Archive for the ‘Champagne’ Category

Bubbles on New Years Eve – Episode #795

December 31, 2009

Gary tastes 3 different and interesting Champagnes on New Years Eve. Happy New Year Vayniacs!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Pierre Peters BrutFrench Blanc de Blancs play review at cork'd
2000 Lassalle Cuvee Angeline BrutFrench Brut Vintage play review at cork'd
1985 Clicquot Rose ReserveFrench Brut Rose play review at cork'd


The Vayniac Cabernet has Finally Arrived – Episode #790

December 21, 2009

Gary tastes the finished product of the Vayniac Cab and also shares a special Champagne befitting the occasion.

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  • “Gary, another great episode.

    QOTD: WLTV should focus more on r…” by Alex from Montreal

  • “What a boring label design :P …” by Nik_B
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Wines tasted in this episode:

1996 Legras St VincentFrench Brut Vintage play review at cork'd
2007 Vayniac Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd

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2002 Champagne Tasting – Episode #758

October 23, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes two different Champagnes from the incredible 2002 vintage.

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  • “1996 Taitinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs- tons of coffee, to…” by JonR
  • “QOTD – 1995 Taitinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc; shared a bot…” by Todd Smith
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2002 Legras Brut Champagne Presidence VvFrench Brut Vintage play review at cork'd
2002 Pehu Simonet BrutFrench Brut Vintage play review at cork'd

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A Master of Wine Stops By for a Champagne Experiment – Part 2 – Episode #757

October 22, 2009

Gary and Jennifer conclude their exploration of decanted bubbly… stay tuned for a surprise finish!

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  • “Superbe épisode, une dégustation très intéressante et pertinente. …” by bcherriere
  • “Extremely solid episode…” by BelugaJones
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Wines tasted in this episode:

1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc De Millenaire play review at cork'd

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A Master of Wine Stops By for a Champagne Experiment – Part 1 – Episode #756

October 21, 2009

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, the newest American women to get her Master of Wine, sits down with Gary to do a decanting experiment with Champagne.

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  • “That would be Intro (sp) Sommelier…” by Lori
  • “I just passed my Into Sommelier, and learned so much from this episode…” by Lori
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Wines tasted in this episode:

1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc De Millenaire play review at cork'd

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Wine & Spirits Top 100 – Part 1 – Episode #741

September 23, 2009

Joshua Greene, Editor of Wine & Spirits Magazine, visits to give a sneak peak at their Top 100 Wines of 2009.

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  • “Could you talk more about tasting sparkling wines the next day.
    This …” by Canard
  • “Have been away for a while with work. Great episode, cannot wait to s…” by pawncop
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Quinta Da Aveleda Vinho Verde play review at cork'd
2002 Louis Roederer Cristal play review at cork'd

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What Wine Pairs With Cereal? – Episode #734

September 8, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk has long talked about pairing wine with cereal and today he goes “there” and pairs three wines with the classic cereals Lucky Charms, Captain Crunch and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

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  • “Gary, you're an amazing guy, love your work and loved your first b…” by ike70
  • “QOTD: Favourite is granola or muesli served with filmjölk (swedish yo…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Von Kesselstatt Spatlese Scharzhofberger RieslingMosel Riesling play review at cork'd
2007 Landmark Overlook ChardonnayCentral Coast Chardonnay play review at cork'd
Clicquot Demi SecFrench Demi-Sec play review at cork'd

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Bubbles in the Snow – Episode #598

December 19, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk jumps into a snowstorm and tastes 4 Champagnes in time to give you a feel for New Years!

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  • “ME MOUTH is waterin’ for some of daaaa BUUUUBBBLLYYYYY!!!!!! ;)
    OOOO…” by wayno da wino
  • “I Like the Nicolas Feuillatte Champaign!…” by Spiritman
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Nicolas Feuillatte BrutFrench Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut NvFrench Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd
Varnier-fanniere Champagne Brut ‘grand Cru’French Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd
Legras Brut Champagne Blanc De BlancsFrench Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd

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A Celebration Due To A Big Announcement: CHAMPAGNE Time! – Episode #444

April 15, 2008

Today Gary makes a HUGE announcement and celebrates with some Champagne!

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  • “Congrats on the book Gary. Now you should write a business book. You w…” by dcpatton
  • “QOTD: I am assuming that there will be nothing left of any of the vint…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Luigi Bosca La Linda BrutOther Countries Brut Nonvintag play review at cork'd
Lallement Brut ReserveFrench Brut Nonvintage play review at cork'd
1998 Legras Chardonnay De Vieilles VignesFrench Brut Vintage play review at cork'd

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Tasting Some Bubbly At Blue Ribbon – Episode #370

December 13, 2007

Wrapping up the NYC wine tour Gary Vaynerchuk pays a visit to the Blue Ribbon Wine Bar.

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  • “QOTD: Oops, forgot Boekenhoutskloof’s ‘The Wolftrap’ Syrah/Mourvedre/V…” by richardvinifera
  • “QOTD: One of the best syrahs I have had is the Gemtree Tadpole Shiraz …” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Gaston Chiquet play review at cork'd
Pierre Peters Cuvee ReserveFrench Brut Nonvintage

play review at cork'd
Jean Milan play review at cork'd