EP 245 The Sauvignon Blanc Taste Off

Gary Vaynerchuk explores these 4 Sauvignon Blancs and gives his 2 cents.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Coopers Creek Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Sterling Sauvignon BlancNapa Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Kingston Family Cariblanco Sauvignon BlancChilean Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Morin Sancerre Vieilles VignesSancerre Blanc

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  • gustasopher

    1st?

  • gustasopher

    1st?

  • Karl Laczko

    Hey Gary, usually I hate the simple posts that say “Top5” or “Top 10”, but as I don’t think I’ve been this early before I just had to do it, sorry. Sauvignon Blanc usually aren’t my favourite – but I’ll keep trying

  • Karl Laczko

    Hey Gary, usually I hate the simple posts that say “Top5” or “Top 10”, but as I don’t think I’ve been this early before I just had to do it, sorry. Sauvignon Blanc usually aren’t my favourite – but I’ll keep trying

  • Rob B.

    Another good episode.
    QOTD: Haven’t really had enough Sauvignon Blanc’s to say I have a favorite, let alone a favorite country. I’ll check back in a few months.
    Oh yeah TOP 5!!!!

  • Rob B.

    Another good episode.
    QOTD: Haven’t really had enough Sauvignon Blanc’s to say I have a favorite, let alone a favorite country. I’ll check back in a few months.
    Oh yeah TOP 5!!!!

  • Adam Altman

    hot damn

  • Harold

    Usually not a big fan of Sauvignon Blanc GV but as you say, “let’s give it a whirl.”

  • Adam Altman

    hot damn

  • Harold

    Usually not a big fan of Sauvignon Blanc GV but as you say, “let’s give it a whirl.”

  • E

    91 = 13 * 7

  • E

    91 = 13 * 7

  • JJW

    Top 10. As a vegetarian I really appreciate sauvignon blancs. Good with food generally and great with vegetarian fare. The Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc is usually a great deal.

  • JJW

    Top 10. As a vegetarian I really appreciate sauvignon blancs. Good with food generally and great with vegetarian fare. The Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc is usually a great deal.

  • Top 10…Yeah! sav blanc…boo!

  • Top 10…Yeah! sav blanc…boo!

  • Grasshopper

    i feel so cheap going for a top 10…:)

  • vibemore

    loving the blancy!

  • Grasshopper

    i feel so cheap going for a top 10…:)

  • vibemore

    loving the blancy!

  • waibeans

    T.T.

  • waibeans

    T.T.

  • FredinNYC

    QOTD: I only drink reds. I never think of whites as REAL wines. I guess I have a lot to learn

  • FredinNYC

    QOTD: I only drink reds. I never think of whites as REAL wines. I guess I have a lot to learn

  • cgf

    What does zing zang miss wang mean?

    QOTD: New Zealand for its QPR by far. I don’t have enough experience with Chile or loire valley yet, but US Sauv. Blanc does not do it for me. You might have been a little harsh on the state of Cali for it though. Maybe it just is not planted in the right places or they are overoaking it?

    12 episodes? good luck guy!

  • cgf

    What does zing zang miss wang mean?

    QOTD: New Zealand for its QPR by far. I don’t have enough experience with Chile or loire valley yet, but US Sauv. Blanc does not do it for me. You might have been a little harsh on the state of Cali for it though. Maybe it just is not planted in the right places or they are overoaking it?

    12 episodes? good luck guy!

  • SP

    France, I’ve never had a Sancerre, but enjoy Pouilly-Fume and Reuilly very much.

  • SP

    France, I’ve never had a Sancerre, but enjoy Pouilly-Fume and Reuilly very much.

  • vibemore

    QOTD: I have to go with New Zealand. I really like Villa Maria’s SV. Nothing life changing about it but it most definitely is (as you’ve already stated) consistent and uplifting.

  • vibemore

    QOTD: I have to go with New Zealand. I really like Villa Maria’s SV. Nothing life changing about it but it most definitely is (as you’ve already stated) consistent and uplifting.

  • waibeans

    QOD.. recently tried a Sancerre and thought it was great! (good QPR too being under $15). Other than that NZ would be my pick for best country.

    Cali Vaniacs: have a GREAT time tomorrow at the party. Enjoy every moment and every drop of wine!

  • waibeans

    QOD.. recently tried a Sancerre and thought it was great! (good QPR too being under $15). Other than that NZ would be my pick for best country.

    Cali Vaniacs: have a GREAT time tomorrow at the party. Enjoy every moment and every drop of wine!

  • DryDrew

    QOTD: New Zealand

  • DryDrew

    QOTD: New Zealand

  • Grasshopper

    Sensei,

    Sorry you did not have great luck with the Sauv Blancs. The Mrs. and I really enjoy them and have to say that it is a toos up for us on the QOTD. We love New Zealand Sauv Blancs like Drylands, Matua, Kim Crawford..ect. But we also love a couple we have had from Bordeuax and Sancerre. The NZ’s seem to have more grapefruit component and are great on hot days on our boat. But I think the balance and structure of the french sauv blancs are better with food…in my humble opinion….

    You going cruising next week?

    Grasshopper

  • Grasshopper

    Sensei,

    Sorry you did not have great luck with the Sauv Blancs. The Mrs. and I really enjoy them and have to say that it is a toos up for us on the QOTD. We love New Zealand Sauv Blancs like Drylands, Matua, Kim Crawford..ect. But we also love a couple we have had from Bordeuax and Sancerre. The NZ’s seem to have more grapefruit component and are great on hot days on our boat. But I think the balance and structure of the french sauv blancs are better with food…in my humble opinion….

    You going cruising next week?

    Grasshopper

  • Doc Dan

    Not a big fan of Sauv Blancs. But, I did like Duckhorn the one time I had it.

  • avwineguy

    Answer to QOD is New Zealand (Cloudy Bay and Kim Crawford)

  • Doc Dan

    Not a big fan of Sauv Blancs. But, I did like Duckhorn the one time I had it.

  • avwineguy

    Answer to QOD is New Zealand (Cloudy Bay and Kim Crawford)

  • Jens

    QOTD: Sancerre (and Pouilly-Fumé) rules! So does white Bordeaux. Ergo France. But NZ have some nice sauvignons blancs as well.

  • jason carey

    France, I like serious Pouilly Fume, Menetou Salon, and The Tourainne Blancs from Clos Roche blanche.

  • Jens

    QOTD: Sancerre (and Pouilly-Fumé) rules! So does white Bordeaux. Ergo France. But NZ have some nice sauvignons blancs as well.

  • jason carey

    France, I like serious Pouilly Fume, Menetou Salon, and The Tourainne Blancs from Clos Roche blanche.

  • wine-ot

    Thanks GV…for not choosing a wine today that would cause us all to bust out the piggy bank…Q.O.D. New Zealand…but was hoping you’d reccomend a nice Sancerre…really want to try the goat cheese pairing!Hope the bazzzillion tapings went well, safe travels!

  • wine-ot

    Thanks GV…for not choosing a wine today that would cause us all to bust out the piggy bank…Q.O.D. New Zealand…but was hoping you’d reccomend a nice Sancerre…really want to try the goat cheese pairing!Hope the bazzzillion tapings went well, safe travels!

  • Trish da’ Dish

    Hi, Gary! I especially love New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs (because they have unbelievable noses, and are fruit-fruit-fruity :-), but I also find that I enjoy the French Sauvignon Blancs (when someone else is paying for it ;-).

    Have a positive day!

  • Lynne

    QOD: New Zealand. For the price and the taste!

    To the Cali folks: You all are going to have such a great time!
    Probably better scratch the Napa SB tastings! 🙂

  • Trish da’ Dish

    Hi, Gary! I especially love New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs (because they have unbelievable noses, and are fruit-fruit-fruity :-), but I also find that I enjoy the French Sauvignon Blancs (when someone else is paying for it ;-).

    Have a positive day!

  • Lynne

    QOD: New Zealand. For the price and the taste!

    To the Cali folks: You all are going to have such a great time!
    Probably better scratch the Napa SB tastings! 🙂

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