EP 649 Tasting College Kid Wines with Jake and Amir from College Humor

Gary Vaynerchuk visits the College Humor office to teach Jake and Amir about wine.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Chat.st Michelle Indian Wells RieslingColumbia Valley Riesling
2006 Bodegas Norton Reserve MalbecArgentine Malbec
2006 Chateau Pesquie Les TerrassesVentoux/Luberon/Nimes

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Luca Bercelli

78/100

line of the day – ‘i think I just puked a little’

You can count the episodes of WLTV that I don’t like on one hand and I’m afraid this one goes on the list. The two guests added nadda to the wine chat, threw GV off his stride, and most importantly weren’t anywhere near a funny as they thought they were. Shame as the first college humour episode was a winner.

Tags: Argentina, malbec, red, review, Video, washington state, white, wine, wines

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  • Jamie

    awesome jake and amir rule! of course hardly anybody hear finds in funny, there all snobby fancy pants people, i mean really, who watches a wine webshow? no offense to the makers…

  • Brian

    Personally, I loved the show. I’m a big fan of Jake and Amir’s as well as Gary’s. If you didn’t understand the show or found it to be exceptionally unfunny, I’d invite you to check out jakeandamir.com to learn more of the back story. I didn’t really like it at first, either, but now I’m hooked on their unique “The Office” style humor.

  • Jamie

    awesome jake and amir rule! of course hardly anybody hear finds in funny, there all snobby fancy pants people, i mean really, who watches a wine webshow? no offense to the makers…

  • Brian

    Personally, I loved the show. I’m a big fan of Jake and Amir’s as well as Gary’s. If you didn’t understand the show or found it to be exceptionally unfunny, I’d invite you to check out jakeandamir.com to learn more of the back story. I didn’t really like it at first, either, but now I’m hooked on their unique “The Office” style humor.

  • Perhaps it is clear to me now why these two kids EDIT and GV does not.

  • Perhaps it is clear to me now why these two kids EDIT and GV does not.

  • pawncop

    It is just possible this is a low point in your process. Everyone has to have one.

    Did not enjoy these two gentlemen, and they detracted from the knowledge of the wine.

    QOTD – Who cares?

  • pawncop

    It is just possible this is a low point in your process. Everyone has to have one.

    Did not enjoy these two gentlemen, and they detracted from the knowledge of the wine.

    QOTD – Who cares?

  • Yvettew

    The first college humor episode was great, but this one was not too hot. Though I still love what you do!

    QOTD: $30, and no.

  • Justas

    It was painful to watch how Gary did his best to keep this show fun, too bad these guys were a joke. They should’ve at least tried to show some effort instead of making completely crappy jokes (i’d give them a go if they were as funny as last video with CH). It even look like Gary was disheartened by disinterest and lack of input guests provided. You did more than we could’ve asked with that company Gary, better luck in next episode!

  • Yvettew

    The first college humor episode was great, but this one was not too hot. Though I still love what you do!

    QOTD: $30, and no.

  • Justas

    It was painful to watch how Gary did his best to keep this show fun, too bad these guys were a joke. They should’ve at least tried to show some effort instead of making completely crappy jokes (i’d give them a go if they were as funny as last video with CH). It even look like Gary was disheartened by disinterest and lack of input guests provided. You did more than we could’ve asked with that company Gary, better luck in next episode!

  • Zach

    For everyone disappointed with Jake and Amir I can understand as this was not their best performance. Their website contains a multitude of hilarious original videos, and in this setting they are not able to really shine. Don’t worry Gary you brought me in as a new viewer it seems like you enjoy having some fun with wine. I recommend checking out http://www.jakeandamir.com/ and exploring some of their videos i promise they are hilarious in their own element.

  • Zach

    For everyone disappointed with Jake and Amir I can understand as this was not their best performance. Their website contains a multitude of hilarious original videos, and in this setting they are not able to really shine. Don’t worry Gary you brought me in as a new viewer it seems like you enjoy having some fun with wine. I recommend checking out http://www.jakeandamir.com/ and exploring some of their videos i promise they are hilarious in their own element.

  • ATLIENS

    Pathetic. Gary, don’t bring yourself down to their level. these guys are Losers.

  • ATLIENS

    Pathetic. Gary, don’t bring yourself down to their level. these guys are Losers.

  • JPB

    First time I’ve watched your show all the way through, Gary. I’m a big fan of Jake and Amir, so when they linked to WLTV I figured it was time for me to watch an episode and give it my full attention. Even with J&A’s antics I learned a ton while enjoying a glass of wine myself. I’ll definitely be coming back to watch more. Thanks!

  • JPB

    First time I’ve watched your show all the way through, Gary. I’m a big fan of Jake and Amir, so when they linked to WLTV I figured it was time for me to watch an episode and give it my full attention. Even with J&A’s antics I learned a ton while enjoying a glass of wine myself. I’ll definitely be coming back to watch more. Thanks!

  • Not the best show, but props to Gary for trying it. I did not mind all the joking around, I just wish they were a bit more into checking out the wine. Its cool to hear wide ranges of opinions, even from people with no expertise.

  • Not the best show, but props to Gary for trying it. I did not mind all the joking around, I just wish they were a bit more into checking out the wine. Its cool to hear wide ranges of opinions, even from people with no expertise.

  • I seriously could not even make it to the end of this episode for the QOTD! Please no more college humor kids, please!

  • I seriously could not even make it to the end of this episode for the QOTD! Please no more college humor kids, please!

  • Francesco

    You tried Gary, you really tried but these guys are not worth the effort, maybe in a couple of years when their out of diapers. bunch of morons- please Gary, fools like this never again.

  • Francesco

    You tried Gary, you really tried but these guys are not worth the effort, maybe in a couple of years when their out of diapers. bunch of morons- please Gary, fools like this never again.

  • cyrildx

    In France we would say : “c’est comme donner de la confiture aux cochons”, “it’s like giving marmalade to pigs”. They just don’t get how subtle wine can be.
    But i guess since we have to look positively at everything and learn at every occasion, that it is just a great example of a new generation that is not interested by wine and has other interests.
    From my point of view, it is sad though. They are missing something great !
    Gary, keep going, give a voice to everyone! You are changing the wine world, whether we like it, or NOT !

  • cyrildx

    In France we would say : “c’est comme donner de la confiture aux cochons”, “it’s like giving marmalade to pigs”. They just don’t get how subtle wine can be.
    But i guess since we have to look positively at everything and learn at every occasion, that it is just a great example of a new generation that is not interested by wine and has other interests.
    From my point of view, it is sad though. They are missing something great !
    Gary, keep going, give a voice to everyone! You are changing the wine world, whether we like it, or NOT !

  • Brian Smith

    I see a lot of people saying that this is a bad show.
    If it is…So what!
    I personally didn’t think it was that bad… I enjoyed the past episode with Streeter and Sarah more. I do agree that this one wasn’t LOL funny, but there was some value there. Specifically the Riesling in place of dessert wine.

    I see a couple people commenting that you should “get back with the other crowd” and “Please leave the College kids alone”. If I am reading this correctly, only “mature, educated, sophisticated, middle-aged, etc…” people are allowed to enjoy and more importantly LEARN about wine. This goes against everything that WLTV stands for. At least a portion of what it stands for.

    Gary I’m 27 and have been watching for the last 6 months.
    (have been less of a lurker in the last couple months)
    I have learned SO much and I thank you for education and the approach you take. It has truly been MY Honor to get to know you via the Internet.

    You are a High Quality Person Gary.

    Please don’t stop mixing it up.

  • Brian Smith

    I see a lot of people saying that this is a bad show.
    If it is…So what!
    I personally didn’t think it was that bad… I enjoyed the past episode with Streeter and Sarah more. I do agree that this one wasn’t LOL funny, but there was some value there. Specifically the Riesling in place of dessert wine.

    I see a couple people commenting that you should “get back with the other crowd” and “Please leave the College kids alone”. If I am reading this correctly, only “mature, educated, sophisticated, middle-aged, etc…” people are allowed to enjoy and more importantly LEARN about wine. This goes against everything that WLTV stands for. At least a portion of what it stands for.

    Gary I’m 27 and have been watching for the last 6 months.
    (have been less of a lurker in the last couple months)
    I have learned SO much and I thank you for education and the approach you take. It has truly been MY Honor to get to know you via the Internet.

    You are a High Quality Person Gary.

    Please don’t stop mixing it up.

  • Brutal

  • Brutal

  • Varnessa

    haha jake & amir were great!

    QOTD: maybe 15 bucks…and i would buy a case from amir!

  • Varnessa

    haha jake & amir were great!

    QOTD: maybe 15 bucks…and i would buy a case from amir!

  • Robin C

    Very sweet very young guys; Gary seemed suave, sophisticated, and mature in comparison.
    QOTD: Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion 2005 that I bought from Wine Library for $249.00. We have a Penfolds Grange Shiraz 1998 worth about $350.00, but we didn’t pay that much for it.

  • It’s somewhat sad to realize how many people just DO NOT get it these days. To see comments like “get a job jerk offs” and how someone is hoping their daughter, who is at a “VERY EXPENSIVE COLLEGE OMG TOOT MY OWN HORN SAYING THIS ONLY MAKES ME SOUND LIKE A RICH SNOB,” is worried about their daughter hanging out with guys like Amir…You people are making asses of yourselves. Go to Alexa and compare collegehumor.com to winelibrary.tv. No offense to Gary because he is the man but he doesn’t touch these “jerk offs” when it comes to users. And if you people honestly couldn’t tell, Jake and Amir were in character for the show. Don’t worry, they are a lot smarter than they came off, which is why they are so successful at a young age (What are they? 23 and 26, work as Junior and Senior Editors at a website that ranks in the top 1000 on the web). A lot of people didn’t like this episode, but you don’t need to be disrespectful to these kids in the comments, because let’s be serious, they are killing it more than 99% of you.

  • Robin C

    Very sweet very young guys; Gary seemed suave, sophisticated, and mature in comparison.
    QOTD: Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion 2005 that I bought from Wine Library for $249.00. We have a Penfolds Grange Shiraz 1998 worth about $350.00, but we didn’t pay that much for it.

  • It’s somewhat sad to realize how many people just DO NOT get it these days. To see comments like “get a job jerk offs” and how someone is hoping their daughter, who is at a “VERY EXPENSIVE COLLEGE OMG TOOT MY OWN HORN SAYING THIS ONLY MAKES ME SOUND LIKE A RICH SNOB,” is worried about their daughter hanging out with guys like Amir…You people are making asses of yourselves. Go to Alexa and compare collegehumor.com to winelibrary.tv. No offense to Gary because he is the man but he doesn’t touch these “jerk offs” when it comes to users. And if you people honestly couldn’t tell, Jake and Amir were in character for the show. Don’t worry, they are a lot smarter than they came off, which is why they are so successful at a young age (What are they? 23 and 26, work as Junior and Senior Editors at a website that ranks in the top 1000 on the web). A lot of people didn’t like this episode, but you don’t need to be disrespectful to these kids in the comments, because let’s be serious, they are killing it more than 99% of you.

  • Vancouver Rob

    Gary still rocks and WLTV will reign supreme,but you can’t even call the two dweebs guests because they didn’t even want to be there. Any Vayniac would kill to be on the show as it would be an honor.

  • Vancouver Rob

    Gary still rocks and WLTV will reign supreme,but you can’t even call the two dweebs guests because they didn’t even want to be there. Any Vayniac would kill to be on the show as it would be an honor.

  • Roger

    Gary, apology accepted. You should probably stick with guests who like wine.

    I thought you saw this thing circling the drain about half way through. Maybe cutting things short would have been a good idea.

  • Roger

    Gary, apology accepted. You should probably stick with guests who like wine.

    I thought you saw this thing circling the drain about half way through. Maybe cutting things short would have been a good idea.

  • manonthemoon

    “Brutal”

    +1

    QOTD: No one cares what you ask….

  • manonthemoon

    “Brutal”

    +1

    QOTD: No one cares what you ask….

  • kodi

    A major Pazzzz on this episode.

    Sorry Gary… I couldn’t make it through to the end. Just like wine – everyone has there own palate!!!

  • kodi

    A major Pazzzz on this episode.

    Sorry Gary… I couldn’t make it through to the end. Just like wine – everyone has there own palate!!!

  • jimmy

    wow, there is a serious lack of a sense of humor among the posters…everyone says they hate Amir, but do they understand that he is PLAYING A CHARACTER? if there is anything Gary has been advocating, it is that wine drinkers need to LIGHTEN UP…apparently there’s a long way to go

  • jimmy

    wow, there is a serious lack of a sense of humor among the posters…everyone says they hate Amir, but do they understand that he is PLAYING A CHARACTER? if there is anything Gary has been advocating, it is that wine drinkers need to LIGHTEN UP…apparently there’s a long way to go

  • Jay

    HEY GARY – Now you have an answer when people ask you about bad decisions you’ve made in the past! This episode was definitely a bad decision.
    The guests in this episode are college dropout quality douchebags and completely ruined this episode.

    WHAT AN INSULT to your previous guests who were almost exclusively of much higher caliber. Even Sarah and Streeter while not amazing, managed to show interest and create some spontaneous humor, and didn’t drag their episode through the floor with boredom like these two self-interested dopeheads.

    And yes, I’m young enough to know all about their website, CollegeHumor. It’s not just the old people who thought this episode SUCKED.

  • Jay

    HEY GARY – Now you have an answer when people ask you about bad decisions you’ve made in the past! This episode was definitely a bad decision.
    The guests in this episode are college dropout quality douchebags and completely ruined this episode.

    WHAT AN INSULT to your previous guests who were almost exclusively of much higher caliber. Even Sarah and Streeter while not amazing, managed to show interest and create some spontaneous humor, and didn’t drag their episode through the floor with boredom like these two self-interested dopeheads.

    And yes, I’m young enough to know all about their website, CollegeHumor. It’s not just the old people who thought this episode SUCKED.

  • By far one of the most AWKWARD episodes I have ever seen. That was SO hard to watch. I USED to be a fan of College Humor…this was just sad.

    However, THANK YOU for exploring cheap wines!!!! Although they didn’t turn out so well….thanks regardless!

  • By far one of the most AWKWARD episodes I have ever seen. That was SO hard to watch. I USED to be a fan of College Humor…this was just sad.

    However, THANK YOU for exploring cheap wines!!!! Although they didn’t turn out so well….thanks regardless!

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