Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Category

Chenin Blanc and Pinot Bianco – Episode #604

January 6, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 wines from 2 very cool and exciting grape varietals.

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  • “ha ha ha, I cant believe you bit the bullet and chewed that gum. QOTD:…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “Hello there,

    Thank you for your enthousiasm. Yesterday I drank a Sa…” by Maud

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Mulderbosch Chenin BlancSouth African Chenin Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Baumard SavennieresSavenniere play review at cork'd
2006 Russiz Superiore Pinot BiancoCollio Goriziano play review at cork'd

Christmas Wines and Episode 600..Secret Pack Time – Episode #600

December 24, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk gives the Vayner-Nation a huge announcement for them to watch on X-mas morning and tries the secret pack on this 600th episode.

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  • “Plain Point big yes yes for this wine- would buy again…” by Frank
  • “Congrats on 600 Gary AND Mott. Nice to see Mott sit in for a bit, I k…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Bob’s African Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Rhone Rebel GsmVentoux/Luberon/Nimes play review at cork'd
2005 Chateau Plain PointOther Red Bordeaux play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Puech Haut Tete De Belier RougeLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd

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Pinotage Wine Tasting – Episode #590

December 4, 2008

South Africa is very proud of the Pinotage grape and today Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 value driven Pinotage wines on the thunder Show to see how they fare.

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  • “You had a pinotage recently on one of your shows and I had to go out a…” by Bobbie Smith
  • “QOTD: Bright blue skies and deep blue ocean, contrasts and beauty unde…” by Logan
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Nederberg PinotageSouth African Pinotage play review at cork'd
2007 Lion Hunt PinotageSouth African Pinotage play review at cork'd
2006 False Bay PinotageSouth African Pinotage play review at cork'd

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A Sparkling Wine From Spain and Portugal, South Africa & More. – Episode #576

November 12, 2008

Gary’s wines of choice these days are all over the place so Gary does another mixed bag to see what he comes up with!

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  • “Great show again!

    Here in the Netherlands Portugese wines are very …” by Niek van de Werken

  • “Excellent show once again. Dont sweat it Gary, youll still be the sam…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Juve Y Camps Brut RoseSpanish Brut Rose play review at cork'd
2005 Jardin Cabernet SauvignonSouth African Cabernet play review at cork'd
2006 Quinta Do Vale Meao MeandroOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Herman Story Nuts And BoltsOther California Rhone Blends play review at cork'd

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The Election Day Secret Pack – Episode 570

November 4, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk unveils the latest secret pack as we await election results from around the nation.

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  • “Just now tried the Thunder Cuvee while watching this episode. A friend…” by Tyler Reed
  • “Tried the Thunder Red. Has all the characteristics of a $20 red. Love…” by Chris and Liz
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Hortus La Bergerie BlancOther French White Wine play review at cork'd
2004 Thunder Napa RedNapa Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 AnwilkaSouth African Red Meritage play review at cork'd

Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Go Together Like Peas and Carrots – Episode #545

September 24, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 whites that feature this classic grape combination.

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  • “QOTD: Im not too sure. Im sure I have at a tasting, but cant recall….” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “Really appreciated the explanation at the beginning as to why they pai…” by yowens
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Steenberg Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2007 Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc/ SemillonColumbia Valley White Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 Volker Eisele GeminiNapa White Meritage play review at cork'd

Gruner And A South African White Blend – Episode #453

April 28, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries out some white wines and lets the vayniacs know what he thinks about GV’s and a wild blend from South Africa

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  • “My favorite South African whites:

    1. Forrester Meinert Chenin Blanc…” by Maurice van Bussel

  • “qotd: 2006 josef ehmoser gruner veltliner is the best and worst austr…” by nnothing
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Berhard Ott Fass 4 Gruner VeltlinerAustrian Gruner Veltliner play review at cork'd
2006 Meinhard Forstreiter Gruner Veltliner TaborAustrian Gruner Veltliner play review at cork'd
2006 Sadie Family PalladiusOther South African White Win play review at cork'd

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Random Bag Of Wines From Around The World – Episode #431

March 27, 2008

Gary’s wine choices for a gloomy day in March here in New Jersey.

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  • “QOTD: Dubstep…” by nnothing
  • “Dont you dare put Hogan and Flair in the same sentence! I have always…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Tolosa Chardonnay No OakOther California Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Rustenberg ChardonnaySouth African Chardonnay play review at cork'd
2006 Edmeades Mendocino ZinfandelOther California Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2005 Clos Du PrieurOther French Red Wine play review at cork'd

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What Wine Goes Well With Birthday Cake. WLTV Turns 2 Today. – Episode #412

February 20, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk’s little tiny wine show turns 2 today and it makes Gary Ponder what wine goes well with birthday cake?

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  • “Statement Of The (birth!)Day: I’ve always been into food and drink, bu…” by richardvinifera
  • “Nice change of backdrop. Congrats on the 2nd anniversary….going to 4…” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Uva Mira Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Feital Alvarinho DoradoMinho play review at cork'd
1999 Le Presi Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2003 Mas De La Barben Les CalicesLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd

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Wines For Peeps That Go Vegetarian – Episode #397

January 30, 2008

An episode for all those who don’t eat meat and want to “link it up” with what they do eat :)

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  • “#4
    Good episode, the fact that it had no reds makes me a little upset…” by looper
  • “It was nice for you to do this episode for the vegetarians in the auid…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Turkey Flat RoseAustralian Rose play review at cork'd
2006 Vinum Africa Chenin BlancSouth African Chenin Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Barth Rene Roemerberg GewurztraminerAlsace Gewurztraminer play review at cork'd
2006 Denner ViognierOther California White Rhone V play review at cork'd

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