Swiss White Wines From Chateau D’Auvernier With Sophie Grosjean

Swiss White Wines From Chateau D’Auvernier With Sophie Grosjean – Episode #396

January 29, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the white wines or Chateau D’Auvernier with the lovely Sophia Grosjean.

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“The ending WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…” by In.Vino.Veritas
“This lady and the tramp show reminds me of my BU days in where I dated…” by In.Vino.Veritas
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Chateau D’Auvernier Neuchatel
Chateau D’Auvernier Oeil de Perdrix
2006 Chateau D’Auvernier Pinot Gris

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Email your questions to Sophie

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January 30, 2008

DanielJ
QOTD: I don’t know much about the Swiss except they have mountains and beautiful women…. and the’re smart! Way to step away from the Jets trap Sophia.Well done.
January 30, 2008

Elliot Essman
I made a point out of trying Swiss wines. I have had the ChÃ¢teau D’Auvernier NeuchÃ¢tel 2005, the Bonvin DÃ´le du Valais 2005, and the Bonvin Humagne Rouge 2005. Swizerland is more than just Roger Federer, although he’s fun to watch.
January 30, 2008

Traveling Vineyard
Excellent video as always! I’ll definitely be sharing as some friends didn’t believe me when I returned from a trip, the Swiss actually do have some fabulous wines!
January 30, 2008

Anthony L.
Come on Gang. We need more comments than 154. This is such a great episode for comments. Excellent material.

How about Gary almost getting dissed on the handshake. She gave Gary a subtle look of Horror, like he was reaching out with a gapping blood drenched claw….
January 30, 2008

Rich S
Great episode GV!!! You know I am down with the Swiss, especially after just spending 3 months there. I drank a ton of Swiss wines while over there, including chasselas, dole, merlot, etc. Great episode!!!
January 30, 2008

wyldshaman
QOTD: Interesting you ask that, just after i read an article in Conde Nast Traveler “Dollar Power” about where the dollar goes furthest. The Euro has strengthened alot against the Dollar, but Switzerland never switched and still uses the Swiss Franc, which has not run up as much against the Dollar. Thus making Switzerland a nice place to visit, when compared to other places in Europe.
January 30, 2008

Chippewamike
Awesome episode. May never find Swiss wine, but I have a better understanding
January 30, 2008

RANDI
I bet AJ is hungover!

Great episode, very informative..thanks Gary & Sophia.
January 30, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: SWISS WINE!! Well, if the US dollar wasn’t so WEAK right now, I think I would’ve already had some wine from Switzerland. As of now, I know about their bank accounts, their perpetually “neutral” status in international conflicts, and the fact that they like to ski.
January 30, 2008

J Crazy
Google that shit…hey I can type it if Gary can say it gosh da$nit.
Hilarious.

Much love to all the guests who risk being taken down on the Thunder Show.
QOTD: I’ve been sold on Switzerland for some time and am just waiting till my bank manager says I have enough mula to afford the trip. But man, what an amazing country for wine. In between, Italy, Germany, France, Austria and California! Too bad they’re so expensive and low production.

Tom E killed it with the Thunder Cat.
January 30, 2008

Oregon Jim
QOTD- I like the idea of clean grapes. Very Swiss! Swiss Chocolate and Bird’s Eye while watching the sun set on the Matterhorn. I am ready to go.

Most dessert wines seem to start sweet and finish with a rush of acidity for me. So this Pinot Girs sounds intriguing. Starts with acidity and finishes with a touch of sweetness. I like the sound of it.

Gary, I like the pretty faces (with something to say) lately! (not including AJ. I’m not saying girls wouldn’t think so, just doesn’t do it for me.)
January 30, 2008

Kidder
A.J. GOOGLE THAT SH*T?????? Hey I don’t miss a beat- Dissin’ on the
Swiss Miss G.V.. I’m Makin” funeral arrangments – I dont miss a beat…
She has a laugh like Arizona chick!!!!! YOU DONT SPEAK FRENCH OR
GERMAN!!!!! SHE CAN’T DO ANYTHING FOR YOU HA HA HA!!!!!! But hey!!!
you speak Russian!!!! How friggin tough is that language, my grandfather
is from Orenburg Russia-Peace Christian…. GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 30, 2008

Hotshot162
The link to the guest’s email doesn’t work…Mott can you fix it?
January 30, 2008

Fred Liu
My mom’s sister lives in Switzerland, so It is not really unfamiliar to me…I think I will be there someday. And, try different things.
January 30, 2008

Hotshot162
QOTD: Things I know about Switzerland and make me want to visit the country…the Alps, the cheese, of course home of Martina Hingis and Roger Federer; and now the exciting wine from Switzerland!
I always want to try some Swiss wine, I just don’t where to find them!!
January 30, 2008

Jaybird
It would be great to see the Alps, although it would be quit a long trip just to sight see. I don’t know much at all about Switzerland so I would need a great tour guide that could accommodate me with a castle suite. Of course I would try the wine especially with swiss cheese and I’m sure I would enjoy the culture which sounds laid back and friendly.

Hey Gary keep bringing the cute girls on, a little eye candy never hurts the thunder…
January 30, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: I was sent to Basel Switzerland once for work.

I practically fell in love with the place. It is clearly the confluence of cultures, yet the Swiss-ness of this border town still shone through. And the best oart was being just a stone’s throw away from French cuisine in Moulhouse, France. If it weren’t for the November snows, I might have thought about staying there. (Sorry, I was born in CA.)

Interesting perspectives from your guest. Thanks for having her on the show.
January 30, 2008

Omallley
Being a in British Columbia, I’ve been lucky enough to have a local Pinot Blanc/Chasselas mix by Quail’s Gate winery – a real treat.

QOTD – after having 40 y/o vines grown in Canada, I would love to try Chasselas from it’s home country. Although some may see it as neutral, I would love to try the “real thing” “:)
January 30, 2008

TROC
Switzerland is not the only place Chassela is made, Berthoud of Sonoma makes a good one and without all that Pretense. When you do your Sir Gary shtick you should invite her back. Now that would be two peas in a pod.
January 30, 2008

JoshL
oh i meant similar quality, not quantity…..just had about 3/4 of chauteau st. jean 2004 cab….must be getting drunk already…well, at least that means my liver is still working.
January 30, 2008

JoshL
Always amazed to see how well the foreign folks speak English…well…I’m a foreigner myself, but I pretty much grew up here…so as for today’s show, again, a novel information that I’m very thankful to have gained gratis. I doubt I’ll try them any time soon since the gist of the show was that they’re legitimate wines but you can procure something of similar quantity with much less bones. QOTD: unfortunately, I hardly know anything about Switzerland, as I said, I doubt I’d try your wine anytime soon (though it’s always my goal to try something at least twice…so hopefully eventually I will)…and I’ll probably visit Sweden before Switzerland. thunder thunder thunder cats! huhoooooooooooooooooh~
January 30, 2008

In Vino Veritas
Interesting that GV liked all the wines today. I’ll have to keep an eye out for Swiss wines.

QOTD: I’ve been to Switzerland. It’s a beautiful country. And all that talk about taking pride in their craftsmanship is true.
January 30, 2008

Andy
My daughter plans to spend a semester in Switzerland next fall at hotel school. If that’s not a compelling reason to visit, I don’t know what one is. Plus I got a raclette grill recently as a birthday present, and I enjoy hiking. Sounds like a slam dunk. But I wish Switzerland weren’t so expensive.
January 30, 2008

CoolHandLuke
Just read Anthony L’s comment and laughed my ass off! Ricola nailed it!
January 30, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
Thanks for coming on the Thunder Show.

QOTD: I think it would be fun to visit Switzerland. I’ve heard great things from some friends who stopped by as part of a larger trip around Europe and went hang gliding. It sounded like a lot of fun.