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

Cephalopunk
I was a little disappointed with this one – as you said, this would have been an interesting tasting at $15 to $17. I understand a lot of people like buying wine at this price point, but I don’t find too much that’s interesting under $10. I’m not trying to be a snob about it, because I’m glad that wine exists at this range, but I don’t find myself buying at it (Not that I’m buying a whole lot of Premier Cru and First-Growth, either).

QOTD:
I had a phenomenol hoji-cha (charcoal-roasted green tea) ice cream two weeks ago that I couldn’t get off of my mind. Also, I’ve been really impressed with Thai tapioca and sticky rice desserts, lately.
I can’t wait for strawberries to come back into season, so I can enjoy strawberries macerated in balsamic…
February 28, 2008

ryan
hot churros with chocolate sauce and ice cream
February 28, 2008

matthews
fior di latte gelato from capogiro is the truth
February 28, 2008

steve-o
Gotta say I’m a BIG fan of northwestern (Read:WA) Malbecs for bringing the peppercorn hardcore. never tried any “old world” offerings, tho…consider it on my list.

QOTD: Recently I’ve been ordering desert wines instead of an actual dessert when i go to nice places. tried my first sauternes recently(big thumbs up), but i think if i had to choose it’d be tawney port.
February 28, 2008

Bruce
QOTD – Fresh Peach Cobbler with the crunchy good stuff on top.
February 28, 2008

Dennis
QOTD – Wife made a “Frozen Lemonade Pie” on Sunday . . . I’ve been enjoying it all week. I have a 2006 Gascon Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina in my wine fridge. It will be my 1st Malbec.
February 28, 2008

Ryan
raspberry sherbert
February 28, 2008

Machine
QOTD: sticky toffee pudding @ Little Giant (Broome & Orchard Sts in NYC). My girlfriend and I still refer to it as ‘the best thing ever’, a pet name we ripped off from the table next to us the first night we ordered it.
February 28, 2008

Grape Expectations
I’m really enjoying these taste-offs. Thanks, Gary.

QOTD: At the moment I’m into all things Italian, so I’m going with panna cotta.
February 28, 2008

t_moderne
Malbec? I don’t think so. Keep it a blending grape.
QOTD; There were two questions. Dessert and “What you gonna do when the Mott runs wild on you?” or something to that effect.
Both QOTD will not be answered.
February 28, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: I would have to say…hmm……this is actually a tough question. Probably will have to go with my best friends mom’s cookies she makes over christmas. DAMN GOOD COOKIES!!!

–RH
February 27, 2008

Capt M
Great little show; I love taste off’s. I’ve never had a Malbec from France. Often times I take my Malbec from Argentina with a grain of salt, b/c I think that they often come rather young and hot. However I’ve found some good ones lately. QOTD: Apple pie!!
February 27, 2008

DaveA
Favorite dessert? I’d say a choco mouse. oh. my. 60+ dark chocolate.
yes. a totally red Zinfindel.
February 27, 2008

DaveA
Great session. I have tried Malbec’s – not impressed. Need to try more. I am in search for these two. how could would that be to have both and re-watch your session? hmmm. big screen, neighbors, some munchables to go along… wow.
GREAT.
February 27, 2008

Nickyb85
QOTD: I just made and ate me some mint chocolate chip frozen yogurt…. mmm tasty.

I like the Malbecs in fact I think a malbec was one of the first wines I ever had. Have a good one GV!
February 27, 2008

familydoc
QOTD: Homemade vanilla ice cream with dilettante ephemere chocolate sauce (and sometimes raspberries from the garden too).
February 27, 2008

Keith
I’ve only tried one Malbec, from Argentina, it sort of confused me, started OK, but I ended up pouring out the last glass or two a few days later, it seemed to fall apart quickly after opening.

QOTD: In Phoenix there is a Mexican food chain called Garcia’s, they have something called Chocolate Chimis, chocolate tortillas wrapped around a cream cheese center, deep fried, then covered with choc syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We order this with our meal, eat dessert first (it turns gross once it cools off), and take home whatever is left of the actual dinner. We don’t take any chances that we’re full before we order dessert.
February 27, 2008

SKN
Favorite line of the day: My Little Pony toothpaste
Question of the Day: Blueberry Klug (YUM!)

When do we get to vote again for the Mott t-shirt?!?!?
February 27, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Love Malbec!

Q-A Giant Chocolate Malt
February 27, 2008

David Harris
pistachio gelato
February 27, 2008

RB
GV,
Help me with the Malbec’s…..what do you pair with food and cheese with this wine. Not a big fan of Malbec’s….

QOTD: I love stinky cheese, a great bottle of Port and some big, plump red grapes as my favorite dessert. Throw in some great wheat crackers and I could have dessert all night long. If I had to pick another dessert, it would have to be grandma’s homemade apple pie (with all natural ingredients….sugar, cream, lard….the way grandma cooked in the 60’s…with vanilla bean real ice cream…not the fake stuff…..my mouth is watering now…I am not sure what wine would go with this….maybe a Hungarian wine…..
February 27, 2008

TJB
QOTD: Mom’s home-made apple pie!
February 27, 2008

Jen
I totally want to see Motts hair now. Love Malbec, appreciated the comparison in decently priced wines. Thanks GV!

QOTD – Loooooooove Creme Brulee, can’t help it, oh and also a fan of butter biscuits with fresh rasperry sauce & sweet cream. Oh yeah!!

Cheers!
Jen
February 27, 2008

steve
Actually I think I’ll have the rest of the cake
February 27, 2008

AmandaM
Nice haircut. You’re looking sharp.

I was pretty happy to come home and see that you did a show on Malbec today since that’s what I bought at the store on my way home. Not the same one, but I enjoy tasting along never the less.

QOTD: Cannolis. They are so good. Especially the ones with chocolate morsels.