Malbec vs Malbec – Episode #417

February 27, 2008

It’s the new world vs the old world as Gary Vaynerchuk continues with the head to head battle of Malbecs from France and Argentina.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Origine CahorsCahors
2006 Punto Final Classico MalbecArgentine Malbec

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February 28, 2008

Robert
I totally agree with you on the Malbec’s. I had one when I was in Argentina last summer, it’s what got me into wine tasting actually. So you can say I have a little bit of an attachment to it, but I try to get different stuff, so I haven’t had any in a while. And I probably won’t for a while, because I definitely do not drink enough white wine and do need to try that a bit more for my personal tasting. But I’ll definitely try one the next time I go out to eat with friends.

QOTD: My personal favorite dessert is german chocolate cake. It’s what my mom makes as my birthday cake every year. That and cherry cheesecake on the holidays.
February 28, 2008

TxBigD
QOTD: Frozen Margarita with Grand Marnier, no salt
February 28, 2008

Trucbinouche
Good show Gary. I for myself like cahors better specially for the old world taste of it. It would make a good battle if you went up in price range.

QOTD: My favorite desert is Pudding ChÃ´meur – typically QuÃ©becois, witch is a cake dipped in brown sugar and maple syrop. I guess it’s kind of an upside down cake.
February 28, 2008

BobbyTiger
It’s my fortune that one of my sons is a trained chef, who flew in from LA to do a benefit this past Monday. His presentation included a serving of samplers made from farm fresh ingredients. For dessert, he served up a very light cheese cake, (don’t know how it was prepared), with a dollop of wiped cream, (the real stuff), and a drizzle of honey. It was certainly outstanding, and is currently my favorite- at least until the time he comes East again, and cooks up something else. Love the Malbecs. We really got into them when we visited Argentina last fall, and have continued to explore and enjoy their wines. Have not tried the French Malbec, but will probably give a whirl.
February 28, 2008

Steve B
QOTD: Maine Black Bear ice cream made by Gifford’s.
February 28, 2008

fatdoi
fav dessert….. cheery soup with sorbert
February 28, 2008

stephen
Like the take on the vs theme for wines. I agree that Malbec offers some great value at the affordable price pointm try the Dolium Malbec if you get the chance. As far as desert I would have to say my Moms ginger pudding with hot custard is the bomb
February 28, 2008

chester
love these episodes. right now my favorite dessert is a Reeses peanut butter cup sundae with cookie dough ice cream from Friendly’s.
February 28, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Right now? Moist, rummy Tiramisu.
February 28, 2008

lynelle
not too sweet custards
February 28, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
QOTD: Creme Brulee
February 28, 2008

Bundydb
I’ve never been a big sweets eater but I’d have to say good ol’ Banana Pudding made right. I’ve also gotten into eating Kringles. It any of you have never had one I have to order them from this site cause no one makes them her in Mississippi… http://www.bendtsensbakery.com/default.aspx

Anyway, great show GV! I’m loving these face offs!! Keep’em coming!
February 28, 2008

vibemore
QOTD: I’d have to go with Tarheel 17’s special chocolate cheesecake concoction at our Seattle offline last week. GO TO the forums and check it out.
February 28, 2008

Kevin C.
GV, I love Malbec with pizza!

QOTD: Bananas Foster
February 28, 2008

TsTank
QOTD: My favorite desert is a Chocolate Razz berry fool. Custard, Dark Chocolate, and Razz berry.
February 28, 2008

Ryan
protein shakes
February 28, 2008

Chris D
GV – hope Tampa treats you well, come over to the East Coast & Palm Beach !

Did you say a Mott Posseâ€™ that has a mop top ? I think Iâ€™m in

QOTD – hot chocolate cake with the oozing middle of more chocolate like a flour-less tort or something.
February 28, 2008

James H
I’m all about dark chocolate lately. I got some organic dark chocolate at the grocery store the other day that I’m kind of fantasizing about a few days after eating it all. Oh, dark chocolate… I pine for thee.
February 28, 2008

Dan A
QOTD: I’ll have to go with Baklavas!
February 28, 2008

bob c
QOTD: soft twist ice cream cone, or cheesecake, or chocolate chip cookies.Dang, no wonder I can’t loose weight…
February 28, 2008

Bill Ward
Gary,

Great idea on the head to head tastings. I have noticed a lot of focus on value priced wines from the Mendoza-Argentina region in the last year or so. Some are terrific and some a big Pass. Can you tell me what regions of Argentina are considered the better terroir and what the heck is Bonarda? I just tasted a wine by Hector and Pablo Durigutti with was a 2005 Bonarda and I’m not sure what to think (old world? Crap?). What’s been your experience with this varietal.

Thanks Gary!!

P.S. What’s up with Mott’s T-Shirts?
February 28, 2008

RickD
QOTD – dessert? home made pie. My last was a pure rhubarb with some orange zest with vanilla ice-cream – killer!
February 28, 2008

Justin L Ove
I love the Head to Heads! This is awesome.

QOTD: Thick rich chocolate cake, easy on the frosting.
February 28, 2008

john maki
QOD: In San Francisco – Zanzie cheesecake, light as a feather;
Stella Bakery -Sacrapantina, also light
and WOW – Mangos with sticky rice (esp black) Marnie Thai
February 28, 2008

Scott
Great show. I’m missing the full lengthers this week though. I’ve got to try some Malbec.

QOTD: I’ve been eating Key Lime Pie lately like it’s been going out of style. My parents own a frozen custard shop (way less cooler than a wine store), so that’s always a winner too.