Gary, loved the trip show. I watched it all. And while most probably won’t sit through the whole thing, it is great to see what does happen behind the scenes. For those of us who are passionate about wine – it is very cool.

And kudos for whoever was filming. They did a great job with framing everything and mixing it up with zooms and back again.

The one problem with filming was hearing the interpretation of what was being said. Perhaps add sub-titles next time.

QOTD: this was great Gary.

Gary, loved the trip show. I watched it all. And while most probably won’t sit through the whole thing, it is great to see what does happen behind the scenes. For those of us who are passionate about wine – it is very cool.

And kudos for whoever was filming. They did a great job with framing everything and mixing it up with zooms and back again.

The one problem with filming was hearing the interpretation of what was being said. Perhaps add sub-titles next time.

QOTD: this was great Gary.

Simply amazing stuff Gary! Thanks for letting us in on your trip. This just might inspire me to get that wristband picture out to you:-) I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to be sipping wine in the heart of Bordeaux and you taste a wine so obnoxious it makes your knees buckle! The tips about the locations of the Chateaues and their proximity to the first growth vineyards alone are priceless. You really rocked it out. Thanks again and again! I can’t wait until tomorrow (and the arrival ’06 vintage too)!!!

Very cool. Really gives an idea of how special these 05 (and maybe even 06) vintages are. Seeing the look on GV’s face and his reaction when he was at Le Gay was awesome. Can’t wait to see more!

Incredible episode. Very informative in many ways. I wanted to make the same remark as some others: it seems like it would be a great advantage to learn a bit of French for these situations. Even basic pronunciation doesn’t take long to learn…

What a fun time you must have had. Nice show

Business-like it is, quite a change, not as perky. Haut Brisson: the most fun, bec/ you could do your own blend, very well it seemed. Le Gay was strange, somehow had the feeling that your host was testing you or maybe he’s nervous. (If so, then the corked bottle did not much to worsen that.) But surely more organized than Haut Brisson, and as such, too bad, more boring. Margaux, D’Estournel and HSL were more boring yet, too much of the action between the ears, little on your face, and none in words. All in all, interesting to see once, but not something to come back and watch again for enjoyment.
Tell us more about what you do tell the winemakers, aside from the instant, relatively cautious winetasting comments. And which winery was more fun to visit for you – nevermind the wine ratings for that purpose.

I love wine….all types…..sorry TomC….:)
JK

I love wine….all types…..sorry TomC….:)
JK

I enjoyed the first-hand peek as someone who hasnt made it to bordeaux yet. thought the chance to make your own blend was lots of fun. Its got to be a little tougher to give scores when you are looking the guy who made it right in the eye. Dont envy you that (except in a year like 05 maybe – you get off easy).

Wow. That was amazing! One of the best eps yet. Thanks for the inside peek. Loved it.

Awesome episode!! Thanks for letting us in!!!

Gary, Hell yes!! That was AWESOME!!!!!! Worth the wait. Can’t wait to see more!!
QOTD: This was well worth the effort. Keep it up!!

THANK YOU GARY!!! ALL THOSE THAT FOUND IT BORING,,, WELL, I’M TOO NICE TO TELL YOU WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR OPINION…. BUT THERE IS A WORD…. THAT’S WINE RELATED…. BUNG I BELIEVE HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY COMMENT TO YOU.
THANKS AGAIN.

Enjoyed the episode as something different and an experience we consumers would never get.

Suggestion for your first episode back in the office: tech guys need to edit the video to show your reaction as you tasted each wine, you need to tell us what you were drinking and then we need ratings and current futures prices so we can make decisions on what we are going to buy when we sell our left arm to finance these treasures.

Louisiana George

ps – If you decide to take the earlier poster’s suggestion of bringing a mic boom man with you on your next trip, pick me!

Thank you for sharing your time in France with those of us who can only dream of a trip like that. I am amazed at how you can go from wine to wine and still be able to differenciate the suttle differences between them. Good for you. Jerry the 2thdr

QOTD – I liked it.
I Canâ??t wait for tommorow.

Awesome footage – keep it coming.

Hard to hear, but interesting to see the places I’ve only heard of, and since our trip to France just fell through this will have to do for awhile.
Just read an interesting article in the New York Times Style Magazine for Spring by Harold McGee and Daniel Patterson debunking “terroir”. You don’t have to eat dirt anymore in your palate refining classes.

I now know why we are all asked to identify beyond being “lurkers”, Gary proves his following along with purchase power and then goes on this sick trip through Bordeaux. Awesome experience!
To create your own blend was incredible, then the “first taste”, Margaux, by Cos I was thinking Nic Cage in Leaving Las Vegas. Great to see you are human and not exploding and chipper all the time.
Gary, that was great, looking forward to ep.2.

Gary,
I liked it. i thought it was cool to see behind the scenes. it could have been edited down a little bit, but ill take this episode when you are out of town over some of those 1 wine episodes any day.
It looked really cold in those cellars.

Gary, thanks for Bordeaux tour. Suggestion, free bottle of wine to whoever posts first. Announce winners on friday. You’re amazing, thanks for great site.

I love it! I would never have gotten to experience a ‘day in the life’ otherwise. . . so cool to hear/see what your world of wine is like. Thanks for sharing! Only 25 min in. . . but it’s going down very smooth. . .

SPECTACULAREPISODE!!

Vaynerchuk-

Very nice. I got my first case from Wine Library today. Big fun and taste! Thanks for all of your work and your love for this. I’m in.