WineLibraryTV Today: Christmas Wines

[Robin Garr]

TEXAS Is In The House: A Texas Wine Tasting - Episode #484

Texas is known for many things including awesome high school football. Today Gary Vaynerchuk tests some of their wines and sees what he thinks. Texas Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Texas Hills Due Blanc; 2006 Becker Viognier; 2005 Texas Hills Sangiovese, and 2005 Becker Claret.

June 12, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Mailing List Wines: A Show On Wines We Think Will Be Hard To Get In The Future - Episode #485

Gary Vaynerchuk takes a look at four wines and gives his thoughts and ponders the possibility that these wines will only be available via mailing list in coming years! Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Black Kite Pinot Noir Kite’s Rest; 2006 Arnot Roberts Clary Ranch Napa Syrah; 2005 Hewitt Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2004 Fleming Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

June 13, 2008

[Robin Garr]

An Italian Brunello Blind Tasting, Brown Bags And Fun! - Episode #487

Gary Vaynerchuk tries three Brunello wines from Italy. The Brunello di Montalcino wines are some of the most sought-after in the world! Wines tasted in this episode: 2001 Ruffino Brunello di Montalcino Greppone Mazzi; 2003 Fanti Brunello di Montalcino, and 2003 La Rasina Brunello Di Montalcino.

June 17, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Clos La "Gets Their" Chance Wines On The Thunder Show - Epiosode #489

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through three wines from one winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains and gives his thoughts. Wines from Clos La Chance tasted in this episode: 2007 Estate Viognier; 2005 Estate Grenache, and 2004 Special Select Series Meritage.

June 19, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Oklahoma Wine Tasting With Shocking Results - Episode #490

Gary Vaynerchuk tries four wines from OKlahoma and really gets into this show. Gary is hoping more people around the country from these 2nd and 3rd tier wine-growing States send in wine for the Thunder Show! Oklahoma wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Sand Hill Cabernet Sauvingnon; Chapel Creek Cabernet Sauvingnon Meritage Reserve; 2006 Woods & Waters Shiraz, and 2007 The Range Skipping Stone Vignoles.

June 20, 2008

I can't believe Gary actually liked a wine from here! I'm on a mission to find some Chapel Creek Cabernet Sauvingnon Meritage tomorrow and try it for myself.

[Robin Garr]

Pesquie Wine Tasting And Huge Contest Announcement - Episode #491

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with Fredrich Pesquie and talks wine and contests. Wines tasted in this episode: 2004 Chateau Pesquie Quintessence and 2004 Chateau Pesquie Cuvee Artemia.

June 23, 2008

The `99 Quintessence was one of the best reds I have ever tasted!

[Robin Garr]

What Would Gary Recommend To You If You Stopped By - Episode #492

Today Gary Vaynerchuk is visited by Vaun, one of the first winners of a contest on WLTV, the first widget contest back in Decemeber. He is here, and here we go. Let's taste some wine. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Valli Waitaki New Zealand Pinot Noir; 2006 Alamos Seleccion Argentine Malbec; 2004 Killibinbin Cabernet/Shiraz Cellar Release The Blend #2, and 2004 Robert Karl Cabernet Washington Cabernet Sauvignon.

June 24, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Live Thunder in Boston - Episode #493

Gary Vaynerchuk's book tour rolls through Boston, as Gary tastes four wines available in Massachusetts before a live audience at the Hotel Commonwealth near Boston University. Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Vina Aljibes White; 2007 Vina Aljibes Rosé; 2006 Sur do los Andes, and 2005 Palacio Quemado.

June 26, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Expanding Sara's Palate - Episode #494

Gary Vaynerchuk tries to expand Sara Leib's palate. She is the wonderful lady who made that amazing song of WLTV! Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Walter Hansel Russian River Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc; 2004 Callabriga Douro Red Wine; 2006 Alain Corcia Creme La Creme Chateauneuf Du Pape, and 2002 Astrale e Terra Napa Arcturus.

June 27, 2008

[Robin Garr]

The Other 46 - Episode #495

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a few wines generously contributed by some Vayniacs who stopped through after visiting wineries in the mid-Atlantic. Gary was excited to try these three reds from some of "The Other 46" states and wants to taste more! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Chaddsford Due Rossi; 2005 Linden Petit Verdot and 2005 Basignani Cabernet Sauvignon.

June 30, 2008

FWIW, I called the winery manager for the one of these wines which Gary V. actually liked - Chapel Creek Cabernet Sauvingnon Meritage Reserve, and found out that the wines is not available anywhere but the tasting room, which is open Friday afternoons or by appointment. The same guy also runs the Sand Hill Vineyards, which selection Gary V. was not nearly so impressed by. So, I am going to El Reno Saturday afternoon to taste the Chapel Creek wines myself, and quite likely leave with a few bottles of something truly hard to get.

[Robin Garr]

$30 Range Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting - Episode #496

The $30 price tag affords you some really interesting wines from Oregon. The Pinot Noir grape has thrived in this Pacific North West State and today Gary Vaynerchuk puts three of the wines up for battle! Oregon Pinot Noirs tasted in this episode: 2006 Siduri Shaw Mountain; 2005 Boedecker Stewart, and 2006 Lemelson Thea's.

July 2, 2008

[Robin Garr]

An Italian Wine Tasting Of The Dolcetto - Episode #497

Gary Vaynerchuk still thinks the Dolcetto wines are some of the best values out there. These little wines from Piedmont bring serious thunder. Dolcetto d’Alba wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Grimaldi; 2005 Pietro Rinaldi, and 2006 Azelia.

July 7, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Sancerre With Oysters Are Still My Favorite Food And Wine Combo! - Episode #498

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the wine he loves to drink with his favorite west coast oysters. Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Roger Champault Sancerre Blanc Perris; 2007 Mollet Florian Sancerre Roc de l'Abbaye, and 2006 Lucien Crochet Sancerre Le Chene.

July 8, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Investing In Wine With Jim Cramer Of Mad Money And Your Host Gary Vaynerchuk - Episode #499

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with the world-famous Jim Cramer and talks about investing in wine and how wine can be a great investment! These two high-energy guys also have some fun! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Chateau Sansonnet St Emilion; 2004 Emilio Moro Malleolus de Sancho Martin Ribera Del Duero; Chateau Latour 2004, and 1977 Dow's Port.

July 10, 2008

This episode, #499 "investing in wine," was my very least favorite of any I’ve watched by far, and I normally enjoy Gary a lot. Gary's guest was obnoxious, crass, full of himself in a most unendearing way, all about money, and nothing else. He seemed to be trying to out-do Gary, compete with his energy, emulate him, prove himself equal, or something without any of Gary's charm. He obviously knew nothing about wine, which is fine, but was not capable of shutting up enough to listen, learn, or to let Gary talk about the wines. I couldn’t finish the episode. Let’s hope #500 is better.

Excuse me but what is this guy "famous" for. I turned off after 5 minutes.

I was at show #500 this evening, invited to pour wine, at CRUSHPAD in SF. Quite the crowd, very boisterous, happening scene. Massively overstimulating for someone like me, but fun anyway.

Excuse me but what is this guy "famous" for. I turned off after 5 minutes.

CNBC. Money.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Cramer

[Robin Garr]

Episode 500 Live From SF In Front Of A Huge Audience

Episode 500 features three Riojas and was taped on location before an amazing live audience at Crushpad in San Francisco. Thank you to everyone who has helped the Thunder Show reach this milestone! Wines tasted in this episode: 2003 Araco Crianza Rioja; 2001 Bodegas Primicia Rioja Reserva, and 2006 Lucien Crochet Sancerre Le Chene.

July 14, 2008

I was there. I have to confess, I don't get what the attraction is. (I was there to pour wine and meet people) Gary introduced himself to me. I'd be surprised if he remembered he'd met me five minutes afterward. Crushpad was nice, and the people were nice.

[Robin Garr]

Woot Wine On The Thunder Show - Episode #501

Gary Vaynerchuk welcomes Dave S from Wine Woot and tastes two Zinfandels and a Sangiovese blend. Wines tasted in this episode: WOOT Cellars Wannabe; 2004 Wellington Zinfandel, and 2005 Hayne Zinfandel.

July 15, 2008