California Videos

Gary Vaynerchuk is among the first to taste a Zinfandel from the most diverse vineyard imaginable.

Gary Vaynerchuk is sky high after a huge Jets wine and his beard is getting thicker and thicker as he tries 6 California Zinfandels BLIND right before Thanksgiving.

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 5 wines blind and sees which tickle his palate, as we continue the Napa Cabernet theme this week!

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a Cabernet from Napa and sees what he thinks of it!

Gary Vaynerchuk welcomes Suzanne Phifer Pavitt to the Thunder Show for some cabernet and chocolate.

Gary s wines of choice these days are all over the place so Gary does another mixed bag to see what he comes up with!

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 wines from the emerging Temecula region of Southern California.

Gary Vaynerchuk is humbled to taste some SERIOUS wines that are made for an amazing cause.

Today Gary Vaynerchuk welcomes wine legend Jancis Robinson to the show.

Gary Vaynerchuk and a special guest taste 3 whites from off the beaten path.

Move over cabernet, this one is all about California Zinfandel. Among the extremely popular varietals produced by California, Zinfandel is one of the most dominant. Not to be confused with white zinfandel, zinfandel is a fruity red style that can also pack a punch of complexity. Tune in to this week s episode as Brian compares two distinctly different zinfandels from California. Tasted in today s episode are the Benson Ferry Vineyards 2006 95240 Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel and the M. Cosentino 2005 Zinfandel Cigarzin.

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a couple of different Merlot wines from around the globe.

And now for the exciting conclusion of yesterday s cliff hanger!

In the first 2-part interview in WLTV history, Gary Vaynerchuk chats and tastes with Bonny Doon s Randall Grahm.

Gary V breaks down and tastes some Chardonnays that are widely available

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Malbecs from around the world and compares them head to head and sees if Argentina, Cahors or California will take the cake.

Host Brian Freedman gets vertical this week as he tries out two Pessagno Chardonnays. Pessagno is a well respected establishment that hails from the Monterey and San Benito counties of California. Focusing on back-to-back years, 2005 and 2006, Brian is able to analyze the different flavor profiles a year s difference can produce. Tasted in this episode of ClassicWines TV are the Pessagno 2005 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay, and the Pessagno 2006 Lucia Highlands Vineyard Chardonnay.

Mike Zimberg (of the popular column What Would Mikey Drink http://www.classicwines.com/articles/cat/what-would-mikey-drink makes his debut as a ClassicWines.com roving reporter. Armed with a camera, a few insightful questions, and a keen eye for wine, Mikey gives us an inside look at some of the hottest wine spots in the world. In his first episode, Mikey scores a personal tour of Philip Togni Vineyards with the man himself, Philip Togni. Even among elite wine circles, Togni is considered a master winemaker. As he guides Mikey through his vineyard, Togni's knowledge and passion for wine becomes evident. Join Mikey for this intriguing and enlightening look into the beautifully crafted Philip Togni Vineyards.

The Zork wine bottle enclosure announces its presence with authority on the Thunder Show.

Live from the New York Television Festival, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes some 2005 vintage Napa Cabs that can be found around the country.

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 4 wines from Arizona and gives us an update on what is going on over in the The Grand Canyon State

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Petite Sirah s that are price right and sees if he can find a good deal in the bunch!

When it comes to wine in California, Cabernet Sauvignon is the equivalent of the 2007 New England Patriots (nevermind that one loss.) California Cab enjoys a global reputation for excellence, and in today s episode, Brian Freedman puts them to the taste. Placed in a food and wine pairing context, two Cabs compete for the prize of showdown champion. Which will come out on top? Wines tasted today are the Joel Gott 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Annabella 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection.

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 - $40 Pinot Noirs head to head and sees who has the chops. Will Burgundy, California or Oregon win this battle?

What's your favorite California wine? Join us this week as "The Classic Wines Minute" compairs two wines from California in The Classic Wines Wine Showdown. The Miner Viognier with an aroma of marzipan, apricots and orange blossoms or The Cline Viognier with a more subtle taste. It's a tough decision for most but we can count on our own Brian Freedman to help you find the answers. Join us for all our wine videos and let us help you find the wine that's perfect for you at ClassicWines.com.

This week the ClassicWines Minute visits The Wine Room of Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill New Jersey. Brian Freedman talks with Kenton Nice, the owner of The Wine Room about the steps you go through to make your own wine. We also do a tasting of some of their award winning wines. Join us weekly for our wine video minutes. Take a few minutes to hear about your favorite glass of red wine, a great food and wine pairing, or how to do your own wine tasting. Watch, taste and enjoy. See you next week for the ClassicWines Minute.

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