Portugal and South West France, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence

Portugal and South West France, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence – Episode #401

February 5, 2008

I am very passionate about these areas, so much that I have rearranged the Wine Library floor plan and we added more spots to add to our selections, today I yap about them and layout a blueprint for future shows!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Domaine Baubiac ViognierLanguedoc-Roussillon
2005 Carm DouroOther Portuguese Red Wine
2005 Domaine Bila Haut Occultum LapidemLanguedoc-Roussillon
2004 Laplace MadiranMadiran

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344 Responses

February 5, 2008

GrapeStuff
1
February 5, 2008

Chris
top 5~
February 5, 2008

Dave Canada
top 5!!!
February 5, 2008

Adam A.
Jumping Jesus on a Pogo Stick!!!!

Top 5?
February 5, 2008

thepiratedoc
Top 3. Sweet! GV running late these days ….
February 5, 2008

Hinrgman
Gary,

Here’s to another 400!!
February 5, 2008

thepiratedoc
5 will do!
February 5, 2008

Hinrgman
And another 400 after that
February 5, 2008

GrapeStuff
New wrist band!
February 5, 2008

thepiratedoc
D’oh! 6 it is …
February 5, 2008

thepiratedoc
Sheesh!10ish anyone?
February 5, 2008

Loweeel
Top twelve!
February 5, 2008

Cma82
Yay! A Viogner and a Maidran!
February 5, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 20 again…Woo Hoo!!!
February 5, 2008

DannInNH
How do you watch WL on TV ??
I sit here every night and see it on my computer monitor. Gary mentioned watching it on TV both last night and tonight. How ?
February 5, 2008

Mike Co.
Oooo! New tablecloth! Looks like ep. 400 means some pretty drastic changes.
February 5, 2008

GregStefos
Thank goodness we have you to watch instead of politics. We appreciate your show more than you know.
February 5, 2008

KenP
Here we go!
February 5, 2008

Glen.. WINECRAZY.COM
QOTD: Coquille St Jacques
February 5, 2008

Tom L
Hopefully this will be better than that depressing episode last night.
February 5, 2008

Brandon M
QOTD…haven’t watched yet!

BREAK TIME!
February 5, 2008

Malphas
QotD: I cannot have shellfish. For some reason, my body just can’t handle shellfish too well.
February 5, 2008

Danny C
Gary,

Good show, good intensity, I like it!

QOTD: I love crab! I heart shrimp as well! I really don’t hate on any fish!
February 5, 2008

David Harris
Great Song!

Favorite shellfish = “steamers”
February 5, 2008

Tony
QOTD: – Lobster, just about any way.
February 5, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: Third Place goes to Dungeonous Crab
Second Place goes to Alaskan King Crab
First Place goes to Oysters – (are they even a shell fish? I dunno, but they are dang good!!!)
February 5, 2008

daverdude
GOTTA Go STONE CRABS with a Mustard cream sauce
Their a MIAMI Must $$

Congrats on the 401 K (ha ha) Show
Bad stock market joke !

GO DEMS
February 5, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: I’m allergic. =(
February 5, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: never had shellfish…wait…lobster and crab are shellfish? i live in the middle of the continent. i don’ know about these things.

booh carignan. hooray grenache and mourvedre.
February 5, 2008

RichE
Great show….. Loved the song.

So when can I can the new wrist band?????????

QOTD: L.O.B. STERS with a sparkler
February 5, 2008

late-start
QOTD: Wellfleet Oyster
February 5, 2008

Chris
QOTD: Does crab count? Either that or clams (in a chowder). I’m not much of a seafood guy, most of my food had 4 legs.
February 5, 2008

Christohper J
QOTD: I would have to pass on the obvious choice of lobster and go with shrimp, I can eat it all day long.
February 5, 2008

Little Jonny H
I love the new direction we’re headed GV. I’m poor, so I’m always looking to pick up something from Portugal or Spain.

QOTD: I have yet to find any organism of the sea that I do not LOVE! King Crab has a special place in my heart, as do freshly caught peel-and-eat shrimp (none of that farm-raised crap)!
February 5, 2008

Cma82
Awesome episode gary! I think for the next 100 episodes you should try to come up with at least one wine each episode from an appellation I’ve never had.

QOTD: If it comes in a shell…i’m down with it
February 5, 2008

Panosh
QOTD:
It’s got to be Lobster. Poached, with the meat put into a ramiken and smothered in a Creamy Lobster Broth made with fresh lobster broth, a touch of celery, carrot, lemongrass, fresh ginger, tarragon, heavy cream and tomatoes. Oh yes, served with a 2004 La Croix Pouilly-Fuisse and Cauliflower Risotto with White Truffle Oil. Doesn;t get any better than this. Desert is Vanilla Bean Custard Ice Cream with 100 year old balsamic Vinegar and some Graham’s 10 Year Tawney Port.

Glad you are out of your slump from yesterday. The Vodka was fun, but the energy was down a notch or two.
February 5, 2008

Hotshot162
Great to see the show back to normal!! Yesterday show feel kind of weird…great show today, four totally different wines. I want to try the Carm Douro…

QOTF: Clam, then follow by oyster.
February 5, 2008

kjemt
Great show Gary, My fav shellfish is King Crab….it brings the thunder!!!!
February 5, 2008

Taylor
Great show, will deff be seeking some of those out in the near future.
QOTD its pretty cliche, but lobster is my favorite if it’s prepared right because nothing can bring on the food blues like over-cooked lobster.
February 5, 2008

CORSkier
QOTD: Scallops! Pan seared scallops are the bomb. With a little bit of Sauvignon Blanc? perfect.
February 5, 2008

crank
QOTD: crab, with hot melted butter.

mmmm…
February 5, 2008

MrJCG1
Nice show Gary. i’m going to pick up a bottle of Carm tomorrow at the store.

QOTD: I love lobster but, that’s too easy. Right up there with lobster (and certainly more obscure) is sea urchin or uni in Japanese. I’ve eaten it cooked but prefer it much more in sushi form.
February 5, 2008

Marshall
Thanks for kickin the new knowledge on the tannat.
February 5, 2008

MrJCG1
Hmmmmm, that gives me an idea. How about a Sake episode? C’mon, bring the kaminari (thunder).
February 5, 2008

Glenn
GV, Great show today, had my first Languedoc-Roussillon about 2 weeks ago and it was very tight. Will decant on the next one.

QOTD: Without a doubt, Dungeness Crab, lived in the Puget Sound region for 20 years a love that crab. I’d throw the lobster in the dumpster to get to the crab.
February 5, 2008

JonE
You really got a jaded in-the-biz dude thinkin about the Laplace. I think i feel a re-awakening.

QOTD: Whatever is seasonally delicious. But beyond that I’m an old timey lobster dude, love the Kumamotos,and will always wait in line for a good chowder (littlenecks please). Cheers to shellfish.
February 5, 2008

luvgrapesqueezings
QOTD: Nantucket harbor scallops!
February 5, 2008

Dale Cruse
QOTD: I’m going with crab! But I don’t think I’d turn down any of them if offered!

Great show!
February 5, 2008

CuriousInStLouis
LOL! What a great song!!

The Carm sounded delicious.

QOTD: U10 Gulf shrimp pan fried in some olive oil, shallots, and garlic.
February 5, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: It would have to be oysters on the half shell with just a bit of horseradish and a shot of tabasco….
Of course Lobster and linguini with red clam sauce….

Sulphur for the match smell?
February 5, 2008

Matt
QOTD: I think I have to go with Stone Crab
February 5, 2008

HipandKneeDoc
In a word: Lobster.
February 5, 2008

Social Project Brian
Shrimp!

Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sautee it. There’s, um, shrimp kebabs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, pan fried, deep fried, stir fried. There’s pineapple shrimp and lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich… That’s, that’s about it.

Can’t wait to try the Carm Douro.
February 5, 2008

TGatesman
QOTD: Lobster!
February 5, 2008

RB
GV,
Thanks again for bringing the thunder and new wines….just purchased the carm….QPR and family is what it is all about!

QOTD: I love shrimp, but if I could have a fresh lobster with melted butter and a strong chard….i am a happy camper….

Let the Thunder roll…….
February 5, 2008

Scott EJ
Great show, GV. There’s so much focus on Bordeaux, Burgundy, et al. it’s great to see you reaching out to the more value driven areas of France. I’ve already picked up a few from WL and have not been disappointed. Portugal, too….great stuff.

QOTD: Tough one….there really isn’t a shell fish I don’t like. But, to go with one: Blackened lobster drowned in butter. Couple that w/a nice sancerre…and we are in b’ness!
February 5, 2008

NB_Spazz
QOTD: Pan seared scallops with lemon and wild rice.
Had it last time with a Chenin Blanc that was “eh” by itself but worked nicely with the food.
February 5, 2008

Dominus
The song was much better than your rant. At least the SB MVP had the right last name! Yes, you are correct, everyone starts at ground zero for 2008 except the Giants but I like our chances as long as #18 is our QB! If I were you, I would be hoping for a QB in this year’s draft. Back to wine.

Nice show, I love the wines of southern France. Have you been there? I propose an Annual WLTV Excursion (AWE) to a different wine region each year.

QOTD: Growing up and living in Maryland, it’s easy, Maryland Blue Crab though I love scallops and oysters.

Cheers!

P.S. If we bring in more Vayniacs, does that mean wines you rate highly will be gone that much sooner? I’m tired of seeing “Not Available, Sold Out”
February 5, 2008

pete c
QOTD- softshell crabs…sauteed, not fried.
February 5, 2008

Jus10
First time commenter…

QOTD: Lobster fo’ sho’ with a buttery white

I got some Carm as well
February 5, 2008

kaybee
Great show! I’ve got to try the Portuguese Carm Douro!
QoTd
It’s a tie between scallops and scampi. Gotta know it’s tough being coastal and moving inland, oh well.
February 5, 2008

JimChem
Great Show! I just learned about Tannat grapes and have a bottle to try. I will have to look for LaPlace Madiran to compliment the one I have.

Shellfish? Mussels, of coarse.

Jim
February 5, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD: I LOVE ANYTHING from the water. Thanks to my friends from Taipei and China, I have grown to love many new things. For instance: seaweed, octopus, oysters and a LONG list of other fabulous items that are just sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo healthy and wonderful!!!!!!!!!
February 5, 2008

amgryger
So I’ve had the Laplace Madiran…straight from the bottle at a Halloween Party.

QOTD: My favorite shellfish dish is spaghetti alle vongole.
February 5, 2008

Dr. Mike
QOTD: Oysters especially Pacific
February 5, 2008

Ricardo
While we’re moving through Portugal, an ep on Tawny Porto perhaps?
February 5, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: Oysters on the half shell. No, wait, steamed clams on the Seattle waterfront. No, wait, mussells steamed in sherry. Or….maybe oyster shooters? No, no, definitely this week it is oysters on the half shell.
February 5, 2008

Susan
Gary-Good to see you are older and wiser!!! You are now embracing The Tar Heel Blue concept with the GORGOUS Tar Heel Blue table cloth!!! Go Heels!!!!!!!!!
February 5, 2008

Dr. J
QOTD: I love all shellfish, but today I will claim the crawfish as my fave onycuz it’s Mardi Gras.

Gary, I see you’re using the THUNDERMUG again today. When will you come over to the dark side and call it by its true name? Say it with me, THUNDERMUG. There, now doesn’t that just feel oh so right?
February 5, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: I actually do not eat shellfish. Not my thing.

–RH
February 5, 2008

Canadian Chris
Nice shout out to the old school vayniacs. Love the direction you’re taking it, more learning about different regions!!

QOTD: east coast oysters on the half with a squirt of lemon and horseradish, and a sparkler!
February 5, 2008

Erik Klumpp
I’m going to have to scallops, and I really enjoyed the show. Definitely going to get a bottle of that Carm Douro.
February 5, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
Has Gary jumped the shark? It’s possible.

QOTD: I like shrimp.
February 5, 2008

Howard
QOTD

Langostino

Preferably from the waters off New Zealand……they have a great mineral quality that pairs oh so well with a Good Sauv Blanc from New Zealand with their mineral and light citrus flavors.

Go GV GO!……..I am spreading the Thunder to one person at a time!
February 5, 2008

thisIslandEarth
Gary,

I was about to ask you if you ever did a Madiran from SW France. I just had my first one ever 3 days ago – a 2003 Madiran Chateau Montus. At first I thought it was way to tannic but with some decanting it turned out awesome. So, thanks – very interesting episode.

QOTD: Pan-seared scallops.
February 5, 2008

E
401 episodes, and the Madiran barrier is finally broken.

Had the ‘02 Laplace as a pop-and-pour and I didn’t find it very aggressive at all, but wonderful stuff for the price.

Perhaps the Languedoc is the place to find a viognier I actually like? Dunno, given my experiences with white Rhones …

QOD: seared big-ass scallops (caveat being that we’re 1,200 miles from any kind of ocean out here in the stix.)
February 5, 2008

Rhonda
qotd: scallops, yum.

I am looking forward to more wines from Portugal, they are becoming some of my faves!
February 5, 2008

KC
QOTD: I dig oysters. Although lobster isn’t too shabby either.
February 5, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD….Abalone And shrimp are my two favorites AK crab isn’t half bad either
February 5, 2008

Paul
that’s a pretty sweet theme song

And I love soft shelled crabs, the kind you fry and put on a sandwich. Perfect Jersey Shore summer food.
February 5, 2008

Achilles Mike
QOTD I love mussels- in white wine and garlic with a fresh baguette.

I’m in for the CARM- sounds fine and yes-it’s all about trying new things!
February 5, 2008

Dave Canada
wow….cool rif!
QOTD – gotta be king crab!
February 5, 2008

Sharon
Nice song, Sara! Cool.
Had some Merlot from WA this evening… the oak monster was in the hizzy but he’s gone as I swallowed him. All gone! Apart from *him* it was altogether O.K. BTW, more ‘Oak Monster’ t-shirts, please… those were the coolest, IMHO!
O.K., can’t compete with some of these awesome spread the thunder entries, but I’ll do something anyway!
QOTD: That’s pretty easy… lobster. From Maine. Lobster on a hot summer’s day swimming in butter with a little vino bianco outside. Heaven!
February 5, 2008

Joe Po
QOTD: Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp with garlic) in an authentic Spanish/Portuguese restaurant!!
thanks for showcasing some of your favorites.
February 5, 2008

AmandaM
QOTD: scallops or lobster. Oh how I love seafood.
February 5, 2008

FJDR
QOTD: Lobster.

Wow, you have girls serenading you – if only you knew back in high school that simply starting a video wine blog could get you chicks, huh? You know, assuming the web and blogs existed when you were in HS and you could drink and all the girls had computers and high speed internet access and cell phones so they could call without tying up their parents land line phone. Yeah, that would have been great.
February 5, 2008

Joe Discher
Yes you have to trust your palate! After tasting wine for awhile and looking at the scores given by the “experts” I learned that it was more important what they wrote than the score as to wheather I would like the wine.
February 5, 2008

John Farrin
LMAO! ‘Like the tough guy who cuts his toes off with the lawnmower and keeps on cutting the grass.’ Priceless, simply priceless. You know and I know that NOBODY has ever met that guy but the imagery probably explains the wine’s characteristics perfectly.

QOTD: Dungeoness crab. From steamed with drawn butter to the BEST crab in the world for crabcakes and 15 things in between.
February 5, 2008

zac weiss
QOTD: Mussels, they’re delish
February 5, 2008

Eli
I love the song!! Made me smile. I like lobster. I hope you voted today!!!
February 5, 2008

Chuck
QOTD – Scallops who have had a nice soak in OJ, green onion, garlic, and black pepper. Splash of olive oil, quick sear on a very hot grill. Washed down with a “razor sharp” high acid Aussie sav blanc.
February 5, 2008

Skol
Great Episode. I enjoy shrimp.
February 5, 2008

chenrys
Those were some interesting wines. The Carm sounds especially good to me.

QOTD: Carl won’t eat shellfish of any kind…at all. I like shrimp.
February 5, 2008

Bonzo
I love Madiran wines! Thanks so much for doing a show on Southwest France. I had two bottles of the 2003 Laplace and really, really enjoyed it. It has a unique, totally focused taste – I can go with blueberries – that hangs in there for a very long time. Thanks Gary.

QOTD: Abalone that I’ve popped off the rock myself.
February 5, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: nothing beats a fresh Maine lobster steamed with some drawn butter at Cook’s Lobstah House.
February 5, 2008

half century
Qotd; it’s something very specific from one spot and is only available for 2-3 weeks in September – Little Peconic Bay Scallops. Fresh LI tomatoes fresh Oregano garlic olive oil. cook that down (adding the scallops and Oregano at the last 3 minutes, dump over your favorite pasta.
GV – this moves up to the top ten, I love the direction of the #400’s! bust it open!!!
February 5, 2008

Scott EJ
Carm’s gone!! That has got to be a record.

Oh well, time to seek out locally.

Ok, who am I kidding, there’s no selection like WL. Please get more GV.
February 5, 2008

wtvLurker
great wines today.

qotd: Callinectes Sapidus – beautiful swimmer. the blue crab. no contest.
a good book too:http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Swimmers-Watermen-Crabs-Chesapeake/dp/0316923354

while we’re on the latin kick, the Occultum Lapidem that you were so ambivalent about means i think “hidden gem”. i thought that wine seemed the most intriguing…
February 5, 2008

mateo
QOTD… Maryland Blue crab with lots of Old Bay yum.
February 5, 2008

tarheel17
QOTD: scallops. Mmm. And no gross black stuff to pick out.

And thanks for doing the Madiran!! I was wondering what the heck that stuff was. The wikipedia entry didn’t do a whole lot to add to your explanation, but I know a little more today than I did yesterday. Thanks!
February 5, 2008

agentorange
Gary,

Great episode. Have had the Carm. Tasty stuff.

QOTD: Shrimp, with a champagne cream sauce, over orzo. Served with…champagne.
February 5, 2008

Wine and Food Pairing
Gary,
The scallop!
Kathleen Lisson
February 5, 2008

Orion
QotD: definitely shrimp, but none of that fried junk. Never really understood the whole lobster thing. Too pricey and it just tastes like the butter that you dip it in. Maybe I just haven’t had a good one yet…
February 5, 2008

Shadowbird
QOTD: I’m not shellfish…I mean, I don’t like shellfish.
February 5, 2008

Andrew H.
I enjoy shrimp.
February 5, 2008

Snarf
Great episode! LOVES the Portugie vinos.

QOTD: Nantucket Native Bay Scallops rock, absolutely the best!
February 5, 2008

Matty G.
QOTD:

Hands down, fresh caught Abalone.
February 5, 2008

Stanvh
Gary,
I think you are right about Portugal. We have been trying wines from the Douro region for some time now. Is lobster a shellfish? If so, that’s it.

Stan
February 5, 2008

CAB
Another great show. Still can’t get over the love of family you’ve got going…it’s so awesome.
QOTD: Lobster!!!!!!
February 5, 2008

Cosmo108
QOTD: Scallops all the way. Raw or slightly cooked!
February 5, 2008

WineMaynard
Hands down scallops any way but breaded
February 5, 2008

Sandy Jo
Undoubtably Stone Crab Claws!
February 5, 2008

NathanN
Cool show!

QOTD: Dungeness crab please
February 5, 2008

Kristen
The Elegance Hour….you know who would stop watching? Gary Vaynerchuk fans- although it sounds like Sir GV would come out! And really nice show today. It was great to see very different wines that were all thought provoking and were well made.

QOTD: Mussels, b/c that the only shellfish I like.
February 5, 2008

Zachary Dackary Dock
RON PAUL 2008. GARY SHOW LOVE FOR FREEDOM AND RON PAUL!
February 5, 2008

tuscanbob
Great show GV…nothing like calling out the ‘poopy-ness’ in a wine.

Man, I love all shellfish…depends on what mood I’m in. Lobster, raw oysters, seared scallops, shrimp…especially in a paella…shell-on with the heads, clambakes on labor day weekend, stonecrabs on a plastic table-clothed picnic table with a mallet in your hand. It’s all good…except for crawfish. I’ve tried and tried to like those things but I just don’t get it.
February 5, 2008

pomace
QOTD:
east-coast oysters…wellfleet, malpeques, belon, etc….yum.
February 5, 2008

Bob W.
GV – you know you’ve hit the BIG TIME when you have a theme song!! Love it… freakin’ AWESOME!
Strong episode… one i’ll have to watch again…
QOTD: hard to beat lobster…
February 5, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
Kick ass episode! So glad you tasted some wines from Portugal! I have just started to explore these wines on my own and trying to “trust my PAL” and have really loved the wines I have tried so far! Looking forward to more off the beaten path wines and value driven wines you might try in future shows.

QOTD: What’s better than fresh oysters on the half shell with a simple Muscadet wine, Vinho Verde or can I say it, lager beer!
February 5, 2008

Anthony L.
Very Cool episode. I love Portuguese Reds
February 5, 2008

Marc
Cute song…fits the show well!

QOTD: Lobster..big, sweet, fresh Australian lobster…eaten in Australia of course!

Damn…I just knocked my big-ass glass over and broke it!!!!! Thankfully, I already drank the wine in it
February 5, 2008

Walter45
Really excited to try the Carm Douro. I like what you do explaining the smells and tastes so I can try what fits my pal. P.S. The Nero D’avola from Morgantes you did a while back was alright but improved after a couple of hours decanting. Good show today!

QOTD: I love shrimp. Shrimp is amazing. Any wine recommendations for shrimp?
February 5, 2008

Russ J
QOTD: Mussels, baby!
Speaking of mussels, what happened to GV’s muscles? No work out talk in a LONG while! Plenty of cheese eating though……
Actually, my favorite shellfish is the oyster but no easy lead in to ballbusting there.
February 5, 2008

Nickyb85
QOTD: I love me some scallops, cooked just right with lots of garlic and butter!
February 5, 2008

ryang
QOTD: without a doubt, crab. there is no better meal for me then some nice king crab legs with some melted butter
February 5, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
Snails with chablis….good as it gets.
February 5, 2008

ChrisR
If you need a song to tell you your not an alcoholic, then you probably are. Great show today! I’m loving the Portuguese wines and hopefully I’ll be able to get into the Southwestern France wines. Don’t know about the stuff from Cote-de-Provence and the Southeast area (had some of their unfined/unfiltered stuff and was repulsed by the crap) but I’m not totally turned off yet. Now I want to see the new Winelibrary, I think that’s a great idea giving these regions more floorspace. This is going to be a special chapter in WLTV, I can feel it!!
February 5, 2008

Phil
Shrimp – U.S. farm raised or wild caught only.
February 5, 2008

Grapedigger
Fun episode…I love value wines..Cheers
February 5, 2008

TROC
Mussels with a good Madiran, like my son and I had at the Cafe Bastile,SF. And the best French Fries on the planet.
February 5, 2008

Kazi Indakwa
QOTD: Fresh lobster.
February 5, 2008

Harley Stan
Great episode today, I have a feeling the next 400 episodes are going to be great.
QOTD- Snow Crab, I think it is the best of the crabs even though it is spiney and sometimes painful to open up.
February 5, 2008

Coupe 60
Cmon GV….people were buying the carm douro because of the one review on Cellar Tracker…I was on this early…Thanks to Gene V who turned me onto the 2004…

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=429720
February 5, 2008

Coupe 60
and maybe….people don’t leave the show after 10 secs because they don’t like the yelling…Maybe they leave because they ONLY like the yelling…Maybe you should do an entire show in the same voice you open it up Gary…just something to think about
February 5, 2008

The Fanjestic
Good Episode – interested in trying the CARM – and I really thought the song was cool too.

Peace out! http://www.spreadthethunder.com
February 5, 2008

Alex
QOTD- king crab with a gallon of melted butter
February 5, 2008

KW
QOTD: Maine / Cold Water Lobster. Sweet meat. Next – King Crab.
February 5, 2008

T-Bag
Great show!

QOTD – Split between King Crab and Maine Lobster with melted (and extra salt added) butter. Mud bugs (craw daddies) are a CLOSE second! Oysters are a not-so-distant third….
February 5, 2008

John Watson
QOTD: mussels, no doubt. In lemon, butter and garlic. Yum!
February 5, 2008

Jahlove
QOTD: That’s a tough one. Would have to say scallops.

Sarah sounds like she could have written the Juno soundtrack single-handedly.
February 5, 2008

aaronb
QOTD: Spicy shrimp and sun-dried tomato cream sauce over fresh homemade fettuccine. A bit hard to pair with wine though.
February 5, 2008

CoolHandLuke
Great show! Really focused except for the football rant. I can’t wait for the draft. I love lobster, would love to try the Brittany lobster. Raw or slightly barbequed Tomales Bay oysters with ice cold Pacifico. Mmmmmmm. Raw live scallop with a little lemon and sea salt.
February 5, 2008

Reed H
QOTD: Fresh Dungeness crab from Hood Canal Washington by far. I usually have it with cocktail sauce.
February 5, 2008

jfoobar
Tie between scallops and New England steamahs.
February 5, 2008

Boog
Had a bottle of Castle Syrah tonight. Very nice!!

QOTD: Lobster……… There is no substitute.
February 5, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – Don’t like shell fish that much, but I do enjoy lobster bisque now and then…
February 5, 2008

Billyd
Great show GV, I’m always up for new stuff Although hay and pig crap Hmmm. My bro and I used to muck out the horse stalls mmm damp hay and. I think thats training the palate for moon shine.
Jumbo shrimp dipped in a marmalade and horse radish sauce.
February 5, 2008

Remps108
Really enjoyed today’s show, though I’ll have to write a new song now that someone else has already written one so similar, and I’m not one to infringe on any copyrights. Or maybe I’ll just do a punk version of that one like Me First and the Gimme Gimmes.

QOTD: I’m big into sushi, and a couple days ago, I tried surf clam (”Hokkigai”) sushi for the first time and loved it. It was very sweet, briny, and had a rose petal-y flavor that was awesome. Don’t know if that’s my all-time favorite though. This is a big toss-up between that, Maine lobster, king crab, and sea scallops. Or mussels. Crap, I love shellfish!
February 5, 2008

Jerry the 2thdr
QOTD: Lobster-goes great with Champagne
February 5, 2008

Cookiedds
QOTD: Soft shell crab by the pound, grilled squid, crawfish, oysters at the bar, mussels, crab of any sort……..is there a type that isn’t my favorite?
February 5, 2008

Jaybird
That is an interesting region of France, I recently read about it in “The Wine Bible”. The 2005 vintage could be a gold mine if you can come across some of those hidden secrets.

QOTD: ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS…DAMB IT NOW I’M HUNGRY!
February 5, 2008

Blake
I love seeing you expose the areas of the world which have yet to be promoted as really good wine regions. Crazy educational as well as fun to see.

QOTD: Shrimp, and its not because I love the flavor, its quite opposite actually. Every year, while Red Lobster holds its endless shrimp meal, myself and a dozen of my best friends go out, and have an eating contest. We had our 7th “Shrimpfest” a few months ago, which the winner downed 212 shrimp (a new Shrimpfest record!!!) in a 2 1/2 hour period. Crazy, I know! But to be honest I love a good lobster tail.
February 5, 2008

Mike Z in SD
I like good seared scallops, and lobster when I can get it (which is not often at all)

Amazing how some wines can smell like pig crap.
February 5, 2008

Will Ska
qotd: Blue Crab

For the Bila Haut it isn’t symmetry you were trying to describe, actually it sounds like you were trying to get at how the old world and new world flavors didn’t harmonize well.
February 5, 2008

Todd S
QOTD: Softshell Crab. Mmmmmmm
February 5, 2008

Vinsant
Dungeness crab with a Cayuse Viognier!
February 5, 2008

Sev
Cool show! I will definitely try to find the Carm, it sounds like an amazing deal.

QOTD: My favorite shellfish is scallops, because I am from Long Island and I am all about loyalty.
February 5, 2008

Mason
Another awesome tasting with poop. PIG crap to be exact. Must find that wine… Gary, thanks for entertaining me day after day; it’s always fun and informative.

QOTD: I am going to go with crab legs. That qualifies, right?
February 6, 2008

TWofPasadena
Great episode GV. The song did scare me a little though.

QOTD: None since I’m allergic.

Back to CNN
February 6, 2008

J Crazy
Got mad love for the vino with value. YO V2 (that’s V squared: Value Vino) You can use that Gary, I permit you and won’t crush you.

QOTD: I don’t know what it is in English but in Japanese it’s “Red Shellfish” or “Akagai”

If anyone knows what that is hook a brother up.
February 6, 2008

HuskerJamie
QOTD: Scallops tied with crawfish.
February 6, 2008

jason carey
the Viognier must have been acidified, because that grape just does not have that kind of acididy on its own.
February 6, 2008

Orville B
Cape Breton(Nova Scotia) King Crab legs. Freshly cooked off the boat and iced for a couple of hours. WOW

JB
February 6, 2008

PFORTY
QOTD: Mussels in white wine (from Duoro normally) with onions a touch of vermouth and hot pepper flakes. Oh yeah need some crusty bread too!!

Fantastic EP!!
February 6, 2008

spyder47
Good show. I keep searching for wines from Portugal, other than port. This one sounds like a winner. Seems like you are sold out already though. :^(

QOTD: It’s always difficult to pick just one, but I’ll go with fresh scallops. Runner up is lobster. Both with just a bit of butter and lemon.
February 6, 2008

Justin Viger
QotD: Shrimp. Although does it have a shell
February 6, 2008

jason carey
as to the Madiran,, they are now using heavy Micro ox in Madiran to tame the tannnin. The better Madirans are not imported to the US, or are very limited in their distribution channels. Its time to get more Madirans here in this country and the ones with 100 % tannant are falling by the wayside.. too bad if you are willing to wait 10 years at the minumum.. the full bore ones are excellent.
February 6, 2008

Garrett C.
QOTD: Mussels!!
February 6, 2008

MattyO
gary,

loving the pig crap componant! (laughter) awesome! i remember i had a friend as a kid whose father owned a fish farm. fish poop is just completely nasty…would that ever be in a wine? i hope not…(Laughter) well maybe…

great stuff. very excited about the next 100 episodes. i think we will be seeing gary’s face on some more shows…(gary, i’ll put in a call to colbert)
February 6, 2008

Michael Y
qotd: Clam
February 6, 2008

Loweeel
Gary, I’m unable to thank you for the CARM. Why’s that, you ask? Well, because it’s out of stock no more than 6 hours after you posted the show.

Please, get some more so we can thank you!
February 6, 2008

KAHUNA
YOU BASTARD!
February 6, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: DungEEEEEEEEnous Crab
February 6, 2008

Mario Salas
QOTD: Easily shrimp with crab a close second…both with a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc = Heaven
February 6, 2008

Dan A
Great show (again!) – Definitely will go look for Madirans…

QOTD: Scallops
February 6, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
A solid episode. I’m very interested in that Viogner. Pig guts? Dude you have a photographic olfactory memory.

QOTD: Jumbo shimp cocktail, cooked until just pink with cocktail sauce loaded with lemon & horseradish. With a good riesling of course. Can’t get enough.
February 6, 2008

glenn
oysters. and i got a ring bee-otch!
February 6, 2008

Rico
QOTD: I’m allergic to shell fish, but I like lagostino lobster:)( I dont get a big reaction but got to be carefull anyway)
February 6, 2008

Nathan
QOTD: I’m gonna have to go with raw oysters and a touch of hot sauce on this one. Maybe just a tiny amount of fresh lemon too.
February 6, 2008

BigATB
Lurker coming out of the cellar…. on episode 401
great show geevee

QOTD: shellfish aren’t kosher, but i like fresh scallop sashimi style with lemon and soy sauce. don’t tell my grandmother
February 6, 2008

KennyMac
Speaking of interesting odors, I once had a boxed pinot gris that filled the room with the distinctive smell of slightly rotten fish when poured. Not a nice nose. Some thing had obviously gone wrong, as by all accounts it was a fairly decent wine, even in the box. So, if a corked wine can be “corked”, does a box wine get “bagged”? What about a screw capped wine? Screwed???

QOTD: I love scallops, especially seared, but almost any way will do. Also really enjoy mussels, particularly if the sauce is right.
February 6, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
Great episode, chock full of the content.
February 6, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
I loves me me sum shreeump.

Awesome song Sara. Very heartfelt.
February 6, 2008

Kenneth A
Great episode!

QOTD: Muscles no contest. Some may get into raw oysters or the complex with central nervous systems like crabs and lobsters, but they’ve got nothing on a nice platter of Muscles.
February 6, 2008

KCity
QOTD: Prawns… and way you cook ‘em.. yummers
February 6, 2008

RickD
I like scallops – but nothing beats a great raw oyster
February 6, 2008

Withnail
GREAT episode!
QOTD: oysters
Sara’s song was terrific. Where can we see/hear more Sara online? Mott: LINK IT UP!!
February 6, 2008

medo
Great show Mister V.! Still waiting for my 1998’s Madiran in my cellar.

QOTD: King Prawns all day long! Together with a nice butter-riesling sauce,
salt+pepper+garlic.. YUM!
February 6, 2008

Malcolm McGrath
QOTD: Don’t come the raw prawn GV, prawns would have to be the tippiest toppiest shellfish for me. Although I also love Yabbies!

Just reviewing some TN’s I made at a NZ tasting about 4 months before I discovered WLTV, oh how I wish I was making better notes back then, I mean once they’ve been deciphered they were really really very poor back then.

M
February 6, 2008

Justin L Ove
King Crab Legs with butter. YUM.
Although I had a petite lobster and gnocci dish in Santa Fe that I’ll never forget.
February 6, 2008

John S
Scallops …with Cuilleron Les Chaillets Condrieu. Oh. Sorry you didn’t ask with what wine – I guess that’s gonna be what’s coming up??

Still loving the show (though VODKA??!) Roll on 400 more…
February 6, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
GV,
If you want to try some good Tannat that is produced in the good ole US of A, try Tablas Creek out in West Paso Robles. They are the sister winery to Beaucastel in the Rhone and make a lot of single varietal bottlings that are really good including the aforementioned Tannat.

QOTD: Lobster
February 6, 2008

Anthony L.
QOTD: Lobster, without a doubt.

Dude, Please, please, please don’t make that the theme song to winelibrary TV.
February 6, 2008

Dan C
Loved the description of tanat GV! I’m gonna have to search that out! sounds like it’s up my alley.

P.S. This is the greatest day of my wine drinking life! I just found out that Wine Library actually ships to my state! Oh man you guys totally have a new customer!

QOTD: LOBSTER!

Great show GV thanks.
February 6, 2008

Lurker
Somw wines to try
Spring Valley 05 Nina Lee Syrah (walla walla)
Col Solare 04
February 6, 2008

Dan C
P.P.S. how would you feel about an 80’s rock ballad about the oak monster?

OAK MONSTER!!!!
February 6, 2008

JordanW
QOTD: I’d eat buttery shrimp 6-days-out-of-seven, but on that last day I love a good lobster or crab legs platter.
February 6, 2008

Susan
My favorite shell fish are: soft shell crab, shrimp, clams, oysters.
February 6, 2008

Klassh
QOTD: Crab. And if thats not cool, clams.

I did actually try what you suggested on 148. Sort of spur of the moment. I was shopping, passed the spread section, and said “What the hell”. I thought I knew what currents tasted like, turns out they taste like Cabernet.
February 6, 2008

Bobby
Gary,
Thank you thank you and thank you for sharing those wines with us. Its good that you mix it up and try wines from relatively obscure regions that many of us are unfamilar with What a great education! Now what can you tell me about Banyuls that you mentioned briefly the other day. I saw one in a local Kroger and am tempted to try it from Domaine Du Mas Blanc for about 40 bones. Is it worth it? Have you tryed any? Please help as I some education on this.
Thanks for your time
Bobby
Richmond, Virginia
February 6, 2008

Bobby
Oh yeah QOTD: Scallops no contest!
February 6, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Lobster, King Crab Legs, soft shell crabs!

Great show. Love “going outside the box” for new regions/varietals.
February 6, 2008

jesseeley
QOTD: Crab (Maryland w/Old Bay), but if I’m not footing the bill, lobster is pretty great!

That song is wayyy too catchy. Props to wines from wallet-friendly Portugal
February 6, 2008

Pardus
QOTD: Oysters
February 6, 2008

Kid Winomite
I want a shirt that says “Link that up, Vaynerchuk”
February 6, 2008

Susan
Gary-LOVE the energy in this ep!!!!
P.S. We some how have 2 Susan’s – I see comments that aren’t mine?????? Interesting!!!
February 6, 2008

SaraMHCRU
great show. learning about lesser-known wine regions is really helpful. I’d love to see more shows that talk about pairings.

qotd: lobster or crab.
February 6, 2008

MB Dallas
QOTD: Most definitely lobster. Actually going to a “Lobster Mania” cooking class this weekend at the local Central Market. There’s nothing tastier than a real Lobster Roll from a small stand on the coast of Maine.
February 6, 2008

John W. Taylor
Lobster is definitely my favorie shellfish. I apgree that Potugese wines are the best QPR. Australia would be my next choice.
February 6, 2008

Daniel O
Yay for Portuguese wines!

QOTD: I love me some prawns
February 6, 2008

Carilius Maximus
…great song….you should sew the song into the next T-shirt, U-know like the greeting cards that sing.

I am unofficially giving a name to this flavor profile of (wet hay/horse poop) that makes its appearance from time to time on the thunder show…..How about “FARMER BRETT”
February 6, 2008

Kmarie
Very nice song. I think we all need to dip into our creative selves and spread the thunder with poetry, art, music, dance….

QOTD: There are so many awesome shellfish choices, it’s hard to pick! Top picks are fresh live Maine lobster, raw oysters, and soft shell crabs.
February 6, 2008

Orion Slayer
Great episode. I’m looking forward to this series, first because I love Portugese wine and second because more variety!!! Great theme song. I don’t stand a chance of winning the “Bring the Thunder” contest, all I do is link episodes of WineLibraryTV on my wine blog.

QOTD: Lobster, or maybe it’s crab, no, no, its crawfish!
February 6, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: Hmmmmm I would have to say scallops……with I nice white burg…….mmmmmmm
February 6, 2008

Scottie P
Great informational show today! Good work. The song was cool, too.
QOTD: Lobster and butter baby!
February 6, 2008

Fiorentina!
Sarah….that was an amazing song! You really brought the thunder with that one!!!

Gary…thank you for bringing out vino from Portugal!
My fiancee, Jenna, (who’s family comes from Portugal) and I are getting married in May and we are going to Cascais for our honeymoon! Because planning a wedding can be really fun, although stressful, we’ve been buying and drinking lots of wines from Portugal. So, again, thank you….anything with the word “Portugal” in it has brought Jenna and I a lot of joy!!
February 6, 2008

George from NEPA
I can’t say I have a favorite. I LOVE all shellfish!! I could eat it all day every day.
February 6, 2008

EskimoPie
QOTD: By FAR… big honking Alaskan king crab legs w/ some hot drawn butter… MMMMMMmmmmm!
February 6, 2008

Tom T.
My favorite shellfish is Maryland crab.
February 6, 2008

RieslingRon
Gary,

Great start to the next hundred episodes.

QOTD: scallops, with shrimp a close second.
February 6, 2008

Louisiana George
being from south Louisiana, how could i like any shellfish any more than boiled crawfish??? truly a hard shellfish to match with wine!
February 6, 2008

Martin
Was that Sarah Silverman? Awesome!
QOTD: I live in Colorado where we’re limited to Rocky Mountain Oysters. yum.
February 6, 2008

Christian
I love all shellfish, but would have to go with shrimp as my favorite. Great show!
February 6, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
Fantastic episode. I think Portugal (especially douros) is producing AMAZING wines. I’m not saying that just because you say it like every 45 seconds on WLTV, but because the douros I’ve had were in the $30-40 range and easily tasted like $60+ bottles. Amazing QPR.

QOTD: I’d have to say lobster. I think it’s the most delicious, and European lobsters always tasted better than Maine lobsters. Both are insanely delicious if cooked properly. Sea urchin roe and octopus are favorites, too.
February 6, 2008

DanielJ
Excellent episode,I like the try new things theme it never gets old. Great song also,well done. QOTD: would have to be lobster.Good job Gary.
February 6, 2008

Vayniac Girl
Where have you BEEN?! Check that. Where have I been? What a sweet discovery the day Mark Morford (SF Gate) pointed me in your direction! and #148 is a classic among classics. Thanks for getting out there and encouraging all to channel our inner Vay.

Indianapolis, Indiana
February 6, 2008

Ben
long time lurker, first time posting

Alaskan King Crab leg, with the meat taken out of the shell done in tempura with an amazu ponzu sauce.

Thank you very much for providing me with my post work nightly entertainment

Cheers
Ben
Melbourne, Australia
February 6, 2008

Derek Jensen
Great show, definitely going to seek out some Portugal wines.

QTOD: Shimp or Crab
February 6, 2008

Colin
GV – Great show – right up my alley. I’m loving Madiran right now! QOTD – Even this Bostonian can’t do shellfish
February 6, 2008

brook
Gary,
I really enjoy crab. Radool song and of course you know music like wine is good for the soul.
Take good care.
February 6, 2008

Daniel Friedman
Awesome show, I am a novice to the wine life and I had a question. I am old fashion in that I do not have a myspace or facebook, so I am going to paste my question here in hopes of either you (Gary) or someone else will post some recommendations. I wanted to know if you are familiar with the world of Kosher Wines, if so what bottles would you consider to have a unique taste. Thanks for the help and I apologize if this has been covered in a previous show. Once again, I find your show both fascinating and entertaining.
February 6, 2008

Daniel Friedman
…..Im a moron and just answered my own question by searching it on your site… this last show was really good too
February 6, 2008

jeremy_h
QOTD- Scallops, love the scallops. Got to have them cooked though. I had a scallop the last time my wife and I went out for sushi that almost made me loose the meal. Oysters on the half shell are a very close second- those I prefer raw accompanied by a Chablis.

Great episode today Gary!
February 6, 2008

James H
I’m all about soft shell crab and shrimp. Those two could duke it out and the only winner would be my stomach. Mmmm… soft shell crab sushi…
February 6, 2008

rAmbler
I work in the wine industry and about two years ago I discovered Languedoc-Roussillon and funny enough I wasnâ€™t even in France ***Insert snare beat dumb joke sound***. Itâ€™s been my little secret when people are over at our house. Their so used to drinking wine from the Okanagan, that when I hit them with some serious south of France action its ova. Thanks for the show mang.
QOTD: The best shell fish no question fresh that day Vancouver Island oysters! I eat that bad boy like a harbour seal…. Raw, baked, Fried doesnâ€™t matter. and when in Vancouver (Rodneyâ€™s Oyster Bar).
February 6, 2008

Arno
Just recently discovered your AWESOME video’s! I absolutely LOVE this show, the love, the passion, the wines…. everything!
I am fairly new to wines. Drank a lot of them already, but never paid too much attention. Your show sparked the interest and now I buy pairs of wines to taste them myself. Thanks to you GV!

QOTD: Gamba’s or Scampi! Don’t know if it counts, but I absolutely adore Escargots (snails)
February 6, 2008

Nick
Great Show! qotd: I love all my shelled little buddies of the sea.
February 6, 2008

Andy
QOTD— Love eastcoast oysters steamed & fried, then westcoast oysters raw on the half shell…. have them with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blac awesome ….. Great ep G , find a food pairing for the Tannat. A little different style of wine and interesting taste.
February 6, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Dungeness Crab by the SF Bay baby! Then again, clams, mussels, oysters & shrimp have a place at my table too.

Liked the ep and the direction WLTV is headed for the next 100.
February 6, 2008

GStatton
QOTD: i would have to say, living in Maryland, that it’s gotta be Blue Crab…Blue Crab in Old Bay spice….tossed over a table covered in news-print….
February 6, 2008

Chris Bartell
QOTD: My favorite shellfish are Scallops. They’re delicious!
February 6, 2008

pedro
fav shell fish abalone

is that a shell fish
February 6, 2008

Swedish T
Strong ep. today…love madiran wines…have a couple of bouscasses in my cellar…

QotD : I have to say lobster or kumamoto oysters…

Cheers

Swedish T
February 6, 2008

Ozzybeef
qotd: looks like I’m the only one that loves MORTON BAY BUGS! Little hard to get in Chicago, so I eat copious amounts of prawns.
February 6, 2008

Wade
Even though I sometimes feel the shaky buzzing of some kind of once dormant but oyster-awakened nervous system disorder the day after eating them, I still prefer oysters over any shellfish; East Coast, home-shucked, small to medium sized, with a tiny squirt of lemon, chewed a few or many times (remember, you’re eating, not fellating it).

Mussels mariniere would be a close second. A big bowl of them with an outrageously priced baguette makes me feel quite vital and sprightly.
February 6, 2008

Bernie Bearnaise
Nice flight of wines that you chose and all represented value. It is often difficult to locate your featured wines here in Maryland, land of the Blue Crab and archaic Blue Laws.

The three tier (producer/wholesale distributor/retailer) marketing approach of wine selling is under attack. Everyone wants to protect their own interests including the States who make big bucks selling wine/liquor/beer. The Supreme Court ruled that it was OK for a winemaker to ship directly to the consumer. The interpretation that retailers such as WLTV should also have that right is now the topic. The distributors give hefty contributions to their legislators and argue that the current system is the most efficient and what if minors were to order wine online? This is a weak argument as most shippers require an adult to sign for the wine. Smaller producers will not get shelf space vs. large scale producer/corporations. Free Gary T-Shirt?

I’m off to look for some Carm….

BB
February 6, 2008

Ken S
Maryland Blue Crab. Nothing Better.
February 6, 2008

RaiderNation
Good show, and glad that Douro wines are going to have a bigger place at WL. Bought a case of Churchill’s red table wine just last week. Nice wine.
February 6, 2008

hb
QOTD: Favorite shellfish is definately FRESH Alaskan King Crab legs!!!!!!
February 6, 2008

ryan
since my wife is ethnic chinese, I by default love shimp, especially when it is cooked with pork
February 6, 2008

Will G
Great episode. Definitely interested in trying more wines from Portugal.

QOTD: Scallops (with king crab legs a close second)
February 6, 2008

Elliot Essman
Great theme song. Favorite shellfish: crab. Favorite form: gumbo.
February 6, 2008

J-Pipes
Great song!!!!! Very cool, Sara!
and
my favorite shellfish is shrimp.
You can boil it, fry it, bake it, there’s shrimp sandwich, bar-b-q shrimp… thanks Bubba.
February 6, 2008

Rajiv A
Great Show!

QOTD: My favorite shellfish? Wow, haven’t had shellfish in ages. Probably clams.
February 6, 2008

VinoVixen
Ok, how weird…I just had my 1st tannat from Madiran last night in my wine class. Sara..awesome…I think u should win:-)
QOTD: Alaskan King Crab Legs.
February 6, 2008

DK44
Hey GV, great show.

Favorite would be fresh raw oysters. Perched on bench at Acme in the French Quarter with an Abita amber in hand. Oh, I miss NOLA.
February 6, 2008

justin
Hey GV,

Great show, awesome song, can’t get it out of my head. Walking around “I love Gary Vaner…” hehe

QOTD: Shrimp is numero uno.

-JC
February 6, 2008

Fj
i once picked up a ”almost” empty plate of stone crab claws from a table , I ran quickly as possible behind the bar(the staff buffet hiding spot)… i had it cold cutting 2-3 of my fingers just to break the shell but is was worth the effort,.it was soooo sweet ( with a aioli and muscat sauce) !!!
February 6, 2008

Rhona Y.
Great show but AWESOME song and singer at the end!
February 6, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: I’m a big lobster fan, but shrimp done certain ways can bypass lobster.
February 6, 2008

KNode
QOTD: It’s a toss-up between shrimp and scallops. Yummmm. Now I want seafood for dinner.
February 6, 2008

MannyPants
Nice show. Would like to try the douro. QOTD: Raw Oysters.
February 6, 2008

David
QOTD:

You’re obviously mocking those of us who keep kosher and can’t eat shellfish!

Seriously, though, before I stopped eating shellfish, while lobster, mussels, oysters, and crawfish all had their place, there was nothing more satisfying than sitting down with a couple pounds of spiced, steamed shrimp, shell-on, and going at it with my family, a big bowl for the shells, and a bunch of cocktail sauce. Mm, mm, mm.
February 6, 2008

SoCalDaveBandito
QOTD: LOVE raw clams & oysters. Was raised on shrimp. But give me a big a$$ Lobster Tail any day!!
February 6, 2008

Cathy G
Great show, but it looks like you all are out of the Carm. Bummer.
Lobster or soft shell crab.
February 6, 2008

Surekat
great show – go continent! am so looking forward to this chapter of WLTV.

QOTD: baby octopus, hands down (not really a shellfish, i know…)
though to be honest, my repertoire is rather limited b/c they’re not readily available where i live. (i also went off shellfish entirely for a while, after doing a course on invertebrate biology)
February 6, 2008

JoeyB
Hey GV –

Nice selection of wines. I’m exciting to try out a couple of those.

Great job on the song!

QOTD: I would have to say shrimps are my favorite…pretty much any style works for me.
February 6, 2008

yathink2
Gee thanks Gary! I was going to make chicken, now I want crab legs
February 6, 2008

BoiseWiner
CARM sounds awesome! Great Show.

QOTD: Lobster in Butter!
February 6, 2008

WineMad
Raw oysters!
February 6, 2008

Irv
Once again a very informative show to help expand your viewers palates. My wife and I have tasted a few wines from the regions presented and have enjoyed them all. You’re right! Portugese wines are a great value and bring serious “thunder” as you like to say.
QOTD: Any shellfish is good, but if I have to choose, clams are my favorite-raw, with a good sauvignon blanc, chablis or white burgundy.
February 6, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Great song. Don’t think I could get past the pig crap nose on the Domain Bila. That is one smell that makes me nauseated. Great song from Sarah. Hope she writes a few more stanzas. How about a metal version?

Favorite shellfish; I live near the Chesapeake Bay so it has to be blue crabs though really good oysters will also do it for me.
February 6, 2008

JayZee
Sara – AWESOME! Nice effort. I wish I had a little musical talent. Anyway, nice show and very interesting wines.

QOTD: Clams at a clambake in the fall.
February 6, 2008

Michelle R
very cute song
QOTD: lobster!
February 6, 2008

Obama_Man
That song was awesome! Great Episode, I’ve been trying to hit the Spanish/Portuguese/Southern France wines lately and have been really happy.

GV, I saw a wine from Uruguay the other day, I considered picking it up. Thoughts?

Thanks for the shout-out!

QOTD: Lobster and fried big belly clams!
February 6, 2008

Kristen
Love the value driven shows! I have just started exploring Southern France and Portugal (pretty pathetic since I am a Portugee) but I agree- great QPR wines and a fabulous way to “step outside the box”.

QOTD: Toss up b/w scallops and shrimp- depends on the preparation and my mood.
February 6, 2008

BobbyTiger
It’s hide-and-seek time. Time to try to find the Carm and the Madiran. They sound like my kind of wines. Thanks for the tips. QOTD- It’s a no brainer…..SHRIMP! Steamed…….boiled……fried…….doesn’t make squat, it’s all good. [For N.E. Pat. fans, a good plate of shrimp, (with a glass of Voignier), will help you forget].
February 6, 2008

Jordan
GV – ONDE FICAM OS VINHOS BRASILEIROS????

GV – where are the brazilian wines???
February 6, 2008

Primo Bo
QOTD: Raw oysters and clams. I have to give a shout out to Craw fish though. Nothing beats a good craw fish boil. Never had wine there though. Points off.
February 6, 2008

Gee
raw oysters. absolutely!
February 6, 2008

GlennF
QOTD: Penn Cove Mussels!
February 6, 2008

David M Roberts
QOTD: My favorite shellfish = Kellen Clemens, Chad Pennington, and Marshall
Marques Tuiasosopo.

When I want something other than shrimp, I like Brett Favre (though yes, he has no ring this year, either).
February 6, 2008

familydoc
Lobster! Duh.
February 6, 2008

tempsdevin
Large sea scallops…..pan seared with a little cajun kick…and maybe a bit of GewÃ¼rztraminer to follow. Great show!
February 6, 2008

JC
Awesome show!
Kick ass song!
Nice!
QOTD: Stuffed Lobster tail with crab meat!
February 6, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Lobster’s easy and predictable and is wonderful. I also love some well made mussels.
February 6, 2008

Brian Swanson
Awesome show, Gary. I’m so amped you guys are adding to your Portugese offerings. I live in NYC (Boston transplant), and I begrudge the fact that even the “big” wine stores in NY/NJ seriously skimp on their Portugese offerings. Great QPR with Portugal, and I know you guys will do a good job posting tasting notes and recommendations, as you need to separate the bad from the great with Portugal (much like Chile). I try not to visit my brother-in-law often (although he lives 10 minutes from Wine Library), though I may need to take a deep breath and see him more often…that’s how much I love Portugese wines. And this is coming from an Irish kid from Boston. Talk to some Portugese guys from Newark – those guys can find the hidden gems that don’t even come close to breaking the bank!
B.Swanson
February 6, 2008

Ben F
Wow Great Song I love it…

QOTD: Love the Lobster!!!
February 6, 2008

brorjace
Shrimp, Scallops, Lobster, Mussels, damn its all pretty good. In fact I don’t think there is a shellfish I don’t like.
February 6, 2008

Winegrower
Great show, thanks for reviewing the Madiran wine that you carry. I have been waiting for the review of this one and I hope to see more Tannat wines including those from Uruguay in future episodes. Kudos to the direction that your next 100 shows are taking.

Tough to pick among shellfish as I like most all of them, but I am going to have to go with the Dungeness crab (paired with a New Zealand SB) with a big shout out to crawfish.
February 7, 2008

tnfdude
QOTD: dungeness crab!
February 7, 2008

Serggi
Great show Gary, my favorite shell fish would be oysters on the half shell with mignonette and a nice glass of falanghina yum!.
February 7, 2008

Scott Villard
Alaskan king crab…or thick, soft, and very fresh scallops…wrapped in Japanese smoked bacon, like my wife made for dinner tonight. I must give a huge nod to lobster, though. That can be magnificent.
February 7, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Langoustine, baby!!
February 7, 2008

chris the greek
Love the song, should be released into the charts

The south of france gets respect for their crazy blends and only just getting into portugese wines even though i love port

QOTD: Oysters, lobster, scallops, you know what, love it all
February 7, 2008

kokoa
Hi Gary, Mott,

I just discovered you at about episode 393, thought OMG this is awesome, and then almost cried when you said 400 would be your last. I’m writing from the land of the rising sun, and have tried to “friend you up” on Facebook too. I’ve got a few nice suppliers of wine here in Tokyo, and this long weekend I will be searching for the Carm Douro perhaps as a celebratory wine for one of my longest weeks Ever at work (it’s thursday here and I’ve racked up at least 60 hours of work already). I still find time after I’m home to down load you onto my ipod and also watch a few back episodes to chill out before going to bed.

Don’t forget to friend me up on Facebook!

Cheer,
Kana
February 7, 2008

RobH
QOTD- Originally from New Orleans, so it would be crawfish. During the spring time there is nothing like a huge crawfish boil will family and friends outside while pounds and pounds of crawfish are dumped on the table for all to enjoy in a community style eatery. Normally everyone has beer to go with the crawfish. However, my goal for the spring time is to find a great wine to pair with spicy, spicy crawfish. Don’t forget to suck the head.

-Rob
February 7, 2008

akellner
great episode, diverse selection, tried to buy some of the Carm, but missed it.

QOTD: Lobster
February 7, 2008

paul
QOTD: Steamed lobster, preferably sitting on a porch overlooking the water on the Maine coast.
February 7, 2008

Donna Marie
QOTD: Lobster, with or without the butta
February 7, 2008

Bostonianboy
Never use Tom Brady and Britney Spears in the same sentence EVER again. I love your how but thats just taking it to far! HA!!!…
February 7, 2008

Kyle Mark
I love me some shellfish, preferably blackened! But in the right months, its all about the blue-points baby!
February 7, 2008

RANDI
QOTD: Crab! Preferrably in red sauce with linguini….and ….WINE!
February 7, 2008

eyezonwine
Apalachicola Oysters from the Florida panhandle. We usually do them about 6-8 different ways, my fave is simple butter garlic grilled yum. Great with a Sancerre or an ice cold beer.
February 7, 2008

drydrew
Shell fish not kosher I couldnâ€™t tell you my favorite. Oh and neither is Sarah Silverman.
February 7, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Lobstah! Littleneck clams are a close second.
February 7, 2008

CHATrBox
The king of crab. I know not as flavorful as dungeness, but there is really something to be said for crackin’ that leg open and pulling out a huge chunk of meat!
February 7, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
PORTUGAL, S.W.FRANCE !
This is happening this is the thunder!
REMEMBER lighting strikes where you leased expect it!
February 7, 2008

Brandon T.
When the show casts Petit Verdot as the smashing agent for the primary bum, then our votes will get smushed into a sort of grape jam with heavy tannic monster
February 7, 2008

Andy
I love shellfish but being from the Houston area I guess I’ll have to go with the sentimental favorite of fried Gulf shrimp. However, I’ll never turn down some crab or good oysters or steamed clams or crawfish or or or…
February 8, 2008

Jim
QOTD Crawfish, followed very closely by Antoine’s Oysters Rockefeller. Just had some crawfish with a nice Chambolle-Musigny on Lundi Gras, it was wonderful!!
February 8, 2008

Big Mac
Late, I know…but I gotta stick up for my Packers! Yes, they do not have a ring, this year. But Favre has one, the team 3, for a total of 12 world championships. Anybody else got that? Nope! Secondly, I would root for the Jets if or when you buy them! It’s a shame I can’t say the same for the Packers. They are the only publicly franchised team in the NFL. Until Preseason…GO PACK!

Great show!
February 8, 2008

wayno da wino
Whooooooa Gee !!!
Bringin’ da Thunder wit’ some extremely interestin’ QPR Vino !!!
An cool place to explore: SW France & Portugal !!

QOTD: i makes da best Deep-Fried Shrimp !!! Yeeeaaah !!!
February 8, 2008

Stevo
King Crab…and I don’t mind paying for it after watching “The Deadliest Catch” on Discover.
February 8, 2008

Bigsigar
Great show.

QOTD: Blue Point Oysters on the 1/2 shell.
February 8, 2008

Valerie
QOTD: Snow Crab Legs, baby!
February 8, 2008

Minervois Monster
Boo… Cracking show Gary.Good to hear that your taking the thunder to the south. I’ve been waiting!
February 8, 2008

Jordan
THINly sliced and fried abalone sandwich.
February 8, 2008

Hunter
I don’t really shellfish, I’d say blue crab if I had to pick (does that count as shellfish?)
February 9, 2008

JÃ¸rn Idar
QOTD; Must say, kamchatka crab (Russian King Crab) is a favorite. And, as Norway is a major producer of it, it’s easy to get superb quality of it:-)
February 9, 2008

Marls
Grilled shrimp marinaded in lots of fresh garlic, rosemary, olive oil and salt.
February 9, 2008

Big Nick
GV…..must say that this was a fun episode…..(all the way up to the song…..that was kind of uncomfortable). How in the world did you manage to find 4 wines that knocked it out for this episode. I am headed to our a few of our local wine shops this evening before my b-day dinner tonight. I will try to find any of these four to try.
February 9, 2008

yowens
Great episode Gary, i love hearing about wine regions other than those frequently discussed. QOTD: Lobster
February 9, 2008

Jason Bonds
Great Epsiode; I am looking forward to trying these distinct and different wines.
This episode truly shows what “brining the thunder” is all about.

Nice work GV and CM.
February 10, 2008

Derek
Just had a bottle of carm last night thanks to you Gary and it was GREAT..

QOTD: oysters is my favorite.
February 10, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Looking forward to more content in the upcoming eps, school me GV!!!

Q – We don’t eat shellfish in Ohio, at least I don’t, if it’s from the sea it’s probably not for me.
February 10, 2008

GalvezGuy
QOTD: Galveston Bay oysters fresh off the boat in the middle of the winter. Also love the king crab when the legs are big enough and it is properly prepated so you can get all that sweetness and then counter with a nice Champagne.

Great show. I love learning about all of these under-appreciated wines.
February 11, 2008

ChezJosh
There’s this restaurant in Sorrento, Italy creatively called “The Sorrento Inn” where, for seven Euro, you can get a mountainous plate of incredibly fresh clams or mussels with an insane amount of garlic. It’s pretty much the best thing ever.
February 11, 2008

Lisa
Yes….Derek tried Carm thanks to mioux!!! And I …thanks to Gary VAYnerCHUCK!!! Awsome wine! Viva Portugal!
February 13, 2008

Jon Martinez
This wine kind of worries me. I would try it, though. Sounds like it is a little flawed. Hint, too much Brett! The fruit bomb aspect tells me it is a little imbalanced, hence a high pH combined with dirty barrels. Voila! Rustic Wine!
February 13, 2008

Jon Martinez
I was of course talking about the wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon.
February 14, 2008

Official Tickets
I love shellfish…New England Area has the best……
February 15, 2008

Dan-o
My favorite shellfish dish was served to me out in the western part of France in a town named La Baule. They have a restaurant that serves mussels (moules en francais) in a white wine and light cheese sauce. Finger lickin’ good!
February 17, 2008

PastafariPirate
QOTD: scallops. No, maybe lobster. No, scallobster! (scallopster?)
February 17, 2008

GR8wine
Gr8 GV!! One of your best. You were indeed on point.
Sorry about taking so long to get around to watching this one, hope my comments don’t get lost. I’m with you on the Viognier, most have the problem of falling off on the finish. Your description intrigues me and I’ll have to try it. Did you ever try the La Grange Voignier I sent you?
Good info on the Tannat. I’ll have to send you a bottle of ours, hope you like it.
Exploring wine is my favorite past time and hobby so this show was a treat.
QOTD: mmmm tough choice since so many are so good. Either lobster or scallops. Probably lobster.
February 18, 2008

Valentin
I am the favourite shellfish, wether you like or not!
February 23, 2008

Dan-o
Great show!
Love the “different wines” from unsung regions.
I think that I have mentioned this before, but I had these mussels on the west coast of France once that were served in a white wine, garlic, and light cheese sauce that were amazing.
Other than that – scallops all the way with a Puligny-Montrachet!
March 17, 2008

StevoVino
QOTD: Fresh scallops from Great Mercury Island (40min boat ride from home, we free dive in 30ft and collect em) fried up with a little butter, garlic and lime juice served with a Peagesus Bay Reisling. Yum!
November 23, 2008

Ray Barnes
Thanks Gary, I hope to find that Carm Douro.

QOTD – None
January 6, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Good value show. I need to get expensive wines out of my heads and dive into the little gems. QOTD: Yeah, im messed up. Dont like seafood….. I KNOW!!!
February 19, 2009

robthecomic
MY NAME IS ROB RYAN TOO!!! but ididnt put up no flyers i would have remembered that and i only started watching the show a month again….So OTHER ROB RYAN…if you are out there say hi to me
July 7, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
Love to see more Portugese wines….and nice song….
September 23, 2009

Eric Sendra
Hi all,

feel free to visit our website and discover 19 Madiran winemakers

The origin of the group is technical, Laplace and cowinemakers ahaving mutualised an oeanolog an approach.

They opened an outlet in the village of Madiran in 2005. I am now the proud shop keeper, salaried by this fantastic group.

If you ever come to Madiran, feel free to come to the shop for a tasting and discovery of 38 Madiran and around 30 Pacherenc du Vic Bilh (White Madiran !!!)

A bientot

Eric
October 17, 2009

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