Archive for the ‘Syrah’ Category

Tasting with a Long Time Vayniac – Episode #681

May 22, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk returns to the laid back Friday couch to taste with Tim F, who has been watching since episode 1.

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  • “Although for me it was more low batt (minimal actual TN’s) than laid b…” by Vinacull
  • “this is a TOP TOP episode–i appreciate the dedication of all the old …” by chukhead-ted
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Eddie Feraud Chateauneuf Du PapeChateauneuf du Pape Rouge play review at cork'd
2005 Shafer RelentlessNapa Syrah/Shiraz play review at cork'd

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Red Wines in San Diego – Episode #663

April 22, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk concludes his trip to San Diego with a red wine show.

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  • “Sorry, I tried hard to watch the whole video but it was too darn dark …” by JayZee
  • “QOTD: Up here in Canada they’re called (surprise!) “Freezies”. My favo…” by Derren Whiteman
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2006 Domaine de la Janasse VDP Terre de Bussiere play review at cork'd
2006 Novy Syrah Sonoma County play review at cork'd
2006 Ampelos Santa Rita Hills Syrah Gamma play review at cork'd

Double Blind, Other 46 Tasting. – Episode #607

January 14, 2009

Watch Gary Vaynerchuk try 6 wines double blind from states around the country not known for their wine making ability, watch this one, it gets WILD!

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  • “I’m a lover of football, just wish it was played all year round, thank…” by Throwbacks
  • “46…that’s how many states I’ve been to. still have montana, idaho a…” by G
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2002 Pontchartrain Rouge Militaire play
Dove Valley Cabernet Franc play
Pinnacle Ridge Traminette play
2006 Heritage Station Estate Syrah play
Fieldstone St. Croix play
2007 St J Riesling play

Tasting wine with Maynard James Keenan of Tool in Arizona. Part 1 – Episode #592

December 8, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk visits Arizona and tapes an episode with one of the most requested guests to appear on the Thunder Show – Maynard James Keenan he also is wowed by the knowledge and passion of winemaker Eric Glomski.

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  • “Gary is a bit eccentric, to say the very least, but the guy knows his …” by Joey Venz
  • “Gary needs to lay off the crack. Everytime Eric or Maynard tried to sp…” by John
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Arizona Stronghold “Tazi” play review at cork'd
2007 Page Springs Cellars Vino de la Familia Blanca play review at cork'd
2007 Page Springs Cellars Landscape play review at cork'd

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A Temecula Wine Tasting – Episode #573

November 7, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 wines from the emerging Temecula region of Southern California.

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  • “QOTD1: Steelers pound Cardinals in Super Bowl, Arizona falls apart ne…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “QOTD: Steelers in Superbowl. QOTD2: Hadnt heard of it….” by yowens
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Keyways Sauvignon Blanc play review at cork'd
2005 Hart Family Meritage play review at cork'd
2005 Thorton Estate Syrah play review at cork'd

Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Visits the Thunder Show – Part II – Episode #564

October 23, 2008

And now for the exciting conclusion of yesterday’s cliff hanger!

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  • “Hey Gary,

    I just want to tell you that this episode was good . I …” by George

  • “Really interesting episode. Randall seems to be a caring and straight…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Bien Nacido Syrah play review at cork'd
2007 Le Vol Des Anges play review at cork'd

A Very Cool Winemaker Visits the Thunder Show – Episode #549

October 1, 2008

Charles Smith of K Vintners shares his wine philosophy and tastes 4 of his Washington state wines with Gary Vaynerchuk.

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  • “Read an Q&A(swedish wine expert)stating that Washington state is t…” by Anders
  • “Been drinking C.S. wines for awhile now. He definitely knows how to ma…” by Grant
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Kung Fu Girl Riesling play review at cork'd
2007 Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon play review at cork'd
2006 K-vintners OvideColumbia Valley Red Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 K-vintners Morrison Lane SyrahWashington Syrah play review at cork'd

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Secret Pack Tasting after a Jets Offensive Explosion – Episode #548

September 29, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk selected 4 wines he had previously tasted for this Secret Pack. Please leave comments with your notes if you are tasting along!

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  • “I love these episodes but kick myself because you cant ship the packs …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “Hi Gary! I’m just catching this episode (Jan ‘09) and wanted to post s…” by MIke Harvey
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Finca Arantei AlbarinoSpanish Albarino play review at cork'd
2005 Saison Des Vins Syrah L’hiverOther California Syrah/Shiraz play review at cork'd
2003 Goretti Le Mura Saracene Sagrantino Di MontefalcoSagrantino di Montefalco play review at cork'd
Le Gourmand RivesaltesRivesaltes play review at cork'd

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Grange And Sassicaia 24 Hours Of Decanting Later – Episode #507

July 23, 2008

Gary explores whether the wines from yesterday’s episode have changed after 24 hours of decanting!

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  • “you are totally talking about Mossman… from He-man her had this wool…” by Jose Luis Castillo Jr.
  • “Intresting to see those changes. Not sure I like the skunk/witch arom…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 SassicaiaTOSCANA IGT play review at cork'd
2003 Penfolds GrangeAustralian Shiraz/Syrah play review at cork'd

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Live Thunder in Boston – Episode #493

June 26, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk’s book tour rolls through Boston, as Gary tastes 4 wines available in Massachusetts before a live audience at the Hotel Commonwealth near Boston University.

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  • “When are you comin’ through the bean again?

    QOTD: the sports teams…” by ben from boston

  • “These live shows are a lot of fun. I love the energy you bring to them…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Vina Aljibes White play review at cork'd
2007 Vina Aljibes Rose play review at cork'd
2006 Sur do los Andes play review at cork'd
2005 Palacio Quemado play review at cork'd

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