Archive for the ‘sauvignon blanc’ Category

Sauvignon Blanc Taste Off - Episode #436

April 3, 2008

Gary tries a California Sauvignon Blanc vs a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc…head to head in a Death Match!

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  • “Gary thank you sincerely for trying Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc. I vis…” by Jason Schermerhorn
  • “Wow, big difference from the last vintage on the Hanna, do you think t…” by Tommy Vernieri
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Spy Valley Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2007 Hanna Sauvignon BlancSonoma Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd

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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Marathon! - Episode #390

January 21, 2008

Gary gets serious and goes through a bunch of NZ sauv blancs!

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  • “QOTD: I’ve not had any really great SB’s, but I will look for the Cha…” by ValerieM
  • “QOTD: Babich, 05 or 06 (don’t remember). Great classic NZ SB.

    Speak…” by Claus

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Arona Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Tohu Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2007 New Harbor Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2007 Chasing Venus Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc IconNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Discovery Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd

Laid back Friday with a Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - Episode #384

January 4, 2008

Many of you know I am not the biggest Sauvignon Blanc fan when it comes from our wonderful Country, we lets see what this wine does on this VERY LAID BACK FRIDAY!

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  • “I’m watching late so QOTD is irrelavant, but great show!…” by ValerieM
  • “I’m late on this so the picks are worthless so… Go Bears!!!…” by ChezJosh
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Sbragia Sauvignon BlancNapa Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd

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Power Friday Tasting, Buckle Up! - Episode #376

December 21, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with some of the most anticipated wines of the year. These cult and sought after wines make for an awesome Friday Show!

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  • “Very good show - I still wish I had tried the Portuguese wine for myse…” by thefanjestic
  • “You wear pants when you drink wine?…” by Byzandula
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Mahi Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Fisher Whitneys ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2005 Quinta Do Crasto Douro Reserva Old VinesOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2005 El Nido ClioOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Quintessa RedNapa Red Meritage play review at cork'd

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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  • “QOTD: In England I had a lamb and mint meat pie, right outside Windsor…” by Sev
  • “I would like a “pot roast” style beef and gravy with vegetables - pota…” by Dan-o
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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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Pizza wine - Episode #322

September 27, 2007

Today Gary answers a question many want answered, what wine goes with Pizza?

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  • “obviously you didn’t like the hanna because it scored 93 points… and…” by zabin29
  • “…my favorite pizza, coming from the birthland of pizza, where pizza …” by Amarone
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Aminea Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo play review at cork'd
2005 Vesevo Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo play review at cork'd
2006 Hanna Sauvignon BlancSonoma Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Castello De Medina VerdejoOther Spanish White Wine play review at cork'd

Chile Bring The Thunder on WLTV? - Episode #275

July 13, 2007

3 great buys all scored really well by Jay Miller from Chile a country with a great rep for being a value zone. Gary Vaynerchuk attacks these 3 wines on this wonderful Friday afternoon! “FRIEND HIM UP”

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  • “Awesome! Perhaps some good did come from your hiatus….” by Withnail
  • “That rant was awesome. It kind of reminded me of old school WWF. Whe…” by Kevin W.
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Vino Casablanca Nimbus Estate Sauvignon BlancChilean Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Santa Carolina Reserva ChardonnayChilean Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2005 Cousino Macul Antiguas Reserve Cabernet SauvignonChilean Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd

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Looks great on paper - Episode #260

June 20, 2007

Today Gary tries 4 wines that look great on paper. Let’s see if they deliver.

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  • “Qotd: Don Melchor - any year….” by thefanjestic
  • “You called the Pikes Shiraz focused and then 30 seconds later you call…” by Chris Tessari
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Allan Scott Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Defaix Chablis Cote De LechetChablis play review at cork'd
2005 Ercavio Roble La ManchaOther Spanish Red Wine play review at cork'd
2003 Pikes Shiraz EastsideAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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The Sauvignon Blanc Taste Off - Episode #245

May 30, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk explores these 4 Sauvignon Blancs and gives his 2 cents.

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  • “QOTD: Hands down, France is my favorite. I, too, love a good Sancerre…” by JayZee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Coopers Creek Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

play review at cork'd
Sterling Sauvignon BlancNapa Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Kingston Family Cariblanco Sauvignon BlancChilean Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Morin Sancerre Vieilles VignesSancerre Blanc play review at cork'd
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It’s Friday and things look NEW. - Episode #236

May 11, 2007

Today Gary attacks 2 Aussy wines and a South African Sauvignon Blanc and gets back into the groove.

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  • “Yuw, pity for the Elderton. Had a Command 1998 few weeks ago and it wa…” by TSchampaert
  • “Just heard about you for the first time thanks to Tony V and his lovel…” by Caroline
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blanc SincerelySouth African Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Kangarilla Road Shiraz/ ViognierAustralian Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2003 Elderton Command ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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