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EP 185 The $12 Wine Challenge

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Gary Vaynerchuk today looks at $12 wines and sees how much of a value these wines are. Is 12 the new 10? Watch and find out.

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Is gonna be on the fashions is a couple of years, def better than Malbec (piss)

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  • mikeyrad

    Wow, the Twelve Buck Chuk is so much better than the Two Buck Chuck!

  • Brett Favre

    For $12 I like Layer Cake shiraz, even though it was panned elsewhere on winelibrary.com.

  • Brett Favre

    For $12 I like Layer Cake shiraz, even though it was panned elsewhere on winelibrary.com.

  • mbannon

    $10 million is the new $8.3 million (did anyone already say that?).

    Good show GV! I’m gonna have to check out a couple of those, they sound right tasty.

  • mbannon

    $10 million is the new $8.3 million (did anyone already say that?).

    Good show GV! I’m gonna have to check out a couple of those, they sound right tasty.

  • Paul M

    QOTD:

    Reuscher Haart Piesporter Goldtropfchen Kabinett Riesling 2005 is an amazing riesling value. WL had it for $13 but I found it locally for $12.50 (so almost $12).

    To throw one it that is not sold out at WL, Chat Pesquie Les Terrasses. 2004 is a CDR on steroids, great value for $11.

  • Paul M

    QOTD:

    Reuscher Haart Piesporter Goldtropfchen Kabinett Riesling 2005 is an amazing riesling value. WL had it for $13 but I found it locally for $12.50 (so almost $12).

    To throw one it that is not sold out at WL, Chat Pesquie Les Terrasses. 2004 is a CDR on steroids, great value for $11.

  • Nathan L

    QOD: 2005 Alois Lagaeder Pinot Grigio. I actually thought it was better than the Pinot Blanco than WS loved so much

  • Nathan L

    QOD: 2005 Alois Lagaeder Pinot Grigio. I actually thought it was better than the Pinot Blanco than WS loved so much

  • GottaGoDrink

    Craig #22- I like the ’04 Juan Gil. Licorice wrapped around the fruit…what I would call candied fruit. The ’02 and ’03 were both really good if you can find them, they were released around the same time, but may be gone from the market.

  • Rob M.

    “Everything a new world fruit bomb fan is looking for, and it is very delicious”. That is my kind of wine. Good thing a bought a bottle of the Winner’s Tank earlier this am.

    Best $12 wine experience in the last 39 days (?)- Trentadue Petit Sirah.

  • GottaGoDrink

    Craig #22- I like the ’04 Juan Gil. Licorice wrapped around the fruit…what I would call candied fruit. The ’02 and ’03 were both really good if you can find them, they were released around the same time, but may be gone from the market.

  • Rob M.

    “Everything a new world fruit bomb fan is looking for, and it is very delicious”. That is my kind of wine. Good thing a bought a bottle of the Winner’s Tank earlier this am.

    Best $12 wine experience in the last 39 days (?)- Trentadue Petit Sirah.

  • thkorent

    QOTD:
    Los Vascos Chardonnay, 2005. Nothing mind blowing but well worth the money. And delivers a lot more than their Cab, at least from my standpoint.

  • thkorent

    QOTD:
    Los Vascos Chardonnay, 2005. Nothing mind blowing but well worth the money. And delivers a lot more than their Cab, at least from my standpoint.

  • JimVarney01

    BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS!!! We like Gary, we like!!

    QOTD: Can’t remember the exact price point, but Domaine Grand Veneur CdR. Fantastic QPR, I just have to remember where I got it so I can get more more more!!!

  • JimVarney01

    BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS!!! We like Gary, we like!!

    QOTD: Can’t remember the exact price point, but Domaine Grand Veneur CdR. Fantastic QPR, I just have to remember where I got it so I can get more more more!!!

  • Dan

    Condesa de Leganza Crianza!

    $5.99 at the local Fiesta!

    Can’t beat those Spanish values.

    Nice ruby color. Nose has black pepper and red fruits. Good midpalate, good finish.

    One heck of a deal!

    Dan (In Houston)

  • Dan

    Condesa de Leganza Crianza!

    $5.99 at the local Fiesta!

    Can’t beat those Spanish values.

    Nice ruby color. Nose has black pepper and red fruits. Good midpalate, good finish.

    One heck of a deal!

    Dan (In Houston)

  • nice show today for us poor college kids

  • nice show today for us poor college kids

  • OttawaB

    Two wines come to mind at under $12 (roughly $15 Canadian dollars)
    2005 Les Lieu-dit Les Pouches Saumur at $14 Cdn, really nice Chenin Blanc
    2003 Deen De Bortoli Vat 8 Shiraz (I bought 4 or 5 bottles of this 2 years ago at $14.50 Cdn, still have 2 bottles left).

  • OttawaB

    Two wines come to mind at under $12 (roughly $15 Canadian dollars)
    2005 Les Lieu-dit Les Pouches Saumur at $14 Cdn, really nice Chenin Blanc
    2003 Deen De Bortoli Vat 8 Shiraz (I bought 4 or 5 bottles of this 2 years ago at $14.50 Cdn, still have 2 bottles left).

  • Susan

    Gary-
    $12 Wines –
    now
    THAT
    is in
    MY budget!
    Wow!
    I love value driven
    eps!
    🙂

  • Susan

    Gary-
    $12 Wines –
    now
    THAT
    is in
    MY budget!
    Wow!
    I love value driven
    eps!
    🙂

  • Rob M.

    Susan, is that Haiku?

  • Rob M.

    Susan, is that Haiku?

  • Susan

    Rob M,
    Sorry it’s not Haiku,
    it’s Susan Ku!
    Ha!
    I sorta do my own poetry that
    sometimes rhymes.
    🙂

  • Susan

    Rob M,
    Sorry it’s not Haiku,
    it’s Susan Ku!
    Ha!
    I sorta do my own poetry that
    sometimes rhymes.
    🙂

  • manual

    Thanks for this episode. I’m going to steal a little of your thunder and use the three recos at a tasting for friends. They’re always asking me for value ideas. Plus these three seem to have their own unique styles that set them apart. Cool.

    QOTD – Odfjell Orzada 2001 Carignan from Chile. I believe it’s a blend of 85% Carignan, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 4% Syrah. Plum and leather that kicked butt with a rosemary/garlic encrusted aged New York Strip!

  • manual

    Thanks for this episode. I’m going to steal a little of your thunder and use the three recos at a tasting for friends. They’re always asking me for value ideas. Plus these three seem to have their own unique styles that set them apart. Cool.

    QOTD – Odfjell Orzada 2001 Carignan from Chile. I believe it’s a blend of 85% Carignan, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 4% Syrah. Plum and leather that kicked butt with a rosemary/garlic encrusted aged New York Strip!

  • John Blue Label

    Gary,
    QPR heaven. Great to see some vino that would be keeno for el cheapo!
    Best 12 bone wine: Wall Cabernet; not as good as 20 rows for $15, but 3 bones less.

    JW

  • John Blue Label

    Gary,
    QPR heaven. Great to see some vino that would be keeno for el cheapo!
    Best 12 bone wine: Wall Cabernet; not as good as 20 rows for $15, but 3 bones less.

    JW

  • Marc Mc

    Los Rocas Old Vines, great for $12

  • Marc Mc

    Los Rocas Old Vines, great for $12

  • Karen L

    2003 Legaris Crianza for $11.99. Got to get me some more!!!!!

  • Karen L

    2003 Legaris Crianza for $11.99. Got to get me some more!!!!!

  • Dave Canada

    QOTD – Hecula out of Spain or Wienert our of Argentina

  • Dave Canada

    QOTD – Hecula out of Spain or Wienert our of Argentina

  • Lynne

    Love this episode!
    I love good wines for less money!

    QOD: In the last 39 I’ve enjoyed:
    1) Rocky Creek Zinfandel
    2) Bitch Grenache
    3) Wall Cabernet
    4) 20 Rows Grappler (Found it on sale…it’s usually $14.00)

  • Lynne

    Love this episode!
    I love good wines for less money!

    QOD: In the last 39 I’ve enjoyed:
    1) Rocky Creek Zinfandel
    2) Bitch Grenache
    3) Wall Cabernet
    4) 20 Rows Grappler (Found it on sale…it’s usually $14.00)

  • Dominus

    QOTD: $12 wine in last 39 days which brings us to January 12?

    Let’s see, I’ve had the Hermit Crab and the Wolf Trap based on your recommendations and must say, the Wolf is the “best buy of the year” for me.

    Great show.

    Cheers!

    P.S. There’s a wonderful outdoor venue close to my home where you can take in a play, symphony or concert called Wolf Trap that would do very well to carry it’s namesake.

  • Dominus

    QOTD: $12 wine in last 39 days which brings us to January 12?

    Let’s see, I’ve had the Hermit Crab and the Wolf Trap based on your recommendations and must say, the Wolf is the “best buy of the year” for me.

    Great show.

    Cheers!

    P.S. There’s a wonderful outdoor venue close to my home where you can take in a play, symphony or concert called Wolf Trap that would do very well to carry it’s namesake.

  • stewart l

    Aglianico is pronounced Iyanico in Italy.
    QOD Best recent $12 wine was Yalumba 2005 Viognier

  • stewart l

    Aglianico is pronounced Iyanico in Italy.
    QOD Best recent $12 wine was Yalumba 2005 Viognier

  • Dom

    Hmmm, no gravatar?

  • Dom

    Hmmm, no gravatar?

  • Rocky Creek would be it for me. Tasty.

  • Rocky Creek would be it for me. Tasty.

  • Wil Neverspit

    You fixed it CHEF! Thank you!

    Thanks Gary, …loved the SUCK-ASS-FRUIT comment.
    39 days must be how long since the Jets were elimnated???
    A sad day for Vayner-Nation.

    QOTD: I just tried a 2000 Marques de Riscal Rioja $11.99.
    The ’02 was a Vayner-Pass, but I wanted to try a Rioja anyway. I was inspired after ep-180.
    I really liked it, maybe 2000 was a better year than the 2002???

    Lastly, CHRIS S, I think the Sterling was a 2004. I saw it on the bottle when Erik zoomed in. Add that to the extremely excellent spreadsheet.

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