California Zinfandel Death Match

California Zinfandel Death Match – Episode #448

April 21, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk explores 3 very serious Zinfandels on the thunder show and talks a little more about his new book!

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“QOTD: Late to comment once again, so Im not sure how I could help book…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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USE A WHITE TABLE CLOTH OR A WHITE NAPKIN ON THE SET . WE COU…” by JIM
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Tres Sabores Rutherford ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel
2005 Neyers Zinfandel High ValleyOther California Red Zinfandel
2005 Ridge Lytton Springs ZinfandelSonoma Red Zinfandel

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403 Responses

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January 10, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Late to comment once again, so Im not sure how I could help book sales. My idea is actually yours, just to have contests. Funny how people will buy things, even expensive things, if they’ve got a shot at winning something. We love to gamble, baby! Being a sweet freak, Id like to see more dessert wines. Maybe a 3-6 puttonyos Hungarian show? Hungary is in my blood, after all.
October 13, 2008

JIM
GARY:

USE A WHITE TABLE CLOTH OR A WHITE NAPKIN ON THE SET . WE COULD SEE THE COLOR BETTER. ITS A MUST IN WINE COMPETITIONS..

JP
August 12, 2008

Mary Baker
Hey, Gary, we have made you an honorary member of The Pepper Rebellion, for your comment “I love TONS of black pepper!” Death to cabalicious, white bread zins! Thanks for a great episode on zin, and good luck with the book.
July 13, 2008

Stapy1
I definately know what you mean about going through “phases” with different varietals of wine. This is my first post, although I have been following winelibrarytv for a couple weeks (I’m late in the game, I know!) Anyways, I have enjoyed viewing past episodes and am glad you keep them all available. It’s funny to watch the progression since the first few episodes. I also ordered my first bottle from winelibrary so hopefully it will arrive in NC in good shape despite the summertime heat!
May 27, 2008

Goncasurus-Rex
you need to get on the report, if you and stephen Colbert hooked up it would be epic. not to mention with a “Colbert bump” your book sales would skyrocket, I dont know how you should accomplish this but its an idea. Ill post on colbert nation that he should have you on and maybe youll get it (but you proly screwed your chances when you when on conan O’brien
May 19, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
I never bought a book Gary. I just don’t feel like it would be the same as watching the thunder show.
May 17, 2008

Vincenzo
Gary – passionate about great Zins — hope the 2006 Neyers futures can match up with the 2005 you enjoyed. Here’s to a pepper base …
May 2, 2008

markie
why didn’t you taste one of the Rosenblums???? I love richard sauret vineyard…try this one!!!
April 30, 2008

Ron
A Cognac/Armagnac show would rock!
April 30, 2008

Grape Expectations
I know this is a late comment, but I’m running behind on my viewing and I’m just catching up.

I know you’re all about the internet(s) but I’d like to put in a word for your friendly neighborhood local independent bookstore! The people who live in your community and scratch out a living competing with the giant booksellers who get all sorts of special treatment from book publishers. (I can say this. I work in the publishing industry.) A place where you can go into the store and actually have a conversation about books.

Anyway, I’m going to support my local booksellers and I’ll be buying my copies when the book actually hits the shelves. I’m hoping there’ll be a book tour and I can get my copies signed by the author! So I hope to see you, Gary, at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle or Village Books in Bellingham–two of the few remaining great independent booksellers.
April 28, 2008

Sharon
QOTD: Well, when I get regular emails from Borders sometimes they have video interviews with the author discussing his/her new book, and that’s a good sales tool there. I will buy 2 copies of your book very soon.
That Neyers looks AWESOME. I do love good Zin. There must be someone in CT I can have it shipped to!
April 28, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD 2,: Peteite Sirah, Gewurztraminer shows!
April 26, 2008

JOEL M
Been on vacation. Got to admit GV. I am a little disappointed you guys never did a Masters show like you promised me by email. Check with Ian, he did say the thursday of Masters week. Oh well. So to request anything else at this point would be useless. I was looking forward to that show. I get the feeling that you only do shows that either make you money or promote something else you are up to. Hence, I won’t be checking in much anymore. Was a big wine fan before you came along. Will be moving on to other sites for my information. Joel M
April 26, 2008

sev
great show, the neyers sounds awesome. the ridge geyserville 2005 was really good too.

QOTD: get yourself on some more tv shows to talk about your book. or get a foodtv person to endorse it on their show.
April 26, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun at show. Need to try that Neyer!
April 26, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD #1: Doing book signings with a tandem tasting at book stores or (more feasibly) in wine shops would be a fantastic way to target your clientÃ¨le, taste a couple of the wines in the book, an sign some books.

QOTD #2: This week: maybe mix it up: one head-to-head battle, one old world 100% varietals vs. new world 100% varietals from the same vintage, maybe a VALUE SPARKLER EPIDODE (right up my alley).
April 26, 2008

Karl Laczko
I’ve liked the (red) Zins I’ve tried so far, plus the Italian Primitivos I’ve had as well – not a variety I have too regularly, but one I’ll keep coming back to.

QOTD 1. Looks like most of the good ones have already been presented. So what marketing commission will we get for giving you these book promo’ ideas?

QOTD 2. No point giving you a suggestion, I’ve been away on business and am only reading this at the end of the week!
April 25, 2008

Big Sig
Gary,

Not sure if you have ever tried Wine Away? I tend to wear my food and drink, makes me enjoy it better, so my girlfried always caries this product. Anyway, it has always worked for us, even on a tuxedo shirt stain. Give it a shot.
April 25, 2008

Ray Crouse
Gary

Great show. I also love Zins. I will have to try the Neyers as I haven’t had that one before.
April 25, 2008

Dan-o
Educational show:
- Pinot Noir from around the world – ORE, CA, Burgundy, NZ
- Petite Sirah from around the world – CA, AUS (Durif)
- Syrah from around the world – Cote Rotie, CA, AUS, South Africa
- Malbec from around the world – FRA, ARG

you get the picture…
April 25, 2008

jaydanahy
Thanks for the Zins….love August Briggs in Calistoga, ever had their Zin Gary? It’s my favorite…

#1. This may have already been said, but why not give away one bottle of each of the 101 to anyone who buys two books and sends the receipts? That would rock.
April 24, 2008

Rory
Ideas: Cabernet Franc – from Virginia? Just had a Corcoran (formerly Waterford) 2005 Cab Franc that was decent. I want so bad for Virginia to come up in the wine world. Maybe a comparison of French vs. Virginia Cab Francs? Like Lambs to the slaughter?
April 24, 2008

yowens
We’re big on Zin, thanks for the show. QOTD: A show on 05′ burgundy
April 24, 2008

lawschooldrunk
wow, I thought zinfindel only came in white!

QOTD: taste some friggin kosher wines with your dad.

and explain why there is a mezuzah on your dad’s door to his office…
April 24, 2008

tom
biodynamic and organic wines…..? argentine malbec…..rose — has their been an all pink line up?