Tasting with a Long Time Vayniac

Tasting with a Long Time Vayniac – Episode #681

May 22, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk returns to the laid back Friday couch to taste with Tim F, who has been watching since episode 1.

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“Yes, I eat radishes like that too!…” by Toby Marcus
“Great great great episode. I’m drinking the 2005 Relentless RIGHT NOW…” by ulu ulu ulu ulu
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Eddie Feraud Chateauneuf Du PapeChateauneuf du Pape Rouge
2005 Shafer RelentlessNapa Syrah/Shiraz

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

271 Responses

May 22, 2009

John Farrin
1ST
May 22, 2009

Vanguy
The couch!
May 22, 2009

crank
I’m in.
May 22, 2009

David T (@ONUMello)
Top 5 for 1st time! Be back after I’ve watched it…
May 22, 2009

bt86
Alright Tim F!
May 22, 2009

DrEdwardo
Top ten again. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Time to break out those BBQ wines
May 22, 2009

Steve
qotd: Probably because of us humans if we keep neglecting the planet.
May 22, 2009

bt86
QOTD: It’s gonna end after 5000 shows. TimF, great guest! I loved the 05 Relentless at a tasting out at Shafer, but for the money, it was tough to pull the trigger…so I bought HSS instead
May 22, 2009

David T (@ONUMello)
Wow, possibly the most laid-back Friday yet. It was great to have you both just hanging out over wine- very fun.

(morbid) QOTD: I’ll say the same thing I said yesterday- I hope it doesn’t end for a long, long time. Even if we have to go to just 1-2 shows/week as Gary gets busier with Vaynermedia and family life. But my hopeful answer would be whenever Gary retires, if that ever happens!
May 22, 2009

Zac Weiss
QOTD: Gary will own the jets, bathe in crystal, and tell us all to fuck off. Major Roederer adverts throughout the show, Cliquot Ponsardin will be a bit-part affiliate, and Krug will owe him big favors. Meanwhile, Ruinart will be begging for his attention. Champagne, caviar, and big-league, that’s when it’ll end. Not after a few years of live shows in the Meadowlands, though .
May 22, 2009

SurfCityJay
Tim F was cool… REALLY relaxed… some of you other guests should be like him…

QOTD: with a wine glass in my hand…?
May 22, 2009

Dr T in NC
That was truly laid back!

Well, the Babylon 5 answer to the QOTD would be ‘in fire’, but I’m hoping for a big party instead!
May 22, 2009

Seth
Tim F with the guest visit! I still laugh remembering Tim’s pics and rundown of the Cali trip on the forums about Gary non-stop with the kubuki(sp?) talk in the back of the golf cart.
May 22, 2009

SteveF
A nice laid back show,Tim was a good guest.

QOTD: With all my love ones at my bed side.
May 22, 2009

DrEdwardo
QOTD: Gary will be hauled on carpet by Jon Stewart on the Daily Show after being a guest on Mad Money flogging his 10th book.
May 22, 2009

Melissa
I can’t wait to try the Relentless!

QOTD: How’s what going to end???? If you mean the show, well then hopefully it will be when Gary is about 90 years old and decides to retire.
May 22, 2009

Libby'sgirl
I just started tuning in regularly.i’m hooked…don’t stop now!!!!

qotd: two more years . there needs to be a five year anniversary.
May 22, 2009

LuvsChandon
Very cool! Laid back Friday with a top forum contributor!

Cheers Tim and Gary!!!
May 22, 2009

LuvsChandon
What spreadsheet?
May 22, 2009

Josh Klein
QOTD – It figures that just as I found something I like you start talking about the end. Maybe Tim can take over the duties.
May 22, 2009

Phil M
Does it have to end? Everyone is always so worried about the end, I choose to enjoy the here and now.. Be it life, this show, or anything else.. I’m still trying to figure out a way to convince my wife to get down there to the dirty jerz from CT to visit the store!!!
May 22, 2009

purplejuicebruce
QOTD…. OH ! Let’s not even go there yet, still too many wines to taste!
May 22, 2009

Jon from NJ
Gary,

AC Slater, Albert Clifford.
May 22, 2009

Jason S.
QOTD: with a whimper
May 22, 2009

Richard Arblaster
Great Episode.

QOTD: Dunno.
May 22, 2009

Kurt M.
QOTD : This show can’t ever end, ever … I am sure we can get some Vayniacks to come to NJ and tape some episodes as “substitutes” when Gary can’t make it. I know I would do it (as poor a substitute for Gary as I (or anyone else) would be).

Don’t stop the music, Gary!
May 22, 2009

thirstygreek
Tim is Great, very complimentary personalities. Tim seems very cool. Episode #1 until now that is incredible. I am from episode #65 to present. I am going to seek out some Relentless after this.

@thirstygreek
May 22, 2009

dandruen
Tim was a great guest…enjoyed the banter…I refuse to accept the thought of the end…
May 22, 2009

Adam J
AC Slater= Albert Clifford Slater
QOTD: with free shipping for all regular commenters…for life.
May 22, 2009

Bill
Ya know, when it comes to all time knowledgeable guests on WLTV, for me, it’s a toss up between Tim F and Jancis Robinson. Brilliant and inspiring guest!
May 22, 2009

Lawrence leichtman
Cool seeing Tim F. Been a long time since I’ve seen that name in the comments. Dude, it will never end if you believe. Maybe like an X-files episode when they were good. I assume you carry the Relentless in the store since Tim went down to get it. Just a note, episode 27 for me.
May 22, 2009

Kang
long time viewer, first time commenter, love the guest, he keeps it real, and mixes it up. continue to crush!
May 22, 2009

Dominus
Fun show. Wow, another original Vayniac and now I can put a face with a name. Unfortunately, it started off with the greatest faux paux of all time. How could he possibly have drunk before the sniffy-sniff? Are you sure he has seen at least one show! Kidding of course.

QOTD: Happily

P.S. Giants fan? Pathetic
May 22, 2009

Dominus
Fun show. Wow, another original Vayniac and now I can put a face with a name. Unfortunately, it started off with the greatest faux paux of all time. How could he possibly have drunk before the sniffy-sniff? Are you sure he has seen at least one show! Kidding of course.

QOTD: Happily

P.S. Giants fan? Pathetic
May 22, 2009

Dominus
Oops, sorry about the double entry. Out on the deck drinking some wine and I guess there was glitch somewhere.
May 22, 2009

WineWoman
Tim F is a down-to-earth guy, perfect for laid-back Friday. Liked the wine choices. Will save up for some “relentless”.

QOTD: For me, any ending will be sad. A party might be nice, though..
May 22, 2009

RANDI
Gary!!
Tim F!!!

I dabbled in the forum for a bit…didnt feel the welcome mat…but thats OK..I still think its a great place to learn about wine, and other interesting topics! LOL Oh..and of course…then theres Doc…oh, nevermind.
Great episode..was sweet <-sorry, Im a girl..
Tims way cool..funny he should be there since ep. 1..and that he says he coined the phrase “Vayniac”…cuz he seems to embody, what a Vayniac should be…just sayn..

QOTD: It never really ends…

Have an awesome weekend!!
xo
May 22, 2009

Brian
Yesterday got a good job offer to move from So Cal to Parsippany, NJ. Actually consider a big plus would be being close to Wine Library (never lived east of Indiana). Good choice? bad choice? Answer to the QOTD?
May 22, 2009

jfravel
Tim was a great guest. Perfect interplay. This was a great episode…
May 22, 2009

Andrew Krusz
It would have been funny if Tim had gotten the inside scoop on when the episode would come out and then ninja’d the first post.
May 22, 2009

Tooch
nice work tim, you made all of us proud.
May 22, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
I like that you had Tim on the show.

I think it might end a couple of months after the baby arrives. If not, maybe with an old Gary drinking some ridiculous ‘05 Bordeaux. Now that I mention it, I think Gary should treat himself to a ridiculous older wine on the show once the baby is born.
May 22, 2009

Marshall
QOTD:My guess is that the show will end when Gary is an old man and stops working in wine biz and is retired and writing his autobiography about being a successfull entrepenuer.
May 22, 2009

Fasciano
Love the laid back Friday, fantastic dude. Keep these going religiously.

QOTD: Passed out in a pool of vino.
May 22, 2009

Russ
Great job guys.
May 22, 2009

Bubbac2u2
Great Show. I agree with Tim F…. Taste first then the sniffy sniff. At the price points it’s a little out of my league. And I do love Syrah. I’m not spitting. Going to try to find the Relentless. I’ll pay the buck. I only wish the Wine Library could ship to Michigan.

Keep it up Gary. But you have a lot going. So CrushIt.
May 22, 2009

Mr Cook
Good to see laid back friday make a return. Best wishes for baby Vanrenchuk, Lizzy, and yourself of course.

QOTD:When the Jets win the Super Bowl…….so not for a long long time.
May 22, 2009

Mike D'Ag
Great guest for the couch format. I would have liked another wine or two tasted in this episode, but still an awesome show.

QOTD: I see GV going out in a blaze of glory, like the end of Butch Cassidy . . . guns ablazin’!!
May 22, 2009

John
Love laid back Fridays!

QOTD: Gary wakes up in bed with Suzanne Pleshette and says he had the weirdest dream that he was a wine geek with a whole nation of adoring fans.
May 22, 2009

oscar falcón lara
I’ve been watching since august 2006 so I guess the chance of me being on the thunder show are slim, probably will have to wait until the 900’s .

Nice “laid back” episode. Haven’t tasted any of those wines.

WOTD:(…if referring to WLTV) I don’t know but hope it doesn’t, maybe the frequency will change but I wish it continues for years and years and maybe Gary Vee’s son can one day take over, say around episode 4,500.
May 22, 2009

Bromidedrag
QOTD: I think it just did… slight variation to the end, a thank you to fans, peace sign… it’s over!
May 22, 2009

Brock
QOTD:

With a “BigAss Glass!”

Brock
May 22, 2009

Marc-China Wine Tours
Always enjoyed Shafer! And always enjoy LBF’s.

QOTD: It will end when I go to that great vineyard in the sky. Can you imagine? Only 100pt wines!!!
May 22, 2009

Orion S.
Suddenly, with a bang.
May 22, 2009

John Farrin
QOTD: I’ll give you a hint Gary. With Tim F and his “forum” cadre, “Et tu Brute?” If this was March 15th I’d have called the cops already.
May 22, 2009

Drew Matich
Love that show guys…from what little I’ve read on the forums, TimF isn’t what I expected…I actually like him.

QOTD: Not. Yet.
May 22, 2009

Jeff S.
Saved by the Bell?

A.C. Slater = The A.C. stands for Albert Clifford. Bonus points if you remember that in the College Years A.C. found out that his dad changed their last name from Sanchez to Slater when he entered the military. Super bonus if you can name Slater’s pet chameleon… Artie!

QOTD: It always ends with Saved By the Bell Trivia.
May 22, 2009

CABDRINKER
GREATEST GUEST EVER!!!!!
ABOUT TIME YOU HAD 1 OF US ON THE SHOW! WHERE THE F WAS MY SHOUT OUT TIM?
May 22, 2009

Kelly
Nice laid back Friday!

QOTD Gary as Owner and CEO of the JETS!
May 22, 2009

Askold Shegedyn
Great episode. Don’t end it yet!!!
May 22, 2009

elron
Loved the Show! Way to go Tim! I don’t blame you for sipping that “BadBoy” before Gary had a chance to set it up! LOL!

Didn’t have the opportunity to make it for the tasting again but do hope you guys have a really good time!
May 22, 2009

KenP
TimF! Hey, dude! Great ep. Gotta love KAHUNA and SSChris, and BrandonM, Cabdrinker, NYPete, SierraDoc, GeneV, all the old school guys and gals.

QOTD: It will end when there is no more thunder to be heard.
May 22, 2009

njAndrew
Great show. I hang out on the forums a little (new there), nice to see one of the old times on the show.

Andrew
May 22, 2009

Selena
OMG!!!! BEST SHOW EVER AND I LOVED IT!!!
May 22, 2009

bluna
great show

two sassy knowledgeable guys

i laughed during the whole show and replayed the timf look that gary spotted – thanks for the great energy and of course wisdom.

i am curious about the radishes

QOTD: a chateau, a vineyard, and a frenchman (could substitute italian, portugese,or russian)
May 22, 2009

urbwes
Nice show, I enjoyed Tim F. He didn’t agree with you on anything and I think that was fun.
QOTD: ep.700
May 22, 2009

Brooklyn Paul
best guest ever

TimF in the house!
May 22, 2009

Cassie Morgan
AC Slater = Albert Clifford booyacasha!

Great Episode! Really enjoyed it! Will introduce myself to the forum.

Liked Randi’s answer to the QOTD.

Love!
@Cassie2theBooth
May 22, 2009

Caveman
By the way you were describing the second wine, I was expecting higher than 91. Great episode!

QOTD: Last episode — #701. Going to be tough to continue when the baby is here, but we understand that GV!
May 22, 2009

Tom T.
Hey good show. It’s great to see a long time Vayniac on the show.
How will it end? Just like it started.
May 22, 2009

CABDRINKER
QOTD: When Gary finds a Cali Sauvignon Blanc he likes and scores over 90.
May 22, 2009

Scott EJ
Thanks for the wine content. I was thiiiiiisssss close to grabbing some of that CdP and glad I did not. Really getting into Cali. Syrah.

Tim F. has changed!!!!!!!!!

QOTD: Replaced by a handpicked Ian D. w/occaisional appearances by G. WL will not give up the show. GV is a businessman and knows what turns the wheel. You turn off WLTV, you turn off the money machine.
May 22, 2009

chris g
gary, how do i get a big ass glass…
May 22, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
Great ep!

QOTD: Probably won’t. I’d imagine Gary Jr taking over. Content like this will never die.
May 22, 2009

Damaged Fox
Loved the episode!
I always enjoy watching someone shake the foundation of the
system you have nearly every episode.
Great guy though.
And I have noticed you downing the wine here and there.
Stick with your system.
<3
May 22, 2009

Bruce Schaller
QOTD: With great disappointment.

Hey did you know you’ve done more shows than simpsons’ episodes?
And, in about a week you’ll eclipse power rangers…
Also, congrats, by number of eps you’ve just gotten by SNL….

I think we still have a lot to see.
May 22, 2009

Cliff Spence
Entertainment
Love it!!!!
I tell so many people to watch especialy the wine reps. Keep it going, Cheers
May 22, 2009

amgryger
Very cool to see TimF on the laid back friday couch! Watched it as soon as I got home from the tasting this evening.
May 22, 2009

SoCal
Great EP G!
TimF is a lot of fun and solid guy.
The chicago crew has always been very nice to me when I have visited.

QOTD: Movie deal
May 22, 2009

subdaimon
lame
May 22, 2009

Lynne
WoW!!!
That was so good to see a fellow original VAYNIAC (and btw, TimF did suggest the name)
I. too. have been watching, buying, and attending WL stuff from the get go. Actually, buying before the “Vayniac” establishment. Remember the two of clubs in Chicago?……I bought SOOOO much wine that year! Thank you Gary & Chicago!!
(and Francis S, whom I think might have done a little Acorn ballot stuffing?)
TimF..Great to see you again..how’s the fam? Is Manuel still around? You two (and your beautiful wives) were so enjoyable the night of the Chicago party.
I think we need some sort of “Class Reunion”…you know….Kahuna, BrandonM, TimF, Largeformat,FrancisS et al…I have to admit..my life has had some funky twists and turns here lately, but, in spirit, I have always been on the Thunder Show band wagon! Absolutely one of the best laid back Fridays ever!
PS Except if the palate training episode was on a Friday..that’s the best ever!! Gary, I still gag when I watch you eat that dirt and choke on the peppers…that’s killer!!!
Love you guys and hope to visit with you again.
May 23, 2009

Lynne
I forgot that I wanted to add…two big ass glasses for two….
Love ya!!!!
May 23, 2009

KMANN
TimF fully overrated…take the reigns off and let him go buckwild!
May 23, 2009

Christopher Scoggin
Fun show on the laid back couch. Both wines way outside my price range however.

QOTD: With a whisper
May 23, 2009

LisaPeacea
Teachers Pet Timf, nice guy though! I just found this place, and have attended every class since.
QOTD I hope it has just begun.From a chicagolander.
May 23, 2009

wrollcia
good show, nice tag team partner on the laid back couch with the BAG!!
May 23, 2009

Steve Jones
Great episode! Nice job, Tim! Who was that guy on your left?
May 23, 2009

luvgrapesqueezings
Keep rockin’!!!!
May 23, 2009

SacramentoCharlie
Best Show Ever !!! I’ll def start watching again with guests like that.

QOTD: Gary has to bow out to begin his new reality show: Gary & Lizzie + 8
TimF gets banned from the forums for voicing his displeasure.
May 23, 2009

barbotus
This one’s for GV. Just got home from Basilico and I’m watching now. OK?
May 23, 2009

Laurie in VT
Cool, the couch is back! Our monthly tasting group (started from the Third Thirsty Thursday forum last year) just finished. I’ll watch tomorrow before I go to work.
May 23, 2009

manonthemoon
Great show Tim F, sad I missed out, but the goverment wasn’t about to let me take off today.

QOTD: Either Mott will go postal after being told to link something up for the millionth time or GV will be finalizing his deal for those loser Jets of his.
May 23, 2009

JS
GV–

I don’t know what to say other than this is now my favorite episode–used to be 403 (Pipes!)–but you can’t beat the rapport and the nostalgia. I swear, it’s almost sad watching these episodes because my life has changed so much in the short time I’ve been watching you. You’re a part of my life and your success and the eventual end of WLTV are both things that I’m happy to see (for different reasons). Can’t wait to see a picture of the kid. REALLY hoping the phone rings in the middle of a taping and we get to witness your reaction.

All the best,
JS
May 23, 2009

KAHUNA
TIMMY!!!!!!

would consider vertival stripes on the shirt next time!

Great episode- Glad to see a HUGE contributor to the success of WLtv on- though he is a bit confused-thanks for bringing up my spreadsheet on the episode.
May 23, 2009

MaRc
Great laid back Friday!

QOTD: keep rocking GV, pls don’t let it end! I know your commitments are higher and much much more now, but I have to say, personally I’ve fully enjoyed your shows and opened me up to new wine horizons…really do hope to learn more!

Btw, what’s with the peace sign? Look like one of those Japanese/Taiwanese ‘girl-ie’ cute-look pose! HAhaha…Peace out, dude!
May 23, 2009

Befh
supah cute.
May 23, 2009

AZWino
GV great show. It’s awesome to see a guy as busy as yourself taking the time to hang with a loyal vayniac. I’ve been watching for about 6 months and I’m hooked. I’ve had and enjoyed the Shafer One Point Five and really look forward to seeking out the Relentless.

QOTD: I know you are crazy busy, but I hope you decide to keep pumping out shows, even if it’s not as often. Keep bringing the thunder.
May 23, 2009

Vanguy
QOTD: Trick question. That WAS the end. That’s why they were laughing. Gery thanked him for watching since episode #1, thanked all the other Vayniacs/viewers and flashed the peace sign. WLTV is done. Baby time! Gary, thanks for all the memories; it was a wild ride.
May 23, 2009

Vanguy
Follow-up: another clue. They mentioned the music of Journey WRT a best of video. That was also the band that was playing when the Sopranos went off the air.
May 23, 2009

flavasauce
QOTD: Noooooooo! Ok if it must end it should be reincarnated with a new host I spose but it’d never be the same.
May 23, 2009

Antisthenes
QOTD: There will be a casting show on prime time television called “America’s Wine Nerd” to find a worthy successor for Gary.
May 23, 2009

John Rogers
This is the second time the issue about ending has come up. I have only been watching this show for about 9 months on a regular basis but I have gone to numerous back episodes. I would miss it, there isn’t anything else quite like it. The information given on the show has help me in understanding wine and it is fun.

QOTD: Episode 1000 I hope. It’s such a great number
May 23, 2009

Mason
Really enjoyed TimF! I really enjoy the guests that you have on the show, and your interaction with them, GV! I wish that I could make it up to NJ to sit on that couch with you and drink some wine! Maybe one day, but keep it up!

QOTD: THERE’S AN END????
May 23, 2009

DasNOOB
QOTD: The addition of a micro payment to view each month. GV start getting some more $ for your kids college fund man! You know your time here is worth a few dollars to hear your wisdom.
May 23, 2009

RichE
Thanks guys. very cool laid back Friday show.
WOW a Napa Wine gets a great review…..nice

QOTD:
It will end with fond memories.
I would like to think that G could get a replacement and keep the show going, kinda like Jay Leno did, but honestly there isn’t anyone that can do what G does.
May 23, 2009

Kirk
QOTD: Unplanned…and when you least expect it.

Wow…what a great show. It’s been awhile since I have commented on a show. yet, this was just a great show. It’d be great to see if we can get some more old school fans on with you. The energy between the two of you was really great.
May 23, 2009

Rich S
Great episode guys. Tim, good seeing you last night man. Good times.

Best exchange of the show:

GV: You get radishes?

Tim: No.

Lol. Classic.
May 23, 2009

Laurie in VT
QOTD: It won’t. It will evolve.

Thanks to Tim F & Gary (and Mott ‘damn excited’!) for a really fun episode!
May 23, 2009

Medo
Classic! Like in the good old days

@QOTD
Gary will buy the Jets. Then he’ll quit.
May 23, 2009

gotsha
QOTD….When GV buys the Jets
May 23, 2009

Boss
Great show I’m glad everyone liked it.
QOTD: when this show reaches tv. It won’t be officially over but to me the great intimacy with the low budget filming will be gone and the show won’t be the same
May 23, 2009

Kelly Goff
TimF is awesome! Fun show.

Gary will probably throw another party at Wine Library to celebrate the end, hopefully later than sooner!
May 23, 2009

Ivan
GAry, Tim: Nice show. Great interaction between you two. But as a relative newbie, hearing the nostalgia makes me feel out of the loop.

QOTD: Doesn’t end… Gary spends more time working from home to be with mom and child. Grandma/Granpa bring over the wines and Gary uses flip cam to film shows.
May 23, 2009

Mark Fitzpatrick
What a great show. Haven’t been there from the very beginning, but watching for almost two years and went back and watched darn near all of the first shows…

BTW – Peeps need to pop in and watch some of the first shows. Cool to see Gary crank it up each week.

“How’s it gonna end?” — what a question. Hopefully one without an answer.
May 23, 2009

M
QOTD: I don’t want to think about it.
May 23, 2009

Suzanne
Great show with TimF! There should be more shows with long-time forum people.

QOTD: The whole thing ends up being one of NYPete’s dreams.
May 23, 2009

C-Lo
Hey GV, fun episode. It’s cool to see you kickin it with folks that have been with you from the get-go. I’ve missed a lot of episodes lately; I’m trying to get back on the horse!

QOTD: With a really big party and you swallowing every sip! Keep it real.
May 23, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo Guys, this Episode was a Toooon of Fuuuun to watch. Too Old Wine Buddys Wine-Geeking-It-Up !!

qotd: How’s it gonna end???? NOOOOOOOOOO, NOOOT YEEEET!!!!
Garys still got a Bunch of Episodes left in him!!! Right G ????
May 23, 2009

Aaron Shields
Been watching the shows for almost 2 years, but have never commented.

My palate started with the big fruit bombs and has definitely gone away from that, but is cycling back a bit to some more fruit (probably from drinking a ton of California in the last 6 months).
Having said that,tried the 2005 Relentless about a month and a half ago after a 2004 Quinto do Vale Meao.

Definitely a big wine. Was a bit too overdone for me: definitely complex and mouth-coating but felt it was like a couple uppercuts rather than a few subtle jabs, which is what I still gravitate towards.

Highly enjoyable episode
May 23, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – I hope it was not the end. It would be much too soon.
May 23, 2009

Richie
QOTD: Peaceful.
May 23, 2009

Couves
QOTD: Wow, there’s so many possibilities here. I’m guess it’s when Gary’s kid turns 21 and takes his first sip of wine on the Thunder Show — Gary is reduced to blubbering lunacy, completely losing the normal methods of human communication.
May 23, 2009

TheLukas
Gary: Do you get Radishes?
Tim: No
Straight away.
I’ve never seen someone “no” gary like that on a sniffy sniff.
Most people make a few umms and ahhs before saying “not really”.

QOTD: When Gary buys the Jets. AND ONLY THEN!!
May 23, 2009

Cameron J
Pretty fun episode, I actually laughed out loud at the QOTD! Also enjoyed watching Gary bust down on the WLTV fuax pas. Good stuff.

QOTD: By necessity due to the number of hours in the day, but that will be the right time for the right reasons. But perhaps a new host could appear……
May 23, 2009

elron
Vanguy, you know Gary is a ham right?
May 23, 2009

ChrisR
QOTD: It’s going to end when Gary jumps into a giant spit-bucket filled with juice and yells “delicious” while Winelibrary staffers hose him down with champagne out of all of the large format champagne bottles that are at Winelibrary.
May 23, 2009

Phil G
fun times… have a great weekend!

QOTD – don’t want to think about it (episode 1000).
May 23, 2009

Derek F.
Have to give love to the long time Vayniacs!! I started watching around 130-140, right before Mott took over for Eric, I have never missed an episode since and will be here right up to the last…I hope that wont be for a very long time

All in all…I really love the episodes with great Vayniacs like Tim.
May 23, 2009

Troutmonster
Just like the classic song by the Carpernter’s goes – “we’ve only just begun…”
May 23, 2009

Jared Levy
Very good episode. I liked this format for the laid back friday couch.

QOTD: Nice question too, very open ended. My guess is that once Gary and Lizzie have the Vayner-baby that time constraints with running a business and raising a child will force Gary to cut back his time spent on WLTV. It would be a natural progression of life, but it will be very sad to see him go.
May 23, 2009

TommyB
QOTD: End??
May 23, 2009

Scruff
Great show, very funny and laid back.. shown the love for the old vayniacs

QOTD: Front page of the NY Post, shot with Gary trying to block the photographer’s camera. Scandal headline about Gary being caught in the act on questionable expanding his palate experiments
May 23, 2009

Smalls
qotd hope it keeps going strong
May 23, 2009

Jason
fantastic show as alwasys.

qotd: oh shit, makes me sick to my stomach to think about.
May 23, 2009

Mr. Jiraffe
Excellent and funny show indeed !

QOTD : It will end the 22nd of December 2012, that´s when the Mayan calendar end, so I guess that´s the end for the human race. The 21st I plan to throw a party and drink good and expensive wine waiting for the earth to explode
May 23, 2009

italianwinelover
nice way to get back on the couch!

QOTD: the Jets will play apart – but hopefully it won’t end soon-I will miss you way to much!
May 23, 2009

jwink
Loving the chemistry and banter, made for an enjoyable show. I’m still laughing about Tim going right for the taste, no smell, no spit. LOL

QOTD: What do I have a crystal ball or something? I’ll go with a Nuggets/Magic final to the aignst of the NBA brass who so much want that coveted LeBron/Kobe match up.
May 23, 2009

Zino
Very funny when Tim F just went straight into the vino. I have to say that I’ve never noticed radish in a wine and I eat them a lot. I’ll look out for that one. However, I do often notice beetroot in Southern Rhones. Someone once told me that some Rhone producers put beetroot in at the fermentation stage, but I don’t believe that.

QOTD: As you gradually swallow more and more of the wines, you’ll become an alcoholic and it will end with you being dragged off the set. Just kidding.

Sardinia ?
May 23, 2009

*/^_^\*
QOTD: when GV gets his own TV show….
May 23, 2009

Sarah
Great show! Nice to see TimF on the laid back couch. Tim, you forgot to name Suzanne as a Mean Old Forum Member. She really is the scariest

QOTD: Like Medo said….when Gary buys the Jets.
May 23, 2009

Kevin K
Tim F puts the “F” in GFY.
May 23, 2009

sam
Nice laid-back Friday feel.

The guest is calm and composed and disagrees with Gary, which is great!

QOTD: It’s going to end great with the crew having delivered substance and provoking content for a great number of shows. It won’t end just yet though, hopefully!

Love the show!
May 23, 2009

BobbyTiger
QOTD……………Give me 5 to 1 odds, and I say,
Canes in 7.
May 23, 2009

Vince Bonafede
Great episode. I like the new guy that showed up, he’s like that really good high school buddy that you always stay in touch with. Here’s my question for the day: Is it every sunny in Jersey?!? Seriously, every friday when you can see through the windows in the back, it’s always like a scene from Sleepy Hollow. You need to come to San Luis Obispo (Where its sunny every day!) and do some wine tasting in Paso Robles with me, a little Turley and Justin action!
May 23, 2009

waynestreet
Great show Gary, Tim F in the house, it doesn’t get any better. I would love to share a glass of Relentless with you both. Thanks for having some old time faves on the show. We need to do a Offline with you and other Vayniacs from chicago. Keep it going and God bless your new arrival. QOTD It will never end since your have truly changed the wine world.
May 23, 2009

Javier 10 (formerly Abbe Faria)
Great show, it was nice for us new Vayniacs to meet the old schoolers.
QOTD: It wont. When the time is right, Gary will pass the baton on to another passionate dude with an amazing palate, and so it will go on and on.
May 23, 2009

Ben
Great guest, great episode! Way to represent, Timmy! Always good to see a friend on the show…you deserve it.

Good stuff GV…brought back the old days.
May 23, 2009

Kevin K
QOTD: With a whimper.
May 23, 2009

elron
The World?
May 23, 2009

Harry
how does it end? quickly and painlessly if we are lucky.

great show
May 23, 2009

bygdawg1996
Great Show missed the laid back friday format!!!!!
Can’t wait to hear the goods news of a Mini Gary Veee being born!!!

QOTD: When the Jets win the superbowl.
May 23, 2009

chicago mark
someones tasting too much black tea lately.
May 23, 2009

lgindoff
Great episode. Lots of fun. Gary should have been a Giant’s fan. It makes little sense that he found the Jets.
QOTD: With the Jets beating the Giants in the Superbowl.
May 23, 2009

cancelit
Tim is an awesome guest. HONEST! great show. Hopefully it never does. Classic does not end.
May 23, 2009

MelbourneRob
definitely nailed the laidback friday vibe
that couch looks so comfortable

QOTD: with a big bang

gotta track down that relentless – looks interesting
May 24, 2009

MikeyK
QOTD: This ends with Gary putting away a wine for his newborn child…21 years we wait for a reunion of thunder
May 24, 2009

Jeff
I tried the Relentless last spring while visiting Yontville (Took my wife to the French Laundry for her 40th birthday). It was excellent. The Hillside Select was very good as well but at $200 a bottle, a little out of my price range. For my palate, the wines I had at Shaffer blew away the Insignia we had at Joseph Phelps the day before.

QOTD: It doesn’t, it just keeps going and going and going, just like the Energizer bunny. Although, I do expect a BRIEF hiatus when Gary’s baby comes.
May 24, 2009

Kittysafe
I’m the scariest person on WLTV!!! Go me! Wait…..
That totally made my month though

Love the big ass glass and the friday couch. Man these episodes go by so fast!
May 24, 2009

Antony
Great job by the guest in bringing something new to the table/couch. QOTD – ep’ 999… with 1000 kept up your sleeve for old times sake.
May 24, 2009

Kschmitzle
this is my first comment! I’ve been watching for a while…really started becoming faithful once I started wine school in Florence last fall (I just graduated a week ago woohoo!). Your show has been so helpful with my education and you’re definitely an inspiration to anyone who wants to enter (and change) the wine world. Anyways, just wanted to say that I enjoyed this show, loved to see you hanging with one of the Vayniacs. You guys had great chemistry which really enhanced the whole hanging on the laid-back sofa vibe.

QOTD: there will be no end, only evolution. (when baby Vaynerchuck takes the reins?)
May 24, 2009

guymandude
Great “F” in show!

QOTD; Badly
May 24, 2009

David Benjamin
QOTD:

How will it end?

My guess is it will end when Garys demand for more family time and biz opportunities overwhelm his schedule. He is the energizer bunny…but even those batteries need recharging or replacing once in awhile.

As someone who you have yet to meet in person but looks forward to that opportunity, best of luck on the soon to be baby V.

MI fan,
David B
May 24, 2009

Tom
Great Show

QOTD: After 130,932 shows, Gary’s great-grandchild (now the host) decides that he would rather be an actor.
May 24, 2009

Waiterboy
Great show.

QOTD: Have no idea, its a mystery that I’m loving a little more than ‘Lost’ right now.

Tim F thanks for being infected by Gary V’s passion and runnig with it.
May 24, 2009

Pittsburgh Alex
the A. C. Slater stands for Albert Clifford.

QTOD: I bet pretty soon with the little Vaynerchuk on the way.

Pens in 4
May 24, 2009

Dick M
GV: You were rocking on this episode!

Tom F is a fracking poser! Hope he’s a great customer. If not, please don’t invite wannabee’s like this again. He doesn’t eat radish’s? He needs to stick to the salad bar and avoid the other parts of the buffets.
He’s swishing face kills me. I need to loop it for my next party. Faker.
He may need to try some tea and expand his palate.

QOTD: End quickly with you as a guest
May 24, 2009

C Wells
Dick M, you have an appropriate moniker. QOTD: It will be proxied to someone else and then fade.
May 24, 2009

Jeff Smith
Love the Episode
Love the couch
Love the glass
Love the guest
Love the wine
May 24, 2009

stevo
I had to come out of the wood work to comment one the episode with Tim F! Tim, great job man.

Gnarly QOTD: I think the show will taper off, that is, Gary may begin to do fewer and fewer shows per week…and then, eventually, something else in his business life will be too big and the time will be right to end the show. (tear)
May 24, 2009

J Crazy
Awesome episode, Tim F, Gary V, Laid Back C.

Priceless stuff.

QOTD: I think the doctor will finally find out who his real father is.
May 25, 2009

YoungDave
BIG UPS TO THE OLD SCHOOL VAYNIACS!

QOTD: I’ve been thinking about this more and more lately… maybe at 700 or in the 700s.
May 25, 2009

hollisdevillo
good stuff gary. it’s amazing how many things you can smell and taste in a wine when you don’t feel the pressure to smell and taste the same as the critics. thanks for the inspiration. i smelt balloon in an McLaren Vale shiraz today. i was so excited! hope all goes well with the baby. don’t feel pressure to pump out more episodes, you’ve paid your dues, as you said. and we’re all the wiser for having known you. cheers!
May 25, 2009

matt w
i’ve been watching daily since my mom’s/gary’s birthday, episode 578, and believe it or not, this is only the second episode i can remember with the laid back friday couch, so of course i loved it. gary, bring it back every friday!

qotd: sadly i feel like this is going to end pretty soon. the baby is on the way, gary can’t keep up with email anymore, he’s off to conquer the world. all the stars are lining up.
May 25, 2009

Susan B
Enjoyed this episode with Tim F. who seems very knowledegable about wine. The conversation between the two of you made for a entertaining and informative episode.
May 25, 2009

Ben Janssen South Australia
Natural progression of the pallet… Big comment don’t agree with that. But hey that is what makes us all unique.
May 25, 2009

Alex from Montreal
Lovin’ the couch and the big ass glasses, you both bring serious thunder!

QOTD: It ends when Gary finally buys the jets.
May 25, 2009

Dan-o
GV – it was great to see you mix it up with the laid back Friday WITH a guest. Tim F seemed to know his wine and he also seemed to know how to busy your chops, which is kind of cool.
I have had the Relentless and really liked it, although it is very expensive. Reminds me of the Lewis Alec’s Blend.

QOTD – GV is going to go with a syndicated weekly wine program on National TV (cable) and there will be no need for WLTV. It will be kind of fun to see GV with an apron on.
May 25, 2009

pawncop
An excellent episode.

It almost seems like the start of goodbye to origins of this series, however.

If so, then I will appreciate the knowledge and information you have passed on.

QOTD – It will end when the cost/benefit ratio is no longer sustainable. As I have mentioned previously, you are evolving into more than just a wine broker/seller.

Your passion is still very much alive, but what you are passionate about is changing.

This is not a bad thing but it may mean the redirection of your energies.
May 25, 2009

SteveW Colorado
End? It doesn’t end like this. Remember, Gary V is a huge sports fan. As a result, he is also nuts about sports statistics. This makes him very aware of the mile-marker stats that are always looming out front.

WLTV makes it to at least 1,000 episodes in order to solidify it for the ages.
May 25, 2009

Hardy / Dirty
“How is it going to end?” It has to end victoriously strange… (photo in link) http://tr.im/mlkr
May 25, 2009

SS Chris
Best Ep EVER!!!! Sorry I missed you this time Tim!!

btw, don’t remember which episode it was, but early on, Gary’s QOTD was “What would you like to see on an Episode?” Many opinions in the comments sectin (this was Pre-Forum)……my 2 suggestions were: #1 to have Sahsa on…..and #2 to have some of the hardcore Vaynics on…I think I specifically mentioned Brandon M, Kahuna and Tim F. BTW, at that time, we weren’t the old-time Vayniacs!!

And….just so it’s on the record for this Episode…..Tim F was busting MY balls when he said he coined the term “Vayniac”…….it’s me.

Although that BASTID Kahuna has taken over Spreadsheet duties!!
May 25, 2009

SS Chris
Oh….QOTD…..Gary, you told me at the offline in Newark (the one where we gave you the Gary BobbleHead and the day of the Vayniac Cab announcement) that you would never stop doing WLTV!! just sayin….
May 25, 2009

Bryan Hauer
Great show! Fun to see you interact w/ old friends in a laid back environment.

QOTD: Great QOTD btw… It will end when Brett Favre comes out of retirement for the Minnesota Vikings, leads them to a Super Bowl Championship over the New York Jets and GV is so distraught that he goes into seclusion and is only occasionally heard from via his Twitter account where he’s continually asking… “why couldn’t Brett do that for us”?

Nah, but he’ll probably do less and less shows when the baby comes and eventually sometime in the next 6 months will get an offer to host his own business/motivation show. Probably something along the lines of what Donny Deutsch has on CNBC. Interviews with actors, celebs, business titans, entrepreneurs and of course with a little wine thrown in.

Whatever it is, I wish him the best of luck. Also a big thanks for the previous 681 episodes!
May 25, 2009

Thomas Moore
QOTD -at episode 1,000 where Wine Library is purchased by the new up and coming Production Giants……. “Vayner Media”
May 25, 2009

Susan B
I have been watching since February 2007 and although I hope WLTV never ends, I assume it won’t continue at the current pace. I think that maybe it won’t totally end, but at some point instead of daily episodes the episodes will be more spread out and sporadic.
May 25, 2009

Murso
Shafer, Elias, Doug, et al, is simply great. Yea, a couple of the Firebreaks were a little mehhh, but others were, surprisingly, pretty up there. Red Shoulders Chard is realy good, and I feel that the outstnding Merlot gets overlooked a little for the spectacular Cabs. RELENTLESS IS F’ING AWESOME.

QotD – ends with a Cavs Championship. This slum needs it.
May 25, 2009

leatherpalate
Yo that’s how you do it? A little love for the old school vayniacs.
Well done Tim.
May 25, 2009

leatherpalate
Yo that’s how you do it! A little love for the old school vayniacs.
Well done Tim.
May 25, 2009

jigger
QOTD: It will end with a new beginning.

Perfect guest to match up with a casual, conversational, Friday and with a couple of big ass glasses. Peace.
May 25, 2009

brendan mcguigan
Great episode. Enjoyed seeing the response to the radish notes, particularly. I’ve been watching since episode 18 (decanting!), and I will admit to having let my viewership lapse in recent months. I’m making a commitment right now to being back for every episode.

QOTD: Not with a whimper, but with a bang. ‘25 Marques de Riscal, ‘41 Inglenook, ‘90 La Tache DRC, and the wine I’ve longed to taste my entire life, the ‘49 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle. Not sure who the guest will be, but I’d like it to be someone unexpected, incomparable, and as full of energy as Gary.
May 25, 2009

jonomck
First comes baby, then 8 more books, three new venture’s and bye, bye GV……..:-(
May 25, 2009

E-Dub
Haven’t posted in a while, but still watching… Great epi.

QOTD: Of course it will end… not with a bang, but a whisper.

That was probably the perfect set up to just walk away… please don’t, still lovin’ it.
May 25, 2009

Robin C
Gary will go into In Treatment for a a few sessions as a workoholic who maintains that he is ridiculously happy.
May 25, 2009

Beeper
QOTD: Gary, looking exactly as his father does now, cries a little and then signs off saying, “You, with a little bit of me, we changed the wine world…(sob)” This all happens in the year 2040.
May 25, 2009

castello
I feel the end is near, and that makes me angry.
Most of the French wine is like that for me. Overpriced and MEH. I keep trying but rarely am I impressed. Love the big ass Cali Reds.
May 25, 2009

Tooch
great episode – thanks for hosting us on Friday Gary, it was a great time, and good to meet you for the first time.

QOTD: How does it end? It never ends…
May 25, 2009

Bobo36
great show. good to see a member of the vayner nation in the house.
Shafer does some good wine, not just makers of merlot. which leads me…

QOTD: Pinot producers finally conceed that they could not master this tricky grape, tear up the vines, burn their Sideways video and re-plant Merlot.
May 26, 2009

NY Pete
WTF Gary,frak the Giants … I want equal time of the couch … J …E …T…S …Jets …Jets …Jets.
May 26, 2009

NY Pete
way to bring the thunder Tim … great show GV.
May 26, 2009

NY Pete
BTW, I’m back in town for like 15 minutes now and what’s the first thing I do after unloading the car …
May 26, 2009

Roberto
hey guys great show!!! Tim you rule, I would love to have watched all of them… here is an idea, how about a DVD with the first 700 shows on it, to be given away for free with the purchase of blah blah blah, you know the drill… but seriously, it would be very cool. that way I could watch on long flights to Asia (no internet), etc.

QOTD: It will end when Gary visits Costa Rica again with his son, Robert Anthony Vaynerchuk and Lizzie and realizes that paradise is only 4 hours away from Newark airport…
May 26, 2009

Roberto
by the way GV in case you are reading this (as I am sure you are), I am committed to watching on computer (itunes sucks for comments) and leaving a comment from now on (a thoughful one) for the rest of the shows you tape, forever. I mean it… I am giving some of the love back that we get every day (FOR FREE)…. join me in doing this vaynernation, AND lurkers…
May 26, 2009

NY Pete
who is kittysafe?
May 26, 2009

Antonio Casado
Nice episode, but for one second at the very beginning I thought Gary had invited a young Robert Parker!! Curiously enough, just recently I met in Vinitaly (I am Spanish myself) another spitting (???) image of the man from Maryland, his name is Mathieu Turbide and works for Le Journal de Montreal…
May 26, 2009

Kevin
So NOW am I right? Baby?
May 26, 2009

B BURG JON
I just stumbled on to this site recently and wanted to thank gary and everyone involved with the site for putting such great work together. Cant thank you enough gary and look forward to become more involved with the site and becoming a big time fan. Was cool to see a fan from the beginning being a newer fan myself. Thanks again and best wishes all!
May 26, 2009

Chris The Cop
How about an episode with me????? I’ve been around from day 1!!!!!
May 26, 2009

M.E.
im sooo glad to see the couch back! Gary you should really have more guests on the couch, it looks more comfortable.

QOTD: it wont end but it will mutate and evolve, it may have a future form people won’t recognize…
May 26, 2009

Jared Pondelik
Thanks for all the great episodes Gary. I appreciate all your hustle to bring us content constantly. Good luck with the baby!
May 26, 2009

Von P
From one Old Schooler to another…Great job Tim! I’m pretty sure I’ve been around since about episode 20 but unlike you have not missed more than 5 or 10 episodes…if that.

QOTD: GV will switch places with Conan and the world will have another new Tonight Show host!!!
May 26, 2009

Chippewamike
Great job Tim!

It ends when the Jets win the Super Bowl. Gary then has all he wants. . .
May 26, 2009

Andy & Edie from MT
Tim was a great guest and it looks like you picked some pretty good wines. It will never end as long as wine and Gary are still around!
May 26, 2009

NY Pete
for the noobs … http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/02/21/episode-1-verite/?cp=all
May 26, 2009

NY Pete
BTW Tim, WTF were you smoking when you called SS the greatest …
May 26, 2009

Jay Campbell
Really fun show. I loved the dirty raddish part.
May 26, 2009

Sonia
QOTD: Hopefully not anytime soon…
May 26, 2009

BurroBoy
G.V. way to reach back to the fan base and give your supporter some play time, especially on the coveted Thunder Couch. It’s a good thing, and shows your love for your people…maybe you could figure out how to do a periodic contest with members of the VaynerNation and bring the winner some spotlight as well.

QOTD: Things do not end, they just change…WLTV will only get better, maybe become its own network…there is much wine education to be done.
May 26, 2009

JenniferB
Great Episode! loved the spirit and the friday couch. Tim was an awesome addition. it was fun and informative.
May 26, 2009

Jered Reynolds
WOW!!! He was trying to rip your heart out there at the end. Fun guest, really good episode.
QOTD: It will end when Gary finds something better to do
May 26, 2009

GottaGoDrink
Great job Tim, except everyone, and I mean everyone, knows that Kahuna came up with the term “Vayniac” and that he also does the spreadsheet. Other than that, you were spot on.

QOTD- It ends well. Cheers!
May 26, 2009

Scott EJ
It’s quite obvious….YOU’RE BOTH BAKED!!!
May 26, 2009

Phredd
Great guest. Gary was OK, too.

QOTD: It ends in a week, when Gary decides he’d rather sleep than film yet another episode of his 268th-most-important life project.
May 26, 2009

Krayzieb22
AC stands for Albert Clifford. Come on, you gotta know these things. SBTB is like the greatest show of all time. Loved the episode.
May 26, 2009

Paryb
That was a super cool episode guys.

Wow Tim F what a QOTD, were you channeling a little bit of “The Truman Show” there?

anyway, “How will it end?” one of the most popular and poignant answers to that question is “with a new beginning” could that mean baby vaynerchuk? EEP! Not yet Gary! Haven’t had enough thunder yet!
May 26, 2009

Alos
Great episode I have also been really big on the Rhone these days. Cheers
May 26, 2009

Dmjperc
Tim F has inspired me to leave a comment….

QOTD: It will end when the lights turn off.

I am off to pick up a bottle of Relentless.
Good Choice Gary!
May 26, 2009

Alos
I almost forgot, it will end well, so long as family is there to support you.
May 26, 2009

Watch were you watching?
QOTD: It will end when the sun expands large enough to swallow every short of Jupiter or when Heidi Montag wins a Grammy.
May 26, 2009

Bruce
Along with your guest I say: Cote Roti ROCKS. The one that got me was a 2000 Eric Tessier.
QOTD: Never. It’s “Relentless”.
Geez that was bad, wasn’t it?
May 26, 2009

Zeek27
….it will end and we will continue expanding our palates – thanks to you….
May 26, 2009

veronica
i loved how u mentioned saved by the bell! btw, A.C. stands for Albert Clifford (slater). no, i didn’t google it! i’m just a huge fan :c) Trivia question for u: what was the name of screech’s robot?

keep it up, gary
May 26, 2009

Krayzieb22
Veronica: The answer is Kevin. Way too easy.

How about the name of Jessie’s stepbrother?
May 26, 2009

Miko
Don’t listen to them, Gary – It doesn’t have to end!
May 26, 2009

Don
Double big ass glass, quite the occasion!!!

QOTD: How does what end…?
May 26, 2009

late-start
great episode and guest

it will end when it is time….
May 26, 2009

Darlene O.
Great episode, Gary! Good to see Tim F on the show. I remember, as well, when we’d use the comment section as a forum. Good times…:}
May 26, 2009

BruceP
TimF!!! Nice one boys. Good to see you again, even if in virtual space. Gary will be great Dad. It will end when A.J. executes a hostile takeover.
May 26, 2009

VioletRuby
Love that Chi-town is representin’! Decent laid-back episode, perfect for the couch. The show will never end, it will remain passed down though the Vaynerchuk generations and will continually morph to keep up with technology. At least until I’m too old and decrepit to watch the show. Gary will also make periodic guest appearances even in advanced age.
May 27, 2009

Heather W
laid back friday guest. very nice.

QOTD: it ends like all great things must. with a hugh celebration.
May 27, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD: Wow. Well, if history has taught me anything it’s going to get more difficult with a baby, but end? Why ever?
May 27, 2009

ben from boston
You know what you gotta do.
They all depend on you.
And you already know.
Yeah, you already know how this will end.
May 27, 2009

SS Chris
who’s NY Pete?
May 27, 2009

SS Chris
what is going on?
May 27, 2009

Michael Clark
ROFLOL!! GAWD your show is awesome. That’s it. I am now a Vaniac! You are hitting it out of the park Gary…maybe it’s the baby coming…maybe it’s the vino…but your show is pumpin’ out the content like none other…amazing!!
May 28, 2009

innA
Quite a weird show – it came across like the guest was trying to be a bit of troublemaker.. maybe just trying to stir Gary up a bit? The drinking straight away thing was very weird.

QOTD – never!
May 28, 2009

Chris Lotz
you guys are like brothers who havent seen eachother for a year. good wholesome times!. great question Tim, and to quote the doors …………… this IS the end.
May 28, 2009

my2cents
Nice sofa show. Fun to watch and hear some little back story.

I had some Shafer some years ago and it was very rich and worth the $.

QOTD: It ends when you retire and die of boredom.

I took a few days off and have several shows to catch up on.
May 29, 2009

HipandKneeDoc
QOTD:

Not with a whimper but with a bang!
May 30, 2009

sniffer
QTOD….it never ends, just keeps comin back round again
May 30, 2009

Todd
I don’t know, but there’s gonna be a lot of great wine to drink in the days before. Hope we get some notice.
May 30, 2009

Adrian
Came across Wine Library while browsing for wine info…..and wow…it really blew me away…..everthing you need to know is here…it’s informative, entertaining and best of all it feel so real and has so many funny moments…..the atmosphere is great….so laidback…keep it up GV….I’m hooked….
June 1, 2009

Karl Laczko
Can’t believe how long it has been since I watched an Episode, and I feel guilty for not watching this when it was first released (sorry Tim).

Loved the relaxed informal aspects, Tim and Gary come across as very comfortable talking together, and he didn’t talk over Tim as he’s done to some guests in the past.

QOTD – Unexpectedly!
June 1, 2009

tarheel17
Nice episode!
I’m guilty. I don’t watch that many any more. But when I have a moment, it’s always entertaining! Keep up the good work, fellas… Tim, have a great Monte Bello vertical, too.
June 1, 2009

james marinello (bajayngo)
good to see a nice lil kick back episode.
June 1, 2009

rowland
qotd: it will never end. it will go on in one form or another until time itself no longer is.
June 2, 2009

TLR
Great show! Kickin it old school!

QOTD – After Gary’s 4th child he will be overwhelmed with child care and turn the show over to Mott who will taste only desert wines.

aloha,
June 2, 2009

Ryan Mullins
Shafer wine is timeless and only gets better with Age! Had the 94 hillside a month ago and it was drinking so insanely balanced! A classic American story of a hard working honest family.

Great show gary!
June 3, 2009

Chris @ Rizzo
That guy was an incredible guest! I have to say, probably one of my favorite guests of all time. They had a great give-and-take. Have that dude on again!

QOTD: It ends when Microsoft merges with GM
June 3, 2009

Chris the Cop
WTF, How about Chris the Cop on the comfy couch? I’m going to tell my Westchester County Cop friends to start looking for your car on the Saw Mill Pkwy. Good show.
June 5, 2009

MattTheLurker
Love Shafer. Great people. Fantastic wine. I can’t wait to get back there. I have to give a shout out to Tucker! What up dog!
June 7, 2009

JayZee
Props to Tim F, one of the originals and an All-Time Great Vayniac. Nice show as well – a lot of memories and a lot of laughs. I really like the Shafer Relentless as well. I have 4 bottles of the 2005 in the cellar. I loved the 2001-2003 as well.

QOTD: I’m not sure how, but it will end soon.
June 7, 2009

JayZee
Oh, yeah, I’ve watched since episode #1 as well – and I have managed to keep up, although it has been difficult in the last year to do so.
June 8, 2009

Jayhitek
QOTD: In a big ball of flame!
Good episode. Liked seeing TimF sitting on couch.
June 8, 2009

Russ J
I too am a long time viewer, finally dowloading the flash player for episode 3. That video Tim did for the contest was really funny (”area idiot”) and there were others as well (backyard tasting?). Good show.

QOTD: Good question!
June 10, 2009

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show, Tim F good laid back guest.

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June 10, 2009

Dave Stone
Gary- First time I’ve seen your show and I gotta say…it was AWESOME! Really enjoyed watching your wild and funny rants coupled with Tim’s laidback style…simply an entertaining show. Plan to watch your show on a regular basis for sure.
June 13, 2009

David R
This is my first post, but I love to watch your shows and have been watching you for a while now. I always get excited about listening to your shows and then finding the wines that you review in California to try for myself. I just watched your show with Mondavi an was excited to get some Sau Blanc from Charles Krug right after. Then I was extremely impressed to find the “Relentless” at a local supermarket in the Sacramento, Ca area so I just had to purchase it and taste it for myself. Thanks for all that bring to your fans on a weekly basis.
June 17, 2009

chukhead-ted
this is a TOP TOP episode–i appreciate the dedication of all the old school vayniacs!
June 19, 2009

Vinacull
Although for me it was more low batt (minimal actual TN’s) than laid back, as a long-time Vayniac I give you props Gary for having TimF on the show, and thanks to Tim for showing up in our neck of the woods, and for selecting the Shafer.
QOTD: The end is the end when it becomes the beginning. When Charlie places the everlasting gobstopper on Wonka’s desk and in placing his hand over it he says “So shines a good deed in a weary world.”
September 18, 2009

ulu ulu ulu ulu
Great great great episode. I’m drinking the 2005 Relentless RIGHT NOW and it really does kick serious butt.
November 10, 2009

Toby Marcus
Yes, I eat radishes like that too!