Mailing List Potential – Episode #710

July 27, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 of the hotter California wines to come across our radar to see whether you should consider joining their mailing lists.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Cobb Pinot Noir Rice Spivek Sonoma CoastSonoma Pinot Noir
2006 Kanzler Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastSonoma Pinot Noir
2006 Keever Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet
2005 Dancing Hares Red Blend

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September 5, 2009

ulu ulu ulu ulu
Gary – It’d be nice if you asked if people if they swirl counter-clockwise or clockwise, and if they’re left-handed or right-handed
September 4, 2009

Mikeeeee
My favorite thing about some of these episodes is when you bring “world class expensive wines” back down to earth. Keep it real GV. Bravo.
August 25, 2009

RobRx
Last night we had Saxum 2006 Bonerock to help celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. This guy is doing everything right. Bonerock is a Rhone blend with over the top intensity, fruit and an unusual mineral quality that makes it something special. Saxum deserves its up and coming cult status. If this guy made cabs instead of the currently out of favor syrah blends he would be on the “wine god” list. For me 94+ points and I cannot wait to try the James Berry vineyard which got even higher ratings in the wine press.
August 24, 2009

TheFamilyJewells
First of all we wanted to say thank you for the wrist bands!! What an awesome thing to get in the mail.

QOTD: “The Prisoner” 2007, it is a red wine my best friend got us for our wedding. It was a great wine, dark fruit flavor. One of the best wines we have had.
August 18, 2009

Collin Husbands
QotD – Martinelli “Jackass Hill Vineyard” Zinfandel, 1997. 17+% alcohol but very very balanced. Not to say that it isn’t a huge wine, it is. But EVERYTHING is huge and nothing except the delicious-ness stands out.
August 17, 2009

Sonia
I love mailing lists and wine clubs but have yet to experience any “Cult” wines. I think.
August 17, 2009

Justin L. Ove
QOTD: I read about the Seghesio 2007 sonoma Zin getting 93 pts, and landing at number 10 in ws top 100 wines of 08. They also mentioned that it was impossible to find in stores now because everyone went out and bought it. My local grocer happened to have about 12 bottles left so i bought a couple based on the hype. It was only 24 bones so not a big gamble. It was good wine, but 93 pts was over the top in my opinion. Too much alcohol coming through, but the fruit was very rich and pure. I’d say it was more like a 90+pt wine, which for 24 bucks wasn’t a rip off, but it didn’t measure up to the hype.
Great show, Cheers!
August 7, 2009

AMM3RD
Also, I forgot…

2006 Fisher Vineyards Syrah Hidden Terrace (USA, California, Sonoma County) 7/16/2009 AMM3RD 93
Maybe 93+? This is very complex juice, great. White pepper and egg nog on the nose. Nose is almost worth the cost of the bottle. Medium frame, that showes great fruit and more spices on the back end. Remindes me of a friends Spice Cake. I’m really impressed. Tannins are soft, slightly dry/dusty, and great. Thanks for opening this Big Drew…AMM (83 views)
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August 7, 2009

AMM3RD
2006 Palomita Syrah Hamilton Vineyard (USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley) 3/8/2009
AMM3RD 94
This is great stuff. Expressive nose that is not overly ripe. Blueberrys and blackberrys galore. Probably the best Syrah I’ve ever had. A subtle white pepper spicyness that is special. Fruit, balance and deliciousness…AMM (76 views)

From my Cellartracker.com page. You guys should all be using that site…AMM
August 6, 2009

bigsemi
Great Episode! Like that you pointed out some better values for similar quality wines in Napa. It kills me that so many wineries think if they put a $80 or $90 price tag on their wine that it makes it good. And I’ll definitely have to check out Dancing Hares, sounds awesome.
August 3, 2009

Socal-Anthony
Gary,

Thanks for the insight on the Keever. I was just about to buy it. I jumped on the DH list about 2 months ago but couldn”t pull the trigger because of the economy….just sold my company and got a few extra notes in my wallet so I went for the wooden six pack….they should pay you commission,

QOTD-Just brought the recent Scarecrow release to my local wine bar in Fullerton. Opened it up with all the guys down there and we gave it a sniff e sniff. they loved it. now I know why they think I am a rock star…I could have sold it online for $500??? Really??? A friend of mine told me he knew someone who sold it online and they removed him from the list!
August 2, 2009

Dan-o
Good show! Loved the description of the nose on the Kanzler – “this smells like a sheep walked in the room and farted”. I like stinky cheeses and stinky wines!

QOTD – Tensley Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah – tasted very much like a northern Rhone wine. It had good fruit integration and an underlying white pepper nuance throughout the finish. I rate it 92+ points.
August 2, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – One of my friends bought some hard to get Molly Dooker wines. They were good, but not as good as I thought they would be based on reputation. The cheapest one (Scooter Merlot) was actually my favorite.
August 2, 2009

glenn
nice show with really fine wines. attempt made @ 07 Kanzler – we’ll see. wonder what their Reserve is like huh?

everyone loves DH. way to get on the BW dude.

QotD: has to be the 2002 Cayuse Bionic Frog, we are talking full-on chemistry class of smells and tastes, tons of extracted fruits competing with the military/industrial complex notes. never have figured what i’d pair this with food-wise but the finish was really lengthy and the wine remains memorable.
August 1, 2009

Don
Wow, killer wines! Nice triple cork toss too. Solid show.

QOTD: Haven’t had any cult wines yet.
August 1, 2009

teckdeck2008
Qotd: Since i’m in college and don’t have enough money to get the big name stuff i tend try and get something good thats not as well known. also a more unusual varietal if i’m in the mood for something different. but there aren’t any really hyped up wines i’ve had recently…there’s just not enough bang for my buck.
July 31, 2009

Scooter
Kapscandy Star Lane Estate…200 bones? Really? 88pts non blind
July 31, 2009

KB
QOTD:
2003 & 2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet.
Quite easily two of the best wines I’ve enjoyed. Certainly worth a 95-100pt score.
Also recently sampled 2002 Abreu Madrona Cab, 2005 Kobalt Cab, both excellent.
July 31, 2009

Bob
Tierra Roja and Regusci black label. Spectacular Oakville Cabs, expensive and worth every penny 95Points.
July 31, 2009

jayhitek
QOTD: I have to think about that. Give me a minute.
July 31, 2009

lurker '09
05 Dehlinger Pinot blew me away
07 Allen Vineyard Williams Selyem (Cherry Slurpy)
July 30, 2009

Monica in Texas
Oh, I wish I could have been around the Wine Library office the day you filmed this to help finish off the bottles! Great show!

QOTD: I don’t think I’ve really ever had a “cult wine.”
July 30, 2009

Bryan D
Gary – Really enjoyed the show as I like to hear about lesser known up and coming wines to be on the look out for. I think the Keever and the Dancing Hares are the first time I haven’t seen you do a full glass rinse. Was this to avoid everyone screaming about dumping out $90 wine?

QOTD – No culty wines recently for me.
July 30, 2009

Jason H
Hey Gary great show!! I have a question of the day, what do you think about Wine Aerator’s?
July 30, 2009

HandsomeDave
Hey Gary,

Great show.

QOD: Being from Canada I am subject to Canadian wineries mailing lists, particularly those from the Okanagan. Quails Gate, Burrowing Owl, and Osyosse Larosse are all great, but I do have to say the Quails Gate 06 Pinot is by far the most enjoyable.