Archive for May, 2008

Chilean Carmenere Makes An Appearance – Episode #465

May 14, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the very interesting grape that has many buzzing in the wine industry.

Update: The 10 wristbands have been claimed.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(260) Leave a comment ›

  • “QOTD: Entry level Errazuriz carmenere. It was pretty good, not too moc…” by richardvinifera
  • “2005 Cornellana Estate Barrel Reserve Carmenere. Fantastic Wine, def….” by Weston
  • View all 260 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

Concha Y Toro CarmenereChile Carmenere play review at cork'd
2005 Chono CarmenereChile Carmenere play review at cork'd
2006 Errazuriz Carmenere Single VineyardChile Carmenere play review at cork'd

Napa Valley Cabernet Battle Royal And The BOOK Is Now OUT! – Episode #464

May 13, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk goes BLIND on this HUGE day for him and his Family and the Vayniacs. Napa Valley Cabernet is the epic and most sought after wines of America and this tasting will be a battle Royal!

Note: the wine listing is in tasting order.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(380) Leave a comment ›

  • “Hi, first time lurker here, QOTD: The first napa cab I fell in love wi…” by Sam
  • “Absolutly love your show and the way in which you describe wine. Your…” by Susan
  • View all 380 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Neyers Ame Propreitary RedNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Tor Kenward Cimarossa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Paul Hobbs Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Rocca Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Bennett Lane Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Altamura Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Some Bubbles And A Guest – Episode #463

May 12, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tries a little bubbly with a guest host from the left coast.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(184) Leave a comment ›

  • “QOTD: Probably a staff tasting after hours when i was working at a win…” by richardvinifera
  • “*but I find it hard. Damn you, fingers!!!!!…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • View all 184 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

Marenco Brachetto D’acquiBraquetto d\’Acqui play review at cork'd
Louis De Grenelle Saumar RoseFrench Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd
Gruet Brut Demi SecDomestic Demi-Sec play review at cork'd
1988 De Venoge BrutFrench Brut Vintage play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Viognier Friday – Episode #462

May 9, 2008

Today Gary tastes 2 Viognier wines head to head and gets into a different mindset and mixes it up a little.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(177) Leave a comment ›

  • “so the peltier smells like nitrous??…” by nnothing
  • “Smurfette, gotta love the pumps!. But the better question is whats you…” by Drew
  • View all 177 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Le Paradou ViognierOther Rhone White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Peltier Station ViognierOther California White Rhone V play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

California vs Washington State Syrah Showdown – Episode #461

May 8, 2008

Today in a head to head confrontation Gary Vaynerchuk pits 2 Syrahs against each other, one from Washington State and the other from California.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(164) Leave a comment ›

  • “You Made Some Good Points There. I Did a Search on the Topic and Found…” by Knipe
  • “Looking for a Washington Syrah on Google brought me to this episode.
    …” by mrzitro
  • View all 164 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Rhapsody3 Syrah play review at cork'd
2005 Gramercy Cellars Walla Walla Valley Syrah play review at cork'd

Rully Wines. Wines You Should Know From Burgundy! – Episode #460

May 7, 2008

The wines of Rully are very overlooked and today Gary Vaynerchuk takes a good hard look at them!

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(270) Leave a comment ›

  • “QOTD: Best is Rieslings (Leitz Rudesheim Dry, and Schloss Johannisberg…” by richardvinifera
  • “i am in west des moines iowa

    ummm qotd worst: elk cove vineyards…” by nnothing

  • View all 270 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Olivier Leflaive Rabource RullyRully/Mercurey/Givry Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Jaeger Defaix Rully Rabouce BlancRully/Mercurey/Givry Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Jaeger Defaix Rully Les Cloux BlancRully/Mercurey/Givry Blanc play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

The Secret Pack Includes A Pinot Noir, Sauternes And A Rioja – Episode #459

May 6, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk goes through the secret pack and tries 4 wines and talks about birthdays and news from Amazon!

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(252) Leave a comment ›

  • “QOTD: If i’m flying I might as well visit De Martino in Chile. Their 2…” by richardvinifera
  • “so yeah i first saw gary on that mad money appearance and then missed …” by nnothing
  • View all 252 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Estancia Pinot Noir StonewallOther California Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Prado Ayala RiojaRioja play review at cork'd
2004 Monteviejo Petite FleurArgentine Malbec play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Petit VedrinesSauternes and Other Dessert play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

A Guest And Some Shiraz – Episode #458

May 5, 2008

Gary Surprises someone and tries 4 Shiraz’s from down under. Lets see their take on the Austrian reds!

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(284) Leave a comment ›

  • “qotd: umm prolly unibroue trois pistoles. or unibrou edition 2004 if…” by nnothing
  • “Good show. I love it when guests are on. You seem to up it another no…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • View all 284 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Nugan Estate ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2002 Eppalock Ridge ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2005 Glen Eldon Dry Bore ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2004 Hazy Blur Mclaren Vale ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Vernaccia Wines From Italy, Another White Wine To Pay Attention To. – Episode #457

May 2, 2008

Vernaccia is another classic white wine that is overlooked by so many as they focus on the 1 or 2 white wines they drink from Italy. I hate to pick on Pinot Grigio but I want people to expand their palates.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(345) Leave a comment ›

  • “My question: what bottle of wine would you advise me to buy for the ni…” by TommyB
  • “QOTD: Id want to know what kind of music and authors you like. Maybe…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • View all 345 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

Fontaleoni Vernaccia Di San GimignanoVernaccia di San Gimignano play review at cork'd
2006 Sovestro Vernaccia Di San GimignanoVernaccia di San Gimignano play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Wine Kegs – Episode #456

May 1, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk goes where very few wine people have gone before, KEGS!

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(190) Leave a comment ›

  • “wow….just great….thanks for keeping us up to date. With the right …” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
  • “My buddy just texted me and told me to watch this one. I guess I miss…” by Paryb
  • View all 190 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Mas Wine Company’s Vino Blanco play review at cork'd
Mas Wine Company Vino play review at cork'd