The Other 46 – Episode #495

June 30, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a few wines generously contributed by some Vayniacs who stopped through after visiting wineries in the mid-Atlantic. Gary was excited to try these 3 reds from some of “The Other 46″ states and wants to taste more!

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“Gary when I came across this episode, I had to comment (even though th…” by GMB822
“Gary, MD ISN’T checked off that list. basignani isn’t a wine. It’s awf…” by John J.
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chaddsford Due Rossi
2005 Linden Petit Verdot
2005 Basignani Cabernet Sauvignon

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November 11, 2009

GMB822
Gary when I came across this episode, I had to comment (even though this is almost 300 episodes ago!) I did undergrad in Maryland, and I had the 2005 Basignani Cabernet Sauvignon (if you can even call it that) as part of a 3-week wine tasting course. This is my review (which is up on Corkd btw) verbatim, from when I tasted it in January of this year:
“I need to preface this by saying maybe I had a bad bottle (not corked, but something was definitely way off about this wine)
This wine was extremely briary, with a bizarre metallic and acidic taste. It was basically undrinkable. This might be an anomaly, but I can only tell you what I experienced with the particular bottle I tried. 55/100.”
SO yeah…a terrrible product. However, I did have a pretty serviceable wine from Maryland and I would LOVE to see you try it on the Thundershow. 2006 Boordy Vineyards Chardonnay. That review is also up on Corkd, tasted the same day as the Basignani disaster: http://corkd.com/wine/view/62246-2006-boordy-chardonnay.
September 13, 2009

John J.
Gary, MD ISN’T checked off that list. basignani isn’t a wine. It’s awful, everyone I’ve had is bad. I’ don’t know who gave, or recommended that to you. Best thing about that winery is the label, which is a joke.
Md liquor laws are awful too, which I guess is a good thin when it comes to this wine.
If you wanna check Maryland off your list, try another one please. You should go with Black Ankle winery. They are making great MD wines right now.
August 26, 2009

John
I agree that Basignani is a bust. I tried it at the Maryland Wine Festival last year, and it was a disaster. Big lines, over-rated. Same with Boordy, so I’m glad to see that you haven’t tried any of theirs.

On the MD Eastern Shore boutique winery called Tilmon’s Island. Unlike anything else I had tried from in-state. Difficult to get hands on, but worth it, if you can.
March 12, 2009

Todd
MD wineries can not send you wines to taste as the law prohibits the shipping of alcohol IN or OUT of MD.

How do we change that?????
January 16, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Macho Man was tight. Tiiiiiight. Though I hated his decline in the WCW and his lame role in the NWO ( one of the worst angles in wrestling history….ok, ill admit Hogan turning heel shocked everyone, but come on, the NWO lasted far longer then it needed to. didnt matter, the WWF was kicking taik with Stone Cold, the Rock, and Mick Foley anyway. Thank GOD the WWF won that war). Ouch on the last wine. I feel for them, but what can you do? QOTD: Sometimes these sites that explain wine shipping laws are confusing. Id love to be able to send you some Icicle Ridge wines if I could. I need to check this out further.
September 12, 2008

BruceErik
I’m coming to this one a little late, but a very interesting episode nonetheless. I’m not surprised by your evaluation, and wonder if you were a little gracious towards Chaddsford. I tried their Pinot Noir and thought it was terrible. I hear they make a very nice Meritage, but I’m not anxious t find it.

I lived out west for 20 years, and have been to Napa, Sonoma, and the Santa Ynez areas. Now that I am in Pennsylvania, I’ve been trying the wines here and in Ohio. I am thoroughly unimpressed by the Pennsylvania wines, especially the reds. Granted, I’ve tried only around 15 thus far, but not one has been memorable, let alone worth any amount of money.

I’ve been satisfied by one Ohio winery so far: Laurello Winery in the Lake Erie region. They produce a few “Super Tuscan” blends that are actually pretty good.
August 22, 2008

Oakmon's BF
My wife and I went to Chaddsford Winery today. We had a great time.
July 21, 2008

MattUD
Like I said before, I will try and get you some of the Delaware wine, Nassau Vineyards if you are interested in checking it out.
July 18, 2008

Chris
“I’d rather you light a $20 bill on fire” … LOL
July 17, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Interesting show!
July 11, 2008

JayZee
QOTD: Okay already. I’ll get on the Ohio wine scene for you!!
July 9, 2008

Terrance Young
I won’t lie. I want to make sure I get a wristband so I’m commenting. Not sure if this episode is part of the random pool but oh well. Besides, the QOTD is interesting.

I live in Japan and one time I had a Japanese Bordeaux style meritage blend that was good. It was $70 a bottle good but they were selling by the glass for around $15 so it was worth it. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the name.
July 9, 2008

Daniel O
Interesting show. The US of A wines we get up here come mainly from the big four: California, NY, Washington, and Oregon. I tried a wine from Ohio once… was not impressed at all. Tasted like something someone made at home in their garage or basement. Definitely curious to see what else is out there.
July 9, 2008

Kenny Dion
QOTD: I live in Louisiana, and most of our local wine is garbage, we do have a few gems however, maybe I’ll send you a bottle.
July 8, 2008

Sharon
The figure on (our) left looks like the creature from the black lagoon somewhat. Next, time, please close-up on the figures . I’ve never had any MA wine, although the Nashoba winery is pretty close to me.
July 8, 2008

Phil G
I live in NY, so can’t really represent the other 46…
July 7, 2008

Rob C.
more Va. wine worth checking out..Pollak and Veritas, both make some really good Petit Verdot
July 7, 2008

Derek F.
Cool show GaryVee

QOTD: I will look into some of are local vineyards and see what I can do.
July 7, 2008

Ken F
TOP SOIL!! That is a new one to me, explain.
Also, you make me laugh. Ken
July 7, 2008

Man-Ho Chu
QOTD: Christmas
July 6, 2008

Newman
Why I love WLTV: “Smells like a cave to me. Seriously, like you dropped a jar of pickles into a cave”

As for the QOTD, you’ve already tried at least a couple BC wines, and the province is at least somewhat well established as a wine area. Also not sure how to ship wine across the border.
July 6, 2008

Dan-o
Ho-hum show. Like the variety, but it lacked energy.
QOTD – I live in MA and I don’t think that it is a hotbed of wine made from grapes.
July 5, 2008

Jim From VA
Gary,
Great show – you picked one of Virginia’s best with Linden. Jim Law from Linden sets the standard for the almost 200 wineries currently in Virginia.
When are you going to do a tour of Virginia wineries????? VA is only a short drive from NJ. October is Virginia Wine month.
Recommend you start with Linden, then Pearmund Cellars, then Rappahannock Cellars and finish with Barboursville.
btw a good starting point for VA wines is http://www.virginiawines.org/
July 5, 2008

Matty C.
I just went back to my hometown of Kalamazoo, MI for a wedding and stopped by St. Julien Wine Co. I walked out of the tasting room with a big smile on my face because I was bringing some great Michigan wine back to San Francisco. I can’t wait to do a blind tasting with some of my industry peeps. I must recommend the Braganini Reserve 2006 Traminette and the Braganini Reserve 2006 Syrah. Big ups to my hometown winemakers!!
July 5, 2008

hasbeen
Maryland Wines: The other night I served a wine from Little Ashby Vineyards. Absolutely outstanding. Trying to get hold of some more is the problem.