90 Point Wine Values – Episode #248

June 4, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 wines scored 90 points by Parker, Spectator, Wine Enthusiast ect and are under $20.

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“QOTD: Either format works for me. However, have you considered doing m…” by dcpatton
“QOTD: I don’t oppose either, but favor the new wines. (new to you, the…” by Mikeeeee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Trevor Jones Virgin ChardonnayAustralian Chardonnay
2003 Silverado MerlotNapa Merlot
2005 Zabrin AttecaOther Spanish Red Wine
2005 Marquis Philips Sarah’s BlendAustralian Red Meritage

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June 4, 2007

JC
Yeah, leave it.
June 4, 2007

Ferrigno
QOTD: Leave as it is, discovering a good or bad wine along with you is the best BTW I would REALLY love to see a lot more shows that focus on areas of the world or grapes (like what youve done with albariÃ±o, riesling, etc) than “THE NEW SUPER BARGAIN 9 WINES UNDER 5 BUCKS” style of episode BUT THATS ONLY ME THOUGHS
June 4, 2007

Jay
QOTD: I think the show format is great and you guys should keep up the excellent work. The only thing I would suggest you add would be something along the lines of “An under the radar show” every once in a while. What I mean by this is to feature an area like Greece, Egypt or an area like Temecula, CA, which not to many people know about but are wine producing regions that are trying to put out some good efforts.

Thanks

Jay
June 4, 2007

GottaGoDrink
QOTD- I like the show the way it is. It’s fun to watch you taste wines you don’t like, too. If I knew all the wines were chosen because you like them, I wouldn’t really need to watch…half-kidding.

Great show today. A lot of the MP Sarah’s Blend gets drank in my crowd, although I am less wild about it than most. Cheers!
June 4, 2007

Orion Slayer
Gary, WineLibraryTV is so varied it never ceases to deliver. Episodes like this are great because I can see wines in my price level that I might like. I don’t learn so much about a rare variatal or a region I’ve never heard of, but that’s for another day. Thanks for a great variety of shows!

QOTD: I would enjoy if you featured one wine that you have already tasted and recommend, but a whole show would be too much.
June 4, 2007

JackHammer
I think the Virgin is unoaked?
June 4, 2007

JamesN.
QOTD..
I think that these requests are from viewers that want great wines for small bones. I am one of these viewers! But I enjoy your excitment and intensity when trying new wines. I feel that the show would loose “THE EDGE” if you changed the format to please the wine shoppers looking for a sure thing when purchasing wine, It’s like anything else, take a chance, and win or loose keep in mind, drinking wine is relaxing, enjoyable, expermentation, and most of all fun! Nobody needs to hit a home run every time we pop a cork, or unscrew a cap. I like to avoid dissapointment when opening a bottle of wine, but it happens to all of us.
June 4, 2007

Corvette Tony
QOTD: Gary, keep the format just the way it is. I prefer having to taste wines that you’ve not had.
June 4, 2007

Sue Z.
I’m with you Shadowbird! Keep it mostly “old school” with a little “new world” thrown in every once in a while:-)
June 4, 2007

Herm
Thanks for doing another great show….I like it the way it is….based on the comments that I’ve read, so do most of those who comment….however if a good number of your fans want a show like that, why not “give it a whirl”….
June 4, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: I actually think a mix would be better. Keep it as it is, but throw in recommendations every now and again. Otherwise, don’t change a thing, Gary.
June 4, 2007

Shir-Az
Gary,

You lost me a little on this one. How is it that a chardonnay that doesn’t see any oak (hence the name “virgin”) is “over oaked”???
June 4, 2007

Jessica L.
Love the current format. Would be great if you compared your favorite wine of the random picks (the unknowns) to one you have enjoyed recently (a known). Best wine tutorial I have ever seen, tons better than dealing with the schmos at tastings who either read from a book or I wish they had. Beautiful nose for the wine too, makes me want to open a bottle with you.
June 4, 2007

Matt W
You guys decrease the audio bit rate on this one? It doesn’t sound as good as the others.
June 4, 2007

TSchampaert
That Spanish Grenache looked like a true stunner, pity it didn’t liven up.
QOTD: keep going on like this. Better to be surprised and uninformed when you taste.
June 4, 2007

Annapolitan
QOTD: Gary, keep it the way it is.I appreciate your honest reactions to the wines.
June 4, 2007

PhilB
QOTD: Stick with the way is show is right now… It’s the best cause it represents how we buyers act towards wine… Yes, we buy stuff that we’ve had in the past and know we like, but we also got out and try wine we’ve never before to see what they’re like… There is always a first time anyway!
Enjoy Europe as much as it deserves it!
June 4, 2007

maggiej
QOTD: Keep it how it is- though you could always make side comments (instead of full reports) on recent tastings, i.e. “if you like this wine, you’ll like…”

Side Comment: I love ordering from WL because of the great selection and prices BUT I hate getting all that styrafoam used for shipping. Maybe consider more recycleable shipping materials? Save the earth while changing the wine world
June 4, 2007

PhilB
QOTD: Stick with the way is show is right now… It’s the best cause it represents how we buyers act towards wine… Yes, we buy stuff that we’ve had in the past and know we like, but we also got out and try wine we’ve never before to see what they’re like… There is always a first time anyway!
Enjot Europe as much as it deserves it!
June 4, 2007

plminer
QOTD: How about a balance of the two? Some episodes are recommendations and some are first time tastings. But all in all I have no problem with the format as is.
June 4, 2007

Chris George
If you enjoy doing it the current way then that’s exactly what you should carry on doing. Nobody would be around to comment if it didn’t work. People should figure out what’s good for themselves, watching you do the same thing is all the education we need.
Cheers Gary
June 4, 2007

Slappy
QOTD: Both sides of da fence brotha. I think the occasional recommendation from the vaynermaster would be nice. I think it could be easily overdone, but sometimes the wines go on losing streaks like some well known football teams. Great show. Wish i was in Venice again.
June 4, 2007

yowens44
Nice show Gary. QOTD: For me, I like the show the way it is. I watch the show to learn about wines, regions, styles, etc. And yes, occasionally when you go off on how incredible a wine is I’ll track it down, usually thru WL . The show would not be as interesting to me if it was just about wines you liked and are recommending. Just my two pennies!!!
June 4, 2007

Lb in KS
QOTD: I like the way it’s done now. However………..one show every so often where you throw out those that you REALLY, REALLY like.
June 4, 2007

Cam
QOTD: I love the current format, but maybe you could mix it up a bit for people who’d rather have recommendations. Either do two regular, spontaneous tastings and two recommendations, or do some shows with one or the other format.