Archive for the ‘merlot’ Category

We’re bringing Merlot back. A Merlot wine tasting event! – Episode #565

October 27, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a couple of different Merlot wines from around the globe.

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  • “Nice ending, I love the pirate sound!

    QOTD: :D TOQ…” by CBone

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre MerlotChilean Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Mercer Merlot Horse Heaven HillsColumbia Valley Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Bravante Howell Mountain MerlotNapa Merlot play review at cork'd

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Value Wines From All Over The World – Episode #481

June 9, 2008

Gary comes back from his trip to explore different wines that are priced right and value driven.

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  • “my dog…” by nnothing
  • “Why not tell us the Other five wines? I was interested in wines that …” by knarfster
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Fado RedOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2003 Pellegrini East End MerlotNew York Merlot play review at cork'd
2004 Dancing Coyote TangoOther California Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2005 Bangin’ Napa Valley RedNapa Red Meritage play review at cork'd

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Under The Radar, Merlot – Episode #407

February 13, 2008

Gary today looks at Merlots from 3 different regions. Is Merlot a wine which people have forgotten about?

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  • “QOTD: Generally prefer low oaking, with the exception of classic oak s…” by richardvinifera
  • “I’m an Oak Monster Swing voter… I have a hard time with it’s views o…” by Elliott
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2002 Grapes Of Roth MerlotNew York Merlot play review at cork'd
2003 Chateau Beausejour BecotSt Emilion play review at cork'd
2004 Long Shadows PedestalWashington Red Meritage play review at cork'd

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A Journey Of Wines From California To Canada – Episode #403

February 7, 2008

Today Gary Vaynerchuk has many SPECIAL GUESTS in what is easily a classic WLTV episode!

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  • “Great episode guys. I have just sent texts to some new vayniacs saying…” by Wesley from Calgary
  • “QOTD: 57? I think shadowing the UN Secretary General would be massivel…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Rockbridge White Riesling play review at cork'd
2003 Grape Ranch Carmel Valley Merlot play review at cork'd
Chateau aux Arc American Syrah play review at cork'd
2003 Osoyoos Larose Grand Vin play review at cork'd

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Searching For Wines Under $10 That Bring The Thunder – Episode #402

February 6, 2008

We are always seeking deals for the Vayniacs and on todays show I think we are lined up for some, but you never do know, We have gone 0-3 many times before!

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  • “QOTD: I’ve been drinking a lots of red fruit bombs and entry level old…” by richardvinifera
  • “I love the end of the video. Vivian is adorable and will probably kic…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Castle Rock Columbia Valley MerlotWashington Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Espelt SauloOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Tours De La RoqueLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd

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Merlot, Now What? Serious Merlot On The Thunder Show – Episode #375

December 20, 2007

Bashed by Hollywood a few years ago and seemingly finding it’s footing Gary checks up on some Merlot today!

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  • “QOTD: Watching WLTV episodes and my Scrubs season 1 dvds. :D …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “own futures in bordeaux?…” by cheech
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Wines tasted in this episode:

1999 Clarendon Hills Brookman MerlotAustralian Merlot play review at cork'd
2001 Newton Epic MerlotNapa Merlot play review at cork'd
2002 Engel Family MerlotNapa Merlot play review at cork'd

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Washington State Wine Tasting – Episode #307

September 4, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sure has been yapping a whole lot about Washington State and today he does a little tasting on 4 wines from the wonderful North West!

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  • “As a lifelong Washington resident, Im glad to see the wines bringing s…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “first comment. live in seattle love the washington wines. love the sh…” by David
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chatter Creek Cabernet Franc Alder RidgeWashington Cabernet Franc play review at cork'd
2004 L’ecole 41 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia ValleyWashington Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
2004 Pepper Bridge MerlotWashington Merlot play review at cork'd
2004 Delille Doyenne SyrahWashington Syrah play review at cork'd

Kosher Kings. Are Kosher Wines the Steals of this Era? – Episode #297

August 21, 2007

Kosher wines have a cloud over their heads and to be honest they have deserved it up to about 3-4 years ago. Gary Vaynerchuk tastes what should be 3 serious Kosher wines!

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  • “QOTD: I’ve never had kosher wine….” by ulu ulu ulu ulu
  • “QOTD: I’ve never had any kosher wine. I don’t care about “kosherness”…” by Phredd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2002 Pardess Reserve MerlotIsraeli Kosher Wine play review at cork'd
2003 Hevron Heights Syrah ReserveIsraeli Kosher Wine play review at cork'd
2005 Covenant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (kosher)Other California Kosher play review at cork'd

Bringing Merlot Back – Episode #285

July 31, 2007

Gary is trying some Merlot and seeing if Hollywood was right to diss this grape!

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  • “I wasn’t drinking wine when I first saw Sideways. When I did start, I…” by ulu ulu ulu ulu
  • “Bummer about the Souverain. Such a nice label.

    QOTD: I wasn’t a hu…” by Phredd

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Falesco Merlot Dell UmbriaUmbria IGT play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Souverain MerlotSonoma Merlot play review at cork'd
2004 Charles Creek Merlot PasatiempoOther California Merlot play review at cork'd
2002 Beringer Howell Mountain Reserve Merlot Bancroft RanchNapa Merlot play review at cork'd

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90 Point Wine Values – Episode #248

June 4, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 wines scored 90 points by Parker, Spectator, Wine Enthusiast ect and are under $20.

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  • “QOTD: Either format works for me. However, have you considered doing m…” by dcpatton
  • “QOTD: I don’t oppose either, but favor the new wines. (new to you, the…” by Mikeeeee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Trevor Jones Virgin ChardonnayAustralian Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2003 Silverado MerlotNapa Merlot play review at cork'd
2005 Zabrin AttecaOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd
2005 Marquis Philips Sarah’s BlendAustralian Red Meritage play review at cork'd

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