EP 444 A Celebration Due To A Big Announcement: CHAMPAGNE Time!

Today Gary makes a HUGE announcement and celebrates with some Champagne!

Wines tasted in this episode:

Luigi Bosca La Linda BrutOther Countries Brut Nonvintag
Lallement Brut ReserveFrench Brut Nonvintage
1998 Legras Chardonnay De Vieilles VignesFrench Brut Vintage

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qotd already have it

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  • Melissa J

    Hi Gary, I’m a new fan! I just saw you speak a the Napa Valley Grape Growers last week and loved it! I can’t wait to get your book!!! CONGRATS!!!

  • Melissa J

    Hi Gary, I’m a new fan! I just saw you speak a the Napa Valley Grape Growers last week and loved it! I can’t wait to get your book!!! CONGRATS!!!

  • Al French

    Gary gets local press in The Oregonian wine blog:

    http://blog.oregonlive.com/wine/2008/04/vaynerchuk_versus_proctor_or_p.html

    If you are coming to Portland, I’ll buy your book.

  • Al French

    Gary gets local press in The Oregonian wine blog:

    http://blog.oregonlive.com/wine/2008/04/vaynerchuk_versus_proctor_or_p.html

    If you are coming to Portland, I’ll buy your book.

  • Fred_M

    Gary-

    QOTD: Congrats on the book! Yes, I WILL buy one. Maybe even TWO (what’s it worth to you?)!

    This is the first time I’ve commented. I found WLTV about a month ago and have been lurking while catching up on the episodes, starting at #1. I reached a milestone tonight, #100. What a ride so far!

    I enjoy WLTV and am *proud* to come out and count myself among the Vayner Nation!

    I’ve been a “dilletante wino” since the early ’80s, and only starting to get a bit more serious lately. I enjoy a broad range of old- and new- world style wines. Tonight I’m just polishing off the last of a pretty fair Argentine Cab (Kaiken’s 2005 reserve).

    Question: I know you like some of the wines from Ridge. I got tuned on to Ridge in the mid 80’s and was quite fond of their York Creek Zin, which I recall as real monster that probably was responsible for igniting my interest in “real” wines. I probably drank at least a couple cases of the stuff over the years, but haven’t had a bottle since the mid-90’s. I’d like to hear your opinion on it today and see if you think it’s worth the 30 bones before I go out and buy a few for my cellar again.

    Again, congrats!

  • Fred_M

    Gary-

    QOTD: Congrats on the book! Yes, I WILL buy one. Maybe even TWO (what’s it worth to you?)!

    This is the first time I’ve commented. I found WLTV about a month ago and have been lurking while catching up on the episodes, starting at #1. I reached a milestone tonight, #100. What a ride so far!

    I enjoy WLTV and am *proud* to come out and count myself among the Vayner Nation!

    I’ve been a “dilletante wino” since the early ’80s, and only starting to get a bit more serious lately. I enjoy a broad range of old- and new- world style wines. Tonight I’m just polishing off the last of a pretty fair Argentine Cab (Kaiken’s 2005 reserve).

    Question: I know you like some of the wines from Ridge. I got tuned on to Ridge in the mid 80’s and was quite fond of their York Creek Zin, which I recall as real monster that probably was responsible for igniting my interest in “real” wines. I probably drank at least a couple cases of the stuff over the years, but haven’t had a bottle since the mid-90’s. I’d like to hear your opinion on it today and see if you think it’s worth the 30 bones before I go out and buy a few for my cellar again.

    Again, congrats!

  • Vinsant

    I’ll buy the book if you hop on over to Spokane when you are in Seattle. 🙂

  • Vinsant

    I’ll buy the book if you hop on over to Spokane when you are in Seattle. 🙂

  • mazdaspeedy3

    congrats Gary!
    I ordered 2, one for me and one to introduce somebody to some wine.

  • mazdaspeedy3

    congrats Gary!
    I ordered 2, one for me and one to introduce somebody to some wine.

  • Mr.Ambassador

    I’m lovin’ the idea of your book being out there Gary – Congrats!

    I’d have thought you could’ve found 365 wines to bring the thunder though (the copy of the book you’re waving around looks a little thin). Have you incorporated of your wine stories into this edition or are you saving those tales for the sequel? I’m more interested in that fun “behind the scenes” action myself!

    Again, congrats on the book (surprised me that the cover wasn’t green and white though).

  • Mr.Ambassador

    I’m lovin’ the idea of your book being out there Gary – Congrats!

    I’d have thought you could’ve found 365 wines to bring the thunder though (the copy of the book you’re waving around looks a little thin). Have you incorporated of your wine stories into this edition or are you saving those tales for the sequel? I’m more interested in that fun “behind the scenes” action myself!

    Again, congrats on the book (surprised me that the cover wasn’t green and white though).

  • Beth

    Nice show! Yes, I’ll be buying the book!

  • Beth

    Nice show! Yes, I’ll be buying the book!

  • This is most excellent! Plus, I was going to give my sister a selection of wine as part of her wedding gift next week. I plan on putting in an “IOU” of sorts for her for the book now as well.

    QOTD: Needless to day, I’ve already bought 2 copies, will probably need more.

  • This is most excellent! Plus, I was going to give my sister a selection of wine as part of her wedding gift next week. I plan on putting in an “IOU” of sorts for her for the book now as well.

    QOTD: Needless to day, I’ve already bought 2 copies, will probably need more.

  • NathanN

    Was wondering when you were going to be announcing this.

    QOTD: Just ordered it at Amazon.

  • NathanN

    Was wondering when you were going to be announcing this.

    QOTD: Just ordered it at Amazon.

  • Hamid Z

    QOTD:Maybe, I’ll definitely read it though… and if the only way to do that is to buy it, there’s your answer.

    Also, I’m repin’ the CKCs… but only for a couple more weeks.

  • Hamid Z

    QOTD:Maybe, I’ll definitely read it though… and if the only way to do that is to buy it, there’s your answer.

    Also, I’m repin’ the CKCs… but only for a couple more weeks.

  • Sleak

    QOTD: At $14 bones I’m going to have to give it a major PAZZZZ!
    Just kidding GV. Its already on my amazon wishlist.

    Congratulations.

  • Sleak

    QOTD: At $14 bones I’m going to have to give it a major PAZZZZ!
    Just kidding GV. Its already on my amazon wishlist.

    Congratulations.

  • MrJCG1

    CONGRATULATIONS GARY!!! I wonder if my quote your staff requested my authorization to use was for the book. They told me it was to be used for a print ad. Anyway…

    QOTD: Yes, Yes, and Yes. That’s three “Yes’s” for the three books I intend to buy for myself, my parents and my sister. And you damn well better be available to sign them for me (especially if my quote was used…LOL).

  • MrJCG1

    CONGRATULATIONS GARY!!! I wonder if my quote your staff requested my authorization to use was for the book. They told me it was to be used for a print ad. Anyway…

    QOTD: Yes, Yes, and Yes. That’s three “Yes’s” for the three books I intend to buy for myself, my parents and my sister. And you damn well better be available to sign them for me (especially if my quote was used…LOL).

  • KC in O-town

    Gary,…I’ll be checking out the book. Major congrats !
    I’ll start pimpin’ it out to my fellow Crazy Canucks ( aka Canadians)

    Keep up the awesome / fun / entertaining / educational job that you do,..

  • KC in O-town

    Gary,…I’ll be checking out the book. Major congrats !
    I’ll start pimpin’ it out to my fellow Crazy Canucks ( aka Canadians)

    Keep up the awesome / fun / entertaining / educational job that you do,..

  • DolFan Jon

    Great idea on the book Gary…
    I’ll be buying two.
    CKC shoutout!!

  • DolFan Jon

    Great idea on the book Gary…
    I’ll be buying two.
    CKC shoutout!!

  • reidk

    QOTD: Yes

  • nougat

    Congrats Gaz. Yes I will buy one. Or two.

  • reidk

    QOTD: Yes

  • nougat

    Congrats Gaz. Yes I will buy one. Or two.

  • reidk

    QOTD: Yes… that is two yes’s for two books ;~)

    Congrats Gary, super cool!!

  • reidk

    QOTD: Yes… that is two yes’s for two books ;~)

    Congrats Gary, super cool!!

  • CKC in the house!! i graduate in less than 3 weeks so i guess im not gonna be a CKC for much longer!

    also congratulations on your book! im happy for you!

    QOTD: hells yeah im buying a book! what kind of vayniac would i be if i didnt buy a book?

  • CKC in the house!! i graduate in less than 3 weeks so i guess im not gonna be a CKC for much longer!

    also congratulations on your book! im happy for you!

    QOTD: hells yeah im buying a book! what kind of vayniac would i be if i didnt buy a book?

  • Sam B

    Congrats on the book Gary.
    Just received my present from santagaryvee all the way down here in Oz, nice to see the sleigh is built for long distance!!

  • Sam B

    Congrats on the book Gary.
    Just received my present from santagaryvee all the way down here in Oz, nice to see the sleigh is built for long distance!!

  • E

    Yeah, probably. I needed to add to the stack of books on the coffee table I haven’t been able to get through yet. I have to get on a plane sometime …

  • ryan guynn

    Done deal pal!! 2 pre-ordered up on amazon.

    I’m actually looking forward to giving one to my sister. She really likes wine but is a bit intimidated by it and she really just doesnt find time to sit down and watch something WLTV regularly. So hopefully this will be what she needs to get her more comfortable and excited about wine.

  • MattyO

    congrats all around gary!

    QOTD: i will see what i can do…i can’t even buy wine right now sooooooo….we’ll see. empty pockets…CKC rollin poooooooor

    anywho…never had champagne. interesting there. is it really good or no? anybody?

    congrats, congrats, congrats…well done gary VEEEEE

  • E

    Yeah, probably. I needed to add to the stack of books on the coffee table I haven’t been able to get through yet. I have to get on a plane sometime …

  • ryan guynn

    Done deal pal!! 2 pre-ordered up on amazon.

    I’m actually looking forward to giving one to my sister. She really likes wine but is a bit intimidated by it and she really just doesnt find time to sit down and watch something WLTV regularly. So hopefully this will be what she needs to get her more comfortable and excited about wine.

  • MattyO

    congrats all around gary!

    QOTD: i will see what i can do…i can’t even buy wine right now sooooooo….we’ll see. empty pockets…CKC rollin poooooooor

    anywho…never had champagne. interesting there. is it really good or no? anybody?

    congrats, congrats, congrats…well done gary VEEEEE

  • Ivan C.

    Gary, I wish you much success with the book! You can count on me picking up a copy or two, I have a friend or two who will definitely enjoy it.

  • Ivan C.

    Gary, I wish you much success with the book! You can count on me picking up a copy or two, I have a friend or two who will definitely enjoy it.

  • Withnail

    QOTD: I’ll be ordering at least two copies in advance from Amazon.
    Get to Vancouver on your book tour – it’s only 2 hours north of Seattle
    and has the highest per-capita wine consumption in North America.

  • Withnail

    QOTD: I’ll be ordering at least two copies in advance from Amazon.
    Get to Vancouver on your book tour – it’s only 2 hours north of Seattle
    and has the highest per-capita wine consumption in North America.

  • Chris Paul Schachter

    Still afraid to talk about Pinot d’Aunis?

  • Chris Paul Schachter

    Still afraid to talk about Pinot d’Aunis?

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