The Pinot Noir Episode – Episode #317

September 19, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk explores some Pinot Noir’s from different parts of the world.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Castle Rock Pinot Noir SonomaSonoma Pinot Noir
2006 Coopers Creek Pinot NoirNew Zealand Pinot Noir
2005 Ghisolfi PinayLanghe
2004 Meyer Nakel Pinot Noir AhrGerman Red Wine

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Gary on Conan

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September 20, 2007

sky
i switched to bordeaux mostly cab and it just didnt hang ….maybe tomorrow after its been open?…
September 20, 2007

sky
just opened ch branaire 2001 and its not living up to the standard
….i think i should stick to kermit linch pn from burgundy,,,,,,,,,,………..love ya gary keep bringin the thunder
September 20, 2007

Cam
QOTD: I’m not mad at Pinot; I love Pinot! What bothers me is that, since I didn’t really get into wine until a few years after the movie came out, I feel sort of weird about saying I like Pinot, because of course people just assume you’re chasing Hollywood trends. :/
September 20, 2007

JonE
QOTD: Can’t hate what yo already loved, although I am as lot poorer nowadays. I might be a little miffed but not much more than that.
September 20, 2007

Whipple
I fell in love with Pinot Noir 24 years ago. But it was the 2.79 bottle of Premiat (Hungary?). Is Premiat still around?
September 20, 2007

Shad
I like Pinot Noir, but I am so tired of hearing about it, plus I find them a little too light most of the time. I personally am with you, Gary, for bringing Merlot back.
September 20, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: I’m not mad a Pinot, the only thing I might be a little upset about is that I’ve had several poorly made Pinots; I’m sure those have become likely since its popularity surge.
September 20, 2007

carnyc
Not made at the Pinot, just at the hype surrounding it. BTW, the Jets, while playing valiantly, are 0-2 and are in need of a QB change. Clemens is ready now! And while Thomas Jones carries the rock pretty well, where is Leon Washington??? He’s the most explosive offensive player they have not wearing #87 and needs more touches.

My Skins are 2-0 for the first time in an eternity!!!
September 20, 2007

firstcrush
Can’t wait to try the Pinay. Not mad at Pinot, itself, but annoyed with buying Pinot that reek of Syrah, and taste like it too. Fatiguing. I am much more selective nowadays, opting for cooler climate Pinots to avoid the overblown, overripe, high alcohol Pinots that seem to contain a lot of more of some other grape. The nice thing is that now with Pinot sales being so up and Merlot sales so down, some of my favorite producers are making some ‘knock your socks off’ Merlot, again. Yes, I said Merlot!
September 20, 2007

Derek7877
Iam not mad at pinot because the first time I tried it was after a saw sideways and you now what….I really like it. Here is the kicker…I “still” like merlot!!!!!
September 20, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
Not a huge Pinot fan. Not mad at it, just don’t care much about it. Let’s say, indifferent. Would rather spend my time with other varietals.
JW
September 20, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
Not a huge Pinot fan. Not mad at it, just don’t care much about it. Let’s say, indifferent. Would rather spend my time with other varietals.
JW
September 20, 2007

cruster
QOTD: No.
September 20, 2007

Ken B.
Gary,

Great show as usual. QOTD: I’ve actually had the Castle Rock and it’s not bad for 10 bones. However, really good Pinot is more like $30 these days.
September 20, 2007

Deano
Gary just watched Ellen good job. She didnt want to eat the dirt though lol. You are getting Big thats how you roll!
September 20, 2007

Dean D.
Just caught the Ellen show! Great job GV!

If only I could get my GF to eat grass clippings with Sauv Blanc. LOL
September 20, 2007

KNode
Great job on Ellen! Too bad you couldn’t get her to eat dirt.
September 20, 2007

mcj
QOTD: Yep.
September 20, 2007

Sonnenuhr
QOTD: Pinot Noir can’t help it, and even if I were mad I couldn’t stay mad – because I love Pinot.
September 20, 2007

G
Yeah – I really like PN. I am mad about it, because some make pinots which taste like cab sav. Not only the new world, also the old world.
September 20, 2007

rafi schutzer http://www.KosherCuvee.com
Can’t you get a bobble head that actually looks like you?!

I am mad as hell at Pinot Noir (almost as much as I am at your NON-LOOK-A-LIKE bobble head!)

When are you re-tasting the Covenant? (Use a new bottle this time, ha ha ha.)
September 20, 2007

rafi schutzer http://www.KosherCuvee.com
Can’t you get a bobble head that actually looks like you?!

I am mad as hell at Pinot Noir (almost as much as I am at your NON-LOOK-A-LIKE bobble head!)
September 20, 2007

Irv
QOTD:No, I’m not mad at Pinot! However, I find that too many wine makers are trying to duplicate the taste of what is considered a “good” Pinot because of public demand. Pinot’s can be some of the most elegant wines to drink.
Gary, your Ellen episode was qiute entertaining and informative.
September 20, 2007

E. Zimman
QOTD: I’m quite mad they turned Pinot Noir into the “IT” wine, and totally dissed Merlot. I actually really enjoy Merlot. Now I have to deal with snarky comments or looks when I buy Merlot. Now everyone thinks they know more than they do by buying/ordering PN.

Hope ELLEN went well!
September 20, 2007

Social Project Brian
TagWorld Brian is reborn as Social Brian! http://www.flux.com

Nah, Pinot, I ain’t mad atcha. Don’t hate the playa, hate the game. Pinot was just a pawn on the chessboard. Pinot H8R’s need to take a step back.

2004 Duckhorn Goldeneye Pinot Noir. Heaven on Earth.