Nice try guys! “95” on the effort, 82+? on the content. And not sure about that guy under the table…

No question of the day? When is Gary back?
We needed more of AJ…it’s not illegal if he spits the wine right?

Gary,

You stankin’ slacker you promise 12 and only give us 11????? I knew the success would go to your head, tell the boys they’re no Joey Bishop, David Brenner, John Davidson or Bob Newhart to your Carson (although the dude with the moustache does remind me of Joan Rivers).

Good thing Bobby is not ordinarily in that spot when you’re at the wheel he’d be doused in wine every other episode.

I knew something was up when there were six at the table but seven names.

Anyway, welcome back (at email already????) pretty shifty, like we weren’t missing you enough. Although the effort is appreciated there’s only one Vay-Ner-Chuk (but A.J.’s showing potential, watch your back.)

well done! but who the flack is the guy on the floor!?!?!?!

Good stuff! Great to see the other guys from the store get some air time. That being said, Les Hauts De Pontet is a major pass at 25 bucks.

Nice way to finish. The team covers for you. Do share what they do for you in their day jobs.

Good gods! That was like watching amateur porn, but in this case, the whole thing only lasted under four minutes… no stamina.

Good effort, though, lads. Good to see you throw down while the boss man (can I say the Peter North of wine tasting?) is away.

Disclaimer: I have no idea who Peter North is – a friend told me that would be a funny reference. Nor do I watch amateur porn.

Better than no show, hahaha… just kidding. Well done, guys. Nice selection of wine. I watched this while sipping on my 2002 Rosenblum Cellars Chateau La Paws Petit Sirah, which made your show all the more enjoyable. ¿? Read my tasting notes on the Chateau La Paws in my cork’d page. Gary, come back!

Very good price for a Pauillac, and a 90 pt. wine, it’s a steal!

Where’s Anti???!!!

Good to see a little of the crew made me laugh… Welcome back GV in advance great effort by all the wltv staff good job guys thanks.

YESS!!! I like to think that this ep was inspired, at least partly, by a message I sent to GV about a month ago when he forgot to do a few eps. Maybe not, but it’s good for my ego.

QOTD for Gary: Who are these people? I recognize some of them, but I’d really like to know what they do. Was that guy on the ground the cameraman?

btw, THANKS GUYS!

great episode….i would like to see a repeat with the 2004 Pontet Canet..better yet, an episode with both a first and second wine of a few reputable chateaus…..

question of the day: why was there no question of the day?

Based on all the queries I guess the caption isn’t obvious:

From left to right, Ian Dorin, Brant Krihak, Craig Perretti, Frank Rhien, Jim Gorman, Brandon Warnke, Bobby Shifrin.

I recognize Ian from the blind tasting episode (c. 200) so I reckon Bobby is playing the door mat.

QOTD: Couldn’t they round up a couple of chairs out of the six that match?b Ha ha

Good save. Hope Gary’s boat didn’t run aground.

Thank you all, Ian, Bran, Craig, Frank, Jim, Brandon, and Bobby. Nice team effort and showing good spirit.

Quite telling, though, Gary must be running a tight ship. The treasure chest is open with Cap’n Gary V not at home and instead of a Petrus the folks choose a $25 bottle. And then, rather than swallowing the 90 point Bordeaux everybody obediently spits it back out. Wow… privilege of swallowing wine during work is all Gary’s. Irony behind, you guys are fun and honest – go WL team!

PS: Holgi & Christoph, Gruesse. A propos, gibts denn nen guten, trockenen rheinischen Riesling von 2005, nicht diese klebrigen Fruchtpunsches (Kabinett, Spaetlese etc.)?

I forgot QOTD: The symbol… Yes, why pi (3.14 etc.)? Not seen the movie. Please explain. Ian? AJ? Please add an update.

My wild ass guess: Gary’s in Greece, you drink a Pontet, starts with a P – or “pi” in Greek. Long shot.

AHH pre 21,geeezz at 20yrs old I knew squat about wine. I just wanted a buzz no matter where it came from or what I drank. Now I think I’m a little smarter. Next time let the staff get smashed a see what they really want to say about the vino.

You guys really suck! Get Gary back ASAP.

Hey- have a ?
Was Bobby Shifrin the one on the floor
under the table?
🙂

Thanks for all the episode Gary.

Bring back the Legend……!
Thanks to the guys holding down the fort but it looked more like the last day at the Alamo.

Thanks GV~!

Nice group thing, but no QOTD?

QOTD: What do each of these guy do at Wine Library?
They are a nice group. I like how each one gave their full 2 cents worth.