Gary I can’t wait until next week to see Chris Stan’s spreadsheet.

Chris Stan – I know I will appreciate your hard work. I’m also a novice drinker and wanted to try some of the wines that Gary rated highly. Thanks again to both of you for making this happen.

Mary

Well Tampa Steve…since I own my own company and have to answer to clients…I guess slacking off would kill my business, and hence not allow me to buy wine. Do you really think I’m gonna let THAT happen? 🙂

Can’t say that I listen to Pat Benetar, allthough that name reminds of an all time classic movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High!

My winery would be called: Chalk Lines
The marketing on it would be Phenominal, I got all kinds of slogans. If someone can have a winery called Bad Fish, then I can have Chalk Lines!

Thanks for the mention Gary!

B

If I were to name a wine it would be called: Rocky Cabernet…(Rocky is to me, what the JETS are to Gary)

Gary, I have the perfect name for your wine : Two Buck Vaynerchuck ( a pun on trader joe’s, two buck chuck)

Stallion

Matthew L, Gary would be nuts if he didn’t write off the wines he tastes on WLTV! He’s got the best evidence the IRS could want – him tasting the wine on video and the boost in sales that each wine gets after he reviews it. If I remember correctly, in the WSJ article (or maybe it was the interview), Gary even said that a wine he panned had a 5% boost in sales after it was on WLTV. I’m sure to the IRS, Gary presents WLTV as an advertizing expense, pure and simple. I’m not saying that’s what Gary thinks of WLTV, just how he presents it to the IRS. Gary is nothing if not a businessman, and I’m sure he knows how to play the IRS like a fine instrument.

well, i live in alabama….so i understand the lionel richie thing….we get that in the mail the minute we’re born around here. anyway…i am not sure what to tell you about your pat b. problem…i have a strange obsession with michael mcdonald….does that count for anything?

I would call my wine “95 Points” any higher number might be to presumptuous!

I assume this has not been already taken?

Dan R. in Kansas

The name of my winery would be the location of my 25-acres. If the property was located on or near say “Settlers Hill” that would be the name.

Winery name…Most likely Bon Vivant…but I also might keep my primary company name of Halcyn.
BTW…edamame are soy beans and that means “beans on branches”…usually steamed at Sushi joints but great from the grocery too. Get the frozen bag and poke some holes in it. Straight into the Nuke. Times vary depending on modles but 2-3 minutes twice will do the trick. Sprinkle with GOOD olive oil and some course celtic grey sea salt and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. BOOOYYAAAAHHHHHH!!!
I am a HUGE sushi fan and look forward to the Sake episode.
Glad you are back safe.

Italina Stallion…Classic…Two Buck Vaynerchuk, He could put two Deer on it and charge $45 a bottle.

My winery will be named Boat Mountain Vineyards. The only grapes growing there now are wild possum grapes. Maybe a pinot la possum would be my first 90 point wine. Boat Mountain is located in the Southern Ozarks(Newton County, Arkansas)

Gary is checking her out! http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tingliu/

Thumper’s mother says, “If you can not say anything good about a wine give it a seventy-five.”

Shahtow Mahrgo Chais

Gary

Our ?????????????? ripples from the glass with juicy strawberries, subtle hints of cranberries and a subtle sweet rosylicious finish on the palate. Great for sippin’ with veggie polenta, fish tacos or seared ahi.

As embarrassing as it is to say it, Barry Manilow…. Great show, Besides the fact that that lunch box turns my stomach being the hard core Dolphin Fan that I am. Chateau E-Rock baby!!!!!!!!!

If my wife and I opened a winery, we’d have the initials to support S&M Vineyards as a name. Bottles with subtle whip or boot heel imagery would be fun if BATF could stand it. Our slogan: “We whip our grapes into shape”. Gladyo are back and thanks for pre-taping several so we didn’t go into WLTV withdrawal.

Hedonist Vineyards (with a cool logo)

We all know that the first glass is for “medicinal purposes” as put forth by the FDA or MDA or
whomever..(a glass a day keeps the doctor away). What is consumed after that is purely for the enjoyment of the consumer. Right? I will confess to being a “wine hedonist”, among other vices.

If being born January 1953 makes someone old enough to be Gary’s mother, then Pat Benatar is old enough.

BTW, I googled GV and I got a NY Times article stating that WL ships wines for about $1.00 per bottle. Is this true? I’m paying $2.17 per.

Hey Gary.
I just watched yesterday and today’s episodes. Both episodes were great. But, were you a little gassy in yesterday’s episode? I am pretty sure you squeezed one out in the middle of the Arrocal tasting. Go back and look – and listen. I think your eyebrow even raises a bit and it looks like you’re fighting back some laughter. If I’m right, I love the fact that you didn’t tape that one over again. Maybe too much yoo-hoo in the earlier episode.

Hey Brandon, where does that name come from
(chalk lines)? We thought the sniffles you had were from allergies. I also have a guilty admission to make, Hi my name is Chris and I listen to Hall&Oates. There i said it, i feel better already.

So Gary, now that you’ve covered Alsace, will Lorraine get equal time?

A couple episode ideas. Don’t think I’ve seen these…
1) Port wines (maybe compare Portugal to Spain & Australia)
2) Wines from up-and-coming American regions outside of the West Coast and New York. Maybe some from places like Ohio & Minnesota.

QOD: Well, we’re already considering whipping up a few carboys with the neighbors. We both have daughters named Grace…so…”Two Graces”.

GV – Pat Benatar & Lionel Richie???? You are worrying me! If I were to rate them, they would be an absolute pazzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!

QOD: My winery would be called: Maceo

The review on wines from the Alsace filled a gap. Thanks for covering it. Again, nice variety of selections. I like the idea of a number of wines from one country with a mix of grapes. Italian whites would be fun.
As for music, generally listen to a lot of The Band, the Dead and Jerry Garcia.
One comment above about Squirt. Didn’t think anyone else remembered it. That reference was a “blast from the past.” Do they still make and sell it?

Smart Ass Vineyards

Pat Benetar is really good in concert. She’s as old as my mom, but she still rocks.

Thanks for yet another informative and entertaining episode. And, Iâ??m sure youâ??ve heard this a million times, but your style is fantastic! Itâ??s nice to see someone sincerely enjoying wine without the snobbery and pretension. Your enthusiasm is infectious.
I was wondering, are you a self taught wine expert, or have you actually had formal training of some sort?
Are there any books you would recommend to help foster oneâ??s knowledge of wine?
Any advice for someone in the early stages of their wine education?

Ohâ?¦Cedar Stand or Laughing Demon for the Question of the Day.
And don’t feel bad about the Pat Benatar thing, I caught my husband burning an entire CD of old Van Halen songs.

WLTV Viewers,

As Gary said, we met today. You can not believe how different Gary is from his “facade” on WLTV. He’s a poser. I came off the elevator and he was berating, borderline abusing, several employees. Then, when I was introduced, he waved me off and walked away. It was as if I was “NO SOUPED” (my 2nd “no soup for you” reference).

Just kidding of course. Gary was as gracious and approachable as you all imagine he would be and it was great to finally meet him after many emails.

Whomever has not had a chance to visit the store…YOU NEED TO. WL is an amazing store and I’m not just speaking about the esthetics. Usually, retailers are strong in some areas(great selection), but weak in others (poor customer service)….there is almost always some kind of trade-off. Not so at WL. Here are the attributes IMHO:
-The store is beautiful
-The climate controlled “Wine Room” is “off the charts” gorgeous–see Ep #4 for a Tour)
-The selection is incredible
-The service is truly remarkable-there are like 30 people on the floor..all with GREAT attitudes…all very helpful..and all with great knowledge.
-AND, with all of this “VALUE ADD”, the prices are the BEST!!!

I live about 20 miles away, but will NEVER go to another store for wine.

GARY, I congatulate you and your father on a remarkable achievement…you both deserve all your success!! (please forward this note to your Dad).

Wow only 47 comments so far as of 12:45am. Must be the whites. I dont care for them much myself, but I had to comment because I like the poster. Jim Beam is the best, especially the Black. Dont know if I would want a winery but I have seen an unusual bottle of red. Ever hear of Firestone Jarhead Red? Owned by some Marines. Ting sounds like the beverage Lilt in Scotland. Very delicious.