I hope the show isn’t ending. If all of this is because of the post on Craig Camp’s blog then here’s the response I posted on his blog. Hope this helps you decide against ending the show.

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I liked that 60 second opinion on WineLibraryTV. I also like the way you’re using this to get exposure for your book which is conveniently highlighted on the side of this entry (at least, that’s what I’m getting after reading this one blog post :).

There’s obviously nothing wrong with that, but it does point out the fact that everyone is trying to sell something by bringing anything to the masses. It doesn’t even have to be a material thing, it could just be you selling yourself. With that being the case, I’m not sure why you would even bring that up as if it were a fault. It’s just normal and we’ve all come to realize that already.

The fact of the matter is, Gary has gotten a lot of people into wine with his show. You don’t have to like rating systems, but the majority of people in the U.S. don’t have the luxury of having a lot of disposable income available to try a bunch of different wines (or anything else, for that matter). The rating system helps people better spend their money on whatever it is that’s being rated. The point of the system isn’t to cause you to form an opinion after looking at how one guy rates something, but to look at trends. Everybody seemed to like that, so MAYBE I will too. It’s at least worth spending a little money on to see.

It’s worth noting that you aren’t going to like something just because lot’s of other people liked it. What it does do though, is help you make a more educated decision when spending your money. That’s part of why we rate everything else (e.g. movies, pizza, burgers, cows, music, blog posts…).

It could also be argued that the ratings make it so that people don’t try underrated stuff or even unrated stuff. I agree, that’s sad. But that’s how it goes when you don’t have the disposable income to go around trying every bottle of wine (every pizza place, every movie) you can find.

Anyway, GaryV has obviously helped the wine community and wine makers as a whole phenomenally, and I, for one, hope the show continues as it is, long into the future.

That’s my 60 second opinion.

P.S. And yes, this is posted somewhat anonymously: the only possible way you can put out anything for the masses without selling something. I say “possible” because it’s still likely you’re out to sell something, an idea, for instance. Just showing how bad the argument of selling something is…

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Patrick

Do episodes in random locations with random people… we can change it together!

QOTD: Save it….. Save it… of course, what Vanyniac will ever forget it?

I would like to SAVE the show, but I think I have missed the reason why you say it’s over!!!! I have noooo idea!!! Someone please direct me to the episode where it stated exactly why it is OVER!!!!

Forgetaboutit!!! Keep it going or I will come and break your kneecaps. If the wife is complaining that she doesn’t see you enough then can the show. She comes first. If it is something else then get a grip and keep it going. Yeah, I haven’t watched the show in awhile, but I am back into it and posting as you request (under different names now and then). I have sent links out to a lot of friends in the past including serious wine guilds that make their own wine and consume a lot of commmercial wine. I promote you and love what you are doing for the wine world and I think you are being monetarily rewarded in the long run. Sure I haven’t bought any wine from you yet, but I will. Still waitning for a huge review of Tannat (Madiran and Uruguay) comparison. Yeah, I have seen the episode of your Tannat review and it was good. Love the score sheet that can be searched and pinpoint what I am after in a wine at the time. Great resource and I use it a lot. Do a Madiran / Tannat show before you leave it you do decide to leave. We will miss you if you do. The wine world will never be the same without you. Great stuff you are doing. No one else compares or has the passion. I hope you reconsider. I know it is a huge investment of time and energy. You have exceeded expectations and whether you quit or continue you have contributed greatly to the world of wine. Thank you for all you do.

You can’t end WLTV yet, and I have the best reason why…Your lucky number is five. You have at least another hundred plus episodes to reach your goal. Plus, you haven’t filmed an episode from the casa di Lydecker in CT yet.

Your always welcome.

Sammy L

OK, GV…whats goin’ on??? Gotta be something cause I can see it in your eyes. You are amazing and I appreciate all that you have done for the Vayniacs of the world! If WLTV is truly coming to an end…Thanks for the memories that will last forever!! Soooo..does Xanax mix well with wine…cause I’m not sure I’ll be able to drown my sorrows with wine alone… 🙂

QOTD: I would do just about anything to help save the show…what do ya need???

How to save WLTV? Well, I already comment every episode. I tell many people about the show. I imagine you have some kind of suggestion yourself, so out with it.

WLTV may have caused trouble with wineries, distributors, etc. Nobody enjoys a negative review. WLTV may be being blackmailed by the aforementioned. i.e. We will not sell this to you or that. If indeed WLTV ceases webcasting I for one will miss it. Best of luck.

WTF GV? Can’t leave us hangin’ now that you’ve realed us in. I will have to attend Dr. Drew’s Celebity Rehab (and i’m not even a celebrity!)Please don’t make me have to deal with Jeff Conway! You rock and WLTV rocks! Hope this is some ploy to mess with our small brains. If you are quitting are we still partying on 3/29/08 at the store? Please say it isn’t so! QOTD: Save it by just saying NOOOOO!

Well, for us to be able to know how to “save” the show we first need to know what’s ailing it.

I’ll save the show by coming back to the USA to specifically walk to your house and tell you to NOT STOP MAKING THE SHOW at odd hours of the night. If that doesn’t show dedication, i dont know what does!

Soooo… Why is WLTV ending? I missed it too.

Like the rest of the vayniacs I am not sure what we need to do to save the show. Do you want us to beg?

The day Gary ends the show is the day he buys the NY Jets and starts a NY Jet video blog instead.

Sounds like maybe the “Thunder Show” is over and it is time for a BRAND refresher. Could it be the “Radool Show?” Although that sounds kinda “meh!” Come up with some other cool buzzword! Wonder what it will be.

I certainly enjoy the show and appreciate what I have learned while watching the show over time. Its been a fun ride and hope that it is not over, but I understand the need to expand and take on new challenges and that life changes over time.

I would hope that the show continues, dunno if I have any influence past asking that Gary stay with it.

Dude, great show, I love the “learning” shows. QOTD: Fine! I’ll send the picture with the wristband!

What’s the fuss about ending the show, man?
You are not going to end the show. This is not like Seinfeld where you want to go out on top. You have more work to do. You need to bring more people into the reality of wine drinking for the average Joe.

You make it sound like you are going to join the staff of Wine Spectator and talk with the rich and famous Chateua owners and make us all realize that we can’t afford their juice anyway.

How can I save the show? By telling you that you have found your “calling”. You are a preacher to convert the people to an elegant, respectable, way to enjoy wine and life.

Rock on GV!

GV,

Seriously love the show, and don’t want it to end, but if the issue is that you don’t want to unintentionally represent some sort authoritative view on the way in which we should appreciate and interpret wines, then maybe an interesting new project for the VAYNERNATION would be to start a “wine you tube,” and invite people to post up their own tastings.

I love the show so much, and I want it to stay around.

Where is the GIANTS bucket??? No local support…sore looser!!

Gary…you’re full of sh*t. You’re not going anywhere. Puh-lease. As if any Vayniac out there in the Vaynernation believes that.

I agree with STEVO…you can’t be thinking about leaving. You always tell us how much you love all the love you get and you couldn’t go on without the love from all your fans. What do you have in mind for the show? I love the show and look forward to it every week. Thanks and keep it coming Gary!

gary….. no ending the show. you know how much this show has helped me? whether i disagree or not it has helped me to understand and talk about wine and i appreciate everything you’ve done. It’s been awesome. I vote don’t go.

dont quit gary!!

A Lurker. Coming out after six month watchnig Wine Library TV. I really like busting up on the floor hearing stories from your teen years and your growing up. And watching you swill, and sniffy sniff, and use words like “Skittles”. And crew up cigars. So, if you are going to end the regular show … at least do a weekly. Were would we all be without you. It will be like Cody’s Books, or Johnny Carson. Keep it up at least until 2010.
-PM, Berkeley California

Again? You want to go? Why? You have not even made Letterman yet……
QOTD: From what? If you want to quit and give up all that you have worked toward that is your choice. I will be sad to see the show got because I am a huge Mott fan……