Chianti Wine – Episode #179

February 8, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tackles four chainti’s and gives his thoughts on these wines from Tuscany. Sit back and enjoy and Lurkers please come out!

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February 9, 2007

Lynne
Wow! Site problems again? Last night I could watch the video, but that was it. I tried every link at WL and kept getting error messages. Glad its up and running again. Now I have to watch again to remember which I wanted to order.
February 9, 2007

Dr. Dan
Agreed…Chianti is one of the great food wines. Will be at the store tomorrow to pick up some long-standing orders, so I may have to grab a Casa Emma, too. QOTD: While always a fan of wine, I regret not getting more serious about it during the last 2-3 decades–wasted youth.
February 9, 2007

John Blue Label
Gary,
Ah, Italy. Can’t wait to go there someday. I am a huge fan of Italian wine, with Amarone and Brunello being on top. I will have to give the chianti some serious thought. I have always found it a bit thin without enough body for my taste, but the last 2 sounded like winners. Great job, you are covering all the bases for us newbies.
QOTD: I am mad at myself for buying a Eurocave 283. Should have got the 500 series! the one I have is almost full.
JW
February 8, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Gary,
You seemed a little surprised when Erik talked during today’s episode. I think you should encourage the whole sidekick dynamic. I’ve got 2 words: Ed McMahon, Andy Richter, Paul Shaeffer, Kevin Eubanks, Doc Severinsen, Hank Kingsley, Tonto. You get my point. Could add a new layer to the show. Great Chianti show. And am I the first to say “fava beans” in this thread?

By the way, what’s with the numbers on the board behind your head? Everyone probably asks, but I can’t figure it out.

Thanks!
- Brian
February 8, 2007

Nico
very very cool episode! This episode along with the Brunello episode are among my favorites! For some reason, to me, Italy beckons, and these wines are of great interest to me.

I really like the episode focus/theme on specific appellations (like Washington , and how you compared different “levels” of Chianti)!

Cool!
-Nico
February 8, 2007

SpaceJay
Gary,
You’re counting backwards on your board. You’ll get to zero around the first sunday in September. sounds like football season to me. Is your birthday or anniversary on sept 8?

throw me a bone
February 8, 2007

Tommyo
Did you really say pasta sauce and noodles??
February 8, 2007

Ryan P
Hahaha, nice Missy Elliot line .

I’d love to try that Casa Emma now… but I doubt they sell it in my area (Saskatoon, SK). I had a list of 10 wines that I took to the liquor store, and they had ONE kind which was Little Penguin. Oh well, it’s still fun to watch the show!
February 8, 2007

manual
thanks for another chianti episode. just started getting into this wine again. the high acidity i found in a Ruffino is exactly what turned me away from chianti when i first tried it at a local italian restaurant 15 years ago. unfortunately i wasn’t open minded enough to explore other bottles. now that i cook almost every night it will be fun for me to pair these with foods. QOTD : i am mad at myself for not getting into wines sooner. had i started in my twenties instead of my thirties i could have stored some of those great 80’s and 90’s vintages to open, say, tonight! thanks for turning me on to more wines to enjoy years from now.
February 8, 2007

AlisonD
Hi Gary! I have been MIA for a while..got a new job, very busy! I think I need a glass or two of wine = )
February 8, 2007

MiamiDolphins
great show!

I’ll be mad if I can find the Casa Emma
February 8, 2007

Herm
I really enjoyed this episode….I like chianti very much….Qotd all is well….It would have been nice if the Toledo Rockets made it to a bowl game this year though…..
February 8, 2007

Deano
Gary V another great episode. I think they get better each time lol. I learned something new today which is always good.

QOTD: I am mad at myself for not drinking more wine instead of other stuff lol
February 8, 2007

Karen Lorentz
Casa Emma sold out already? Oh hell, I’m mad at myself for missing out!!! Will there be more?
February 8, 2007

Wineo
Great episode, kudos boss… I love me some Chianti…
Thanks for bringing it today, can’t wait until tomorrow..
February 8, 2007

dealbhadair
Oh, forgot… QOTD: Staying up until 4:00am on the forums last night! 8-} And, spending way to much time on them during my work day, today. But you’re worth it, man!
February 8, 2007

JavaMonkey
Great show. I’ve been looking into Italian wines, since I haven’t tried enough of them. Gary seems a little loopy today. Did you get any sleep last night? Go home and relax, have a good weekend.
February 8, 2007

Dominus
Great episode. I hope to get at least 6 of the Emma!

I remember just a few years ago staying at the villa of Rossi of Martini & Rossi fame and tasting their olive oil and chianti made there on the premises. Plus we cooked a wonderful meal on the premises which I can remember to this day. They know how to enjoy life.

QOTD: What am I mad at this moment? No football next weekend? Ummm, since we are on the subject of Tuscany/Chianti, I’m mad at our more than hectic lifestyles where we never sit down with our families and friends and enjoy some great food and wine and talk about the events of the world, philosophy, anything, anything, other than how great the kids are doing in soccer or school.

Sante!
February 8, 2007

Dmjperc
QOTD: I am mad at myself for not taking opportunities when they came around the first time.
Great episode.. It’s been forever since I’ve even thought about Chianti.
February 8, 2007

aktormedic
nice episode gary…dont drink much Chanti anymore, I’ll have to give it a try again. It was a college STAPLE for me…along with the pasta/pizza.
February 8, 2007

dealbhadair
Wow, Gary! Did you really tape this show today??? After last night on the forums???

Talk about “bringing the thunder”!!! Bravo, Big Guy!

And, thanks for giving me some Chianti’s to go after! I’ve been sorely disappointed by all of the low-end, mass-produced ones I’ve tried so far.
February 8, 2007

Jim Kay
Mid-20s rock!
Great episode

I picked up some of the Villa Cafaggio from you last year based on a review in Decanter – 5/5 stars:

Rich, exotic fruit and ripe berry fruit aromas. Classy, fine textured with elegant French oak and austere tannins. Drink 2008-12.

Thanks for the pointer on Casa Emma
February 8, 2007

Salvatore
Gary… you know the Chianti in the basket was the only wine my father ever bought. Naturally he was born in Italy! Oh ya.. minor adjustment in the NE cranberry country, just a little further North, in and around Carver,Ma., near Cape Cod. Great show!! You gave me something to do this week; find Casa Emma Chiati Classico.
February 8, 2007

Jahlove
Never mind. It was the hyperlink that has the Reserva in it. In the tasting you correctly identified it as just Classico. Sorry bout that.
February 8, 2007

Jahlove
Gary,

The link from Wine Library TV to the product page for the 2003 Casa Emma Chianti Classico Riserva that you so raved about is wrong. On the product page, you are advertising the 2003 Classico not the Classico Reserva in your tasting.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9149