A Grab Bag Of Wines On The Thunder Show

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.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(341) Leave a comment ›

“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
View all 341 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

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

Links mentioned in todays episode.

341 Responses

Pages: « 14 … 11 10 9 8 7 6 [5] 4 3 2 1 » Show All

December 27, 2007

TROC
I grew up on German Riesling’s. Just tried a Beringer 04 dry Riesling that was incredibly surprising for Kalifornia, get it if you can. God I love being on Vacation. Cheers to all!
December 27, 2007

Alos
Actually over 100 Rieslings German wines were the first I got into due to my heritage.
December 27, 2007

Marshall
OOTD:I’ve had ton! Some are great, some are ok, but alot of them are appalling. I actually like australian riesling, when I’m in the mood for a dry white.
December 27, 2007

Evan
Yes, Yes, they rock. I keep them in the house for any friends who like sweeter style wines. BA and TBA are great.
December 27, 2007

BobbyTiger
Yes…….and no. Not a big fan. Sucking on a cube of sugar gives me about the same comfort level.
December 27, 2007

Kevin Ko-val-chik
QOTD: Yes and no. But that will change after Monday.
December 27, 2007

Evil Homer
QOTD: Yes and Yes and in fact I was looking at the picking up for my cellar the 2005 version of the JJ Prum this weekend.
December 27, 2007

Kathryn
QOTD: Yes and Yes. My mother is a HUGE Riesling fan. I was actually talking to her and my wine-buff uncle about the Riesling/Steak combo and they both got a stunned and then “Hmmmm…” look on their faces. I have a feeling they will be trying that out very soon!
December 27, 2007

BWicked
I don’t drink them regularly, but have had
many good Rieslings, and they can pair
well with many first courses.
It was actually a 1976 German Riesling that
opened my eyes (or palate) to fine wines.
December 27, 2007

chenrys
Great show…we’ll have to look for the Pinotage and the Shiraz. As for Riesling…that’s always a favorite around here…

QOTD: Big YES! And I don’t know how many.
December 27, 2007

Brandon M
QOTD….In the last year, because of WLTV I have collected a ton of German Rieslings, I have only popped one and liked it very much. I’m letting them age a little and then will pop in the future!
December 27, 2007

Jason Chu
QOTD: nope and nope

Thanks for the review on 2006 Nora Albarino, I loved it tremendously the pineapple feeling was a new thing to me.
December 27, 2007

Todd Smith
German Rielsing is what got me drinking white wine. Many years ago it was all red until I had some of the 2001 German Rieslings. They showed me how complex a white wine can be. I still have a couple 2001 Germans in the cooler. I should find their currrent vintage counterparts and do a compartive tasting.
December 27, 2007

Aaron
Yes and yes. LOVE German Riesling (and German wine in general).

COME ON give us a Mott Link it up tee!!!!!
December 27, 2007

Jake K
no, no, im thinking of trying one soon, they look very interesting
December 27, 2007

Fiorentina!
THANK YOU! I don’t know how many guys I run into at my work that say, “I’m looking for a sweet wine from Germany that my girlfriend likes.” Then I’ll say, “Oh, Rieslings…the Germans make the best Rieslings….which one would you like?” Then they’ll say, “Ah..I don’t care…I don’t drink that Foo-Foo %$#!!!!!”
It’s sad….
QotD –
I’ve had more German Rieslings than I can remember…I usually have Spatlese or Kabinett….actually..now that I think about it… I don’t think I’ve had a TBA or BA before. I’ll have to try one soon.
December 27, 2007

BobM
Great episode again, Gary. But sometime I’d like to help you out with your German pronunciations. They make me wince mentally. I’ve had several vintages of the PrÃ¼m, and year in and year out, the wine is delicious.

I’m going to have to look for the Black Wing. A somewhat higher alcohol level generally doesn’t trouble me much, and so it sounds like an absolute steal for me.
December 27, 2007

jack
qotd: yes and yes…and i’ve got 2 mixed cases of 2005 in the cellar! can’t say riesling is underrated because it’s not. recent vintages have all been outstanding and scored appropriately. however, it’s definitely overlooked by most wine drinkers out there and undervalued. good for those of us who are into riesling!.
December 27, 2007

JordanW
QOTD: No, No. Where should I start? Canada has some kickass Rieslings too… a little closer to home.
December 27, 2007

paraace
yes and yes ! Schmitt Sohne “Relax” is decent wine for about $7 (bones)
December 27, 2007

Joe
QOTD: 1. St. Urbans Hof Reisling Kabinett
2. Relax Reisling (does that count?)
3. Thats about it
December 27, 2007

Dr. Dan
In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, I used to drink lots of Rieslings. For the price, they were very good and very inexpensive. Since then, I’ve gotten away from them, but WLTV has caused me to re-familiarize myself with the Riesling grape. They’re very food friendly wines and bring a lot of complexity to the table.
December 27, 2007

KVolk
QOTD: No and No but I am willing to learn.

Thanks for covering that shiney head today…
December 27, 2007

Cosanostra
As of June I had not tried any German wines, then lucked into attending a Riesling distributor event and tasted through ~40 2006 vintage German wines from a dozen producers. From Kabinett through Auslese ending with an amazingly intense dessert wine (Trockenbeerenauslese) made from hand selected vine dried grapes. It was a fantastic introduction.
December 27, 2007

DavidB
qotd: Yes I have had more then two, but have not had one in a long time. Not since I was in Germany years ago…sad but true