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 5, 2008

sharon
qotd: Abe Lincoln, FDR (except for the internment camps. Both were exceptionally intelligent human beings. And now we have Obama! Fantastic! What a gift!
Hope you recover soon and am very sorry I missed the election pack. The Thunder Red sounded intriguing.
November 5, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode…I wish i would have bought the pack

QOTD:
-I am going with Reagan
November 5, 2008

Logan
Good show Gary, always persevering- get better quick!

QOTD: Abraham Lincoln, ‘coz he was brave, revolutionary, independent and not afraid to implement drastic change for the better.
I’m a conservative when it comes to gov’t and fiscal policy and I’m a bit leery of a Dem president with the house, senate and congress the way they are now- would like to think we’re not on our way to nationalized medicine and the likes, but Obama is an attractive breath of fresh air and I think he’s worked hard and is a great face for us right now, so I’m rooting for him.
November 5, 2008

CHICAGO MARK
Had a bottle of Bommarito cab last night..very tasty.

Reagan because he usually stood behind what he said and and actually carried it out. (huh) ?
November 5, 2008

bmartinb
I have only gotten to the Thunder Cuvee so far, but I was pleasantly surprised. I picked up on a nice anise note on the nose that I just could not get enough of. There was fairly long finish too. I agree it “brings the thunder,” especially at this price. Seriously considering picking up a case of this if I can swing the cash. Thanks Gary.
November 5, 2008

Garry M.
QOTD: James K. Polk

Because we all need a little polk every now and then.
November 5, 2008

Rob
I actually am working my way through the Michelob sampler pack and had the Porter last night. Good stuff. I had a bottle of Thunder the other night, my wife and I loved it, great stuff GV.

Fav Prez has to be George Washington. Stepping up to the plate as the first Commander in Chief had to have been one of the most daunting tasks we’ve ever asked of a public official. He set a great precedent for those to follow him.
November 5, 2008

M
You did not just hand Mott your germ-infected glass. That’s just wrong. Alcohol does not kill the germs.

QOTD: George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Bill Clinton

My birthday is the day after yours. I’m a little older.
November 5, 2008

Derek
QOTD: In my lifetime: Reagan. All-time: George Washington (basically defined several of the key virtues of the office that still exist today, albeit with a more modern flavor).

Last night for the election we were drinking a Cliff Lede Cabernet.
November 5, 2008

Classico
That must be president Palmer from the 24 series
What a guy.
Drank some languedoc Grenache Syrah blend very nice. A bit hot but then again the weather asked for it.
Good luck with your new president.

Groetjes,

Classico
November 5, 2008

Carolyn
33? pulease – ur just a kid!!

Hope you are feeling better!
November 5, 2008

Clinton
Will definitely order the 2004 Thunder next time I am in the U.S. I’m all over everyday drinkers for $15.

QOTD: Reagan, who communicated hope in a less hopeful time. Obama will be a shot of optimism Americans (expecially we ex-pats) desire.
November 5, 2008

mark
2 suggestions: 1) next secret pack do it live and arrange ahead of time to link into a webstream w/ a group following along at home – that’d be cool, more interactive. secret pack shows should be a bit different than regular shows; 2) since w/ secret packs you are asking people to buy wines from you, i would think they’d be wines you recommend (when ever do you ask people to buy wine from you that you wouldn’t recommend?). but, you had never tasted the ‘2007 Hortus La Bergerie Blanc’ prior to the show, which seems not quite right for the secret pack shows. just my 2cts.
November 5, 2008

karlkons
Congratulations to your new president, maybe he is going to be the best??? We had a nice Spanish Cabernet blend watching some of the election.

Greetings from Cologne and get well soon!
November 5, 2008

Susan B
I drank Fox Run Vineyards Reserve Riesling for Election night–will taste the Secret Pack wines another night. I enjoyed the Election Day Secret Pack show.
November 5, 2008

theemptyglass
qotd: lets just say im partial to all presidents from illinois. I also like FDR. As for what im drinking, coffee…. at some point I will toast to the new president elect.
November 5, 2008

E dog
good show gary, get well soon !
November 5, 2008

YoungDave
YES! We got some BLUE paint spilled on the US map tonight! Obama plus the turnout in the House and Senate- I’m a happy, happy man. History.

QOTD: “Yes We Can Cola” was the highlight of the night, accompanied by Chandon California Brut and Alma Rosa Pinot to celebrate my (current) state’s expected vote for Barack. Nothing special (only because I didn’t have anything special on hand, but it worked out that both were CA wines). Cheers.
November 5, 2008

Ray Barnes
First of all Gary I applaud you for trying to get through another episode in spite of being under the weather. Must say your palette working on less than all 8 (or 12) cylinders is more than good enough. Having read the 80 prior reviews, I share the concerns others have raised about you sharing your glass while having a virus.

I also want to ask (not raised yet elsewhere) which vineyard(s) in Napa sourced the fruit, who grew the grapes, the aging history, and the alcoholic content. I am assuming you and your colleagues were responsible just for the selection of the final blend – something like the consulting work of Michel Rolland, in and of itself a major job.

Your evaluative comments on this wine were done with excellent discretion.

QOTD – being Canadian I am reluctant to answer, but I always respected the great intellect of Jimmy Carter. It is unfortunate his legacy will be the Iran hostage crisis.

I had another glass late tonight of the 2004 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Spatlese (AP #5 I believe, there were two 2004 Spatlesen bottled there). The bouquet had opened considerably since being uncorked Monday afternoon. A very fine wine.
November 5, 2008

ev
QoD: Teddy Roosevelt was the real rock star and helped form our landscape by encouraging the park system. TJ was brilliant. FDR helped push us through the Depression and had strength through WW2. Recently, I liked Reagan and daddy Bush’s firmness and honesty through the early Iraq times. You seemed to know exactly where he stood.
November 5, 2008

Moselman
First off, Mrs C-Fiddy has it right, Gary – you’re a spazzz! Anyone approaching 33 and doesn’t know better than to share his bad case of sniffles with a friend and colleague is a spazzzz. Man, was I feeling bad for the Mottster.

QsOTD

1) Non-American POV, Jimmy Carter, as shouted out earlier for his forward looking intuitions and his work in retirement. And all the unmitigated crap he took from the Ray-gun-ites. And Bushies!

2) The Aglianico from last night is now blossoming nicely (don’t need no pump).

THANKS FOR VOTING SO OVERWHELMINGLY. Would be nice (great, in fact) if Canadians could have a similar experience in the not-too-distant future. Unfortunately, not very likely 8>(
November 5, 2008

Ben
QOTD: no favorite pres, just proud to be an American. Friends and I are drinking the Election pack….

Mr. V thank you so much for toughing it out and bringing the thunder while your a little sick. This was my first secret pack and it did not disappoint. I took it to a friends house and I introduced them to you and WLTV. As the votes where being tallied we tried tasted along with you. We definitely had never tried anything like the white you gave us, the group liked it for the most part nobody hated it. I liked it but it was a hot on the back end. We loved the Thunder Napa. It was nice and smooth and the price made it taste good to. Knowing that we could drink this wine again made it taste a little better I think. 15 bones is a steal. Last but not least the Anwilka was a hit. We liked it everyone picked up the coal type smell in the sniffy sniff, and I have such good friends they saved me a glass or so worth so I can try it tomorrow. I sealed it with the pump so I know it will be good.

Love the Show, Your the Best Gary
November 5, 2008

disappointed in hawaii
Frank bringing out POTUS, nice touch.
POTUS of my lifetime….Ronald Reagan
November 5, 2008

disappointed in hawaii
QOTD: Pasqual del Toro Argentina Malbec…Theodore Roosevelt, took a bullet to the chest but still kept working
November 5, 2008

Can Misirlioglu
Nothing to worry about, the energy was all there!

QOTD: Popped open a 2004 Edmunds St. John Rocks and Gravel for the election.. Clinton is probably my favorite.