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EP 969 Torrontes Tasting

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 2 Torrontes wines, interesting value plays from Argentina.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2009 Tomero TorrontesArgentine Torrontes
2008 Altivo Classic TorrontesArgentine Torrontes

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luca bercelli

91/100

lines of the day ‘smells like a cute girl’s dorm room’ and ‘let’s call it like it is – I’m a tremendous human being.’

Superpumped GV after big Jets victory. Like a kid in a candy store…fun to see

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  • Anonymous

    I’m in.

  • Anonymous

    top whatever

  • NJ Big Chris

    #3?

  • Cubatobaco (Ray)

    Here!

  • NY Pete

    hey hey

  • Cubatobaco (Ray)

    I wonder if Gary is going to talk about football in this episode?

    Lol!

  • NY Pete

    wtf … where’s the playoff beard?

  • congratulations on the win!

  • Steelers 24 Jets 13

  • Nice win!

  • John__J

    Qotd: Jets win 24-21
    Qotd: sure have, including the Tomero. love torrontes

    And while we’re on South American wines, I just added a lovely Marselan from Uruguay to my wine list. Loaded with blue fruits, and really juicy with nice acidity on the finish.

  • Yeah, where’s the playoff beard? And the guest? (just kidding) … now to watch

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: Jets 42 Steelers -6
    OK, seriously, I can’t stand the Steelers after their win over the Seahawks in the Super Bowl with some very questionable calls. I know that sounds like a homer but even the officials from that game said, and I quote, “We kicked it in that game.”
    SO, my FINAL answer is Jets 20-19. Ben is way overrated but he does win. Mark is maturing rapidly. Congrats to the Jets for a huge win yesterday. I thought of you during the whole game. My ‘Hawks didn’t fare very well. Too many blown opportunitiew.

    Phil Anderson
    http://www.generalwinethoughts.com

  • GV, you must have gone nuts this weekend. JETS!

  • Sure I have. After watching one of your previous episodes!

  • QOTD1: Jets 34 Steelers 21……Go JETS!!!!!!!

    QOTD2: YES!!

    You have to try Torrontes with fried fish tacos, guacamole & chips, ceviche and sushi!! And it’s a delicious little sipper on it’s own too:-)

  • Anonymous

    I didn’t expect to see you clean-shaven today. 🙂

    QOTD: Though I would like to see the Jets on top, I think it’s going to be Steelers 24 Jets 21.
    Side Question: Yes. I enjoy most of them.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD#2: YES, I have had a Torrontes before but (and I’m a bit embarrassed) until today, I thought that was the varietal. Thanks for educating me!

  • Anonymous

    i looooooooooove Torrontés, it’s time that i move back to Buenos Aires!!

  • NY Pete

    yo Chris Mott … are you ready?

    24-21

    J… E … T … S … JETS JETS JETS!

  • Congrats again GV //

    QOTD1: Jets 20-17… in hopes we can see you run on the field… BTW, if my score is correct, do I win a seat next to you in Dallas for the BIG GAME?
    QOTD2: Yes…

  • Cubatobaco (Ray)

    I hit yoou up on twitter not long after kickoff and am glad to see the Jets going to Heinz Field. Glad to see some nerd wine out of the gate this week. Best of luck on Sunday!

    QOTD: Jets-24 Steelers-30 (I hope I’m wrong)
    Side question: N to the izz O

  • Paul Sheridan

    Congrats, Gary. Mott, I suffer with you as a dispassionate observer.

    QOTD1: Jets 20 – Steelers 17. I believe.

    OOTD2: Yes

  • Anonymous

    The Jets win over NE wasn’t worth more than Torrontes? I’m just sayin’ 😉

    QOTD 1: Yes

    QOTD 2: Jets 24 Steelers 21

  • NJ Big Chris

    Oh congrats on the win too. Anytime the Pats get toppled I smile.

  • Anonymous

    Steelers 34 Jets 16 in a resounding win for the Steelers. I mean did you see what they did to the Ravens in the 2nd half??

  • Anonymous

    Congrats on the Jets win yesterday. My Bears survived, too.

    Isn’t that 2nd Torrontes part of your wine club this month?

    Jets: 20, Steelers: 24.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD 1: Steelers 24 Jets 17
    QOTD 2: Yes … many times … love ’em … have many bottles in my stash ‘o wine

  • John__J

    Those are some pairings I’m interested in checking out now, thanks.

    If you can get your hands on a Cesar from Burgundy (Burgundy’s other red grape), I recommend trying that with a pittsburgh style steak. I was surprised how well it worked.

  • Anonymous

    Congrats Gary! I don’t follow football but I really hope Jets win the SB just to see you freak out with ecstaticness.
    QOTD2: Yes, actually i prefer Torrontes to 98% of Sauvignon Blancs. IMO it’s the best white by a long shot coming out of South America.

  • Hi Gary,
    Congrats on the Jets win – Im following the jets very closely here in AUS, we have live coverage of all playoff games which is great. Love your work you are such an inspirational personality in the wine game. GO JETS

    qotd1 – Jets 23 – Steelers 19
    qotd2 – Havnt had a Torrentes as yet – They are very hard to come by here in AUS, look forward to trying one. Cheers Sammy S

  • Anonymous

    I AM BACK!!!! Having a little computer problem. Have a temp until main is fixed and it is good just to be BACK! BEEN HAVING THE SHAKES!!!!!! 😛

  • Anonymous

    Yes. we have Torrontes in the cooler all thbe time. Also turned friends on to it. All ecause of you, Gary. Thanks

  • David M Roberts

    Didn’t I call it a few weeks ago in another post?… Jets and Packers, baby!

  • Anonymous

    QOTD 1- Jets 28 Steelers 17

    If they win Sanchez needs a mink coat ala Broadway Joe!

    QOTD 2 – Never had Torrontes.

  • Anonymous

    Steelers 22 Jets 17, that 22 includes a safety.
    Packers 17 Bears 10 – Packers go on to win Super Bowl.
    Torrentes – yes a little too floral for me, but the Tamari is pretty darn good!

  • Anonymous

    Steelers 22 Jets 17, that 22 includes a safety.
    Packers 17 Bears 10 – Packers go on to win Super Bowl.
    Torrentes – yes a little too floral for me, but the Tamari is pretty darn good!

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: Steelers 35 Jets 24 QOTD2: NO

  • QOTD: No, haven’t had Torrontes

  • Anonymous

    congrats to you and your team
    21-20 jets
    Yes I have tried a torrontes.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD — I don’t care what the score is, as long as the Jets win (I’ve disliked the Steelers since the Immaculate Reception)
    Wine QOTD — yes

  • AHHHHHHH!!!!!

    STEELERS 23 jets 17

    Tough spot for both teams this weekend. Glad we have you on the rematch after our loss week 15. Hard to beat great teams twice. We’ll see.

  • Anonymous

    YEAH BABY!!!!!!!! I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPY TO BE BACK!!!! I WANT “THE BIG ASS GLASS!!!!! Good show GV, I can’t believe the Jets won either, but I am GLAD! I was scared of NE. Now the BEARS AND STEELERS (My two favorite teams) can match-up for all the marbles.
    Is anyone else tired of seeing that OLD MAN in the firemans hat with the JETS on it, J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets guy? He has got to be 100 years old by now. 😛

  • Jim

    HUGE congrats on the Jets victory. I am Niners / baseball Giants fan of 40 yrs and know how a BIG victory like this can really make the world seem a better place… Unfortunately, I don’t think the emotion of this win will serve the Jets well against the Steelers. I will be pulling for Jets but my head says 24 – 20 Steelers.

    Have not had Torrontés but purchased the 2009 La Yunta Torrontés and planning to drink the first warm evening of spring.

    Jimmy E in LG, CA

  • Anonymous

    Pittsburgh seems to be able to turn it on when needed. Of coarse that what the Pats thought. I’ll be pulling for your ugly green team but only so you’re in a good mood again. Of coarse everyone loves an under dog.
    SF bay area folks or out of towners we’re having a wine tasting in Palo Alto January 30th,,,, friend me up or edwest_98 at yahoo!

  • Anonymous

    Steelers 27, Jets 10 There’s always next year Gary.

  • love you gary but the steelers are gonna beat your jets the pats secondary couldnt cover your wrs the steelers will. pitt-24 nyj-16

  • Anonymous

    I am from Canada so no NFL, Always been a Saints and Jets fan. Everybody in my familly were going Pats all the way. I am soooo glad today. First time in history that a team beats the Colt and the Pats back to back. Good show again Gary.
    Qotd 1 : Jets 17 Steelers 14 (If they do it’s their year man)
    Qotd 2 : Yes

  • Anonymous

    Happy for the Jets, I do pull for them. But I’m even happier that the Pats lost. I’ve HATED them since they beat my Rams in 2001.

    QOTD1: Jets 24, Steelers 10. Jets shut down Big Ben and roll to the SB
    QOTD2: Yup, many times. Despite your attempt to make this a winter beverage, to me it’s a nice summertime quaff.

  • Anonymous

    I went to a Jets forum and a wine tasting broke out.

    Brother Gary,
    I’m glad that the Jet’s beat those pasty-faced idols, even without tripping anyone from the sidelines, but dude, the playoff beard represents! I hope that your wife wanted it off, I respect that, otherwise….?

    QOTD #2 No, but sign me up.

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