Archive for December, 2007

New Years Eve Wine Tasting With No Champagne – Episode #381

December 31, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk has one last episode in 2008 and thanks all of you for the support and for being a part of the Thunder show.

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  • “Just going through some old episodes that I have not seen and this one…” by Thomas Moore
  • “Happy New Year to everyone at WLTV! Loved the photo montage, if I wou…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Cartuxa Pera Manca WhiteOther Portuguese White Wine play review at cork'd

Washington State Wines On Display Again – Episode #380

December 28, 2007

Everyone knows what Gary thinks of Washington State wines so you can imagine his excitement to do this show!

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  • “QOTD: Educate my palette!…” by richardvinifera
  • “GV…you crushed it in your tasting notes of the Nicholas Cole Camille…” by MikeM
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Artist SeriesWashington Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
2003 Nicholas Cole Cellars CamilleWashington Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2004 Chat.st Michelle Ethos SyrahWashington Syrah play review at cork'd
2003 Cougar Crest Syrah ReserveWashington Syrah play review at cork'd

A Grab Bag Of Wines On The Thunder Show – Episode #379

December 27, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down and tastes through a few wines and gives you his thoughts.

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  • “QOTD: Yes, yes, Schloss Johannisberg 2005 Riesling Kabinett Red top, a…” by richardvinifera
  • “Yay for Joh Jos Prum. I have 2 bottles of the 2005 Wehnlur Somelhur A…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Spice Route PinotageSouth African Pinotage play review at cork'd
2005 Black Wing ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2003 Chat La Tour CarnetOther Red Bordeaux play review at cork'd
2004 J.j. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese RieslingGerman Riesling play review at cork'd

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Beaujolais And Steak Plus Gary Rants About Individuality – Episode #378

December 26, 2007

Beaujolais and Steak are not 2 things that come to mind but today Gary pairs them up to see what happens and draws the winner of the Silver Oak 6 liter bottle.

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  • “You Made Some Good Points There. I Did a Search on the Topic and Found…” by Braziel
  • “Those steaks looked gooooooooooood!!! Time to take a quick break from …” by Thomas Moore
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Jadot Moulin A Vent Chateau St. JacquesCru Beaujolais play review at cork'd
2006 Matassa Cuvee Marguerite BlancSouthwest France play review at cork'd

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Christmas Wine Tasting Episode – Episode #377

December 24, 2007

The Christmas pack of wine is here, sit back relax and enjoy this very special Thunder Show with Gary Vaynerchuk.

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  • “Merry Christmas a year late, Gary and everyone at WLTV! Thanks for an…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “I bought the Ch de callac a while back, and promised myself I would re…” by Sev
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Chateau De Callac Graves BlancOther White Bordeaux play review at cork'd
2005 Chateau De Lavagnac RougeOther Red Bordeaux play review at cork'd
2005 Chateau Moulin De LavaudPomerol play review at cork'd
2005 Chateau Callac Prestige RougeGraves/Pessac-Leognan play review at cork'd

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Power Friday Tasting, Buckle Up! – Episode #376

December 21, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with some of the most anticipated wines of the year. These cult and sought after wines make for an awesome Friday Show!

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  • “Another great episode with some palate tickling wines! 4 out 5 isnt b…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “this was a really good episode. i appreciate the concentration ! do th…” by CaseyLee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Mahi Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Fisher Whitneys ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2005 Quinta Do Crasto Douro Reserva Old VinesOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2005 El Nido ClioOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Quintessa RedNapa Red Meritage play review at cork'd

Merlot, Now What? Serious Merlot On The Thunder Show – Episode #375

December 20, 2007

Bashed by Hollywood a few years ago and seemingly finding it’s footing Gary checks up on some Merlot today!

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  • “QOTD: Watching WLTV episodes and my Scrubs season 1 dvds. :D …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “own futures in bordeaux?…” by cheech
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Wines tasted in this episode:

1999 Clarendon Hills Brookman MerlotAustralian Merlot play review at cork'd
2001 Newton Epic MerlotNapa Merlot play review at cork'd
2002 Engel Family MerlotNapa Merlot play review at cork'd

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Jeffrey Davies Talks About French Wines – Episode #374

December 19, 2007

Today Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with THE Jeffrey Davies and talks about France, Life and value in Bordeaux. This is a great episode and shows the respect Gary has for JD.

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  • “Nice champagne….. I just pictured myself in Paris drinking this……..” by Eder
  • “Awesome guest…nice to have very knowledgeable guest in the show……..” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Aiguilhe QuerreOther Red Bordeaux play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau FaizeauSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2002 Chateau BellevueOther Red Bordeaux play review at cork'd
Legras Brut Rose ChampagneFrench Brut Rose

play review at cork'd

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Wines From Ribera Del Duero In Spain – Episode #373

December 18, 2007

Today Gary explores the wines of Ribera one of the most exciting regions in the world!

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  • “The Thunder Show has opened up new vistas in a lot of ways. The most …” by Phredd
  • “QOTD: Trying dry rieslings after the under the radar tip off from WLTV…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Urban RiberaRibera Del Duero play review at cork'd
2004 Emilio Moro Ribera Del DueroRibera Del Duero play review at cork'd
2001 Bodegas Aster CrianzaRibera Del Duero play review at cork'd

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Steak And Wine Episode – Episode #372

December 17, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a few wines that go with steaks and looks for the right deal!

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  • “QOTD: Medium. Love the contest concept, even if I’m two YEARS too lat…” by Phredd
  • “QOTD: Rare, or if the steak has just come out of the fridge, medium ra…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Tapestry ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2005 Tir Na Nog GrenacheAustralian Grenache play review at cork'd
2004 Piedra Hill Purple Label Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2002 D’arenberg Noble RieslingAustralian Dessert Wine

play review at cork'd

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