Archive for the ‘Torrontes’ Category

Future of Wine Tasting – Episode #759

October 26, 2009

While in London for the Future of Web Apps conference, Gary takes time out to tape a show with a fan, Steve Leighton.

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  • “awesome episode, really. Loved the passion and the excitement from bo…” by gomestar
  • “This is definitely in my top 5 episodes of all time. I’ve never seen …” by David Scott
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Lorca Torrontes play review at cork'd
2007 Gran Opalo Blend play review at cork'd
2007 Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir play review at cork'd

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Torrontes Taste Off – Episode #751

October 12, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 2 Torrontes side by side and announces the next Vayniac Virtual Tasting Along!

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  • “Torrentes just got served!

    QOTD: A few things. Some Cotes du Rhone…” by Don Simpson

  • “QOTD: Anything red. Nice when the weather makes the wines taste better…” by Kevin
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 La Yunta Torrontes Stelvin ClosureArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd
2009 Simonassi TorrontesArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd

Wines for the Friday Show

2008 Calera Central Coast Chardonnay Central Coast Chardonnay
2007 Healdsburg Ranches ChardonnaySonoma Chardonnay

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College Humor stops by WLTV – Episode #615

January 30, 2009

The crew from College Humor stops by and pays Gary Vaynerchuk and the Thunder Show a visit.

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  • “[...] (The video takes a while to load. To watch it on WLTV instead, g…” by CollegeHumor.com crew visits WLTV | A Food Coma
  • “6 months ago, I decided to try out some serious coffee and grind it ri…” by Zev
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Premiado TorrontesArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd
2005 Bordeaux Bag In The BoxBordeaux play review at cork'd
2006 Palestra DouroOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Selaks Ice WineNew Zealand Dessert Wine play review at cork'd

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Thanksgiving Wine Episode – Episode #586

November 27, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the 4 wines in the secret pack that many of you got. Sit back and enjoy.

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  • “Tried the Thunder…very intriguing. Good job. Excellent with sushi. W…” by Chris and Liz
  • “QOTD: Didnt get the secret pack since no shipping to Washington, so a…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Poesia TorrontesArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd
2006 Thunder Napa WhiteNapa White Meritage play review at cork'd
2006 Christophe Buisson Bourgogne RougeBourgogne Rouge play review at cork'd
2005 Shifrin Howell Mt ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd

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Torrontes: The white wine of Argentina on Display – Episode #382

January 2, 2008

One of the great discoveries of 2007 for me and many Vayniacs was the Torrentes grape from Argentina.

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  • “West Des Moines, IA…” by nnothing
  • “Buenos Aires, Argentina here.

    Good show on Torrontes….” by Javier

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Alamos TorrontesArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd
2006 Navarrita TorrontesArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd
2006 Monteflores TorrontesArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd

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The Thanksgiving Wine Episode – Episode #356

November 22, 2007

Today Gary unveils the Turkey 4 pack and walks you through the tasting, make sure to gather all your friends and family and enjoy the THUNDER SHOW!

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  • “Happy Thanksgiving a year plus late! QOTD: No wine shipping to WA st…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “But please, come to visit our cellar ; you will see that there is no d…” by Nicolas Marie
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Premiado TorrontesArgentine Torrontes play review at cork'd
2005 Cantina Dolianova Monica Di Sardegna ArenadaMonica di Cagliari

play review at cork'd
2004 Dubakella Pinot NoirOther California Pinot Noir play review at cork'd
2004 Chateau Cambon La PelouseOther Red Bordeaux

play review at cork'd

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Torrontes a Wine of Argentina. – Episode #155

December 28, 2006

Wines tasted in this episode:

Torrontes is an up and coming grape from Argentina and today Gary focuses on this grape and adds his 2 cents. Please answer todays question of the day, it’s an interesting one.