Comments on: Beyond Thunderdome: on Gary Vee’s Wine Library TV

By: Gary Vaynerchuk quits daily wine videos | Dr Vino's wine blog

Gary Vaynerchuk quits daily wine videos | Dr Vino's wine blog — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:52:52 +0000

[...] final wine video. (He had previously announced stepping down from his position at Wine Library.) I was once a guest on Wine Library TV, aka the “Thunder Show,” and the show had a fun run for five years. I wish Gary sunny [...]

By: Gary Vee unplugs from Wine Library | Dr Vino's wine blog

Gary Vee unplugs from Wine Library | Dr Vino's wine blog — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:25:26 +0000

[...] 1,000 episodes of Wine Library TV (I had a good time with him on episode #771), Gary Vaynerchuk has decided to hang up his signature Jets bucket. Well, sort of. Many of his fans [...]

By: Kevin Kossowan

Kevin Kossowan — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:12:49 +0000

I was shocked and surprised to see you on! I’m a regular vayniac, I suppose you could say. And although no magnums appeared at our CDN thanksgiving, I’ve had a couple this year at parties, and really enjoy the celebratory nature they provide.

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:00:37 +0000

@Castello – depends where you live but I have gotten mags of cru Bojo at Astor, Appellation and Crush in NYC. The good ones do tend to go fast.

@Gary – Thanks, it was fun!

@Noelle – have you tried the sparkling Vouvray from Pinon, Clos Naudin, or Huet? I’ve had great ones from them over the years.

Thanks for all the kind words–and welcome new subscribers!

By: Noelle M

Noelle M — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:09:42 +0000

Dr. Vino and Gary V I wish I had watched this video segment prior to purchasing a bottle of Domaine Du Viking Vouvray for a celebratory occasion. After a fruitless attempt to purchases a bottle of Pinon, a wine store associate suggested we try the Domain Du Viking as a substitue being the store did not have Sparkling Vouvray. We found the smell and taste of the wine to be very “green” and felt like we were sipping a vegtable garden. Needless to say we are not fans of this wine.
We wished we checked out your blog before choosing to go with this wine.

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:33:10 +0000

Seeing both Gary & Dr. Vino side-by-side really illustrates the diversity in today’s wine world. The Doc is the quintessential cerebral taster who reflects on the nuances in the glass, while Gary represents the new breed of winos who’re brash opinionated & in-your-face. It’s great that there’s room at the table for both styles of tasting.

Oh and I loved how the Doc pointed out how goal-oriented Gary is! It was a back-handed compliment but so meshes with Gary’s ego & ambition. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him running his own Omnimedia empire in 10 yrs.

By: The Wine Mule

The Wine Mule — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:36:16 +0000

When Gary first started, I watched because I admired the artlessness of it all: He’d go off camera to get a different glass, etc. Now his relentless enthusiasm makes me nervous. And cynical. It seems to me that lately Gary is mostly into promoting Gary. I’m not surprised by this; in a way, he’d be nuts not to promote himself.

By: Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:12 +0000

Thnx for coming on the show buddy! take care, you did great and sorry if I cut u off a few times, i get too excited at times!

By: Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:55:43 +0000

Katie sorry you dont like the show without another person but I am glad u found the Doc, he is a very nice man and has a great passion for the vino and I hope you will enjoy reading his blog.

By: Kathy Rees

Kathy Rees — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:31 +0000

You did a great job! If your readers don’t have time to read Gary’s new book Crush It, they can get the cliff notes here http://cliffnotebooks.com/crush-gary-vaynerchuk-cliff-notes/

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:57 +0000

While I subscribe to the Wine Library RSS feed, I never watch unless its someone like Jancis Robinson. Now I’ve found you and will be eager to read your blog and your books. Thanks for taking the risk (of dirt or other intimidating gastronomic gauntlet!). Happy Thanksgiving.

By: Erik Wait

Erik Wait — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:40 +0000

It was great to see you on WLTV, wish Gary would take a breath for a minute and let you finish a sentence.

By: castello

castello — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:04 +0000

Wher can I get a Magnum of Cru Beajolais for turkey day?
Great show! Many Vaniacs will now interupt your comments with rudeness, in a good way.

By: Tim McDonald

Tim McDonald — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:24 +0000

Dr. Vino, Nicely done I must say. I have not watched Gary V in a few days and your appearance prompted me to click play, Happy Thanksgiving and yes a Cru Beajolais for the side dishes…Cheers!

By: Steven

Steven — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:23 +0000

Hey Dr. Vino,

Nice to finally see you in person. Read your book last year (A Year of Wine) and I’ve been a fan of you since. I’m also impressed that you take the time to answer emails (I had asked you about Sommelier classes in NYC), considering your a professor and author (paper and electronic). Keep up the good work and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Maybe we’ll ride together in Central Park one day.