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 6, 2008

J Dubb
I just finished watching the election pack show. Can anyone help out someone living in Minnesota (who can’t get WL wines because of state laws) with a bottle or two of the Thunder Cuvee?

QOTD: Jefferson because of is love of wine.
November 6, 2008

Jerry Bob
Sorry to here you ill, but could I have a secret pack for the one I just spilled?
Clinton by far. A real dude that I got to meet, shake hands with and he even autographed my bar napkin.
November 6, 2008

Andy
QOTD—– Andrew Jackson ……. a great American hero …he loved good wine too.
…. Drinking a little Oregon Pinot
November 6, 2008

DrT in NC
Ok, as I posted Tuesday, I did NOT like the Anwilka. I tried the Thunder cuvee yesterday, however, and really liked it. Didn’t get rose or chocolate, though. From CellarTracker:

Nice blueberry over red current nose. Nice red raspberry, current, blueberry upfront, light to medium tannins, medium acidity. A little heat on the end, but over-powering the plum and blueberry finish. Moderate length.

Even after an hour, the profile is holding steady. 88
November 6, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Mott, Ya supposed to show some RESPECT for da Thunder Cuvee…..
What do Ya mean “Tooo Bitter….”??? Smack Him Upside da Head, G!!!!

qotd: Favorite President?? George & Abe mustta been pretty cool dudes…
What is i drinkin’ tonight?? Might satisfy da Sweet Tooth & crack open
a Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2001….
November 6, 2008

Iggy Davidson
Iggy
Hey Gary why didn’t you swirl and spit your post nasal drip and add some tasting notes ? [Heavy on the oyster] LOL .. Big shout out to Mott what a company man for taking your glass.. awesome!!! But seriously you rock bigger than Mt Rushmore,GV for president. Being an Aussie i don’t have a fav president just a fav American, you! Keep up the good work mate … Oh and right now I’m drinking a Mitolo Jester 06 shiraz definitely bringing the thunder for me.
November 6, 2008

Bobby Bo
Had an awesome night drinking the Election pack with the Thunder Show, and living in this historical moment. When people ask me what I was doing on election day 08, it was drinking wine and watching Gary V. Wish you told us about the South African wine earlier, we killed it before we could save it. I have to say, the Thunder Red was very interesting, and a great value. Good job blending.
QOTD: Hands down TR.
November 5, 2008

my2cents
I am a new viewer. I decided to stop lurking! I ordered some wine from Gary’s picks to compare tastes. I decided to try the election pack too. I got my election pack today.( a day late but hey I ordered late). Opened the Thunder and hated it. All I could smell was alcohol, all I could taste was alcohol. After a couple hours it’s just gross and near undrinkable for me and for a while it smelled like a wool carpet soaked rubbing alcohol. Harsh and dry “pucker” is an understatement. A mouth full of barrel splinters. Of course these are just MY opinions. I was thinking that for the price of the “pack” we’d be tasting something more like 20 dollar bottles. By the sound of the Anwilka, the more costly of the bunch, I am going to have to wait ten years to even get close to that investment. Bummer.I am trying the pump on it so we’ll see I look forward to the white in the near future as it will at least not be a tannin “monster”. I hope my 12 other choices from Gary’s picks fare much better. I do like the show for some strange unknown reason, perhaps because it’s real. I am entertained while learning and that is always time well spent. Thanks WLTV
November 5, 2008

Jim Stephens-Wine Dude
QOTD: I have to say Clinton, but I am not really sure if it is just the fact that every one else has been such a gang of screwups =0)Tonight, I am drinking a Dessilani 2000 Gattinara Reserva (Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy), and it is outstanding! It could honestly use a few more years of rest, but if you leave it out for an hour or two, it settles down quite nicely. So many people forget about Gattinara (and Carema)because of the overwhelming popularity of their Nebbiolo neighbors, Barolo and Barbaresco. In fact, many Gattinara are considered to be the BEST agers of the group, and this bottle should prove to be an lively old man in the future. Another great producer is Travaglini, from Palm Bay Imports, which is more feminine and relaxed, but quite seductive, nonetheless. Salud!
November 5, 2008

Rex
QOTD Drinking a very good Guffens Heynen Mâcon-Pierreclos 1er Jus de Chavigne 2006. Already loved what this guy does with the Verget negociant house in burgundy, this is my first encounter with his own domain bottling. Serious stuff from the underrated Mâçonnais region (i.e. Pouilly-Fuissé, St-Véran, Maçon, …).
November 5, 2008

Richard Ritter
I’m rockin’ cause I’m learnin’.

QOTD: Teddy Roosevelt. Long Island boy and a great mustache!
November 5, 2008

Leigha
Not a hater…I have watched ALL the episodes and bought $1,000’s of dollars of wine from you until you stop shipping to WA. Okay but heres the thing….you seem to be getting a bit “full of S***” 3rd wine…first you say you have only had a barrel sample and a quick taste at the super tasting…but then further along in the segment you say you had a bottle that you let evolve over 5 days ……so which is it….by the way this is not the only one of these little …..inconsistencies.
November 5, 2008

Eric
Great run of shows recently, Gary.

QOTD 2: For election night, I pulled out the only good bottle of champagne I own: a ‘93 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame that I bought on sale in 2003 for something like $60. I never was sure when I would have the occasion to open this — maybe when I get engaged, or something similar. Last night seemed as good a night as any, and it was still delicious: almond-paste croissant on the nose, honey on the tongue. I had stored it in dark closets over the years that I tried to keep at room temperature or below — was good to find out that the bottle survived that.
November 5, 2008

Bobbi
We had a great time tasting along with you (even though it should have been live).
QOTD: Kennedy – I had the same feeling of excitation when he was elected.
QOTD2: We have been drinking a lot of Norton Malbecs- excellent.

And Gary, you have the same birthday as ME!!!
What a great day for the world that was.
November 5, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I’m still partial to William Clinton, though of course what Kennedy and FDR did was incredibly important. Last night I drank a Lungarotti Rubesco, nothing outstanding but it was nice.
November 5, 2008

jeffe
Here’s my QOTD: why do people freak out so much when you go off-topic, or even when the phone rings (or, heaven forbid, you try to power through and deliver for your fans when you have a cold)? These things are all clearly symptoms of a condition called Keeping It Real. Unedited Gary is, last time I checked, one of the leading reasons we all love and value your take on wine, and therefore why we tune in day in and day out.

Don’t hate the player. Hate the haters.
Keep tangentisizing, Gary. And don’t put the phone on mute.
November 5, 2008

Clayton Havens
QOTD 1: Jefferson – the man knew what the country needed and wasn’t afraid to tell it like it was.
QOTD 2: Boarding Pass Shiraz – Day 2
November 5, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: James K. Polk, cause he had the coolest song written about him
November 5, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD: Was never into them – they did that millions of peaches song didn’t they?

At the moment drinking a Crozes Hermitage
November 5, 2008

Susan
“So this is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause”!!!???!!!
November 5, 2008

Carlitos
QOTD. In the mood for some Cab Franc I opened a 2006 Monteforche Carantina from the Veneto that I got from WL. Nothing super complex but it was pretty good.
November 5, 2008

henry trout
love the show. have recently been drinking priorat wines and gsm’s. I find the fall is the perfect time for these full flavored wines. I particularly like the pico madama from spain. I also recently had a blend from calif called the lineup an inexpensive but interesting gsm. keep up the great work, as a captain at xaviars in piermont it is great to have a resource to answer the obscure questions that i get asked all the time.
November 5, 2008

Goncasurus-Rex
good show Gary! you really give the prespective non-voters need. just remember what Ben Franklin said “democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner, liberty is a well armed sheep contesting the vote.”

QOTD- teddy Roosevelt by far. He disliked both parties and really was a revolutionist in that respect.
November 5, 2008

Neil
QOTD: The Gipper
November 5, 2008

ChrisV
Gary,

Nice work on keeping the thunder coming while sick.

QOTD: George Washington. No explanation necessary.