Grower Champagne and Two Huge Announcements.

Grower Champagne and Two Huge Announcements. – Episode #114

October 24, 2006

Wines tasted in this episode:

Spreadsheet courtesy of Chris Stanisci
Pierre Peters Cuvee Reserve
Drappier Blanc De Blancs
Pierre Moncuit Cuvee Delos Blanc De Blancs Brut
Henri Billiot Brut Reserve
Eric Rodez Blanc De Noirs

Links mentioned in todays episode.

The Vloggies. Go vote for Gary now!
The Grape Nuts Blog

Today Gary tastes through five grower Champagnes and talks about the two big things to do today and tomorrow. Gary also goes in depth on how Moet, Clicquot, Perrier Jouet and others are good for the Champagne business and more importantly, you the consumer. Sit back pop a bottle of bubbly and enjoy this fantastic show. Lurkers you are welcome to join in!

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October 25, 2006

Bill T.
Gary,
You just got my votes, good luck! Great episode but I’m dissapointed that you didn’t try the Schramsberg Cremant. I absolutely love this stuff …it’s my all time favorite! It seems to be the bubbly of choice at the White House! Here’s a link… http://www.schramsberg.com/cremant.pdf Anyone doing the wine thing in Napa needs to stop by Schramsberg and take the tour/tasting, you won’t be dissapointed! They take you through their cave (2 miles long and doug out by Chinese immigrants 100 years ago), explain their process and treat you to a nice tasteing. Great stuff, give it a try!
October 25, 2006

Colin D. Devroe
I meant “deserve” not “desire” but I suppose both are fitting.
October 25, 2006

Colin D. Devroe
HAHA! I had to listen to the first 2 minutes twice because you said that I was an Eagles fan again!!! Ha! Congrats on the Vloggys nod. You desire it.

Great episode.
October 25, 2006

TampaSteve
Ahhh…come on Chris…it’s all in love. BTW you spelled Bern wrong…lolol. Hey Chris, you know I love ya:)Your a Joursey boy after all.

GARY, what no quote from me in your NYT add…I am INSULTED…lolol
Add looks good and PLEASE DO NOT take this the wrong way. The FULL center 2 page add that Wine Spectator put in right before yours, took a bit of a bite out of the WLTV add.
October 25, 2006

Jay Requarth
Gary V,

Great program. I’ve watched some in the past, but not too regularly. Definitely going to start checking it out more often. I’ve never commented before so you can count at least 1 new one to your list.

Thanks for the mention during the program as well – feel good about yourself – you drove nearly 100 (so far) new visitors to our site. You are a MEDIA MOGUL my friend!

Jay
(A Grape Nut)
http://blog.thegrapenuts.net
October 25, 2006

SS Chris
No TampaSteve….I’m here and I’ve taken enough abuse from you!!

Just for that, Burns Steakhouse is being deleted from the Fav Restaurant SS (purposely spelled incorrectly in tribute to YOU!!)
October 25, 2006

TampaSteve
BTW…am I just talking to myself this morning or what?????
October 25, 2006

TampaSteve
My wife just called and told me she picked up the NYT for me from Starbucks drive-through. If you are looking for one in your area…that may work for you also. Can’t wait to see what Gary put together.
October 25, 2006

TampaSteve
BTW…I always thought that the SS in front of SS Chris stood for SERIOUS SUCK-UP
October 25, 2006

TampaSteve
I think you guys get a bit carried away reading into things. Either that or you are posting so much that you aren’t getting enough sleep. SS….SS…..SS…..SS…..SS…..SS
October 25, 2006

Miguelo DiMarco
Brandon, it sounds like you’re either quoting from a movie or referring to how Volkswagen was born out of the collaboration of Hitler (the dirtiest Nazi) and Dr.F.Porsche (not a Nazi himself as far as I know) among others.

Q. o’ da day: you’re right Gary, I can’t answer it. I’m not a big fan of champagne outside of Grande Dame and P.Jouet Fleur. I usually go for the Prosecco Italiano – Drusian (if I can find it) or Zardetto. I’ve been ‘bitten’ too many times by champagne in the $20-$40, but you claim today’s selections behave nicer. Besides the Italians are only $10-$15 and get positive remarks from women with a fragile palates — Banfi Rosa Regale is another (Wine Library – $15.99).
October 25, 2006

Michael B
Long time viewer, 1st time poster! I really enjoy WLTV, so keep up the good work. This is off-topic for the Champagne episode, but would you taste a Joseph Phelps wine on WLTV? I loved the 2002 cab I ordered from WL, and would be interested in your review.
October 25, 2006

Brandon M
The contest is for this statement….

It REALLY makes me think of a great carâ€¦damn dirty Naziâ€™sâ€¦

B
October 25, 2006

SS Chris
Dude….you are HYSTERICAL!!

Thanks for putting this in perspective.

Please clarify which statement the contest is for? is it “damn dirty Nazi’s”?
October 25, 2006

Brandon M
sorry…what I meant was Chevy Impala…but you get the point
October 25, 2006

Brandon M
the key to the contest…Tell The Blog The Story, not just the meaning.
October 25, 2006

Brandon M
SS Chris makes me think of Nazi Germany also, I mean there is such a close resemblence to Spread Sheet Chris and a rutheless killer with no soul…..
wait….
SS Chris reminds me of Giligans Island cause there is such a close resemblence to The Professor…
wait…
SS Chris reminds me of a Chevy Camaro cause there’s such a close resemblence to..well…you know…
wait…
SS Chris reminds me of the fact that I probably will never see Social Security money even though I will have paid in my whole life…
wait…
It REALLY makes me think of a great car…damn dirty Nazi’s…
Now…I will send a bottle of wine from WL to the first person that can tell me the story on that last statement…of course…if WL can ship to the state / country your in!
I will let Gary pick the wine. It will be in the $10 – $15 range.
It’s time to make things even MORE fun…so a little blogger contest from me to you!

How silly is it to relate SS Chris to the Nazis? I for one say people are reading WAY to far into things.

B
October 25, 2006

SS Chris
BTW, I’m hoping it doens’t offend, because I like SS Chris
October 25, 2006

Tom F
Long time viewer, first time making a comment. I haven’t counted the first time posters, but if it helps, I have multiple personalities, so I count as four first timers. I can also legally drive in the HOV lane when I’m alone.

I’m new to the fine wine gig, which is why I’ve been watching WLTV. Therefore, I don’t have any favorite vineyard champagnes, but I’ll start looking. I like to use Cooks and mix it with Haagen Daas Lemon sorbet. Mix the two and enjoy. It’s a suitable way to use bulk wine — cleanses the palate and a super way start a Sunday morning . (Obviously, I wouldn’t use the high-end champagne for such a concoction.)

A couple questions that maybe you can address (or just ignore):

(1) I have a stew recipe that calls for a cup of “fine wine.” What do cooks or chefs typically use for cooking wines? Any particular brands? I’m guessing it’s not high-end wines (which are for drinking). I use bulk wines for cooking (Gallo, Yellow Tail, etc), but I’m curious if “fine wine” means wines over say, $20 per bottle? Or if it even makes a difference.

(2) If you get the chance, explain what the mid-palate is. From watching the vlog, I get the impression that tasting starts with the nose and ends on the follow through. But to the uninitiated like myself, the mid-palate sounds like the Middle Earth of the mouth (preferably without an aftertaste of hobbit feet).
October 25, 2006

SS Chris
****IMPORTANT – NEED INPUT FROM VAYNERNATION****

PATTY O & EUGENE (& VaynerNATION),

I did see Patty’s comment #214 in previous Ep. #113 where you said,

“Eugene – Stainless Steel is one thing that pops to mind with SpreadSheet Chrisâ€™ nickname of SSChris – but I have to say I always think of SS in the context of Hitlerâ€™s regime (as in the elite, personal guard unit in Nazi Germany). Not good.

SSChris – would you consider changing your name AGAIN? Maybe – to mark your special day today??”

I never thought of that, and I’d feel really bad it that’s the case.

For background, this name was nominated by GOL in Ep 92, when he said,

“SS Chris (I nominate that as your new blog name for this blog, kinda cool, all WLTVers know what it stands for but it also sounds like a ship)”

This SS/Ship referenc is the way I’ve always thought of it….but, if many VaynIACS are thinking of the Nazi connection, I will definitely change it.

#1. HOW MANY VaynIACS HAVE THOUGHT OF THIS NAZI REFERENCE?

#2. Any suggestions would be welcomed and appreciated

BRANDON, may need another VaynerVOTE…
October 25, 2006

Darlene O.
Hey, Gary…votes in. We’re all rootin’ for you!!!!! Ok…now to find a New York Times….:}
October 25, 2006

PeteB
Gary congrats on the vloggies and the Times! QOD: don’t have one yet, so I’ll let you know when I find one.

Welcome to all the new posters! Roch – I would suggest a vintage port for 25 yr cellaring. Maybe a 2003 or 2000 vintage.
October 25, 2006

SS Chris
Gary, BTW, Congrats on the NY Times…that’s friggin’ HUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE!! (w/13 U’s)

Get it??
October 25, 2006

SS Chris
good one Jaye…

Gary V,
Do you realize that in the “Best Male Vlogger” category, you’re up against a guy named BUNS…this can’t be good….not that there’s anything wrong with it.

Also, in the Cooking category, there is no description listed…get Sir Brian on it!!
October 25, 2006

Jaye
SS Chris, let me the first this morning to wish you a belated happy birthday.