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 9, 2008

Kdawg
I’ve had cava’s, but I’ve never had a pure Xarel-lo on it’s own. I’ll definitely check to see if my store has any

as far as the 29th, not gonna be there cause the chicago crew is representing with the judgement of chicago tasting at LFF’s
March 9, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
QOTD: I actually had this very wine about a month ago at a tasting here in Maine. As for my attempt to come to the 29th…things are not looking like this will happen. There was a recent loss in my family that is going to require all of my spare change saved up to make this trip that will reroute me to Orlando for a funeral instead.
March 9, 2008

Joel M
Never had the grape, unfortunately. Sounds refreshing. Yes, I am coming. Will be trying to bring others with me from upstate NY, Albany area.
March 9, 2008

Rajiv A
Gary,

There is definitely a contingent coming from Princeton. As of now it could be 5 peeps, or 25 peeps. It would be AWESOME if we could come to the 3-5 tasting. Either way, we’ll be representin’.

-Rajiv
March 9, 2008

Matt
QOTD: Xarel-lo? Never even heard of it before this show but i will be seeking it out. Isn’t that what its all about?

QOTD deux: unfortunatley, not this time. Having a big dinner party here in big-D that night. But i’ll be serving WL wines all night and wishing I was there!
March 9, 2008

lynelle
never
March 8, 2008

Lisa Poplawski
Led here from Brian Solis’ post on you and social media from his PR 2.0 site http://www.briansolis.com/index.htm. Brilliant show!! and even more brilliant concept, energy and use of social media. Just wanted to say what an inspiration this show is for niche industry social media. Thank you!! Already have my dad following!
March 8, 2008

Susan
Gary & Mott- QOTD# 1: no; #2 would like to but no. Getting ready to start new job…………………………………..
March 8, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
QOTD1: Nope, never had a Xarel-lo

QOTD2: If you weren’t 5500 miles or so away, then I would definitely be there. Hope all goes well – wil be there in spirit if not in person.
March 8, 2008

LauraG
QOTD 1 – Only in Cava, but it’s on the list now.

QOTD 2 – Hmmm… I’ve got a boatload of frequent fliers, and am becoming SO tempted…
March 8, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: Only in cava.

I will be coming on 3-29, but I am not sure if i will be there for Basilicos.
March 8, 2008

Dan Mc
Haven’t tried any Xarel-lo yet, but have heard of it. Looking forward to it.

Sorry I don’t have the money to fly up to the mecca for March 29th, wish I could!

Loved the energy on today’s show!
March 8, 2008

NADINE
Hey Gary,

You know I love Spain and I love sea food so just the other day I made a home made paella sort of, lol It wasn’t exactly the same but we had Argentinian white wine and now that I know the white is good as well, especially this particular Xarel-Lo one …. will definately seek it out, thanks for bringing it to our attention, have a great weekend
March 8, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: First time to hear of Xarel-lo and will look for it if I can remember the spelling. Just picked up a Panarroz Tinto and a Can Blau (carignon, syrah and grenache). Looking forward to trying them.
March 8, 2008

Surekat
QOTD1: nope, but will put it on my “to drink” list.

QOTD2: nope, and i can’t even pretend to put it on my “to do” list.
March 8, 2008

Dean D.
QOTD: never had xarel-lo before. Never even heard of it before. Now I’m off on a search to see if I can source this locally in BC.
March 8, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: Nevef even heard of this wine until this episode! And I love that, because it makes me feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of wines! I don’t want to go into reruns on varietals just yet! Thanks GV!
March 8, 2008

Rajiv A
QOTD1: YES!!!! I’ve had that exact wine at a store tasting (pton corkscrew) a month ago. My notes were also pretty close to yours! Which is a HUGE encouragement for me in developing my palate:

CastellRoig Xarel-lo 2006:
NOSE: Good fruit, warm stones, some yeast (the winemaker said they ferment for 6 months), some ripe pear, slight apricot.
PALATE: Clean, crisp, slightly sweet, but with excellent balancing acidity. Light body, nervoux acidity. Focused. Clean, fresh lemon finish. Long. $16. 85pts.

I got STONES and APRICOT just like the V-man himself!

QOTD2: Look out GV. Look out Vayniacs. A massive Princeton contingent may show up!!!
March 8, 2008

half century
Qotd; never heard of it but it’s on order
Qotd; absolutely!!!
March 8, 2008

Sassodoro
QOTD1. Yep, I have had it, but not many.

QOTD2. I wish I could come, but I can’t make it. Have a great time!
March 8, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
1. I believe I have had one because I have gone to a lot of Spanish wine tastings. And I enjoy Cava.
2. Sorry I can’t make it. Sounds like great fun.
March 8, 2008

Steve B
QOTD #1: No.
QOTD #2: Yes! and Yes!
March 8, 2008

Bill
1. not yet but looking forward to it.
2. cannot make it; I’ll be in Northern Italy.
March 8, 2008

Dominick Mack
I will most definitely be there on 3/29!
March 8, 2008

Scoot70
1) Never had it, but will try it….
2) Wish I could be there but can’t.

My QOTD- Who cleans up your wine spillage?