EP 783 Head to Head Oregon Pinot Noir Blind Tasting

Gary Vaynerchuk blind tastes two Pinots side by side from Oregon, one of the hottest areas in the US for this varietal.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Willamette ValleyWillamette Pinot Noir
2008 Evening Land Pinot NoirWillamette Pinot Noir

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luca bercelli

91/100

‘I’m quite bored by it and I’m almost taking a nap.’

After a couple of bore draws this episode turns up a decisive and surprising winner of the head to head. Makes for a much better show.

Tags: Pinot Noir, red, review, Video, wine, wines

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  • wayno da wino

    Yo G & Mott, HAAAAAPPYYYYYYY HANUKKAH and/or MEEEEERRYYY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
    🙂 🙂 🙂

  • Ryan R

    Lurker Alert!

    LOVE the double blind tastings. It has to be nearly impossible to not be at least a little affected by previous scores, winery name recognition etc, so this is FUN!

    QOTD – I would LOVE a Thank You 3 Pack for Christmas, but I live in Utah where the liquor laws are looney 🙁 So, I want to rock a Nixon Ceramic Player (I have a Nixon watch obsession)…A little pricey, so I would certainly settle for a white, purple, or orange Rubber Player (also Nixon).

    I think you ought to rock a Rubber Player. Your show/personality are screaming for a more “kick you in the face” watch my man!

  • Ryan R

    Lurker Alert!

    LOVE the double blind tastings. It has to be nearly impossible to not be at least a little affected by previous scores, winery name recognition etc, so this is FUN!

    QOTD – I would LOVE a Thank You 3 Pack for Christmas, but I live in Utah where the liquor laws are looney 🙁 So, I want to rock a Nixon Ceramic Player (I have a Nixon watch obsession)…A little pricey, so I would certainly settle for a white, purple, or orange Rubber Player (also Nixon).

    I think you ought to rock a Rubber Player. Your show/personality are screaming for a more “kick you in the face” watch my man!

  • Ryan R

    Lurker Alert!

    LOVE the double blind tastings. It has to be nearly impossible to not be at least a little affected by previous scores, winery name recognition etc, so this is FUN!

    QOTD – I would LOVE a Thank You 3 Pack for Christmas, but I live in Utah where the liquor laws are looney 🙁 So, I want to rock a Nixon Ceramic Player (I have a Nixon watch obsession)…A little pricey, so I would certainly settle for a white, purple, or orange Rubber Player (also Nixon).

    I think you ought to rock a Rubber Player. Your show/personality are screaming for a more “kick you in the face” watch my man!

  • Ryan R

    Lurker Alert!

    LOVE the double blind tastings. It has to be nearly impossible to not be at least a little affected by previous scores, winery name recognition etc, so this is FUN!

    QOTD – I would LOVE a Thank You 3 Pack for Christmas, but I live in Utah where the liquor laws are looney 🙁 So, I want to rock a Nixon Ceramic Player (I have a Nixon watch obsession)…A little pricey, so I would certainly settle for a white, purple, or orange Rubber Player (also Nixon).

    I think you ought to rock a Rubber Player. Your show/personality are screaming for a more “kick you in the face” watch my man!

  • TimF

    NY Pete is a bum.

  • TimF

    NY Pete is a bum.

  • TimF

    NY Pete is a bum.

  • TimF

    NY Pete is a bum.

  • elron

    Props to NYPete!

  • elron

    Props to NYPete!

  • elron

    Props to NYPete!

  • elron

    Props to NYPete!

  • Warren

    I live in Oregon and haven’t heard of Evening Land so don’t beat yourself up…

    Merry Christmas.

  • Warren

    I live in Oregon and haven’t heard of Evening Land so don’t beat yourself up…

    Merry Christmas.

  • Warren

    I live in Oregon and haven’t heard of Evening Land so don’t beat yourself up…

    Merry Christmas.

  • Warren

    I live in Oregon and haven’t heard of Evening Land so don’t beat yourself up…

    Merry Christmas.

  • antony

    Other than a copy of ‘Crush It’ I’d like a new car, a holiday home somewhere warm and global harmony. Great show. I bought a wild mallard today (dead). Have a 6 pack of 2005 burgundy under the bed (ran out of space under the stairs and in the junk cupboard). You’ve inspired me to crack one and see how it’s getting on.

  • antony

    Other than a copy of ‘Crush It’ I’d like a new car, a holiday home somewhere warm and global harmony. Great show. I bought a wild mallard today (dead). Have a 6 pack of 2005 burgundy under the bed (ran out of space under the stairs and in the junk cupboard). You’ve inspired me to crack one and see how it’s getting on.

  • antony

    Other than a copy of ‘Crush It’ I’d like a new car, a holiday home somewhere warm and global harmony. Great show. I bought a wild mallard today (dead). Have a 6 pack of 2005 burgundy under the bed (ran out of space under the stairs and in the junk cupboard). You’ve inspired me to crack one and see how it’s getting on.

  • antony

    Other than a copy of ‘Crush It’ I’d like a new car, a holiday home somewhere warm and global harmony. Great show. I bought a wild mallard today (dead). Have a 6 pack of 2005 burgundy under the bed (ran out of space under the stairs and in the junk cupboard). You’ve inspired me to crack one and see how it’s getting on.

  • antony

    Other than a copy of ‘Crush It’ I’d like a new car, a holiday home somewhere warm and global harmony. Great show. I bought a wild mallard today (dead). Have a 6 pack of 2005 burgundy under the bed (ran out of space under the stairs and in the junk cupboard). You’ve inspired me to crack one and see how it’s getting on.

  • Zach

    Great show. I love the blind taste tests. I wish you could do them on a more regular basis.

    I will have to try and find Evening Land 2008 at the local money pit.

    QOTD – Peace in my house for one day.

  • Zach

    Great show. I love the blind taste tests. I wish you could do them on a more regular basis.

    I will have to try and find Evening Land 2008 at the local money pit.

    QOTD – Peace in my house for one day.

  • Zach

    Great show. I love the blind taste tests. I wish you could do them on a more regular basis.

    I will have to try and find Evening Land 2008 at the local money pit.

    QOTD – Peace in my house for one day.

  • JoelC

    Love the blind tasting, this is the best way. I was surprised after revealing the Beaux Freres you didn’t have one more taste to make sure you were meh still, but you probably just new it was a disappointment. When a wine is cloudy like this one does it mean it’s faulty? Could it have been faulty? Also, I had read that 2008 was one of the best years ever in Oregon and like other Vayniacs have written, Pinot may be so vintage sensitive this could be the difference, still you would think producer should matter the most.
    QOTD: A copy of “Crush It” and lots of chances to get together with family and friends to open and try great wines. Thanks Gary for this great show. Joel

  • JoelC

    Love the blind tasting, this is the best way. I was surprised after revealing the Beaux Freres you didn’t have one more taste to make sure you were meh still, but you probably just new it was a disappointment. When a wine is cloudy like this one does it mean it’s faulty? Could it have been faulty? Also, I had read that 2008 was one of the best years ever in Oregon and like other Vayniacs have written, Pinot may be so vintage sensitive this could be the difference, still you would think producer should matter the most.
    QOTD: A copy of “Crush It” and lots of chances to get together with family and friends to open and try great wines. Thanks Gary for this great show. Joel

  • JoelC

    Love the blind tasting, this is the best way. I was surprised after revealing the Beaux Freres you didn’t have one more taste to make sure you were meh still, but you probably just new it was a disappointment. When a wine is cloudy like this one does it mean it’s faulty? Could it have been faulty? Also, I had read that 2008 was one of the best years ever in Oregon and like other Vayniacs have written, Pinot may be so vintage sensitive this could be the difference, still you would think producer should matter the most.
    QOTD: A copy of “Crush It” and lots of chances to get together with family and friends to open and try great wines. Thanks Gary for this great show. Joel

  • JoelC

    Love the blind tasting, this is the best way. I was surprised after revealing the Beaux Freres you didn’t have one more taste to make sure you were meh still, but you probably just new it was a disappointment. When a wine is cloudy like this one does it mean it’s faulty? Could it have been faulty? Also, I had read that 2008 was one of the best years ever in Oregon and like other Vayniacs have written, Pinot may be so vintage sensitive this could be the difference, still you would think producer should matter the most.
    QOTD: A copy of “Crush It” and lots of chances to get together with family and friends to open and try great wines. Thanks Gary for this great show. Joel

  • JoelC

    Love the blind tasting, this is the best way. I was surprised after revealing the Beaux Freres you didn’t have one more taste to make sure you were meh still, but you probably just new it was a disappointment. When a wine is cloudy like this one does it mean it’s faulty? Could it have been faulty? Also, I had read that 2008 was one of the best years ever in Oregon and like other Vayniacs have written, Pinot may be so vintage sensitive this could be the difference, still you would think producer should matter the most.
    QOTD: A copy of “Crush It” and lots of chances to get together with family and friends to open and try great wines. Thanks Gary for this great show. Joel

  • CTWalt

    Great show again Gary,

    QOTD: all I want for christmas is some will power so I stop buying secret packs!!!!!!! Loved A so I had to buy C!!!!!!

  • CTWalt

    Great show again Gary,

    QOTD: all I want for christmas is some will power so I stop buying secret packs!!!!!!! Loved A so I had to buy C!!!!!!

  • CTWalt

    Great show again Gary,

    QOTD: all I want for christmas is some will power so I stop buying secret packs!!!!!!! Loved A so I had to buy C!!!!!!

  • CTWalt

    Great show again Gary,

    QOTD: all I want for christmas is some will power so I stop buying secret packs!!!!!!! Loved A so I had to buy C!!!!!!

  • CTWalt

    Great show again Gary,

    QOTD: all I want for christmas is some will power so I stop buying secret packs!!!!!!! Loved A so I had to buy C!!!!!!

  • Tigers1958

    Love the double blinds. these are the best shows … well, second best to the interviews with people like Jancis and the gorgeous champagne pro you had on several weeks ago.

    i have my own QOTD: What’s up with the S. African Springboks jersey, G? random and unexpected.

  • Tigers1958

    Love the double blinds. these are the best shows … well, second best to the interviews with people like Jancis and the gorgeous champagne pro you had on several weeks ago.

    i have my own QOTD: What’s up with the S. African Springboks jersey, G? random and unexpected.

  • Tigers1958

    Love the double blinds. these are the best shows … well, second best to the interviews with people like Jancis and the gorgeous champagne pro you had on several weeks ago.

    i have my own QOTD: What’s up with the S. African Springboks jersey, G? random and unexpected.

  • Tigers1958

    Love the double blinds. these are the best shows … well, second best to the interviews with people like Jancis and the gorgeous champagne pro you had on several weeks ago.

    i have my own QOTD: What’s up with the S. African Springboks jersey, G? random and unexpected.

  • Tigers1958

    Love the double blinds. these are the best shows … well, second best to the interviews with people like Jancis and the gorgeous champagne pro you had on several weeks ago.

    i have my own QOTD: What’s up with the S. African Springboks jersey, G? random and unexpected.

  • Bill B

    Fun show Gary. Love the double-blinds. Just ordered pack “D”. Can’t wait!
    QOTD: Bose noise-canceling headset so I can hear WLTV better on my ipod during noisy subway rides!

  • Bill B

    Fun show Gary. Love the double-blinds. Just ordered pack “D”. Can’t wait!
    QOTD: Bose noise-canceling headset so I can hear WLTV better on my ipod during noisy subway rides!

  • Bill B

    Fun show Gary. Love the double-blinds. Just ordered pack “D”. Can’t wait!
    QOTD: Bose noise-canceling headset so I can hear WLTV better on my ipod during noisy subway rides!

  • Bill B

    Fun show Gary. Love the double-blinds. Just ordered pack “D”. Can’t wait!
    QOTD: Bose noise-canceling headset so I can hear WLTV better on my ipod during noisy subway rides!

  • Bill B

    Fun show Gary. Love the double-blinds. Just ordered pack “D”. Can’t wait!
    QOTD: Bose noise-canceling headset so I can hear WLTV better on my ipod during noisy subway rides!

  • Lisa S

    Evening Land ’07 Eola- Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard is #97 on WS list of Top 100 wines 2009. I tried the Evening Land Carl Myers vineyard a few months ago at a local tasting here in the SF Bay Area…pretty good. I like Willamette pinots, but rather have a Calif pinot..(Russian River, Anderson Valley, Santa Rita Hills).

  • Lisa S

    Evening Land ’07 Eola- Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard is #97 on WS list of Top 100 wines 2009. I tried the Evening Land Carl Myers vineyard a few months ago at a local tasting here in the SF Bay Area…pretty good. I like Willamette pinots, but rather have a Calif pinot..(Russian River, Anderson Valley, Santa Rita Hills).

  • Lisa S

    Evening Land ’07 Eola- Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard is #97 on WS list of Top 100 wines 2009. I tried the Evening Land Carl Myers vineyard a few months ago at a local tasting here in the SF Bay Area…pretty good. I like Willamette pinots, but rather have a Calif pinot..(Russian River, Anderson Valley, Santa Rita Hills).

  • Lisa S

    Evening Land ’07 Eola- Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard is #97 on WS list of Top 100 wines 2009. I tried the Evening Land Carl Myers vineyard a few months ago at a local tasting here in the SF Bay Area…pretty good. I like Willamette pinots, but rather have a Calif pinot..(Russian River, Anderson Valley, Santa Rita Hills).

  • Lisa S

    Evening Land ’07 Eola- Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard is #97 on WS list of Top 100 wines 2009. I tried the Evening Land Carl Myers vineyard a few months ago at a local tasting here in the SF Bay Area…pretty good. I like Willamette pinots, but rather have a Calif pinot..(Russian River, Anderson Valley, Santa Rita Hills).

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