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

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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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• “QOTD: Tried the 01 and 02 Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva this year, th…” by richardvinifera
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  1st – At Silver Oak, we did a vertical …” by looper
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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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• “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
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

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
2004 Sonsierra Crianza Vendemmia SeleccionadaRioja
2002 Monteviejo Lindaflor Malbec.Argentine Malbec

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Gary’s Favorite WLTV Episode

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

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

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Wine Color Guide for Quality and Age Link
• Lifehacker Website
• WLTV Free Pack #1 (for the Aug 24th show)

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

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1981 Lopez De Heredia Tondonia Blanco Rioja Gran ReservaRioja
Bodegas Montecillo Rioja RedRioja
2001 Rioja Vega ReservaRioja
2003 Torre Muga RiojaRioja

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Gary’s corkd profile

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Wines tasted in this episode:

• 2005 Berger Gruner Veltliner Zehetnerin
• 2005 Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir
• 1993 Chateau Angelus
• 2004 Bodegas Pujanza Norte

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Ultimate Vayniac contest.
• Bubbe takes over for Chuck (Gary).
• Introduce Yourself.

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

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Wines tasted in this episode:

• 2004 Araco Rioja Alavesa Joven
• Marques De Caceres Red
• 2002 Marques De Riscal Rioja Res
• 1998 Lopez De Heredia Tondonia Rioja Reserva
• 2000 Gloria De Ostatu Rioja Alavesa

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!

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!