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

Ken B.
Great Chianti episode Gary. I defintely have to try the Casa Emma given your level of excitement. I tried the site several times last night, but there were obviously some technical problems, glad you were able to resolve them.

Love WLTV.

Go HEELS!

Ken B.
February 9, 2007

Metal Dave
Gary – nice to see you reviewing the Ugo Bing Chianti Riserva. Ugo’s wines are the only Chiantis we stock in our shops in Ireland and it’s nice to know that you liked it – I was really hoping you’d push it up to 90 though! We started carrying the 2003 vintage last year but sold out of it in about 4 months. We only got the 2004 two weeks ago – now I know that you carry it, I see why we always run out. If you could please stop carying this wine, I’m sure our customers here would greatly appreciate it! Just kidding!-)

QOTD: I am mad ay myself for waiting an extra day to order that ‘85 Chasse Spleen I was telling you about. I guess the ‘89 Cos Labory will have to do. I’m going with duck by the way – I’ll let you knwo how it went!
February 9, 2007

TagWorld Brian
I have wine with cereal sometimes. I don’t pour it in, but as a nighttime snack, I enjoy dry cereal instead of crackers. I like the LIFE cereal with vanilla yogurt clusters. It’s my toddler’s favorite too. I have that, and wash it down with a glass of 2005 Pillar Box Red (Gary, thanks for the recommendation on that one!). You guys can laugh, but not ’til you’ve tried it.
February 9, 2007

damon
I’m mad at myself for….thinking….heck I dunno.

Gary, WLTV is pure entertainment. I always look forward to what is going to happen.

thanks
February 9, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show…..did I hear birds singing?
February 9, 2007

Tony S.
Nice show as usual. QOD: I’m dissapointed in myself for having a horribly bad memery. I’m too tired to post anything today. I went to a Chateauneuf-du-Pape tasting (2005’s), man, the white’s were freakin’ good. Nice and refreshing.

Not that that has anything to do with Chianti. OK, I’ll see you later man. Have a good weekend.
T

GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!
February 9, 2007

Runfuret
QOTD: I’m mad at myself for being depressed for a week after the CHARGERS lost that playoff game. Wait, no I’m not. I’m mad at THEM!

Anyway, I’m really glad GV did this episode. I fell in love with the Sangiovese grape years ago. Get the word out, Chianti is back. Good job Gary.
February 9, 2007

tp
Chianti has always been looked down on by all the ’sophisticates” in the wine world as an inferior. But I have always loved it and I want to thank you profoundly for the episode. If you were a woman I would kiss you but forget about that!!!
February 9, 2007

CW
QOTD: Not able to buy Emma from WL, but FYI other disapointees, google the wine and you’ll find another NJ establishment that ships that has it for a good price. I gots mines dat way.

QOTD2: Mad/sad that my profession is not my passion. Mad for choosing a profession that is not lucrative enough to be able to follow my passion, until I am 92. Speaking of which my neighbor worked long days, multiple jobs and was able to retire last Friday @ 62. Already made plans for wine travels, and he died this week. Lesson: One would be advised to squeeze passions in on a regular basis.
February 9, 2007

Keith Miller
Chianti…Ahhhhh the ultimate food wine because of all that acidity… Well with the right dish of course… great with a steak and a lot of Fat Around The Edges…Yummm.

Good job on the show again…I agree with one e mail on here…Well more than one…ok all. But one stood out…You need a side kick, just once in a while. Once a week maybe…Have to stir the pot sometimes. Oh and one more thing…One email on here mentioned he went to local stores in his area and had a list of wines from your show…He found 1 out of 10…Little Penguin…Whatever. You still need to rethink about what I said Gary V. Just a thought…No Hurry.

Have a Great Weekend…I know I will…..Denverwineguy.
February 9, 2007

NY Pete
GV, you are the man ! QOD… not shopping @ WL before August 2005.
February 9, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Glad to see such
ENERGY
in this ep!
I will get a chianti this weekend!
Look for my TN’s from my local wine shop
in the NC get together in the next few hours.
There is a good surprise involved in the tasting
I went to last night!
February 9, 2007

SoCal
Gary,
Interesting education on Chianti.
Italian wines have always confused me with their different label designations.

QOTD: I regret not getting a chance to buy the Casa Emma (it was sold out).

Are you getting more?
February 9, 2007

joe
Gary – amazing episode. You have hit a perfect stride now the last few episodes. It is very impressive to me how you integrate the amazingly rich tapestry of your life experiences when evaluating wines (Mr Bubbles, rocks, candy, etc). It is unique and incredibly insightful. Also thanks for highlighting the Rose bowl (”grand-daddy” of all) of wines.

This is now the perfect formula.

Joe
February 9, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- Like Susan #47 I couldn’t get your website last night. I mean the winelibrary.com. First time that has ever happened.

Salvatore #22- I learned this week from my daughter’s school work that MA produces 50% of the cranberries in the U.S. Gary, you were one state off with CT.

QOD- I’m mad at myself for missing out on the Casa Emma. I’m a huge Chianti fan.
February 9, 2007

GeneV
Great episode.

Once again, the east coast bought out the big winner before I even see WLTV. Oh, well.
February 9, 2007

Ruben
Man, I guess you have to wake up early out here on the West Coast to get the good stuff.

Somehow you’re already SOLD OUT of the Casa Emma Chianti Classico Riserva!!??

What a let down, you get us all pumped up and now I can’t even try it.

Good show today.

–Ruben
February 9, 2007

Leatherpalate
QOD:Didn’t discover WLTV earlier.

Gary thanks for the knowledge brother.
February 9, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Cocoa Pebbles?
Ok – I like your suggestion that Chianti
pairs well with food but…
Cocoa Pebbles might go just a bit over the
line!
I will try with real food like pasta etc.
or duck
not sure I want wine with my yucky cereal!
February 9, 2007

Bill Ross
Tuned in late to the Chianti episode, called in a order for some Casa Emma CCR immediately (6:51CST) but it was gone. Matt took a back-order for me, just in case more arrives. When I learned to avoid the cheap stuff, Chianti (CC or CCR) has been consistently pleasing. Excellent episode, especially in view of circumstances.
February 9, 2007

waibeans
WOW.. great episode. I really like the slowed down style from the last couple episodes. GV you are REALLY packing in the knowledge nuggets these days. Great description of the tasting notes as well. Thanks for keeping it real.
February 9, 2007

Jim H
I haven’t tasted the Felsina in this episode, but I’ll agree that sometimes they can taste big and monolithic in their youth. There is a possibility, however that this one might open up with time to some of those cherry,floral, almost Barolo-like characteristics in a good vintage. Try this wine in another 2 years and I’ll bet it’s a different wine altogether. Just my opinion having drank most of the Felsina’s various bottlings since 1990.

On the other hand, thanks a bunch for the 2001 Paneretta Reserve. Wish I could hold onto the stuff and let it age some more, but it’s 8 down, four to go. A great buy!

Love WLTV.
February 9, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Were you having site problems
or
server problems?
Couldn’t get the ep or on the site
until this morning.
Still- I am VERY glad you did
an ep on Chianti!
February 9, 2007

Rob B
I’ve been trying to find a chianti, I like. I will have to try one of these.
February 9, 2007

glenn
GV – you did quality Brunello and now fine Chianti Classico.

it is time, pull the trigger for A M A R O N E before winter ends!

anyone looking for the basic 411 on Tuscany wines and the distinctions about Classico, Riserva and such can hit this site for lots of compact info: http://www.davidstuff.com/wine/chianti.htm

within Chianti, Classico refers to a small region within Tuscany (just N of Siena) and Riserva is a distinction used only for DOC and DOCG wines aged for @ least 3 years. Riserva Barbaresco must be aged 4 years and Riserva Brunello or Barolo 5 years. so Riserva does imply a better quality of wine and Classico to a particular region.

so Casa Emma is the real thing? i may to have to see.

i grew up a Jew in NYC which means you hung with a lot of Italian dudes for safety. i drank wicker basket wine before i had my 1st beer.