Secret Pack Tasting On April Fools Day

Secret Pack Tasting On April Fools Day – Episode #434

April 1, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through a White Bordeaux and 2 wines from the Roussillon on this gloomy day in NJ and of course April Fools Day

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(217) Leave a comment ›

“Sweet showing on the wines. Hope all the Vayniacs rocked them out as …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
“Le Muscle Cote de Roussillon was an incredible and unforgettable exper…” by Dillon from California’s Central Coast
View all 217 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Chateau Cantelys BlancGraves/Pessac-Leognan
2005 Le Muscle Cotes De RoussillonLanguedoc-Roussillon
2004 Domaine Bertrand-berge AncestralLanguedoc-Roussillon

Links mentioned in todays episode.

217 Responses

Pages: « 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 [2] 1 » Show All

April 1, 2008

Nick
good show! the mottster really contributing! QOTD- my liquor store

if you like aromatic whites gary you must seek out spanish whites such as Airen and macabeo/viura. these have some of the most floral noses ever. Think florist shop with some banana peel. the mouth feel is great with citrus fruits banana and plenty of flowers and hay with lengthy finish of great acidity and more flowers. Some good ones are Carril de Cotos airen, Finca Vieja Blanco (airen), amigo sancho macabeo, and Leza Garcia Viura..aged 100 days in oak but the oak monster is friendly. all great wines ranging from 8 to 12 dollars. they bring serious thunder for little money and are darling with seafood and lighter cheeses like gouda. mmmm i am gonna go have some later
April 1, 2008

Chris
Loved the show, I have the 2 reds to look forward to tonight, watching at work.

QOTD- Hang out at home a lot now that my wine bar has closed down. We still get together and drink the vino tho!
April 1, 2008

Matthew Hale
I wasn’t able to taste along today but I plan on getting the next secret pack. Looks like a lot of fun.

QOTD: I just read through most of the other comments and I’m loving reading about all the people that hang out at home with their family. In a day when a lot of people are having problems in their family its nice to see so many people who love hanging out at home. It’s very encouraging. OK, time to figure out what I’m going to make my family for dinner.
April 1, 2008

MikeyLikesIt
Great show Gary. Just wanted to leave a comment. Keep it rockin.
April 1, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Love the Domaine Bertrand-berge Ancestral. Sorry, I can not get myself to buy the smiley face wine. The package is part of the value proposition. I acn leive with screw caps but not the smiley face thing. These people lost a lot of sales by going stupid on the label.
April 1, 2008

daverdude
THIS IS NOT A REAL COMMENT
(lol)

April Who ?

As Usuall’ Good Show GV
April 1, 2008

Cpt. Disaster
Great Tasting today, I bought the 2 pack. Psyched about the two wines from Roussillion, I have to admit, not something I would have purchased. Love the Wet Dog/Cassis/Mocha nose on the Le Muscle. I know, with the packaging I would never have bought this wine, but I am so glad to try it. Hope I can get these for my restaurant – thanks for the inspiration.
April 1, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: the internetz
April 1, 2008

laurie in VT
Anybody else out there familiar with ‘Vincent Twice, Vincent Twice’ on Sesame Street?! Sheesh!
April 1, 2008

laurie in VT
That was a fun show- I didn’t think you could be silent for that long!
We are looking forward to having the Cantelys Blanc. I was going to wait for the weekend, but I just changed my mind. I put salmon in the twice-baked potatoes tonight, so…
QOTD: Outside, with the wildlife and domesticated creatures here at home, where we love to be
April 1, 2008

Joe
Could someone say which wines belonged to which secret-pack? thanks.
April 1, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: I hang out in my backyard in the summer and spring then choice two is a golf course with my buds…..

GV best tasting yet for me….I only bought the one pack but I am really starting to dig on white bourdeaux….really good wine for me and I had the same flavors going on that you mentioned….great show!!
April 1, 2008

BobbyTiger
Nice show. I don’t do much French wine, but, ya never know…………QOTD- I can’t think of a better place to hang out but right here at home with my bride of 42 years.
April 1, 2008

laurie in VT
That was a fun show- I didn’t think you could be silent for that long!
We are looking forward to having the Cantelys Blanc. I was going to wait for the weekend, but I just changed my mind. I put salmon in the twice-baked potatoes tonight, so…
QOTD: Outside, with the wildlife and domesticated creatures here at home, where we love to be.
April 1, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Interesting as always to see where we agree and disagree (I hope lots of others post their notes as well):

From Cellar Tracker:
Le Muscle: Red current over blackberry nose. Blackberries over Rainier cherries up front, moderately powerful tannins, candied red currents over anise over the moderately long and slightly gamey finish. 91

Fitou: Bright cherry over light veggie nose; red raspberry over plums upfront, moderate tannins, nice raspberry finish of moderate length. Slightly light mouthfeel. 89

Despite rating the Le Muscle higher, I’d more likely rebuy the Fitou, just because I feel it would compliment food better, and that’s why I drink most table wines
April 1, 2008

vivaitalia
I had the Ancestrale at a tasting recently and thought about the same you did. I brought a bottle home and decanted it for six hours and that really smoothed out the rough edges and the finish. It also brightened the fruit and made it more pure. I was absolutely stunned at how well it opened up the rest of the night. Seriously, give it ALOT of air and you’ll be impressed. I beleive parker gave that one an 89 as well.
April 1, 2008

Taylor
I got the 2-pack liked them both a lot and will deff be getting the next secret pack too.
QOTD I hang out on the Vineyard all summer!!!
April 1, 2008

akellner
will break open the pack for a tasing with friends this weekend.
April 1, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: I hang out at home these days.
And that’s cool with me!
April 1, 2008

chenin
great show ! thanks
April 1, 2008

Ed Salonia
Good show.

I missed out on the secret packs this time around; however, I actually bought that 2003 Chateau Cantelys Blanc while in the WL for the party on Saturday… Nice little coincendnece.

QOTD: Usually home in front of my computer, out with friends/family at dinner, or over a friends house.
April 1, 2008

*/^_^\*
need to explain to the masses the types of cheese pairings that work….this is all new to me…

qotd: right here, in front of my laptop
April 1, 2008

ray-ray
Great Show Gary…

Envious of all those below the 49th parallel… One day Gary, you will have to do a secret pack that the members of the VAYNERNATION in the Great White north struggling under the shackles of Liquor control boards can pick up…

QOTD: If I’m not chilling on the couch at home, I’m probably at School…
April 1, 2008

Neil
QOTD: I hang out with the family at home. When I was younger that wouldn’t have worked, but nowadays it fits the bill. My wife and daughter are the best.
April 1, 2008

Keith
QOTD: At home… livin the dream!

Great episode!