Tasting 3 Highly Rated Wines in Honor of a Big Announcement

Tasting 3 Highly Rated Wines in Honor of a Big Announcement – Episode #675

May 13, 2009

On what is a very proud day for him, Gary Vaynerchuk reviews 3 wines that have recently arrived at the shop with major press behind them.

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“I liked the show a lot, but I really don’t see why you are pushing you…” by JayZee
“congrats gary, congrats….” by rowland
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Wind Gap Chardonnay Sonoma CountySonoma Chardonnay
2005 Chat Pibarnon Bandol RougeBandol
2004 Noguerals Abellars PrioratPriorat

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

156 Responses

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June 3, 2009

JayZee
I liked the show a lot, but I really don’t see why you are pushing your non-wine related books on the show. Congratulations nonetheless.
May 27, 2009

rowland
congrats gary, congrats.
May 26, 2009

lurkernomore
What’s the deal with viewers leaving unconstructive comments criticizing the show? Positive, constructive comments are one thing, but after 600+ episodes people seem to be taking things for granted and feel like they deserve something for their money. Normally, that is fine, but the last time I checked the show is FREE. If you don’t like it, don’t watch. Don’t be a jackass and bite the hand that give you a free education.
May 26, 2009

Heather W
Congratulations on the new book GV!!! I wish I would have seen this episode sooner.

You know, it’s been a couple of weeks since i watched the show, and this happens time and time again, but I come back to a great show and it’s like I absolutely know why I come back. Especially to hear these amazing analogies, like baby blueberries on E at a rave with glow sticks. Only Gary Vaynerchuk.

QOTD: Last night in Florence crushed it pretty hard, and i’m looking forward to doing all over again tonight!
May 23, 2009

Dan-o
I really like the Bandol wines – Domaine Tempier is definitely one of my “go to” wines. I have not had many Priorats, although the Solanes was really good and I still have a few in my cellar.

QOTD – 2 recent events – My daughter finished her first year of college with a 3.5 GPA (not too shabby) and my son has been described as having “perfect pitch”, he is very musically inclined. Family is always #1.
May 22, 2009

Steak Monster
Great episode, instead of the wines crushing it, I think you crushed them.
Love it when you get really excited about something.
May 20, 2009

J Crazy
Dianne at Blizzard customer service totally CRUSHED it! Had a problem, was a little pissed, called, was calmed down, smiled, fixed problem, hung up and now I sing the praises of Blizzard’s support team. If there is one are for Americans to get their heads out of their bungholes and start “crushing” it in it’s customer service. I’m simply appauled at how utterly horrific the customer service is in California (both Nor and So).
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Man, don’t even get me started. But some dishonorable mentions go out to Figueroa Hotel, L.A.; Gateway Marriot LAX, L.A., and Stix, Pebble Beach, Monterey.

CRUSHING IT shout outs to: La Bicyclette, Carmel-by-the-Sea (great food to boot), Granzella’s; Ricardo’s, Chico, Ca….
May 20, 2009

Dominus
I had to come back to remember what you said about the Bandol. Having it now with grilled pork loin and a Provencal Marinated Fennel salad you hit it right on the head with your “new car smell,” “blueberries dancing on your tongue” and smoooooth finish. For my palate, it is not 95 pts but I’m with you on 92. Gorgeous Bandol. Man o man, the reason I love you. Hit it out on this one.
May 20, 2009

PSPatrick
QOTD: That’s easy. It was when Tom and Lisa from NJ invited my fiancée an me for dinner in Fort Lauderdale the day after the cruise despite Tom having a terrible cold.
May 17, 2009

Jarvis
Mot dont quit…get even.
Ok, so I’ll admit I have not been the dedicated Vayniac I once was. School keeps me busy and broke students have little money for any extras, sadly this includes vino. However, as a business student I can always open my wallet for educational investments. Thank you for writing Crush it GV. I’ll be sending you a review in the coming weeks.
I mentioned buying wine has been tough lately, however I still have the spirit to explore wines and expand the pal. I will be spending next semester in Japan, and thought it would be appropriate to dabble into some Saki. See where I’m going with this?

QOTD: The Green Curry Thia lunch I had last Tuesday.
May 17, 2009

Matt
new Star Trek movie EASILY!

CRUUUUSHEEDDD IT!
May 17, 2009

samwe
Abellars is listed at 17.82 € retail internet here in Spain – $ 24.04
May 17, 2009

samwe
listed at 17.82 € retail internet here in Spain – $ 24.04
May 16, 2009

YoungDave
Congrats on the book, GV!! VERY excited for you as well.

QOTD: I filmed a Jack in the Box commercial last week with a great crew, fantastic director and DP, had boatloads of fun, and should get paid quite a bit as the commercial airs. Having a great time and getting paid for it? THAT crushes it!
May 16, 2009

M
QOTD: can’t think of an event at the moment

Mazel Tov on the new book.

PA has BUIL & GINE PRIORAT 2006 at 16.99. It had a nice write up in the Sunday paper. I haven’t tried it.
May 16, 2009

TommyB
17 minutes 17 seconds into the show: the best noise EVER on Wine Libraty TV!!
May 16, 2009

Megan
Congrats on the book, Gary! Loved the show — excitement is always a good thing in my book. So many people try to act nonchalant and “too cool for school” when they’re really pumped inside — I say let it out!

Really want to try that Bandol, Mouvedre is one of my favorite grapes! Too bad about the Priorat, but perhaps it would have been better decanted for awhile? Have you ever done a show where you had two bottles of the same one — one just opened and one decanted for a few hours? Would love to see that!
May 15, 2009

Sadel Ekmeiro
Bro I’m so happy for you, Congrats! for your book, I’m trying to buy it today to get the wristband, but I live in Venezuela and is going to take me a few days to find american dollars which is not easy around here, I used to live in Tampa Bay area (Yeah I’m a Buck’s fan) , anyway I wish your book will be a bestseller, and I can’t wait to read it, be cause my passion is also wine + cooking and I working in a radio show about wine and food pairing.
Keep Crushing it Bro!
Sadel
May 15, 2009

Ditch
Back to the old environment GV…..and liking it very much.

God its been so long since you tried a wine that I could find in NZ…..im here on my own god damm it…lol

QOTD: Last day at work yesterday and late drinks last night with some good friends
May 15, 2009

jason carey
This is another example of Bandol needing time ,,, this wine needs time..
please..re-rate it in 5 years..
May 15, 2009

Miguel C.L.
Abellars 2005 Costs 17 Dollars in the Swedish monopoly!!!
This is the link to the swedish monopoly where you kan see 4 your self http://www.systembolaget.se/SokDrycker/Produkt?VaruNr=99032&Butik=0&SokStrangar= Somebody in Winelibrary is being fooled by the inporter, 70 BUCKS IS CRAZY! ABELLAR IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL PRIORAT!
May 15, 2009

DAve A
Nice show. good ending. nice to see you humble and gentle at times. i know ya gotta crush it, but.
May 15, 2009

Chalz
GV: Welcome back and congrats! This episode was like an old pair of favorite shoes…comfortable. Felt good to see you back in the saddle.

QOTD: didn’t get the question?
May 15, 2009

Jaybird76
What’s sad is I can’t remember (off the top of my head), which is all the more reason to get your book.
Congrats, I have no idea how you do it…
May 15, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD: I was at an event on Monday that was really crushing it (for my tastes at least).

Congratulations again, Gary. Looking forward to reading.