What Dirt movie? I can’t find it on my pbs. Would you buy this @30 percent off?

The winemaker that use to own the winery I work for always said it takes a shitload of good beer to make good wine. And that guy forgot making a mess, but i guess that is implied with the 49% cleaning shit.

I think the advertisement in the end is a microcosm of the overall point “if you can type, you can make movies!” awesome. They forgot making a mess, cant clean up anything unless you make a mess first! It does take a lot of good beer to make good wine. I have drank more beer in the last 2 years working at a winery than I ever have in my life.

i would tend to agree that i am not specifically looking for promo's and deals from the guests. although i did get a three thieves poster, signed and all. i think if you want to offer deals then Cinderella wines is the place that guests should put their promo's.

QOTD #2 i wont be buying any wine, as the prices points are way out of my league for something that i am not excited about. if i am going to spend 70$ for a bottle it is going to have to come as a large recommendation from either Gary as a screaming good deal, or from a couple of other friends that the 70$ dollars i a spending is worth $150

QOTD1 – sure, I don't mind if guests bring in deals for the vanyiacs… will be better for them too.

QOTD2 – a lot. send them along…

Interesting episode. Best of luck to Mike but this can be a very expensive hobby…

I completely lost interest when he had no clue who The Durantula is? Cheers to another Oaky expensive Napa Cab

QOTD: not too hyped on deals/promos

I personally don't think that a good guest should be turned down because they don't have some sort of promotion or deal for the audience.

I understand what you are doing at the end and I know that drinking their wine alongside them in front of a camera could put you in an awkward situation. However, if there's something that you can't respectfully say to their face, it may not need to be said at all. This may be salvaged if you tell the guests beforehand that you are really going to give your opinion at the end of the video after they are gone though.

I would love to try the wines, but a bit high for my wallet. Also I'm not too keen on the high alcohol either. Tried a few wines at a tasting last night and it just smelled a little like burning. Makes you appreciate the balanced/structured ones.

QOTD: Love the idea of guests coming with offers. A great way to market their products and for the vayniac's to get excited about them. Plus who doesn't love free stuff!

I get to follow Hellen Buehler? Cool.

Great show. I agree with bdshupe that you need to tell guests if you are going to do the post-game wrap. If you're up front with that, then the wrap-up is cool. I really like the 2007 Roussane, but the 2008 blend doesn't sound like the same wine at all. $90 for a red is too much for me, code or no code.

QOTD: Promos are cool, but much cooler when they aren't required.

@GV: Gotta know about the board, man. It so much looks like a due date for kid #2, which would be way cool. The timing is exactly right for that. You gotta confirm or deny.

Orrrr you could make a decent product, not charge through the roof for a brand or a multi-million dollar tasting room and actually sell your wine on its own merits and one's experience in winemaking. But that?s unfortunately not done that much anymore. But I suppose piles of money do help, just be sure to take a shower after your done rolling in it.

Well, heck, my post was right behind Helen's when I first checked. How'd these other folks get in there? Interlopers.

Definitely should NOT compromise the show by having the winemakers pitch. We're counting on an objective review of the products and letting winemakers offer themselves like this will make you seem like a pimp. Not good Gary.

Liked the post show comment GV…now give me my schwag!

QotD2: I liked hearing about how one can produce a wine, but these are out of my price range.

QotD1: Definitely do not require promos for guests. It is much cooler if the offer it up on their own.

Reaction to the end piece: It's okay, but I think it more fun watching both you and the guest squirm a little bit.

Oh yeah! I want that bag!

Ahh, I gotcha! Thank you for clearing that up. I was getting antsy…lol.

The money that they are asking for Bdx Crushpad is insane, but I can’t sort of understand. Wine making is not actually cheap.

QOTD: Who doesn't like getting a deal. However, since I live in Boston, MA and we have the most bulls**t laws regarding wine shipments, my opinion is moot.

However, the idea would work as long as the guest doesn't come on as a pushy infomercial salesman and keeps the laid back, informative shows we expect.

🙂 I'm a Buehler. We stand for everything you stated. Just wanted to make sure you weren't insinuating I needed a shower…

Nice show… yes, he has bad timing (price wise), but if you're a To-Kolon fan, you're gonna buy…

850?

I didn't love this show. I normally love shows with guests and no disrespect to mike, I love what you are doing, its just I didn't get as much insight into the industry as I normally do on guest shows. For example talk to us about what exactly was up with you not putting To Kalon on the label, did it just come down to money? Us Vayniacs like to know this stuff!

QOTD 1: I think the promo idea is fun and would be great for me but I don't think it should be required.
QOTD 2: At that price point I can't buy without tasting first and I absolutely have to go crazy for the wine to buy it!

$125 for a no name To Kolon wine?? Get real. Many of the other wines from the vineyard aren't even at that price point.

QOTD (Gary's): Love the idea, at least for guests that are counting on a WLTV spot to help them market their products.

😀 Same thing we say about the horse business. :/

qotd- liked the postgame and it allows you to be both polite and honest….I like the idea of a giveaway as long as it isn't turning into an infomercial on the wine. The merlove guest was a great example of a classy give-away!

You've got class my friend! I was completely turned off to this episode until I viewed your closing comments.

It's Bubbles!!!!