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Napa Valley Cabernet Battle Royal And The BOOK Is Now OUT! - Episode #464

May 13, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk goes BLIND on this HUGE day for him and his Family and the Vayniacs. Napa Valley Cabernet is the epic and most sought after wines of America and this tasting will be a battle Royal!

Note: the wine listing is in tasting order.

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  • “QOTD: Tossup. I’m loving, loving, loving the Elizabeth Spencer Napa …” by Paul Horan
  • “best napa cab i have ever tasted 1969 heitz marthers last tasted june …” by jeff devor
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Neyers Ame Propreitary RedNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Tor Kenward Cimarossa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Paul Hobbs Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Rocca Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Bennett Lane Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Altamura Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd

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California vs Washington State Syrah Showdown - Episode #461

May 8, 2008

Today in a head to head confrontation Gary Vaynerchuk pits 2 Syrahs against each other, one from Washington State and the other from California.

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  • “don’t remember names, but red burgundy for $30 I’ve have very bad luck…” by damon aka unknownwine
  • “QOTD - I got nothing….” by Luis Felipe
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Rhapsody3 Syrah play review at cork'd
2005 Gramercy Cellars Walla Walla Valley Syrah play review at cork'd

The Secret Pack Includes A Pinot Noir, Sauternes And A Rioja - Episode #459

May 6, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk goes through the secret pack and tries 4 wines and talks about birthdays and news from Amazon!

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  • “QOTD: Bordeaux for sure!…” by Blake W
  • “I would want a hard core long trip through all of france. I can’t narr…” by damon aka unknownwine
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Estancia Pinot Noir StonewallOther California Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Prado Ayala RiojaRioja play review at cork'd
2004 Monteviejo Petite FleurArgentine Malbec play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Petit VedrinesSauternes and Other Dessert play review at cork'd

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Tempranillo From 3 Different Countries - Episode #455

April 30, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 wines from three different countries made from the same Grape. Gary goes to Argentina, Spain and America to find out what he thinks about this grape.

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  • “Good show - big Tempranillo fan. Yes, it has many a different name.
    I…” by Dan-o
  • “Hi, Gary. I’m a bit behind in watching, but I hope to catch up.

    QO…” by Sassodoro

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 La Linda TempranilloArgentine Tempranillo play review at cork'd
2004 Arzuaga Pago FlorentinoOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Country Roads TempranilloOther California Red Wine play review at cork'd

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Date Night Wines - Episode #451

April 24, 2008

What wines should you drink on a date! Gary Vaynerchuk hopes he has the answers.

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  • “I really like this one as well. I agree w/ chuck. We need some beer re…” by eltrainlane
  • “Nice show. Fun guest too. Would love to see you throw a couple beer …” by Chuck
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Artadi Artazuri Garnacha Rosato NavarraOther Spanish Blush Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Treana White MeritageOther California White Meritag play review at cork'd
2006 Elio Perrone Barbera D’astiBarbera d’Asti play review at cork'd

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Hanging Out With Justin On A Laid Back Friday - Epsiode #447

April 18, 2008

Gary hangs out with Justin Isosceles 2005 on this wonderful Friday. The Isosceles is one of the most requested wines of the year!

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  • “Couldnt agree more with you on the Justin. I’ve had several vintages…” by Niklaus
  • “Gary, I am a bit behind in watching your shows but I just watched this…” by Mr. Lavon Fischer
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Justin IsoscelesOther California Red Meritage play review at cork'd

Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Wines From The 60’s - Episode #432

March 28, 2008

Louis Martini is a legend in California wine history and today Gary Vaynerchuk gets to visit some 40 year old Cabs. This is a special episode and Gary even brought his thunder down a tad out of respect.

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  • “The 60’s?..if you remember the 60’s..you were not there….” by rigaboy
  • “Is the vegetal aspect from the style of winemaking or from the age?

    …” by Tommy Vernieri

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1964 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
1965 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
1967 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
1968 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
1969 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd

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Random Bag Of Wines From Around The World - Episode #431

March 27, 2008

Gary’s wine choices for a gloomy day in March here in New Jersey.

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  • “I watched a bunch of old episodes on the plane last week when I went o…” by Tommy Vernieri
  • “Wings. I’m a wing eating connoisseur. A local (VA) wannabe Irish pub m…” by Patrick
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Tolosa Chardonnay No OakOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2005 Accordini Ripasso ValpolicellaValpolicella play review at cork'd
2006 Edmeades Mendocino ZinfandelOther California Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2005 Clos Du PrieurOther French Red Wine play review at cork'd

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Pinot Noir Showdown - Episode #418

February 28, 2008

Continuing with the head to head showdown today Gary compares 2 Pinot Noir’s when something totally unexpected happens.

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  • “catching up, QOTD: Sequoia Grove Cabernet Reserve 04, awesome tasting…” by LuvsChandon
  • “Go Canada (sorry perpetually catching up—Gary, you are a machine!). …” by Quinn
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Amisfield Pinot Noir Central OtagoNew Zealand Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2005 Phillips Hill Toulouse Pinot NoirOther California Pinot Noir play review at cork'd

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American Wineries With Non American Grapes - Episode #405

February 11, 2008

Thought it would be so fun to try a few wines from the New World using grapes form the old world!

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  • “I was disappointed to see the poor showing of the Alban Rousasane as l…” by Lawrence Leichtman
  • “Manage to make my girlfriend feel special on Valentines despite her be…” by Josh in Burgundy
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Swanson Pinot GrigioNapa Pinot Gris/Grigio/Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Ash Hollow GewurztraminerOregon Gewurztraminer play review at cork'd
2005 Alban RoussaneOther California White Rhone V play review at cork'd