Wild White Wines – Episode #386

January 15, 2008

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Gary Vaynerchuk always says that white wines are dissed and deserve so much more credit for what they bring to the table! Gary today attacks some of the cooler whites in the shop!

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  • “QOTD: Labelling in the old world, particularly France!…” by richardvinifera
  • “I love whites! I dont have enough from around the world, but I DIG me…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Venge Family Bianco SpettroNapa Other White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 Palmina Tocai FriulanoOther California White Wine play review at cork'd
2006 St. Cosme Cotes Du Rhone BlancCotes du Rhone Blanc play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Cheese mentioned in todays episode.

  • Tomme Au Marc Jura Brandy

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  1. January 16, 2008

    Brandon T.

    QOTD: always wondered why wine makes me email my exes at three in the morning and type gibberish… also, how wine always seems to be involved with me and my friend sleeping together, even when we say we won’t?

    I’ve loved the Sainte Cosme and white rhones in general… something about good Roussanne gets me every time..

  2. January 16, 2008

    Obama_Man

    Wow, guess I won’t put off episodes until the next day–read: sold out St. Comes:( . GF and I have taken HUGE advantage of the sale today, Gary. Thanks!

    QOTD: I’m still trying to take apart wines to taste differences in fruit (i.e. plum vs. cherry vs. raspberry, etc. ) and bouquets.

  3. January 16, 2008

    Valentin

    I know the red wines from Saint Cosme. They bring serious thunder for a few bucks ( 13$ or so or a handfull Yen if you like). Hey Gary I’m a longstanding Vaniac. Where is my shout-out, please?!

  4. January 16, 2008

    nickb

    March 22 I’m there…..
    QOTD – so called “sweet” wines (like some of the german stuff and reislings, etc) I dont get them at all unless your looking for soda with a kick…..

  5. January 16, 2008

    SaraMHCRU

    The way you were smelling, tasting, and describing the cheese was so similar to how you break down wine that I was afraid for a second that you were going to spit it! I really like the incorporation of wine-friendly snacks into the show.

    qotd: ageability. How do you know if a bottle will improve or worsen if you leave it open overnight, how do you know if a bottle will last for however many years, and how do you know when to open? Even though we’re not supposed to rely on the critics to tell us WHAT to drink, should we let them tell us WHEN to drink?

  6. January 16, 2008

    jimbo_h

    3/22 is my Mom’s birthday! Thanks for throwing her a party Gary….

  7. January 16, 2008

    Mr.Ambassador

    Hey GV,

    Thanks for bringing some intriguing wines to the table. Time to go out and sample some white Cotes-Du-Rhone! Fantastic to see that you’ll be attending the “Taste of Washington” event; I’ll be assembling a group from work so we can stop in and say hello!

    QOTD – I thought about several possible answers but most seemed to come back to my own impressions of various wines and what I found interesting about them (rather than what was confusing). I then remembered all of the confusion surrounding “wine laws” and that has to be the winner hands-down! I sill hope you’ll be able to ship back to Washington State someday…

  8. January 16, 2008

    MacNPhish

    Great episode Gary!

    QOTD: Trying to find a way to remember everything, vintages, wineries, which wine was good, which was bed, etc. etc.

    I guess that Cotes du Rhone Blanc was popular, went to try to buy it and poof it was gone.

    When are you coming to Florida? You know we have great beaches and weather down here! And oh just to let you know how much I like your show. I’m a HUGE and I mean HUGE Dolphins fan. And as you know we are not allowed to like anything having to do with the Jets! So that there should let you know how much I love what you are doing! :)

    Cheers

  9. January 16, 2008

    Smith MBA

    Dude – I got happy when you said Washington, I thought you would make it to the Nation’s capital.

  10. January 16, 2008

    Jon K

    QOTD: Where to find good priced wines locally…. and which ones to pick.

  11. January 16, 2008

    Fred Liu

    QOTD: The most confusing thing still is what is the possible flavor profiles of those different varieties. Although there has been institutes as WSET, ISG, U.C.Davis, etc. to explain this question, I’m still find it difficult to distinguish the varieties in the blend. So many other factors, as terrior, viticulture, wine making, vintage…I’m still learning, it is really not easy for me…

    BTW, I can’t take my sight off that cheese…And three bottles of different wine styles…This episode really makes hungry!!!!….= =

  12. January 16, 2008

    JeffC

    Great show GV, thanks. Hey the St. Cosme is sold out, what gives? Anyway, QOTD: most confusing for me is keeping track the vast numbers of wines out there, the vintages, and what the good price performers are to choose from. Who wants to spend hard earned money on garbage. Thats why I watch and listen to WLTV, and refer to earlier episodes and reviews as a source and reference for future purchases. Thanks.

  13. January 16, 2008

    Anthony L.

    AWESOME Episode. I love the engergy. You can bet on it, I will be at VaynerPalooza on March 22nd.

    No more sniffy sniff….:(

    QOTD: The most confusing thing about wines to me can be described in one word…”France”..Too much info on the bottles in French just blanks me out.

  14. January 16, 2008

    Kim Schroeder

    If you are going be ‘kissing pigs’ on March 22nd then count me in…this is going to be good :) !

  15. January 16, 2008

    Susan

    Gary-Thanks for the heads up!!!! I will be coming March 22nd!!!!! :)

  16. January 16, 2008

    Susan

    Gary & Mott- I want the F cubed tee but only AFTER The ‘Mott, Link it up’ tee!!!!!! Hint!! Hint!!! :)

  17. January 16, 2008

    tony

    What still mystifies me about wine is tasting when my palette isn’t prepared. How do you evaluate a freshly opened bottle in a restaurant when you might have just had a mint or some gum to freshen your breath before meeting someone for a great dinner? Bread doesn’t always help

  18. January 16, 2008

    Totte

    Yo Gary

    QotD : White Rhones are some of top choices for white wine…Its up there with Rheingau Riesling and Austrian Chard. As of right now its very hard to even get a generic Côte de Rhône Blanc in Sweden…its a shame…

    To you Gary and all the Vayniacs…expect some northern european crazyness @ WL 22/3 its two day befor my birthday and I´m def. have to be there…

    Cheers
    Swedish T

  19. January 16, 2008

    Paulo P.

    I drink white Rhone.
    I am a big fan of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Nerthe.

  20. January 16, 2008

    BelgianBeerMistress

    Great episode! I agree with you regarding all those “other” whites. So aromatic and lovely. I also can’t wait to head up to Jersey for the Vayniac party!!!

    QOTD: I still don’t know diddly squat about vintages. I mean, who can remember which area grew the best grapes that year? I know about the 2005 Bordeaux (mainly because you bring it up about once a week), but besides that, I never know. I have charts and things, but I never have them with me. I also never know which Portuguese wines to buy. That area is so iffy…

  21. January 16, 2008

    NADINE

    Hey Gary,

    You probably already know I love white wine as I love to combine it with fish, sushi or just to have one good glass of chilled white vino and sometimes cheese. To answer your ? of the day, the thing with wine is that the choice is overwhelming, the diversity is enormous and it’s always changing, some new wine always on the come out as wine is on the popular rise and market well has to keep up with competition and differentiating themselves from very close narrow competitors, so to me it’s that sometimes the vaste choice makes me spin around a bit and to be able to keep up with new is not so evident, have a great day Gary :)

  22. January 16, 2008

    wayno da wino

    Yo Gee !!
    Faaantaaastic Episode !!! Loooove dhose ABC Whites !!……..

    QOTD: What’s confusin’ about Wine ?? Why do people pay $2800 to
    $3500 for a single bottle of wine (ie 2005 Petrus) when you can
    get just as good a bottle (of Pomerol or St. Emilion) for a
    fraction of da price ($50 to $100) ????????

  23. January 16, 2008

    mateo

    QOTD: I think I’m going to have to say… being able to really separate the different flavors in wine. Case in point — I was drinking this Mas Donis the other day, and couldn’t pin-point a smell. Read a review of it and BAM! they mention pencil-shavings, and it was spot on. Crazy!

    and GV, I hear you on the White Wine thing… I know a few people who have given away their white wine glasses because they think it’s so inferior to red!!!

  24. January 16, 2008

    Scott Paparella

    Nice Thunder today GV! I like the Flavor Focus Factor – F3 concept too.
    Should dedicated fans go and get root canals just to add laughing gas to their “PAL” library? I say Yes.

  25. January 16, 2008

    G. Francis

    QOTD:

    I’m still trying to pair wine with food.

    It seems I eat everything on the table, and drink anything they put in front of me….. :(

    How do you pair everything with anything….??

    Can you help?

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