Archive for February, 2008

Laid Back Friday With Wines From The Finger Lakes - Episode #409

February 15, 2008

On a laid back Friday Gary Vaynerchuk tries 2 wines from New York State.

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  • “I met Hermann in the early 70’s when he and I (and my wife) lived in C…” by Jim Ford
  • “Yeah NY State! When I went home to Buffalo recently, I bought both of…” by CBone
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Herman Wiemer GewurztraminerNew York Gewurztraminer play review at cork'd
2006 Herman Wiemer Dry RieslingNew York Riesling play review at cork'd

Up And Coming Pinot Noir - Episode #408

February 14, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk today treats himself to 3 up and coming Pinot Noir’s from Oregon.

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  • “Actually took the time to scroll down and see that two comments prior …” by Yutskydoozle
  • “Sippin on an Argyle 2006 ($21): Cherries, Bacon Fat, Leather… that’s…” by Yutskydoozle
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Domaine Coteau Pinot NoirOregon Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Eieio Pinot Noir Cuvee EOregon Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2005 Lachini Giselle Pinot NoirOregon Pinot Noir play review at cork'd

Under The Radar, Merlot - Episode #407

February 13, 2008

Gary today looks at Merlots from 3 different regions. Is Merlot a wine which people have forgotten about?

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  • “Hey, Josh in Burgundy, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. Anybo…” by Oakmon’s BF
  • “I haven’t responded in a while but obviously I need to respond to th…” by Oakmon’s BF
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2002 Grapes Of Roth MerlotNew York Merlot play review at cork'd
2003 Chateau Beausejour BecotSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2004 Long Shadows PedestalWashington Red Meritage play review at cork'd

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Cabernet Franc From Different Places - Episode #406

February 12, 2008

Gary tastes 3 very serious Cabernet Franc wines 2 from Loire valley and one from California.

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  • “I recently blind tasted a 2005 Domaine Belliviere Rouge-Gorge Pineau d…” by Jeff
  • “I came back to watch this episode again and remembered drinking a Doma…” by Harry
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Amirault Bourguiel La CoudrayeBourgueil play review at cork'd
2004 Olek-mery Chinon Des TireauxChinon play review at cork'd
2005 Larkin Cabernet FrancNapa Cabernet Franc play review at cork'd

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American Wineries With Non American Grapes - Episode #405

February 11, 2008

Thought it would be so fun to try a few wines from the New World using grapes form the old world!

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  • “I was disappointed to see the poor showing of the Alban Rousasane as l…” by Lawrence Leichtman
  • “Manage to make my girlfriend feel special on Valentines despite her be…” by Josh in Burgundy
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Swanson Pinot GrigioNapa Pinot Gris/Grigio/Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Ash Hollow GewurztraminerOregon Gewurztraminer play review at cork'd
2005 Alban RoussaneOther California White Rhone V play review at cork'd

Laid back Friday with a Faugeres - Episode #404

February 8, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk on a laid back Friday looks at 2 wines from Faugeres.

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  • “Never had a Faugeres - now I’ll have to find one!…” by Jason S.
  • “I am a big fan of Southern France wines. I opened a Vacqueyras last ni…” by Dan-o
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Leon Barral FaugeresLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd
2004 Leon Barral Faugeres JadisLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd

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A Journey Of Wines From California To Canada - Episode #403

February 7, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk has many SPECIAL GUESTS in what is easily a classic WLTV episode!

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  • “I just saw this episode for the first time today. Absolutely CLASSIC….” by Mike
  • “so you guys talked about wineries using other fruits ( not their own) …” by Marc
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Rockbridge White Riesling play review at cork'd
2003 Grape Ranch Carmel Valley Merlot play review at cork'd
Chateau aux Arc American Syrah play review at cork'd
2003 Osoyoos Larose Grand Vin play review at cork'd

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Searching For Wines Under $10 That Bring The Thunder - Episode #402

February 6, 2008

We are always seeking deals for the Vayniacs and on todays show I think we are lined up for some, but you never do know, We have gone 0-3 many times before!

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  • “I sniffed! Than again, I always watch the show while drinking somethi…” by jdl8r
  • “i made a sniffy sniff. but i took a sniffy sniff from my own glass of …” by Kevin
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Castle Rock Columbia Valley MerlotWashington Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Espelt SauloOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Tours De La RoqueLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd

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Portugal and South West France, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence - Episode #401

February 5, 2008

I am very passionate about these areas, so much that I have rearranged the Wine Library floor plan and we added more spots to add to our selections, today I yap about them and layout a blueprint for future shows!

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  • “QOTD: Fresh scallops from Great Mercury Island (40min boat ride from h…” by StevoVino
  • “Great show!
    Love the “different wines” from unsung regions.
    I think …” by Dan-o
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Domaine Baubiac ViognierLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd
2005 Carm DouroOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2005 Domaine Bila Haut Occultum LapidemLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd
2004 Laplace MadiranMadiran play review at cork'd

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The Giants Won The Super Bowl And It’s Episode 400

February 4, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the Spread the Thunder contest and shares some random thoughts.

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  • “QOTD: 42 Below baby! Good ol’ kiwi vodka.

    Congrats on 400 episodes…” by StevoVino

  • “QOTD: A vodka distilled from soy, simply called “3″. It brings the …” by Dustin
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Vodkas tasted in this episode:

Bison Grass Vodka play
O2 Sparkling Vodka play
Herb’s Dill Leaf Vodka play

Wine tasted in this episode:

2005 Mischief And Mayhem Bourgogne RougeBourgogne Rouge play review at cork'd

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