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

Brandon
P.S. the cycles gladiator runs around 10 bucks / bottle. could be a cheap winner.
July 17, 2007

Hans
QOTD: Hartwell 2002 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvingnon.
July 17, 2007

Brandon
QOTD: Cycles Gladiator 2005 Central Coast Merlot

http://www.cyclesgladiator.com/cycles/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1004&cat_id=1

And, GV, if I win I want free shipping on WLTV baby schwag…just like we talked about.
July 17, 2007

E
I thought Masi had trademarked “Ripasso”?
July 17, 2007

Paul
QOTD: Since you’re a big riesling fan, try a Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay riesling, trocken, if you can get your hands on one in the US. I just bought a box of ‘06 a few weeks ago, I love it. ‘05 was also excellent.
July 17, 2007

Jen
Hi Gary!
QOTD: Can you taste something from Barefoot? I know it’s wicked cheap, but I’ve been trying them lately and would love to hear what you think of them. I’m constantly in search of wines that are drinkable and under $5.
July 17, 2007

yowens
dude, im a gnocchihead too! QOTD: Auxerrois, Clos de Rochers or some other producer. I had my first Luxembourg-ian wine last friday and it was that wine- really liked it.
July 17, 2007

Kevin K from Flushing
How about a different kind of white…
Crios De Susana Balbo Torrontes 2006
https://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29913
July 17, 2007

elvindeath
Well, I guess I have to go seek out the Red Head now, huh ? From Gary’s description, it seems like it’s the liquid equivalent of a 20 car pileup on the interstate.

QOTD: We were talking about the 2003 on the forums, so why not give a whirl with a traditionally great wine from one of my favorite wineries – Justin Vineyards. The 2004 Justin Isosceles : http://winelibrary.com/search.asp?Vint=&size=%5B+all+%5D&sDept=&search=justin

It’s probably a little young, but I’d love to hear Gary’s take on it. The standard Justin Syrah is usually pretty darn good as well.
July 17, 2007

Daniel O
Gary, you make me laugh I love the look on your face when you tasted the last wine. It was classic!

QOTD: I’m suggesting a Canadian wine: Malivoire Pinot Noir! http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=5073
July 17, 2007

Harley Stan
Gary, great episode as always, missed you yesterday but last friday was worth at least two episodes.\
QOTD http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29116 I had this wine at a wine tasting and really like it, I am interested in what you think of it.
July 17, 2007

Danarchy
QOTD: 01′ Schloss Schonborn Spatlese…DO IT!

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=32142

And you carry it even!

PS–Thanks for the note. Awesome!
July 17, 2007

Cahorswhisperer
For friday’s show,
drumroll please….
mencia grape from bierzo, spain. Pinot noir-like, crowd pleaser, great VALUE.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=28046
July 17, 2007

MogenDavid
QOTD: Mad Dog 20/20, any flavor.
July 17, 2007

Karol
QOTD: I really enjoyed 2001 Fife Cabernet Sauvignon and would like you to try Fife Petite Sirah 2002.
July 17, 2007

Michael
Hmmm, you got close last week with the viognier show, but how bout a 94 rated Marsanne/Viognier for under 20 bucks – Treana White?
Pretty please?
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30801
July 17, 2007

Dominus
Since I love 99.9% of Italian wines, this is a varietal I need to try. It has always been hit or miss. And you’re right about gnocchi, it doesn;t get much better than that BUT you have to experience it in Italy since it kicks it up to a whole new level.

QOTD: Since I can’t find any Reignac, Ducru or Dominus this may do the trick. A CA chardonnay for 6 bones.

Bohemian Highway Chardonnay
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30369

Cheers!

P.S. We should start calling you “Sniff-Dogg”
July 17, 2007

amgryger
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31094
July 17, 2007

Steve-o
It would mean a lot to me if you tasted the 2001 Syrah from Terra Blanca

My mom works in the tasting room there, and it is absolutely one of our top favorite wines ever.

https://www.terrablanca.com/winestore/agora.cgi?cart_id=8186913.24469*jK7U37&product=Red_Wines

I know It’s all the way out in WA, but they’re on Red Mountain, which is one of the hottest appellations in the country, and I really think they should get their name out there.
July 17, 2007

MossyMo
QOTD – I’d love to see your impression of the 2003 Pontet Canet, as I’ve heard many say it’s drinking beautifully now, but I gotta believe this baby’s long asleep! Thanks GV. Or how about a 2005 Caymus Cab…they just were released. Be the first to score it.
July 17, 2007

RuralTom
Greetings Mr V!

QoTD:http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29886

Quite curious about how those super high scoring shirazs really smell and taste… especially at a price I can reach!
July 17, 2007

cabernetnoir
Good show Gary, not great, but good. I cringed when I saw you taste the last bottle. It reminded me of tasting Sour Patch Kids for the first time when I was 7 years old.

Question of the Day: If you want to really bring some “Thunder” on Friday, I quadruple-dog-dare you to taste out some Cakebread Cab. Either that, or have you done a “tribute to screwcaps” show….I think it would be an awesome show to show the wine world that there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to screw-caps. If you so choose…. “Layer Cake Shiraz” would be an excellent screwcap to taste. If you don’t think it brings the thunder, my lurking will stop, and I will post everyday…..until you get cancelled….

SHOCK THE WORLD!!
July 17, 2007

Smith MBA
Show Virginia some love

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=6996
July 17, 2007

nolongeralurker
I’ll make another request for anything from Sea Smoke. Do these wines bring the thunder?
July 17, 2007

tomfar
QOTD – Masseto! Yum! (prefer 2001)

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=25342

Nice meeting you (and the rest of the folks) last night, Gary.