WineLibraryTV Today: Christmas Wines

[Robin Garr]

Best Wine Buys Continue Today - Episode #313

There are so many wines out there today under $13, and today Gary Vaynerchuk continues in his search for the best. French, Austrian and Portuguese wines make cameos today. Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Claude Branger le Fils de Gras Moutons Muscadet; 2006 Nec-otium Pinot Grigio Italy; 2005 Berco do Infante Estremadura Reserva Portugal, and 2005 Image du Sud Cotes du Rhone.

Sept. 12, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Prosecco. Sparkling Wines From Italy - Episode #314

Value wine week continues with one of the best deals out there - Prosecco. Proseccos tasted in this episode: Zardetto, Nino Franco Rustico and Riondo.

Sept. 13, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Highly Rated Zinfandel - Episode #316

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes some wines scored really high today. They all are Zinfandels and should be yummy. Let's see what happens. Wines tasted in this episode: 2004 Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel; 2004 JC Cellars Arrowhead Zinfandel, and 2004 Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel.

Sept. 17, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Gary is Back and Tasting Wine. - Episode #318

Gary Vaynerchuk is back on the East Coast and doing his thing. Laid-back Friday goes to the table! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Jean Chartron Bourgogne Blanc; 2004 Kim Crawford Tietjen Brant Chardonnay New Zealand, and 2004 Pico Madama Petit Verdot/Monastrell Spain.

Sept. 21, 2007

[Robin Garr]

California red wine tasting picked by viewers - Episode #319

Some random emails over the last few weeks have put together this show. Gary tries three wines! Napa Cabernet Sauvignons tasted in this episode: 2004 Merryvale Starmont; 2004 Sequoia Grove, and 2004 St. Clement Oroppas.

Sept. 24, 2007

[Robin Garr]

89 Point Wines, Enough Already! - Episode #320

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the 89-point phenomenon. Some fun wines today! Wines rated 89 points tasted in this episode: 2005 Chehalem Riesling Reserve Oregon; 2006 Te Kairanga New Zealand Pinot Noir; 2005 Minchin Le Clos Delorme Loire Red; 2003 Miguel Torres Syrah Reserva Chile; 2003 Chateau Saintayme St. Emilion, and 2004 Turkey Flat Grenache Australia.

Sept. 25, 2007

[Robin Garr]

South African red wines - Episode #321

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through three South African red wines and gives you his 2 cents! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Peacock Ridge Merlot; 2005 Seidelberg Pinotage Roland’s Reserve, and 2004 Rustenberg John X Merriman Red.

Sept. 26, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Pizza wine - Episode #322

Today Gary Vaynerchuk addresses a question many want answered: What wine goes with pizza? Wines tasted in this episode: 2004 Aminea Greco Di Tufo; 2005 Vesevo Greco Di Tufo; 2006 Hanna Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma, and 2006 Castello De Medina Verdejo Spain.

Sept. 27, 2007

[Robin Garr]

American artisanal cheeses - Episode #323

Gary Vaynerchuk does something a little bit different on laid-back Friday! Cheese mentioned in todays episode: Serenita, Petit Frere, VPC Bonne Bouche, Roth Kase Private Reserve and Quinta Do Bispado.

Sept. 28, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Gary Vaynerchuk tries to feel better after a huge Jets Loss. - Episode #324

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a few Washington State wines sent to him by JayZee on this sad Monday morning after a huge NY Jets loss. Gary sits down with these very nice wines and gives us his 3 cents! Wines tasted in this episode: 2003 Dead Horse Washington State Red; 2004 Long Haul Washington State Red, and 2003 Boudreaux Cabernet Sauvignon Washington State.

Oct. 1, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Virginia wines specifically Chardonnay - Episode #325

Gary Vaynerchuk tries three Chardonnays From Virginia and gives his take on 'em! Virginia Chardonnays tasted in this episode: Gadino Cellars 2005 Barrel Select; Gray Ghost 2005, and La Grange Fletchers 2003.

Oct. 2, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Port and Roaring Forties Cheese - Episode #326

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes some Vintage Port along with his favorite blue cheese, the classic and elegant Roaring Forties. Wines tasted in this episode: 1983 Warre's Vintage Port; 1980 Graham's Vintage Port, and 1994 Dow’s Vintage Port. Cheese mentioned in todays episode: Roaring Forties Blue.

Oct. 3, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Beer Library TV - Episode #327

In a much-requested episode, today Gary Vaynerchuk puts down the wine glass and hoists the beer stein. Beers tasted in this episode: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Rogue Imperial India Pale Ale and Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen.

Oct. 4, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Can Wine Under 7 Bucks Be Good? - Episode #329

Gary Vaynerchuk explores a few value-driven wines today and gives his thoughts on a few things! Wines tasted in this episode: 2004 Chateau St. Lager Brouilly; 2006 Terra Andina Chile Carmenere, and 2004 Arnoux Cotes du Ventoux.

Oct. 8, 2007

[Robin Garr]

Chateauneuf Du Pape Tasting - Episode #330

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes three very nice wines from the Southern Rhone. These Châteauneuf-du-Papes should show well. Let's see. Châteauneuf-du-Papes tasted in this episode: 2005 Vieux Telegraphe, 2003 Guigal and 2004 Domaine de Pegau.

Oct. 9, 2007

Robin, I don't know if it is me or if it is memorex, but I really do not like this guy's screaming. I understand that every one has to have a gimmick, but screaming self promotion? His CndP (episode #328) which is where your link took me had no wine as far as I could find, just screaming. I must have done something wrong?

No CdP is correct, just rambling around various subjects.

[Robin Garr]

Robin, I don't know if it is me or if it is memorex, but I really do not like this guy's screaming. I understand that every one has to have a gimmick, but screaming self promotion? His CndP (episode #328) which is where your link took me had no wine as far as I could find, just screaming. I must have done something wrong?

Bob, first, the bad link is my fault. I accidentally left in an old link to a short program from last Friday in which Gary did in fact reminisce about this and that, without wine notes. Here is the link I should have used. My fault:

Chateauneuf Du Pape Tasting - Episode #330

That said, Gary's style is very unusual, idiosyncratic, even wacky. He's most assuredly not Parker, and he's at the other pole from the Speck. He is also wildly popular, and he's doing an amazing job of bringing wine to a younger demographic segment that has been eluding the wine industry for years. Personally, I think he's exuberant and funny, but I wouldn't call it "screaming."

I think a lot of Gary, and he thinks a lot of us. He's also a major sponsor and in that way, he helps pay the bills that keep this site up and running and make it possible for me to afford to run a high-traffic forum. We probably owe him a scream or two for that.

I did not know till just now (did a google) that he was born in Russia. Robin, does he operate a winestore where he shoots his stuff?

I wish I had high speed, just too much buffering with my computer set up here.

[James Roscoe]

Gary is loud, but that is just his energy level. Today's CdP episode was toned down. I love Gary, and I don't think I fit in the "younger demographic" at 48. His palate and his tastes are pretty much in tune with the message we send out here at WLDG.

Is he over the top on occassion? Oh yes, but I love his enthuisiasm. We need more enthusiasm in the wine world and his is tapered with good sense. I say he is owed all the shouts he wants.

That said, he is not for everyone. I think he would agree there. He is doing great things for the wine world though. (Too bad he's a Jets fan.)

Well, I have to agree that is is not the Speck, nor is he Parker, and outside of his (I suppose) normal delivery, he seems to not take himself as serious as those you mentioned and some I could mention that you didn't. Maybe I should give him more of a chance. OK, I will now link to the front page.

Bob H while you are here, can you email/PM me about this blasted buffering problem that I have?

I like the Jets too...and CdP!!

[Robin Garr]

Robin, does he operate a winestore where he shoots his stuff?

Bob, Gary is the Director of Operations, I believe, at Wine Library, which is a very large wine shop and E-tailer in New Jersey.

Here's the wine store link:
<b>Wine Library</b>

They also advertise in The 30 Second Wine Advisor editions every Wednesday.

[David M. Bueker]

There's a stock guy on CNBC or MSNBC or something like that with the exact same schtick that predates Gary. It's all frantic yelling and a pace that would tire a cheetah.

Personally I can't stand it.