Bordeaux wine tasting in honor of a friend. - Episode #78

August 24, 2006

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2001 Chateau Sansonnet

2003 Chateau Haut Beyzac

2003 Chateau Labegorce

2003 Chateau Lynch Moussas

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 Bordeaux wines in honor of a dear friend to him and the entire wine world. Steve “the wine ho” Verlin. Watch as Gary Vaynerchuk tastes these 4 wonder Bordeaux wines and see what he thinks of them.

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  1. about 3 months ago

    John D.

    Gary -

    Just going through your archives. Touching episode and very classy. I’m fairly new to the wine world, but this has compelled me to read up on your friend. Thanks.

  2. about 5 months ago

    thefanjestic

    That was really classy and awesome to watch. Good episode and very honest.

  3. about 10 months ago

    GrapeStuff

    I really need to start drinking more bordeaux wines. The problem is finding them under $30 readily at my LWS. Hopefully, I will be able to do more ordering from WL in the coming months as the weather cools down!

  4. about 12 months ago

    Dave Canada

    Great episode that makes all wine drinkers pause about why we love wine so much. Great story!

    Dave

  5. about 20 months ago

    Debbie

    What a wonderful man Steven was ! I send prayers to his entire family.
    Thanks for paying tribute to him
    Deb

  6. about 22 months ago

    Anonymous

    Hi Gary, thanks honoring Steven Verlin in this episode.
    His wife is a very dear friend of mine & I am sure when she is
    ready, I will show her this and she will appreciate it.

    She does know your site exists and she really likes it.
    We are all sadden & stunned by his loss.

    I am really baffled why the mentioning of his death hasn’t turned up in food & wine yet.

    He will be missed.

  7. about 22 months ago

    Italian Stallion

    Gary, I am very sorry for your loss….My glass(es) of wine tonight will be dedicated to him….Great Show

    The Stallion

  8. about 22 months ago

    brian t

    Funny your e- mails pushed the Haut Beyzac yet you gave it a pass. That is one reason i stopped buying from you.

  9. about 22 months ago

    Tony G.

    Thanks Gary, sorry for yor loss. Sounds like he was a great guy! Real, with a good heart, not enough of them around. Love the combat boots story, guess you can’t judge a book by it’s cover.

  10. about 22 months ago

    Craig

    Gary,
    Jason R’s question (see comment 50) relates to one I asked a bunch of episodes ago. Do you believe in the phenomenon of “bottle shock” as a consequence of shipping/transport? If yes, then is there a rule of thumb as to how long to wait for recovery? Thanks, CK

  11. about 22 months ago

    cgf

    Gary,
    Great video interview on wsj online. Also, i am digging Vanessa O’Connell. She seems very sexy.
    Keep hustling.

  12. about 22 months ago

    E

    Fun fact: those WSJ stippled portraits are called “hedcuts”.

  13. about 22 months ago

    Tommy T.

    Gary,

    Congrats on the WSJ video and article. You hard work is really paying off.

    Tom

  14. about 22 months ago

    Adam

    Jason,
    I agree that the wine goes through “bottle shock” after shipping, where the wine might taste a little muted or not show well. Personally, I wait a few weeks if the wine was shipped to drink them. It can’t hurt.
    Adam

  15. about 22 months ago

    Craig

    Gary,
    No score to be given for this because it is in a class by itself. Sincere condolences for your loss of such a good friend, and hats off to you for a most fitting tribute. The next time I drink a Bordeaux I will think of this episode, and say a prayer for you both. Best, CK

  16. about 22 months ago

    Jason R.

    Tony,

    I would agree with GeneV that most Bordeaux’s go to sleep about 2-4 years after bottle - at least in an awkward stage - some re-emerge fairly quickly, and others it may take 7-10 to come around.

    One last thing - looking for some people’s thoughts on this one: When shipping wine in (UPS Grd), I always wait about a month before I drink anything. My personal thought is that it needs this time to “Settle Down” again or I may catch it in some other AWKWARD stage? Any comments?

  17. about 22 months ago

    Bob U

    Gary
    Are you ever going to do an episode on Barbaresco’s? It seems like this wine is not as well know or drank as much as the other Italian reds. I’ve had your Abrigo Barbaresco Vigna Montersino 2001 and the Marchesi Di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga 2001. I thought both were very good but the Abrigo I thought was outstanding especially since they were priced the same. Look forward to your response.
    Thanks
    Bob

  18. about 22 months ago

    garyv

    I was told I said Pauillac was a right bank wine, I said “no way” well I did, obviously my head was somewhere else yesterday and I apologize for this HUGE mess up, clearly Pauillac is a left bank wine.

  19. about 22 months ago

    Jim J.

    Gary — above the fold in the WSJ, and an online video? You rock!

  20. about 22 months ago

    Jaye

    Great video interview on WSJ Online. A question just popped into my head — being that you deal in wine so much in your life; do you have your own personal wine collection? How large is it?

  21. about 22 months ago

    Roger

    Gary,

    Great episode! I just returned from Bordeaux where we tasted Lynch Bages and ate at the Winery. Great stuff.

    You may have done this already, but would you consider giving viewers a “heads up” on some future episodes so we can order some of the wines you are tasting and taste along with you? I am interested to learn more clearly how our tastes compare. You would need to give us a couple of weeks to receive the wine. Also, I would only want to purchase wines you recommend as opposed to the wines you pass on.

  22. about 22 months ago

    LMA

    gary… well done! making the front page of the journal… even a stipple portrait! congrats! who ever knew an immigrant from belarus could dream the dream and capture the hearts (and livers) of the american public one video blog at a time. congrats again!

  23. about 22 months ago

    Dan

    Hey Gary,

    Just watched your WSJ interview. Nice job!

    Dan (In Houston)

  24. about 22 months ago

    Dan

    SO I open my Wall Street Journal this morning, and who is staring back at me from Page One???

    Gary Vaynerchuk! A 30 year old immigrant from Belarus.

    Good work Gary!

    Dan (In Houston)

  25. about 22 months ago

    Michael P

    Gary I know you did this episode with a heavy heart & I appreciate that. I think we all do. We need more people like you & Steve who share a passion for wine & obviously enjoy life.
    Salut to Steve! I hope your enjoying your finest bottle…RIP

    I’m disappointed in the Haut Beyzac. I bought 2 bottles from WL about 6 months ago. I have yet to try them but I’ll let you know what I think.

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