New Years resolution : Drink Value

New Years resolution : Drink Value – Episode #602

December 31, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk is ringing in 2009 with a New Years resolution to drink more value wines on WLTV.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Petaluma RieslingAustralian Riesling
2006 Catena ChardonnayArgentine Chardonnay
2006 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay
2005 Edmunds St John Rocks & GravelOther California Rhone Blends
2006 La-peira Obriers Terrasses Du Larzac Coteaux LanguedocLanguedoc-Roussillon

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January 2, 2009

Steve
Gary, thanks for all you do, and I wish you and your family the best in 2009. Looking forward to watching all your shows this year. Drinking a Jip Jip Shiraz/Cab tonight, only about $13, liking it quite a bit, wondering what you think. Who do you like in the playoffs? I’m a bit lost, since my Redskins are gone and your Jets are gone…do I pull for a Manning superbowl (Colts vs. Giants)? As long as the Ravens don’t win, I’m OK…
January 2, 2009

Bill C from Tucson
GV,
What are your thoughts about Thomas Jones’ comments about Brett?
I thought he, Brett, looked like he really didn’t care during the game. I’d be surprised if he comes back next year.
Nice show. Thanks for stressing value wines. I can’t do the $25+ wines anymore.
January 2, 2009

urbwes
Look forward to more great content. Thank you for such great , free, entertainment and enlightenment.
January 2, 2009

Brian Barrick
I’ve tried the K-J Grand Reserve Chard, and I have to agree with you. This is exactly the kind of overblown, overpriced, mass-produced wine that I stay away from.

Edmunds St John is at the opposite end of the spectrum. These are real wines, made in small quantities with care and passion. I have to agree that the ‘05 Rocks and Gravel wasn’t their best effort. Haven’t tried the Syrah. The ‘05 Shell & Bones (Roussanne/Viognier) is very good.

Keep bringing us great wines from unsung regions like the Languedoc. This is where your show really brings tremendous value. Of course it’s not as much fun when the wine sells out right after the show airs!
January 2, 2009

Susan
Gary & Chris, I hope you do another 6,000 shows!!!!!
January 2, 2009

Susan
Gary – WOW!!! Hadn’t seen the ending……You ARE changing the wine world…….Hum…making progress on some things!!! GOOD!!!!
January 2, 2009

Dr T in NC
Happy new year! I look forward to seeing what you come up with next
January 2, 2009

Joe R.
I’ve been watching for about a year but this is my first time commenting.

As someone who graduated from school in 2007 and still considers himself part of the “CKC”, I appreciate the resolution to emphasize value wines for the coming year. I bought a few bottles of the $8 Finca La Linda Tempranillo 2006 that you reviewed in episode 455 as a Christmas gift for my Mom (whose name is Linda) and she loved it. Keep up the good work!

Happy New Year
January 2, 2009

Neil
Happy 2009 Gary, Mott & Co. @ WLTV. Here’s to 600+ more shows……
January 2, 2009

BruceP
Happy new year to you too Gary (and Mott, Ian, Brandon, etc). Looking forward to 2009.
January 2, 2009

*/^_^\*
the ideas for 09 sound great

and yes, u have improved ur interviewing technique….
January 2, 2009

Waynestreet
Happy New Year to Gary and Mott, Hope we see you both in Chicago in 09
January 2, 2009

Greg B
Big G, Just wanted to wish you and your Family a Happy New Year! Thanks again for all that you do. In February I’ll have been watching for three years and it never gets old.
January 2, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
will have to get the Languedoc wine. It seems right up my alley. Thanks for a great 2008 of episodes GV. We had our NY without power so had 15 people for Sparklers and snacks with flashlights and coats. Very interesting and actually one of the best tastes of Champagnes in years. All growers except a ringer 1970 Bollinger. Couldn’t really see what it was in the dark but the nose filled the room. Let’s start seeing some fire up for the Thunder Cruise. With the dismal weather we are having here, rain and 35 degrees on top of ice, the Caribbean sounds better and better.
January 2, 2009

Garry M.
Thanks for yet another great show.
Have a great year.
January 2, 2009

Glen,....winecrazy.com
That was a great show Brother…..!!!!!!

I watched it fast in the begining but now I just saw it again and although you looked a little tired and not really all there or very excited like you usually are, you still did a great job. I enjoy watching your shows and trying new wines. Looking forward to 2009 and maybe you can have me on one day. I don’t know why…or what I can offer as a guest, but hell, it would be nice to be on tasting wines with the little guy in fornt of the camera…lol

I hope you had a great time New Years Eve.

See you soon.
January 2, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo G, NIIIIIIIIIIIICE QPR VINOS!!!! Ya rated a 90 point Robert Parker
Vino (Kendall Jackson Chard) an “81″ ?? Heck, I’ve drank a lot of his
“90 to 95 point” wines that tasted like 60 to 70 point Swills to ME
PAL……..

The Languedoc sounds like a Must-Find !!
January 2, 2009

pawncop
Enjoyed this episode.

Suggestion for future epidosde.

Take a varietal, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, whatever, and take us through the basic level to a better level to a very good level.

I would find this most helpful in my wine growth.

Have a great New Year good sir. I really appreciate your fine efforts.
January 2, 2009

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
Gary…thanks for another year of fun and entertainment. I like Kahuna’s idea of a wine/taco pairing…for other fun/challenging pairings…how about Asparagus? I love that you are doing more value wines…but how about finding more of the hidden gems? Those small producers that have yet to be discovered, Cameron in Oregon, or Bindi in Australia?
January 2, 2009

Rob Dougan / La Peira
Massive thanks for reviewing the Obriers de la Peira 06

…And to David to giving us some Old World props below…

Here’s hoping the Languedoc can bring the Rumble to the Vaynerjungle in 09

Rob Dougan / La Peira
(Lurking since 06)
January 2, 2009

KAHUNA
Happy New Year Gary and Mott!

Great episode- I am still a fan of the 5 wine episodes as it requires me to pay attention longer to keep the spreadsheet updated. I know how sucky it is to not be playing on Wildcard Weekend to have a week off is brutal waiting for the defending SUPER BOWL CHAMPION GIANTS to play!

Anyhow here are a few things I would like to see in the New Year on the BLN show-
A tasting in a strip club
A wine and Taco Bell pairing
Sasha
Vinny Testaverde
January 2, 2009

vinophilo
thanks for the great new year episode–keep the value driven episodes coming! sounds like a great selection of wines–I’ll have to pick up a few.

happy new year all!
January 2, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
Happy New Year my friend. Here’s to many more WLTV experiences!!
January 2, 2009

Bobo36
Good Show. I like the comparison ratings on the wines. there are plenty of good wines to be had in the lower price points.

Happy New Year to all !!!
January 2, 2009

Karl Laczko
Happy 2009 Gary & Chris, thanks for all the shows and looking forward to more in the new year.