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.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(273) Leave a comment ›

“Love Sojourn! Great Pinots! You should also try Moshin, Rochioli, Si…” by Paul
“I visited Sojourn 2 weeks ago – it is THAT good. They have an awesome …” by Rock
View all 273 ›

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.

273 Responses

Pages: « 11 10 9 8 7 [6] 5 4 3 2 1 » Show All

February 17, 2009

James McLaren
For any wltv people in the UK, there was a good programme on BBC last night:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00hq2vg/Wine_The_Firm/
February 17, 2009

pawncop
Another good episode and I really enjoy the blind tasting format.

QOTD – A Terre Noble 2003 gran reserve carmenere.
February 17, 2009

Beverly
LOVE the blind tastings!!! It’s great when a wine surprises you!

QOTD: Several Malbecs…will try the pinot and sauvignon blancs — thanks for the tip.
February 17, 2009

Scott the ex wine dude
LOVE the blind format. Best Chilean wine was a Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre cabernet from the mid 1990’s.
February 17, 2009

Charles R. Ortiz
QOTD: Oops almost forgot about one amazing recent one, the Tikal Patriota (Bonarda / Malbec), tasted like nothing else, like blending a Gigondas with a dark Cali Syrah . . . yeah? no ? haha wuteva
February 17, 2009

Charles R. Ortiz
Sick show and def nice to see Burgundy get blasted considering thats where the majority of my dinero goes lol.

QOTD: Santa Rita Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, very surprised, drank like a very good 2nd label Pauillac
February 17, 2009

Redmeat
QOTD….I am a BIG fan of Montes Alpha wines…I think they bring serious Bang for the Buck….that said …I could drink the Montes Alpha Syrah all day long
February 17, 2009

Mango
Recently, the Leyda Carmenere Talhuen Vineyard 2005.
Formatively, the Montes (not the Alpha) Cab about 10 years ago.
February 17, 2009

Panchismo
The “blew my socks chilean wine for me is “SOL de SOL” from the south Traiguen Area Malleco Valley, this wine is made by Aquitania Winery that is owned by Chilean Oenologist Felipe de Solminiac and Chateau Margeux owners…

Sideral, constelational play! Best Chardonay EEVVEERR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

30 bones!
February 17, 2009

medo
Great show!! I’m still in love with the blind tasting format!

@QOTD:
I think it was the 1999 Vinedo Chadwick or the 2001 Antiyal.
February 17, 2009

KenP
Burgundy got blasted? Louis Jadot? The QPR was wanting.

Odd episode. It was like watching someone chose a dog from the pound.

Your reference to Sideways, a 2004 movie,… give it a rest. It’s a crutch for you. Could it possibly be that pinot is a more interesting grape than merlot?

The main character, Miles, loves Rieslings. You love Rieslings. Have you been co-opted by what you blithely call ‘Hollywood’? Get a grip, GV. It is you who needs to explore.
February 17, 2009

SF matt
Great show, Gary! Never tried any wine from Chile before, but i’ll look into it! You rock.
February 17, 2009

fenlandgirl
Gary:
A blind tasting is the purest form of wine review. You aren’t influenced by the label design, region, history or reputation of the vineyard. It’s purely your tastebuds telling the story. Please do more blind tastings. I’m transfixed to the monitor when you do, and that’s also when I learn the most about wine….great show….thanks.
February 17, 2009

Robert Howells
Escudo Rojo
February 17, 2009

Vanguy
Fun ep!

Bought a Pinot to sip while watching *before* I knew the subject today.
February 17, 2009

Steve Ferrara
Awesome Show… The cough drop brand is Luden’s and they were more like candy. BTW.. the Kool Man said “Oooohhh Yeeaahh!!” and “What Up”

QOTD: 2004 Dubakella
February 17, 2009

Leonardo
Amazing show!!
The best wine from Chile I’ve had was Montgrass Carmenere!! Nice wine for 11 bones.
February 17, 2009

Evan
Quite fond of the blind tastings, however I would like it if you would announce your scores while you taste.

QOTD
I’ve had Chilean wine before, but not memorable enough to remember. I’ll try Pinot and Savignon Blanc now though.
February 17, 2009

Phildo Massey
Check that, it was not a 2005, but a 2006. Regardless, still bad, want no part of the 05 anyway.

P~
February 17, 2009

Phildo Massey
I bought a bottle of 2005 Chevillon Chezeaux Nuits St Georges les St Julien Burgundy yesterday from Binny’s. It came recommended from their wine “Expert” on site. My price range for this recommendation fell between the 30 to 40 bone range. She came up with that.

To be honest, it was terrible, and tasted like a 9.99 burgundy from Trader Joe’s. Totally dissapointed, and am feeling burned.

QOTD: Best Chilean I’ve had to date? We did a Wine tasting dinner at work with one of our distributors in the chicagoland area. The winery in Chile was Valdavieso. Their “Solera” Caballos Loco or Crazy Horse was magnificent.
February 17, 2009

Mike
Gary,

The blind tasting is the best format because it eliminates all pre-conceived notions. For example, there are times when you comment very positively about a wine but you don’t score it as high as your comments would seem to justify. I imagine it is because you expected even more from the wine based on its reputation. I am sure it works the other way too. Anyway, the blind format is fantasic, and I agree with the others who ask to eliminate those pop-ups that disclose the wine’s identity. The unveiling at the end would be much more dramatic that way.

As for Chilean wines, I have not been fortunate enough to have experienced any that were worth mentioning – but I will be looking for the 2006 Amayna Pinot Noir. Thanks for all you do.

Mike
February 17, 2009

Don
QOTD: Love Carmenere!!!
February 17, 2009

MikeR in BC
Great show! Love the blind format and Pinot to boot!

QOTD: in recent memory I would have to say Veramonte Cab. Sauv. Value city!
February 17, 2009

JimChem
Great show! I love blind tastings. Our group does one every month. Friday we do Amarone. Why don’t you do Amarone sometime.

Jim
February 17, 2009

Harry
Gary

I have had the jadot 06 pinot and agree completely it was not worth the gas i used to get to the wine shop. The 04 chardonnay was solid though.

The only chilean wine i have had was the santa rita 05 merlot pretty solid wine all together nice pepper component mixed with solid fruit.