I get the criticism of the guy from the previous two eps. He seemed like an ok guy, but how can you watch for a year and not know about the question of the day? That shot his cred.

QotD: I try to leave them whenever I have an answer other than “no”. I would say probably 50+.

I haven’t commented as much as I wish I had. Have only been watching the show consistently for about 3 months. I was so overwhelmed the first time I sat down to watch wltv because I saw 27 minutes and was automatically thinking if it was worth my time to watch. So about a month later I finally watched a video and haven’t stopped since.

Love the show Gary! Your videos are great and most of all your personality and excitement for wine are what keep me coming back.

Gary –

Reading comments at the beginning of a show is a good idea. I think people sometimes forget about that you actually read the emails and a lot of the comments etc . . . I think this will encourage participation. It might get old after awhile, but I would certainly like to see you read some comments after you’ve had on a guest, a great QOD, discussed an interesting topic on the show, etc . . .

The word etude is pronounced EH-TUDE. On the show, you pronounced the first syllable like the letter E. Perhaps the winery elected this pronunciation over the correct one, and you were right in the pronunciation of the winery. If this is the case, do you know why the winery chose to have their name pronounced this way?

Ben u are right its EH 🙂 I just am bad at breaking habits 🙁

Someone asked about your big ass glass. Is it Riedel? You should do a show on Riedel. I think they have an office in Jersey.

qotd: about 10… now 11

solid show. And we appreciate you Gary! thank you, thank you, thank you.

Hey Gary,

Welcome back to the ” True Thunder Show ”
The guests are nice but for what it’s worth, there were too many strung together. My favorite was the Kosher Wine episode as the chemistry was amazing but I watch the show for your insight and knowledge. Love the blind tastings as well.

QOTD; At least 50 – 75

Hey Gary,

Welcome back to the ” True Thunder Show ”
The guests are nice but for what it’s worth, there were too many strung together. My favorite was the Kosher Wine episode as the chemistry was amazing but I watch the show for your insight and knowledge. Love the blind tastings as well.

QOTD; At least 50 – 75

hmm, prolly only about 20 or so. but been watchin everyday for 2 years maybe. kinda lurker.

QOTD: A couple dozen comments over the last few months, just started watching in December.

QOTD: I have probably left about 25 to 50 comments. For the last several weeks I left a comment every day. Then I got more busy, and with the longer shows I tuned out sometimes before the QOTD came.

I enjoyed today’s show. It was very pure and classic, concentrating on the wine and on GV’s personal charisma. I love the Carneros region. It is spectacularly beautiful, basic California scenery with bare hills, lines of eucalyptus trees, the occasional live oak nestled in the fold of a ridge, and the marshes of the North Bay in front of it. Very nostalgic, old school California wine region.

QOTD – I lurked and Lurk quite a bit, but I’d say I have left roughly 30-40 comments.

Completely off topic here I am decanting a bottle I bought from the Wine Library and Iam excited to try. It is 100% Cincault. 06′ Domaine Des Terres Falmet. Vin de Pays. To be honest I usually get doses of Cinsalult in the 2-5% range drinking Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Anyway. I let you know what I think ? I suppose. If you do in fact read the comments..

I could never understand the appeal of the Rombauer Char. with its QPR. To much $ for what you are getting.. anyhow.. take care,

aka Mike in Nebraska

Great episode. I like some Pinots from Carneros, but they’re getting a bit pricey.

I LMAO at the butter bandit. That little fella is precisely why I can’t stomach many Chardonnays.

QOTD: I’ve seen just about every episode, but will admit that I haven’t commented on all them. I’d have to say that I’ve left 300+ comments on WLTV episodes.

Thanks for the comment about the Vayniacs. It’s a reciprocal feeling Gary.

Cheers!

Well, Gary, not every guest can be a winner with the audience. I sensed that you really liked this guy as a person, and he did seem very likable, but he was just not the best guest in terms of providing interesting wine info. You’d think that after writing that book he could bring much more to the discussion. The fact that you are willing to share negative comments and accept that criticism says loads about you. Guests are fun, though, but just remember to let them talk…try to avoid the never-ending questions.

QOTD: Good question. I think that I’ve seen at least 500 of the 635 shows and have left comments at the rate of about 2 per week on average. So, about 200 comments, I guess. As the daily comments from the viewers have dwindled lately, I’ve tried to be more diligent than when 500-600 per day were coming in.

Oh…I enjoyed you reading some of the comments from the previous episode. I know the comments were quite passionate about the last two episodes.

Oh…I enjoyed you reading some of the comments from the previous episode. I know the comments were quite passionate about the last two episodes.

QOTD- 75?
Love the comments being read, gives us a little voice about the show which is nice

Swallowing two days in a row….holy big ass glass, Batman! You couldn’t resist the Cornas in yesterday’s show, can’t blame you there.

Here I thought you had the paper to show us the wine color better.

QOTD: don’t know for sure, but lots, in the approx 1 year that I have been following.

I’ve been a little remiss about commenting lately since life has gotten so busy, both business and personal, that I have missed some episodes.

In the past three weeks our children have announced one wedding and that we are expecting not one, but two grandchildren later this year. There goes my wine budget. Thank god the fridges are full.

Swallowing two days in a row….holy big ass glass, Batman! You couldn’t resist the Cornas in yesterday’s show, can’t blame you there.

Here I thought you had the paper to show us the wine color better.

QOTD: don’t know for sure, but lots, in the approx 1 year that I have been following.

I’ve been a little remiss about commenting lately since life has gotten so busy, both business and personal, that I have missed some episodes.

In the past three weeks our children have announced one wedding and that we are expecting not one, but two grandchildren later this year. There goes my wine budget. Thank god the fridges are full.

Gary- Long time listener first time commenter. I appreciate your insight into the wine world. This episode was a bit critial, but you like what you like. I agree with the over buttered chardonnay- not the best. Seems like the butter/oak overpower the grape too much!! But seems like you got a bad batch of Carneros Pinots as there are a lot of good ones out there. As a native to Sonoma County, I love to hear about the wines in my backyard, Thanks!

Gary- Long time listener first time commenter. I appreciate your insight into the wine world. This episode was a bit critial, but you like what you like. I agree with the over buttered chardonnay- not the best. Seems like the butter/oak overpower the grape too much!! But seems like you got a bad batch of Carneros Pinots as there are a lot of good ones out there. As a native to Sonoma County, I love to hear about the wines in my backyard, Thanks!

Gary

Second Post

…is much appreciated!

Maybe around 20

Great show… AGAIN! Love the Carneros area… maybe you should make up to the Sparkler producers and do a show with 3-4 bottles from the area…

QOTD: 50+

I left only a few responses but been watching since episode 75 or so keep up the good work. I sell wine as well so its good to hear your banter and view thanks for doing it and doing it as well as you do.
cheers
Pedro