Glad to see you back in the thunder chair. I like the trips and guests as a change of pace, but its always nice to get back to business as it were. Glad that you had two good wines this episode, I felt so bad for you when you made the faces for those crappy wines last episode (didn’t stop me from laughing though).

QOTD: Being in Ohio, I couldn’t take advantage even if I wanted to, but I think doing rewards for watching would be a slippery slope, and it would become less about the experience of expanding palates, and make the show more about the deals.

QOTD: I think its probably better to keep a little distance between WLTV and the business. Besides, I already receive a multitude of offers from WL everyday.

Until we can share the love with the states that can’t import wine you should keep it to a minimum. How about a campaign for changing the wine (world) laws?
Good show. Will have to look for the Pinotage.

QOTD: live in Canada, so the info/opportunities would be irrelevant.

Good ep.

@gotsha , they ship to IL now.
QOTD: Don’t put it in the show, maybe post free shipping on twitter and do it one or twice a month or so. WLTV or WL is like a local coffee shop to me: great staff, friendly environment, and frank recommendations. Of course I can go to a Starbucks-i.e. a local wine shop- but I wouldn’t get that great experience. I would like to contribute to WLTV by buying wine from WL, but the shipping is killing me, especially if you are a poor college student as myself. But it’s up to you.

Ex-Lurker, first time poster

QOTD: are you f-ing kidding me- there are 8 million free shipping codes all the time- every other wineliberary email has a free shipping code-Screw free shipping codes- I want free cheese!

I was just looking up that exact same vermentino because a friend and I were going to an Italian restaurant in Charleston – Spoleto Festival – this coming weekend and that looked like their best bet by the glass, but it turned out they aren’t open on Sunday, so instead we’re going to a restaurant that has a 3 floor wine wall so we’re bound to find something there.
QOTD: pitchy, but you could direct watchers to a link.

So Gary, I just watched your Web 2.0 keynote. And I just want you to know, that even though what you do sucks…I appreciate it. Thanks for pumping out great stuff.

qotd: Gary you have to understand many of us viewers do purchase from Wine Library, so I see nothing wrong for a way of thanks to give us some good deals, whether you show it in free shipping codes, or more wines with the WOTM club, any savings you give to the viewers can’t be a bad thing ever.

It’s only pitchy to the people who aren’t buying, but to us who are loyal to the library, we appreciate the savings.

Not sure about the pace of today’s show, you came off as really bipolar lol.

QOTD: Check out @wldaily.

I like the “digestability” of the speed + laid-back-ness combo. Awesome.

Gotta try Pinotage. Every time that you try one on the show, you seem so intrigued by it.
QOTD: Other retailers have done a 1 cent shipping for certain months. Nice touch. A little more relevant to my purchasing than the Cinderella play.

Contact hyper buzz after watching that! lol Im wide awake now!!

QOTD: Infomercial in the making?

Pinotage, I just threw up a little in my mouth….

QOTD: Its up to you man, gotta say there seems to always be free shipping codes lying around the site one way or the other.

Geez GV, don’t be afraid to promote yourself! hahaha…as if you didn’t know 😉
Heck, if we have to endure all these videos, we should at least get a coupon!!

QOTD: First had pinotage in Franschoek, South Africa and loved it!

QOTD: Keep ’em separate. If he wants a free shipping code, he should follow santagaryvee on Twitter or join the Facebook fan page. just imho.

QOTD: Since I’m in TN where shipping wine is currently not happening, I’m neutral regarding whether it would selfishly benefit me or not. That being said, it could be a cool idea to once in a while have a free shipping code on your chalkboard. You wouldn’t even have to mention it. That way you’re not being overly pitchy. The observant viewers would pick up on it. But keeping it to a minimum would be good. We don’t want to lose the focus on the wine knowledge.

QOTD: Since I’m in TN where shipping wine is currently not happening, I’m neutral regarding whether it would selfishly benefit me or not. That being said, it could be a cool idea to once in a while have a free shipping code on your chalkboard. You wouldn’t even have to mention it. That way you’re not being overly pitchy. The observant viewers would pick up on it. But keeping it to a minimum would be good. We don’t want to lose the focus on the wine knowledge.

QOTD: Yes, I would love to see a special promotion for Wine Library TV viewers — I don’t think it would be too smarmy or overt; rather, I’d think of it as a reward for loyal fans who watch the episodes the whole way through. (Not like that’s a burden — didn’t mean to imply that!)

Keep the enthusiasm coming Gary… That’s why we keep watching! 🙂

Hey Gary,
I liked the contrast between the different wine styles in this episode.

QOTD: I would love a discount code or an “easter egg” of some sort to use in the store, and if you included one in every episode, I’d think that was just fine.

By the way, I would love to see an episode that contrasts the various wine making regions of the United States, both established (Napa, Finger Lakes, Texas) and evolving/returning regions (midwest, etc).

Oh, and I’m anxiously awaiting the Omaha episode. Please tell me you were able to save it!

-Shannon
@littletownblues

Ineresting…..

Should have said….

Interesting…makes me go hmmmmmm

Keep crushing it Vaynerchuk.

First comment!

Loved the pace…but that doesn’t necessarily mean it would be preferred for all episodes.

The QOTD is what prompted me to comment:

In my opinion, when you keep the store out of WLTV, you keep in the integrity of the show. As a reviewer of wine, making recommendations, etc. what are you without your integrity? I think you of all people would never want others to feel as if you weren’t being honest or had lost the integrity of the show.

Great shows! Keep ’em coming!