WineLibraryTV Today: Christmas Wines

[Robin Garr]

Recommendation DAY! Kosher Wine With Matzah And Washington State Wine And More - Episode #452

Not so laid back today ... Gary Vaynerchuk talks about passion and recommends some good stuff ... 'cause this time he has had 'em! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Baron Herzog Russian River Chardonnay Special Reserve; 2005 Shaya Red, and 2005 Pomum Syrah.

April 25, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Cornas Wines From The Rhone - Episode #454

Gary Vaynerchuk says it is unreal to him that we are covering Cornas for the first time ... it is one of his favorite wines! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Paris Cornas Granit 60; 2003 Jean Luc Colombo Cornas Louvee, and 2005 Tardieu Laurent Cornas Vieilles Vignes.

April 29, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Tempranillo From 3 Different Countries - Episode #455

Gary Vaynerchuk tries three wines from three different countries made from the same grape. Gary goes to Argentina, Spain and America to find out what he thinks. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 La Linda Tempranillo Argentina; 2004 Arzuaga Pago Florentino Spain, and 2004 Country Roads Tempranillo California.

April 30, 2008

I love Gary, but why in heaven did he have to pick an obnoxiously bad (and overpriced at $16) Spanish tempranillo for this segment? As if good cheap tempranillo from Spain were so hard to find on the US market...

[Robin Garr]

Wine Kegs - Episode #456

Today Gary Vaynerchuk goes where very few wine people have gone before, Kegs! Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 MÁS Wine Company's Vino Blanco and MÁS Wine Company's Vino.

May 1, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Vernaccia Wines From Italy, Another White Wine To Pay Attention To. - Episode #457

Vernaccia is another classic white wine that is overlooked by so many as they focus on the one or two white wines they drink from Italy. Gary Vaynerchuk hates to pick on Pinot Grigio, but he wants people to expand their palates. Wines tasted in this episode: Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano and 2006 Sovestro Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

May 2, 2008

Someone needs to buy Gary a wine book or two. I'm all for bringing wine to the cyber-kids, but get your facts right. Misinformation is starting to be an appalling trend in these times.

[Robin Garr]

The Secret Pack Includes a Pinot Noir, Sauternes and a Rioja - Episode #459

Gary Vaynerchuk goes through the secret pack and tries four wines, and talks about birthdays and news from Amazon! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Estancia Pinot Noir Stonewall; 2006 Prado Ayala Rioja; 2004 Monteviejo Petite Fleur Argentine Malbec, and 2004 Chateau Petit Vedrines Sauternes.

May 6, 2008

[Robin Garr]

California vs Washington State Syrah Showdown - Episode #461

Today in a head-to-head confrontation Gary Vaynerchuk pits wo Syrahs against each other, one from Washington State and the other from California. Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Rhapsody3 Syrah and 2005 Gramercy Cellars Walla Walla Valley Syrah.

May 8, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Viognier Friday - Episode #462

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes two Viognier wines head-to-head and gets into a different mindset and mixes it up a little. Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Le Paradou Viognier Rhone and 2006 Peltier Station Viognier California.

May 9, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Some Bubbles and a Guest - Episode #463

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tries a little bubbly with a guest host from the left coast. Wines tasted in this episode: Marenco Brachetto d’Acqui; Louis de Grenelle Saumur Rosé; Gruet Brut Demi Sec, and 1988 De Venoge Brut.

May 12, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Napa Valley Cabernet Battle Royal and the BOOK Is Now OUT! - Episode #464

Gary Vaynerchuk goes <i>blind</i> on this <i>huge</i> day for him and his Family and the Vayniacs. Napa Valley Cabernet is the epic and most sought after wines of America and this tasting will be a battle Royal! Napa Cabernet Sauvignons tasted in this episode: 2005 Neyers Ame Proprietary; 2005 Tor Kenward Cimarossa; 2005 Paul Hobbs; 2004 Rocca; 2004 Bennett Lane, and 2004 Altamura.

May 13, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Chilean Carmenère Makes an Appearance - Episode #465

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the very interesting grape that has many buzzing in the wine industry. Chilean Carmenères tasted in this episode: Concha Y Toro; 2005 Chono, and 2006 Errazuriz Single Vineyard.

May 14, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Any Opportunities? - Episode #466

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile and chats with the Vayniacs at the end of the taping! Chilean Cabernet Sauvignons tasted in this episode: Walnut Crest; Santa Rita 120; Casa Lapostolle, and 2005 Montes Alpha.

May 15, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Some Wines at the Blue Ribbon - Episode #467

Gary Vaynerchuk goes on the road and tastes some wines at one of his favorite places, The Blue Ribbon Wine Bar. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Compagni Portis Vineyard Gewürztraminer; 2004 Mercouri Estate Greek Red, and 2006 Brewer Clifton Rio Vista Pinot Noir.

May 16, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Barbera Wine Tasting: An Underrated Wine from Italy - Episode #468

Barbera needs to get more attention from wine drinkers. Today Gary Vaynerchuk explores three to see what's up. Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Icardi Barbera d'Asti Tabarin; 2006 Seghesio Barbera d'Alba, and 2004 Cascina Roera Barbera d’Asti.

May 19, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Chardonnay That You Can Find at the Store - Episode #469

Gary Vaynerchuk tries three Chardonnay wines that are available in most stores around the country. People have asked for more reviews of wines that are out there! Here you go. Wines tasted in this episode: Stonehedge California Chardonnay; Estancia California Chardonnay, and 2006 Acacia Napa Chardonnay.

May 21, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Pinot Gris vs Pinot Grigio Head to Head - Episode #470

Same grape, two different countries, Who wins this showdown? Wines tasted in this episode: 2004 Binner Alsace Pinot Gris; 2005 Lis Neris Pinot Grigio Friuli Venzia-Giulia.

May 22, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Tocai Friulano on This Laid Back Friday - Episode #471

A wine that is very overlooked and is drunk hard-core in Friuli: the Tocai Friulano. Starting in 2007, the Tocai part of the name had to be dropped. Wine tasted in this episode: 2006 Bragato Tocai Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli.

May 23, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Robert Mondavi Tribute Show - Episode #472

Robert Mondavi was a pioneer in the wine industry and most likely is the most important person in the history of the U.S. wine industry. Gary Vaynerchuk was away when he passed, so he is using this first show back to pay tribute! Wine tasted in this episode: 2005 Robert Mondavi Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

May 27, 2008

[Robin Garr]

A Kosher Cabernet on a Laid-Back Friday - Episode #480

On this laid-back Friday, Gary Vaynerchuk revisits a wine he tried once before on the Thunder Show. Wine tasted in this episode: 2006 Covenant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (kosher).

June 6, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Value Wines From All Over the World - Episode #481

Gary Vaynerchuk comes back from his trip to explore different wines that are priced right and value-driven. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Fado Portuguese Red Wine; 2003 Pellegrini East End New York Merlot; 2004 Dancing Coyote California Tango, and 2005 Bangin' Napa Valley Red.

June 9, 2008

[Robin Garr]

89 Point Wines, What Is The Deal! - Episode #482

So many people stay away from the 89-point wines as if they have the black plague. Why? Gary Vaynerchuk explores these wines! Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Travis Chardonnay; 2006 Denner Theresa; 2004 Mas Carlot Cab/Syrah, and 2005 Core Red.

June 10, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Lets Discover More Of Italy. Gattinara And Cirò - Episode #483

Gary Vaynerchuk mixes two show concepts together and gives you the Gattinara and Cirò Thunder show. Wines tasted in this episode: 2004 Librandi Cirò Duca San Felice; 2003 Travaglini Gattinara, and 2003 Antoniolo Gattinara Osso San Grato.

June 11, 2008