A Very Cool Winemaker Visits the Thunder Show

A Very Cool Winemaker Visits the Thunder Show – Episode #549

October 1, 2008

Charles Smith of K Vintners shares his wine philosophy and tastes 4 of his Washington state wines with Gary Vaynerchuk.

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“awesome guest…. definitely some stuff i gotta try…” by nnothing
“Just came back from my local wine bar – I remembered the Kung Fu Girl …” by Easty
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Kung Fu Girl Riesling
2007 Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 K-vintners OvideColumbia Valley Red Meritage
2006 K-vintners Morrison Lane SyrahWashington Syrah

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October 30, 2009

nnothing
awesome guest…. definitely some stuff i gotta try
September 1, 2009

Easty
Just came back from my local wine bar – I remembered the Kung Fu Girl from seeing it on the episode — very good, though I am cringing over the $44 we spent on the bottle after hearing the suggested retail price…..
July 1, 2009

Anders
Read an Q&A(swedish wine expert)stating that Washington state is the only place in the world exept Pomerol, where Merlot’s outclass Cab in terms of consistenency and quality. Haven’t been able to find a Washington merlot tasting of yours. Wouldn’t that be fun to have one?
May 24, 2009

Grant
Been drinking C.S. wines for awhile now. He definitely knows how to make delicious wines. The Kung fu girl is a great summer quaffer. Check out “the creator”, amazing fruit without being the typical over the top fruit bomb. Talent to be jealous of. Nice to see him on the thunder show as I am catching up.
March 16, 2009

Paryb
Just rewatched this episode because K wines are featured on Wine.woot this week, looking forward to some awesome Juice!
January 31, 2009

Alex Vazquez
How cool was this guy!!…ya you too Gary. Makes me want to head out and visit his vineyard right away (I already purchased his Viognier, lookin’ forward to more). This is the type of personality I love to see in the wine world, and business in general. Passion for his product, and respect for the consumer. I will support both you and Charles, and spread the word all day long.
January 29, 2009

George
BEST Episode !!!!!!!!!!

I really enjoyed this episode your guest was a really nice down to earth person . I think its nice that he made the single vineyard for both his mom and dad. He is very passionate with his profession and creation and thats just great. Gary as always great show good job with all the information given
in this episode as well as past episodes and hope you have many more .
January 22, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Awesome, awesome show. Mr. Smith is 100% kickass and to me has been the most passionate winemaker youve had on the show. You can see his very soul are in these wines. Im def. interested now and will buy one at my local shop. QOTD: I live here and am planning a trip to both Walla Walla and Yakima this spring/summer with the folks. I’ll be sure to check you out!
November 21, 2008

mjr
great show. many thanks 2 u guys.
November 7, 2008

yowens
Awesome show. I hope to definitely hit up Charles Smith next year on our wine trip. If I see his wines I’m all over them.
October 27, 2008

Randyree
Walla Walla wines rock, and so does Charles Smith. The world of wine needs more of his take on things.
October 24, 2008

Catie
Great as always – - both of them.
Cheers from another Walla Wallan
October 18, 2008

Kristen
Freakin sweet episode! I loved this episode! Charles Smith is crazy, but totally awesome! He has such great ideas about wine – love his philosophies and I respect all of the blood, sweat, and tears that have gone into it (as I am now just realizing how difficult it is)!

QOTD: All of us Vayniacs are extremely tiny!
October 17, 2008

Stu Scrace
I love this guy’s philosophy on wine, great guy, have to try his stuff some time
October 15, 2008

Chris
GREAT GREAT show. Living in WA, I have the pleasure of enjoying many of these wines, and recently took a trip to Walla Walla. For those of you in the Sonoma/Napa rut and are looking for something new (with more reasonable housing and wine van driver rates) give it a try.
October 15, 2008

mjr
great guest. great show. many thanks. & the wines are available in tokyo!
mjr
nakano, tokyo.
October 10, 2008

C-Lo
GV, I’m catching up on old episodes and I about freaked when you said “we’re keeping it real” in this episode! This show was really fun; here’s to keeping it real!
October 10, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show! Very cool guest!

Q- soon i hope
October 10, 2008

mjr
great guest. bring him back some time & always give your guests plenty of “space” to speak.
great episode
many thanks 2 u & mott
mjr
October 9, 2008

kevin
Great episode! Winelibrary may be the most passionate wine program…but Chris is definitely the most passionate wine maker.
October 8, 2008

Rich
Good show! Going south from Spokane soon. Gotta know though, great quality reds at ~20 bones less to be found in Yakima Valley.
October 8, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
Excellent show, as usual, just remember it’s all about who you enjoy it with, not as much as what you’re enjoying!
October 8, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Don’t breath in.
October 7, 2008

Susan
Hey!! Mr. Smith has almost as much hair as I do…………..
October 7, 2008

kenny_k
This show is now one of my favorites. I use a pile driver to get in the camera.