Rad Wines. I Finally Talk About a Few Wines I Like

Rad Wines. I Finally Talk About a Few Wines I Like – Episode #331

October 10, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk folds and finally tastes three wines he is excited about.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 La Chappelle De La Negly RoseLanguedoc-Roussillon
2004 Chateau Beausejour DuffauSt Emilion
2005 Fleur Des Pins GravesGraves/Pessac-Leognan

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2004 Bordeaux’s

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October 10, 2007

Jeff Cleveland
QOTD: My three favorite wines lately are: 2005 Alfred Merkelbach Aœrziger Warzgarten Riesling Spatlese, 2004 Dehesa de Rubiales Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Lean Alaia, and 2005 Chateau Coupe Roses Minervois la Bastide. But I know if you ask again in two weeks they’ll all be different. That’s the great thing about wine…so much to try.

Gary, thanks for the shout out today for my birthday. My kids think I’m famous. (I overheard my step-son tell his dad that I was “mentioned on Gary Vaynerchuk’s show and it’s watched by millions of people every day”.)
October 10, 2007

Martini
Wines of the moment…will change tomorrow.

2005 Domaine des Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon-Milly-Lamartine
1998 C.H. Berres Aœrziger Warzgarten Riesling Kabinett
2004 Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape
October 10, 2007

Vinsant
Qotd: 1. 2004 Cayuse The Widowmaker
2. 2005 Shea Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
3. 2004 Quilceda Creek Cab Sauv
ps….the new Radiohead kicks arse!
October 10, 2007

jonomck
Thanks Gary, I’m in.
1 Chateauandelune- Argentina
2Yea, Pillar box red…..just keeps on givin’
3St. Martin Domaine de la Garrique- KILLER FOR 16 BONES!

peace out
October 10, 2007

Larry The Wine Guy
Waterbrook 2003 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon….Finishes with a Carmel, Dark Chocolate Component, Rich Full Mouthfeel and Washington State written all over the long polished finish!! Best Bottle Of Cabernet I have tasted in the $20.00 price range in years!!
October 10, 2007

Elliot
Yo GV, loved the Tony Gwynn rant.

Three Favorite Wines at the Moment:

1. William Cole – Cuvee Clare – $100
2. Windy Oaks Pinot (Diane’s Block) – $45
3. Bonny Doon Le Vol des Anges (Botrytised Roussanne)$30

- Elliot *The Original CKC Representative! (Episode 225)
October 10, 2007

maggiej
Some recent favs- hmmmm, had Casa Rodena 2005 Meritage from New Mexico that was quite tasty a few weeks ago (though not estate grapes) and tonight I had the Cheateu Ste Michelle 2003 Cabernet (Colombia Valley) which from a QPR standpoint is a steal. I can’t think of a third…oh yeah, I tried that Altesino from a few months back and loved it. Good recommendation.
October 10, 2007

nyesq54
Three favorites? Yikes, how do you limit it to three? 2004 Reininger Syrah, 2004 Williams Selyem Russian River Pinot Noir, 2001 Heitz Cab are up there at the moment. But all time? Who knows.
October 10, 2007

DanW
Lurker here, really been enjoying wines by Ste. Chappelle out of the new Idaho appelation. Great Rose and a dynamite Cab Franc Ice wine, along with the Reisling Ice Wine. They also have a soft red wine and soft Chenin Blanc, amazing. Didn’t know souther Idaho was so good. Also had a Melbac from Argentina, very nice. Otherwise I am a big Benton-Lane Pinot fan. Love the Oregon Coast.
October 10, 2007

Marc
1. 1990 Tignanello
2. 2002 Grace Vineyards (China) Tasya’s Reserve Chardonnay
3. 2004 King Estate Pinot Noir

The first is expensive, but unbelievable heaven! #2 is the dawn of a new age of wine from China. Superb! The 3rd is affordable and absolutely delicious!

Thanks Gary…you da’ man!
October 10, 2007

Brock
Very fun show. Really curious about trying the Fleur Des Pins. QOTD – Best wines I have had in the past couple months:

- Burgans Albarino 2006
- Stephen Ross Pinot Noir 2004
- Elio Altare Dolcetto d’Alba 2005 (thanks for this one)
October 10, 2007

RaiderNation
3 recent favs:

1) 2004 Andrew Will Champoux
2) 2004 Reichsrat von Buhl Deidesheimer MÃ¤ushÃ¶hle
Riesling SpÃ¤tlese
3) 2004 Mas Romani Artigas Priorat (thanks Gary – you got me hooked on Priorat – I could list about 5 different wines from Priorat here)
October 10, 2007

JustinL
QOTD:

2003 HillCrest Pinot Noir (OR)
2004 La Barroche CdP “Fiancee”
2004 Dominio IV “The Purple Flower” Syrah (OR)
October 10, 2007

Grapedigger
That was a fun episode…I LOVE St-Emilion. I’ll surely try to find the Beausejour. Some of my recently tried wines that I loved (ratings of my palate shown):
-Ch Kefraya Comte De M 2000 (Bekaa): 93 pts
-Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 1990 (Loire): 94 pts
- Chateau Laroze 2000 (St Emilion): 91 pts
- And an absolute steal of a value (15$CAD; maybe 10$ in US): 2005 S.A. Prum Essence Riesling (Mosel): 90 pts
Cheers.
October 10, 2007

Guy LaMarca
Hey Gary,

My fav 3:

Start with a lil Brancott Sauv Blanc
Get into a 97 Phelps Insignia
and work into a David Arthur Elevation 1147

Wadaya think?

Guy (a.k.a. GlaM!)
October 10, 2007

PiperJS
QOTD: Okay, here are my CURRENT faves:
Eric Kent 2005 Sonoma Chardonnay, Cockburn’s 20 yr. old tawny porto, and 2005 Plungerhead Zinfandel.
If I was taping a show, I’d do those three right now.
Hi Gary – you’re BACK, and better than ever!!!! Thanks-
-Pipes
October 10, 2007

MW_DM,IA
Those three sound delicious, I may have to include one or all in the surprise I’m planning for my two lucky friends.

QOTD: My three favorites are all made by friends locally. They probably wouldn’t be “high-point” wines but they’re my favorites because they’re made with love for the rest of us. If you’re interested I could try and convince one to slap a label on one of the bottles…
October 10, 2007

The Doc
Driving today on 78 West I could not help but see the billboard of your ginormous face. Congrats, I love it, however after a mere tenth of a mile what’s up with Gary stealing your name. Anyway keep up the great work and it is great to see you hyped up again.
QOTD – these are my wife’s favorite although I know you hate the buttery oak monster
Far Niente Chardonay, Lewis Chardonay, and Beringer Howell Mountain Merlot
Please, she is breaking the bank, some cheaper alternatives. Have your wine consultants contact me.
October 10, 2007

Jewels
Oh my gawd, Gary, you’re hilarious! You cracked me UP in this show!

QoTD: I only have two favorite wines right now and they’re both wines that you have turned me on to, actually: Pillar Box and The Hermit Crab.

You RAWK Gary!
October 10, 2007

Keith
Awesome show, Gary! I’m gonna go out and try to find that 05 Fleur Des Pins Graves right now

QotD –
05 Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz, and 2002 Chalet Cab/Merlot. What can I say? I’m broke so I have to drink cheap stuff! But I only by the best cheap stuff
October 10, 2007

TJD
Anything by Lewis Cellars Cabs, Syrahs and Chards (they made a great Rose for 2006)
Anything by Paul Hobbs
D.R. Stephens Moose Valley Vineyard
October 10, 2007

Jahlove
Rad episode! You should turn lazy laid back Friday’s into Gary’s Favorites Fridays.

QOTD: Last 3 favorites

2003 Chateau Fortia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition
2004 Bodegas LAN Rioja Edicion Limitada
2003 Dehesa de Rubiales Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon
October 10, 2007

NathanN
Love seeing you bring wines to the table that you love! Great show!

QOTD:
1. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2004
2. Vall Llach Priorat Embruix 2003
3. Conn Valley 2004 Cab
October 10, 2007

Jeff & Heather
Too new to wine to have three favs. We did try a few different ones this past weekend in our first (of many we’re sure) purchases. We have them over at the wonderful Cork’d site!

http://www.corkd.com/people/fanafi

Recommendations for some rookies who are wanting to wander the wine aisles on the weekends?!:)

-Jeff & Heather

PS- Glad the comments from yesterday got your heartstrings tuggin’. Keep up the great work!
October 10, 2007

Dan B
QOTD –
2002 Stanley Lambert Black Sheep (Merlot/Malbec/Syrah)
2006 Gregory Graham Sauvignon Blanc
2004 Innocent Bystander (GV Recommendation)