EP 489 Clos La “Gets Their” Chance Wines On The Thunder Show

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and from 1 winery and gives his thoughts

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Estate Viognier
2005 Estate Grenache
2004 Special Select Series Meritage

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qotd: constantly questioning everything

Tags: Grenache, meritage, red, review, Video, Viognier, wine, wines

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  • Rowland

    QOTD: my most unique feature is … my family. nobody but me has had this unique mix of influences, experiences, and personalities.

  • GP

    Gary… BOSTON RULES!
    Just started watching this amazing show, and I am trying to pick up on the episodes I’ve missed so far.
    HOW DO I GET A WRIST BAND???

    Also, tip for a future show: South American wines. I know there are great wines in Chile and Argentina, but you have to try some of the Brazilian wines out there. Just a suggestion…

    QOTD: My eyes change color according to the light. Blue-green-gray. My forehead won’t stop growing.

  • GP

    Gary… BOSTON RULES!
    Just started watching this amazing show, and I am trying to pick up on the episodes I’ve missed so far.
    HOW DO I GET A WRIST BAND???

    Also, tip for a future show: South American wines. I know there are great wines in Chile and Argentina, but you have to try some of the Brazilian wines out there. Just a suggestion…

    QOTD: My eyes change color according to the light. Blue-green-gray. My forehead won’t stop growing.

  • GrapeStuff

    BIG fan of santa cruz mountain wines! Great ep.

    QOTD: wine-nerd and analyst who surfs 😛

  • GrapeStuff

    BIG fan of santa cruz mountain wines! Great ep.

    QOTD: wine-nerd and analyst who surfs 😛

  • Neil

    QOTD: Cleft chin.

  • Neil

    QOTD: Cleft chin.

  • Funny that you mention dandelion. I have a dandelion wine fermenting right now, sadly I won’t get to try it for at least another year.

    QOTD: one of those rare American Formula One fans, Wine for the qualifiers and big barley wine or double IPA for the race.

  • Funny that you mention dandelion. I have a dandelion wine fermenting right now, sadly I won’t get to try it for at least another year.

    QOTD: one of those rare American Formula One fans, Wine for the qualifiers and big barley wine or double IPA for the race.

  • Sonnenuhr

    I’m getting really bored with many CA wines. Overoaked fruit-bombs with absurd alcohol levels. All thanks to Robert Parker, who has done more damage to wine than phylloxera.

    PS Having a Bordeaux wine tasting and Robert Parker book burning this weekend!

  • Sonnenuhr

    I’m getting really bored with many CA wines. Overoaked fruit-bombs with absurd alcohol levels. All thanks to Robert Parker, who has done more damage to wine than phylloxera.

    PS Having a Bordeaux wine tasting and Robert Parker book burning this weekend!

  • purplejuicebruce

    Yea Santa Cruz Mtns I used to live in San Jose and drive the Mountain to Santa Cruz almost every weekend. I have only tried one wine from there Savannah Chanelle Monmartre Alc. 16.9% couldn’t tell it was wonderful.
    Qotd My proclivity to Petite Sirah!

  • purplejuicebruce

    Yea Santa Cruz Mtns I used to live in San Jose and drive the Mountain to Santa Cruz almost every weekend. I have only tried one wine from there Savannah Chanelle Monmartre Alc. 16.9% couldn’t tell it was wonderful.
    Qotd My proclivity to Petite Sirah!

  • Like you, I’m not a fan of these over the top wines. I will be in Santa Cruz next months so I will give them a visit. The question you asked is what other people should say about you not what you say about yourself.

  • Like you, I’m not a fan of these over the top wines. I will be in Santa Cruz next months so I will give them a visit. The question you asked is what other people should say about you not what you say about yourself.

  • Who’s Gabe Conte? And why haven’t you worn your “Support Your Local Winemaker” shirt?? That’s a dope shirt – and we gave it to you in person!!!

  • Who’s Gabe Conte? And why haven’t you worn your “Support Your Local Winemaker” shirt?? That’s a dope shirt – and we gave it to you in person!!!

  • Oklahoma Michael

    QOTD- My unhealthy obbsession with watching Formula One racing. Im not even european or from south america WTF? maybe it is because nascar sucks so bad.

  • Oklahoma Michael

    QOTD- My unhealthy obbsession with watching Formula One racing. Im not even european or from south america WTF? maybe it is because nascar sucks so bad.

  • Orion S.

    QotD: I would say my most noticeable unique characteristic is the fact that I’m tall. Most unique, though, is probably my singular inability to determine my own truly unique characteristics.

  • Orion S.

    QotD: I would say my most noticeable unique characteristic is the fact that I’m tall. Most unique, though, is probably my singular inability to determine my own truly unique characteristics.

  • Zk

    QOTD: I’m a mut, very blonde hair a red beard and brown/black eyebrows.

    Great show!

  • Zk

    QOTD: I’m a mut, very blonde hair a red beard and brown/black eyebrows.

    Great show!

  • BobbyTiger

    QOTD- Too numerous to identify only one.

  • BobbyTiger

    QOTD- Too numerous to identify only one.

  • QOTD – I’m a dork! A total goofball, no one expects it, and I laugh at myself a lot. I have the hiccups right now.

  • QOTD – I’m a dork! A total goofball, no one expects it, and I laugh at myself a lot. I have the hiccups right now.

  • manonthemoon

    Great show today, way to call it like you see it, even if those wines would probably be right up my alley.

    QOTD: Tenacity, at least when it comes to something or someone I care about I tend to be a little bit aggressive.

  • manonthemoon

    Great show today, way to call it like you see it, even if those wines would probably be right up my alley.

    QOTD: Tenacity, at least when it comes to something or someone I care about I tend to be a little bit aggressive.

  • Kevin K

    QOTD: People say my humor and eyes. I say my wicked watch collection.

  • Kevin K

    QOTD: People say my humor and eyes. I say my wicked watch collection.

  • neutron212

    making jokes that are too soon kinda like on family guy where brian says that joke was lamer then FDR legs.. what to soon that me thats my style

  • neutron212

    making jokes that are too soon kinda like on family guy where brian says that joke was lamer then FDR legs.. what to soon that me thats my style

  • Edwin Nunez

    EpiOsode [sic] #489? Somebody should check the spelling… 🙂

    Main characteristic? Well, great respect for reason over emotion, except in wines, of course…

  • Edwin Nunez

    EpiOsode [sic] #489? Somebody should check the spelling… 🙂

    Main characteristic? Well, great respect for reason over emotion, except in wines, of course…

  • KVolk

    QOTD: physically the big cue ball head look….personality wise a very amiable personality unless you piss me off….

  • KVolk

    QOTD: physically the big cue ball head look….personality wise a very amiable personality unless you piss me off….

  • Salvatore

    Observing people speak with body language; not words. 80% of communications is non-verbal. Body language is a wonderful example of Shakspear’s cliche; “The World is but a stage !”

    We are all Actors….some not as good as others.

  • Salvatore

    Observing people speak with body language; not words. 80% of communications is non-verbal. Body language is a wonderful example of Shakspear’s cliche; “The World is but a stage !”

    We are all Actors….some not as good as others.

  • Robin C

    I’m glad you gave Clos La Chance a chance.

    QOTD: Others seem to feel that my most unique characteristic is that I have a lot of curly/wavy brown hair. I think my most unique characteristic is my piercing intuitive perspicacious nature. Must be the DNA.

  • Robin C

    I’m glad you gave Clos La Chance a chance.

    QOTD: Others seem to feel that my most unique characteristic is that I have a lot of curly/wavy brown hair. I think my most unique characteristic is my piercing intuitive perspicacious nature. Must be the DNA.

  • Ozzybeef

    Hey Gary, thanks for the show today.

    Next episode should be Mott’s Choice: A Sample Of Favorite’s.

    QOTD: An uncanny knack for making people feel better about themselves.

  • Adam J

    Gotta give Mott props, that was nice camera action. I liked the kinda chill episode today after yesterdays Thunderama- nice changeup. Thanks for the show!
    Qotd: My over the top, complete, and utter devotion to reggae music. I dont like the reggae music…I LOVE the reggae music!!

  • Ozzybeef

    Hey Gary, thanks for the show today.

    Next episode should be Mott’s Choice: A Sample Of Favorite’s.

    QOTD: An uncanny knack for making people feel better about themselves.

  • Adam J

    Gotta give Mott props, that was nice camera action. I liked the kinda chill episode today after yesterdays Thunderama- nice changeup. Thanks for the show!
    Qotd: My over the top, complete, and utter devotion to reggae music. I dont like the reggae music…I LOVE the reggae music!!

  • Dan Manu

    QOTD:I don’t know… i’m easy to get along with???

  • Dan Manu

    QOTD:I don’t know… i’m easy to get along with???

  • I would say that one of my most unique attributes is that I am a controlled storm of emotion and poise. I have been told that the clarity, calm, and ease of speech that I share my concerns or frustrations can be frustrating. I use passionate vocabulary and thoughtful meaning…but a calm, soothing voice.

  • I would say that one of my most unique attributes is that I am a controlled storm of emotion and poise. I have been told that the clarity, calm, and ease of speech that I share my concerns or frustrations can be frustrating. I use passionate vocabulary and thoughtful meaning…but a calm, soothing voice.

  • pawncop

    Enjoyed the episode and the education.

    My most unique feature, I guess my bald little head. And my scathing wit.

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