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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“why didn’t you taste one of the Rosenblums???? I love richard sauret v…” by markie
“A Cognac/Armagnac show would rock!…” by Ron
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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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about 2 weeks ago

markie
why didn’t you taste one of the Rosenblums???? I love richard sauret vineyard…try this one!!!
about 2 weeks ago

Ron
A Cognac/Armagnac show would rock!
about 2 weeks ago

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.
about 2 weeks ago

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!
about 2 weeks ago

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD 2,: Peteite Sirah, Gewurztraminer shows!
about 2 weeks ago

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
about 3 weeks ago

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.
about 3 weeks ago

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun at show. Need to try that Neyer!
about 3 weeks ago

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 clientèle, 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).
about 3 weeks ago

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!
about 3 weeks ago

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.
about 3 weeks ago

Ray Crouse
Gary

Great show. I also love Zins. I will have to try the Neyers as I haven’t had that one before.
about 3 weeks ago

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…
about 3 weeks ago

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.
about 3 weeks ago

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?
about 3 weeks ago

yowens
We’re big on Zin, thanks for the show. QOTD: A show on 05′ burgundy
about 3 weeks ago

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…
about 3 weeks ago

tom
biodynamic and organic wines…..? argentine malbec…..rose — has their been an all pink line up?
about 3 weeks ago

cheech
Gary, drink your wine do not spit , it makes the show and you more interesting…anyway love ya, peace
about 3 weeks ago

SkinnySteve
Have you done a Whiskey tasting? I’d like to see you compare single malt, blended, etc, and describe the characteristics of each type.
about 3 weeks ago

tuscanbob
as far as stuff to do in future shows, those head to head showdowns are awesome. Those matchups of same variety from different regions are very interesting and the shorter format I think is better.
about 3 weeks ago

tuscanbob
dude…Tres ‘Sabros’? c’mon….it’s ’sah-BOR-ays’…Three Flavors for pete’s sake.

anyway, QOTD: gotta get the talk show circuit crankin’.
about 3 weeks ago

normanzo
QTD1: Perhaps a couple of your sports heroes could give an endorsement of your book? Once the reviews get indexed on the social networking sites, the book could potentially get some big traffic.

QTD2: idea for this week…kind of late in the week for a suggestion, but are there any wines from your early reviews that you would like to revisit –after 2 years additional aging in the bottle? Can 2 years make a significant difference?
about 3 weeks ago

TonyStro
get on “The Man Show”. Is that still on the air??
about 3 weeks ago

SoCal
QOTD: I think that you should do an episode some of the wines from the book.