EP 681 Tasting with a Long Time Vayniac

Gary Vaynerchuk returns to the laid back Friday couch to taste with Tim F, who has been watching since episode 1.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Eddie Feraud Chateauneuf Du PapeChateauneuf du Pape Rouge
2005 Shafer RelentlessNapa Syrah/Shiraz

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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luca bercelli

90/100

line of the day – ‘did you really think I missed those eyes you made at the camera just then, I OWN this space.’

Good laid back episode, glad the guest said ‘no’ a couple of times and stuck to his guns when asked if he detected a particular flavour. Most guests cave in immediately and say yes, even though you know they haven’t tasted it. As GV says, there is no right and wrong when it comes to one’s own palate.

Tags: Chateauneuf Du Pape, France, napa, red, review, Sirah, Syrah, Video, wine, wines

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  • QOTD: With great disappointment.

    Hey did you know you’ve done more shows than simpsons’ episodes?
    And, in about a week you’ll eclipse power rangers…
    Also, congrats, by number of eps you’ve just gotten by SNL….

    I think we still have a lot to see.

  • QOTD: With great disappointment.

    Hey did you know you’ve done more shows than simpsons’ episodes?
    And, in about a week you’ll eclipse power rangers…
    Also, congrats, by number of eps you’ve just gotten by SNL….

    I think we still have a lot to see.

  • Cliff Spence

    Entertainment
    Love it!!!!
    I tell so many people to watch especialy the wine reps. Keep it going, Cheers

  • Cliff Spence

    Entertainment
    Love it!!!!
    I tell so many people to watch especialy the wine reps. Keep it going, Cheers

  • amgryger

    Very cool to see TimF on the laid back friday couch! Watched it as soon as I got home from the tasting this evening.

  • amgryger

    Very cool to see TimF on the laid back friday couch! Watched it as soon as I got home from the tasting this evening.

  • SoCal

    Great EP G!
    TimF is a lot of fun and solid guy.
    The chicago crew has always been very nice to me when I have visited.

    QOTD: Movie deal 😉

  • SoCal

    Great EP G!
    TimF is a lot of fun and solid guy.
    The chicago crew has always been very nice to me when I have visited.

    QOTD: Movie deal 😉

  • subdaimon

    lame

  • subdaimon

    lame

  • Lynne

    WoW!!!
    That was so good to see a fellow original VAYNIAC (and btw, TimF did suggest the name)
    I. too. have been watching, buying, and attending WL stuff from the get go. Actually, buying before the “Vayniac” establishment. Remember the two of clubs in Chicago?……I bought SOOOO much wine that year! Thank you Gary & Chicago!!
    (and Francis S, whom I think might have done a little Acorn ballot stuffing?)
    TimF..Great to see you again..how’s the fam? Is Manuel still around? You two (and your beautiful wives) were so enjoyable the night of the Chicago party.
    I think we need some sort of “Class Reunion”…you know….Kahuna, BrandonM, TimF, Largeformat,FrancisS et al…I have to admit..my life has had some funky twists and turns here lately, but, in spirit, I have always been on the Thunder Show band wagon! Absolutely one of the best laid back Fridays ever!
    PS Except if the palate training episode was on a Friday..that’s the best ever!! Gary, I still gag when I watch you eat that dirt and choke on the peppers…that’s killer!!!
    Love you guys and hope to visit with you again.

  • Lynne

    WoW!!!
    That was so good to see a fellow original VAYNIAC (and btw, TimF did suggest the name)
    I. too. have been watching, buying, and attending WL stuff from the get go. Actually, buying before the “Vayniac” establishment. Remember the two of clubs in Chicago?……I bought SOOOO much wine that year! Thank you Gary & Chicago!!
    (and Francis S, whom I think might have done a little Acorn ballot stuffing?)
    TimF..Great to see you again..how’s the fam? Is Manuel still around? You two (and your beautiful wives) were so enjoyable the night of the Chicago party.
    I think we need some sort of “Class Reunion”…you know….Kahuna, BrandonM, TimF, Largeformat,FrancisS et al…I have to admit..my life has had some funky twists and turns here lately, but, in spirit, I have always been on the Thunder Show band wagon! Absolutely one of the best laid back Fridays ever!
    PS Except if the palate training episode was on a Friday..that’s the best ever!! Gary, I still gag when I watch you eat that dirt and choke on the peppers…that’s killer!!!
    Love you guys and hope to visit with you again.

  • Lynne

    I forgot that I wanted to add…two big ass glasses for two….
    Love ya!!!!

  • Lynne

    I forgot that I wanted to add…two big ass glasses for two….
    Love ya!!!!

  • KMANN

    TimF fully overrated…take the reigns off and let him go buckwild!

  • KMANN

    TimF fully overrated…take the reigns off and let him go buckwild!

  • Christopher Scoggin

    Fun show on the laid back couch. Both wines way outside my price range however.

    QOTD: With a whisper

  • Christopher Scoggin

    Fun show on the laid back couch. Both wines way outside my price range however.

    QOTD: With a whisper

  • Teachers Pet Timf, nice guy though! I just found this place, and have attended every class since.
    QOTD I hope it has just begun.From a chicagolander.

  • Teachers Pet Timf, nice guy though! I just found this place, and have attended every class since.
    QOTD I hope it has just begun.From a chicagolander.

  • wrollcia

    good show, nice tag team partner on the laid back couch with the BAG!!

  • wrollcia

    good show, nice tag team partner on the laid back couch with the BAG!!

  • Steve Jones

    Great episode! Nice job, Tim! Who was that guy on your left?

  • Steve Jones

    Great episode! Nice job, Tim! Who was that guy on your left?

  • luvgrapesqueezings

    Keep rockin’!!!!

  • luvgrapesqueezings

    Keep rockin’!!!!

  • SacramentoCharlie

    Best Show Ever !!! I’ll def start watching again with guests like that.

    QOTD: Gary has to bow out to begin his new reality show: Gary & Lizzie + 8
    TimF gets banned from the forums for voicing his displeasure.

  • Best Show Ever !!! I’ll def start watching again with guests like that.

    QOTD: Gary has to bow out to begin his new reality show: Gary & Lizzie + 8
    TimF gets banned from the forums for voicing his displeasure.

  • barbotus

    This one’s for GV. Just got home from Basilico and I’m watching now. OK? 🙂

  • barbotus

    This one’s for GV. Just got home from Basilico and I’m watching now. OK? 🙂

  • Anonymous

    Cool, the couch is back! Our monthly tasting group (started from the Third Thirsty Thursday forum last year) just finished. I’ll watch tomorrow before I go to work.

  • Laurie in VT

    Cool, the couch is back! Our monthly tasting group (started from the Third Thirsty Thursday forum last year) just finished. I’ll watch tomorrow before I go to work.

  • manonthemoon

    Great show Tim F, sad I missed out, but the goverment wasn’t about to let me take off today.

    QOTD: Either Mott will go postal after being told to link something up for the millionth time or GV will be finalizing his deal for those loser Jets of his.

  • manonthemoon

    Great show Tim F, sad I missed out, but the goverment wasn’t about to let me take off today.

    QOTD: Either Mott will go postal after being told to link something up for the millionth time or GV will be finalizing his deal for those loser Jets of his.

  • JS

    GV–

    I don’t know what to say other than this is now my favorite episode–used to be 403 (Pipes!)–but you can’t beat the rapport and the nostalgia. I swear, it’s almost sad watching these episodes because my life has changed so much in the short time I’ve been watching you. You’re a part of my life and your success and the eventual end of WLTV are both things that I’m happy to see (for different reasons). Can’t wait to see a picture of the kid. REALLY hoping the phone rings in the middle of a taping and we get to witness your reaction.

    All the best,
    JS

  • JS

    GV–

    I don’t know what to say other than this is now my favorite episode–used to be 403 (Pipes!)–but you can’t beat the rapport and the nostalgia. I swear, it’s almost sad watching these episodes because my life has changed so much in the short time I’ve been watching you. You’re a part of my life and your success and the eventual end of WLTV are both things that I’m happy to see (for different reasons). Can’t wait to see a picture of the kid. REALLY hoping the phone rings in the middle of a taping and we get to witness your reaction.

    All the best,
    JS

  • TIMMY!!!!!!

    would consider vertival stripes on the shirt next time!

    Great episode- Glad to see a HUGE contributor to the success of WLtv on- though he is a bit confused-thanks for bringing up my spreadsheet on the episode.

  • TIMMY!!!!!!

    would consider vertival stripes on the shirt next time!

    Great episode- Glad to see a HUGE contributor to the success of WLtv on- though he is a bit confused-thanks for bringing up my spreadsheet on the episode.

  • MaRc

    Great laid back Friday!

    QOTD: keep rocking GV, pls don’t let it end! I know your commitments are higher and much much more now, but I have to say, personally I’ve fully enjoyed your shows and opened me up to new wine horizons…really do hope to learn more!

    Btw, what’s with the peace sign? Look like one of those Japanese/Taiwanese ‘girl-ie’ cute-look pose! HAhaha…Peace out, dude!

  • MaRc

    Great laid back Friday!

    QOTD: keep rocking GV, pls don’t let it end! I know your commitments are higher and much much more now, but I have to say, personally I’ve fully enjoyed your shows and opened me up to new wine horizons…really do hope to learn more!

    Btw, what’s with the peace sign? Look like one of those Japanese/Taiwanese ‘girl-ie’ cute-look pose! HAhaha…Peace out, dude!

  • Befh

    supah cute.

  • Befh

    supah cute.

  • AZWino

    GV great show. It’s awesome to see a guy as busy as yourself taking the time to hang with a loyal vayniac. I’ve been watching for about 6 months and I’m hooked. I’ve had and enjoyed the Shafer One Point Five and really look forward to seeking out the Relentless.

    QOTD: I know you are crazy busy, but I hope you decide to keep pumping out shows, even if it’s not as often. Keep bringing the thunder.

  • AZWino

    GV great show. It’s awesome to see a guy as busy as yourself taking the time to hang with a loyal vayniac. I’ve been watching for about 6 months and I’m hooked. I’ve had and enjoyed the Shafer One Point Five and really look forward to seeking out the Relentless.

    QOTD: I know you are crazy busy, but I hope you decide to keep pumping out shows, even if it’s not as often. Keep bringing the thunder.

  • QOTD: Trick question. That WAS the end. That’s why they were laughing. Gery thanked him for watching since episode #1, thanked all the other Vayniacs/viewers and flashed the peace sign. WLTV is done. Baby time! Gary, thanks for all the memories; it was a wild ride.

  • QOTD: Trick question. That WAS the end. That’s why they were laughing. Gery thanked him for watching since episode #1, thanked all the other Vayniacs/viewers and flashed the peace sign. WLTV is done. Baby time! Gary, thanks for all the memories; it was a wild ride.

  • Follow-up: another clue. They mentioned the music of Journey WRT a best of video. That was also the band that was playing when the Sopranos went off the air.

  • Follow-up: another clue. They mentioned the music of Journey WRT a best of video. That was also the band that was playing when the Sopranos went off the air.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: Noooooooo! Ok if it must end it should be reincarnated with a new host I spose but it’d never be the same. 🙁

  • flavasauce

    QOTD: Noooooooo! Ok if it must end it should be reincarnated with a new host I spose but it’d never be the same. 🙁

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