Tasting Some Bubbly At Blue Ribbon

Tasting Some Bubbly At Blue Ribbon – Episode #370

December 13, 2007

Wrapping up the NYC wine tour Gary Vaynerchuk pays a visit to the Blue Ribbon Wine Bar.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Gaston Chiquet
Pierre Peters Cuvee ReserveFrench Brut Nonvintage
Jean Milan

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December 15, 2007

Keith L
This place is on my list for my next visit to NYC
December 15, 2007

Brent Stiffler
QOTD…. Rather partial to Sonoma’s Nicholson Ranch but know there is so many other great ones out there.
December 15, 2007

Withnail
QOTD2: Are there any straight sommeliers in Manhattan?
December 15, 2007

Jon B Lodi
QOTD: We’ve always liked Arrowood’s Saralee’s Vineyard. He co-ferments with Viognier. Lately we’ve scored some Alban Reva from the mail list. It really is in a class by itself, with intense concentration and nearly untamed alcohol.
December 15, 2007

Cassie
seriously GV whats with your depressed emo friends? Anyway, QOTD: my favorite syrah? right now I like….wow i don’t even know. Israel has some serious petit syrah action happening but i can’t really say one specifically.
December 15, 2007

fatdoi
intersting about sparklies…… good one GV

qotd… 04 Two Hands Ares & 98 Penfolds St. Henri
December 14, 2007

Andrew
Good show Gary

Using the word ‘Syrah’ I’m going to have to say De Bortoli Reserve Syrah – Yarra Valley, Victoria AUSTRALIA! Vicotira is where the magic happens for Australian wines (apart from Riesling and Semillion)!

Andrew
December 14, 2007

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD: RICHARD PERRY SYRAH 2001 (down to the last 6).

Don’t forget MORRELLS WINE BAR NYC “The WILL man” will thrill ya!
December 14, 2007

james marinello
Nice to get a lil more in depth about the bubbles!!

QOTD – We are heavy with GREAT syrah here in WA state. I’m sure I could list off a dozen but the one that pops in my head right now is 04 Sheridan Vineyard Yakima valley. Deep brabaly fruit and a gamy edge I L-O-V-E!!!
December 14, 2007

Harley Stan
Great episode again!!!!!
QOTD- I don’t think I have a favorite Syrah at the moment. ( I know it is not really an answer, just nothing came to mind)
December 14, 2007

VinoVixen
Once again, really love the traveling wine show and especially the champagne. I agree, when you can buy Clicquot at Target…something is wrong! Love the smaller producers.
QOTD: Lately, Shiraz from Margaret River in Oz. I had a Woody Nook and really enjoyed the it!
December 14, 2007

Dave Canada
QOTD – Gotta be Northern Rhone….kicks it!
December 14, 2007

BruceP
QOTD: Thierry Allemand Les Reynards Cornas (2001, although I hear the 04 and 05 are also great). As an under the radar pick, try The Foundry syrah from South Africa (01 through 04 are all great). Or at least was under the radar till the Spectator gave it a good score last month.
December 14, 2007

Plminer
Again, great episode GV, really digging the wine bar theme.
QOTD: 2004 Novy Judge Syrah, pure velvet. “Baby wants his blue velvet!”
December 14, 2007

sobojosh
qotd: Penfolds McGill Estate mmmm
December 14, 2007

Christopher
QOD – Everyday drinking wine – Muratie Shiraz 2005 (South Africa).

I really enjoy these ‘guest’ episodes. With winemakers as guests it comes across as being hard to critically look at each wine however other industry personalities tend to complement the show very well (just like the NZ white wine episode).

Keep up the good work!
December 14, 2007

wayno da wino
GRRREAAAAAT EPISODE !!!! Ya Guys had me salivatin’ big time!!!
I Loooooves da Bubblys!!!!

QOTD: Two American Syrahs I like are Dehlinger & Terre Rouge.
I’ve been delvin’ into da Aussie Shirazs lately & startin’ to
get a likin’ for them also!
December 14, 2007

KNode
Just got the secret Christmas pack! I’m definately curious to know what your thought process was for the wine choices, but I’m also excited to dive right in!
December 14, 2007

Brian V
Loved the past three episodes, thanks for the field trips!
December 14, 2007

Lisa Strawberry
Great show! Glad to know that there’s so much more out there in the Champagne world.

We’ll be in NYC in early January. Any good “neighborhood” (aka reasonable) wine bars you’d care to mention, dear pal Gary? THANK YOU!!

QOTD: My husband and I tried PET Petit Syrah 2005 by VINum for $10 at the Alamo movie theatre here in Austin TX the other night. What a deal!
December 14, 2007

Ricky B.
QOTD- favorite syrah is the Sine Qua Non group of syrahs.
December 14, 2007

Jason S.
QOTD: maybe not my fav, but my current fav is Big Hands – which is Beckmen’s “table” wine. But I have to say, for the price ($15), it’s a fantastic bargain.

Gary – My wife and I are going to be in the NYC this weekend. When do you want to hit Blue Ribbon?
December 14, 2007

Wey
Wow, I suggest a bubble show and within 24 hours it’s there! Now that’s what I call thundershow

QOTD: favorite Syrah? I think from the Rhone Valley, Auguste Clape – 2003 Cornas.

First Syrah I drunk was a Rosemount, diamond label. I think the 2002 and it got me exploring a lot more Syrah. Ever since, I enjoyed many Syrahs. A friend of me started to explore the big nice world of wine because of Yellow Tale. Those wines do get a lot of people started, so I thank them for that
December 14, 2007

Kathy HUghes
Gary, Thanks soooo much for this episode. Naples, Kathy aka Champagne Lady
December 14, 2007

MtnCharlie
I have been getting more interested in sparklers and seeking them out. I recently had a Loire sparkler (tried to look up what it was, but to no avail) that was excellent.

QOTD: The Syrah I make! Actually, one of the best (domestic) I have tried is Beckman Purisma Mountain Clone #1