Archive for the ‘wines’ Category

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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  • “interesting how much the Grange changed and that the sassicaia was sti…” by yowens
  • “What is the deal with wine reviews and wild boar?? Why is it that so …” by lurkernomore
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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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An Exciting Day: Contest Winners, UStream, and Wine - Episode #506

July 22, 2008

Gary announces who will accompany him in Napa this weekend and the winners of the trip to France!

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  • “Congrats to all the winners! Great show Gary, I’ve always been somewh…” by yowens
  • “Hey Gary

    Interesting to hear your comments on Grange. A few things…” by Andrew D

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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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Gigondas:Rhone’s Little Secret - Episode #505

July 21, 2008

Gigondas is a wine that really has the ability to bring thunder at a solid price points. Gary also has a crap load of shout outs and announces the finalists for the Bottle Shock Contest!

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  • “Another great show about a wine I’d never heard of! QOTD: no, not cre…” by yowens
  • “Gigondas always rocks my face. I’ve been a fan for years. Glad to se…” by Michael
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Montirius GigondasGigondas play review at cork'd
2004 Guigal GigondasGigondas play review at cork'd
2004 Tardieu Laurent Gigondas VvGigondas play review at cork'd

The 3 Finalists for the Bottle Shock Contest (Cast your vote in the comments. Vote by number)

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A Vintage Bordeaux Tasting, 3 Heavyweights From 1988 - Episode #504

July 18, 2008

Back flying solo but still in Bordeaux, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 1988 Cos d’Estournel, Margaux, and Latour.

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  • “In no particular order..

    82 Cos d’Estournel
    90 La Dame de Montrose…” by Steve of MW

  • “Sweet show. QOTD: I’ve had very few. I had a 86′ Chambert Marzubet wh…” by yowens
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chateau Cos D Estournel 1988 play review at cork'd
Chateau Margaux 1988 play review at cork'd
Chateau Latour 1988 play review at cork'd

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Bordeaux Tour Continues At Chateau La Tour Martillac - Episode #503

July 17, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk visits Chateau La Tour Martillac in Graves to taste 4 wines with owner Tristan Kressman, including Tristan’s first vintage: 1986.

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  • “Excellent show, another bordeaux I’ll keep a lookout for, greg…” by yowens
  • “Behind on the shows - just watched this one today. Loved it! During …” by Mats Fröling
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chateau Latour Martilliac Blanc 2006 play review at cork'd
Chateau Latour Martilliac Rouge 2004 play review at cork'd
Chateau Latour Martilliac Rouge 2000 play review at cork'd
Chateau Latour Martilliac Rouge 1986 play review at cork'd

Bordeaux Adventures Commence at Chateau Clinet - Episode #502

July 16, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk’s recent Bordeaux excursion brings him to Chateau Clinet in Pomerol, where he and the owner Ronan compare the historic 2005 to the unheralded 2006 vintage with some surprising results.

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  • “Awesome show, Doing shows like this helps me remember specific produce…” by yowens
  • “Hello guys,

    I´m interested in putting into my ipod some of your …” by AR

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2005 play review at cork'd
Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2006 play review at cork'd

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Woot Wine On The Thunder Show - Episode #501

July 15, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk welcomes Dave S from Wine Woot and tastes 2 Zinfandels and a Sangiovese blend.

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  • “That guy is pretty cool. Woot will be a website that will go into my d…” by yowens
  • “Is it just me or is the mic’ on your camera getting less sensitive? - …” by Karl Laczko
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Wines tasted in this episode:

WOOT Cellars Wannabe play review at cork'd
2004 Wellington Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2005 Hayne Zinfandel play review at cork'd

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Episode 500 Live From SF In Front Of A Huge Audience

July 14, 2008

Episode 500 features 3 Riojas and was taped on location before an amazing live audience at Crushpad in San Francisco… thank you to everyone who has helped the Thunder Show reach this milestone!

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  • “The 49ers are going to get a whole lot of Farve in their face!

    Scor…” by Chris Bartow

  • “You know Gary, I am really scared when I am contemplating about the je…” by Valentin
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Araco CrianzaRioja play review at cork'd
2001 Bodegas Primicia Rioja ReservaRioja play review at cork'd
2004 Torre Muga RiojaRioja play review at cork'd

Investing In Wine With Jim Cramer Of Mad Money And Your Host Gary Vaynerchuk - Episode #499

July 10, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with the world Famous Jim Cramer and talks about investing in wine and how wine can be a great investment! These 2 high energy guys also have some fun!

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  • “One of the best show ever! so much energy!…” by lawschooldrunk
  • “OMG..Im watching this show again!
    Awesome! I think Jim should be a re…” by RANDI
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chateau Sansonnet.St Emilion play review at cork'd
2004 Emilio Moro Malleolus De Sancho MartinRibera Del Duero play review at cork'd
Chateau Latour 2004 play review at cork'd
1977 Dow’s PortVintage Port play review at cork'd

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Sancerre With Oysters Are Still My Favorite Food And Wine Combo! - Episode #498

July 8, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the wine he loves to drink with his favorite west coast oysters.

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  • “man… i might have to branch out and go with the albarino and crab ca…” by c’monyouspurs
  • “QOTD: Pinot grigio and broiled salmon.

    Thanks for doing this episod…” by Tim Vining

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Roger Champault Sancerre Blanc PerrisSancerre Blanc play review at cork'd
2007 Mollet Florian Sancerre Roc De L’abbayeSancerre Blanc play review at cork'd
2006 Lucien Crochet Sancerre Le CheneSancerre Blanc play review at cork'd

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