Archive for the ‘Sonoma’ 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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Will these wines rock? A Mixed Bag Of Stuff - Episode #420

March 3, 2008

Gary is in the mood to try a few different wines and goes with a mixed bag of wines.

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  • “QOTD: Instant viewing on Netflix

    luv the enthusiasm GV, and I wann…” by LuvsChandon

  • “So glad you did the smelling the empty glass thing - my wife thinks I’…” by Jason S.
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Lynmar Russian River ChardonnaySonoma Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Altesino Rosso Di AltesinoTOSCANA IGT play review at cork'd
2006 Mike Weir Cabernet/ MerlotCanadian Other Red Wine play review at cork'd
2005 D’arenberg 28 Road MourvedreAustralian Mourvedre play review at cork'd

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90 Point Wine and Under $10. How Good Are They? - Episode #361

November 30, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down and tries out 3 wines all scored over 90 Points and all priced under $10.

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  • “I have been a part of 2 retail stores (DC & Nashville) and this wi…” by Collin H
  • “OK — this is scary. I was driving along PCH on my way to San Diego a…” by Jameson
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Mill Creek Sauvignon BlancSonoma Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Panarroz Jumilla RedOther Spanish Red Wine

play review at cork'd
2004 Terrebrune Bandol RougeBandol play review at cork'd

Dinner Wines, Wines I Have Been Wanting To Try - Episode #350

November 13, 2007

Today Gary explores a few wines that have been on his wine list and must tries! He is then off to go home and celebrate his anniversary.

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  • “QOTD: wasn’t luck Gary,
    Was you’re combining two passions, the intern…” by GR8Wine
  • “QOTD: You put one foot in front of the other, homie….” by J Weezy
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Sepp Moser Riesling GeblingAustrian Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Rochioli ChardonnaySonoma Chardonnay

play review at cork'd
2003 St Clement Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet play review at cork'd
2005 Rimon Dessert Winel play review at cork'd

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The Pinot Noir Episode - Episode #317

September 19, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk explores some Pinot Noir’s from different parts of the world.

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  • “QOTD: just getting into pinot, so no probs with me. Mad that I misse…” by Canadian Chris
  • “QOTD: Hooray, it’s fixed!…” by The Original Marc
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Castle Rock Pinot Noir SonomaSonoma Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Coopers Creek Pinot NoirNew Zealand Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2005 Ghisolfi PinayLanghe play review at cork'd
2004 Meyer Nakel Pinot Noir AhrGerman Red Wine play review at cork'd

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OAK MONSTER Time - Episode #298

August 22, 2007

Is Gary in the mood to make up with the Oak Monster once and for all? Only todays show will tell ya!

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  • “The oak monster and myself have been distant lately. I will be a good …” by Kevin
  • “Wood in the mouth!!!…” by Brendan L
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Kanu Chenin Blanc Barrel FermentedSouth African Chenin Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Raymond Reserve ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2003 Robert Young Scion RedSonoma Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2004 Casa Lapostolle Clos ApaltaChilean Red Meritage play review at cork'd

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  • Wine Library
    586 Morris Avenue
    Springfield, New Jersey 07081

Red Zinfandel and Foie Gras? - Episode #292

August 13, 2007

I think Gary has found a new pair and he is thrilled to show you it! Zinfandel’s from California can bring a lot to the table with the right foods!

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  • “We pair the Ravenswood “Lodi” Zin with duck breast — either grilled (…” by Mark in Dover
  • “I’m wordless, Gary.
    I’ve been enjoying your show immensely for a few …” by JudeMurphy
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Rancho Zabaco Dancing Bull ZinfandelOther California Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2005 Ravenswood Lodi ZinfandelOther California Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2004 Peachy Canyon Old School House ZinfandelOther California Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2005 Hartford Russian River ZinfandelSonoma Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd

Kosta Browne Taste Off With a Ringer…Blind - Episode #271

July 6, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk has some fun on this friday, answers a few questions and tastes some AMAZING PINOT NOIRS Blind!

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  • “If only the computer would let us taste the Kosta Browne!!!! Catch up …” by thefanjestic
  • “QOTD: “Three Buck Chuck” Chilean Merlot…” by dOtis
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Kosta Browne Pinot Sonoma on Wine-Searcher play review at cork'd
2005 Amisfield Pinot Noir Central OtagoNew Zealand Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2004 Kosta Browne Pinot Sonoma on Wine-Searcher play review at cork'd

Wine Marathon in 95 Degree Weather - Episode #265

June 27, 2007

Today Gary Vaynerchuk yangs his episode 182 effort and you will be better off for watching it.

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  • “those things with the long brown tips are called cattails…” by tony
  • “qotd: tariquet, 50% ugni blanc 50% colombard, 10,5%….” by sqrm
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Teddy Hall Chenin BlancSouth African Chenin Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Broglia GaviGavi play review at cork'd
2006 Do Ferreiro AlbarinoSpanish Albarino play review at cork'd
2006 Villa Maria Riesling Private BinNew Zealand Riesling play review at cork'd
2006 Emrich Schonleber Qba Trocken RieslingGerman Riesling play review at cork'd
2004 Botalcura Chardonnay ReserveChile Carmenere play review at cork'd
2003 Fort Ross ChardonnaySonoma Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2005 Beringer Sbragia ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Bon Bon RoseAustralian Rose play review at cork'd

Pinot Gris A Grape We Should All Be Drinking - Episode #247

June 1, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 wonderful, or not so wonderful Pinot Gris today and asks if you have had any and if so what you think.

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  • “From my understanding, pinot blanc is a derivation of pinot gris (whic…” by Sarandi
  • “Vikings, goths and other warriors… of course.

    Very interesting ep…” by Aave

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Nyakas Pinot GrisHungarian Other White Wine

play review at cork'd
2006 Benton Lane Pinot GrisOregon Pinot Gris play review at cork'd
2005 Mac Murray Ranch Pinot GrisSonoma Pinot Gris/Grigio/Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Huia Pinot GrisNew Zealand Pinot Gris play review at cork'd
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