Archive for the ‘Rioja’ Category
January 14, 2011
Gary Vaynerchuk invites Ian Adelstein to the show, a Vayniac who’s a huge wine and food lover who received his sommelier certification at the age of 21. They taste an interesting lineup of Spanish and Argentinean reds and talk about how he got on the show.
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November 11, 2010
Gary and Maria Jose from Lopez de Heredia finish their tasting with the 1981 Bosconia and more discussion about the wine world.
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November 10, 2010
Gary Vaynerchuk tastes with Maria Jose from the Lopez de Heredia winery, one of Gary’s favorites from the Rioja region. A house that is well-known for long term bottle aging, Gary and Maria Jose taste a 2000 vintage rose and a 2000 vintage Rioja from the Tondonia vineyard. They discuss the fascinating changes in Rioja history.
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October 7, 2010
Gary Vaynerchuk and Josh Greene, editor of Wine & Spirits conclude the tasting of the Top 5 Wines of 2010.
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August 25, 2010
Gary Vaynerchuk wanted to share his love of licorice by trying out some new wine pairings. He tries a white Rioja, an Italian Primitivo, and a Californian Zinfandel with Panda Licorice, with some interesting results!
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December 4, 2009
Gary Vaynerchuk attends the master tasting, lead by Robert Parker, Kevin Zraly, and Pancho Campo at Wine Future 09 in Rioja last month.
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1945 Marques de Riscal Rioja
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September 24, 2009
Concluding today with Joshua Greene, Editor of Wine & Spirits Magazine, visits to give a sneak peak at their Top 100 Wines of 2009.
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Posted in Australian , cabernet , napa , red , review , Rioja , Sauvignon , Spanish , Video , wine , Wine & Spirits Top 100 , wines | 409 Comments »
August 22, 2008
Gary Vaynerchuk tastes two vintages of this high end Rioja and observes how big a difference a year can make!
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July 14, 2008
Episode 500 features 3 Riojas and was taped on location before an amazing live audience at Crushpad in San Francisco… thank you to everyone who has helped the Thunder Show reach this milestone!
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May 6, 2008
Gary Vaynerchuk goes through the secret pack and tries 4 wines and talks about birthdays and news from Amazon!
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“Love the monteviejo. Right nwo i’m diggin into Spain so watching all s…” by Nick
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Posted in Argentina , california , dessert , Pinot Noir , red , review , Rioja , sautern , Secret Pack , Video , white , wine , wines | 510 Comments »
