EP 769 California Chardonnay Throwdown

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes three serious and highly rated Chardonnays and has some big announcements.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Brewer Clifton Santa Rita Hills ChardonnaySanta Barbara Chardonnay
2007 Dumol Isobel ChardonnaySonoma Chardonnay
2006 Ramey Ritchie ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay

Links mentioned in todays episode.


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luca bercelli

90/100

line of the day – ‘Mott, you’re sitting there looking awfully gorgeous’ and ‘The butter bandit has not made an appearance on the Thunder Show for years’

Good solid episode

Tags: california, chardonnay, napa, review, Video, white, wine, wines

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  • Jonathan Alfaro

    Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Cindy. Nice to see you with another full episode. With all the traveling you’ve been doing lately, you have definitely been missed. Keep up the crusade!

  • Jonathan Alfaro

    Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Cindy. Nice to see you with another full episode. With all the traveling you’ve been doing lately, you have definitely been missed. Keep up the crusade!

  • Jonathan Alfaro

    Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Cindy. Nice to see you with another full episode. With all the traveling you’ve been doing lately, you have definitely been missed. Keep up the crusade!

  • Jonathan Alfaro

    Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Cindy. Nice to see you with another full episode. With all the traveling you’ve been doing lately, you have definitely been missed. Keep up the crusade!

  • Anonymous

    Not bad but a little bit chaotic.
    I love chardonnay if not over oaked. That seems the case here.
    Try to find some.

    QOTD. We don’t celebrate thanksgiving over here. But we wil definitely have a great time and food and wine.

  • Anonymous

    Not bad but a little bit chaotic.
    I love chardonnay if not over oaked. That seems the case here.
    Try to find some.

    QOTD. We don’t celebrate thanksgiving over here. But we wil definitely have a great time and food and wine.

  • Anonymous

    Not bad but a little bit chaotic.
    I love chardonnay if not over oaked. That seems the case here.
    Try to find some.

    QOTD. We don’t celebrate thanksgiving over here. But we wil definitely have a great time and food and wine.

  • Not bad but a little bit chaotic.
    I love chardonnay if not over oaked. That seems the case here.
    Try to find some.

    QOTD. We don’t celebrate thanksgiving over here. But we wil definitely have a great time and food and wine.

  • Tim Wilson

    On the subject of Chardonnay, your favorite references for Chardonnay color, Hulk Hogan and the Golden Boy Rick Flair, attacked each other at a press conference today. Apparently the Hulk got knocked out by a flying table. Love it.

    Tim Wilson

  • Tim Wilson

    On the subject of Chardonnay, your favorite references for Chardonnay color, Hulk Hogan and the Golden Boy Rick Flair, attacked each other at a press conference today. Apparently the Hulk got knocked out by a flying table. Love it.

    Tim Wilson

  • Tim Wilson

    On the subject of Chardonnay, your favorite references for Chardonnay color, Hulk Hogan and the Golden Boy Rick Flair, attacked each other at a press conference today. Apparently the Hulk got knocked out by a flying table. Love it.

    Tim Wilson

  • Tim Wilson

    On the subject of Chardonnay, your favorite references for Chardonnay color, Hulk Hogan and the Golden Boy Rick Flair, attacked each other at a press conference today. Apparently the Hulk got knocked out by a flying table. Love it.

    Tim Wilson

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: I’m bringing a bottle of “02 Argyle Brut, an ’05 Saint Aubin, an ’07 Vaqueras, my roasted pecan-crusted sweet potatoes, my fresh cranberry-apple relish, some fresh pumpkin pie, and maybe a couple of other side dishes to accompany an inevitably dry bird…

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: I’m bringing a bottle of “02 Argyle Brut, an ’05 Saint Aubin, an ’07 Vaqueras, my roasted pecan-crusted sweet potatoes, my fresh cranberry-apple relish, some fresh pumpkin pie, and maybe a couple of other side dishes to accompany an inevitably dry bird…

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: I’m bringing a bottle of “02 Argyle Brut, an ’05 Saint Aubin, an ’07 Vaqueras, my roasted pecan-crusted sweet potatoes, my fresh cranberry-apple relish, some fresh pumpkin pie, and maybe a couple of other side dishes to accompany an inevitably dry bird…

  • YoungDave

    QOTD: I’m bringing a bottle of “02 Argyle Brut, an ’05 Saint Aubin, an ’07 Vaqueras, my roasted pecan-crusted sweet potatoes, my fresh cranberry-apple relish, some fresh pumpkin pie, and maybe a couple of other side dishes to accompany an inevitably dry bird…

  • ch

    Why aren’t you uploading the videos in HD anymore?

  • ch

    Why aren’t you uploading the videos in HD anymore?

  • ch

    Why aren’t you uploading the videos in HD anymore?

  • ch

    Why aren’t you uploading the videos in HD anymore?

  • mjr

    thank you garold

    good show as usual. QOTD i will be in tokyo & almost nobody, except my yank buddies, will know it is thanksgiving. i’ll try to spread some cheer.

    would love to be able to get those packs & am envious of those who can. u don’t know how lucky yuuz are.

    mjr
    tokyo

  • mjr

    thank you garold

    good show as usual. QOTD i will be in tokyo & almost nobody, except my yank buddies, will know it is thanksgiving. i’ll try to spread some cheer.

    would love to be able to get those packs & am envious of those who can. u don’t know how lucky yuuz are.

    mjr
    tokyo

  • mjr

    thank you garold

    good show as usual. QOTD i will be in tokyo & almost nobody, except my yank buddies, will know it is thanksgiving. i’ll try to spread some cheer.

    would love to be able to get those packs & am envious of those who can. u don’t know how lucky yuuz are.

    mjr
    tokyo

  • mjr

    thank you garold

    good show as usual. QOTD i will be in tokyo & almost nobody, except my yank buddies, will know it is thanksgiving. i’ll try to spread some cheer.

    would love to be able to get those packs & am envious of those who can. u don’t know how lucky yuuz are.

    mjr
    tokyo

  • mjr

    thank you garold

    good show as usual. QOTD i will be in tokyo & almost nobody, except my yank buddies, will know it is thanksgiving. i’ll try to spread some cheer.

    would love to be able to get those packs & am envious of those who can. u don’t know how lucky yuuz are.

    mjr
    tokyo

  • Rowiebabe

    Ok, I was lurking…first post…my buddy Dominus got me onto your show and I have been watching maybe 6 months now. Love your enthusiasm and knowledge, you’re a treat Gazza! I have experimented so much more with wine and noticed nuances I had overlooked since watching, its really increased my joy of the grape. Got your book too,sensational, Dominus got you to sign it for me 😀
    Its all good Gary, love you’re work, keep it up! (Regards from Sunny Sydney Australia!)

  • Rowiebabe

    Ok, I was lurking…first post…my buddy Dominus got me onto your show and I have been watching maybe 6 months now. Love your enthusiasm and knowledge, you’re a treat Gazza! I have experimented so much more with wine and noticed nuances I had overlooked since watching, its really increased my joy of the grape. Got your book too,sensational, Dominus got you to sign it for me 😀
    Its all good Gary, love you’re work, keep it up! (Regards from Sunny Sydney Australia!)

  • Rowiebabe

    Ok, I was lurking…first post…my buddy Dominus got me onto your show and I have been watching maybe 6 months now. Love your enthusiasm and knowledge, you’re a treat Gazza! I have experimented so much more with wine and noticed nuances I had overlooked since watching, its really increased my joy of the grape. Got your book too,sensational, Dominus got you to sign it for me 😀
    Its all good Gary, love you’re work, keep it up! (Regards from Sunny Sydney Australia!)

  • Rowiebabe

    Ok, I was lurking…first post…my buddy Dominus got me onto your show and I have been watching maybe 6 months now. Love your enthusiasm and knowledge, you’re a treat Gazza! I have experimented so much more with wine and noticed nuances I had overlooked since watching, its really increased my joy of the grape. Got your book too,sensational, Dominus got you to sign it for me 😀
    Its all good Gary, love you’re work, keep it up! (Regards from Sunny Sydney Australia!)

  • Rowiebabe

    Ok, I was lurking…first post…my buddy Dominus got me onto your show and I have been watching maybe 6 months now. Love your enthusiasm and knowledge, you’re a treat Gazza! I have experimented so much more with wine and noticed nuances I had overlooked since watching, its really increased my joy of the grape. Got your book too,sensational, Dominus got you to sign it for me 😀
    Its all good Gary, love you’re work, keep it up! (Regards from Sunny Sydney Australia!)

  • This year for Thanksgiving I am actually cooking at home, usually we go to a friends house but this year the gang some here,excited..I am making:
    Snow Farm Thanksgiving Menu

    Parker House Rolls
    Wild Mushroom Cornbread Dressing
    Fresh Cranberry Compote
    Butter Chive Whipped Potatoes
    Rosemary Orange Roasted Squash
    Brussels Sprouts Gratinee
    Green Beans w Shallot Cream

    Main Course:
    Sage Rubbed Roast Turkey
    Giblet Gravy

    Desserts:
    Pumpkin Cheesecake w Chantilly Cream
    Chocolate Roll

    Beverages:
    Coffee
    Gewürztraminer
    Mulled Cider

    GV will be shopping at WL thursday afternoon! You there?

    Keith
    http://www.harvesteating.com

  • This year for Thanksgiving I am actually cooking at home, usually we go to a friends house but this year the gang some here,excited..I am making:
    Snow Farm Thanksgiving Menu

    Parker House Rolls
    Wild Mushroom Cornbread Dressing
    Fresh Cranberry Compote
    Butter Chive Whipped Potatoes
    Rosemary Orange Roasted Squash
    Brussels Sprouts Gratinee
    Green Beans w Shallot Cream

    Main Course:
    Sage Rubbed Roast Turkey
    Giblet Gravy

    Desserts:
    Pumpkin Cheesecake w Chantilly Cream
    Chocolate Roll

    Beverages:
    Coffee
    Gewürztraminer
    Mulled Cider

    GV will be shopping at WL thursday afternoon! You there?

    Keith
    http://www.harvesteating.com

  • This year for Thanksgiving I am actually cooking at home, usually we go to a friends house but this year the gang some here,excited..I am making:
    Snow Farm Thanksgiving Menu

    Parker House Rolls
    Wild Mushroom Cornbread Dressing
    Fresh Cranberry Compote
    Butter Chive Whipped Potatoes
    Rosemary Orange Roasted Squash
    Brussels Sprouts Gratinee
    Green Beans w Shallot Cream

    Main Course:
    Sage Rubbed Roast Turkey
    Giblet Gravy

    Desserts:
    Pumpkin Cheesecake w Chantilly Cream
    Chocolate Roll

    Beverages:
    Coffee
    Gewürztraminer
    Mulled Cider

    GV will be shopping at WL thursday afternoon! You there?

    Keith
    http://www.harvesteating.com

  • This year for Thanksgiving I am actually cooking at home, usually we go to a friends house but this year the gang some here,excited..I am making:
    Snow Farm Thanksgiving Menu

    Parker House Rolls
    Wild Mushroom Cornbread Dressing
    Fresh Cranberry Compote
    Butter Chive Whipped Potatoes
    Rosemary Orange Roasted Squash
    Brussels Sprouts Gratinee
    Green Beans w Shallot Cream

    Main Course:
    Sage Rubbed Roast Turkey
    Giblet Gravy

    Desserts:
    Pumpkin Cheesecake w Chantilly Cream
    Chocolate Roll

    Beverages:
    Coffee
    Gewürztraminer
    Mulled Cider

    GV will be shopping at WL thursday afternoon! You there?

    Keith
    http://www.harvesteating.com

  • p_edwards

    GV – Great Episode. Love how you dropped a Biggie lyric at 5:39. Cindy is addicting and well thought out. Truly enjoying the deals.

    QOTD – Organizing the blind tasting with the fam. Always fun.

  • p_edwards

    GV – Great Episode. Love how you dropped a Biggie lyric at 5:39. Cindy is addicting and well thought out. Truly enjoying the deals.

    QOTD – Organizing the blind tasting with the fam. Always fun.

  • p_edwards

    GV – Great Episode. Love how you dropped a Biggie lyric at 5:39. Cindy is addicting and well thought out. Truly enjoying the deals.

    QOTD – Organizing the blind tasting with the fam. Always fun.

  • p_edwards

    GV – Great Episode. Love how you dropped a Biggie lyric at 5:39. Cindy is addicting and well thought out. Truly enjoying the deals.

    QOTD – Organizing the blind tasting with the fam. Always fun.

  • GV – Great Episode. Love how you dropped a Biggie lyric at 5:39. Cindy is addicting and well thought out. Truly enjoying the deals.

    QOTD – Organizing the blind tasting with the fam. Always fun.

  • Larry Fitzpatrick

    I will be at my sister in NJ. Will be bring one of the vegtable dishes. Plus stories on living the liesure life of retirement.

  • Larry Fitzpatrick

    I will be at my sister in NJ. Will be bring one of the vegtable dishes. Plus stories on living the liesure life of retirement.

  • Larry Fitzpatrick

    I will be at my sister in NJ. Will be bring one of the vegtable dishes. Plus stories on living the liesure life of retirement.

  • Larry Fitzpatrick

    I will be at my sister in NJ. Will be bring one of the vegtable dishes. Plus stories on living the liesure life of retirement.

  • Larry Fitzpatrick

    I will be at my sister in NJ. Will be bring one of the vegtable dishes. Plus stories on living the liesure life of retirement.

  • TimF

    QOTD: I will bring my ability to sing the Adam Sandler classic Thanksgiving song.

  • TimF

    QOTD: I will bring my ability to sing the Adam Sandler classic Thanksgiving song.

  • TimF

    QOTD: I will bring my ability to sing the Adam Sandler classic Thanksgiving song.

  • TimF

    QOTD: I will bring my ability to sing the Adam Sandler classic Thanksgiving song.

  • TimF

    QOTD: I will bring my ability to sing the Adam Sandler classic Thanksgiving song.

  • Aaron Ludwig

    Flying up to St. Louis with the fam. Bringing my charm and elegance to the table I guess.

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