QOTD: I like the truncated formats. A lot better than the “Best Of WLTV” that you did years ago.

QOTD: I want full blind Gary and 17mins of it.
PS. What are the points for in the comments?

QOTD 1: I find it more interesting when you don't know what varietals are you trying. Not easy to accomplish though, since different bottle shapes (and weights) usually tell the story in advance (even underneath the brown bags). Maybe someone else needs to serve you the wine (The long awaited Mott's cameo ????). Three wines are perfect for blind tastings.

QOTD 2: Between 10 and 15 minutes for solo shows, and up to 25 with guests.
Guests two or three times a month, at most. They don't need to come from the wine world, but at least they should be opinionated and/or passionate (it is boring when they just follow you).

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Like the short format. I watch this from work so 10 minutes or less is ideal.

How about some blind verticals?

Classic! Faster technology, fast cars, fast pase, fast food; I swear this will all come back to bite us in the ass if it has not already.

NOT ABLE TO SIGN IN THROUGH TWITTER. HAPPENED LAST WEEK ALSO! WINDOW STARTS TO OPEN THEN DIES. OTHER WINDOWS WORK. Ideas anyone (and yes I turned off Pop-up blocker. Now to comments:

HAHA! Favorite ending to an episode in a long time!
QOTD1: I always love the BPB episodes and think they could make a more regular appearance. As far as this goes, it gets my fix in just fine.

QOTD2: I think variety of length is just as important as your variety of wine. Say what you need and I don't care if it's 4 or 40 minutes.

QOTD 1 and 2: This format is a little short, but I love blinds. How about 2 wines for 10 minutes, no sports, just wine?

BTW: Crushing it trying to sell my house– it's perfect for a new Duke or UNC medical resident. Twitter @davefrau if you want info on it or on life in the awesome Southern Part of Heaven, Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill NC.

This sliver of a show was better than the last in my opinion. Took a few more seconds to review, although it was quite obvious you were rushed (with the swirly sniff and all). That being said you defiantly deserve a vacation from all of us and the hustle, hope you had/have a great time.

QOTD 1: The “new” concept is good, although if this became a regular occurrence I might only be able to take a couple weeks of it. I agree with everyone regarding the knowledge factor, and also believe that in most instances these quickies cut down on a lot of the vicarious wine world experience I started watching for in the first place.

QOTD 2: about 12-18 minutes solo depending on what you are poring and how much explanation it needs. Blind tastings should get a little more attention. With a guest depending on how informative and knowledgeable they are 18-25 minutes is good.

I like the brown paper bag idea. It eliminates any bias that may be perceived.

QOTD: Don't like the format at all. HOWEVAH, you need to travel and take vacations and I think it's great to leave us with brief episodes while you are away. Thanks!
QOTD2: The most enjoyable time length for me is 20+ min.

Your kid isn't even a year old and you already need a vacation without her- man you young kids today are soft- Back in my day we actually took our kids on vacation if we took a vacation at all! Candy ass!

QOTD: Time length – anything less than an hour. I don't like to two part shows…I'd rather have one full episode.

QOTD: Concept – I like the blind tasting…but multiple bottles. Single bottle is a little lame.

Overall: You and Lizzy deserve a great vacation…I hope you can find the time to leave EVERYTHING ELSE alone…it can be a difficult balance.

Great call on the origin and $Px. Also, thanks for the explanation on the shows this week. QOTD for you: Where did you go on vaca? Hope somewhere warm although im hearing youre missing some amazing tri-state area weather . . .

QOTD: For blinds i like multiple bottles (compare and contrast). I like longer shows, i would say the sweet spot is 20 – 30 minutes.

I dont love the multi-part episodes in general because typically they are just a function of going overtime and NOT a function of cliff hangers: Remember like saved by the bell when they were working at the yacht club or went to hawaii etc. Each episode ended on “…to be continued” with an intense cliff hanger; thats what you need for a multi-part episode.

Maybe like youre tasting a couple brown paper bags and find a real winner. Then all of the sudden your dad shows up out of no where at the 25 minute mark with “three wines that will blow you away” and you challenge him to a blind taste off his 3 versus the winner from your Part I blind tasting. I realize there is a fine line between reality and script, but you see where im going. Could do a line-up of Cali's with and get through 75% of them with the big boys chilling out in decanters for episode II. Tons of iterations of ways you could go on those.

Outside of that, 20 – 30 minutes, wines from same area or same grapes from different regions are good, and mix in some superstar bottles every now and again because as a viewer, its always fun to dream of sippin on some '82 Latour.

FYI for all – Suckling out saying 2009 Mouton and Latour are slam dunks. Not into Bordeaux but looks like 2009 is the year to get on board.

Qs of the day — a tougher challenge would be an opaque and no info!
I enjoy a mix, like really do like the 3 wine-15-18 minute shows

I really liked you in Broken Flowers, Lost in Translation wasn't bad either ; )

LOL

qotd- I like the concept, except with only a single wine you should be completely blind, including the varietal. And if anybody gives you crap because you mistake a which bank a Bordeaux is from, I'll knock their teeth out for you. In fact, with myself included, I think even seasoned wine drinkers would have a tough time guessing varietals in a blind tasting.

As for lenght ~15min for a normal show with the 30-40min epic once a month or so. But the occasional 5min one and done is ok too.

Yep!

Agreed with you my friend. I've tried many times guessing about wine, and it's almost impossible. The lenght, i dunno. If the content is good…. hell, everything goes!

Definitely get on the list for this one. Pax and Pam Mahle are really doing some great things in Forestville, and branching out into some new varietals. If nothing else, go on the website and read about their process. Very old-world, sustainable methods. They've got a nebbiolo from California that will hopefully be coming out soon. Great people making great wines.

Good call on the wine
Stopp fidgeting with the feet Mott 🙂

Vacation is a good thing. get som sleep, relaxing, loving…

QOTD1: Blind tasting is good once in a while. Tight shows are always good

QOTD2: All depends on the topic, but the ones with a couple of wines, little wine knowledge and some other chat between 1015 min is the best for me

Taking the kids everywhere, isnt that real curling? Making the kids soft 🙂

LOL I love the surprise ending. I'm into that sort of thing. Props to GV for nailing the wine! I also like to see hard-working people take a break. Good for you.

QOTD1: I'll say this: If you had a tv show and blind tasting was a daily segment, it would probably be my favorite part.

QOTD2: 18 min and 43 sec.