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

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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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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  • What a fantastic episode! Congratulations, and Happy Birthday, AJ! Here’s wishing you many, many happy and healthy years to develop that palate.

    QOTD: I’m an only child, and tonight, watching the show, is one of those rare moments when I feel like I missed out.

  • What a fantastic episode! Congratulations, and Happy Birthday, AJ! Here’s wishing you many, many happy and healthy years to develop that palate.

    QOTD: I’m an only child, and tonight, watching the show, is one of those rare moments when I feel like I missed out.

  • Susan

    AJ-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! πŸ™‚

  • Susan

    AJ-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! πŸ™‚

  • Susan

    Gary- I am 8 years older than my brother!!! πŸ™‚

  • Susan

    Gary- I am 8 years older than my brother!!! πŸ™‚

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJ!

    QOTD: I am the older brother, so I am sure that if my sister watched the show she would reply that in fact I am as RADOOL as GV. haha

    Cheers it was a fun episode guys.

    J DUB

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJ!

    QOTD: I am the older brother, so I am sure that if my sister watched the show she would reply that in fact I am as RADOOL as GV. haha

    Cheers it was a fun episode guys.

    J DUB

  • David Ziemba

    AJ
    Way to keep an open mind…and work through it and not get too frustrated, I know I did when starting and I know I am ever increasing my education of wine…just a beginner in a huge world of wine.

    QOTD: My older brother(by 7 yrs) is the best…he introduced me to beer, wine, and many new things…I could never thank him enough for being the man he is.

  • David Ziemba

    AJ
    Way to keep an open mind…and work through it and not get too frustrated, I know I did when starting and I know I am ever increasing my education of wine…just a beginner in a huge world of wine.

    QOTD: My older brother(by 7 yrs) is the best…he introduced me to beer, wine, and many new things…I could never thank him enough for being the man he is.

  • Greite

    Happy Birthday AJ. Great show guys. It was interesting to have someone on really trying wine for the first time. Good job for your first real tasting.

    QOTD: Yes, I have siblings. I am the youngest of 7, and as such, I enjoyed seeing the interaction between you two. Whata great way to make for a memorable 21st birthday.

  • Greite

    Happy Birthday AJ. Great show guys. It was interesting to have someone on really trying wine for the first time. Good job for your first real tasting.

    QOTD: Yes, I have siblings. I am the youngest of 7, and as such, I enjoyed seeing the interaction between you two. Whata great way to make for a memorable 21st birthday.

  • Carolyn

    Great Show!!

    QOTD – I’m #7 of 8 – unfortunately my siblings are located all over the country (and one overseas) but we have an AWESOME time when we all get together!!!

  • Carolyn

    Great Show!!

    QOTD – I’m #7 of 8 – unfortunately my siblings are located all over the country (and one overseas) but we have an AWESOME time when we all get together!!!

  • Anthony L.

    Hey I have a suggestion question of the day. What does A.J. stand for?? LOL

  • Anthony L.

    Hey I have a suggestion question of the day. What does A.J. stand for?? LOL

  • Chippewamike

    Happy Birthday AJ! Hope you survived!

    Great show– putting on a “first-timer”.

    QOTD: I am the oldest of three boys and I am sure my brothers would say I am “radool” πŸ™‚

  • Chippewamike

    Happy Birthday AJ! Hope you survived!

    Great show– putting on a “first-timer”.

    QOTD: I am the oldest of three boys and I am sure my brothers would say I am “radool” πŸ™‚

  • Todd Smith

    Happy Birthday AJ! You did a great job. And very well spoken for your age.

    One of the best shows yet. It’s great to see a newbie’s reaction to wine.

    QOTD – I have two younger brothers; Greg will be 31 next month and Justin will be 21 in May. I wish we were as close as you guys are.

  • Todd Smith

    Happy Birthday AJ! You did a great job. And very well spoken for your age.

    One of the best shows yet. It’s great to see a newbie’s reaction to wine.

    QOTD – I have two younger brothers; Greg will be 31 next month and Justin will be 21 in May. I wish we were as close as you guys are.

  • Happy b-day, AJ! Great job sticking to your guns about what you smelled in the wines. I am an oldest child, so I looked up to my dad. He has only gotten cooler as I get older.
    Gary, great example of the reason why wine educators recommend serving wines white before red – after the red wines, the whites taste sweeter!
    Great episode.
    Kathleen Lisson

  • Happy b-day, AJ! Great job sticking to your guns about what you smelled in the wines. I am an oldest child, so I looked up to my dad. He has only gotten cooler as I get older.
    Gary, great example of the reason why wine educators recommend serving wines white before red – after the red wines, the whites taste sweeter!
    Great episode.
    Kathleen Lisson

  • Sassodoro

    Happy Birthday, AJ!

    QOTD: Yes and yes.

  • Sassodoro

    Happy Birthday, AJ!

    QOTD: Yes and yes.

  • Susan

    Gary-QOTD: I am the oldest on both sides of the entire family. Will be ready for retirement soon………………….just kidding. But, I do feel old!!!! πŸ™‚

  • Susan

    Gary-QOTD: I am the oldest on both sides of the entire family. Will be ready for retirement soon………………….just kidding. But, I do feel old!!!! πŸ™‚

  • Lindsey

    Loved the show. Awwwwwwwwwww to the brotherly love.

    QOTD: I have 3 older (like so old I don´t know how much older they are than I am) brothers who are cool, but not GV cool. I also have a younger sister who I´ve been trying to get into wine, so that makes me the cool one of the bunch.

    Happy b-day AJ!

  • Lindsey

    Loved the show. Awwwwwwwwwww to the brotherly love.

    QOTD: I have 3 older (like so old I don´t know how much older they are than I am) brothers who are cool, but not GV cool. I also have a younger sister who I´ve been trying to get into wine, so that makes me the cool one of the bunch.

    Happy b-day AJ!

  • AndyUK

    Happy Birthday AJ. I wish I had the same guidance when I was 21. Get Gary to give you one of these as a present: http://www.mensup.fr/usbwine/?act=insc&mp=USBWINE&o=97&p=61. Beats walking to the shop…….my French isn’t that good, but you can get the drift….

  • AndyUK

    Happy Birthday AJ. I wish I had the same guidance when I was 21. Get Gary to give you one of these as a present: http://www.mensup.fr/usbwine/?act=insc&mp=USBWINE&o=97&p=61. Beats walking to the shop…….my French isn’t that good, but you can get the drift….

  • JasonA

    Hope to catch the show soon. Next trip to bro-in-laws or parents house I will.

    But happy birthday AJ. NIce bottle to save there πŸ™‚ Was hoping to see your tasting notes on that one, but will wait for the high speed access to see.

    QOTD. One sister, younger then me by 3 years. Always trying to get her more into wine. My evil plan will be to eventually have stuff shipped to her house in NC(land where we let people order wine) and when I visit, I pick it up!!!!

    jason

  • JasonA

    Hope to catch the show soon. Next trip to bro-in-laws or parents house I will.

    But happy birthday AJ. NIce bottle to save there πŸ™‚ Was hoping to see your tasting notes on that one, but will wait for the high speed access to see.

    QOTD. One sister, younger then me by 3 years. Always trying to get her more into wine. My evil plan will be to eventually have stuff shipped to her house in NC(land where we let people order wine) and when I visit, I pick it up!!!!

    jason

  • italianwinelover

    Happy Happy AJ! How blessed you are to have so much love in your life!!!! Loved your first appearance and can’t wait to see you more as your palate matures!!
    GV – How about a show with all three of you!!

    QOTD: Yes Yes I have a brother who is also 11 years older than me and I love him to death!! We don’t get to see each other as often as we’d like but we love each other for who we are!!!

    Hope your day is full of laughter!! Happy Birthday!

  • italianwinelover

    Happy Happy AJ! How blessed you are to have so much love in your life!!!! Loved your first appearance and can’t wait to see you more as your palate matures!!
    GV – How about a show with all three of you!!

    QOTD: Yes Yes I have a brother who is also 11 years older than me and I love him to death!! We don’t get to see each other as often as we’d like but we love each other for who we are!!!

    Hope your day is full of laughter!! Happy Birthday!

  • purplejuicebruce

    Happy Birthday AJ! You will probably find that wine improves with age ….the older you get the more you will like it.
    QOTD… I am the eldest of three brothers.

  • purplejuicebruce

    Happy Birthday AJ! You will probably find that wine improves with age ….the older you get the more you will like it.
    QOTD… I am the eldest of three brothers.

  • Achilleas in Cyprus

    Happy Birthday AJ from the sunny island of Cyprus.

    You need a good wine education, and who better to give you it than the great Gary Veynerchuk to teach you!!!

    QOTD – only have one younger brother – lets hope he thinks like AJ.

  • Achilleas in Cyprus

    Happy Birthday AJ from the sunny island of Cyprus.

    You need a good wine education, and who better to give you it than the great Gary Veynerchuk to teach you!!!

    QOTD – only have one younger brother – lets hope he thinks like AJ.

  • marys

    Happy Birthday AJ!!!

  • marys

    Happy Birthday AJ!!!

  • Obama_Man

    Awesome episode, GV!

    QOTD: I have a twin bro, he’s pretty fucking rad.

  • Obama_Man

    Awesome episode, GV!

    QOTD: I have a twin bro, he’s pretty fucking rad.

  • Marc S

    Happy Birthday AJ. What a great time to be 21.

    Absolutely LOVED the youtube of GV and AJ at the Jets draft. I laughed hysterically for 10 minutes watching Gary going bananas.

    QOTD: I have one older Brother and we’re the best of friends. I’m blessed. Always good to see siblings so close.

  • Marc S

    Happy Birthday AJ. What a great time to be 21.

    Absolutely LOVED the youtube of GV and AJ at the Jets draft. I laughed hysterically for 10 minutes watching Gary going bananas.

    QOTD: I have one older Brother and we’re the best of friends. I’m blessed. Always good to see siblings so close.

  • Happy Birtheday AJ..!!!

    Great show guys!

  • Happy Birtheday AJ..!!!

    Great show guys!

  • Deano

    Gary great episode. HAPPY BDAY AJ!!! See wine isn’t so bad after all πŸ™‚

    QOTD:
    -Only Child πŸ™

  • drydrew

    Great show
    QODT: I got Five RADOOL siblings one by one!

  • Deano

    Gary great episode. HAPPY BDAY AJ!!! See wine isn’t so bad after all πŸ™‚

    QOTD:
    -Only Child πŸ™

  • drydrew

    Great show
    QODT: I got Five RADOOL siblings one by one!

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