For those of us over 21 wine tasting is a great way to learn about what types of wine you enjoy. So enjoy the wine information on Lynnemarie’s Everyday Connection and remember don’t drink and drive.
My book review for the Sunday Lifestyle was in Sundays Paper on June 29th. For those readers that didn’t get to see it I’m posting it here on the blog. Gary ends his show with a question of the day and usually a little bit ,”We’re changing the wine world, whether they like it or not.” I like what he’s is doing with the wine world.
We “Vayniacs” (fans of Gary Vaynerchuk) have been waiting for his book “101 Wines Guaranteed to Inspire Delight and Bring Thunder to Your World.” I’ve been a member of the group of people all over the world watching Wine Library TV on the internet daily, with Gary Vaynerchuk giving us his take on whatever special wine pops up on his table. The Russian-born wine-lover is the Director of Operations at the Wine Library located in Springfield NJ. I found Gary one day on the internet while looking for information about Red Wines. I was intrigued by his high energy and his wild, funny and dramatic descriptions of the wine. He talks about the price range and even the style of the bottles. Vaynerchuk loves wine and teaching you about it. He doesn’t believe that more expensive is better and I feel I’m always learning something.
He gives his tips for tasting wine, which is basically what he wants you to do. He offers descriptions that are simple to follow, and my favorite quote is his first rule of wine, “Drink wine with people you care about.” I’ve shared my Gary viewing with friends who enjoy watching him daily. When shopping or selecting wines for a party I never fail to point out something that Gary has tasted on his show. However, Gary wants you to taste the wines for yourself, and wrote his book containing the 101 wines that he is most excited about.
Chapters such as “A River Runs Through It” discuss Sollner Danubio Gruner Veltiner 2006 ($13) made with the Gruner Veltliner grape from Austria. Some wines in the book are reasonably priced and some are a bigger cost. He tasted tens of thousands of wines for the book and has shared his favorite 101 with us. The back section has categories like “Best to Stick in the Cellar,” “Best to Blow your Economic Stimulus Check on” and “Most Affordable Whites.” He also has a list for “Best to Watch the Jets Opener.” Vaynerchuk is known for his love of the New York Jets and uses a Jets bucket to do his tastings on Wine Library TV. The book is informational
and entertaining Each wine has its own description with a small section
called “Meet the Grape”. I give it an A although if you’re looking for New York Wines you won’t find any in the book but the wines are from all over the world. It’s an informational book and a great way for new wine drinkers and real wine fans to share.
Gary has appeared on television with Conan O’Brian, on the Ellen Show and recently on The Mad Money Show. He’s fun to watch and learn from. I still think the best way to see him is in his office at the Wine Library in New Jersey.. For more information on Vaynerchuck and a peek at his lively show, go to http://tv.winelibrary.com The book has 230 pages and is published by Rodale Inc. Price is
19.95us
