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A Very Cool Winemaker Visits the Thunder Show - Episode #549

October 1, 2008

Charles Smith of K Vintners shares his wine philosophy and tastes 4 of his Washington state wines with Gary Vaynerchuk.

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  • “Awesome show. I hope to definitely hit up Charles Smith next year on …” by yowens
  • “Walla Walla wines rock, and so does Charles Smith. The world of wine n…” by Randyree
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Kung Fu Girl Riesling play review at cork'd
2007 Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
2006 K-vintners OvideColumbia Valley Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 K-vintners Morrison Lane SyrahWashington Syrah play review at cork'd

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Secret Pack Tasting after a Jets Offensive Explosion - Episode #548

September 29, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk selected 4 wines he had previously tasted for this Secret Pack. Please leave comments with your notes if you are tasting along!

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  • “That Sagrantino is something I’vee gotta find. QOTD: Trying to stay a…” by yowens
  • “Have watched but not tried the secret pack yet from episode #548. Tryi…” by Mark La Bonte
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Finca Arantei AlbarinoSpanish Albarino play review at cork'd
2005 Saison Des Vins Syrah L’hiverOther California Syrah/Shiraz play review at cork'd
2003 Goretti Le Mura Saracene Sagrantino Di MontefalcoSagrantino di Montefalco play review at cork'd
Le Gourmand RivesaltesRivesaltes play review at cork'd

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Restaurant Wine List Review #2 - Wynn Las Vegas - Episode #547

September 26, 2008

Gary V has been traveling but took a moment during lunch to share his thoughts on a classic Vegas wine list.

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  • “GV- You kept showing the wine list but I couldnt read any of the wines…” by yowens
  • “QOTD: My cellar! (and it’s much cheaper than those pricey restaurants…” by mike
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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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  • “Really appreciated the explanation at the beginning as to why they pai…” by yowens
  • “Wow, great QPR on 1st wine! Holy good deal, Batman. I don’t like Sem…” by Sharon
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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

A Tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Episode #544

September 23, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 examples of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, not to be confused with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo or Brunello di Montalcino

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  • “QOTD: Love ‘em. A visit to Poliziano during the excellent 2004 harve…” by Metal Dave
  • “Hey Gary- I’ve been to that area- excellent wines. One thing- Montelc…” by yowens
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Cerro Vino Nobile Di MontepulcianoVino Nobile di Montepulciano play review at cork'd
2004 Dei Vino Nobile MontepulcianoVino Nobile di Montepulciano play review at cork'd
2004 Torcalvano Vino Nobile Di MontepulcianoVino Nobile di Montepulciano play review at cork'd
2005 Poliziano Vino Nobile Di MontepulcianoVino Nobile di Montepulciano play review at cork'd

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Put A Zork In It! - Episode #543

September 22, 2008

The Zork wine bottle enclosure announces its presence with authority on the Thunder Show.

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  • “Interesting show. QOTD: No i have not. I like the closure, although …” by yowens
  • “The zork makes a nifty pop. Have never had a zorked bottle. Does the…” by Sharon
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Muse Genie play review at cork'd
2006 Hey Mambo Red play review at cork'd
2007 Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd

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Cheese Library TV - Episode #542

September 19, 2008

Gary V and our resident cheese expert Everett dive into some very special cheeses that just reached Wine Library.

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  • “LOVED Everett! You guys make an excellent duo. First love will always …” by Bill
  • “Really liked the show, Everett was great. QOTD: goats…” by yowens
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Cheese tasted in this episode:

Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam play
Cowgirl Pierce Point

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Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk play

If you’d like additional help with the above item or would just like to know a little bit more, please email Justin Novello ( justin@winelibrary.com ).

The Wines Of St Veran, Interesting Wines From Burgundy! - Epiosde #541

September 18, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk attacks the wines of St Veran and sees if there is anything worth while!

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  • “Have not had enough Saint Verans, excellent show with some good info a…” by T. Bone
  • “Did you just say up in this bitch? LOL
    I do love my Chards (and all …” by Sharon
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Jean Saint Honore St VeranSt Veran play review at cork'd
2006 Verget Saint-veran ChataigniersSt Veran play review at cork'd
2006 Robert Denogent Pommards Saint VeranSt Veran play review at cork'd

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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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  • “Gary- QOTD: Seriously, The NY JETS will win 7 games this season….” by Susan
  • “Gary- QOTD: How many games will THe NY JETS win this season…………..” by Susan
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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

A Blind Tasting of California Zinfandel - Episode #539

September 15, 2008

Gary V investigates the enigmatic Zinfandel grape with submissions from 4 different appellations in California

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  • “Right now, I’m enjoying some of the Rockpile Zinfandels from Mauritson…” by Grace
  • “Ah, I am enjoying some Primitivo now, which is technically Zinfandel. …” by Sharon
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Bourassa Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2005 Adobe Road Zinfande play review at cork'd
2005 Michael David Lust Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2003 Agua Dulce Aneas Reserve Zinfandel play review at cork'd