EP 395 AJ Vaynerchuk turns 21 and so….well you know….

AJ Vaynerchuk comes and hangs with his bro on his 21st birthday and Gary opens a bottle he has been saving for him and answers the question all upcoming 21 year olds are thinking.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner GobelsburgerAustrian Gruner Veltliner
2005 Big House The Slammer SyrahOther California Syrah/Shiraz
1987 Opus One

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You guys are way too natural in front of the camera. Was your mom doing a lot of home movies when you were kids or what??

QOTD: I’m an older brother, but hope that someday I’ll have a younger bro as cool as AJV

Tags: Gruner Veltliner, Opus One, red, review, Sirah, Syrah, Video, wine, wines

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  • Drewine

    Happy Birthday AJ!

    Given your access, it is shocking to me that you have had so little experience with wine but appreciate your honest approach to this episode. I’m sure you will learn to love and appreciate wine over time but are obviously not in any hurry to “force” the issue which I think is admirable.

  • Drewine

    Happy Birthday AJ!

    Given your access, it is shocking to me that you have had so little experience with wine but appreciate your honest approach to this episode. I’m sure you will learn to love and appreciate wine over time but are obviously not in any hurry to “force” the issue which I think is admirable.

  • cgatesman

    Great episode! Happy B-Day, AJ!

    Hey, guys…check out http://picurls.com/

  • cgatesman

    Great episode! Happy B-Day, AJ!

    Hey, guys…check out http://picurls.com/

  • cpd

    Happy B-Day AJ!

    Qotd: I’m the oldest, and smartest, and best-looking, and most successful, and… well you get the picture (The first-born always thinks that). You did a fine job young man. Enjoy your day!

  • cpd

    Happy B-Day AJ!

    Qotd: I’m the oldest, and smartest, and best-looking, and most successful, and… well you get the picture (The first-born always thinks that). You did a fine job young man. Enjoy your day!

  • DirtWineKen

    My favorite show thus far! Gave me warm feelings for my 9-year-younger sister (that’s a first) and for my own introduction into the wine world. I had to do it pretty much on my own; sort of like the rat in a maze. Having a knowledeable older bro would have been a BIG help.

    AJ, you rock!

  • DirtWineKen

    My favorite show thus far! Gave me warm feelings for my 9-year-younger sister (that’s a first) and for my own introduction into the wine world. I had to do it pretty much on my own; sort of like the rat in a maze. Having a knowledeable older bro would have been a BIG help.

    AJ, you rock!

  • Gari Wan Kenobi – strong in the force this one is. But he still has much to learn.
    Happy 21 AJ

  • Gari Wan Kenobi – strong in the force this one is. But he still has much to learn.
    Happy 21 AJ

  • SteveW

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJ!!! I’m surprised that growing up in the Vaynerchuk family that
    you didn’t get to sample allot of wines. I let my kids have an occasional small sip of wine, it’s funny listening to their comments because they are always in the form of a Gary Vaynerchuk parody.
    QOTD: I have an older brother and sister who are both into wines.

  • QOTD: I am the older brother, so I hope I do all right. I’m still shopping just the right 2004 for my little brother’s first daughter who was born that year.

    Great episode! I actually laughed out loud a couple of times thinking of my own little brother. Thanks and Happy Birthday AJ!

  • SteveW

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJ!!! I’m surprised that growing up in the Vaynerchuk family that
    you didn’t get to sample allot of wines. I let my kids have an occasional small sip of wine, it’s funny listening to their comments because they are always in the form of a Gary Vaynerchuk parody.
    QOTD: I have an older brother and sister who are both into wines.

  • QOTD: I am the older brother, so I hope I do all right. I’m still shopping just the right 2004 for my little brother’s first daughter who was born that year.

    Great episode! I actually laughed out loud a couple of times thinking of my own little brother. Thanks and Happy Birthday AJ!

  • Happy Birthday, AJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    QOTD: I’m the oldest. You are such a lucky couple of siblings!

  • Happy Birthday, AJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    QOTD: I’m the oldest. You are such a lucky couple of siblings!

  • Robin C

    QOTD: I’m an only child, but I’ve had several friends with great families. There’s nothing more fun than having a big nurturing family.
    Happy Birthday A.J.! I really enjoyed “meeting” you.
    We had a similar experience with an Opus. It was still fun.

  • Robin C

    QOTD: I’m an only child, but I’ve had several friends with great families. There’s nothing more fun than having a big nurturing family.
    Happy Birthday A.J.! I really enjoyed “meeting” you.
    We had a similar experience with an Opus. It was still fun.

  • Ryan Mullins

    Yo GV,

    love your love for your bro, but come on! Who can ever get enough of the Thunder-maker!

    Thanks for doing the Goblesberg

  • Ryan Mullins

    Yo GV,

    love your love for your bro, but come on! Who can ever get enough of the Thunder-maker!

    Thanks for doing the Goblesberg

  • brorjace

    I’m the youngest, and my brother isn’t nearly as cool as GV, but I love him all the same.

    Happy bday AJ, have fun tonight!

  • brorjace

    I’m the youngest, and my brother isn’t nearly as cool as GV, but I love him all the same.

    Happy bday AJ, have fun tonight!

  • JoshL

    Great show Gary! Got me thinking about selecting a wine or two to save for my youngest brother who’ll turn 21 in…2013.

  • JoshL

    Great show Gary! Got me thinking about selecting a wine or two to save for my youngest brother who’ll turn 21 in…2013.

  • Andrew H.

    Happy B-Day AJ! That was cool seeing your reactions to the wine. I just turned 21 no to long ago and had the same experience’s with tasting wine. It’s amazing how much my palate has evolved already.
    QOTD: I am the youngest and have two older brothers. They are both very different and I Love them both very much. It’s amazing to think that they are both getting married this summer and I will be the best man in one of them.

    Enjoy your B-day and take care!

  • Andrew H.

    Happy B-Day AJ! That was cool seeing your reactions to the wine. I just turned 21 no to long ago and had the same experience’s with tasting wine. It’s amazing how much my palate has evolved already.
    QOTD: I am the youngest and have two older brothers. They are both very different and I Love them both very much. It’s amazing to think that they are both getting married this summer and I will be the best man in one of them.

    Enjoy your B-day and take care!

  • justin

    Hey GV,

    Happy Birthday AJ!

    QOTD: I am the oldest, just turned 21. I could never be as awesome as GV, but my brother who will be 21 in 2011, is already watching the show. So I think I am bringing him up the right way, prepared to enter the wine world in 2011. Keep the show going!!!

    -JC

  • justin

    Hey GV,

    Happy Birthday AJ!

    QOTD: I am the oldest, just turned 21. I could never be as awesome as GV, but my brother who will be 21 in 2011, is already watching the show. So I think I am bringing him up the right way, prepared to enter the wine world in 2011. Keep the show going!!!

    -JC

  • David James

    Happy Birthday!

    Though you should have saved the bottle till later so you could have drunk it with the rest of the family, instead of spitting it out. Oh well.

    QOTD: I have two older sisters who are brilliant

  • David James

    Happy Birthday!

    Though you should have saved the bottle till later so you could have drunk it with the rest of the family, instead of spitting it out. Oh well.

    QOTD: I have two older sisters who are brilliant

  • I’m the oldest of two, but my younger brother is at LEAST as awesome as GV. 🙂

    Happy Birthday, AJ!

  • Really cool episode, good for you guys! I am glad that you shared that with us.
    Welcome to the wine world AJ (no wine till 21? yeah, right!). But anyway, congrats from Rio, Brazil.

    … on the other hand, yu’ve to listen do some George Clinton. It kicks some 3000’s butt.

    QOTD: 3 younger siblings.

  • I’m the oldest of two, but my younger brother is at LEAST as awesome as GV. 🙂

    Happy Birthday, AJ!

  • Really cool episode, good for you guys! I am glad that you shared that with us.
    Welcome to the wine world AJ (no wine till 21? yeah, right!). But anyway, congrats from Rio, Brazil.

    … on the other hand, yu’ve to listen do some George Clinton. It kicks some 3000’s butt.

    QOTD: 3 younger siblings.

  • DavidB

    qotd: Youngest of four kids and my older brothers are both very cool, but in very different ways. I love them both a boat load. But if you had asked me that question when I was 21, or perhaps younger, I would have stated they both sucked, being the youngest and often beat upon brother:) Sometimes it takes a while to appreciate what you have. Happy-day!

  • DavidB

    qotd: Youngest of four kids and my older brothers are both very cool, but in very different ways. I love them both a boat load. But if you had asked me that question when I was 21, or perhaps younger, I would have stated they both sucked, being the youngest and often beat upon brother:) Sometimes it takes a while to appreciate what you have. Happy-day!

  • Mike S,

    Really cool to see the Vaynerchuk bros interact.

  • Mike S,

    Really cool to see the Vaynerchuk bros interact.

  • Happy birthday AJ, takes guts to put yourself out there. Be your own man….I can see you hosting Pastis or Absinth Library TV some day.

  • Matt the Lurker

    Nice. Happy b-day AJ.
    QOTD – I am the older bro!

    Gary, keep the 120’s coming. WLTV has it beat, but I’m waiting to see what else is in store.

  • Happy birthday AJ, takes guts to put yourself out there. Be your own man….I can see you hosting Pastis or Absinth Library TV some day.

  • Matt the Lurker

    Nice. Happy b-day AJ.
    QOTD – I am the older bro!

    Gary, keep the 120’s coming. WLTV has it beat, but I’m waiting to see what else is in store.

  • Rani Haykal

    Great Show!!!

    Happy Birthday AJ. 21 was a great year for me (4 years ago)…..so live yours up!

    QOTD: I am actually the oldest of my siblings, and I’m willing to admit that I’m probably not as cool as Gary, but hey, what I offer up is definitely unique to my younger sisters and brother.

    –RH

  • Rani Haykal

    Great Show!!!

    Happy Birthday AJ. 21 was a great year for me (4 years ago)…..so live yours up!

    QOTD: I am actually the oldest of my siblings, and I’m willing to admit that I’m probably not as cool as Gary, but hey, what I offer up is definitely unique to my younger sisters and brother.

    –RH

  • markie

    So great to see this great friendship between the brothers!!! Happy Birthday aj!!! Nice familial episode-Thanks!!!!

  • markie

    So great to see this great friendship between the brothers!!! Happy Birthday aj!!! Nice familial episode-Thanks!!!!

  • EvanR

    QOTD: I have an older sister and she is the greatest, coolest person in the world. Family Rocks.

    Happy birthday AJ!

  • EvanR

    QOTD: I have an older sister and she is the greatest, coolest person in the world. Family Rocks.

    Happy birthday AJ!

  • Jx

    Good to see Brady Quinn make an appearance on the show! Hey A.J., put on a few pounds and you can play for the Browns.

    Jx

  • Jx

    Good to see Brady Quinn make an appearance on the show! Hey A.J., put on a few pounds and you can play for the Browns.

    Jx

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