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Napa Valley Cabernet Battle Royal And The BOOK Is Now OUT! - Episode #464

May 13, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk goes BLIND on this HUGE day for him and his Family and the Vayniacs. Napa Valley Cabernet is the epic and most sought after wines of America and this tasting will be a battle Royal!

Note: the wine listing is in tasting order.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Neyers Ame Propreitary RedNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Tor Kenward Cimarossa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Paul Hobbs Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Rocca Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Bennett Lane Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Altamura Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd

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Sangiovese Taste Off - Episode #439

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Casanova Di Neri Rosso Di MontalcinoRosso di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2005 Luna Napa SangioveseNapa Italian Varieties play review at cork'd

Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Wines From The 60’s - Episode #432

March 28, 2008

Louis Martini is a legend in California wine history and today Gary Vaynerchuk gets to visit some 40 year old Cabs. This is a special episode and Gary even brought his thunder down a tad out of respect.

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  • “Is the vegetal aspect from the style of winemaking or from the age?

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1964 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
1965 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
1967 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
1968 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
1969 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd

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The Thunder Returns And 3 Wines Get Put To The Test - Episode #426

March 19, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk returns and tries 3 wines and has a lot to talk about and keeps MOTT very busy with lots of “link it ups.”

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  • “Gary, I don’t want to be labeled a lurker. I’m just behind in watchin…” by David
  • “QOTD: Drank 2005 Blackstone Zinfandel…didn’t bring the thunder, but…” by ValerieM
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Luna Freakout ReserveNapa White Meritage play review at cork'd
Hedges Columbia Red CmsWashington Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2001 Bodegas Balcona Partal 1Other Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd

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Cabernet Franc From Different Places - Episode #406

February 12, 2008

Gary tastes 3 very serious Cabernet Franc wines 2 from Loire valley and one from California.

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  • “I recently blind tasted a 2005 Domaine Belliviere Rouge-Gorge Pineau d…” by Jeff
  • “I came back to watch this episode again and remembered drinking a Doma…” by Harry
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Amirault Bourguiel La CoudrayeBourgueil play review at cork'd
2004 Olek-mery Chinon Des TireauxChinon play review at cork'd
2005 Larkin Cabernet FrancNapa Cabernet Franc play review at cork'd

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American Wineries With Non American Grapes - Episode #405

February 11, 2008

Thought it would be so fun to try a few wines from the New World using grapes form the old world!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Swanson Pinot GrigioNapa Pinot Gris/Grigio/Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Ash Hollow GewurztraminerOregon Gewurztraminer play review at cork'd
2005 Alban RoussaneOther California White Rhone V play review at cork'd

Wild White Wines - Episode #386

January 15, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk always says that white wines are dissed and deserve so much more credit for what they bring to the table! Gary today attacks some of the cooler whites in the shop!

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  • “just popped the St. Cosme Blanc and you’re spot on with the viscosity …” by dank
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Venge Family Bianco SpettroNapa Other White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Palmina Tocai FriulanoOther California White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 St. Cosme Cotes Du Rhone BlancCotes du Rhone Blanc play review at cork'd

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Laid back Friday with a Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - Episode #384

January 4, 2008

Many of you know I am not the biggest Sauvignon Blanc fan when it comes from our wonderful Country, we lets see what this wine does on this VERY LAID BACK FRIDAY!

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  • “I’m late on this so the picks are worthless so… Go Bears!!!…” by ChezJosh
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Sbragia Sauvignon BlancNapa Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd

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Power Friday Tasting, Buckle Up! - Episode #376

December 21, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with some of the most anticipated wines of the year. These cult and sought after wines make for an awesome Friday Show!

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  • “Very good show - I still wish I had tried the Portuguese wine for myse…” by thefanjestic
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Mahi Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Fisher Whitneys ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2005 Quinta Do Crasto Douro Reserva Old VinesOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2005 El Nido ClioOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Quintessa RedNapa Red Meritage play review at cork'd

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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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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