3 White Wines that Everyone is Talking About

3 White Wines that Everyone is Talking About – Episode #687

June 10, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk returns to the thunder seat to taste 3 wines and hopes they live up to the hype!

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“About Tolosa…

I can’t buy that specific chardonnay and vintage be…” by Juho
“Gary, congrats on your healthy baby girl!…” by Brian
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Simone Sauvignon BlancChilean Sauvignon Blanc
2008 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc IconNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Tolosa Chardonnay Edna ValleyCentral Coast Chardonnay

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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June 10, 2009

Don
QOTD: If you haven’t seen it “Walk The Line” is awesome too!!!
June 10, 2009

Ben from GarnishBar
Haha, I totally tried to catch your wristband when you threw it at the camera.
June 10, 2009

Don
QOTD: I was reading through the comments and saw Ivan suggested watching “The Wire”. I agree 100%… It’s definitely one of the best TV series EVER. I’m going to go out on a limb and just say its better than the Sopranos. That’s right, I said it, I went there. It is awesome.
June 10, 2009

J Crazy
Congrats on the kid, again!

QOTD: Michal Clayton = best role of Clooney’s career = fantastic.
June 10, 2009

AUSSIE SAMMY S
Gary – Welcome back to the desk!!!!
Pink shirt one of your favourites??? I don’t mind it myself.

Wow – the Tolosa Chardonnay – what a back-flip!…started off ‘typical cali chard’…..oaky yadda yadda….taste…’good job tolosa’…..then BANG.. BORING BORING BORING…obviously one of the biggest tasting let downs you’ve had on WLTV…Love it dude – speak your mind.
‘Picnic Bird’ Chardonnay…..freaken funny man

All the best from Aussie land
June 10, 2009

Rick (aka: Senor Sangria)
Hey Daddio…

It’s great to see you back in action. You have a special glow over you and seem relaxed…

QOTD: It’s not a movie but a show series… Maria and i downloaded “The Unit”… We got sucked into it this year and had to go back and download prior seasons…
June 10, 2009

Don
Gary – you seemed the like the Chilean Sauv Blanc better than the New Zealand one, however, you rated the Simone one point higher… I’m curious to know if that score was because you were excited about the QPR of the Simone in comparison to the New Zealand even though you really like the 2nd one better. I’m interested to hear a clarification!!!

QOTD: It’s been a while since I’ve rented a good movie from home. I caught a movie on HBO Demand called “The Invasion” with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, don’t waste your time on that one…

Task of the Day: It may be a while before I accept your challenge. I really have NOT been enjoying Chardonnays (especially from CA)
June 10, 2009

dandruen
congrats on fatherhood – nothing better…”picnic bird with hat” classic and too funny…rent Marley and Me from iTunes and love on the family period…
June 10, 2009

PJ
QOTD: Home by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
June 10, 2009

Scott EJ
Uh oh…I just picked up a 6 pack of Pinot Noir from WL that had a big score from WE. I didn’t necessarily buy it because of the score, but it certainly didn’t hurt my decision making.

QOTD: I liked: Milk. Sean Penn was Harvey Milk, period.
June 10, 2009

WineWoman
QOTD: Best wine? and/or best movie? I’ll answer both. Best wine- Breggo Cellars Pinot Noir 2007 Anderson Valley. Not too bad a mark-up at Pluckemin Inn.

Movie–That Darn Cat–the original with Hayley Mills. Not a movie but the new Showtime Series starring Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie”.
June 10, 2009

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haha::: are you serious?? are you SERIOUS??!! (this is funny bc my friend has this exact same expression but he uses it often for dramatic effect)

QOTD: 8 1/2 is now available via netflix instant viewing. absolute must-see cinema.
June 10, 2009

pawncop
It is so very good for your return.

Just tried the Nobilo 2008 Icon Sauvignon Blanc. Really enjoy it but I am a huge fan of the New Zealand style SB. Will look for the Simone SB and give it a try as well as the Tolosa Chardonnay. But I really do not like oaked Chardonnay’s.

I will continue to remember your new family in my prayers. Your daughter is almost as cute as my grandson, Agustus. Who knows, they may get together some day, and I think that would be so cool.
June 10, 2009

Brian DeAngeles
Good to see you back. Cograts on your baby girl. Big ups. Good stuff on today’s tasting. I am learning to be a Court of Master Sommelier. I passed the Intro course and now taking the intro or ABC’s of wine course by the Spectator. So I am re-tasting my whites. You gave me some good info on the Nobilo SB. I cant wait to smell the big big grass. Because I don’t smoke it no more. I’d rather do the Sniffy Sniff then the smokey smoke. Peace and Best Wishes.
Yours Truely,
WINETASTEBETTERTHANSCHLITZdeangeles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 10, 2009

Mark Fitzpatrick
AWESOME to see the office behind you. Love the hospital tag. Let’s see that bad boy make it a full year.

Got on a little Michael Mann kick…Love the cinematography on two strong flicks to watch again or for first time:

1. Heat

2. The Insider

And then…

Dodgeball (great to watch multiple times)

And then of course this funny ass short about an Obsessed Meter Man
June 10, 2009

Tom Mok
QOTD: There were two movies that I enjoyed the most in the last 8 weeks. One was Body of Lies (2008), with Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, and directed by Ridley Scott. This movie was unexpectedly good, and showed a side of DiCaprio far different from that in The Titanic. The second movie that I enjoyed a lot was Slumdog Millionaire, which probably required no introduction. Other than these two, may I also recommend The Kite Runner, Australia, Milk, Changeling, and Frozen River. These are all very decent movies. Right now, I have The Wrestler and Marley & Me at home, and if I weren’t watching WLTV, responding to this QOTD, and trying to figure out what wines I want to buy today, I would be watching one of these movies already.

Keep up the good works.
June 10, 2009

Johnny
I second the vote for “Planet Earth” and would also recommend “Taken”.
June 10, 2009

J.C
Yo G Man,

What did you rate the Simone, looked like 90 from your expressions, not like the “picnic Bird” Fandazzle

Cheers

J Sizzle
(Canada)
June 10, 2009

Drew
Young Frankenstein! Puttin on the ritzzzz! LOL!

Gary, what’s up with your new coach and all his trash talk? Please address this in your next show. All of us down here in FLA want to know your opinion! Can’t wait for the season to start! Thank God wine brings us all together!
June 10, 2009

Kelly Goff
Good to have you back Gary!

I kinda wish this was a blind tasting…but I love it when you slam highly rated wines!

QOTD: The only movies we watch are with the kids. The last was Hotel for Dogs, lame but the kids liked it. On second thought, you might actually somewhat enjoy it…just kiddin’ Seriously, opt for sleep instead of movies…trust me!
June 10, 2009

redmon
I’ll try the simone for 6 bucks for sure . will be stopping by the store when I visit the rents in S. Orange next week.

QOTD – do not, i repeat, do not accidentally watch gone, baby, gone. My wife and I watched it like six months ago (we have an infant and a 3 year old). Not enjoyable when you have young kids. glad to see you’re doing well…secretly waiting to see more fatigue in your eyes. Maybe you’ll get lucky, or maybe you can afford a live in ; )
June 10, 2009

Michael C
Terrific return to the office. Your timing was brilliant.

QOTD: Slap Shot (1977), iTunes Store.
June 10, 2009

David Mark Horowitz
Nice new wristband trend.

Just please continue not to say radool;)
June 10, 2009

M
QOTD: The original Bad News Bears movie!

PA carries the Nobilo Icon. They just lowered the price (to $10.79) and made it a close-out item. Why? The regular Nobilo Sauv Blanc is on sale in PA for $10.99 June 1-28. Then it goes back to regular price, $12.99. It flies off of the shelf. Fast mover.
June 10, 2009

Tom Jones
If you have not seen them rent the Firefly series by Joss Whedon. It was one of the best shows on TV and the stupid execs canceled it in the first 12 episodes. It is awesome!