Laid Back And Tired And When You Are Tired What Do You Drink? Xarel-lo, Of Course! – Episode #423

March 7, 2008

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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 !!??!
    Gonna have to try it so…” by wayno da wino
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Castell Roig Xarel-loOther Spanish White Wine play review at cork'd

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320 Responses to “Laid Back And Tired And When You Are Tired What Do You Drink? Xarel-lo, Of Course! – Episode #423”

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  1. 1
    SS Chris Says:

    This is my first 1st!!!!!

  2. 2
    Stephen Says:

    Sportin’ the t-shirt today, eh?

  3. 3
    ValerieM Says:

    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. :(

  4. 4
    underivy Says:

    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).

  5. 5
    Tom T. Says:

    QOTD – yes I have had had a few Xarel-lo wines and also liked them a lot.
    QOTD2 – will try to make the party.

  6. 6
    dank Says:

    top-10, yea for sure..

  7. 7
    Harley Stan Says:

    top ten !!!!

  8. 8
    Augustus Says:

    top ten, too!

  9. 9
    JonK Says:

    Uh….. top ten?

    Yay?

  10. 10
    hawkeyeoeno Says:

    top ten, maybe, please….?

  11. 11
    David Dickinson Says:

    Top 1 (last one). Have a great weekend everyone!

  12. 12
    Stan Vasily Says:

    Sounds like a great value, I will pick some and give it a try.

  13. 13
    Kevin Owen Says:

    Glad to have you back on the couch.

  14. 14
    Marshall Says:

    QOTD: No and No

  15. 15
    SS Chris Says:

    QOTD #1: I’ve never even heard of Xarel-lo…so, NO!!

    QOTD #2: I’m coming…and I AM the Thunder!!!! :)

  16. 16
    crank Says:

    I’m in.

    QsOTD: No and I wish.

  17. 17
    Tim Vining Says:

    wow, top 20!!!

  18. 18
    laurie in VT Says:

    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.

  19. 19
    TheDumbPhase Says:

    QOTD:

    Yes & Yes

  20. 20
    Panosh Says:

    QOTD: No & No
    Wish I could

  21. 21
    Hido53 Says:

    QOTD: No (but I absolutely will seek it out!) & unfortunately not

  22. 22
    JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac Says:

    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!

  23. 23
    Flamenco Girl Says:

    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.

  24. 24
    Karl Says:

    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 !

  25. 25
    SoCal Says:

    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 :)

  26. 26
    Kristen Says:

    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!

  27. 27
    VinoVixen Says:

    QOTD: never have had Xarel-lo but just ordered some to try! Will not be making the party…take lots of pics

  28. 28
    Cephalopunk Says:

    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.

  29. 29
    Palmer Says:

    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…

  30. 30
    EvanR Says:

    QOTD: two no’s for me

  31. 31
    Obama_Man Says:

    I’ll be at WL on 3/29, is there anything happening in NYC afterwards?

    Never had one, but will surely seek one out!

  32. 32
    Jeffrey Says:

    %comments%

  33. 33
    Neil Says:

    QOTD 1: No
    QOTD 2: No
    QOTD 3: Thunder? Always.

  34. 34
    Dr T from N. Carolina Says:

    QOTD 1 — only in Cava
    QOTD 2 — alas, no

  35. 35
    Fangorn81 Says:

    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!

  36. 36
    Scott EJ Says:

    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.

  37. 37
    Dave Canada Says:

    Never had a Xerelo……..
    I am so there for March 29th!!!!!
    Bringing serious Canadian THUNDER!!!!!! Watch out!!!

  38. 38
    portland guy Says:

    This was an episode?

  39. 39
    Karl Laczko Says:

    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…… :)

  40. 40
    jason Says:

    QOTD: never have heard of it.
    paty – ” if i could, i surely would, stand on the rock that moses stood”

  41. 41
    Erica37 Says:

    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…

  42. 42
    Erica37 Says:

    I also wish I could spell… Xarel-lo. My bad.

  43. 43
    Linderelli Says:

    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.

  44. 44
    KVolk Says:

    QOTD: nope but thanks for the Z word………

  45. 45
    JMAC Says:

    Great show! Always bring THUNDER!

  46. 46
    Nigel Says:

    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.

  47. 47
    Doc Johnson Says:

    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!

  48. 48
    musicmanryan Says:

    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!

  49. 49
    Scott S. Says:

    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.

  50. 50
    Amir Says:

    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.

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