Secret Pack Tasting after a Jets Offensive Explosion

Secret Pack Tasting after a Jets Offensive Explosion – Episode #548

September 29, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk selected 4 wines he had previously tasted for this Secret Pack. Please leave comments with your notes if you are tasting along!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Finca Arantei AlbarinoSpanish Albarino
2005 Saison Des Vins Syrah L’hiverOther California Syrah/Shiraz
2003 Goretti Le Mura Saracene Sagrantino Di MontefalcoSagrantino di Montefalco
Le Gourmand RivesaltesRivesaltes

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September 30, 2008

J3rome
Awesome show as always. I love that I got a sneak peek of it on ustream. QOTD: Today is Lori and I’s 3 year anniversary. Other than that I’ve been coming home from work everyday hoping to find a package from you guys. I’m actually waiting on three things. 1. Wristband for Cleveland book signing. 2. Schwag bag for commenting on a post a while ago. 3. Green wrist band for being 1 of 10 winners for having the pleasedressme widget on my blog. Also, looking forward to seeing you again soon, especially on the Thunder Cruise.
September 30, 2008

M
We Pennsylvaniacs should carpool to Wine Library.

Since I began watching WLTV in Feb 2008, my wine knowledge base has exploded. I used to think I knew about wine but apparently not so much. Thanks for expanding my palate. I started hosting wine tasting parties to share the concept of trying new things.

I’m having fish for dinner. What wine should I have? Kidding. It was a bad joke.
September 30, 2008

Rowland
happy new year?

how bout pour some wine for the Veyniacs who are so poor the only wine they drink is the wine they make.

wow, just as you said marshmallows, i stuffed a peep in my mouth!

GOOSEBERRIES? RED or BLACK CURRANTS?

Parmesan cheese? come on, surely the area of Italy the wine is from has its own regional cheese?

O MY GOD I LOVE THOSE STRAWBERRY SWEETS! you can reliably find them in funeral homes also i get these crappy knock off ones from the dollar store.

qotd; Hustling. been working; farmer’s markets, picking the grapes. doin my research. tryin to find a way to get some decent land in my own community, but even sellers who supposedly want their land to be farmed are still not willing to sell it at farmland prices. maybe ill start a 501c3, they have had a lot of success in local open space preservation initiatives, so farmland preservation is surely the next logical step, especially being so close to NYC. just racked off my plum wines for the first time, both are made from Japanese varieties being grown by Wilklow Orchards. The ones made from Shiro have this awesome “runts” banana flavor smell on the nose, you’d dig it. other wise it tastes like an astringent acidy white wine (to me, i have a very untrained pallet, and the wines are still months away from being done). the other one, made from Elephant Heart, taste spot on just like the fruit (minus the fermented sugar). its like a dark rose color, with a crisp, almost watery clean feeling, makes your mouth water. mmmmmmm. i kinda wanna go rack it again just to taste it! I dont think ill be able to make grape wine this year, since my grower went back on his word and sold the grapes he had promised me. I could always get some from the finger lakes, but i dont know, im all about the Hudson valley.

Yikes! peace
September 30, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: Wow, how much time do you have?? First of all, I was at Chateau Pesquie for part of the harvest, which was just unbelievably awesome! Also, am eagerly awaiting all the wine I’ve ordered over the summer to ship in a few weeks now that it’s cooling down. But most prominent on my radar this week is the fact that we have no %$#@! gas in the Southeast, particularly here in Charlotte, so I’ve been housebound quite a bit. And it blows my mind that there don’t seem to be any headlines about the shortage or the hour+ lines it’s produced. Finally, VinoVixen’s grandmother passed away and she (Michelle) would probably love to have someone at WLTV drop her a note – she’s pretty down… So that’s the highlights – thanks for asking!!
September 30, 2008

Luthor
Hey Gary, great show!

QotD: I got a puppy! And she’s awesome. Her name is Boo. She’s a shepherd/husky mix and a very welcome addition to the Luthor house hold.

Here’s some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamluthor/sets/72157607419425238/
September 30, 2008

Chippewamike
Great show. Sad that I cannot get the packs (or any WL wines) shipped here to Michigan . Been a busy last couple months. Actually started looking for a job in the wine industry to continue my wine education and earn a couple bucks–so if you know anyone in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area, let me know.

Again, great show!
September 30, 2008

Crip
Hey Gary!

I’ve never actually commented before (I don’t know if you will read this since it’s a day late). I’ve been watching every episode for about a year, but haven’t had any wine in that whole time!
I still don’t understand how you are able to make your show so interesting to someone who doesn’t even drink wine!
I snapped my neck in a car accident 2 years ago, and am now paralyzed, so I had to move back in with my parents for a year (woo hoo…), but just got my new apartment and am back at University.
I know a couple girls who are pretty in to wine, so if that isn’t some incentive to get some bottles, I don’t know what is!
I’m going to pick up a couple this week, so maybe I will come back and let you know how it goes!

Keep up the amazing show!

P.S. I am definitely looking forward to getting the next Secret Pack!!
September 30, 2008

M
I’m not tasting along with the vayniacs but I’ll comment on the Albarino. I had several good Albarino wines in 2006 and 2007 but this year, I was focused on discovering other whites. I also noticed that the Albarinos were creeping up to the $20 vicinity. I enjoyed introducing friends to Albarino and now I’m introducing them to Muscadet, Saint Veran, and Vernaccia. But I’m still an Albarino fan.
September 30, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
The Spanish Albarino sounds like the one I would enjoy the most–seems to have similar characteristics to a Viognier I had in the summer.

Answer to QOTD: What I have been doing is thanking my lucky stars I am employed, given how crazy things have been lately.
September 30, 2008

Joe Po
Hi Gary,

Glad to have you back! I brought the Finca Arantei to a wine tasting about a month ago and paired it with gambas al ajillo(Shrimp w/garlic) and it was fabulous! Our wine group had an Indian dinner prepared by one of our tasters and we tried beer and 2 whites with it. People prefered the beer but enjoyed the wine (Sauv Blanc and Riesling). That’s about it, other than heading to Charlotte to visit friends at the end of the month. Again, glad to see you back in the “studio”!
September 30, 2008

Laurie in VT
I’m so sad that we missed this secret pack! But when the Goretti and the Le Gourmand arrive in a few days I’ll feel better…

QOTD: Out straight mainly with family, health issues. Mostly back on an even keel now, I hope, so I have a few spare minutes to watch again.
September 30, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: Another great secret pack. I can’t wait to have a tasting party.
September 30, 2008

Lb in KS
QOTD… recovering from lack of sleep at the bluegrass festival in Winfield, KS…. and NOW waiting for the keys to arrive in my mail to WineLibrary. What? you don’t remember our little bet we had that my Chefs would FINALLY get their first win against the Broncs
September 30, 2008

RANDI
GARY!
Happy New Year!!
You have been missed!
I will be in AZ during the Super Sale/Super Tasting weekend!
Hate that I miss that stuff! Maybe I’ll come by when I return…
QOTD: I’ve been doing my thing Gary!! Oh…I may be on Speed Network’s show, Pinks All Out this thurs…was a Hot Rod Girl for a day
Enjoy your family & friends today!!
September 30, 2008

jaredlevy
Hey Gary,

Welcome back to the Thunder Saddle, it missed you. As usual, awesome secret pack tasting

QOTD: What have I been up to? I GOT ENGAGED LAST WEEK! My fiancée is making an honest Vayniac out of me.

Hope all is well with you and Lizzie and your parents and AJ…because if I’ve taken nothing else from WLTV, it is that family and love is the most important thing to EVERYBODY.

Keep rockin’ Gary!
September 30, 2008

KatieP
White chocolate can’t count….it doesn’t even contain any chocolate!!!! Great choices for the pack, though.

QOTD: Started my own blog about a month ago and just put up a post about you so if you get 2 minutes, check it out: http://gonzogastro.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/%E2%80%9Cyou%E2%80%99ve-been-thunderstruck-yeah-yeah-yeah-thunderstruck%E2%80%A6%E2%80%9D/
September 30, 2008

DAve A
GREAT SHOW! We will be tasting and watching this weekend, as our neighbors bought the pack this time. So we’ll post details of 8 of us tasting it while watching. watch for my 2nd post this weekend. GREAT SHOW! I watched it and can’t wait to open the wines and watch again. I might get some dark cherry, basil, etc. so the room can compare and see if they can find the smells in the wines.

Bring on the secret packs!

Hey??? Where is my SWAG? I answered the email with my address. Never got anything? Man, what’s a guy gotta do? hahaha.

QOTD: what am I doing. just finishing up major major remodeling of the kitchen! Want have parties starting in November, including wine tasting ones. come on!
September 30, 2008

Ray-Ray
Great Show Gary,

It’s been awhile since I’ve left a comment but the last episode has drawn me back in. I watch most of my episodes via itunes so commenting on an episode isn’t always an option. I love watching the Secret Pack shows, as your enthusiasm is always a notch higher. I only hope that one you might find a way to include all of us north of the 49th; so that all the Vayniacs in Canada could partake as well.

Qotd: Currently, trying to finish my Art History degree @ University and find a way to embrace my passions as I move onwards into the professional arena. I’ve been following all your posts on garyvaynerchukdotcom and I cannot tell you how inspiring it has been. As a result, I’m following your mantra of a lil Hustle 2.0 and starting a culinary design collective. I’ll keep you informed and provide more details once the site drops. Thanks for doing what you do…

Later Days
R.
September 30, 2008

Scottie P
Fun episode. I got the pack (our 1st secret pack : we live in PA) and can’t wait to taste them, but it’ll have to wait… my beautiful wife and I are expecting our 2nd child; due around Christmas. We planned to save them till after New Years when we’ll start gearing up for the cruise. If comments are still open then, we’ll certainly leave our thoughts on these wines.
September 30, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
Dude….You’re killing me bro. I am going to Arizona on the 9th for 5 days and I will miss everything!!! I will miss the Veynernation!!!!

Since you are going to be around, and you don’t answer any emails, maybe you can tell me when you wil be there so I can come by for a minute. I miss you!!!

QOTD: I’m heading to the shore this week to get the house ready and the Boat scedualed to be pulled out for the winter. You know….the one you NEVER came to this summer!!! Besides that I had a bottle of Sea Smoke Botella last night and a Sanford 2001 Pinot the night before I bought at the winery in Buellton years ago. WOW, that was a nice wine!!!

How about you brother??
September 30, 2008

Rich
QOTD…Loving the show Gary!!! Keep up the awesome work. Kickin it in Wisconsin cheering for Farve and the Seahawks. Also I wanted to know where can I get a cool wristband like the new green ones.
September 30, 2008

Keith
Hey Gary, first time secret pack orderer (?), but right now I’m out of town visiting family so not able to open anything. But the wines sound great, particularly the Sagrantino…I’m getting into the rustic Italian and Spanish wines more and more as I try new things.
September 30, 2008

Rich
lmao, I love all the NFL references I can’t believe Farve rolled up 6 TD’s on the cards. I’m a Seahawk fan who lives in Wisconsin, so I thank Favre and the J E T S !!!! for beating a division opponent.

On the show, what “OTHER” things do you do with a slim jim? LOL!!! too funny.
September 30, 2008

Andy Cross
Great show, have not missed a secret pack yet! This was the best one so far, all wines interesting and real good. Who was the winner of the cruise? Keep the secret packs coming!
September 30, 2008

mike l
are you going to have a free shipping deal since youre trying to clear out and make room for all those 05s? sure wish you would have a cart with like 2 or cases just sitting there waiting for you to offer free shipping again.