Laid Back And Tired And When You Are Tired What Do You Drink? Xarel-lo, Of Course! – Episode #423
March 7, 2008
Gary Vaynerchuk tries to stay awake and talks about 3/29 and about Xarel-Lo.
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- “QOTD: No, never have tried one. Dont recall ever seeing one either but…” by JeffC
- “Yo Gee, never knew dat Xarel-lo existed !!??!
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Wines tasted in this episode:
| 2006 Castell Roig Xarel-loOther Spanish White Wine | 
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March 7th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
This is my first 1st!!!!!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Sportin’ the t-shirt today, eh?
March 7th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
QOTD: 1) Never even heard of Xarel-lo. Can’t wait to try it with crab legs, some day. 2) Not making it to WL on 3/29.
March 7th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
QOTD: I’ve never had one. Sounds yummy though. I’ll have to remember to pick one up in my next order.
QOTD2: I’m too far away to be able to go. I’ll send some thunder instead (COD).
March 7th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
QOTD – yes I have had had a few Xarel-lo wines and also liked them a lot.
QOTD2 – will try to make the party.
March 7th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
top-10, yea for sure..
March 7th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
top ten !!!!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
top ten, too!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Uh….. top ten?
Yay?
March 7th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
top ten, maybe, please….?
March 7th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Top 1 (last one). Have a great weekend everyone!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Sounds like a great value, I will pick some and give it a try.
March 7th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Glad to have you back on the couch.
March 7th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
QOTD: No and No
March 7th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
QOTD #1: I’ve never even heard of Xarel-lo…so, NO!!
QOTD #2: I’m coming…and I AM the Thunder!!!!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I’m in.
QsOTD: No and I wish.
March 7th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
wow, top 20!!!
March 7th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Another enlightening episode, thank you.
I do, however, fully expect Mott to get his t-shirt! Before he’s old enough to retire, preferably! : )
Q’sOTD: uh-uh and nope.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
QOTD:
Yes & Yes
March 7th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
QOTD: No & No
Wish I could
March 7th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
QOTD: No (but I absolutely will seek it out!) & unfortunately not
March 7th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
QOTD:
1-I’ve read about it in The Wine Bible, but have never tried it or seen it at tastings or in stores.
2-Really really wish I could make it to the crazy-awesome event! Sounds like it’ll be amazing! Too bad I have a business trip that week!
March 7th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I’ve actually has Xarel-Lo before. It was in a blend with another grape, but I can’t remember what off of the top of my head. I do remember it being tasty. Won’t be making it to your party. I’m sure it will be fun.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
QOTD #1 : Never even heard about Xarel-lo. And nothing available here at the SAQ (Montreal).
QOTD #2 : Way to far for me…616 km from my place !
March 7th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
QOTD: No….I have not…..and no I can’t but I am coming in April but you will be gone
but mott will be there 
March 7th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Awesome show! Thanks for Laid Back Friday!
QOTD1: Never heard of it before, but I think it’ll be right up my alley!
QOTD2: No! :,( It was a bit outta my price range for the tickets, rental car, and hotel. I’m thinking about making a pilgrimage to the Wine Lib in August though…
And if I was there on 3/29, I’d *so* be bringing the Thunder!
March 7th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
QOTD: never have had Xarel-lo but just ordered some to try! Will not be making the party…take lots of pics
March 7th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
QOTD: Yes, I have had Xarel-lo before; it’s awesome. You can find Xarel-lo from a DO called Alella in Spain under the local name Pansa Blanc – it has a little fatness, and is perfect for shellfish. I push the Marques de Alella at my tapas bar quite a bit. This is the grape that makes Cava unique. It can have a little pine needles on the nose and a great acidity. Segura Viudas is another good producer of Xarel-lo (from the Penedes or Catalunya.)
QOTD 2: Maybe. I have to work all day, but maybe I can swap – it doesn’t help that this is my ‘money night’ as a waiter.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
QOTD: I have had some Xarel’lo – on my day trip to Penedes last fall. Albet i Noya is my favorite producer over there and I think Can Feixes had a nice one too.
Unfortunately can’t make it all the way to the right coast for 3/29, but I’m sending some friends your way…
March 7th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
QOTD: two no’s for me
March 7th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I’ll be at WL on 3/29, is there anything happening in NYC afterwards?
Never had one, but will surely seek one out!
March 7th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
%comments%
March 7th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
QOTD 1: No
QOTD 2: No
QOTD 3: Thunder? Always.
March 7th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
QOTD 1 — only in Cava
QOTD 2 — alas, no
March 7th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
QOTD 1: No, never even seen it available, I’ll look next time.
QOTD 2: No, maybe my dad will stop in!
This is one of the best “phoned in” episodes I’ve seen. Woo!
March 7th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
qotd 1. I’m with Mott and have never heard of Xarel-lo. It’s now on my list w/Kosher wines, though.
qotd 2. Would love to experience the Xanadu that is WL….but, will not be there. Please do a taping throughout the day, that would be awesome and would certainly put a flame under those who are on the fence to make it next time.
March 7th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Never had a Xerelo……..
I am so there for March 29th!!!!!
Bringing serious Canadian THUNDER!!!!!! Watch out!!!
March 7th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
This was an episode?
March 7th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Xarel-lo????
SQOTD – Nope, not heard of..
Gary, I’m always going outside of the box…..and have you seen how big that box is??
QOTD – Nope, not coming, you’ve already asked that on an earlier show, and I’m still not in the area…..sad……oh well……
March 7th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
QOTD: never have heard of it.
paty – ” if i could, i surely would, stand on the rock that moses stood”
March 7th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
QOTD: Never even heard of Xarl-Lo but now I gots to seek it out! And I wish I was coming to the Wine Library partay – but unfortunately my travel budget does not allow me to rock it. Pout…
March 7th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I also wish I could spell… Xarel-lo. My bad.
March 7th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Short and sweet. QOTD: never had a Xarel-Lo but I do love Cava. D-lish. Sorry won’t be making it out to NJ for the Wine Lib fiasco. . . . the AW clique is awaiting your arrival on the West Coast for Taste Washington. We’ll see you in April.
March 7th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
QOTD: nope but thanks for the Z word………
March 7th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Great show! Always bring THUNDER!
March 7th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
If I could, I would. But 3000 miles is a long way! Still If I did come I would bring a bottle of Frankenwein from Horst Sauer.
March 7th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Never heard of xarel-lo. sounds pretty awesome and will be watching for it.
Wish my schedule would let me come out 3/29, but have an awesome time everybody!
March 7th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Geez–I wish I could be there for what sounds like the greatest rager of the 21st Century, but I cannot justify the trip from Iowa to my wife. ;(
I just added the Castell Roig to my wishlist. It sounds refreshing and delicious!
March 7th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Gary, the format of the show now has really taken an upward swing. Xarel-Lo, amazing you presented this. I suspect most of our group would have not heard of this wine. As I metioned in an earlier post I recently completed and passed the Exam for WSET Level 3 Advance certification in Wine and Spirits. I only know of this based on my studies. The Thunder Show has really transformed to great education. Hats off! and Thumbs up! Great Show.
March 7th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
QOTD : No i have not had Xarel-lo. To answer question 2, I wish I could come but I live in Dubai. If you’re planning something in the summer, I could hopefully stop by.