EP 639 2 Rueda’s and a Montepulciano

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 2 white wines from Spain and talks about a wine that crushed him over the weekend.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 J&f Lurton Rueda WhiteRueda
2007 El Perro Verde RuedaRueda
2004 Barone Cornacchia Montepulciano D’abruzzo Le CosteMontepulciano d’Abruzzo
  • Gary Vaynerchuk Club C – March 2009
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    Luca Bercelli

    91/100

    line of the day – ‘this wine is very one-dimensional, and that dimension is water…and danger’

    I find myself enjoying Gary’s asides, winks, frowns and general facial expressions almost more than the content these days. He was asking a lot of the Mottster to identify differences between the same wines opened at different times, and Mott duly appeared all at sea…poor Mott. Also a funny slapstick ending. Classic

    Tags: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, red, review, Rueda, Spanish, Video, white, wine, wines

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    • Hey Gary, love the show today.
      Right now, I’m into the local music scene here in St. Louis, MO.

    • Hey Gary, love the show today.
      Right now, I’m into the local music scene here in St. Louis, MO.

    • Dominick Mack

      Love the MdA!! Such an underrated grape varietal.

      Right now – I’m digging the incredible weather we’ve seen in Jersey over the past week! Other than that…I’m really loving the show “How I Met Your Mother”!

    • Robert Howells

      I will leave a comment now and also after I watch the episode. This must be the earliest an episode has been posted.

    • Dominick Mack

      Love the MdA!! Such an underrated grape varietal.

      Right now – I’m digging the incredible weather we’ve seen in Jersey over the past week! Other than that…I’m really loving the show “How I Met Your Mother”!

    • Robert Howells

      I will leave a comment now and also after I watch the episode. This must be the earliest an episode has been posted.

    • Tim

      top 10

      nice ending pouring the wine, lol.

      ummmm…im really enjoying watching Lost?! also spending way too much money at wine library over the last couple weeks!

    • Tim

      top 10

      nice ending pouring the wine, lol.

      ummmm…im really enjoying watching Lost?! also spending way too much money at wine library over the last couple weeks!

    • Yeah this video is up early… catching everyone a little offguard… We’re ready for it though!

    • Yeah this video is up early… catching everyone a little offguard… We’re ready for it though!

    • SS Chris

      what is going on?

    • Doc P

      Gary
      great show today
      I like seeing more whites featured; as I really can’t 2 of my 3 daughters into reds. The middle daughter however, loved the 05 Plain Point and the Vallee de Valour.
      And lets see more of Mott. Are you afraid that he might steal some of your thunder? 🙂

      QOTD: My scene
      1. Visiting my kids (2 in Pittsburgh, PA 1 with the granddaughter in Worcester MA which is when I get to WL)
      2. Wine.
      3. I am a board wargaming nerd. Twilight Struggle is the one right now
      4. The Office and Friday Night Lights
      5. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Flyers

    • SS Chris

      what is going on?

    • Doc P

      Gary
      great show today
      I like seeing more whites featured; as I really can’t 2 of my 3 daughters into reds. The middle daughter however, loved the 05 Plain Point and the Vallee de Valour.
      And lets see more of Mott. Are you afraid that he might steal some of your thunder? 🙂

      QOTD: My scene
      1. Visiting my kids (2 in Pittsburgh, PA 1 with the granddaughter in Worcester MA which is when I get to WL)
      2. Wine.
      3. I am a board wargaming nerd. Twilight Struggle is the one right now
      4. The Office and Friday Night Lights
      5. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Flyers

    • SS Chris

      why is KAHUNA such a jerk?

    • SS Chris

      why is KAHUNA such a jerk?

    • SS Chris

      I love this “NEW” idea of reading comments!!!

    • SS Chris

      I love this “NEW” idea of reading comments!!!

    • SS Chris

      How great is the Gary BOBBLEHEAD?? Where’d you get that?????

    • SS Chris

      How great is the Gary BOBBLEHEAD?? Where’d you get that?????

    • Holladown

      QOTD: Mainly, just trying to enjoy our little 4 month old. Thats the top priority. Afterwards, surviving a round of cuts here at the office. From 8 folks to 5. High end residential is definitely slowing down. Using off time to pursue some serious interests. And having some grand new found fun with wine thanks to the show. Cheers!

    • Holladown

      QOTD: Mainly, just trying to enjoy our little 4 month old. Thats the top priority. Afterwards, surviving a round of cuts here at the office. From 8 folks to 5. High end residential is definitely slowing down. Using off time to pursue some serious interests. And having some grand new found fun with wine thanks to the show. Cheers!

    • Kevin K

      Qotd: Ugh, I just moved to Blacksburg, Va. There is nothing to do here, but there is an awesome wine shop. It’s called the Vintage Cellar. Gary, if you ever find yourself in Blacksburg, check it out.

    • Doc P

      Gary,
      One thing I forgot to ask.
      You are always mentioning how you love this food and that food. Today it was sausage. Is there a food you don’t like?
      I don’t like Brussells Sprouts (I know that you do).

    • Kevin K

      Qotd: Ugh, I just moved to Blacksburg, Va. There is nothing to do here, but there is an awesome wine shop. It’s called the Vintage Cellar. Gary, if you ever find yourself in Blacksburg, check it out.

    • Doc P

      Gary,
      One thing I forgot to ask.
      You are always mentioning how you love this food and that food. Today it was sausage. Is there a food you don’t like?
      I don’t like Brussells Sprouts (I know that you do).

    • Pittsburgh Alex

      On the 2007 J&f Lurton Rueda, But Gary I love the taste of Danger. I love the fact that you are reading some of the comments on the show, its really motivating me to leave a comment everyday. QOTD: I have been running and doing Triathlons. Just did my first Marathon in January. Don’t need to do that for a while. And of course the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. (What’s your Beef with the Steelers? Is it just the PA thing?)

    • Pittsburgh Alex

      On the 2007 J&f Lurton Rueda, But Gary I love the taste of Danger. I love the fact that you are reading some of the comments on the show, its really motivating me to leave a comment everyday. QOTD: I have been running and doing Triathlons. Just did my first Marathon in January. Don’t need to do that for a while. And of course the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. (What’s your Beef with the Steelers? Is it just the PA thing?)

    • RJurman

      Great show today.

      QOTD: Days over for me and I am enjoying a glass of Insignia!

    • RJurman

      Great show today.

      QOTD: Days over for me and I am enjoying a glass of Insignia!

    • KCity

      GV… What happened to the Facebook page suggesting the wines for today’s show? Are you still going to pick a theme based on those comments you asked for? Hope so as I saw some great ideas in there.

    • KCity

      GV… What happened to the Facebook page suggesting the wines for today’s show? Are you still going to pick a theme based on those comments you asked for? Hope so as I saw some great ideas in there.

    • SS Chris

      HOLY CRAP!!!! Did you pronounce “INDIGENOUS” correctly??

      I’m very proud of you!!!!

      Now, be honest…who corrected you??

    • Awesome episode. Really hit my sweet spot. I just had a Montepulciano D’Abruzzo that I feel in love with the other day at the NY wine expo. Such Clear fruit. And I’ve been drinking a lot of Rueda at our weekly paella cookout at home.

      QOTD: Vegetable Gardening. Springs coming and I just order about 20 cubic yards of dirt for raised beds in my back yard. Going to see If I can’t completely go supermarket free. Well at least for produce.

    • SS Chris

      You better read and answer that last one… 🙂

    • SS Chris

      HOLY CRAP!!!! Did you pronounce “INDIGENOUS” correctly??

      I’m very proud of you!!!!

      Now, be honest…who corrected you??

    • Awesome episode. Really hit my sweet spot. I just had a Montepulciano D’Abruzzo that I feel in love with the other day at the NY wine expo. Such Clear fruit. And I’ve been drinking a lot of Rueda at our weekly paella cookout at home.

      QOTD: Vegetable Gardening. Springs coming and I just order about 20 cubic yards of dirt for raised beds in my back yard. Going to see If I can’t completely go supermarket free. Well at least for produce.

    • SS Chris

      You better read and answer that last one… 🙂

    • Chris V

      Classic ending Gary, Well played!

      I am completely with you on this episode and wanted to thank you for introducing me to Alberino. My parents are Die Hard, I mean DIE HARD pinot grigio fans and I finally turned them onto a “better” very under rated white wine thanks to your help. The Rueda sounds very interesting.

      What am I into?

      Surfing and Wine; everyone needs something to keep them young- surfing, and something to inspire them- wine.

      Just finished my wine cellar and posted some pictures on Flickr. If you have the time, let me know what you think. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35827195@N05/

    • Chris V

      Classic ending Gary, Well played!

      I am completely with you on this episode and wanted to thank you for introducing me to Alberino. My parents are Die Hard, I mean DIE HARD pinot grigio fans and I finally turned them onto a “better” very under rated white wine thanks to your help. The Rueda sounds very interesting.

      What am I into?

      Surfing and Wine; everyone needs something to keep them young- surfing, and something to inspire them- wine.

      Just finished my wine cellar and posted some pictures on Flickr. If you have the time, let me know what you think. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35827195@N05/

    • Pete

      QOTD – Right now, I’m pretty much all over the place. First off, my fiance and I are planning are wedding for Spring next year(I’ll be heading to WL to supply all the wine). Next, I’m working many hours a day on an internet start-up which is taking up a solid chunk of my time. Finally, I’m trying to reserve some time every week for hanging out with friends and family while enjoying good food, good wine and good times.

    • Pete

      QOTD – Right now, I’m pretty much all over the place. First off, my fiance and I are planning are wedding for Spring next year(I’ll be heading to WL to supply all the wine). Next, I’m working many hours a day on an internet start-up which is taking up a solid chunk of my time. Finally, I’m trying to reserve some time every week for hanging out with friends and family while enjoying good food, good wine and good times.

    • Thanks for another great show. I loved the El Perro label. I’m a visual person, so I would definitely remember that one (great design), plus it sound like a pretty tasty wine. I like the citrusy whites.

      QOTD: My scene is trying to get on the radar these days. I just created http://winelabelreview.blogspot.com, where I report on wine label news and design. Come check it out and leave a comment.

    • Thanks for another great show. I loved the El Perro label. I’m a visual person, so I would definitely remember that one (great design), plus it sound like a pretty tasty wine. I like the citrusy whites.

      QOTD: My scene is trying to get on the radar these days. I just created http://winelabelreview.blogspot.com, where I report on wine label news and design. Come check it out and leave a comment.

    • chris

      all about twitter right now!

    • chris

      all about twitter right now!

    • Long time verdejo lover and I can whole-heartedly concur that the Lurton is total schwill…
      Nice tweak to the format by reading a few comments. You are always re-inventing and we love it.

      QOTD: My wine scene right now is I have to say about finding those values. I am not focusing on regions right now, but but really paying attention to that QPR. That being said I do gravitate towards Spain, Washington, and France. My local shop http://www.phoenixwine.com is the best at finding those value plays from Europe and S.America. I think I am on the cusp of an Italian wine period though…so I guess that’s my answer I am most into discovering italian wines right now.

    • Long time verdejo lover and I can whole-heartedly concur that the Lurton is total schwill…
      Nice tweak to the format by reading a few comments. You are always re-inventing and we love it.

      QOTD: My wine scene right now is I have to say about finding those values. I am not focusing on regions right now, but but really paying attention to that QPR. That being said I do gravitate towards Spain, Washington, and France. My local shop http://www.phoenixwine.com is the best at finding those value plays from Europe and S.America. I think I am on the cusp of an Italian wine period though…so I guess that’s my answer I am most into discovering italian wines right now.

    • Wine #1 Water + Danger! Score: 67! Lowest wine score I’ve ever seen on the show? I think so!

      I wonder if the people MAKING these wines are watching the show and really paying attention?

      QOTD: I’m into teaching music to kids, helping them open up their musical palette as it were, and helping them to explore their own love for music.

    • Wine #1 Water + Danger! Score: 67! Lowest wine score I’ve ever seen on the show? I think so!

      I wonder if the people MAKING these wines are watching the show and really paying attention?

      QOTD: I’m into teaching music to kids, helping them open up their musical palette as it were, and helping them to explore their own love for music.

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