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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  • “Gary, I’m slowly catching up on episodes. I really liked this episod…” by Chris from The Woodlands
  • “Hi Gary - How are you? Still playing some tennis? I played, if you c…” by Sharon
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Chehalem Riesling Reserve play review at cork'd
2007 Montebruno Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley play review at cork'd
2006 Four Graces Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir Reserve play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

164 Responses

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  1. about 2 months ago

    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.

  2. about 2 months ago

    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.

  3. about 2 months ago

    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.

  4. about 2 months ago

    yowens

    Really liked that show. QOTD: Dude, that guy’s deep.

  5. about 3 months ago

    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.

  6. about 3 months ago

    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.

  7. about 3 months ago

    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.

  8. about 3 months ago

    Dan-o

    Good episode.
    I really like the wines of ORE.
    QOTD - I would have it this way - peace and understanding throughout the world!

  9. about 3 months ago

    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!

  10. about 3 months ago

    wannaBconnoisseur

    Great guest, really knows his stuff!

  11. about 3 months ago

    Murso

    QOTD - with wine, woman, and song.

  12. about 3 months ago

    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.

  13. about 3 months ago

    vibemore

    thanks for the shout out to the PNW and specifically OR. so many new and great wineries.

  14. about 3 months ago

    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!

  15. about 3 months ago

    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.

  16. about 3 months ago

    Miko

    Nice shout out to Terrior! Love that place…
    QOTD: With lots of love!

  17. about 3 months ago

    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.

  18. about 3 months ago

    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…………

  19. about 3 months ago

    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…

  20. about 3 months ago

    boegemann

    Love the guest and the episode.

    QOTD: I’d like bellies with stars upon thars.

  21. about 3 months ago

    pawncop

    A very good episode, a very good guest.

    QOTD - I would have better wine stores closer to me.

  22. about 3 months ago

    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.

  23. about 3 months ago

    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.

  24. about 3 months ago

    Hodge UK

    I must say you are a LEGAND. I’ve been watching for a while and am now hooked. Im having a Train Your Palate Party this Friday, minus the soil, pepper and clove (for obvious reasons)

    Another great show!

    QOTD: If I could have my way, I would get rid of the tax on wine.

  25. about 3 months ago

    Susan

    Gary & Mott, LOVE this episode!!! Like your guest!!! :)

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