EP 387 California Pinot Noir Tasting

Gary Vaynerchuk notices a shocking trend and wonders what all the fuss is STILL about when it comes to the grape that Hollywood made famous

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Coppola Director’s Cut Pinot NoirOther California Pinot Noir
2006 Lily Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirOther California Pinot Noir
2006 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastSonoma Pinot Noir
2006 Breggo Pinot Noir Anderson ValleyOther California Pinot Noir

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  • Golfer Gary

    I started watching about six months ago. I did however go back and watch all the old ones too.

  • Golfer Gary

    I started watching about six months ago. I did however go back and watch all the old ones too.

  • mbannon

    Nice show. I’ve always avoided CA Pinot, figuring it was overpriced, but it looks like I might have to dabble in it a bit. Pre-conceived notions, eh?

    QOD – I started somewhere around Episode 50 or so. I remember watching 3 or 4 a day to get caught up. Imagine trying to get caught up now! Impossible.

  • David K

    Episode No. 1. I was tooling around on winelibrary.com as I often do… saw the link to WLTV… thought what the hell is that… clicked it… and I have been hooked ever since.

  • purplejuicebruce

    QOTD… hard to say seems like I’ve been watching forever. I first found the show on u tube and watched all the posted shows there then I think about last May I started going to WLTV.com daily and going through the archives so I have seen them all, some shows several times. I sure wish I could afford to fly out 3/29/08 I would love to have a glass with you and the rest of the Vaner Nation.

  • mbannon

    Nice show. I’ve always avoided CA Pinot, figuring it was overpriced, but it looks like I might have to dabble in it a bit. Pre-conceived notions, eh?

    QOD – I started somewhere around Episode 50 or so. I remember watching 3 or 4 a day to get caught up. Imagine trying to get caught up now! Impossible.

  • David K

    Episode No. 1. I was tooling around on winelibrary.com as I often do… saw the link to WLTV… thought what the hell is that… clicked it… and I have been hooked ever since.

  • purplejuicebruce

    QOTD… hard to say seems like I’ve been watching forever. I first found the show on u tube and watched all the posted shows there then I think about last May I started going to WLTV.com daily and going through the archives so I have seen them all, some shows several times. I sure wish I could afford to fly out 3/29/08 I would love to have a glass with you and the rest of the Vaner Nation.

  • Abel

    QOTD: episode 1

  • Abel

    QOTD: episode 1

  • I think I started around last year’s thanksgiving episode (Nov 12th, #349)
    I was searching on Itunes for wine podcasts and found the thunder show. But, I watch it directly from this site now!

  • I think I started around last year’s thanksgiving episode (Nov 12th, #349)
    I was searching on Itunes for wine podcasts and found the thunder show. But, I watch it directly from this site now!

  • Garrett C.

    QOTD: started watching in May ’07!

  • Garrett C.

    QOTD: started watching in May ’07!

  • Finn

    QOTD: Started watching in October, after reading a Cameron Hughes review that mentioned WLTV and became hooked. Now I’ve started ordering from Wine Library since it’s cheaper, even with shipping than any place in Dallas.

  • Finn

    QOTD: Started watching in October, after reading a Cameron Hughes review that mentioned WLTV and became hooked. Now I’ve started ordering from Wine Library since it’s cheaper, even with shipping than any place in Dallas.

  • Derek

    QOTD: I started watching a little over a year ago as a lurker, then Gary made me come out of my shell.

  • Derek

    QOTD: I started watching a little over a year ago as a lurker, then Gary made me come out of my shell.

  • Suzanne

    QOTD: I don’t know what exact episode, but it was probably back in December 2006.

  • Suzanne

    QOTD: I don’t know what exact episode, but it was probably back in December 2006.

  • luvgrapesqueezings

    Good ep GV! I think I started watching WLTV in March or April ’07.

  • luvgrapesqueezings

    Good ep GV! I think I started watching WLTV in March or April ’07.

  • john ripperger

    The more Cali pinot I taste, the more I think they all taste the same. There is some variation between prodcuers and appelations no doubt, but the taste range is muted to a large extent. I see a bear market!!

  • john ripperger

    The more Cali pinot I taste, the more I think they all taste the same. There is some variation between prodcuers and appelations no doubt, but the taste range is muted to a large extent. I see a bear market!!

  • DC7

    April ’07, but have since watched most of the old episodes. Virginia is 5th for most wineries. Seeking wine sites lead me to WLTV.

  • DC7

    April ’07, but have since watched most of the old episodes. Virginia is 5th for most wineries. Seeking wine sites lead me to WLTV.

  • Freddy Fred

    Is it just me or is the encoding on this episode really poor? Looks like the quality level was taken down a notches.

  • Freddy Fred

    Is it just me or is the encoding on this episode really poor? Looks like the quality level was taken down a notches.

  • Chargers Rule

    QOTD: I was sitting on the can reading Time Magazine and came across the article they did on you and I have been a Vaniac ever since!

  • Chargers Rule

    QOTD: I was sitting on the can reading Time Magazine and came across the article they did on you and I have been a Vaniac ever since!

  • Hypart

    The best place to eat right next to the Wine Library is La Strada’s. I think it’s the best pizza in the world. I’ve been eating it for 30 years, since I was 7 year. I’m guessing Gary has had to have it, and Gary if you agree, make sure you add it to the list of Restaurants for 3/29.

  • Hypart

    The best place to eat right next to the Wine Library is La Strada’s. I think it’s the best pizza in the world. I’ve been eating it for 30 years, since I was 7 year. I’m guessing Gary has had to have it, and Gary if you agree, make sure you add it to the list of Restaurants for 3/29.

  • john ripperger

    Also, if anyone knows anything about Anderson Valley pinots, they know it is a hot new area for that grape. The best pinot I have had from that area is the Londer Paraboll…sssssshhhhheck it out

  • john ripperger

    Also, if anyone knows anything about Anderson Valley pinots, they know it is a hot new area for that grape. The best pinot I have had from that area is the Londer Paraboll…sssssshhhhheck it out

  • The Lukas

    QOTD:
    First week of October 2007.
    I saw the Ellen video on iJustine’s blog, i thought i’d give it a watch. Haven’t missed an episode since.

  • Robin C

    We’re very interested in the Breggo and plan to get some.
    QOTD: I’ve been watching since April and have seen some of the earlier shows as well. Looks like WineLibrary is a keeper.

  • The Lukas

    QOTD:
    First week of October 2007.
    I saw the Ellen video on iJustine’s blog, i thought i’d give it a watch. Haven’t missed an episode since.

  • Robin C

    We’re very interested in the Breggo and plan to get some.
    QOTD: I’ve been watching since April and have seen some of the earlier shows as well. Looks like WineLibrary is a keeper.

  • Dr. Mike

    QOTD:lurker around episode 18 or so, I think the first time I commented was in the 30’s or 40’s

  • Sarah

    This was the first one for me, baby. Gotta say I loved it. I might just have to join y’all in March for all this “thunder” hoopla. Just beginning my in-depth exploration into wines, and you’re going to be all kinds of help, I can tell. Glad I found you!

  • Dr. Mike

    QOTD:lurker around episode 18 or so, I think the first time I commented was in the 30’s or 40’s

  • Sarah

    This was the first one for me, baby. Gotta say I loved it. I might just have to join y’all in March for all this “thunder” hoopla. Just beginning my in-depth exploration into wines, and you’re going to be all kinds of help, I can tell. Glad I found you!

  • Taylor

    Hitting us hard after the week absence 3 big ones in a row, loving it!
    QOTD Episode 226 the diggnation one

  • Taylor

    Hitting us hard after the week absence 3 big ones in a row, loving it!
    QOTD Episode 226 the diggnation one

  • Couple weeks now, but I love every minute of it and I have been working my way through the archives 🙂

  • Couple weeks now, but I love every minute of it and I have been working my way through the archives 🙂

  • CORSkier

    Have only been watching for about 3-4 months. Long enough to know that GV’s palate and mine differ greatly, but it’s great to watch so that I get more of a balance to my wine knowledge.

  • CORSkier

    Have only been watching for about 3-4 months. Long enough to know that GV’s palate and mine differ greatly, but it’s great to watch so that I get more of a balance to my wine knowledge.

  • NC Carl

    Qotd – Started w/ the Molly Dooker episode #277, found it on you tube, and still disagree with the Scooter. But it was actually this Christmas, so I started a little over a month ago!

  • NC Carl

    Qotd – Started w/ the Molly Dooker episode #277, found it on you tube, and still disagree with the Scooter. But it was actually this Christmas, so I started a little over a month ago!

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