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Rully Wines. Wines You Should Know From Burgundy! - Episode #460

May 7, 2008

The wines of Rully are very overlooked and today Gary Vaynerchuk takes a good hard look at them!

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  • “QOTD: Any Cote de Rhone rocks…I have yet to try any of the Washingto…” by Blake W
  • “that’s a tough question.
    I’ve hit Chablis pretty hard as a result of …” by damon aka unknownwine
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Olivier Leflaive Rabource RullyRully/Mercurey/Givry Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Jaeger Defaix Rully Rabouce BlancRully/Mercurey/Givry Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Jaeger Defaix Rully Les Cloux BlancRully/Mercurey/Givry Blanc play review at cork'd

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Cornas Wines From The Rhone - Episode #454

April 29, 2008

It is UNREAL to me that we are covering Cornas for the 1st time on the THUNDER show since it is one of my favorite wines!

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  • “tons of ideas …what about LTV on TV that will be awesome and i bet t…” by V Mellado
  • “I am a big fan of the Northern Rhone.
    Can’t say that I have had a Cor…” by Dan-o
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Paris Cornas Granit 60Cornas play review at cork'd
2003 Jean Luc Colombo Cornas LouveeCornas play review at cork'd
2005 Tardieu Laurent Cornas VvCornas play review at cork'd

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A 2004 Bordeaux Tasting With Some Friends - Episode #438

April 7, 2008

Gary tries 3 2004 Bordeaux’s with the Vayniacs at the March 29th WLTV Party.

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  • “These Bordeaux wines are way overpriced are simply cant compare with N…” by Mondavi4Life
  • “Way to boost the kosher Israeli wine (I’m presuming the Domaine du Cas…” by Aaron S.
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Chat Lyonnat Lussac St EmilionSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau SansonnetSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2006 Mitolo Gam ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play

WBW French Cabernet Franc - Episode #435

April 2, 2008

I am super honored to be hosting this months Wine Blogging Wednesday, I choose Cabernet Franc from France and so here we go! Please make sure you check out the link below and see ALL the wine Bloggers efforts!

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  • “I had the 2003 Lucas & Lewellen Cabernet Franc Santa Barbara Count…” by Tommy Vernieri
  • “QOTD: Last Chinon I had was at a local restaurant. A little too one-…” by Michael H
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Gasnier Chinon Vieilles VignesChinon play review at cork'd
2005 Domaine De La Butte Mi PenteBourgueil play review at cork'd
1990 Olga Raffault Chinon Les PicassesChinon play review at cork'd

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Secret Pack Tasting On April Fools Day - Episode #434

April 1, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through a White Bordeaux and 2 wines from the Roussillon on this gloomy day in NJ and of course April Fools Day

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  • “When we went back to the Le Muscle, it had much more “funk” on the nos…” by winecountrytripping
  • “Tasted the Le Muscle today, agreed mostly with your notes but also got…” by Andy from Texas
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Chateau Cantelys BlancGraves/Pessac-Leognan play review at cork'd
2005 Le Muscle Cotes De RoussillonLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd
2004 Domaine Bertrand-berge AncestralLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd

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Laid Back Friday With A Wine That Last Year Stole Gary’s Heart - Episode #428

March 21, 2008

Gary tried the 2004 vintage of a wine that rocked the thunder show few months ago. Enjoy the show and have a great weekend!

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  • “QOTD: Too late, but I WANT A WRISTBAND!!!!!!! PLEASE!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?…” by ValerieM
  • “Hm. Watching this after the weekend..makes the qotd difficult.

    I wi…” by Kevin

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Saint Jean Du Barroux L’oligoceneVentoux/Luberon/Nimes play review at cork'd

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New Zealand vs France Syrah Showdown - Episode #419

February 29, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk concludes the head to head showdown today with a classic battle pitting New Zealand against France.

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  • “you suck who can afford to pour it back in ? not the majority of your …” by cheech
  • “Don’t know yet. Having Tuna Tataki and I usually drink pinot with that…” by Lawrence Leichtman
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Craggy Range Le Sol SyrahNew Zealand Syrah play review at cork'd
2004 Puech Haut Clos Du PicLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd

Malbec vs Malbec - Episode #417

February 27, 2008

It’s the new world vs the old world as Gary Vaynerchuk continues with the head to head battle of Malbecs from France and Argentina.

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  • “QOTD: Enjoying strawberries dipped in Elena Late Harvest Riesling…” by LuvsChandon
  • “Posting this way after it aired because…I just picked up a Malbec ro…” by Brit Hammer
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Origine CahorsCahors play review at cork'd
2006 Punto Final Classico MalbecArgentine Malbec play review at cork'd

2004 Vintage Bordeaux, A Timing Thing - Episode #414

February 22, 2008

We are going with Intense Friday instead of laid back Friday because I think there is a real opportunity to learn and exploit a huge oppertunity and I want to make sure all the Vayniacs out there have a chance to score!

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  • “Hey Gary,
    Another great episode ! I love Bordeaux and appreciate ever…” by Martin
  • “QOTD: I second the comment about having kids. They are 9 and 12 now, b…” by MtnCharlie
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Chateau Clos De L’oratoireSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Haut BrissonSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2004 Clos Les LunellesOther Red Bordeaux play review at cork'd
2004 Chat CanonSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Leoville Las CasesSt Julien play review at cork'd

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2005 Bordeaux Talk On The Heels Of The New Wine Spectator - Episode #411

February 19, 2008

Wine Spectators new 2005 bordeaux issue inspires this show of WLTV. Gary yaps about the wines and the vintage and the fact that tomorrow is the 2 year anniversary of this little show.

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  • “Hi Gary,
    Try to get some 2005 Bordeaux’s. I am watching from the Neth…” by TeeKay
  • “Has anyone read the back label of Chateau Les Secrets Di Cardinale 200…” by Gary & Ray
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chateau Luchey Halde BlancGraves/Pessac-Leognan play review at cork'd
2005 Chateau Les Secrets De CardinaleSt Emilion play review at cork'd

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