Episode 3 – Chateauneuf Du Pape

February 23, 2006

2003 Caves De Colombe Chateauneuf Du Pape Red

Mounir Saouma’s latest Rhone effort stuns Gary!

32 Responses

February 23, 2006

Baris
I like the TV idea, its cool.
I usually buy wine because I love wine and also I drink it everyday, I would like to see some $13-$20/bottle California Cab’s featured. Its nice to have $100/bottle wine once in a while for a special occasion, but I feel like people will appreciate lower price range choices more. Thanks.
February 23, 2006

Stan
Nice style! Good idea to do the tasting “on the air.”
February 23, 2006

Doug
Great idea to get a short video “story” behind the wines at home as time in the store is usually limited. The video segments should help expand my wine-ducation. Bring on the smell-o-vision!
February 24, 2006

Alan Roll
Great Idea, I think a lot of people would enjoy seeing this type of thing moving forward. I would recommend raising the production value; adding a couple of lights that really allow the viewer to see the wine, cropping tighter, and changing the composition. I am a huge fan of your website, and the customer service I haved recieved, and find this greatly enhancing my interactive experience. Great.
February 24, 2006

Kristen
I really feel that this video blog is a great idea. It makes me want to go out there and learn more about wines. I see great potential of encouragement coming to me from these videos, and I am enthusiatic to research more about types of wines and expand my knowledge by including your video as an educational experience. Thank you for opening my palette and senses to something new!
February 24, 2006

Dan Smiley
Like the concept alot
Criticism: Say something more about the wine.
For this wine you said “Strawberry grenache nose,good finish and classic CdP midpalate.
That is not a description of what the wine tastes like. I noted that in you other vlog also. DESCRIBE what the wine tastes like!!
March 3, 2006

Sean Bailey
Hey Gary!

In your review of Cave du Colombe Chateau Neuf de Pape, you say the vinter is in Burgundy??? Isn’t CND wine from the Rhone?

Sean
March 5, 2006

gary vaynerchuk
Sean B He makes a ton of Burg’s and a few Rhones, he is bascally a Burgundy winery but yes CDP is a rhone wine
March 25, 2006

Mike Nappi
Gary,
Loved the video, but can’t help but feel you left some important info out. Is the wine ready to drink? Could it stand some more time in the bottle? What changes could be expected in the wine with additional ageing?
Mike
September 19, 2006

Brandon M
Top 10!
I do love those Chateauneuf Du Pape.
And you still have some in stock!

B
September 30, 2006

Mike F.
I’ve enjoyed CDP’s at restaurants from time to time, but I’ve never made an effort to educate myself on the producers in this region. Although I’ve made it a common practice to pick out great QPR Cotes du Rhone wines simply because it isn’t to hard to score some great finds for under 15 bucks. I know that there are plenty of awesome CDP wines out there that can be had for about $40 a bottle. Not a huge jump in price, but a leap in enjoyment and complexity.
October 5, 2006

the professor and....
Ah the Caves, another good one! Reminded me of backpacking in France, 1992. Gary, you were what, 10 or something?
April 20, 2007

sfgiants55
Hah! He’s using the same glass that he forgot to take the sticker off of!
May 18, 2007

Ross
Hype? Does hype exist in the wine industry? lol

$.06
May 31, 2007

David Canada
I’m becoming a huge rhone fan….love this episode. You seem so subdued though…can’t wait til the real Gary shows his colours.
June 2, 2007

vibemore
I love the Chateauneuf Du Pape but have not yet tried Caves De Colombe. Too bad it is out of stock at W.L.
August 29, 2007

WA Ambassador
I like how you are trying wines that I may never otherwise hear about. There are so many winaries out there, it makes it so hard to find out about some of them.
September 25, 2007

Dale Cruse
In later episodes Gary will dispense with preconceived notions.

This is a video blog in search of a closing catchphrase!
October 16, 2007

Jason
Emeril refernece, have to say, he ought to be referencing you as a notable personality in the near future. Too bead I didn’t see this when it was released, can’t buy Chateauneuf du Pape for that anymore.
November 15, 2007

David James
Looks expensive…I’ll probably never be able to try this wine
January 7, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
Like to see that you’re carrying some of these wines which have a limited availability (outside of a few restaurants). I like the additional background you’ve provided concerning the winemaker; makes a wine more of an experience and these little details help form a lasting memory (particularly when heard while sampling a bottle).

Wish I could get the opportunity to try this CDP, but I have a feeling it would be difficult to locate here in Washington State.
January 29, 2008

The Fanjestic
2 Things – 1st the wall behind you is completely blank and boring – it’s weird to see how even your surroundings get more animated. 2nd – you left a comment with the users – something you don’t do anymore. I know you read the posts but you should leave some comments with us!
February 24, 2008

lawschooldrunk
Biggy up to the monks in Israel that teach wine making!

Is that a reidel glass? you left the sticker on, Gary!

do they make any of these “pops” kosher?

keep it up, gary, and get fa’shnikin and shiker!
April 24, 2008

David Cole
I’m glad I am watching some old episodes, because this past weekend I purchased a couple Chateauneuf Du Pape wines. I have drank lot’s of american syrah and australian shiraz, but for some reason not from France.

I look for this one in the future.
July 8, 2008

Dan Leavy
nice 93 pointer!

third word “be”
July 13, 2008

Tooch
still waiting to drink my first CDP…the wait is killing me…
July 19, 2008

kjdion
going get a CDP this weekend
February 18, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
Good info about 2003.
May 20, 2009

Brian Johnson
Bought a 2005 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe CDP “La Crau” before it hit the top ten in WS Top 100 of 2008. Can’t wait to try it in 10-20 years and see how it evolves.
July 9, 2009

wayno da wino
YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAW, TOP 30 !!!!! It’s hard to believe there are so
few comments on these COOOOL Early Episodes…..
September 28, 2009

John J.
Can’t wait to try the ‘07 chat. neuf-de-papes.
Can’t wait to see ya do a vin jaune episode either.
October 19, 2009

Ken Moorhead
Dang! 4 and a half minutes and we’re out! Even in these first three episodes, I can see you getting more comfortable in front of the camera and more of your personality coming through. Very cool!

Episode 3 – Chateauneuf Du Pape

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