EP 678 Gigondas from the Southern Rhone

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down and tastes 3 wines from Gigondas a place where he feels some of the most underrated wines in the world are coming from!

Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Raspail GigondasGigondas
2005 Guigal GigondasGigondas
2006 St. Cosme Valbelle GigondasGigondas

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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luca bercelli

93/100

line of the day – ‘I get heavy black tea in my inner cheeks, and my inner cheeks text me and say thank you’

Great episode featuring an amazing 94 point wine. GV comes up with one of the crazy facial expressions I love at 13.23 when he realises he’s on to a winner. This is what it’s all about.

Tags: France, gigondas, red, review, Video, wine, wines

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  • Pete B

    Good show. I have not had a Gigondas but I will be looking for one next time I’m at the wine shop.

    QOTD – Going through the process of planning a wedding has really been eye opening in a good way.

  • Pete B

    Good show. I have not had a Gigondas but I will be looking for one next time I’m at the wine shop.

    QOTD – Going through the process of planning a wedding has really been eye opening in a good way.

  • Anonymous

    GARY!!!!!!!

    QOTD: Well, sadly, but perhaps necessary, Im finally knowing who I can count on and who I cant. I’m learning theres a fine line between being generous and being used… OUCH.. lolol

    Love to you, Lizzie and baby Vaynerchuk
    Hope all is well..

  • GARY!!!!!!!

    QOTD: Well, sadly, but perhaps necessary, Im finally knowing who I can count on and who I cant. I’m learning theres a fine line between being generous and being used… OUCH.. lolol

    Love to you, Lizzie and baby Vaynerchuk
    Hope all is well..

  • DF

    QOTD: Big eye-opener was that I am in demand as a professional despite the economy. Hoping to crush it based on that knowledge!

  • DF

    QOTD: Big eye-opener was that I am in demand as a professional despite the economy. Hoping to crush it based on that knowledge!

  • Kevin K

    QOTD: Paintball is actually really fun.

  • Anonymous

    QotD – Brooklyn musical act Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers. Very Moving and Emotional.

  • Kevin K

    QOTD: Paintball is actually really fun.

  • Murso

    QotD – Brooklyn musical act Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers. Very Moving and Emotional.

  • Adam J

    Gary, I enjoyed how you really broke the down the wines and went into lots of depth on the flavor profile descriptions on this show.
    QOTD: Wine: 2006 Betts and Scholl OG Grenache…CRUSHED IT.
    Non-wine: Worm Composting.

  • Adam J

    Gary, I enjoyed how you really broke the down the wines and went into lots of depth on the flavor profile descriptions on this show.
    QOTD: Wine: 2006 Betts and Scholl OG Grenache…CRUSHED IT.
    Non-wine: Worm Composting.

  • Tom

    Biggest eye opener? How about Gary swallowing the St. Cosme Gigondas twice! I have been watching since episode 300 and I don’t remember that ever happening.

  • Adam J

    My apologies…Best to you and Lizzie! Good luck!:)

  • M

    love Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Lirac, etc…

    QOTD: how we’re able to get by in this economy….. Unemployment, COBRA payments…. tough year in my house

  • Tom

    Biggest eye opener? How about Gary swallowing the St. Cosme Gigondas twice! I have been watching since episode 300 and I don’t remember that ever happening.

  • Adam J

    My apologies…Best to you and Lizzie! Good luck!:)

  • M

    love Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Lirac, etc…

    QOTD: how we’re able to get by in this economy….. Unemployment, COBRA payments…. tough year in my house

  • guymandude

    Great show and wines. Thanks for keeping it fresh and informative.
    qotd; How quickly things change.

  • guymandude

    Great show and wines. Thanks for keeping it fresh and informative.
    qotd; How quickly things change.

  • Lawrence leichtman

    The thunder Cruise and tasting wines that I would never had gotten to try. Great show and for 94 point wine $50 is not out of line and in fact is higher than many of the 05 Bordeaux wines that cost 3-4 times that, Gigondas is not very available here and it is usually the Guigal we see here.

  • Lawrence leichtman

    The thunder Cruise and tasting wines that I would never had gotten to try. Great show and for 94 point wine $50 is not out of line and in fact is higher than many of the 05 Bordeaux wines that cost 3-4 times that, Gigondas is not very available here and it is usually the Guigal we see here.

  • Lawrence leichtman

    Oh and I hope the phone rings soon. Good luck.

  • Lawrence leichtman

    Oh and I hope the phone rings soon. Good luck.

  • F Jackie Martling

    Really good show. I really learned alot today, and am now on the trail to try Gigondas.
    qotd: The biggest eye opener was the speed in which people can lose everything. Be greatful for the little things. I am.

  • F Jackie Martling

    Really good show. I really learned alot today, and am now on the trail to try Gigondas.
    qotd: The biggest eye opener was the speed in which people can lose everything. Be greatful for the little things. I am.

  • Dr.Scott

    QOTD – seeing my 15 year old daughter in high school, really coming into her own personality, finding her way, and transitioning into a much more complete person.

    You’re right, the Guigal is the most available Gigondas, will have to look for others.

  • Dr.Scott

    QOTD – seeing my 15 year old daughter in high school, really coming into her own personality, finding her way, and transitioning into a much more complete person.

    You’re right, the Guigal is the most available Gigondas, will have to look for others.

  • Harry

    Nice show, great pace, solid info. Always happy to explore Gigondas more, as i’m big into the old vine grenache.

    QOTD: Vipassana meditation. I went for a 10 day retreat, and came out more balanced and healthy than I’ve felt in years. I knew what the meditation involved, but was shocked at how powerful it was at working through all sorts of mental detrius that had built up over the years.

    I hope you bring your flip cam for the baby. I know Lizzy isn’t into on-air appearances, but i want to see you and Sasha and whomever else is around toast to the newest Vaynerchuk.

  • Harry

    Nice show, great pace, solid info. Always happy to explore Gigondas more, as i’m big into the old vine grenache.

    QOTD: Vipassana meditation. I went for a 10 day retreat, and came out more balanced and healthy than I’ve felt in years. I knew what the meditation involved, but was shocked at how powerful it was at working through all sorts of mental detrius that had built up over the years.

    I hope you bring your flip cam for the baby. I know Lizzy isn’t into on-air appearances, but i want to see you and Sasha and whomever else is around toast to the newest Vaynerchuk.

  • paryb

    We need some free shipping on that last guy HAHA!

    Seriously going to toss some in my cart for my next order…

    QOTD: Watching the bottom drop out of the real estate market for me. It went from busy every day, to watching paint peel really quickly.

  • paryb

    We need some free shipping on that last guy HAHA!

    Seriously going to toss some in my cart for my next order…

    QOTD: Watching the bottom drop out of the real estate market for me. It went from busy every day, to watching paint peel really quickly.

  • I’m very excited for you, Gary, I’m sure you’ll make a great dad!

    The best advice I ever got as a dad was to sleep when the baby sleeps

    and I’ll add, that when the baby’s drinking from his bottle… daddy can do the same! 🙂

    Will we see a spin off show of Gary V. tasting baby formulas from all around the world? 🙂 That stuff is expensive!

  • I’m very excited for you, Gary, I’m sure you’ll make a great dad!

    The best advice I ever got as a dad was to sleep when the baby sleeps

    and I’ll add, that when the baby’s drinking from his bottle… daddy can do the same! 🙂

    Will we see a spin off show of Gary V. tasting baby formulas from all around the world? 🙂 That stuff is expensive!

  • W. Miree

    Congratulations! You may be a new Dad before you get this. Terrific show, and terrific wines. I have had these producers for many years. I love them all, but the St. Cosme is my favorite of the three. Gigondas is, in my opinion, one of the best value wines on the planet, but I will have to say that after 10+ years, good examples of Chateauneuf-du-Pape win the long-term race.

  • W. Miree

    Congratulations! You may be a new Dad before you get this. Terrific show, and terrific wines. I have had these producers for many years. I love them all, but the St. Cosme is my favorite of the three. Gigondas is, in my opinion, one of the best value wines on the planet, but I will have to say that after 10+ years, good examples of Chateauneuf-du-Pape win the long-term race.

  • “PEPPER!” Love it. Cheeky texts, love it. As a long-time fan, first-time commenter, and with your new book coming out, I’m curious: how many other interest groups (non-wine-related) that you know of have a rising star you think is “crushing it?” Examples?

  • “PEPPER!” Love it. Cheeky texts, love it. As a long-time fan, first-time commenter, and with your new book coming out, I’m curious: how many other interest groups (non-wine-related) that you know of have a rising star you think is “crushing it?” Examples?

  • EricLaz

    Gary…Another Great Show. Thanks for continuing to expand our palates. I also enjoy when Mott pans around the office. I love seeing your surroundings. How about doing another show where you give us a tour of the store.

    QOTD: I read a book this year that has changed my entire outlook on work and life. It is a little known book written by a famous WLTV guest, Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Work Week. Talk about Eye Opening; that did it for me.

  • EricLaz

    Gary…Another Great Show. Thanks for continuing to expand our palates. I also enjoy when Mott pans around the office. I love seeing your surroundings. How about doing another show where you give us a tour of the store.

    QOTD: I read a book this year that has changed my entire outlook on work and life. It is a little known book written by a famous WLTV guest, Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Work Week. Talk about Eye Opening; that did it for me.

  • Ryan from brooklyn

    I said “he’s going to compare it to Lebron” to my gf 10 seconds before you did. Good show.

    Qotd: realizing how bad the Yankees are going to do this season

  • Ryan from brooklyn

    I said “he’s going to compare it to Lebron” to my gf 10 seconds before you did. Good show.

    Qotd: realizing how bad the Yankees are going to do this season

  • DrEdwardo

    QOTD: Michel Torino Cuma (Organic) Torrontés.

    Friday & today: much better pace. Keep ’em under 20 minutes for us oenophiles with short attention spans.

    I’ve mentioned this before, a simple way to achieve this is avoid having guest *or* (heaven forbid) … edit!

  • DrEdwardo

    QOTD: Michel Torino Cuma (Organic) Torrontés.

    Friday & today: much better pace. Keep ’em under 20 minutes for us oenophiles with short attention spans.

    I’ve mentioned this before, a simple way to achieve this is avoid having guest *or* (heaven forbid) … edit!

  • sharon

    Can’t wait to try the Raspail. I’d love to try the last one but my ship has yet to come in.
    qotd: Definitely birth…the birth of my kids and the raising of them. Yeah parenting is an everlasting eye opener.

  • sharon

    Can’t wait to try the Raspail. I’d love to try the last one but my ship has yet to come in.
    qotd: Definitely birth…the birth of my kids and the raising of them. Yeah parenting is an everlasting eye opener.

  • elmattador

    wow! i hope my distributor has the 06 Cosme! I will see him tomorrow and I’m dying to try it.

  • elmattador

    wow! i hope my distributor has the 06 Cosme! I will see him tomorrow and I’m dying to try it.

  • Cat

    Hi Gary! Congrats on the upcoming baby! I love that your cheeks were texting you in thanks.

  • Cat

    Hi Gary! Congrats on the upcoming baby! I love that your cheeks were texting you in thanks.

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