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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“QOTD: Reds- Dirty Bomb. Whites- Dirty. Too much oak, fruit and not eno…” by richardvinifera
“QOTD: Depends on the day. Some days I want a fruit bomb, but some day…” by Phredd
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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 12, 2007

chuck
QOTD: ODB, you know!
June 12, 2007

JonC
Dirty bomb. The bombs are great when there isn’t too much competition from the food, but if I’m taking my time, enjoying a nice meal, the dirt starts out slow, then just builds and builds until… well, you get the point.
June 12, 2007

Acousticdoc
Loved how the Eagle’s Blood was dripping down the bottle.
QOTD: Use to be bomb only, but loving the dirt lately!
June 12, 2007

Rob B.
QOTD: Dirt bomb
June 12, 2007

Serge Laporte
Hiya Garry

OOps, I looked up Wine Spectator and the Villacreces 2003 only got 84 pts.
I respect your taste and passion totally, but where did this large point discrepancy come about?
Ok, I see it was a jay Miller rating …
Anyway, always fun to csatch ya Cheers
June 12, 2007

Johan Alexandersson
I’m so dirty man!
Hard to find serious wine-food-combinations with da bombs.
June 12, 2007

Chris G
A big pile of dirt with a fire cracker in it suits me fine but if it’s good it’s good. Never say never (confusing saying that if you think about it too hard)
June 12, 2007

MrTC
QOTD: Dirty, but that’s just through upbringing. When you live in Western Europe, those are the wines you drink on special occasions and learn to appreciate. I’m out on a quest to become a dirty bomb though (found a nearby shop that sells Amon-Ra 2004 and am seriously tempted).
June 12, 2007

LeatherPalate
dirty bombs
June 12, 2007

Dusty
Bomb….but becoming dirtier the more i drink different wines. and i reckon i’ll get even dirtier once i try what you did in the training your palate episode.
June 12, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
More dirty than bomb for me. Never could get the video to play. Audio was fine but the message came up that the video was no longer avaiable, Wassup with that?
June 12, 2007

Dom
Dirty…….but a nice shot of fruit at the beginning is nice!
June 12, 2007

Shad
I have to go with dirty bomb. I really think that it you drink what you are in the mood for…old or new, its fun regardless. Amazing run of shows in one day, Gary!! This is why the Legion of Vayniacs is growing!!
June 12, 2007

ChadD.
Let’s go with a dirty cherry bomb. New favorite quote “the oak monster is riding my little pony through candy land”. Brilliant.
June 12, 2007

CellarDweller
Gary, it’s great to see you treating yourself to some goodies as the taping marathon comes down the home stretch… you deserve it! Safe travels.

QOTD: dirty bomb — but usually I’m *strongly* in the mood for one style or the other.
June 12, 2007

Susan
Gary-Super Ep! Love your schwag!!!!
OK Energizer Man –
you are STILL going strong!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!
QOTD:
Dirty, Dirty –
Seriously Dirty!!!
The ONLY
time I drink a
bomb is maybe
a dessert wine.
June 12, 2007

eatapc
PhilB, I agree when you wrote, “Some of my favorite Spanish values are like 91 pts in my book and in Parkerâ€™s, and WS thinks they’re worth 84 points. The guy just doesnâ€™t seem to be on the same planet as everybody elseâ€¦”

I just bought a mixed case a Spanish reds last weekend at the Winelibrary (including the Villacreces and some Torremilanos Cyclo). I’m happy that some scores are out of whack with my taste buds — more good wine (and cheaper) for me and you.
June 12, 2007

Mike
QOTD: Neutral for sure. Dirty Bomb all the way. Definitely going to try to get some of the Villacreces Ribero Del Duero. At 32 USD, for a 93++ wine, it seems like a total bargain. Looking forward to trying it.
June 12, 2007

Mark Lewis
To answer the question, dirty bomb.

The old world seems to be hit or miss when it comes to a quality vintage. I’m convinced that old world wine is simply driven by luck.
June 12, 2007

A
Alot dirty
a little bomb
June 12, 2007

Wimberly Miree
When I first discovered the latest craze in Australian Shiraz (the 1996-1997 vintages), I fell in love with them. Didn’t then, nor now, have a clue how long they will age, but was enthralled with the massive fruit. I had become at least a partial “Bomb,” having been a “Dirty Bomb” for 20 years prior. After buying way too many of these fruit bombs (about four vintages of them), I came to my senses. Although these wines by themselves are fun to drink, they simply don’t go with food. They cover up even grilled steak. Since I drink 90-95% of my wine with food, I have quit buying them. I already have more than enough (since I won’t drink them with food)in my cellar for my own consumption for life, so have now identified them as a great source of wine to give to charity wine auctions. I don’t feel bad about that because they are well made wines and lots of people love them… yea, even clamor for them….just not me.
June 12, 2007

wayno da wino
Gary,

U daaa Maaaaaan !!!
Thanks for doin’ a gazillion episodes in
one day just to keep us Vayniaks happy !!
Deems was some good lookin’ Sasperrellas !!

QOTD: Iz a Dirty Bomb like U.
June 12, 2007

Toke-Dawg
Dirty bomb, but a little more towards the bomby side. Gotta have my strawberry skittles, taste the rainbow, you know.
June 12, 2007

thedom
QOTD: Good is good so…dirtybomb it is =)

I was really excited about your http://www.garyvaynerchukstop500winesofalltimeforeverandeverameniwouldlike tohaveamomentofsilenceforthesearetrulymytop500wineseverserioslyimeanit.com/

website!…but alas it is not up!

I can’t wait! Keep up the good work =)
June 12, 2007

MtnCharlie
QOTD: 15 years ago Bomb. 10 years ago Dirty. Today balance. In general my sweet tooth has dropped way off. Intrigued by complexity. Too much either way gets in the way of the food I’m eating, however some fruit bombs go very well with dirty dark 70-80% cocoa chocolate.