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

Bill
Hey Gary – its been a while! Sorry! Great to see you pump good Beaujolais. Reminds me of a Sylvian Fessy cru bottling I bought a case of 20 years ago that completely blew me away + changed my perceptions about wine probably more than any other single bottle I have ever tasted. Stunning stuff! Keep up the good work!
November 12, 2008

SmokeyUST
QOTD: Who the frack did you vote for?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
November 12, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: How did you vote for president?
November 12, 2008

Dennis Ray Nestor Jr.
Lurker reviled…

Gary You looked happy today!

QOTD: If you had to start over what would you do and why?
November 12, 2008

Jimmy T
QOTD: I know your not into religion but do you have a history of religion in your life at all, what has been your experience?

Holla. Great show!
November 12, 2008

Hido53
Gary -

Great show! While the guest shows of late have been epic, I still feel the shows in which you break wines down are the most entertaining and informative! With all due respect to your guests, you, and only you, set the bar as far as bringing the Thunder goes!
QOTD: What’s next for you as far as Wine Library goes? You’ve been instrumental in building the business up to it’s current size and you’ve created this wildly entertaining and informative forum (WLTV), and you’re even taking it offshore for crying out loud!(the Thunder Cruise, which I unfortunately cannot attend). . . so what’s next?
November 12, 2008

Karl B
Gary,

I’ll see you on the Thunder Cruise and ask this question again, but since you asked it for the QOTD, here goes:

Since our palates are different and we value different depths of flavors in wines, break down for me what is your favorite flavor profile from your favorite wine, and then I will do the same.

See you by April,
Karl B.
November 12, 2008

Panchismo
Hey Gary, wich red from Chile do you like most? Don fracking Melchor is not a fare choice!

Viva Chile Mierrrrda!
November 12, 2008

dz
Gary, Let’s all go to Beaujolais and check out the Cote du Py. Are you a Wes Anderson fan? If not why not? Rushmore and The Life Aquatic demand your attention. What is your take on Mondovino? I received it as a gift recently and watched it four times! All the best.
November 12, 2008

SargieAZ
GARY V – LET’S GRAB A GLASS OF WINE WHEN YOU’RE IN PHOENIX FOR YOUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT-I’LL ASK YOU THE QUESTION THEN – WHAT DO YOU SAY?
November 12, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: Gary, if we were relaxing over a glass of wine I would just ask “how are you? How was your day?” and let the conversation flow.
November 12, 2008

Scott EJ
QOTD: Nose or finish? No combos. One or the other.

Also, thanks for the Bojolay love. Love that the good stuff is where it is in price.
November 12, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Great show.

QOTD: What’s the wine that, when you have drunk it, made you sit back and bring back the greatest memory of family, love and everything else that’s good in this world?
November 12, 2008

wayno da wino
qotd: Yo G….CAN I BE YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU ???!!???
November 12, 2008

Mark Fitzpatrick
Gary,

Question #1: “If you could have one guest on Winelibrarytv from pro wrestling past or present, or your favorite NFL star past or present – who would it be and why?

Question #2: “What were the exact words that came out of your mouth (or inside your head), when your Dad took you down to make ice for the store for the first time?”
November 12, 2008

D-Cos And It Don't Stop
QOTD: Stolen from Sideways “How long have you been into wine and what was the bottle that did it?”
November 12, 2008

Tom
Have fun on the train trek. I ride them all the time out here in California. It’s a great way to relax, see the countryside and enjoy some wine.

QOTD – Have you tasted much Pinot Blanc and if you have, what’ your favorite?
November 12, 2008

Dane Campbell
QOTD: when you and Lizzy go out to a restaurant with a extensive list that impresses you, do you A.] ignore everyone at the table and study the list for half an hour or B.] take a recommendation from either the server or the somm.

awesome show today i really enjoyed the format, im big on the alsacion and rhone wines but i think ive had only one cru beaujulais so i will be looking to check out more of that.
thanks gary
November 12, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : What is your favourite cheese? Mine’s melted!
November 12, 2008

Michael Schoonmaker
My question for your QOTD is actually twofold:
1 – What was the first wine you ever tasted?
2 – I think everyone who tastes wine has an “a-ha” moment, where they “get it.” The moment where they first taste those nuances without being told about them, where they can detect all the inherent elements in the aromatics, etc. When was your “a-ha” moment?

I know you’ve talked about your origins before, but I’m not sure I’ve ever heard you talk about this part of your origins.
November 12, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD= Im not convinced that greek reds are worth what they are charging. Give me an example that could change my mind
November 12, 2008

Murso
Corinthians – Dude, Brasilian wines still got a loooong way to go. I last checked out some of the Miolos and Forrestiers a few years ago,an they’re still weedy.

– filho de Cariocas Flamengo.
November 12, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – for you – I have often thought about getting into the wine business, but have some concerns. I wouldn’t want to go into corporate wine brand management or regional sales/distribution. I also would want to stay in the greater NYC area. What would you recommend about this?
November 12, 2008

Corinthians
You’ve tasted wines from Greece, Lebanon, Uruguay, Croatia… When are you going to taste a wine from Brazil?

Cheers!
November 12, 2008

CajunCrooner
Love your honesty and style! Suggestion….take French lessons. Keep rockin!