Short format is great, but only if wine is worth drinking. You might have to pre-taste, or edit (try another, then another, then go with the one that was o.k.), or shoot more than one episode if the first wine really sucks. I’m not really interested if you’re going to spend five minutes crapping on a wine. I don’t doubt your taste buds, but I want to be lifted up. Don’t mind if you review 3 wines looking for a good wine, but for some reason with only one wine, I need it to be interesting if not good.

Gary, I met you at a book signing in Little Italy and I’m a big fan (cause you keep it real). I pretty much drink full bodied Melbacs and Cabs, but I will definitely go buy this. I’m a novice when it comes to wine and this format really helps especially because you talk about the region and you taste it. The focus and tighter format is great for educating people like me and for a world with a short attention span. 😀 By the way I’m reading “Crush It” for the 3 time again, so I can continue to crush it.

I like your videos to be about 15 minutes and I enjoy the fluff so long as you don’t skimp on the wine nerd stuff. The more information you give, the better in my opinion. I like 3 or more wines being reviewed because usually only one is something I might go out and look for.

HA!!!!!! Too Funny!!

Rasul means a lot to me man, really, thnx!

Gary: With respect…why don’t you spend more time reviewing American wines than foreign wines?

Julianne u rock, thank u!

Seth thnX man!

Great show again!

Of course, I could listen to you, the Vayniacs and wine talk for hours everyday. But if you do shorten it up, a good nerdy info show is a great way to go.

I’m with nickgrzenda and probably many others – I enjoy the variety! And since I’m always grateful whenever you do a show, I enjoy it and I don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

I thought I knew Loire fairly well, but this was nerdy good news to me!

Thank you Gary for all and any show you put out.

Cheers!

Another good show, Gary!

Whether its 5 mins or 35 mins, I enjoy the information. I’m more of a fan when it comes to 15+ mins and the “fluff” is what makes the show. You’re descriptions make the show and the wine more interesting. Love the nerdy wines…love learning about them. Since I became a Vayniac 5 months ago, I can’t tell you how much I have learned and appreciated. Keep it up at whatever format you choose. Talk to you on Thursday!

Sasha means a lot, good feedback!

Fantastic info! I like the longer format better but this was excellent content packed into a short snippet. QOTD: I’m a big fan of Loire, especially Sancerre but obviously don’t know enough because I am not familiar with Savenniere. Will definitely seek some out!

I really enjoyed this actually… very digestible but at the same time I think they should maybe vary in length. If they were only 5 mins all the time it might seem like to show is getting lighter. I guess we’ll have to see but I’m sure you’re trying this for a reason ;).

stupid question

I like the longer format. I feel I get more info with three wines of the same style. I also enjoy the stories, the sidetracks and tangents. That for me defines the show. I want to hear stories about Mott, Lizzie, the family the staff, and the behind the scenes. I used to watch a lot, now I just tune in when you are reviewing a style I am interested in; bubbles, Riesling, Russian river, central coast, beer, parings or guests. Congrats on 900. I remember 300 and I still have the wristband to prove it. Help me change some laws in IL. Best, – Jon

Good show Gary! I like the 5 minute show, but I would be disappointed if they were always this short. I like comparing wines head to head, and I appreciate the “community feel” of the longer shows.

P.S. – I’m a bit of a lurker, but only because up until today I’ve always had to watch the show via ipod because my computer was so old it would barely play the video. Now I’m up to speed with a new macbook pro!

Give me a BREAK, a–hole!! What… you don’t like your regional wines/beers/produce/cuisine style??? Lighten up, my man.
(and I use that term Loosely)

p.s. maybe you would do well to find out more about American wines, food, etc.

🙁

I like the new format. I really enjoyed your discussion on where the wine was made. I think a mix of some in-depth, focussed episodes (new format) mixed with 3-wine tastings (old format) episodes would be ideal.

Dig the format. Machine-gunning through 3 wines of similar style, aoc, varietal, etc. for the 11-15 minute show is also great. It’s nice to seen wines judged against each other to put them in perspective. Qotd pt 2: low to mid-priced value, oh boy. Chinon rosé absolutely rules, Sparkling/Moelleux is reasonable and delicious. Aged whites for outrageous prices. Currently selling a killer 1992 Vouvray Sec for $30 Retail $56 Drink in house, at my place of work. If your looking to expand your old world palate and are willing to spend $15-$30 on decent wine look no further than the loire.

Hey Gary! It is hard for me to watch all the episodes of your show because of school, so the shorter format does make it easier to keep up. However, I think the “fluff” is very much a part of you. I enjoy your personality as much as I enjoy learning about the wine, so I don’t mind hearing you elaborate about certain things. Either way, keep up the good work

I really like this format of the show for all of the info, but like others have said, the fluff really adds to the show and makes it more “Gary” like. All in all still loved it.

On another note I will play the pessimistic and say this might be a way for you to break the news to us softly that you are running out of time in your busy schedule. Just a thought but I am sure that is not the case.

QOTD: I know a little bit about Loire Valley but could always learn more.

Qotd2: Really enjoyed this informative format… still get the great tasting notes which you are so good at but with some more information. What’s not to like?

I thought that too! Oh no, Gary’s too busy for the Vayniacs nowadays, but I hope it’s not true!

QOTD – How can shorter be better? Do you only want to watch the last 15 minutes of the Jets game? Don’t you like the pre game tailgate party as well as the entire game?
The longer formats allows us to settle in with you. This felt like a rush job vid on your end. I know it saves you time and you can “can” a bunch of shows but (in my oprinion) you are losing why this diehard fan watches your show. Certainly hope the shorter shows theme is short lived.

Really like’n the new format! 🙂