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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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 1, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Great show, #42 R. Lott is the man.
Qotd…the camera is much larger inside than it looks.Have Dr. Who explain it to you.
October 1, 2008

Marc
Good show GV! CS was a very interesting guest. I’m heading over to his website next!
October 1, 2008

Neil
I thought the guy with all of that hair made tequilla!

QOTD: How many angels dance on the head of a pin?
October 1, 2008

James Marinello(bajayngo)
HANDS DOWN THE BEST SHOW EVER ON WLTV!!! CHARLES SMITH ROCKED THE SHOW LIKE NO OTHER!! And on top of all that his wines kick complete ass from everyday drinkers too cellar worthy agers! Just awesome!

QOTD : I’ll be there the 1st of Nov Chuck!!! Can barley wait!
October 1, 2008

KVolk
WOW that was a way cool show…GV you brought the Thunder with this show…that was the best example I have seen of a guy who can show his passion for what he does and what that means as well….

QOTD: don’t know when but I will visit…….Oh and it’s electrons dude!!!!
October 1, 2008

Brad
Another great show. Please stop showcasing all of the great wines coming out of W2.
Now everyone will know how great a winemaker C Smith is.
He really does make a ton of great juice.
A must stop if you are ever in Walla Walla.
Being only 4 hours away we stop when ever we are in the area.

QOTD: I will be stopping by in the beginning of November.
October 1, 2008

onekailuaboy
Koooooool Show, Koooool Guest! We know wines differ by terroir, your guest are truely the same. Charles Smith, you da man! I’ve seen Gary’s guest from the East Coast, but you Charles exhibit a class, smoothness, and trueness that is indicative of the West Coast and Walla Walla. I believe that winemakers are truely farmers and Charles gave me that down home (tru dat) feeling as he talked about the vineyards, winemaking, his passion, and his wines. QOTD: I don’t know how I’m in that camera but I know I’m in there watching Gary’s shows (good ones and not so good ones) daily. Lastly if I’m ever in the area I would definitely wine tour and visit Charles at K-Wines!
October 1, 2008

narcodicprayer
i LOVE charles. SUPER sexy…wines…!
October 1, 2008

Drew
Great show and guest Gary…and your passion is rivaled by that of Charles Smith. BTW…the Ovide wasn’t available on the K-Vintners website…glad I could order from WL.com.

QOTD: No plans yet, unfortunately.
October 1, 2008

Aaron_J
This show made my day! Seriously. Rock on.
October 1, 2008

Slushpuppy
Since our retirement funds are going to end up in the toilet, why buy gold? Drink tasty wine and be happy!
Smell it first.
October 1, 2008

Redmeat
Man GV,,,you hit the Jackpot today!

Charles Smith!

I mean come on…talk about ROCK STAR Bro!

We are truly Blessed to have some of the worlds GREATEST wine makers here in Washington State…Charles Smith…Mark Ryan…Chris Camarda…

I have had the pleasure of Hanging out with Mark and Chris to talk with them and taste their wines in person ….I hope I get the chance to do the same with Chalres….I have many Peeps in the wine business locally, and they all tell me Charles Smith is the man to Party with…cool as he is Talented at making wine!

I am a regular drinker of his Syrah’s and have a bottle of Ovide laying down awaiting a perfect time …hell ANYTIME is the perfect time for These wines….Charles is a true Artist!
October 1, 2008

Smahlatz
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Nice
October 1, 2008

Jay
Great show. I love when the passion of an artisan really comes through, even if they are shoe-less.

QOTD: I’m going over to Walla Walla in the middle of next week. So excited.
October 1, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: Maybe next year.
October 1, 2008

ramona
great show , hopefully I will be able to find something from the vineyard.

May have to send my niece to visit
October 1, 2008

John Farrin
Fun show. Mr. Smith is a handful.

QOTD:I try to squeeze myself into a tiny, tiny ball and hold my breath as long as I can.
October 1, 2008

Paryb
Holy crap! Charles Smith is a rockstar! Great show baby!

QOTD: I don’t know if I am ever going to end up in Washington, but if I do, I’m partying with Charles!
October 1, 2008

AJ
EPIC!!!!!
The best part of the show was the fact that Mr. Smith was rocking a Black Rebel Motorcycle Club T-shirt!!!!! Great band!!!! Check them out. http://www.blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com
October 1, 2008

Scott EJ
G…you’re gonna make alot of people happy with this show; me included. I’ve been stalking the K wines for a while and am now ready to pull the trigger. Thanks to both you and Charles for calling these wines to our attention.

QOTD: I was in Walla Walla in April for Taste of WW and proposed to my now Fiance there. Unfortunately, I think your place wasn’t open due to a wine makers event going nearby that weekend. I will be back.

Again, thanks to you both for the education.
October 1, 2008

Ed Salonia
I CANT DRIVE 55!
October 1, 2008

Lawain
Great show Gary. At first I thought is Sammy Hagar making wine??? This guy was great…I appreciate his passion and sincerity.
October 1, 2008

Derek F.
NIIIIIICCCCCEEEEE Show guys, this guy knows how to drink wine, Gary needs to step him game up and drink wine like a big boy….HAHA just kidding!!!

Top 10
October 1, 2008

Deano
Gary this episode is EPIC!!! I love it. Charles seems like a really cool guy and he is making some good wines it sounds like. I am going to have to seek them out for sure….hopefully i can get them here in nor cal.

QOTD:
-Anything can fit onto the interwebs LOL
October 1, 2008

SurfCityJay
Rockin show…

QOTD: I get up to Seattle for my work now and again… would love to look Charles up…