Vintages how much do they matter, a 2001 vs 2002 tasting

Vintages how much do they matter, a 2001 vs 2002 tasting – Episode #77

August 23, 2006

2001 Artazu Navarra Santa Cruz

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tackles the issue of how much a vintage effects the wine. Gary samples 2 wonderful wines from Spain that are exactly the same but are from 2 different years. Gary also asks you to help him with something cool!

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August 24, 2006

I.B.
Hi Gary V!

When will you be introducing some bone dry Savennieres white with age in a tasting? (They deserve a much wider recognition – IMO)
August 24, 2006

Cameron
Nice vertical tasting. I agree with Tony that it would have been cool to see more vintages taste, but the episode still gives a good feeling for how diverse wine is from vintage to vintage.

While I think that your current sign-off is totally fine, here’s a couple:

“Wine Library TV- From the Vine to the Vlog”

“Gary Vaynerchuck- Winespeak Decanted”
August 24, 2006

Tony
Gary, good episode. I give it a 90. Lacked a little depth. Would have been nice to do a vertical covering more years. That would be totally fascinating to me to see you taste and talk about 3 or 4 years of the same wine.

Honestly, Gary, I like your intro and sign off exactly the way they are. I don’t think you need some gimmicky sign off. Most of the ones I’ve read (no offense guys) are either just bad or corny or both. I think what you’ve got is natural and works. Please avoid a gimmicky or corny sign off.

Thanks for the update on the heat episode!! I just KNEW you were working as hard as you possibly could on that. Boy, I just know it’s gonna be the best episode yet!!! Wow, I’m so excited I think I’m gonna pass out!!!!!!

BTW, I agree that Ep #64 rocked. As you know I was floored by the size of WL. Something to be proud of. One thing you never did answer was how come there aren’t Wine Libraries sprinkled all over the US? Have you ever thought about making it a chain? If not, why not?

Also, I hate it when you taste a wine that’s sold out! Particularly if you make me want to taste it. You are a horrible, horrible tease.
August 23, 2006

ML
Great episode GV.

Auf Vaynerchuck.
August 23, 2006

scotty
Gary, another great episode-didn’t read all the comments so I hope I’m first with your new sign-off. This is Gary Vaynerchuk-”spitting so you don’t have to swallow.” -Sorry Ed R. just saw it. How about “I’m Gary vaynerchuk reminding you that you should never drink bad wine or think you are too good to drink a less than perfect wine.”
August 23, 2006

zerokreap (kw)
this episode: 93…graceful, calm, but powerful…nice.
QOTD:”this is gary vaynerchuk, and that’s how it tastes”
or
“another day, another vintage”
or
“this is gary vaynerchuk reminding you–bad taste is better than no taste”
August 23, 2006

Susan
Gary-
Another fantastic episode:)
I am always surpised at the methods you use to install knowledge in all of us:)
I think the New Wine Library TV sign off phrase should be:

STUFF SOME FUN INTO YOUR WINE:)
August 23, 2006

Ed R
“tackling one bottle at a time”
“spitting, so you don’t have to swallow”
“J E T S, JETS JETS JETS!”
“I’m Gary Vaynerchuck the other wine geek”
In all honesty I think you should stay true to form or go with the “Drinking bad wine so you don’t have to.”
Keep the good work,
ED
P.S. Could you do an episode on Northern Rhone or Loire Valley ?
August 23, 2006

Bill Nelson
Interesting Gary, I’ve also found great variations in vintages but never have been able to taste 2 at once. How about “it’s time to put a cork in another episode of wltv”.
August 23, 2006

Bill Ipp
Gary,

I smiled while watching your reaction to the 2002 and recalling your comments earlier about “‘97 heralded as the greatest vintage … ‘98, nobody wanted it”. I loved many Napa Cabs from 1998 (Clark Claudon, Lewelling, Dalla Valle, Viader, Montelena). Sometimes these “off” vintages offer you the opportunity to drink quality Estates much younger. As an example, the ‘98 Lewelling drank well upon release and still drinkings well today. It may not have the structure as ‘97 or ‘01, but is still good.

My point â€¦ critics talk about vintages in terms of good and bad. I do not always agree. Three are certainly â€œoffâ€ vintages. But with the better wineries, it is more a matter of a difference in style and approachability â€¦ not necessarily good vs. bad.

Do you agree?
August 23, 2006

Dave Miller
And remember if your a wine snob or a cork dork if you don’t try it (or buy it) you can’t taste it.
August 23, 2006

Derek
Ok Gary, I’m in the slogan game…how about this?? ” This is Gary V, and remember, the more wine you drink, the better I look”
August 23, 2006

David K
Gary -

Can you please spend a little time discussing why some vintages of wine age better than other vintages?

As for you sign off slogan, here a few choices:

Drinking our way around the world one glass at a time (right from New Jersey).

Because great wine deserves shameless promotion.

If you didn’t buy it at Wine Library. you probably got it somewhere else.

Like Snakes on a Plane, it will make you wish that you drank more. Wine Library TV.

Getting folks laid one glass at a time. Wine Library TV.

Reminding you to lay down and keep cool. Wine Library TV.
August 23, 2006

garyv
Eugene can u resend me the email about the Riesling…….”the wine guy”
August 23, 2006

eugene
Gary,
I watched a few episodes with my five years old son. He calls you a â€œwine guyâ€.
So here is my suggestion:
You can end the show with something stupid but catchy like this: â€œand now goodbye from the wine guy!â€

Btw, you never answer my email about the Riesling!
August 23, 2006

Rick E
Gary,

Great episode, as usual. How about:

“This is Gary Vaynerchuk, uncorking the truth about wine”.

Or if you’re looking for something a little more “Jets pregame”:

“This is Gary Vaynerchuk, uncorking a bottle of whoopass on the world of wine”.

Or maybe “Jets postgame”:

“This is Gary Vaynerchuk, and I’m hammered right now”.

Your choice.

Rick
August 23, 2006

stewart
Your new saying This is Gary Vaynerchuk, helping you score the best wines
August 23, 2006

E
Funny you should choose this for a subject, after the last episode I was inspired to pop an ‘02 Hecula I had lying around, and now I’m wondering what all the fuss was about …
August 23, 2006

Francis E
Gary – fun episode.

For a closing I think something that is a combo of a toast and blessing would be smooth and timeless. Lifting the glass . . .

“This is Gary Vaynerchuk – Fine wines. Fabulous friends. Long life.”

I’d also consider dropping saying your name at the beginning if you are going to emphasize it at the end. It is printed on the screen so there isn’t much mystery about who you are. â€œHello and welcome to another (superlative of the day) episode of Wine Library TVâ€

Keep up the great work!
August 23, 2006

MarcT
How about I miss the “y” in your last name Gary?
Sorry.
“I’m Gary Vaynerchuck and this is Wine Library TV. Don’t forget kids…Eating tar will make you a better wine critic.”
August 23, 2006

MarcT
Nice episode…
Here is the tag line…
“I’m Gary Vanerchuck and this is Wine Library TV. Don’t forget kids…Eating tar will make you a better wine critic.”
…I like the chat over the past few days. I feel that we have some great comments and conversations on this VLOG too.
August 23, 2006

Russ J
“Goodnight, Joe Walton, wherever you are”
“Goodnight, Rich Kotite, wherever you are”
Take your pick. Enjoy!
August 23, 2006

JohnM
Aaahhh, finally trolls on the comment blog. As a one time sign off: “That’s grapes aren’t plain, mother******s” A regular one could be: “Come back and hear what I think, but always go with tastes good to you”
August 23, 2006

Tony G.
Gary great episode today, very important topic. I’m glad that your constantly pushing yourself, but give yourself some credit for what your doing. WLTV wouldn’t have such a cult following (and growing) if you weren’t entertaining and educating us in this crazy world of wine. Hey how about that as a tag line, “Until next time this is Gary Vaynerchuk entertaining and educating you in this crazy world of wine”. My wife suggest a more “Seacrest-esq” line like “Vaynerchuk . . .out!” or maybe more like “Vaynerchuk uncorked”.

Anyway keep up the great work.

Tony G . . out
August 23, 2006

StanVH
“This . . (pause) . . is Gary Vanerchuck. Good Night and Good Wine.”