Archive for the ‘napa’ Category

Thanksgiving Wine Episode – Episode #586

November 27, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the 4 wines in the secret pack that many of you got. Sit back and enjoy.

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  • “Tried the Thunder…very intriguing. Good job. Excellent with sushi. W…” by Chris and Liz
  • “QOTD: Didnt get the secret pack since no shipping to Washington, so a…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Poesia TorrontesArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd
2006 Thunder Napa WhiteNapa White Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 Christophe Buisson Bourgogne RougeBourgogne Rouge play review at cork'd
2005 Shifrin Howell Mt ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd

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5 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines – BLIND! – Episode #581

November 19, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 5 wines blind and sees which tickle his palate, as we continue the Napa Cabernet theme this week!

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  • “Gary, You should do as many blind tastings as often as you can. This w…” by DClarkTandem
  • “epic show bro – natural entertainer – just too much fun watching wltv!…” by Chris
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Beringer Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Barnett Cabernet Sauvignon Spring MountainNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2004 Steltzner Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Barrel SelectNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Newton Unfiltered Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Cliff Lede Stag’s Leap District Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd

Another Napa Valley Cabernet Wine – Episode #580

November 18, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a Cabernet from Napa and sees what he thinks of it!

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  • “For an awesome napa cab between $20-40, try Truchard 2003-2005…” by Brian
  • “Just going through the archives GV and saw this episode. Well done. …” by John D.
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Volta Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley play review at cork'd

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Napa Cabernet and Chocolate – Episode #579

November 17, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk welcomes Suzanne Phifer Pavitt to the Thunder Show for some Cabernet and chocolate.

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  • “Seemed like you didn’t really like the 05 at first but then later, you…” by looper
  • “Puppet Master…that was funny. It would have been a lot better to ha…” by Justin L. Ove
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Phifer Pavitt Date Night play review at cork'd
2006 Phifer Pavitt Date Night play review at cork'd

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Time To Look At Serious Chardonnay After A Huge Win – Episode #574

November 10, 2008

The Jets romp the Rams and so Gary is excited and this is the perfect time for him to try some serious Chardonnay wines from California and see what he thinks!

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  • “Good show. Too bad on the overoaking…. still not my thing either. …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “My favorite chards this year have been sone acidic ones from Burgundy …” by yowens
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Truchard ChardonnaySonoma Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2005 Chasseur Russian River ChardonnaySonoma Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Sbragia Chardonnay Gamble RanchNapa Chardonnay play review at cork'd

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The Election Day Secret Pack – Episode 570

November 4, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk unveils the latest secret pack as we await election results from around the nation.

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  • “Just now tried the Thunder Cuvee while watching this episode. A friend…” by Tyler Reed
  • “Tried the Thunder Red. Has all the characteristics of a $20 red. Love…” by Chris and Liz
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Hortus La Bergerie BlancOther French White Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Thunder Napa RedNapa Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 AnwilkaSouth African Red Meritage play review at cork'd

Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Go Together Like Peas and Carrots – Episode #545

September 24, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 whites that feature this classic grape combination.

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  • “QOTD: Im not too sure. Im sure I have at a tasting, but cant recall….” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “Really appreciated the explanation at the beginning as to why they pai…” by yowens
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Steenberg Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2007 Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc/ SemillonColumbia Valley White Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 Volker Eisele GeminiNapa White Meritage play review at cork'd

Napa Cabernet And A Guest Live From NY – Episode #540

September 17, 2008

Live from the New York Television Festival, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes some 2005 vintage Napa Cabs that can be found around the country.

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  • “Great guest, good fun show! QOTD. Errrrrrrrrrr………” by Peter Wood
  • “Only one comment about this episode. What could you possibly have aga…” by looper
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Snowden The Ranch Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Chappellet Signature Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Raymond Reserve Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon NapaNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd

Gary Tastes With Warnke And Shifrin – Episode #530

August 29, 2008

Gary sits down with 2 of his best friends in the world and tries their wines and be prepared for a lot of stories!

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  • “Gary, growing up I was HUGE freak for flea markets. I was in love wi…” by Kittysafe
  • “So that’s Brandon, great guy, helped me out on my last order, gave me …” by Kittysafe
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Warnke Cellars Napa MerlotNapa Merlot play review at cork'd
2004 Warnke Cellars Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Shifrin Howell Mt ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd

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A Proper Welcome For Brett Favre – Episode #524

August 21, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 wines that represent the Jets and their new Quaterback Brett Favre!

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  • “QOTD: I was trying to give gamay another chance so I tried a Morgon at…” by richardvinifera
  • “0-3 on Favre wines? awwww, Typical Brett :) It gave me great pleasur…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Delisio Quarterback RedAustralian Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2005 Green Lion Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2006 Green And Red Chiles Canyon ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd