EP 376 Power Friday Tasting, Buckle Up!

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with some of the most anticipated wines of the year. These cult and sought after wines make for an awesome Friday Show!

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Mahi Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Fisher Whitneys ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay
2005 Quinta Do Crasto Douro Reserva Old VinesOther Portuguese Red Wine
2005 El Nido ClioOther Spanish Red Wine
2004 Quintessa RedNapa Red Meritage

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wotd: that you got more and more lurkers

Tags: chardonnay, meritage, napa, New Zealand, other, Portuguese, red, review, sauvignon blanc, Spanish, Video, white, wine, wines

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  • David M Roberts

    Nice effort today – For $15, the Mahi seems like a wine to seek out. Next time I’m ordering Chinese, I’ll try to pair it up with the snow peas.

    QOTD: Not sure if Nostradamus covered The Thunder Show in 2008. I say, keep doing what you are doing. Things evolve, but make sure to keep it simple and honest, and you’ll always have an audience.

  • Whipple

    Yes, very powerful show, GV. Pace and tempo were GREAT! Waxing gibbous moon for the holidays undoubtedly played its part. Way to poker-face the “no Link It Up, Mott!” declaration. You big FAKER!

    I’ve never had the Douro, but this is the first time your opinion has produced doubt for me. Makes me want to try it and, I admit, counter your assertion.

    QOTD: 2008 prediction: “You will continue on the path of being true to yourself and you will involve ‘US’ even MORE in changing the wine world. The Thunder Show will become OURS as much as it is YOURS.”

  • Whipple

    Yes, very powerful show, GV. Pace and tempo were GREAT! Waxing gibbous moon for the holidays undoubtedly played its part. Way to poker-face the “no Link It Up, Mott!” declaration. You big FAKER!

    I’ve never had the Douro, but this is the first time your opinion has produced doubt for me. Makes me want to try it and, I admit, counter your assertion.

    QOTD: 2008 prediction: “You will continue on the path of being true to yourself and you will involve ‘US’ even MORE in changing the wine world. The Thunder Show will become OURS as much as it is YOURS.”

  • Dusty

    qotd: showing the episodes during halftime of the jets home games. wouldn’t that be cool. do a show with john madden pairing wine with his turducken. i think you’ll be on tv more, and bringing in more vayniacs to be on the thundershow. either way i’m behind ya big man.

  • Dusty

    qotd: showing the episodes during halftime of the jets home games. wouldn’t that be cool. do a show with john madden pairing wine with his turducken. i think you’ll be on tv more, and bringing in more vayniacs to be on the thundershow. either way i’m behind ya big man.

  • wayno da wino

    Whaz Zuuuuuup, Geee !?!!

    Dat was a Cooooooool Selection of VINO Ya had there..Wooooooo!!
    Yuuuum! Yuuuum! Yuuuuuummy!!

    Whaaaat, no MOTT LINK IT UP TEE-SHIRTS??? 🙁 You ain’t NO FUN! 🙂

    QOTD: We NEED WLTV on one of da National Networks…..ABC, NBC,
    CBS,FOX……. any one of dhose!!! Yoo !!

  • wayno da wino

    Whaz Zuuuuuup, Geee !?!!

    Dat was a Cooooooool Selection of VINO Ya had there..Wooooooo!!
    Yuuuum! Yuuuum! Yuuuuuummy!!

    Whaaaat, no MOTT LINK IT UP TEE-SHIRTS??? 🙁 You ain’t NO FUN! 🙂

    QOTD: We NEED WLTV on one of da National Networks…..ABC, NBC,
    CBS,FOX……. any one of dhose!!! Yoo !!

  • David Dickinson

    QOTD: You’ll exceed 100,000 Vayniacs in 2008 and WLTV will move from “late night” to “prime time” in popularity.

    Gary: I was introduced to wines this year and I found WLTV. You have played a huge role in helping me to understand the wine world. Thanks. Merry Christmas to you, your family and the Vayniac family. Looking forward to the Christmas pack.

  • David Dickinson

    QOTD: You’ll exceed 100,000 Vayniacs in 2008 and WLTV will move from “late night” to “prime time” in popularity.

    Gary: I was introduced to wines this year and I found WLTV. You have played a huge role in helping me to understand the wine world. Thanks. Merry Christmas to you, your family and the Vayniac family. Looking forward to the Christmas pack.

  • WineChuck

    QOTD: Gary will finally find his voice for the opening of the show! Go Dude!

  • WineChuck

    QOTD: Gary will finally find his voice for the opening of the show! Go Dude!

  • Merry Christmas GV!!! We all hope you keep it up for a long time to come.

    And ‘benjo’ means toilet in Japanese, so I hope that wine doesn’t cost a hundred sh*tters.

    Have a beautiful Xmas with family Gary,
    Terrance

  • Merry Christmas GV!!! We all hope you keep it up for a long time to come.

    And ‘benjo’ means toilet in Japanese, so I hope that wine doesn’t cost a hundred sh*tters.

    Have a beautiful Xmas with family Gary,
    Terrance

  • Rico

    you are going to break the camera one day (hope not)
    QOTD: biger and biger,maybe food network that would be nice
    low shipping pices 🙂 I’m on a low budget sometimes I want to buy a wine from winelibrary but I dont because shipping prices 🙂

  • Rico

    you are going to break the camera one day (hope not)
    QOTD: biger and biger,maybe food network that would be nice
    low shipping pices 🙂 I’m on a low budget sometimes I want to buy a wine from winelibrary but I dont because shipping prices 🙂

  • Juicy Jesse

    Hey, GV, you’re a very special person, and I just see more and more positive GROWTH for you – and me – in 2008, and most certainly you have a part in that, so thank you, and let me wish you and yours the best for the new year!! And you can be sure that my wife and I will include you in our toast when we have our new year champagne (probably Lucien Albrecht’s Cremant D’Alsace Brut Rose). Happy holiday, Gary & Family!

  • Juicy Jesse

    Hey, GV, you’re a very special person, and I just see more and more positive GROWTH for you – and me – in 2008, and most certainly you have a part in that, so thank you, and let me wish you and yours the best for the new year!! And you can be sure that my wife and I will include you in our toast when we have our new year champagne (probably Lucien Albrecht’s Cremant D’Alsace Brut Rose). Happy holiday, Gary & Family!

  • Timothy Burke

    This show was really good, it wasn’t as laid back as usual which was kind of nice to have a bit of change.

    QOTD: I think more Lurkers will come out, the comments will rise, and you will continue to bring more people into the wine world. I think the show will still continue to be as fantastic as it has been, and I believe you will continue to have more surprises for us.

  • Timothy Burke

    This show was really good, it wasn’t as laid back as usual which was kind of nice to have a bit of change.

    QOTD: I think more Lurkers will come out, the comments will rise, and you will continue to bring more people into the wine world. I think the show will still continue to be as fantastic as it has been, and I believe you will continue to have more surprises for us.

  • Brad O

    Another fine show.
    QOTD: The Jets will dedicate a game to Gary V. Who knows they might even win.
    Mott will get his own show. It will be a spin off and he will be testing wine equipment.
    Glasses, cork screws, decanters, etc.

    Keep up the great work and enjoy the Holiday rush on Monday.
    You have to love all of the last minute shoppers.
    Happy Holidays all.

  • Brad O

    Another fine show.
    QOTD: The Jets will dedicate a game to Gary V. Who knows they might even win.
    Mott will get his own show. It will be a spin off and he will be testing wine equipment.
    Glasses, cork screws, decanters, etc.

    Keep up the great work and enjoy the Holiday rush on Monday.
    You have to love all of the last minute shoppers.
    Happy Holidays all.

  • Phil G

    QOTD – Well, episode 400, NFL draft excitement, more TV appearances, guest vaniac hosts… can’t come up with anything creative.

    Hope it was a good weekend – have a great holiday!

  • Phil G

    QOTD – Well, episode 400, NFL draft excitement, more TV appearances, guest vaniac hosts… can’t come up with anything creative.

    Hope it was a good weekend – have a great holiday!

  • I’d like to see you get into the wine scene in China in 2008 since it’s the Olympics. We are suffering down here from bottom rung, over-priced rubbish. Come on over, Gary! We can at least drink good tea together!

    Sincerely,

    G

  • I’d like to see you get into the wine scene in China in 2008 since it’s the Olympics. We are suffering down here from bottom rung, over-priced rubbish. Come on over, Gary! We can at least drink good tea together!

    Sincerely,

    G

  • Brandon T.

    2008 have a show that duct tape’s Gary to two hot models being pummeled with ripe Petit Verdot grapes all over their tushes then an exploding twinkie.

  • Brandon T.

    2008 have a show that duct tape’s Gary to two hot models being pummeled with ripe Petit Verdot grapes all over their tushes then an exploding twinkie.

  • QOTD I see you getting offers from sirius radio for a weekly show and making theTIME top 100 imfluential people for 2008!

  • QOTD I see you getting offers from sirius radio for a weekly show and making theTIME top 100 imfluential people for 2008!

  • QOTD: that TTS gets some very serious prime time exposure!

  • QOTD: that TTS gets some very serious prime time exposure!

  • Carmen

    QOTD all nude thundershow!!!

  • Carmen

    QOTD all nude thundershow!!!

  • Kdawg

    QOTD: that you do more burgundies on the thunder show. C’mon Gary, bust out some real burgundies, not the bourgones, but real nice prem crus and maybe a grand cru. There hasn’t been a full show of that level of burgundies yet, bring the love gary

  • Kdawg

    QOTD: that you do more burgundies on the thunder show. C’mon Gary, bust out some real burgundies, not the bourgones, but real nice prem crus and maybe a grand cru. There hasn’t been a full show of that level of burgundies yet, bring the love gary

  • Susan

    Gary: QOTD: Ideas??? Hope that you are the go to wine guy for EVERY media outlet anywhere!! I am going to get to Springfield this year even if I have to walk!!!! wink! Merry Christmas Everyone!!! 🙂

  • Susan

    Gary: QOTD: Ideas??? Hope that you are the go to wine guy for EVERY media outlet anywhere!! I am going to get to Springfield this year even if I have to walk!!!! wink! Merry Christmas Everyone!!! 🙂

  • Lawrence Leichtman

    More of the same GV. It’s been a great ride so far. GV will be on NBC nightly news filling in for Bryan Williams or maybe the screamer guy on CNBC!

    Had the Clio at Bobby Flay’s by the glass. I thought it overpowered the steak and that’s not what I want to taste. Quintessa is always amongst the better of the high end California Reds and I enjoy their wines whenever I’m feeling flush with bones. Also they have one of the prettier sites on the Silverado trail.

  • Lawrence Leichtman

    More of the same GV. It’s been a great ride so far. GV will be on NBC nightly news filling in for Bryan Williams or maybe the screamer guy on CNBC!

    Had the Clio at Bobby Flay’s by the glass. I thought it overpowered the steak and that’s not what I want to taste. Quintessa is always amongst the better of the high end California Reds and I enjoy their wines whenever I’m feeling flush with bones. Also they have one of the prettier sites on the Silverado trail.

  • caleb

    awesome energy GV you had me rollin a few times!

    QOTD-you keep bringing the thunder. in whatever form it may be!

  • caleb

    awesome energy GV you had me rollin a few times!

    QOTD-you keep bringing the thunder. in whatever form it may be!

  • Robot

    You need to rethink your decision not to produce “Mott, Link it up!(tm)” shirts.

  • Robot

    You need to rethink your decision not to produce “Mott, Link it up!(tm)” shirts.

  • Mike

    Way to go Gary! I’m learning a lot. QOTD: TTS will offer a “Palate Training Kit” consisting of wet blue stones, dirt, cherries, garbage, cat pee, sweaty socks, Hi-C, etc… about 200 different “experiences” It would sell out in a week. Hope you have a Wonderful Christmas.
    Mike

  • Mike

    Way to go Gary! I’m learning a lot. QOTD: TTS will offer a “Palate Training Kit” consisting of wet blue stones, dirt, cherries, garbage, cat pee, sweaty socks, Hi-C, etc… about 200 different “experiences” It would sell out in a week. Hope you have a Wonderful Christmas.
    Mike

  • SacramentoCharlie

    Great Show with Great Variety.

    QOTD: 2008…More company sponsored promotional giveaways…it’s a win-win

  • Great Show with Great Variety.

    QOTD: 2008…More company sponsored promotional giveaways…it’s a win-win

  • MossyMo

    GV,

    Do not end this show in 2008! Network TV? That would be great. Just don’t take away my crack!

  • MossyMo

    GV,

    Do not end this show in 2008! Network TV? That would be great. Just don’t take away my crack!

  • Love you. Have a very Merry Christmas!

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