Screaming Eagle (Well, Almost)

Screaming Eagle (Well, Almost) – Episode #572

November 6, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk is humbled to taste some SERIOUS wines that are made for an amazing cause.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Lookout Ridge 2005 Cathy Corison Cabernet Sauvignon
Lookout Ridge 2005 Marco DiGiulio Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Lookout Ridge 2005 Andy Erickson Red

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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November 7, 2008

Tim (@Twalk) Walker
Great episode, Gary — I laughed out loud when you uncorked “you were appeased, but then a gremlin came . . .”

BTW, loved-loved-LOVED the video of your sidewalk tweetup speech at the CN/Mashable event.
November 7, 2008

Brad
Freakin’ love the “I’ve never smoked anything in my life…” line AND the fruit bomb action. Great way to start my Friday. Thanks, Gary!
November 7, 2008

Kyle Suehiro
wow, great cause and such creative fund raising!

QOTD: Tandem Auction Block Pinot Noir, 2006. Big mouthfeel, layers of really pure fruit. Huge tannins… gonna try and save my one bottle for a decade.
November 7, 2008

Susan B
I liked a couple of Zinfandels a lot–Folie a Deux Zinfandel and Sobon Amado County Zinfandel.
November 7, 2008

Mr C
A must try

Mauritson Rockpikle Westphall Zin $37 (Dry Creek Valley)

Also look at Shypoke Vinyards WOW!

Great winerys Great People
November 7, 2008

torquey
QOTD: 2005 Barnett Vineyards Pinot Noir
November 7, 2008

BobbyTiger
Susan Balboa Crios Torrontes. (Which I bought in California).
November 7, 2008

Classico
Hello there.

Great cause, loved your gremlin fruit stuffing comparison.
QOTD:
Must buy one soon or try one at a tasting

Groetjes,

Classico
November 7, 2008

Bored Doe
Amazing show. Amazing cause. Very, very nice.

QOTD- 2004 Titus Cabernet Sauvignon.
November 7, 2008

Ray Barnes
First of all I was very happy to see both Gary and Chris live today, and am glad that Gary is clearly starting to feel like his normal uniquely engaging self, as evidenced by his characterization of Patriots fans. To which I say, hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.

Secondly I literally applaud you for promoting and supporting a most worthwhile effort, especially when it enhances the lives of disadvantaged children. (Sorry, I find the term “disabled” very unpalatable). God bless you.

All three wines looked very interesting and it appears the Andy Erickson creation may be an excellent bargain at the elite quality level. I hope someday to try it out – or all of them. As usual, the evaluations were very informative, and equally interesting for their lack of dramatic embellishment, while remaining enthusiastic. To make a figure skating analogy, I find Gary’s comments always score very high marks for technical merit; on this occasion I would also give them very high marks for artistic impression.

QOTD – The only CA estate I have tried this year is Thomas Kruse (Gilroy). Being a hardcore Riesling lover, I was very pleasantly surprised by their 2006 Chardonnay. It is made without malolactic fermentation, and has very good acidity.
November 7, 2008

Augustus
PLEASE READ THIS!!!! STOP USING THE WORD “ATYPICAL” INCORRECTLY!!!! “Atypical” means NOT TYPICAL. In other words, a proper use of the word would be as follows: It is atypical of Gary V. to use the word “atypical” correctly. Why? Because you never use it correctly! Therefore, it is NOT typical (i.e. atypical) of you to use the word in its proper context. Got it? You are a bright guy, and I’m sure you would rather use language correctly. I hope this was helpful. Great show, as always. Here is another example: It is atypical of Gary V. to put on a lackluster, uninformative show – his shows are generally both engaging and educational.
November 7, 2008

BruceErik
QOTD: My fav thus far has actually been the very affordable Louis M. Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. Delicious! And only about $15. I’ve tried LOTS of other, more expensive Cabs, and this is by far the best value for my palate.
November 7, 2008

Brian from Calgary
Boorman Vineyards Metaphor. An exciting Bordeaux-style blend, from on the ridge overlooking Temecula. Serious wine from an unexpected place.
November 7, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
QOTD: 05 Caymus Special Selection!
A nod to Scarecrow 05. Stags’ Leap WINERY Ne Cede Malis 04.
I only got 1 sip of the Scarecrow. Had lots of several vintages of that Caymus.
People that want to expand their palate should also try the Ne Cede Malis. Petite Syrah-based field blend from the oldest block of vines in the Stags Leap District. Lots of history there too.
Great show. Going to the links now.
November 7, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: 2005 Ghost Block

–RH
November 7, 2008

il Cesare
1996,1997,1998 Corison cab vertical at the winery in July. I can’t pick one! (ok the 97)
November 7, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: Had some great California wines at tastings this year, but for sit down dinner with friends, family, etc, nothing too fancy…La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir at one of my birthday dinners was nice. There was another dinner this spring with a 2005 Sonoma Pinot that was delicious, too, winery name momentarily escapes me.
November 7, 2008

ryan
qotd – 2004 rocca cabernet
November 7, 2008

Brock Picken
Best California Wine I’ve EVER had:

Diamond Ridge Merlot 2002

Never been able to find it since….
November 7, 2008

Roberto
Hi GV,

Looks like you are feeling better, that is great.

Good show, great cause, where can we find them????

QOTD: 2004 Stag’s Leap Petite Syrah…
November 7, 2008

jahlove
QOTD: 2004 Neyers Syrah Cuvée d’Honneur
November 7, 2008

tjd9870
2005 Realm Beckstoffer Tokalon….a home run!!
November 6, 2008

jaredlevy
QOTD: Easy. 2004 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Benchland Select
November 6, 2008

Lee Floyd
Burning mint does smell like marijuana apparently.
I played tricks on my stoner friends in high school with dried mint from my mother’s spice rack. If you have a reputation for saying no, a little mint gets a big reaction!
November 6, 2008

Todd Fitter
Great show gary and I’m glad you’re feeling better!

What a remarkable project! I wish I could get Cathy Corison’s wine.

QOTD- Banknote Wine Company’s “The Vault”, 2006 Napa Valley Red Blend.

Its a zin blend (62% zin, 25% syrah, 13% cab) similar to “The Prisoner” which I also like. The Banknote though had an intense nose of sweet oak and espresso and TONS of fruit on the palate. I was blown away.

Todd from Napa