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 17, 2008

Carilius Maximus
15* Wine Bar Templeton, California.
Great selection of wines from around the world and just enough local(central coast)goodies as well. Fun and unpretentious! Right next to Trader Joe’s. Perfect.
May 17, 2008

Dodger Blue
QOTD: A.O.C in Los Angeles. I know, I know. They’re really pricy. However, they’re really good as well for both food and wine selection.
May 17, 2008

ray-ray
Have to agree with Clinton…

QOTD: Salt Tasting Room in Vancouver, BC
May 17, 2008

Cephalopunk
DOC wine bar here in Brooklyn is really comfortable and has great Italian and Sardinian wines. I like dropping in to Blue Ribbon Downing Street Bar, after work… Bar Veloce has a lot going for it… some great interesting wines – the Friesa that they were pouring by the glass did indeed (as per their menu description) smell like racquet balls. Oh god, Terroir on 12th does a lot right, but I expect that from the Hearth guys.
May 17, 2008

Lurkylurk
I have to admit, I’ve been lurking for a while now. I think I started watching in the early 100’s of WLTV. I am an American living in Delhi, India working as a cellarmaster for a resort that will be open in a few months. I’ve been in this biz for about 6 years now, in restaurants, retail, distribution and now at a resort. I share your passion and continue to sing your praise to all of my friends who still think wine is pretentious. I also plan to use your episodes to train my staff when they arrive in the following month just to show them what the jubilation that is wine is all about. Keep doing what you are doing, you deserve all the success you’ve already earned and then some.
May 17, 2008

Tom
Robert Mondavi…Rest In Peace–and thanks for everything.
May 17, 2008

Clinton
QOTD: Salt Tasting Room in Vancouver, BC
May 17, 2008

Saftig
QOTD: Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Scottsdale AZ. It’s dark and moody, like a speakeasy, no bold entrance, almost subdued. Stop in after eating at Cowboy Ciao’s just down the street. Heaven.
May 17, 2008

Curt
Alright Gary, I’ve been lurking since July ‘07. I live in Hermosa Beach, CA. and my favorite wine bar is right here in my back yard. If you ever make it out to the South Bay area you have to check out Friends of the Vine in Redondo Beach. It’s a great little wine bar that’s near the beach and a good time is always had by all there.
May 17, 2008

sonicgg
Obviously not in the US but if you ever find yourself in Hiroshima, make it to Hana WIne
http://www.gethiroshima.com/Places/Shopping/details?placeid=50466
Wine store/bar where you can pop any bottle in the store for an extra 10 USD or so…lots of organic Loire and Alsace…I’m there almost every weekend!
May 17, 2008

rimarfish
QOTD: Vinum Populi! in Culver City, near Los Angeles, CA. Love it…
May 17, 2008

brent
QOTD: We are fortunate to have a bunch in Montreal… but I would have to nominate Trois Petits Bouchons and Pullman as my favorites.
May 17, 2008

Todd S
My “101 WINES” arrived today. Now I need a little down-time to read it.
May 17, 2008

Brad -73-
QOTD: The Grotto aka the M.T. Wine glass down on 8th street in Sheboygan,WI.
In a town full of beer, this is the place for wine.
May 17, 2008

dustin
sorry gary , dont live in U.S. but im gonna comment anyway.

the best wine bar ive been to is PaPa Bafone in Nagoya Japan.

why dont you think about selling and shipping wines internationally? japan would be a huge market for you
May 17, 2008

tim stevenson
Bin wine cafe or Bin 36 in Chicago is a cool place with lots of wine flights.
May 17, 2008

JK from WV
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Gary,love ya baby.
May 17, 2008

Thomas
QOTD: The Perfect Dessert. San Jose Cali, went last week and a great place
May 17, 2008

Susan
Gary- Great to see you out of the office!!! I like the change of venue!!!
May 17, 2008

Susan
Gary-WOW! Blue Ribbons looks like a place I could really like……………..
May 17, 2008

RANDI
Great to see you out of the office!
QOTD: Wine bars that stand out for me are I Trulli in NYC..great memories…and Kazimierz in Scottsdale, AZ.
Always interested in checking out new places though!

Have a great weekend Gary!
May 16, 2008

Tony
QOTD: Didn’t try wine that much over here. The alcohol tax is quite high in this area. Jakarta Indonesia.
May 16, 2008

thefanjestic
LIke the bar – glad to see BC get some love on the thunder show!
May 16, 2008

Gloria
I haven’t really been to a wine bar. Just visited several wineries in the Hill Country here in Texas to do tastings. Always enjoy those.
May 16, 2008

Anthony L.
QOTD: No clue. I’ve never been in a wine bar.