GV and camp,

It appears as though my previous comment may be redacted due to poor phrasing on my part. I wish to clarify my intentions as apologize for any offense.

My point was that GV has a great thing going and I truly believe the community would readily accept any change Gary wanted to make. The WLTV community is growing and that is largely due to the word-of-mouth of fans. You can’t get better advertising than that. One of the best things about the show is Gary’s honesty and purity.

What I really want is for Gary to trust his own opinion, to not make changes to the show because someone else said he should. It’s great to try new things, but do it because you want to; not because someone else said so. Does any of this sound familiar? The palette evolves, but trust your palette; it hasn’t let you down so far…

Thanks to Gary and the WLTV crew. Speaking of which…I’d like to see more crew appearances on the show. I want to see Mott more…and the rest of the crew.

Again my apologies for any offense. It was not intended.

Jason S

Change the show and I’ll stop watching and buying from wine library. Nuff said. Okay, just kidding but don’t change or I might. Or might not. Uhh…anyway…bye.

Your opening drew me in right away, not sure what people are looking for. You’re going to have critics no matter what you do, especially on the internet.

So, uh, are we saying that you have to drink the whole bottle of wine in one sitting? Because I don’t. I’ll open a bottle and pour a glass and put the cork back in, and then have another glass the next day from that same bottle and then the day after that again. Tastes fine to me. But I don’t know anything, so…..

Great to see those half-bottles being felt out for a couple of rounds. I’ve seen them in the decent wine shops around here, but I was always a tad intimidated about grabbing one since it seemed that nobody else in the shop seemed to care about them at all. To heck with it, next 2 bottles I buy will be half-bottles… just fits my single-and-just-out-of-college culture better. Not enough wine-friendlies to share the THUNDER with if I happen to find a wine that really brings it on, and I’m not THAT interested (anymore…) on just getting loopy.

QOTD: “What should you do?” Do another Barbaresco show! Do a blind Barolo + Barbaresco show to see if you can figure out which is which. The subtleties of the differences still elude my palate, especially if we’re talking about a mix of producers and vintages.

To answer your real question, I think you’ll get plenty of responses if you ask for more intro vids. Doesn’t have to be for every episode, but when you get a worthy one sent to you, let ‘er rip. Also, it doesn’t have to be a “sucky” intro. Why not ask folks to give intros that will totally pump people up for the show to come? Or a random mix of both would be fun.

Keep trying new things (and wines) bro, cuz that’s what you’ve inspired me to do!

KEEP THE INTRO

DONT FORGET ABOUT YOUR VALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHIC

PLEASE

Throwing my two cents in here…(regular poster now baby!) I say keep doing the show the way it is. I think it becomes apparent right away you’re completely authentic and true to yourself and I believe that’s what makes the show unique and worth watching. Why change that to possibly satisfy a few extra “viewers” at the expenses of those many true viewers who already do love the show. I understand the desire to appeal to as wide an audience as possible (you are promoting a business after all), but at what point do gimmicks like a “fan” intro start turning off your true audience and customers.

I’ll admit I hadn’t the faintest interest in wine (I drank it, but only when the table was), never mind a desire to watch a wine podcast. I first saw you on the couch of a certain other little podcast where two guys drink beer (go figure), I was curious, so sought you out and it was your intro with your over the top enthusiasm in wine that got me hooked. Sure maybe it’s off putting a little at first, because that’s probably the last thing you expect from a wine show, but it works, because it’s who you are. Please don’t become Sir Gary Vaynerchuk. I wouldn’t have lasted a minute that first time if I got Sir Gary, it was Gary Vay-ney-chuk that got me to think who is this guy and made me want to watch. Keep that in mind.

qotd- i love the intro… don’t change it. Maybe serve up a “Sir Gary” episode & then everyone will want the “real you” intro…

“WOOT!”…that was for liking Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer” too, but don’t tell anybody.

QOTD: I like the idea of a quick intro theme song under 15 seconds of video cut together from your episodes, then start up the show with the same intro as always, enthusiasm to the max, and being yourself 100%. I like you the way you are, as well as the show, and a production value-boosting edited video intro is the only addition or change that I would want to see…as long as you keep everything else the same. See you in San Fran on Saturday, Sir!

That was an above the standard mean show. You had more energy and pizazz, oomph and zing on this episode than most. Keep it up!

Also…

I don’t think you need to disclaim anything at all. People should get over themselves and accept you and what you do. If you start caving in to requests to change what you do, when will it end.

That having been said… “The Show” with Ze Frank used to have a thing where they asked viewers to tape the intro and send it in. It was usually pretty good.

So maybe instead of getting rid of the into, you can get everyone to do it for you!

Why would you want to become PC? Your show is a direct contradiction of “Wine PC”, which is great.

But, the show of the two little girls watching the show on the computer was also great!

I guess, its difficult to do all things well to suit all tastes!!

QOTD: You should shave your head. That will change the wine world, mos def.

Half bottles are definitely a good way to try a few wines without breaking the bank. Also, getting samples from wineries is another good way to try wines without paying much (or anything) for them.

I like the intro. The few times I haven’t heard it (Sir Gary), it has made me sad. I like the idea of having others tape the intro imitating you doing it. No disclaimer needed.

The two girls are so cute, and I enjoy the show as well although I’m feeling extrememly sleepy today…

Gary – people who are critical of the intro should go back to reading Wine Advocate. End of story. The people who are turned off from the start, won’t like the show down the road and will only want you to change more.

On the topic of an “Introduction” that’s not a bad idea. But you shouldn’t force your audience to sit thru it each time (LAME!!). Instead, make a separate “Introduction to WLTV” video. Have it prominently on the side bar.

The Intro video could feature some (short, fair-use) snippets of you appearing on Conan, etc. As well as a call out quote from the TIME interview, etc.

hm… how about opening every show by filming your reaction to the also-famous “Two Girls and a Cup” video? if it works for Joe Rogan…

Great show Gary. I suffer from a spouse that does not like wine. It is really hard to find quality half-bottles. This gives me some hope that it will catch on.

Also, are thoes Vacu-Vins a viable option if you plan on drinking the wine in the next few days? I haven’t known anyone to use one.

QOTD: I love the opening, so I think you should keep it the way it is.

Just wanted to stop by and say that I love your show! Makes the work day go by much faster!

Nice, half bottles rock! I agree on Chehalem’s Reserve Pinot’s; they need some time in the bottle. I had some 2001 Ridgecrest Res I got on clearance this year that was drinking beautifully.

Nice, half bottles rock! I agree on Chehalem’s Reserve Pinot’s; they need some time in the bottle. I had some 2001 Ridgecrest Res I got on clearance this year that was drinking beautifully. As for the opening, I love it. How are you gonna start the “Thunder Show” without any thunder? Come on! Don’t change who you are, Gary. If you have to have a disclaimer I like the idea of viewers submitting “warnings”. Maybe those people who don’t like the opening should step up and make one for you!

“This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”

— William Shakespeare

QOTD: Keep the intro, its not broke. It sets the tone and energy right from the start so the viewer knows they’re really watching something. I don’t want to be seduced along gently – I want a good, exciting ride!
If you must tinker, work on the basics: sound, lighting, camera angles, editing, interruptions and preparation.

I loves me some WLTV!
HB

Love half bottles; they promote variety, even if both members of the couple drink.

On the other hand, full bottles often give surprisingly pleasant results when you aerate longer than you had planned.

Depends on the wine.

Went to Chehalem last week. Had a private tasting, one featuring a half bottle. Could not agree more about your comments about Chehalem. It is howeve hard to get in Boston.

Gary,

Love the show…THE WAY IT IS. I know you want to appeal to “all” audiences, but I enjoy your opening the way things are and feel it reflects your personality and what you are about.

Changing the wine world shouldn’t mean changing who you are…just my 2 cents. With that being said, I do think getting the vayner-nation to make intros would be a fun way to get people involved in the show.

Keep up the good work!