Wine Tasting at CLO – Wine Bar in NYC

Wine Tasting at CLO – Wine Bar in NYC – Episode #699

July 2, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk visits a very cool wine bar and selects one of their wines to taste.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Rolf Binder Hubris

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

278 Responses

July 2, 2009

CPal
Great episode – I was worried you were abandoning us for the long weekend!

Enjoy your 4th!
July 2, 2009

paulcol
I have been eagerly awaiting an episode today.. thanks for not disappointing GV
July 2, 2009

NY Pete
number 2 … ha ha ha
July 2, 2009

Mojave Joe
Dolce Vita, Lake Worth Florida. Thanks for telling it like it is/was . . .
July 2, 2009

sam
Gary would never abandon us. (Without giving us some clues)
July 2, 2009

NY Pete
so will episode 700 be a laidback Friday smackdown?
July 2, 2009

John Farrin
6
July 2, 2009

Vanguy
Looking forward to this a bit later.
Happy 4TH to you and your fam, Gary!
July 2, 2009

JasonA
Top 10!! Didnt see the tweet on this Have a great 4th Gary!!

Watching it now.
July 2, 2009

sam
Clo seems like a really hip place!

Amazing what technology can provide!

QOTD: No cool wine bars up here in Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. I’ve never been to Clo’s, but definately an amazing concept! Kudos!

Cheers!
July 2, 2009

Juan
the caskroom in san diego.
July 2, 2009

Anders
Interesting report.

QOTD: Living in a small city i Sweden (80 000 inhab)I’ll don’t get the privelage to have a wine bar. Lots of pubs and resturants, but no wine bar … I’ve to open one… hmm..
July 2, 2009

Pittsburgh Alex
Very Cool Wine Bar. Love the Concept.

QOTD: Ibiza on the South Side of Pittsburgh.
July 2, 2009

jwink
Love the use of technology there, very cool to see people push the envelope.

QOTD: WHoa, you didn’t let the guest ask the question? That has to be a first. My favorite one is a place called “Crust” and it’s a wine-bar combined with a gourmet pizza (thin-crust NY style) restaruant in Bloomfield, MI.
July 2, 2009

Tooch
hey gary -

favorite wine bar of the moment has to be Vinoteca on the U Street Corridor in DC. Nice selection of “weird” wines and the price isn’t too terrible. I’m on my way up to NYC right now, and will be checking out Terroir tonight – hoping that Paul Greico kicks my palate in.

happy 4th kiddo

-tooch
July 2, 2009

castello
Qotd: Vino Local in Palo Alto, Ca. As the name says it’s all local wines and nice outside area with pretty good munchies.
Thanks for showing us CLO. It looks very high tech but where are the couches or chairs? Couldn’t they let you taste a couple more wines? Expense it!
I went to a place in SF that had a similar approach where they have machines give you tastes, instead of glasses, and it was pretty pricey. That’s how they roll.
@GV Thanks a bunch for the list of free shipping wines for the weekend. I’m stocking up on some QPR’s.
Top twenty?
July 2, 2009

NY Pete
all that info from one spit … drink some damn it!
July 2, 2009

@Armond_
Very cool wine bar.

QOTD: Haven’t found one that I like. I’m going to a cool wine store for a wine tasting in a couple of hours in Escondido, CA.
July 2, 2009

NY Pete
QOTD … my cellar …
July 2, 2009

Jay Campbell
QOTD: So many ways to go with “favorite.” But if pressed, I’d have to say Twisted Cork in the bottom of the Bellevue Hyatt just because of the great music on the weekends.
July 2, 2009

JasonA
Really neat concept for that wine bar!!! I had a cubcile full of people checking that out with me.

My favorite wine bar, would be Sante wine bar in Asheville NC. But I havent really tried the ones here in my home town. I hear that Rumours wine bar is great.

Jason
July 2, 2009

manonthemoon
Meh…

QOTD: Never found one that I could handle the markup, but a wine shop, Church Street Cellars, has the enotechs and I love going and doing tastes there for a small mark up.
July 2, 2009

SurfCityJay
Cool place… would like to see something like that out West…

QOTD: Wandering Dog Wine Bar in Solvang… only ‘wine bar’ we ever visit…
July 2, 2009

Phil G
That looked like a cool place…

QOTD – Don’t go to wine bars often – why pay $10-15 a glass when I can get a whole bottle for that much.
July 2, 2009

Chateau_Plonk
The one I used to work at until the economy tanked . All the rest in Boise I don’t bother with.
July 2, 2009

vinoBlue
My favorite wine bar has been Vinology in downtown Ann Arbor. But from time to time, I’ve be known to stop by the bar at Whole Foods while buying $8 strawberries and $20 boxes of cereal.
July 2, 2009

guymandude
That place seemed cool, although a little sterile looking, it’s just a giant vending machine.

QOTD; Brix
July 2, 2009

Justin B
QOTD: My favorite wine bar in San Diego, CA is Wine Steals in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
July 2, 2009

Pete G
Couldn’t agree with you more. Fruit bombs are too one dimensional and
definetely not food friendly,

QOTD: Aperitivo in Schenectady, NY
July 2, 2009

Vinay
Tria in Philly
July 2, 2009

Edward Salonia
Interesting wine bar.

QOTD: Park Blue
July 2, 2009

Robert Howells
Not much selection in Vancouver, Canada. Uva seems to be the sweet spot of the moment.
July 2, 2009

@kraziegolf
Just seeing how LITTLE the amount of wine came out for the dollar tells me not to waste my time going there. Thanks Gary for showing this vid. I would have felt raped had I not seen it now. I understand the location costs, but give a guy a break…. you mean to tell me this place can’t pour in a “little” more???? PASS
July 2, 2009

Chris F.
Very cool place!!!

QOTD:My favorite wine bar is in Vancouver Washington of all place.The Cinetopia theater, fine dining restaurant and 100 bottle automated wine bar.This theater has the best HD projectors in the Portland, Vancouver area,fine dining service inside a special living room theater,equipped with overstuffed leather chairs and ottomans.But the coolest thing is the wine bar,it is similar to The Clo bar in that you use a card to dispense your wine from an automated enclosed system.The difference is that they sell their wine by the glass,ounce or bottle(they hand serve these).This place is great,you can jump around tasting until you find what you want without buying a whole glass and then plant your ass in a big overstuffed chair,eat a killer dinner and watch a great movie on a super high def screen what could be better than that!
July 2, 2009

jason carey
Baron Bouge in the 12th arr in Paris, France
They are a winebar where you can actually buy a glass of wine for 2 bucks.
They don’t serve the high end stuff, but its handmade wine and decent.
they also have great oysters and slalami
July 2, 2009

Ben F
Gary I have been wanting to go to CLO for a long while…. Cant wait to get there myself… since i own a wine bar i would have to say mine… winedown cafe!!! west reading PA….
July 2, 2009

crank
Broadway in Eugene, Oregon
July 2, 2009

jason carey
I gotta say that place is a little gimmicky and is for tourists. I think theese kinds of high concept places wear thin quickly and the technology starts to look tatty quickly.
I did see some good wines though
July 2, 2009

Laura Fritz
QOTD: I think CLO is my new favorite wine bar! I’ll have to check it out when I’m in NYC this weekend
July 2, 2009

Vanguy
Slick setup.
But why did you go back to the vending machine for label info when you had the interactive bar-table at your fingertips?
July 2, 2009

Joe Fernandez
Cool episode but I agree it seems like they don’t give you enough for what your paying.

QOTD: Morrell Wine Bar in Rockefeller Plaza
July 2, 2009

Dominus
How coooool! You even nerded it up high-tech style. The next time I’m in NY I’ll be sure to check out the Star Wars video winebar.

Sorry to hear the wine did not live up to the Vayniac’s recommendation. I didn’t see any Dominus?

Anyway, sitting out on the deck with a group of homies drinking the Villa Santa from a recent Portugal episode.

QOTD: Proof in DC. http://www.proofdc.com/

Have a Happy 4th to all!
July 2, 2009

Vanguy
QOTD: the beach
July 2, 2009

Kelly
Gary it would of been so cool if you looked the wine info up on the bar and not the bottle!
July 2, 2009

KenP
Why does Clo offer such huge pours? Can you request just a taste?

The place reminds me of a pachinko parlor. Without servers, what is the point? Even Mickey D’s has servers. And clearly, they don’t pass the savings in labor costs to the consumer!

Superb review of the Binder, GV.

QOTD: Soif, here in Santa Cruz, California.
July 2, 2009

Harp
That is the coolest table ever! We have a few of those tasting bars in Vegas but no visual screen-touch tables. Great episode GV.

Harp
Register4Wine.com
July 2, 2009

Scott EJ
G, you should’ve compared your notes to those at/in that cool table.

QOTD: In Fine Spirits in Chi. It’s a local joint w/a friendly staff and nice little selection that doesn’t break the bank. Plus, they have a store directly next to them of the same name that you can usually pick up a botlle of what you like from the bar. Also, LeCreperie in Chi. Maybe more of a restaurant, but their French is as solid as most wine bars and the food is pretty darn good. The ambience there would have you thinking you are in an old bistro in Paris.
July 2, 2009

North Carolina Wine TV (Kipp)
love the on the road shows!
July 2, 2009

Neil
QOTD: 750ML in San Mateo has a similar set-up, but gives 1 oz pours so you can taste more wines than lock in one glass of opus @ 50.00.
July 2, 2009

cgatesman
VERY VERY cool, Gary! Thanks for sharing that place with us. I definitely want to check that place out next time I’m down in the city!
July 2, 2009

Harry
Winery Collective in San Francisco is the favorite de jour. 15-20 boutique California wineries poured at one shop in the city
July 2, 2009

Banknote
They tried that sort of thing in Napa, but it didn’t last. Could have been the location though, not the concept that was to blame.

That table was great! I think its brilliant, gives people something to play with while they’re drinking.

QOTD: Willis Wine Bar in Santa Rosa, CA. Feels like an old Bordelo (not that I would know)
July 2, 2009

Ben N.
Vary vary cool wine bar. Would like see one in LA. I don’t have a favorite wine bar, maybe my own house is the best I can think of right now.
July 2, 2009

Banknote
Gary, I forgot to say, LOVE the traveling shows. Keep it up!
July 2, 2009

Bill
Very good show. Might have to pop into CLO one of these nights. Hope they appreciate the exposure GV gave them.

qotd: forget the name, but there’s a nice place on Amsterdam Ave in the 80’s.
July 2, 2009

Sarah Fowler
My favorite wine bar is The Winery at the Red Bar in Tallahassee, FL. It’s a great atmosphere, and you see *everyone* there for live jazz on Friday nights! Used to be super affordable ($5/glass house wines, which are excellent), but the price point has gone up a little. Still a really enjoyable place. I live in Orlando now and miss it!
July 2, 2009

Laurie in VT
I started watching just after this went up, and finally after several phone calls, supper, and another phone call I get to finish! Jeez!
Very cool place, great concept! I wonder what the noise level is like once it’s open, considering the extraneous noise and echo during the taping.
QOTD: None available to have a favorite , not within easy travel distance, at any rate.
July 2, 2009

Bill H
Clo sounds pretty cool, I’ll have to check it out next time I’m in the city. While not a wine bar per se, my favorite place to drink wine at the moment is Sel de la Terre in Boston, they have a great, mostly old-world list with a good amount of wines by the glass and it changes pretty frequently, always one or two outside the box styles, I was drinking this great Vinsobres for awhile, and right now I think they have 4 different dry roses by the glass. Also, I was at this place in Chicago called Eno (I think they have a few other locations) that’s all about wine, cheese, and chocolate, and they have a bunch of different flights of all 3, which I think is a pretty cool concept.
July 2, 2009

paryb
That was a really cool looking place!

QOTD: Unfortunately there aren’t any wine bars in my neck of the woods. Really cool one up in Santa Fe, NM though on the plaza called La Casa Sena, coupled with a pretty outstanding wine shop, it’s a kickass place to be.
July 2, 2009

Pat B
Gary,

Nice episode. Clo seems like a neat concept and definetly has a wide selection by the glass, but I can’t ever see myself going there. The room seemed kind of austere and I couldn’t help but think it looked more like a labratory than a wine bar. I don’t want to knock the place, everyone seemed friendly and the location is great, but I prefer a more personal experience where you can sit down, have a conversation and listen to music. That’s just my taste, but props to Clo for mixing it up and trying something new.
July 2, 2009

darryl
great show. love the wine bar themes. when you’re on the road, try to do a show at a wine bar…. gotta love the virtual wine menu.
July 2, 2009

Murso
That was excellent! I saw that bottle of Pride… That’s what I’d want.

QotD – Grovewood Wine Bar, North Collinwood,Cleveland. http://www.rovewoodtavern.com.

and La Cave du Vin, Cleveland Heights. http://www.lacaveduvin.com. They just got Duvel Green on tap, today! Yeah!
July 2, 2009

Andrew D
Hey Gary

Thanks for the show.

QOTD: Not too sure about my favourite wine bar. To be honest the choices in HK are pretty poor – either very average quaility wines or way overpriced. If I had to pick though I’d say the tasting room at Watson’s wine cellar that is a pretty cool concept.

Cheers
Andrew
July 2, 2009

Joel M
GV, An absolutely killer show. I love it when you bring a new twist for the viewers, well done. I go to a wine bar in Saratoga, NY called The Wine Bar, ha ha, no really that is what it is called. BTW I hope we can roll with a get together at the track this summer. Great show.
July 2, 2009

Dominick Mack
Big fan of the wine bar shows.

QOTD – I finally made it to Blue Ribbon Wine Bar after you did a show there, nice intimate place and very friendly staff.
July 2, 2009

Jan Culik
Hi Gary, Clo wine bar looks good, but what´s about the noise there?? I cant enjoy wine tasting in such noisy place. QOTD: Bokovka (Sideway) wine bar in Prague.
July 2, 2009

RANDI
GARY!!!
I am without a doubt going to checkout CLO.

QOTD: Theres a bunch.. The 8th Street Wine Cellar ..just a cool, relaxed place where I meet friends.. The Bubble Lounge..cuz I have a lot of memories there, Bin 71, Vino <-have taken classes here…love the place.

OH..I could go on and on..I just love the city..and wine bars.. Sounds corny, but I used to love to visit the Rainbow Room and sit at the bar, with that incredible view of the city and drink a glass of Champagne.
July 2, 2009

WinePT
QOTD: Never been to one. Here comes #700!!!
July 2, 2009

Keith Miller
My fav Wine Bar…. MY OWN in my HOME !!!!
July 2, 2009

*/^_^\*
cool place…..

QOTD: not many to choose from in Tulsa, but Sonoma Wine Bar is nice….
July 2, 2009

Joe and Nancy
Hey Gary,
Cool Wine bar. We like the concept.
In Pittsburgh we have several wine bars, but we would say our favorite is in the Southside of Pittsburgh called Ibiza. We would love for you to come to PA and we will treat you to a visit at Ibiza! Go STEELERS and PENGUINS!!
July 2, 2009

Gibb Brown
QOTD, gotta be honest, as a relative newcomer to the wine world, i find wine bars a bit condescending. after a few too many bad experiences with waiters looking at me like something they scraped off their shoe, I’ve stopped going.
July 2, 2009

Dr T in NC
QOTD — alas, none at this time
July 2, 2009

Thomas Moore
I LOVE technology!! That table is completely AWESOME! Great road show

QOTD~ Here in Las Vegas they have very cool wine bar at Green Valley Ranch that resembles very close to the one in your show today. Pay by the ounce type deal with Technology infused.
July 2, 2009

Ian L
Sweet looking place with a great concept and use of technology. Curiously enough, how are the wines dispensed? Straight from the bottle in the display or is there a big pot at the back. And are the wines fresh from the bottle or have been breathing for a while?

QOTD: In Singapore, Wine Company does a pretty good job with ambience and selection with about 50% from South Africa. Wine Connection is pretty good too ‘cos they extend into the lower price range which is good for a CKC like me.
July 2, 2009

Eli
I’ve been to Clo, and it is a total rip-off!! You said that the prices looked reasonable, and I thought the same thing when I first went there. $19 a glass seems ok for a full glass. But they only give you a puny 4 ounce pour. That is only 2/3 of a glass!! (A normal glass of wine is 6 ounces). Clo is made for tourists who buy one glass, get shocked by the price, run out of there, and never go back. This place is not made for repeat business. It is made for suckers who stumble upon this place while shopping on vacation.

QOTD: I went to Bar Boulud yesterday, and it was fantastic. That is my new favorite wine bar.
July 2, 2009

Kevin
Whoah. That place is gimmicked out!
QOTD: Hm. At home, Bibo. Tiny little place. Best we have. However, I’m going to give the highest praise to a frumpy little place in Auxey Duresses that sells wines by the glass from local producers. I had a grand cru burgundy by the glass that was well worth the few euros I paid for it.
July 2, 2009

Redmeat
QOTD…Purple….Seattle
July 2, 2009

ben from boston
found out today my friend’s big brother is a vayniac with a sweet cellar. small world.

what happened to the CKC play? nerdy is fun but I can only daydream.

qotd – too poor for wine bars.
July 2, 2009

Phredd
Really cool place. If I were a little richer, it would be a great place to go. I can’t afford to do much buying at restaurants, though. I usually have inferior wines at 100% markup. So….

QOTD: I’ve never been to a wine bar. Maybe someday, when I’m feeling flush or on my birthday or something.
July 2, 2009

timepilot
I love the wine bar shows, pls do more. While I’m making requests, pls do another cheese show – Everett was fantastic!
July 2, 2009

Leigha33w
QOTD-Swing Wine Bar Olympia, WA. love it and you would to.
July 2, 2009

amgryger
QOTD: Still, Enotecca Trastevere, Roma, Italia. So really great memories there, it’s going to be hard to beat.
July 2, 2009

David T (@ONUMello)
QOTD: Wine Guy Wine Shop in nearby Gahanna, OH
July 2, 2009

Will
Great show, cool place!
QOTD: Sadly, I don’t have one, don’t know of any in Columbia, SC.
July 2, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
Cool bar…..wow… they are mixing wine drinking and technology together and it is really is awesome.

QOTD:
Not much to choose from and the pricings are off the roof…
July 2, 2009

Xnegd
My favorite Wine Bar: http://www.yelp.com/biz/cioccolata-di-vino-berkeley

Two reasons:

A) They price from $4 to $60, that allows all friends to come and try something and enjoy.

B) It’s right near campus, and being sumer all the girls are in super shorts. Wine is about the experience, and I dig the experience here…
July 2, 2009

Al French
QOTF: Winestock, in Oregon City, Oregon
July 2, 2009

Trav
QotD: Firefly Bar & Grill in Encinitas, CA
July 3, 2009

GP
Super-Fab wine bar! I can hardly wait to go next time I’m in NYC! However, what were the kiddy-noises in the background? Maybe some employee’s kids hanging out before opening-time?…

QOTD: Recently went to Cru in north-Dallas (Plano); very nice, good food, too.
July 3, 2009

JimChem
QOTD: CJ Wijns at Birch Bay Washington. I bet you have never heard of that one. BTY “Wijns” they tell me is Dutch for wine.
July 3, 2009

flavasauce
cool little show, bummer about the wine and at $19 I’d be pissed! This is why I almost never do wine bars or even wine at resaurants- the mark-ups piss me off! I’d much rather buy a bottle of something I like for 19 bones and cook for myself or get takeout.

That being said…
Hotel Biron in SF is very cute.
July 3, 2009

my2cents
Thanks that was really cool.

What a cool bar. I have seen similar projections in the mall with a game or something on the floor and kids jumping all over em.

It’d be really coll if there was more depth of info into the regions and histories of wines and vines.

The people there seemed very welcoming and into expanding people’s experience with wine.

Kind of strange to me that they don’t have people pouring, obviously when more glasses equals more $ they would benefit from the precise pours from a machine. I have not been in a wine bar with machines (yet) I guess I am behind the times.

I am also behind on a few shows from the last week or so. So it’s time to try another.
July 3, 2009

Jake
I’m a little biased, but Salt Tasting Room in Vancouver

Vincafe in Alba, Italy

Terroir in SF
July 3, 2009

JJ
GV, I liked the show. Seems like a cool place to go after a show in the city.

QOTD: City Cellar in Westbury, NY: The foods good and the wine is reasonable- They sell half price bottles on Mondays which brings the price down to about retail.
July 3, 2009

thiago a
never went to a wine bar, I prefer enjoying at home with my family or sometimes divide a bottle with some homies.. maybe next time in the U.S. I’ll drop by some…

we’re expecting another cheese show, the first one was amazing! but if your father comes to tape with you, better bring extra cheese (and I mean, EXTRA cheese!!) Love you both!

big ups from BRZ!!
July 3, 2009

Christopher Scoggin
Fun use of tech and the “kid in the candy store” credit card system is a great trick to encourage spending more then you meant to

As a person who as a general rule does not fall for the brand name trap, I agree with you 100% on the get the same experience at half the price issue you discussed. Not sure there is much they can do about it. They can either geek it up and please the niche but reduce sales or aim for the lowest common denominator (oak/fruit-bomb) and sell that much more. The age old business quandary, no?

QOTD: I don’t roll big enough to afford by the glass prices so no wine bars for me. $20 a bottle is my upper limit so 12 bones a glass makes my brain hurt
July 3, 2009

terroirist
The Corkscrew in Rockbrook Village – Omaha,Ne.

Terroirist- aka Mike in Nebraska
July 3, 2009

Jordon
Hey Gary, I’d like that same sensation (fruit-bomb mmm) for say $15. Something fun, new world style. Every wine I have had (and it’s only been 3-4) have been not great to my palate. Usually too vegetal. Any recommendation would be great, because searching can be frustrating and expensive!
July 3, 2009

wayno da wino
#100, yeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaww!!!!!!
July 3, 2009

wayno da wino
WHOOOOOOOOOOOA, Was that Place Cooool or What????!!!???

qotd: Been to a Zillion Beer-Bars, but NEVER been to a Wine-Bar…..
July 3, 2009

Cesare
What a cool place, I’m going to have to go check it out soon. There is a nice wine bar in Garden City NY called Novitá that has a dispensing system behind the bar. But right now my favorite is Terroir NYC. No fruit bombs to be found there!
July 3, 2009

Medo
So here is your answer from Germany

My fav. “wine bar” is the Bar No. 10 in Giessen. Unfortunatley their wine list is not that “different”, but the Gin, Whiskey … selection is great!

Cheers,
The big German guy from the Cruise!
July 3, 2009

Thomas D.
Call me old fashioned, by I find that place a bit too gimmicky for me.

QOTD: I’ve actually only been to one wine bar before (There aren’t many in Victoria, BC. It’s more of a pub town) but it certainly was a lovely time. It’s called “After Dark,” and I mean to visit it again some time soon.
July 3, 2009

Steven
Hi there,

my favorite wine bar is il vino at Karlsruhe, Germany. They serve good stuff from Italy and cook fresh lobster. It´s delicious.
July 3, 2009

YoungDave
QOTD: TASCA WINE BAR, 8108 W 3rd ST, LOS ANGLES, CA!!!!!
July 3, 2009

Helge Hagener
Hey G.
I love the projector-touchscreen-action! QOTD: besides my own balcony with a wine from my cellar, my favourite winebar is “PIU’s” in Hamburg, Germany.
July 3, 2009

oscar falcón lara
I will definitely visit this place the next time I an in NYC. (hopefully soon)

I am wondering though, did the owner get dissed that you kind of gave a not so rave review of a wine he has for retail? I probably wouldn’t, since there are more than 100 wines he said but still.

QOTD:
My favorite place is actually not a wine bar since I don’t have a favorite winebar (if you don’t count my cellar), it’s the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany. A wonderful place.
July 3, 2009

Richard Arblaster
Wow I love the use of technology. A great idea. I’d just love to have that counter just for the geek/nerd factor alone

I’ve never been into a wine bar.

C’mon ep 700
July 3, 2009

Louis Boutinot
Thanks for the tip off Gary. I’ll have to visit CLO next time I’m in New York.

QOTD: My favourite wine bar is Terroirs in London which for me is even better than Terroirs in New York. Mostly French wines from small Bio Dynamic/Lutte Raisonneé/Organic producers. So many weird and wonderful wines served alongside top quality meats, cheese and French country dishes. http://www.terroirswinebar.com
July 3, 2009

Richie
QOTD: Gary you alarmed me with that question. With that question you made me realize that I don’t know any good winebars around here. I’m sure there are some but I have never really looked. Could anybody give me some tips about good winebars in Berlin?
July 3, 2009

MarcoDatini
Hi Gary, I’m from Dortmund in Germany. We have two classic winebars in Dortmund but my favorite place is the so called wine-garden of my wine merchant “cabernet & co”. When the weather is nice he sells his wines by glas and you can drink them in his wine-garden (looks like a very small beergarden without beer). And by the way his favorite wine growing region is Portugal – and one of my favorites too. Good look for #700! Greetings from Dortmund, Peter
July 3, 2009

MarcoDatini
@richie Visit “Rutz Weinbar” (chausseestr. 8 in Berlin). Check out under http://www.rutz-weinbar.de Greetings, Peter
July 3, 2009

Thomas_S
Cool location. I haven´t seen a winebar like this before. Some wines looks very expensive for one glas. The bar table was very interesting. You can get all your information about the wines you can buy.

QOTD: There is no winebar within an radius of 40 miles. But when I drive to my in-laws to Frankenthal (Pfalz), we visit evertime some vintner´s. It is always fun to sit there and try some wines.
July 3, 2009

wiljak
I don’t really have a favorite wine bar – I’ve had two great experiences in San Diego at the Hotel del Coronado wine bar (not sure what it’s called) but I don’t remember it being anything special as far as wine bars go…it was all about the company. However, my LEAST FAVORITE wine bar is the Torres Wine Bar on Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona. I’m not a big fan of Torres wines in general but this place somehow manages to make them even less enjoyable!
July 3, 2009

Glen
QOTD: Chai & Bar (Brussels)
July 3, 2009

Nick P
Tria in Philadelphia, PA.
July 3, 2009

pawncop
Haver yet to try a wine bar. Living in a small town has it’s advantages, but also it’s disadvantages.

That is one cool table and marketing concept.
July 3, 2009

Mojave Joe
After watching the show, my wife and I had a gewurztraminer that ‘changed our wine world’: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace. Can you do an entire show on this father-son, biodynamic team?
July 3, 2009

Jamie Barger
TOO COOL.
July 3, 2009

Joan
QOTD:Riposo. Great neighborhood spot-46th Street and 9th Ave, NYC,NY

I went to Clo when it first opened. The computer table takes a while to get the right touch and after you’ve had a few…
July 3, 2009

MaRc
#699……wonder how you’re gonna rock us up / nerd with us on epi #700. Cant wait!

Don’t really go to wine bars…prefer to open my own bottle at dinners or home, etc…
At wine bars, or whenever you order by the glass…you’ll never know how the wine has been kept or how long has it been open. Hence, it kinda spoils the true pleasure of enjoying the vin.
However, this is probably only a wine geeks perspective!
July 3, 2009

quaffed
qotd: Mesón de la Guitarra. Madrid, Spain
July 3, 2009

Don
Gary – TREMENDOUS EPISODE!!! It was great to get a behind the scenes sneak peak action to this innovative wine bar. I might have to seek this one out next time I’m up on NYC. I think this type of episode is another great tool for your arsenal Gary. You’ve been mixing it up quite a bit recently, which I appreciate.

QOTD: For my 29th b-day, my girlfriend took me to Il Bar & Panorama Restaurant within the famous Penn’s View Hotel in Philly. They have the world’s largest preservation and dispensation system which allows them to have 120 open bottles at one time. The right side of this photo gives a glimpse. They also have a huge menu of flights and you can get 3 oz “tastes” or 5 oz glasses in addition to the bottles and their reserve list. Definitely a cool place and ironically I overheard someone talking about Gary Vaynerchuk when we sat down at our table!
http://www.pennsviewhotel.com/il_bar/index.aspx
July 3, 2009

chef
love to see my city on camera! i was in columbus circle yesterday! totally probably walked right by you., anyway qotd, mine! vintner wine market 9th ave manhattan. beer and cheese baby. you gotta do a beer and cheese show!
July 3, 2009

moonbot
Looks like a pretty interesting wine bar — they have those machines at the wine shop near my house — they don’t really allow wines to breathe though, which concerns me when it comes to any wine that might need to open up.. Anyhow, what can you expect in midtown manhattan..
My favorite wine bar is Peasant, on Elizabeth between Spring and Prince. Kinda the best vibe ever.
July 3, 2009

Daniel
How cool is CLO!

If anyone finds themselves in Boulder – Colorado, I highly recommend:
http://www.thekitchencafe.com/winelounge.shtml
July 3, 2009

Glen....winecrazy.com
I love that place. WOW…..that is very cool. I’m gonn a have to try it. You should have went one to the left though and poured the Jonata..!!!!

QOTD: Vino Vino downtown. I’m a downtown kinda guy….
July 3, 2009

Jeff Smith
Great Show, Loved the location
They seem to have a great idea for a successful wine bar.

Love the Content, Keep it coming
Hope your family is doing well. Keep them first before work.
July 3, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
That seemed like a cool idea and a neat place to learn about wine and try new things. QOTD – My favorite places in the Smyrna/Vinings Atlanta area are Muss and Turners and The Vineyard. Both have interesting wines and bring in winemakers and other people with wine knowledge.
July 3, 2009

VioletRuby
There’s a wine bar in downtown Chicago called Just Grapes that has a similar concept with the credit card and automatic pours. Never been, but have been meaning to. Definitely the first time I’ve seen an electronic menu, very cool.

QOTD: Webster’s Wine Bar in Chicago. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, extensive wine list with thorough descriptions, and excellent food…all while remaining moderately priced.
July 3, 2009

Lauren Isabel
Excellent episode, classic GV passion, gorgeous location, enjoyed the company (Brian rocked), and, my favorite, fun facts! Great on-location thunder, GV! QOTD: The bar at 21 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA, during sunset. Good times!
July 3, 2009

jorge
hello. my favorite….wine bar…NECTAR WINE IN LISBON
and wine price value white..prova regia of portugal.again!
July 3, 2009

PrimoVino
Cool use of technology and design at CLO, although I have to assume that dictates the price of their vino. I saw a lot of pricey wines for just one glass as you were panning around. Either way, it was a cool spot…

GV- were you eating an otter pop before the show? I think your tongue was red, mine only turns purple from wine. Maybe you were drinking a Rose?

QOTD: I haven’t been to as many wine bars as I’d like, I often buy and drink here or hit the tasting rooms in Hood River or Dundee. But, I do like this little place over by my work called Rennaissance Wines (Hillsboro, OR) that does $5-$10 flights every Friday night at 5:00pm. It’s perfect after a long week at the office. It’s not the coolest place in the world, nor do they have the greatest selection, but the staff is cool and it’s convenient.
July 3, 2009

JB
Really liked this video. I think you should do more stuff like this, visiting bars and wineries. Really like the enthusiasm you bring. Nice to have something entertaining in the wine world and different from the dreary wine snobs out there. I’ve recently found your site but I’ve been watching all the previous videos and telling all my friends at the winery to check you out.
July 3, 2009

TE
Great show.

Clo is a great place where new technology meets old wine!

GV Great to see you yesterday!

TE
July 3, 2009

EmZee
It’s a tie for us; House Wine in Worthington, Ohio or Tutto Vino in Dublin, Ohio. Great episode! House Wine has the machines too, and they’re fun! It’s nice to taste just a few ounces of something you might not be able to buy a whole bottle of.
July 3, 2009

ctjones
Hey Gary…I watch you show consistently, but rarely post. I just have to say that way you described over extracted fruit bomb wines today was the best job you’ve ever done.

QOTD – I don’t have a favorite. I’ve been to many and I am almost always disappointed in the selection. I want something different, unique and tasty; however I usually don’t find the quality I am seeking. I also feel they are over priced for the quality I get.
July 3, 2009

Kevin K
QOTD: Never been to one. =(
July 3, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
Hey Marco. Haven’t seen a post from you in a while. My favorite wine bar is in Santa Rosa CA. Willies.
July 3, 2009

Lirpa
That really did look like a cool wine bar. However, it sounded like they had way too much noise pollution coming in. I like my wine bar to be more relaxing and quieter, perhaps with some jazz or electronica. It also looked not all that cozy and comfortable to hang out there. But i did like all the high tech stuff. I think this appeals for the techy/geek factor. But i probably still wouldn’t hang out there.

Hey, just want to throw this out there even though i know it’s a long shot. i recently watched John Cleese in his documentary called Wine for the Confused. I think you and he have similar philosophies about wine. I think it would be so cool if you could convince him to come on your show. I bet he would if you could somehow get in touch with him. He apparently lives in or very near wine country CA according to his film.

QOTD: my favorite wine bar is a place called Purple in Seattle. I love their wine flights that they pair with tapas. Yummy and very reasonably priced. And super cool decor. thepurplecafe.com. And not only is the wine list amazing, the food there is amazing too. i love, love, love their lobster mac n cheese. omg my mouth is watering just thinking about it!
July 3, 2009

Kirk
Great show…and it’s great to see CLO. I didn’t know about them and will try hit them up the next time we are in NYC.

QOTD: Morrell Wine Bar has always been a favorite of mine in NYC.
July 3, 2009

adrums
Cool place, I wonder how they keep so many open bottles relatively fresh…
July 3, 2009

Alex of Los Angeles
QODT- Vertical Wine Bar in Pasadena, CA.
July 3, 2009

Kirk Alexander
QOTD: International Polo Club, Palm Beach… the Seventh Chukker Wine/Tapas Bar.

@garyvee… come to SoFla and try it out! You’ll be my guest!
July 3, 2009

Andy
QOTD—- Press Charlotte NC
July 3, 2009

Dimitri
“Der Weinkommissar” located Bonn, Germany
July 3, 2009

Joel
Great show, GV!

QOTD: Haven’t been to too many wine bars, but had some Chilean wine last night at the Chaise Lounge in Chicago’s Wicker Park. Nice place. Maybe its just being able to sit outside at night for three hours… Loved it!
July 3, 2009

Brian
How cool, I’ll be in Northern New Jersey on business over the next couple weeks. Now I have a unique NYC destination to visit.

QoTD – The Cave @ Ventura Wine Company (Calfornia) or the Tasting Room at Calcareous in Paso Robles.
July 3, 2009

Francesco
QOTD: Sant Ambrogio Bar in Florence, Italy..
July 3, 2009

Tony and Lisa
Wine Shop @ Rivergate. In Charlotte NC. Like it as we can take our dogs, sit outside with a nice bottle of wine after we have taking them to their training. Guess you can call it a great family night out.
July 3, 2009

Phil Dunn
That place is Bitchen with a capital B.

QOTD: All I know is High Time Wine Cellars here in Costa Mesa, CA. The staff is great, and the wines are always interesting. Need to get out more. Would love to see something like this place in SoCal.
July 3, 2009

Phil Dunn
Oh – I also like Ino in Grenwich Village. Italian wine bar. The goat cheese and fennel frond brusceta is reason enough to go. Hope it still exists.
July 3, 2009

MT
Terroir, in NYC’s East Village. Wine guru Paul Greico’s selections are always provocative and thoughtfully chosen.
July 3, 2009

BobbyTiger
QOTD: It’s in my dining room.
I have a great house, great wife, great selection, at a great price point.
What’s not to like?

ps. Next time you have a cough, try the menthol drops. They won’t turn your tongue red.
July 3, 2009

Michael Clark
What I really like about you Gary is that you are not intimidated by your environment. You can sit in ‘their camp’ and tell it like it is on the wine you are tasting. Love the honesty. Love the variety of location. Love the show.

QOTD: Three Rivers in Walla Walla. My first real experience with wine. I will never forget that memory.
July 3, 2009

Ben
QOTD: Lincoln St. Fredericksburg, Texas http://www.lincolnst.com/
One of the only good wine bars I’ve been too

QOTD for you, What do you like better, baby artichokes or fried okra?
July 3, 2009

LisaPeacea
QOTD:I dont go to any bars. But if I did, I would go to that one.
July 3, 2009

Jason S.
QOTD: Proof in DC
July 3, 2009

Flavio
QOTD: Terroir in NYC is the best there is. Inoteca comes in at #2.
July 3, 2009

glenn
Clo is a place i can clearly skip in September. too antiseptic and techy. or i am too old?

QotD: W.I.N.O. in New Orleans is like a cool version of Clo.
July 3, 2009

M
QOTD: You’ve asked this before and I still have the same answer, Domaine Hudson in Wilmington DE.

CLO is like Disneyland or maybe it’s like Willy Wonka’s wine bar would be.
July 3, 2009

Carson Black
58 Degrees and Holding in Sacramento, CA
July 3, 2009

DAveA
nice interview of a new spot. thanks. My favorite wine bar is my dining room table with friends or neighbors over.
July 3, 2009

Richard Shaffer
My fave wine bar right now is Lelabar wine bar in Manhattan – west Village.

Richard
July 3, 2009

John
Gary, you can’t rate a wine that has been sitting under gas. Pop and pour one and then judge. Under gas it can get a little flabby and certainly subdues the tannins. It hurts the wines balance. Yeah, I didn’t believe it until my wife (a pinot lover)was disappointed with a glass of Roessler pinot noir and the sommelier said “I keep telling them not to put that wine under gas”. He opened the same vintage, he said it came from the same case as the gassed bottle, and it was like a different wine, great nose, nice fresh acidity and a much longer finish than the gassed wine. Pinot’s are finiky so maybe they are more sensitive to that treatment and most can’t sit around under vacuum, gas or recorked and refrigerated very long and still be drinkable, but I would not rate any wine from a “wine dispenser”.
July 3, 2009

The Lurk Monster
That technology was sick. I am completely blown away.
July 3, 2009

Rob
Cosmic technology at CLO.

Gary, wish you had tasted the Jonata which was one to the left from your taste. Have their inaugural vintage and have not opened yet!

@shorespeak
July 3, 2009

steveg
kir in portland oregon!
July 3, 2009

Vincent Jones
Nice place and I love how they did the wine menu.
It seams that there a little pricey though, and I don’t think you got $19 worth of wine. Cool concept but I think I’ll pass if I’m ever in NY.

Vincent
July 3, 2009

Stuart Reb Donald
My favorite wine bar right now is the Wine Loft in Mobile, AL. Maybe because it is the only true wine bar I have ever been to. . .
July 3, 2009

AG
Gary I believe you will like this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3KzprGxpZU
July 3, 2009

Dean
We have a wine bar at one of the local movie theaters. -about 24-32 bottles. I like that you can select two four or six ounces (full glass). So, if you just want to taste a more expensive wine, you do not have to pay an arm and a leg, if you love it, you just get more. Very nice system. My palate is not refined enough to say it affects the flavor or not.
July 3, 2009

BrianAF
Wow that place is really cool. The problem with places that have a high degree of novelty is that you are likely to pay for that novelty rather than the products that are contained therin. To me those prices for a glass (and this goes for most wine bars) are absurd. I don’t mind paying for a good bottle of wine, but 14 dollars for a glass of “I hope this is good” just isnt worth it. But the technology was impressive, if only we can get a wine bar to make the wine truly approachable.

QOTD Brix in Sunset Beach, CA
July 3, 2009

David
Well my favorite wine bar, was a wine shop in Kobe (Japan), called Bellier. Free Wine / Sparkling tastings on Sat, Sun, they would have 5 – 15 wines on the counter. random tastings, tastings by region, by type, awesome place for a hot summer afternoon….. but it closed…
July 4, 2009

Dean
Oh, on Clo. I like the concept, but I’d rather have stone and wood around than metal and plastic, not to mention it seemed noisy in a “busy mall” kind of way. Good wine selection and I do like the machines (if they let you purchase just a taste as an option).
July 4, 2009

Angela Carlson
QOTD: Alameda Wine Company, Alameda (SF Bay Area), CA. Karen, the owner likes many of the same wines and styles that I do and has taken the time to help me educate my palate. Her Tasting Menu changes every two weeks and she does both 3 oz and 6 oz pours. Keeping her prices low and wine accessible to drinking public is her goal. She’s celebrating her 1st year Anniversary on Bastille Day (7/14).
July 4, 2009

Rich Ritter in NY
What ever happened to the Twizzlers references? I love Twizzlers.

QOTD: shhhhh…terrior.

God Bless America!
July 4, 2009

Shawn_944
GV, good show, that is some sweet technology! Props to them. I would have like to see you compare there tasting notes to what you determined.

QOTD: there is really on two i know of in Edmonton, so 4th and Vine is where I am at!
July 4, 2009

normanzo
QoTD: favorite wine bar remains Otto in Manhattan. Excellent wines, good vibe, interesting people, great cheese, and –of course– Olive Oil Gelato.
July 4, 2009

SMB
Gary- I’m a three week lurker, first time leaving a reply. I’ve been going through the episode archive. Almost made it through August ‘06. This episode was the geekiest I’ve seen yet as cool as the field trip was. Saw you first via Career Renegade. Just got a job in the wine business after several years in the culinary end of the biz. You and WLTV rock! Love the show, man. Love how you don’t pull the punches. Keep it real.
July 4, 2009

SiggiWine
great show Gary

My favorite Wine bar is Vínbarinn witch is like the only serious Wine bar in Reykjavik, good thing about it is that it is in the middle of downtown and on working weekdays you can bring you own food to pair with the wines… that is if you know the owner like me
July 4, 2009

shan_dark
Wow, really bad ass…however, the location doesnt look very cosy and comfortable to me to drink a glass of wine. Wouldnt be an enjoyable bar for me, but its interesting to see how winebars can look like. Think this one would not run in Germany, though the table is great. The boss would also enjoy microsoft “Surface” Know that? Similar table, but without a video projection on it and much smaller.
July 4, 2009

jayjay
great episode keep it up im DYING FOR A PAUL JABOLET LA CHAPELL EPISODE,
pretty please,
July 4, 2009

Sonia
That place looks pretty cool. I’m getting more of a lab feel from it than wine bar… I’ve never been to NYC so maybe slick is the thing there!
QOTD: So don’t really have a favorite but here’s some that I’ve liked:
The design at CinCin in Reno, NV, was beautiful and comfortable but their selection was disappointing, I had a great time at the Double Helix in Las Vegas and closer to home I’ve only been to The Bounty Hunter in Napa, they have a great selection but getting in there anytime after 6 pm is almost impossible!
July 4, 2009

WineWoman
QOTD: Haven’t been to one in years. The last one I remember going to was Morrell Wine Co. ?? next to Dean & Deluca next to Rockefeller Center. 2 Wine Bars that I would like to go to are Darryl’s in New Brunswick and Rosie’s Wine Bar in Garwood. Maybe this summer…actually there are plenty of wines in the cellar to try.
July 4, 2009

Bobbie Smith
QOTD: 55 degrees in Atwater Village, and CitySip in Echo Park. Totally different wine lists. 55 degrees is better to go and hang out with friends, more intimate. CitySip, more for the fun atmosphere. Also, has some great Portuguese and Spanish wines. Owner is great too and she is very knowledgeable. I like Nicole a lot. Both have reasonably priced flights and the lists are constantly changing.
July 4, 2009

Rick Yaeger
I don’t get out to a lot of wine bars, but on a recent visit to LA a buddy of mine took me to AOC and told the house to just bring us what they recommend for each course and each wine. Awesome experience. Great wines. Amazing food.
July 4, 2009

Harrison Painter
The next time I am in NYC, Clo will be added to my to do list. The Star Trek tech is beyond Bad Ass…..A new word needs to be coined, as this is bad ass to the Nth power my man!

QOTD: I have been all business the last couple of years, so have not been in a wine bar since 2006! LOL Maybe I need to get to Clo sooner rather than later!
July 4, 2009

Tom
Really impressive tech and wine bar: Fun, useful, and compelling.

Great show for the topic and exposure to something new out there in the wine world.

Thanks!
July 4, 2009

Caitriona Johnson
Thanks Gary for showing us this cool melding of wine and technology. I’ll have to get down there and check it out.

My favorite wine spot is not necessarily exclusively a wine bar but I love to enjoy my wines in the killer atmosphere at the 121 Restaurant in the Oxford Airport. The wine list has some real hidden gems that complement the menu quite nicely. Check it out.
July 4, 2009

Mike Nelson
Gary!

Great shows lately. I like that you are returning to your roots with a clean and concise show about one or two wines. Keep the nerdiness going! Now you need to do a show about the German grape Dornfelder. Question of the Day: When was the last time you drank a Dornfelder and what was it? Mine was two months ago and it was an ‘03 Gutzler Flur 1 #361. My favorite wine bar? Wine Splash in North Park San Diego. In many respects just like CLO, but without the fancy table.

Mike
July 4, 2009

Larsen
Hey Gary.
We are a couple of golfers on the PGA European Tour following your every move on winelibrary tv. We are close to having watched every episode now, and we are loving it. Always nice to have something to do in the evenings in the hotels around the world. Keep up the great work. Kudos from Norway and Sweden. How about some more Sauternes tastings;) Gotta keep Mott happy!!
July 4, 2009

Mike
Came across your book on 101 wines, and enjoyed it. Now I am starting to enjoy your shows. However, being in Iraq current, I can’t sample many of the vintages that you have discussed. I have two questions for you. First, I am wondering if you have every done a tasting on the Rubicon Estate’s flagship wine? I have had the 2004, and the 2005, and truly enjoyed them. There is also a unique story I got while there that I think you would enjoy. Second, I am planning two weeks in the southeastern part of Australia, and wondering if you could suggest some wineries in the Hunter Valley region, or around Melbourne. I don’t think I will be able to get to the Barrossa region to take in their offerings. Again, thank you for your shows, and your enthusiasm. I am new to wine, and expanding my horizons, and your shows will help me do that, even when I can’t sample any until I return home.
July 4, 2009

Taper41
QOTD: Whichever one I am currently drinking in.
July 4, 2009

JenB
Wow. What a great wine bar. We need something like that in Chicago. Awsome. Thanks again for the great show. Hug.
July 4, 2009

JenB
Forgot to add my favorite wine bar: Tannins in Elmhurst, IL.
July 5, 2009

Mason
I want to go visit this wine bar NOW, GV!!!! Makes me wish I lived in NY, just so I can check out some of these places.

QOTD: I don’t know of ANY wine bars where I live…that is how out of touch my city is when it comes to wine.
July 5, 2009

Maggi Four
Very slick wine bar! I agree with some of the other posters that it could use a touch of warmth mixed in with the steely coolness…maybe a fire place feature and some velvety seating. You rock Gary, I’m learning a lot from you!

QOTD: Hitimes wine bar in Costa Mesa, Ca.
July 5, 2009

Jeffrey
GREAT SHOW!! Well my favorite wine bar would have to be Vino (Encino, CA). Vino has a very knowledgeable and friendly staff with a wonderful boutique wine list. Fights range from $10 to $20.
July 5, 2009

Ryan Mac
Gary, love it when you go on location. I appreciated the technological foray at Clo but I must be a romantic because I prefer an old style wine bar. I always felt that a wine bar should make you feel as though you just stepped in from the vineyard, even in NY.

QOTD: Living in North Georgia (suburb of Atlanta) for three years now and haven’t found a wine bar yet. If someone knows of one let me know.
July 5, 2009

Rich
Gary- first as a Jet season tix holder since 1968– love the J…E….T….S paraphanalia throughout your show– my favorite wine bar– no doubt– in the Portland PDX Airport– you can get a glass of Silver Oak Napa Valley for $20/glass, also grat Oregon Pinos (which you should review (Panther Creek, Domaine Serene, etc…)– also visited a wine bar in St. Emillion in the village where you get a glass of Cheval Blanc for $100 euros.
July 5, 2009

Kristen
I love it when you go places! Despite the fact that I think Mott is a ROCK STAR, I am a huge fan of the Flip Camera! I did like it more when you sat down to taste, because when you were moving around and showing us stuff, I thought that the movement was a little much…

QOTD: I need to get out more. I have never been to a wine bar, let alone what I would consider a good one!
July 5, 2009

Daniel
QOTD: My favorite wine bar closed :’ ( Vintage on West 93rd Street, NYC
July 5, 2009

Jarvis
Nice show!

QOTD: Currently I have found Cline Ancient Vines Zin to be delicious and priced right.
July 5, 2009

Cameron J
That’s a great looking wine bar, will have to try it the next time I’m in NYC.

QOTD: Mmmm, don’t have a favorite at this time actually. A few places I like in SF, but nothing picked out in Seattle yet.
July 5, 2009

Joyce
Gary..you have to post episode #686 on the right side of the page, along with other very memorable episodes, ie, the tasting out in the freezing rain/snow, and the “I eat everything from jam to dirt” episode. Episode #686 when you introduce the masses to little Misha is an instant classic.
July 5, 2009

Weston
qotd: salt tasting room in vancouver is really nice
July 6, 2009

Anthony
Just went to a place in Dallas called Cork in West Village—liked it a lot.

http://www.corkwines.com
July 6, 2009

Royce
qotd: my local wine bar here in Santa Monica – Bodega Wine Bar http://www.bodegawinebar.com/

Honoroable mention for local automatic pouring at a wine bar, like CLO there, goes to Pourtal down on Ocean http://www.pourtal.com/ee/
July 6, 2009

Austin B.
Al Mascaron in Venice, Italy was wonderful. It functions as both a wine bar and restaurant. No wine list. If you see the bottle on the wall, they will pour it. My whole family had a great time there.
July 6, 2009

hitman
Fun!!!
July 6, 2009

hugh
QOTD: I don’t have one. There’s not a good one to be found near me!!!
July 6, 2009

TallyWineGuy
That wine list is state of the art and where lists *should* be going. What I want when ordering an unfamiliar wine is info, info, info. Not really wild about the self-service part of the bar–once I leave my home I don’t really want to serve myself.

QOTD: don’t have a favorite, but if forced to I’d say Lee’s Wine Bar (Tallahassee)
July 6, 2009

Sebastian
Clo looks too Start Ship Enterprise for me. I think it appears too uptight, with its hermetically sealed bottle cabinets. I’m as nerdy as anyone here, but I think places like this risk giving wine a bad name.

My favourite Melbourne (Australia) wine bar is Joe’s Shoe Shop in High Street Northcote. Excellent selection of wines, and they’ll order pizza from their neighbour Meine Leibe, one of the town’s best pizza joints.
July 6, 2009

Chippewamike
Great show. Love the technology and the ability to use the card to order what you want when you want it.

QOTD: Wine Sync here in southeast Michigan. Small with great prices and good variety. No food, but you are more than welcome to bring your own to share.
July 6, 2009

david chandler
Corked.
July 6, 2009

J Crazy
I love Marugo in Shinjuku 3-Chome. They’re staff is really friendly, food is great (recommend the liver pate) and the place is always crowded with 30 somethings and younger kids. The place is really small but they pull it off well.
July 6, 2009

RichE
Loved the table, where can I get one… ha

#699 AND HOLDING.

STILL HOLDING

STILL ON HOLD
July 6, 2009

CS
Great show! It’s fun to visit places like CLO and see new ways wine is being presented to consumers. My favorite wine bar is “The Purple Tooth” in Annapolis, Maryland. They have a great selection of different variatals by the glass and specialize in grilled cheese sandwiches as well as great cheese and fruit boards. Gary would love it!
July 6, 2009

spaetm
Hey Gary,

I’m a few episodes behind, so I apologize if you’ve answered this in the episodes I haven’t seen, but can you give an update on the Vayniac Cab?

Thanks,
Mike Spaeth
July 6, 2009

BruceP
QOTD: Probably CAV or Hotel Biron in San Francisco.
July 6, 2009

Kathy Hughes
GAry, THanks so much for the trip to CLO; it was a fun experience. Hope to try it in person this summer. ALl the best from Champagne Lady aka Naples, Kathy
QOTD: Havnen’t been to a wine bar YET…will do this summer.
July 6, 2009

JayZee
We have wine bar near Cleveland here in Ohio called “87 West” that has a similar wine delivery system called “enomatic”. Pretty slick.

QOTD: In addition to 87 West, we like the Royal Vine Wine Bar with its outside seating in the Cleveland suburb of North Royalton and we also like the Markert Square Wine Bar in the Ohio City area of downtown Cleveland.
July 6, 2009

JB
Enoteca Cantinone “Gia Schiavi” – Venice, Italy
July 6, 2009

Jayhitek
Unfortunately I don’t go to many wine bars in the Boston area. I do love going out and drinking wine, but it’s usually with a meal of some kind.
July 6, 2009

Robert Holmberg
I live in Stockholm Sweden, my favorite Wine Bar is called PrimeWine Bar located in stockholm.
July 6, 2009

Chris
QOTD: Lelebar on Hudson in NYC.
July 6, 2009

Viggo21
Wine Trader…Lakeway (Austin), Texas. Awesome wine bar.
July 6, 2009

Guy
QotD: Gordon’s, next to the Embankment tube station, London.
July 6, 2009

Rob
55 Degree Wine in LA

http://www.55degreewine.com/
July 6, 2009

Adam R. Todd
Gary,
Enjoyed the episode at the wine bar. Especially because I am in the process of opening one hear in Canton, Ohio. I like the idea of every so many episodes traveling to diff locations for the shows. Any love the ideas and it is so nice to see someone else get as excited as I do about wine and willing to share it without being over the top snobby. Thanks Adam
July 6, 2009

Carlitos
The Wine Room in Winter Park, just North of Orlando, FL. For me it was the original Enomatic bar three or four years ago and I couldn’t keep my jaw from dropping to the floor. To the day I still think it’s the nicest one I’ve been to.
July 6, 2009

Robert McKinney
My favorite wine bar is 58 degrees & holding in Sacramento, CA. In the Handle District downtown with restaurant and retail store as well as storage lockers, a great place to try wines from around the world. Especially convenient as only blocks from workplace, 15 minutes from home!!
July 6, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD: Unfortunately I have to say I don’t have a favorite at the moment. That system was amazing. Was it completely custom or something other companies can purchase?
July 6, 2009

Jeff Riggs
The Wine Loft in Carlsbad, CA. Great selection of hard to find boutique CA, OR and WA wines.
July 6, 2009

Christophe
Sad but true, there are no great “wine bars” close by. Sad because I live in Napa Valley. I used to really enjoy Stave located in Napa but they shut down. Plenty of restaurants in the area that consider themselves wine savvy but no true “wine bars” If I had to choose one I would say Martini House
July 6, 2009

RonD
QOTD: Jen’s in midtown Anchorage, AK – in the Seattle area, Grand Cru in Bellevue

Cool stuff!
July 6, 2009

timshady
I was pretty impressed with Mario Batali’s Otto wine bar in NYC when I visited there recently. Great atmosphere, great staff, great munchies and great wine. What else can you ask for?
July 7, 2009

steveW colorado
Hey – Cool place. Thanks for introducing us to it. One question – How do they prevent their wines from getting oxidized? What I mean is, how long ago was that bottle opened that you tried – 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week?
July 7, 2009

bob c
Since I’ve never been to a wine bar, I’ll say the one at my house And I like the prices better also!
July 7, 2009

Jack Turner
Gary, loved the last few episodes. I really liked your take on the Shafer and it was great to see you in your own space. This CLO looks like a great place to have a drink and I like that it really offers up some variety. Keep up the good work.
July 7, 2009

K-9 Cop
Terroir NYC
July 7, 2009

innA
I have a Rolf Binder ‘Heinrich’ a while back – it was phenomenal for £10.. fruit bomb-ish, but unbelievably smooth and balanced. So much better (and less alcoholic) than anything I’ve had from Molly Dooker.

QOTD – There is a great store in London called The Sampler that has a similar set-up, but you can order in small/med/large glasses. Makes it a lot cheaper to sample some of the ‘wine icons’ when you can just buy a small sip.
July 7, 2009

Derick
I love that you’re honest about wines, even to close friends. I noticed this change over the course of your episodes and its a refreshing feature of your show. So many shows cater to something for the benefit of money. You cater to honesty and wine, which is the advertised essence of your show.
July 7, 2009

Mathias Eichler
Portalis in Ballard, WA
July 7, 2009

RodneyStrong09
QOTD: Dean and Deluca Wine Room Charlotte, NC
July 7, 2009

BurroBoy
QOTD: http://www.osteriapaneesalute.com/
tonight we are going to a special garagiste dinner featuring the new bottlings of http://www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com/ Hopefully they will be tasting the Frontenac Gris Vin de Glaciers…the stuff is killer.

NYPete…I remember you saying you hang out in Lake Bomoseen…the grapes actually came from a Vineyard in Benson just North of there!
July 7, 2009

Brittany
QOTD: too many to choose from but if I have to…here are my top three/four…
1)Cork or Veritas (Washington, DC)
2)L’Inoteca (NYC, NY)
3)L’Officina (Perugia, Italy)
July 7, 2009

Chris @ Rizzo
QOTD: Sasha’s, in St. Louis, MO
July 7, 2009

sara cee
qtd: havent read what everyone else wrote yet, but im assuming all answered terroir.
July 7, 2009

Amont
QOTD Tastes in Encinitas, CA.
July 8, 2009

Brusche
‘Taste’ at The Hague, Netherlands
July 8, 2009

steven-belgium
qotd: Pazzo, restaurant and wine bar in Antwerp, Belgium!!! With a wide variety of wines and the very funny and skilled owner/sommelier, William
July 8, 2009

Chris Davis
I love Terroir in NYC but my current favorite is a local wine (and pizza) bar in Norwalk, CT called Fat Cat.
July 8, 2009

Monica in Texas
Cork in Dallas uptown is fun! It’s a wine shop that also has a tasting center. They have their tasting bottles in those same kind of cases as Clo. They also use a store card to purchase wine, but that one you load up ahead of time. They have several tasting stations that are themed–regionals, whites, reds, collectibles, staff recs, etc. And they change it up every month or so. It’s a fun way to try some wines you might never have considered otherwise.
July 8, 2009

Otto
West Street Wine Bar in Reno, NV.
July 8, 2009

randyshakes
LXi in Tulsa, OK
July 8, 2009

MikeyTheHutt
QOTD: Terroir NYC, hands down. Claret in Sunnyside is also good for the Queens folk
July 9, 2009

winewookie
Hi Gary – great episode and great camera work by (i think) the bartender! is ‘Clo’ short for ‘clone’?
QOTD: Crush Wine Bar in Toronto – Jamison and Eric run a fun list that is always changing
‘97 Campoleone I sold here when it popped at $25 – a steal and a half!
July 9, 2009

Treb
QOTD; StoneHome Wine Bar in Ft Greene Brooklyn. Best wine list and perfect menu to match it. Amazingly romantic garden to enjoy it in
July 9, 2009

BillB
Thanks for the tour Gary. It was interesting to see this place’s flashy “tech” approach.
July 10, 2009

A-Gar
Very unique episode. I love the features of this wine bar.

QOTD: A little wine bar in Spokane, WA called bin98twenty. They have a nice selection of local and international wines.
July 10, 2009

Dan-o
Really cool wine bar. I would love to go.
GV – there may be a technical difficulty in your daily e-mails. I always watch for new shows, however lately the bottom show reference always refers to #687. Therefore, I am WAY behind in my viewing. I thought that you were on vacation or getting to know your daughter better.

QOTD – 6th & Vine – Winston-Salem, NC
July 10, 2009

Dan
Terroir in San Francisco (and not just because Terroir NYC doesn’t play vinyl).
July 11, 2009

MattE
Iron Bridge Wine Company in Columbia, MD is nice. More of a wine shop + restaurant. Buy there or drink there for $10 corkage
July 11, 2009

Larry Fitzpatrick
Gary

I saw your episode on Clo and had a appointment near Columbus circle on Wednesday. My daughter and I tried it out, it was amazing. The people there were great. They thought you were great. The wine was great. When I got back to Rochester, I told my wife, we will be going back next time we are in NYC. Thank you for the tip.

Larry
July 12, 2009

RIch Higgins
The Wine Cellar at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. If you’ve been to Vegas, I am sure must have visited
Very knowledgeable, friendly, down-to-earth staff – affordable to out of the park prices – a little short on the food side. Love it!
July 12, 2009

nick
cool episode, glad to see you exploring NYC a little. it really makes me want to check out Clo while i’m here.

QOTD- definitely Tria in philadelphia. not only do they do wine, but they have speciality beers and cheeses as well, which makes for a great all-around experience.
July 12, 2009

kathyintex ( kathyd )
Whoa! Great bar for oenophiles! Loved looking at it. Did make me feel a bit “mechanical” – especially the machines pouring your wine for you. Where’s the love? Where’s the passion?

QOTD: Fave wine bar? That would be Cru~A Wine Bar… Many locations, but MINE is in Shops at Legacy, North Plano – North Dallas area. If you go there tell Annette that KathyD says hello!
July 13, 2009

Ryan
Barcelona in New Haven, CT. Delicious Spanish wine, great tapas and a chic, but inviting atmosphere. Love the table with the fireplace in the middle. It is always packed here on weekends.
July 13, 2009

CTWalt
Gary,
Was in NYC yesterday and stopped by CLO… It was great. Thanks for the tip.

QOTD Bin 228 in Hartford CT.
July 14, 2009

Sen
Isn’t wine overrated? I would like to see some more Beer appreciation instead.
July 22, 2009

Aishah
QOTD:
I like Vintage in downtown Philly. It’s where I actually got my wine start.

I know a lot of people like Tria in Philly. There are two locations for Tria and the one on it’s either 11th or 12th street was VERY snobbish. The waitresses were very stuck up and seemed to perpetuate the stereotypes that make the average joe steer away from wine. I’ve heard good thinkgs about the Tria on twenty something street.
July 22, 2009

Mimere
QOTD: Without a doubt, the Water Street Wine & Coffee Bar in Peoria, Illinois. It’s the complete package, great people, great food, nice choices in wines, and something new to try now and again! Love it!
July 24, 2009

Debra J
Fav Wine War – “Hostile Grape” at the M Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas baby!
July 28, 2009

MarkyG
Was in NYC last week and went to Clo. Great wine bar. Loved the variety of the selection and the price range. The owner was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend eating before going though as there were not many nibles.
August 4, 2009

Kathryn
Favorite wine bar is Cab’s in Glen Ellyn, IL!