Barolo and Cheese – Episode #210

April 6, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

Question of the day: “Whos going to win the masters this weekend?”

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Tom Ciocco’s Terroir Blog

Gary Vaynerchuk answers a question and sips some Barolo and munches on some cheese.

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158 Responses

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November 8, 2009

John J.
Cool episode Gary

Would be nice to see you have a vin jaune on one day
April 16, 2007

Malarkey
ok, so I’m catching up on missed eps. GREAT speech on the “I only like this” snobs in the wine world. Love it.
April 12, 2007

Adam from Denmark
Come on Gary! – Just tasted the Prunotto 2001 vs the Elio Altare 2001. I don’t agree – and I know about paletes and stuff…
The Altare is a modern barolo, but not at all shiraz-like. I’va had the Altare several times before, and what I can say for sure is that it is extremely floral, very perfumy, and actually a little like nice Chambolle-Musigny.
The Prunotto is a very good barolo, and much more of a value – however, it has nowhere near the intensity of the altare, and for me, borders more an a new world edge than the Altare. Have you – Gary, tasted the altare before?
Oh, and by the way – I am so much closer to italy, and yet the Wine Library price on the altare is so low! Nice job! (not for me though!)
April 12, 2007

TSchampaert
Super great ep, Gary. And you nailed it: “tough guy with the upturned collar”, wahaaaaa!
I adore the Prunotto’s. They’re not completely classic Barolo anymore, but they bring such autumnal profoundness with the ample juiciness. Yet, I had a Barb d’Asti few weeks ago, and that was one hell of a disappointment. Structureless, unbalanced, dull, … how on earth … ?
Anyway, QOTD: did or do I know who? What’s that master stuff anyway?
April 11, 2007

JayZee
Huh?
April 11, 2007

boyd
Barolos kick ACE! My favorito…well, maybe it’s a tie with PN.

Anyway, hmmm, my guess on the Masters. I’m guessing Zach Johnson, but it’s just a guess.
April 10, 2007

Kirkland M
Um, I may be crazy, but you can give wine a whirl, but you can’t give cheese a whirl. Unless it’s cheese wiz.
April 10, 2007

michael
Great segment on the importance of individuality. “WSE”? “CMFW”? LOL. Outstanding!

Gary, hold that vine! Sine Qua Non = ABSURD Fruit Bomb?!!? OK, “tough guy w/ the upturned collar” (lol) you lost me there…definitely different strokes, different folks/palates.
Although, I concur w/ the “over Niagra Falls except it’s not water it’s purple paint” description. LOL. His Syrah’s are very inky and viscous no doubt.
Accordingly, “old world/new world” preference makes no difference, those who view Bryant and Harlan as “gargabe”(??!!??) wine….IMHO, need to re calibrate their palates. WOW.

Moving on:
Couldn’t agree more on Prunotto…consistently good juice year in-year out.

Lil’ Xtra:
RE: Manfred Krankl/Sine Qua Non Wine:
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Blogs/Blog_Detail/0,4211,899,00.html
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Archives/Show_Article/0,1275,2599,00.html
April 10, 2007

Steve
Nice episode, only seen a handful so far. Only one negative comment – the Prunotto isnt pronounced Prunatto. Its Prun (like prune)oh-toe. With that being said I suck at pronouncing French wines, especially Brugundies. Maybe we can touch upon that in future episodes?
April 10, 2007

Jason R.
CONGRATS TO THE FELLOW IOWAN!!!
April 9, 2007

The Smartest Girl in San Francisco
Excellent episode today! I enjoyed the Friday casual feel today. Open shirt collar and everything. It’s a nice change up for a Friday. And we actually saw the spit today! Woo hoo!

Never heard the word “newbs” before. Or is it “noobs”? Ick. I’m glad I’m not a noob.
April 9, 2007

Marc
Woohoo! My alma mater produced somebody good at a sport! If you consider golf a sport, that is. Go Zach Johnson, Go Bulldogs!
April 9, 2007

Vivaitalia
Wow, I was really wondering why two bottle of the montevetrano igt were just about the best wine i’ve ever had in my life and the third was terrible. Guess it was variation. Guess it’s too late for me to say Zach Johnson will win the masters, hehe.
April 9, 2007

Karl B
QOTD – I’ll take Zach Johnson!!

(That’s what you get when the videos come out with a one day delay)
April 9, 2007

Jeff M.
No idea why, but I’ve tried to watch this episode about 10 times over the last 4 days. It stops about 1 minute in at the same spot each time and tells me “buffering” for as long as I choose to wait. Anyone else having problems?

Too bad, I love Barolo.
April 9, 2007

NathanN
Kahuna comment #44 is best ever. What a dirty mind
April 9, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Since I’m reading this on Monday I’m going to guess Zach Johnson. so what do I win Gary?

As to wine tastes, I’ve been doing this a long time and have built my preferences little by little and have seen some of my preferences fade away as the wines aren’t made anymore. If you would have given me a fruit bomb cherry tasting Barolo 20 years ago I would have taken one sip and put it down as that isn’t the flavor profile of Barolo. What has happened is that the influence of the California and Austalian styles of wines has made many of these fruit bombs big sellers. If you want to sell a lot of wine you do what they are doing regardless of what the terroir of the wine should be. I get somewhat tired of tasting cherry cola in everything I drink. Went to an enormous tasting of Syrah or Syrah based wines on Friday. Over 150 wines represented and, for me the French Syrah based wines had the most authentic flavors. Yes, several of the Santa Barbara and Shiraz wines came out well but, for the most part, the CA and OZ wines were blown away in qualtiy. that being said, none of the French wines were close to being big sellers compared to the CA and OZ wines so what is a producer going to do? Make his/her wines like the better sellers. Most wine drinkers in the US are consumers of sugary, overblown wines and not because someone else tells them to like it. That’s what they like.

While I often don’t agree with Parker (I have attended about 12 tastings or shows over time where he has attended tasted and lectured, I respect him for his work. Wine Expectator though, I think shills wines more than evaluates them. Their advertisers seem to get the best reviews and are more often picked in their top 100 wines. That is why I respect your opinion Gary. You pan wines that are big sellers for you and pick wines that you often don’t carry. But I realize that this is still your opinion and I have to taste a wine myself to know if I’m going to like it or not.

Keep up the tastings and comments and we will all be more educated.
April 9, 2007

WineLifeStyle
Hi Gary,
This episode killed the lurker in me- he’s been running wild in head for the last 6 months. Like you mentioned, WSE is #1 if we all want to “GET IT”. I love what you do- you’ve taught me alot. Last year I was drinking “headaches in a bottle” kind of wines. Now it’s nothing but quality and every new bottle is an adventure for my taste buds. Thanks for being such a great teacher and for tasting wines while wearing cuff links. Excellent stuff Gary. Keep it up.
Cheers.
Ken [DC].
April 9, 2007

KAHUNA
And Gary was right I did wuufff down a huge porterhouse and backed it up with a Pastrami Omlette later on in the evening! My wife cracked up when she heard Gary describe my steak eating habits!
April 9, 2007

sfgiants55
Great Call Ryan V… Zach Johnson owned Augusta this weekend.
April 9, 2007

Greg
Great energy on that one!
April 9, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
Like I said,,,, QOTD Fellow Iowan Zach Johnson,,,,, Do I win something?
April 9, 2007

Carlitos
Barolo and Italian cheese. You said it all!

I’ve only been able to watch today.

Keep it up, Gary!
April 9, 2007

Matthew L
Way to go Ryan V (Comment #109) calling the Zach Johnson win.
April 9, 2007

Tony S.
Top 150?

My computer is acting like an idiot, so I’m having trouble watching, but as for the QOD: I know some dude won (I don’t follow golf, never played…I prefer the working man’s sports like football and baseball). But, I watch Sports Center every morning and I still can’t tell you. I think when they started talking about the Masters, I went to the bathroom or something.

OK…see you later,
GO BEARS!
T