Archive for the ‘Rioja’ Category

Wine & Spirits Top 100 – Part 2 – Episode #742

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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  • “Hey Gary,

    Looking over the comments in the blog i guess I am in the…” by AnthonyfromSocal

  • “Great show Gary…and loved the guest! Have drunk the Murrieta repeat…” by Chris
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 D’arenberg Footbolt ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2001 Marques de Murrietta Castillo Y Gay Gran Reserva Especial play review at cork'd
2005 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet SauvignonAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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Remirez De Ganuza Mini-Vertical – Episode #525

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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  • “QOTD: Tried the 01 and 02 Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva this year, th…” by richardvinifera
  • “QOTD: I have done this twice.
    1st – At Silver Oak, we did a vertical …” by looper
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Remirez De Ganuza Rioja 2002 play review at cork'd
2003 Remirez De Ganuza RiojaRioja play review at cork'd

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Episode 500 Live From SF In Front Of A Huge Audience

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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  • “I like the oak monster when he behaves, when he’s got a nice suit and …” by Eder
  • “Come on Gary, of course your not diggin the 2004 Torre Muga, you actua…” by Chaz Ramos
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Araco CrianzaRioja play review at cork'd
2001 Bodegas Primicia Rioja ReservaRioja play review at cork'd
2004 Torre Muga RiojaRioja play review at cork'd

The Secret Pack Includes A Pinot Noir, Sauternes And A Rioja – Episode #459

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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  • “QOTD: If i’m flying I might as well visit De Martino in Chile. Their 2…” by richardvinifera
  • “so yeah i first saw gary on that mad money appearance and then missed …” by nnothing
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Estancia Pinot Noir StonewallOther California Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Prado Ayala RiojaRioja play review at cork'd
2004 Monteviejo Petite FleurArgentine Malbec play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Petit VedrinesSauternes and Other Dessert play review at cork'd

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Episode 300 THANK YOU!

August 24, 2007

Today many of us taste together and that’s exciting. No gimmicks, shows, graphics, just a solid show for 300!

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  • “A big congrats on the 300th episodes…..as I type this wltv is going …” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
  • “OMG “G”!!!

    Britney ain’t got nuttin’ on ya’! :)

    Malbec, YUM…I’…” by Yimosan

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2000 Taittinger Comtes RoseFrench Brut Rose play review at cork'd
2004 Sonsierra Crianza Vendemmia SeleccionadaRioja play review at cork'd
2002 Monteviejo Lindaflor Malbec.Argentine Malbec play review at cork'd

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Does The Color of a Wine Have a Huge Impact on Quality or Age? – Episode #290

August 9, 2007

A fantastic website I often visit did an interesting article on the color of wine that has gotten a lot of attention on the web so I am here to address it!

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  • “Great episode. I love it when you say, “This smells like a 3-year-old…” by Phredd
  • “One heck of an educationa on colors….but brownish tint means the win…” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Domaine Barat Chablis FourneauxChablis play review at cork'd
2004 Cascina Morassino Langhe NebbioloNebbiolo d’Alba play review at cork'd
2005 Clayhouse Syrah Paso RoblesOther California Syrah/Shiraz play review at cork'd
1981 Lopez De Heredia Bosconia Gran ReservaRioja play review at cork'd
1996 Clarendon Hills SyrahAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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Rioja Wine. Everyone is asking so here you go – Episode #239

May 21, 2007

I don’t remember being requested for a certain area of wines more then the mad push for Rioja in the last few weeks, so here we go!

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  • “QOTD: Cono Sur 20 Barrels Sauvignon Blanc 2008

    Great episode….” by dcpatton

  • “Wow a shout out for Malaysia….be it on insects but what the heck…….” by Adrian
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Wines tasted in this episode:

1981 Lopez De Heredia Tondonia Blanco Rioja Gran ReservaRioja play review at cork'd
Bodegas Montecillo Rioja RedRioja play review at cork'd
2001 Rioja Vega ReservaRioja play review at cork'd
2003 Torre Muga RiojaRioja play review at cork'd

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Intriguing Wines – Episode #215

April 12, 2007

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Gary Vaynerchuk is intrigued, lets see if any of these wines floats his boat!

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Rioja Wines – Episode #180

February 12, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

Spanish Rioja wines are put to the test by Gary Vaynerchuk, sit back and enjoy and please jump in and mention some of your favorite Rioja’s and anything else you would like to say about wine!

Episode #19 – Remirez De Ganuza, a serious Rioja wine

March 23, 2006

2001 Remirez De Ganuza Reserva Rioja

Watch as Gary Vaynerchuk tastes and analyzes the 2001 Remirez De Ganuza Rioja. Made by world class winemaker Fernando Remirez De Ganuza. The 2001 Remirez scored 95 points from Steven Tanzer and 94 points from Robert Parker, let’s see what Gary thinks!