Some Wines At The Blue Ribbon

Some Wines At The Blue Ribbon – Episode #467

May 16, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk goes on the road today and tastes some wines at one of his favorite places, The Blue Ribbon Wine Bar.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Compagni Portis Vineyard GewÃ¼rztraminer
2004 Mercouri Estate RedOther Greek Red Wine
2006 Brewer Clifton Rio Vista Pinot Noir

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May 16, 2008

Ryan W
QOTD – Bruno’s Wine bar in Springfield MO is a pretty chill place to come and have a wine with some friends.
May 16, 2008

jaredlevy
Good episode Gary..hope you’re enjoying yourself in sunny Turks & Caicos.

Qotd: favorite wine bar would have to be Landmarc in the Time Warner Center, although I dont realy know if it qualifies as a Wine Bar…its just that their concept on wine is that it is integral with dinner and shouldn’t cost alot! They do alot of half bottles and full bottles for very little markup to allow the regular consumer to try wines he otherwise wouldn’t.
May 16, 2008

GrapeStuff
Good ep, GV. To be honest, have not been to many wine bars, and the ones I have been to just have not done it for me. Guess I need to look harder.
May 16, 2008

mrzitro
QOTD: never been to a wine bar
May 16, 2008

The Ben
I’ve never been to a wine bar, and honestly wouldn’t know where to look for one. Yellow Pages, guide me away!
May 16, 2008

Malphas
QotD: I have no favorite wine bar, yet.
May 16, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Wine bar…I thought that was your house Gary…..because you can roll like that….
May 16, 2008

Dustin
I am an iTunes lurker, but not anymore since I just left a comment. So please stop yelling at me. I don’t have a favorite wine bar but I’m sure all of the places mentioned above are great, especially the Scottsdale one (hometown).
May 16, 2008

jjb
In San Francisco make sure to check out Parea. Have a chat with the owners, Nicole and Telly Topakas, they are great hosts. Nice variety and particularly good selection of greek wines.
May 16, 2008

CBone
Great Show Gary, as always.

Bardeo in Washington DC is a great wine bar, if you’re ever in town.

Sad about R Mondavi, but he did so very much for our country’s wines. A life well lived, to be sure.
May 16, 2008

Christophe - Titus Vineyards
Personally, I like the wine bar at my house, I’ll always find something I like there. If I have to pick a couple spots I would say in the US, Wine&Roses in NYC and Grape Escape in Asheville NC. Outside of the country, pick one; If I’m there drinking wine it’s my new favorite for the night til the next place.
May 16, 2008

Alex the Wineguy
Best wine bar that I’ve been to so far has been the Dean & Deluca’s in Charlotte, NC. They have so many differnet flights of wines to chose from and a great wine shop to along with the wine bar.
May 16, 2008

Nick P
Tria in Philadelphia.
May 16, 2008

Scott EJ
Have a great vaca.

QOTD: The old Pops for Champaign in Chi.
May 16, 2008

Withnail
Farewell Bob
May 16, 2008

Brian
Again another great show…Ive became addicted to your show.

I have never been to a wine bar. Guess im going ot have to be on the look out for one. Too bad more of the bars I go to dont serve wine. The other day, you mentioned wine with steak, sadly all i had was some chardonnay, its oaky, but it made me think old camp ground cook a steak on the camp fire, so i tried it with the steak, and it was interesting combo but wasnt horrible. Im sure this isnt a normal combo but it was something that just brought back the day when i was in boy scouts. Anyway, now time to find a wine bar.
May 16, 2008

Craig Rost
My 2.5 year old just kissed you and asked where is your bucket
May 16, 2008

radcore
QOTD- Avec in Chicago. Go there! Not exactly a wine bar. More of a restaurant/wine bar. Attractive space owned by the same Chef as Blackbird (which is right next door). Can’t get enough of that place. Nice episode by the way.
May 16, 2008

sobojosh
big up to Brewer Clifton. Huge fan
May 16, 2008

JJW
QOTD – Kazimierz in Scottsdale, AZ
May 16, 2008

Erik Boles
Favorite Wine Bar: By far, hands down, The Cellar in Breckenridge, Colorado.

WHY: Breckenridge has the mountain feel to it, and it doesn’t stop at the front door to The Cellar. You will find people in jeans, ski pants, etc. Very reasonable prices, very cool atmosphere, great food and tapas, and Andrew, the Sommelier, is a young guy that is way laid back and fun to learn from. (and you gotta meet Matt the head chef, the kid is like 21 or 22 and knows more about food than your Mom and Grandmama put together).
May 16, 2008

waibeans
KP — I know sir. I’m still hanging around, just don’t post that much any more. When I get the chance I show up at an offline tho. They’re still quite alot of fun!

Take care.
May 16, 2008

Shir-Az
QOTD: Beaune’s Wine Bar in Tampa. Explore their retail store and cellar, pay retail with no corkage. Great place.

Enjoy you vacation!
May 16, 2008

dcseven
The Barrel Thief in Richmond, VA.
May 16, 2008

Smith MBA
Condolences to the Mondavis.

GV enjoy the Turks & CaicosSunset at Magnolia is awesome.