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

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 !!??!
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

Links mentioned in todays episode.

March 29, 2008 Party At Wine Library Forum

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March 8, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: Only if I can figure out how to get safely back across the border
March 8, 2008

Martin
That’s double no for me, maybe next year?
March 8, 2008

LarryTheWineGuy
I Have enjoyed Many Xarellos With Shellfish…Great Crisp Grape…. You forgot to mention that most people have tasted Xarello in some form as it is one of the 3 basic grapes in Spanish Cavas even the crappy Freixnet. Cavas or Spanish Sparklers are made from Xarello, Parallada and Macabeo. I think Ruedas should be next and taste some Nice Sauvignon Blanc Like Verdejos…also very Fish Friendly!!
March 8, 2008

redfrog
QOTD: I am there……. Hopefully, rolling deep, car pooling of course, but the Thunder will be in tow!!!!!

Never the Xarel-Lo, but I will give it a test drive.
March 8, 2008

MrJCG1
Gary,

Fun show.

QOTD1: Have not tried one. Will definitely pick one up.

QOTD2: Will definitely be there on the 22nd….errrr 28th….errr 29th. Yeah, that’s the ticket.

BTW: If you need any help with your Fantasy Draft, let me know. I was the CDM/USA Today’s $20,000 winner in 2001. Here’s my tip of the day for you…Hanley Ramirez…Good? Absolutely…Top 5 pick as touted by several mags? No way.
March 8, 2008

Sharon
Hope you’re having fun at SXSW!
QOTD1: Nope, but it sounds excellent! I’m up to 46 varietals.
QOTD2: Yup! We already booked hotel and yours truly is driving!
March 8, 2008

Michael DeFino
I have had Xarello quite a few times and have had it in a blend with Chardonay. Great wine!!!!!
March 8, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD 1: Only in Cava
QOTD 2: If it weren’t 3000 miles away, you KNOW I’d be there. See you on the west coast soon enough and BEST with the Vayniac bash!
March 8, 2008

Katherine
1: Never heard of it. Don’t think I can use it in Scrabble, either… it has a hyphen and is a foreign word.
2: Sorry, can’t come. Vivian sends her regards.
March 8, 2008

Ryan
if that’s u tired, i’d hate 2 C U with energy
1=no
2=no
March 8, 2008

BruceP
I have not had a Xarrel-lo before. Sounds good though. Unfortunately I will not be at the big WLTV bash. Too far to come from California, and I travel too much for work already. hope everyone has a great time. The Vayniac parties here in SF have always been good fun.
March 8, 2008

Medo
Very good show! I had some Xarel-Lo as I went down to Spain last year. Good stuff, but prefered the Verdejo’s and Albarino’s to Xarel-Lo.

#2 No, unfortunately not… NJ is a bit toooo far away from Frankfurt, Germany.. even there are direct flights th NY.
March 8, 2008

Craig Rost
I have not even heard of Xarel-Lo. I am sorry I can’t make it. I am starting a new job on Monday.
March 8, 2008

OregonMike
QOTD- Haven’t even heard of it, and I even worked at a Spanish restaurant for awhile!
Out of curiousity, is it grown anywhere outside of Spain, or is that the only place to get the X hook-up?
March 8, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
QOTD1: nope.
QOTD2: …nope.
March 8, 2008

Marc
QOTD1: Yes!! I’ve tried Xarel.lo before! it’s from my beloved homeland Catalunya!! (I just feel a little nostalgic and also proud when I see you presenting Catalan wines…)
There is an organic wine producer, Albet i Noya, which has a 100% Xarel.lo and a Xarel.lo-Chardonnay blend. Also I’ve tried it in cava (although I’m not a big fan of sparkling).

QOTD2: I’d love to come, but NJ is a bit far from SoCal (also, having a 6-month old baby makes traveling a bit difficult :S)

Hugs from Irvine and thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks… 999,999 thanks for the show!!!
March 8, 2008

J Crazy
Can’t get out stateside for the bash but will definitely have a few glasses on the day and be there in spirit (inebriated spirit).

Xarel-lo and me are down when it’s in Cava but haven’t had it as a still wine. Must search it out and expand my palate.
March 8, 2008

Fred
QOTD:Have a ball, people!

Nice weekend.:)
March 8, 2008

nougat
Yes, I ain’t never not had a Xarelo (No). I am definitely going to try hard to not miss and maybe even make it to the event on 3/29 that I am looking forward to attempting to be at (Maybe).
March 7, 2008

ChezJosh
Q1: Does it count if it’s in the form of cava and blended with other grapes? If so, yes. If not, no.

Q2: Sorry, Gary.
March 7, 2008

tuscanbob
Great show…thought you were going to fire that glass of wine right through my screen.

I’ve had Xarel-lo but only the bubbly…spanish cava rocks and is a reeeeedonkulus value compared to champagne. I have not had any still Xarel-lo yet but certainly will. Love albarinos and rieslings so it sounds like it’s up my alley.

The 29th sounds like a blast but I just can’t swing it….too busy bro.
March 7, 2008

Taylor
loving the the episode!
QOTD I havent had a xarel-lo, but i am trying to expand my white wine palate, I would really like yo make it to the party and most likely will and i am deff bringing the THUNDER wether I’m there or not!
March 7, 2008

C-Lo
Nice show GV. My grandfather was Catalan, so I’m excited to try this wine in his honor (which leads to the QOTD: no I haven’t tried it). Wish I could come on March 29, but I have prior commitments in Michigan and Atlanta that weekend. Just promise you’ll do another event soon! Keep it real.
March 7, 2008

Rob D
Showin’ some love for Flair!! Love it!

Thanks man!
March 7, 2008

mastertchris
Nope never heard of it, but will add it to my list.
Not gonna make it on the 29th, pretty long haul from the bayou down here. Hope to stop by with my thunder during my late July road trip though.
I want to see Mott’s tees linked up soon!