Mixed Bag of tricks Arneis, Tannat and Black Muscat

Mixed Bag of tricks Arneis, Tannat and Black Muscat – Episode #263

June 25, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a mixed bag of wines and gives you his thoughts.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Ascheri ArneisArneis
2004 Cambiata TannatOther California Red Wine
2004 Rosenblum Black MuscatOther California Dessert Wine

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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178 Responses

June 25, 2007

Ferrigno
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
June 25, 2007

rumorsofsurf
top 5?
June 25, 2007

Ferrigno
firstie fristie
June 25, 2007

Ben N.
Top 10
June 25, 2007

Ferrigno
I got it that fast that even the video isnt readyu yet….
June 25, 2007

sfgiants55
hmmmm, video not work.
June 25, 2007

sfgiants55
hmmmm, video not working.
June 25, 2007

diego de la p...
black muscaaaaat
June 25, 2007

Ben N.
I’m having trouble viewing this video???
June 25, 2007

Josh the Goat
What happened to the mohawk? It was awesome!
June 25, 2007

sfgiants55
QOTD… by far the best is the original Wrist Band Offering.

Oh… and nice haircut.
June 25, 2007

Elver
Where did the video go?
June 25, 2007

Scruff
Big “Video no longer available”
Was the haircut that bad?
June 25, 2007

sfgiants55
No no.. the haircut was actually quite nice for the summer. I guess he went with the faux hawk on Friday for the hell of it before he chopped it off.
June 25, 2007

Karl Laczko
Title sounded good, but I got no video either. Still trying.
June 25, 2007

E
So was it a fauxhawk or a Hoxton fin? I can never remember.

Maybe breaking the Tannat barrier was just too much for WLTV to handle?
June 25, 2007

Dominus
Kinda weird. There was an article in the local newspaper purporting the Italian white, Arneis, in which I bought a bottle and now the G-Man will review one.

Now, to get the video working so I can watch before I go to PT.
June 25, 2007

Alex w.
The Quicktime version still works if you want to see the episode.

(lurkar no moar!)
June 25, 2007

Dominus
I hit the “play video” next to each wine and I can at least listen to the show. You have to leave the “visual” to your imagination.
June 25, 2007

Dominus
Quicktime version works!
June 25, 2007

Lars
Downloading the QT. Will watch in a bit.
June 25, 2007

CJM
Viddler fixed. the video should play fine now.
June 25, 2007

pegleg
Nice episode, but i miss the faux hawk.

Liked the free wristband, thank you again. Can’t wait for my new wltv shirt to arrive though.
June 25, 2007

Karl Laczko
Got it through Quicktime (although Viddler seems to be back now). Interesting GV used the “this is the Thunder show…” again. Not had any of these grapes as a main varietal before (Tannat as a minor component of a blend), not sure where I would get them (easily) from either. Still interesting though.

QOTD – so far only got the wristband, that’s enough Schwag for the moment, given I’m in the UK.
June 25, 2007

Steve-o
Very cool. I love Orange Muskat, but I’d never heard of Black…

QOTD: The wristband thing was very nice of you (eeeven if im still waiting for mine;).
June 25, 2007

Ben N.
Great video on quicktime. Friday, store HMMMM, can’t wait.
June 25, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
QOTD; looking forward to my new WLTV shirts!
June 25, 2007

Brendan McGuigan
Great episode. Love love love the Cambiata Tannat, one of the most interesting wines to come out of Monterey, IMO. I really enjoy these episodes with somewhat less common varietals showcased. Would love to see Dolcetto and another Charbono/Bonarda in a future episode.

QOTD: The shirts in general, the roadkill shirt in particular. Although I must say, I would wear them a lot more if they were just the prints on the front — I really don’t tend to wear shirts with lots of writing on them, and I would rather have people ask me about the intriguing image and have to explain about the show to them. But that’s probably just me.
June 25, 2007

Autoproxy
Very interesting episode…thanks.

QOTD – I’m not into schwag. I’ll take learning about charbono (knowledge…increasing my intellectual capital) as [metaphysical] schwag. Sure, why not.
June 25, 2007

waibeans
QOD: I still love the 1 bottle tote bag!

I’ll be using it this Thursday GV.. you can bet on it!!

That tannat sounds RIGHT up my alley.. I loooove the really deep purple reds.. kinda like smoke on the water, right?
June 25, 2007

Neil
QOTD: The wristband offer and yeh, I know I owe you a photo, but back off the camera should be here any day (wifeepoo left it at the SF WLTV party and Brandon M is an honorable man when not on vacation). I also have a Vayniac Tee, but by far the most favorite WLTV item is the SF commemorative glassware.
June 25, 2007

Badger Ann
QOTD: The wristband!

I would buy the Arneis, even though it’s a borderline pazz. Why not once to try something different?
June 25, 2007

Lars
Dugg Ya…iTunes review is still there (brainer81)

QOTD: U. 5 days a week. Schwag all by itself. Thanks for the ep.

Lars
June 25, 2007

pauly
Nice ep, just wondering, how can we properly taste wine without drinking it? We watch you do it every day and I could imagine that many other people are also wondering what you are doing with all those noises you make.
June 25, 2007

BV
Well whaddaya know – I got my hair cut over the weekend, too — about as short as yours.

Interesting ep. — some good basics mixed in with the various hypes.

QOTD: The wrist-bands. I’ve got two, and I’m fending off bullets left & right.

Bill V.
June 25, 2007

Kent I
Just got my Dead Deer T-shirt over the weekend, and it is WICKED AWESOME! Thanks, Gary!
June 25, 2007

Joe
Gary,

I found a great Cabernet, which unfortunatley took almost a $20 jump in price. Silverado Cabernet 2003 Napa Valley. W.E. gave it 94 points and it is one of the best Cabernets I have had this year! It’s soooo ready to drink right now.
Let me know what you think!

Joe
June 25, 2007

Scuba Steve
Banyuls….great with the chocolate deserts. This Southwestern France desert wine. The production process, known in France as mutage, is similar to that used to make Port. Alcohol is added to the must to halt fermentation while sugar levels are still high, preserving the natural sugar of the grape. The wines are then matured in oak barrels, or outside in glass bottles exposed to the sun, allowing the wine to maderise. The maturation period is a minimum of ten months for Banyuls AOC, and thirty months for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC. The resulting wine bears a similarity to port but tends to be lower in alcohol (~16% vs. ~20%).
June 25, 2007

FTBoomer
QOTD: I’m looking for that glass. BTW, I just dugg about 30 episodes. So take that.
June 25, 2007

Clifford James
Yupperz! Thanks once again Gary. I’ve been wanting to try a Tannat ’cause I just LOVE tannins!

I gave you a DIGG, as requested … no thanks necessary: you already grace us with your show!

Keep it up!
June 25, 2007

John Witherspoon
DIGG IT UP!!

I have actually had 2 of the 3 wines, the Tannat (which a lot of VA wineries make surprisingly), and the Black Muscat. I really like a Cab Franc, Tannat blend…like 70/30. Rockin’!! Since I will be in Piemonte/The Langhe in 3 days, I will have to seek out some Arneis. Also, since I am going to miss Fridays ep, can I get a sneak peek??

QOTD: I really like the pickle shirt although I have not bought one.

J DUB
June 25, 2007

ChrisR
QOTD: The oak monster t-shirt that I’m wearing at work right now. Oh yeah, it’s going to attack any of my coworkers if I tell it to!!
June 25, 2007

Corvette Tony
QOTD: Love the “Oak-Monster” t-shirt!

Btw, nice haircut Gary. Is that the “Bob Backlund” doo?
June 25, 2007

Taco John
QOTD: Free shipping. Beats all. And it should qualify as schwag.

Great episode, even though those will be hard to find.
June 25, 2007

Ferrigno
hello Gary, thankyou on the shoutout and Tannat, VERY INTERESTING! QOTD: Obviously my fav t-shirt (and wine description) is the deer one, and no, I’ve never run into a deer! haha hmm I think a lurker t-shirt would be interesting, and I know that some of those lurkers are somewhat proud to hold that status….
June 25, 2007

Cam
QOTD: I love the Oak Monster t-shirt. But it’s not available to me. I live in TN, and can’t complete the order process. :/
June 25, 2007

wineaddict
Great Episode Iâ€™d never heard of Black Muscat, I’ll have to seek it out.
QOTD: I’d have to say all the info you put out there for us, your a live dictionary in the wine world..

“Boy” I can’t wait till Friday!

MB
June 25, 2007

Ben N.
QOTD: Oak Monster t-shirt and Wrist Bands.
June 25, 2007

Russ J
Two of the three for me: Arneis and Tannat.

QOTD: my favorite, and only WLTV schwag is the wristband, and YES, I sent a picture.
June 25, 2007

Marc
QOTD: Assuming “Schwag” (or is it Swag?) is a tangible thing, then it would definitely be free shipping. If I can count intangibles though, it would be the entertainment value of the show. It’s great to go to work, go work out, come home, and relax by watching the show.
June 25, 2007

ecola
QOTD: The first t-shirt, it was the best Christmas gift I ever got.
June 25, 2007

Billman
QOTD: the wristbands- functional & stylish
June 25, 2007

brooklyni
QOTD: the one-bottle tote bag … i never got one
June 25, 2007

Bossman
Truth in advertising, the dog ran under the couch when you got excitable with the whole Digg spiel just like she does during thunderstorms.

Killer show, if you could figure out how to bottle that energy you’d put Red Bull out of business.

‘fess up, how many watched that drip of wine go all the way down the label on the Cambiata? Twist the bottle as you end the pour dude to keep the focus only on the star of the show.

QOTD: The bull in the antique shop because it has my favorite wine munchki.. er, merchant on it.

P.S. – Okay I really like them all but you seem especially needy for approval today.

P.S.S – Okay I really don’t know what that sharkfin/guitar pick thing is all about in the wine glass but I’m very grateful you ditched the rotating GIFs.
June 25, 2007

drwMD
QotD: Most certainly the deer/cherries T…absolutely awesome.
June 25, 2007

Brandon
[de-lurks]

Okay, first I love the show gary…hot stuff.

I don’t know if you’ve done this or not, but I’d be really curious to see what your personal wine cellar / other storage area is like…then again, maybe I’m just a peeping tom.

My favorite line: the reference to shizzle. Can’t get me enough wltv…

I now continue my regularly scheduled lurking regimen…
June 25, 2007

Stevie-B
Banyuls, great with chocolate!
June 25, 2007

HungryChuck
Hey Gary, I’m surprised you didn’t mention the tannat-Uruguay connection… To my knowledge, Uruguay has claimed dominence over the tannat grape much like Argentina with Malbec….. The first tannat I ever had was an Amat tannat from Uruguay, and was blown away by the cherry/meat/leather/tobacco and under control tannins on that wine…..
June 25, 2007

KenP
Bossman, That “sharkfin/guitar pick thing …in the wine glass” is the commemorative WLTV/SF Party logo.
QOTD: The SF glass.
June 25, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
QOTD: I know you do not want to hear it but I am liking my Oak Monster Tee and my wife who LOVES pickles really likes her new Pickles tee!
June 25, 2007

Montrose
QOTD: the vanyiak tee is the only tee shirt I will wear in public.
June 25, 2007

Dave Canada
Nice to see some new stuff…
QOTD – No question….the Vayniac wristband. I wear to when I play bball and it gives me that extra little ugh…..know what I mean?

Dave
June 25, 2007

Montrose
Thanks for doing tanat. I will be hunting one down before the year is out.
June 25, 2007

Colin Nicol
Really bringing the Thunder today.. Great episode, definitely got my #1 Digg…

My favorite schwag so far is my Oak Monster shirt, picture is coming soon.
June 25, 2007

caleb
Qotd-wristbands rock the hizzy
1. Arneis is probably the only grape i have yet to find an ounce of affection in my soul for.
2. Had a tannat at tablas creek, and you arent kidding about how tannic and deep they are!
3. YOU BRING THE THUNDER! Keep it up….you are officially DUGG
June 25, 2007

Canuckchuk
It’s a toss up between the special edition Canadian Vayniac hockey puck (I am a pucker for tannins) and the t-shirt emblazoned with, “My mom and dad wasted thousands of dollars on wine from WLTV and all I got was this stickin’ ‘ol t-shirt.”
June 25, 2007

diego de la p...
heyy gary!! thank you for the shout out!!! I really appreciate it!!
and QOTD i would have to say that is the big screen, i like that
keep the good work!! thank you!!
June 25, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- You got me. I don’t believe I have had any of those grapes. The TannAT sounds especially interesting.

QOTD- I like the 2 bottle tote. Free shipping as I recall.
June 25, 2007

wmole
Big thunder@wltv today GV. You were en fuego! Made me sign up and digg you! Nope never had those wines, but am lusting now.

QOTD:Just love the free stuff. You, you sharing yourself and your knowledge, free wristband, free shipping, free wine, free love…well, not exactly but close. Anyways, it makes me want to buy the wine, drink the wine and get some more schwag.

B Molitor
June 25, 2007

Jon B.
Another great episode. How long do you think the 04 Cambiata Tannat from todays episode would last in the cellar? Do you think it would be worth buying a few bottles to keep around for 20 or 30 years like the homies from the SWF do? Interesting show great stuff.I gave you #1 Digg .Qotd I love all the new tees acctually all the tees are top notch.later
June 25, 2007

Capt M
I am an iTunes subscriber, so I just did the appropriate thing to do. I also just digg this ep, because it seriously broght the thunder. That Tannat had an incredible color and looked so yummy. I have a bottle of Uruguayian Tannat in my cellar, and I intend to save it for some 10 years. I’ve had it with me for one year so far. QOTD: Oak Monster tee
June 25, 2007

jshubeck
Good show Gary.
June 25, 2007

Tom T.
I bought the pickles tee because I like pickles a whole lot so that’s my fave schwag. When will you make the “wine tastes like poop” tee?
June 25, 2007

Capt M
Gary, in the trend of trying different varietals, try a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, from the grape prugnolo. For instance, try Canneto Vino Nobile Montepulciano 2002, WL code 9778. Thanks!
June 25, 2007

Rick "The Model" M
I love black chocolate
June 25, 2007

EthanPSU
Love the vayniac wristbands
June 25, 2007

JC
Thundercats were awesome, remember Chetarrah, nice! Excellent show GV!
June 25, 2007

Dale Cruse
I like my wristband a lot. I prefer it on my right hand when I’m “mousing.”
June 25, 2007

David M Roberts
Went to a tasting not long ago where they busted out a tannat – remember liking it quite a bit, and being informed that Uruguay has adopted the grape as their primary offering (and the sample I had was, indeed, from Uruguay).

That in mind, be on the look-out for product from our pals down south, way south.

Also tried a Mencia wine (from Spain); I was impressed enough to buy a bottle.

Nice episode. Cool to explore some unusual and intriguing grapes.
June 25, 2007

David M Roberts
…Also… NICE Thundercat reference! Mummra (sp?) was the best! I’ll admit to watching that damned cartoon well into my eighth grade year after school. Major nerding out going on.
June 25, 2007

Nico
Tannat sounds cool!

QOTD: the t-shirts are cool, but the wristbands being free are awesome!
June 25, 2007

vibemore
Echoing Jon B…you didn’t mention cellaring time for the Tannat. Is it ready now? QOTD: Wristbands! Headbands next?
June 25, 2007

Martijn
Wristbands my friend. Who’s the hot blonde wearing the new t-shirt? Dude, manners. An introduction perhaps? And maybe tone down the friend me up thing, it is taking away from why I watch the show. No offense, please. You are so talented at what you do, please don’t turn the show into a ratings – how good am I compared to other shows – game. Please. I love you man!!
June 25, 2007

Alos Diallo
Wristband I use it when I play squash!
June 25, 2007

amgryger
If my usual wineshop was still open I might just go and buy some tannat right now. Love the extra, extra dark chocolate. By the way, a while back I had 10 year tawny port with straight 80% cocoa dark chocolate and something about the chocolate made the port coat, and I mean coat, my palate with fruit.

QOTD: Hands down the wristband: a little story. Sometimes I have to bring work home with me and my desk at home has a fairly sharp edge that is not particularly forgiving to resting one’s wrist on it (my fault because I’m the one who designed it). I discovered however, that my vayniac wristband is perfect for protecting me against my own aesthetic hubris. Its a life saver.
June 25, 2007

Larry
Get a hair cut or were your ears lowered? LOL Another great episode. Definately want to try the Ascheri Arneis (love lobster). Will give Digg a try just for you.

QOTD: AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE OAK MONSTER !!!!!!!!!!!!! (of course!!)
June 25, 2007

Winodontist
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a wine as dark as that Tannat. Thanks for showing us new things, never heard of any of them, let alone tasted them.

QOTD: I don’t have one yet, but I like the look of the wine library t-shirt for me, the dark red one. I would have bought an oak monster, but I didn’t like all the words on the back.
June 25, 2007

ChrisR
QOD: FREE SHIPPING!!! No doubt! Even free shipping on the Vayniac TShirt. Not just wine.
June 25, 2007

Kevin C.
Thanks for the episode today, a lot of Banyuls comments, maybe we’ll get one in an episode in the near future.

QOTD: wristband
June 25, 2007

cgf
Gary,
first off great job. keep up the enthusiasm.

second, I am confused. I have had a banyuls dessert wine and it was colored like a sauternes or a tokaji. It was young, maybe 2001. Are most banyuls dark young? or do they become dark with age like an aged sauternes?

QOTD: i have only purchased on piece of WLTV schwag and it was the first t-shirt. i am liking the looks of the oak monster shirt however.
June 25, 2007

wolfie
you’re right, i don’t think i’ve had any of these grapes. unless the black muscat is in ferrari carano’s eldorado noir, which seemed to be a similar style wine from a similar location…

qotd: i don’t have any. but i’m eyeing that deer tee shirt.
June 25, 2007

Jen
QOTD: Lovin’ my Vayniac Tee, Female Cut. Awesome.
Great episode today!
June 25, 2007

wildebeest
Yay! SF glass!

If you ask me, the dandelion is a flower, not a weed, but then again I’m not a big fan of lawns. The United States is full of folks who would call this plant a weed without a moment’s hesitation, but in India the dandelion is a highly-prized decorative flower. Personally, I’d rather have a yard full of dandelions than a lawn, but my opinion is not based upon aesthetics. I simply love to eat them. They’re DELICIOUS!

Gary, what category would you like for us to put your diggs in? I’ve been filing them under “educational” up until now.

QOTD: My favorite piece of WLTV shwag is the limited-edition pickles tee. Mine just arrived today, and I’m totally stoked.
June 25, 2007

Dan NYC
Tannat sounds great. I need to get my teeth dirty. Free shipping,T shirts, c’mon Gary give a hint.
June 25, 2007

Ultimate Lurker
I dugg you and I really don’t know what that means….now that’s love.

QOTD- I like the pickle tee.
June 25, 2007

vivaitalia
QOTD: I want that vayniac glass! I think you could sell the hell out of those. Interesting episode, I’d have to say that WLTV has introduced me to at least ten white wines that I know love to drink. I didn’t drink white at all when I started watching. I’m enjoying a killer gruner veltliner right now. Back to the QOTD, the deer T kicks ass.
June 25, 2007

E
The Arneis sounds like a blast. Never ever ever ever get tired of Italian whites or zing zing. But: I am told they’re at their best very young and tend to go downhill pretty quickly. Any truth to that?

If I’d known you were going to be in a Tannat mood, I would have requested this:

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32841

What time is it? I do believe it’s Irouleguy time!
June 25, 2007

E
PS: love Banyuls, but all the ones I’ve had were straight fortified grenache. Are there ever any other grapes involved?
June 25, 2007

cpd
QOTD: The wristie
June 25, 2007

Ludwig
Tips for drinking Tannat:
1) Decant if possible
2) Swish and aerate in mouth more than usual and then some
3) Open a Cabernet as a point of reference of what you used to think was a quintessential red
4) Do not try to sneak a sample while your spouse isn’t looking – your teeth will give you away
June 25, 2007

NathanN
Never heard of any of these wines.

QOTD: The wristband
June 26, 2007

Wine Lush
QOTD: I like all the T-Shirts. I’m thankful for the wristband. I haven’t seen a pic in yet. I need to soon!
June 26, 2007

Mike In SLO
QOTD – The wristband. Nothing beats a free-bee right?! Glad to be 1 of 9 that submitted a pic. Doh!

Pinot to tha head………
June 26, 2007

Kevin Warner
The Deer t-shirt!
June 26, 2007

Gbendoni
Big G! Nice one. You keep bringing the thunder and for that I salute you. QOTD Loved the wristband and the Oakmonster Tee. You know you have to start a line of Oakmonster schwag.
June 26, 2007

WPROC
Consider yourself “Dugg”
June 26, 2007

AUSSIE MAT
Great episode Gary, new to watching but going through all of it,
keep them coming
cheers
Mat – Down Under
June 26, 2007

Elver
I really appreciate all the esoteric background info on the grapes. Makes things easier to understand, more logical.

Oh and everyone, you can now befriend Gary on Google’s Orkut as well:

http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=5337225258395157750

Let’s see if we can get enough friends for him on Orkut to make him fill out his profile properly
June 26, 2007

medo
Tannat is rocking Gary! Had some from the south-west France, including Chateau D’Aydie from Madiran – massive wines! Perfect for shocking winefriends

QOTD: The wristbands!
June 26, 2007

Bryan
QotD: Love the wristband (need to get a picture to send in) and love the Oak Monster shirt (hopefully on its way soon).

Since I discovered this through Digg/Diggnation it only seems right to Digg you in turn. Keep it up.
June 26, 2007

Daniel
Nice. Looking forvward on more episodes on odd grape varietals.
Perhaps som namedropping on the “Classic” producers of mentioned varietals in the episodes, eg Ch. Boucasse for Tannat aso…

My WLTV episode wishlists – The Thunder-Clash:
1. Barolo vs Burgundy – rasberry and truffles vs strawberries and truffles
2. “Froggy” Hermitage vs Barossa Shiraz – the aussie will get an oldworld woop-ass when the French-ies send one of there HeavwWeight “la la”* -wines!
3. newworld Bordeaux vs oldworld California Cab – The crossdressers challange, “Tertre Rotebeouf” has been through a fruitbom-rocky balboa training camp in a garage in St. Emilon…

* La Mouline, La Tourque, La Landonne, La chappelle Hermitage/Cote Rotie
June 26, 2007

TimF
QOTD: The WLTV Tasting Wheel.
June 26, 2007

Ryan D
QotD: Those two girls are cute… do they come with the shirt?
June 26, 2007

Craig
QOTD: definitely the wristbands. I like the new shirt too, although I think it might be a little pricey to buy an advertisement. Something like a simple logo on the front would have sufficed (for me anyway).

I’m curious about these wines – haven’t tried any of those grapes myself, although I have had the regular (white?) muscat dessert wine. Bonny Doon I think it was. Pretty yummy…
June 26, 2007

Susan
Gary-New haircut??? Short this time. Great Ep!!!
Love mixed bag!!
June 26, 2007

Paulo Prado
Gary… a big time lurker here!
Watched hundreds of shows and THIS is my first comment.
I just pop out to say hi, and congratulate you for a great gig.
I was exited for the tannat, hopping that it would be an Uruguayan one.
After all, what about ANY wines from this country? …. you know!
The small one just below Brazil!

A fantastic one: Familia Deicas Premiere Cru Garage from Juanico (explosive, full, identity driven, complex, top five favorite from South America and the best tannat that I’ve ever had)…. DARE you!

All time fan from Rio de Janeiro.
Want to get a wristband picture at the Sugar Loaf?

Paulo
June 26, 2007

italianwinelover
Wonderful ep! Great hair cut like it much better.

QOTD: the wristband…think the new tshirt is nice, but I think the image is a little big. Love the oak monster too!!!
June 26, 2007

Rob B.
QOTD: Love the wristband, its a nice touch and can be ever so subtle.
June 26, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: I really like the wristbands. I’ve hardly taken it off since I got it.

By the way, GV…while I may not have sent a picture in for my wristband, I /did/ send in a video for it. That’s right, I raised the bar.
June 26, 2007

wineSmith
QOTD: Free Shipping
June 26, 2007

Bossman
KenP,

Ahhh, thanks. I was afraid somehow I missed an episode, now that you’ve clued me in the anxiety is subsiding.
June 26, 2007

Robin
QOTD: My only schwag is the wristband. Am I falling behind?
My husband loves Black Muscat. I’ve tried Arneis, but a long time ago. I need to find it again. The Tannat sounds like a must try.
June 26, 2007

BigBob
You forgot me…

DOB 6/25/XX

I stopped by for my gift yesterday and nothing…
June 26, 2007

Lurkerdog
QOTD: No schwag yet. Would like some. New haircut gets an 89. If it cost more than $20, its a pass. The mohawk brought the thunder … 92 points.
June 26, 2007

Halden
Nice wine selection today. You have been Dugg and iTunes reviewed.

QOTD: Wristband baby.
June 26, 2007

Alex
Hey there! Do you ever do any features on beer? I know that you have a pretty good selection of beers @ wine library, cuz I buy from there all the time, but I was wondering if you’d ever do a wine library tv video on some micro-brews?
June 26, 2007

Dominik
Hey Gary,

you asked for it, now live with it. I just posted the first comment to WLTV in iTunes’ German Store. It’s hasn’t appeared yet, because it’s still being checked for swearwords and other dangerous content. My comment translates about like this (hope my English isn’t too bad):

Gary pins every wine down

This host shouts, bits the glass or sits in the snow with a t-shirt to test the effect of temperature on wine.

Gary Vaynerchuk is Director of Operations of the Wine Library. In his daily show he tries three or four different wines. But he’s not doing it like an English lord would do. His affections rather reminds of a stadium announcer in a football arena. (No show without the Jets sticker.)

But the most important thing is: He characterises a wine’s aroma so that the viewer tastes it, too. Thereto he often uses unorthodox comparisons and metaphors. And every single one helps to pin the taste down exactly. The comparison with the taste of soy sauce is part of the repertoire as is the image of knocking over a deer, sliting it open with a knive and biting it.

Vaynerchuk also sees himself on a mission. It’s about nothing less than Changing the Wine World. He hammers into his community not to believe in regulations. Training your palate and making your own decisions are the only teachings a real “Vayniac” obeys. (By the way: There is episode 148 in the archive on tv.winelibrary.com. In that one Vaynerchuk shows how to train your palate. Especially the last minutes of that episode are well worth watching.)
June 26, 2007

Elliot Essman
Great episode. I’ve had Tannat once before and you’ve got me craving more.
June 26, 2007

TIM
QOTD: Love the original WL t shirt. It has been a fun conversation piece, reminiscent of wine,but not in your face!
June 26, 2007

Iron Man
QOTD GV, I rcvd the pickles t-shirt, yes, you’d thought I’d buy into the oak monster or the dead deer, but no, pickles says it all. btw, my wife thinks I’m nuts.
June 26, 2007

daniel von trier
Gary,

Interesting show today, especially the first two wines, which I’ve never tried before.

QOTD: The wristband, of course. Love it with some business-type clothes when I’m lecturing at the University! The kids dig it too.

Your photo is coming soon, I just need to find the perfect location in Trier to shoot it. Probably will end up being the Weingarten at Palais Kesselstatt across from the Cathedral in Trier, because I’m imaginative like that. ;o)
June 26, 2007

KW
QOTD – Free Shipping
June 26, 2007

KevinShea
I’ve never had a Tannat but was talking with a friend about them just yesterday. I’ll definitely order a few from WL after your review.

Gary,

Your production schedule is staggering. Do you post tasting notes from the episodes anywhere for those of us who don’t have the time to watch every episode?

~K
June 26, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Had Tannat from Virginia and not a fan but will have to try the Monterrey version. Never had a Arneis though. May try that as well. Muscats in orange and black are already on the shelves here. Every week one is opened.

Schwag…. free wristbands always great but the T-shirts especially the original Vayniac are still my favorites.
June 26, 2007

Louisiana George
QOTD: hands down, free shipping is the coolest, as it allows me to try things i otherwise might not order, considering adding $30 per case can make an affordable wine unapproachable, without free shipping
June 26, 2007

BlankJeff
QOTD: The wristband was cool, but I have to second (or third, or 100th) the ‘free shipping’ comment. I suppose that isn’t schwag, and it doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with WLTV… but it’s WLTV that brings me to the site, and the free shipping that keeps me ordering.
June 26, 2007

Randy B
Best schwag actually came from the SF Party…those wine glasses are killer. Wristbands are different and very entertaining especially when you break one out at a party in order to drink your wine.

Really enjoyed the espisode. I have never tried Tannat but probably will now. Wine continues to change to new world tastes and demand. Remember when you couldn’t approach a Barbaresco or Barolo for ten years?

Ciao
June 26, 2007

Orion Slayer
The tannat and arneis are hard to find information about on my favorite grape glossaries. The tannat sounds really good!

QOTD: I like the NFL football with the Vaniac label on one side and your favorite NFL player’s autograph on the other. Woops! I peaked ahead at Friday’s big anouncement!!! Sorry, Gary, I didn’t mean to steal your thunder.
A wine glass with the Vaniac label would be the coolest.
June 26, 2007

Jerry Chacon
Nice haircut….

On the friend thing…I am now linked up on twitter, facebook and corkd. I haven’t set up a myspace…I’ve decided that I am too late for that fad to set one up now.

We generally dodge whites but have recently been venturing into Burgundies and Sauternes. I will have to find the 2005 Ascheri Arneis…my wife is a big citrus fan. Thanks for the pointer.

I am a big fan of Rosenblum wines … but I never would have thought to try the black muscat. I’ll give it a whirl sometime.

QOTD: No schwag yet…
June 26, 2007

Carlitos
QOTD. I have to agree that free shipping is pretty darn cool.
June 26, 2007

lurker1
Clearly,
The picture of the blond with the SCHWAG label is the most interesting. I am working on th pictures still
June 26, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show! Lots of energy today.

QTD: Oak monster tee
June 26, 2007

vivaitalia
Do you have any 20-30 year old tannat hanging around in the cellar we could purchase? I really hate the fact that the oldest wine I seem to be able to find in a store around here is like 1999 and that’s rare itself. I’m trying to buy some extras right now that I can hold for 10 years or so and pop later, but it’s hard on a tight budget. I don’t think i’ve ever had something that has been at it’s peak age. My wristband picture will be coming soon.
June 26, 2007

E
That reminds me, QOD: the four-bagger wine tote! There’s room for a bottle, a second bottle (if the occasion calls for it), a backup bottle (in case your bottle is corked) and a decoy bottle!

Now have you got anything for toting stemware around?
June 26, 2007

wayno da wino
Who gives a crap about Jamie Oliver, whoever dat is??
Chill Out or ya gonna blow a gasket !!

Got me a bottle of a 1990 (or so) Rosenblum Black
Muscat buried somewhere!! Now where da hell did
i put it??? It’s probably Black Vinegar by now !!

QOTD: Schwag WHOOOOO ?????
June 26, 2007

alex diaz
Qotd: Definitely the Oak Monster, but the blonde in the schwag picture is ranked at about 1a. hehe shes beautiful.
June 26, 2007

Jennifer
You brought the thunder today, GV. I like it when you waste time. Catchin up on ep’s- traveling for work. Good stuff! QOTD: the tote.
June 26, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: the pickle tee is pretty cool.
June 26, 2007

Risa
Gotta love the lemon-lime zing zing!

QOTD: the wristband (yes, I still owe you a pic but I did “digg” you)
June 26, 2007

noanoa
Gary V

You R the mon.

Thank you for helping me get my wines from Winelibrary, and thank you Brandon.

Can’t wait to get them maniana.

Noah
June 26, 2007

ryan brignole
GV

I gotta dig the wrist band. it’s the only thing that i have, so far. it really brings people together. what thats it. youre bringing the wine world together.

over the years have you been more and more dissapointed in the rosenblum label? that is a decent wine though.

Ryan Brignole
Boulder, CO
June 26, 2007

Jim
I had a Ch Bouscasse Madiran 2000 wow the wine was soooo young and mean not a nice bottle. tannat is jaw buster… visited Rosenblum last feb. did try the black muscat in the tasting room. wine was o.k. I found it lost in the world of dessert wines. loved the people at Rosenblum what a turnaround from napa love the zins maybe over the top to some.

QOTD … I have recived any schwag….yet…!
June 26, 2007

jodib13
Love super dark chocolate but I think I will try the Arneis first.
QOTD – the new WLTV one – very classy
June 27, 2007

IamAlurker
If Gary is bringing the thunder, I’m gettin out of the pool.
June 27, 2007

Cale
love your show
June 27, 2007

Matty B
It’s way easier to leave comments now, thanks Gary and team! Trying to ruin my lurker status by leaving more comments:

You send me a wristband, I’ll totally send you a picture Heck, I’ll send ya one if you’re out even!

Been a while since we’ve seen a compilation of pics, I’ll bet people still aren’t sending them.

Just got back from Spain. Cool to see $.50 table wine there, and then drink $6 Albarino and get blown away.
June 27, 2007

Vange
Gary, I loved the review on the tannat based wine and I will be buying one on my next visit to WL (HUGE drak cholocate lover here, goes great with a nice bourbon). I did have one question, you mentioned later in the episode that Armagnac is made from tannat grapes. I know Armagnac is typically made from the same grapes as cognac, but from the Armagnac region of France. I have never heard of the tannat grape being used for production of Armagnac. Mostly ugni blanc, colombard, folle blanche, and bacco 22-A. Maybe it’s an approved varietal in Armagnac, but I don’t think it’s very prominent.
June 27, 2007

Metal Dave
QOTD: Oak monster T
June 27, 2007

Mark K_NJ
Getting caught up here. Nice episode, Gary.

QOTD: Um…don’t have one yet. Still waiting for the wristband, which I emailed for, like, a month ago. Little help, please. Please?
June 27, 2007

SS Chris
Come on…are there really Homies in France??

Keep bringin’ da thunder G!!!!!!
June 27, 2007

SS Chris
QOTD: Forget the Schwag…who’s the new blond cutie?
June 27, 2007

yowens
I’m 0-3 on those but certainly pretty excited to try the first two. QOTD: Oak Monster tee. Straight up. I’m mean, come on, Oak Monster. We already have two.
June 27, 2007

Neurodoc
I’ve had the Arneis at a tasting, and enjoyed it a lot. I figure seafood, sushi or vegetarian, so I bought a bunch. Have it a little chilled, which makes it shine.

I’ve got the wristband, so I’ve got to find the right time and place…

Casey Casen??
June 27, 2007

Porter
Holy shit! One of your best episodes!
June 28, 2007

Johan Alexandersson
I’m so late commenting this so perhaps it is not even worth mentioning the best dessertwine there is.
Gary, I’m sure you would absolutely adore the Ben RyÃ© Passito de pantelleria, from Donnafugata (”an estate with a jazz rythm”! http://www.donnafugata.it/). You know Pantelleria, this tiny island halfway between sicily and Tunisia. Wine made of zibbibo, their own clone of muscat d’alexandrie.

Oh by the way, i’m just a happy consumer
Come on, lets share a wine experience.
/J
June 29, 2007

Jeff
QOTD: The deer t-shirt.
June 30, 2007

Mike Erdely
QOTD: I really like the red WLTV shirts. Very cool design and logo. Unfortunately, when I went to order, Maryland doesn’t show up as an option to ship to. Maybe I’m doing something wrong… If I have to talk about schwag I have in possession, has to be the very cool wristband.

Left a comment on iTunes for ya. And you’ve been dugg.
July 1, 2007

J Crazy
Tannat, nicely done and much love for the Monterey area.

Question de la dia: Who can F with the Oak Monster? Anyone?
July 1, 2007

JayZee
Nice episode. Actually, I’ve had Arneis and really liked it. I’ve had Tannat in a blend (Cahors?) but this one really intrigues me. I’ve never had the Black Muscat (or whatever it is called)

QOTD: Favorite schwag? Gotta be the original Vayniac Tee-Shirt!!
July 4, 2007

Bobinnati
Josh – that wasn’t a mohawk, it was a fauxhawk, but it was a good one. You’re right – I’ve never had any of these three wines. Do you think it would be possible to put a list of all grape varietals on the site somewhere or a link to a place where such a list exists on another site. The Tannat sounds crazy, but for $36 I don’t think I can take the plunge. Can you find us another Tannat about half that price that is just as good – there’s a challenge for you!
July 10, 2007

Francois Tremblay
Everyone digg this episode, people on digg are trying to bury it. Don’t let ‘em bury the Thunder Show.
August 9, 2007

Sam I
QOD: the wristbands because they are free… I already spend a small fortune at WL. I need a frequent buyer’s card to collect points or something!!! Besides it’s t-shirt or try another bottle of wine Gary recommends… guess which wins
July 12, 2008

Oakmon's BF
This weekend I had my first petit verdot and my first tannat. I learned of both from you. Both were serious and very tannic. I hated the PV but loved the tannat. It was 2005 Bouza Tannat from Uruguay which I bought from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for 14 bones. It was dark, dark, dark, young, not much on the nose, definitely had oak, it had some bite and good mouth feel. I loved it. I guess I should order a couple more bottles and let them age a bit more.
July 20, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Gary that friends plus was absolutely shameless! But I must admit Id do it as well. All 3 wines intrigued me, which I think is a first because Im not a huge fan of reds yet and have only tried two red dessert wines (both actually ROCKED… a cherry chocolate wine and a pinot noir ice wine). QOTD: Obviously its the wristbands because I love to nerd it up. I do not currently own a set because Im waiting on something which at this point I would like to keep a secret because Im not sure if I can get it or not. If I do, I promise to include it in the photo I will take when I ask for said wristbands.
January 22, 2009

fredo
in vino veritas
January 22, 2009

fred
not so bad
June 20, 2009

Throwbacks
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thank!
John
June 25, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
It’s nice to see new types of grapes mentioned…..keep it up….