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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  • lurk,lurk,lurk,lurk
    gv, seriously do i leave enough comments or am i just another lurker…???
    QOTD?im bringing the stuffing stuffed and cooked in a cheese pumpkin… i bought 13 of them from whole foods, you picking up what im putting down… and all of this will be done after i feed 700pl. at the hotel. bring on 5:00pm bill is heading to his own dinner table!!

    @wrollcia

  • lurk,lurk,lurk,lurk
    gv, seriously do i leave enough comments or am i just another lurker…???
    QOTD?im bringing the stuffing stuffed and cooked in a cheese pumpkin… i bought 13 of them from whole foods, you picking up what im putting down… and all of this will be done after i feed 700pl. at the hotel. bring on 5:00pm bill is heading to his own dinner table!!

    @wrollcia

  • lurk,lurk,lurk,lurk
    gv, seriously do i leave enough comments or am i just another lurker…???
    QOTD?im bringing the stuffing stuffed and cooked in a cheese pumpkin… i bought 13 of them from whole foods, you picking up what im putting down… and all of this will be done after i feed 700pl. at the hotel. bring on 5:00pm bill is heading to his own dinner table!!

    @wrollcia

  • lurk,lurk,lurk,lurk
    gv, seriously do i leave enough comments or am i just another lurker…???
    QOTD?im bringing the stuffing stuffed and cooked in a cheese pumpkin… i bought 13 of them from whole foods, you picking up what im putting down… and all of this will be done after i feed 700pl. at the hotel. bring on 5:00pm bill is heading to his own dinner table!!

    @wrollcia

  • lurk,lurk,lurk,lurk
    gv, seriously do i leave enough comments or am i just another lurker…???
    QOTD?im bringing the stuffing stuffed and cooked in a cheese pumpkin… i bought 13 of them from whole foods, you picking up what im putting down… and all of this will be done after i feed 700pl. at the hotel. bring on 5:00pm bill is heading to his own dinner table!!

    @wrollcia

  • Anonymous

    I’m going to my aunt’s and I’m in charge of wine…just crossed Ramey off the list.

  • Anonymous

    I’m going to my aunt’s and I’m in charge of wine…just crossed Ramey off the list.

  • Anonymous

    I’m going to my aunt’s and I’m in charge of wine…just crossed Ramey off the list.

  • Anonymous

    I’m going to my aunt’s and I’m in charge of wine…just crossed Ramey off the list.

  • Anonymous

    I’m going to my aunt’s and I’m in charge of wine…just crossed Ramey off the list.

  • HousePour

    I’m going to my aunt’s and I’m in charge of wine…just crossed Ramey off the list.

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G, NIIIIIIIICE CHARDS !!!!!!!

    qotd: Was gonna go on a Hiking Trip to Arizona that weekend, but a
    Friend just called and invited me for Turkey Dinner. Hiking gonna
    have to wait. So I’ll be bringin’ a bottle of Vino and me fat ass
    to da table…….. 🙂

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G, NIIIIIIIICE CHARDS !!!!!!!

    qotd: Was gonna go on a Hiking Trip to Arizona that weekend, but a
    Friend just called and invited me for Turkey Dinner. Hiking gonna
    have to wait. So I’ll be bringin’ a bottle of Vino and me fat ass
    to da table…….. 🙂

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G, NIIIIIIIICE CHARDS !!!!!!!

    qotd: Was gonna go on a Hiking Trip to Arizona that weekend, but a
    Friend just called and invited me for Turkey Dinner. Hiking gonna
    have to wait. So I’ll be bringin’ a bottle of Vino and me fat ass
    to da table…….. 🙂

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G, NIIIIIIIICE CHARDS !!!!!!!

    qotd: Was gonna go on a Hiking Trip to Arizona that weekend, but a
    Friend just called and invited me for Turkey Dinner. Hiking gonna
    have to wait. So I’ll be bringin’ a bottle of Vino and me fat ass
    to da table…….. 🙂

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G, NIIIIIIIICE CHARDS !!!!!!!

    qotd: Was gonna go on a Hiking Trip to Arizona that weekend, but a
    Friend just called and invited me for Turkey Dinner. Hiking gonna
    have to wait. So I’ll be bringin’ a bottle of Vino and me fat ass
    to da table…….. 🙂

  • wayno da wino

    Yo G, NIIIIIIIICE CHARDS !!!!!!!

    qotd: Was gonna go on a Hiking Trip to Arizona that weekend, but a
    Friend just called and invited me for Turkey Dinner. Hiking gonna
    have to wait. So I’ll be bringin’ a bottle of Vino and me fat ass
    to da table…….. 🙂

  • mrpat56

    Gary,
    I have said it a thousand time when I go into a restaurant— They passed/failed the butter test. If they bring out hard butter, I have to assume they don’t have attention to detail. How could expect you to spread hard butter? The test is usually accurate. I’m glad to hear someone else notices it. Can’t wait ’til early december for great deals.

    QOTD- 2 T’giving celebrations- first Saturday at home with friends and my & girlfriends adult kids, Second at my sisters on T’Giving day with about 25 other family members while our kids visit their other parent. Brining pies, Dan Schuster Omihi Pinot and an undecided riesling.

  • mrpat56

    Gary,
    I have said it a thousand time when I go into a restaurant— They passed/failed the butter test. If they bring out hard butter, I have to assume they don’t have attention to detail. How could expect you to spread hard butter? The test is usually accurate. I’m glad to hear someone else notices it. Can’t wait ’til early december for great deals.

    QOTD- 2 T’giving celebrations- first Saturday at home with friends and my & girlfriends adult kids, Second at my sisters on T’Giving day with about 25 other family members while our kids visit their other parent. Brining pies, Dan Schuster Omihi Pinot and an undecided riesling.

  • mrpat56

    Gary,
    I have said it a thousand time when I go into a restaurant— They passed/failed the butter test. If they bring out hard butter, I have to assume they don’t have attention to detail. How could expect you to spread hard butter? The test is usually accurate. I’m glad to hear someone else notices it. Can’t wait ’til early december for great deals.

    QOTD- 2 T’giving celebrations- first Saturday at home with friends and my & girlfriends adult kids, Second at my sisters on T’Giving day with about 25 other family members while our kids visit their other parent. Brining pies, Dan Schuster Omihi Pinot and an undecided riesling.

  • mrpat56

    Gary,
    I have said it a thousand time when I go into a restaurant— They passed/failed the butter test. If they bring out hard butter, I have to assume they don’t have attention to detail. How could expect you to spread hard butter? The test is usually accurate. I’m glad to hear someone else notices it. Can’t wait ’til early december for great deals.

    QOTD- 2 T’giving celebrations- first Saturday at home with friends and my & girlfriends adult kids, Second at my sisters on T’Giving day with about 25 other family members while our kids visit their other parent. Brining pies, Dan Schuster Omihi Pinot and an undecided riesling.

  • mrpat56

    Gary,
    I have said it a thousand time when I go into a restaurant— They passed/failed the butter test. If they bring out hard butter, I have to assume they don’t have attention to detail. How could expect you to spread hard butter? The test is usually accurate. I’m glad to hear someone else notices it. Can’t wait ’til early december for great deals.

    QOTD- 2 T’giving celebrations- first Saturday at home with friends and my & girlfriends adult kids, Second at my sisters on T’Giving day with about 25 other family members while our kids visit their other parent. Brining pies, Dan Schuster Omihi Pinot and an undecided riesling.

  • mrpat56

    Gary,
    I have said it a thousand time when I go into a restaurant— They passed/failed the butter test. If they bring out hard butter, I have to assume they don’t have attention to detail. How could expect you to spread hard butter? The test is usually accurate. I’m glad to hear someone else notices it. Can’t wait ’til early december for great deals.

    QOTD- 2 T’giving celebrations- first Saturday at home with friends and my & girlfriends adult kids, Second at my sisters on T’Giving day with about 25 other family members while our kids visit their other parent. Brining pies, Dan Schuster Omihi Pinot and an undecided riesling.

  • Terp00

    Very interesting episode. My wife and I usually stay away from Cali Chards, stick with other whites – White Burgundys mostly, some Albarino (spelling?), but I may try a couple of these.

    We’ve become fans of the Matassa White, its kind of unusual.

    QOTD: We usually bring the wine (try to bring the thunder) to the table, and we will do that this year, but in addition will be our new daughter Sydney, who is just over 4 1/2 months old.

  • Terp00

    Very interesting episode. My wife and I usually stay away from Cali Chards, stick with other whites – White Burgundys mostly, some Albarino (spelling?), but I may try a couple of these.

    We’ve become fans of the Matassa White, its kind of unusual.

    QOTD: We usually bring the wine (try to bring the thunder) to the table, and we will do that this year, but in addition will be our new daughter Sydney, who is just over 4 1/2 months old.

  • Terp00

    Very interesting episode. My wife and I usually stay away from Cali Chards, stick with other whites – White Burgundys mostly, some Albarino (spelling?), but I may try a couple of these.

    We’ve become fans of the Matassa White, its kind of unusual.

    QOTD: We usually bring the wine (try to bring the thunder) to the table, and we will do that this year, but in addition will be our new daughter Sydney, who is just over 4 1/2 months old.

  • Terp00

    Very interesting episode. My wife and I usually stay away from Cali Chards, stick with other whites – White Burgundys mostly, some Albarino (spelling?), but I may try a couple of these.

    We’ve become fans of the Matassa White, its kind of unusual.

    QOTD: We usually bring the wine (try to bring the thunder) to the table, and we will do that this year, but in addition will be our new daughter Sydney, who is just over 4 1/2 months old.

  • Terp00

    Very interesting episode. My wife and I usually stay away from Cali Chards, stick with other whites – White Burgundys mostly, some Albarino (spelling?), but I may try a couple of these.

    We’ve become fans of the Matassa White, its kind of unusual.

    QOTD: We usually bring the wine (try to bring the thunder) to the table, and we will do that this year, but in addition will be our new daughter Sydney, who is just over 4 1/2 months old.

  • Terp00

    Very interesting episode. My wife and I usually stay away from Cali Chards, stick with other whites – White Burgundys mostly, some Albarino (spelling?), but I may try a couple of these.

    We’ve become fans of the Matassa White, its kind of unusual.

    QOTD: We usually bring the wine (try to bring the thunder) to the table, and we will do that this year, but in addition will be our new daughter Sydney, who is just over 4 1/2 months old.

  • Terp00

    Very interesting episode. My wife and I usually stay away from Cali Chards, stick with other whites – White Burgundys mostly, some Albarino (spelling?), but I may try a couple of these.

    We’ve become fans of the Matassa White, its kind of unusual.

    QOTD: We usually bring the wine (try to bring the thunder) to the table, and we will do that this year, but in addition will be our new daughter Sydney, who is just over 4 1/2 months old.

  • drew82

    God, how did the Pats lose that game?
    QOTD: Bringing some Champagne to a big family gathering at my aunt’s.

  • drew82

    God, how did the Pats lose that game?
    QOTD: Bringing some Champagne to a big family gathering at my aunt’s.

  • drew82

    God, how did the Pats lose that game?
    QOTD: Bringing some Champagne to a big family gathering at my aunt’s.

  • drew82

    God, how did the Pats lose that game?
    QOTD: Bringing some Champagne to a big family gathering at my aunt’s.

  • drew82

    God, how did the Pats lose that game?
    QOTD: Bringing some Champagne to a big family gathering at my aunt’s.

  • drew82

    God, how did the Pats lose that game?
    QOTD: Bringing some Champagne to a big family gathering at my aunt’s.

  • biff

    Kudos, GV, for getting props from RP. It took me a while to find the post. THe more accurate URL for the post: http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showpost.php?s=24129e4f1735b157f7bd0e843df95404&p=2792877&postcount=12

  • biff

    Kudos, GV, for getting props from RP. It took me a while to find the post. THe more accurate URL for the post: http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showpost.php?s=24129e4f1735b157f7bd0e843df95404&p=2792877&postcount=12

  • biff

    Kudos, GV, for getting props from RP. It took me a while to find the post. THe more accurate URL for the post: http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showpost.php?s=24129e4f1735b157f7bd0e843df95404&p=2792877&postcount=12

  • biff

    Kudos, GV, for getting props from RP. It took me a while to find the post. THe more accurate URL for the post: http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showpost.php?s=24129e4f1735b157f7bd0e843df95404&p=2792877&postcount=12

  • biff

    Kudos, GV, for getting props from RP. It took me a while to find the post. THe more accurate URL for the post: http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showpost.php?s=24129e4f1735b157f7bd0e843df95404&p=2792877&postcount=12

  • biff

    Kudos, GV, for getting props from RP. It took me a while to find the post. THe more accurate URL for the post: http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showpost.php?s=24129e4f1735b157f7bd0e843df95404&p=2792877&postcount=12

  • biff

    Kudos, GV, for getting props from RP. It took me a while to find the post. THe more accurate URL for the post: http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showpost.php?s=24129e4f1735b157f7bd0e843df95404&p=2792877&postcount=12

  • Luke

    I confess… I have been a lurker for quite some time now, but at least I didn’t cash in when you were only giving away free s*&%… Thanksgiving will be held at my parents house as the burden falls on them more often than not within our family to host it, however this year they have one thing going for them. Yes thats right, I’m in charge of the wine, beer, and cheese. So that is what I’m bringing to the table physically ( and yes I ordered the thanksgiving pack). Otherwise, what I’m bringing to the table will mostly be repetitive conversation. Telling most of my family what they have already heard about how I am not quite graduated from college yet (a lot of people go to school for 6 years…right?), and what I think I might do after… Looking forward to the Thanksgiving pack and tasting along with you.

  • Luke

    I confess… I have been a lurker for quite some time now, but at least I didn’t cash in when you were only giving away free s*&%… Thanksgiving will be held at my parents house as the burden falls on them more often than not within our family to host it, however this year they have one thing going for them. Yes thats right, I’m in charge of the wine, beer, and cheese. So that is what I’m bringing to the table physically ( and yes I ordered the thanksgiving pack). Otherwise, what I’m bringing to the table will mostly be repetitive conversation. Telling most of my family what they have already heard about how I am not quite graduated from college yet (a lot of people go to school for 6 years…right?), and what I think I might do after… Looking forward to the Thanksgiving pack and tasting along with you.

  • Luke

    I confess… I have been a lurker for quite some time now, but at least I didn’t cash in when you were only giving away free s*&%… Thanksgiving will be held at my parents house as the burden falls on them more often than not within our family to host it, however this year they have one thing going for them. Yes thats right, I’m in charge of the wine, beer, and cheese. So that is what I’m bringing to the table physically ( and yes I ordered the thanksgiving pack). Otherwise, what I’m bringing to the table will mostly be repetitive conversation. Telling most of my family what they have already heard about how I am not quite graduated from college yet (a lot of people go to school for 6 years…right?), and what I think I might do after… Looking forward to the Thanksgiving pack and tasting along with you.

  • Luke

    I confess… I have been a lurker for quite some time now, but at least I didn’t cash in when you were only giving away free s*&%… Thanksgiving will be held at my parents house as the burden falls on them more often than not within our family to host it, however this year they have one thing going for them. Yes thats right, I’m in charge of the wine, beer, and cheese. So that is what I’m bringing to the table physically ( and yes I ordered the thanksgiving pack). Otherwise, what I’m bringing to the table will mostly be repetitive conversation. Telling most of my family what they have already heard about how I am not quite graduated from college yet (a lot of people go to school for 6 years…right?), and what I think I might do after… Looking forward to the Thanksgiving pack and tasting along with you.

  • Luke

    I confess… I have been a lurker for quite some time now, but at least I didn’t cash in when you were only giving away free s*&%… Thanksgiving will be held at my parents house as the burden falls on them more often than not within our family to host it, however this year they have one thing going for them. Yes thats right, I’m in charge of the wine, beer, and cheese. So that is what I’m bringing to the table physically ( and yes I ordered the thanksgiving pack). Otherwise, what I’m bringing to the table will mostly be repetitive conversation. Telling most of my family what they have already heard about how I am not quite graduated from college yet (a lot of people go to school for 6 years…right?), and what I think I might do after… Looking forward to the Thanksgiving pack and tasting along with you.

  • Luke

    I confess… I have been a lurker for quite some time now, but at least I didn’t cash in when you were only giving away free s*&%… Thanksgiving will be held at my parents house as the burden falls on them more often than not within our family to host it, however this year they have one thing going for them. Yes thats right, I’m in charge of the wine, beer, and cheese. So that is what I’m bringing to the table physically ( and yes I ordered the thanksgiving pack). Otherwise, what I’m bringing to the table will mostly be repetitive conversation. Telling most of my family what they have already heard about how I am not quite graduated from college yet (a lot of people go to school for 6 years…right?), and what I think I might do after… Looking forward to the Thanksgiving pack and tasting along with you.

  • Luke

    I confess… I have been a lurker for quite some time now, but at least I didn’t cash in when you were only giving away free s*&%… Thanksgiving will be held at my parents house as the burden falls on them more often than not within our family to host it, however this year they have one thing going for them. Yes thats right, I’m in charge of the wine, beer, and cheese. So that is what I’m bringing to the table physically ( and yes I ordered the thanksgiving pack). Otherwise, what I’m bringing to the table will mostly be repetitive conversation. Telling most of my family what they have already heard about how I am not quite graduated from college yet (a lot of people go to school for 6 years…right?), and what I think I might do after… Looking forward to the Thanksgiving pack and tasting along with you.

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