The Election Day Secret Pack

The Election Day Secret Pack – Episode 570

November 4, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk unveils the latest secret pack as we await election results from around the nation.

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“Just now tried the Thunder Cuvee while watching this episode. A friend…” by Tyler Reed
“Tried the Thunder Red. Has all the characteristics of a $20 red. Love…” by Chris and Liz
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Hortus La Bergerie BlancOther French White Wine
2004 Thunder Napa RedNapa Red Meritage
2006 AnwilkaSouth African Red Meritage

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November 4, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: JFK–would have liked to have seen what he could have done if he wasn’t assasinated. Also, I agree with Laurie in VT–Jefferson had a lot of ideas that were ahead of his time–not necessarily government.

Election Day Pack Wine #1–Very agreeable blend, big salt-water ocean-fresh flavor–ideal with most seafood–lots of lemon and rubber aroma. I liked it.

Wine #2 Thunder Wine-Lots of dark chocolate and cherries–definitely great with meats. A little young, didn’t love the blend. Food probably would help this.

Wine #3 Definitely the winner—I would have Manchego with this wine, but just about any cheese would work–Parm and Gruyere. A little poopy, Toys R Us bicycle Dept. I’m puckered up like Yoda. I will use the pump and see how this wine evolves over the course of a few days.
November 4, 2008

JudeMurphy
Sorry to hear you’re sick, Gary. Hope you get well quick!

Irish presidents are silly. They don’t do anything! I think they just sort of stand there and look important.
The Taoiseach’s where it’s all at on the “Emerald Isle” ; )

Those all sounded much better than the crap I’m drinking right now!
(Crozes-Hermitage syrah- never again!)
November 4, 2008

mike z
WOW! the thunder cuvee hit the spot! i was a little nervous with the nose, but the palette DID bring the thunder. this is my kinda wine. smooth and tasty. nice job! the 2007 hortus was ok. not my fav, but ok. didnt try the Anwilka yet, but im excited to try it!

thanks Gary!
November 4, 2008

chriovorg
QOTD: Lincoln / Drinking My own barrel sample from this years blend of 85% Cab Sov 10% Carignan and 5% Alicant. I am in MA but the Grapes are from Farmers market in RI from CA.
Get well
November 4, 2008

gotsha
QOTD…Teddy Roosevelt was the Best. Speak softly and carry a big bottle of wine; you will go far. Check out his museum on 20th St. NYC.
November 4, 2008

ScottEJ
Diggin the South African cabs as of late. Good call.

QOTD: Clinton & sparkling water. No vino during the week.
November 4, 2008

DAD
QOTD Roosevelt. The outdoorsmen. A bottle of Bakers Lane, Pinot Noir out of Sonoma. Drinking well I might add, a true Pinot in taste, much unlike the selections tonight. Watch that flu bug , it’s a killer. As much as I respect the Jets I can’t go against my original hometown Rams back in the day when they were in Cali.
November 4, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: Grover Cleveland…our 22nd and 24th President…the only president to serve 2 non-consecutive terms…and he had a huge mustache.
November 4, 2008

Bill
QOTD: Abraham Lincoln, for obvious reasons.

Drinking: Fuchs, Sauvignon Blanc, from Austria, yes, Austria. Definitely a wine GV should taste on the thunder show.
November 4, 2008

Butch
Sorry you are under the weather – get well soon!
I’m drinking a 2007 Oregon Cloudline Pinot Noir which is okay, but for me not wonderful.
Would have enjoyed the Thunder Pack, but living in Washington that’s not yet a possibility.
Favorite President – Regan, maybe an actor, but he delivered against the old Soviet empire – to bad we weren’t better at supporting and backing it up – at least we are able to enjoy people like your family coming our way.
Take care
November 4, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show for an important night.

QOTD: Teddy Roosevelt because I love the outdoors and he was the man who put the Park system in place.
November 4, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: JFK. He was the original Barrock Obama.
November 4, 2008

T. Bone
Languedoc white was hands down the favorite, the most interesting and balanced of the three. Surprised, pleasantly, that all 3 wines had such strong aromatics – was that the theme? Would have liked a tad more acidity in the Hortus, but all the richness and creaminess in the mouth had me wondering if it sat on the lies? Like you said, very floral. Was surprised to see some oak and, presumably, some malo for the butter. Liked all the aromatics, a very interesting wine. Again, a touch more acidity would have made it classier, but still a tasty, layered wine.

The Thunder Cuvee was a solid wine, good fruit. Pretty nose with some baking spices for the season. Got mainly stewed fruits, maybe that’s the Sangio, gives it an aged nose/flavor. It actually tastes like some Zins I know. Very light for a Merlot dominated blend. As you said, for pizza and burgers it would be great. It’s more interesting than most reds I’d pop for that fare, actually. Guessing this is not going to last long, so I’d be inclined to pop and pour.

Anwilka grows on you. It has tons of black fruit and lots of sweet, smoky oak. It strikes me as a style you would not typically like being so oaked. It has that diesel, chemical thing (I think you called it NJ Turnpike) – really appealing to me, and the only thing that really makes it stand out, honestly. That component screams of South Africa to me. Oak is almost overwhelming with its smokiness, but there’s so much black fruit, it kind of fights back. A solid bottle, but at $40, I have to give it a major pazzz. Also, I can get the ‘05 locally for $20, FYI.

My scores: Hortis 88, Thunder Cuvee 85, Anwilka 87

For the price, I can only recommend the Hortis and Thunder Cuvee. Both drink great for what they are – the Hortis, a complex, aromatic white. The Cuvee, a fruity, drinkable red. But, as you say often, there are many wines like the Anwilka for half the price. Get into some ‘05 Haut-Medocs, for example – they are still out there.
November 4, 2008

Brandon Snell
QOTD: Truman, because he was from Missouri. Represent.

Drinking the Thunder wine and LOVE IT!! Had my last sip about 4 minutes ago and I am still getting taste. Just got a weird taste of niblets corn which is awesome because that is my favorite.

Love the pump. I needed another one because I lost one of the tops from the last one I had.
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary, BTW # 3, NO I don’t usually make any comments…………LOL!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary, BTW # 2, YES, I do like the Hortus La Bergerie Blanc 2007 MORE than you do. I would rate it 91 points. Very much a good food wine for Italian foods and cheeses. Will try some day with other types of food…………………….
November 4, 2008

Dale Cruse
Fave president has to be Jefferson. Not only was he a statesman and a scholar, but he singlehandedly brought wine and the love of wine to America. We all owe him a debt of gratitude.

Tonight I’m drinking American bubbles. Specifically, Gruet Brut from New Mexico.
November 4, 2008

Mark
QOTD: Teddy Roosevelt – because he was the most badass president the US has ever had and probably ever will have. More people should study his life.
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary, BTW: This is the FIRST secret pack where I have already tried one of the wines B4 the episode!!!!!!!!!!! All of the other secret packs I have not been able to try along with…….
November 4, 2008

Jay
I’m a little under the weather myslef so I don’t know if I’ll be cracking anything tonight.

QOTD: Based strictly on being a lady killer, Bill C.
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary -Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do hope and pray that you will feel much better soon!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

Susan
QOTD: Ronald Reagan HANDS DOWN!!!!
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, SOME of us have already tasted and like the Hortus La Bergerie Blanc 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I was in the dirty jerse in September, Matt suggested La Campagna. He brought two wines to the offline. This was one of them. I LOVE this one!! AND I ordered this one from WL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I will get to try it again soooon…………
November 4, 2008

JHo
Gotta go with TJ, Jefferson brought us Bordeaux, wait, is that a good thing?
Gaston Chiquet 99 to celebrate!
November 4, 2008

Scotty G
Favorite President – Ronald Reagan!
In our America, resist attaching your happiness to any outcome – do your part, give your best effort and move on – remember our opportunities are endless.
God bless this nation today and always.
My wife and I shared a bottle of 2006 Vin du Lac of Chelan Chardonnay Columbia Valley. It was awesome!!
We look forward to trying the election pack this weekend.