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

681 Responses

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December 28, 2008

Tom Langan
Didn’t get the secret pack, so I can’t give you my breakdown. Just wanted to leave a comment, wish GV and the crew at WL a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year, and thank you for all the great recommendations and savings throughout 2008.

As usual, GV, you were great on the Today Show. Loved the pairings you did with the sparkling wines.
December 28, 2008

Gerry V
So I’ve had a change of heart with the 2005 Rhone Rebel Gsm. When I tasted it on Christmas day, I did not like it much at all. I had a couple glasses again last night and it was much better. Not sure if it was becuase I was mixing things up so much on the 25th or that it has had a chance to breath. I’m digging the tannins in it now. Glad I did not poor it out.

Salud
December 28, 2008

Eric Laz
Gary, Great show and congrats on 600!! I just found your blog earlier this year, but I am hooked. I am a huge Jim Cramer fan and put you right up there with him. Your enthusiasm and passion for wine makes it a pleasure to watch. I am spreading the Thunder to all of my other Mad Money friends.
QOTD: Tasted the Secret pack on Christmas day with my wife and Sis. My sister enjoyed Bob’s Blanc and my wife really liked the Rhone Rebel. I, like you, was really impressed with the Puech-Haut. This is exactly what I look for in a great wine; however it was not my wife’s style. Oh well more for me

Keep up the great work and count me in for the Gary V wine of the month club!
December 28, 2008

Eric
First comment on this site for me. I’m also waiting with dread for the Jets game. I like seeing Mott every once in a while.

Question for the Vayniacs: What varietals has Gary recommended for people who like Pinot Grigio? I know I’ve seen at least one episode where he recommended other white wines but I can’t seem to remember which episodes.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a section of this website that said, “If you like x, you’ll like y?”
December 28, 2008

Dustin Clark
Hey Gary you are right, I have 74 episodes on my zune and I never really thought about leaving A commet until you ask me to, Sorry about that I will start leaving more from now on, I love the show. I am A selftaught chef and I learn alot about wine and wine pairing from
watching your show. I thank you for that. And you almost made me A football fan. ALMOST.
And Gray where did the Root beer Episode go?

I hope you don’t mind if I drop my brother and sisters web site http://www.sterjay.com if anyone is looking for custom art check this site out.
December 28, 2008

BF
Awesome, GV.
December 28, 2008

mikek
C’mon Vayniac’s! About 60 more and we’re over the 600 mark! Let’s get ‘er done before “gang green” disappoints (yet again) at 4:15 !?! Gotta give GV something to feel good about right?
December 28, 2008

Brent
Amazing job on 600 Gary…Keep it up.
December 28, 2008

theemptyglass
I’ve already commented but wanted to get us that much closer to 600 comments. I havent been drinking as Ive been under the weather, but I did have a little bit of champagne for xmas, a cava named Segura Viduas, not one to drink with the girls by the name of it (Certainly Widows).
December 28, 2008

Jennifer
Wonderful as always. I can’t wait to see more!!!
December 28, 2008

Brent
Loved the show Gary. The rogue sounded so great I bought me one…can’t wait till it gets here. gratz on 600 (and many more)
December 28, 2008

Susan
Chris, We get to SEE you in the episode and not just hear you!!! WOW!!!!! What a concept!!!!!
December 28, 2008

MS
Great show Gary – happy 600! I am no longer a lurker!
December 28, 2008

Andrei Kharlanov
Ups. It was “Gary, Happy New Year! Your personal show is the best on the Internet. Do not stop next year”!
December 28, 2008

Neil
An EPIC episode! Great to see the Mottster on cam. “If you havn’t burnt leather, you havn’t lived, Mott.” I missed out on the secret pack. Wish I had me a bottle of that 04.
December 28, 2008

Andrei Kharlanov
Hi, Gary!

I love your personal show on http://garyvaynerchuk.com/ Hope to see new episode before New Year’s Eve. Leaving you a comment just to say thanks.

And my greetings for you in Russian: ????, ??????????? ?????? ????! ???? ?????? ??? — ?????? ? ?????????. ?? ?????????????? ? ??????? ????.

You can use Google Translate (http://www.google.com/translate) to translate my greetings
December 28, 2008

paryb
Go Cowboys indeed! alls we got is the ealry game. As they say, lets start a New Mexico Chile Holiday!
December 28, 2008

Andrew
Go Patriots. I’ll have to uncork a bottle if the Jets win today. (And if the Pats win, too, of course.)

Congrats on the milestone.
December 28, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
GV’s 101 Wines – love the info boxes (meet the grape, etc).
VaynerNation, Buy someone this book.
Vayniacs are working hard to get you to 600 comments.
Go Cowboys! Big showdown in less than 15 hrs.
December 28, 2008

Brian Barrick
Just opened the Puech-Haut from the secret pack tonight, and it was outstanding. The ripeness of the fruit, combined with incredible concentration and balance, really sets a high standard.

And I must say I really appreciate the QPR of the first two wines. Most of the under-$10 wines that I come across are borderline undrinkable. You found two that almost anyone can enjoy during the holidays or for everyday drinking, without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing.
December 28, 2008

Leigha
Interesting situation.
December 28, 2008

Kevin Trottier
I run small Italian restaraunt. The staff is having the Thunder Show poured on them regularly. Of course we’d love to see more Italians featured but I could use some help first. How do I get servers to tap deeper into their pallate vocabulary? I’m tired of pre-service tastings where they use the same descriptions over and over.
December 28, 2008

Jlair
A little story… (to help get to 600 comments, thanks to twitter!!)
My dad bought me the secret pack for Christmas. That is GREAT!!! The crappy part is that my dad and I cant get together to taste them until the middle of Jan. So I cant watch this episode until then! I hope all of the wines are amazing!!! I cant wait to watch this show and taste these wines!!

Thanks GV for the great wine show that I love to watch every day! Keep it up!

My wife wants you to do an episode on gourmet soda. just would love to hear your thoughts!
December 28, 2008

Only 533 on Sunday?
Where is every body?

I didn’t get the Secret Pack. Been disappointed too many times by Gary. I’ll only buy wines that I’ve had before. Oh and only 90+ rated wines under $15.
December 28, 2008

Debbie Catchings
Congratulations on #600!!!!!