Christmas Wines and Episode 600..Secret Pack Time

Christmas Wines and Episode 600..Secret Pack Time – Episode #600

December 24, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk gives the Vayner-Nation a huge announcement for them to watch on X-mas morning and tries the secret pack on this 600th episode.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Bob’s African Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Rhone Rebel GsmVentoux/Luberon/Nimes
2005 Chateau Plain PointOther Red Bordeaux
2004 Chateau Puech Haut Tete De Belier RougeLanguedoc-Roussillon

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

Gary Vaynerchuk Monthly Wine Club

681 Responses

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December 26, 2008

daniel shearon
Gary!,
got the book for Christmas! love the show, I am excited about wine because of you. thanks and all the best from my family to yours!

ds
December 26, 2008

bygdawg1996
Awesome show!!!
The secret packs always make me want to move out of PA.
The Today Show clip was awesome i hope they make you their permanent wine consultant.
Merry Christmas to all!!!!

I can’t wait to get the signed books for the family.

Let the Thunder Roll

Matt
December 26, 2008

Troutmonster
Episode 600 was epic…cheers to 600 more! Keep up the good work, and happy holidays Gary
December 26, 2008

Matthew Hale
Didn’t get the Christmas pack but kind of wish I did. We did drink lots of wine though and had a good time. Looking forward to participating in the wine of the month club.
December 26, 2008

Chris B
This was my first time findin’ y’all as a podcast. Absolutely love the energy and the information – thank you *so* much for the effort you’ve obviously put into this.

Have to admit, I’m a bit sad to not see 600 comments yet- c’mon people!

PS: Gary – I realize that it is already relatively inexpensive, but can you think of a budget (<20 USD) wine that can approach the glory of the Chateau Puech Haut from this episode? Hard times means less wine and I’d love to be able to enjoy something similar on my tighter budget!

Happy Holidays!
- Chris “Boosch”
December 26, 2008

Mari
The show is awesome. Hurry up and do another episode!
December 26, 2008

mauijet
Just watched the Today Show segment on Viddler. Nice. For xmas eve we popped a Schramsberg – 2000 J. Schram Rose! Not a value play, but very delicious. Want to try their non-vintage “Mirabelle” rose, which was higher rated, and only $35!
December 26, 2008

Nate
Hey Gary – thought this would be a good time to let you know that your work ethic is truly exemplary – most of these “Web celebs” can’t hold a candle to you. Great job on winelibrary.tv, WineLibrary, and all of your other side-projects (PleaseDressMe, Garyvaynerchuk.com videos, TV appearances). Congratulations on 6-0-0.
December 26, 2008

Dino
Had to come out from being a lurker to congratulate Gary on #600. I visited France this fall and loved my visit to the Languedoc. Toured Chateau des Hospitaliers and was very impressed. Solid wine producer in a solid wine region.
December 26, 2008

Aaron Alvarez
Loved the show for a year or so. First time I’ve ever left a comment. Weird I know. Anyway I love it! keep it up, I think it’s amazing what you are doing for the wine world. BbbllWhammy!! Happy Holiday’s Y’all!
December 26, 2008

mauijet
Mele Kalikimaka from Maui! A warm, bright sunny Christmas day, yesterday, here in the islands. Gary where were your gloves for the Cham-pain episode? It hurt to watch. Today on the 26th it’s raining but warm. Good day for WLTV and #600. Congrats
December 26, 2008

James
Been Watching the show for ages. Well done getting to 600 and such a great show.
December 26, 2008

Shannon
Great episode Gary! Congrats on the Today show appearance – it looked like you had a great time!
December 26, 2008

Richard Ritter
Congratulations on 600. Good balance, well structured, great length, solid mid-palate, and an excellent finish! (as always).

Happy Holidays! Give YOUR family a huge hug from all of us in MY family.
December 26, 2008

Rick D
Gary,

On Xmas eve we had an Italian dinner that I paired with a several Italian wines including the Antoniolo Gattinara Osso San Grato 2003 that you featured a few months ago. This wine was dynamite. The whole family enjoyed it. We followed that up with a Ciacci Brunello that also rocked the house. A great start to the holiday festivities. It’s always fun to share such great wines with those who are close to you.
December 26, 2008

yourfrienddownunder
Wow. Brining the thunder down on Ice wine. Good work Gary. I have been drinking emulated ice wine for ages but have not yet stretched to some of the real jus. Bring on episode 600.
December 26, 2008

Drew M.
Already left one, but just doing my part to get to 600. GV…thanks for telling it like it is.

Angie…great job on your blog post…I need to tell a some moms that I know about your site!!

Short of 600 posts, how many bottles of the Languedoc would I have to buy to get WLTV back on the air?
December 26, 2008

suikagirl1
Celebrating 600 with Mr. Mott was the *only* way to go, Gary! Without our tech gurus we’d be looking pretty shabby… Hooray for the tech crew!! mmwah!
December 26, 2008

MattM
Great job on The Today Show. It was fun, funny, and educational.
December 26, 2008

Susan
Gary, You did a fab time of explaining the varietals and educating the world about champagne on ‘The Today Show’ !!!!!!!!!!!
December 26, 2008

yorgos
even I don’t care about wines, I just watch you because of the energy you emit!

happy new year to all!
December 26, 2008

SoCalDaveL
Didn’t get the xmas-pack, but spent some good quality time at the in-laws. Relaxing by the tree. Watching “A Christmas Story” over and over and over again while playing around with the kids, enjoying a so-so Zin w/ cheese and other assorted snacks and generally having good, quality family time.

Other than that the prediction is… The Jets will beat the dirty fish on Sunday… but the Pats will also win beating out the Bills and taking the playoff spot. The Jets find a way to disappoint fans even with a 10 win season and let’s face it, as Jet fans we all would have jumped on a 10 win season at the start of the year and accepted it as a good thing.

So goes the life as a long-time suffering Jets fan.
December 26, 2008

Nate
Hey Gary, trying to get you to 600. Can’t find your appearence online, I was too much in a druken hang over to get up to see it, hopefully you’ll link it up later.
Wish I could have the secret pack, but I’m one of the many people who got the axe this month from my job. Maybe next year
December 26, 2008

Beau Lebens
Here’s your comment Gary, you deserve it. Good to finally see Mott (that was the first time I saw him), and great that you’re laying out some ways to get people started on red wine.
December 26, 2008

Rick D
Congrats on making it to 600! Can we get to 1,000????????

Thanks for the B’day shout out. Unfortunately I was just a little under the weather Xmas day, but still managed to have a great time and put on a feast for the whole family.

I have been enjoying Languedoc wines so much that they rate a category in my wine inventory list. I have found numerous wines of this region to be delicious and most have a super QPR.

Happy Holidays all.