Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five

Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five – Episode #698

June 30, 2009

After recently trying the 2005 vintage, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes the 2004 Shafer One Point Five.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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July 4, 2009

Weston
qotd: my family I know its bad but oh well
July 3, 2009

markie
hey gary! great question…love,,love the shafer merlot..would like to hear your thought on it???? take for granted…my great health and my life here in texas /w/ the best friends!!! wine & boats and jet skiS
July 3, 2009

Jeff
Question of the Day: What did I take for granted? Her. And now I don’t have her.
July 3, 2009

javajo
QOTD-on the eve of the 4th I am aware of our precious freedom. I have no idea of what it means to live a restricted life and know that I our hard earned freedom much too lightly. Enjoy yours!!! Pam
July 3, 2009

The Grapevine
No way you turned us off, grabbed a steak and sat chillin and grillin out there without us. Shame on you Gary V.

QOTD: Contrary Mary says “Too many of us take kids for granted. We better start learning from them instead of thinking it only works the other way around.”
July 3, 2009

Jeffrey
Gary, great as always. Love the grill. Assuming from the view its Fort Lee?
I picture Joe Klecko and Marty Lyons grilling those steaks. How about the Shafer Firebreak. I am down to my last bottle and that wine is the shizzle. Keep up the great reviews. Would love to see a show on Organic Wines. My local wine shop has a huge selection and frankly I am just waiting to see what you think before I wander from the South African, Aussie and California reds… Where will Shonn Greene go in your fantasy draft this year. Could he be our Penfolds Grange Hermitage? We shall see…
July 3, 2009

CB
You said you like comments and suggestions for upcoming shows…
What about a show on “affordable” ICEWINES? One of my favorites is called Sweet Sydney from the Sineann winery in Oregon. It’s made from late harvest zinfandel.

I’m sure there are other great icewines you could recommend – I need some ideas for new ones to try.

Thanks!
July 3, 2009

M
QOTD: I try not to take anything for granted. But I don’t go around expressing it much. I don’t kiss the ground everyday, etc…

We can make new friends (varietals) and keep the old ones …. expand our palates without forgetting what we’ve enjoyed in the past. I appreciate all of the varietals and wine regions. I think I will go chill on my patio before dinner. It looks relaxing!
July 3, 2009

JayZee
I LOVE Shafer wines. I have 4 bottles of the 2006 1.5 in my cellar. I also love the “Relentless” Syrah – good stuff.

QOTD: I think we all take our friends for granted form time to time. I know I take little things for granted like nice weather and good health – except, of course, when they are not there. Every day I try and thank God for the things we often take for granted.
July 3, 2009

Andy
Really like a smooth Cali cab .
QOTD—- My family and our good health.
July 2, 2009

pawncop
A very good program and a very good question.

QOTD – I try not to take anything for granted.

I work in two professions that constantly remind me that nothing should be taken for granted. In my work in the ER, I see example after example where things change so dramatically in my patients lives and with working in law enforcement it is so similiar in how rapid and unexpectedly a world can be torn apart by stupidity and/or tragedy.

As I get older I cherish so many more small things that I would pass over in a heartbeat as a young man. Sharing wine is one of those things.
July 2, 2009

DBR
QOTD: I take for granted the work that I’ve done to get where I am. Unfortunately, this sometimes leads me to have the same, and/or huge expectations of others; which really isn’t fair.
July 2, 2009

Tom Langan
ARRGH! Another unavailable wine. But we all still love you GV.

Have a great 4th!

QOTD: My beautiful wife.
July 2, 2009

John
QOTD: Life in general I think.
July 2, 2009

Ducati AGB
Great show Gary V. Makes me want to pony up the hundred or so bucks to get me a bottle of that fine, fine Shafer 1.5

Great location…..the city provides a stunning backdrop as well.

More Cali Cabs please….but try not to go over $30US
July 2, 2009

750ml
?otd – I often take my family for granted. Having a close family all living here in KC is really great.

Question for Gary – do you swish wine around when you drink it for pleasure or are you always evaluating with every sip?
Happy 4th! Seeing you on the balcony reminded me of a 4th of July we had in Greenwich Village on a rooftop in 2001. That was incredible seeing all the fireworks displays.
July 2, 2009

Jlo31
Really enjoyed the show. Enjoy it when you film from different locations. Also sometimes its nice just to have a short focus on one wine. I do enjoy the blind tastings though. Keep up the great work!

Jlo31
July 2, 2009

Bburg Jon
YOu are the man gary, nice little spot you have there for wine drinking! Have an awesome 4th!
July 2, 2009

hollisdevillo
nice show gary. it did seem more laid back and intimate throwing these kinds of shows in. getting out of the WLTV shack makes it less like work and more like you’re really doing it for your vaynernation. although i know you’re doing it for us at the WLTV crib too. but it’s a nice change, especially getting to see the beautiful manhattan behind you…unless you just photoshopped the scenery in! good show.
QOTD: parents, for sure. but i don’t think anyone (majority) can ever not take their parents for granted.
July 2, 2009

Ivan
Already left a comment earlier, but just wanted to be #300. that’s a good number of responses to an episode Gary. Crush it!
July 2, 2009

R Sterkel
well done, I agree with your differential of the 04 to 05…I have found that with a number of mid level napa cabs…larkmead, caymus, to name a couple.
July 2, 2009

Mathieu
QoTD: Fresh air and the outdoors. Although, I have to admit, that now that I live in the city… I sure do miss it a lot.

Relaxing show, thanks!
July 2, 2009

Dr.Scott
What do I take for granted? Most everything, honestly. I work very hard for everyone who depends on me, but I think I most take for granted those who work hard for me – staff at 3 facilities, wife, kids, and all of their teachers and support systems. Without any one of the little pieces, the whole system would be threatened. Thanks for the perspective, GV. I was kind of grouchy since today is payday and I don’t enjoy signing checks. It will be a little easier now.
July 2, 2009

Brian
Great show. A good full fruit Cab is a good reference point to come back to.

QoTD – Take for granted my health and the health of my family. My wife’s recently having back problems. Emotional stress as well as the physical pain when you can’t just get up and do what you want.
July 2, 2009

YoungDave
RELAXING episode on the Porchy-Porch. Great ep., and nice pacing. I like the one-wine-focused episodes peppered in once in a while.

QOTD: (One of the best questions in a while!) Wow- I’ll echo the freedom comment, but also my health and (the tail-end of) my youth.