Collector California Wine with Opus, Silver Oak and Ramey

Collector California Wine with Opus, Silver Oak and Ramey – Episode #338

October 23, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk gets back into the swing of things going Blind and going serious with 3 wonderful California Red wines!

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“I think you need to do a blind taste-off on WLTV against that fancy la…” by Chris
“QOTD: I dont know what Im waiting for. I feel like Im stuck in a rut…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Silver Oak Alexander Cabernet SauvignonSonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Opus OneNapa Red Meritage
2005 Ramey Larkmead Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet

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October 2, 2008

Chris
I think you need to do a blind taste-off on WLTV against that fancy lad Brian Freedman from Classic Wines!!! Take him down to China-town Gary and show him what’s what!
September 13, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: I dont know what Im waiting for. I feel like Im stuck in a rut that I need to get out of. I feel like I just want to pack up and move somewhere on a whim. I certianly have the money where I could afford to do so and find some apartment to fall into. Though Id be quite poor after doing so it would be a new adventure. I dont know, a nice week long vacation at least is in order for me. … Sorry about the 0-3, esp at those prices.
April 24, 2008

LuvsChandon
QOTD: I’m waiting for it to warm up a bit so I can take my Kayak out near Lodi and hit some wineries down there!
April 24, 2008

David Cole
Thanks for bring us back through twitter! It was a great reminder about value. I happen to have three bottles of the Silver Oak in the cellar and it’s funny, but all three were give as gift last x-mas!! LOL! They should have watched your show and save some $$. I’ll pop one out this summer with a steak and send you a shout out!

Piece out!
April 24, 2008

Hillary
Gary, you are right-on about the hype with these “names”. I’ve had the Opus a few times and never loved it, PARTICULARLY with the PRICE!

Right now, I’m sipping a 2005 Guenoc “Victorian” Claret – $17.99. GORGEOUS color, knock out flavor, 90 Wilfred Wong and I have to agree. WHY spend $150 on an Opus?
February 8, 2008

Ryan
an employer to call me!!!!!
January 2, 2008

Chaz
I understand the “over-hyped” nature of certain cult wines, but how can you do a taste comparison on “Big Wines” with 2 Napas vs an Alexander Valley. Most often than not, AV wines are more feminine than the masculine Napas cabs, and to taste an AV cab after tasting 2 napa cabs probably diminishes the impact of that wine. Why didn’t you include the Silver Oak Napa instaed of the AV? That would have been a more fair blind tasting assement.
November 28, 2007

HuskerJ
I waiting to get done writing my book so I have more time to drink wine.
November 13, 2007

Moose
QOTD: the end of the workday – but hell, that allows me to catch up on some WLTV, so hold it off
November 7, 2007

Dan the Man
Gary, you are so right on the Silver Oak and I’m from California! There is so much better wine out there for my bones.
October 27, 2007

Matt S.
Love the show Gary, just started watching and am loving it. Found out through diggnation and yes I know about the mice wine. You have got to get that on the show and give it a taste. They called you out and now you’ve got to prove yourself. You are always saying you like to widen your pallet, and I can’t think of a better way to do that.

Keep it up.
October 27, 2007

Chris
Happy B-Day Bobby.
Cheers!
October 27, 2007

Mason
QOTD: I am waiting for the next episode of Heroes, and to see if my local wine store is going to be able to get the Boudreaux Cellars wine from Washington state.
October 26, 2007

PaVo
About the wristbands, being a newish Vayniac I was not in the running for the wristbands but since you have so many people and so few wristbands; Randomize it! I dont know how but just randomly pick 600 or however many lucky Vayniacs. (I also think you should save one for the person that suggested the best way to help you determine how to dole them out;))

QOTD: I’m waiting for the skins to upset the pats this weekend. It COULD happen….yeah…maybe.
October 26, 2007

Oregon Sipper
QOTD: I am waiting to graduate with my business degree on December 16th…

Watch out business world!
October 26, 2007

vibemore
Cool episode. Although I must admit I watched them out of order and know that you get sick “tomorrow”. Still it is fun watching the big boys fall. QOTD: I’m a waiting for this weekend to be over…it is the end of a LOOOONG, but good, journey.
October 26, 2007

Ken B.
I’m waiting for the damn Detroit Lions to win the Super Bowl. It’s worse than the Red Sox 87 year curse. We are doomed year in and year out here! Helpppppppppppp!!! GV – That said, you can’t make then win but you can toss me a wrist band!

Muchos Gracias
October 25, 2007

GregS
Gary,
I admire your dedication to the show. Thought you were gonna try to pick-em before you revealed, but nice episode.

QOTD: Free Shipping
October 25, 2007

Guy LaMarca
Hey Gary,

Glad you’re coming back healthy. You have the right idea on what’s important in life…and that, along with your wine knowledge and humor, is why I continue to make WLTV part of my day.

Keep up the great work and PROPS to Bobby for hitting the 40’s! My wife and I are 41 and had our second daughter, Isabella Grace. Life just keeps getting better if you just have the BPP!

Have a great weekend,

Guy (GlaM)
October 25, 2007

Cincinnati Kid
Shouldn’t this get a “do over” cause of your not yet healed cold?
October 25, 2007

Rauri
VA Jiuce, Gary you are confusing us! Some American vegetable juice or Volatile Acidity, or even the VA monster?
October 25, 2007

wildebeest
Gary,

Wow, looks like your 2nd cousin Bobby and I have the same birthday! I just turned 28. I’ll send him something for sure.

QOTD: lol, NV shipping, of course.
October 25, 2007

stoogs
i reckon your most diverse ans should get some, esp. those from Scotland!!
Plus i met Kev and Alex in London, woot!
October 24, 2007

Kevin Galligan
Wristbands: You should give them to people who come up with good ideas for you. Nice idea, right? Wristband please, right here. In all seriousness, I don’t know if I deserve one, but I’ll wear it during gigs. Its a hard rock band. Full disclosure, haven’t done too many gigs lately, but they’re coming soon.

Saw you are sick again today. Take it easy. When you’re back, if you get a chance, do the Green Groves Cab. We picked up some this weekend, at the library. Interested to hear your thoughts.

QOTD: Responses to some consulting proposals. Come on, baby, no whammys.
October 24, 2007

james marinello
esk, esk, esk, esk! The 80’s were cool….but I cut my mullet!! Can’t live in the past baby!! Cool show…I like the parrall of a super hot chick and not convo and a gool lookin chick and great convo!! NICE!!!