Old World Palate

FYI, Every Monday I'll be putting up a new site or online show that you may find fun and useful in your oenological and gastronomical journeys.  This week's recommendation is an old favorite that many people still have not seen: Winelibrary TV.  Love him or hate him Gary Vaynerchuk is a pioneer in the wine world and has managed to present a completely fresh face to wine appreciation, which is commonly characterized as snooty, anachronistic, and boring.  His over the top attitude is a bit much for many wine lovers, and he is the first to admit that, but his boundless energy is well matched by his extensive knowledge of wine, formidable palate, and an ability to educate.  I should say that watching his show online two years ago was the main inspiration for me to create my own wine site and focus on wines that appeal to my palate; not Robert Parker's, Steve Tanzer's, or even Gary Vaynerchuk's.  Gary V has always stressed trusting your own palate and being comfortable with what tastes good to you.  And that's a great piece of advice. You can find his show at tv.winelibrary.com.  There's plenty of shows to check out (the man has done over 500), but I highly recommend this episode with Mad Money's Jim Cramer.  Their energy is great, and if you've ever been interested in investing in wine, then this is the show for you.