Comments on: The Problem With Gary Vaynerchuk http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/ A blog about starting and building a family winery in the Russian River Valley Sat, 17 May 2008 02:25:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: David Cole http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-104588 David Cole Thu, 15 May 2008 19:52:59 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-104588 Your blog on Gary was a good read, however the great thing about Gary's show is he brings more and more folks into wine! That helps you and me and any other wine brand! Including the big ones! The other great thing is we all have out own taste and I don't always agree with Gary, but he has forced me to try wines that I probably would not have, if I hadn't seen them on his show. Keep up the great blogging and I agree with you, your just adding to the conversation! Your blog on Gary was a good read, however the great thing about Gary’s show is he brings more and more folks into wine! That helps you and me and any other wine brand! Including the big ones! The other great thing is we all have out own taste and I don’t always agree with Gary, but he has forced me to try wines that I probably would not have, if I hadn’t seen them on his show.

Keep up the great blogging and I agree with you, your just adding to the conversation!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-102101 Jennifer Thu, 01 May 2008 21:28:35 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-102101 I have to say, I'm a HUGE fan of Gary's show. Of all the things in the wine industry to criticize, I would have though Gary would be at the bottom of any wine seller's list b/c he has thousands and thousands of people like me buying more and expanding our wine horizons. If it wasn't for running across his video blog, I'd still just be buying my same old favorites at the grocery store and would never even think of buying wine from Capozzi. No one is free of 'problems', but gosh, give the guy a break. I have to say, I’m a HUGE fan of Gary’s show. Of all the things in the wine industry to criticize, I would have though Gary would be at the bottom of any wine seller’s list b/c he has thousands and thousands of people like me buying more and expanding our wine horizons. If it wasn’t for running across his video blog, I’d still just be buying my same old favorites at the grocery store and would never even think of buying wine from Capozzi. No one is free of ‘problems’, but gosh, give the guy a break.

]]> By: Dr. Horowitz http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-98192 Dr. Horowitz Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:20:10 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-98192 This was fun to read. I have noticed lots of KJ bashing in past episodes, but every rock star needs to be rebelling against something. Is it enough to rebell against the Parker-esque ratings, or is a stronger message necessary to resonate with the mainstream? Regardless, it's fun to watch free content and get free wristbands. If only the vino were free... Doesn't every business person have an agenda? I do think Gary's move to Twitter is getting a little too ADD for me. There's gotta be a point where people start to think they're spending too much time obsessing over Gary's most recent bowel movement and realize that the people around them are interesting and important as well. But, I guess Gary tell us that message too. I give up my attempt at arbitration. This was fun to read.

I have noticed lots of KJ bashing in past episodes, but every rock star needs to be rebelling against something. Is it enough to rebell against the Parker-esque ratings, or is a stronger message necessary to resonate with the mainstream? Regardless, it’s fun to watch free content and get free wristbands. If only the vino were free…

Doesn’t every business person have an agenda? I do think Gary’s move to Twitter is getting a little too ADD for me. There’s gotta be a point where people start to think they’re spending too much time obsessing over Gary’s most recent bowel movement and realize that the people around them are interesting and important as well. But, I guess Gary tell us that message too. I give up my attempt at arbitration.

]]> By: Gary Vaynerchuk http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-98168 Gary Vaynerchuk Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:54:22 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-98168 Understood Dude, I honestly just probably got excited at google and I am sure at some point I put it in context and in the Conn Valley email, I meant it, it was better then those :) Plus Conn Valley is a big brand LOL, Anyways dude U rock, stay well and cant wait to spend more time together! Understood Dude, I honestly just probably got excited at google and I am sure at some point I put it in context and in the Conn Valley email, I meant it, it was better then those :) Plus Conn Valley is a big brand LOL, Anyways dude U rock, stay well and cant wait to spend more time together!

]]> By: Josh http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-98040 Josh Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:11:19 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-98040 Hi Gary, Thanks for the comments. I've watched quite a few of the 440. You've given lots of love to all kinds of wines. It's what made me a fan. It's just lately, and Google was a biggie, you've were changing to a more negative, region and producer bashing message. I'm not talking about bad reviews. I think it's great you call it like you see it. I'm talking about, instead of saying "this wine is good, you should try it" you're saying "Don't drink that wine, it's lame." Glad you didn't take the comments personally. Everyone I know who's met you has good things to say about you as a person. We met briefly when we both spoke at WITS last year, and I dig what you were doing. I just hope you bring it back tot he positive sooner rather than later. Thanks again for the comments. Hi Gary,

Thanks for the comments. I’ve watched quite a few of the 440. You’ve given lots of love to all kinds of wines. It’s what made me a fan.

It’s just lately, and Google was a biggie, you’ve were changing to a more negative, region and producer bashing message. I’m not talking about bad reviews. I think it’s great you call it like you see it.

I’m talking about, instead of saying “this wine is good, you should try it” you’re saying “Don’t drink that wine, it’s lame.”

Glad you didn’t take the comments personally. Everyone I know who’s met you has good things to say about you as a person. We met briefly when we both spoke at WITS last year, and I dig what you were doing. I just hope you bring it back tot he positive sooner rather than later.

Thanks again for the comments.

]]> By: steven http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-98038 steven Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:06:29 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-98038 I tink a lot of people fall into my category: more than a casual wine drinker but not an expert. I have stuck to the "big" brands because I don't know about other wines and the whole scene can be intimidating. Maybe the greatest asset that gary provides to guys like me is to educate by demystifying and introducing us to other things we can try. It may be self serving but I doubt it. Remember the sign off to every WLTV episode "you, with a little bit of me", I think he makes it abundantly clear that you should trust your own palate I tink a lot of people fall into my category: more than a casual wine drinker but not an expert. I have stuck to the “big” brands because I don’t know about other wines and the whole scene can be intimidating. Maybe the greatest asset that gary provides to guys like me is to educate by demystifying and introducing us to other things we can try. It may be self serving but I doubt it. Remember the sign off to every WLTV episode “you, with a little bit of me”, I think he makes it abundantly clear that you should trust your own palate

]]> By: Derick Platt http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-98029 Derick Platt Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:34:22 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-98029 As a casual Vayner viewer, you have to take him for who he is and to simply cast judement on sombody who keeps wine real for real people is simply exasperative. I think the key to Gary's attraction is that he's not like most wine snobs out there blogging about big name brands that rule the wine shelves from coast to coast, where as he will speak of interesting finds that will intrigue you palate at a good price point. While I may not agree with every point Gary makes on his tastings, I do agree with most and like his cut loose approach. As a casual Vayner viewer, you have to take him for who he is and to simply cast judement on sombody who keeps wine real for real people is simply exasperative. I think the key to Gary’s attraction is that he’s not like most wine snobs out there blogging about big name brands that rule the wine shelves from coast to coast, where as he will speak of interesting finds that will intrigue you palate at a good price point. While I may not agree with every point Gary makes on his tastings, I do agree with most and like his cut loose approach.

]]> By: Karl Laczko http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-97233 Karl Laczko Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:17:04 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-97233 My take is that Gary is criticising the "old standbys" if that's all you've ever drank - and his message to get out there and experience the rest of what's on offer if a valid one, how do you really know what you like if you haven't experienced the rest? Now if you have spent many years drinking everything the wine world has to offer and you decide that you want to go back to Yellow Tail or California Pinot then that's fine, and I'm sure Gary will be the first to agree. Everything has to be taken in context, and sensational soundbites for the sake of it don't help. Yes Gary irritates some, but the community he's created (of which I am happy to admit being part of) isn't just a fawning fan-base of sychophants, understand he has many hats but respects him (most of the time). Take his messages as intended, guidelines, not diktats. My take is that Gary is criticising the “old standbys” if that’s all you’ve ever drank - and his message to get out there and experience the rest of what’s on offer if a valid one, how do you really know what you like if you haven’t experienced the rest?

Now if you have spent many years drinking everything the wine world has to offer and you decide that you want to go back to Yellow Tail or California Pinot then that’s fine, and I’m sure Gary will be the first to agree. Everything has to be taken in context, and sensational soundbites for the sake of it don’t help.

Yes Gary irritates some, but the community he’s created (of which I am happy to admit being part of) isn’t just a fawning fan-base of sychophants, understand he has many hats but respects him (most of the time). Take his messages as intended, guidelines, not diktats.

]]> By: Gary Vaynerchuk http://www.pinotblogger.com/2008/04/11/the-problem-with-gary-vaynerchuk/#comment-97167 Gary Vaynerchuk Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:28:10 +0000 http://www.pinotblogger.com/?p=380#comment-97167 hey man thnx for the notes, really, where do I start, 1st I am not sure I have made so many statements about big brand that they are just fne and great, this was one talk at google and a very long talk much of what wasn't taped and honestly I def dont think I rag on big brands as much as u think, I really hope we get a chance to meet and talk vino, the 1st part of your post was from 2+ yrs ago when an intern did a bad thing and we emailed everyone back and explained the issue, I hope you remember that, either way I hope you understand I have no issues with big brands or am trying to use them to help me, I just wish and hope we have a chance to meet over some good JORDAN :) CAB and talk about it in legnth, I really REALLY think you will see some other points and I assure you if you go through the 440 episodes of WLTV you will see many big brand love. Stay well my man, and I wish you all the best! GAry Vaynerchuk hey man thnx for the notes, really, where do I start, 1st I am not sure I have made so many statements about big brand that they are just fne and great, this was one talk at google and a very long talk much of what wasn’t taped and honestly I def dont think I rag on big brands as much as u think, I really hope we get a chance to meet and talk vino, the 1st part of your post was from 2+ yrs ago when an intern did a bad thing and we emailed everyone back and explained the issue, I hope you remember that, either way I hope you understand I have no issues with big brands or am trying to use them to help me, I just wish and hope we have a chance to meet over some good JORDAN :) CAB and talk about it in legnth, I really REALLY think you will see some other points and I assure you if you go through the 440 episodes of WLTV you will see many big brand love.

Stay well my man, and I wish you all the best!

GAry Vaynerchuk

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