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

wayno da wino
Yo G, Cooooooool Vinos in da Hizzy!!!

QOTD: Yo G, Are We havin’ Fun yet??!!?
November 12, 2008

Scottie P
Great show Gary! The mixed bag was fun, especially with the “buyer’s” point of view on each bottle. I am on the Gwertz band wagon. Alsace has/is producing some great juice!

QOTD: I would ask, What was it like in Russia – What was it like starting in the USA with nothing but the clothes on your back and your family on your arm?
The human condition is so fascinating! Please tell some stories on the Cruise!
November 12, 2008

Andy Cross
Are the Jets going to make the playoffs??
November 12, 2008

Nate Milwaukee
Tramin is in Trentino/Alto-Adige, Italy. To your credit it used to be in Austria.

QTOD:

What wine region do you really want to know more about?
November 12, 2008

Chippewamike
Great show!

QOTD: Using this from the Actor’s Studio. . . What occupation would you like to try (and why) and what occupation would you never try (and why)?

Have a great time Thursday night!
November 12, 2008

Nick Falvo
The Action Figure is a Dave Batista posable.

I “occasionally” watch WWE
November 12, 2008

Andy and Edie Hanson
Gary, what is your favorite fruit?

Great show!
November 12, 2008

Susan
Gary, Who is the model wearing the ” Mott” T ?????????????????????????????? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 12, 2008

PhilB
QOTD: How did you meet Lizzy?
November 12, 2008

torquey
QOTD: Have you ever tried Chateau Le Pin? Will you ever feature a “garage” Bordeaux on your show?
November 12, 2008

paxil
btw, “Traminer” is pronounced with an “e” and not an “i”. Greetings from Germany!
November 12, 2008

Classico
Inspiring episode. To long ago since I had the gewurz.
Tried some moulin a vent last week and most say that your enthoustiac reaction did not compare with my experience. But then again i have to trust….

QOTD
Really searching for ways to train my pallet and nose.
Any tips ???

Groetjes uit Nederland

Classico
November 12, 2008

Withnail
Great ep! Nice to see a serious Beaujolais on the Thunder Show.
I don’t drink them much anymore but I used to.
Moulin a Vent and Morgon are the two crus that are usually considered the most age-worthy in Beaujolais.
We had a magnum of ‘89 Morgon in 1994 that was outstanding.

vanguy
November 12, 2008

Alex
QOTD- Where do you hang out when in Los Angeles to drink good wine?
November 12, 2008

YoungDave
Fantastic mix-bag show- Way to give Moulin a Vent the respect it, and other Cru Boujolais the respect it (they) deserve.

QOTD: Most exciting up-and-coming wine region of the world, or most up-and coming varietal. For me:
REGIONS:
Vinsobres, Rhone, FR.
Leyda Valley, Chile?
Santa Lucia Highlands?

VARIETALS:
**Austrian St. Laurent
Australian Verdelho
Austrian Furmint (dry)
November 12, 2008

Benjamin
QOTD: My question would be what is the most you have given up for a complete stranger?
November 12, 2008

Buck
Who was the best 4th horsemen? As you know, the three core horsemen were AA, Tully and Ric, but who was the best 4th horsemen?

Thundercats HO
Buck
November 12, 2008

neutron212
The guy on the table is Batista
QOTD: if we were on the train the question id ask is when we get checked into the hotel what are we going to eat for dinner becasue im feeling pasta or pizza whats your feeling
November 12, 2008

J Crazy
Yo, you wanna open another bottle, homie?
November 12, 2008

David T
QOTD: I’d love to know if there’s a website or any source that lets you enter a wine & find out where in your area it’s available. I’ve seen this on various producer’s or importer’s sites, but many don’t offer it, and there’s no single all in one place.

I think it would be great if you did a Q&A episode, or answered, say, one reader’s question per episode to share your knowledge!!
November 12, 2008

ScottDont
What is your favorite root beer (one for widely available and one for something to seek out)?
November 12, 2008

jfletch
Question for you??
I love talking old sports while Im drinking wine with my brother and my dad…so I would probably ask you a sports Question.
How about this…
Who is the greatest right-handed hitter of all-time?
Rogers Hornsby?
November 12, 2008

Jordan
QOTD: I am going to school to become a winemaker, any advice that you would like to give me on this? You can range as wide as you would like on this. Anywhere from style to location. Great show, thanks!
November 12, 2008

Bryan Garcia
that “character” is Batista. was just world heavyweight champion, lost it to Chris jericho last week on raw’s 800th episode in a cage match.
November 12, 2008

ChrisR
I think I have a good one for you:

QOTD: A lot of people are thinking that we’re about to make a turn around into a new era in the US. Given your age you’re likely to be starting a family of your own in a few years; what are some things you would like to see happen and change in this country to make it a place that you would be proud to raise your children in?

PS Thanks again for the 89-point wine sale. It’s good to know that you are always listening, even if you don’t always respond (just like Santa Claus).