You lost me with that explanation. If you can not be honest with your results in every way, then how do I know if the reviews of other wines are honest and not influenced by outside interests. Why bother doing a blind tasting if you can not reveal the results ? I don’t need to watch this every day you know !

Welcom back GV…. get to your emails!!! I need to hear from you…

QOTD: Well, Andy my 9 yr. old is taping (not ready yet) a WLTV skit where he imitates you, very well I might add… , and does a juice show… it is obnoxiously hilarious…
Karen will be in Edison at Courtyard, Jul 6th to 11th with Robert he’s going to Nike sponsored golf Camp in Lawrenceville… is that close to Wine Lib???

best,

RR

oh, and by the way, on the grassy knoll episode, the “Luke, I am your father” episode, the “I see dead people”… ok ok we get it… in any case… I understand what you wanted to do and could’t, but I also understand those who don’t know you feeling a bit treasoned by the episode and frankly GV, your explanation sucked… don’t be the Pope, let the thing air and live with the consequences… frankly, otherwise it seems like a big scam (and I do believe it was a “mistake” to air 95% of it, I mean, I do believe you would have rather avoided it), but since it didn’t happen… air it.
all the best,

counterfeit, Tim the Lurker, I’m just a fan. Have met Gary once. But I’ve been a member of the Forums for a year and a half. Know well his long-time supporters. Wonderful peeps! I must tell you I’m rather perplexed by the suspicion and negativity here. What about his explanation was ‘lost’ on you, Tim? Listen to it again. And counterfeit, why so sad? As a lurker you’ve been drawn back here again and again for a reason. Must have learned something! That is the point.

apology accepted… thanks… for explaining I had actually stopped watching waiting for the revealing episode.

I am back.

aloha,

TLR

apology accepted… thanks… for explaining I had actually stopped watching waiting for the revealing episode.

I am back.

aloha,

TLR

Gary

When all is said and done, show the whole episode, warts and all. I have watched you over the last year and your integrity and enthusiasm have shone through even though I know you’re selling what you are rating. Showing #477 will air out all the musty smells of conspiracy and re-establish your your slightly tarnished reputation.

Not sure why people are so upset. I think you do a fantastic job, keep it up!

QOTD: I love the oak monster comment you made…pretty funny stuff. I’m very easily entertained.

QOTD: Watching my room mate completely focused and engrossed in playing his Wii “Godfather” game. Priceless!

You should save the cab show. It might be fun to air at some point in the future – anniversary show or the like.

QOTD: My hollyhocks. Different shades of pink. Six feet tall. They look great this year.

Gary, it’s a good thing you’re thick skinned cuz you are getting hammered by these people!
I thought your explanation was great. It made a lot of sense, so thank you. I believe you. I can tell by watching you and listening to the things you’ve said on your show that you are an honest guy. No doubt about it.

I’m really disappointed by some of the vayner-nation’s comments. They need to just let it go and enjoy more free episodes. I know I will.

It’s sad…You spend almost 500 episodes worth of your time working up a fan base, and with one mistake, lose a bunch of people. Perhaps you’re getting a taste of what being a celebrity is all about.

QOTD: my cat Ruby chasing a moth.

Your wine won? Hilarious, and congrats. (It would have been equally funny if you scored it last too.) So, this begs the question: what is your label? I need to give it a try. How about a little dealio on a case purchase, say, free shipping? 🙂 Let the kiddies argue about the show, I’d rather just drink some good vino. Best in a blind speaks volumes – seriously, could you mail me the label?

The last thing that made me smile was La Boca’s 2007 Malbec from Argentina. Out here in Cali its only $2.99 at Trader Joes’s and will put post wines under $14 bucks to shame!!!

QOTD: The last thing to make me smile was my 3 year old daughter Giana Nicole who’s 4th birthday is this Saturday June 14th. So hopefully you will give Giana Nicole Giampapa a big birthday shout out either Friday or Monday on the Thunder Show.

So being one that completely understands how miscommunication work, well it happen. GV dont let these lurkers get you down, I personally understand that you do get diconnected from the business due to the fact that you are away a lot. I respect everything you have done and everything you do and I totally accept your appology…It happens, with computers business and everything, stuff happens.

Now what makes me sad, is the lurkers are coming out and totally bashing you, they didnt have a thing to say until they got that 1st chance to bash you. It’s sad…its VERY VERY SAD..Lurkers need to go back to being lurkers and shut up because they only wanna prety on the negative.

Qtod: 1thing that has made me smile is seeing my mom when she is in town and well a few of my friends have been getting married, good to see them happy.

Just remember gary, your true fans will support you, the lurkers are the ones looking for a reason to bash you…I still thank you for helping bring wine to my attention. I respect you as a business man and a wine expert.

If the whole Episode #477 fiasco has done one thing, it shows us all what passion and “feeling” everybody has toward not only wine in general, but toward the show and Gary V.

Gary has admitted it was a big stuff up and has apologised for it. People, “Shit Happens”.

I just love how much passion is out there. I’m here for the long haul.

Wow from the wood work comes…..angry looser in their parents basement guy…..relax people so what if you don’t see the end of the episode….it is his show and if he thinks it is a conflict on interest to show a WL private label winning a blind tasting on WLTV then that is his call…..this notion that GV credibility is in question is laughable….and I love all the…….”you just lost a viewer” crap….if you really care that much about a $10 cab tasting then crawl back into you hole and continue playing GTA 4 and smoking too much….maybe some day you will get a life…..

Sorry Gary, you know I’m a fan, and the explanation was at least that – an explanation, but it still does not justify not showing the ending – now that you’ve given us the story as you wanted to, when you’re back in the office and not on the road, then show the ending and let us see it in the correct context is now essential.

I’m not going to stop watching, that would be STUPID, and even threatening so is immature and unreasonable, it’s not where I’m at – but I NEED you to show that ending, not doing so now would really cast doubt on your motives, and I don’t want even the hint of a conspiracy that others seem so desparate to find.

I have to say it as I see it…..The rest of today’s show got lost in the mix….. 🙁

The last thing that made me smile was the smell of the slow cooked pot roast along with a refreshing and relaxing glass of Zinfandel after a long day of work.

Um, OK, still waiting for the results from the last blind tasting . . .

SoCal :

What you call the “angry looser in their parents basement guy” is what someone else might call a “lurker”. Gary always wants to get the lurkers out – I guess he got his wish.

Nice attempt with the ad hominem attacks though. “Maybe some day you will get a life” ? Does having a life consist of making ad hominem attacks on an internet blog?

Air Episode # 477 !

Whoa, didn’t see everyone else was making such a fuss until after I posted. Simply don’t have time to read SO many comments 😉 Anyway, still want to see those results . . .

Brian said:

“Itâ??s sadâ?¦its VERY VERY SAD..Lurkers need to go back to being lurkers and shut up because they only wanna prety on the negative … Just remember gary, your true fans will support you, the lurkers are the ones looking for a reason to bash you.”

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Brian,

Gary is the one who keeps saying the lurkers should come out ! Is it your view that the lurkers should only come out when they agree with Gary 100% ?

Also, you have a no true Scotsman logical fallacy in your argument. “[Y]our true fans will support you” – so no TRUE fan could disagree with Gary? I will make a note of that the next time Gary tells me to trust my own palate. I assumed that meant I should also trust my own brain and own opinions as well.

Calling people “lurkers” and “not true fans” does not make your points any stronger.

Air episode # 477 !

Brian said:

“Itâ??s sadâ?¦its VERY VERY SAD..Lurkers need to go back to being lurkers and shut up because they only wanna prety on the negative … Just remember gary, your true fans will support you, the lurkers are the ones looking for a reason to bash you.”

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Brian,

Gary is the one who keeps saying the lurkers should come out ! Is it your view that the lurkers should only come out when they agree with Gary 100% ?

Also, you have a no true Scotsman logical fallacy in your argument. “[Y]our true fans will support you” – so no TRUE fan could disagree with Gary? I will make a note of that the next time Gary tells me to trust my own palate. I assumed that meant I should also trust my own brain and own opinions as well.

Calling people “lurkers” and “not true fans” does not make your points any stronger.

Air episode # 477 !

…..Nice attempt with the ad hominem attacks though. â??Maybe some day you will get a lifeâ? ? Does having a life consist of making ad hominem attacks on an internet blog?….

No but apparently it does include throwing around “ad hominem” twice to make ones point….

My point is…… you are stirring up a hole bunch of BS over a $10 tasting….for what?…..

BTW your the one making the connection between my comment of angry people in their parents basement and lurkers….