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

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“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
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Wines tasted in this episode:

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

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April 5, 2008

Dan-o
Good show GV.
Sad thing is that I live in the Boston metro area (not a Pats fan) and I am having trouble finding Languedoc/Rouillson wines. I am a big fan!

Where do I hang? Boring as it may seem to some, there is no place like home!
April 4, 2008

Paul S. from NH
We popped the Le Muscle about 30 minutes prior to tasting and watching the show. It was pretty tight and a bit awkward on the mid-palate and finish. Just had another glass two days later and it is absolutely amazing how much more balanced and enjoyable it is. The most outstanding example of this that I have ever experienced.
Off to taste the second bottle….
April 4, 2008

thisIslandEarth
I really enjoyed the Domaine Bertrand-berge Ancestral. Very interesting, great black fruit, nice long finish. Thanks for turing up this gem GV!
April 4, 2008

Jayhitek
I hang out in the other side of Cell Block D. If the guards are watching.. Cell Black C. Damn Hacks!
April 4, 2008

ValerieM
QOTD: hang at home with the family.
April 4, 2008

DJB
I hang out at my internship, or at home with my ten month old son.
April 3, 2008

Mason
QOTD: I hang out at home, mostly. I live in TN, so there aren’t many “wine savvy” places around. Absolutely no wine bars where I live.
April 3, 2008

Miles5000
LE MUSCLE IS THE BOMB!!! I tried to explain this to my girlfriend. She begged to differ. Afterwards she finished a bottle of stuff that’s been open for 4 days that I thought tasted like a swimming pool….. actually, the YMCA swimming pool. whatever.

I used to hang out at a bar called the Hi-Lo in OKC. BEST DIVE EVER! Since i moved to san francisco and haven’t been able to get a job doing ANYTHING…. i’ve been doing a lot of hanging out at home.
April 3, 2008

JayZee
Sorry I didn’t get the Secret Pack because I think I would have enjoyed all three wines. Very interesting selections.

QOTD: I am hanging out these days at Mr. Pickwick’s Pub in Geneva, Switzerland. Come join me – it’s almost Happy Hour over here in Europe!
April 3, 2008

SaraMHCRU
great show. i hang out at home most of the time…since I do most of my work here. how boring, no?
April 3, 2008

evolvingmonkey
Just had a couple of pours of Cantelys. I couldn’t swallow because I’m studying but I wanted to open it now and taste it over the next few days. Some fungus on top of the cork initially concerned me but the rest of the cork and the wine is fine. Initial nose was very much old lemons as you said. A bowl of unpeeled old lemons. Now (after leaving it in the glass for about 10 minutes) I smell a lot more honey and oak. Very smooth – definitely surprised my palette that is more used to more mineral veggie crispness – almost too smooth that I initially felt like I was drinking sancerre that’s been left open for too long and has lost a little pizazz. Okay, now definately the nose is changing again. It’s not really wood… I can’t pinpoint it but it definitely smells familiar… a little like walking into an asian herbal medicine store.. some sort of Korean herbal medicine that I probably refused to drink when I was young. haha and now I pay to smell it! Okay back to the taste – some chalkiness and wood on the mid-palette and a great long finish. I like the finish – chalky and even a little creamy. I poured out 1/2 of the bottle into a decanter and left the rest in the bottle uncorked. First time trying white bordeaux and nose alone was worth it!

QOTD: I’m taking a mini weekend road trip to the jersey coast in two weeks
April 3, 2008

damien
man, what a treat to try a white bordeaux. never imagined a white could taste like that. really liked it! how do you tell that it is sauvignon blanc? i’m having trouble with the labels on french wines, but trying a bunch of them so hopefully i’ll catch on eventually. that’s my question of the day. as for your question i’d say that sadly i hang out too much in front of the tube. guess that’s why they say there’s no place like home.
April 2, 2008

Graziella
I hang out at home alot…yikes! I cook for my family and friends all the time and host dinners. Other than that, I hang out in NYC. Last place I was at was Hudson Bar…great music to dance to!
April 2, 2008

Christine
Enjoyed tasting the 2-pack along with you, Gary! I opened the bottles about 2 hours before doing the tasting. I got a little more out of the tasting with your commentary running. My palate still has some training to go through to get some of the flavors and aromas the first time around.

QOTD: I end up hanging out in my kitchen more than I ever expected to. Getting into cooking after work and enjoying it for its relaxing qualities (and ordering out when the stress is too high or the stock of vino is too low )
April 2, 2008

Franklin C
Well, didn’t get my secret pack until today, so I’m holdling off until I get a few friends together. I can’t wait to try after seeing the episode though…

QOTD : With our 4 month old, hanging out has been primarily at home on the couch… still fun with vino…
April 2, 2008

bourdoh
Oh man, I haven’t popped these bottles yet, but I just couldn’t help but watch now to see what I have to look forward to. Lots. There is lots to look forward to. Can’t wait.

QOTD: Lately, since I got the part time job @ Bowery and Vine wine store in NY, its been straight to the sales floor for me.
April 2, 2008

Blake
Great episode Gary! As a suggestion, you know that there are TONS of us who live in states that can not purchase your secret packs. Is there any chance you could tell us in advance what you are going to taste, which would allow all of us who have yet to “free the grapes” to taste along with you too!

QOTD: There’s really nothing better than watching a great sporting event (like a Pens game!) surrounded by friends and family in your own home.
April 2, 2008

pete c
QOTD=WL
April 2, 2008

John Blue Label
QOTD: I like to hang out in my back sunroom drinking vino. Had a great time today doing that with some friends, enjoying good Italian vino, and good food and cheese!
April 2, 2008

Jonny S
This is my first tasting with you (and my first comment), and I tried these wines just opened and decanted over the course of 24 hours. The tomato and fleshy plum flavor in the Fitou really starts to show up after the most intriguing flavors had long blown off. The just opened nose is both right up your alley and totally unique. It reeks of manure and more importantly cardamom, which is the first time I’ve ever gotten that out of a wine.
April 2, 2008

dtazzman
Great show. My first time tasting with you and now I cant wait till the next package is released. I actually had a friend join me and we both enjoyed it.

QOTD: Our favorite hang out is at a restuarant in Clovis CA. Michael Angelos, the owner their loves it when we come in with a different bottle of wine every week and have our own wine tasting along with him.
April 2, 2008

Thomas G
Great show! First time tasting along. Absolutely loved the Fitou. Love the funk! These wines hit my palate like a storm. Great show, great wine, great friends! Thank you Gary!
April 2, 2008

Johnnyutah
Yo! My first secret pack and you nailed that tomato juice…I can now add that to my nasal vocab…

QOTD: The crib aka da hizzy…you should see my back yard…friends call it “the park”…this time of year in F-L-A is green and beautiful
April 2, 2008

ev
“chicken pox fetish???” I wonder what your wife looks like. Hey, when you were talking about fish pairings, is a “groober” in the goober family?
April 2, 2008

Andy & Edie
We love to hang out with family, but we especially love to hang out in the Carribean. Just got our vacation to Mexico planned today and can’t wait to go this summer. I see the resort has an extensive wine list, but I’m ready for some Mojitos! Great episode, wish I could get those shipped here to Montana.