A Wine Tasting with Jancis Robinson

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
2006 Ridge Geyserville RedSonoma Red Zinfandel
La Guita ManzanillaSpanish Sherry

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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October 31, 2008

ryan prouty
Good Day:

QOTD: Great idea. I’m a level 3 student taking WSET and have been a big JR fan for some time. The books and study material have been at bedside for years now. Thanks for all the hard work keeping your books updated as the hard work is not overlooked.

ryan
October 31, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
One more thing GV, you have had 2 masters of wine this year, when are you going to be one?
October 31, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Absolutely great episode and this was definitely the right thing for Jancis Robinson to do. Had this same bottling at the Ridge tasting room in February and really liked it. The blend is simply what is grown in that vineyard all together. Now you have me wanting to go to Spain to taste Sherries at the source. I didn’t know they would lose that much as I often keep them for 1-2 years. If you have no way of comparing there is no way to know. Thanks Jancis and GV.
October 31, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: It wasn’t a good idea, it was a great idea! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the woman behind some of the books in my wine library, and your dry wit was a wonderful counterbalance to GaryV’s fun in-your-face style.

Fun episode, and I certainly learned quite a bit.
October 31, 2008

Kodi
Great show, great decision to come on as a guest and show that you are willing to reach out to a different crowd. When are you going to start your own wine VLOG so that Gary can come on and shake up your purple Page members?

Gary, thanks for curbing your enthusiasm with this Jancis and taking heed to the comments after Randall’s interview. I could see you really holding back… it is greatly appreciated and shows you are not too big to listen to your audience – kudo’s to you and all the thunder your bring.

How about going to Ridge Montebello and doing a tasting and tour with Paul Draper?!?!?! I think the Vayneyacs will be amazed with it’s history and beauty…
October 31, 2008

Jess
I cannot believe it! This was the best episode ever. Gary, congratulations on getting Jancis Robinson on your show- what a wonderful achievement. You did a great job talking with her and the content was really interesting. I am truly inspired.

QOTD: Jancis, it was a great idea to come on Gary’s show. I have great respect for your work, and thought it was nice to see two very different people come together and talk about wine. Thank you!
October 31, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Jancis, it was a great idea. I got to know alot more about you and wine and enjoyed the time that you gave us. Nice job!
October 31, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
To Ray Barnes = I believe the wine you are asking about is Corison in cali
October 31, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD= Of coarse it was a great idea. It was great to hear her speak after many years of reading her books. Thank you so much Jancis
October 31, 2008

MattUD
This was a truly great show, you really got into some interesting topics and Jancis brought it to another level.

QOTD: Yes!
October 31, 2008

LauraG
It was an awesome idea! I love to see the traditional wine world and the “new wave” BOTH getting out of their box and sharing thoughts and ideas. There are plenty of us who own the Oxford Companion AND watch WLTV.

And Jancis was a very entertaining guest in her own right as well.

Great show.
October 31, 2008

Jeff
great show gary! still having fun. AND IT WAS A GREAT IDEA; SHE IS CHARMING.

hey; get a bucket for your guests!!!
would be a classy move.
October 31, 2008

Greg Z
Amazing show. That should answer Jancis’ question. She is an awesome listener. Jancis calms you down Gary. Your best job of listening Gary. You two blended your concepts beautifully. The transition in the banter was flawless. We could tell that she respects your knowledge. I will be purchasing her book this weekend. If Jancis wants us to be a customer of her service she must promise to return to your show at least once a year. Where you have Jancis bettered Gary is that it took a financial reason for her to check out the Manzanilla that she had ignored for 20 years. Gary, you are more fascinated with the knowledge and therefore the experience.
October 31, 2008

DC in London
Great show Gary. The astringency of Clos Veyderchuk balanced with the class of Chateau Jancis. Marvellous. More special guest please as they are great shows. Please do not get Oz Clarke on though as he annoys the hell out of me!!
October 31, 2008

Butch
Wonderful show. You were a great host and your guest a truly interesting lady. She seemed to really be having a good time and enjoying sharing her knowledge. Keep it real like you always do.
October 31, 2008

theduffy
Hi Gary, Hi Jancis,

Thank you for a great show!

QOTD: Great idea!!
October 31, 2008

Michael D
Finally posting a comment after viewing for a while. Great show. True to form, WLTV is improving with age.

Favorite part of guest interviews is always the first three seconds. Love the guest’s reaction to Gary.

GV – is there a spitting etiquette? Shouldn’t you offer the bucket to ladies first?
October 31, 2008

Jean
QOTD: Of course it was a good idea! Having you on the show demonstrates the broad range of style, knowledge and interest that is becoming available in the world of wine. You and Gary come from completely different arenas and it was great to see the two come together.
October 31, 2008

ryan
Thanks for the shout out! Drink more Sherry!!!!
October 31, 2008

J3rome
QOTE: I think it was a great idea to come on WLTV.
October 31, 2008

Lb in KS
Did you see that? G blushed BIG in the in end of this ep.
QOTD.. great idea…do it again!
October 31, 2008

Jolie Elman
Amazingly wonderful show. Thank you.
October 31, 2008

Bal H.
This show was excellent! Gary congrats on having her on and staying back enough to allow her to
share her knowledge and thoughts on the wines tasted and wine in general

QOTD Terrific idea. You provided a great deal of information. I love your style. Thank you.
October 31, 2008

Kimberly Rose
Another fab show. Love the diversity of guests lately.
Look forward to more.
October 31, 2008

Ray Barnes
One afterthought…Gary’s description of the Ridge Geyserville as having Rhone-like character was singularly apropos. Being an enthusiast of those wines and having tasted an earlier vintage, I wholeheartedly agree.