I might be a little less focused too.
April 16, 2009

Darren
The Great One…nice work GV. 99 was and still is the Greatest!!!
April 16, 2009

Palmer
QOTD: I sure hope not Wayne. LET’S GO METS!!!

GREAT show! And congrats Mr. Gretzky on apparently releasing some quality wines. I’ll have to track some down.
April 16, 2009

Dr T in NC
QOTD — yes, sooner or later (hopefully sooner) the Yankees will rise again!

Always good to see a celeb wine endorser who knows what he’s doing!
April 16, 2009

Bruce
As a Canadian expat, a huge hockey fan (and love him or hate him who didn’t marvel at No.99) and a wine loooooooooover, I am absolutely over the top stoked about this episode. The Great One on winelibrarytv! What a get. If they haven’t yet heard of winelibrarytv, all my friends and family still living in the great white north, they will now. Thanks, Gary for yet again informing us about wines we have yet to know and for letting us in on a little bit of the private world of an icon of the sports world.
April 16, 2009

Paryb
Holy Crap! The Great One? #99?! Awesome guest Gary…you are going to have to sit down with the ustreamers and tell us how the hell you managed that.

Mr. Gretzky, congrats on the awesome juice you’ve got there. You were a pleasure to watch!

QOTD: Sure, why not (I’m not a baseball fan, though I’d like some insight on how my Cowboys are going to do this year)
April 16, 2009

MattieJ
Awesome show, one of my favs..

QotD: No, they will not, sorry #99

I still remember watching the press conference when Wayne was traded to the LA Kings… Well, at least now that I appreciate wine I get something out of the trade… A decent Napa Cab. What I wouldn’t do to have a signed bottle
April 16, 2009

Richie
Good episode again!
The you really need to fix that microphon-problem for shows were you are outside of the WL.
QOTD: I have no idea because I don’t follow sports as a matter of fact.
April 16, 2009

JP
Great Guest Gary! Huge thank you to The Great One for honoring WLTV with an appearance! I just HAVE TO GET A SIGNED BOTTLE!!! Please, ask him to sign thousands of them! I need one!
April 16, 2009

yankee22
my god, i can’t believe he asked that question. YES!!!!!! who else?
April 16, 2009

Jeff Smith
Amazing show GV
Keep kicking out the amazing guests.
WG – beautiful home, have never seen Gary this excited.

QOTD – I hope not.
April 16, 2009

RANDI
GARY!!!
WAYNE!!!

So, I read the email…”Wayne Gretsky….” And thought.. NO! but …YES!!
Awesome show! Big Fan…had a poster of Wayne Gretsky once …just loved his smile… Still nice! xo

QOTD: NO <-dont boo me…
April 16, 2009

thisIslandEarth
Great show. Thanks Wayne, we’re really looking forward to trying your wines. This is an opportunity to thank you Wayne for always being a class act and nice person. Years ago (when you were with the Kings) I sent you a hockey card to sign for me. I never really expected a reply – 2 weeks later I received the signed card back. That was a wonderful day. Also, a few years ago we stopped at your restaurant in Toronto with the kids and we were fortunate enough to be there at a time your were as well. You stayed around late into your evening and signed for every single person that hung around. My kids who were 8 and 6 at the time to this day have the autographed picture you signed for them hanging on the wall in their homes. Thanks so much and best wishes to you and your family.
April 16, 2009

Ben Brannan
instant classic! two Great Ones side by side!

QOTD: let’s hope not:)

Wayne, much love from “The State of Hockey”, MN!
April 16, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
Thanks, guys this was great, and I’m not into sports at all. Wayne, I appreciate that you’ve apparently got a quality product line that supports a good cause. Thanks for doing the show. Gary, I think you enjoyed this episode more than anyone, but keep it coming with the great guests.

qotd: yes?
April 16, 2009

Robert B.
Niagara… my home. Great show. I’m no longer a hockey fan but I can appreciate the excitement. I’m a wine fan now. I can’t stand Vancouver either.

QOTD: Why the hell not? I don’t know.
April 16, 2009

Sean McCann
I loved the Edmonton mentions since I am from the Edmonton area. Nice camera work AJ.

QOTD: NO!
April 16, 2009

Jeff S.
Wow!

I am not a big hockey fan, but I am going to the Sharks vs. Ducks game tonight. Seeing the Great One talk about wine has just gotten me totally psyched for the game.

That Cab sounds amazing!

QOTD: The Yankees?!?!? C’mon, man! There is NO WAY the Yankees win the Series this season!
April 16, 2009

wayno da wino
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAW, DA GREAT ONE !!!!! Can’t wait ta watch
this Episode!!!!!!
April 16, 2009

patrick hill
Lots of fun. the great one, seems like he may have had a glass or two.billy smith hated everyone.the blackhawks have the youth , which might be a bit of a handicap, but one of the best goalies going.the oilers used to kill us in scores ,but we had some drag out fights.qotd the yankees are done ,cant buy the world series anymore
April 16, 2009

RANDI
ALSO…
Gary…remember I suggested wines w/music. Theres an event this weekend thats dedicated to the music of Led Zeppelin and the wines that go with it!

xo
Thanks again for having a legend on the show!
You rock!
April 16, 2009

Mike
Great shows, Wayne was hard to hear. I think you need to upgrade your mic, not the first guest that is hard to hear.
April 16, 2009

kathyintex ( kathyd )
I’m watching right now… I MIGHT, just MIGHT, get my hubby to watch an episode of WLTV! Keep up the sports guys, the tech guys, and of course – the wine guys as guests on the show. As long as they bring something to the table that we can learn from, well I’m in! xoxokathydxoxo
April 16, 2009

Steak Monster
Gary you were freaking out, but you did have good reason, especially since the wine was worth drinking. Really fun episode.

QoTD: don’t follow the sport, sorry
April 16, 2009

Ryan
Unbelievable. The Great one on WLTV. This has automatically become my favorite episode ever. Little bit of weird coincidence that Wayne shows up on ep 660, little Mario Lemieux action. Wish I could find some of those 99 wines here in Hawaii. PLEASE let us know how we can win some autographed Gretzky stuff!!! Wayne has always been an outstanding person and been such an ambassador to hockey.

QOTD: No.
April 16, 2009

Newman
Simply amazing!
April 16, 2009

BruceP
Awesome show. The first time I saw Wayne play was for the Soo Greyhounds in the late 70’s before he went to the WHA. I was about 11 or 12 at the time. Later saw him play many times with the Oilers whenever they would visit Winnipeg, where I lived when I was in high school. Great memories. I miss going to see games back in Canada. You can’t beat the fans there.

QOTD: No way. They’ll blow it just like they always do.
April 16, 2009

BobbyTiger
First……… The Question of the day. Who cares?
Second…….. Wayne Gretzky!
Ranks with the greatest of all time.
Because I find football, basketball, and certainly baseball, not very interesting; my sports life is centered around tennis, golf, soccer, and oh yeah…….hockey. Particularly at this time of the year.
Could not agree more with his comments regarding the man in goal.
Case in point………the Caps, (last night against the Rangers).
Still time though………
Go Wayne…..
Co Caps!
April 16, 2009

Jay Gould
Great interview Gary!
April 16, 2009

Robert Howells
QOTD: The Yankees will win. It was great to hear Wayne and you mention the Canucks. Luongo will take our team to the Stanley Cup. When Vancouver hoists the cup over their heads I think it would be awesome for Gary to tape an episode of WLTV with the team and drink wine from Lord Stanley. Wayne, I remember when you were on Alan Thickes talk show in Vancouver in the 1980’s.
April 16, 2009

Gio
Great show. He doesn’t seem to be much into the sniffy sniff. One thing… you mentioned a little rubber action in the Riesling and I thought you were going to reference a hockey puck, yet you described it as a bmx skid mark. Oh well.
April 16, 2009

SS Chris
Wayne didn’t mention the spreadsheet…..what a douche!!
April 16, 2009

p.staats
Great show Gary. I think its interesting when celebrities like Wayne demonstrate a diversity of interest aside from their main line of work. It definitely makes them more accessible. For Wayne’s wine, going on WLTV works to authenticate it more than a traditional TV-blurb would. Gary’s brand is authentic, and through it Wayne’s taste for quality becomes much more so.

Great stuff, gotta try the wine!

QOTD: I want them to win, but they won’t. I know that new 103′ HD screen in center field would distract me as a player, ha.
April 16, 2009

Pepel
awesome show! nothing like having a pro-star on your show. gotta call mj and bo jackson! Nice to know the great one’s wines are great. I would love to get an autographed bottle!!!

qotd: yes
April 16, 2009

Pepel
nice to note I got comment #99! how bout that?
April 16, 2009

Bryan
Gary…Epic show with the the Great One…Wayne Gretzky. I can’t wait to try the #99 Cabernet. Wayne…the Yankees will not will the WS this year.

Go Coyotes!!!!!
April 16, 2009

Dr. Mike
Wayne-

As a product of youth hockey and a wine enthusiast I’m very impressed with this project. I hope it really takes off.

QOTD: Yes.
April 16, 2009

ZJK
HOLY SH*T Gary this was CLASSIC… i could barly watch because i was smiling the whole time. I live in st.louis and i remember when #99 played with #16 (Brett Hull) and the good ol’ days of BLUES HOCKEY…

I love this episode and smiled instantly when i saw his face, i cannot describe how cool it was to see his office and just being able to spend 25mins with the great one. THANKS A LOT

QOTD: I hate the Yankees
April 16, 2009

Karen Wickes
The Great One is still living up to his name! Wayne didn’t
mean this season did he? I’m a fan but I don’t think this will be
the year for the Yankees. Great show guys!!
April 16, 2009

DF
QOTD: No, it’s going to be an unusual team this year, like the Cubs (???!!!).

Big ups to Wayne for going on the show and for being so gracious. And being a Carolina Hurricanes fan, I appreciated the mention of Ward and Staal. I know the Devils beat the face off them last night, so I hope your dad celebrated. I hope they can prove Wayne right and at least give NJ a run for their money.

Bigger than Oprah? You’re on your way, GV.
April 16, 2009

David Benjamin
I once thought your father was the best guest you’ve ever had. Make him #2 to the “Great One”. Respected him as a hockey player and respect him as one of the good guys. Great job landing Mr. Gretzky.
April 16, 2009

DasNOOB
I’m shocked by his knowledge~!
April 16, 2009

RichE
GV,

Once again G R E A T ! !

QOTD:
Very Doubtful…… Wayne knows it’s Toronto
What a jokester.
April 16, 2009

Bobby P
Gary, awesome show. Loved how enthusiastic Wayne was throughout the whole episode. Also, I hear Gregg Popovich is a huge wine fan. It would be great if you could have him on the show. I know you guys can do it!

Qotd: Yankees? no. heh.
April 16, 2009

peter_grigio
Brilliant! Loved the show, fantastic guest. To answer his question, NO. The Florida Marlins will beat the Red Sox in the Fall Classic. Now there’s a prediction.
April 16, 2009

Bobby Mac
Best show ever even with the fill in camera guy. I’m a huge hockey fan and grew up watching “The Great One” play. I recently coached high school hockey and always used Gretzky quotes in my locker room talks. Easily my favorite athlete ever and thats saying something since I’m from the land of Favre.

QOTD: I sure hope NOT!
April 16, 2009

Derek F.
AWESOME Show guys…I really loved this one. I am also a hockey fan, watching the Bruins first playoff game as we speak…Yes I am from Boston…LOL!!

QOTD: Well seeing that I am from Boston you probably know my answer to that question…I will leave it at that
April 16, 2009

John
The very first web based show we watched together as a family. Simply awesome.
April 16, 2009

Gus Clemens
Wayne Gretsky takes a pass from Gary Vaynerchuk… he shoots… he SCORES! Surprised Gary did not do total suck-up sellout and rate the Cab 99 points.
QOTD: Yes. New Yankee Stadium. A Rod returns. Money talks, beats Mets in seven in battle of new stadiums.
April 16, 2009

Terence Fox
Wow, what a great episode a what a great guy Wayne Gretzky seems to be. There are so many stupid things a former athlete can do with his money, but putting Canadian wines on more wine lists and getting Americans to give them a shot is definitely one of the best I can think of. Wayne, couldn’t agree more about Steve Nash. Gary, way to drop some knowledge. This is definitely going to be the episode I show to people who are new to wine and your program from now on.

QOTD: I predict a Mets-style meltdown. The Yankees do not make the playoffs. This is the toughest division in baseball and they will collapse under the pressure!
April 16, 2009

Tommy Vernieri
Great show Gary.

QOTD: Nope.
April 16, 2009

Brad Geddes
Great to sit here with my collection of No. 99 wines – especially as a fan of my hometown hero – Brantford’s greatest export!

Gary – your enthusiasm is contagious – it was great to be in the UBMS audience when you shared your thoughts about WLTV two weeks ago – I’ve been hooked ever since.

You scored big time with the Great One! Well done guys.
April 16, 2009

Pierre C
Wow! What a nice show!

He really still is the greatest!

Thanks

A fellow canadian
April 16, 2009

Doug from New Orleans
Love the show! Wayne was great, honest and to the point. He comes across a class act. Good luck and thanks.

QOTD: no way
April 16, 2009

Nick R.
Great show GaryV and WayneG. I think it was great that Wayne was able to take pride in his wines. He may not like some as much as others, heh, but it’s good that he appreciates his product, and doing it for the right reasons. I am looking to be able to sample some of these wines, and you got me intrigued about the cab!
*side note* very hard to hear, i agree with the mic problems needing to be fixed

Qotd: Not this year.
April 16, 2009

Harry
Glad you’re getting to live out your dreams Gary. Good show.
I’m glad to see Gretzky is using his fame for good causes, and will keep an eye out for his wines.
QOTD: no the yankees will go down early in the playoffs.
April 16, 2009

Stuart Burke
Awesome show! Lots of fun and I hope to have an opportunity to try any of the #99 wines soon.

QOTD: Yanks win the World Series? No F’en-WAY! Go Sox!!
April 16, 2009

RobW
WOW! Great respect for Mr. Gretzky… who truly seems to be a genuine CLASS ACT! I definitely will have to try your sig. wines and am thrilled to hear that some of the proceeds are going to a great cause.

Gary — how did you land such a GIANT as this?! Do tell! Awesome show… can’t wait to see how you try to top this ep. Thank you both!

QOTD: nope… don’t see it happening this year.
April 16, 2009

Kevin C
QOTD: They’ll finish behind Toronto! Some love for the Doc Halladay here!

Thanks for getting this together. True greatness is a rare commodity and you, my friends, were in its presence tonight! Thanks Wayne!
April 16, 2009

Bobbie
AWESOME show Gary.. as a southern Ontario resident and Ontario wine LOVER I am very happy to see this episode. The Great One.. WOW. Lucky you!
April 16, 2009

Sandeep
I have so much love for this ep, that I had to pop the comment cherry.

The Canadian connection in general is usually enough, but you’ve got #99 (the G.O.A.T.) and a shout out for Steve Nash. There’s an inside glimpse to the Gretzky home, a big win for Niagara wines… it’s just too much.

I’ve been watching for a while, and won’t stop any time soon. This episode was awesome, and in case Wayne’s reading this… you are the man. Good luck with the wines and I’ll keep an eye peeled at the LCBO.

Thanks from Toronto.
April 16, 2009

Christopher Scoggin
It will probably get me banned from WLTV but I don’t like or watch sports. As such sports stars hold no special place for me so Mr Gretzky is just a rich guy who got into wine. What makes this episode so cool is that he obviously took this very seriously and put together a great team and product. Bravo Mr Gretzky. If these get US distribution I will have to try and get the Riesling (the Cab is out of my price range).

QOTD: As above I don’t follow sports so I have no idea.
April 16, 2009

AndrewLyle
Congrats on such a distinguished guest.

Thanks for always being real, and not being afraid to tell the bold truth to “The Great One” to his face. That fact strengthens my trust in you as a critic
April 16, 2009

Peter
Gary – great show – but – episode 660?!?!? Noooo, that should have been the Mario show (#66)..

this should have been 990!

come visit Niagara. you’ll love it. Grape and Wine festival, two weeks in September.

Or come on your way to or from the Jet vs. Bills in Toronto.
April 16, 2009

Donna Kim-Brand
Wow! Just had to call over my 15 year old goalie son to hear The Great One wax lyrical on the importance of goalies to the team…no surprise, Marlowe was as interested in the wine as the comments!(Me too! Let me at that Cab!) Thrilled to know Wayne is involved in wines for such a purposeful cause- maybe he’ll have to work up his own hockey wine vocab…slap-shot zing, locker room mustiness, sweaty glove acidity, hint of Gretsky! Love that Gretsky is still a gentleman. May his legend live on! Thanks Gary!
April 16, 2009

KennyMac
Despite the fact that, oh those many years ago, the Great One and his Edmonton Oilers used to destroy my Vancouver Canucks, I still respect Wayne immensely. Absolutely great show!
April 16, 2009

Bill
Gretz buzzed and a with a belly, makes me feel good about myself .

I’m a huge hockey fan, and Gretz changed the game and gave us so many great memories. Cool seeing you on GV’s show.

GO RANGERS!

quotd: Yes!
April 16, 2009

RieslingRon
Gary,

Great show. You have raised the level of your guests by leaps and bounds. Well done.

Kudos to Wayne for a nice selection of wines and much success with your foundation.

Go Rangers……..I haven’t watched much hockey since Wayne retired, but have always been a Rangers fan.

QOTD: Yes, I think they will turn things around once A-rod returns and the pitching staff gets there feet on the ground.
April 16, 2009

Vinofan
Another classic episode, loved “The Great One.” Like you I’m surprised that the wines were that good. Not just another rich guy that starts making vino with his name on it.
April 16, 2009

Paul
Great! I recommend you invest in boom mic.
April 16, 2009

Kevin Poirier
Wow. I was stunned. Unbelievable. Anyone else having trouble hearing them though? I’ll come back and post QOTD, etc. later.
April 16, 2009

Vinofan
QOTD: No, I don’t think the Yanks will win, unfortunately I don’t think my Red Sox will win either though.
April 16, 2009

Harry Gabrielson
Wow the great one in the flesh i am truly jealous.

and of course the yankee’s will win their 27th world championship this year.
April 16, 2009

Brian Smith
How Awesome is that??? Wow great show. Wayne thanks for coming on the show, it was a pleasure to watch. I am definitely interested in trying your wines, the fact that a portion of the money goes to your foundation is “Icing” on the cake.
April 16, 2009

Agent Orange
Wayne, your labels are very classy. We like.

Waynernation. It’s right next door to the Vaynernation.

QOTD: No world series for the Yanks. Bad karma.
April 16, 2009

@billygadol
Gary, this is so fantastic, as your star rises so does the quality of your guests. I’m a huge fan of #99 and to answer his question, there’s no f&*@ing way George Steinbrenner sees another ring! At least that’s my hope. Go Red Sox!!
April 16, 2009

Laurie in VT
That was fun! It’d be great to try those wines. I’m also impressed with his foundation work.
Wayne is very soft spoken – or at least in comparison to Gary!

QOTD: No
April 16, 2009

Alan
That was amazing for a huge hockey fan like myself. Rock on, great to see Wayne rockin it with you Gary!!!

GO Devils!!!!
April 16, 2009

Chris Bartow
Amazing show with the Great One. You can tell he really cares about the product he puts out even if he isn’t a wine expert.

QOTD: Yankees will blow it this year, like they have the last few.
April 16, 2009

DrEdwardo
QOTD: Money can’t buy me love … nor a pennant!!

Wayne: I hope, and by the way you talk I think you do, really trust your winemaking partner, because you have product categories (e.g. riesling & icewine) that you really don’t particularly like yourself but are relying on him to tell you they are good enough to bear your name.
April 16, 2009

Ronans Recording Show
What a score for a guest!!!! I am jealous. I wish the sound quality was better though. Tough to hear The Great One speak on my lap top.
April 16, 2009

manonthemoon
Now that really was probably the most famous person to ever grace WLTV. Not the hugest (sp) hocky fan, even though I casually pull for the Flames ever since the great red beards of Gary Roberts and crew in the late 80s, but this guys was and still is awesome. “Great one” you are the man, even if you were in a horrible early 90’s cartoon.

QOTD: No, the world series rings will be going across town to my Mets .
April 16, 2009

BrandonP
Great job booking the great one on your show, it is funny that you taught him about sniffing wines and he drinks gaja and opus one. It must be nice.
QOTD- no, the cars will win
Wayne you were a great guest and seem to be fun and down to earth.
April 16, 2009

Vanessa
Cool show. Funny and informative. I wish the riesling was available in the u.s. but the cab sounds interesting…

QOTD: HELL NO!! GO SOX!!
April 16, 2009

sam
O Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great show Gary! What a surprise! Thanks.

I’m no hockey connoisseur, but I can acknowledge a legend, especially when he’s from Canada.

Will seek his products, most of them being available up here.

QOTD: Sorry….no idea….not a baseball fan (the Yankees are a baseball team, right, eh?)

Luvz!
April 16, 2009

CPal
Great guest! I’d certainly try the cab!
April 16, 2009

Kevin Poirier
So I just finished the episode and I just have one thing to say. Gary Vaynerchuk makes me smile. He makes my day fun and I absolutely dread the day he quits putting videos and showing his character online. Thank you GaryVee.

QOTD: Yes. Simple as that.
April 16, 2009

Tom
Audio sucked (shame on you Mott), but show was great!

QOTD: No, because they are overpaid!
April 16, 2009

BoBo
Tripod and lav mics
April 16, 2009

Brian from CLEVE! LAND!
QOTD: NO!!! You can’t win a marathon in new shoes. They’ll have to get accustomed to the new scenery.

WAYNE! Is the man.
April 16, 2009

castello
Next time, JOE WILLY!
Damn the Yankees.
April 16, 2009

Keenan Courtland
Gary, I always tell myself that Ill just watch your show for second and end up getting caught in it. Im a huge hockey fan (Go Caps) and it is awesome to see 99 and his wine project. Good show, hopefully I can find some no. 99 in Maryland.

QOTD-300 million dollar offseaon and they look worse than the O’s- I say they barely make the playoffs in a late season push.
April 16, 2009

Rob Csenar
Gary, awesome job hanging out with The Great One.

1. No to the Yankees

2. Wayne, best of luck in the desert with your young team. For this year, go Blackhawks!
April 16, 2009

Lee Ann
Gary, Wayne, white wine and hockey, are you kidding? I’ve picked the ice wine whites in the okanagan valley in BC, special stuff. Glad to see you agree
April 16, 2009

Jim Sereney
Gary,

As a Canadian, I have to say this episode rocked for me! All the talk about hockey and Canadian wines…too cool!

I’m fairly knew to the Wine Library, and I was wondering if you’ve ever reviewed wines from the Niagara region.

When I first saw The Wayne Gretzky wines, I HAD to try one but wasn’t expecting much. The No. 99 Merlot that I tried was actually a pleasant surprise.

I’ll have to see if I can find that Napa Valley Cab.

QOTD: The Yankees win the World Series?…..No way! But they’ll probably do better than my beloved Blue Jays.
April 16, 2009

boingoal
Epic show today!! I’m a huge hockey and wine fan. Wayne we miss you in Los Angeles, our Kings have been cellar dwellers for alot of years now. Nothing wrong with the cellar as long as there is wine in it. Gary cut him some slack about the sniffy sniff, when your drinking champange out of the Stanley Cup you don’t care what it smells like. Keep bringing the Thunder GV!

QOTD Angels

See ya on the Thundercruise!
April 16, 2009

Phil G
Wow, quite a shock to see who today’s guest was. That was a lot of fun to watch. Very glad to see that #99 puts such an emphasis on quality for his wines. Also good to see help going to kids who need it.

QOTD – as a big time Yankees fan, I want them to win, but think they will fall short in the ALCS.

Also, I think the Rangers will find a way to beat the Caps as Henrik will make some magic happen.
April 16, 2009

canadapete
Had to leave a comments, as a fellow Canadian, as a huge hockey fan, and as a big fan of Wayne Gretzky the man. I always avoid celebrity wines, but now I will certainly have to try some of his brand! Thanks for the great show.

QOTD. No. Not this year.
April 16, 2009

Frank
Are you freaking kidding me? Wayne Gretzky? That guy?

Nobody is a guest like him. No one.

I can’t go on. Freaking’ Gretzky? What?

Gary you are the upper echelon.

Freaking Gretzky?

What!?!
April 16, 2009

Jesse
Ah! the Great one! My brother and I ran into The Great One at Sherwood Country Club a few years ago and he truely was a great guy.

QOTD: They would win if not for the Angels defeating them in 4 games.
April 16, 2009

Wyo Tim
QOTD: CUBS CUBS CUBS

Surprisingly good wines from a celebrity. PLEASE film the skating with the great one.
April 16, 2009

Wendy
What a pleasant surprise! Bill and I hope to try some of these wines. Good for you, Wayne. Perhaps a visit to Ontario (from Quebec) will be in order. Bill just got back from working in Long Island and made a side trip tp Winelibrary where he purchased two bottles and a t-shirt for me. It was Easter Sunday. I am so jealous. Someday I will get there. Thanks for bringing the thunder!!
April 16, 2009

Scott EJ
I love that this show is 660. Which, upside down/reversed is: 099….the great ones number. Kinda, but you get what I mean.

Very cool that Wayne is into the vino. And, yes, his office kicks ass. Too bad your Dad couldn’t make it. He would have floored.

QOTD: Sorry Great One….no. But, the Cubs will.
April 16, 2009

*/^_^\*
‘great’ episode….good to see those in a position to do so giving back to the community.

QOTD: i hope not.

canadian riesling…..mmmmmm…..i think i found a new wine investigation assignment….
April 16, 2009

Josh
Wayne Gretzky!!! Awesome episode, but it looks like The Great One just got in from a day at the golf course…too many beers and too much sun. Keep up the Canadian exposure.
April 16, 2009

Aanarav Sareen
Great episode. We had Wayne on our premiere episode of Craving Confidence as well.

http://www.cravingconfidence.com/2008/09/01/episode-01-confidence-on-the-red-carpet/

- Aanarav
April 16, 2009

Utah
Great show with the Great One!

Yankees!?!? I hope not…I don’t think I could take the Yankee fans returning to their sensee of entitlement like that…
April 16, 2009

Rich Gould
Awesome episode Gary. One of the best yet for sure.

QOTD: no. nobody can afford tickets this year, so lack of fans will demoralize the team. Blue Jays look good.
April 16, 2009

Jonathan Fingas
Wow, Gretzky — and we’re even looking at some good Canadian wine from the man himself. Definitely one for the record books.
April 16, 2009

Kidder
Good show Good show!!! The great one looks a little hammered and happy, and Meeellloww!!!

QOTD: DBACKS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!
April 16, 2009

HuskerJamie
You need to retire Gary. You’ll never get a greater guest than this.
April 16, 2009

Cali Love
Great episode, SO jealous. PLEASE let us know how we can get an autographed bottle or whatever’s going on.
April 16, 2009

rick
The great one seems to eat a great amount.
April 16, 2009

Boris Jazbec
It’s always great to catch up with our hometown hero and I have to admit his wines are pretty good, especially the reds.

QOTD:Though they did nothing in the off season the Jays are gonna rock.
April 16, 2009

botrytisvirtuoso1819
1.5 billion dollar stadium
500 million dollars in new players
200 million dollar salary
as a hardcore diehard yankee fan,
they better win the world series
championship #27… it’s destiny
April 16, 2009

rick
Is he drunk (Gretzky)?
April 16, 2009

Kellen
By far my favourite show yet! Gretzky was my favourite player growing up! Thanks for doing this show! I’m pretty sure I suggested this months ago when you asked for ideas for shows…I think that deserves a free wristband or something?
QOTD: Jays are going to make a run for it this year! (to be honest, I’m too into the NHL playoffs right now to have a clue what’s happening in baseball)
April 16, 2009

Chris McCollum
yankeme’s will not win aother world series ever CURSE!!!!!! LOL
April 16, 2009

Dan
What an honor! I’m sure you were thrilled to be in the great one’s presence! I was thrilled, and I’m a couple thousand miles away. Maybe Wayne should be thrilled to be in your presence too, since you’re becoming quite the celeb as well.
QOTD: No, the Yankees don’t have a chance this year.
April 16, 2009

CatchtheBeaver
THE WAAAAAYYNER!!! Was it not said that everyone who watches this will recieve an autographed bottle?! I don’t even mind if mine is a half bottle! What a thrill to see The Great One on WLTV! QOTD: no chance.
April 16, 2009

Peter (Mila's Dad)
I’d score the show a 93+: balance between having such a classy guy like the Great one (sweet) and camera/sound that was about as ‘raw’ as you could get (acid) (but it worked!)-Gary balancing his awe for Wayne and his take on the wines–Everytime Gary went for the sniffy sniff Wayne was gulping his glass down, absolutely hilarious.

Like the last response, Gary, and this show, just puts a smile on my face, no matter what.

QOTD: No, because they don’t have enough Nick Swishers, their middle relief is weak, and expensive starting pitching is notorious for not being able to deliver(apologies to J. Santana, who actually does)
April 16, 2009

cancelit
Hey Gary, Ask Wayne why he didn’t follow through and buy the old Chicago Black Hawks old Scoreboard. Everybody in town thought that he was going to save the scoreboard. He told the world he was going to buy it?
April 16, 2009

Dean D.
VERY Cool show today! When I was growing up, I got to watch the Oilers first hand as they started their dynasty with Wayne.
April 16, 2009

Jay
Awesome episode!! Superb guest.
April 16, 2009

urbwes
Awesome show. I loved the interplay and Wayne seems like a very likeable, down to earth, character. It is truly refreshing, as you mentioned, to see great quality come with a big name.

QOTD: no way!
April 16, 2009

Dominus
It looks like Mr Gretzky likes ALOT of red wine.

QOTD: Please, it will be lucky if they stay out of the basement let alone make it to the playoffs and win the World Series. Talk about getting nothing in return for your investment.

Go CAPS!

Cheers!
April 16, 2009

Adam F
GOD I hope the Yankees don’t win…

Wayne, it was awesome seeing you on the show. Obviously you have had a great career, and post-hockey career. Wow.

As a NC native….GO CANES!
April 16, 2009

Dennis Ray Nestor Jr.
Gary Amazing Show. This month has been incredible!

Wayne Gretzky is Money Period.

QOTD: No.

Idea: 99 Special Edition Signed Bottles for each Vintage! Where Do I Buy?
April 16, 2009

Darlene O.
Hey, Gary! Great episode! Looks like Wayne’s gonna sleep well tonight!
April 16, 2009

Mother Duck
GREAT SHOW!!!! Close contest between him and you dad for best show of the year. I suggest a showdown with Wayne and Sasha when WG comes to your shop.

#99 means everything to the sport of HOCKEY and I am stoked (but not at all surprised) to see WG protecting (and adding to) the brand.

I wish my son had a chance to see special athletes like Lance Armstrong, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Michael Jordan and WG dominate their sports. We were very fortunate to witness true excellence.

Stock it!!!! I will buy it all!!!
April 16, 2009

Lee
um, tripod? great footage but a little shaky. I get that’s your style, i think it’s time for a tiny bit more professionalism.
April 17, 2009

Michael Schoonmaker
Awesome. Pure awesome.

QOTD: I sure hope not! Go Sox!
April 17, 2009

Ryan Lesperance
Congrats Gary, you must be extremely proud, but you really said it best when you tweeted comparing lamaze class. A true man.

I was just as excited as you were the entire video. You are definitely going were you envision when what you build is attracting great people like Wayne Gretzky and you seem to be a much bigger hockey fan than I thought. Who’s your Stanley Cup pick?

BTW my favourite pair of dress pants are, in fact, Wayne Gretzky… his clothing line. He really does it all and extremely well.

Your next great Canadian athlete on the show: Mike Weir. Ever try his wine? I haven’t, but I do love the Inniskillin and Jackson-Triggs you spoke of.

QOTD: No way.
April 17, 2009

Irv
Greatest guest ever. Fantastic show Gary. You showed some good hockey knowledge too.

Greatest assist ever – Gretzky to Lemieux in the 1987 Canada Cup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZnRHOKqEIQ

QOTD: Nope.
April 17, 2009

spyder47
Cool show + guest. I’ve never met Mr. Gretsky, but was a big fan when he played. Seemed like he was a bit toasted for this interview though …

QOTD: God, I hope not.
April 17, 2009

JC
How can this be beat??

I’ve got one word for you: Michael Air Jordan………but then again, it may be a tie because they’re both uncanny.

Best guest yet bar none.

(big ups to Brantford)
April 17, 2009

Kelly
What a tremendously gracious man, Wayne is! The GREAT ONE still certainly applies as a handle based on his personality and character. I’m so impressed that all of the proceeds are being used to do good work. Got to get my hands on these wines someday!
April 17, 2009

Brian Rossi
HUUUUUUUGE Episode Gary, Wayne Gretzky is up there with Ruth, Tiger and Pele! Sounds like someone who has a sense of his brand and what it means to the marketplace. You’ll have to get some of his wines into the library. How can you betray your state by being a Ranger fan?

QOTD: Yankees in 6 the slump will be over
April 17, 2009

J Crazy
The Great One.

QOTD: Yup, sometime.

Awesomest episode.
April 17, 2009

John Rogers
I was very surprised great show and very good wines. As stated, alot of times a famous person name is used but the product doesn’t live up to the hype.

QOTD: I hope not the Yankees for a long time dominated.
April 17, 2009

Don
THE GREAT ONE!!! Wow… what a surprise. Gary, it looked like you were having a blast with Gretzky on the Thunder Show, great stuff. I don’t know if it was the lighting but that Napa Cab had great dark color, I’m surprised you didn’t mention that.

Question of the Day: No, the Yankees will not win the World Series.
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?
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

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

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

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

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

bytko
nice!
now to kick it up a notch you need ovechkin on the show doing shots of vodka
yanks – 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

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

QOD: No.
April 17, 2009

Zach
The Great One is the greatest. Loved it!

QOTD: Absolutely not.
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

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
here’s my question who’s going to be your guest for episode 666?
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert
Great episode, now the real question. Is these wines avalible in Sweden? I have a friend who´s birthday is coming up and he is a real hockey nerd just like me and this would be a perfect gift for him. We both grew up during the Gretzky era and he is really into wines, so this would be a perfect gift.

Gotta love the internet, I live in sweden and without internet all this probly would have gone missed. So big thanks
April 17, 2009

Beverly
GREAT SHOW!!! What a nice guy! Yep, it’s in the running for the best show ever! Wayne sounded like he really knew what he was talking about…that’s nice. It’s so smart that he’s safe-guarding his name legacy by making a quality product.

Thanks Gary for bring us this great show…you both rock!!!
April 17, 2009

Daniel Kemp
Awesome episode Gary. One thing that’s really cool is that when you turn “660″ around you get “099″, and 99 is Wayne’s hockey jersey number.

Wine Library TV just gets better and better.
April 17, 2009

Brad
QOTD: I think they can do it, yes.
Great show guys, really awesome to see a big-time athlete on WLTV!
April 17, 2009

Matt
I’m probably the longest lurker here- it would take someone like Wayne to get me out of my shell. Good episode. Wayne seems totally like a down to earth guy. Funny how he doesn’t really know a whole lot about wine yet owns multiple vineyards- oh, to be that rich…
April 17, 2009

dcrob
Gretzky = awesome

QOTD: possibly.. hopefully not but possibly
April 17, 2009

Steve Kennedy
QOTD: Not a chance!

Gary you have a Hat trick 3 great shows in a row!! The Great one is fantastic.
April 17, 2009

Johnny2Sheds
GREAT show! But, as one who has lived nearly his entire life in the Pittsburgh area and grew up and remains a Penguins fan, I am saddened to see Wayne Gretsky become the first hockey player to appear as a guest on WLTV. No offense to Wayne; he’s the second greatest hockey player I’ve ever seen and is obviously sincere in his efforts to have his name attached to a quality product and raise money for a worthy cause. But, Gary, you of all people should be aware that Mario Lemieux is an avid, passionate wine collector, one who is especially knowledgeable about Bordeaux. The next time you feature Bordeaux, you should consider asking Super Mario to be your guest. It was interesting that Wayne should mention Tom Barrasso, since Barrasso is also a Bordeaux collector. Perhaps more than fate was involved in Wayne appearing on show #660–maybe the wine gods were providing a subtle reminder of who SHOULD have been the guest…and who was the better hockey player.
April 17, 2009

ColorOdorSapor
My first reaction when I saw the opening screen was “WTF??!!! Wayne Gretzky???!!!” You rock Gary! You really are changing the wine world.

Man, Gretzky on your show. How awesome is that!! I still can’t get over it.
I’m gonna watch it again.

I can see it now, Roger Federer tasting Swiss wines… Michael Schuhmacher sipping German Riesling… the possibilities are endless. If anyone can make it happen it’s you Gary.

Keep on keepin’ ON!!
April 17, 2009

Uncle Meate
Another Awesome Show G. Vay.

Great work on the wines and great job with your foundation, WG.

Where can I get an autographed bottle of one of Wayne’s wines. Chard, Cab, Reis, it don’t matter. Although, the ICE WINE would be the sh!t.
My brother played hockey back in the 80s and he is still a HUGE hockey fan. He now has a large collection of sports memorabilia (Namath, Ali, Mantle, Jordan, etc. etc.) I would give him the signed bottle for his collection ’cause Gretzky was and still is one of his all time favorites.

A.J. – LINK ME UP !!! :-}
April 17, 2009

Uncle Meate
PS – Yankees better win the World Series !!!
April 17, 2009

Rich Ritter in NY
Great show eh? First off, “gobble upper”? I think that’s the first time I’ve ever heard you use that phrase before, LOL. I think that Wayne’s foundation is tremendous for what they do for children. An awesome incentive for people to purchase the wines regardless of how they taste, although you did score them pretty well. I’m in for some bottles of the Napa Cab if Wayne signs them at Wine Library.

Billy Smith was the greatest goal tender ever…being from Long Island, I’m proud to say he was an Islander, although I am a Ranger fan.

That Ice Wine soooo should have had a jersey label (not team specific), but that’s just my opinion…just a natural pairing if you know what I mean.

QOTD: No, not if CC continues on his current path…but I’m probably wrong!
April 17, 2009

Rich Ritter in NY
Just a thought…those wines are probably going sell pretty fast because everyone is going to think they scored 99 pts. HA!

Have fun on the THUNDER CRUISE!
April 17, 2009

E.W.B.
Gary what a pleasant surprise having the great one on. I think his wife Janet should have been on as well. She seems to be the wine connoisseur. But I understand #99. Great idea for his foundation. I will try it for sure.
April 17, 2009

Tom From Manchester, UK
Great episode! I could see the smile on your face straight away. Ide love to see you face to face with one of the jets! Would the wine come second over the football?

What is going to happen on episode #666? Its very close!
April 17, 2009

Rob M
QOTD: Most likely, I figure another world series between two podunk markets like Philly and Tampa would not please Mr. Selig especially in this economy. Hopefully he’ll do a little meddling (akin to how he is stopping everyone from signing Bonds for the league minimum) and get the Yanks in.
April 17, 2009

JohnS
Great show GV!
The Great One obviously took putting his name on these wines very seriously and it’s good to see they stacked up. Would have loved to see more of his digs.

QOTD: The Spankees won’t sniffy-sniff the series this year. Go Sox
April 17, 2009

Chris Nadeau
Sick show Gary. I can’t believe you had “The Great One” on your show. Way to go! Being a huge hockey fan from Canada, it is great to see Wayne on your show. Looking forward to checking out number 99’s wine. I did not know he was into the wine biz. Thanks for enlightening me.

QOTD: Not a big baseball fan, but I will say no to the Yankees winning. I wish the Expos would come back to Montreal
April 17, 2009

Janet Bell
The Great One was a fantastic guest on your show. Gretsky was so humble and gracious–yet clear on his message. His foundation does so much for youth in hockey, I am going to start looking for his wines!
Your interview was respectful and informative–great job Gary!
April 17, 2009

Sarno
Us down here in the “podunk” Tampa market enjoy and love baseball as much u “northern” folk! It was great to see what a low salary team could do in baseball last year against the overspending high dollar teams. I don’t think the Yankees have a chance in hell of making it to the WS, they have no pitching! Was great to see them open that $1.2 Billion stadium with a big fat LOSS yesterday.

Rays in 09!

Great show GV! Great to see a sports guy on the show. Looking forward to trying that Ice Wine and the Cab.
April 17, 2009

halogoggles
Have Mario Lemieux on next!
April 17, 2009

hasbeen
What an honest open guy. My favorite episode to date, and I have been here from the first one. This was the best chemistry I have seen you have with a guest. Nice extra that you like the wine.

Recently, one of my sons had the cab at a California restaurant for a business dinner and really enjoyed it.
April 17, 2009

shawnandlu
Wow! The Great One what else needs to be said.
April 17, 2009

CHICAGO MARK
NO BULLPEN = NO WORLD SERIES.
April 17, 2009

mmspac
Way cool. My two favorites, hockey and wine! Go Canes!!!!!!!
April 17, 2009

Kathy Hughes
Gary + Wayne are CLASS personified ! Love that giving back. Naples Kathy aka Champagne Lady
April 17, 2009

JJ
Great One= Great Show!
April 17, 2009

NickThe Wine Guy
99 all the time
April 17, 2009

Chris Lotz
totally awesome. yankees! hell no! gretzky! hell yes! 2 super cool guys and some good wine makes chris a happy vayniac. wayne has got an awesome bar too!
April 17, 2009

Rand Koryga
OUTSTANDING! Never saw the show before but when I got an e-mail saying Wayne was on this episode I had to watch. Wayne was great and the whole show was a lot of fun!
When will his wines be available at the Wine Library?
Wayne, I’m a lifelong Yankee fan but I’m sorry, the yanks won’t win the series this year. They’ve lost the formula that won their recent championships with GREAT pitching and team chemistry.
April 17, 2009

Tony
Wow!!! The Great One on WLTV….I was so blown away I am giving my first comment ever on WLTV…Didn’t know you where a Ranger fan, Gary!! Glad to hear it..I was in the store last week talking to your guys in the cheese area about hockey and Gretzky. His total career points is the most amazing stat in all of sports…even if he didn’t score one single goal he still is the all-time leader in career points!! Think about that…Lets go Rangers.-Tony
April 17, 2009

monden
Great show with the great one! Sound quality leaves a little bit to be desired. I know this was not your typical video set-up, but hey, i work in sound so i had to leave a comment on that. But a great show and with the greatest hockey player of all time and his wines being that good (i trust you taste and honesty Gary) Good insight on hockey, wich i love (go Canadians!) I think i’m probably getting all these wines since i’m from Montreal Canada. I will definitely give them a try. Pretty wise move on Wayne’s part to invest into quality winemaking. Unfortunetaly, i think it’s not the same with every celebrity, like Dan Akroyd, for instance, wich i’ve heard that the wines he puts his name on aren’t that great. Never tried them, though.

Great show again!
April 17, 2009

LFF
Outstanding show! Mr. Gretzky is class all the way. Please keep up the fantastic work, both of you.
April 17, 2009

LFF
I forgot to respond to QOTD: GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!!!
April 17, 2009

Tony
Forgot to answer Gretzky’s question…even though I am a big Yankee fan I don’t think they will win the World Series..still too many holes and too many aging stars. I hope I am wrong!-Tony
April 17, 2009

Snkypete
Awesome awesome show GV! Incredible to see the best player ever talk wine and hockey!

1994….now I can rest in peace! Let’s go Rangers!!!
April 17, 2009

Pete B
Wow, what an amazing show. We all know you are the wine guru but its awesome to see the sports side come out for an episode. I’m sure you have received this request a million times but I would love to see Namath on the thunder show. I’ve been lucky enough to meet him a few times and I think he would make an amazing guest. The Great One is the man and I will be on the lookout for his Napa Cab.

QOTD – Huge Yankee fan but I don’t think its going to happen this year. Too many holes in the pitching staff.
April 17, 2009

JayMax
Great show GV! So much fun to watch.
QOTD: Yes, but I pick them to win every year.
April 17, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo Guys, Cooooooooooool & Fuuuuuuuuuuuuun Episode!!!!!! Watched (on TV)
95% of the Los Angeles Kings games when Wayne played for them. This was
a Reeeeaaal Treat!!!

qotd: The Yankees should win the World Series with their Zillion Dollar
Payroll, but I see ‘em choking again…..
April 17, 2009

Eugene
QOTD: no

Gary could barely control his excitment, good for you meeting a legend and telling about his wine.
April 17, 2009

Left D
Yankees will not win but GO RANGERS! Happy to see Wayne get some “wine love” from Gary.

Best Show Ever!
April 17, 2009

SurfCityJay
Awesome show… glad to see that even though Wayne doesn’t ‘know’ wine, he had the smarts to make sure if his name is on it, it better be good…

Hope to find it here in Cali…

QOTD: Yankees will CHOKE yet again… spending the most $$ doesn’t make a TEAM!
April 17, 2009

WineWoman
QOTD: Even though I am a Yankee fan and hope they would win, I’m not feelin’ it this year.

Loved the show. Wayne, you’re a real down to earth kinda guy. The wines seem great–not like most of the celeb wines. Gary, make them available to us, even though I wouldn’t mind making the trip out to the Niagara region.
April 17, 2009

Keith Willis
Usually, when seeing a “high-profile” name on a bottle, I will stay away, but it sounds like Wayne’s integrity is showing with these. I’ll buy these whenever I can find them
April 17, 2009

pawncop
A great episode and a wonderful guest. It is so refreshing to see a athlete of Mr. Gretzky’s stature reaching out and trying to give back to the community. So often we do not hear of these efforts, I know there are other former and present athletes doing this but for whatever reason the media chooses not to publish these important acts.

Have not heard of the “99″ wines but rest assured I will look and try them when possible.

QOTD – Don’t think so. We are seeing the end result of purchasing talent and not building a team.
April 17, 2009

Bruin Bum
Great show – looking forward to tracking down the Cab… I’m with Wayne though, sweet wines ain’t my thing.

So if we buy a bottle and send it to Wayne, can we get it autographed?

QOTD… I’m from Boston, need I say more?
April 17, 2009

MattUD
Awesome show, The Great One never disappoints.

QOTD: No, I don’t think they will win the series this year. Go Bruins!
April 17, 2009

dan
Qotd: no they won’t win

Wayne… that was great. Really enjoyed the show.
April 17, 2009

Glen....winecrazy.com
HOMEY!!!!!!!! That was BAD ASS!!!!!!!

I want my bottle…. Signed to Glen “Wine Crazy”

QOTD: I have no idea.
April 17, 2009

DLC
What a coup!!!! Hockey, wine and the great one. Couldn’t ask for more.
Short answer:NO
Al Pujols and the Cardinals have an uncanny ability to win no matter what.
April 17, 2009

Hurls55
Wow – loved the show. As always, Wayne is a class act. My son has Wayne’s autograph on a player card from Wayne’s brief stint in St. Louis – it is his most cherished autograph. Wayne signed it around 11pm at his restaurant in Toronto. After spending a full day in his father’s charity golf tournament AND several hours in his TV studio taping a show… and he still had time to sign autographs for the kids… as I say, a class act!!!

Hi to Wayne from Newfoundland!

QOTD: No chance the Yankees will win.
April 17, 2009

vinoBlue
QOTD: Yankees World Series, NO. Red Wings Stanley Cup, Yes!

Way to avoid any talk of the Red Wings – namely their sheer dominance come playoff time. BTW, Steve Yzerman is MY “great one” & 19 > 99 all day long!
April 17, 2009

Scott Peterson
Great, great show! Thanks Gary for having a legend on the program. Truly one of the best of all time. Enjoyed it!

P.S.
Go Canucks!
April 17, 2009

Mario Di Fiore
Hi Gary. I’ve been watching for a few months now and love the show especially the ones with the educational aspects. This is the first comment I have left. I couldn’t resist – being a Canadian after all. Great show with the Great One – he is certainly an icon in Canada. You opened my eyes. I’ve resisted buying these types of wines for the same reasons you mentioned on the show – the preconception that these wines are probably more about the name than quality. Thanks for the frankness. I will not shy away from these types of wines anymore but will evaluate them objectively from now on as with any other wines. Love the show. Thanks. Mario
April 17, 2009

Rodney
WOW !! What A Super show we have today, To have Wayne is an honor. Very honest guy. I see way he is “THE GREAT ONE”

Thanks Gary and Wayne !

QOTD: NO, they will not win.
April 17, 2009

victor
QOTD: maybe, but who can afford the tickets prices? How much is too much?
Thanks for the great show. Saw the Oilers win in Edmonton. The best team ever.
How many Hall of Famers!? Keep up the quality and passion GV!
April 17, 2009

DINO BUZUNIS
WHO CARES ABOUT THE YANKEES WHEN “THE GREAT ONE” IS IN THE HOUSE! WAYNE GRETZKY IS A CANADIAN TREASURE AND REMINISCENT OF THE OLD TIME PLAYERS WHO CARED MORE ABOUT THE REPUTATION OF THE GAME THAN THEMSELVES! HE GETS IT AND KNOWS THE GAME IS BIGGER THAN HE IS AND BECAUSE HE IS A GREAT PLAYER, HE KNOW HE HAS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A TREMENDOUS IMPACT ON THE GAME AND PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD! A GREAT AMBASSADOR FOR HOCKEY AND FOR CANADA!
WAYNE FOR PRIME MINISTER!
P.S. THE WINE IS GOOD TOO! JUST ANOTHER DEMENTION TO THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND!
April 17, 2009

JP
Never watched the show before, great job! Very informative. Both Gary and Wayne seem like truly honest people, it is refreshing to see.

I still sport the 99 Gretzky jersey at the garden – I can’t believe it has been 10 years Wayne!
April 17, 2009

Clifford
Great show with the Great One! Props to Wayne for getting involved in a great cause.

QOTD: I wouldn’t bet against the Yankees, but I sure hope they don’t win the World Series. Go Angels!
April 17, 2009

Andrew Berwick
Gary: Keep this angle going. I like where you have taken the show. Mixing it up and keeping it fresh. Informative, educational, hip with celebrities and wine/food guests…I think your building or branding an new market for wine. Congrat’s

Andy Berwick, CSW, WSET
April 17, 2009

Sean Stefan
Couldn’t believe it when I scrolled through my Facebook feed this morning that The Great One was going to be on. Now that’s a show!

QOTD: No, Yanks won’t take it. If they get blown out on opening day at their new stadium, there’s no hope.
April 17, 2009

Dino
Gretzky IS the Great One, but nice to see him spread the love for Steve Nash. Nash is my favorite athlete and a class act as well.

QOTD: Not a chance!
April 17, 2009

Mike Calmus
This was a great episode. I also loved the Twitter smack talk with Kevin Smith.

QOTD: in 2009? Not a chance. Ever again? Most likely – at least once or twice.
April 17, 2009

Logan McHenry
QOTD: No way, Matsuzaka’s gonna lead Boston to victory in 2009.
April 17, 2009

maguro
Wayne….what’s up with those cheapo wine glasses dude?
like playing on garage sale skates
Grew in up Brantford also Wayne
Gary, the Niagara 07 reisling are out of site…try to get your hands on some Flat Rock Nadja’s and Tawse…thunder
April 17, 2009

Jayhitek
Can we get Wayne’s wife on here next time? Janet Jones is a biscuit.
QOTD: They’d better not! Hate the Yankee’s. Go Sox!
April 17, 2009

Sean Dawes
Had to comment before even watching…Wayne was my hockey idol as a kid. I had two autographed sticks from him and I parted with one to a charity and kept the other one. Glad to see you are mixing it up.
April 17, 2009

Jonathan
Capitals fan living in France! Loved seeing Gretsky but would love even more to see the Capitals take out the Rangers! Also would love information on a future show about some of the price differences between buying European wines in the States and buying them here in France. I live in Provence and often wonder how much difference there is between the price I would pay here for a good wine and what I would pay in the States (from DC originally). Might be an interesting show if you have enough ‘foreigners’ watching.
April 17, 2009

Jari Kurri
Great job Garry and Wayne. Keep up the good work!
April 17, 2009

chadd
great show gary…

QOTD: no yanks will not win it…Just rememebr phillies are the world champs
April 17, 2009

neutron212
That was awsome!!! the great one very cool!! And im calling it now if there is going to be a contest i need to win so just send the jersy to the 716 now.
QOTD: the yanks bull pen is still thin and i dont think its going to happen
April 17, 2009

Matlock the Burgundian
Yeah, the Yankees are great…FOR ME TO POOP ON!

I kid, I kid. (not really, I hate the Yankees)

I loved this show. If only you had your dad on there with you and Wayne, that would have been the best show you have ever made. Keep it up.
April 17, 2009

Scott - Boston
… I’m still in shock.

Scott – Boston
April 17, 2009

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD-F##K the yankees! Go Cardinals!! Great show GV major coo getting the great one
April 17, 2009

Heidi
love you; your, enthusiasm, uplifted spirit, and passion; “Is Awesome!”
April 17, 2009

Heidi
I like you!; Lizzie, might think outside the Platonic box..
April 17, 2009

Heidi
I’m your biggest fan!!!!!
April 17, 2009

Heidi
I like the Yankees.. The Yankees at ball honestly, “Rule!” It’s a tough call. The unpredictable question; I say, No.
April 17, 2009

Heidi
“GO BRAVES!”
April 17, 2009

Heidi
Good job Wayne!
April 17, 2009

Dan
Awesome show!!

and Yankees Suck!
April 17, 2009

Ditch
Great show Gary….and though being English I cannot really appreciate the ‘Great one’s’ sporting achievements I can certainly recognise that getting him on a show is a major coup.

QOTD: dunno
April 17, 2009

Plminer
Great show! WAYNE, WHAT NO PROPS FOR THE REDWINGS???? PALEEEEAAASSEEE!!!! LOL!
QOTD: Not a chance, Tigers all the way!

GO WINGS!!!!!
April 17, 2009

Torque-it
Man – you just keep breaking the mold! Another instant classic show GV, and thanks for mentioning the San Jose Sharks!

QOTD – Nope… Seattle Mariners with Junior in the house!
April 17, 2009

SargieAZ
All Hail the Great One! Awesome opportunity to have Gary. 2 things though, watch the hand on the knee thing,maybe greatness does rub off. And get a tripod man, they make portable ones that work well. Poor AJ’s in traction now ! Go bruins!
April 17, 2009

Shiva
What an incredible show (and a perfect way to make more vayniacs out of Hockey fans in my office)!

QOTD: No way to the yankees are gonna win this year.

Ohh also, Goooo Canucks! As Wayne said, goalies win games, and we’ve got one that started peaking just before the playoffs!
April 17, 2009

Matt
Great episode Gary! Was amazed when I saw your tweet that you got “The Great One” on your show… So impressive that he got to know and learn about wine and didn’t just throw his name on the label. Gotta appreciate wines that have proceeds going to charity. Hope to pick up a bottle of the red as soon as i can!!!
QOTD: NO WAY SOX ALL THE WAY!!!!
April 17, 2009

DAveA
who is this guy? I’ve heard the name, not sure. not watching. bye for now.
April 17, 2009

David
Gary, this was the show that got me away from lurking. I loved following Wayne Gretzky and the Oilers growing up in Edmonton. I mean I saw him and Messier around town for crying out loud! He’s just such a class act. The two of you made my new favourite episode. Congrats.

And Wayne, if you’re reading this, thanks for all the good times in Edmonton! They are some fond fond memories.

QOTD. Blue Jays!!
April 17, 2009

Tom T.
I’m speechless. I always liked Gretsky even before he came to the NYR.
QOTD – no.
April 17, 2009

Max (MD)
Pittsburgh represent. As always, the show delivers with passion and ferver, and introduces novel labels that I wouldn’t have heard of otherwise. I like how the licorice theme has been present throughout the week. What really excites me about Gretzky visiting is not only his exceptional fluency in all things wine, but that his presence has the potential to turn an otherwise oblivious demographic on to the wiles of fermented grapes.
QOTD: no doubt.
April 17, 2009

gomestar
Great episode!! I still have my NYR Gretzky jersey from way back, I got it for my birthday one year.

I will keep an eye out for these wines, they sound excellent and I can’t wait to try some.
April 17, 2009

Robert
AWESOME guest, love The Great One and glad to hear his wines are quality and something to put on the list for the next trip to the store.

QOTD- NO, GO CUBS!
April 17, 2009

kp
Off the hook, GV!! What a great guest. #99 will always always always be best hockey player who ever skated.

Glad you teased him about Opus and Gaja. Sorta like being fan of Britney and Nina Simone. Room for both styles – just not usually in the same iPOD. You could have had a blind tasting versus Igor Larionov’s Hattrick Reserve Cab.

QOTD: Yankees?? puhleeeeze

P.S. Us gals out here wouldn’t mind Mike Modano on a future show. =:^)
April 17, 2009

thunderball
Holy crap, Gary how did you manage to get Gretzky on the show? Awesome. The Oilers dynasty is still fresh in my memory.

I don’t think the Yankees will win the world series cuz Boston is going to crush them, but to be honest I’m really just worried about the Canucks at the moment.
April 17, 2009

Handsome Dave
Wow,

Wayne!!! Being a new calgary resident I’ve heard many o story’s about the Gretzky oilers days.

Did you know he had over 200 hundred points in his top season. what the!

Impressive.

Hope all is well,

Dave
April 17, 2009

gotsha
I was hoping to see Gary pan The Great Ones wines, and receive a crushing cross-check in return. Maybe next time!!!

Well done GV…thanks again for a great show.
April 17, 2009

Sydney Australia
It was an OK show. Yeah, Gretsky is cool I guess. But Bobby Hull was better.
April 17, 2009

Phil
OMG Gretz!! I would eat shitberry pie if it had 99 Gretzky on the package! and like it!
Thanks for doing this Mr. Gretzky.
April 17, 2009

Gary O
The GREAT ONE, and a GREAT Show. Wow. I played hockey all my life, and as a homegrown Islander fan, I can certainly appreciate his greatness. Would love to try that Cab too. Wished you would have showed us a little more of his office. Very cool. -Gary
April 17, 2009

clembo
I find it funny how differently people are treated by the fans of this show. To be honest, Wayne only knew maybe 1 trivia fact about wine and not much else (really he let Gary do all the wine talk for him) and yet he gets treated with respect, whereas the Collegehumor folks had about the same inexperience with wine and were berated by a lot of WLTV fans. I think the biggest difference is that Gary didn’t really push him to give his opinions on all the wines like he did for the CH people, and Wayne didn’t have to be funny in front of a hostile audience. We all just bow to him because he’s a hockey god.

I’m actually really hesitant on watching all these episodes where he is with the wine owners. It seems like it would be extremely hard to be harsh on the wine with them right there. Has Gary ever commented on that? I mean I know Gary is a great guy and all, but when the biggest hockey legend of all time is telling you that you’re a cool guy, it’d be pretty hard to call his wine “just average”.

Anyways I like the episode despite all that, and it seems like you had a lot of fun making this episode. Here’s to more episodes with people who aren’t wine experts (I usually find them to be the most fun).
April 17, 2009

winejukie
OMG Wayne Gretzky ON THIS SHOW I CAN’T BELIVE IT. I tried his Napa Valley Cab at one of the wine show in St Catherines over the summer and it was great.
April 17, 2009

elmattador
The Great One and a GREAT episode. Even though you beat my Bruins in the finals I’ll forgive you if they can win the Cup this year. Really want to try the Cab and Icewine-Shiraz. Hope one of my distributors here in Mass can get it.

QOTD…Hell no the Yankess won’t win the world series. Its gonna be someone obscure like the Royals or Marlins again.
April 18, 2009

Grapedigger
Gary, wow, the GREAT ONE is on your show!! Man that was awesome…Great wine Wayne, I’ve tried the Cab and it’s great. Gary, that’s the first time you do not spit the wine when you taste on the show.
No the Yankee won’t win the series. Cheers
April 18, 2009

Bryan Peters
To continue on the sports theme, I think I just saw Gary on ESPN’s promo of the NFL draft. Here’s a pic:

http://ping.fm/p/GzuET

QOTD: Statistically, don’t you HAVE to pick the Yankees?
April 18, 2009

Andrew Hyde
Loved seeing ‘the great one!’

Thanks for opening up a few bottles, will have to order one now.
April 18, 2009

@np3wave
Wow, how awesome it must feel to know that the great one is a vayniac!

Wayne + Vayne = UNSTOPPABLE!
April 18, 2009

TWofPasadena
This was awesome!!! I’ll always love Wayne for what he did for the KINGS!!! He could have used some of that extra girth when he was playing though. Maybe he wouldn’t have been checked off the puck as much.
April 18, 2009

ColorOdorSapor
In reaction to the “…Gretzky doesn’t know wine…” comments: people, I’d have a lot more worries if someone actually called themselves a winemaker and had no idea. This is a living legend and definitely one of the best, if not, best ever hockey player which has ever lived!! It’s not like he’s pretending to be something he isn’t.

At least he was honest from the get-go about not really knowing much about wine and told the story about how this all came about. The fact that part of the sales go to a great cause should be admired.
April 18, 2009

MaRc
QOTD: sorry man, cant really comment (not so into it)
but great show…nice new wines to look at.
April 18, 2009

Dustin
Great guest, would love to see more sport stars on the show.

QOTD: No way!
April 18, 2009

Ben
Nice project there Wayne. Some good wines, good people, for a great cause, you can’t ask for anything more than that.

I hope you left Mrs. Gretsky a few Napa reds that are far superior to Opus One. There are lots out there that beat Opus large.
April 18, 2009

ben from boston
It will be 86 years between titles for the Evil Empire, Curse of Big Papi in effect.

… this ep is THE GREAT ONE.
April 18, 2009

castello
3rd best show ever!
If you autograph any of these wines we will buy them.
We’d probly donate 5 bucks a bottle for your wristband/charity. Mott! Link it up!
Anything for a big ass CAB from the GREAT ONE.
April 18, 2009

Ben
Gretzky, not Gretsky…my bad…I’m tired…bye bye.
April 18, 2009

JR60
Just a fun show, especially when Gretzky was just drinking away while Gary was setting up the sniffy-sniff.

QOTD – Blue Jays too.
April 18, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD: No!

Nice episode. Mr. Gretzky shows what a nice guy he is, and it sounds like he does the right thing by putting his name on quality product. Thanks for another great one.
April 18, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
Fun show. I am not a big hockey fan, but I am a Wayne Gretzky fan. An amazing athlete and seems like a nice guy too. QOTD – I hope the Yankees do not win the World Series.
April 18, 2009

Howie K
Having Wayne Gretzky on the show gives the show an element that pushes it to a new level. I have been an Islander fan since their inception and watched Billy Smith play his whole career and can really appreciate Waynes view. No matter what team a person watches, they are still a Gretzky fan.
April 18, 2009

tim nichols
wow- getting to sit down with Wayne Gretzky and drink some wine – some guys have all of the luck. Great show and thanks for letting us sit in with you.

QOTD – The Yankees are too overpriced to win the series -
April 18, 2009

rowland
excelent … will try the wine when i can get it in NY.

qotd; what is a yankee?
April 18, 2009

Spiderfarm
Jazzed! Nash is a BlueJacket! and Columbus town is going nuts – with their first Playoff bid. Niagra wines rock! Good insight on protecting th integrity of his name – yet humble -his wife making some decisions in the business. QUALITY nand Integrity?

QOTD Who are the Yankees?
April 18, 2009

Dick M
Gary looked like he had just hit the lotto! Good to see you so excited Gary. Like a kid in a candy store…… Hopefully it didn’t influence your scores too much.

QOTD: Who are the Yankees?
April 18, 2009

Charlie
I’ve been trying Wayne’s wines for a while now, and I can’t tell you how happy I am they don’t suck – I was so worried it was just going to be a name-play, but nope, they’re good! Tried the cab a month or so ago, and I agree with Gary – it was quite good, I’m also very happy that it appears he has a stake in Willow Heights – an Ontario winery that, up until Wayne & Co. took it over, wasn’t making very good stuff – post Wayne, their reds became serious – their “Trissette” a bordeaux style blend just kills, which shocked the hell out of me – but then again, I’m a Cabernet Franc fan, so anything with that in it – done well – makes me happy.

Congratulations Wayne for lending your name to quality Ontario wines! ( ok, ok, and California
Congratulations Gary, great to have you and Wayne together.
April 18, 2009

BobMac
Not if the Giants have anything to say about it…
April 18, 2009

dz
THAAA YANKEES SUCK,THAAAAA YANKEES SUCK and their new 1.5 billion $ park does’t have nearly the charisma as the old place-too stiff,too corporate. Seems that they’ve lost their mojo.
April 18, 2009

Dom
Great show!
April 18, 2009

jwink
Ok now you’re officially a Triple-YYY-list celebrity; no Triple-ZZZ-list can have the Great One as a guest.

Not to steal thunder but Igor Larinov (former NHL and beloved Red Wing aka “The Professor”) is also in the wine business and makes some serious wines; the hockey guys love grapes.

No the Yanks will not win the world series, sorry. Wayne I’d love an autographed bottle, just got one signed by Ted Lindsay for the “great hockey player” wines someone put out there.
April 18, 2009

Ryan Roylance
The Great One AND Wine…The makings of an AMAZING party! Great stuff!

Check out Wine broker Scott Cunningham talk wine with me at http://is.gd/tc4B

We even drop Gary’s name a few times
April 18, 2009

Kelly a.k.a. iLoveAtlasGirl
GREAT interview
It was AWESOME to see 2 guys at the TOP of their games talking about things they are so passionate about. I’m from the OKANAGAN, so I already know how GREAT CANADIAN WINES are… it was REALLY good to see how well Wayne’s Wine Collection did with Gary.

Thanks again for a REALLY entertaining & enjoyable interview – YOU GUYS BOTH ROCK!!

Yankee’s-All-The-Way
April 18, 2009

terroirist
This guy is a poser. He might be the jock extrodanire. Howeveer, he is slappng his name on a bottle. Sorry but this guy is a Big PHONEY just like the PIZZA LABEL guy .. B.S. Sure everyone wants to make a buck, however he may as well be producing barefoot.. – garbage. – He doesn’t care.. he wants to make money.. so do I. I don’t slap a lame pizza picture on a bottle and try to make a buck.; I Will never buy his wine Pizza boy. Or Hockey man. Sure.. I don’t anything about you. If Michael Jordan Slapped his name on a bottle I would laugh. These winners in sports are losers in wine.

aka Mike in nebraska soon to be mike in Chicago. \
April 18, 2009

Ray
Great show Gary!
It is nice to see some “celebrity wine” that is actually good. I am going to seek out that Napa Cab.
April 18, 2009

chuckley
good show. great feed back you gave him but i think he was trying to sell it more then he was about just going with the flow. kinda harsh but well needed. guess I’m just a big softy. i really like when you keep it real though.
April 18, 2009

laposte
QOTD: Yes
I thought the best athlete in Edmonton is Kevin Martin!
April 19, 2009

Mike in Wisconsin
QOTD: NO! TO pay big money for free agents, to pay $1.5 billion for a new stadium, to lose on opening day and then lose by 18 runs to Cleveland – PRICELESS!!!
HeyTerroirist – All of the profits get donated to a great cause!!

Hey Wayne, you should have brought your beautiful wife with you on the show!!
April 19, 2009

Cainam
Gary literally goes One… on One… with the TRUE Great One…

I am glad I watched this. If I had seen the Wayne Gretsky wine on the shelf, I would have probably thought, “Huh.” And then kept on shopping. But, it really sounds like I might have to give them a chance.

QOTD – NO. Go Cardinals! Oh, and have I mentioned that in my closet hangs a Gretsky hockey jersey… from the all too brief time he played for My St. Louis Blues?!?
April 19, 2009

David
Gary’s had way better guests imho. Not that impressed. I’ve been watching since 2007, this is the first time I’ve been disappointed.
April 19, 2009

M
QOTD: No

My husband often says, “There is no better nickname than ‘The Great One’.” Seriously.

Steve Nash was on my son’s fantasy basketball team.

See you in AZ some day.
April 19, 2009

Valentin
Great show.
QOTD: No
April 19, 2009

StevenPyke
Gary-

I’ve been lurking off and on since episode 175ish and wanted to come out of the shadows. Awesome show, I can’t believe how far the show has come, I mean did you honestly think a few years ago that you would be rubbing elbows with THE GREAT ONE, at his place? Really quite awesome. Keep up the good work,

QOTD, who’s gonna be the next sports god on WLTV?
April 19, 2009

chukhead-ted
wayne is awesome! what an honor to have a true legend on the thundershow! best of luck to you wayne. p.s. yanks will not win world series this year.
April 19, 2009

NY Pete
while attempting to watch this EP the day in came out … while attempting to get my wife to watch with me … while listening to her berate me for being a WLTV geek … I gently reminded her that she rarely refuses the wine when it’s poured.
April 19, 2009

Debbie
It was really interesting and fun to see TGO out of his league.. I guess I better get out there and get a 99 wine!!
April 19, 2009

F Jackie Martling
Gary, you hit the big time! Great show. Nice to see Wayne is honest about his involvement with the wine, and if it’s for a good cause then all the better. He was the greatest except for that Mickey Mouse statement about the Devil’s years ago.

Qotd: No way (Lets’s Go Mets!)
April 19, 2009

Murso
Bad feed ..couldn’t watch.
April 19, 2009

Cuse Wino
The Great One joins Gretzky for an episode of WLTV
Nice episode and some interesting wines.

But I got to bust AJ- 13 minutes with a little camera and he can’t handle it and has to tap out? WIMPY!
April 19, 2009

Cuse Wino
QOTD- Not even close!
April 19, 2009

Andrew D
Thanks for the show guys, pretty cool.

I could see you were so excited Gary, congrats on what is obviously a big moment.

QOTD: ????? I don’t know ?????

Cheers
Andrew
April 19, 2009

Tom
Wow, great guest Gary! This was your best interview yet!

QOTD – Nope, go Tigers!
April 19, 2009

Ryan M.
Best guest so far here Gary. The Blue Jays will win this year’s World Series!
April 20, 2009

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?
April 20, 2009

bmswpg
Tough one… Gretz was always a (Winnipeg) Jets killer… have tried the unoaked Chard and the Meritage. As a thirtysomething Canadian boy whose team (Winnipeg Jets, obviously) was consistently smacked down by Gretz and the Oilers, it’s tough – especially now that he’s coaching the team that left Winnipeg for Phoenix.

No, the wines are good, and at least Wayne’s honest about his knowledge of wine. Now, are we gonna get a/our team back here or what?
April 20, 2009

YoungDave
HOLY GRETZKY!! What a great guest, and it’s fantastic to see him be all about signing bottles or doing some sort of promotional play with WL.

QOTD: I don’t think so, but I hope for my Dad’s sake (Yankees fan since birth) that they finish strong.
April 20, 2009

jigger
QOTD: Tigers, with their “yankee-esque” payroll will get it this year.

Just as great off the ice as he was on it. Love it when you get to see the icon who was first and foremost a good person. Thanks for the look behind the curtain GV and I think the debate if finally settled, you will in fact interrupt anyone at anytime. The WLTV nation wouldn’t have it any other way. Peace.
April 20, 2009

mtnCharlie
Really fun show. Thanks GV. Thanks WG. I’ll keep an eye out for the wine.
April 20, 2009

ben from boston
all you guys posting about wayne being a poser are just being ridiculous. did you watch the show?

-his grandfather made wine.

-his good friend (gary loves projects with friends) is a wine maker
who recruited wayne, not the other way around.

-he admits straight up to not being an “expert”, but rather a regular drinker.

-he’s helping to promote a lesser known wine region.

-and best of all, hes doing it to help support his charitable foundation.

Many of you vayniacs are too eager to call people sellouts or inauthentic.

maybe you should take a look at yourselves, and realize, your not getting the

vaynerchuk message of acceptance, colaboration and friendship. Very

disapointing, vayniacs. Perhaps, you would enjoy Sir Gary more than GV.

P.S. It’s the friggin Great One.
April 20, 2009

ben from boston
i guess there were only a couple complaints upon further review. meh. it happens. dont mean to sound condescening. most of the vayniacs get it.
April 20, 2009

Combsy
Great show! Looks like wayne likes to drink the vino more than taste it.

QOTD: NOOOOOOOOOOO! Dodgers FTW!

Gary, when is Michael Jordan going to be on the show?? http://www.mastersommeliers.org/member=86

Jokes on you!
April 20, 2009

Kristen
Even though I am not a huge hockey fan, I did like this episode. Wayne was a “real” person, not a wine nerd (HA!) which was refreshing.

QOTD: No.
April 20, 2009

rlopezde
WHOA! Amazing show and excellent interview, Gary. I’m glad that The Great One wouldn’t put his mane on shoddy wine. You need to have a behind the scenes video of you and Wayne talking more hockey and sports in general. Seems like a super cool dude.

QOTD: No Way! Wang cant even get his ERA under 30 now. Go Marlins! (I live in FL, what can I say)
April 20, 2009

ASK
Great interview!!! WG seems like a great guy and I am glad to hear that his wine is worthy of the name. Keep up the good work. We need to see some behind the scenes of you and The Great One.
April 20, 2009

Car0lyn
Great show with a GREAT guest!! I’ve not seen those wines in Ohio, but will check them out if I can find them. Wayne – gotta step back from the Opus One and try different things – there are so many excellent wines out there waiting for you to discover!! Ghost Block, Turnbull to name a few.

QOTD – Yankees?? meh. I’m a Tribe fan despite the heartbreak. (especially this past weekend when we scored 14 in one inning)
April 20, 2009

ultimate lurker
nice very nice.
April 20, 2009

Dustin W
Great show, what a fantastic guest. I am shocked that you did not discuss Absinthe with Mr. Gretzky due to the fact he is a BIG black liquorice fan. That would have been fun to hear is thoughts and perhaps the next time you get to spend time with him, throw it out there.

Love the show, keep up the great work.

-Dustin
April 21, 2009

Derek
Hell no! Go RED SOX!
April 21, 2009

Derek
BTW! One of the best episodes of all time! Nice work to both Gary and Wayne! Me thinks he lika the red wind fo sure! I will seek out ole # 99 here and Colorado and report back!
April 21, 2009

Erin
I let out a little girl scream when I saw Gretzky – totally exciting.
All the naysayers in the comments don’t know what they’re talking “aboot.” He was totally down to Earth and his heart is in the right place. Belonging on a team makes a huge difference in a child/youth’s development – I believe in the cause 100%.

I don’t know much about baseball, so here’s my QOTD for Wayne – Can you come out to Vancouver and play on MY hockey team?
April 21, 2009

CollegeFootballisNumberOne
GV, what a charmed life you live! First this, and then I see you and AJ at the end of ESPN’s draft show commercial. Unbelievable.
April 21, 2009

stevo, belgium
Great show Gary, big fan. You might wanna consider buying microphones -for the guests, you’re loud enough
April 21, 2009

Andy
QOTD—– The Yankees are overrated.

Awesome show G … It was great seeing Gretsky and his wines.
April 21, 2009

Tim Hughes
“do you belieeve in miracles”…Al Michaels 1980
“It aint over til it’s over”…Yogi Berra 1973
“You smell it, I’ll drink it”…Wayne Gretzky 2009
April 21, 2009

RONY
THANK YOU GARY
FOR THE TV SHOW
THE WINE WORLD IS DIFFERENT IN THE U.S
WITH PROGRAMS LIKE YOURS
VERY PASSIONATE PROGRAMS!!!!!!!!

HAVE WONDERFUL SECONDS EVERY DAY IN YOUR LIFE GARY
April 21, 2009

William Wendorf
Hockey and wine? Like bread and butter! What an awesome show!!!
April 21, 2009

Nik
Niknac get’n bac to ya
Love the show , hockey meets wine is what I am all about
Great one,Great wine,Great vayner ….

There is is alot of good wines from the Niagara Region in Ontario Canada
I give a thumbs up to Lakeview Cellars( Diamond wines ) from the Niagara Region
Dan Akroyd is a backer.

Nik nac layin bac for the next show

Ciao!!
April 21, 2009

dcpatton
QOTD: Yes.

Go Capitals! Go Nationals! Go United! Go Freedom!
April 21, 2009

ScottDont
I have to admit that this episode was absurdly cool.

QOTD: Nope.

Keep up all the hard work Gary, and get around to that mythical Root Beer Library TV episode!
April 21, 2009

RnD
Great show!!! Looked like the two of you were having a great time.

QOTD: Yankees win the WS? Ah, no. I’ll be surprised if they make the playoffs.

Keep up the great work GV.
April 21, 2009

Paul
nobody likes the nationals.

Anyway, had no idea you were a hockey fan ! ..

Sound sucked though.
April 21, 2009

Chris Pacheco
This Was THE BEST SHOW EVER for many reasons. Gary, it was great to see you truly humbled.

QOTD: Oh, and no way on the Yankees. Hum BABY!
April 22, 2009

Weston
Go Canucks! good show, and canadian wine can’t go wrong
April 22, 2009

Milo
Long time observer (and buyer), first time to comment. Gary, you are on a roll. The last month has been stellar with 3 or 4 of my favorite shows. Wayne is an Icon and it was an honor to see the human side of him. You let him by with the Opus comment but covered it with respect and a degree of class above your already respectable record (which leads to why I am finally commenting). Keep it true.

QOTD: Maybe because the wind throws the balls an extra 20 yrds.
April 22, 2009

innA
Any chance of making future shows like this a little bit louder? It is very hard to hear on an iPod. Cheers!
April 22, 2009

Zach
Gary, for crying out loud, you have the best guest of your show…ever and we can’t hear him. Call B&H Photo and order two wireless body mics.
April 23, 2009

Ian
Great show. I am not even a hockey fan but this show really made me enjoy WLTV. They looked like great wines I may pick up and Wayne was such a stand up dude. Kudos to you both. You could tell you were like a kid in a candy store Gary. lol
April 23, 2009

Jim Sobeck
Please buy some wireless mikes!!!!
April 24, 2009

Little Jonny H
Nice show, nice wines! I’ll look for them in Niagara!

QOTD: Not a f’in chance!
April 24, 2009

DH
GV,

By far the funniest thing I’ve seen on your show was your camera guy asking for relief in front of Wayne Gretzky. Here’s a sports legend who has endured punishing hits and fought through pain and your camera guy says his back hurts from holding the camera! LOL. Don’t want to be mean, but that is funny. Man Up camera dude, you were taping the Great One.

DH
April 24, 2009

Keith
How cool…my two world colliding… wine and hockey… love it
great work wayne!!!
April 24, 2009

Jay
Great show Gary V.

QOTD: Can’t win the world series if you don’t make the playoffs.
April 26, 2009

ryan
i know the whites are not available in the us, but since the cab is from napa is it currently distributed in the us? I would love to try it
April 26, 2009

ryan
this comment for wayne, the great one, how would you compare your influence on the game of hockey to other “great ones”, Jordan, Marino, and how they influenced their sports?
April 26, 2009

Johnny Vegas
Great Show. I love to see the sports world meld with the wine world. Penguins Fan here so Gary get Super Mario on soon. =)

QOTD: No way in hell. Red Sox all the way!
April 26, 2009

Kevin
QOTD: Uh. No idea.
Sounds like Wayne made some good business arrangements there if the wines are that good! He made me proud [again] to be an Edmontonian!
April 29, 2009

Kevin
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.
April 30, 2009

yowens
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
May 1, 2009

Sean
QOTD: HELL NO!!! GO SOX!!!
May 1, 2009

wyld
QOTD: Sadly, No!

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

PEACE
May 2, 2009

BBQ CENTRAL
Wow,

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

GO CAVS!!
May 2, 2009

Dan-o
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.
May 3, 2009

thefaamakesmedrink
Wayne,

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

By the way, are you still steamed at me?

Regards,

Marty McSorley
May 7, 2009

sidefakewide
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.
May 11, 2009

John McVeigh
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.
May 16, 2009

JBudzo
Great show. Bad pick on the Cunucks though! GO HAWKS! Can’t wait to try the goods.
May 22, 2009

JayZee
Nice show with “The Great One”, but AJ will never replace Mott!
May 26, 2009

Andy & Edie from MT
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.
June 1, 2009

Canadianwineshop.com
I did not see the ratings on the GRETZKY’s wines on your ratings page…can you update the page?
June 1, 2009

Lori
I ordered a couple bottles of Wayne’s wine for my brother – we ALL enjoyed it! Dying to try the icewine!!!
June 1, 2009

EssexWineReview.com
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
June 9, 2009

tim spear
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
June 11, 2009

gilbert peralta
Love Gretzky! However he does act like a d-bag in this episode. Do the damn sniffy sniff Wayne!!!
June 12, 2009

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

QOTD: Magic Eight Ball responded, “Definitely”.
June 27, 2009

Semyon Starchevsky
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
July 12, 2009

EasyE
“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?
July 27, 2009

CBone
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.
August 24, 2009

vinotinto
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.
August 25, 2009

Lorientico
Just The Greatest One, drinkin’ wine with gary, wow man, this is ur unforgettable interview of the century!
September 11, 2009

B J Shastko
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.
September 20, 2009

Jonathan
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.
September 28, 2009

TommyB
Wine for a great cause – that deserves a comment.
October 16, 2009

Philly Boy
No way Gretzky, that Halos are going to beat down the Yanks. And how about my Chicago Blackhawks, Stanley Cup Champs in 2010!
October 19, 2009

Marty
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
October 22, 2009

daveconrey
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.
November 5, 2009

Jeff Nolan
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!
November 12, 2009

Bill
Well The Yanks DID win now didn’t they! And I tend to think the Great one WAS a bit toasted here.
November 17, 2009

Brandon
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