Archive for July, 2007

Bringing Merlot Back – Episode #285

July 31, 2007

Gary is trying some Merlot and seeing if Hollywood was right to diss this grape!

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  • “I wasn’t drinking wine when I first saw Sideways. When I did start, I…” by ulu ulu ulu ulu
  • “Bummer about the Souverain. Such a nice label.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Falesco Merlot Dell UmbriaUmbria IGT play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Souverain MerlotSonoma Merlot play review at cork'd
2004 Charles Creek Merlot PasatiempoOther California Merlot play review at cork'd
2002 Beringer Howell Mountain Reserve Merlot Bancroft RanchNapa Merlot play review at cork'd

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Petite Sirah Taste Off – Episode #284

July 30, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk has been attacked by so many emails to taste Petite Sirah that he has finally caved!

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  • “First time viewer…loved it,will be back!…” by maryandroscoe
  • “I’d probably miss wine scores. I like when they’re representative of …” by ulu ulu ulu ulu
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Trentadue Petite SirahSonoma Petite Sirah play review at cork'd
2005 Rosenblum Petite Sirah Heritage ClonesOther California Petite Sirah play review at cork'd
2005 Elyse Petite Sirah RutherfordNapa Petite Sirah play review at cork'd
2004 Earthquake Petite SirahNapa Petite Sirah play review at cork'd

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Corton Charlemagne – Episode #283

July 27, 2007

Corton Charlemagne wines are some of the best white wines in the world and today Gary Vaynerchuk has something to say about them!

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  • “Lol, a funny bit, i’m assuming that ‘Sir Gary’ is supposed to be a bit…” by richardvinifera
  • “This was a fun episode. I enjoyed the concept. You won’t make it as …” by Phredd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Jean Claude Belland Corton CharlemagneCorton Charlegmagne play review at cork'd
2003 Vincent Girardin Corton CharlemagneCorton Charlegmagne play review at cork'd
2004 Louis Jadot Corton CharlemagneCorton Charlegmagne play review at cork'd

Pinot Noir from France aka Burgundy – Episode #282

July 26, 2007

Gary tastes the entry level Pinot Noir’s from Burgundy.

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  • “QOTD; Just an £8 Albert Bichot (Bourg. AOC), wasn’t great. Definitely…” by richardvinifera
  • “Good episode on one of my favorite wine styles. Always looking for re…” by phredd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Marechal Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee GravelBourgogne Rouge play review at cork'd
2005 Danjean Berthoux Bourgogne RougeBourgogne Rouge play review at cork'd
2004 Arnoux Bourgogne Pinot FinBourgogne Rouge play review at cork'd
2005 Patrice Rion Bourgogne RougeBourgogne Rouge play review at cork'd

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Brunello Wine Tasting, You Know Those Rad Wines From Italy – Episode #281

July 25, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 Brunello’s and lets you know what he thinks, why don’t you let him know what you think of the show today!

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  • “Liked the Tony Vincent thing. Very nice….” by phredd
  • “QOTD: Never had one before….sigh…..” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2001 La Gerla Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2001 Pian Cornello Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2001 Collelceto Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2000 Valdicava BrunelloBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd

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Shiraz Viognier Blends and Why I Like Them. – Episode #280

July 24, 2007

Shiraz Viognier blends are among the most exciting new world wines to Gary Vaynerchuk and today he sits down with 4 of them.

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  • “QOTD: Haven’t all the good blends already been tried? How about addin…” by phredd
  • “Great show GV…….do introduce more of these blend of wines that are…” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Small Gully Mr Black’s Shiraz/ ViognierAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2005 Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz/ ViognierAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2004 Mr. Riggs Shiraz/viognierAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2005 Clonakilla Shiraz/ ViognierAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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Cabernet from 4 places, same vintage and all treated with French Oak – Episode #279

July 23, 2007

This will be a great experiment of what The same grape with the same treatment acts like from 4 different places!

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  • “QOTD: CloverfieldZZZZZ, i didn’t get the DVD where there’s an easter e…” by richardvinifera
  • “A.K.A. the BEST show on the INTERNETZ!!!! Whats up with the 0-4’s late…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2001 Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet SauvignonChilean Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
2001 La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2001 Leeuwin Artist Series Cabernet SauvignonAustralian Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
2001 Isole E Olena Cabernet SauvignonTOSCANA IGT play review at cork'd

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The Community Has Spoken, 3 Wines From Your Picks – Episode #278

July 20, 2007

GARY VAYNERCHUK RETURNS with a couple bumps and cuts but not beaten yet!

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  • “I absolutely loved the new domain. Very funny. Part of what makes th…” by Phredd
  • “Nice..that’s what I like about WLTV….no second takes…..WYSIWYG…….” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano AsinoneVino Nobile di Montepulciano play review at cork'd
2004 Conn Valley Reserve Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Baumard Coteaux Du Layon Clos Ste. CatherineCoteaux du Layon play review at cork'd

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Mollydooker 2006 Taste Off – Episode #277

July 19, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with 3 Mollydooker wines including the 2 left feet and gives you his 2 cents!

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  • “Pretty neat having the other part in Facebook………” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
  • “qotd- my love for ridge zins, my girlfriend, and wltv…” by Chris Lotz
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Mollydooker The Scooter MerlotAustralian Merlot play review at cork'd
2006 Mollydooker Maitre D’ CabernetAustralian Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
2006 Mollydooker Two Left FeetAustralian Red Meritage play review at cork'd

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Amarone Taste Off – Episode #276

July 17, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 Amarone wines, mainly cause he loves em.

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  • “QOTD: Hey Gary, just thought i’d call you out on checking new comments…” by richardvinifera
  • “That episode was totally worth it just for that last wine! This is wh…” by Phredd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2000 San Rustico Amarone GasoAmarone play review at cork'd
2003 Allegrini AmaroneAmarone play review at cork'd
2001 Tommasi AmaroneAmarone play review at cork'd
2005 Red Head Studio’s Pierri Azzardo Shiraz Amarone StyleAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd