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Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Visits the Thunder Show - Part II - Episode #564

October 23, 2008

And now for the exciting conclusion of yesterday’s cliff hanger!

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  • “QOTD: Before the show I thought of a couple fairly cheap wines not kno…” by yowens
  • “Randall’s wines are definitely unique, but not to my likening. Wines a…” by Ron Saikowski
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Bien Nacido Syrah play review at cork'd
2007 Le Vol Des Anges play review at cork'd

Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Visits the Thunder Show - Part I - Episode #563

October 22, 2008

In the first 2-part interview in WLTV history, Gary Vaynerchuk chats and tastes with Bonny Doon’s Randall Grahm.

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  • “GV- let the man talk bra! Looking forward to part two….” by yowens
  • “Catching up on some old eps. Great guest, he would be even better if y…” by wannaBconnoisseur
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Ca Del Solo Albarino play review at cork'd
2004 Le Cigare Volant play review at cork'd

Chardonnays Under $10 You can Find Anywhere - Episode #559

October 16, 2008

Gary V breaks down and tastes some Chardonnays that are widely available… and oh yeah, this show was taped at Epcot Center!

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  • “QOTD: Casa Lapostolle…” by yowens
  • “Gary, I’m not sure if you’ll still see this, and I haven’t had the cur…” by ex-lurkdawg
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Wines tasted in this episode:

J Lohr Estates ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd
Smoking Loon ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Lockhart ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd

3 Malbec Wines From 3 Different Places All Under $10 - Episode #556

October 13, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Malbecs from around the world and compares them head to head and sees if Argentina, Cahors or California will take the cake.

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  • “Check out
    Finca El Retiro
    2004 Malbec
    Reserva Special
    Mendoza,…” by Lucas
  • “Great show- I was just reading about Cahor somewhere. QOTD: Old, Hair…” by yowens
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Wines tasted in this episode:

En Tiempo Malbec Monterey CountyOther California Red Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Monteflores MalbecArgentine Malbec play review at cork'd
2006 Chateau Gaudou 1733Cahors play review at cork'd

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Put A Zork In It! - Episode #543

September 22, 2008

The Zork wine bottle enclosure announces its presence with authority on the Thunder Show.

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  • “Interesting show. QOTD: No i have not. I like the closure, although …” by yowens
  • “The zork makes a nifty pop. Have never had a zorked bottle. Does the…” by Sharon
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Muse Genie play review at cork'd
2006 Hey Mambo Red play review at cork'd
2007 Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd

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Napa Cabernet And A Guest Live From NY - Episode #540

September 17, 2008

Live from the New York Television Festival, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes some 2005 vintage Napa Cabs that can be found around the country.

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  • “Gary- QOTD: Seriously, The NY JETS will win 7 games this season….” by Susan
  • “Gary- QOTD: How many games will THe NY JETS win this season…………..” by Susan
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Snowden The Ranch Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Chappellet Signature Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Raymond Reserve Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon NapaNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd

Arizona wine tasting - Episode #536

September 10, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 4 wines from Arizona and gives us an update on what is going on over in the “The Grand Canyon State”

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  • “Oh yikes I missed your open house last Saturday. Well, I attended the…” by Sharon
  • “QOTD: When I think of Arizona I think of a trailer in the desert….” by Daniel Kemp 4 Earth Emperor
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Viognier play review at cork'd
2005 La Montana play review at cork'd
2006 Keeling Schaefer Grenache play review at cork'd
2005 Callaghan Padres play review at cork'd

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A Tasting Of Value Petite Sirah - Episode #523

August 20, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Petite Sirahs that are priced right and sees if he can find a good deal in the bunch!

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  • “Great show. Gary- I would love the 3RD GEN wristband! I have 1,2, an…” by yowens
  • “This comment is coming in kind of late, I know, but just catching up o…” by BrewCitySeamus
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Lot 205 Petite SirahOther California Petite Sirah play review at cork'd
Foppiano Petit Sirah Sonoma Russian RiverSonoma Petite Sirah play review at cork'd
2006 Rosenblum Petite Sirah Heritage ClonesOther California Petite Sirah play review at cork'd

A 3 country Pinot Noir Challenge - Episode #516

August 11, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 - $40 Pinot Noirs head to head and sees who has the chops. Will Burgundy, California or Oregon win this battle?

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  • “GV we’re stoked for the cruise. I think its time to ditch the birthda…” by yowens
  • “QOTD:

    Jets 11-5
    Bills 14-2

    Oh uh!…” by CBone

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Bertagna Clos Perriere VougeotVougeot & Clos Vougeot play review at cork'd
2006 Antica Terra Pinot NoirOregon Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2005 Ampelos Pinot Noir RhoOther California Pinot Noir play review at cork'd

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89 Point Wines, What Is The Deal! - Episode #482

June 10, 2008

So many people stay away from the 89 point scored wines like it has the black plague, WHY? Gary Vaynerchuk explores these wines!

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  • “I wouldn’t say that I have any sure fire go to wines yet, but I havn’t…” by MattUD
  • “Gary Vee is the ultimate in Thunder-Bringing.
    Unfortunately - QOTD: T…” by ChiroGuyDC
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Travis ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Denner TheresaOther California White Rhone V play review at cork'd
2004 Mas Carlot Cab/syrahSouthwest France play review at cork'd
2005 Core RedOther California Rhone Blends play review at cork'd

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