Archive for the ‘shiraz’ Category

US vs Austalian Syrah Tasting – Episode #933

October 15, 2010

Gary Vaynerchuk finishes the week of US versus the world blind tastings with two Syrahs, one from California and a Shiraz from Australia.

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  • “Too bad it ended the series this way,. Oh well.
    QOTD Since I am catc…” by Jason Armes
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    I totally disagree with you on these wines.

    Way too many …” by Wine Miser

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Arnot Roberts SyrahNapa Syrah/Shiraz play review at cork'd
2007 Marquis Philips #9 ShirazMcLaren Vale Syrah/ Shiraz

play review at cork'd


Supermarket Wine Week- Australian Reds Under $10 – Episode #895

July 29, 2010

Gary Vaynerchuk continues his supermarket wine tasting with 3 Aussie reds, including one of the most infamous- Yellow Tail.

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  • “QOTD: Pears!!!…” by Trevor Murphy-Mannix
  • “Durian is my fave fruit!! Have you tasted?…” by Anthony
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Jacobs Creek MerlotAustralian Merlot play review at cork'd
Lindemans Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 45Australian Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
Yellow Tail ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd


Tasting with Michael Twelftree of Two Hands Wines – Part 2 – Episode #859

May 6, 2010

Concluding the tasting with Gary Vaynerchuk and Michael Twelftree, the co-owner of Two Hands Wines.

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  • “Very good guest..Bella’s Garden is always great. QOTD-as long as the …” by
  • “man just love this episode, had to watch it again. Bella’s garden too…” by
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz play review at cork'd
2007 Ares Barossa Valley Shiraz play review at cork'd


Tasting with Michael Twelftree of Two Hands Wines – Part 1 – Episode #858

May 5, 2010

Gary interviews Michael Twelftree, co-owner of Two Hands Wines. They talk about the Australian wine business and taste through the Two Hands Wines.

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  • “Two Hands makes some very good wines…good stuff…I wish his wines w…” by
  • “I am so far behind but I am going to get caught up again. It is hard t…” by WesMcAllister
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Barossa Valley Shiraz play review at cork'd
2007 Two Hands Lily’s Garden McLaren Vale Shiraz play review at cork'd


Fair and Balanced- Australian Wine Tasting – Episode #844

April 13, 2010

After Gary’s recent trip to Australia, he wants to break the stereotype that all Aussie wines are fruit bombs. He tries 3 wines from classic Australian producers.

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  • “So glad Gary talked about wines that aren’t big “fruit bombs.” Coinci…” by Tim Tobish
  • “Either my palete has changed the last couple yrs or most Ausi Shiraz’s…” by
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2000 Mount Mary TrioletSouth Australia White Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 Shaw And Smith ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd
2004 Giaconda Shiraz Warner Vineyard VictoriaAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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On Location in Sydney – Australian Wine Tasting – Episode #843

April 7, 2010

Gary invites Nick Stock, author of the Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide, to share some of knowledge on Australian red and whites while in Sydney.

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  • “Australia is on the list….when they invent faster planes.. www.win…” by
  • “Try Freycinet Pinot Noir as it should be drunk: 02 or older. Then you&…” by Bagel
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Vasse Felix Margaret River Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Freycinet Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 S.C. Pannell Shiraz Grenache play review at cork'd

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Australian Wines That Are Under $20 And Scored Well – Episode #791

December 22, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Aussy wines and talks about his thoughts on the Australian wine industry.

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  • “Really been down on most Australian wines lately..they are not as good…” by
  • “MAN! I hate Pinots….” by Frank Steele
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Innocent Bystander Pinot NoirAustralian Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Bleasdale Cabernet Sauvignon Mulberry TreeAustralian Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
2007 Penley Estate Shiraz HylandAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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What Wine Pairs with Chicken Nuggets – Episode #762

November 3, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes two wines to pair with the ultimate airport fast food while on his book signing tour.

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  • “QOTD-flight back from Acupulco to some other airport in Mexico, no bra…” by
  • “QOTD: Definitely the time I had my first legal drink (you all know you…” by Michael Schoonmaker
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Angoves Red Belly Black Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 little Boomey Shiraz play review at cork'd

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Discussing Cork vs. Screwcaps during a Grab Bag Wine Tasting – Episode #654

April 7, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk and Liza “The Wine Chick” Zimmerman taste 3 totally different wines and debate the relative merits of cork and screwcap enclosures.

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  • “Not tried these, Greek wines hit or miss,mostly miss. She looks like B…” by
  • “qotd: I’m not googling that. I’m sure someone already posted the answe…” by John__J
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Mythic River Sauv BlancGreek White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Bleasdale Langhorne Crossing Shiraz/ CabernetAustralian Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2007 Descendientes De Jose Palacios Bierzo PetalosBierzo play review at cork'd

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Gary Vaynerchuk Goes Wine Shopping and Drinks it in a Hotel – Episode #650

March 31, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk goes wine shopping and picks up a few bottles to try in his hotel room! He also makes a boo-boo.

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  • “Have had the Violinist before.. QOTD-a bit late.. www.winelx.com…” by
  • “You ever go back and read the comments from the old shows?

    Or how do…” by John__J

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Mollydooker The Violinist play review at cork'd
Sean Thackrey Pleiades play review at cork'd
2006 Suxx Shiraz play review at cork'd

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