Comments on: The Institute of Masters of Wine http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/ Where an enthusiasm for wine gets personal Mon, 20 May 2013 00:14:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Greg http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-53440 Greg Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:49:30 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-53440 Jay,

Just listened to this show (I am a little behind in catching up). First, I do not agree with the negative comments on your diction or locution or whatever the complaint was. Frankly, you always ask the questions I want answered. You are a great interviewer – please keep up the good work.

As to the interviewee, I also thought he came across very dry, with little enthusiasm for the enjoyment of wine, despite your efforts. Clearly, obtaining a MW is hard work but he never really articulated its benefits (maybe because other than bragging rights there are none)?

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-48247 GrapeRadio Bunch Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:49:06 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-48247 Natalie, according to Craig, we are absolved. I love that you mentioned fun! I mean we are talking wine here. No need to get all pompus and full of ourselves. That being said, I am wondering when we will start getting GROUPIES!

Jay

]]> By: Natalie http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-48206 Natalie Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:50:26 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-48206 We love GR we listen to it in our car all the time. You guys are great!!!! So much information…so much fun!!!
This was not the best interview, I still don’t know what you do with a MW. But a show I didn’t care for would never make me stop downloading. Keep up the great work. Thanks

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-45924 GrapeRadio Bunch Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:10:00 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-45924 LOL

Jay

]]> By: Craig P http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-45320 Craig P Tue, 01 Aug 2006 02:12:42 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-45320 Just listened to the first three Santa Rita Hills podcasts. You’re back on track and your sins will be forgiven since you’ve done proper penance.

Craig

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-37560 GrapeRadio Bunch Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:32:11 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-37560 Isn’t it ironic, Paul? Here I am trying to be satirical and I come off as sarcastic…or, is that sardonic. But seriously, while my humor is often dry, I hope it never offends anyone…well, except those who really deserve it.

And Craig, we weren’t sucking up. We had one of the working models of the device.

Eric

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-37406 GrapeRadio Bunch Sun, 23 Jul 2006 02:39:14 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-37406 Sucking up? Now that is cold Craig. I really do not think that was the case, but if that is the way it appeared, so be it. I guess we will have to chalk this show up as a dud from the perspective from the listeners. I guess we can not be ex[pected to get a hit every time. :-)

Jay

]]> By: Craig P http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-37385 Craig P Sat, 22 Jul 2006 20:38:30 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-37385 I have to agree with the others that this was a terrible interview, one of several recently, not because of the GR guys, but the guy they were interviewing was, well, just horrible. As someone else noted, he was just an arrogant, obnoxious, ***hole of the type that turns people off on wine. The GR guys are great, because they’re so normal. In addition to being a tool, this guy also sells wine magnets, which kind of figures after listening to him. Actually, Jay, the worst part of the show was when you guys started sucking up to him by agreeing that his wine gizmo actually works. C’mon.

All that said, I do love GR, with a few exceptions. If I have any request, it would be more winemakers like Loring, Ontiveros, etc. and less people who try to make their living around wine like educators, distributors, etc.

Craig

]]> By: paul r http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-36791 paul r Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:37:50 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-36791 jay,
don’t be changing…. i think you sound wonderful and find your questions insightful. not completely wine geeky, but questions that i would like to know an answer.

eric brings a wondeful new quality to the show….. sarcasm. i love his humour. and i agree that he does bring an incredible wealth of knowledge. he is a great addition (not said sarcastically…)

with regards to the guest and the masters of wine program, i thought it informative; it informed me that my interest in wine has nothing to do with dr farrell and the iwm. lets pop some corks, drink some wine, and enjoy life…. perhaps somebody enjoys the sort of curriculum they put you through, but not me…..

and i found it somewhat amusing that (at least to me), dr farrell, who came off as a bit of a wine snob (for lack of a better term), and he’s making magnets to stick in wine to round out the flavors and age the wine quickly. somehow it was a tad ironic….. you know…. like….

paul.

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-36782 GrapeRadio Bunch Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:14:20 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-36782 John, I am amazed at the number of comments that we have received that say “Do not change”. I honestly never knew that peoplw wanted to hear us as well as out guests. I am amazed.

Jay

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-36781 GrapeRadio Bunch Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:10:21 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-36781 I will have to liosten to this interview again. I liked Jeff. He seemed to be a pretty pumped-up guy to me, so I did not get the same impression you did.

In general, do you prefer when we interview someone or just talk amongst ourselves?

Jay

]]> By: eltejano http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-36778 eltejano Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:51:06 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-36778 I don’t agree w/ the first commenter’s post about Jay, but I do agree that the guest didn’t give great interview. His interview or mannerisms (?) are the type that put me off of wine and wine drinkers and I have to wait for the GrapeRadio bunch to speak to revive the enthusiasm. I’d rather just listen to you GR folks talk for an hour anyway.

]]> By: John http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-36772 John Mon, 17 Jul 2006 14:58:36 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-36772 Don’t change anything about the show!! If someone doesn’t like how it’s done, they don’t have to listen!

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-35738 GrapeRadio Bunch Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:22:56 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-35738 John! How you doing my man? So the fact that I have the diction of a 5 year old is what makes the show endearing? :-) My dream of getting a gig as a professional broadcaster iis now crushed.

To be honest, I have been a tad depressed about the comment. The positive feedback here means more to me than you can ever imagine. At 50 years old, I still am trying to do better in all aspects of my life, not just GR. We did a podcast yesterday and I did not even think about my speech. I had a load of fun. Sounds to me like a game plan, just be myself, warts and all.

Jay

p.s We went to Schramsburg to do the interview and HD could not meet with us. We will try again. I like the guy.

]]> By: John Gonzalez http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-35706 John Gonzalez Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:00:46 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-35706 Jay,
If you guys were a group of professional broadcasters pronouncing every syllable perfectly Grape Radio wouldn’t have the warmth and texture that we all enjoy so much. Please don’t change a thing…just do more of it.
John

John Gonzalez
Director, NBC Sports/NFL Network

]]> By: Dezel http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-35148 Dezel Tue, 11 Jul 2006 04:38:56 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-35148 All,

Whatever happened to mothers golden advice, if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.

I think the interview went well, quality and content wise. Do keep up the good work Jay, we thoroughly enjoy the show.

Dezel

]]> By: Larry Larson http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-34478 Larry Larson Sun, 09 Jul 2006 17:25:07 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-34478 Jay,

I think Frank White is definitely asleep at the wheel. Don’t worry about him you sound great. You always ask some thought provoking questions. I want to hear more Jay – Not less.

Larry

]]> By: Christopher Armstrong http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-33840 Christopher Armstrong Sun, 09 Jul 2006 03:08:49 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-33840 I found this show very enjoyable to listen to in my car today. I wish I could contribute more to, or at least have the opportunity of listening to more offerings within the service side of things and the organizations that support and certify the same.

All the best,

Chris Armstrong
GM/ Wine Director
http://www.marker32.com

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-32550 GrapeRadio Bunch Fri, 07 Jul 2006 21:59:58 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-32550 Thanks Dixie. As I mentioned in the past, when we started GR I said I would do it as long as I did not have to spend too much time on the mic. I am kind of a boring guy compared to Brian, Leigh and Eric. I also do not have the deep knowledge like Eric. Of course, that last point may be a plus because I ask questions so I can learn from the answer.

I liked the MW interview because there are more rumors than actual information about how the program works.

Lastly, I have been working hard to be a better communicator, I have cut down on many of my strange speech ticks (“You Knows”, “Like”, etc). I have no idea how to address this new one. Do not get me wrong, I do not want to blow the comment way out of proportion, I just want to do the best I can.

Jay

]]> By: Dixie http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-32433 Dixie Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-32433 Hey Jay, I thought the interview was interesting. I have no problem understanding your voice. Don’t spend less time on the mic, your questions and comments have a common sense, practical approach that I really appreciate!

]]> By: Lloyd Grifols http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-30618 Lloyd Grifols Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:16:59 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-30618 Frank, “syllable”, not “sylabil” AND “consonants”, not “consonents”. Sorry, couldn’t help myself; just a spelling pet peeve ; )

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-29915 GrapeRadio Bunch Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:29:08 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-29915 This is the first time I have heard of the problem. At 50, I doubt I could fix my failure to properly articulate syllables. If my problem is a distraction form the otherwise good content, I can spend less time on the mic.

I never really wanted to be “on the air”. We are working hard to find other hosts that fill in as needed. Eric now is fully on board and Marlene will be join us more often.

Jay

]]> By: Frank White http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-28167 Frank White Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:53:50 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-28167 The guest has the same problem as Jay: a complete lack of mid and end sylabil consonents. Question becomes quesssshion, cent becomes cen, et cetera. This isn’t a critique of the show just a locution pet peeve.

]]> By: Frank White http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2006/07/03/the-institute-of-masters-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-28121 Frank White Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:32:26 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/?p=151#comment-28121 What an awful interview. Terribly dry, do not listen to in the car, you will fall asleep.

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