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

Omallley
QOTD: Enjoying life – just got back from a wedding on the east coast. It was great to visit with friends and family who we live far too far away from.

I also had a chance to taste an incredible icewine from Nova Scotia (Vidal/Ortega Icewine from Gaspereau Vineyards, in the Annapolis Valley) that rocked my world. Sweet, but with *ripping* acidity. It was beautifully balanced…just a great experience. The cooler growing season than those in Ontario/BC mean you get much higher acidity levels, especially in the icewines. You’ll be seeing some pretty impressive sparklers to come out of the area in a decade or so. And…well…I’d love to see some more Canadian wines on the show That does it for me!

At any rate – great show, and good to see you were so pumped about WLTV.
September 30, 2008

CBone
Gary, great show today.

QOTD: I’ve been stressing out the our country will go down the drain if we elect John McCain and Palin! So, I’ve been campaigning for Obama, my girlfriend and I have been planning our wedding (though not yet engaged we will be soon)and I have been thinking about good but cost friendly wines to buy for the reception. Any suggestions? The wedding has 150 +/- people coming (we estimate) and I thought I’d like two reds, one white, and a sparkling. My taste is varied, though I like the veggies. But, I also like fruit. I love Cotes du Rhones, many Napa Cabs, many Zinfandels, Chinons, American Pinot Noirs, most Washington Reds, and many Bordeaux. Whites, I enjoy California Chardonnay, New York and Alsatian Gewurztraminer, white Burgundies. Sparkling, I’m wide open. But, I like lots of things, though I tend not to enjoy Australian, Spanish or Italian wines so much, but those attending my wedding might. And I might, too.

What else…working, missing my family back home in Buffalo (I am in DC) and enjoying life in general. Hoping and working for the best!
September 30, 2008

RyanB
Thanks for the shout out for Heather and I! It was for our birthday’s. Her’s in Sept and mine in Aug. Appreciate it!

We’ve all been working a ton, but continuing to enjoy our weekly Wine Library shipments
September 30, 2008

Dane Campbell
Great show Gary! i didn’t get down on this secret pack, but i am totally planing on getting my hands on the next pack. I think its a great idea so im going to bring the next one to my tasting groups meetings so we can break them down along with you!

QOTD: So my birthday was September 22nd and my tasting group and i had a special theme for my b day which was my birth year 1985 they really brought the thunder! we tasted some really killer stuff like 1985 Veuve Clicquot Reserve Rose and 1985 Chateau de la Tour just to name a few it was unforgetable.

Also im working at a fantastic restaurant on the south shore of long island that i think you and Lizzy would really love, we have very thoughtful list which the chef/owner composed himself im his sommelier in training. You haven’t done a long island list yet!!! ill “link up it up” so you can check out the menu and list on our website it would be really cool if you could come have dinner, rate the list, and then make a guest appearance with my tasting group! we meet every Sunday after the restaurant closes so we start tasting at like 1030 …… so email me and let me know if any of this would be something that your into!

Thanks, Dane Campbell
September 30, 2008

BF
Another comment (since you’re reading comments today). Going to Vegas in 2 weeks! How about some props for the Brewers — first playoffs in 26 years. 1982 was a good year for wine and for baseball (Robin Yount MVP; I turned six and began playing t-ball). How about some ‘82 Bordeaux on the show to celebrate??
September 30, 2008

BF
So I’m sitting here watching the episode (next day) and check my email to find “Gary Vaynerchuk has accepted your LinkedIn invitation”.
September 30, 2008

italianwinelover
Happy New Year – Did I miss something??? Any reason to open a bottle is good for me! So happy that your team won and will continue to win!!!

I was lucky enough to taste a Sagrantino before and love it of course-it has everything I love in a wine! I also have hooked up with an Albarino (although not this one) and I enjoyed it very much, so much so that I recommended it to the owner of the wine store I work at and she brought it in and it has been selling outstandingly!

QOTD: Just got through my son’s homecoming dance/game/parade. The masgot for his school is a Crusader so he dressed as the crusader and rode his horse through our downtown during the parade. Actually he lead the parade after the police car sirens and the firetruck horns with the football team on it. A real downhome midwest celebration! Made the front page of the local newspaper too! It was awesome and the horse was perfect! The first time for both of them riding in a parade. Now the school wants him and the horse for a repeat performance…they are even making the horse a costume!! I celebrated that night with a Anglianco! Life is good! Thank God I am blessed to have such a wonderful son! Wish I could get the secret pack – damn IL laws! I might just have to get on a plane and meet you on the floor of your store!

Got to see you on the road – I believe that you will meet every person in the world!!! Vanyiacs if you get a chance go hear him speak – it was great!

Fabulous episode!

vino amore!!
September 30, 2008

Vinetech
Wife and I will save this episode so we can taste the secret pack together next week. We’ll spend two days on each wine and see a part of the show each day we open a new bottle- thanks for the eight days of entertainment!
September 30, 2008

kristen
Awesome show Gary! I was on the fence about whether or not to get the secret pack because I was low on funds. I ended up not getting it. Next time I will not hesitate. I love the idea of your choosing wines you’ve already approved before. It ensures better results.
QOTD: a whole lot of working and cleaning my home… Other than that I haven’t been up to anything special at all. Looking forward to going and visiting my friends in their new house in Vegas next month though
September 30, 2008

mark b
Just transferred to Western Washington University to finish my BA in Environmental Economics
September 30, 2008

Deano
Gary awesome episode…i still haven’t had time to have a party and do the secret pack tasting.

QOTD:
-Mr Trav and I started a new website http://www.sudsorduds.com where we taste craft beer and review them….it has been a lot of fun so far….if you have time check it out.
September 30, 2008

Kenny Dion
didnt have the money for the secret pack…wish i did. Good show like always
September 30, 2008

Roberto
OMG There was a Roper’s spin off!!!!!!!!!??????????????????
September 30, 2008

Tom
Wish winelibrary shipped to Michigan — would have loved to taste those with you.

QOTD: Just finished building a cellar in my basement, so I’ve been having fun filling it.
September 30, 2008

ItsBecca
QOTD: Been a little down lately, but started spending more time playing my guitar. Nothing better than music to pick up the spirits.
September 30, 2008

Chris Hansen
Gary, I enjoy your show and work to promote it with friends and wine tasting acquaintances. I am frustrated by the lack of access I have to WLTV products, but am realistic about the prospect of moving. It is a divorce or wine from Gary kind of choice.

My palate is expanding. Thank you, Chris
September 30, 2008

J Dubb
Gary, thanks for the show.

QOTD: I am still looking for a job and hoping to find something before the economy totally falls apart.
September 30, 2008

Justin
I quit my investment banking job in July (before all the failures) and have been drinking a lot of wine (went to your 500 in SF), playing a lot of video games, and now I’m a producer at a video game publisher in SF.

Cheers, Gary!
September 30, 2008

bob c
Well I’m holding off on the tasting for a couple weeks when I meet up with the boys on a camping trip.. looking forward to it though..I see one of the wines is a sweet one..the wife will enjoy that one..
September 30, 2008

terry
Gary I didn’t have the secret pack but I did have the 2005 Saison Des Vins Syrah L’hiver in my cellar and opened it and tasted with you. You were spot on, really love this QPR. I wish you could still ship to me in Illinois. Need to get that 05 Angelus future I ordered from you some how. Any thoughts? Waynestreet
September 30, 2008

Roberto
Hi Gary,

Hope you do read all the comments, but not just this show, but all shows. I know it takes a while but I think it keeps you grounded to the show and your fans. Have not tasted any of the secret pack wines but I will this weekend. Am gonna miss the whole October weekend happenings by a few days, as I’m coming into the city for the Calif. Wine Experience.

best to you and your family,
September 30, 2008

rikta
great wines ,an other great pack ,im not a sweet wine drinker im more of the old world style ,i cant wait for the next secret pack ,hopefully it’ll have some wines more of my style.
September 30, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, Grreeeaaat Energy (Rantin’ to a Tizzy) & Episode!!!

QOTD: Livin’ Life & It is Goooooood!!!
September 30, 2008

Micah
My sister worked for the company that made slim jims. she said they were made of completely whole chickens, just ground up. beak, feet, and all. sniffy sniff that.
September 30, 2008

Jay
A couple things…

I can’t believe you said that the Cardinals should have beat the Redskins. Are you kidding me?

The other thing is that I still haven’t been able to find a Sagrantino that’s under $60 (or so). Although, I did find the one that you rated a 97+ for about $80. Now I’m just trying to decide whether or not I want to make that kind of investment.

QOTD: Looking for a new job and getting jacked for the upcoming snow season.