Great stuff, also good showing in Atlanta.

I like your style.

Look folks … first off, I hadn’t noticed the massive thread on the forum about this. Didn’t mean to beat the proverbial dead horse with my comment.

It’s a sincere compliment to have what you’re doing be on national tv. That’s killer!

The thing is I only know the Wine Library TV, Gary, not the real person Gary. I only have that to go on and after watching the CNBC piece I was left wondering if the Wine Library TV Gary was a character, a creation for the internet or for sales or whatever.

It sounds like from those of you that know Gary that he’s the real deal and that’s great! Those of you that know Gary personally can make that distinction, but us viewing via the internet can’t.

I don’t take my comments back in any way, though, because it’s essential to figure out what’s real and what’s a creation. Hell, that’s what education is all about. Wine Library TV is about education, is it not?

I needed some convincing and I got some. Let’s get back to tasting wine. 🙂

Well Gary after the last episode you have lured me out. Yes I comment on the forums quite a bit, but as you said “you are a lurker until you post in the comments section” so here I am.

Your QOTD for tomorrow should be what Brandon M suggested. I have found that the wines I choose on my own are never as good as the wines that you suggest.

Thanks for all you do!

Well Gary after the last episode you have lured me out. Yes I comment on the forums quite a bit, but as you said “you are a lurker until you post in the comments section” so here I am.

Your QOTD for tomorrow should be what Brandon M suggested. I have found that the wines I choose on my own are never as good as the wines that you suggest.

Thanks for all you do!

It’s great to see how much this stuff is taking off. Thanks to Gary I now have more credit card debt than I really wanted to have.

Gary, Tomorrow’s ? of the day:
What bottle of wine would you give as a gift to someone else, but you wouldn’t buy for yourself?

Nice poster in the background 😉

QOTD – what is your favorite movie? and what wine would you drink while watching it?

Oh, BTW. Before I buy one of those ugly WLTV shirts, GARY has to wear one on a WLTV episode. Then, and only then, will I order one. Also, if people didn’t like the wines Gary rates highly, they wouldn’t buy them! Wine is all about repeat business. If someone doesn’t like someone’s recommendations, they won’t keep coming back. Gary is very honest about the wines he recommends, and I value his opinion. Even if I don’t agree. I hope I got through this post after drinking a bottle of wine without making any spelling mistakes. 🙂 Keep it real Gary.

RE: pepper allergies; I went through pepper spray training today at the prison where I now work. The training indicated that .0005% of the population is allergic to pepper spray, so I suspect this translates well to peppers as a whole. And yes, I did get sprayed.

Gary,
when you were decribing the Starry Night i thought you were decribing my ex-wife at first.;) granted i have not watched as many episodes as other Vaniacs but i don’t believe you are giving a sales pitch at all. i’ve found the episodes VERY informative and honest. keep up the great work!
QOTD for friday: what is one of the oddest tastes/smells you have gotten from a wine?

Gary,
when you were decribing the Starry Night i thought you were decribing my ex-wife at first.;) granted i have not watched as many episodes as other Vaniacs but i don’t believe you are giving a sales pitch at all. i’ve found the episodes VERY informative and honest. keep up the great work!
QOTD for friday: what is one of the oddest tastes/smells you have gotten from a wine?

Christmas day Gary. Hate to say it but the Fins are looking strong and could ruin Christmas for a lot of Jets fans. Great episode. I appreciate your talking about the old versus new world wines and the fruit bomb. Haven’t seen an old world video blog yet. Maybe you have one in your future? Oh, and the winetaste tv lady is about as lame as Robin Leach trying to impersonate Mohamed Ali.

PJ I think you’re right about the phins!!

Doesn’t sound like this pelican is smiling at all.
Gary pumps enthusiasm into the world of wines.
He points out value oriented wines and wines for less than
20 bones, and even less than 10 bucks! And he wants us all
to enjoy wines in a demystified way. He wants us to try new things
and think about wine out of the box. And he is helping to educate us
all for free via the video-blog. Don’t offend the loyal Vayniac community
by taking pot shots at Gary. I mean really. Can’t you see he’s the real deal?
You know what? Everybody has their own tastes. You like Merlot, I like Shiraz.
No problem. Just don’t rant on the host, know what I mean??

Hello Gary,
Great episode and one to share!
I have been lurking and buying from WineLibrary for some time. First time poster.
Thank you for this great way to taste along with you, with friends, and family.
I ordered this sampler as soon as you posted and have been looking forward to sharing the moment.
This episode is another example of why I recommend WineLibraryTV.com to all of my wine friends.
You make wine and wine tasting a “fun/enjoyable” event.
I do not always agree with you (or Parker for that matter) but isn’t that what it is all about?
Happy Holidays!
Thanks.
Greg W
Greg W

So you’re obviously digging the ’03 Sansonnet, and previously dug the ’01. So is there anything about either that makes you solidly prefer one over the other, or is it just a question of mood?

â??Youâ??ve got some competition:
http://www.winetastetv.com”

She is wearing green (I hate green, btw). Jets fan, perhaps?

Go Vikes!
Lars

Pelican was just bringing up a point- thats all- Gary just gave me a Pazz on a $100+ dollar of wine today in person I know where he stands- If you cut and sliced all the times Gary didnt agree with Robert Parker you would think he thought Robert Parker was a dope- As followers of WL and WLTV we know he says he loves Robert Parker and respects him but if you dont see that part then why not ask the question-

We know he does it out of love but when you see clips on a financial show-and that is what MSNBC is and the host asks a question like that well thats the way it goes.

Brandon defends Gary like no other which is great because he speaks for all of us Vayniacs- but as this blog grows and Gary’s show grows – so will the questions

I too make a living selling something I love but yes I could sell anything also.

Ok, pretty confident I made no point at all- but anyway Gary loves wine and the business of wine and we love that little funky bast_rd for it!

I am looking forward to watching this episode again with some friends and the 4-pak I picked up in the store yesterday . . . especially after watching today’s episode!

In regards to all the comments on the CNBC piece; I am in sales. I believe any salesperson can sell anything to anybody at least once. But, to have a loyal fan-base like Gary has takes a person who truly believes in what he or she does. Gary works ridiculous amounts of hours, even reading and answering e-mails in the wee hours of the morning. That doesn’t happen with someone just wanting to be the top salesperson in the world — that comes from having a passion about something. Also, with all these unrehearsed and uncut episodes of WLTV for everyone to see — it would be nearly impossible to hide a false agenda. People, we are indeed fortunate to have found someone like Gary Vaynerchuck, and that he decided to follow his passions. Gary – your mom and dad should be amazingly proud!

QOD- What are your father’s top five wines?

Great ep. Just got my Vaniac shirt today. Love it!

I love this site Gary!…I have in less than a week become an official Vayniac. I really appreciate the fact that you remind people to explore what they like and not worry about what others think! In my opinion Gary you are truly Brillant! Smile…

QOTD – What wine do you like to drink when watching your favorite football team?

Oh yeah picked up my T-shirts today- Thanks Gary for making sure there are XXL’s for us less petite folks. Good point Jay

JOHNM, I will answer that ahead of time- my Fathers favorites are FREE FREE FREE FREE and anything in a jug with a handle

I love my Vayniac t-shirt too.
My wife says I’m obsessed.
1st the Dead, then golf, now Vaynerchuk!