Amarone Taste Off – Episode #276

July 17, 2007

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

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2000 San Rustico Amarone GasoAmarone
2003 Allegrini AmaroneAmarone
2001 Tommasi AmaroneAmarone
2005 Red Head Studio’s Pierri Azzardo Shiraz Amarone StyleAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

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July 17, 2007

cgf
Gary-

tough break on the wines today.

Sounds like you had a great time in Napa. Safe travels back.

QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30558 MORE RIESLING PLEASE!
July 17, 2007

Alex Diaz
I’m definitely going to get my hands on some more corvina… last one i had was amzing thank you Gary for letting me know about this grape.
July 17, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
QOTD: Library Code: 28960
July 17, 2007

Francois Faubert
QOTD: Bonacosta Masi valpolicella- classico 2005
http://www.saq.com/pls/devsaq/generator.pp_afficher_page?p_iden_tran=33631207&p_modi_url=0717034652&p_nom_page=fiche_descriptive.saq&p_tab_para=vide!vide&p_tab_para=p_no_prod!00285585

Sorry for the external link.
July 17, 2007

CindyW
BTW, if you do pick that vouvray I suggest above, let me know if it might pair up well with birthday cake.
July 17, 2007

SS Chris
Gary, Julius posted this as his favorite wine of the year..the 2004 John Duval Entity Shiraz (RP 95 @ $31 bones)….currently S/0, but I betcha you have some.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8394

And here’s the link to the 2005 vintage (unrated so far)

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32617

Could you taste both?(I have a bottle of the ‘04 if you don’t)
July 17, 2007

CindyW
QOTD: My husband and I have been seduced by vouvrays this summer, and the one at the Wine Library that has been calling to me is the Viking Vouvray Cuvee Aurelie 2002. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30767 Its a bit out of my normal price range (although I’ve been hinting at it for a birthday present), so I’m hoping to live vicariously through you this Friday.
July 17, 2007

MikeyB
qotd: le gay baby, le gay. http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30170
July 17, 2007

DrewG
How about drinking a nice summer beaujolais on Friday such as this 2005 Fuisse Morgon Charme.

.http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=33289

What do you think the ageing potential is?
July 17, 2007

cSmith
Did a search and didn’t see you review it before, so I would love to see

Seven Deadly Zins
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29495

Bought it for friends as part of a wine basket gift for their wedding (this was, obviously the cheap one of 5 from 17.99-119.99 -Opus One, as much for the name since it was a gift as anything-)

They LOVED it, and were raving about it last time we talked. Couldn’t believe it was as inexpensive as it was.

Oh, I’m officially not a lurker anymore
July 17, 2007

ChrisR
2002 St. Veran “Les Roches Pointues” was one of the first wines I had when I could be considered in the CKC. Have always wanted to try it again now that I know a little more about wine. They carry it at Park and Orchard in East Rutherford: http://www.parkandorchard.com/wine2.html
July 17, 2007

Will G
Finally comin’ out of “lurker” status for this one.

QOTD: Gary, in your quest to bring back Merlot, I’d be interested to see you taste the Twomey Cellars Merlot 2003. I’ve visited their tasting room twice, and have really enjoyed trying their wine, but only recently pulled the trigger on buying a bottle from Wine Library since you’ve got such great pricing. Twomey employs “the soutirage traditional, a labor-intensive approach used by classified growths in Bordeaux.” (More info on that technique on http://www.TwomeyCellars.com)
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30542
July 17, 2007

dkeck
Good show GV
I would like to see a show with three Port Wines from a high, medium and low price range. You could even go way out on a limb and do a show on sherry.
July 17, 2007

JimW
Couldn’t find this on winelibrary.com, but my boys and I love Tohu Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2006. Give it a try
July 17, 2007

Nathan
http://www.carlorussowine.com/191030
whattaya scared?
July 17, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: how about The Hitching Post Highliner …. let us know if it’s as good as Miles says
July 17, 2007

Hinrgman
very early today
July 17, 2007

stewart l
QOD-http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30412How about tasting the 2002 Fife Petit sirah
July 17, 2007

Bill Luby
Excellent episode. I’m a sucker for the off-the-beaten-track varietals.

QOTD: That said, I’d be interested in your thoughts on the Rosenblum 2004 Syrah, England-Shaw Vineyard, from Solano County, just SE of Napa: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30007
July 17, 2007

Elliot Essman
How about Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2006 for Friday?

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9414

At 8 bucks, is there a catch?
July 17, 2007

Nick
I second the Don Melchor, it is my favorite South American wine (the 2003, the 2004 is still tight) How about a taste off with that and Nicolas Catena Zapeta 2003. That would be bringing the serious thunder chile and Argentina style.

I know winelibrary doesn’t carry any Michigan wines worth noting I am still waiting on a tasting of Wyncroft’s wine, I know you’ll bring it someday soon.
July 17, 2007

Emery
QOTD: Ever think of tasting homemade wines? I’d like to see how they compare to their retail counterparts.
July 17, 2007

redmon
Gary,
try some bergundy…..how about the 2004 chauteau Fuisse code # 29374….not too pricey, but expensive enough to raise expectations. Friday on the couch…..i’ll look out for ya!
July 17, 2007

msb2ncsu
Interesting show. Never have had the opportunity to taste an Amarone.

QOTD: I know you don’t carry it but Wynns Coonawarra Estate “Black Label” Cabernet Sauvignon. It gets rave reviews for QPR (rated 90-92 with a price around $10-$14). Think they are on 2005 now but 2003 and 2004 are all I’ve come across so far.

Made my way to the hallowed halls of Wine Library for the first time. Picked up 2 cases of mixed bottles so we are excited about all the new wines to try (normally we never pick up stuff like Muscadet or Beaujolais). I do have to say that I was extremely disappointed in the Bon Bon Rose after the positive review you gave it not too long ago. Tasted like completely flat cheap rose champagne or even watered down red wine vinegar with a touch of fruit juice. I would probably give it a 78. Hopefully the remainder of the 2 cases fair better!
July 17, 2007

JJW
Great episode Gary. Don’t have much of an opportunity to sample Amarones, so great to get your thoughts.

QOTD: How about a little “steen”: Kanu Chenin Blanc Barrel Fermented 2004 http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=4921