Archive for the ‘Riesling’ Category

New Years resolution : Drink Value – Episode #602

December 31, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk is ringing in 2009 with a New Years resolution to drink more value wines on WLTV.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Petaluma RieslingAustralian Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Catena ChardonnayArgentine Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2005 Edmunds St John Rocks & GravelOther California Rhone Blends play review at cork'd
2006 La-peira Obriers Terrasses Du Larzac Coteaux LanguedocLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd

Tough Economy Leads To Finding Value Wine – Episode #554

October 8, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 4 wines under $13 to see if he can find any values. All of the wines Gary has on the show today are scored 90 points or higher by major press!

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  • “You can get pretty decent Rieslings for under seven dollars in Seattle…” by Sean
  • “BRING MOT BACKKKKK…” by Mikeeeee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Valdesil Montenovo GodelloOther Spanish White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Milbrandt Riesling Columbia ValleyColumbia Valley Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Pillar Box RedAustralian Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2005 Lengs & Cooter The VictorAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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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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  • “[...] Gary V. had Charles Smith on WLTV last year and they tasted the …” by VINEgeek » Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2008
  • “awesome guest…. definitely some stuff i gotta try…” by nnothing
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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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German Spatlese Rieslings – Episode #526

August 25, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk goes through 3 German Rieslings that have a little sugar in them, these sweeter Rieslings are not to be taken lightly!

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  • “QOTD: Konvikt Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Auslese 1971, first auslese i’…” by richardvinifera
  • “[...] 2. Dialogue with a bottle of riesling. [...]…” by A Common Touch, Uncommon Appeal – The Pour Blog – NYTimes.com
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Dr Karl Christoffel Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling SpatleseGerman Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Monchhof Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese RieslingGerman Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Robert Weil Kiedricher Turmberg Spatlese RieslingGerman Riesling play review at cork'd

Washington Wine Library TV – Episode #441

April 10, 2008

Live (kinda) from the Taste Washington seminar Gary Vaynerchuk tastes off Washington wines.

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  • “Those aren’t the best representations of what winemakers in washington…” by EaglesRollHard
  • “Ouch. Overall thats a tough first showing. Has to be hard calling it…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Harlequin Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Cougar Crest Viognier play review at cork'd
2006 Nefarious Cellars Riesling play review at cork'd

Washington vs New York Riesling Taste Off – Episode #440

April 9, 2008

The Thunder Show is on the road! Coming to you today from Qwest Field in Seattle WA, Gary Vaynerchuk has a taste off between Washington State and New York State Rieslings. Does the home team hold the field for a victory or do the visitors come in and take one on the road?

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  • “qotd: living in vancouver been there a couple of times, the drive down…” by Weston
  • “Howd you like our Seahawks ( our pathetic Seahawks with our backup QB,…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Herman Wiemer Semi Dry RieslingNew York Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 OS Winery Champoux Vineyard play review at cork'd
2006 Dr. Frank Dry RieslingNew York Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Long Shadows Poet’s Leap Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Sheldrake Dry Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Chateau St Michelle Eroica RieslingWashington Riesling play review at cork'd

Laid Back Friday With Wines From The Finger Lakes – Episode #409

February 15, 2008

On a laid back Friday Gary Vaynerchuk tries 2 wines from New York State.

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  • “QOTD 1: I’ve been working on expanding my palate, as far as my budget …” by GavinF
  • “Gary youre going to hate me. No, its ok…. you cant rant on me, I de…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Herman Wiemer GewurztraminerNew York Gewurztraminer play review at cork'd
2006 Herman Wiemer Dry RieslingNew York Riesling play review at cork'd

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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Steak And Wine Episode – Episode #372

December 17, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a few wines that go with steaks and looks for the right deal!

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  • “QOTD: Medium. Love the contest concept, even if I’m two YEARS too lat…” by Phredd
  • “QOTD: Rare, or if the steak has just come out of the fridge, medium ra…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Tapestry ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2005 Tir Na Nog GrenacheAustralian Grenache play review at cork'd
2004 Piedra Hill Purple Label Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2002 D’arenberg Noble RieslingAustralian Dessert Wine

play review at cork'd

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New Zealand White Wine And A Book – Episode #366

December 7, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk has a very special guest on the thunder show and we talk about NZ wines!

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  • “Great show and guest. I like the guy and just might have to look into…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “QOT: My favourite pie? So here is my grandma’s recipe I’m making publi…” by Valentin
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Allan Scott RieslingNew Zealand Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Hunters Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

play review at cork'd
2006 Sherwood Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd

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