Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 different Sauvignon Blancs from South Africa, a grape that is quickly becoming more and more popular in that country.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Fair Valley Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Constantia Glen Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc
2009 Mulderbosch Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc

Gary Vaynerchuk mixes it up and tastes some cheeses, picked by Gourmet Library’s manager Justin Novello. They pair the cheeses with three different wines.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 X-winery White XNapa White Meritage
2009 Southern Right Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Neyers Merlot NapaNapa Merlot

Cheese mentioned in todays episode.

• Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze Cheddar
• Le Fleuret Le Chevrefeuille Moulage Manuel
• Urner Mutschli

If you’d like additional help with the above item or would just like to know a little bit more, please email Justin Novello ( jnovello@gourmetlibrary.com ).

Gary explores this white wine, specifically from South Africa. Chenin Blanc, also known as Steen, can bring some great value to the table.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Sizanani Chenin BlancSouth African Chenin Blanc
2008 Savanha SteenSouth African Chenin Blanc
2009 Teddy Hall Chenin BlancSouth African Chenin Blanc

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

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Mulderbosch Chenin BlancSouth African Chenin Blanc
2005 Baumard SavennieresSavenniere
2006 Russiz Superiore Pinot BiancoCollio Goriziano

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

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

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

• Gary Vaynerchuk Monthly Wine Club

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

Nederberg PinotageSouth African Pinotage
2007 Lion Hunt PinotageSouth African Pinotage
2006 False Bay PinotageSouth African Pinotage

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

• The Fort Mason Party

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

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

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

• Thanksgiving Secret Pack
• The Thunder Cruise
• If your interested in getting on the Herman Story Wines mailing list

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

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Hortus La Bergerie BlancOther French White Wine
2004 Thunder Napa RedNapa Red Meritage
2006 AnwilkaSouth African Red Meritage

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

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Steenberg Sauvignon BlancSouth African Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc/ SemillonColumbia Valley White Meritage
2006 Volker Eisele GeminiNapa White Meritage

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Berhard Ott Fass 4 Gruner VeltlinerAustrian Gruner Veltliner
2006 Meinhard Forstreiter Gruner Veltliner TaborAustrian Gruner Veltliner
2006 Sadie Family PalladiusOther South African White Win

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Secret Pack “A”
• Secret Pack “B”
• Gary at this years NFL Draft
• Gary on Sportscenter