Live Thunder in Boston – Episode #493

June 26, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk’s book tour rolls through Boston, as Gary tastes 4 wines available in Massachusetts before a live audience at the Hotel Commonwealth near Boston University.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Vina Aljibes White
2007 Vina Aljibes Rose
2006 Sur do los Andes
2005 Palacio Quemado

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June 27, 2008

Ryan W
QOTD – Samuel Adams Brewery, Boston Tea party, and chowda.
June 27, 2008

Josh O
PS

LuRkEr AlErT, here I come
June 27, 2008

Josh O
QOTD: Gives me something to Loathe!!!

Btw, big shout out to Digg for finding this community/megaplex of a webcast.
This show is better then 89% of what’s on television!
June 27, 2008

T. Bone
What about Touriga Nacional for the next big grape from Europe? And, even though it’s already fairly well known, from a mainstream standpoint, I think Tempranillo could stand to see an upsurgeance.

Boston? The accents, of course.
June 27, 2008

manonthemoon
Okay show, interesting Q and A.

QOTD: Nothing, besides the tears of the Patriots fans when my dirty fish take care of buisness.
June 27, 2008

Andrew D
Nice show, great atmosphere with the live audience.

QOTD: No idea really … maybe a couple of scenes from ‘Rocky’?

Andrew
June 27, 2008

Karen
I love the history of Boston. One of our oldest cities and still vibrant and fun! I too, have a thing about the accent, esp. when spoken by Matt Damon..LOL

Great show!
June 27, 2008

KyleLikesTies
Great show! You really bring the thunder when you have an audience; loved the feel / engagement that you had with the crowd. Need more live shows!

QoTD: Yes, yes, yes! Great question … so many things to love about Boston … I was going to say how friendly the people are until you said “the people” … so I’ll have to go with the cannoli in North End … Not *quite* Italy, but I defy anyone to find a better cannolo in the States.
June 27, 2008

C-Lo
This show was just awesome GV. My sister was there for the taping and sent me a pic while you were tasting – I wish I could’ve been there! Loved the Q&A at the end too. QOTD: my favorite thing about Boston is totally the people. You can’t help but feed off the vibe of Bostonians – they make you love their city just as much as they do. Keep it real.
June 27, 2008

Top 100 again!
Always top 100
June 27, 2008

Keith
Aerosmith!
June 27, 2008

Scott & Kath - Boston
Top 4 show, easy. It blows away episode #212 away as a fav.

QOTD : 1. Intelligent people/audiences. A lot of comedians love playing here because they don’t have to dumb anything down. 2. It’s a pretty safe town. 3. Girls. You can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a co-ed. Now there’s a visual!

Meeting Gary = As nice a guy as you’d think. Thanks Gary.

Scott & Kath – Boston
June 27, 2008

dAve
I would I could have been there!!!! Ahhh! laughie laugh! You are a natural in front of an audience! Energy you give and you live on! smile.

good to know about these wines. already checked local wine stores online – none available. sigh.

Yellow Tail!??? oh, my yuck!

Yadkin valley, in North Carolina!!! Check it out! we have some amazing, if you get past the red necks!

Qotd: Boston? I like their … I like it’s…. hmm. Boston, ugh? Don’t they talk funny there?
June 27, 2008

stl-dave
QOTD: Come on, I’m a Cards fan who still hasn’t gotten over 2004…so…ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!!!
June 27, 2008

Rowland
good show Gary, a lot of laughs. you should call NBC and tell them to bump jimmy fallon! lol

ps. get your self a little clip on microphone for away tapings.
June 26, 2008

Susan
Gary- Liked the venue except that not so solid table had me worried……………
June 26, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: Haven’t been in a very long time, but just a great historical city to sightsee and of course the beautiful harbor. the Boston Accent…Cheers….
June 26, 2008

jason carey
My aunt and uncle who live there,, otherwise, dullsville.
June 26, 2008

KW
QOTD: Legal Seafood and the Maine Lobsters!
June 26, 2008

T. Holland
Loved the show. Grew up in Wusta (not faa from Bawstin) and lived in Boston for 6 years. Actually lived in a Boston University dorm literally across the street from the Commenwealth Hotel, which was actually an IHOP back then (better for “recovery Sundays.” Loved the Q&A format too.

QOTD: I love Boston. One of my all time favorite cities. Too many things to list, but some of my favorites are:
1.) All the pro-sports teams (especially the Sox & Pats)
2.) Sunset Bar & Grill (110 Beers on Tap & over 500 bottles)
3.) Head of the Charles
4.) Public Garden on a weekday (not too crowded)
5.) Esplande for running
6.) The history

Definitely miss it as I live in NY now…
June 26, 2008

JimChem
Good Show! I agree on your suggestion of Cave for people who are stuck on only one sparkling wine. Proseco is another good choice.

QOTD: I don’t have any opinion about Boston. I have only been there in winter and I was not impressed.
June 26, 2008

KVolk
Forgot Dale C was awesome….he needs to be on more often…
June 26, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
Working the crowd, Gary.

I like the question and answer, you should bring viewer questions back to the show.

QOTD: I don’t really know anything about Boston. Car Talk is OK, but that’s from Cambridge.
June 26, 2008

KVolk
GV you are great with a live audience to bounce off of and the wine question bit was excellent.

QOTD: The North End and the fact you can walk every where…also see a game at Fenway….
June 26, 2008

Dominus
Though it takes place in Cheat City, a great, great show. Another one of the many reasons you are my hero, you refused to spit into that disgusting bucket. That being said, I was in a suburb of Boston (Franklin, MA) last weekend and needless to say, I got into many a heated discussions about their cheating dog team.

But in all honesty, tonight meeting you, you made me a very happy old man. I appreciate your genuineness, your candor (you spanked the Free the Grapes guy in public) but all in all, your appreciation and respect for the “average Joe.” Knowing so much and appreciating wine just adds that much more to your aura.

Again, thank you.

BTW, I forgot the 3rd generation wristband so I need to find a way to get one and yes, Spanish Cava is the perfect elixir to wean someone off Cook’s.

Take care. I hope to see you again soon.

Cheers,
Dom

P.S. You’re right. I’ve seen them all.