EP 749 2007 Napa Valley Tasting

GV is joined by his dad Sasha to taste some popular wines from the 2007 vintage in Napa.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Plumpjack MerlotNapa Merlot
2007 Caymus Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet

Links mentioned in todays episode.


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luca bercelli

89/100

line of the day – ‘you were on the ball today, not like last time when you were out of your mind’

Banter between father and son…not bad

Tags: 2007 Napa Cab, california, red, review, wine, wines

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  • Brooklyn Paul

    Sasha says its good, that’s all we need

  • Brooklyn Paul

    Sasha says its good, that’s all we need

  • A dumb Rhine king

    Awesome Ep!! You should have at least monthly Sasha/Gary Eps.

    Hell yeah, Kris B is right, where’s the TC signing?? ๐Ÿ™‚ … can’t ship to MN, won’t come to sign books … ๐Ÿ˜‰

    QOTD: 17-15 Jets

  • A dumb Rhine king

    Awesome Ep!! You should have at least monthly Sasha/Gary Eps.

    Hell yeah, Kris B is right, where’s the TC signing?? ๐Ÿ™‚ … can’t ship to MN, won’t come to sign books … ๐Ÿ˜‰

    QOTD: 17-15 Jets

  • Gretchen

    awwww! this was a very cute/funny episode! i especially liked when you accused sasha of frequenting county fairs for the cotton candy…

    qotd: 20-14 jets

  • Gretchen

    awwww! this was a very cute/funny episode! i especially liked when you accused sasha of frequenting county fairs for the cotton candy…

    qotd: 20-14 jets

  • Brooklyn Paul

    Enjoyable episode. Caymus rocks.

    QOTD: The G-man made a good prediction. It’s going to be low scoring and I think the Jets win. 13-3.

  • Brooklyn Paul

    Enjoyable episode. Caymus rocks.

    QOTD: The G-man made a good prediction. It’s going to be low scoring and I think the Jets win. 13-3.

  • wooden palate

    Fun episode, always good to see your father. So much for the laser-like focus, though?whenever Sasha is on the show, the conversation meanders and goes in twelve different directions, most of them unrelated to the wine. Sometimes, focus is over-rated.

    QOTD: Don’t follow football.

  • AWW! SASHA! I love you guys!

  • Sasha always makes a great show, and fun episode as well.

    QOTD: Hmm, don’t know, but I would like to say that whichever team wins, it be by one touchdown difference.

  • wooden palate

    Fun episode, always good to see your father. So much for the laser-like focus, though?whenever Sasha is on the show, the conversation meanders and goes in twelve different directions, most of them unrelated to the wine. Sometimes, focus is over-rated.

    QOTD: Don’t follow football.

  • AWW! SASHA! I love you guys!

  • Sasha always makes a great show, and fun episode as well.

    QOTD: Hmm, don’t know, but I would like to say that whichever team wins, it be by one touchdown difference.

  • Really awesome episode, so sad it wasn’t a longer one! You and Sasha always make a great team ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Really awesome episode, so sad it wasn’t a longer one! You and Sasha always make a great team ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Drew

    I’m calling you out Gary. I never get a response. I watch your show every day religiously even though your a Jets fanatic. My Dolphins are going to surprise you on Monday.Our passion for wine is what brings mortal enemies to the table and that’s an incredible equalizer. So, for my patronage and dedication I want a friendly wager to be made today. If my Fins win you will acknowledge me and my patronage along with the win. Tuesday, the day after will be known as Dolphin Drews day for your next taping. As much as we “hate each other” on the field I love your passion and will never stop watching or bringing the thunder to my friends and family. Bought “Crush it” by the way and am looking forward to reading it and learning from Gary V. If we lose I will leave a video response on you tube acknowledging the Jets superiority along with reference to you, crush it and the Jet’s. Fair enough?

  • Drew

    I’m calling you out Gary. I never get a response. I watch your show every day religiously even though your a Jets fanatic. My Dolphins are going to surprise you on Monday.Our passion for wine is what brings mortal enemies to the table and that’s an incredible equalizer. So, for my patronage and dedication I want a friendly wager to be made today. If my Fins win you will acknowledge me and my patronage along with the win. Tuesday, the day after will be known as Dolphin Drews day for your next taping. As much as we “hate each other” on the field I love your passion and will never stop watching or bringing the thunder to my friends and family. Bought “Crush it” by the way and am looking forward to reading it and learning from Gary V. If we lose I will leave a video response on you tube acknowledging the Jets superiority along with reference to you, crush it and the Jet’s. Fair enough?

  • Danimal

    AWESOME week of shows, more answering phone calls, more friends and family , the realness of the shows is why people watch, keep it up Gary, I wish you the best.

    The jets are going to win 32-10, enjoy.

  • Danimal

    AWESOME week of shows, more answering phone calls, more friends and family , the realness of the shows is why people watch, keep it up Gary, I wish you the best.

    The jets are going to win 32-10, enjoy.

  • Amusing, but would have liked to hear more about the 2007 vintage! This is where I want to hear about the cheaper stuff I can put away for a few years and end up with great wines… See you in Austin.

  • Princess Aurora

    I love the way your dad takes huge sips and doesn’t leave a drop!

  • Amusing, but would have liked to hear more about the 2007 vintage! This is where I want to hear about the cheaper stuff I can put away for a few years and end up with great wines… See you in Austin.

  • Princess Aurora

    I love the way your dad takes huge sips and doesn’t leave a drop!

  • The Grapevine

    We love Sasha. And is he proud of his son or what! Beautiful – Contrary Mary

  • The Grapevine

    We love Sasha. And is he proud of his son or what! Beautiful – Contrary Mary

  • Gary,
    Why do some wines get a rating within a range i.e. 89-92 Robert parker.
    Love watching during dinner, or anytime really.
    A lurker no more, after learning about you only when the times article came out a couple weeks ago.
    Aaron

  • Gary,
    Why do some wines get a rating within a range i.e. 89-92 Robert parker.
    Love watching during dinner, or anytime really.
    A lurker no more, after learning about you only when the times article came out a couple weeks ago.
    Aaron

  • DeniseInTexas

    Sasha is the man!

    Who cares about the Jets? It’s Cowboys over Giants 21-20. Go Cowboys!

  • DeniseInTexas

    Sasha is the man!

    Who cares about the Jets? It’s Cowboys over Giants 21-20. Go Cowboys!

  • hollisdevillo

    hahaha. your dad was hilarious when you said 10-9 Jets. you could see he felt defeated. classic. good shows gary. congrats on the most influential men. Jets 13-9

  • hollisdevillo

    hahaha. your dad was hilarious when you said 10-9 Jets. you could see he felt defeated. classic. good shows gary. congrats on the most influential men. Jets 13-9

  • Love it! Son speaks while Dad shugs it…fabulous role-shift online tv!

  • Love it! Son speaks while Dad shugs it…fabulous role-shift online tv!

  • Dustin

    I had the 2007 Caymus a few weeks ago at a local restaurant here in the Tampa Bay area (City Fish) and I completely agree with both of your assessments.

    I was a little concerned with the wine being so young, but it did not disappoint. I am going to be buying as much of it as I can afford and putting in the cellar for a number of years.

    My only complaint is I had to pay the restaurant $110 for the bottle! Got to love those restaurant markups. It even went very well with the Chilean Sea Bass I ordered! Who says you can’t have a red wine with fish.

    Do yourself a favor and try the 2007 Caymus!

  • Dustin

    I had the 2007 Caymus a few weeks ago at a local restaurant here in the Tampa Bay area (City Fish) and I completely agree with both of your assessments.

    I was a little concerned with the wine being so young, but it did not disappoint. I am going to be buying as much of it as I can afford and putting in the cellar for a number of years.

    My only complaint is I had to pay the restaurant $110 for the bottle! Got to love those restaurant markups. It even went very well with the Chilean Sea Bass I ordered! Who says you can’t have a red wine with fish.

    Do yourself a favor and try the 2007 Caymus!

  • Darlene O.

    Loved the episode, Gary! Always love when Sasha stops by. A class act every time!

  • Darlene O.

    Loved the episode, Gary! Always love when Sasha stops by. A class act every time!

  • Are you going to have Crush It available on Audible? Aren’t you all about the net? Just found you today. You are spectacular.

  • Are you going to have Crush It available on Audible? Aren’t you all about the net? Just found you today. You are spectacular.

  • manonthemoon

    always a great show with Sacha around.

    QOTD: Even though I think my phins will take a couple of steps back this year with the harder schedule and the lack of a #1 reciever, the games at home, and the rushing attack will be on point with two straight 200+ yard games. Plus Sanchez is starting to show his rookie ways, telegraphing passess, bad decisions. 20 to 16 fish

  • manonthemoon

    always a great show with Sacha around.

    QOTD: Even though I think my phins will take a couple of steps back this year with the harder schedule and the lack of a #1 reciever, the games at home, and the rushing attack will be on point with two straight 200+ yard games. Plus Sanchez is starting to show his rookie ways, telegraphing passess, bad decisions. 20 to 16 fish

  • Ben

    Love it when Sasha on…….. I’m seeing a couple episodes by Sasha while Gary is on the book tour.

    QOTD: 17-6 JETS JETS JETS

  • Grapedigger

    Great show Gary & Sasha!! next time we wanna see mom. cheers.

  • Ben

    Love it when Sasha on…….. I’m seeing a couple episodes by Sasha while Gary is on the book tour.

    QOTD: 17-6 JETS JETS JETS

  • Grapedigger

    Great show Gary & Sasha!! next time we wanna see mom. cheers.

  • Mia

    QOTD: 34-7, Jets….they will crush the Dolphins.

    On another note, I am very excited to hear that the 2007 vintage will be all over Napa this year. My husband and I will be spending the second week of Nov in Napa. Besides Caymus and Schaefer, what other wineries will have big reds?…Duckhorn, Chateau Montelena, Phelps?

  • Mia

    QOTD: 34-7, Jets….they will crush the Dolphins.

    On another note, I am very excited to hear that the 2007 vintage will be all over Napa this year. My husband and I will be spending the second week of Nov in Napa. Besides Caymus and Schaefer, what other wineries will have big reds?…Duckhorn, Chateau Montelena, Phelps?

  • Eric Godfrey

    HOLY CRAP I LOVE YOUR DAD! And he hasnt changed A BIT! Very excited about the 07′ Napa vintage myself…The Caymus is tasting VERY WELL now, but give it 10-18 years in the cellar and that wine will be SUPERSTAR (Sorta like you, my man). Keep on Crushin It dude!

    PS- 10-9 jets over dolphins?!?!?! cmon! our receiving corps is weak but not THAT WEAK!

  • Eric Godfrey

    HOLY CRAP I LOVE YOUR DAD! And he hasnt changed A BIT! Very excited about the 07′ Napa vintage myself…The Caymus is tasting VERY WELL now, but give it 10-18 years in the cellar and that wine will be SUPERSTAR (Sorta like you, my man). Keep on Crushin It dude!

    PS- 10-9 jets over dolphins?!?!?! cmon! our receiving corps is weak but not THAT WEAK!

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