By Request- A Blind Pinot Noir Tasting

By Request- A Blind Pinot Noir Tasting – Episode #624

February 16, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk fulfills a viewer request and tastes 5 Pinot Noir wines blind.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Montebruno Pinot Noir Willamette ValleyWillamette Pinot Noir
2006 Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir Central OtagoNew Zealand Pinot Noir
2006 Sojourn Cellars Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirSonoma Pinot Noir
2006 Louis Jadot Nuits St GeorgeNuits Ste Georges
2006 Amayna Pinot NoirChilean Pinot Noir

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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February 16, 2009

Dr. Dan
Love the blind tastings–adds intrigue.

QOTD: I’ve had the 2005 Amayna from Chile, and recall liking it but didn’t save any notes. The 2007 Casa Marin Sauvignon Blanc was very good. I’m getting some 2004 Valdiviesco Cab Franc next week that I’m pretty excited about.
February 16, 2009

Phillip Cole
Hey this will be my first post and i gotta say i love the blind format its very informative. As a young man and new to the wine world i have to say i am already very exploitative and this helps me at a starting point to try in different regions without the fear of buying the worst they may have to offer.
Thanks so much and ill be watching.
February 16, 2009

sam
Awesome show!

I love blind tastings!

QOTD: I haven’t had many wines from Chile, let alone a Pinot. I always found their Cabs over-oaked.

Am I the only one who finds Portuguese varietals sometimes have Pinot-like characteristics? For example the Quinta Bons-Ventos fromthe Estremadura and the Meia Encosta which is primarily Touriga Nacional, along with some Jaen, Alfrocheiro and Tinta Roriz. They are rare, but some wines come out quite Pinot-like: light, smokey, red fruit, acidic, etc…
February 16, 2009

Craig Hamlet
Hey Gary, I enjoyed today’s show on Pinot Noir. I am just starting to enjoy this varietal after all these years. I took your advise and found 6 bottles of Sojourn 06 Sonoma Coast online and they told me it is going fast. Thanks!
February 16, 2009

Douglas
Gary,

the bests Chilena wines I´ve had:

1) Viu Manent – Single Vineyard 2004 – Cabernet Sauvignon

2) Viu Manent – Single Vineyard 2006 – Malbec
(oh yes, Malbec from Chile)

Doug
(São Paulo, Brazil)
February 16, 2009

Zeek27
Enjoy the blind testing shows – more please….
February 16, 2009

Douglas
Gary,

The Chilean wine I´ve had was

Viu Manent – Single Vineyard 2004 – Cabernet Sauvignon

Doug
from São Paulo, Brazil.
February 16, 2009

Danilo
Loved the show, Gary! Blind tastings are fun!

QOTD. The best chilean wine I had… hum… I would say Amayna Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented 2006.
Casa Marin wines are good as well, but a little pricey, in my opinion.
February 16, 2009

Stephen
Gary, I love the blind tastings! Keep doing them.
Unfortunately, I can’t remember the best Chilean wine I’ve had, but I know I’ve had some that I liked a lot.
February 16, 2009

RG Table
Love the blind tasting format
February 16, 2009

Glenn P
Gary- You’re definitely thinking of Lindeman’s- I love them too. nothing like giving kids meds that taste like candy.
February 16, 2009

rowland
wow Mott, working today, earnin that pay. hey think you can link and zoom all at once.

WO WO WO, since when does “dry” mean it has lots of tannin? I though “dry” means no residual sugar?

hey 8 is my favorite # too.

Gary come on, we all know the KoolAid man does not say “what up.”

wow i just had a flash back!
February 16, 2009

*/^_^\*
excellent format for the show

shocked with the burgundy showing….i have been guilty of pimping NZ and burgundy and bedowngrading oregon/cali

had to eat some crow with this episdoe
February 16, 2009

Kevin C
Great show. I think once a week you should go blind.

QOTD:Don Melchor Private Reserve Cab.
February 16, 2009

Edward Salonia
Another great show in the bag… get it?…

Nice flashback too.
February 16, 2009

Micha
Once again a really great show, Gary. And a suprising result too.
QOFD: Best so far was the Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Syrah 05/06. For my Palate even above the Don Melchor, because i’m not in love with that little rustic tannic cabernet style.

Greetz from Germany
Micha
February 16, 2009

patrick hill
great show love the pinots of anderson valley .surprised the oregon didnt show better .
montes sryah from chile good value too
February 16, 2009

Dominick Mack
Gary – It’s the Ricola cough drops you’re thinking of.
February 16, 2009

Richard Ritter
Thank you once again for taking the time to do a very interesting show. You may be a “Triple Z” player, but I really don’t see Bill Gates taking the time to do a webcast almost everyday. You’re a “Triple A” player in my book. Not suprised Cali took the winner’s spot.

QOTD: I like the EQ from Chile.
February 16, 2009

Dr. Horowitz
Carta Vieja Organic Pinot Noir 2004 Aconcagua valley

I can’t find it in the US. Get some and I’ll buy a case!
February 16, 2009

Jake
Fantastic show, answering your question about Chilean wines, I fall in love with the montes chardonnay every time I open the bottle. I get a lovely green apple from it and strong finish I can’t shy away from. Let me know what you think of it!
February 16, 2009

Derek F
I really loved this show, I also enjoyed watching on Ustream…we always have fun with that!!!!

QOTD: Santa Rita Carmenere
February 16, 2009

mrfroopy
In all the time i have been watching , i have noticed that you never seem to tag a bottle as “off” corked, over baked, va or too much Brett.. could the Jadot be corked?
February 16, 2009

Kevin C
The blinds are always fun to watch/ the tags popping up to tell us what’s in the bag kinda sucks, maybe you could add them a day or two later?

QOTD:2004 Vina Almaviva Puente Alto – Cab/Crmenere blend
February 16, 2009

RANDI
GARY!
Just watched your Today show spot…you rock so hard!

xo