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

thisIslandEarth
Wow. If that wasn’t the #1 WLTV episode of all time. Amazing guest. Every minute was interesting.

QOTD: Jancis, yes it was wonderful. Thank you!
October 31, 2008

Patt
QOTD: Loved it! Sherry is one of my passions now. Port is still great, but you don’t find dry Ports, do you? Jancis was very personable and knowledgeable and did not come across as a wine snob. Excellent show.
October 31, 2008

Greg
Gary, spectacular show with a wine icon! Way to go, bro.

I got a tingle when you said your watershed Cali wine was 1991 Ridge … Montebello. I was so sure you were starting a rave about the 1991 Ridge … Lytton Springs Estate Zinfandel — the greatest modern Zinfandel.
October 31, 2008

Alex
QOTD- YES YES YES, COME BACK AND DO MORE.
Thanks Gary for having Jancis on your show. Top 3 of your best of best shows.
October 31, 2008

Rick D
What a tremendous episode. I have read Jancis’ books and truly enjoyed seeing her on the show. Your styles meshed well. It was evident the respect that Gary has you you, Jancis, as many wine drinkers do.

QOTD: Not a question that this was a superb idea and I wish you would return in the future. Gary’s fans are thirsty for wine knowledge and, of course, you have much to convey. Thank you so much for taking time to be on the show.
October 31, 2008

ellenkf
What an amazing and thoroughly educational show. The back and forth between Jancis and Gary was magnetic – I could barely pause the show to answer my door for the trick-or-treaters tonight. Watching Jancis and your recent shows with Randall Graham, I couldn’t be happier with the level of expertise and knowledge. A great wine critic does not push his or her opinions, but educates the reader(or viewer in this case)so that he or she can make up his or her own mind. We love Gary’s over the top enthusiasm, but it was nice to see him in a more restrained and reflective mode. Thanks Gary for hosting these shows. I wish you could have Jancis for 3 more days.

QOTD: Great idea- especially for us viewers. And a lot of fun.
October 31, 2008

DF
So glad you liked the 1991 Ridge Montebello. My in-laws owned the Montebello winery in the early twentieth century. Redwood barrels, if you can believe it.
October 31, 2008

KenP
Superb episode! She is really quite special.

QOTD: Of course it was a good idea to visit with GV!

Love ya, Jancis!
October 31, 2008

Classico
Excellent show…
And about the buckets, i found it rather charming.

Really fun watching

Cheerio
October 31, 2008

Weston
QOTD: Great Idea, need some balance for Gary hah. Some people may not like Gary because he’s “loud”, aggressive American type that Europeans might not see eye to eye with he’s passionate and he does things his way. I can def. see why people from your forum wouldn’t see it as a good idea ^_^

Weston

Vancouver, Canada
October 31, 2008

Doug
GREAT show Gary!! I loved Jancis’ coming on you show…but, when are you going to get a separate spitting container for your guests? Thanks again!!
October 31, 2008

dalmation
Why not give guests their own bucket?
October 31, 2008

Joe
I saved this show to watch as a break from studying for WSET Diploma tests (in 5 days…)
Definitely worth the investment of time.
Gary, thank you for your enthusiasm for wine.
Ms Robinson, thank you for being a great sport. Not only are you an invaluable resource, but quite entertaining as well.
ps…am I the only purplepager that watches the show?
October 31, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD…..outstanding idea! Wonderful show.
October 31, 2008

mark thomasseau
Jancis – what a delight to have you on the show! You even slowed Gary down from interrupting…well, maybe a little!
October 31, 2008

Marshall
I love the freeze frame of you two before playing the episode. Hilarious facial expressions
QOTD:Dumb question since 99% of us like or love Gary.
October 31, 2008

Marty
Excellent show, I enjoyed it very much ! And a great idea that Jancis Robinson was on it. Thanks to her and to you Gary !
October 31, 2008

Michael
Dear Gary and Jancis,

It is so refreshing to find two wine afficionados who are not swayed but what other critics say or what the “trend of the year” is.

Balance in wine, as it is in life, is the key to happiness.

To answer your question, Jancis, I think it was a GREAT idea for you to come to Gary’s show, and I hope you will do it again.
October 31, 2008

Niklas
The European way, I love it, thanks GV for this episode, very nice. Further, the G and Jancis you were great team.
October 31, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: Good idea. It was an absolute pleasure to watch.
October 31, 2008

Jack Maxwell
Oh we liked that, it was the perfect way to introduce my parents to the joys of winelibrary TV. Jancis’s wine program was required viewing at our house back in the 80s and we were suitably impressed at her presence. In terms of the show itself, very entertaining, the grande dame and an extremely gracious host.

QOTD Of course it was a good idea, you are no wine snob Ms Robinson
October 31, 2008

Cameron W
QOTD – Great idea. Enjoyed the show tremendously. I don’t see how it could ever hurt to bring two possibly different audiences together.

Gary – when you have a guest, get two buckets. One bucket is getting really cumbersome.
October 31, 2008

manonthemoon
nice show

QOTD: of course
October 31, 2008

Laurie in VT
Wow!

QOTD: It was an amazingly good idea to be on the show.

Gary, thank you so much.
October 31, 2008

Leftcoast
What a pro, nice to see someone so sharp on the show. Gary really let her talk too, much better than than previous guests!