Congrats Gary – Disappointed that the show wasn’t shot at Gordon Ramsey’s 3-Star, inc. a modest dinner w/ 2 or 3 1st growths — that would make for a tidy tab on the expense acct.

Congrats! And thanks! Spot-on (picked that up from the Brits yet?) with the hip hop soundtrack and the curveball of a tea tasting…if I were in grad school in English probably could do a thesis on wltv with a lit-crit analysis…wait, no, Media Studies/Philosophy at NYU.
QOTD: Corresponding with the explosion of wltv in the past year has been the growth of my interest in wine, beer (when will you taste some fine beers? hey, how about a Belgian lambic tasting???) and food in general. So compared to one year ago, I now have 100 bottles of wine in storage, I have tasted and thought about more than 100 wines and 60 beers. wltv has been hugely educational and fun.
QOTD 2 episodes ago (what is the best $12 wine you have had in the last 39 days?): I looked back and either I didn’t like it or it was less than $12 but TODAY I am drinking a fresh, real, simple but super tasty Castilla-La Mancha Tempranillo (85%) Cab (15%) 02 Fontal Crianza that I picked up for $6.29…medium-bodied, blackberries, cherries, chocolate with a decent bitter finish with well-integrated tannins, EASILY the best under $10 wine I have had in a year, let alone 39 days.

Congrats! And thanks! Spot-on (picked that up from the Brits yet?) with the hip hop soundtrack and the curveball of a tea tasting…if I were in grad school in English probably could do a thesis on wltv with a lit-crit analysis…wait, no, Media Studies/Philosophy at NYU.
QOTD: Corresponding with the explosion of wltv in the past year has been the growth of my interest in wine, beer (when will you taste some fine beers? hey, how about a Belgian lambic tasting???) and food in general. So compared to one year ago, I now have 100 bottles of wine in storage, I have tasted and thought about more than 100 wines and 60 beers. wltv has been hugely educational and fun.
QOTD 2 episodes ago (what is the best $12 wine you have had in the last 39 days?): I looked back and either I didn’t like it or it was less than $12 but TODAY I am drinking a fresh, real, simple but super tasty Castilla-La Mancha Tempranillo (85%) Cab (15%) 02 Fontal Crianza that I picked up for $6.29…medium-bodied, blackberries, cherries, chocolate with a decent bitter finish with well-integrated tannins, EASILY the best under $10 wine I have had in a year, let alone 39 days.

I’m feeling and experiencing wine now the same way as Harley Stan.
Thanks to everyone at Winelibrary, and to all the viewers for making this community something fun, educational and exceptional!

I’m feeling and experiencing wine now the same way as Harley Stan.
Thanks to everyone at Winelibrary, and to all the viewers for making this community something fun, educational and exceptional!

Congratulations Gary and the entire WLTV team!
I know you’re not a beer guy, GV, but please find a good pub and try something on the hand pump!

QOTD: WLTV has vastly expanded my wine horizons, from learning how to give an un-self conscious tasting note to better understanding how to categorize my own tastes.

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Congrats on the 1 year anniversary. Hope everything is going well in London.

QOTD: The way I talk about wine has COMPLETELY changed. Before, I was getting most of my vernacular from Wine Spectator and their reviews. Now, I use alot of your terminology, but most importantly, I say exactly what comes to my mind. If my wine smells like a cereal i eat, or a household product i use, then I will say it. As opposed to trying to find smells that I knew were “supposed to be in a wine”.

The second major thing is I have been trying more wines from different regions. It is fun being adventurous, and your show has helped steer my purchases in a great direction.

Congrats, and here’s to another year of changing the wine world!

GV-
Congrats on the 1 year anniversary. Hope everything is going well in London.

QOTD: The way I talk about wine has COMPLETELY changed. Before, I was getting most of my vernacular from Wine Spectator and their reviews. Now, I use alot of your terminology, but most importantly, I say exactly what comes to my mind. If my wine smells like a cereal i eat, or a household product i use, then I will say it. As opposed to trying to find smells that I knew were “supposed to be in a wine”.

The second major thing is I have been trying more wines from different regions. It is fun being adventurous, and your show has helped steer my purchases in a great direction.

Congrats, and here’s to another year of changing the wine world!

Wow, 1 year! We have seen you grow from a very mild-mannered, quiet, business-like conservative host–to the out-going, fun, rock chewing, dirt eating, sock sucking, freeze your butt off in the sleet crazy guy we all love! I can’t wait for year 2!

QOD: This time last year, my wine vocabulary consisted of “white, or red”?? Now I can use the word ‘terroir’ in a sentence!! HA! Thanks for the entertainment and info, keep it coming! Congrats on year 1!!!!

One year? Hell, I’ve only known of this place for less than two weeks, put my wine appreciation has been changed forever. The enthusiasm you share with all of us to explore,, and that’s really what it’s all about, not getting in a rut, but trying new things and learning how to explain what you are sensing. And I laugh everytime I think of you saying, “Let’s drink some God Damn wine!!!”
Yes let’s,. Congratulations and Best Wishes for year two. tks GV

QOD: It’s broadened my wine knowledge, I’ve tried a ton of stuff I wouldn’t otherwise have tried, and I’ve gotten to know (and become friends with) a bunch of folks from this site. It’s been a great year!

congrats man on one year. thats awesome

QOTD A year ago, we used to read Parker’s reviews and wondered why he never mentioned the lizard backs and worm heads we were tasting. Then we discovered Gary V. Now we look forward to popping a bottle, slicing some cheese and listening to Gary go nuts.

Thanks to the whole crew that makes this happen!

Happy FIRST anniversary! You’ll remember this when you’re old and soaking your “teeth” to get the purple out.

Congrats on a great year! As per usual, you’re well ahead of the curve — the predictions are that Southern England will eventually be a world-class wine-producing region. QOD: I am spending more on wine…and drinking varietals I never tried before.

Congrats!!

I’ve only been watching WLTV for a few weeks and I am already completely hooked. I look forward to many years to come.

QOTD – I’m trying new wines and learning a lot, thanks Gary!!!

I’ve learned that the day really flies by when you’re catching up on old WLTV episodes. I’ve aslo learned that ETHUSIASM BREEDS ENTHUSIASM. The more I learn the more I’m humbled by what is the wine world.Wine is fun damn it. Trust you’re palate. Try new stuff. Congrats on ONE YEAR!
Thanks WLTV and GARY V….!!

oh yeah, I’ve also learned the Bears need a new QB..

Hey WLTV–Kudos, congrats, thanks!!! WineSpectator sent out an email today mentioning how they’re about to start a weekly video blog. Now where do you think they got that idea?!? Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery. but there’s only one GV. And I trust his opinion more than Laube and Co these days. Well done, Gary! Now get some sleep.

Ooops. QOTD: I no longer misprounce the names of wineries quite so often…Keeeesler….

QOTD: Trying different things. Gary Vaynerchuk for President in ’08! Come on people, who’s with me!

Gary – Happy Anniversary! As my grandma used to say, “…and a happy many more!”

QOTD – GV & WLTV is what has changed me wine-wise. You produce a great product. You are contagious, infectious, hilarious, entertaining, informative, and have me totally hooked. Thanks for maxing out my credit cards, tripling the size of my wine cellar, improving my wine education, and helping me to find and drink much better tasting wine. Thanks for creating WLTV and for all you and your staff do to make it so good!

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Absolutely awesome episode. I’ve really enjoyed the program over the past few months – – I found it through Google, while I was trying to figure out some information about how to decant wine. Since getting the straight info from you on that, I have learned so much about wine. You might piss off the distributors and the wineries, but from a consumer standpoint, I get the feeling that you’re telling the truth when you praise a wine – – particularly because of your unceremonious way of panning the bad ones. Your enthusiasm and personality really show through, and I appreciate the dedication and hard work of you and the rest of the crew that makes this show happen.

QOTD: I don’t feel embarrassed anymore to roll up into a wine store and ask for anything I’m looking for – – if the director of Ops at Wine Library pronounces things how he wants to, then damnit, so can I! As long as the right bottle ends up on my table, what the hell, it’s just wine.

WLTV has definitely changed my wine world.

Congrats!! And thank you!! My wine experience has improved by leaps and bounds since first discovering the show. I can actually have an intelligent conversation about varietals and terroir. For this I thank you and the entire WLTV community. (as i raise my glass) To many more years of WLTV!!! Cheers!!!

Congrats!! And thank you!! My wine experience has improved by leaps and bounds since first discovering the show. I can actually have an intelligent conversation about varietals and terroir. For this I thank you and the entire WLTV community. (as i raise my glass) To many more years of WLTV!!! Cheers!!!

Congrats on one year!!! Thanks for th T-Shirt deal! I now drink wine from countries like Spain, Chile and Argentina that I would have never thought about before.