It won’t be going anywhere. How else could Gary release all this energy that he has, and also, he is just starting to make it big…he has been on Conan, Ellen, Nightline, NPR, and probably much more….You just can’t do it man….you’re to committed to us. Also, if you leave we won’t be changing the wine world…Peace

QOTD- How about doing it 2-3 times a week instead of every week day? You can’t stop now there is still much work to be done.

QOTD: Don’t know. But I’m really bummed if WLTV is going away completely. I’m new to wine and have learned a lot from GV- my wife and I watch most every day. We often get too wrapped up in work and kids and life in general- the show has provided a common ground for us to enjoy together (once the kids go to bed). Gary’s enthusiasm and passion for wine (and life) has helped to reveal a whole world of wine enjoyment for us. No more Yellowtail. I hope we’ll all continue to see Gary in some format- TV?. If not- thanks for getting us started. Best of luck.

Show closing down? Too rigerous of a schedule? Not enough love coming your way? Go ahead shut her down, who needs you? The king is dead! One less competitor in the field.

Did I just say that? Hey, Gar, just kidding! We would miss you your daily rants and advise. But as most comments say, no one is buying it. I do believe this format needs some buffing up. Doing this daily takes the edge off of you at some point. I still stick with my earlier comments when you asked the QOTD around Christmas time, “what do you see for WLTV in 2008?” I see a change in format to inclusive of food, different venue(s), down to 2-3 times a week, plus a separate recommendation list available to loyal WLTV viewers.

B

Maybe Gary’s moving to Seattle, WA.

Show will change, be ‘owned’ by AppleTV, but go forward in different form.

This is total BS. If the show is ending, I think you owe your loyal viewers an explanation. Thousands of people spend 15 to 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week, watching you. That is no small commitment. Many of these same viewers have become patrons of your business, putting money in your pocket. Then, out of the blue, you let it “slip” that there are only 7 shows left, with no explanation, leaving many of us scratching our heads. Frankly, you are disrespecting your viewers by acting this way. You want lurkers to leave comments; you constantly beg people to “friend me up.” Then, you turn around and act in a way no true “friend” would act. If the show is ending, just say so–and WHY. If Mott is leaving, just say so. If you’re merely planning changes to the show, just say so. If this is just a way to get people to pay more attention to you or to lavish you with praise and thanks, then you have succeeded. But, please, enough of this coy crap.

Just a thought about the “re-taste: The Torbreck Run Rig may have changed less because it is such a powerful and intense wine. Put another way, this wine may take even more time for the aeration to show the same effect as the Achaval Ferrer Mirador showed.

QOTD: Only you can prevent forest fires (termination)!!

If the show were truly ending Gary would have given an emotional speech about how much it has meant to him and how much he will miss it and most importantly…why he is leaving. I would expect tears and sadness…TO style. This is clearly a setup of some sort. At the very least it will be entertaining to see what happens. Some people didn’t like the Vayniac Cab build up, but I think most people would admit that it was at least entertaining and interesting to speculate on what the countdown was for. The next two weeks should be fun.

Gary, I know that the concept is not going away. It is obvious to us watching out here that you truly enjoy your role in informing and educating in a way that removes some of the stigma associated with wine reviews. I am just curious where this is going, maybe guest hosts like Johnny Carson.

Distributors, wineries, and anyone else giving you flack about panned wines need to give you better product. I have seen you pan a few wines I really enjoy, I did not stop liking them because of your opinion, I just chalk it up to a difference in opinion. I have tasted a few of your Vayner-Steals and some I loved and some I was a little – meh.

Anyway, if you do decide to truly end the show. Thanks for creating something very special and making it fun.

Gary, I know that the concept is not going away. It is obvious to us watching out here that you truly enjoy your role in informing and educating in a way that removes some of the stigma associated with wine reviews. I am just curious where this is going, maybe guest hosts like Johnny Carson.

Distributors, wineries, and anyone else giving you flack about panned wines need to give you better product. I have seen you pan a few wines I really enjoy, I did not stop liking them because of your opinion, I just chalk it up to a difference in opinion. I have tasted a few of your Vayner-Steals and some I loved and some I was a little – meh.

Anyway, if you do decide to truly end the show. Thanks for creating something very special and making it fun.

I’ll save the show. How ’bout PLEASE.

we all know this is just some stupid weirdo gary thing… im sure it is not the end so lets just wait till we see.. hey gary … this is a wine blog.. not 24 or lost, where you have to keep us in suspense next week shows…. who do u think you are? aarron spelling or jj abrahms?

to be continuted? why…

we all know this is just some stupid weirdo gary thing… im sure it is not the end so lets just wait till we see.. hey gary … this is a wine blog.. not 24 or lost, where you have to keep us in suspense next week shows…. who do u think you are? aarron spelling or jj abrahms?

to be continuted? why…

Do we need to have a little talk with Lizzy? Wazzzz Upp? You can’t do this to us. Listen to all this love being thrown around. There is nothing like this. Please, Please, Please, as my four year old daughter sais, she, by the way is a huge fan and watches with her eight year old brother every night. What will become of the next generation of vaniacs. Whatever happens, you have touched all of our hearts, and brought families and couples closer together. God, I’m getting all teared up over here. I love you man.
John Cabot

“Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! It ain’t over now, ’cause when the going gets tough….” Maybe Bluto Blutarski can save the Thunder Show.

Gary, stop playing with our emotions. Vayniacs need love too.

What about all those promises for 08 like bringing food into the Thunder Show more often?

Yo Gee !!
Ya can’t quit da Show…..You’re just gettin’ warmed-up……
lots of wine out dhere to be tasted yet………. 🙂

No more show.

I think all this fame has gone to his head.
But I’m also sure that the store sales and managment is keeping way to busy to bring The THUNDER everyday.

Maybe someone will come along and start a New Web Show and call it
“BEYOND THE THUNDER”

GV, Enjoy your Store…you’ll miss us.

Gary,

You are such a TEASE! You love to YANKY-YANK our chains! Only YOU can save the show by going beyond 400 episodes. But if you cold turkey us, we know where you work!!!!!

I Got an e-mail from Gary titled “O MY GOD u got it!” Then in the e-mail it said: “Now how do u get the rest of the vayniacs too follow u and make it
happen!”

Below is what I typed in the notes. This has to have been a mass e-mail and Gary is messing with us. Obviously Aquaman isn’t going to save the show – or is he…….Super Friends Unite!!!!!!!

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QotD: Aquaman?

I am very interested where this is going. Either the show is changing to something else, or Gary has a really mean sense of humor and the show will go on.

Must the Vayniacs bleed burgundy to show our alliance?!?!?!?

QOTD: Already doing it. Leaving comments, spreading the word about WLTV, sharing my love of wine with others, trying new wines with friends and family, doing my part to break down the sigma of wine snobbery.

Can’t wait to see what’s next…

He’s gonna change the show….in the future, he will always have a different New York Jet player as a co-host….he doesn’t need to worry that they won’t be available this time of year…..it’s not like the Jets are ever in the Super Bowl!

GV – Fun show – thanks! QOTD – Looking at the comments, we’ll all do what can to save the show!

QOTD: Who’s up for a march on Springfield with a “I have a palate” speech on the doorsteps of Wine Library?

QOTD: I second “Aquaman”