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EP 677 A Smorgasbord Wine Tasting

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 wines that have nothing to do with each other.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Dr. Frank Konstantin Pinot GrisNew York Other White
2006 Antinori Bolgheri VermentinoOther Tuscan White Wine
2007 Shoofly Chook Raffle ChardonnayAustralian Chardonnay
2006 Kanonkop PinotageSouth African Pinotage

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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luca bercelli

91/100

line of the day -‘i feel like a cow took a dump on this vineyard and I’m happy about it.’

GV was in a really good mood during this episode and he was at his witty best…very enjoyable. Even Mott got in on the act with an impromptu zoom in on the ‘Crush It’ on the blackboard. The wines got good scores too – maybe connected to the mood, maybe not. Who knows?’

Tags: chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinotage, red, review, vermentino, white, wine, wines

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  • Redmeat

    no comments yet…really?

  • Redmeat

    no comments yet…really?

  • Redmeat

    wow first time first?!?

  • Redmeat

    wow first time first?!?

  • Jeff S.

    Here I am commenting before I see the show!

    I’ll get back to you on the Question of the Day.

  • Jeff S.

    Here I am commenting before I see the show!

    I’ll get back to you on the Question of the Day.

  • John Farrin

    4

  • jason

    top five…. go friday

  • top five…. go friday

  • Redmeat

    QOTD……doesn’t matter to me…you can’t ship to Washington….and that makes me sad because many of the wines you review are not available here in the Seattle area…

  • Redmeat

    QOTD……doesn’t matter to me…you can’t ship to Washington….and that makes me sad because many of the wines you review are not available here in the Seattle area…

  • Jeff S.

    Gary!

    I asked Randy Jackson what he thought about you offering special deals on WLTV. He told me to tell you that much like your singing, “It’s a little bit pitchy, dawg”.

  • Jeff S.

    Gary!

    I asked Randy Jackson what he thought about you offering special deals on WLTV. He told me to tell you that much like your singing, “It’s a little bit pitchy, dawg”.

  • Dr.Scott

    qotd – sure, why not? If you are concerned about being gimmicky you could limit the offer to special occasions or times. Like the faster pacing, but longer shows give more detail. The show has an ebb and flow in pacing, which is really nice.

  • Dr.Scott

    qotd – sure, why not? If you are concerned about being gimmicky you could limit the offer to special occasions or times. Like the faster pacing, but longer shows give more detail. The show has an ebb and flow in pacing, which is really nice.

  • Anonymous

    The action figures are back. Nice candy-striper shirt. I was wondering about that Shoofly Chook Chard. Thanks for having it on the show.

    QOTD: A few special offers and codes are always appreciated for the Vaynernation.

  • WineWoman

    The action figures are back. Nice candy-striper shirt. I was wondering about that Shoofly Chook Chard. Thanks for having it on the show.

    QOTD: A few special offers and codes are always appreciated for the Vaynernation.

  • NY Pete

    where’s the couch GV?

  • NY Pete

    where’s the couch GV?

  • NY Pete

    nice couch, you should utilize it.

  • NY Pete

    nice couch, you should utilize it.

  • NY Pete

    when are you in the zone?

  • NY Pete

    when are you in the zone?

  • sharon

    Hmmmm Pinotage. Me, too.
    qotd: No

  • sharon

    Hmmmm Pinotage. Me, too.
    qotd: No

  • NY Pete

    pitchy pitch … ha ha

  • Guest

    QOTD….I’m peaVed that WL still cannot ship to Illinois, so my answer is NO. If I can’t enjoy a discount on WL shipping, nobody else should. Why can’t WL figure out a way to ship to the most corrupt state in the Union? If the US Senate seat can be bought for only $1 million, how cheap would it be to get a shipping law changed?

  • NY Pete

    pitchy pitch … ha ha

  • gotsha

    QOTD….I’m peaVed that WL still cannot ship to Illinois, so my answer is NO. If I can’t enjoy a discount on WL shipping, nobody else should. Why can’t WL figure out a way to ship to the most corrupt state in the Union? If the US Senate seat can be bought for only $1 million, how cheap would it be to get a shipping law changed?

  • Dr T in NC

    QOTD — nope . . . well, save the free shipping for the mystery packs or other group tastings

  • Dr T in NC

    QOTD — nope . . . well, save the free shipping for the mystery packs or other group tastings

  • Anonymous

    Nice episode. I did like the format- just throw it all out there! Your enthusiasm has been picking up lately, but it’s such an exciting time in your life! New book + new baby = awesome.

    I just tried a cabernet-pinotage blend yesterday that was also quite good; a bing cherry explosion.

    QOTD: I agree it would likely interfere too much. Part of your pride in the early episodes was your refute to ‘you’re just trying to promote WL’s wines’ by saying ‘no, we’re giving some terrible scores & some of my longtime clients are pissed at me’. That being said, I still think it would be a good tribute to the Vayniacs, so it could maybe work it you added an extra degree of separation. For example, don’t directly announce it on the show while you’re rating wines, but you could give a wink-wink nudge-nudge to head over to the WLTV Facebook page and post something there 😉

  • Leif erik Sundstrom

    Haven’t had Dr. Frank’s PG but have tasted the Riesling and was quite impressed. In fact at a Riesling symposium last Dec. I saw him on a panel and we tasted it then, and immediately after both Johannes Selbach (Selbach-Oster, Mosel) and Armin Diel (Diel, Nahe) both took time out to comment on how impressed they were with the wine. Big ups, no doubt. Armin doesn’t say ANYTHING unless he means it, especially when it comes to compliments. So the Riesling IS worth trying.

    QOTD:: Ummm, maybe my memory is faulty, but don’t you OFTEN offer up free shipping codes???

  • David T (@ONUMello)

    Nice episode. I did like the format- just throw it all out there! Your enthusiasm has been picking up lately, but it’s such an exciting time in your life! New book + new baby = awesome.

    I just tried a cabernet-pinotage blend yesterday that was also quite good; a bing cherry explosion.

    QOTD: I agree it would likely interfere too much. Part of your pride in the early episodes was your refute to ‘you’re just trying to promote WL’s wines’ by saying ‘no, we’re giving some terrible scores & some of my longtime clients are pissed at me’. That being said, I still think it would be a good tribute to the Vayniacs, so it could maybe work it you added an extra degree of separation. For example, don’t directly announce it on the show while you’re rating wines, but you could give a wink-wink nudge-nudge to head over to the WLTV Facebook page and post something there 😉

  • Leif erik Sundstrom

    Haven’t had Dr. Frank’s PG but have tasted the Riesling and was quite impressed. In fact at a Riesling symposium last Dec. I saw him on a panel and we tasted it then, and immediately after both Johannes Selbach (Selbach-Oster, Mosel) and Armin Diel (Diel, Nahe) both took time out to comment on how impressed they were with the wine. Big ups, no doubt. Armin doesn’t say ANYTHING unless he means it, especially when it comes to compliments. So the Riesling IS worth trying.

    QOTD:: Ummm, maybe my memory is faulty, but don’t you OFTEN offer up free shipping codes???

  • Kim G

    I think you missed one thing about the Pinotage. You were drinking a very young 2006. On the back label, it will tell you that it has years before it gets to the heights of maturity, and boy, can I tell you it is true! I just had a 1995 Kanonkop Pinotage last Saturday which was stunning. Of course you sell young wines, but one of the joys of wine is to drink the mature ones and to keep a number in the cellar (or under the bed for that matter) just to see them evolve!

    I enjoy the diversity of the shows, so just keep up the good work! 🙂

  • Kim G

    I think you missed one thing about the Pinotage. You were drinking a very young 2006. On the back label, it will tell you that it has years before it gets to the heights of maturity, and boy, can I tell you it is true! I just had a 1995 Kanonkop Pinotage last Saturday which was stunning. Of course you sell young wines, but one of the joys of wine is to drink the mature ones and to keep a number in the cellar (or under the bed for that matter) just to see them evolve!

    I enjoy the diversity of the shows, so just keep up the good work! 🙂

  • Anonymous

    Weird, when you click to view comments, the oldest are at the top for this episode.

  • David T (@ONUMello)

    Weird, when you click to view comments, the oldest are at the top for this episode.

  • Tooch

    Wanted to propose a toast to my friend Chris – he unexpectedly passed away last week and he was a true wine lover. A absolute shame.

  • guymandude

    I’m huge fan of Pinotage .Thanks for the show and all the effort.
    QOTD;It may be tough because you can’t ship wine everywhere.
    But, you could offer it on schwag or stuff. Especially if you leave comments,that gets lurkers.

  • Tooch

    Wanted to propose a toast to my friend Chris – he unexpectedly passed away last week and he was a true wine lover. A absolute shame.

  • guymandude

    I’m huge fan of Pinotage .Thanks for the show and all the effort.
    QOTD;It may be tough because you can’t ship wine everywhere.
    But, you could offer it on schwag or stuff. Especially if you leave comments,that gets lurkers.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: I’m with Dr. T – no except for maybe the secret packs. Speaking of which, it’s been awhile: maybe you should do a welcome to the world Vayner-baby secret pack (and pre-tape so we can be enjoying it while you’re learning about the 12-diaper-a-day routine!) 😉

    I liked the pace of today’s show, though mixing it up works well, too.

  • Laurie in VT

    QOTD: I’m with Dr. T – no except for maybe the secret packs. Speaking of which, it’s been awhile: maybe you should do a welcome to the world Vayner-baby secret pack (and pre-tape so we can be enjoying it while you’re learning about the 12-diaper-a-day routine!) 😉

    I liked the pace of today’s show, though mixing it up works well, too.

  • urbwes

    qotd: keep -em seperate. You are smart to remove all doubt about your priorities.

  • urbwes

    qotd: keep -em seperate. You are smart to remove all doubt about your priorities.

  • Scott EJ

    Thanks, G. This show brought me back to some of your older ones (circa 06/07) when it was just you and some wine. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy your guests, too. I guess I’m more into the content with less distractions.

    Also, congrats to AJ, your new venture, and your book.

    QOTD. I say leave it as it is. If someone wants something from WLTV, they can find it. I won’t mention anything ’cause I’m a selfish prick and find it hard to get some wines from WL due to the mad rush generated by your score/reaction.

  • Scott EJ

    Thanks, G. This show brought me back to some of your older ones (circa 06/07) when it was just you and some wine. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy your guests, too. I guess I’m more into the content with less distractions.

    Also, congrats to AJ, your new venture, and your book.

    QOTD. I say leave it as it is. If someone wants something from WLTV, they can find it. I won’t mention anything ’cause I’m a selfish prick and find it hard to get some wines from WL due to the mad rush generated by your score/reaction.

  • Mr Cook

    I live in the Finger Lakes region so I am very familure with Dr. Frank’s and really like the 07 dry riesling. Sadly, their tasting building burned to the ground about a month ago. The rest of the winery was ok.

    QOTD: Free shipping? Of course, but I would keep it to special occasions.

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