EP 381 New Years Eve Wine Tasting With No Champagne

Gary Vaynerchuk has one last episode in 2008 and thanks all of you for the support and for being a part of the Thunder show.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Cartuxa Pera Manca WhiteOther Portuguese White Wine

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Nothing wrong with the article, but that headline– got to be the most depressing thing I’ve read all year. Fortunately, it’ll be over soon 🙂

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  • nickel and dimed

    Great tribute to the fans!

    I’m going right where today’s episode went and try new things and seek out values this year! Thanks for the great times. As a 5 month viewer, I have nothing but praise. After looking at past episodes and comparing them to now, they just keep getting better. Happy New Year!

  • nickel and dimed

    Great tribute to the fans!

    I’m going right where today’s episode went and try new things and seek out values this year! Thanks for the great times. As a 5 month viewer, I have nothing but praise. After looking at past episodes and comparing them to now, they just keep getting better. Happy New Year!

  • Thanks for a great year Gary! Only discovered this about half way through 2007, but now we go into the wine store always looking for something new and different to try.

    Cork’d could use a mobile version for the iPhone 8)

    Really looking for to 2008, and especially pairing wines with cheese. Love cheese!!!

    Happy New Years!

  • Thanks for a great year Gary! Only discovered this about half way through 2007, but now we go into the wine store always looking for something new and different to try.

    Cork’d could use a mobile version for the iPhone 8)

    Really looking for to 2008, and especially pairing wines with cheese. Love cheese!!!

    Happy New Years!

  • pete c

    It’s great to see who is changing the wine world! Nice end to a great year of WLTV. My favorites were Sasquatch and the Jack-O-Lantern. Happy New Year to all the Vayniacs and G.V.

    Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • pete c

    It’s great to see who is changing the wine world! Nice end to a great year of WLTV. My favorites were Sasquatch and the Jack-O-Lantern. Happy New Year to all the Vayniacs and G.V.

    Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Spinner

    Awesome 1/2 year (ya ya, newcomer, lurker here, guess that is my New Year resolution…)

    Anyway, I am so glad I came across this site. Saw it on Diggnation, and got hooked by the thunder that was raining down, big time. Gotta get me a wristband…nice ending.

    Enjoy 2008, and good health to all.

    Spinner

  • Spinner

    Awesome 1/2 year (ya ya, newcomer, lurker here, guess that is my New Year resolution…)

    Anyway, I am so glad I came across this site. Saw it on Diggnation, and got hooked by the thunder that was raining down, big time. Gotta get me a wristband…nice ending.

    Enjoy 2008, and good health to all.

    Spinner

  • mrzitro

    top 51

  • RB

    GV,
    Thanks for a great year on WLTV!
    Thoughts for the show:
    1. Keep it to 20 minutes or less
    2. In 2008, will be very excited to see the 05 Bordeaux’s tasted. The QPR’s especially.
    3. You have to have your dad on again…loved him!
    4. Keep pushing the envelope for our tasting..I had the riesling with steak…not my favorite..but was fun to try.
    5. Keep up the enthusiasm. It is awesome!
    Happy New Year!

  • RB

    GV,
    Thanks for a great year on WLTV!
    Thoughts for the show:
    1. Keep it to 20 minutes or less
    2. In 2008, will be very excited to see the 05 Bordeaux’s tasted. The QPR’s especially.
    3. You have to have your dad on again…loved him!
    4. Keep pushing the envelope for our tasting..I had the riesling with steak…not my favorite..but was fun to try.
    5. Keep up the enthusiasm. It is awesome!
    Happy New Year!

  • Sangio

    Great show, great business, great person keep it up. I started watching the shows when they were still in double digits.

    You have expanded both our horizions and our palette, while shrinking our funds. I applaud you on all accounts.

    You challenged us to taste 365 wines a year. I have searched out wine tastings in my area and have been close to the high standard you set. My only fear is what you will ask of us in 2008, and if I can meet that challenge.

    Keep it up, I have only tried a few Portuguese wines, and currently own none. A new challenge.

    My goals for 2008 are Live, Love Learn. It should be easy to find ways to work wine in to each of my goals.

    GV, keep it up, don’t jump the shark in 2008!

  • Sangio

    Great show, great business, great person keep it up. I started watching the shows when they were still in double digits.

    You have expanded both our horizions and our palette, while shrinking our funds. I applaud you on all accounts.

    You challenged us to taste 365 wines a year. I have searched out wine tastings in my area and have been close to the high standard you set. My only fear is what you will ask of us in 2008, and if I can meet that challenge.

    Keep it up, I have only tried a few Portuguese wines, and currently own none. A new challenge.

    My goals for 2008 are Live, Love Learn. It should be easy to find ways to work wine in to each of my goals.

    GV, keep it up, don’t jump the shark in 2008!

  • Kirk

    Great Show once again…and the montage was very cool….How long would it have been if everyone who got a wristband actually did send in their photo? Thanks for a great year, and keeping wine fun.

    QOTD: What was the question of the day…I’ve already forgotten. Hmmm Oh yes…Constructive critism…if that’s how it’s really spelled.

    Good job on getting the word out to other audiences…great job on providing a community that promotes people with a passion for wine to get together…and I really liked seeing your family on the show…will we meet Lizzy next year? I hope so…a wife is priceless and deserves appreciation from all who benifit from your hard work.

    Changes…can we get the shipping laws fixed? Someplaces can and some places can’t ship to my state (Maine). I’d love to see NJ on board….I’m tired of buying wines from New York when I could be bying them from you…..

    Happy New Year

  • Kirk

    Great Show once again…and the montage was very cool….How long would it have been if everyone who got a wristband actually did send in their photo? Thanks for a great year, and keeping wine fun.

    QOTD: What was the question of the day…I’ve already forgotten. Hmmm Oh yes…Constructive critism…if that’s how it’s really spelled.

    Good job on getting the word out to other audiences…great job on providing a community that promotes people with a passion for wine to get together…and I really liked seeing your family on the show…will we meet Lizzy next year? I hope so…a wife is priceless and deserves appreciation from all who benifit from your hard work.

    Changes…can we get the shipping laws fixed? Someplaces can and some places can’t ship to my state (Maine). I’d love to see NJ on board….I’m tired of buying wines from New York when I could be bying them from you…..

    Happy New Year

  • KW

    Happy New Year! This was your breakthrough year with all the media spots and thousands of email. You have lots of fans and new customers as well.

    QOTD:
    1. Love the show but keep it to 15 mins or so.
    2. Do more vertical tastings and comparative tastings of same types of wine.
    3. Bring on more Guests to get their perspectives.
    4. Let’s see which if those 05 Bordeaux brings the Thunder

    Overall. Keep the Thuunder rumbling! This is one vayniac who has started to taste a lot more wines and spent a pretty penny getting my wine stock up to date. All because of WLTV.

  • KW

    Happy New Year! This was your breakthrough year with all the media spots and thousands of email. You have lots of fans and new customers as well.

    QOTD:
    1. Love the show but keep it to 15 mins or so.
    2. Do more vertical tastings and comparative tastings of same types of wine.
    3. Bring on more Guests to get their perspectives.
    4. Let’s see which if those 05 Bordeaux brings the Thunder

    Overall. Keep the Thuunder rumbling! This is one vayniac who has started to taste a lot more wines and spent a pretty penny getting my wine stock up to date. All because of WLTV.

  • VinOrecul

    Well Gary, when you get that moment alone inside yourself. I am sure you will see what 2008 holds. This wine world is yours, take the ball and run. Your leadership skills have already laid the foundation. What are you waiting for my friend?

    Vayniacs, once again lets be safe…responsible and not just tonight but every night.

    Best wishes to all from Seattle!

  • VinOrecul

    Well Gary, when you get that moment alone inside yourself. I am sure you will see what 2008 holds. This wine world is yours, take the ball and run. Your leadership skills have already laid the foundation. What are you waiting for my friend?

    Vayniacs, once again lets be safe…responsible and not just tonight but every night.

    Best wishes to all from Seattle!

  • FT in FC

    I caught the Ellen show and have been a Vayniac ever since. I’ve learned more about wine in the last 3 months than I learned in the previous three years. I love wine and now WLTV has become a fun part of my daily routine.

  • Why fix it if it ain’t broken!?!?

    Happy New Year! Be safe. Drink something good!

  • FT in FC

    I caught the Ellen show and have been a Vayniac ever since. I’ve learned more about wine in the last 3 months than I learned in the previous three years. I love wine and now WLTV has become a fun part of my daily routine.

  • Why fix it if it ain’t broken!?!?

    Happy New Year! Be safe. Drink something good!

  • Rice

    QOTD: Just keep doin what ya doon, keep nimble and let the tide push and pull you into different directions if needed, but keep at the front edge of it… you know what I mean?

  • Rice

    QOTD: Just keep doin what ya doon, keep nimble and let the tide push and pull you into different directions if needed, but keep at the front edge of it… you know what I mean?

  • JC

    Hey, Happy New Year everyone! Thanks Gary & Mott!

  • JC

    Hey, Happy New Year everyone! Thanks Gary & Mott!

  • Tony

    Great year buddy. Keep rolling large. We love ya.

    QOTD: Build a real cellar

  • Tony

    Great year buddy. Keep rolling large. We love ya.

    QOTD: Build a real cellar

  • FJDR

    QOTD: The show is great, the only bad thing is the lack of a “Link it up Mott” tee. I didn’t understand the explanation of why you refuse to create one – clarity is needed on this point so it can be redressed. Aside from this injustice, the show is terrific and you should continue, perhaps forever.

  • FJDR

    QOTD: The show is great, the only bad thing is the lack of a “Link it up Mott” tee. I didn’t understand the explanation of why you refuse to create one – clarity is needed on this point so it can be redressed. Aside from this injustice, the show is terrific and you should continue, perhaps forever.

  • Dr. Dan

    Thanks for all the memories in 2007, Gary.

  • Dr. Dan

    Thanks for all the memories in 2007, Gary.

  • Ant’ny D.

    GV… Thanks for a great twenty-oh-seven. This is the year the wine bug bit us, so we are looking forward to a great 2008 of wine tasting experiences. Can’t wait! Best wishes for a happy healthy new year!

  • Ant’ny D.

    GV… Thanks for a great twenty-oh-seven. This is the year the wine bug bit us, so we are looking forward to a great 2008 of wine tasting experiences. Can’t wait! Best wishes for a happy healthy new year!

  • kidder

    Yeah Yeah!!! HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Give me my MOTT Tee!!!!!!

  • kidder

    Yeah Yeah!!! HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Give me my MOTT Tee!!!!!!

  • kidder

    Link it up BIAAAAAATCH!!!!!

  • kidder

    Link it up BIAAAAAATCH!!!!!

  • kidder

    Uh???? Great show guys????

  • kidder

    Uh???? Great show guys????

  • Tom R

    I was surprised to see how many fans of WLTV are dogs. In my state, dogs can’t drink until they’re 21 — which, if you take dog years into account, amounts to virtual prohibition — but I guess things are a little more liberal elsewhere.

  • Tom R

    I was surprised to see how many fans of WLTV are dogs. In my state, dogs can’t drink until they’re 21 — which, if you take dog years into account, amounts to virtual prohibition — but I guess things are a little more liberal elsewhere.

  • Skol

    Thanks Gary,

    Happy New Year and many more.
    It is enjoyable to participate with you and the vayniacs on something we all appreciate.

  • Skol

    Thanks Gary,

    Happy New Year and many more.
    It is enjoyable to participate with you and the vayniacs on something we all appreciate.

  • Great show as always and have a most Happy New Year!

    QOTD: Learning about and trying new wines that I may have never had the opportunity or better yet, the “enthusiasm” to try. This past year has been fun, fun and fun and thank you Gary Vay-ner-chuk for your tireless effort to change the wine world.

    Happy New Year and . . . . ..

    GO COLTS!

    P.S. I had this tonight for our New Year’s dinner: ’05 Pinot Noir Belle Glos Las Alturas Caymus Santa Lucia Highlands, CA and I must say was very, very good.

  • Great show as always and have a most Happy New Year!

    QOTD: Learning about and trying new wines that I may have never had the opportunity or better yet, the “enthusiasm” to try. This past year has been fun, fun and fun and thank you Gary Vay-ner-chuk for your tireless effort to change the wine world.

    Happy New Year and . . . . ..

    GO COLTS!

    P.S. I had this tonight for our New Year’s dinner: ’05 Pinot Noir Belle Glos Las Alturas Caymus Santa Lucia Highlands, CA and I must say was very, very good.

  • QOTD: I can’t possibly make any constructive criticisms or suggestions — it’s your show, and you’re doing great. It’s constantly evolving just as it should. Just keep going, and be true to yourself.
    And thank you for a very important year of internet viewing for ME and the thousands of others!!!!!!!!!!! This show and you got me involved on a level I never thgouht possible, and it was scary, and I liked it, and it was important to me, and it made me think, and act, in a completely different way.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Much Love,
    Your Favorite Vayniac 😉
    (aside from SS Chris)
    Pipes

  • QOTD: I can’t possibly make any constructive criticisms or suggestions — it’s your show, and you’re doing great. It’s constantly evolving just as it should. Just keep going, and be true to yourself.
    And thank you for a very important year of internet viewing for ME and the thousands of others!!!!!!!!!!! This show and you got me involved on a level I never thgouht possible, and it was scary, and I liked it, and it was important to me, and it made me think, and act, in a completely different way.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Much Love,
    Your Favorite Vayniac 😉
    (aside from SS Chris)
    Pipes

  • LOVE LOVE LOVE the show. I was surprised to see a picture of my husband and I in the first ten! I think you should do a tasting pack once a month so that we can taste with you. We did that with your Christmas Eve episode on Christmas Day with the family and had so much fun!

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