$15 Zinfandel Blind Tasting

$15 Zinfandel Blind Tasting – Episode #473

May 28, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk matches up 4 Zinfandel’s against each other in this fun format called blind tasting. All the wines on todays show are $15 or under too!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Rutherford Ranch ZinfandelOther California Red Zinfandel
2006 Seghesio Sonoma ZinfandelSonoma Red Zinfandel
2005 Simi ZinfandelSonoma Red Zinfandel
2005 Magito ZinfandelOther California Red Zinfandel

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May 28, 2008

Rick D
I am a big fan of Zins. I have a half dozen in the wine fridge. I have also found zins to be a very QPR friendly style. The only issue I ever have with them is some are very hot at 15.5%+ and unbalanced. Other than that they offer flavor profiles that I find enticing. I had two of the ones you sampled today. One of my favs is the 2004 Edizonne Pennino from Niebaum Coppola, really good vino.
May 28, 2008

David Cole
Great show! I actually can’t believe it took you this long to spill on the show!

I also like some of the Amador County Zinfandels as well as Paso Robles area! Try a few of these for values from California!
May 28, 2008

Withnail
Great episode – that was fun!
May 28, 2008

Fred Schechter
It’s been too long since I’ve watched. Then I find out you’re in the city (and I can’t get there,, silly upper marin drive!)
Now I’ve got to get the book,, arrrgh!!
Cheers!
May 28, 2008

Christine (cflo)
Blind tastings are so exciting! Know I know what Mott looks like!
May 28, 2008

KVolk
Love the “spill” of the day then off to wardrobe….like the red zin’s more and more and now I have some better values to find….
May 28, 2008

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
Always fun to see something different…and that spillage was different! Sooo, I’m feeling a little left out of the QOTD: but there’s always tomorrow.
May 28, 2008

Omar
Great episode Gary. Would like to a head to head Chilean v. Argentine wines sometime in the future.
May 28, 2008

John Farrin
Wishing I was on my way to downtown SF right now for your book signing at Borders. Hope you have a GREAT turn out! Thanks for entertaining us while you’re gone.
May 28, 2008

eric N
I have just discovered this show, and I think it’s great! I am studying in Sardinia (Italy) this year. Have you tried any sardinian wines?
May 28, 2008

Mike V
Great show! Love Zin, love blind tastings and love “the spill”. Can’t believe it’s your first. Looks like a few drops on the wall behind you. Keep’em coming (ALL but the spill of course)

Also, I have a guess for what you had in the pumpkin a few shows back; I am guessing a FOURTH generation wrist band was in the pumpkin. OK, so hook me up! ;-}
May 28, 2008

DaveyDonut
Man, that wine spillage totally ruled. I watched it over and over again, and even began crying at one point when the slow-mo version came on… “OH BABY!” Haha…

David
May 28, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Great show love the blind tastings and love the Zins
May 28, 2008

sharon
The wine spilling was good. Slap stick wine tasting… Try soda water for those stains and have fun in SF!
May 28, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Lemon Curry?

My wife and I enjoyed a Pappapietro Perry Zin last night with diner. Yummy although it was not in the %15.00 and under category. We have been drinking so much Cabernet, Pinot and Bordeaux it was a nice change of pace.
May 28, 2008

Satty
It’s nice to see SIMI doing well. I’m a big fan of the 05 Russian River Valley Chard. and the 05 Alexander Valley Sauv. Banc. I can’t wait to try that Zin.
May 28, 2008

JudeMurphy
What’s with the recent lack of questions of the day???
That’s today and yesterday!
I don’t feel like I’ve had a proper fix of WLTV without a question!
: (

Or maybe I just didn’t hear you say the Q?
No, I think you missed it!
I’ll answer it anyway:
QOTD- Banana…?

P.S. Click on my name to find a great blog about foie gras!
(It doesn’t actually go directly to it but you’ll see the link)
May 28, 2008

MGM
Was there a QOTD? I think I missed it in all of the craziness. VERY entertaining dude. Getting hooked to the show for sure. I am finding that Zins are really uping the stakes for competitve price/quality wines from California. And you just hit the tip of the iceberg on the show today. The zin blends are really coming on strong too. Ever try the Prisoner by Orin Swift?
May 28, 2008

docent
Great! I’d love to see more blind tastings, especially when the wines have different prices.
May 28, 2008

PaulyP
Just discovered the show through stumbeupon, Love it, Wrestlers make it even better. But where is Paul Mr#1derful?

Live in Napa, can throw a ball and hit the vineyards from my house. Great energy can’t stop watching. Only been watching for 3 days but I am now a Vayniac!
May 28, 2008

Nathan H
For the second wine it sounds like you’re talking about the candy called “Bonkers”.

2005 Razors Edge
May 28, 2008

Norcal
Top 20? Man, it’s been too long since I posted. Psyched for the Zin!
May 28, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Mott, you need a stage routine for days like today!
May 28, 2008

cameron w
Love the wine spill slow-mo.
May 28, 2008

laurie in VT
That was a fun episode! That has to be one of the best spill/catches ever! Thanks for the replay, Mott

Also great wine values – time to go shopping (again). I always enjoy the blind tastings.