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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Wines tasted in this episode:

2001 Muga Prado Enea Gran ReservaRioja
2007 Palacios Les TerrassesPriorat
2008 Bodegas Renacer Enamore Other Argentine Red Wine

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• WLTV Forums

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

1981 Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

2000 Viña Tondonia Rosé Gran Reserva
2000 Viña Tondonia Red Reserva

Gary Vaynerchuk and Josh Greene, editor of Wine & Spirits conclude the tasting of the Top 5 Wines of 2010.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir
1987 Lopez De Heredia Tondonia Rioja Reserva
2007 Domain Leflaive Batard-Montrachet

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Wine & Spirits Top 100 – Part 1 – Episode #741
• Wine & Spirits Top 100 – Part 2 – Episode #742
• Wine & Spirits Magazine
• Wine & Spirits Top 100 in San Francisco
• 2010 Wine Library Super Tasting

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

2000 Lopez De Heredia GravoniaRioja
2008 Traturri Primitivo Di SalentoSalento Rosso
2008 Neal Family ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

1945 Marques de Riscal Rioja

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• The “Crush It!” Book Tour
• Cinderella Thank You 3 Packs

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

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

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• The “Crush It!” announcement page
• Wine & Spirits Top 100 in San Francisco
• Wine & Spirits Magazine
• Gary at the Epcot Food Wine Festival
• Wine Library Super Tasting Info

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes two vintages of this high end Rioja and observes how big a difference a year can make!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Remirez De Ganuza Rioja 2002
2003 Remirez De Ganuza RiojaRioja

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Gary’s Ustream page
• Gary at La Grange Winery

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Araco CrianzaRioja
2001 Bodegas Primicia Rioja ReservaRioja
2004 Torre Muga RiojaRioja

Gary Vaynerchuk goes through the secret pack and tries 4 wines and talks about birthdays and news from Amazon!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Estancia Pinot Noir StonewallOther California Pinot Noir
2006 Prado Ayala RiojaRioja
2004 Monteviejo Petite FleurArgentine Malbec
2004 Chateau Petit VedrinesSauternes and Other Dessert

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Searh inside Gary’s book on Amazon
• Book Brainstorming Forum if you want Gary to come to your town on the book tour
• Gary on Late Night with Conan O’Brien
• Gary on The Big Idea
• Gary on Mad Money