QOTD: Jancis…this was a great idea.

Mott…Link It Up—————–>RIght above Cramer

QOTD: It was a great idea.

What a fascinating and brilliant guest. Definitely needs to replace the Cramer episode on the right side of the page under favorite episodes.

QOTD: Fantastic idea! I love it when Gary has someone so crazy knowledgeable about the whole wide wine world. I’m gleeful that Ridge was brought to the table for this episode. I agree 1000% with both of your comments about how amazing the Ridge people are. Visiting the Lytton Springs Ridge winery was the highlight of my Napa/Sonoma trip, and I think my closet full of there wine reflects how highly I thought of the people and the product at Ridge. I love that they put so much info on their labels. They are so cool!

QQTD: It was a great idea.

Great show Gary. I think you and Janice did a great job. Thanks for everything.

QOTD: absolutely a good idea to do the show. When is sharing your wealth of knowledge to thousands of wine wannabes a bad idea? You were articulate, smart, and communicated brilliantly.

Gary, kudos to you for letting Jancis shine through in the interview. Since you’re the “talent” for WLTV and literally carry the show every day, it’s good to see you exercising restraint and giving Jancis all the room she needed to demonstrate her legend status in the industry.

great show….

Great show. You should be on cable. How does “The Wine Channel” sound.

By the way for the crowd. two great wines I’ve recently had. 2005 Clos Del Echo
& Montpertuis 2005 CDP. Encourage you to showcase….

As mandatory and thoroughly comprehensive the wonderful Oxford Guide is, I felt a special, secret knowingness when I enjoyed Janis’ book on varietal identification. Cheers, Jan.

A heart-felt note of appreciation and gratitude for this episode. It is epic and historical. It is a valuable treat to us vayniacs, and a well deserved distinction for WLTV and our Gary. Thanks Gary; thanks Jancis. I enjoyed this episode one bit at a time. Jancis does not look old at all (the power of wine drinking and enjoyment).

QOTD: I love this QOTD; very smartly put. Yes, my dear, respected and admired Jancis, you chose well in coming, for it is not only fun (what is life without a little bit of fun?), but also this is a group of wine friends (Vayniacs) who will largely benefit from your presence, and will thank and appreciate your kindness in coming. Besides that, Gary is a young, revolutionary, fun, and very honest man, who self made, is becoming a reputable authority in wine, in this new century. I see him as a generational relief for people like you and Robert Parker. I really, really appreciate this episode featuring you. This is Carlos Mata speaking from the Republic of Panama, just so that you know that you were seen not only in the United States of America. God bless you dearly.

In my perception this was a great idea. I think it is very important not to dichotomize the wineworld as it is seen done too often these days (e.g. new world vs. old world, oak vs. non-oak ect.). We’ve got so much too learn from each other, so teaming up with seems to me the only right way to “change the wineworld” – we need to take into accaount the past, the present and the future in order to develop the wineworld in a fruitful way- by doing so we will avoid such destructive antagonisme.
Thanks for the great show

Amazing episode, Jancis was an incredible guest, and I was thrilled to hear her talk well about American wine.

She also looks amazing for her age as well… Hey Mott, link my e-mail up to her… lol.

loved the episode…thought it was incredibly interesting to actually watch new world vs. old world wine icons and their approach to tasting wine…i’ve only gotten into wine during the past year so i definitely lean towards the new world, but i absolutely appreciate the fact that jancis stepped somewhat out of her comfort zone by being on the show…kudos to gary for having her on and kudos to jancis for her willingness to do it…

Don’t be offended Gary, but I wouldn’t mind if you stepped out of the thunder seat and turned the show over to a panel of Jancis, Randall Graham, Charles Smith, and your father.

QOTD: It was a great idea. That was a very enjoyable, entertaining and educational show. Thank you Gary and Jancis.

QOTD: Others have said it more eloquently than I could, but the answer is GREAT IDEA. What a wonderful insight into one of the most influential and classy wine writers. And why do I love wine? Because it brings people together!

Yes, Jancis is was a very good idea!! : )
That was an extremely enjoyable show and it has left me with an urge for some sherry!

Gary- I really think you should be a master of wine! You’re such a rarity in the wine world, you should really be even more involved! P.S Get more English people on!! : D

In response to another writer’s suggestion that Gary turn over the thunder chair to a panel of other experts including JR, I would not object to Gary doing this on occasion but not permanently. Personally, while I find Gary’s style a little over the top sometimes, and I would personally never use the term “sniffy sniff” for evaluating a wine’s bouquet, I find Gary’s tasting and bouquet observations equal to or better than those of anyone else in the wine industry, in terms of their depth and accuracy. While it seemed strange at first watching him put dirt in his mouth on Ellen and Conan, his approach was vindicated by of all people Ernest Loosen, who asked a visitor to his holding in Wehlener Sonnenuhr to literally taste the slate soil. There is no substitute for first hand knowledge, even it if means getting dirty. Personally I thought his detection of watermelon bouquet in the Faiveley Pinot Noirs was a great coup, since the guest winemaker himself had missed it. I would love to see Hugh Johnson on his show, since JR was such a treat.

QOTD: Great idea!

No wristband on Gary? Dubya Tee Eff!?

Nothing could be more stereotypical American than mass quantities of White Castle sliders. haha!

QOTD : Grat idea – I didn’t know much about Jancis before today (despite living in the UK), but certainly came across as eloquent and knowledgable.

Gary – good job – toned down a little from the Randall Grahm shows, which was good to see.

AWSOME show…top 5.

QOTD: Are you kidding me, how can you go wrong on WLTV…its the internets most LOVED wine show!!!!!

Of course it was a good idea, in fact a great idea. Gary is the real deal. The two of you togeher made an excellent pair!

QOTD: Jancis, it was a brilliant idea.

As much as I enjoy Gary’s show, have read his book (attended a book signing and talk as well), and bought wine from his website, I think you provided a nice balance.

Gary: don’t take this the wrong way. I think what you are doing is great, I just found Jancis to be a great addition. She seemed to roll with the show even though her style is quite different. Well done. I am glad that you reached out to her and that she agreed to come on your show.

QOTD – It was a brilliant idea. Two people who are incredibly passionate about wine and tasting together can’t be bad. I have watched my Jancis Robinson wine tapes many times and enjoy WLTV very much. Your sytles are very different, but your love of wine and desire to educate us is similar. Thanks for making this a fantastic show.

QOTD: Yes, it was a GREAT idea to come on Gary’s show. I would have never known who you are otherwise.

QOTD-Great Idea and Phenomenal for us!

Great guest, very educational, fun to see two wine geeks talking it out.