Archive for April, 2009

Alsatian White Wine Tasting – Episode #657

April 13, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk and an enthusiastic guest taste a Pinot Blanc, a Riesling, and a Gewurztraminer from Alsace.

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  • “No offense to anyone, but this is the GARY VAYNERCHUK show, that’s wha…” by Daria Kushmelyn
  • “I want to hit up Alsace so badly. QOTD: Yes and Stubborn….” by yowens
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Ostertag Pinot Blanc BarriquesAlsace Pinot Blanc play review at cork'd
2004 Meyer Fonne Pfoeller RieslingAlsace Riesling play review at cork'd
2005 Albert Mann Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes play review at cork'd

Easter wines. 1 Red and 1 White – Episode #656

April 10, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 2 wines on the Thunder Show that may pair well for your Easter dinner. He also drops an easter egg ;)

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  • “Good show! Have not had that many Hermitage blancs, although I really …” by Dan-o
  • “Love the show….I will be enjoying a single vineyard Pinot Noir by Ad…” by Cheekybird
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Paul Jaboulet Chevalier Sterimberg Hermitage BlancHermitage Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Renwood Fiddletown ZinfandelSonoma Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

Kosher Wine Tasting for Passover – Episode #655

April 8, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk is joined by his dad Sasha to pair some Kosher wines with Matzoh and Gefilte fish.

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  • “I must confess that of late, I haven’t been watching the episodes;

    …” by noahnoah

  • “Great episode in my opinion. Sasha is a wise man it seems. I love the …” by Ian E
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Barkan Reserve ChardonnayIsraeli Kosher Wine play review at cork'd
Don Alfonso Cabernet SauvignonChilean Kosher Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Galil Mountain YironIsraeli Kosher Wine play review at cork'd


Discussing Cork vs. Screwcaps during a Grab Bag Wine Tasting – Episode #654

April 7, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk and Liza “The Wine Chick” Zimmerman taste 3 totally different wines and debate the relative merits of cork and screwcap enclosures.

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  • “GV, I really find it hard to believe that screwtop wines flavors are g…” by eharms
  • “I enjoy the show, and Gary’s always very entertaining. I love the Pet…” by Ben
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Mythic River Sauv BlancGreek White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Bleasdale Langhorne Crossing Shiraz/ CabernetAustralian Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2007 Descendientes De Jose Palacios Bierzo PetalosBierzo play review at cork'd

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New Zealand Sauvingon Blancs including Cloudy Bay – Episode #653

April 6, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes three higher end New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs and talks about the history and trends of the region.

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  • “finally cathcin up on WLTV SRY GARY !
    been a bad bad vayniac :( …” by CaseyLee
  • “Nice tight show, GV. I generally agree with you that Cloudy Bay is fa…” by JayZee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Allan Scott Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2008 Chasing Venus Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2007 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

March Madnesss: 5 College Wineries Battle it Out! – Episode #652

April 3, 2009

Before the NCAA Final Four weekend, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 5 wines submitted by college wineries.

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  • “QOTD: NORWICH UNIVERSITY – MILITARY COLLEGE OF VERMONT…” by Mikeeeee
  • “RUTGERS…” by Mike P
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Spartan Cellars Bordeaux Blend
Chapel Creek Cab Sauv Meritage Reserve
2007 Santa Rosa Junior College Russian River Merlot
2005 College Cellars of Walla Walla Syrah
2006 Northwest Wine Academy Merlot

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Wine on a Plane – Episode #651

April 1, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a Cabernet Sauvignon on a Southwest flight!

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  • “a vodka tonic on the way to amsterdam from london even though i dont c…” by fatseany
  • “A blessed swedish vodka on Air France. Perfect for plane fright. Just …” by iwantmore
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Vendange Cabernet SauvignonCalifornia Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd