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EP 419 New Zealand vs France Syrah Showdown

Gary Vaynerchuk concludes the head to head showdown today with a classic battle pitting New Zealand against France.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Craggy Range Le Sol SyrahNew Zealand Syrah
2004 Puech Haut Clos Du PicLanguedoc-Roussillon

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Manuel

You are always so disrespectful with the wine and the work that went in it by pooring half of the wine away.

Tags: France, Head to Head, New Zealand, red, review, Syrah, Video, wine, wines

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  • TROC

    Something very special, its our 28th wedding anniversary. We’ll see what bottle in the rack the ouija planchette points to.

  • Dave Canada

    no third wristband for me…. 🙁
    QOTD – tasting with vayniac GregO

  • Dave Canada

    no third wristband for me…. 🙁
    QOTD – tasting with vayniac GregO

  • HenryW

    Good to see Mott has the same olfactory sense as I do. QOTD: Paso Robles wines (from my latest visit)

  • HenryW

    Good to see Mott has the same olfactory sense as I do. QOTD: Paso Robles wines (from my latest visit)

  • Little Jonny H

    Is this a playoff system, or is that it?!! God, this is just like college football.

    QOTD: Laphroaig 10 yr 😉

  • Little Jonny H

    Is this a playoff system, or is that it?!! God, this is just like college football.

    QOTD: Laphroaig 10 yr 😉

  • LB in KS

    QOTD.. S.A. Prum Essence Riesling 2006

  • LB in KS

    QOTD.. S.A. Prum Essence Riesling 2006

  • WoooHooo! Now we get wine tricks too.
    QOTD: Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley and a few others.

  • WoooHooo! Now we get wine tricks too.
    QOTD: Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley and a few others.

  • I also enjoyed this weeks’ shows. I would be happy with one side by side a week, maybe even throw that in with questions on Fridays. That would be totally kickass with me.

    QOTD: I’m hitting the grocery store tomorrow for food, but I think I’m going to pair up an albarino with some broiled tilapia or flounder.

    We shall see.

  • I also enjoyed this weeks’ shows. I would be happy with one side by side a week, maybe even throw that in with questions on Fridays. That would be totally kickass with me.

    QOTD: I’m hitting the grocery store tomorrow for food, but I think I’m going to pair up an albarino with some broiled tilapia or flounder.

    We shall see.

  • OH HELL YEA I HAVE ALL THREE!!

    Sorry to yell it.

    Molly Dooker The Boxer tonight. Something else tomorrow.

    The Shadow

  • OH HELL YEA I HAVE ALL THREE!!

    Sorry to yell it.

    Molly Dooker The Boxer tonight. Something else tomorrow.

    The Shadow

  • Harley Stan

    Great week of shows.
    QOTD- I am not sure yet, I am debating between a few bottles and it may come down to closing my eyes and reaching into the wine fridge and drinking the first bottle I touch just for fun.

  • Harley Stan

    Great week of shows.
    QOTD- I am not sure yet, I am debating between a few bottles and it may come down to closing my eyes and reaching into the wine fridge and drinking the first bottle I touch just for fun.

  • thefanjestic

    Qotd 1: I have all but the original – and I have extras of the other two – so if anyone has an extra original wristband and is willing to trade – e-mail me at [email protected] – and Thank you! GV if there’s anyway of getting an original wristband let me know!

    Qotd 2: Tohu Sav Blanc – decent wine – little bit of alcohol coming through on day 2 of being openned.

  • thefanjestic

    Qotd 1: I have all but the original – and I have extras of the other two – so if anyone has an extra original wristband and is willing to trade – e-mail me at [email protected] – and Thank you! GV if there’s anyway of getting an original wristband let me know!

    Qotd 2: Tohu Sav Blanc – decent wine – little bit of alcohol coming through on day 2 of being openned.

  • Chateaunoname

    Tonight, a 2002 Arrowood Syrah. Tomorrow, the just released 2004 Robert Young Scion. I would drink that one tonight, but I think it will need to decant for a few hours. Yup, I got all three. I think your right hand was getting bigger at the end of the show from the pressure of all three on your arm.

  • Chateaunoname

    Tonight, a 2002 Arrowood Syrah. Tomorrow, the just released 2004 Robert Young Scion. I would drink that one tonight, but I think it will need to decant for a few hours. Yup, I got all three. I think your right hand was getting bigger at the end of the show from the pressure of all three on your arm.

  • David L

    Tonight, a 1997 Spanish Tempranillo Teofila Reyes and then a dessert wine. Vin De Paille 2003, Jura region France. I don’t know what the other couples are going to bring but they always come big.

  • David L

    Tonight, a 1997 Spanish Tempranillo Teofila Reyes and then a dessert wine. Vin De Paille 2003, Jura region France. I don’t know what the other couples are going to bring but they always come big.

  • TJB

    QOTD: I’m trying a 2006 Chateau La Tour Rose Blanche Bordeaux.

  • TJB

    QOTD: I’m trying a 2006 Chateau La Tour Rose Blanche Bordeaux.

  • chenrys

    Wow, those both sounded like great wines! Loved the show.

    QOTD: We’ll finish up a Big House Red and a Bogle Petite Sarah that we opened and maybe something else…not sure what.

  • chenrys

    Wow, those both sounded like great wines! Loved the show.

    QOTD: We’ll finish up a Big House Red and a Bogle Petite Sarah that we opened and maybe something else…not sure what.

  • Will Lurk for Food

    Sancerre. It’s 80+ here, and I am getting into French SB, thanks to GV!

  • xtrmtk

    QOTD – I drove over to Leavenworth and picked up a few bottles of Boudreaux on Wednesday, so sometime this weekend I want to try one. I’ll probably pop the 2004 Syrah, but the 2006 Chardonnay looks murky and intriguing.

  • Will Lurk for Food

    Sancerre. It’s 80+ here, and I am getting into French SB, thanks to GV!

  • xtrmtk

    QOTD – I drove over to Leavenworth and picked up a few bottles of Boudreaux on Wednesday, so sometime this weekend I want to try one. I’ll probably pop the 2004 Syrah, but the 2006 Chardonnay looks murky and intriguing.

  • Panosh

    Heading to a wine and food party this weekend, but we have finished off most of our “special” bottles. May still have a few Stags Leap Cab stashed in the bac, if I do this will go with us.

  • Panosh

    Heading to a wine and food party this weekend, but we have finished off most of our “special” bottles. May still have a few Stags Leap Cab stashed in the bac, if I do this will go with us.

  • BargePlus

    Well, I only have or had one wristband as my wife has confiscated it. She is a picture framer and sometimes applies what is called a French Wash technique to the mats, using colored inks. The wristband prevents any natural body oil from her arm or fuzz from her blouse from getting on the matboard as she works on it.

    In short, GV wristbands are not limited to changing the wine world!

  • Panosh

    Was hoping to get the new wrist band with the anniversary pack but haven’t heard anything on the order yet. Not going to make the 3rd at this rate.

  • BargePlus

    Well, I only have or had one wristband as my wife has confiscated it. She is a picture framer and sometimes applies what is called a French Wash technique to the mats, using colored inks. The wristband prevents any natural body oil from her arm or fuzz from her blouse from getting on the matboard as she works on it.

    In short, GV wristbands are not limited to changing the wine world!

  • Panosh

    Was hoping to get the new wrist band with the anniversary pack but haven’t heard anything on the order yet. Not going to make the 3rd at this rate.

  • Good stuff Gary; love the show, eight days a week.

    QOTD: 2006 Brick house Select Pinot Noir.

  • Good stuff Gary; love the show, eight days a week.

    QOTD: 2006 Brick house Select Pinot Noir.

  • Antony

    If we’re feeling on form, could be the Waitrose Blanc de Blancs – an absolutely astounding Chapangne from a classy UK supermarket. Blows the badges and brands to bits. I wish you could check it out. If we’re in more subdued mood (been a busy week) maybe a Bandol I’ve got stashed and Match of the Day.

  • Antony

    If we’re feeling on form, could be the Waitrose Blanc de Blancs – an absolutely astounding Chapangne from a classy UK supermarket. Blows the badges and brands to bits. I wish you could check it out. If we’re in more subdued mood (been a busy week) maybe a Bandol I’ve got stashed and Match of the Day.

  • Kristen

    QOTD: Kickin’ it new and old world style.
    Now: Big Fire Pinot Gris from Oregon
    Later: Montressor Rustigo from Veneto

  • Kristen

    QOTD: Kickin’ it new and old world style.
    Now: Big Fire Pinot Gris from Oregon
    Later: Montressor Rustigo from Veneto

  • Tina Smith

    qotd-unfortunately, have a bad cold, so won’t be sniffy-sniffing anything!! Two nights ago (pre-cold) had some amazing Walla Walla Red Blends. Favorite was from Spring Valley Vineyards called “Uriah”. Yum!

  • Tina Smith

    qotd-unfortunately, have a bad cold, so won’t be sniffy-sniffing anything!! Two nights ago (pre-cold) had some amazing Walla Walla Red Blends. Favorite was from Spring Valley Vineyards called “Uriah”. Yum!

  • Ben F

    GV I am not a CKC but i like the CKC price point.. We need to roll a CKC week!!! Hey I don’t have any wristbands and i thought there was going to be something special for the face book entry…
    QOTD: I have a wine tasting coming up so many of the following will be sampled…
    CHARDONNAY’S: BENZINGER,ST CLEMENT , FOLIE A DUEX, HARTFORD 4 HEARTS GUENBOC
    and SAUVIGNON BLANC’s WHITE HAVEN and KONO

  • Ben F

    GV I am not a CKC but i like the CKC price point.. We need to roll a CKC week!!! Hey I don’t have any wristbands and i thought there was going to be something special for the face book entry…
    QOTD: I have a wine tasting coming up so many of the following will be sampled…
    CHARDONNAY’S: BENZINGER,ST CLEMENT , FOLIE A DUEX, HARTFORD 4 HEARTS GUENBOC
    and SAUVIGNON BLANC’s WHITE HAVEN and KONO

  • ryan

    Drinking Perrier this weekend, need to rehydrate from an “off the wagon” Feb!!

  • ryan

    Drinking Perrier this weekend, need to rehydrate from an “off the wagon” Feb!!

  • Christopher J

    Quite possibly a Rose Bordeaux I just got, very excited to try it. 😉

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