A mixed bag of wine. Alsace, Beaujolais and the Rhone valley.

A mixed bag of wine. Alsace, Beaujolais and the Rhone valley. – Episode #575

November 11, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 very interesting wines in a format he is far more accustomed to. The format you see today is reminiscent to the way Gary and many other wine buyers BUY wine for their establishments!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Albrecht Gewurztraminer ReserveAlsace Gewurztraminer
St. Cosme St James Little Basket PressOther Rhone Red Wine
2005 Potel-aviron Moulin A Vent VvCru Beaujolais

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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November 12, 2008

James H.
Great show! As usual you’ve pointed out a few new wines for me to try.

QOTD: When are we going to see another cheese episode? Bring back the Everett!!
November 12, 2008

Robert Howells
My question to you as as the train is rolling would be “What is the first thing you are going to change/improve the moment you purchase the New York Jets.”
November 12, 2008

Herb
QOTD: Name your three favorite wrestling moves and please demonstrate them on Mott.
November 11, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
Have you written down or made a video of your father’s life story? His growing up, journey to this country, fears, dreams…You should.
November 11, 2008

Eugene
Do you still hand sell to customers when you get a chance? Enjoyed that format. Great perspective on how much you enjoyed the wine by showing how much you would buy for your store.
November 11, 2008

MattieJ
QOTD: How can I improve my video blog?
November 11, 2008

Brock
Hey Gary

Talking over a glass of wine (maybe on the Thunder Cruise), this would be my question:

When my wife and I have our own cooking show, would you be a guest on our show to talk about pairing wine with food?

If you say yes I’ll hold you to it
November 11, 2008

Laurie in VT
Terrific show, thanks!

QOTD: My husband came up with this one: If there were no wine in the world, what could you see yourself doing?(Besides owning the Jets, I would add…)
November 11, 2008

Ronzai
The mixed bag format is comfortable… just like having a sales rep drop by the shop! I especially dig this for getting three (or more) different looks in wine, rather than trying to discern between similar bottles.

The St. Cosme sounds fantastic! My wife calls that aroma Fruit Poops…

QOTD: Would you like another beer?
November 11, 2008

joaquin
QOTD: Hoopla Factor!
November 11, 2008

WineWoman
The flat peaches you tasted in the gevurtz are called donut peaches.
Bought the st. james basket press a few years ago at 8 or 9 bones. Enjoyable everyday wine.

QOTD: What wines are you having at Thanksgiving dinner?
November 11, 2008

SurfCityJay
Nice Show…

QOTD… If you could own any other business besides the Wine Library (and the Jets, of course), what would it be… or maybe not own any business at all…?
November 11, 2008

Saftig
QOTD: Intriguing, I must say. I guess I would want to know what personality traits drive you crazy. Everybody else asked normal questions for the most part.
November 11, 2008

Rowland
qotd: Do you want to invest in the creation of a vineyard / winery in the heart of the Hudson Valley?
November 11, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: When are you going to become a father?
November 11, 2008

Hood is Good
Great show, I’ve been dipping into some Gewurtz from Anderson Valley lately as fall approaches…Lazy Creek, yum!

QOTD: If we could have a glass together, anywhere in the world, and of any wine, where would it be and what wine? Your call….
November 11, 2008

David Scott
Brilliant episode, the format was awesome. I am not sure I could flip from wine to wine and still have the insight that Gary did – maybe one day.

Interesting factoids on the Gewurztraminer – 20 percent of all grapes planted in the Alsace? I wonder what started the trend? I have never heard the term “Rhone filed blend” nor the concept of the “solarum” style – pretty cool. I have never had anything but Beaujolais Nouveau so the last pick is a must-try for me – the “real Gamay” comment has me intrigued.

QOTD: When all this is said and done and you walk away from the wine world, what is the one thing you want to be remembered for? Any thoughts of a legacy, or do you take this day by day? Because if you don’t have a master plan, you’re fooling the hell out of everyone!

Thanks, Gary. Great show.
November 11, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, LOVED this episode………………………………………………..
November 11, 2008

Susan
Gary, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!
November 11, 2008

Susan
Gary, QOTD and Question of the Year!!!!!! : WHEN are you coming to NC???????????????????
November 11, 2008

Susan
Gary, NEVER had a Gamay wine……………
November 11, 2008

Susan
BTW , LOVED this format…………….
November 11, 2008

Susan
Gary, I have a friend here in Charlotte named Lucien………………………….stupid fact for the day!!!!!!!
November 11, 2008

Leonard
Great show.

QOTD: I sent over 3 bottles of wine, a T-shirt and a shout out several weeks ago, and have not had any confirmation or feedback. What gives?
At least say “Hey, We got them”, “thanks but no thanks”, or send them back.
November 11, 2008

Moselman
So now you’ve got May blossoms down pat, tell me this, over a glass of wine:
How can you consider yourself a serious wine reviewer when garrigue isn’t in your palate palette?
I know at least one reviewer who finds it in just about every other red wine he tastes