WineLibraryTV Today: Christmas Wines

[Robin Garr]

Live from New York, it's the Thunder Show! - Episode #546

Live before a boisterous audience at Webster Hall, Gary Vaynerchuk evaluates three Pinot Noirs that the crowd tasted at Wine 2.0 in New York. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Veramonte Pinot Noir Reserva; and 2006 C. Donatiello Russian River Pinot Noir, and 2006 Fulcrum Pinot Noir.

Sept. 25, 2008

Previous Episode:
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Go Together Like Peas and Carrots - Episode #545

[Robin Garr]

Restaurant Wine List Review #2 - Wynn Las Vegas - Episode #547

Gary Vaynerchuk has been traveling but took a moment during lunch to share his thoughts on a classic Vegas wine list.

Sept. 26, 2008

What...where is the episode about the Italian Vino Nobiles? LOL! Just busting Gary's chops...I started to watch him about 6 months ago and I am hooked. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I am a HUGE Jets fan!

[Robin Garr]

Secret Pack Tasting after a Jets Offensive Explosion - Episode #548

Gary Vaynerchuk selected four wines he had previously tasted for this Secret Pack. Please leave comments with your notes if you are tasting along! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Finca Arantei Albarino; 2005 Saison Des Vins Syrah l'Hiver; 2003 Goretti le Mura Saracene Sagrantino di Montefalco, and Le Gourmand Rivesaltes.

Sept. 29, 2008

[Robin Garr]

A Very Cool Winemaker Visits the Thunder Show - Episode #549
Charles Smith of K Vintners shares his wine philosophy and tastes 4 of his Washington state wines with Gary Vaynerchuk. Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Kung Fu Girl Riesling; 2007 Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon; 2006 K-vintners Columbia Valley Ovide, and 2006 K-vintners Morrison Lane Washington Syrah.

Oct. 1, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Cheese Library TV Part II - Episode #551
Gary and Everett re-taste the same Cowgirl creamery cheeses after 3 weeks of evolution. Cheeses mentioned in today's episode: Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam; Cowgirl Pierce Point, and Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk.

Oct. 3, 2008

Previous Episode:
Chianti Classico with Parmigiana

[Robin Garr]

Tough Economy Leads To Finding Value Wine - Episode #554
Gary Vaynerchuk tries four wines under $13 to see if he can find any values. All the wines Gary has on the show today are scored 90 points or higher by major press! Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Valdesil Montenovo Godello Spain; 2006 Milbrandt Riesling Columbia Valley Washington State; 2006 Pillar Box Red Australia, and 2005 Lengs & Cooter The Victor Australia.

Oct. 8, 2008

Previous Episode:
A Croatian Wine Tasting Episode

[Robin Garr]

Yellow Tail, A Sauvignon Blanc And A Dessert Wine - Episode #555
Gary Vaynerchuk has a very interesting mix of wines from value to a interesting dessert wine and he also gives his Jets/Bengals prediction. Wines tasted in this episode: Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc; Yellow Tail Chardonnay, and 2000 Domaine Hetszolo Tokaj 3 Puttonyos.

Oct. 10, 2008

[Robin Garr]

A Master of Wine Visits WLTV - Episode #558
Tim Hanni stops by and talks about spices, Master of Wine program, and rock bands. Wine tasted in this episode: 2005 Chateau Gazin Rocquencourt Graves/Pessac-Leognan.

Oct. 15, 2008

Previous Episode:
Party Time at Wine Library - Episode #557

[Robin Garr]

Gary V Drops Some Knowledge - Episode #562 - Episode #562
Gary Vaynerchuk highlights Lirac, a lesser-known yet historic wine region in the Rhone. Wine tasted in this episode: 2003 Domaine Lorentine Lirac Cotes du Rhone Rouge.

Oct. 21, 2008

Previous Episode:
Gary Is Sad But Not Sad Enough To Bring Some Red Burgundy - Episode #557

[Robin Garr]

Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Visits the Thunder Show - Part II - Episode #564
And now for the exciting conclusion of yesterday’s cliff hanger with Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Bien Nacido Syrah, and 2007 Le Vol Des Anges.

Oct. 23, 2008

Previous Episode:
Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Visits the Thunder Show - Part I - Episode #563

[Robin Garr]

A mixed bag of wine. Alsace, Beaujolais and the Rhone valley. - Episode #575

Gary Vaynerchuk tries three very interesting wines in a format he is far more accustomed to. The format you see today is reminiscent of the way Gary and many other wine buyers buy wine for their establishments! Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve Alsace; St. Cosme St James Little Basket Press, and 2005 Potel-aviron Moulin A Vent Vieilles Vignes Cru Beaujolais.

Nov. 11, 2008

Previous Episode:
Time To Look At Serious Chardonnay - Episode #574

[Robin Garr]

A Tannat tasting. A Grape From The Madiran - Episode #582

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about a grape that he is always excited about and does well in Uruguay but calls the Madiran home. Wine tasted in this episode: 2005 Laplace Madiran.

Nov. 21, 2008

Previous Episode:
5 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines - BLIND! - Episode #581

[Robin Garr]

Zinfandel tasting - Blind. - Episode #583

Gary Vaynerchuk is sky-high after a huge Jets win and his beard is getting thicker and thicker as he tries six California Zinfandels blind right before Thanksgiving. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Sebastiani Dry Creek Sonoma Zinfandel; Coppola Diamond Zinfandel; 2005 Thomas Henry Sonoma Zinfandel; 2006 Outpost Zinfandel Napa Howell Mountain; 2006 Rosenblum Richard Sauret Zinfandel, and 2006 Ravenswood Napa Zinfandel.

Nov. 24, 2008

[Robin Garr]

Thanksgiving Wine Episode - Episode #586

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the four wines in the secret pack that many of you got. Sit back and enjoy. Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Poesia Argentine Torrontes; 2006 Thunder Napa White; 2006 Christophe Buisson Bourgogne Rouge, and 2005 Shifrin Howell Mountain Napa Zinfandel.

Nov. 27, 2008

Previous Episode:
Clio and Dolce. The Serious Wine Episode - Episode #585

[Robin Garr]

George Taber Talks Wine and Drinks Some Too! - Episode #59

George Taber stops by the Thunder Show and talks wine and other things. Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Chalone Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay, and 2004 Freemark Abbey Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

Dec. 5, 2008

Previous Episode:
A Pinotage Wine Tasting - Episode #590

[Robin Garr]

Bubbles in the Snow - Episode #598

Gary Vaynerchuk jumps into a snowstorm and tastes four Champagnes in time to give you a feel for New Year's! Wines tasted in this episode: Nicolas Feuillatte Brut; Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut; Varnier-Fanniere Champagne Brut Grand Cru, and Legras Brut Champagne Blanc De Blancs.

Dec. 19, 2008

Previous Episode:
What Wines go with Gingerbread Houses? - Episode #597

[Robin Garr]

Christmas Wines and Episode 600 ... Secret Pack Time - Episode #600

Gary Vaynerchuk gives the Vayner-Nation a huge announcement for them to watch on X-mas morning and tries the secret pack on this 600th episode. Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Bob’s African Sauvignon Blanc South Africa; 2005 Rhone Rebel GSM Ventoux/Luberon/Nimes; 2005 Chateau Plain Point Bordeaux, and 2004 Chateau Puech Haut Tete De Belier Rouge Languedoc-Roussillon.

Dec. 24, 2008

Previous Episode:
Ice Wines from Around the World - Episode #599