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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“Plain Point big yes yes for this wine- would buy again…” by Frank
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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

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December 27, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Shame I can’t get the secret pack 6000 miles away – that last wine would have been wonderful to try.

Merry Christmas and Seasons Greeting to one and all from the sunny island of Cyprus.

A.
December 27, 2008

Patty Wilson
I posted earlier that we got the Holiday Gift Pack instead of the Christmas Secret pack, but I wanted to let you know that we watched you drinking the Secret pack while we tasted the reds in our Holiday Gift pack.

Actually, two of the three reds, we’d bought before, but it was nice to try them again. (only two of us drinking, so we just tasted and we’ve been slowly drinking the three bottles over the last few days)

Domaine la Lorentaine 2003 Lirac – I bought a couple of bottles of this after you raved about it on one of the eps. Just as good as when we brought it home before. Black licorice. which I only like in wine…

Villa Carata 2004 Sannio Aglianico – I picked this up at Wine Library, because I haven’t found many Italian wines that have piqued my interest, so I was trying to expand our palates. Liked the logo on the bottle. Hadn’t opened the bottle we had, but we liked this–probably the least of the three–but we still liked it.

Domaine Humbert Freres 2005 Pinot Noir – nice light color, light flavor, but not watered down.

We were pleased with all of the wines. Well, we tried all the reds. The whites we’ll get to eventually.

But after watching the episode, we sure would have liked to try the Secret Pack.
December 27, 2008

Dr. Dan
Didn’t get the secret pack and didn’t get to watch the Today show, but really enjoyed this episode, viewed on the 27th. Always good to see the Mott-ster in front of the camera.
December 27, 2008

ChrisV
Just saw Gary on the Today show, very nice job. I think best TV appearance yet, I found some of the others (with licking rocks etc) a bit cartoony… just my opinion!

Also, everyone has to leave more comments because Gary said in an email that he’d do a show idea of mine soon… so get commenting
December 27, 2008

M
I hope we get episode 601 before 2009. We’re getting close to 600 comments. GV said he wouldn’t tape a show unless we reached 600 comments. Maybe they could show us a pre-taped show if we don’t reach 600 comments before Monday!
December 27, 2008

Lurker1000
Good work Gary.

Merry christmas
December 27, 2008

dawei
Thanks for the smiles Gary.
December 27, 2008

Sally
Thanks for the great shows… from all the way up in Alaska.
December 27, 2008

Jonathan Fuller
loved it. didn’t get the secret pack, but got a bottle of South African Sauvignon Blanc today. Excited to try it.

Also, just cracked a bottle of 2005 Madeiran. 90% Tannat! Its just incredible! This wine is huge. Your episode inspired me to try it, and boy am I glad I did!
December 27, 2008

Rob Martinez
Congrats on 600!
December 27, 2008

Kellen
wish I could get the secret pack in Canada! Loved the show anyways! Looking forward to a lot more!
December 27, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
I think you ARE changing the wine world. Esp now w/ the current economic woes.
You sell good times! Good times w/ friends & family.
like the wines or not, a viewer would have to appreciate the enthusiasm you bring.
Your msg (it seems) is enjoy the ride! The fun in wine is the trial & error. The hits & the misses.

Love that Mott says no when he doesn’t get it. that makes it all the more real when he does agree.
Also, got a kick out of seeing how much you appreciated Mott getting into the show.
December 27, 2008

joe
you had me at GO BUFFALO. Love your show, just foind it today. You make it okay for my dumbass to love wine while actually having an opinion. Keep up the good work.

Love the work ethic.

Joe
December 27, 2008

Kristen
The “today show” was very entertaining. You are awesome! You make wine interesting, all the best to you this season and have a great New Year!
December 27, 2008

Eric Holm
A Wonderful episode, Hopefully these will continue for years to come as the education is appreciated. If you will change the PA laws so you can ship the super pack the we wont have to wonder how great it can be. Some traveling music!
Thanks
December 27, 2008

John D.
Congrats on 600 kickin’ episodes Gary! What a journey. Loved the show. I always learn something new on your show. Will definitely have to check out the last wine. Here’s to 600 more! Cheers!

QOTD: I didn’t get a secret pack, but I had a chance to introduce my younger brother to 2 new wines he’s never had before. The first was 100% grenache (Atteca). The second was a simple, but nice tasting 2003 Bordeaux. He liked them both very much. We chatted a bit about different varietals, how wines change with the vintage and different regions. I stressed to him he didn’t have to spend mucho dinero to find a pleasurable wine. I think he’s coming around.
December 27, 2008

Withnail
Great ep – enjoyed it a lot!
Really nice to see/good idea having Mott in the co-pilot seat for #600.
December 27, 2008

max
going to your moment. Great job on today show.
December 27, 2008

Jan
My first time, got to you by doing a search on moscato d’asti. LOVE your attitude! Hope they bring you into the White House to give the sommeliers a talkin-to.

Happy Hanukkah!
December 27, 2008

Mari
Yay Gary!! 600, that’s incredible… keep the good stuff flowing!

Can you guys LINK UP your Today Show segment? I missed it, and I’m guessing a lot of other people did too.

I love love love the Rhone, and would love to see some more Rhone-esque stuff in 09… can we also hear a bit more about terroir and how that influences composition and structure? I find that the most compelling thing about wine…

Merry Christmas and THANK YOU!!!
December 27, 2008

Cuppers
Great job accomplishing 600 and on the Today show … now tape another episode
December 27, 2008

Mark W
Love your shows, grats on 600 shows.
December 27, 2008

JimChem
Good show. You have inspired me to think about Languedoc again.

Jim
December 26, 2008

Jared S
Gary,

Congratulations on your 600th show! I’ve been a lurker for about a month, and this is my first comment. I love your passion. It is truly contagious. Your shows are always educational and entertaining. I definitely consider myself a vayniac and am trying to recruit new vayniacs every day. Hopefully one day my state of North Carolina will produce wines worthy of being on the Thunder Show. My wife just bought a couple of wines that you make mention of on your website so I am looking forward to tasting them. Again, congratulations on the mile stone and please, never lose the passion to help us amateurs expand our palletes.

Jared
December 26, 2008

James
Hooray Wine! Got introduced to the show through the Tool website, now one of my favorites!