Archive for the ‘italy’ Category
January 19, 2009
Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a value play on the thunder show and talks about the direction of the show!
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“Found this episode while looking for info on Puglian wines.Deborah
“Sounds worth a try. I’ll check out next wine tasting we have at SLW….” by server racks
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Posted in Negroamaro , Puglia , italy , red , review , wine , wines | 224 Comments »
June 11, 2008
I mix two show concepts together and give you the Gattinara and Ciro Thunder show.
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“Happy birthday, Mott! Nice to see you get some camera time and sit do…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
“I had a ‘95 or ‘97 Travaglini back in 2003, and it was quite possibly …” by RT
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Posted in Ciro , Gattinara , Video , italy , red , review , wine , wines | 204 Comments »
June 4, 2008
Gary Vaynerchuk gets to explore the wonderful world of Gavi wines, lets see if these wines can bring some thunder.
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“Wow, I’m glad I randomly stumbled upon this episode. In my short-lived…” by Megan
“Good show. I need to check out more whites from Italy other than Pros…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Posted in Gavi , Video , italy , review , white , wine , wines | 207 Comments »
May 29, 2008
Super Tuscan wines are so sought after and today Gary tries 3 different versions of these Italian renegades!
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“Nice episode. Enjoyed it.looper
“Great episode. I just read about Super Tuscans in my wine book and he…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Posted in Super , Video , italy , red , review , tuscan , wine , wines | 160 Comments »
May 23, 2008
A wine that is very overlooked and is drank hard core in Friuli the Tocai Friulano. Starting in 2007 the Tocai part of the name has to be dropped.
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“QOTD: Never had one but Im planning on buying one and paring it with …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
“QOTD: Never had a Tocai, but will def. look for one. Love the Pepto on…” by MattUD
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Posted in Friulano , Tocai , Video , italy , review , white , wine , wines | 182 Comments »
May 19, 2008
Barbera needs to get more attention from Wine Drinkers, today Gary explores 3 to see what’s up
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“Sorry about the 1 for 3. I know how pumped you get to tell us about w…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
“The is a really tough QOTD… I don’t know if it is my favorite, but o…” by MattUD
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Posted in Barbera d'Asti , Video , italy , red , review , wine , wines | 389 Comments »
May 2, 2008
Vernaccia is another classic white wine that is overlooked by so many as they focus on the 1 or 2 white wines they drink from Italy. I hate to pick on Pinot Grigio but I want people to expand their palates.
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“My question: what bottle of wine would you advise me to buy for the ni…” by TommyB
“QOTD: Id want to know what kind of music and authors you like. Maybe…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Posted in Vernaccia , Video , italy , review , white , wine , wines | 345 Comments »
April 22, 2008
Gary’s wine book is on pre sale and he talks about his street team and talks about a white wine he is passionate about the classic, crisp wines from Campania the Greco Di Tufo.
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“Yes, I’ve had a couple. I lived in Rome for a bit, and it is very pop…” by squid
“QOTD1: I havent had a bottle of it, OF COURSE! Dessert Wine Nerd
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Posted in Greco di Tufo , Italian , Video , italy , review , white , wine , wines | 206 Comments »
April 14, 2008
Gary’s wine of choice many times is the wonderful wines of Barolo and in todays episode he tries 3 wines from the exciting 2004 vintage.
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“eggplant parm!!…” by nnothing
“QOTD: Thats just an unfair question because I could I.V. Italian food…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Posted in Barolo , italy , old world , red , review , wine , wines | 393 Comments »
April 8, 2008
Sangiovese is a grape that has thrived in Italy and we are seeing many California wineries take to the grape as well, who will win this battle ROYAL?
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“Nice show. I have had a 3 case love affair with the 04 Casanova di ne…” by Tom
“Love the Mr. Wizard action going on! That kind of makes me want to go …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Posted in Rosso di Montalcino , Video , italy , napa , red , review , wine , wines | 223 Comments »
QOTD2: Tocai Friul…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
