Nero D’avola Wines – Episode #385

January 14, 2008

This is not Corvo people, Nero has taken a big jump in quality and today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 4 wines to see whats up.

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“Gary…you have to try Cossentino…by far one of the finest Neros aro…” by Nino
“I live in Marsala, home of the great Grillo, Inzolia, Nero D’Avola gra…” by Dea
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Terre Borboniche Nero D’avolaSicilia IGT
Regaleali RossoSicilia IGT
Morgante Nero D’avolaSicilia IGT
2002 Tasca D’almerita Rosso Del ConteSicilia IGT

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July 14, 2009

Nino
Gary…you have to try Cossentino…by far one of the finest Neros around under 25 bucks!
March 17, 2009

Dea
I live in Marsala, home of the great Grillo, Inzolia, Nero D’Avola grapes and amazing wines.

I guess that means I am on a permanent wine vacation. Come visit us! Beatiful scenery, amazing food and even more amazing wines.
xo Dea
January 4, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
If I didnt have plans on taking a trip to Florida, Id love to visit the WL. To think 3 years ago I was in Elizibeth, NJ, and had no idea you guys existed! Of course I wasnt collecting/drinking wine then so its moot. QOTD: Since Im from Washington, a good ol’ weekend trip to Walla Walla or Yakima…. maybe both!
September 13, 2008

Allan
Gary, just sitting here with my wife and enjoying a bottle of 2005 Santa Anastasia ‘Contempo’ Nero D’Avola and watching your show. QOTD: wine vacation – based on your recommendation of Pomum Cellars, we vacationed in Yakima Valley. The wines were excellent and we enjoyed the area. BTW we picked up two magnums of 2005 Shya red. Javier, wine wine maker, was an excellent host. Great recommendation and keep up the good work.
June 1, 2008

Philip
I have a great Nero D’avola from my family’s vinyard in Sicily that I am bringing to the states to sell. I would love to have you taste this wine…and the other varieties…

Phil
April 3, 2008

micky schotts
QOTD: The wife is running a marathon in the Napa area in May with some friends. The spouses (including me) will cheer and hold up glasses of heavily oaked cabernet at the finish line. Then we shall go do some tastings.

ps. fell a little behind on the episodes, but I will catch up, I just need to devote a whole week to wltv.
February 27, 2008

ValerieM
QOTD: Planned wine vacation is for my 10th wedding anniversary (Sept.), to France.
February 13, 2008

G Man
Worst scenario? Nah! Best scenario. After destroying G-Bay, Gints topple Bill Bellacheat’s Patsy’s, making 18-1 the worst record in the NFL! Stick to wine Gary, its less painful than bleeding green!
February 2, 2008

ChezJosh
My wine vacation is going to be drinking it every chance I get, seeking out the new, different, and unfamiliar, and taking the very initial steps towards wine/sommelier certification.
January 25, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
I am living currently in a permanent wine vacation, however I am really excited for our planned trip to Bordeaux in April. We are cyclotouring the wine areas, which could get interesting.
January 21, 2008

Brad O
Another great show.
I have an employee who runs a travel business in Sicily. I will have to talk to her about wine.
QOTD. Stellenbosch South Africa in April. Walla Walla in May and Finger Lakes of NY in September.
January 20, 2008

malliemcg
Loving the intro, although tbh I was kinda looking forward to seeing Mott run with the show! More Mott! More Mott!

Vacation this year will be my honey moon , not long to go, bring on March!
January 20, 2008

thefaamakesmedrink
Hey GV,

How did you get George Clooney to open today’s show? And why was he decked out in Giant’s garb? Was his Dolphin outfit at the dry cleaners?

Just wondering,

Roger Goodell
January 19, 2008

mikeyrad
One of our favorite everyday wines is Colosi Nero d’Avola ($8 bones). Nothing earthshattering, just the typical chocolate cherries with some nice pepper on the finish. QOTD: We’re going to Seattle in June for a conference and were going to explore Washington State for a few days afterward. Any winery suggestions?
January 19, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show, love learning about different Italian Wines!

Q:I’m afraid I spend all my wine vacation money on wine. I’ve never been to Jersey, but if I get there WL will be on list of stops for sure.
January 18, 2008

Tad
I’m ususally a fan of you GV, but calling out Brett Favre is forcing me to take a sabatical from your show. Poor form GV, poor form.
January 17, 2008

Elliot Essman
Planned wine trip – Santa Ynez in April.
January 17, 2008

bob c
Probably not a true vacation, so to speak, but will probably take a weekend trip and do the wine festival at Watkins Glen in July, and a day trip along the Niagara wine trail also.
January 17, 2008

Ina V-G
QOTD: We are planning on doing a group/couples trip to Sonoma in Sept. to pick grapes and then in May 09 go and blend our own wine.
January 16, 2008

MisterA
I think we’ll try to make it up to Washington this year, but I’ll have to convince her its for hiking and relaxing then just happen to pull up to a winery.
January 16, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: Some friends are getting married in Mountain View this summer so we’ll swing up to Napa and Sonoma for a few days. For 2009, it’s all about the Vayniac Cab. Is there going to be a release party in 2009?

I’m out of the rhythm now, I haven’t watch WLTV in so long!
January 16, 2008

james marinello
Cool show about a region I know nothing about!

Qotd – haven’t fully decided but seattle for the taste washington, plus to had with GV!! you better make that happen!! there is an up and coming area here in WA call chelan that I’ll check out to. Hopefully many more but those fo sho!!
January 16, 2008

JK from WV
MOTT, LINK IT UP!!!!!!! HOW BOUT MY BOY AMAD BRADSHAW. He’s tough as a pine knot. I say they run and roll on the frozen tundra this week.
January 16, 2008

Dan
Hey Gary my 2008 wine trip… planning it for the end of the year maybe november/december. Leaving Sydney and over a couple of weeks drive to Adelaide. Taking in everything from Canberra wine regions to the Coonawarra and everything in between ( looking forward to: Mornington Peninsula, Barossa, Langhorne Creek, Adelaide Hills, Clair Valley, Yarra Valley)…
January 16, 2008

BW
QOTD – Going to Spain for 2 weeks; 1 week on cycling in the Girona region (focus on cycling) then 1 week in the Rioja region – some riding, more wine drinking. Might get out to my folks in Oregon for a quick visit & drop by some Willamette producers.