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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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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  • T. Holland

    Pats Loss still has me upset. At least once a day, I just shout “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING BELICHEK!!!” Seriously, if you were planning on going for it on 4th down, why not run it on 3rd- maybe get to 4th and 1, and then go with the Brady sneak. Also run some time off the clock. OR just punt it Bill. Since you have won 3 SB’s, I will give you a muligan on this. Please beat the snot out of the Jets this weekend. Ok, I feel a little better…

    QOTD: Bringing the circus (aka, the kids). Some good wine (thinking Rhone & Zins). Probably some sort of dessert. Going to inlaws. Should be fun.

  • T. Holland

    Pats Loss still has me upset. At least once a day, I just shout “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING BELICHEK!!!” Seriously, if you were planning on going for it on 4th down, why not run it on 3rd- maybe get to 4th and 1, and then go with the Brady sneak. Also run some time off the clock. OR just punt it Bill. Since you have won 3 SB’s, I will give you a muligan on this. Please beat the snot out of the Jets this weekend. Ok, I feel a little better…

    QOTD: Bringing the circus (aka, the kids). Some good wine (thinking Rhone & Zins). Probably some sort of dessert. Going to inlaws. Should be fun.

  • Don Simpson

    Gary – you got me excited for the 3-packs in early December!!! Will you at least give us some type of clue about red/white/country/varietal? Or are the 3-packs also secret?

    QOTD: I’m physically bringing to the table 3 pies made from scratch (2 cherry 1 pumpkin), I will of course be bringing my charisma, sense of humor, and boyish good looks to the table

  • Don Simpson

    Gary – you got me excited for the 3-packs in early December!!! Will you at least give us some type of clue about red/white/country/varietal? Or are the 3-packs also secret?

    QOTD: I’m physically bringing to the table 3 pies made from scratch (2 cherry 1 pumpkin), I will of course be bringing my charisma, sense of humor, and boyish good looks to the table

  • Don Simpson

    Gary – you got me excited for the 3-packs in early December!!! Will you at least give us some type of clue about red/white/country/varietal? Or are the 3-packs also secret?

    QOTD: I’m physically bringing to the table 3 pies made from scratch (2 cherry 1 pumpkin), I will of course be bringing my charisma, sense of humor, and boyish good looks to the table

  • John D.

    Great to see you back in the Thunder Saddle G!

    And happy belated birthday and anniversary. Great stuff.

    QOTD: I’m bringing some wine, my dog, and most of all, lots of love and a big welcome to the family to my new sister-in-law. She and my brother literally just got married and this will be her first Thanksgiving with our family. She has no idea what she has gotten into… 🙂

  • John D.

    Great to see you back in the Thunder Saddle G!

    And happy belated birthday and anniversary. Great stuff.

    QOTD: I’m bringing some wine, my dog, and most of all, lots of love and a big welcome to the family to my new sister-in-law. She and my brother literally just got married and this will be her first Thanksgiving with our family. She has no idea what she has gotten into… 🙂

  • John D.

    Great to see you back in the Thunder Saddle G!

    And happy belated birthday and anniversary. Great stuff.

    QOTD: I’m bringing some wine, my dog, and most of all, lots of love and a big welcome to the family to my new sister-in-law. She and my brother literally just got married and this will be her first Thanksgiving with our family. She has no idea what she has gotten into… 🙂

  • I agree about the butter Gary…hate cold hard butter at restaurants that doesn’t spread. I love the whipped kind, preferably with sea salt sprinkled on top or a little herb or honey flavor.

    I have a hard time spending more than $25 for CA Chardonnay, but hopefully I’ll taste a few good ones next week, on my honeymoon in SF and Sonoma.
    QOTD: I’ll be at “the girl & the fig” restaurant in Sonoma for Thanksgiving.

  • I agree about the butter Gary…hate cold hard butter at restaurants that doesn’t spread. I love the whipped kind, preferably with sea salt sprinkled on top or a little herb or honey flavor.

    I have a hard time spending more than $25 for CA Chardonnay, but hopefully I’ll taste a few good ones next week, on my honeymoon in SF and Sonoma.
    QOTD: I’ll be at “the girl & the fig” restaurant in Sonoma for Thanksgiving.

  • I agree about the butter Gary…hate cold hard butter at restaurants that doesn’t spread. I love the whipped kind, preferably with sea salt sprinkled on top or a little herb or honey flavor.

    I have a hard time spending more than $25 for CA Chardonnay, but hopefully I’ll taste a few good ones next week, on my honeymoon in SF and Sonoma.
    QOTD: I’ll be at “the girl & the fig” restaurant in Sonoma for Thanksgiving.

  • purplejuicebruce

    QOTD… I’m cooking and choosing the wine and probably doing the dishes afterwards happy thanksgivings everyone

  • purplejuicebruce

    QOTD… I’m cooking and choosing the wine and probably doing the dishes afterwards happy thanksgivings everyone

  • purplejuicebruce

    QOTD… I’m cooking and choosing the wine and probably doing the dishes afterwards happy thanksgivings everyone

  • sammyD

    Walter Hansel Cuvee Alyce Russian River chard is tremendous, if im spending over 50 bucks on a chard that’s what I’m buying.

  • sammyD

    Walter Hansel Cuvee Alyce Russian River chard is tremendous, if im spending over 50 bucks on a chard that’s what I’m buying.

  • sammyD

    Walter Hansel Cuvee Alyce Russian River chard is tremendous, if im spending over 50 bucks on a chard that’s what I’m buying.

  • I’m going to volunteer with Operation Turkey this year to feed the less fortunate in Austin. I’ve never done this before but have always wanted to, so I’m looking forward to it. Happy Turkey Day!

  • I’m going to volunteer with Operation Turkey this year to feed the less fortunate in Austin. I’ve never done this before but have always wanted to, so I’m looking forward to it. Happy Turkey Day!

  • I’m going to volunteer with Operation Turkey this year to feed the less fortunate in Austin. I’ve never done this before but have always wanted to, so I’m looking forward to it. Happy Turkey Day!

  • John Rogers

    I know that that chards are popular but I just can’t get into them. I continue to be a riesling fan, maybe some day.

    QOTD; Been doing Thanksgiving here for 25 years and and each time its different and fun. Family, friends and good food, what else is necessary?
    I also make sure we have a special icewine (riesling) after dinner.

  • John Rogers

    I know that that chards are popular but I just can’t get into them. I continue to be a riesling fan, maybe some day.

    QOTD; Been doing Thanksgiving here for 25 years and and each time its different and fun. Family, friends and good food, what else is necessary?
    I also make sure we have a special icewine (riesling) after dinner.

  • John Rogers

    I know that that chards are popular but I just can’t get into them. I continue to be a riesling fan, maybe some day.

    QOTD; Been doing Thanksgiving here for 25 years and and each time its different and fun. Family, friends and good food, what else is necessary?
    I also make sure we have a special icewine (riesling) after dinner.

  • I’ve been graving Chardonnay too. But I’m struggling to find some good Chardonnay. Tho’ I’m super pumped to try out the different Chablis and generally white burgundy.

    It’s amazing what you are doing. In Finland we need to settle with wine monopoly and it sucks. Overpriced wine with average service. Fortunately there are some trustworthy online web shops that deliver but the stocks there are limited.

  • I’ve been graving Chardonnay too. But I’m struggling to find some good Chardonnay. Tho’ I’m super pumped to try out the different Chablis and generally white burgundy.

    It’s amazing what you are doing. In Finland we need to settle with wine monopoly and it sucks. Overpriced wine with average service. Fortunately there are some trustworthy online web shops that deliver but the stocks there are limited.

  • I’ve been graving Chardonnay too. But I’m struggling to find some good Chardonnay. Tho’ I’m super pumped to try out the different Chablis and generally white burgundy.

    It’s amazing what you are doing. In Finland we need to settle with wine monopoly and it sucks. Overpriced wine with average service. Fortunately there are some trustworthy online web shops that deliver but the stocks there are limited.

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  • Greg B.

    Big G, I really enjoyed the big Chard action episode. I’m looking forward to those 3 packs too. On Facebook this month a lot of people are leaving comments on what they are thankful for. I’d just like to say to you that I am thankful to you and WLTV for the great joy you have brought into my life over the last couple of years. I sincerely hope you continue to Do it,Kill it, CRUSH IT! For years to come.

    QOTD: If you remember, I’ve been working on a Wrestling reality show. Well, it has not been picked up yet, but it did lead me to my currant job. I am traveling to Australia for the Hulkamania Tour. where I am be a Tour Manager / Producer on the tour. So, I will be spending my Thanksgiving week with Hulk, Ric Flair and all the other boys.
    What I’m bringing to the table is my hardcore work ethic and my knowledge for Vino that you gave me. It should be fun.

    Oh by the way. Hulk likes Merlot and Flair likes Pinot Noir. : )

  • Greg B.

    Big G, I really enjoyed the big Chard action episode. I’m looking forward to those 3 packs too. On Facebook this month a lot of people are leaving comments on what they are thankful for. I’d just like to say to you that I am thankful to you and WLTV for the great joy you have brought into my life over the last couple of years. I sincerely hope you continue to Do it,Kill it, CRUSH IT! For years to come.

    QOTD: If you remember, I’ve been working on a Wrestling reality show. Well, it has not been picked up yet, but it did lead me to my currant job. I am traveling to Australia for the Hulkamania Tour. where I am be a Tour Manager / Producer on the tour. So, I will be spending my Thanksgiving week with Hulk, Ric Flair and all the other boys.
    What I’m bringing to the table is my hardcore work ethic and my knowledge for Vino that you gave me. It should be fun.

    Oh by the way. Hulk likes Merlot and Flair likes Pinot Noir. : )

  • Greg B.

    Big G, I really enjoyed the big Chard action episode. I’m looking forward to those 3 packs too. On Facebook this month a lot of people are leaving comments on what they are thankful for. I’d just like to say to you that I am thankful to you and WLTV for the great joy you have brought into my life over the last couple of years. I sincerely hope you continue to Do it,Kill it, CRUSH IT! For years to come.

    QOTD: If you remember, I’ve been working on a Wrestling reality show. Well, it has not been picked up yet, but it did lead me to my currant job. I am traveling to Australia for the Hulkamania Tour. where I am be a Tour Manager / Producer on the tour. So, I will be spending my Thanksgiving week with Hulk, Ric Flair and all the other boys.
    What I’m bringing to the table is my hardcore work ethic and my knowledge for Vino that you gave me. It should be fun.

    Oh by the way. Hulk likes Merlot and Flair likes Pinot Noir. : )

  • Greg Bendoni

    Big G, I really enjoyed the big Chard action episode. I’m looking forward to those 3 packs too. On Facebook this month a lot of people are leaving comments on what they are thankful for. I’d just like to say to you that I am thankful to you and WLTV for the great joy you have brought into my life over the last couple of years. I sincerely hope you continue to Do it,Kill it, CRUSH IT! For years to come.

    QOTD: If you remember, I’ve been working on a Wrestling reality show. Well, it has not been picked up yet, but it did lead me to my currant job. I am traveling to Australia for the Hulkamania Tour. where I am be a Tour Manager / Producer on the tour. So, I will be spending my Thanksgiving week with Hulk, Ric Flair and all the other boys.
    What I’m bringing to the table is my hardcore work ethic and my knowledge for Vino that you gave me. It should be fun.

    Oh by the way. Hulk likes Merlot and Flair likes Pinot Noir. : )

  • Great episode Gary! Loving how you tell it like it is and pan the wines that don’t bring the thunder.

    QOTD: You know I’ll be bringing some wine for Thanksgiving. I’m also going to be bringing my copy of CRUSH IT for my Aunt to read over the holiday weekend.

    And after that, watching the Detroit Lions get destroyed like they always do. Hopefully one day they’ll have a decent showing.

  • Great episode Gary! Loving how you tell it like it is and pan the wines that don’t bring the thunder.

    QOTD: You know I’ll be bringing some wine for Thanksgiving. I’m also going to be bringing my copy of CRUSH IT for my Aunt to read over the holiday weekend.

    And after that, watching the Detroit Lions get destroyed like they always do. Hopefully one day they’ll have a decent showing.

  • Great episode Gary! Loving how you tell it like it is and pan the wines that don’t bring the thunder.

    QOTD: You know I’ll be bringing some wine for Thanksgiving. I’m also going to be bringing my copy of CRUSH IT for my Aunt to read over the holiday weekend.

    And after that, watching the Detroit Lions get destroyed like they always do. Hopefully one day they’ll have a decent showing.

  • Great episode Gary! Loving how you tell it like it is and pan the wines that don’t bring the thunder.

    QOTD: You know I’ll be bringing some wine for Thanksgiving. I’m also going to be bringing my copy of CRUSH IT for my Aunt to read over the holiday weekend.

    And after that, watching the Detroit Lions get destroyed like they always do. Hopefully one day they’ll have a decent showing.

  • Bring back Santa Gary Vee for December

  • Bring back Santa Gary Vee for December

  • Bring back Santa Gary Vee for December

  • Bring back Santa Gary Vee for December

  • John Farrin

    QOTD: Daughter, Son-in-Law, grandson and I are going to my sister’s in Cleveland Hts., Ohio for the Thanksgiving week. I will host and cook and supply the wine for a family reunion this Sunday and my sister and I will share cooking on Thanksgiving. Should be a fantastic week.

  • John Farrin

    QOTD: Daughter, Son-in-Law, grandson and I are going to my sister’s in Cleveland Hts., Ohio for the Thanksgiving week. I will host and cook and supply the wine for a family reunion this Sunday and my sister and I will share cooking on Thanksgiving. Should be a fantastic week.

  • John Farrin

    QOTD: Daughter, Son-in-Law, grandson and I are going to my sister’s in Cleveland Hts., Ohio for the Thanksgiving week. I will host and cook and supply the wine for a family reunion this Sunday and my sister and I will share cooking on Thanksgiving. Should be a fantastic week.

  • John Farrin

    QOTD: Daughter, Son-in-Law, grandson and I are going to my sister’s in Cleveland Hts., Ohio for the Thanksgiving week. I will host and cook and supply the wine for a family reunion this Sunday and my sister and I will share cooking on Thanksgiving. Should be a fantastic week.

  • Joshua

    QOTD: I’m bringing beer can turkey and mashed potatoes with caramelized onions. Mmm!

  • Joshua

    QOTD: I’m bringing beer can turkey and mashed potatoes with caramelized onions. Mmm!

  • Joshua

    QOTD: I’m bringing beer can turkey and mashed potatoes with caramelized onions. Mmm!

  • Joshua

    QOTD: I’m bringing beer can turkey and mashed potatoes with caramelized onions. Mmm!

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