$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 29, 2008

TxBigD
Great show… special effects and all! I love the Zins too. Thanks for the blind tasting. Love that format.

Really, really, really… looking forward to seeing you in The Woodlands, TX next week! Tees are pressed, wristbands assembled and books ready for signing!

Safe travels.
May 29, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Love the format – ordered Magito immediately. Thanks!
May 29, 2008

tinman9
The zin is where its at. Its a food in itself.
May 29, 2008

medo
Another action-jacksen EP Gary! Great! Thanks for doing this!
May 29, 2008

Zach
One of the best episodes ever. The slow-mo replay of Gary’s spill had me and my girlfriend howling. Awesome work Mott.
May 29, 2008

Saftig
Love the blind tastings, no prejudices, no clues, just raw reaction. Be safe in your travels.
May 29, 2008

manonthemoon
Love the blinds just about as much as I love zins (which is a lot). The only problem I see in most of them is agebility, but thats okay since it just means I get to drink them sooner.

Also what is up with two days without QOTDs?
May 29, 2008

rimarfish
Great show gary. Love blind tastings!! Keep them coming!!
May 29, 2008

Dave J.
Long time lurker…first comment.

Loved the episode. The blind taste is something my staff and I do at work all the time. It’s really great to see what you think of a product without any preconceived notions.

I also need to give some love to Roboto on the desk. Awesome.
May 29, 2008

Wendy
Just got home from a ladies only wine-tasting and guess what I spilled merlot on my white capri pants.It was worth it. The wines paired with food by a reputable chef were Sterling chardonnay and merlot, Canoe Ridge merlot, Moon Mountain cab and a Canadian late vintage. Only the last called CEV was available locally. Nice night, then your show. Life is good! Tomorrow I check out zins here in Montreal.Laundry time, yawn.
May 29, 2008

Chris D
I love the juicy, fruity taste of Zins… thanks for bringing them around again GV.

Let’s bring Gary to West Palm Beach, FL – http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=IPDWHPJVJOEZHEXZYTPB&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6
May 29, 2008

Peter Harrison
Love Zinfandel and love Magito!!! So happy to see you include it in this blind tasting, along with some other great wines too. Magito has me believing in the power of good wine blending. According to their website (www.magitowines.com) it’s actually pronounced “muh-gee-toe” and the Zin is called Panorama to represent all the varietals in the blend. Zins rule!
May 28, 2008

Carilius Maximus
…Well It is about FREAKIN time!!! Gary you are no longer a rookie!!! Pretty good recovery too!!!

Chicks who own wine shops Rule!!!! 15* Wine Shop (Templeton, Calif.) you gals Rock!!!!
May 28, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
Blind tastings are always so much fun! Adds kinda like a surprise ending to the show. Just thought I’d say hey and leave a comment. If you have a question just ask!
May 28, 2008

Jaybird
Don’t worry about the wine, I think you doing better then 99% of us… I have caught just about ever show and the count is only 1 broken glass and 1 bottle of spilt wine. Pretty impressive
May 28, 2008

Bob
Great show tonight, one of my favorites in awhile. Keep up the good work.
May 28, 2008

KenP
Good ep.
May 28, 2008

BobMac
Love the blind tastings!
May 28, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show GV, love the blind tastings! Also, I am about half way through the book and really enjoying it.

Q-????
May 28, 2008

damien
brown paper bags. i want to run out to the liquor store and get a 40 and drink in public! great episode. really really enjoy the blind battles.
May 28, 2008

Kezza
Hey Gary! Having spilled many a red wine on my crisp white shirts back in my server days, let me just say – a 1/4 cup of bleach with a splash of club soda.. blot it on and the stain disappears! I’m tellin ya, it will look like the wine was never there. Something about the fizzy bleach action.

Great show by the way.. I’m loving these blind tastings! Can’t wait to see what the next special gift is for the 2-bookers! Just used the free shipping code to buy 4 bottles of varietals I’ve never had (including carmenere and tempranillo!) Thanks for helping me expand the PAL!
May 28, 2008

Anthony L.
Hey…what happen to the Question of the day?
May 28, 2008

Craig Rost
you seem more into the show during the blind tasting shows. Please keep doing them.
May 28, 2008

BobM
Love the bind tasting, Gary. The more, the better, and $15 is a pretty good price point. Enjoy S. F. How did you like Book Passage? It’s a great, independent store, holding its own against the chains.
May 28, 2008

David M Roberts
Great conclusion with the observation that cuvees may be more balanced.

LOL! …”whether they like it, or Mott!”