Clos La “Gets Their” Chance Wines On The Thunder Show

Clos La “Gets Their” Chance Wines On The Thunder Show – Episode #489

June 19, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and from 1 winery and gives his thoughts

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“QOTD: I like to THINK that I can be diplomatic but assertive in formal…” by richardvinifera
“Hi Gary,
Finally tuned in to your show and searched Santa Cruz …” by Val Ahlgren
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Estate Viognier
2005 Estate Grenache
2004 Special Select Series Meritage

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November 5, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: I like to THINK that I can be diplomatic but assertive in formal/informal situations. That way it’s even more effective when you drop a zinger of an idea/joke etc!
September 11, 2009

Val Ahlgren
Hi Gary,
Finally tuned in to your show and searched Santa Cruz Mountains. A note about Clos la Chance: It is not in the Santa Cruz Mountains nor are any of the wines you tasted on the show from grapes grown in the SC Mts. They are, however members of the Santa Cruz Mts. Winegrowers Association.
Would love to send you samples of Santa Cruz Mts wines grown and made here in this really fascinating appellation. How can I get Ahlgren Vineyard samples to you, not having distribution in NJ?
Incidentally, real
January 15, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: My personality. A lot of the time if Im not in a serious discussion with someone Im constantly changing gears and being weird and odd for their amusement. I love making people laugh, even if its at my expense.
July 28, 2008

damon aka unknownwine
unique…its more the combo of traits that make me unique. can’t pin it down to one. I know that’s a cop out, but its true, and if anyone really wants to know, email me.

did you say weakest too? ouch. again, if anyone really wants to know…..
July 21, 2008

MattUD
QOTD: I would have to say my sense of humor, but another person could think something different…kind of like wine.
July 10, 2008

kjdion
awesome show as usual. keep the thunder coming.
July 9, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: Determination and grit in tough times! It gets me through days when I just want to lock the door and go to BED!
July 9, 2008

Daniel O
QOTD: I like to talk about wine. A lot. Once you get me started, I won’t stop until I start to see people’s eyes rolling into the back of their heads. LOL
July 8, 2008

J Crazy
“unique”. Meaning “not like others”. I’d have to say my prolific sweat glands. I’d be amazed if I ever met anyone who sweats more than I.
July 8, 2008

chito
I get it! “Throw me a bone”, the bone breaks, then you get marrow. jk, great show as usual, Gary.
Al
July 5, 2008

Dan-o
Decent show. I am not a fan of the “one winery” preview, but I understand why you do this.

QOTD – My most unique characteristic is the fact that I have virtually bright orange hair. I met you at the Boston Wine Expo and if you remembered me, then you would simply by the striking hair color.
July 4, 2008

San Saba Vineyards
Thanks for the mention Gary, but San Saba is located in the Salinas Valley near Soledad–the vineyard is pushed up against the Santa Lucia Highlands. Please come visit us.
Cheers.
June 26, 2008

Colin
QOTD – My love of lamb and retsina! GV – Be well!
June 25, 2008

yowens
I always appreciate your fair apprasial of wines in which you have some relationship. QOTD: I hate a freckle in my right iris
June 25, 2008

Bill N.
I was just at this Winery on Saturday, and had not seen this show.
The Hills right in front of the Vineyard were on fire. Really! We had a freak lighting storm roll through and the hills were on fire all over the place. The fire trucks and bulldozers rolled up the hill as we sipped the wine. I felt like getting out the fiddle.

Fun fact: I proposed marriage to Sharon at this very winery about 18 months before. And we were married in July 2007, so I am fond of the winery.

Thank Gary for allowing these folks on the show.

OH! I love the wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountians. There are many fine wineries in the area.
June 24, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun show GV!

Q-Um…I’m very tall.
June 23, 2008

JIKvig
QOTD; I feel like that’s not really up to me to judge, but the people around me!
June 23, 2008

Logan
Sorry, to clarify my last statement- I misphrased that; I don’t believe you have a “bias,” which would mean you unfairly approach Cali wines when you taste them; rather that it seems you’re not so often taken by them as you may be with wines of other countries (like Portuguese wines as of late, etc.) Although I remember you raving about that Black Owl (whatever the name of that wine with the owl on it was) red wine a couple weeks back- really made me wanna try it!
June 23, 2008

Logan
Interesting show again, Gary.
I have to admit, I have been following WLTV for maybe a little over a month now, and after watching maybe 40 or 50 episodes, have sensed that you have a bit of a bias against Cali wines! I respect your palate and your individual tastes though, since “being true to one’s pal” is the most important thing you’ve taught us!

QOTD: If you were to ask my girlfriend she would probably say that I think a loooooot/way-too-much about everything. In my defense, I always say it’s better to think too much than too little (right? hehe).
June 23, 2008

Cuse Wino
Don’t spill the wine on the camera!!!!!!!!!
QOTD- Even keeled and great under pressure and I only worry about what I think can be changed. If not it is not worth the mental strain and anguish being upset about it because it is not going to change.
Unlike the wine world, which you are changing.
June 23, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: My extreme good looks
June 23, 2008

Scott
FROOT LOOPS!!! Viognier almost always smells just like Froot Loops.
June 22, 2008

Rhonda
QOTD: my wit, but I don’t show it to just anyone GREAT show!
June 22, 2008

Cheryl Durzy
Thanks for the kind words Gary. Even though we didn’t get 90’s, we appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to devote a whole episode to Clos LaChance. What an honor!

We hope you will continue to taste future vintages of these wines (espeically the Meritage. 2004 was the first off a vineyard we planted in 1999. We are excited about the quality now….and are REALLY excited about the upcoming vintages. And to put us in the same category as Insignia and Cakebread. That is a huge compliment for us.

Have a great upcoming trip to the West Coast, congrats on your 500th episode.

The latest from Clos LaChance–we are battling a big wildfire last night and today. Winery is evacuated and closed until further notice. My blog has pics.

Cheers, Chery, Clos LaChance Wines
June 22, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Improvisation… whether at work, in life, at Second City, or in unfamiliar situations, I can always improvise.