Gruner Veltliner from Austria

Gruner Veltliner from Austria – Episode #181

February 13, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

Wines that taste like this are the future of the wine drinking world and today Gary Vaynerchuk tackles these food friendly wines.

140 Responses

February 13, 2007

Paul M
first, wow
February 13, 2007

diego de la p...
secondddddddd
or something like that
February 13, 2007

Eric O
Top Ten!! What do I win?
February 13, 2007

Lynne
What a cheerful board…we’re in the middle of an ice/snow/sleet storm right now.
February 13, 2007

Celia
Waiting for the snow here..

..more wine lessons. Kewl.
February 13, 2007

mbannon
Top 10! Oh, and I LOVE GV!! The wine AND the guy!
February 13, 2007

Metal Dave
Great to see some Austrian wines tasted here! Something I’ve not had the opportunity to experience as of yet, but I’m very excited to do so! Now I’ll watch the episode!!!!! Not that I car, but it’s nice to be top 10 when I usually don’t make top 100!
February 13, 2007

Len C
New watch Gary?? What is it?
February 13, 2007

SpaceJay
Top 10?
February 13, 2007

Rob B
Wow!!! Really early.
February 13, 2007

CW
Of course Gary would like a wine with initials GV. GV is usually good value and comes in 1 liter size. I drink a bit of in summer.
February 13, 2007

Hinrgman
austria – thats a new one
February 13, 2007

Eric O
Well, I don’t know if I qualify as a lurker, but I would appreciate some consistent sound advice on wine. So, if anyone with a lot of wine knowledge would like to share some, or pass it on, that would be great.

Another good show Gary. I always enjoy learning about wines that are not yet mainstream in the US.
February 13, 2007

Metal Dave
Some of the funniest post-taste wine commentary yet. Loved the Oz analogy!

QOTD:

I hate tennis.
February 13, 2007

Martin
Good Stuff!

QOTD: John Stimpson
February 13, 2007

JasonJDP
QOTD: Sampras. Grew up watching him go for Wimbledon over and over.
February 13, 2007

orie0704
nice one. looking forward to a sesh on Austrian reds – St. Laurent, Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt…
February 13, 2007

Jahlove
Steffi Graf.
February 13, 2007

cdavis
Top 20!
February 13, 2007

Brandon M
Top 20 is so lame…
Agassi
February 13, 2007

flavasauce
QOTD: Yay! tennis kicks footballs ass! Grew up watching McEnroe and Conners rivelry, most entertaining. Sexiest tennis players would have to be…Yannick Noah and Gabriela Sabatini. Best hair goes to Bjorn Borg, I miss the long hair and headband days.
February 13, 2007

SpaceJay
QOTD – McEnroe, what a nice guy…
February 13, 2007

GeneV
Great episode.

I love GruV. It was my introduction to real wine while studying in Austria 30 years ago. Most of what I drank was poured from gallon jugs by bartenders, but all of it was more enchanting than the wine I had tasted at home.

A great pairing Gary didn’t mention is the classic–Wiener Schnitzel with a crisp GruV. Squeeze a little lemon over this thin, breaded cutlet, and sip a little crisp Veltliner. You have a perfect match. Even a sharp finishing wine, such as the last one, works.
February 13, 2007

stewart l
Enjoyed the episode. I have had these wines sev times with sushi although I can’t recall the names, but they were an excellent match
QOD- Jimmy Connor no doubt. Never forget his run at the US open in his later years and a great entertainer on the court. Also he is left-handed like me!
February 13, 2007

Matt B DC
Take the show on the road!
February 13, 2007

CW
QOTD: I didn’t have one, but since I have to choose and in consideration of today’s show, I choose Thomas Muster. Not ONLY an Austrian tennis player (mid 90’s) but also a wine maker in…….Austria. His brand is “Tom’s Wine” -> http://www.toms-wine.at/
Yes siree Bob, I score high on today’s QOTD relevance quotient.
February 13, 2007

"The K Man"
Gary

I’ll adopt a lurker, I’ll adopt 10 lurkers if need be, I want more people to see how great this show is….

And you won’t believe this but, I’m leaving for London on friday!!! I’ll be there all next week as well, maybe a cafe meet up sometime for a nice bottle?

QOTD: It would have to be Agassi

“The K Man”
February 13, 2007

Brandon M
Just record everything you do, check in on the boards, and then put it all together for a show when you get back.
February 13, 2007

Ken
Good episode. I find GrÃ¼ner Veltliner to be almost as versatile with food as Riesling. Too bad the lower priced GrÃ¼ner Veltliners didnâ€™t work out. Huber makes some good lower priced GV. Be on the lookout for them.

QOD: Men â€“ Andre Agassi for his guts, determination and long career. Women – Jennifer Capriati for her comeback to excellence after looking so down & out.
February 13, 2007

Badger Ann
QOTD: Roger Federer. We’re also enjoying an ice/sleet/snow storm here in Indy. Fortunately most folks played it safe and stayed off the roads today.

Thanks for the episode on Gruner Veltliner. It is very food friendly, indeed.
February 13, 2007

David Canada
I’ll bite….what that hell is with the ear phones?
Favorite tennis player – Tomas Muster (Salute to Austria and the clay court)
I love the gruner! I lived in Austria for a while and became a mainstay in Wachau. Willi Brundlmayer is also making some killer wines! FX Pichler as well.
I would love to adopt a lurker….
Why not do shows from London? You can buy the wines at Berry Brothers for Farr and get serious! Maybe you could raid Berry and get some 19th century claret.

Dave
February 13, 2007

Brandon M
ALLRIGHT…Who wants me as a Daddy?
I’m looking to adopt…..so lame.
February 13, 2007

Eric S.
What were you listening to Gary?

QOD: Gabrielle Sabatini……she was smokin’ before all of the tennis hotties came aboard!
February 13, 2007

Deano
Great Episode Gary. You bust out the best descriptions lol. I dont know if i am considered long time but if i am i would adopt a lurker lol. We were all lurkers at one point right.

QOTD: I dont watch tennis so all I know is anna kornacova (sp)
February 13, 2007

FTBoomer
For your one year anniversary, go back and re-taste the same wines you did originally. Don’t watch the shows, don’t look at your notes. Just taste.
February 13, 2007

Suzanne
Another interesting and entertaining episode to learn from. (That tasting glass looked bigger than Gary’s head…..scary!)
February 13, 2007

Ken B.
Great show Gary! I have never tried a Groovy wine before, but now I will. London is a great town and the beer ain’t bad either, so check it out.

Johnny Mac hands down. Being a fellow lefty tennis player myself, I was inspired as a kid to pick up the game and I still play competitively.

GO TARHEELS!

Ken B.
February 13, 2007

organicguy
Still a virgin—never had a GV. QOTD…Arthur Ashe, for poise and professionalism
February 13, 2007

stephen from the ATLizzle
Gotta love the Thomas Muster call-out! That dude is such a stud, taken out of the sport due to a terrible accident but worked his way back in and was a master on the clay courts! I remember seeing pictures of him standin on the court, with one leg proped up on a table while he hit forehands for practice and wishing that I was that tough. However, favorite tennis player……..Michael Chang.

good episode.
February 13, 2007

CW
My guess is GV has the phones in to hear what the mic picks up, like, uh, a rock star. They use the phones to hear the output from the mixing desk and to filter out other noise. GV might be trying to filter out the birds……..
February 13, 2007

Justmarsh
Do an episode from London! You could send it back to Jersey via FTP. That would be the perfect way to celebrate WLTV’s anniversary. The first episode shot from outside the country.

Can’t stop listening to Beyonce and Lionel Richie on your ipod?
February 13, 2007

Tom T.
Agree 100% with Eric S. about Gabrielle Sabatini though all-time my faves have to be Chrissy Evert and Bjorn Borg. I’ll never forget those classic matches with Johnny Mac and Jimmy Connors.
February 13, 2007

Joe T
First Gruner was from Nigl–purchased from Wine Library 2-3 years ago. Was very good–thought it was similar to Reisling which is my favorite white. Good show–learned a lot.

Favorite tennis player is John Newcombe,although the days of McEnroe and Borg and Breakfast at Wimbledon were outstanding. I’m dating myself.

Have fun in London–best city in the world.
February 13, 2007

AlisonD
Andre Agassi just because….
Billie Jean King for open the door for women in sports
February 13, 2007

ChadB
QOTD: Roger Federer, simply the best ever on and off the court.

Anniversary Show: Do a blind tasting with the crew (off camera) and then bring the notes and bottles to the table where you open up the wines and see what you’ve tasted. Also, two words … FREE SHIPPING on any one wine in the Wine Library.
February 13, 2007

aktormedic
GruVee is a difficult wine to taste as a stand alone I think, it often comes off as very sour and mineral driven for many people, but with food, INCREDIBLE!

Yeah…also…why the headphones?
February 13, 2007

SS Chris
QOTD: I have 2 – Anna Kournikova & Beyonce.

I’ll adopt any lurker who looks like Anna or Beyonce.

I like Brandon’s idea (#26) for the Anniversary Ep.
February 13, 2007

joe
Chrisy Everettt was my all time favorite – I had such a crush on her!

GeneV (post22), are you the same GeneV in yesterday’s posting of Rioja who drank ‘68 Vina Valoria?? If so, you are my wine hero. I am not a lurker, but I want to be adopted by you! You don’t live in SoCal do you?

Lurkers – have GeneV adopt you…..if a no go, I am open.

Joe

p.s. Gary, are you on Lipitor yet?

p.p.s: Gary, in yesterday’s episode was that your wife Lizzy? If so, next episode, You should have let her introduce herself to us!
February 13, 2007

KMANN
Jimmy Mac was one of the great villans of all time, regardless of context. Vader, Bobby Knight, and the Detroilet Pistons still have the edge, but he should be placed in a similar pantheon.
February 13, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Great ep!
Austria- have to try that one soon also!
February 13, 2007

joe
For the Anniversay episode:

Brandon, I was not sure what you meant. Do you mean a reality show of Gary….like a day in the life? Or a montage of the past year….a best of the year?

alternate idea:
In the very first episode, Gary mentions that the Verite Ja Joie is in the class of Harlan, Bryant, etc. He also mentions a similar comparison of the Togni a few episodes back. How about a BLIND tastingt of ‘02 Harlan, ‘02 Togni, and ‘02 Verite and see if Harlan can break out of that, very magnificent pack….and answer once and for all, if Harlan is worth the money!

Joe
February 13, 2007

TampaSteve
Who’s eating liter and healthier….lol
Hey, just because your cholesterol is high don’t speak for the rest of us
February 13, 2007

waibeans
what to do, what to do.. well first things first, you have to bring your cam to London. Must do a show or 2 from the field. I have another idea for while you are gone tho.. why not try some meet the buyer’s eps. No-one can replace GV, but these guys help you out a bunch. Bring them on to introduce their buying regions so we know their areas of expertise.

QOD: there are alot of tennis stars up there but I think the German power duo of Steffi Graf and Boris Becker were amazing in their day. They had their share of the drama too. I mean a stabbing on an international stage like that.. craaazzzzzzzy.

Great GruV episode.. go Austria! Never had one, but I’m glad you highlighted em. THX
February 13, 2007

Elliot Essman
Favorite tennis player?

Maria Sharapova is fun to watch when she concentrates.
February 13, 2007

SS Chris
Gary, After the poor showing today (3 out of 4 Pazzzz’s), you have to do another GruV episode with some value GruV’s tha you like….don’t ya think??
February 13, 2007

Portland Guy
Good episode, but would have liked at least a mention of the GruV’s in the 10-15$ range that you have liked more than the 2 that you had today.

QOTD? Men – NASTY and Noah. W – Martina and Evonne Goolagong
February 13, 2007

TonyT
I was surprised at the subject of this episode – nice choice. I’ve had some very nice Gruve’s and always look to them for a food pairing (with fish and fruit especially). The last one I had was awesome – 2001 Sonnhof Jurtschitsch Gruve. Cheers on the episode today!
February 13, 2007

JavaMonkey
QOTD: Definitely Johhny Mac. He had the best touch ever.
February 13, 2007

Orion Slayer
“holding hands on the beach…and then a shark eats you!”

I’m going to have to use that analogy!
February 13, 2007

Susan
QOD:
Pete Sampras – hands down!!
February 13, 2007

Susan
Vanyiacs,
Gary is wearing head phones
because
he is
GROOVY!!!
February 13, 2007

boyd
Andre Agassi.
February 13, 2007

Kent Benson
QOTD: Male – John Newcombe from Australia, saw him play in person many times as a kid, met him once and almost got to hit with him once at his resort in Orlando (it started raining). He was a great, gentleman player, loved his serve and volley game. Female: another Aussie, Evonne Goolagong – beautiful, graceful, serve and volley player. I keep waiting for serve and volley to make a comeback. Whoever figures out how to do it well will dominate, just like Sampras.
February 13, 2007

jon777
Suggestion for London: Guest hosts!!! Have some of the local Vaniacs come by and tape eps. I personally vote for Kahuna, as the comedy factor would be off the charts.

As for the QOTD: It was Connors growing up — loved the intensity and the run at the open in his late 30s was something to behold. Sampras in his prime, was great to watch — and the last of the great serve and volleyers. But nothing compares to watching Federer now — he’s a magician out there. As someone who has played competitive tennis his whole life (juniors, college, USTA leagues now), understanding the level he is playing at — it’s awe inspiring.

And BTW, I don’t think I’ve tried a Gruner Vetliner.
February 13, 2007

mikeyrad
QOTD: Johnny Mac, he’s from Queens, I’m from Queens, ’nuff said.
February 13, 2007

ecola
I wanted to be Andre Agassi growing up, now I still want to be him cause I think Steffi Graf is hot.
February 13, 2007

ML
Gary,

Great show…I love Gruners. I’m surprised that you didn’t mention white pepper as one of the unique characteristics of this grape.

While you’re in London, stop in the Grenadier pub for a bloody mary. It’s a great place to escape from a cold, rainy London day. It takes a little effort to find it, but it’s worth it!

QOD – Anna K and Maria S
February 13, 2007

Hugh
Johnny Mac….also the best “color commentator” in sports
February 13, 2007

lptacy
Gary what were you listening to (head phones) when you said “This is great great stuff”???

I’m willing to adopt a Lurker

FOR LONDON: How about you give us 60 second shorts with you tasting something or giving us feedback on your trip. Remember, last time you recorded in advance, the vlogs ended up not being real episodes and were scratched. So might as well do something different and equally entertaining for us vayniacs.

QOTD: Anna Kournikova both on and off the court
February 13, 2007

Louisiana George
QOTD: Borg – grew up with my dad being a big fan, so i had to root for him too. winning almost 90% of your Grand Slam singles matches is kinda cool too – find another professional athlete who wins 90% of the time? Agassi is a close 2nd, for always being cool.

Put me on the list willing to adopt

Louisiana George

ps – while you are in London, free shipping on anything ordered? If you are gonna go, go BIG!!!
February 13, 2007

Brookhouser
free shipping for 1 year anniversary::….It worth a shot even if I seem like a free loader… Screw tops are Groovy! GV….were you listening to some G’n'R. I am not a long time vayniac, but I would be glad to adopt a lurker!

Here is my ad

Newer Vayniac seeking lurker with interest in red wines with some kick like chuck norris…..white wine lurkers go home thanks for playing!
February 13, 2007

flavasauce
Kournakova can’t play for shizzle. Sabatini was an amazing athlete which makes her way hotter, besides she’s South American- no contest.
February 13, 2007

wine - o
how can you make it up to us…free shipping of course!
February 13, 2007

SoCal
Gary,
Good episodeâ€¦what tunes did you have pumpin?

For yo tripâ€¦.. tape 3 episodes and post them every other day.
Perhaps knock out some requests.

QOTD: Not a tennis fan broâ€¦

Oh yeaâ€¦got around to drinking the Habrard Crozes Hermitage. You nailed it. Anchovies! Youâ€™d think that would suck BUT not the case. Very strong! Great pallet expander!

Enjoy London grind a bowl of noodles at Wagamamaâ€™s for me!
February 13, 2007

Brandon M
Brandon, I was not sure what you meant. Do you mean a reality show of Garyâ€¦.like a day in the life? Or a montage of the past yearâ€¦.a best of the year?

Joe…I meant…if he’s gonna be in London on business, make a video montage of it and make that the one year anniversary video. Gary could do some great things while in London and we could get a sneak peek at one of his business trips. I know he did it before but I think they’ve learned a few things since the last time. I bet it would kill!
February 13, 2007

GeneV
Joe,

Actually, I said that the ‘68 Vina Valoria was the NEXT Spanish Wine I would be opening. It won’t be until next week.

I live in New Mexico, and I haven’t heard from any lurkers in my neighborhood.
February 13, 2007

orie0704
QOTD: I’m going to have to go native and say Vijay Amritraj. Got to support the mother country, “what can brown do for you,” etc. He never had the stamina, but he was a classy player who beat Connors, McEnroe, and Borg in their primes. Add to that his ATP tour presidency, Davis Cup play, and he was good to his little bro Anand, who could swing the stick himself.

And to top it off, the man was was in Octopussy! ‘Nuff said.
February 13, 2007

Dominus
GroÃŸes Erscheinen! (Great show) Headphones? That’s my first observation but most importantly, one of my most fav wines. I was introduced to this wine at my favorite restaurant in DC (actually VA) that featured Gruners at a cooking demo I attended. My fav Gruner: Anton Bauer though I will order some skjdd you just reviewed. I like the Pichler bottle though not a fan of watermelon. Interesting.

QOTD: Ohmigosh! Favorite tennis player of all time. Well, being the tennis freak/aficionado that I am, hands down it’s JC, a la Jimmy Connors. Not that he was the best of all time though his record says he is, the best I’ve seen has to be Bjorn Borg though Federer is amazong me each time he plays. Bets female: Gabriela Sabatini. She puts Sharapova to shame.

Also, why not film some short snippets of your travels. I’m a travel guy and would love to see London again.

Last but not least, I would adopt a lurker. That would be fun.

Auf Wiedersehen!
February 13, 2007

Dominus
Pichler, not “skjdd”
February 13, 2007

GregW
For the men’s game:

Definitely Jimmy Conners- feisty, made the two handed backhand and metal racquet popular, colorful,
great for the ratings/tennis and like, wine library TV, changed everything.

For the women’s game:
Anna Kournikova- never won much of anything but who cares!
February 13, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
Good show.

Agassi!!!!!!!
February 13, 2007

Cameron P
“Instead of the lion, the tin man, and the scarecrow, we’re gonna meet the dragon, the vampire and Frankenstein.” Truly a classic Vaynerquote.

Thanks for the Veltliner tasting, I’ve enjoyed the few I’ve had, definitely need to try some more. Austrian reds- not so much, though I’m sure some good ones exist.

QOD: Arthur Ashe, not only for being a great player, but for breaking down barriers and being a positive social activist.
February 13, 2007

Wine-o
Never had a grooy…Maybe I will pick one up on Sat. at the shop. Love a little frizz in my whites.

MONICA SElES- When she grunts as shes hitting the ball, forgetabouit…lets leave it at that.
February 13, 2007

Dale Cruse
I’m willing to adopt or sponsor a lurker. Last summer I paired a Gruner Veltliner with some salad nicoise. Tuna. Grilled romaine. Peppery white. Fan-freakin’-tastic.
February 13, 2007

Wine-o
Wine-o post #73- Handle already taken…
February 13, 2007

tarheel17
What to do while you’re in London?
Here’s what I say: do a really FANTASTIC, blow-us-out-of-the-water type of episode the day before you leave. Then the Vayniacs will have plenty to discuss and dissect in the forum to keep them at least moderately busy. And to keep us lurkers amused listening in.
What that episode ends up being, of course, is up to you. (a blind tasting of pinot noirs in paper bags? Watching you distiguish a 2000 from a 2005 bordeaux without knowing ahead of time?)

Then just put up random, you-tube videos up on your website for the diehards that have to watch something while you’re gone. I’m sure Erik can find some. He’s one of those video editor types, isn’t he?
February 13, 2007

joe
Brandon, you’re right – that would be a killer show!

GeneV: I like your wine-style. You sound like you know your way around more than a few wine regions. Are you more “old world” than “new world”? Another question: Is California (or Bordeaux) Cab built to last anymore (are you cellaring anymore – or buying and drinking)? I am serious. Lately I find even the great lables (Staglin, Leoville Barton) immensely enjoyable/drinkable now and wonder if my cellar was innappropriately stocked for the aging paradigms of 70’s rather than the millenium.

Joe
February 13, 2007

Large Format Fever
Count me in. I am all about being someones “role model/big bro”. Please do not hold me legally/financially responsible for any behaviors that may be modeled. Also, I shall not be held responsible for any massive “head ach” following any sort of tasting of mass quantities of wine!!
February 13, 2007

Susan
if heâ€™s gonna be in London on business, make a video montage of it and make that the one year anniversary video. Gary could do some great things while in London and we could get a sneak peek at one of his business trips. I know he did it before but I think theyâ€™ve learned a few things since the last time. I bet it would kill!

Comment 75: By Brandon M on February 13th, 2007 at 7:19 pm

Brandon M,
Fabulous idea!
I know he did a montage of Spain – that was great!
A montage of his London trip would
ROCK!
February 13, 2007

Mark Block
Went to my first tennis tournement at a local St. Louis country club as a kid; saw Pancho Gonzalez (the McEnroe of his time), Ken Rosewall (nice, classy guy), Butch Bucholtz and Rod Laver. (Showing my age here.) All the players partied with the locals every night; they weren’t making much money, so might as well get a free meal and drinks. Rod Laver was the greatest. Period.

Runners up: Borg, Conners. Worst influence on the game: McEnroe. Best match: Borg v. Gerulaitis at Wimbledon. Player I most liked to watch for technique: Steffi Graf. For looks: Sabatini. — Mark B
February 13, 2007

E-Rock
John McEnroe or McNasty. The guy was great.
February 13, 2007

manual
thanks for a nice surprise on the gruner veltliner. they accidently dropped off for me a couple of years ago. i’ll be exploring them again soon.

while your gone i would love to see some wine producers talk about the wines they drink outside of their own. i always find great restaurants by asking chefs where they eat.

Bjorn Borg no doubt. i was just learning to play as a kid in the seventies and dreamed of winning wimbledon someday and falling to my knees on the grass the way he did so many times. connors and agassi in a tie for second. gotta love the passion of those guys.
February 13, 2007

leatherpalate
John McEnroe made me want to be left handed.
Gary V.what were you listening to?

London go to Gastropubs and tell us about the best
meals you had. or taste a bunch of Top Shelf Oregon 2005
Pinots(Shea, Beaux Fears, Ken Wright, ect..
and let us know if we should get long or PAzZZZZ.
February 13, 2007

KimW
Women – Anna
Men – Andre

London Calling. On location WLTV of course.

Hello everybody and welcome to wine library TV from the London Bridge I am your host Gary-Vay-ner-chuk! Today we are going to be tasting wines that go well with terrible English fare.
February 13, 2007

bradyt
I prolly need to watch this episode again, but did I hear about free shipping or something?
Also, about the lurker situation. From the perspective of a recovering lurker, I’m currently taking donations to support the brady’s wine experience fund! Any takers?
QOTD: Anna…and it’s all about her backswing
February 13, 2007

Darlene O.
Hey, Gary, great as always! QOD: I’m going waayyyyyy back. Toss up between Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Conners.
February 13, 2007

Russ J
Connors and Graff (remember her SI layout? Awesome! And she had a great smile, like the blonde on yesterdays show.)
February 13, 2007

brauniac
Thanks for the heads up on Gruner Veltliner.

Famous Tennis Player: Pancho Gonzales — the best male player in tennis history, primarily because he was the World No. 1 tennis player for probably 8 years (in the 50’s). Gorgo, the nickname by which he was known by his colleagues on the pro tour, was a hamburger and hot dog guy and had no concept of diet and training. On the court Gorgo would down Cokes through a match. Also, Gorgo was a pretty heavy cigarette smoker and had terrible sleeping habits. Sounds like my college experience minus the tennis!
February 13, 2007

Paul
QOTD – Rod Laver and Bille Jean King.

I’d be glad to adopt a lurker. My cousin’s husband, with whom I drink wine, is a lurker. (Come on, David, come out, come out wherever you are.) Come on, lurker. I know you’re there. Find me on the WLTV Forum!!

BrandonM – that is so lame!
February 13, 2007

JOEYdaMUSH
John MacEnroe
February 13, 2007

kahuna
qotd- Gabriella Sabatini- that is one hot ball whacker
February 13, 2007

Slick
Gary,
Great episode, adding to my long list of varietals I need to taste. The tasting note about a wet Monday evening in Camden was priceless, as my wife is a Camden girl, and I spent many a damp evenings on a back porch in Camden (Fairview Village in sight of those smokestacks) kanoodling my future spouse. So altogether a lovely reminder .

For your trip abroad how about a remote or two? Perhaps several taped sessions at local wine establishments?

QOTD – Bjorn Borg, the most dominating player amongst some great contemporaries.

Peace, NJ brother
February 13, 2007

Riezin
I went to the Wachau last year and visited E Berger, Hirsch, Sepp Moser, Jamek (the wrong one)Alzinger, and Nikoliahof. The wines are awesome. Killed me to pay 8 or 10 euro over there only to come back and discover that the wines are $40+ here. Those importers are brutal. That said, Terry Thiese brings in great german and austrian wines. Any lurkers out there looking for a foster person i’m happy to volunteer. I’d say Ivan Lendl cause he was funny looking and great. McEnroe is funny too in his own way.
February 13, 2007

Kwan
Salty sour bomb, eh Gary? I really want to try a bottle of it now.
February 14, 2007

10sGuy
QOTD: Tough question. I played NCAA DIV I tennis (get the name? 10sGuy = Tennis Guy) and I could answer this a bunch of different ways.

Two best women: Navratilova and Graf. Graf was better for a shorter period and Martina’s probably still playing.

Federer is the most talented I’ve ever seen. Johnny Mac had the best touch. Sampras (BORING!) was great but never won the French. Agassi won all the slams but couldn’t beat Sampras consistently. Muster was the hardest worker…the grittiest. Connors spent a long time at #1 but didn’t give a damn about American tennis. Lendl couldn’t win Wimbledon. The 70s/80s guys like Borg and Guillermo Vilas and Vitas Gerulaitis were rock stars.

My favorite was Rafter. He was serve-and-volleyer like me – a lost art – and he won despite being less talented than a lot of the other guys. I also liked Edberg who somehow managed to win with no forehand…another serve-and-volleyer.
February 14, 2007

gogoz
Yeah! Austrian Wines – go for it, Gary!
February 14, 2007

gogoz
Don’t forget about the Styrian Wines (South-East Austria).
Has nothing to do with Slovenia!
February 14, 2007

thkorent
Great episode, Gary.
Everyone, GruVe rocks!
February 14, 2007

Eric B
I just had a Gruve last week for the first time. I had read this article from the San Fran Chronicle suggesting a fish soup recipe to pair with gruve. It was delicious and the pairing was great – Nigl GV 2005. The wine had flavors of lemon zest and mineral. Not really anything else that I could taste. Very crisp, high acidity, but did not taste sour, which was good. The mineral (stone) flavors paired well with the earthy flavors of the soup.
February 14, 2007

Patt
Please lose the ear buds. Had been a lurker most of the time and really enjoy the education and entertainment. I go along with most of the fun, the wave from the nice young lady was refreshing, but feel the ear buds were showing some disrespect. While you were gone, maybe mix it up with tasting one of something different each day, like Amontillado. Ports, Sherrys, and the like. Just one each day that you already know about and can educate us.
February 14, 2007

eugene
Interesting topic.
I am sure that many people havenâ€™t heard of gruner.
When I was I Austria last fall I had a lot of Gruner, Blaufrankish (sp?) and Zveigelt. I didnâ€™t know anything about regions or producers but the ones I bought or had in the restaurants were pretty good.
I like peppery flavor and aroma in gruner.

QOTD:
Maria, of course!

Suggestion:

About you business trip/vacation-Let Tom do the show. He seams to know a lot about terroir! :=))

Also, you can send short clips from London to be included in the show.
February 14, 2007

VinoVixen
Great show- Have been experimenting with Gruners and do enjoy them. I just got back from London-if you get a chance-check out Momo’s-a great turkish bar and good wine selection-If you could score and interview with Jancis Robinson-that would make up for your week away! Cheers-
February 14, 2007

Brooklyn Paul
My vote for the anniversary is to most definitely do a show from London. Even if that’s the only one you do from there, you have to do one on the anniversary, no? Just do one after the conference ends for the day, you’ll still be 5 hours (6?) ahead of east coast time, so plenty of time to record a show. You can use it as an example for the other folks in the web applications class.

QOTD: Has to be Jimmy Connors, with Johnny Mac a close second.
February 14, 2007

The Raging Platypus
Whooo! More wines to try! Thanks for getting me excited about all the different kinds of interesting white varietals out there. That “shark” bit had me splitting my sides, nice one there.

QOTD: My favorite tennis players have evolved over time, so hear goes:

Mens:
First half of his career: Michael Chang
Second half of his career: Agassi

Women:
Really liked Monica Seles in her prime (Hey, I was young, and I thought she was cute), but now I’d have to go with Steffi Graf.
February 14, 2007

mikeyrad
GruVes are such food-friendly wines, I wonder if the scores of some of the bottles that you sampled might have benefited by pairing them with some fish, especially that salty sour bomb.
February 14, 2007

BigMC
Can’t imagine drinking anything but bier in Austria. Good episode.

QOTD: Bobby Riggs
February 14, 2007

Jim
Thanks for doing this episode Gary. I am fortunate enough to have spent some time in Austria and I have been through the Wachau sampling some awesome Gruners that never make it to the US market. At some of the Heurigers, they serve cheeses, sausages, and other appetizers that pair perfectly with GVs. If any of the viewers can find the 2004 Gobelsburger GV, it is a huge bargain at around 10 bones. Parker gave it a 90, but it is a bit better than that. The Prager Hinter Der Burg 2005 that you were (are?) selling is very nice as well. The good thing is that these wines are typically inexpensive, so experimenting with many different makers is affordable and well worth it. I have had some that were trashed by WS or WA, but were actually fine examples of classic GV. Thanks again for the good episode. As an epilogue, you might want to explain some of the designations such as “Smaragd”, as these classifications can help guide the buyer toward a different and perhaps better experience.
February 14, 2007

JimVarney01
qotd: Kournikova’s hot… and she was born like within a week of me!

Quit giving me all these new wines to try Gary… my shelves are going to bust.

I WILL ADOPT A LURKER! Holler!
February 14, 2007

Joe Po
Your comments and comparisons were so hilarious that I could see Dracula saying”I vant to bite your neck to put some Vertliner in your veins!” (Sorry):)
QOD: Pete Sampras, low-key but great!
February 14, 2007

craig
anniversary idea – tape in London and post it from there of course, but do it outside or something so it doesn’t look like an OFFICE. And not only have free shipping, but a secret code word or something for those of us that live near WL and actually shop there (since free shipping doesn’t really do anything for us locals!)
February 14, 2007

wine dog
Never had a gruner. I will now.
Chrissie and Billy
Jimmy and Nastasi
February 14, 2007

wine dog
Anniversary Show from London with Big Ben in the background and the Queen as your guest.
February 14, 2007

Tim Tamblin
Gary- I only was able to see 1/3 of todays episode, almost to the end of the first wine. I tried reloading it but to no avail. This has never happened before and was quite traumatic. Based on the comments, doesn’t look like anybody else had this problem so it must be an aberancy. Any suggestions?
February 14, 2007

craig
had a though again – you could do an anniversary edition on the plane – with the wines that they serve in those little single serving size bottles. Then upload it once you get to London! I mean, its a conference on web stuff, so if someone there can[’t help you figure out how to do it, then, well, it isn’t a very good conference is it?!
February 14, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
GrÃ¼ner’s are such good food wines they are my go to after Alsace for foods as an alternative to Chardonnay (my wife’s favorites not mine) but there are many white varietals that go great with food including almost any Rhone white. Just lots of choices if you don’t like Chardonnay.
Not much of a tennis fan so can’t say, guess Borg, Conner Johhny Mac Agassi for the men, Williams sisters, Evert, Sabatini, Graf for the women.
Good call on the white pepper in GrÃ¼ner. Always there with the grapefruit in the ones I like
While in London please review some English wines if you get a chance. With global warming they may be the next big wine region.
Any lurkers who want to be paired step up. I’m happy to add my advice.
February 14, 2007

mike volker
bobby riggs
February 14, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Listening to your iPod during taping?
February 14, 2007

Matt the Lurker
Lurker attack! Am I first even? Possibly the only lurker to be adopted?
Been lurking for a while so I guess I’ll post now. Thanks for all the adoption offers. I accept. Now everyone put your cellar and its contents into your will with my name on it. Thanks new mums and dads!

Yours,
Your new son.
February 14, 2007

Karl Satirev
Why don’t you simply let us catch up on episodes we missed while you are away?
February 14, 2007

cpd
Steffi Graf, of course. How long do you think it takes to shave those legs…
February 15, 2007

Joe P.
Ivan Lendl!
February 15, 2007

Joe P.
…and of course “Rocket” Rod Laver!
February 15, 2007

Michael
Hi Gary,

If you can, go to Gordon Ramsey’s restaurant and do a food-wine pairing.
February 16, 2007

tuscanbob
Anna Kournikova, of course.

Great episode…Haven’t had Gruner yet…I’m going to take a bottle up to the slopes this weekend with our picnic lunch.
February 17, 2007

ThomasS
At last some time to watch not-so-back-back eps. GrÃ¼ner rocks!
Anyway, QOTD: Witty Ivan Isevic, and, being a Belgian, of course Kim Clijsters.
Any lurkers from Belgium … call in and we’ll have an nice bottle or two, three ….
C ya!
February 17, 2007

Groovy gruner. « piran cafÃ©
[...] Jump to Comments That’s how Gary Vaynerchuk, host of Wine Library TV, describes the popular Austrian grape,gruner veltliner. Check out this episode–fairly entertaining and quite informative– where a handful of gruners are tasted, spat and reviewed. [...]
February 19, 2007

sheila
Men: Sampras and Federer
Women: Navratilova and Hingis
October 31, 2008

bill wrollcia
sabatini, Come on gv, am i right or am i right. a little bit of beckers diving, with agassi return game, ivansevic serving, and of course sampress”s wife.

hit me up on twitter guys. wrollcia
September 9, 2009

fatseany
got 2 gruners in the fridge, wieninger 2004 and a jamek 2004 thought I would have a catch up before drinking…thanks again GV
October 25, 2009

John J.
qotd dont really have a fav tennis player

My fav wltv episode i’d like to see would be on vin jaune, since nobody out there really talks about it

Gruner Veltliner from Austria – Episode #181

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