WineLibraryTV Today: Christmas Wines

[Robin Garr]

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Marathon! - Episode #390

Gary Vaynerchuk gets serious and goes through a bunch of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs! NZ "Savvies" tasted in this episode: 2007 Arona; 2007 New Harbor; 2007 Chasing Venus; 2006 Nobilo Icon; 2006 Discovery, and 2007 Kim Crawford.

Jan. 21, 2008

[Robin Garr]

The Wonderful World Of Petit Verdot - Episode #391

Oh boy, Gary Vaynerchuk will be in a good mindset today as he gets to taste his boyhood love, "Petit Verdot." <wink> Honestly, it's a grape that is on the rise with global warming. Petit Verdot wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Pago del Vicario Rosado; 2004 Murphy Goode River Ranch; 2003 Stonegate Wappo Vineyard, and 2006 Pearmund.

Jan. 22, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Thoughts About Wine And Evaluating It - Episode #392

Gary Vaynerchuk talks from the heart on todays Thunder Show! He specifically addresses the way he evaluates wine. Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Achaval Ferrer Mirador Argentina, and 2004 Torbreck Run Rig Australian Shiraz.

Jan. 23, 2008

[Robin Garr]

6 More Shows Of The Thunder Show And A Re Taste Of Yesterday’s Wines. - Episode #393

Gary Vaynerchuk counts down the Thunder Show with the wines from yesterday and a recommendation of one of his favorite little wines. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Leocadie Fernand Averoux Languedoc-Roussillon; 2005 Achaval Ferrer Mirador Argentina, and 2004 Torbreck Run Rig Australian Shiraz.

Jan. 24, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Sagrantino Di Montefalco and Heart to Heart! - Episode #394

Gary Vaynerchuk addresses what's going on with all this talk about ending the show and focuses on some amazing wine. Sagrantino di Montefalco wines tasted in this episode: 2003 Milziade; 2003 Martinelli, and 2003 Paolo Bea Pagliaro Secco.

Jan. 25, 2008

[Robin Garr]

AJ Vaynerchuk turns 21 and so ... well, you know ... - Episode #395

AJ Vaynerchuk comes and hangs with his bro on his 21st birthday and Gary opens a bottle he has been saving for him and answers the question all upcoming 21 year olds are thinking. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Schloss Gobelsburg Gr&uuml;uner Veltliner Gobelsburger; 2005 Big House The Slammer California Syrahm and 1987 Opus One.

Jan. 28, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Swiss White Wines From Chateau d'Auvernier With Sophia Grosjean - Episode #396

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the white wines of Chateau d'Auvernier with the lovely Sophia Grosjean. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Chateau d'Auvernier Neuchatel; Chateau d'Auvernier Oeil de Perdrix, and 2006 Chateau D’Auvernier Pinot Gris.

Jan. 29, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Wines for Peeps Who Go Vegetarian - Episode #397

An episode for all those who don’t eat meat and want to "link it up" with what they do eat. Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Turkey Flat Australian Rose; 2006 Vinum South Africa Chenin Blanc; 2005 Barth Rene Roemerberg Alsace Gewurztraminer, and 2006 Denner California Viognier.

Jan. 30, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Big Boy Wines on the Thunder Show - Episode #398

Gary Vaynerchuk wants to have some fun with some very serious explosive wines. Sit back and lets see how much "Thunder" these wines bring. Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 McPrice Myers California Grenache; 2001 Freemark Abbey Bosche Napa Cabernet Sauvignon; 2004 Delas Hermitage Bessards, and 2005 Charles Cimicky Australian Petite Sirah.

Jan. 31, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Laid Back Friday - 1 more show to 400 - Episode #399

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a wine that everyone has been yapping at him to try, and answers some questions! Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Falesco Sangiovese Umbria IGT.

Feb. 1, 2008

[Robin Garr]

The Giants Won the Super Bowl and It's Episode 400

It's Episode 400! Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the Spread the Thunder contest and shares some random thoughts. Vodkas tasted in this episode: Bison Grass Vodka; O2 Sparkling Vodka and Herb’s Dill Leaf Vodka.

Feb. 4, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Portugal and South West France, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence - Episode #401

Gary Vaynerchuk is very passionate about these areas, so much that he has rearranged the Wine Library floor plan and added more spots to add to the selections. Today he yaps about them and lays out a blueprint for future shows! Wines tasted in this episode: 2004 Domaine Baubiac Viognier Languedoc-Roussillon; 2005 Carm Douro Red; 2005 Domaine Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem, and 2004 Laplace Madiran.

Feb. 5, 2008

The whole Carm range of wines from the Douro are real pleasers, pity buffering stops me from enjoying this show!! Carm stands for Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira.

[Robin Garr]

The whole Carm range of wines from the Douro are real pleasers, pity buffering stops me from enjoying this show!! Carm stands for Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira.

You need high-speed access, Bob!

[Robin Garr]

Searching For Wines Under $10 That Bring The Thunder - Episode #402

Gary Vaynerchuk is always seeking deals for the Vayniacs. On today's show he thinks we are lined up for some, but you never do know, We have gone 0-3 many times before! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Castle Rock Columbia Valley Merlot; 2005 Espelt Saulo Spain, and 2004 Tours De La Roque.

Feb. 6, 2008

[Robin Garr]

A Journey Of Wines From California To Canada - Episode #403

Today Gary Vaynerchuk has many special guests in what is easily a classic WLTV episode! Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Rockbridge White Riesling; 2003 Grape Ranch Carmel Valley Merlot; Chateau aux Arc American Syrah, and 2003 Osoyoos Larose Grand Vin.

Feb. 7, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Cabernet Franc From Different Places - Episode #406

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes three very serious Cabernet Franc wines: Two from the Loire Valley and one from California. Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Amirault Bourgueil La Coudraye; 2004 Olek-mery Chinon des Tireaux, and 2005 Larkin Napa Cabernet Franc.

Feb. 12, 2008

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Laid back Friday with a Faugères

[Robin Garr]

Under The Radar, Merlot - Episode #407

Gary Vaynerchuk today looks at Merlots from three different regions. Is Merlot a wine which people have forgotten about? Wines tasted in this episode: 2002 Grapes Of Roth New York Merlot; 2003 Chateau Beausejour Becot St. Emilion, and 2004 Long Shadows Washington State Pedestal.

Feb. 13, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Up and Coming Pinot Noir - Episode #408

Gary Vaynerchuk treats himself to three up-and-coming Pinot Noirs from Oregon. Pinots tasted in this episode: 2006 Domaine Coteau; 2006 Eieio Pinot Noir Cuvee E, and 2005 Lachini Giselle.

Feb. 14, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Laid Back Friday With Wines From The Finger Lakes - Episode #409

On a laid back Friday, Gary Vaynerchuk tries two wines from New York State. Finger Lakes wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Herman Wiemer Gewurztraminer and 2006 Herman Wiemer Dry Riesling.

Feb. 15, 2008

Laid Back Friday With Wines From The Finger Lakes - Episode #409

On a laid back Friday, Gary Vaynerchuk tries two wines from New York State. Finger Lakes wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Herman Wiemer Gewurztraminer and 2006 Herman Wiemer Dry Riesling.

Feb. 15, 2008

Gary's shop is quite close to me and I buy a lot of wine there. But I must say, I can hardly watch those clips: he is extremely irritating. BTW, the '06 Wiemer Gewurz is a very nice wine and they have a good price on it.

[Robin Garr]

But I must say, I can hardly watch those clips: he is extremely irritating.

Different strokes, I guess, and possibly a generation-gap issue. Gary has a huge, devoted following of "Vayniacs," and he's certainly done a better job than anyone in the world of wine - far, far more than Parker - to open up wine to the younger generation. I think that's worth a big round of applause, even if his style does seem OTT to us graying Boomers.

Different strokes indeed

I concur with Joe. I'm no boomer myself, and given my age, statistically I should probably like Gary's noisy style . . . but I don't.

Different strokes indeed

I concur with Joe. I'm no boomer myself, and given my age, statistically I should probably like Gary's noisy style . . . but I don't.

I'm working on a videoblog myself and my style is very different from Gary's. When I try to do the high energy and excitement, I come across as Ric Flair's inbred cousin. Gary has a lot of talent, not only as a talented taster but as a TV personality as well. He would be successful as a dry, information only wine critic and he would kick Leno/O'Brien/Kimmel/Letterman butt as a late night TV host. Like you all agree "Different strokes" but Gary is the top of the mountain in many many ways.