Archive for December, 2007

Friday With A Twist – Episode #371

December 14, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 wine selected by his very special guest on the thunder show today. Gary also makes a huge annoucement!

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  • “That was epic! Fun, fun stuff, and nice find with the hundred-buck ch…” by Phredd
  • “Great episode, DK touching on politics but keeping it vino centric! QO…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Rouquette E Cazes XistoOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2001 Pian Cornello Riserva Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino

play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Clos L`eglise PomerolPomerol play review at cork'd

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Tasting Some Bubbly At Blue Ribbon – Episode #370

December 13, 2007

Wrapping up the NYC wine tour Gary Vaynerchuk pays a visit to the Blue Ribbon Wine Bar.

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  • “QOTD: Oops, forgot Boekenhoutskloof’s ‘The Wolftrap’ Syrah/Mourvedre/V…” by richardvinifera
  • “QOTD: One of the best syrahs I have had is the Gemtree Tadpole Shiraz …” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Gaston Chiquet play review at cork'd
Pierre Peters Cuvee ReserveFrench Brut Nonvintage

play review at cork'd
Jean Milan play review at cork'd

New York City Wine Tour Day 2 – Episode #369

December 12, 2007

Continuing with the NYC wine tour Gary Vaynerchuk stops by the Cafe Carlylse and tastes some wines with William Rhodes.

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  • “QOTD: Got a few bottles of F. Bonnet 1999 champagne, not sure how much…” by richardvinifera
  • “Another fun episode. The glasses are a little pricey, but its still i…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

1990 Aigle Vouvray play review at cork'd
2004 Ici/ La- Bas Les Reveles Pinot NoirOther California Pinot Noir

play review at cork'd
2004 The Carlyle play review at cork'd
2002 Grand Puy Lacoste

play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

New York City Wine Tour – Episode #368

December 11, 2007

The Thunder Show goes on the road again on a wine tour of New York City. Gary’s first stop is Shelly’s and tastes some wine with Andre Mack.

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  • “Liked the concept for this episode and am looking forward to the next …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “QOTD: Easy one, Dino in Washington DC takes the cake….” by Tooch
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Once Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2004 Sandro Fay Rosso di Valtellina

play review at cork'd
2002 La Spinetta Barbaresco play review at cork'd

Box Wine Tasting – Episode #367

December 10, 2007

Can box wine be good? That is a question that maybe taking a very interesting spin in a new direction, as more and more under 25 year old wine drinkers enter the wine market wineries are thinking of new ways to brand to that demo and today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes some of the newer efforts in the market.

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  • “Boxed wine are major in Sweden too. But there is a best before date ru…” by Anders
  • “An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than a…” by binocular camera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Bandit Pinot Grigio play review at cork'd
2006 Bota Box Chadonnay

play review at cork'd
2004 Cuvee de Pena play review at cork'd
2005 Thirsty Lizard Shiraz

play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

New Zealand White Wine And A Book – Episode #366

December 7, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk has a very special guest on the thunder show and we talk about NZ wines!

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  • “Great show and guest. I like the guy and just might have to look into…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “QOT: My favourite pie? So here is my grandma’s recipe I’m making publi…” by Valentin
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Allan Scott RieslingNew Zealand Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Hunters Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

play review at cork'd
2006 Sherwood Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd

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Valpolicella Wines From Italy – Episode #365

December 6, 2007

Italian red wines are always among the most sought after however these wonderful efforts from the Venato go very unnoticed!

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  • “Adrian aka AnGkEr:
    Amarone is made from the same grape varieties as V…” by Fredly
  • “What’s the difference between Amarone and Valpolicella?…” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Allegrini ValpolicellaValpolicella play review at cork'd
2003 Mazzi Valpolicella PoiegaValpolicella

play review at cork'd
2005 Zardini Valpolicella SuperioreValpolicella play review at cork'd

Wine Racks, Coolers And Rooms All On Display Today – Episode #364

December 5, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk goes on tour and shows the viewers out there a few different options on how to store your wines.

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  • “Seriously one of the best episodes youve ever done. I love wine cella…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “Great episode Gary! Lots of great information, ideas and just plain c…” by John D.
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Wines tasted in this episode:

1992 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne play review at cork'd
1988 Chateau Certan de May

play review at cork'd

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Gary’s Wines Of Choice If He Had Gone Shopping – Episode #363

December 4, 2007

This could be a lot of fun, Gary Vaynerchuk breaks down into consumer mode and picks out a few things he would have picked if he went into a wine shop in another city like Madison, Wisconsin or San Fran.

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  • “QOTD: Jewel Food Stores, a staple in the Chicagoland area.

    I dunno …” by Karen

  • “ooo 0 for 3 is tough. I like the way you look at it though.

    QOTD: …” by A dumb Rhine king

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Nora AlbarinoSpanish Albarino play review at cork'd
2006 Vina Chocalan CarmenereChile Carmenere

play review at cork'd
2002 Marques De Grinon Petit VerdotOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd

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Kosher, South West France And Spanish Wine On This Monday – Episode #362

December 3, 2007

Gary has 3 wines that he has promised to taste so on this glorious Monday after a huge Jets win and a great weekend with the Vayniacs at Crushpad he tastes away! Also a Huge Contest announcement!

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  • “QOTD: Texas Longhorn in Stockholm. Ribs, corn, slaw and some fries tha…” by richardvinifera
  • “QOTD: At this little restaurant near me called Cafe Juanita. I go th…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Yarden Cabernet SauvignonIsraeli Kosher Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Castano SolaneraOther Spanish Red Wine

play review at cork'd
2003 Saint Jean Du Barroux L’oligoceneVentoux/Luberon/Nimes play review at cork'd

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