The 95 Point Wine Challenge

The 95 Point Wine Challenge – Episode #253

June 11, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 wines scored 95 points he is clearly happy about this, lets see how happy.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 DominusNapa Red Meritage
2003 Villacreces Ribera Del DueroRibera Del Duero
2005 Whistling Eagle Eagles Blood ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Rolf Binder HanischAustralian Red Meritage

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June 11, 2007

Dr. Mike
Dirty bomb. Thanks for doing a heathcote, If I recall thats only the second you’ve ever done (Jasper Hill, being the first). Hope you do another soon, Wild Duck Estate perhaps.
June 11, 2007

Darlene O.
Hey, Gary, loved the episode. Hope you’re not driving home.:} QOD: I’m a dirty bomb as well. Prefer leather, licorice, and tobacco with my cassis. :}
June 11, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: preference for dirty … but a good bomb on occasion ain’t bad
June 11, 2007

Dominus
Ahhhhhhh, now you’re talking. Peyton threw the monkey off his back and now, the G-Man throws the ‘03 Dominus onto center stage.

My wine geek friends have asked if I’ve had the ‘03 at 95 pts I told them I would need to wait for Gary to review, so alas, my day is complete.

QOTD: It all depends on where and with whom I’m drinking wine. Quaffing on the deck, da bombs; with great food and friends, I’m a dirty old man and I’m proud of it.

Thank you Gary for reviewing the Dom. Time to order some and hoping you have fun in the Greek isles. Trying their wines?

Cheers!!!!
June 11, 2007

JimKay
You are the man. I saw the Rolf Binders in your New Arrival section a week or two ago and I coveted some. I waited to pull the trigger and now I’m glad I did. I’ll stick with my Shotfire Ridge, Prima Toro and Clio. Thanks for pointing me to the value!

How about a taste off 2003 vs 2004 La Fleur de BoÃ¼ard?
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31281
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32356
June 11, 2007

Freddy
definitely dirty. would love to see a comparison gary of dirty northern rhones vs australian bombs. love to taste and see people’s reactions.
June 11, 2007

vibemore
qotd: The more I become an old man (ok, I’m only 32, but still) the more I become a dirty old man. Plus, I have two terriers at home. Terriers, terroir, get it. I’m tired too.
June 11, 2007

J Crazy
Mad Props on showin us vayniacs mad love. I think the last time I tasted that much wine…or at least alcohol was in college. But Boons and Natty Ice don’t really count do they.

QOTday: I Bomb Dirty. My whole philosophy on life is: if it tastes good, it tastes good. I know, pretty simple.
June 11, 2007

Billman
I’m a dirty, dirty bomb. Wow that sounded weird.
June 11, 2007

JonE
QOTD: In the words of Johnny Cash-I walk the line.

All the little kids in Candyland miss you Gary,come back come back wherever you are.
June 11, 2007

half century
i’m late. i have to work sometimes, such a bummer.
QOTD; A VERY DIRTY STINKY OLD bomb
gary i really appreciate your tenaciousness, i believe! 12 complete games in a row. no bullpen needed for vaynerchuk
June 11, 2007

Vince T
60/40 dirty/bomb… sometimes the fruit scares me in that the bombs are “designer” wines and too manipulated.
June 11, 2007

amgryger
Never had a Dominus, someday though, but I have to give them a big shout out for their choice to hire Herzog and de Meuron to design their facilities.

QOTD: I’m a dirty bomb, though I will admit to being more dirt than bomb. I occaisionally enjoy a total fruit bomb, but I find that I get bored with them and virtually all of my repeat purchases are in the old world category.

And as I write this, some lunatic on my street is shouting “I’m God.” Just thought I’d share.
June 11, 2007

Lars
Great effort Wine Guy. Thanks for all the eps in one day.

QOTD: BOMB…with a little bit of dirt on the side.
June 11, 2007

Bossman
Like some others I can’t speak in absolutes, suffice it to say I’m torn between labeling myself a cluster, a neutron or a nuclear!
June 11, 2007

macca
QOTD: A slightly dirty bomb.

Nice episode Gaz.
June 11, 2007

PWW from St. Paul
Gary:

Great ep as always.

I have two comments unrealated to this show:

- did anyone see gary with they heavyweight from the Mojo show “Uncorked” last night? great to see gary (and the store)on this episode, especially since the host is so annoying (yes, i still watch because the show is about wine).

- gary, i know i have put in this request before, but would a Minneapolis/St. Paul Vanyiac event move up the timeline if I told you former NY Jets safety Phillip Weis is a native Twin Citian and member of the hugely popular KQRS morning show? It would be great advertisement for you to show up on KQRS on a Friday morning and show up to a Vayniac event that night. I will make it happen.

pww
June 11, 2007

Justmarsh
QOD:

The more I drink wine, the more I tend to like old world wines. I can’t dismiss some of the newer ones though. I just really enjoy earthy flavors in wine more and more. When a wine’s overly fruity and lacking structure I get bored. Well said today about the shiraz. I can’t even drink that stuff anymore. It all taste’s THE SAME.
June 11, 2007

Greg B.
Big G. What can I say Love luv me some 95 points or better Wines. QOTD I’m with out question a “Dirty Bomb” Because you know, we drink all Wines!
June 11, 2007

llama81
another quote that should be t-shirted – ‘rollercosion’ – a rollercoaster car flying off of the tracks amid a huge explosion – awesome
June 11, 2007

llama81
DIRTY!!!

also, how great would it be if ‘oak monster riding my little pony through candyland’ were turned into a tshirt, i’d buy one!
June 11, 2007

Kelly
Love that one line about the Oak Monster riding My Little Pony into a Candyland or what have you!!!!

QOTD: I would say I prefer New World wine with old world characteristics. I could also be put on the borderline as well.

Great Episode, thank you for the warning about cheaper Syrah’s being as good as the much more pricey stuff.

PLEASE HAVE MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN ON THE SHOW!!!!
June 11, 2007

Crouch
QOTD: Bombdiggity
June 11, 2007

Oregon Sipper
Gary, love the shirt!

QOTD: BOMB!
June 11, 2007

Andrew Zander
QOTD: DIRTY BOMB!
I can appreciate all types of wine. Sort of like seeing the good in all types of people.. or music.. or anything else…

Thanks Gary for goin’ the distance to give us our WLTV fix!