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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November 1, 2008

manpod
What a spectacular guest. It was very interesting – a very open discussion about 3 contrasting wines – not dogmatic at all.
November 1, 2008

RD
Gary, maybe if you allowed Jancis Robinson to finish a sentence you might learn something. Good grief! You were pretty annoying.
November 1, 2008

Dale Cruse
Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson!
November 1, 2008

Dr. Lance
QOTD: Jancis, you made the right choice! I really appreciate your appearance on WLTV, as you have been the largest influence on my interest in wine. I’m sure all of the my fellow viewers of WLTV will agree with me, and we want you to know that Gary’s show is the real deal, and he is helping to educate the common Joe or Josephine who is interested in wine.

Gary…one serious suggestion…please get a second Jets bucket for your guest! It’s frustrating to watch your guests–especially one as legendary as Jancis–wait for the spitoon. However,a million thanks for having Jancis on the show! Truly the best WLTV show to date. She is the goddess of wine.
November 1, 2008

Konstantin
Very good idea indeed, Mrs Robinson!
November 1, 2008

TR
GV
I’ve been ignoring your mass e-mails for a long time if for no other reason than that I’m a dick like the proverbial Bonnet Bee. I’m hearing TMBG “birdhouse in your soul” in my head. But then I see (the)Jancis Robinson appearing on the thundershow the winelovers intellectual antithesis to the hegemony that is Robert Parker. Nice score for you and she seemed to have a good time so it was a great idea for her. It also afforded her a chance to expose herself to her cheapo non-subscriber fans like me.
You were a bit impolite not allowing your guest to spit before you, not because she is a woman but because she is your guest. I’m sure it was unintentional and due to your high level of excitement having such an impressive guest. I probably would have fallen out of my chair and babbled incoherently, “Me likey wine….mmm..good” and soforth.
November 1, 2008

Lar
Great idea, Jancis. Currently dipping in and out of Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course – really well written.
November 1, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
QOTD: A beat-up World Atlas of Wine (Jancis Robinson & Hugh Johnson) sits on the desk next to me when I watch The Thunder Show. This show did bring the Thunder!

Gary, you are a fast learner-I could see early on that you were biting your tongue not to interrupt. Then later you two just fell into a good rhythm. Good way to finish the week. (well the Cowboys need to sneak a win at NYG! That would be the way to end the week)

Going to check out Jancis’ website. Thanks.
November 1, 2008

meataxe
Having never posted before, I had to come out and say that this show was my favourite episode – fantastic rapport between Gary and Jancis, interesting discussions on some normal everyday wines. Jancis has a formidable intellect, but is utterly charming and eloquent.

Mott, hook it up as a favourite episode!
November 1, 2008

Rowland
wow, she swirls that glass better than you Gary.

ahahaha big bee in my bonnet! (now im english too, we dont say that!)

Gary dammit you can too get in your car and drive to the vineyards and wineries and start drinking! Hudson Valley and Long Island baby!

Gary why IS there no cheese on the table, or fresh fruit, dammit get it together.

qotd: im 24 and im gonna be the greatest vigneron in the world, and now i know who you are, so yea, it was a wise move sista!
November 1, 2008

digitaldean
Absolutely awesome insight from such a well-respected expert. The variety of guests that come on the show keep it interesting and provide unique perspectives.

Keep it up!
November 1, 2008

Paul Lasiter
Awesome show. DEFINITELY a good idea to come over to the Library. Gary – now you need to have a “legends” series….Parker and the rest of the crew need to do their part too.

Keep up the great – informative – inspiring work.
November 1, 2008

Brian
Wow Great great episode, learned a TON about all sorts of places, absolutely a great guest for the show. Thanks for the knowledge Jancis!
October 31, 2008

Alain
Gary, you need to ad an extra bucket for your guest.Great show. Alain
October 31, 2008

Bill Turner
Great episode! Can you get her back again?
October 31, 2008

hulakakou
Mondays child is fair of face,
Tuesdays child is full of grace,
Wednesdays child is full of woe,
Thursdays child has far to go,
Fridays child is loving and giving,
Saturdays child works hard for his living,
And the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.
October 31, 2008

fatherthechair
Brilllliant! What a great episode. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the screen cap on the WLTV page. Really enjoyable and informative. A superb idea.
October 31, 2008

Davis
It was awesome having Jancis on the show! A great idea. She definitely deserves her legendary status.
October 31, 2008

canadapete
QOTD. Without a doubt! Great to see such a mythical legend is so down to earth and really pleasant! I am impressed with Gary, having drawn her in! And nice job all around on the show!
October 31, 2008

RobRx
Amazing! I am “of an age” with Jancis and have read many of her books. An aside- (Gary you should study how her books were written before you attempt to write another yourself!)
She brought a class and experience to WLTV that all Gary’s exuberance and enthusiasm could not create.
Bravo to you Gary for having the guts to allow yourself to be shown up a little bit by one of the legends of wine media in order to bring her to your audience.

Must drink more sherry.

Rob
October 31, 2008

jason
i chimed in right at the start and did not get back for 3 days, but i will not digress further.
A. what an amazing show. it surly hovers among the best episodes with jeff davies and the bordeaux 05 shows.
B. gary, when are you going to have alice feiring on????????
C. loved the mix of wines
D. i learned sooo much tonight. no BS, wow

QOTD- why would it be a bad idea. gary is a wacko sometimes, but hey. you were in the driver seat. you surely did not bring your collection of HE-MAN guys. brava, brava
ps how come you did not bring a bottle of 1959 musigny?
October 31, 2008

playasanchas
OMG Gary, best show in all of the 500 that I’ve seen. I’ve been waiting for you to get some really heavy hitters and it’s been happening lately. Really well done, you did a great interview this time, showed respect, but also represented yourself well. After all these shows, I kind of get it now, you are the taster, not the geek, not the wine nerd, you simply are the super taster that evaluates wine more in depth than anybody out there without prejudice. The next RP perhaps?

More interviews! Let’s break the 1 hour barrier!

Thanks for keeping it going for all this time, it’s been a great resource.
October 31, 2008

Helena
What a wonderful show!
If you ask me, your best show so far, Gary!

QOTD: This was the best idea ever! When I first looked at Gary’s ‘tv.winelibrary’ today and I saw that Jancs Robinson is here, I thought that does Gary even know what a bite he’s bitten. Maybe along that line Jancis’s friends would tell her not to waste her time.
But Jancis is friendly to everyone and she was here to share her knowledge with everyone. What an expert! (Gary has a lot to learn, all that talk is so superficial.)
October 31, 2008

espressokev
QOTD: it was a great idea. first full episode i’ve watched in two months.
October 31, 2008

Riche
OMG !!!!!!!!!!
R U Kidding me..
Awesome.
The best show everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Loads and loads of insights and information.
R U kidding me…. I will watch this show at least 10 times

QOTD:
Fantastic, my wholeheartedly thanks do you Jancis. U R THE Lengend!

Gary you are absolutly “in the zone”/”at your best”/ “hitting it out of the park”/ when you are discussing the wine world with other foody and/or wine intellectuals.

This show made my day.. Please Gary more of these

Thanks For EVERYTHING
Kepp Changing The Wine World.

Rich
Upstate NY

Yea Sherry is next.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
What a Show