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EP 464 Napa Valley Cabernet Battle Royal And The BOOK Is Now OUT!

Gary Vaynerchuk goes BLIND on this HUGE day for him and his Family and the Vayniacs. Napa Valley Cabernet is the epic and most sought after wines of America and this tasting will be a battle Royal!

Note: the wine listing is in tasting order.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Neyers Ame Propreitary RedNapa Cabernet
2005 Tor Kenward Cimarossa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet
2005 Paul Hobbs Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet
2004 Rocca Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet
2004 Bennett Lane Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet
2004 Altamura Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet

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qotd: I barely ever drink Napa cab’s, but I remember really loving the ’97 Cask 23

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  • asokks00

    Gary V,
    Excellent show, I really liked the blind tasting. Sadly being on the CKC I haven’t had many an opportunity to drink Napa Cab. Congrats on the book, I’m skeptical though! Is there gonna be stuff for the CKC in there?

  • Another really great show…I will admit that I was a little bummed to see that you didn’t work in the bottle of Teachworth Cabernet that I left you a few months back to re-taste on the show….this would have been a great venue to taste it in against so many other Napa Cabernet’s.

    QOTD: Well that’s just a little more than obvious that my favorite is the Teachworth Manzanita Hill Cabernet Sauvignon.

  • asokks00

    Gary V,
    Excellent show, I really liked the blind tasting. Sadly being on the CKC I haven’t had many an opportunity to drink Napa Cab. Congrats on the book, I’m skeptical though! Is there gonna be stuff for the CKC in there?

  • Another really great show…I will admit that I was a little bummed to see that you didn’t work in the bottle of Teachworth Cabernet that I left you a few months back to re-taste on the show….this would have been a great venue to taste it in against so many other Napa Cabernet’s.

    QOTD: Well that’s just a little more than obvious that my favorite is the Teachworth Manzanita Hill Cabernet Sauvignon.

  • That is an awesome format for the show (blind tasting and ranking of varied wines of a particular region and/or grape)–must do more of them! Even more intriguing would be the same amount of wines, but at varied price points, ranging from the single digits up to nearly $100.

  • That is an awesome format for the show (blind tasting and ranking of varied wines of a particular region and/or grape)–must do more of them! Even more intriguing would be the same amount of wines, but at varied price points, ranging from the single digits up to nearly $100.

  • wine-ot

    Great show GV LOVE LOVE LOVE the new angled set and you must do a brown bage episode every week…please! Congrats on the book, the tv appearances and all that jazz can’t wait to watch the recaps online…no tv for me.

  • ryan

    Way Cool episode – QOTD Have a few – Caymus special selection, Plumpjack reserve screwcap, 2004 Rudd estate and Shafer HIllside Select!!

    Also come to So Cal on the TOUR

  • wine-ot

    Great show GV LOVE LOVE LOVE the new angled set and you must do a brown bage episode every week…please! Congrats on the book, the tv appearances and all that jazz can’t wait to watch the recaps online…no tv for me.

  • ryan

    Way Cool episode – QOTD Have a few – Caymus special selection, Plumpjack reserve screwcap, 2004 Rudd estate and Shafer HIllside Select!!

    Also come to So Cal on the TOUR

  • QOTD: Faust 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon … I had this at a wine tasting after having tried over 40 different wines and it still stood out over everything else! A magnificent wine!

  • QOTD: Faust 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon … I had this at a wine tasting after having tried over 40 different wines and it still stood out over everything else! A magnificent wine!

  • ZJK

    You kicked ass all around today Gary! I was able to catch Mad Money, and I felt like sending this comment as soon as I saw it. Although, I managed to hold off until I watched this episode. If you don’t come to STL then I guess I’m heading to Des Moines… See ya I’m busy w finals

  • ZJK

    You kicked ass all around today Gary! I was able to catch Mad Money, and I felt like sending this comment as soon as I saw it. Although, I managed to hold off until I watched this episode. If you don’t come to STL then I guess I’m heading to Des Moines… See ya I’m busy w finals

  • John M

    That was fun! Would have been more enjoyable if I was tasting along with you. I like the blind tasting and West Coast Cabs have always been a favorite. My favorite recently is 2004 Turnbull followed closely by 2004 Signature Chappellet. I won’t spend much more than $50 for any bottle of wine.

  • John M

    That was fun! Would have been more enjoyable if I was tasting along with you. I like the blind tasting and West Coast Cabs have always been a favorite. My favorite recently is 2004 Turnbull followed closely by 2004 Signature Chappellet. I won’t spend much more than $50 for any bottle of wine.

  • jason carey

    Heitz Martha’s vineyard 1978

  • E-Rock

    QOTD = Araujo Altagracia.. Good Stuff

  • jason carey

    Heitz Martha’s vineyard 1978

  • E-Rock

    QOTD = Araujo Altagracia.. Good Stuff

  • The Ben

    I’ve never had a Napa Valley anything, but we’ll work on bringing some Napa Thunder in the near future. See, I didn’t have an exact answer, but I also didn’t lurk today.

  • The Ben

    I’ve never had a Napa Valley anything, but we’ll work on bringing some Napa Thunder in the near future. See, I didn’t have an exact answer, but I also didn’t lurk today.

  • Michael

    My first episode after seeing Mad Money book plug…great stuff…always been a Silver Oak or Caymus fan but sounds like I need to find some ’04 Rocca!

  • Michael

    My first episode after seeing Mad Money book plug…great stuff…always been a Silver Oak or Caymus fan but sounds like I need to find some ’04 Rocca!

  • Saftig

    Wow, you are hitting all the pistons lately, television personality, successful author, what’s next, Vegas?!
    Shows have been very entertaining of late. Great energy too.

  • I am getting married in a couple of weeks and my new last name will be Yount, I am seriously going to have to go to Yountville and see if I can get a discount 😉 But seriously, we plan to take a trip out there soon to explore some Napa wines!

  • Saftig

    Wow, you are hitting all the pistons lately, television personality, successful author, what’s next, Vegas?!
    Shows have been very entertaining of late. Great energy too.

  • I am getting married in a couple of weeks and my new last name will be Yount, I am seriously going to have to go to Yountville and see if I can get a discount 😉 But seriously, we plan to take a trip out there soon to explore some Napa wines!

  • Harry

    I can’t actually remember the last great Cali Cab I’ve had, since I tend to splurge on Burgundy for when i’m rolling big, so you inspired me to call up my wine buddies and have a tasting party next week. Thanks for pushing me to keep trying new things and inspiring the wine group.

  • Harry

    I can’t actually remember the last great Cali Cab I’ve had, since I tend to splurge on Burgundy for when i’m rolling big, so you inspired me to call up my wine buddies and have a tasting party next week. Thanks for pushing me to keep trying new things and inspiring the wine group.

  • Lindsay

    Congratulations on the book, Gary! Great appearance on Conan, too â?? you take all of his (obnoxious!?) comments in stride. Very entertaining.

    QOTD: Napa Valley Cab? Um. Iâ??d have to look it up â?? I know my favorite cab is Chateau Margene in tiny Creston, California, outside of Paso Robles.

    But I know I like Truchard Cab (we get a great discount on it at work) and St. Supery.

    PS We did a blind tasting last week with our wine group here in Madison and I only got TWO wines correct in a guessing game with seven varietals. Yikes! I have some heavy palate-lifting to do!

  • Ron

    Congratulations on book!!! Was great seeing you and your family in NY today. Already bought 2 copies from Amazon so hope to get them signed some other time….

    QOTD: CA Cabs are not my go-to wines being so overpriced…. But from what I tried in some tastings – Caymus 2004 was by far the best. A more afordable one (~$30) I tried recently was from “Hall” – very impressive effort.

    p.s. – Good job on Conan. Too bad he did not let you speak about the food pairing…

  • Lindsay

    Congratulations on the book, Gary! Great appearance on Conan, too â?? you take all of his (obnoxious!?) comments in stride. Very entertaining.

    QOTD: Napa Valley Cab? Um. Iâ??d have to look it up â?? I know my favorite cab is Chateau Margene in tiny Creston, California, outside of Paso Robles.

    But I know I like Truchard Cab (we get a great discount on it at work) and St. Supery.

    PS We did a blind tasting last week with our wine group here in Madison and I only got TWO wines correct in a guessing game with seven varietals. Yikes! I have some heavy palate-lifting to do!

  • Ron

    Congratulations on book!!! Was great seeing you and your family in NY today. Already bought 2 copies from Amazon so hope to get them signed some other time….

    QOTD: CA Cabs are not my go-to wines being so overpriced…. But from what I tried in some tastings – Caymus 2004 was by far the best. A more afordable one (~$30) I tried recently was from “Hall” – very impressive effort.

    p.s. – Good job on Conan. Too bad he did not let you speak about the food pairing…

  • Malphas

    Congrats on the book. I wish you success in your present and future literary endeavors.

  • Malphas

    Congrats on the book. I wish you success in your present and future literary endeavors.

  • Not A Lurker N E More

    Recently discovered a modestly priced Cab which I really enjoy. 2004 Mockingbird Hill – try it – you might like it !

  • Not A Lurker N E More

    Recently discovered a modestly priced Cab which I really enjoy. 2004 Mockingbird Hill – try it – you might like it !

  • johnmaki

    Ehlers Estate 1886,
    Darioush,
    Cosentino MCoz
    have been a few of my favorites!

  • johnmaki

    Ehlers Estate 1886,
    Darioush,
    Cosentino MCoz
    have been a few of my favorites!

  • austin

    QOTD-

    I love Napa Cab, thanks for this show! I rarely spend more than 60 on a bottle, when it is only one comes to mind. Van Der Heyden – 1997 Late Harvest Cab. This is so good, describing it wouldn’t do it justice. I would gladly share a bottle with you on the book tour.

  • farmer jim

    congrats on the book…. loved the show today…. drinking a 2002 whitman cellars cab…. awesome wine. farmer jim

  • austin

    QOTD-

    I love Napa Cab, thanks for this show! I rarely spend more than 60 on a bottle, when it is only one comes to mind. Van Der Heyden – 1997 Late Harvest Cab. This is so good, describing it wouldn’t do it justice. I would gladly share a bottle with you on the book tour.

  • farmer jim

    congrats on the book…. loved the show today…. drinking a 2002 whitman cellars cab…. awesome wine. farmer jim

  • Robert Howells

    2001 Napa Valley Beaulieu Vineyards

  • Robert Howells

    2001 Napa Valley Beaulieu Vineyards

  • Wes

    Gary-
    I just heard you on Jim Cramer so I’m a Virgin…Love your show (This is the only one I have seen) & can’t wait to see more…I don’t know if you do this, but I would love to have a party with the blind taste thing concurrent with your show (preferrably $10 wines) and be able to have all my guests taste along with you!!!!!

    Wes
    Lebanon, CT

  • Wes

    Gary-
    I just heard you on Jim Cramer so I’m a Virgin…Love your show (This is the only one I have seen) & can’t wait to see more…I don’t know if you do this, but I would love to have a party with the blind taste thing concurrent with your show (preferrably $10 wines) and be able to have all my guests taste along with you!!!!!

    Wes
    Lebanon, CT

  • Danny C

    Congrats buddy…good to see you in NYC!

  • Danny C

    Congrats buddy…good to see you in NYC!

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