EP 699 Wine Tasting at CLO – Wine Bar in NYC

Gary Vaynerchuk visits a very cool wine bar and selects one of their wines to taste.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Rolf Binder Hubris

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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luca bercelli

92/100

line of the day -‘even if you have the ability to hit a crapload of home runs, if you can’t hit to the opposite field or take a walk once in a while you’re not gonna play baseball.’

Really interesting on location episode. The main point when discussing the wine was that overoaked wines hide most of the secondary flavours and can easily be replicated cheaply. I totally agree!

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  • moonbot

    Looks like a pretty interesting wine bar — they have those machines at the wine shop near my house — they don’t really allow wines to breathe though, which concerns me when it comes to any wine that might need to open up.. Anyhow, what can you expect in midtown manhattan..
    My favorite wine bar is Peasant, on Elizabeth between Spring and Prince. Kinda the best vibe ever.

  • Daniel

    How cool is CLO!

    If anyone finds themselves in Boulder – Colorado, I highly recommend:
    http://www.thekitchencafe.com/winelounge.shtml

  • Daniel

    How cool is CLO!

    If anyone finds themselves in Boulder – Colorado, I highly recommend:
    http://www.thekitchencafe.com/winelounge.shtml

  • I love that place. WOW…..that is very cool. I’m gonn a have to try it. You should have went one to the left though and poured the Jonata..!!!!

    QOTD: Vino Vino downtown. I’m a downtown kinda guy….

  • I love that place. WOW…..that is very cool. I’m gonn a have to try it. You should have went one to the left though and poured the Jonata..!!!!

    QOTD: Vino Vino downtown. I’m a downtown kinda guy….

  • Jeff Smith

    Great Show, Loved the location
    They seem to have a great idea for a successful wine bar.

    Love the Content, Keep it coming 🙂
    Hope your family is doing well. Keep them first before work.

  • Great Show, Loved the location
    They seem to have a great idea for a successful wine bar.

    Love the Content, Keep it coming 🙂
    Hope your family is doing well. Keep them first before work.

  • Jim in Atlanta

    That seemed like a cool idea and a neat place to learn about wine and try new things. QOTD – My favorite places in the Smyrna/Vinings Atlanta area are Muss and Turners and The Vineyard. Both have interesting wines and bring in winemakers and other people with wine knowledge.

  • Jim in Atlanta

    That seemed like a cool idea and a neat place to learn about wine and try new things. QOTD – My favorite places in the Smyrna/Vinings Atlanta area are Muss and Turners and The Vineyard. Both have interesting wines and bring in winemakers and other people with wine knowledge.

  • There’s a wine bar in downtown Chicago called Just Grapes that has a similar concept with the credit card and automatic pours. Never been, but have been meaning to. Definitely the first time I’ve seen an electronic menu, very cool.

    QOTD: Webster’s Wine Bar in Chicago. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, extensive wine list with thorough descriptions, and excellent food…all while remaining moderately priced.

  • Lauren Isabel

    Excellent episode, classic GV passion, gorgeous location, enjoyed the company (Brian rocked), and, my favorite, fun facts! Great on-location thunder, GV! QOTD: The bar at 21 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA, during sunset. Good times!

  • There’s a wine bar in downtown Chicago called Just Grapes that has a similar concept with the credit card and automatic pours. Never been, but have been meaning to. Definitely the first time I’ve seen an electronic menu, very cool.

    QOTD: Webster’s Wine Bar in Chicago. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, extensive wine list with thorough descriptions, and excellent food…all while remaining moderately priced.

  • Lauren Isabel

    Excellent episode, classic GV passion, gorgeous location, enjoyed the company (Brian rocked), and, my favorite, fun facts! Great on-location thunder, GV! QOTD: The bar at 21 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA, during sunset. Good times!

  • jorge

    hello. my favorite….wine bar…NECTAR WINE IN LISBON
    and wine price value white..prova regia of portugal.again!

  • jorge

    hello. my favorite….wine bar…NECTAR WINE IN LISBON
    and wine price value white..prova regia of portugal.again!

  • Cool use of technology and design at CLO, although I have to assume that dictates the price of their vino. I saw a lot of pricey wines for just one glass as you were panning around. Either way, it was a cool spot…

    GV- were you eating an otter pop before the show? I think your tongue was red, mine only turns purple from wine. Maybe you were drinking a Rose?

    QOTD: I haven’t been to as many wine bars as I’d like, I often buy and drink here or hit the tasting rooms in Hood River or Dundee. But, I do like this little place over by my work called Rennaissance Wines (Hillsboro, OR) that does $5-$10 flights every Friday night at 5:00pm. It’s perfect after a long week at the office. It’s not the coolest place in the world, nor do they have the greatest selection, but the staff is cool and it’s convenient.

  • Cool use of technology and design at CLO, although I have to assume that dictates the price of their vino. I saw a lot of pricey wines for just one glass as you were panning around. Either way, it was a cool spot…

    GV- were you eating an otter pop before the show? I think your tongue was red, mine only turns purple from wine. Maybe you were drinking a Rose?

    QOTD: I haven’t been to as many wine bars as I’d like, I often buy and drink here or hit the tasting rooms in Hood River or Dundee. But, I do like this little place over by my work called Rennaissance Wines (Hillsboro, OR) that does $5-$10 flights every Friday night at 5:00pm. It’s perfect after a long week at the office. It’s not the coolest place in the world, nor do they have the greatest selection, but the staff is cool and it’s convenient.

  • JB

    Really liked this video. I think you should do more stuff like this, visiting bars and wineries. Really like the enthusiasm you bring. Nice to have something entertaining in the wine world and different from the dreary wine snobs out there. I’ve recently found your site but I’ve been watching all the previous videos and telling all my friends at the winery to check you out.

  • JB

    Really liked this video. I think you should do more stuff like this, visiting bars and wineries. Really like the enthusiasm you bring. Nice to have something entertaining in the wine world and different from the dreary wine snobs out there. I’ve recently found your site but I’ve been watching all the previous videos and telling all my friends at the winery to check you out.

  • TE

    Great show.

    Clo is a great place where new technology meets old wine!

    GV Great to see you yesterday!

    TE

  • TE

    Great show.

    Clo is a great place where new technology meets old wine!

    GV Great to see you yesterday!

    TE

  • EmZee

    It’s a tie for us; House Wine in Worthington, Ohio or Tutto Vino in Dublin, Ohio. Great episode! House Wine has the machines too, and they’re fun! It’s nice to taste just a few ounces of something you might not be able to buy a whole bottle of.

  • EmZee

    It’s a tie for us; House Wine in Worthington, Ohio or Tutto Vino in Dublin, Ohio. Great episode! House Wine has the machines too, and they’re fun! It’s nice to taste just a few ounces of something you might not be able to buy a whole bottle of.

  • ctjones

    Hey Gary…I watch you show consistently, but rarely post. I just have to say that way you described over extracted fruit bomb wines today was the best job you’ve ever done.

    QOTD – I don’t have a favorite. I’ve been to many and I am almost always disappointed in the selection. I want something different, unique and tasty; however I usually don’t find the quality I am seeking. I also feel they are over priced for the quality I get.

  • ctjones

    Hey Gary…I watch you show consistently, but rarely post. I just have to say that way you described over extracted fruit bomb wines today was the best job you’ve ever done.

    QOTD – I don’t have a favorite. I’ve been to many and I am almost always disappointed in the selection. I want something different, unique and tasty; however I usually don’t find the quality I am seeking. I also feel they are over priced for the quality I get.

  • Kevin K

    QOTD: Never been to one. =(

  • Kevin K

    QOTD: Never been to one. =(

  • Hey Marco. Haven’t seen a post from you in a while. My favorite wine bar is in Santa Rosa CA. Willies.

  • Hey Marco. Haven’t seen a post from you in a while. My favorite wine bar is in Santa Rosa CA. Willies.

  • That really did look like a cool wine bar. However, it sounded like they had way too much noise pollution coming in. I like my wine bar to be more relaxing and quieter, perhaps with some jazz or electronica. It also looked not all that cozy and comfortable to hang out there. But i did like all the high tech stuff. I think this appeals for the techy/geek factor. But i probably still wouldn’t hang out there.

    Hey, just want to throw this out there even though i know it’s a long shot. i recently watched John Cleese in his documentary called Wine for the Confused. I think you and he have similar philosophies about wine. I think it would be so cool if you could convince him to come on your show. I bet he would if you could somehow get in touch with him. He apparently lives in or very near wine country CA according to his film.

    QOTD: my favorite wine bar is a place called Purple in Seattle. I love their wine flights that they pair with tapas. Yummy and very reasonably priced. And super cool decor. thepurplecafe.com. And not only is the wine list amazing, the food there is amazing too. i love, love, love their lobster mac n cheese. omg my mouth is watering just thinking about it!

  • That really did look like a cool wine bar. However, it sounded like they had way too much noise pollution coming in. I like my wine bar to be more relaxing and quieter, perhaps with some jazz or electronica. It also looked not all that cozy and comfortable to hang out there. But i did like all the high tech stuff. I think this appeals for the techy/geek factor. But i probably still wouldn’t hang out there.

    Hey, just want to throw this out there even though i know it’s a long shot. i recently watched John Cleese in his documentary called Wine for the Confused. I think you and he have similar philosophies about wine. I think it would be so cool if you could convince him to come on your show. I bet he would if you could somehow get in touch with him. He apparently lives in or very near wine country CA according to his film.

    QOTD: my favorite wine bar is a place called Purple in Seattle. I love their wine flights that they pair with tapas. Yummy and very reasonably priced. And super cool decor. thepurplecafe.com. And not only is the wine list amazing, the food there is amazing too. i love, love, love their lobster mac n cheese. omg my mouth is watering just thinking about it!

  • Kirk

    Great show…and it’s great to see CLO. I didn’t know about them and will try hit them up the next time we are in NYC.

    QOTD: Morrell Wine Bar has always been a favorite of mine in NYC.

  • Kirk

    Great show…and it’s great to see CLO. I didn’t know about them and will try hit them up the next time we are in NYC.

    QOTD: Morrell Wine Bar has always been a favorite of mine in NYC.

  • adrums

    Cool place, I wonder how they keep so many open bottles relatively fresh…

  • adrums

    Cool place, I wonder how they keep so many open bottles relatively fresh…

  • Alex of Los Angeles

    QODT- Vertical Wine Bar in Pasadena, CA.

  • Alex of Los Angeles

    QODT- Vertical Wine Bar in Pasadena, CA.

  • QOTD: International Polo Club, Palm Beach… the Seventh Chukker Wine/Tapas Bar.

    @garyvee… come to SoFla and try it out! You’ll be my guest!

  • QOTD: International Polo Club, Palm Beach… the Seventh Chukker Wine/Tapas Bar.

    @garyvee… come to SoFla and try it out! You’ll be my guest!

  • Andy

    QOTD—- Press Charlotte NC

  • Andy

    QOTD—- Press Charlotte NC

  • “Der Weinkommissar” located Bonn, Germany

  • “Der Weinkommissar” located Bonn, Germany

  • Joel

    Great show, GV!

    QOTD: Haven’t been to too many wine bars, but had some Chilean wine last night at the Chaise Lounge in Chicago’s Wicker Park. Nice place. Maybe its just being able to sit outside at night for three hours… Loved it!

  • Joel

    Great show, GV!

    QOTD: Haven’t been to too many wine bars, but had some Chilean wine last night at the Chaise Lounge in Chicago’s Wicker Park. Nice place. Maybe its just being able to sit outside at night for three hours… Loved it!

  • Brian

    How cool, I’ll be in Northern New Jersey on business over the next couple weeks. Now I have a unique NYC destination to visit.

    QoTD – The Cave @ Ventura Wine Company (Calfornia) or the Tasting Room at Calcareous in Paso Robles.

  • Brian

    How cool, I’ll be in Northern New Jersey on business over the next couple weeks. Now I have a unique NYC destination to visit.

    QoTD – The Cave @ Ventura Wine Company (Calfornia) or the Tasting Room at Calcareous in Paso Robles.

  • Francesco

    QOTD: Sant Ambrogio Bar in Florence, Italy..

  • Francesco

    QOTD: Sant Ambrogio Bar in Florence, Italy..

  • Tony and Lisa

    Wine Shop @ Rivergate. In Charlotte NC. Like it as we can take our dogs, sit outside with a nice bottle of wine after we have taking them to their training. Guess you can call it a great family night out.

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