EP 700 Remembering the Journey

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 wines that represent significant moments in his career.

Wines tasted in this episode:

1988 Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanee
1997 Lamborghini Campoleone Umbria
1994 Harrison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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luca bercelli

93/100

line of the day – ‘Big blackberry flavours exploding on my nose like a grenade’

Barnstorming episode featuring GV at his best. When he goes on about the nuances of different vintages his knowldege is scary. The visible wince when trying the last wine is classic Gary, and sticking the wooden box on his chair as an Oak Monster substitute made me laugh. A classic.

Tags: cabernet, Pinot Noir, red, review, Umbria, Video, wine, wines

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  • Doug

    I loved the episode where you left bottles of wine on top of your building during a heat wave to see what “cooking” them in the sun would do their taste.

  • Doug

    I loved the episode where you left bottles of wine on top of your building during a heat wave to see what “cooking” them in the sun would do their taste.

  • wyld

    QOTD: 684/685 The best!

  • wyld

    QOTD: 684/685 The best!

  • I also like the Andre Mack episode – for the professional spit, and “That was HOT” comment. 😛

  • I also like the Andre Mack episode – for the professional spit, and “That was HOT” comment. 😛

  • Cliff & Darcey

    Gary Vee … Wow … Episode 700. We haven’t been logging in as often lately but you are always close to our hearts, and we have turned SO MANY others on to your show. Odd that we should tune-in today, for episode 700, because episode 200 was really the clincher for us (that’s the QOTD, by the way!). From that episode we have tried all but two of the twelve wines, and some remain to this day our favorites of all time: Longaz (why are you not buying their stuff anymore? … I still have two bottles left … well worth $20), Tintoralba Crianza (YUM!), Wooden Nickel (great stuff, classy, perfect), and how can we forget: Hammond Pinot Noir ($12, we couldn’t believe how good it was at that price … should have bought a case!).

    THANKS for all you have done for us. We appreciate you more than you may know. KEEP UP THE EPISODES! Darcey and Cliff are fans for life! We’ll be with you at episode 1000!!!

  • Cliff & Darcey

    Gary Vee … Wow … Episode 700. We haven’t been logging in as often lately but you are always close to our hearts, and we have turned SO MANY others on to your show. Odd that we should tune-in today, for episode 700, because episode 200 was really the clincher for us (that’s the QOTD, by the way!). From that episode we have tried all but two of the twelve wines, and some remain to this day our favorites of all time: Longaz (why are you not buying their stuff anymore? … I still have two bottles left … well worth $20), Tintoralba Crianza (YUM!), Wooden Nickel (great stuff, classy, perfect), and how can we forget: Hammond Pinot Noir ($12, we couldn’t believe how good it was at that price … should have bought a case!).

    THANKS for all you have done for us. We appreciate you more than you may know. KEEP UP THE EPISODES! Darcey and Cliff are fans for life! We’ll be with you at episode 1000!!!

  • SteveW

    QOTD: Episode #549, were a very cool wine maker named
    Charles Smith visits the Thunder Show.

  • SteveW

    QOTD: Episode #549, were a very cool wine maker named
    Charles Smith visits the Thunder Show.

  • Jack Turner

    Gary, great episode, like I said before, just do what you do best and get into the wines. I liked the intro by the viking fan, in terms of wine, I really liked when some producers sent you barrel tastings of 05 BD

  • Jack Turner

    Gary, great episode, like I said before, just do what you do best and get into the wines. I liked the intro by the viking fan, in terms of wine, I really liked when some producers sent you barrel tastings of 05 BD

  • wayno da wino

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  • wayno da wino

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  • wednesday

    Great episode, Gary. The original format is indeed the best, but variety is helpful.

    I enjoyed the cellar episode.

  • wednesday

    Great episode, Gary. The original format is indeed the best, but variety is helpful.

    I enjoyed the cellar episode.

  • Gary ,
    a great big Sniffy Sniff.700 WOW!

    Thanks for sharing your passion
    Look forward to your CABO Visit..

  • Gary ,
    a great big Sniffy Sniff.700 WOW!

    Thanks for sharing your passion
    Look forward to your CABO Visit..

  • Easy: January 08 Sagrantino. Brilliant!

  • Easy: January 08 Sagrantino. Brilliant!

  • qotd: When you had the German MW guy on the show, that was pretty cool. Heck when you were on Conan that was funny as hell. Generally they are all good, some I didn’t like so much certain guest, didn’t really like the guest of the sake show but the show was good

  • qotd: When you had the German MW guy on the show, that was pretty cool. Heck when you were on Conan that was funny as hell. Generally they are all good, some I didn’t like so much certain guest, didn’t really like the guest of the sake show but the show was good

  • Jim in Atlanta

    Big congrats on number 700. I hope you will have at least 700 more. QOTD – There have been so many memorable shows, but I enjoyed when Jancis Robinson was on. It showed that you can approach wine in more than one way and be successful.

  • Jim in Atlanta

    Big congrats on number 700. I hope you will have at least 700 more. QOTD – There have been so many memorable shows, but I enjoyed when Jancis Robinson was on. It showed that you can approach wine in more than one way and be successful.

  • Congrats on 700 Gary, solid episode, love that the Super-Umbrian made an appearance.
    QOTD: The college wine blind tasting when you claimed the worst wine ever on WLTV, I believe it was Michigan State.

  • Congrats on 700 Gary, solid episode, love that the Super-Umbrian made an appearance.
    QOTD: The college wine blind tasting when you claimed the worst wine ever on WLTV, I believe it was Michigan State.

  • Alos

    The episode on first growths don’t remember the number though. Cheers

  • Alos

    The episode on first growths don’t remember the number though. Cheers

  • PSPatrick

    Wow, 700 episodes! Thank you, Gary!

    QOTD: You have pumped out so many great episodes, it is impossible to say which I liked best. I do remember #364 very well because I fell in love with the first wine cellar and am pretty jealous. And episode #182 was just awesome.

  • PSPatrick

    Wow, 700 episodes! Thank you, Gary!

    QOTD: You have pumped out so many great episodes, it is impossible to say which I liked best. I do remember #364 very well because I fell in love with the first wine cellar and am pretty jealous. And episode #182 was just awesome.

  • sycamore

    Me = lurker no more. Thanks for the awesome content! LOL at the wood box in the chair bit.

    QOTD: any blind tasting episode. Pinot one was awesome…..

  • sycamore

    Me = lurker no more. Thanks for the awesome content! LOL at the wood box in the chair bit.

    QOTD: any blind tasting episode. Pinot one was awesome…..

  • Sassodoro

    Congratulations on Ep 700! Here’s to the next 700!

    QOTD: I’ll have to think about that. There have been so many!

  • Sassodoro

    Congratulations on Ep 700! Here’s to the next 700!

    QOTD: I’ll have to think about that. There have been so many!

  • Moonfreeez

    both episodes with your dad! he is hilarious!

  • Moonfreeez

    both episodes with your dad! he is hilarious!

  • Clifford

    Congrats on 700 Gary! Thank you for all your time and dedication to sharing your knowledge with us.

    Off the top of my head, my two favorite episodes are:

    -Jim Cramer show – Can you say overflowing passion bucket!?!
    -The early decanting show – the first show that I watched. Got me hooked!

  • Clifford

    Congrats on 700 Gary! Thank you for all your time and dedication to sharing your knowledge with us.

    Off the top of my head, my two favorite episodes are:

    -Jim Cramer show – Can you say overflowing passion bucket!?!
    -The early decanting show – the first show that I watched. Got me hooked!

  • Jim H CT

    Congratulations Gary;

    These episodes have without a doubt been the most valuable learning and enjoyment tools for my (and my wife’s) wine experience, and has helped immensely in my buying decisions.

    I have wines still in my house that make me shake my head at the great video or special e-mail that prompted the purchase. Sure my priorities are all screwed up, but who do you think my friends come to when they have a wine question? That’s right, ‘ole Jimmy “The Dish”.

    Bravo!!!

  • Jim H CT

    Congratulations Gary;

    These episodes have without a doubt been the most valuable learning and enjoyment tools for my (and my wife’s) wine experience, and has helped immensely in my buying decisions.

    I have wines still in my house that make me shake my head at the great video or special e-mail that prompted the purchase. Sure my priorities are all screwed up, but who do you think my friends come to when they have a wine question? That’s right, ‘ole Jimmy “The Dish”.

    Bravo!!!

  • QOTD – the last episode with your Dad. Loved it.

  • QOTD – the last episode with your Dad. Loved it.

  • Little Jonny H

    An excellent way to hit the 700 mark (I thoroughly enjoyed the ripping of the oak Monster). I can’t wait to see you hit the 1000 mark (in one form or other)!!!

    QOTD: This is tough. There have been many classics that I’ve loved, but the numbers all slip me… but for some reason the Jeffrey Davies show will probably always be the one I remember most, likely b/c it’s the first that made me believe that Bordeaux wines were worth a shot. Now, I’m sold….

  • Little Jonny H

    An excellent way to hit the 700 mark (I thoroughly enjoyed the ripping of the oak Monster). I can’t wait to see you hit the 1000 mark (in one form or other)!!!

    QOTD: This is tough. There have been many classics that I’ve loved, but the numbers all slip me… but for some reason the Jeffrey Davies show will probably always be the one I remember most, likely b/c it’s the first that made me believe that Bordeaux wines were worth a shot. Now, I’m sold….

  • Soyhead

    the best ? How to get your wine palate trained. I love the bit where you do all the fruits and act like its gonna be over and surprise, switch frames, its time for the vegetables and the dirt.

  • Soyhead

    the best ? How to get your wine palate trained. I love the bit where you do all the fruits and act like its gonna be over and surprise, switch frames, its time for the vegetables and the dirt.

  • dude, you are funny! Please don’t let the Oak Monster host your show anymore, I don.t like him. This will be one of my most memorable episodes! 🙂

  • dude, you are funny! Please don’t let the Oak Monster host your show anymore, I don.t like him. This will be one of my most memorable episodes! 🙂

  • QOTD:
    #645 Kevin Rose episode. I’ve involved in the geek world. Was blown away by this episode – hadn’t seen anything like it (with respect to wine). Rose brought me in, but GV kept me here to stay.

  • QOTD:
    #645 Kevin Rose episode. I’ve involved in the geek world. Was blown away by this episode – hadn’t seen anything like it (with respect to wine). Rose brought me in, but GV kept me here to stay.

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