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The GaryVee Audio Experience · August 22, 2026 · 00:10:25

Reviewing 3 Wines You Can't End August Without

Gary Vaynerchuk, Matthew from Wine Library
Spotify

Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with Matthew from Wine Library to break down the August Wine of the Month Club selections. They taste three wines that evoke a throwback to 1970s winemaking, including a domestic sparkling wine and two reds. Gary explains why sparkling is his favorite wine category, what he values in a Pinot, and why one style of wine doesn't have to be positioned against another.

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Highlights

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Domestic Sparkling vs. Champagne
The episode covers the comparison between domestic sparkling wine and Champagne.
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Katharine Hepburn Pinot vs. Plastic Surgery Pinot
Gary distinguishes between Pinot with authentic character, like Katharine Hepburn, and Pinot made to feel artificially polished.
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Old School vs. Modern Winemaking
The episode frames these three wines as a throwback to 1970s-style winemaking, contrasting that approach with modern methods.
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Different Wines for Different Occasions
Gary and Matthew discuss that different wines serve different moments rather than one style being superior across the board.
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Editorial

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Sparkling Wine as Favorite Category
Gary shares that sparkling wine is his favorite category of wine.
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Misc

✧Gary compares the Big Basin Pinot to Katharine Hepburn, saying it has character rather than the 'plastic surgery' of overly modern winemaking.
✧The 2019 Boca Salvo Brunello reminds Gary of the '85s and '88s he was tasting back in 1994.
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