A Croatian Wine Tasting

A Croatian Wine Tasting – Episode #553

October 7, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk Tastes 2 Whites and a Red from Croatia.

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“Hi there, grat show, and just one addition….

Since some of the fo…” by vedran
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Vivoda Malvazija
2006 Kutjevo Mihalj Graevina
2004 Zlatan Otok Plavac Mali

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October 11, 2008

Jernej
We will try to send you some slovenian vines if possibile! Soon! You’ll see the devil than!!
October 11, 2008

Andrew D
Fascinating show thanks.

QOTD: none … sorry

Andrew
October 10, 2008

Dan & Erin Lacher
QOTD: No Croatian wines.
October 10, 2008

jonkee
I tryed Mihalj and Plavac and both are great and Mihalj-grasevina price/quality is great!
October 10, 2008

Emily & James H.
As addressed before, Eastern European wines are hard to get around here outside of Greek and Tokaji. Unfortunately, our small pocket immigrant communities just don’t get enough demand to get the distributors’ attention. QOTD: Best ever was a Tokaji, but as far as regular non-dessert, I had an interesting and surprisingly complex Zilavka from Hercegovina. A nice little white wine that evolved considerably in the glass. Georgian wines are examples that are probably more readily available because of their interesting ceramic bottles.
October 10, 2008

RichE
QOTD:
NONE, NOTTA,…… GV, way to bring the passion.
October 10, 2008

argus
i was jumping from joy when you announced a croatian wine episode since i live there i was also a bit worried you’d get only continental wines, a problem which you adressed: quantity not quality, you really have to dig to find fine Graševina

i was completely blown away by your reaction to the Plavac wine, i knew its top quality (never drank it cause its pricey) but i didn’t expect you’d flip out on it

unfotunately you got a bad Malvazija since the bottles i drank were quite fine and not at all as the one you had. to be honest i’m starting to kinda dig it more than the red wines

here’s hoping for another croatian episode

QOTD best EE wine i ever had would be Dinga? (also from the Plavac grape which is actually a cross between Zinfandel and an autonomous sort called Dobri?i?)
October 10, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
My father sent me a btl of Plantaze Vranac…the Reserve, no less (never heard of it). It is from Montenegro, south of Croatia. Had to check the Wine Atlas to find the place. You know, Mike (Miljenko) Grgich is from this part of the world. He made the famous Cht Montelena Chardonnay – winner of the famous 1976 Paris Tasting. Although he was never mentioned in the current movie, Bottle Shock.
October 10, 2008

apj_bobswineguy
Eddie Jones! I do believe he is still playing…for the Mavericks. A wine lover. Orders big-time Pinots and seems fairly knowledgeable about them. Beaux Freres, etc.
October 9, 2008

Randy Smith
QOTD: I’ve never had a Croatian wine. Would love to try one. How about hooking all us Vayniacs up?
October 9, 2008

vinophilo
tokjai (sp?) can’t spell it but i can drink it. cheers
October 9, 2008

Rob
QOTD: none
October 9, 2008

Scott the ex wine dude
I think it was Egri Bikaver, also known as Bull’s Blood. (Hungary?)
Not all that good
October 9, 2008

Jacob T
I am really impressed by the show, the only Eastern European wines I had were from Ukraine and they were decent, I wish I could just remember what they were! At that time I was not really concerned with the brand or style, we were on spring break in Italy/Greece! Anyone have suggestions for Ukrainian wine let me know…the reds I drank three years ago were great!
Have a Terrific Day!
Jake

“The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.”
~Edmund Burke
October 9, 2008

Andy and Edie Hanson
Never had an Eastern European wine, but glad to see you found such a winner. Great show!
October 9, 2008

catalina
hi, i’m from croatia,and i must say… you guys should definitivly try croatian wines!! someone stole our idea!! we wanted to send you a few bottles gary, of original croatian wines, still, happy that you got them even from someone else. Enjoy theeem. love from Mijo and Martina!!!
October 9, 2008

Rick O'Shea
I’ve never had a Croatian wine and I doubt I’ll find one around here. Oh well.
October 9, 2008

Tim Wiseman
WOW. I really hope you have Ian working hard to find that wine, I am calling around to see if anyone around here can get it… but I am feeling doubtful. Who knew?! I am on the hunt for Eastern European wines for sure.

QOTD: Never.
October 9, 2008

Marz
Also, that restaurant I believe you mentioned was at the Animal Kingdom Lodge? Great place. Been there a couple times back when I worked for them at ESPN Zone. Had a couple retail conferences there.
October 9, 2008

Marz
QOTD: None
October 9, 2008

Von P
QOTD: Never had an eastern european wine however after this episode I want to go to Disney and have some ostrich!!!
October 9, 2008

Matthew Hale
QOTD: Can’t remember having any Eastern European wine but I think I’ll find out if my local wine stores have any Croatian wine.
October 9, 2008

pawncop
Great episode, will try to find this wine. Do not know how much luck I will have but will try.

QOTD – None
October 9, 2008

Richard
QOTD: None that I can remember either – perhaps a Greek white when I was younger but I struggle. After this episode I will definately be seeking some out.

Cheers,

Richard aka Scotscan
October 9, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, me head is still spinning, tryin’ to follow Ya around that table…
Croatian Vino, who woulda thunk it…….

QOTD: zero…zilch…zip…nada…..