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 4, 2008

Dawn Imdieke
I was very excited to listen to what Jancis had to say. Very good show. Gary held back and let her speak, was happy to see that too! Says a lot to be able to have such a respected, well known guest on his show. Good work Gary!
November 4, 2008

Steve
Gary,

This episode has just changed the wine world forever!

Congrats on Jan’s appearance.

She’s a legend and this’ll definately rub off on you.

Steve (Brazil)
November 4, 2008

Peter
Amazing show.

QOTD: This was a really great idea – thank you!
November 4, 2008

Dave Holroyd
Well done, Jancis. Excellent episode, very interesting wines. Come back soon.
November 4, 2008

J Crazy
QOTD: Are you f’in kidding me Jancis? I mean c’mon! It was the most rockstupendilicious episode since Randy was on. I’ve been reading the Atlas of Wine lately and am blown away by the detailed and beautiful illustrations and the passion and knowledge that went into it. The Oxford Companion is also rockin’.

Legends are great! Keepin it real with legends is the best!!
November 4, 2008

Eric S.
Great show. Love that she was so high on Ridge, I am a big fan of that wine. Guests like this are fantastic. QOTD – Definitely good idea that she came on the show.
November 4, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: FANTASTIC show!! I can’t believe the the great Jancis Robinson was side-by-side with the Big G. I own 2 of her books, and she is my premier print wine writer source, and Gary is my premier internet wine info source. SO this episode was set up to be amazing and it delivered. JANCIS– it was one of the best PR decisions that you’ve made in a long time. You’ll see.
November 4, 2008

oregon jim
QOTD – A great idea, and completely solidifys Jancis as one of the greatest ever! She is amazing.

Gary you are amazing for the Bonny doon guy and Jancis, because they are true titans. You are getting some serious juice my friend. Your continued efforts are really starting to rock the wine world.

Congratulations!!
November 3, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QoTD: YES!!!

I like the guests a lot, the past few weeks’ episodes have been great!
November 3, 2008

Mason
I’m playing catch-up, but WOW!!! What a great episode! I am a big fan of Jancis Robinson…I really enjoy her writing style and I can imagine hearing her voice as I read her words…great stuff!

QOTD: Yes, it was a great idea! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
November 3, 2008

Grapedigger
AWESOME show!! Gary, I am so impressed and proud of you for getting the legend Jancis Robinson on your show!! For this I say to JR, YES, this was a great idea to guest on WLTV… I loved this episode and frankly I am a big fan of you (JR) and have several of your excellent books. Gary puts so much energy and dedication into WLTV and your generous appearance on his will thrill all the “Vayniacs”. Cheers
November 3, 2008

Thad Cox
This is the finest show yet! I have been a viewer for about four months, and a very loyal viewer. Having Jancis on was outstanding. To get views from “abroad” was fascinating. Between her show and the one with Tim Hanni, what an incredible streak! Keep up the great work. And, Jancis, you sometimes get a bad rap in the states because of your differences with Parker, but I must say that you are quite the Lady. I have always admired your work and you are quite charming. I have become a much bigger fan after watching this show. And, even though some of your fans think Gary is “nuts”, you must admire his honesty and straight talk. Both of you should take a bow!
November 3, 2008

Gina V
QOTD:
Great idea!
Come back again soon.
November 3, 2008

joe
QOTD: great idea, loved hearing your opinions and opening me up to new wines if never had. thanks, come again
November 3, 2008

Andy and Edie Hanson
Incredible show, one of the best. I think the first wine show I’ve ever seen was Jancis Robinson on Wine, and my favorite daily show to watch is Wine Library TV, so the combination was exceptional to me. Jancis, you could not have picked a better show to be on to help as many people as possible get more interested in wine. Gary’s show is a revelutionary and thanks to superb guests like you it will continue to be so. Thanks to both of you for expanding my palate, and many others!
November 3, 2008

CraignKzoo
QOTD: Totally great idea. You are not a wine snob, but a classy, legendary wine expert. It is so important to teach Americans that there is such a thing.

Dare I say my favorite show.

Thank you both for this.

Craig
November 3, 2008

Rob
Leaving a comment because I am tired of feeling guilty when Gary chides the lurkers….me.

I couldn’t believe my podcast. Jancis, wow. Great guest and a great show. Gary held himself back very well.

QOTD: Whichever members of Jancis’ purple pages were concerned about her visit should be invited to be on the show as well. Isn’t it a rule of the Universe that you are friends after drinking wine together?

I opened and drank my last bottle of Sherry in honor of Ms. Robinson’s visit. I don’t know much about it other than it was damn good. for the true geeks…Apostoles Palo Cortado muy viejo…20 bones when I bought it…..nectar. If it was dull from being in my cellar for a year I am to naive to know.
November 3, 2008

Lois and Greg
QOTD: Great idea. GV clearly respects you. It was your show for a day.
November 3, 2008

Hido53
Ms. Robinson -

My answer to your QOTD (question of the day) is an emphatic “YES, it was an excellent and much appreciated good idea to grace Gary’s show with your presence and insights!!!!!!”. Thank you so much for agreeing to appear!!!!! His approach may be rough at times, but the core of his message is truly inspired . . . Trust and expand your own palate. Tast varietals you’ve never tasted before. If you like something, great! Drink up! It doesn’t matter what the critics say.
Gary – Thank you for asking her to appear!!!!!!
Fantastic show! She deserved a two part show as well! Would have loved to hear more about her thoughts regarding the screw-top closure as it seemed like she was hinting at some sub-optimal effects early in the show.
I’ve been interested in port of late, but sherry is another wine that I need to explore more thoroughly.
November 3, 2008

Dan-o
Really enjoyed the show. GV, you did a little better at letting your guest get a few words in. Love the way she jabbed you with the comment on primitivo.

QOTD – It was an excellent idea for you to come on this show. We are all big fans of wine, just not with all of the pomp and circumstance. Wine should not be intimidating to people. A lot of the stuffed shirts speak of wine at such lofty levels that it can intimidate the less informed. Let’s face it – it is a beverage! It is a beverage that is fun to smell, taste, and drink.
Nice dig on Gary! I look forward to readin your books!
November 3, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: HELL YEAH.
November 3, 2008

Jay
Really good idea. Nuff said.
November 3, 2008

Omallley
Excellent show. I was quite surprised to see who the guest was.

QOTD: Definitely! Would love to see you again!
November 3, 2008

Mindpirate
QOTD:
It was a wonderful idea. It was a pleasure watching, and listening to you talk about what you do. Also it was great to watch Gary react to your opinions. Thank you for sharing your time with us.
November 3, 2008

The Adam Bomb
QOTD: Wine lovers need to be united. Yes, it was an excellent idea. The bridge needs to be built between everyday wine drinkers and wine geeks.

Recently I went to a lunch for Andrew Will wines, invite only for restaurant wine buyers. There were 12 people total, and 1 in particular stood out to me because of his snobbiness. He acted like he was above everyone in the room, including the rep from AW. That aside, it was reassuring to see the 11 others enjoying wine and treating each other like family.