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 8, 2008

Metal Dave
QOTD: Yes, a very good idea.

Gary, what a show. I wished it was 2 hours. Jancis is without a doubt my favourite wine critic (along with Andrew Jefford). I also think it is great for the American audience to be exposed to someone with a palate and opinions that differ so intensely from Wine Spectator and Parker. Also I completely agree with her take on California – which is why I rarely buy those wines.

Great discourse on Sherry.
November 7, 2008

Dont
It was a great idea. I read your columns in the FT. After 40 years of cellaring and drinking wine, I still have a lot to learn. I am going to subscribe to your web site. Hurry back.
November 7, 2008

Randyree
Great show. The proper British accent and temperment are great foils to your own style. Jancis’ books are the bible for wine students and it was a pleasure to get to listen to her – and you talk shop. Can you get Hugh Johnson on next?
November 7, 2008

Russ J
QOTD: A tremendous idea. GV and JR have a nice balance together.
November 7, 2008

leo
great show.chemistry between you two was terriffic.right on with the Ridge comments. keep hanging with people like her and you will learn something about wine.
November 7, 2008

Stuart
Great show!

I am a longish time viewer and long time lurker, but this time I had to leave a comment. Great show and loved Jancis’ humble attitude. She mentioned a Woodbridge/Mondavi chardonnay during the show. I am in London and saw that on the shelf at supermarket before Jancis mentioned it but didn’t buy as I figured cheap and nasty.

Tonight I saw it again on sale at somewhere near 5 pounds (probably south side). I made stir fry (packed with fresh ginger a chili) and pork ribs marinated with BBQ, Chili and Soy sauce and fresh garlic grilled so the marinade was blackened on the out side of the ribs.
Not only did the wine stand up to the food but complemented beautifully. The slight oak/butter/cream of the wine just settled the chili from the food while the acid, that wasn’t strong when drinking while cooking, came out giving it bite to stand up to the meal.

Respect to Jancis for who she is, what she has done, avoiding the predictable and for making my evening.

QOTD: Yes super worthwhile, introducing yourself to a new audience (like me) and making Gary V quite for a minute.
November 6, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
SERIOUS THUNDER !!!!
Humbled and honoured.

QOTD: YES it was and you have to come back again and again and again.
November 6, 2008

reg ward
Thoroughly enjoyable, fun, informative, relaxed; many thanks for 45 mins of very engaging viewing that just sped by…
November 5, 2008

Timoschuk
Old school views meet the THUNDER.
Gary was nervous.
I don’t think pointing out her age was such a good thing.
Gary got too technical referring to very grape in existence. (we must test our knowledge)
I don’t know if Gary wanted to share his Jets bucket.
The end got better as Gary relaxed.
The Thunder was a little distant.
Jancis probably never had a Bazooka Joe.
She is a legend buy a little dry.
November 5, 2008

Jay M.
Great show. You two clicked. Make it a regular feature.
November 5, 2008

MBannon
Absolutely terrific show! I haven’t posted a comment in quite a while (darn near fell back into lurker status, yikes) but this one convinced me to get back on the bandwagon. Wonderful episode.
November 5, 2008

Nik
Great show! Always good to get people on the show with so much knowledge and experience.
November 5, 2008

Ronzai
Long time lurker, first time commenting…
QOTD: Jancis… awesome idea to visit GV on WLTV! Now you should have GV come visit you! Fantastic show… great depth and amazing observations. Thanks!
November 5, 2008

Stephen Backholm
Epic.
November 4, 2008

drj9797
yes.
very knowledgeable, entertaining, informative, and worthwhile.
when gary has guests, they shine !
November 4, 2008

JD Phillips
QOTD: Very much so! I enjoyed it tremendously!!!
November 4, 2008

ShawnDK
QOTD: You might be a wine legend, but Gary is the internet King. I think it was great idea! Come one, being with Gary just can’t be a bad experience.
November 4, 2008

KTF
It was a great idea and please come back. I wish I had your background and knowledge! Ken
November 4, 2008

Sharon
What a great show! Bravo. Good info about Sherry! And I’ve always wanted to try the Ridge Geyserville.
QOTD: Yes, why not? Wine lovers and experts come in all different varieties. Even from the dirty jerze.
CONGRATS GARY ON THE JETS!
November 4, 2008

Alos
It was a good idea because it introduces you to new ideas and possible new constituents. Cheers
November 4, 2008

Kim
*Lurker posting*

QOTD: Jancis, don’t doubt for a second that it was a FANTASTIC idea!

You’re a rock star of wine and it is always a tremendous treat to hear you speak about your passion.

Thanks for all you do to educate folks like me. Your hard work has enhanced that quality of my life!

Gary – Great show! You’re right – this was THE show to bring out this lurker.
November 4, 2008

Ray Barnes
One (hopefully) final comment on this episode: I think seeing Jancis’ books is more tasteful than the frequent display of wrestling action figures. These works are well worth seeking out, they are rigourously and thoroughly researched. The photography and vineyard cartography in the Wine Atlas is impeccable. I think it would have been nice if a little air time had been devoted to them along with a few images of their contents.
November 4, 2008

Martin C.
QOTD…It was definitely an excellent idea! I would say this was one of the best shows so far.

Gary, you received quite a bit of criticism for your show with Randall Gramm (from me included) but I have to give you all the credit you deserve on this one, it was great.
November 4, 2008

The Ben Smith
QOTD – It was a great idea! Who wouldn’t want to sit at the table and drink wine with Gary V?
November 4, 2008

Andrew
Fantastic episode, thanks for letting it go in one part.

QOTD: Yes a great idea to go on the show. I have to admit that at first I thought that the two personalities wouldn’t mix, but I was sooooo wrong. I partucularly enjoyed the way you two approached the tasting from different angles but ultimately coincided in may respects.