EP 696 The Cameron Hughes Wine Show

After many requests to do so, Gary Vaynerchuk reviews 6 offerings from Cameron Hughes Wines.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Cameron Hughes Lot 124 Chardonnay
2007 Cameron Hughes Lot 125 Pinot Noir
2007 The Flying Winemaker Zinfandel
2007 The Flying Winemaker Tempranillo
2007 Cameron Hughes Lot 128 Garnacha
2007 Cameron Hughes Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 100

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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luca bercelli

89/100

line of the day – ‘big and bright…if you like…brig fruit’

Old school episode with no messing. Just the smell, and the taste of several wines. I think GV would describe this effort as ‘focussed’.

Tags: cabernet, chardonnay, grancha, Pinot Noir, red, review, Tempranillo, Video, white, wine, wines, zinfandel

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  • COTD – Bring the thunder… Down Under!.

    Awesome string of shows Gary, the Saki shiz was off the hook… love the more ‘information/guest’ setup, pure reviews are obviously the hook, but the line & sinker are those types of shows for me.

    lovin the effort either way though man… truly amazing!

  • COTD – Bring the thunder… Down Under!.

    Awesome string of shows Gary, the Saki shiz was off the hook… love the more ‘information/guest’ setup, pure reviews are obviously the hook, but the line & sinker are those types of shows for me.

    lovin the effort either way though man… truly amazing!

  • Bob K

    You shows in the past week have been phenomenal. Can’t wait till the 700th one. Keep up the great work.

  • Bob K

    You shows in the past week have been phenomenal. Can’t wait till the 700th one. Keep up the great work.

  • Jacob M

    Love the show, have been following since about dec 08. My faves are the ones where you nerd it up. I like learning new stuff, trying new things, and that’s where the show really shines. Keep it up Gary! And keep the attitude 🙂 you rock!

  • Jacob M

    Love the show, have been following since about dec 08. My faves are the ones where you nerd it up. I like learning new stuff, trying new things, and that’s where the show really shines. Keep it up Gary! And keep the attitude 🙂 you rock!

  • JetHiggins

    I just recently found out about your show. It’s fantastic!! I really want to get into wine and you make it sound so easy and accessible. I plan on touring some vineyards out in Texas Hill Country pretty soon. Need to start developing my palate and nose!!

  • JetHiggins

    I just recently found out about your show. It’s fantastic!! I really want to get into wine and you make it sound so easy and accessible. I plan on touring some vineyards out in Texas Hill Country pretty soon. Need to start developing my palate and nose!!

  • Wu Tang reference – nice…Gary, I appreciate you and everything you do!

  • Wu Tang reference – nice…Gary, I appreciate you and everything you do!

  • Rob Abel

    Gary, Loved the C.H. show!!!!

    I agree with a lot of the other comments re: your shows post baby have really brought an amazing amount of thunder. Its like your energy is back in full force because you have more things to be energized about!

    SOTD: Have you ever tried Disc Golf. Disc golf brings the thunder in my life!

    There are plenty of good courses in NJ.

    DO it already!

    http://www.pdga.com/courses-by-state?SearchZip=&SearchCity=&SearchState=New+Jersey&SearchCountry=UNITED+STATES&Search=Search

  • Rob Abel

    Gary, Loved the C.H. show!!!!

    I agree with a lot of the other comments re: your shows post baby have really brought an amazing amount of thunder. Its like your energy is back in full force because you have more things to be energized about!

    SOTD: Have you ever tried Disc Golf. Disc golf brings the thunder in my life!

    There are plenty of good courses in NJ.

    DO it already!

    http://www.pdga.com/courses-by-state?SearchZip=&SearchCity=&SearchState=New+Jersey&SearchCountry=UNITED+STATES&Search=Search

  • PROS: You’ve been on a roll since you’re week off. Every show has been pretty much phenomenal. Will look forward to your content as long as you can pump it out.

    CONS: As good as your chops have been, I look forward to the show every day and the “off air” days are a killer for morale. Also, I think the girl friend may be getting jealous for my attention. And bring back Sir Gary!

  • PROS: You’ve been on a roll since you’re week off. Every show has been pretty much phenomenal. Will look forward to your content as long as you can pump it out.

    CONS: As good as your chops have been, I look forward to the show every day and the “off air” days are a killer for morale. Also, I think the girl friend may be getting jealous for my attention. And bring back Sir Gary!

  • Kurt

    I was just wondering if you, or anyone, knew exactly what type of wine Jesus drank?
    It would be cool if you talked about this.
    Cheers

  • Kurt

    I was just wondering if you, or anyone, knew exactly what type of wine Jesus drank?
    It would be cool if you talked about this.
    Cheers

  • Love the Wu-Tang reference… C.R.E.A.M! 🙂

    SOTD: I had my girlfriend with me this time to enjoy the show. She is a first-time watcher of the “Thunder Show” and her statement for you is… She appreciated the recomendation of the Zin from today as a white wine drinker.

    Are you coming to Portland during your signing tour this year?

    Thanks and best,

  • Love the Wu-Tang reference… C.R.E.A.M! 🙂

    SOTD: I had my girlfriend with me this time to enjoy the show. She is a first-time watcher of the “Thunder Show” and her statement for you is… She appreciated the recomendation of the Zin from today as a white wine drinker.

    Are you coming to Portland during your signing tour this year?

    Thanks and best,

  • Aaron Tewalt

    I got into wine about three years ago when I was given charge of the wine list at the country club where I work. I stumbled across your website while searching for a description of a wine I was featuring. I started watching the show and have been hooked ever since. It did a lot to increase my wine knowledge and to make wine not so intimidating. Now I am the one telling others all kinds of interesting tid-bits of info and doing my best to increase others wine knowledge and passion for the vino. Thanks for all the hard work to pump out quality and fun shows for us to enjoy.

    PS People are always making a big deal about nothing, like the pouring out of a little wine while having fun. I agree with you GV sometimes you have got to color outside the lines and have alittle fun. Don’t stop having fun.

  • Aaron Tewalt

    I got into wine about three years ago when I was given charge of the wine list at the country club where I work. I stumbled across your website while searching for a description of a wine I was featuring. I started watching the show and have been hooked ever since. It did a lot to increase my wine knowledge and to make wine not so intimidating. Now I am the one telling others all kinds of interesting tid-bits of info and doing my best to increase others wine knowledge and passion for the vino. Thanks for all the hard work to pump out quality and fun shows for us to enjoy.

    PS People are always making a big deal about nothing, like the pouring out of a little wine while having fun. I agree with you GV sometimes you have got to color outside the lines and have alittle fun. Don’t stop having fun.

  • Derek

    Great show. It’s good to see if the Costco brands are a true value. I have had the Cameron Hughes Syrah before and liked it. They have so many lots, I can’t even remember which one. Lot 53 perhaps?

    SOTD: I totally understand your passion for your daughter. I never knew my soul could be rocked like that until I had my own daughter a year ago. Your world is no longer yours any more. People are always telling me she’s daddy’s little girl. It’s the other way around. I’m all hers.

  • Derek

    Great show. It’s good to see if the Costco brands are a true value. I have had the Cameron Hughes Syrah before and liked it. They have so many lots, I can’t even remember which one. Lot 53 perhaps?

    SOTD: I totally understand your passion for your daughter. I never knew my soul could be rocked like that until I had my own daughter a year ago. Your world is no longer yours any more. People are always telling me she’s daddy’s little girl. It’s the other way around. I’m all hers.

  • Foofe

    Heya Gary,
    I love your show!
    How do you choose your wines to review? do you take on board requests?

  • Foofe

    Heya Gary,
    I love your show!
    How do you choose your wines to review? do you take on board requests?

  • M

    I’ve been working at a wine and spirits shop since February and I’m enjoying the heck out of it. My favorite part is when repeat customers ask for my suggestions. It makes my day.

    I’ve seen Cupcake wine from all over the world. I haven’t tried it but I see that it sells very well. I’ve had Black Elk, another private label wine and I enjoy their wines.

  • M

    I’ve been working at a wine and spirits shop since February and I’m enjoying the heck out of it. My favorite part is when repeat customers ask for my suggestions. It makes my day.

    I’ve seen Cupcake wine from all over the world. I haven’t tried it but I see that it sells very well. I’ve had Black Elk, another private label wine and I enjoy their wines.

  • nice episode Gary…I ma a member at Sam’s club, never seen these Cameron Hughes wines before, what is Sam’s main play?

    Keith
    http://www.harvestating.com

  • nice episode Gary…I ma a member at Sam’s club, never seen these Cameron Hughes wines before, what is Sam’s main play?

    Keith
    http://www.harvestating.com

  • Tom Langan

    Gary – Interesting but frustrating. Why review wines that are not available? It would have been great to place an order for that Cab right after the show. That said, I am still a Vayniac and will so remain.

  • Tom Langan

    Gary – Interesting but frustrating. Why review wines that are not available? It would have been great to place an order for that Cab right after the show. That said, I am still a Vayniac and will so remain.

  • Another great episode, Gary. Glad the wines got better as you went along: it’s always disappointing to finish on a downer.

    What do I want? I want to build an amazing online sales system into my website and open the eyes of the world to everything the Australian wine world has to offer. We are seriously undersold.

    Oh, and if everyone could stop killing each other, world peace would be nice too (if you don’t mind).

  • Another great episode, Gary. Glad the wines got better as you went along: it’s always disappointing to finish on a downer.

    What do I want? I want to build an amazing online sales system into my website and open the eyes of the world to everything the Australian wine world has to offer. We are seriously undersold.

    Oh, and if everyone could stop killing each other, world peace would be nice too (if you don’t mind).

  • Great show, Great couple of shows.

    SOTD: I love the randomness of the shows. Of course I will live some better than others. SO WHAT we wouldn’t have the “Great One’s” with out a klunker now and then. Keep the objectivity. I love the real reactions from you.

    Cheers, Tim

  • Great show, Great couple of shows.

    SOTD: I love the randomness of the shows. Of course I will live some better than others. SO WHAT we wouldn’t have the “Great One’s” with out a klunker now and then. Keep the objectivity. I love the real reactions from you.

    Cheers, Tim

  • Scruff

    Entertaining and educational a usual. Always a good end to my day to catch the show 🙂

    SOTD:
    As a very long time viewer, just keep doing what you are happy doing. The show is your vehicle, just have fun with it. Stop went it is not fun for you anymore…
    I would like to see a show on the current buying trends – i.e. recommendations on moving down as the belt it tightening (i.e. going from typical $20-30 to $10-20 price point). Given your access to wines, I think you should be able to suggest alternatives to people – if you have been buying this, consider this cheaper one and this alternative. I know you have been covering this a little in each episode but a show or 2 dedicated to it might be a real plus (one red and one for whites/sparkling?).

    Also, where is the Sekt episode we talked about years ago? 😉

  • Scruff

    Entertaining and educational a usual. Always a good end to my day to catch the show 🙂

    SOTD:
    As a very long time viewer, just keep doing what you are happy doing. The show is your vehicle, just have fun with it. Stop went it is not fun for you anymore…
    I would like to see a show on the current buying trends – i.e. recommendations on moving down as the belt it tightening (i.e. going from typical $20-30 to $10-20 price point). Given your access to wines, I think you should be able to suggest alternatives to people – if you have been buying this, consider this cheaper one and this alternative. I know you have been covering this a little in each episode but a show or 2 dedicated to it might be a real plus (one red and one for whites/sparkling?).

    Also, where is the Sekt episode we talked about years ago? 😉

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G & Mott, Cooool Episode!!!

    qotd: “Tell me what you wanna tell me….” Well heck, when you see what’s
    goin’ on in this world, We All are pretty fortunate to be Healthy, Happy,
    Prosperous, and drinkin’ Good Vino!! LIFE IS GOOOOOOOD !!!!! 🙂

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G & Mott, Cooool Episode!!!

    qotd: “Tell me what you wanna tell me….” Well heck, when you see what’s
    goin’ on in this world, We All are pretty fortunate to be Healthy, Happy,
    Prosperous, and drinkin’ Good Vino!! LIFE IS GOOOOOOOD !!!!! 🙂

  • DylanChase

    You mentioned Simi winery toward the end. And I thought you might find it interesting that my best friends family are the original owners of Simi winery (hence her last name) and they have a 1936 bottle on their wall. Can’t remember the varietal, but interesting none the less.

    Good show. Keep it up (like I really need to tell you that ;])

  • DylanChase

    You mentioned Simi winery toward the end. And I thought you might find it interesting that my best friends family are the original owners of Simi winery (hence her last name) and they have a 1936 bottle on their wall. Can’t remember the varietal, but interesting none the less.

    Good show. Keep it up (like I really need to tell you that ;])

  • Lurker

    Wondering what wines you suggest to pour at weddings. Love weddings and wine, but typically end up drinking vodka at weddings and it makes me sad.

  • Lurker

    Wondering what wines you suggest to pour at weddings. Love weddings and wine, but typically end up drinking vodka at weddings and it makes me sad.

  • Mike D’Ag

    Gary –
    Can’t thank you enough for WLTV and all that you share with us. Love the loop of Beat It in the background, kept hearing the barely audible Eddie Van Halen guitar solo throughout the ep. Would love to see a new episode featuring some lesser-known Spanish wines. I know you’ve done them in the past, but I hope it’s time to bring ’em back. Rock on!

  • Mike D’Ag

    Gary –
    Can’t thank you enough for WLTV and all that you share with us. Love the loop of Beat It in the background, kept hearing the barely audible Eddie Van Halen guitar solo throughout the ep. Would love to see a new episode featuring some lesser-known Spanish wines. I know you’ve done them in the past, but I hope it’s time to bring ’em back. Rock on!

  • What a great episode again…YOU ALWAYS BRING THE THUNDER!!

    SOTD- My prediction “You WILL own the Jets in 15 years & even win BACK TO BACK SUPERBOWLS!”

  • What a great episode again…YOU ALWAYS BRING THE THUNDER!!

    SOTD- My prediction “You WILL own the Jets in 15 years & even win BACK TO BACK SUPERBOWLS!”

  • Jose Corona

    SOTD: Gary, love the episodes, but have been having a bit of withdrawal with you being so busy and not always being able to pump out shows…………Please continue to nerd it up as I feel there is so much knowledge that you have yet to share with us…………Its been a while since you’ve given your two cents on the current vintages of high end cali cabs. Keep up all the good work!

  • Jose Corona

    SOTD: Gary, love the episodes, but have been having a bit of withdrawal with you being so busy and not always being able to pump out shows…………Please continue to nerd it up as I feel there is so much knowledge that you have yet to share with us…………Its been a while since you’ve given your two cents on the current vintages of high end cali cabs. Keep up all the good work!

  • Dewey

    Gary,

    First off so grateful for you and your show. I can’t tell you how many hidden gems I’ve found by following your advice of “expand your palette”. For me though it’s not so much about the wine, as it is the people that gather around to share it with me, imagine all the conversations that wouldn’t happen if it weren’t for wine or food for that matter. Great wine and food is the means of gathering by rarely the point. Didnt want to get all deep on ya, anyway thanks for the show and the good times!

    Dewey

  • Dewey

    Gary,

    First off so grateful for you and your show. I can’t tell you how many hidden gems I’ve found by following your advice of “expand your palette”. For me though it’s not so much about the wine, as it is the people that gather around to share it with me, imagine all the conversations that wouldn’t happen if it weren’t for wine or food for that matter. Great wine and food is the means of gathering by rarely the point. Didnt want to get all deep on ya, anyway thanks for the show and the good times!

    Dewey

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