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EP 703 Chardonnay Blind Wine Tasting

Gary Vaynerchuk goes in a few different directions to find a few good men or Chard’s.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Gunn Estate Unoaked ChardonnayNew Zealand Chardonnay
2007 Defaix Chablis Cote De LechetChablis
2006 Jean Chartron Chassagene Montrachet Les BenoitesChassagne Montrachet
2007 Hamilton Russell ChardonnaySouth African Chardonnay
2006 Dunham Lewis ChardonnayColumbia Valley Chardonnay
2005 Mount Eden Estate ChardonnayNorth Coast Chardonnay
2006 Catena Alta ChardonnayArgentine Chardonnay

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95/100

lines of the day – ‘I just used the word ‘play’ 9 times in the last five minutes.’, ‘nuts in my mouth are very exciting, yeah I said it’, and ‘It’s like someone took Pinnochio and stuck him up my nose.’

Phenomenal episode as these blind tastings always are. Loved it, especially the fact that the 96 point Parker wine was scored 68 points by our man. Also featured the most ill-informed, ridiculous, downright stupid comment ever read out by GV. Whoever sent that piece of rubbish in should be ashamed of themselves.

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  • sam

    Fun show!

    Love the brown paper bags!

    QOTD 1: #6

    QOTD 2: Casale Vecchio Farnese Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2007, 90 pts. Jorio Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2006, 89 pts.

  • sam

    I agree with Shannon!

  • sam

    Fun show!

    Love the brown paper bags!

    QOTD 1: #6

    QOTD 2: Casale Vecchio Farnese Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2007, 90 pts. Jorio Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2006, 89 pts.

  • sam

    I agree with Shannon!

  • wayno da wino

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, BLIND TASTING IN DA HIZZY!!!!!! 🙂
    Moooochoooo Moooooochooooo Thanx G, gonna watch this Puppy later!!!!

  • wayno da wino

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, BLIND TASTING IN DA HIZZY!!!!!! 🙂
    Moooochoooo Moooooochooooo Thanx G, gonna watch this Puppy later!!!!

  • Tooch

    My favorite number is 7…but I was born on the 7th, so I have a good reason.

    Over the weekend I opened at 2002 Jean Luc Columbo Terres Brulees Cornas. Not as exciting as some of the Cornas’ I’ve had lately, and it showed MUCH better on the 2nd day. 87pts, but a pass at $39.

    More blind tastings….you should do Syrah next.

  • Tooch

    My favorite number is 7…but I was born on the 7th, so I have a good reason.

    Over the weekend I opened at 2002 Jean Luc Columbo Terres Brulees Cornas. Not as exciting as some of the Cornas’ I’ve had lately, and it showed MUCH better on the 2nd day. 87pts, but a pass at $39.

    More blind tastings….you should do Syrah next.

  • Tom

    QOTD (1): 27
    QOTD (2): Leasingham Riesling — very good for the price, 91 pts for me

  • Matt182

    So glad to see the return of BPB! Really good show with quite a suprise at the end. In our pal, we have to trust!

    QOTD #1: 5

    QOTD #2: Huge weekend for wine:
    1-Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2005 93pts

    2-Notarpanaro Taurino Salento i.g.t. 2004 89+pts Darker but as good as 03-01

    3-Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 92++pts A baby, complex and will blossom with cellaring

    4-Shiraz Number One Constitution Road Robertson 2005 87pts Ready to drink, good wine

    5-Pierre Gaillard CĂ´te RĂ´tie 2006 94pts Not heavy-structured as the 05 but really focused and generous. Beautiful flower on the nose.

    6-Syrah Vice Versa Ulises Valdez Vineyard Russian River Valley 2005 92++pts Really young, big tannins and just little to much oak for now.

    7-Angels Share McLaren Vale 2006 90pts 3rd of 4, Rich, dark, mouthcoating but the key is balance

  • Tom

    QOTD (1): 27
    QOTD (2): Leasingham Riesling — very good for the price, 91 pts for me

  • Matt182

    So glad to see the return of BPB! Really good show with quite a suprise at the end. In our pal, we have to trust!

    QOTD #1: 5

    QOTD #2: Huge weekend for wine:
    1-Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2005 93pts

    2-Notarpanaro Taurino Salento i.g.t. 2004 89+pts Darker but as good as 03-01

    3-Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 92++pts A baby, complex and will blossom with cellaring

    4-Shiraz Number One Constitution Road Robertson 2005 87pts Ready to drink, good wine

    5-Pierre Gaillard CĂ´te RĂ´tie 2006 94pts Not heavy-structured as the 05 but really focused and generous. Beautiful flower on the nose.

    6-Syrah Vice Versa Ulises Valdez Vineyard Russian River Valley 2005 92++pts Really young, big tannins and just little to much oak for now.

    7-Angels Share McLaren Vale 2006 90pts 3rd of 4, Rich, dark, mouthcoating but the key is balance

  • RIch Higgins

    Gary – DO NOT – I repeat – DO NOT apologize for being yourself! I love your passion, I love your ability to inspire it in others, and I love your humility. But for God’s sake (not to be confused with God’s personal stash of a certain alcohol laden rice beverage – loved that show!) do not apologize.

    Keep it up. As an 21 year navy vet, submariners make the “thunder below!” to ensure that you can keep bringing the thunder above.

    Rich Higgins
    Knoxville, TN – where you can not yet ship wine!!! dammit.

  • RIch Higgins

    Gary – DO NOT – I repeat – DO NOT apologize for being yourself! I love your passion, I love your ability to inspire it in others, and I love your humility. But for God’s sake (not to be confused with God’s personal stash of a certain alcohol laden rice beverage – loved that show!) do not apologize.

    Keep it up. As an 21 year navy vet, submariners make the “thunder below!” to ensure that you can keep bringing the thunder above.

    Rich Higgins
    Knoxville, TN – where you can not yet ship wine!!! dammit.

  • Kirk (slave2thevine)

    I believe the most planted grape in the world is Airen.

  • Kirk (slave2thevine)

    I believe the most planted grape in the world is Airen.

  • QOTD: A good weekend for answering that question! In celebration of a new job we opened:

    2007 Mollydooker “Two Left Feet” – the most concentrated wine I have ever had, I haven’t had that many Aussie wines and this wasn’t my favorite style, but it was well made and a lot of fun – 90pts.

    2006 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Carabella Vineyard – This may be the best pinot I have ever had! very much a product of the 2006 vintage, but more complex – tobacco and cherries! 93+ pts

  • QOTD: A good weekend for answering that question! In celebration of a new job we opened:

    2007 Mollydooker “Two Left Feet” – the most concentrated wine I have ever had, I haven’t had that many Aussie wines and this wasn’t my favorite style, but it was well made and a lot of fun – 90pts.

    2006 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Carabella Vineyard – This may be the best pinot I have ever had! very much a product of the 2006 vintage, but more complex – tobacco and cherries! 93+ pts

  • NJ-Vettster

    QOTD: 2006 Argyle Pinot Noir. Rating: 90

  • NJ-Vettster

    QOTD: 2006 Argyle Pinot Noir. Rating: 90

  • #1 planted grape: No one really knows for sure since many countries do not list their varietals but of those who do, Thompson seedless is #1.

    Back to the show.

  • NY Pete

    #5 is my fave

  • kyle

    I’m probably not first, but I didn’t use Google! I swear!!!

    It’s my baby GRENACHE!!! Or granacha!!!! MMmmmmmmmmm.

  • #1 planted grape: No one really knows for sure since many countries do not list their varietals but of those who do, Thompson seedless is #1.

    Back to the show.

  • NY Pete

    #5 is my fave

  • kyle

    I’m probably not first, but I didn’t use Google! I swear!!!

    It’s my baby GRENACHE!!! Or granacha!!!! MMmmmmmmmmm.

  • SacramentoCharlie

    How’s the sleep with the late night feedings/diaper changes ? eh, you love it and you know it. Always love the blinds.

    QOTD: 2007 Altovinum Calatayud Evodia. 87+
    Favorite number: with twins, it’s now 2

  • guymandude

    Diud you say “cove” I think you meant clove at the dentist.

    QOTD; 5

  • How’s the sleep with the late night feedings/diaper changes ? eh, you love it and you know it. Always love the blinds.

    QOTD: 2007 Altovinum Calatayud Evodia. 87+
    Favorite number: with twins, it’s now 2

  • guymandude

    Diud you say “cove” I think you meant clove at the dentist.

    QOTD; 5

  • John McVeigh

    Hey Gary,

    You are an mega-entrepreneur a supreme marketer and a great inspiration. Not to mention a good human being with a passion for wine. keep up the good work.

  • John McVeigh

    Hey Gary,

    You are an mega-entrepreneur a supreme marketer and a great inspiration. Not to mention a good human being with a passion for wine. keep up the good work.

  • Hey Gary!

    Great to see Argentina & SA on #1 and #2. Did you ever had a German Chardonnay? If not, you are missing something really special!

    @QOTD1
    7
    @QOTD2
    We had a 2005 Marchesi Mazzei Serrata di Belguardo Maremma Toscana IGT and I would score the Sangiovese/Alicante blend a 90! Very good stuff for 11?!

  • guymandude

    Rene Barbier ,White, 87

  • Hey Gary!

    Great to see Argentina & SA on #1 and #2. Did you ever had a German Chardonnay? If not, you are missing something really special!

    @QOTD1
    7
    @QOTD2
    We had a 2005 Marchesi Mazzei Serrata di Belguardo Maremma Toscana IGT and I would score the Sangiovese/Alicante blend a 90! Very good stuff for 11?!

  • guymandude

    Rene Barbier ,White, 87

  • urbwes

    Great show. I enjoyed watching it and only realizing at the end that it was almost 40 minutes long. You were very engaging and informative.

    QOTD: no favorite number, Bandit Cabernet Sauvignon in the tetra pack – 82 ($4).

  • Craig Hamlet

    Like I said last week, I love the blind tastings. Great show. Don’t fret about the score differences, I trust your judgement more anyway. I have no fave #, but I did drink a bottle of Clos du Val 05 Cab this weekend. It was much earthier than I expected, which I liked, but it also had good fruit. I score it 87+

  • urbwes

    Great show. I enjoyed watching it and only realizing at the end that it was almost 40 minutes long. You were very engaging and informative.

    QOTD: no favorite number, Bandit Cabernet Sauvignon in the tetra pack – 82 ($4).

  • Craig Hamlet

    Like I said last week, I love the blind tastings. Great show. Don’t fret about the score differences, I trust your judgement more anyway. I have no fave #, but I did drink a bottle of Clos du Val 05 Cab this weekend. It was much earthier than I expected, which I liked, but it also had good fruit. I score it 87+

  • ChrisNY2

    Fun episode. If anyone is making a highlight reel, be sure to include 18:14-18:23 …haha

    Favorite number: 23 and not because of Jordan or any other sportsperson.

    QOTD: only beer this past weekend, sorry.

  • Kirk (slave2thevine)

    QOTD: What wine did I have this weekend? 2004 Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir and I gave it a 90. It needs more time sideways. As for my answer I was told at a trade show back in May that Airen was the most planted grape in the world…but I’m not sure. whatever the case…it wasn’t google.

  • ChrisNY2

    Fun episode. If anyone is making a highlight reel, be sure to include 18:14-18:23 …haha

    Favorite number: 23 and not because of Jordan or any other sportsperson.

    QOTD: only beer this past weekend, sorry.

  • Kirk (slave2thevine)

    QOTD: What wine did I have this weekend? 2004 Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir and I gave it a 90. It needs more time sideways. As for my answer I was told at a trade show back in May that Airen was the most planted grape in the world…but I’m not sure. whatever the case…it wasn’t google.

  • Chris F.

    Garnacha….yumm

  • Chris F.

    Garnacha….yumm

  • wooden palate

    Enjoyed the blind tasting. It’s always fun to watch you sweat a little?seriously, though, I can’t imagine very many other professional wine folks going out on that particular limb the way you do. More, please.

    QOTD:
    1) Depending on my mood, either pi (3.14159…) or e (2.71828…). Hey, you asked.
    2) Emiliana Vineyards Natura Carmenere Valle Colchagua 2007. $13 and solid if not mind-bogglingly fantastic. 88 points on my (wait for it) wooden palate.

  • Craig

    Awesome show Gary, really enjoy the blind tasting’s.

    “This kind of almond, hazelnuts, nuts in my mouth are very exciting…ya I said it!” Hilarious GV.

    Most widely planted grape? Is it Grenache?

    QOTD #1 – 93
    QOTD #2 – 2001 La Torraccia di Presura Arcante IGT Rosso – inspired from your Super Tuscan Tasting – Scored 92

  • Anonymous

    1. – HAPPY B-DAY LIZ! If she’s married, then we can’t say Lizzy V., as that would be your wife!

    2. – You can’t, and need not say it; we can say it for you… Hey Didec: Go take a long walk off a short pier. You’re the one who sounds all psycho – analitical and pedantic….As if… talk about agression… Winos who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw bottles.

    Gary, yer Jerzy love and style rules the roost. Keep up the great work, friend.

    3. – By now, much of the Vaynernation knows of the Spanish Arien. But I’d like to add that, most planted grape may vary every few years, per trends and demands. When I began in the wine industry around 20 years ago, Rkatsiteli (Russian grape!!) was guessed to have had the greatest worldwide plantings….

  • wooden palate

    Enjoyed the blind tasting. It’s always fun to watch you sweat a little?seriously, though, I can’t imagine very many other professional wine folks going out on that particular limb the way you do. More, please.

    QOTD:
    1) Depending on my mood, either pi (3.14159…) or e (2.71828…). Hey, you asked.
    2) Emiliana Vineyards Natura Carmenere Valle Colchagua 2007. $13 and solid if not mind-bogglingly fantastic. 88 points on my (wait for it) wooden palate.

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