Archive for October, 2008

A Wine Tasting with Jancis Robinson – Episode #568

October 30, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk welcomes wine legend Jancis Robinson to the show.

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  • “It was a great idea!! although we can read a lot from Jancis, I don’t …” by Carlos Valenzuela
  • “i have a crush on jancis now….” by hollisdevillo
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Argyros Estate White AssyrtikoOther Greek White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Ridge Geyserville RedSonoma Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd
La Guita ManzanillaSpanish Sherry play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

Some Geeky Whites – Episode #567

October 29, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk and a special guest taste 3 whites from off the beaten path.

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  • “So psyched to find this podcast! Pretty much a newbie when it comes to…” by Biletnikoff
  • “You Made Some Good Points There. I Did a Search on the Topic and Found…” by Schiller
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Barbadillo The Seafood WineOther Spanish White Wine play review at cork'd
2007 Ciavolich Aries PecorinoIGT Abruzzo play review at cork'd
2006 Topanga Celadon Grenache BlancOther California White Wine play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

German Pinot Noirs – Episode #566

October 28, 2008

Who talks about Pinot Noir from Germany? Gary V does!

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  • “Gary – I have always found wines to change as they develop in the glas…” by Steve
  • “My mother is from the Baden region! Everything tastes good there….” by Tobias
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Oberrotweil Pinot Noir Estate play review at cork'd
2005 Oberbergen Pinot Noir Select play review at cork'd
2005 Karl H. Johner Pinot Noir play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

We’re bringing Merlot back. A Merlot wine tasting event! – Episode #565

October 27, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a couple of different Merlot wines from around the globe.

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  • “Nice ending, I love the pirate sound!

    QOTD: :D TOQ…” by CBone

  • “Nice way to end the show. I think that eye gouge threw off your though…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre MerlotChilean Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Mercer Merlot Horse Heaven HillsColumbia Valley Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Bravante Howell Mountain MerlotNapa Merlot play review at cork'd

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Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Visits the Thunder Show – Part II – Episode #564

October 23, 2008

And now for the exciting conclusion of yesterday’s cliff hanger!

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  • “Hey Gary,

    I just want to tell you that this episode was good . I …” by George

  • “Really interesting episode. Randall seems to be a caring and straight…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Bien Nacido Syrah play review at cork'd
2007 Le Vol Des Anges play review at cork'd

Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Visits the Thunder Show – Part I – Episode #563

October 22, 2008

In the first 2-part interview in WLTV history, Gary Vaynerchuk chats and tastes with Bonny Doon’s Randall Grahm.

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  • “I think Gary might be ADD….but that might very well be why I love hi…” by Karen
  • “Great to hear Randall’s views and love his new approach to Bonny Doon….” by Richard Treadway
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Ca Del Solo Albarino play review at cork'd
2004 Le Cigare Volant play review at cork'd

Gary V Drops Some Knowledge – Episode #562

October 21, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk highlights Lirac, a lesser known yet historic wine region in the Rhone.

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  • “Going through some old episodes and I really like this one. Rusted ton…” by Thomas Moore
  • “domaine de fenouillet cotes du ventoux 2006 10 bones…” by Chris Lotz
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Domaine Lorentine LiracCotes du Rhone Rouge play review at cork'd

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Gary is Sad but Not Too Sad to Bring Some Red Burgundy Thunder – Episode #561

October 20, 2008

Erwan Faiveley visits for a tasting of some very young Red Burgundies from the 2006 vintage.

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  • “Great guest and show. Nice too have yet another passionate person in …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “That guest was pure class. Polite, quiet, interesting, intelligent, c…” by thunderball
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Domaine Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges play review at cork'd
2006 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey “Clos des Myglands” Premier Cru play review at cork'd
2006 Domaine Faiveley Beaune “Clos de l’Ecu” Premier Cru play review at cork'd

Touriga Nacional Wines – Episode #560

October 17, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a few Touriga Nacional’s and gives his thoughts on the Jets Raiders game!

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  • “Gary,

    Alentejo wines specifically from the Evora region of the Ale…” by Duarte Aguiar

  • “Hi Garry!
    I’m really pleased with your opinion about portuguese wines…” by Tania Branco Oliveira
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Quinta Da Cortezia Touriga NacionalOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2003 So Touriga DouroOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd

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Chardonnays Under $10 You can Find Anywhere – Episode #559

October 16, 2008

Gary V breaks down and tastes some Chardonnays that are widely available… and oh yeah, this show was taped at Epcot Center!

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  • “I would like for you to taste 2007 ECCO DOMANI chard, I would love to…” by brett susalla
  • “0-3 in Orlando?…. :( Win some lose some…. QOTD: Too late to answ…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

J Lohr Estates ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd
Smoking Loon ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Lockhart ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd