White Wines that You Can Find Around the US

White Wines that You Can Find Around the US – Episode #676

May 14, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a Vouvray, a Soave, and a Chardonnay that are wildly available around the country, and reads some viewer comments from the Katie Lee Joel episode.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Barton & Guestier Vouvray
2007 Santi Soave
2007 Gregory Lyn Chardonnay

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May 15, 2009

Richie
Hey Gary! You don’t have to apologize if the wine sucks. It ain’t your fault.
QOTD: I almost ran over an old lady on my bike the other day. That is the last thing i apologized for.
May 15, 2009

Michael D
Gary,

Two nights ago, my wife and I tried a bottle of 2007 Anakena Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Chile. Many South American wines are terrific, but I had to apologize to her for buying this one. I have never tasted Windex, but I think that would come pretty close to the flavor profile of this pinot noir. It was crap by itself, and even worse with pork roast!

Mike
May 15, 2009

Vanguy
Don’t apologize when you review bad wines: that’s all part of the wine world.
Helping give viewers hints on what to avoid is as valuable as pointing them towards really good wines.
Enjoyed the episode!
May 15, 2009

chris g
good show…in an odd way i enjoy when you give wines a pass…you explain the odd things that we might taste in a wine that is not of the ordinary, like peach, pear, etc…and you give us things like canned pea juice…love it…

QOFTD: tonight at work, in the kitchen, Journey “dont stop believin” was on the radio and i was quietly singing along…until the “dont stop belieeeevin..hold on to that feelaaaayyyyyyeeeeeinnn” part, got a bit loud, turned around and everyone was staring at me…humbly said I’m sorry….i think it got awkward for everyone….
May 15, 2009

Alex L
Moment of history for wine library TV. Wow!

QOTD : Forgetting my wallet at my friend’s house
May 15, 2009

Harry
Hey, I know its no fun to speak the truth, but we appreciate you for it. Solid show, and its almost as important to know what to avoid as it is to seek out. I’ve had to say sorry often, its all good as long as you learn from the mistakes.
May 15, 2009

shawnandlu
QOTD: I thought love means never having to say your sorry. What, that isn’t true? gotta go and apologize to my wife.

Just remember Gary every bad wine you drink saves us from the same mistake. Thanks again.
May 15, 2009

Kevin the Sooner
Alright Gary! Maybe I can find one of those in Oklahoma…hmm…or maybe just the Vouvray…maybe…oh well…

Good show! Too bad the wines didn’t crush it!
May 15, 2009

John Rogers
Low scores and bad wines but that’s what it is ,also a short episode to boot. It does bring up an issue I have with wine scores. Does an 89 score on two wines make a difference when one is 10 dollars and the other is 50? I mean other than the price

QOTD: About three months ago said something trying to be funny.
May 15, 2009

mrzitro
Funny thing, I was looking at the B&G Vouvray today at Publix. I was thinking of getting it so that I could check off another grape on my list for the Wine Century Club. Everything I drink doesn’t have to be 90+ pointers, right?
May 14, 2009

John M
excellent idea! I’m in a state where winelibrary can’t ship and am limited to my selections. let’s have a red version!!
May 14, 2009

mrzitro
Quite gracious of you to not mention/read any of the CRASS comments from Katie Lee Joel’s ep.

QOTD: I apologized to my son after raiding his college fund to buy some of that Cinderella wine. JK
May 14, 2009

urbwes
Gary, I was REALLY hoping you would read my comment today. Of course the likelihood of that is slim so I will raise it again. You mentioned a juice flavor in the Katie Lee Joel episode. Was that “compote” you were referring to? It’s a totally eastern european/Ukraine thing and I want to know if I was right (if I “crushed it”). I NEED TO KNOW.
Your loyal and devoted fan,
urbwes

QOTD: I’ll say sorry if I’m wrong about this hunch.
May 14, 2009

matt w
this was a good idea for an episode, too bad the wines didn’t show well, but i often find chain stores selection of interesting imported wines like soave and vouvray lacking.

qotd: somewhat fittingly i think the last thing i apologized for was a wine i helped a friend pick out that wasn’t good. she wanted a cheap chardonnay, and i did my best given the options as presented.
May 14, 2009

Robert Ryan
QOTD….To my son for drinking the last of his juicebox….
Hey Everybody if you get a chance check out the Bill Troutman page on Posterous.com!!!!
May 14, 2009

WineWoman
QOTD: For making my husband take a different route to get somewhere. Usually I’m right, but not this time.

Boy those wines really sucked.
May 14, 2009

Yvettew
You gotta take the good with the bad. The bad makes you appreciate the good better, so even though they weren’t great wines, it still teaches a lesson – therefore, awesome show!!

QOTD: I apologized for being late…typical me
May 14, 2009

Don
Gary — 2 back to back terrible wines, I can see why they hurt your feelings. I will make sure to steer clear!!! Still appreciate the episode even though the wines were a disaster.
May 14, 2009

gotsha
GV…another outstanding idea for a show. Another wine in this genre you may want ot consider is Lorentz Pinot Gris. I liked it a few years back at 9 bones, unlike it’s current tag of !5. At any rate, its a fairly ubiquitous decent bottle of juice.

QOTD…after not checking my daughters homework. She there was nothing assigned yesterday. The teacher called my wife today complaining about homework not being completed…oops!! Guess who had to apologize?
May 14, 2009

Robin C
Maybe price does sometimes predict quality.
QOTD: I’m always apologizing to my computer. I can’t seem to stop myself.
May 14, 2009

Beeper
QOTD: jumping on the bed
May 14, 2009

Johnny E
I almost bought the 2007 Barton & Guestier Vouvray just minutes ago when I was at the store! It was the right price, but I’m so hot on malbec’s right now it’s funky.

QOTD: The last thing I apologized for was being an asshole to a friend, and I am SO glad I did.
May 14, 2009

Laurie in VT
QOTD: Um, I I think to a co-worker today. Not entirely sure- it’s been a long day…
May 14, 2009

DavidL
I like how this episode you did wines that most people can find, even though they were crap. Im hoping you’ll do a red version of this episode tomorrow/soon? Its tough finding the wines you have on your show all the way down here in Central Florida. Please try the Silvertop Shiraz. Its $7.00 for a bottle and an excellent Argentine shiraz.

QOTD: Apologized to my manager for arguing with a customer about religion. I normally try not to argue with people on the matter but I cant stand self righteous people who judge me for not having the same beliefs.
May 14, 2009

DasNOOB
OUCH! Thanks for taking one for the team!

QOTD: My wife for forgetting to take out the trash last night.