The Halloween Wine Tasting

The Halloween Wine Tasting - Episode #340

October 29, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk jumps into 4 wines the have a little Halloween twist to them and is excited about seeing how the wines show.

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“I thought the Pure Evil was crap too.

QOTD: Can’t think of anything…” by Sev
“I reviewed this wine recently on www.winebeagles.com. You and I must h…” by Grace
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Pure Evil ChardonnayAustralian Chardonnay
2005 Hocus Pocus SyrahOther California Syrah/Shiraz
Seven Deadly ZinsOther California Red Zinfandel
2006 Owen Roe Sinister HandWashington Rhone Blend

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about 4 months ago

Sev
I thought the Pure Evil was crap too.

QOTD: Can’t think of anything that has tricked me recently, but have had plenty of treats! Tried a fancy sake for the first time which was delicious, and had octopus salad.
about 5 months ago

Grace
I reviewed this wine recently on www.winebeagles.com. You and I must have completely different taste when it comes to Zins. Some Zins fall flat and have too much spice on the end (such as the 2002 Ravenswood Monte Rosso Zinfandel I had last night) and some are like sticky sweet fortified fruit bombs like the 2003 Rombauer Napa Valley Zinfandel (purchased at the winery in 2006). I did not get the BMX-burnt rubber thing on this one. In fact, I thought it was really lush and tasty from start to finish! I rated it highly. Right up there with some of my favorite Seghesios. Such a value. I paid $17 for it–I’d love to know where they have it for $13! What a wonderful world of wine this is–everyone is satisfied no matter what… Don’t get me wrong—I respect and value your opinion—but I loved this wine. It was just delicious.
about 6 months ago

Valentin
I was THE BMX kid 25 years ago. I would melt down the whole wheel just by braking in front of the traffic light. You know what I am blathering about, aren’t you? Ok but the thing is more complicated: I am Swiss but the whole thing happended in Germany where I lived then. I got arrested by the German police for not respecting the speed limit! With a BMX bike! Imagine! The whole rubber melted down on the street, so I got accused for violating several environmental protecion laws just because of hitting the brake on my BMX bike! I could go on and on but Gary I have to finish here.
about 8 months ago

Jeff Cleveland
QOTD: Trick - my wife surprised me with a 40th birthday party. Treat - same thing!
about 8 months ago

Matt the Lurker
QOTD - the answer to both is chicks. Oh no he didn’t! Yes girl, he did.
about 8 months ago

Dustin Brown
Howdy, Gary. I’m a lurker coming out of the shadows. You know you love it. I watch your shows mostly as QuickTimes via iTunes, and I couldn’t help but notice that you talk about links and other text that should be showing up on screen, yet I never see them display. Are you guys having problems finding a reliable post production person? I understand that it’s hard, because you do the show daily and you would probably need to find someone who would be willing to do it basically for free. Anyway, I was just curious what the sitch is regarding that.

Best Regards,
Dustin Brown
about 8 months ago

Oregon Sipper
QOTD:….17 when I got my first job. I started my first job on Halloween night…sucked. But I had enough money to buy my own candy now, so that was sweet.
about 8 months ago

Lyn
I was looking forward to the 7 Deadly Zins tasting - because I hated it (Yep, I’m hating on this wine)and I was curious what your take was.

QOTD:
My last trick was in bio 201. I got a 59 on the final after studying like a maniac. The score made me 3 points short of getting a B and a seat on the waiting list for nursing college. GRRR!

My last treat - FREE SHIPPING COUPON ON MY WL ORDER LAST WEEK! Yay Yay Yay! I love, love, loved it so much I ordered TWICE!
about 8 months ago

Stu
This was a great entertaining show. QOTD: Trick: My 4 year old got me with the put your arms above your head I have to check something, and then tickled me. Treat: Ah, this is a family show.
about 8 months ago

MTM
QOTD: Last thing that tricked was a Rufus Stone Shiraz I expected to be pedestrian, but I actually enjoyed quite a bit. Last thing that treated was Free Shipping — Thanks!
about 8 months ago

Alos
The last time I was tricked was during my last philosophy exam with the date of the exam haha, the last treat I received was hmmmmmmmmmmm can’t think of one ;-(.
about 8 months ago

Stephanie
Gary, Happy (almost) Birthday! Mine is Thursday - no wonder I really like you!

Trick: Last year’s birthday when Joel was supposed to be home but wasn’t. No presents, cake or anything!

Treat: Joel WILL be home this year and we WILL take me out to dinner and give me presents!
Cheers,
Stephanie
about 8 months ago

MtnCharlie
Fun show! I have seen the “7″ on the shelves, but the “slick” label had me wary. I am still curious to try it, perhaps more so now. Thanks!

QOTD: Trick: Investing in real-estate. Treat: Hanging out with my kids.
about 8 months ago

David M Roberts
Thanks for the ep, but where the heck was your oak monster costume???
about 8 months ago

Henning
I’ll stop lurkin’ for today!
Thumbs up for the last minutes of this episode… You can’t give better advice about changing the wine world than convincing people to think about the wine a little bit more and working more with your nose!

At least for me, this show combined with corkd (me there: http://corkd.com/people/plastikstuhl/ ) changed my wine world step by step…

As a result, a friend of mine and me now scedule dates for drinking wine together and talk about it. I can recommend this to anybody who wants to get a bit more into wine: talk, talk, talk! Share your taste and experiences… That can change your wine world too.

And talking about community:
I want one of those wristbands… there must be at least one piece left, right?!

cheers!
about 8 months ago

Dave
I had the Sinister Hand the other day and totally thought it was an over-done fruit bomb. Tasted like grenadine to me…too much sugar in the washington state wines i’ve tried so far.
about 8 months ago

wayno da wino
YOOO GARY !!
Coooool Episode !! Niiiice Spit-Bucket !
Dhey had da right name (Pure Evil) for dat
1st wine.

QOTD: Might have to THINK (Oh No!) on dhis one!?
about 8 months ago

Dorian
Last year Trick or Treating I was 18. Got lots of bad looks from people. Tried going when I was 20 one week before halloween telling the houses it was a new holiday for older kids, got some fruit, chocolate syrup and laundry detergent. It was at that point we realized it might be more fun to go Christmas Caroling. Man did that confuse people.
about 8 months ago

Nuno Teixeira
Holy Crap! Look at the size of that spit bucket! That EVIL label has got to be one of the sweetest design ideas I’ve seen! How so perfectly evily goodness it is. Even though you’re droppin the pass-bomb on EVIL, the artist in me refuses to NOT take on this challenge. I mean flip the text vertically: LIVE my friends, LIVE. You can’t live without trying something you’re gonna hate: How can you know “good” without knowing “evil”. Man I should do a commercial for them…

There hasn’t really been a wine I LOVED yet, so I’ll give this sucker a go! (XOXO nearly made my tongue retreat up my nasal canal early this month).

Why the hell does the “7″ in 7 Deadly Zins have a halo over it!? It’s not “7 Holy Virues”… Cool label still though. I’m loving this episode :). I used to be a massive BMX rider. There’s a hill in the bark two blocks away that kicked my ass big time.

Thanks for the Halloween treat!
about 8 months ago

Mike L
If you had an hour long show, wouldn’t you need guests? Like the late nite guys do?

QOTD: Tricked: Just now..I ordered a mild salsa burrito bol from Chipotle and it was hot as heck!
Treat: The gallon of water I just drank to restore feeling in my tongue.
about 8 months ago

Todd Smith
Yeah!! Lets make it an hour. We all know we love the wine. Make time for it!
about 8 months ago

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
Nice wristband rant Gary… if i get mine today or tomorrow, it will SOOO come to Phoenix and SanFran with me this weekend! You’ll get pics when the wristband travels with me!

QOTD:
Last thing that tricked me: I’ve been looking for a roommate and I thought I had found a great girl to move in with, but the day before I was supposed to sign a bunch of paperwork, she backed out on me! I thought she was reliable and trustworthy, but she totally had me tricked.

Last thing that treated me: Shared a bottle of Jackson-Triggs 2004 Late Harvest Vidal with my boyfriend last night. What a treat!
about 8 months ago

Wednesday
I wish that zin makers would spend more effort on wine rather than their marketing.

Trick: The HR department specializes in it.
Treat: By people who love to bake and to show kung-fu movies.
about 8 months ago

Jayhitek
QOTD: My wife.. With kid #2.
about 8 months ago

cgf
good episode gary. So, to review 1) trust your palate, 2) try new things, and 3) think. I like it.

QOTD: Last time i was tricked was A-Rod saying he liked playing in NY. Last time I was treated was a great dinner this weekend for my sister’s birthday.

keep up the ghoul work.