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EP 549 A Very Cool Winemaker Visits the Thunder Show

Charles Smith of K Vintners shares his wine philosophy and tastes 4 of his Washington state wines with Gary Vaynerchuk.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Kung Fu Girl Riesling
2007 Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 K-vintners OvideColumbia Valley Red Meritage
2006 K-vintners Morrison Lane SyrahWashington Syrah

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Luca Bercelli

92/100

line of the day – ‘It’s like that gorgeous 47 year old woman who’s a class act, but if you go wrong on her she’ll rip your face off.’

Great feelgood episode with an interesting and knowledgable guest and Gary keeping it real with his scores

Tags: cabernet, red, review, Riesling, Syrah, Video, washington state, white, wine, wines

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  • manonthemoon

    This show is going to rock.

  • manonthemoon

    This show is going to rock.

  • Hinrgman

    Gary,

    One great show after another,

    just keep on rockin!!

  • Hinrgman

    Gary,

    One great show after another,

    just keep on rockin!!

  • 93+ at $55 wow… must be good! QOTD: I’m gonna answer your question with another question, when are YOU coming to Santa Barbara! BOOYA!

  • 93+ at $55 wow… must be good! QOTD: I’m gonna answer your question with another question, when are YOU coming to Santa Barbara! BOOYA!

  • Scott EJ

    Now this is a guest. Love the K Vitner wines. Although, the packaging is certainly creative and eye-catching, I’d prefer it if they didn’t put so much focus on that resulting on a more affordable product. The $50 tag just seems to much for the overall product.

    Good show.

  • Rock on Gary! You sure know how to party!

    Hope you can stop by and say hi some time this week.

    http://www.ustream.tv/channel/titus_tv

    Today we are giving another go at Ustream and TalkShoe integration. Cheers!

  • Scott EJ

    Now this is a guest. Love the K Vitner wines. Although, the packaging is certainly creative and eye-catching, I’d prefer it if they didn’t put so much focus on that resulting on a more affordable product. The $50 tag just seems to much for the overall product.

    Good show.

  • Rock on Gary! You sure know how to party!

    Hope you can stop by and say hi some time this week.

    http://www.ustream.tv/channel/titus_tv

    Today we are giving another go at Ustream and TalkShoe integration. Cheers!

  • Seann

    K Vinters is awesome – their wine “the Creator” rocks!

  • Seann

    K Vinters is awesome – their wine “the Creator” rocks!

  • David Dickinson

    Sounds like a great show. Now to watch.

  • David Dickinson

    Sounds like a great show. Now to watch.

  • John Farrin

    5

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    Keep on rocking

  • BiggRigg

    HOLY HAIRCUT!!!!!!!!

  • Seems like comments are having trouble uploading.

    Keep on rocking

  • BiggRigg

    HOLY HAIRCUT!!!!!!!!

  • Top 10…Woo Hoo!!!

    Oh boy is Gary in trouble with this guest.

  • Top 10…Woo Hoo!!!

    Oh boy is Gary in trouble with this guest.

  • Sonnenuhr

    Great guest – love the spirit of independence and terroir. People like Charles are what keep me believing in American wine. Finally somebody who believes in his products and isn’t just changing a Parker rating. Cheers!

  • Sonnenuhr

    Great guest – love the spirit of independence and terroir. People like Charles are what keep me believing in American wine. Finally somebody who believes in his products and isn’t just changing a Parker rating. Cheers!

  • wmole

    That was great. Think I’ll pop a bottle and crank some Van Halen. Bottoms up!

  • wmole

    That was great. Think I’ll pop a bottle and crank some Van Halen. Bottoms up!

  • Dr T from N. Carolina

    I really think this is the most interesting winemaker/wine combo you’ve had so far! Great show

  • Dr T from N. Carolina

    I really think this is the most interesting winemaker/wine combo you’ve had so far! Great show

  • K Vintners wines make up a good portion of my cellar and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Charles and his crew always do a stellar job at Holiday Barrel Tasting and Spring Release. The winter after I turned 21 my friends took me tasting and the first place we went was K. Since that initial interaction with Charles I’ve been a fan. The K wines tend to be on the spendy side but in my opinion are well worth the price. The CSW offerings are fabulous for everyday drinking and make for good conversation with their fun labels. I suppose I owe a thank you to Charles and his wine for getting me supremely interested in the industry. Now if I could only get my hands on a bottle of The Hustler….

  • James H.

    I can’t wait to try the Kung Fu Girl Riesling! I plan on having it with sushi this weekend.

    QOTD: I fit into the camera because of the magic of the interweb!

  • K Vintners wines make up a good portion of my cellar and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Charles and his crew always do a stellar job at Holiday Barrel Tasting and Spring Release. The winter after I turned 21 my friends took me tasting and the first place we went was K. Since that initial interaction with Charles I’ve been a fan. The K wines tend to be on the spendy side but in my opinion are well worth the price. The CSW offerings are fabulous for everyday drinking and make for good conversation with their fun labels. I suppose I owe a thank you to Charles and his wine for getting me supremely interested in the industry. Now if I could only get my hands on a bottle of The Hustler….

  • James H.

    I can’t wait to try the Kung Fu Girl Riesling! I plan on having it with sushi this weekend.

    QOTD: I fit into the camera because of the magic of the interweb!

  • manonthemoon

    Definately a top 5 show, GV, even if I thought you might get cut after the 2nd wine analysis. You need to do more of these winemakers tastings, they seem to bring out the best episodes.

    QOTD: I will be there next Saturday morning!!!!

  • manonthemoon

    Definately a top 5 show, GV, even if I thought you might get cut after the 2nd wine analysis. You need to do more of these winemakers tastings, they seem to bring out the best episodes.

    QOTD: I will be there next Saturday morning!!!!

  • Andy and Edie Hanson

    Excellent show by a guy only a few states away from us here in Montana. We see alot of K wines around here and now I think we’ll have to go buy some after seeing how much heart and soul Charles puts into these wines. The big leather boot coming off this imposing gentleman with a switchblade revealing a perfectly manicured foot was one of the all time classic moments of Wine Library TV. Awesome job to both of you!

  • Andy and Edie Hanson

    Excellent show by a guy only a few states away from us here in Montana. We see alot of K wines around here and now I think we’ll have to go buy some after seeing how much heart and soul Charles puts into these wines. The big leather boot coming off this imposing gentleman with a switchblade revealing a perfectly manicured foot was one of the all time classic moments of Wine Library TV. Awesome job to both of you!

  • Mark

    Wow Gary. I’ve watched over 250 episodes of WLTV and seen just about every guest episode out there. And this GUY, this man you had on today, is my FAVORITE guest you’ve ever had. Such a cool dude, I want to plan a trip to Walla Walla just to visit him.
    So, maybe I’ll be able to come in November or early December, to answer his QOTD.

  • Mark

    Wow Gary. I’ve watched over 250 episodes of WLTV and seen just about every guest episode out there. And this GUY, this man you had on today, is my FAVORITE guest you’ve ever had. Such a cool dude, I want to plan a trip to Walla Walla just to visit him.
    So, maybe I’ll be able to come in November or early December, to answer his QOTD.

  • Great show Gary…best guest ever–loved his passion and sincerity.

  • Great show Gary…best guest ever–loved his passion and sincerity.

  • SurfCityJay

    Rockin show…

    QOTD: I get up to Seattle for my work now and again… would love to look Charles up…

  • SurfCityJay

    Rockin show…

    QOTD: I get up to Seattle for my work now and again… would love to look Charles up…

  • Gary this episode is EPIC!!! I love it. Charles seems like a really cool guy and he is making some good wines it sounds like. I am going to have to seek them out for sure….hopefully i can get them here in nor cal.

    QOTD:
    -Anything can fit onto the interwebs LOL 🙂

  • Gary this episode is EPIC!!! I love it. Charles seems like a really cool guy and he is making some good wines it sounds like. I am going to have to seek them out for sure….hopefully i can get them here in nor cal.

    QOTD:
    -Anything can fit onto the interwebs LOL 🙂

  • Derek F.

    NIIIIIICCCCCEEEEE Show guys, this guy knows how to drink wine, Gary needs to step him game up and drink wine like a big boy….HAHA just kidding!!!

    Top 10

  • Great show Gary. At first I thought is Sammy Hagar making wine??? This guy was great…I appreciate his passion and sincerity.

  • Derek F.

    NIIIIIICCCCCEEEEE Show guys, this guy knows how to drink wine, Gary needs to step him game up and drink wine like a big boy….HAHA just kidding!!!

    Top 10

  • Great show Gary. At first I thought is Sammy Hagar making wine??? This guy was great…I appreciate his passion and sincerity.

  • Ed Salonia

    I CANT DRIVE 55!

  • Ed Salonia

    I CANT DRIVE 55!

  • Scott EJ

    G…you’re gonna make alot of people happy with this show; me included. I’ve been stalking the K wines for a while and am now ready to pull the trigger. Thanks to both you and Charles for calling these wines to our attention.

    QOTD: I was in Walla Walla in April for Taste of WW and proposed to my now Fiance there. Unfortunately, I think your place wasn’t open due to a wine makers event going nearby that weekend. I will be back.

    Again, thanks to you both for the education.

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