An Oregon Wine Tasting – Episode #535

September 8, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk checks in on the Willamette Valley to taste 2 whites and 2 reds

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Chehalem Riesling Reserve
2007 Montebruno Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley
2006 Four Graces Pinot Noir
2006 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir Reserve

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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February 4, 2009

Adam J
Catching up on old shows…this is a classic. Awesome guest, killer show.
QOTD: Things are pretty great as is.
January 22, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Great episode with a fun guest. I need to embrace my inner Oregon wine drinker more often. QOTD: As much as I am for a peaceful world and ending violence, Im going to sadly go with a more realistic answer: To be happy with the love of my life for the rest of it.
November 4, 2008

Chris from The Woodlands
Gary, I’m slowly catching up on episodes. I really liked this episode. Great idea to have another sommelier on the show. It’s nice to get another perspective on the wine. Gave me a Siskel and Ebert vibe. I am going to seek out Oregon wines at the local Costco.

Which brings me to my next question, can you do a show on some of the Costco (Kirkland brand) in house labels. I have heard they are good, but haven’t tried them yet.

QoTD: They say you can have it good, fast, or cheap but you can pick only two. I say give me all three.
October 18, 2008

Sharon
Hi Gary – How are you? Still playing some tennis? I played, if you can call it, that a few times too lately.
Rusty suede, whoa, that’s an unusual tasting note.
Your NY Jets are doing better than our Pats. Brady is the franchise: truth *and* cliche.
No to wet dog, girly or manly.
QOTD: I don’t answer Burger King inspired questions. Heh.
October 14, 2008

Daniel Kemp 4 Earth Emperor
QOTD: If I could have it my way I’d have all the soda I want on a nice beach.
October 12, 2008

yowens
Really liked that show. QOTD: Dude, that guy’s deep.
September 26, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: I like the challenge of weathering the uncontrollable ways of the world… BUT if I could have it my way I would prefer a USA that was as conscious of recycling, alternative fuels, and other “green” practices to get up to speed with other EU countries, and I wish less people neglected the gift of family.

–A wise man once told me that a smart way to live is to give 80% in every relationship, and the 20% you’ll get in return will be more valuable and willing than any 50-50 relationship could ever bring. Cheers, BIG G.
September 24, 2008

e9usaf
This is a late post but I just caught something Leif said when reviewing the episode a second time. He gave a shout out to August Cellars in Newberg, OR which is just down the road from Portland on Hwy 99W. They do have some great wines of their own plus several tenant wine makers (Barking Frog!) who utilize the facility. Unfortunately, they can’t ship to many states because of outdated laws (freethegrapes.com).

Their website tells a lot about the operation and if you can visit the winery, talk to Tom Schaad if he has time. It is a beautiful place, has a great story, and the whole concept of tenant wineries is really innovative.
September 18, 2008

Mike in MI
Boedecker Wines:

I ordered three bottles directly after the show and corresponded back and forth with Athena Pappas after the order. She was blown away by the great response your show had on sales and was so wonderful to deal with. She even wrote to tell me that while I ordered the wine on a Thursday or Friday, she wanted to make sure that it was all right to ship on Monday so that the wine would not sit in a hot warehouse over the weekend.

Great people to deal, and I’ll be ordering more. Thanks, Gary.
September 14, 2008

Dan-o
Good episode.
I really like the wines of ORE.
QOTD – I would have it this way – peace and understanding throughout the world!
September 14, 2008

Kristen
Really good episode! I’m glad I picked it while I had some interweb time! Oh and I’m spreading the Gary Gospel here in France. Slowly but surely it’s working!

QOTD: I’ve been very lucky, so I can’t quite complain, but I would ask for no mayo. Eek- eggs and oil? That’s just a bad experiment!
September 14, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great guest, really knows his stuff!
September 11, 2008

Murso
QOTD – with wine, woman, and song.
September 11, 2008

Darcey and Cliff
Nice Job! Good to see a decent Pinot for UNDER $40! Rare to find a good one for that price these days, and we’ve all but stopped drinking them.
September 11, 2008

vibemore
thanks for the shout out to the PNW and specifically OR. so many new and great wineries.
September 11, 2008

kerry
first episode i’ve ever seen. loved it – great banter and word play. also a big fan of boedecker wine – cameron in dundee makes a pinot with a bit of funk too, also small production. great job by the guest!
September 11, 2008

nougat
Leif showed some impressive tasting skills and commentary and brought the best out in your game, Gary. Great Show. I think you should invite outspoken and experienced tasters on your show more often (but not too often because it is you we love) who have an angle or specialty, Oregon being Leif’s.

QOTD: Gas would be 5 cents a gallon, because cars would run on water.
September 11, 2008

Miko
Nice shout out to Terrior! Love that place…
QOTD: With lots of love!
September 10, 2008

Julie & Paul Humiston
Pretty good show, Gary. So much for he $30 sweet spot in Oregon…

But for cryin’ out loud, can’t WL provide your guests with their own spit bucket? : )

P.
September 10, 2008

Kelly Goff
Really good episode, it was so nice to see someone else’s thoughts together with your own.

QOTD: I don’t even know where to begin…………
September 10, 2008

B-Diddy
Another great episode, and really enjoyed the guest. QOTD, if I could have things my way, hmmmm, I’d own my own winery in Northern Virginia sharing my wine, instead of pushing paper behind a desk…
September 10, 2008

boegemann
Love the guest and the episode.

QOTD: I’d like bellies with stars upon thars.
September 10, 2008

pawncop
A very good episode, a very good guest.

QOTD – I would have better wine stores closer to me.
September 10, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Excellent show. Glad to see you back in the groove. I have bought three bottles of the Boedeker wines but haven’t opened them yet. They are on the drink first bottle by spring list.
September 10, 2008

Mark
FOUR GRACES…..now this is freaky!!

We just went to a lakeside haunt for some great steak and they suggested a new pinot they were carrying called Four Graces. I’m always EXPANDING and said sure. We really like it. It was very smooth and enjoyable to sip eben before the meal, as well as during. We killed two bottles over 2 hours watching the sun set.

So I’m glad our wavelinks are still in tune and you liked it.